Nation Pays Tribute To Its Soldier Dead At Memorial Day Events
Thousands gathered in New York to unveil the Maine monument at Central Park amid a large naval and Cuban presence. Memorial Day services spanned Gettysburg Arlington Chicago St Louis and Boston with veterans from Civil Spanish-American wars paying homage and wreaths laid at graves nationwide.
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Riverside cemetery memorials and a nursing vigil observed
The Northwestern photographer captured two scenes at Riverside cemetery. The first shows veterans resting in a sacred Union soldiers' plots, tended by Grand Army posts with fresh flags and wreaths each Memorial Day. The second portrays a woman nursing a grave near the mourners, her focus on love rather than publicity, underscoring quiet acts of care as a Christian duty.
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Memorial Day Tributes Across Cities Honor War Dead
Boston holds memorial exercises at the state house and Tremont temple with Old Guard Atlanta members as guests. Wreaths are laid for McKinley in Canton while Paris marks Lafayette’s tomb with Ambassador Herrick and embassy staff present. Denver observes Decoration Day with official and civic circles taking a holiday to honor fallen soldiers.
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Haverford Freed From Rocks After Fog Landing at Rocky Bay
At Queenstown the American One steamship Haverford was pulled free from rocks in Rocky Bay by multiple tugs at high tide. With 134 cabin and 850 steerage passengers aboard, she lay on the bows with significant water in forehold and No 2 hold. She will be patched, then sent to Liverpool for full repairs. Passengers viewed the scene as baggage was landed for New York on the Baltic.
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Roosevelt Takes A Rest On Memorial Day
Memorial Day in Marquette Michigan saw no court session as Colonel Roosevelt, suing George A Newett for Heal, gave no public appearances. He slept by the hearse beneath fog and drizzle, breakfast featured trout, and Roosevelt then toured by automobile while the jury waited under guard for resumed trial tomorrow.
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George A.newett
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Salt Lake study on textbookschewable gov ernment text prompts reform
A Utah investigation by the state pure food commissioner probes whether children's illness in Juab County stems from chewing textbook pages on American civil government. If a green or red cover affects digestion or safety, school books may be changed.
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Oshkosh Triumphs In Morning Baseball Showdown
Appleton fell 6 to 2 as Oshkosh pitchers limited Hoffman's delivery and bunched scoring with three first inning runs. Durham doubled and homered for Oshkosh, while Cosgrove tripled for Appleton and Evans drove in a run. Error-prone play and a passed ball aided Oshkosh. final line 6-2 with Hoffman, Spellman, Scanlon, Tiffany.
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Sheffield
Cosgrove
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Hilton Keeps World Amateur Golf Title With 6 Up Victory
Harold Hilton of Royal Liverpool Golf Club defeated Robert Harris of Acton Eng by 6 up with 2 to play in the 36 hole world amateur championship at St Andrews. Hilton wins the title for the fourth time in his career. The report covers the final match details and Hilton’s historic achievement.
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Robert Harris
Acton
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McCarty
Chicago
Luther McCarty
Arthur Pelkey
Piqua
Ohio
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Fred Sears
Denver
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Garwood Burkett
Lee Doud
Fort Collins
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Farmington, N. M
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Spanish cabinet resigns after premier de Romanones steps down
Madrid May 30 The Spanish premier Count Alvaro de Romanones and the entire cabinet resigned today. Romanones, in office since November 14 1912 following the assassination of former Premier Canalejan, ends his tenure amid political upheaval.
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Street Car Collision Wounds Many Near Akron
Twenty people were injured in a street car crash on the Akron Bedford and Cleveland line near Akron on May 30. The rear car struck the front car near Silver Lake seven miles from the city. Many victims are women and children. injured were taken to local hospitals.
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Duchess of Orleans Plans Separation From Duke in Divorce Suit
In Brussels on May 30, it was announced the duchess intends tomorrow to begin legal proceedings for separation and alimony. She alleges her husband Prince Louis Philippe, Duke of Orleans, French claimant, owes restitution of substantial sums advanced by her. Before marriage she was Duchess Marie Dorothea of Austria, and they wed in 1896.
Boy Hurt by Dynamite Explosion in Chippewa Falls
A 15 year old boy, John Schiemter, sustained serious injuries to his hands when a stick of dynamite exploded in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on May 24. Three fingers and the thumb on his right hand were blown off. A youthful companion was injured as well.
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Chippewa’ Palle
Wis
John Schiemter
Police Chief Dies During Memorial Day Parade Ride
Newark news reports Chief of Police Michael Gorbitt died of heart disease while directing the Memorial Day parade detail. He was stricken, sank forward on his horse, and died within minutes in Newark New Jersey on May 3.
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Eight Russian Jews Perish in Pontneff Fire
Eight Russian Jews were burned to death today in Pontneff near Kaliss as a mob nailed shut their residence and set the house ablaze before vanishing. The assailants’ identities have been determined, and the incident underscores violent anti Jewish actions reported in the region.
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Goux Leads Peugeot in 500 Mile Indianapolis Race
At Indianapolis May 30 Goux in his Peugeot led at 200 miles and again at 300 miles setting a new class record with a 3:52:26.78 for 300 miles averaging 77.42 mph. De Palma in a Mercer led early but several cars retired after minor mechanicals and a serious crash injured Tower and his mechanician Dunning.
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Peace Treaty Signed With Balkan Allies and Turkey
London May 30. Preliminary peace treaty signed at St James Palace by Balkan allies and Turkey. Sir Edward Grey presided. Bulgarian artillery at Prava fired toward Greek positions near Klenthera last night. Bulgarian commander refused talks to halt fire. details awaited. Partial Greek fleet redeployed to Patras due to Bulgarian actions.
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Confession Details Tied to Mary Phagan Murder Case
Associated Press dispatch from Atlanta on May 3 reports expanded details of a confession attributed to James Conley, a Black factory worker, alleging Leo Frank orchestrated Mary Phagan's disappearance and murder at the Venell Pencil Company. Conley claims involvement by Frank and others, with body removal in the metal room and elevator operations.
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August Cr ACHLOW Dies as Floods Hit Cairo Wharf
August Craclow died at his home in Winneconne after years of hard work. The Cairo flood worsened as the steamboat Winneconne burned and rescue efforts continued. Survived by a large family including James and thirteen children, the funeral is set for Sunday at 2 PM at the German Lutheran Church with Rev. O D. Hoyer officiating and interment in Winneconne Cemetery.
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Woman Tries to Kill Three Children in Gas Case
La Crosse Wisconsin May 30 police disclosed a suspected triple murder attempt and a death by gas at the home of Joseph Blachnik. Mrs Blachnik and a year and a half old child died while two other children, aged six and three, were in critical condition. A letter found by investigators stated the mother’s intent to kill her children and herself. The two older children recovered enough to be declared out of danger. The district attorney was to be consulted over sensational statements in the letter. The parents of the Blachniks fear for their aged mother and father who are seriously ill.
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Joseph Blachnik
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Mrs. Kaufman
Floods Endanger Fond du Lac Factory Operations
Fond du Lac Wisconsin May 30. William Mauthe president of the Fond du Lac Church Furniture company warns the city must relieve flood costs or relocate the plant. He notes the factory was closed Thursday due to high water and will stay shut for days until basement belts pulleys are dried. The plant has closed three times this spring from the east branch river flood and Mauthe urges straightening and cleaning the river bed to prevent yearly floods.
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Fond du Lac
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William Mauthe
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Bodies of airmen found in Baltic gulf crash
A party of fishermen found the bodies of Lieut. Commander Walter Jenelzky and Engineer Dieckmann of the German navy after their aeroplane collapsed in the gulf of Danzig on February 7. They fell at sea after a wing broke at 150 feet. Also reported is the death of French aviator Lieut. Jean Ferdinand Kreyder in Bourges from a monoplane accident during artillery observation.
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Wounded in Race Riot at Princess Anne Maryland
Two men badly wounded and four negroes in Princess Anne under guard after a shooting affray followed a sheriff raid on a negro camp to arrest for alleged violations of the local option law. Harry White was shot and may die. William Douglas was wounded in both legs while attempting to aid Sheriff Tull during a rescue attempt near Rehoboth in Somerset County.
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Louise Jones Dies in Milwaukee Diabetes Death
Miss Louise Jones, niece of former Postmaster General Henry Payne, dies in Milwaukee from diabetes. She was well known at the national capital and lived with the Paynes, participating in receptions during President McKinley’s last administration.
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