Presidential visit parade and address observed in city in march
A large crowd welcomed the president with a parade from the depot to the college grounds. Military units including Ninth Car and Thirteenth Battery provided escort and a lengthy address followed by a brief military review. Mayor Hunt introduced the president, who spoke for about 30 minutes praising veterans and pioneers and noting the nation’s achievements. Street scenes showed crowds, carriages, and ceremonial honors along the route.
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Walla Wallin
Armiel
Godfrey
Hunt
Marcus
Courthoune. Che
City court dismisses inmates in Sullivan grain case
In Chicago on May 26 the police court dismissed all charged in the raid on Sullivan Grain Company for being inmates of a gambling house. Sullivan faces bucket shopping charges Thursday as Detective Woodridge did not appear. The judge criticized absent officers, marking the end of the first chapter in efforts to break up a major alleged swindle that reportedly netted over a million dollars from a get rich quick scheme trapping many business people and the poor.
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Chicago
Sullivan Grain Company
Sullivan
Woodridge
President’s impromptu reception on Wallace trip
Harrison Idaho May 6: the president received an impromptu 1 a.m. welcome from Starbuck citizens during a water stop. May 26: at Wallace a cannon salute near the depot misfired after four shots as the president spoke in rain at the State University with Senator Hevburn and others observing.
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Harrison
Idaho
Starbuck
Wallace
State University
Bos 17
Hevburn
Portrait of Miss Minnie Ensminger Wins Local Display
In Baker City on May 26 a striking portrait of Minnie Ensminger by Mrs. Edward C. Bowen is shown in the Alexander Clothing Co. window. The likeness is praised and to be hung in Rock Creek school where Ensminger once taught before her murder. The work has been accepted by the school and attracts much attention.
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Baker City
Minnie Ensminger
Edward C. Bowen
Alexander Clothing Company
Rock Creek
Apartment House Fire Rips Fulton Street N Y
A four story Fulton street apartment house burned early today destroying the building. One policeman was fatally hurt two others seriously burned and several tenants including many children were rescued with difficulty as flames blocked doors. Fire started in a Wells Fargo Express office on the ground floor and police and firefighters aided in brave rescues before help arrived. Helena Montana May 26 The Montana legislature opened a special session to consider appropriations for exhibitions in St Louis and Portland in 1904 and 1905 with President Roosevelt expected to address the joint session tomorrow.
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New York
Fulton Street
Wells Fargo Express
Helena
Mont
Montana
Eatra
Toole
St. Louis
Portland
Roosevelt
Yvette Guilbert Faces Stomach Cancer Endangering Career
May 26 in Herlin reports Yvette Guilbert the singer is seriously ill with cancer of the stomach. The illness jeopardizes her public career and casts a shadow over performances and future engagements.
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Herlin
Yvette Guilbert
Testi
Russian Jews in Terror in Petersburg Celebration Fear
In Petersburg on May 26 a Jewish colony faces mild fear of a potential terror amid city celebrations, with tensions rising around security measures during the event. Police and local officials monitor crowds as authorities seek to prevent disturbances.
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Petersburg
Loreto Gunboat Sinks After Tow Incident near Scilly Isles
A Peruvian gun boat Loreto, built in Liverpool and on voyage home since May 23, sank after a leaky hull incident near the Scilly Islands. The Wrench trawler landed the crew today, confirming the vessel’s loss.
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Plymouth
England
Loreto
Wiles Norn
Seilly Islands
Murderer Leasia Captured After Portland Rampage
Portland May 26 Leasia a man accused of murdering F H Drews and abducting his wife Pauline Drews was captured in a barn ten miles from Portland where he and his wife slept. He claims self defense after an earlier confrontation with Drews. Mrs Leasia says she shot to defend her father. The suspect had threatened to kill Drews after the divorce.
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Enrasud
Camoe
M. V. Leasia
F. H. Drews
Peninsular
Jonsia
Leasia
Lensia
North Portland
Banfield-Vearsey Fuel Company
Pollee Force
Leasta
Drews
Lenstas
The
Dalles
Pauline Drews
Colfax
Geome
Leasin
Here
Mre
Russian ambassador and daughter sail for Europe to Paris
The Russian ambassador and his daughter Countess Marguerite Cassini departed New York on May 26 for Europe aboard the Kaleer Wilhelm II. They will use an apartment in Paris year round before moving on to Russia for the summer.
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New York
Countess Marguerite Cassini
Sai
Europe
Paris
Russia
Chicago Barbers Strike Paralyzes Downtown Work
Chicago workers at four thousand shops quit at noon today causing widespread disruption. Employers and downtown colleagues held talks to resolve differences and avoid further conflict. Fire authorities report multiple blazes across forty locations, signaling broader unrest in the city.
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Chicago
Janeuume
Severe Midwestern Storm Destroys Towns and Kills Several
Historic cyclone spree slams Nebraska Iowa and Missouri with multiple tornadoes and floods. Omaha Springfield and Archer report major destruction. at least 33 dead by noon. Homes wrecked, rail lines washed out, and veins of water sweep eastern Nebraska and western Illinois. Des Moines reports a damaged home for Feeble Minded. Oklahoma City endures floods with 206 homes flooded.
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Des Moines
St. Joseph
Nebraska
Omaha
Springfield
Turtle Creek
Momma
Pauline
Lancasterounty
Archer
Dee Moines
Glenwood
Oklahoma
Auitain
Wholesale murder shock in Macedonia village massacre
A Macedonian village near Seres, Albantia, May 10 massacre reportedly killed the entire population except five. Turkish troops destroyed about 1,500 families. Macedonian chief Doltoheff is said to have died. Separate note: prize fight postponed in Buffalo New Jersey due to Terry’s libel claims and forfeit of 1.
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Macedonia
Berlin
Frankfurter Zeittung
Albanitva
Serea
Dolt Oheff
Eays
Buffalo
N. J
Terry
Terry Lonew
Last Trial Race on the Sound Ends With Reliance Leading
Glencove May 26 The Reliance leads in the final trial on Long Island Sound as the wind holds firm. At 12 20 the Constitution and Columbia chase, with the Reliance well ahead after rounding the first mark. Cleveland notes Senator Hanna declines comment on Roosevelt’s Walla Walla remarks amid a pending conference.
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Long Island Sound
Glasgow
Henry Idton
Gourock
Glencove
Columbia Elect
Constitution
Columbis
Rellance
Cleveland
Hanna
Roosevelt
Walla Walla
Forsenent
Cantral Dick
Four Die as Chartiers Coal Mine Explosion Hits Pittsburg
An explosion of gas at the Chartiers coal mine near Bridgeville at 12 20 noon leaves four dead and several injured. Eighty men were at work. the mine is on fire and many missing workers feared dead or smothered in the blaze.
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Pittsburg
Chartiers
Bridgeville
Complications in Chicago as railroads and laborers stand firm
Chicago May 20. Railways refuse to consider compromise demands of freight handlers for a 25 percent wage rise, risking a repeat of last year’s delay losses. Merchants rush to stock up, dispatch urgent orders, and expand cold storage as traffic potential paralysis looms and warehouses fill.
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Chicago
Bremerton Council Faces Pressure Over Prohibition Ordinance
In Bremerton Washington on May 26 a local dispute arises as the navy yard remains closed due to social conditions. A majority of townsfolk oppose the council but the mayor warns of harsher reaction if officials fail to pass a prohibition ordinance.
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Cremerton
Wash
Navy Yard
Connel
Catholics allege German hostility in church ranks
Rome May 26. It is announced at the Vatican that Mgr. O'Connell rector of Washington University will soon be in Rome to seek aid of the church against the hostility shown by the German element in America including the German clergy.
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Rome
Vatican
Mgr. O'Connell
Washington University
America
War on Mormonism Stirred in Presbyterian Assembly
In Los Angeles on May 26 Dr Li Thompson of New York led a morning debate against Latter Day Saints in the general assembly. He warned of an octopus claiming a senator and urged federalization of all denominations to crush it. Alonzo Wright of Bhier wood Oregon died Monday after a tin coringines, having come from New York to Oregon in 1807.
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Presbyterian Assembly
Latter Day Saints
Los Angeles
Li Thompson
New York
General Assembly
Alonzo Wright
Bhierwood
Oregon
Possible martial law looms over Kentucky as Jett faced
A Jackson dispatch reports Jett, accused in Marcum murder, claims a confession could implicate powerful figures. militia eyes weighing increased force to escort Jett to Jackson for indictment while authorities seek details amid unsettled conditions. Sheriff’s posse, after indicting Tom White, has not heard back, fueling fears of trouble or escape.
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Lexington
Jackson
Jete
Italy
Jett
Tom White
Marcini
White
Postal Frauds Report From Rockville Ind May 26
J M John leads an office transfer to Terre Haute today with several prominent citizens, amid allegations of postal fraud connections to Miller who was arrested yesterday in Washington in relation to the post office affair.
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Rockville
Ind
J. M. John
Terre Haute
Honda
Johns
Miller
Washington
Prohibitionists Gather in Springfield for Two Day Convention
In Springfield Ohio May 4 a large Prohibition gathering opens a two day state convention to name candidates for the fall election. J G Stewart national chairman of Chicago arrives to deliver the keynote. Several names are mentioned for the ticket leader with selection highly anticipated.
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Springfield
J. G Stewart
Chccago
Great Damage to Property in Lincoln May Storm
A morning hurricane struck Lincoln at 6 40 causing 800000 in damage. Trees broken telegraph poles and down wires left streets impassable. The trolley system halted with many buildings unroofed and smoke in the wholesale district. Communication with outside world severely cut.
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Lincoln
Grain Markets Report From Coe Commission Company
Minneapolis and Chicago market notes show wheat futures steady amid rain and weather concerns. Reports indicate light receipts and heavy damp conditions affecting the winter wheat belt with expectations of higher prices ahead. Oats and corn futures also cited with notable dates and price ranges.
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Coe Commissaion Company
R. L. Boulter
Court Street
Chicago
Minneapolis
Adl
Chhicago
Evedee
Stassanaite
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