Illinois Delegation Heads to Oyster Bay for Roosevelt Meeting
Medill McCormick and Dewey of Illinois host the Illinois delegation as guests to meet Colonel Roosevelt at Oyster Bay New York on May 31. Talks center on Roosevelt possibly leading progressive forces in the Republican nomination fight while the former president keeps open the option of appearing at the convention.
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Illinois
Medill McCormick
Colonel
Oyster Bay
New York
Roosevelt
Chicago
Mr. Dewey
Outlook
McCormick
Colonel Roosevelt
Ukiah Man J Baldwin Tries Suicide By Strychnine
J Baldwin of Ukiah attempted self destruction by swallowing strychnine but took an ineffective dose and vomited before it could act. He suffered severe illness for hours but recovered. Baldwin had been jailed earlier for deer killing and domestic troubles were blamed for his act.
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James Baldwin
Ukiah
Baldwin
Seneon
Englsh Ship Owners Will Fight Unions Fight Over Transport Strike
London May 31 Attempts to settle the transport workers strike affecting more than 10 000 men at today's joint conference failed as none of the large employers attended. The ship owners met secretly last night and pledged to force a fight to the finish, betting unions lack of funds will hinder a successful campaign.
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London
Boston Murderess Weakens In Death Cell
Boston May 31 report says Lena Cusumano, convicted of murdering her husband, showed signs of breaking down for the first time since conviction. The moment of weakness followed the sound of carpenters hammering in the death cell, as she heard workers at the prison.
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Boston
Harry Marshall
Lena Cusumano
Dayton Mourns Wright Funeral Suspends Industries
Dayton mayor issued a proclamation pausing all industries tomorrow afternoon for the funeral of Wilbur Wright the noted aviator. Details of the service were not completed. Paris reaction to Wright death features debate over his role in aviation with critics and defenders weighing his influence.
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Dayton
Ohio
Wilbur Wright
Paris
Wilbur Wrigt
Lefatin
Wright
Archbald Inquiry Clears Judge in Culm Piles Case
Washington officials from the Lackawanna Sugar company testified before the House judiciary committee that Judge Archbald had no illicit dealings in the Culm piles negotiations. James Archbald Jr. and George Fitzpatrick disputed the judge's conduct, noting attempts to release the piles from the Girard estate, while Archbald did not secure the lease.
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Washington
Archbald
Commerce Court
Lackas- Wanna
W. H. Truesdale
Loomis
Lackawanna Company
House Juniciary Committee
James Archhbald, Jr
Girard
Philadelphia
Archibald
Shenandoah
George Fitzpatrick
Citizens debate memorial for Olney cemetery veterans
Prominent local business men advocate a funded monument for Civil War soldiers buried in Olney cemetery. They propose a larger, imposing tribute and annual Memorial Day services drawing the countryside to honor the veterans.
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Olney Cemeetery
Girl Fights Heavy Men in Escape Attempt
Mary Horwitz, 16, of 1512 Outhwaite avenue southeast Cleveland, after terrorizing nuns at the Home of the Good Shepherd, was moved to county jail and faces Juvenile Judge Adams. She had been sent to the Institution for delinquency and remained unruly. Patrolman Harry Morgan tried to take her to jail. she fought back, subdued after Deputy Joe Tomasek, weighing nearly 300 pounds, William Wanke at 175, and Morgan at about 200 joined the struggle.
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Pierce
Cleveland
Ohio
the Good Shepherd
Mary Horwitz
Outhwaite Avenue
Jair
Adams
Harry Morgan
Joe Tomasek
William Wanke
Morgan
Sunday Charity Baseball Game Tests Henpecking Claims
A real Sunday game pits city matrimony against bachelors to decide if henpecking improves ball skills. Proceeds go to the Catholic church building fund as players from both sides warm up for a history making contest. Start time is 5 o clock with two umpires, one married and one single, officiating each play.
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Catholic Church
Doc Lytle
Clark Nelson
Louis
A. J. McAllister
Carl Cooley
Cuban Crisis Rumors Stir Hope and Restraint in Havana
In Havana on May 31 the scene centers on the delay tactics of government troops and the belief that President Gomez may use the revolt to his political advantage. Washington reports strong opposition to U.S. intervention as Hay and Sulzer warn that general insurgent unrest could force action, though they do not expect American troops to land.
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Havana
Gomez
Washington
Cuba
United States
Hay
House Military Committee
Wiilliam Sulzer
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Local Fund For Titanic Heroes Monument Hailed
The Round-up band has raised 25 dollars toward a monument honoring Titanic band and orchestra heroes who perished. The fund, started after discussions in The Literary Digest and noted praise from American Musician, seeks broader local contributions as manager R W Fletcher urged.
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New York
Thanic Monument Fund
R. W. Fletcher
Winsted Bride Weds After a Dare in Connecticut
Mise May Emma Corbat and Jesse T. Rose, both in their early twenties, wed at midnight after friends urged a dare. Rose recently inherited about 50000 from his grandfather and owns two cars. The couple met at a Company M C N G ball in Torrington armory, and the Rev Albert Todd officiated after Rose popped the question during intermission.
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Winsted
Emma Corbat
South Main Street
Jesse T. Rose
Torrington
Rose
Corbat
Mona Lisa Found in Paris After Louvre Theft
La Presse reports detectives recovered the Mona Lisa, the Leonardo da Vinci painting stolen from the Louvre. The paper does not disclose where the painting was found or its current location.
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Paris
la Presse
Louvre
Roosevelt at Desk in New York Office Visit
Colonel Roosevelt arrived in New York from Oyster Bay and spent the day at the Outlook office, conducting official duties and reviewing matters. The visit underscores ongoing presidential activity in the capital and regional affairs.
Woman says husbands snore keep them from church
A humorous remark notes that many women skip church with their husbands because the men snore in sleep, implying a playful barrier to religious outings.
Darrow Trial Bribery Claims Stir County Court
Los Angeles May 21 Detective Bert H Franklin testified he received 460 dollars from Clarence Darrow to bribe juror Levthwood in the McNamara case. He tied Harriman to the scheme while Rogers derided the testimony as recited from notes, prompting a sharp objection from District Attorney Fredericks.
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Los Angeles
Bert H. Franklin
McNamara
Clarence Darrow
Talesman Lockwood
Darrow
Franklin
Ford
George N. Levthwood
Job Harriman
McNamaras
Harriman
Rogers
Fredericks
Clocks Were Her Hivals Divorce Case Ties To Timepieces
In St Louis Missouri Frank Kramer a carpenter known for collecting clocks faced a divorce accusation as his hobby dominated his life. His wife sued claiming he refused to work and spent all his time with clocks and only came home to sleep, while Kramer found solace in his workshop amid domestic trouble.
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St. Louis
Frank Kramer
Kramer
Hires 25 Men to Pick Mustard Crop
An unusual crew of 25 men left the city aboard a Northern Pacific passenger train bound for Pasco to work on the M. A. Smith ranch at Vansycle. They were recruited by Mr. Smith to pull mustard from the wheat fields as heavy rains sprouted the weed, necessitating a hand to hand fight to clear the fields.
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Northern Pacific
Pasco
M. A. Smith
Vansycle
Smith Ranch
Smith
Wild Woman Is A Man In Livingston Police Case
A Livingston police chase ends with the capture of a man disguised in feminine clothing. Chief Swindlehurst and Officer Hansen reveal the suspect, a known clerk, claimed birth marks and early trauma drive his cross dressing and water diving habit. He will be kept under police surveillance.
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Livingston, Mont
Livingston
Frank Swindichurst
Hansen
Yellowstone
Swindlehurst
Po'lce
Taft Likely to Control Arizona Republican Convention
Tucson May 23 Taft forces in Arizona appear to hold probable control of the first state Republican convention meeting June 3 in Tucson. Roosevelt delegates may spark a heated contest as 96 delegates are split. Taft claims 29 while Roosevelt is backed for 18. Fifty-one are to be contested.
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Tucson
Ariz
Taft
Arizona
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Iself
I W W Activities Probe By Federal Secret Service
San Diego California May 31 federal secret service men are here gathering evidence on the I W W in the city. After an Los Angeles report that the I W W have given up the fight conditions are normal and the vigilantes have ceased operations overall.
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San Diego
Calif
Federal Secret Service
Los Angeles
Roosevelt Insult Charged Over Chicago Convention Tickets
Senator Dixon of Montana denounces Harry S. New for denying Col Roosevelt 250 tickets to the Chicago convention calling it a gratuitous insult to the flying former president. He condemns Taft's representative and notes tickets are already selling for 50 dollars each and questions New's authority over ticket distribution.
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Washington
Harry S. New
Indianapolis
National Republican Committee
United States
Roosevelt
Chicago
Dixon
Montana
Taft
New
Engineer Dies After Train Unconscious On Speeding Run
The Delaware and Hudson express left the city shortly after midnight and ran nearly ten miles at full speed with engineer Daniel Ryan unconscious in the cab. He struck his head on a bridge abutment over Waterford Saratoga canal and died in a hospital after being brought back to the city.
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Troy
Delaware and Hudson Express
Daniel Ryan
Ryan
Waterford
Saratoga
Merechanicsville
JUST FOR HER PIN MONEY
Justice Blanchard awards Eugenia Kelly ten thousand dollars yearly from the late banker Kelly estate for her personal expenditures. The heiress previously received six thousand dollars and her mother argued for ten thousand, securing the larger amount.
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New York
Justice Blanchard
Eugenia Kelly
Kelly
Farmers Welcome Rain Despite Town Grumble
Town residents scowl at the weather while farmers temper complaints, noting rain aids crops and helps yields. Farmers favor the wet spell, seeing it as beneficial for pastures and fields.
Roosevelt Rejects Any Ohio Delegate Compromise in Primary
Colonel Roosevelt telegraphed Ohio manager Walter Brown to reject any Taft compromise on delegates. He cites Taft's own stance against concessions and notes Ohio voters chose him by over 10,000 in the May primary. Roosevelt asserts Taft has no claim to any Ohio delegate and upholds voter intent.
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Thouaml
Ohio
Roosevelt
New York
Walter Brown
Brown
Taft
Arthur Ivorys
La Grande-Pendleton Baseball Series Shifts to Pendleton
Pendleton will host a full week of baseball next week after league officials and club presidents finalize arrangements. The La Grande grounds won't be ready Tuesday, so the Buckaroos and Pippins series moves to Pendleton. Boise visits here next, followed by another Pendleton-La Grande series, likely moved back to La Grande.
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Pendleton
Bond
Lincoln
la Grande
Buckarooes
Pippins
Penleton
Boise
Ajax Traction Engine Demonstration Arrives for Trial
B L Berkeley sales manager for Ajax Auto traction demonstrates a traction engine. He plans to take the engine to Athena tomorrow and return to Pendleton later. Berkeley seeks land for further demonstrations to prove the engine meets local farmers needs.
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B. L. Berkeley
Ajax Auto Traction Company
Athena
Pendleton
Mr. Berkeley
Nine Workmen Buried in Milwaukee Building Collapse
Nine workmen were buried in debris when an old Morton Salt company building collapsed in Milwaukee at noon today. Rescue crews raced to the scene, securing the area as firefighters, police, and emergency workers searched for survivors amid chaotic rubble.
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Milwaukee
Morton Salt Company
Dressmaker’s Influence on a Woman’s Social Standing
A society column suggests a dressmaker may shape a woman’s public image through attire. The remark implies fashion choices reflect and affect her status and respectability within society.
First Elk Killing Arrests In Umatilla County
In a historic move, Tom Willaby and Elmer Nichols were arrested near Hidaway Springs by Deputy Game Warden E. P. Averill for violating elk protection laws. The suspects, with elk hide and meat found, are to appear before Justice Joe Parkes on June 15. The gun belonged to Nichols. Penalty starts at 500 dollars with possible penitentiary time.
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Umatilla County
E, PF. Averill
Tom Willaby
Elmer Nichols
Hidaway Springs
Justice of the Peace
Joe H. Parkes
Willaby
Nichols
Averill
George Gillette
Ukiah
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J. Baldwin
Englash Ship Owners
Ing
R. R. Officials
House
Fund For Titanic Heroes
Spoening
Tier Farr
the Outlook
Bert Franklin
Joe Harriman
Rodgers
New State
Federal
T.R
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