Pan American Exposition Opens with Pageantry and Speech
Buffalo May 20 Pan American dedication opens with a parade from City Hall to the Exposition grounds. Vice President Roosevelt speaks of unity among American republics and Monroe doctrine. The ceremony includes Milburn, McKinley telegrams, and a fireworks display.
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F Hiladelphia Times
Buffalo
McKinley
Fajir
Phew
Cvere
City Hall
Exposition Grounds
Roosevelt
Seventy-fist Regiment
Charles H. Fowler
Milburn
M’kinley
Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnson rules out Senate or Governor bids
Cleveland May 20 Mayor Tom L. Johnson states he will not run for United States Senator or for Governor. He says no office is tempting enough to leave the mayoralty which he currently holds and he plans a two year effort to achieve just valuation of taxable property and fair distribution of valuations in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
United States
Burglary at Dillon Photo Studio on Chestnut Street
A burglar entered James L. Dillon's photograph studio at 1017 1019 Chestnut Street on a Sunday night, stealing cash and tools valued at ten dollars and damaging jewelry boxes and supplies in the office.
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James L. Dillon
Chestnut Street
New York Gas and Edison Electric Consolidate
Stockholders of the New York Gas Electric Light Heat and Power Company and Edison Electric Illuminating Company of New York voted to merge. The plan passed in a highly irregular vote with Edison shares largely in favor and dissenting ballots small in number out of a total over ten thousand shares.
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Bia Lighting Companies
New York
New York Gas, Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
Ae Emon
Edison
Verdict in Farris Murder Trial
Williamsburg Ky May 20 in the trial of the Shotwell brothers charged with killing Sutton Farris at Corbin Ky months ago a house was dynamited during the outbreak of violence in the case.
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Farris
Williamsburg
Shotwell Brothers
Sutton Farris
Corbin
Reverend Dr. Martbie Davenport Babcock Dead in Naples
In Naples on May 20, the Rev. Dr. Martbie Davenport Babcock died at the International Hospital from self-inflicted wounds amid gastric fever and extreme melancholia. He was found by a nurse with two small knives and a blood-stained bed, whispering that he had swallowed corrosive sublimate, with his wife at a nearby hotel and United States Consul Byington arranging legal steps.
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Naples
Martbie Davenport Babcock
International Hospital
Babcock
Dr. Babcock
Body of Rev. Mattbie Davenport Babcock to be sent home
The body of Reverend Mattbie Davenport Babcock who died by his own hand in Naples will be brought to the United States for burial. Charles H. Bergstresser of Dow Jones & Co and Brick Presbyterian Church confirms a cable from Reverend George Webster in Naples stating the body will sail on the Transvaal from Naples on May 30. The Brick Presbyterian Church mourns a profound loss to its congregations and delay in pulpit arrangements is noted while plans focus on a dignified reception.
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Robert Cameron Rogers
Milburn
Orpheus Society
Roosevelt
United States
North
South
Canada
Republic
Western Hemisphere
Philadelphia Times
New York
Mattbie Davenport Babcock
International Hospital
Naples
Italy
Charles H. Bergstresser
Dow, Jones & Co
Brick Presbyterian Church
Babcock
Boy rides plow mule to enlist in Navy at Chicago
Frederick Orin McNall, 16, rode a plow mule 266 miles from Ashley Illinois to Chicago to enlist with thirty five apprentices for Newport. He arrived penniless at 4 pm and climbed fourteen flights to the recruiting station at the Masonic Temple. His father gave consent after learning of the chance. An ancestor served in the War of 1812.
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Philadelphia Times
Chicago
Frederick Orin Mee- Nall
Ashley
United States Navy
Newport
Masonic Temple
McNall
McNair
Mastiff Attack Leaves Woman Gravely Injured in Baltimore
Mrs. Jane Ross age 78 lies dying from injuries after a mastiff owned by her son former Councilman Frederick Ross mauled her as she fed the dog. A passing policeman rushed to help and found the dog had broken one of her arms.
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Philadelphia Times
Baltimore
Jane Ross
Frederick Ross
Boy Causes Physician Arrest Over Carriage Whip Incident
Dr. Victor Leser of 1800 Tioga street was arraigned by Magistrate Harrison on assault and battery charges filed by 10 year old Howard Gerhard of 2018 Bellevue avenue. Bail set at 600 dollars for trial after an incident on Broad street near Ontario last Friday when the boy reportedly threw an orange peel at a dog in the physician’s carriage and the doctor struck him with a whip.
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Victor Leser
Tioga Street
Harrison
Howard Gerhard
Bellevue Avenue
Broad Street
Ontario
Leser
Gerod
Three Men Arrested for Assault on Law and Order Agents
Three men arrested Sunday night by Policemen Tate and Fasche of the Tenth and Buttonwood stations face arraignment before Magistrate Fee at the Callow Hill Street fight near 729 Callow Hill Street. Accused are Morris Harbach of 337 North Sixth, Abraham Williams of 828 Franklin Street, and two others, with further hearing planned.
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Law and Order
Tate and
Fasche
Buttonwood Street
Bromley, Williams and McLean
Law and Order Society
Callowhill Street
Fee' All Ee
Morris Harbach
North Sixth
Abraham Williams
Franklin Street
Ryall
Lia
Harbach
Nat Wipoharsen
Hestonville Literary Association Seized for Speakeasy
John and William Toy of 4917 Girard avenue were arraigned by Magistrate Rochersperger on charges of conducting a Speakeasy at Forty fourth street and Girard Avenue under the Hestonville Literary Association. A witness testified the room was visited May 12 and liquor was purchased. Prisoners posted $800 bail for trial.
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Literary Association
Forty-fourth Street
Girard Avenue
Hestonville Literary Association
John
William Toy
Rochersperger
Noonan
May
Inquest Opens in Helms Case at Germantown
Coroner's inquest investigates Romer Helms of 1805 Kerby Avenue who died by his own hand after shooting Clara Nichols on January 21 at Eighth and Chestnut. Police and physicians attest Miss Nichols may recover but face months of recovery ahead.
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Helms
Romer Helms
Kerby Avenue
Germantown
Eighth and
Chestnut Streets
Clara Nichols
Pawn Ticket Scam Suspect Held on Bail in Pascha Vil
Phillips of 26 Jones Lane Pascha Vil was held by Magistrate Thornton on 400 bail for a further hearing on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses from W J Furey of 4235 Lancaster Avenue and Charles of 1020 Palace Lips. The testimony alleges the defendant sold bogus pawn tickets.
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Phillips
Jones Lane
Paschavil
Thornton Io
W J Furey
Lancaster Avenue
Charies
Palace
Lips
Frisco Man Alexander Winton Leaves San Francisco Autocar
Alexander Winton of Cleveland departed San Francisco to return to Cleveland after a visit. The trip involved travel by automobile and was noted in today’s telegraphed report from San Francisco.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Alexander Winton
Cleveland
Philadelphia seeks $200000 for Delaware River channel work
Representative George Von Phul Jones plans a two year appropriation of 200000 to deepen the Delaware river channel to thirty feet and improve Philadelphia harbor. He aims to secure support from Philadelphia lawmakers, Councils, the mayor, and maritime interests, with backing from Cramp and Harbor Commissioners.
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Delaware River
George von Phul Jones
House of Representatives
Adams
Jones
Appropriations Committee
Philadelphia
Senate
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Department of Internal Affairs
Delaware State Line
Department of War of the United States
Congress of the United States
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Auditor General
Atlantic
Joseph Adams
House
Raymond
United States Army
Delaware
Charles H. Cramp
Cramp
New York
Pennsylvania
Department of Eternal Affairs
Congress
Otl
Democrats plan stronger city canvass and May voter review
The Democratic city committee met at Tenth and Walnut to discuss boosting party strength in wards and organizing a thorough May voter assessment to curb illegal voting. Chairman Donnelly announced focus on a strong ticket and high turnout as the state committee prepares to choose a site for the August convention, with Erie favored by Erie delegates.
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Committee On Organization
Democratic City Committee
Tenth
Walnut Streets
Donnelly
Democratic State Organization
Harrisburg
Erie
Poisoned Her Two Children In Michigan Farmhouse
Mrs. Elmer Quimby of St. Louis Michigan fed morphine to her seven year old son and younger daughter then swallowed 18 grains herself. Both children died early today and she was arrested on a murder charge. Family troubles cited as motive.
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ST. Louis
Mich
Elmer Quimby
Siegel Arrested on Complaint Over Embezzlement
Frank Siegel former president of the Siegel-Sanders Live Stock Company was arrested in Kansas City charging embezzlement of 5000 dollars. He posted 2000 dollars bond. Utley Wedge the company receiver swore out the warrant. Frank Rockefeller who owns a controlling stake filed suit in Circuit Court leading to the appointment of a receiver and alleging a 100000 dollar loss due to Siegel's speculation and mismanagement.
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Rockefeller
Kansas City
Frank Siegel
Siegel-Sanders Live
Siegel
Utley Wedge
Frank Rockefeller
Mt Rockefeller
New Orleans Chief Detains Lou Toy Tai Associate in Bezzling Case
Fou Loy Tai alias Louie Loy alias Tal Hook, senior member of Lou Toy Tai & Co. of New Orleans, was arraigned in the patio Court on a charge of bezzling 000. He was seized by the New Orleans chief of police. His identity was denied by the testifying man as guilty. He was remanded to await advices from New Orleans.
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New York
Pittsburg Man Convicted in New York
John P. Cavanaugh 32 of Pittsburg was convicted of attempted grand larceny in General Sessions. He was remanded until next Monday for sentence. Cavanaugh and three others allegedly sought jewelry valued at 5000 on March 11 at sixty second street, using a mortgage on property not owned.
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Pittsburg
New York
John P. Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
William S. Rosenfeld
Successful Candidates for Annapolis
The following candidates for admission to the Naval Academy have passed their physical and mental examinations Henry Rawle Pennsylvania G W R Far J B Wilco esd Jon Sotarte weed be on ane ork E.G m voberil in res berle ian R E In
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Henry Rawle
Pennsylvania
J. B. Wilcoesd
Jon Sotarte Weed
Death Toll Rises After Ohio Steel Plant Blast
Youngstown report confirms three more fatalities from yesterday's National Steel Company explosion at the Ohio plant. The total dead now stands at six with several injured workers remaining hospitalized. officials seek the exact cause as investigations continue.
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Youngstown
Ohio
National Steel Company
Irrigation Congress Postponed in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS Col May 20 It has been decided to postpone the annual meeting of the Irrigation Congress from July to allow time to secure sedce shedding of aoe care for the postponement in a brief notice.
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Irrigation Congress
Colorado Springs
Col
The
General John B. Spencer for South Command In Atlanta
General John B. Spencer is named commander in chief of United States forces in the South with Atlanta serving as a key base. The assignment marks a high level shift in regional military leadership during the ongoing theater operations.
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Mies Draper Spenser
Atlanta, Ga
John B. Oar
The
United
General Alger A Sick Man
Special to the Philadelphia Times reports Detroit friends confirm General Alger, former Secretary of War, battles Bright's disease. Now aboard ship to Carlsbad, Germany, his health is deteriorating and his doom appears certain. He has been largely confined to his room for weeks and his voyage was arranged as a holiday strategy.
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Philadelphia Times
Detroit
Mich
Alger
Carlsbad
Germany
Bright
General Anger
Rats Restore Robbed Jewelers by Rat Traps
In Chicago on May 20 Goodrich and Potter at 202 State street switched to rat traps to catch the thieves after months of diamond thefts. A pedestrian watched a rat seize a diamond ring from the window and flee. Workers later opened the floor where the rat disappeared and recovered all items stolen in the last six weeks.
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Philadelphia Times
Chicago
Goodrich & Potter, Jewelers
State Street
Harvard Student Falls From Weld Hall Fifth Story
Harold A. Rich of Dighton Mass fell from a fifth story Weld Hall window at Harvard around 6 pm as students crowded the yard. President Pillot and Dr. Batley assisted, Rich briefly regained consciousness before being taken by ambulance to Cambridge Hospital with a broken left arm a compound fracture of the left thigh a brain concussion and possible internal injuries.
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Philadelphia Times
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Harold A. Rich
Dighton
Weld Hall
College Yard
Pillot
Batley
Rich
Cambridge Hospital
Official Detained Oyster Boat Faces Damages Case
Cambridge Maryland May 20 Owners and captains of oyster vessels in Maryland and Virginia waters seek damages after Captain Cannon sues Commander Thomas C B Howard of the Maryland fishery force for detaining his boat for an hour en route to Philadelphia with Virginia oysters. Cannon claims a storm caused loss of time and money and questions state authority to stop a vessel without a warrant.
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Philadelphia Times
Cambridge
Maryland
Virginia
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cannon
Thomas C. B. Howard
Howard
Weather Forecast From The United States Weather Bureau
Cloudy conditions with occasional rains expected across the east and lakes regions Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures remain below normal from the Gulf States to the Ohio Valley with northeasterly winds along the coasts shifting to westerly on the south Atlantic coast. Rain and unsettled skies cover the Atlantic coast districts and lake region with a drying trend by Wednesday.
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Mississippi
Gulf States
Teasw
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Pennsylvaniia
Self Defense Claim in Census Clerk Murder at Kenmore Hotel
Mrs. J S Bonine, wife of a druggist, confessed to shooting James Seymour Ayres a Census Bureau clerk in his Kenmore Hotel room. She said Ayres enticed her, threatened to kill her, and she acted in self defense during a struggle after entering his room at about two in the morning. The confession followed a lengthy inquest and previous testimonies of other Kenmore boarders.
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Philadelphia TimEs
Washington
James Seymour Ayres
Census Bureau
Kenmore Hotel
J. S. Bonine
Ayres
Kenmore
Sylvester
Bonine
Horne
Kate Lawless
Mattie S Woolans
the Kenmore
Eliza Gardner
William W. Pierce
Emma Brown
Mary Grayson
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