Death of William Dean Howells, famed American novelist
William Dean Howells, 72, noted American novelist and critic, died in New York after influenza debilitated him since winter in Savannah. He left a prolific career spanning the Atlantic Monthly editorship, novels at two per year, and friendships with Longfellow Hawthorne Emerson and Lowell. Born in Martins Ferry Ohio, he rose from newspaper work to consular service and literary leadership, earning degrees from Yale Harvard Oxford and Columbia. He and his wife Elmer Mead were in New York at the time of his death. burial is in Cambridge Massachusetts after services at Church of the Ascension.
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Lever Act Victims Mostly Moonshine Men
A fragmented report from Washington notes a Senate committee probing Lever Act profiteering, with convictions and arrests across related cases. It highlights moonshine related offenses and penalties, comparing Lever Act enforcement to Prohibition provisions, and mentions sentences and enforcement actions as of the period.
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Youngster Attempts to Steal Circus Elephant
A juvenile in Cincinnati attempted to steal a circus elephant in May. He was caught while climbing the elephant, admitted imagining the feat, and was placed in the custody of the juvenile court and sent back to parents living in Michigan.
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Railroad Petition For Rate Increase Set For May 24
Hearings on railroad carriers' request for freight rate increases in eastern, southern and western territories are scheduled by the Interstate Commerce Commission for May 24 in Washington. Proposals seek a general freight and passenger rate rise of about 2b percent with eastern territory rising no less than thirty percent. carriers argue the move is needed, while opposition evidence will be heard later.
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Bishop Warne sails to attend Methodist convention
New York May 2. Bishop Frank W. Warne head of American Methodist Episcopal Missions in India, sailed aboard the steamship Seekonk to Des Moines for the quadrennial church convention. He spent 23 days in the engine room, paid $67 for passage after being discharged in Brooklyn, and returned to Brooklyn before continuing to Des Moines.
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Amber age claims spark astonishment in Paris report
A Paris dispatch describes claims that life forms found in amber are far older than previously thought. The article notes scientists’ cautious language and debates over the dating and preservation of amber trapped organisms, with many details left as conjecture amid a flood of speculative statements.
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Fewer Auto Licenses Issued in Missouri This Year
In Jefferson City Meo May 12 Automobiles leased since January 2 total 938135 state announcement reports fewer licenses than in a similar period last year. St Louis leads with 40229 licenses and Kansas City follows with 28606. Ozark area shows markedly lower figures.
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Middle Temple Murder A Detective Story Tease
Spargo and Breton search Elphick's chambers after his sudden disappearance. The room shows hurried destruction of papers, burned evidence, and a rushed packing of valuables, suggesting a hasty escape and a link to the Ayimore affair. Breton fears danger as Spargo hints at a larger plot. Continues tomorrow.
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