King is Guilty Grand Jury Sealed Verdict Opened
A sealed verdict in the bribery case against former captain Cyril W. King was opened in U S circuit court and found him guilty of receiving money to influence his official duties. In Mobile Alabama May 1 the grand jury continues work on charges against John Alexander Dowie and others tied to Mrs Judd death, with indications it may withhold indictments.
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Mobile
Als
May St
Cyril W. King
United States
Chicago
Creche
John Alexander Dowie
Judd
Dowie
Trolley Cars Run Loose On Hill In Wilmington Fatality Report
Three trolley cars carrying about one hundred passengers ran away while descending a steep hill in Wilmington Delaware early this morning. Joshua Gillman was killed after being struck by the cars and conductor Elmer Jones was seriously injured along with about twenty five others. The line had just opened yesterday and the operator may have been unfamiliar with the heavy grade.
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Wilmington
Del
Brandy Wine Park
Joshus Gillman
Elmer Jones
Blow for British in South African Fight
London reports to the war office that Gen Dixon's force at Windfontein was attacked yesterday by Delarey's forces. The enemy was driven off with heavy loss leaving 35 dead. Our casualties were severe with 174 killed and four officers killed.
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London
Kitchener
War Office
Dixon
Windfontein
Delarey
Severn Ughileg
Offhem
Gen Thomas Wilson Dies in New York and Other Notices
New York and May St contain reports on the death of Brig. Gen. Thomas Wilson U S retired age 70 and on Thomas Kimball a state legislator from Rabell county Iowa age 68. Also recounted is a Wagner anecdote about a publisher delivering arranged copies of a sonata to the composer door, with a tale of stock that persisted despite the bill.
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Thomas Wilson
New York
U.S
Marzialltown
Iowa
Thomas Kimball
Rabell County
Wealthy
Lame, NL
Otton
Ralting Waemer
Warner
Mie Sf
Wagner
Consigu
John Allens Pair On Canteen Vote Confounds Mississippians
Mississippi congressman John Allen was not recorded on a vote to prohibit liquor selling to army canteens. He explained he was paired with his wife’s view, choosing not to vote, saying he doubted Congress would promote temperance as soldiers would be affected.
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John Allen
John
Congress
Cr.perence
Chief Indian stunt ends in near tragedy at Wild West show
Chicago May 30 A staged prairie fire scene nearly cost Jamon O Donohue a life as boy rescuers pulled him from a burning stake in a Wild West act. A grass fire began as Indians retreated leaving flames to threaten the child at 4161 Ashland Avenue.
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Red
Chicago
Jarry O' Donohue
Jamon O'Donohue
Ashland Avenue
Henry Bennett
O' Donot
Young O’donolle
Remarkable Case in Lexington Toward Death
In Lexington Kentucky on May 31 Lanevin J McCarty aged 6 died in hospital with hydrophobia suspected after a series of events. His wife departed for Cincinnati Tuesday while family gathered for farewell. The death followed a prolonged illness with apparent fear of death, physicians noting hydrophobia related disorders and the boy’s final hours marked by distress.
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Lesington
Lanevin J. McCarty
Metarte
Cincinnati
Kater
Ae Alin Tie
Etl
Electric trolley wires cause damage and injuries in wartime era
Fragmented report describes costly overhead trolley wire repairs, injunctions to force utilities to use double overhead wires, and related accidents. It notes destruction of pipes, a soldier’s farewell, and local incidents including bones found on a farm and wage disputes.
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Chern
Uyjiucloe
Teoria Waterworks Company
Wespala
Dodge Greenup
Tanter
Curae
Freien
Lectro
Eight Went Boating in Fatal Schuylkill River Accident
A May 31 Philadelphia report details a party of eight Elm Social club members, seven women and one man, swept over Plat Rock dam on the Schuylkill while rowing near Russ Glen. Many perished as the boat broke apart after warnings at the dam. Only one man survived briefly, others were lost to swift water and raging falls. The incident followed a day of picnicking and a planned river excursion.
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Plat Rock Dam
Schuylkill River
Elm Social
Russ Glen
Atal Kow
Howe Myn
Chis
Toate
Bos
Sonny Waterwan
Slore
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Iwenthe
Ainure
Hoaiea
Michigan
Merury
Tel
Seamer
Mit
Weat
Africa
Just Orines
Auvrioais
Miss Sigsbee to Wed Son of Rear Admiral Small
Washington May 30 report the engagement of Miss Ethel Sigsbee daughter of Captain Charles B. Sigsbee and Robert P. Small, son of a well known novelist. The date of the wedding has been fixed but location is uncertain. Miss Sigsbee is said to be highly educated and well regarded in social circles.
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Waehington
Wes
Westington
Mike Ethel Sigsbee
Charles B
Miks Ethel
Bee
C.S.N
Robert P Small
Tey
Sam Stall
Sigehee
Wana
Mr. Ow
Convict Escapes In Charleston Bar Robbery Night
A parolee and several accomplices are linked to a weekend escape from custody at Charleston. Reports describe armed robbery, a tavern pursuit, and a pursued convoy. Investigators name the alleged fugitives and note multiple charges across jurisdictions.
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Charleston
Mage St
Tindley
Josepsonville
Ind
BO Peres
Colin
William Teyams
Alles
Kieu Vunis
Frank Reseau
Fragmented Napoleonic Finance and Local News Snippet
A garbled historical clipping reports on finance amid mentions of bank notes and figures, references to Rang ine fone Shimetiad Bukey, and a note about an insane case Charles Bonnell in Des Moines. It also lists Iowa medical society business and a state university appropriation task, with scattered names and places.
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Diepateh Thom Riizaport
Des Moines
Towa Howenpathie
de FO
Remington
Sioux City
Dro
I. R. Ames
Rolfe
Toast for the French Health and Honor at Berlin Review
A May 31 dispatch from Berlin reports the imperial review of the nus? Brigade with General Bonnat and Lieutenant Colonel Galler praised for their service in the Cha se affair. The Kaiser toasted French guests and lauded the allied officers as the first modern toilers in civil information against a common foe.
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Nus
Tiaehenn
Chita
Neasion I Bayer
Char
Count von Waldersee
Apins
Ral
Bonnat
Alretour
Galler
General Bonnat
Kainer
Continental system fears and British trade path amid Europe tensions
The report discusses Napoleon era continental policies and their impact on US trade, noting British adherence to open markets with America. It cites editorial fear of alliance among continental powers and the potential for a broad boycott, while praising British openness to American goods and relations. In St. Petersburg a May 31 dispatch reports Frederick Wothe and a cordial audience with Emperor Nicholas, highlighting sympathy for U.S. peacemaking efforts and hopes for ongoing US-Russia cooperation.
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Linaientna Elie
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Memnel
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Peterbot Palace
United States
Eerie
Ayeemie
Hatlona
Russi
Hague
Maysty
Holle
McKinney
Melis J
Evansville Judge vows crackdown on young offenders
Police Judge Clifford Curry will follow precedent and whip youths brought before him as in earlier rulings by Judge Winfrey. Critics call such punishment harsh while supporters point to deterrence amid cases involving early ties to crime and letters from across the country praising a tougher approach.
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Phat
Evansville
Lod
Clfford Curry
Tix
Winfrey
Wil
Ius. Aus
Judafrey Dol
Dudge Whitey
Aetur
Dorit
King Solomon Mines and African Timber Contract
Fragmented notices mix African ore mining tales and timber contracts with references to the Gold Coast beds, King Edwont’s era, and a New York parley. Other items mention a Newark heir, Chinese indemnity demands, and a strange cheese digestion tip from Sanitary and Municipal Engineering, all presented in a brisk late era newspaper cadence.
Daly's tenderness shown in buying boys papers on street
Mrs. Gilbert writes in Scribner's Magazine about Mr Daly's kind habit of buying papers from newsboys. Trever recalls Daly passing a boy on the street without buying, yet always paying with a look that urged helping the boys to get a living, a trait not of charity but support.
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Mr. Daly
Alan
Trever
Secretary of War to Inform Island Convention on Pratt Amendment
Washington May 31 The president and cabinet decided the Cuban constitutions convention did not meet the Pratt amendment terms. The secretary of war will convey this determination to the convention.
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Washington
Mrs McKinley Improves but Remains in Danger
Washington May 31 Physicians at Mrs McKinley’s side after a conference report she remains ill though improved. They note fatigue from travel has lessened and the San Francisco illness persists in milder form. Her condition is fragile and progression will be slow though improvement is hoped.
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Washington
Machinists Strike Begins in Chicago
Chicago May 31 Chicago's large machinists strike began with over a thousand workers quitting in shops and factories after employers refused to sign the agreement sent yesterday.
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Chicago
Surgeons Group Backs Repeal of Anti Canteen Law
In St Paul on May 31 the Association of Military Surgeons voted unanimously to support repealing the anti canteen law. The group emphasized easing restrictions that affected military canteens and morale.
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St. Paul
Association of Military Surgeons
Rep.ui
McSweeney Rejects Senators Resignations in Columbia
Columbia May 31 Gov McSweeney rejected the resignations of Senators Tillman and McLaurin to give them time to consider their action.
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McSweeney
Columbia
S. C
Tillman
McLaurin
The Clothes Moth and its Fabric Diet
A discussion on clothes moths noting their prey includes fabrics fur and leather, and that many small moths resemble the clothes moth but come from outdoors. It explains that destroying moths stops egg laying and larval damage to fabrics and furs, while detailing the clothes moth’s pale gray coloring and brown spots known as Tinea pellionella.
A Misplaced Letter in The Still Hour
A writer notes a transposed letter in The Still Hour by Professor Phelps. The line The still ness of the hour is the stillness of a dead calm at sea contains a printed error where clam was printed for calm.
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Professor Phelps
A Heavyweight
A brief quoted exchange from the Chicago Post recounts a romantic episode where a woman leaps into a man's arms. The conversational tone notes disbelief and a humorous remark about how witnessing her may have jarred him. The excerpt ends with a philosophical aside on obstacles versus facilities.
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Chicago Post
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