Roosevelt Message From Michigan Farm Education Celebration
Lansing May 1 A report of speeches at the semicentennial of Michigan’s agricultural college shows Secretary Wilson and others praising land grant education. President Roosevelt later spoke in Lansing highlighting the need for strong rural cooperation, balanced regulation, and pride in American education and industry during a day of public addresses and a balcony speech to thousands.
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Lansing
Mich
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
James
Ulineis University
Wheeler
University of California
Stimpeau
The
Agricultural College of Connecticut
Angell
University of Michigan
White
University of Georgia
Michigan Agt Rural College
L Roosevelt
Hillsdale
Michigan
Roosevelt
Rebellion erupts near Amoy as 30,000 rebels rise
Amoy area in China reports an insurrection 40 miles south of the city. About 30,000 rebels, well armed and fed, are spreading revolt. The Fu Chow viceroy dispatches 200,000 troops to quell the uprising. Warships are expected to arrive soon.
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Amoy
China
Fu Chow
WRECK ON TROLLEY PLATFORM CROWDED
Crowded holiday trolley passengers in Elyria Ohio watched a trailing car strike the rear platform of a Wellington to Cleveland line car at Sixth street and Middle Avenue. Seven died and eight injured as motorman C H Forney was arrested for alleged responsibility. Eleven or more injured were residents of Elyria.
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Elyria
Ohio
Cleveland
Wellington
Sixth Street
Middle Avenue
Fifth
Middle Streets
C.H. Forney
Sailors Pensions Strike Paralyzes French Ports
In Paris and across France a sailors pensions strike shuts naval and merchant shipping as seamen threaten a wider disruption. The action halts mail routes to Africa and blocks reserve fleets while the government moves army transports to maintain essential service.
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Paris
Mit
France
Marseilles Iy
Bodies of four in ruins of home Long Branch
Fire at Walter Schiffer residence in Long Branch destroys the United Cigar Manufacturers factory area. Ruth Schiffer and Milton Schiffer plus two servants died. Mrs Schiffer injured while trying to save her children. guests and staff suffered burns and injuries amid the blaze discovered in the kitchen last night.
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Long Branch, N. J
Long Branch
Ruth
Milton Schiffer
Tilly Monthan
Mary Dilter
Walter Schiffer
United Cigar Manufacturers’ Company
Syracuse Strong Favorite In Eight Oared Race
Eastern crews Syracuse and Wisconsin University have trained in pink condition for the Madison events. Lake choice for the race undecided, water conditions at Lake Mendota or Monona will determine. Betting favors the East at 5 to 3 for the eight oared contest with even money on the four oared. Roosevelt arrived at 7:45 and continued journey to Lansing after brief stop. crowds along the route at Ft. Wayne stops were disappointed as he remained in the stateroom until Hillsdale.
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Madison
Wis
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Lake Mendota
Monona
Roosevelt
Lansing
Wissumed
Ft. Wayne
Hillsdale
Three Die as Gas Cap Removal Is Suspected
In St Louis on Lawton avenue a rooming house incident left three dead and another man overcome from gas asphyxiation. Victims named Joseph R Gabler and wife Daniel Dwyer and others are identified among the deceased. Police found a metal cap from an unused gas pipe on the floor and have not determined how it detached.
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St. Louis
Lawton Avenue
Joseph R. Gabler
Daniel Dwyer
Chicago Chronicle Suspends as Unprofitable Venture
Chicago May 31 The Chicago Chronicle will cease publication with this issue after operating since 1805 Its editor H W Seymour signed notice stating publication is suspended due to continued unprofitability The paper started May 25 as a democratic morning paper with ties to Bryan in recent campaigns Last issue appeared in volume 1. Elder Sister Killed and Father Death by Self Agent details indicate a double tragedy with suicide and murder within Springfield on May 81.
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Chicago
Chicago Chronicle
H. W. Seymour
Chronicle
John R. Walsh
The
Springfield
Coy Ulerbroits
Chou
Cam
Memorial Day at Chippewa Cemetery Amid Rainy Tributes
Hundreds gathered at Chipplannock cemetery for John Baterd post G A R memorial rites with bugle calls, Bleuer's band, school songs, and a patriotic address by Rev C G Kired of Chicago. The service honored fallen soldiers, with Lincoln's Gettysburg address read by Agnes Lamp and Taps by N N Coons, as prayers and salutes marked the ceremony.
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Chipplannock Cemetery
John Baterd Post
Memorial Christian Church
J. W. Candall
Bella Carpenter
W. U. Smith
C. G. Hoge
W. H. Carpenter
C. G. Kidred
Chicago
United States
Lincoln
Gettyspurg
Agnes Lamp
Company A
N.N. Coons
Rev. H
Haywood trial advances as 69 jurors questioned in Boise
In Boise Idaho after a three day recess the Haywood trial resumed with 69 talesmen in court. The defense used another peremptory challenge in chair seven as two challenges remain before jury completion expected by tomorrow night.
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Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Ith
Harvard Best Meet Brings Elite Track Field Contenders
A rich lineup of top runners, leapers, and weight athletes gathers at Harvard Stadium for a two day intercollegiate meet. Elimination trials begin today with mid distance races and field events shaping results, while finals are set for tomorrow.
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Boston
Harvard Stadium
United Presbyterians Close Assembly in Denver May 31
The United Presbyterian general assembly in Denver ended after a long debate with a vote against creating a church general treasurer. A proposal to dissolve theological seminaries at Allegheny and Neinia was defeated. A Sabbath observance measure was approved for stricter enforcement of Sunday laws.
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United Presbyterians
Denver
United
Preservation plan for McKinley home in Canton Ohio
Canton reporters debate saving the McKinley home and creating a second Mount Vernon style memorial. Proposal suggests preserving furniture, gift art, paintings, and statuary to honor McKinley as Washington’s Mount Vernon does for the Washingtons.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Mount Vernon
Washingtons
Anerlean
One Cent More for Thread Raises Prices Nationwide
Intercompany thread interests have advanced thread prices by 11 cents per dozen spools with formal notices sent nationwide. The price per spool rose by one cent. In other news, Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan retires with Casper F. Goodrich to succeed him at the Brooklyn navy yard. Lord Barrington is to hang in Missouri on July 25 for the murder of J P McCain. Denver capital figure Walter Chessman dies at 58 after a brief illness.
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New York
Joseph B. Coghlan
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Casper F. Goodrich
Lord” Barrington
Jefferson Ci
Supreme Court
Clayton, Mo
J. P. McCain
St. Louis
Farmers Demand Post Mortem Inspections on Slaughtered Cattle
Chicago May 31 The American Meat Packers Association executive committee representing 275 packers urged immediate post mortem inspection of all slaughtering establishments for diseased cows and other cattle. Secretary George L McCarthy said tainted milk and dairy products threaten public health and negligent farmers must improve farm sanitation to avoid diseased cattle entering market.
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Chicago
The
American Meat Packers
Dssocution
Hilal
United States
George L. McCarthy
Association
Augustana Man Called to Spokane Swedish Lutheran Church
Spokane May 31 The First Swedish Lutheran church of Spokane has extended a call to Rev J Morton of Providence R I to succeed Rev John Jesperson formerly of Rock Island who is to take the presidency of a Swedish college at Coeur d Alene Idaho The pastoral work will be under the direction of A J Anderson a student of Angus at Rock Island Rev Morton comes highly recommended as a capable man a forcible speaker using English and Swedish He is a graduate of Augustana college and was ordained in 1903.
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J. Morton
John Jesperson
Spokane
Wash
Providence
BR. L
Rock
Swedish College
Coeur d'Alene
Angus
Rock [Sland
Morton
Augustana College
Petition Aims to Create City Sealer Office in Rock Island
William Ferkel former Rock Island police member circulates a petition to establish the office of city sealer. He will be an applicant. The council will hear the matter Monday evening. Sealer tests weights and measures to protect purchasers. No systematic inspection exists currently in the city.
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William Ferkel
Ym Ferkel
Rock Island
Knights Templar Commandery to Confer Degrees in Keewanee
Rock Island Commandery No 18 Knights Templar will travel to Keewanee next Thursday to confer degrees on a class of candidates. The invitation came from the Kewanee Knights and many members will join the trip. River conditions noted with river boats down and stages of water recorded.
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Rock Island Commandery
K. T
No. 18
Knights Templar
Kewanee
Order
Kewanee Knights
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