Port Arthur Holdout Hailed as Baltic Fleet Arrives Seen
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo describe Japanese withdrawals toward Port Arthur as Russian forces monitor potential rear movements near Liao Peninsula. Chinese and Korean fronts show Russian probes along the Hong Chi route and at Anju, while Japanese garrisons report local skirmishes with Cossacks near Kuang Tien and Taku Shan.
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Feng Wang Cheng
Port Arthur
Kuroki
Nadia
Ta Shan
le Iees Pai Pe
Second
Liaong Peninsula
Kuropatkin
Tayang River
Mei Ting Ling
Ing
Chwang
Kai Chow
Hai Cheng
Hung Yo Chun
Waffardan
St. Petersburg
Orel
Novoeremya
Paris
Germany
Russia
Austria
Ohio and Tennessee Democratic State Conventions Tomorrow
Democratic state conventions planned for tomorrow in Ohio and Tennessee with delegates vying for party platform and leadership positions. Attendees expected to discuss statewide races and organize grassroots efforts ahead of upcoming primary season.
Ohio for Hearst Brightens As Dems Clash At State Meet
Columbus May 24 The Democratic state convention previews show heat from large counties and contested delegates, involving two hundred delegates and nine district committee members under the Johnson rule. Chicago May 24 Sergeant at Arms W F Stone plans press seating, directing applications to the Auditorium annex. no changes announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Committee
Chicago
Ill
W. F. Stone
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson
R. L. Starr
Bryan
Hearst
John R. McLean
James Kilbourne
Ohio
Cumberland Presby terian Church Union Debate Opens in Dallas
The general assembly of the Cumberland Presby terian church meets in Dallas with a focus on church union. Rail excursion rates draw crowds as debates begin under leaders Judge J H Fussel and Judge F P Prendergast. The committee report on fraternity and union is presented and defended by Dr W H Black and others, with sessions expected to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
General Assembly
The
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Committee On Fraternity and Church Union
F. P. Prendergast
Texas
W. H Black
Ohio political fights claim fifty frame houses lost to fire
In Beaumont Texas a blaze in the tenderloin district destroyed fifty frame houses at a cost of fifty thousand dollars with no insurance. Separate dispatches report Nashville and St Louis notes on Democratic conventions and press ticket rules for the national gathering.
Three Masted Schooner Adele Destroyed by Fire
The schooner Adele laden with coal oil gasoline and general merchandise for Nome Alaska was exploded in her hold and set on fire in San Francisco California. It is a total loss with a 100000 dollar damage bill. Four men aboard escaped though one badly burned and the Sixteenth street wharf sustained partial damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Adele
Nome
Alaska
Sixteenth Street
Jealous husband shoots two cowboys north of Woodward
Three miles north of Woodward, Oklahoma Territory, William Gardner killed Bud Craig and Virgil Funkhauser. Gardner was jealous of their attentions to his wife. A mob of about fifty pursued him with threats of lynching if captured.
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Wichita
Kan
Woodward
O. T
William Gardner
Bud Craig
Virgil Funkhauser
Gardner
Nancy Hanks Trotting Mare Sold for Four Thousand
Readville Massachusetts May 23 Nancy Hanks the mare that held the world trotting record 2 04 for nearly three years has been sold to J M Johnson Mayor of Calais Maine for 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readville Mass
Nancy Hanks
J.M. Johnson
Calais
Maine
Bishop Day resigns as Methodist conference ends selection
In Los Angeles on May 23 Bishop James R. Day of Syracuse New York, elected last week, resigned. The conference postponed indefinitely the selection of a new bishop to succeed him.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James R. Day
Syracuse
New York
Roosevelt invites Methodist conference to White House
President Roosevelt extends an invitation to the Methodist conference in session in Washington to be received at the White House Thursday, and the invitation has been accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Methodist Conference
White House
Hanlon and McGovern Agree to Twenty Round Fight
Ed Die Hanlon of San Francisco and Terry McGovern of Brooklyn signed articles in New York to fight twenty rounds. The bout is staged before the club offering the best inducements with both boxers set to compete.
Tourist Auto Arrives. Stockard Car On City Streets
J. W. Stockard's heavily advertised tourist automobile arrived this morning and will be seen on the streets throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stockard
Secret correspondence tied to exiled Turkish officials
Constantinople May 25 report says Kemal Pasha, the Sultan’s son in law and Turkish general, along with other officials, were arrested and sent into exile after discovery of a secret correspondence between Kemal Pasha and Princess Khadije, daughter of Mu rad the imprisoned ex-sultan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Kemal Pasha
Khadije
Murad
Osman Ghazi Pasha
Weather outlook for Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas
May 24 forecast reports increasing cloudiness for Arkansas with likely showers tonight and Wednesday. Oklahoma and Indian Territory expect fair tonight and Wednesday with probable showers. Texas swells with increasing clouds and showers in the west tonight and showers across the rest of the state on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Plan to Unite Six Japanese Methodist Bodies
Washington May 24 A plan seeks to unite six Methodist denominations in Japan including the Methodist church of Canada and the United Brethren church into one strong Japanese Methodist church. Rev Dr E B Van Dyke says general conference support is likely as most bodies favor it. The union would start with about 20000 Japanese members and establish four or five annual conferences with a future general conference for Japan.
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Washington
Japan
Methodist Church of Canada
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church South
United Brethren Church
Methodist Protestant Church and
Evangelical Association
Methodist Protestant Church
E. B. van Dyke
Methodist Protestant Conference of Japan
United Church
Fort Worth Wins Meeting Site For Presbyterian Assembly
The fifth day of the Presbyterian general assembly in Mobile opens with nominations for next year’s meeting place. Greenville South Carolina and Fort Worth Texas compete, Fort Worth narrowly prevails with 97 votes to 78. A memorial for Dr. F P Farris, longtime stated clerk, is read and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Neel
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
T. W. Sloan
Greenville
S. C
J. S. Danforth
Fort Worth
Texas
Ft. Worth
F. P. Farris
Alexander
Simpson to Address Dunkards in Carthage Mission
Jerry Simpson departed for Carthage Missouri to address a large Dunkard gathering. He aims to share a message of peace on earth and good will toward men and explain where peace may be found in the Pecos region, referred to as the Pearl of the Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Simpson
Carthage
Missouri
Dunkards
Pecos
Roswell to Build Opera House on Main Street
Mr. and Mrs. Landrum work rapidly to rebuild the corner of First and Main into a Roswell opera house. Landrum says he has booked reputable road companies for next season and, with home talent and other top acts, will provide Roswell with ample entertainments through the summer months.
Iowa Prohibition State Convention Opens in Boone
Delegates arrive from across Iowa for a three day Prohibition convention in Boone. Leaders from several states will address the gathering as a full state ticket is nominated and delegates chosen for the national convention in Indianapolis next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Iowa
Indianapolis
Kentucky Trap Shooters League Opens in Mt Sterling
The second annual meeting and championship target tournament of the Kentucky trap Shooters League opened at Mt Sterling gun club in Mt Sterling Kentucky. The program spans two days with events for all shooters.
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Kentucky Gun Club
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky Trap Shooters League
Mt. Sterling Gun Club
Cotton opens weak as liquidation hits prices
New York May 24 cotton opened weak due to poor cables and good weather prompting yesterday’s liquidation. Moderate bull support appeared after the decline, with July futures rising to around 12.90 from 12.78 on call, while new crop months showed steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morrisville Celebrates Centennial and Robert Morris Monument
The Morrisville borough in New Jersey marked its 100th anniversary with ceremonies including the unveiling of a monument to Robert Morris, the Revolution's renowned financier, after the town was named for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris
Trenton
N. J
Morrisville
Anthracite Coal Rate Inquiry Resumes in New York
The Interstate Commerce Commission met in New York to resume investigations into anthracite coal rates. The inquiry centers on William R Hearst’s complaint against the Philadelphia and Reading and other coal carriers from Pennsylvania mines to New York and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
William R. Hearst
Philadelphia & Reading
Pennsylvania
Employee Tracy McCuller Leaves for St Louis
Tracy McCuller formerly of Apopka Florida moved to St Louis to make his future home. He worked in the grocery department of Jaffa Caffee Co until it sold, then at the Military Institute. He is a nephew of W R Cummins and recalls his first snow in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy McCuller
Apopka
Florida
St. Louis
Jaffa, Caffee & Co
the Military Institute
W. R. Cummins
New Mexico
President Roosevelt Arrives in Horton Massachusetts
President Roosevelt landed in Horton Massachusetts at 9 05 this morning after a stop in the region. The arrival highlights a day of engagements for the president in the area with plans for local visits and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
Mass
President Roosevelt
Counterfeiters Convicted in Socorro Case
Word from Socorro reports Ray and Lemar charged with passing counterfeit one dollar bills as twenties. Ray pleaded guilty and received five years in the penitentiary. Lemar was convicted on two charges and awaits sentencing.
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Socorro
Ray
Lemar
Roswell School Board Bill Rules and Pianist Wanted
Notice states all bills by the Roswell School Board must be signed on written order of the Board President. At Roswell Opera House a lady pianist is wanted, inquire at the opera house or 611 North Richardson Avenue.
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City of
Roswell
Territory of
New Mexico
Board of Education
Roswell Opera House
Main
First
Opera House
Richardson Ave
Chicago Visitors Arrive To See Mrs Ferguson
Mr and Mrs E A Abbott of Chicago and George R Roehm of Chicago arrived yesterday afternoon to visit Mrs Ferguson who is Mrs Abbott sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Abbott
Chicago
George R. Roehm
Ferguson
Mrs. Abbott
American Woman to Preside Over International Council
Mrs May Wright Sewall of Indianapolis sails for Berlin to preside over the International Council of Women third quinquennial conference she leads as president. The conference opens in Berlin June 6 with representatives from nations worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
May Wright Sewall
Indianapolis
Berlin
International Council of Women
Darden Returns From Carsbad Business Trip
J. F. Darden came back this morning after several days away in Carsbad on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Darden
Carsbad
Electricians in Session in Boston Convention
Nearly a thousand prominent electricians gather in Boston for the twenty-fifth annual convention of the National Electric Light Association. Leaders from industry and unions attend as talks cover innovations, safety standards, and member cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
National Electric Light Association
Tony Day Heads to Canada from Yellow House Ranch
Tony Day departed this morning for the Yellow House ranch and will proceed to Canada to pursue eeattie interests. He is the brother of the late Doc Day of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Day
Yellow House Ranch
Canada
Doc Day
J W Stockard Tests New Tourist Automobile
J W Stockard had his new tourist automobile out this afternoon and the test was satisfactory. Watch this paper for advertisement regarding the machine and the prices for taking a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stockard
Wanted second hand gasoline range with self generator
Notice seeking a second hand gasoline range with self generator in good order. Respond to P. O. Box 173. 7213.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
For Sale Columbia Bicycle Bargain From R P Farris
A used two month Columbia bicycle is offered as a bargain by R P Farris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Bicycle
R. P. Farris
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Anju
the General Staff
Seoul
Great South Road
Hong Chi
Ham Sung
Chang Chin
Corea
Song Chin
Mukden
Ha Tchien
St Piere
Associated Press
Togo
Foreign Office
Admiral Wittsoeft
Admiralty
Viadivostock Squadron
Che Foo
Yalu River
Tokio
Touto Chow
Kuang Tien
Ai Yuang
Wang Chiatum
Taku Shan
Tennessee
Parker
Columbus
Church Union
Beaumont
J. H. Fussel
Nashville
Tenn
Carmack
Alton B. Parker
Democratic National Committee
Charles H. Mann
H. R
Washington, D. C
Charles L. Edgar
Cowboys
Weather Forecast
Horton, Mass
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