Expedition Fails in Quest for 18 Million Treasure Cache
San Francisco reports another failed expedition to locate an 18 million dollar cache on Cocos Island. Guided by a dying sailor and led by Mrs Barry Till and Miss Davis, the mission bought the Melmore and endured months of digging before turning home. The voyage left Panama with the party aboard the steamship Melmore.
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San Francisco
Cal
Cocos Island
South Seas
Melmore
Cocos
Barry Till
Ill
Davis
Remedy Ends Constipation in Hot Springs Ad Card
An advertisement from Hot Springs Arkansas promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons to relieve constipation and liver issues. It claims fast, gentle relief with a free sample offer from Hot Springs Chemical Co. and lists a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Hot Springs, Ark
Athletics Split Doubleheader With Washington In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Americans split a twin bill with Washington 14 to 6 in the first game and 9 to 2 in the second. Washington miscues in Game 1 proved costly, while Walter Johnson dominated the mound for seven innings in Game 2 before Boehling finished.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Walter Johnson
Boehling
R. H. EB
Groom
Williams
Houckander
H. E. Washington
Johnson
Bush
Taff
Pennock
Lapp
Schang
Phillies Cop Again Come From Behind to Beat Dodgers
Philadelphia revives a late rally to overcome Brooklyn 8 to 5 in 11 innings. Seaton, Rixey, Alexander pitched for the Phillies while Stack, Allen, Yingling and Miller handled Brooklyn’s day. Irwin closed. The Dodgers led 5 1/3 but the Phillies tied in the eighth and won with four runs in the eleventh.
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Trolhy Dodgers
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philadelphia
Seaton
Rixey
Alexander
Killifer
Stack
Allen
Yingling
Miller
Irwin
Red Sox Triumph Over Yankees in Tight Pitchers Battle
New York fell 3 to 1 as Boston benefited from two fourth inning runs sparked by Yerkes and Speaker. Speaker stole, Derrick erred, and Janvrin sac fly, with Bedient outdueling McConnell. Walters benched in the third for protesting a call.
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New York
Bedient
Carrigan
McConnell and Sweeney
Scouts Watch Indiana University Pitcher Carl Schultz
Scouts from three major league teams have studied Carl H Schultz IU southpaw, regarded as the top college pitcher in the conference. The junior plans to turn pro after finishing his degree. He owns a strong record with seven wins in conference play and 10 to 15 strikeouts in nine games, while allowing few hits and batting .325 for the season.
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Varsit
Boxing Bill in Sad Position in Chicago
The death of McCarty in a Calgary bout with eight ounce gloves weakens support for a boxers bill in the legislature. Local promoters say options on several halls have been dropped as opposition grows. Religious groups plan renewed campaigns against the bill.
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Chicago
Pelkey-McCarty
Calgary
McCarty
Pelkey Exonerated by Coroner's Jury in Calgary
A Calgary coroner's jury exonerated prize fighter Pelkey after Bey's death in a prize ring bout on Saturday. The verdict clears Pelkey of criminal responsibility and absolves him of blame for the fatal incident.
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Pelkey
Calgary
Bey
Northern Baptist Church Platform Emphasizes Social Reform
At the Detroit convention the social service commission outlined church policy on labor, home and family, and social welfare. Key planks include worker and employer rights to organize, living wage, hour reductions, health protection, old age support, prohibition of child labor, women’s safeguards, and expanded social service with women on the commission.
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Detroit
Mich
Northern Baptist Church
Samuel Zane Batten
Free Advice to Sick Women from Lydia E Pinkham Co
Women with female illnesses are invited to write to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co confidential correspondence department in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered by women and kept private. No testimonial or letter is published without written consent.
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Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mystery rivals shake up Indianapolis 500 practice
May 27 Indianapolis experts report a lack of positive dope on likely 500 winners as foreign entrants practice at the speedway. Fast laps by Bob Burman in a Keeton and the National car No. 8, plus Jules Goux in a Peugeot, spur speculation about race favorites. Laps around two and a half miles in 1:50 or better abound as teams chase the 75 mph qualifying pace.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Bob Burman
Bob
Jules Goux
Peugeot
Zucarrelli
Mercer
DePalma
Wishart
Death of C. L. Hopkins in San Marcos
C. L. Hopkins aged 40 died this morning in San Marcos of Brights disease. He was cashier of State Bank & Trust Company a member of the state democratic executive committee director and vice president of the San Antonio Austin interurban line owner and manager of the San Marcos Opera House exalted ruler of the local Wilks lodge and a Methodist Church steward. He leaves a widow and two sons. Funeral Wednesday at 4 pm conducted by Rev. H. M. Whaling of Austin.
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San Marcos
Tex
Cc. L. Hopkins
Bright
Hopkins
State Bank & Trust Company
State Democratic Executive Committee
San Antonio-Austin
Lodge
Wilks
Methodist
D. P. Hopkins
Hays County
Ed R. Kane
H. M. Whaling
Austin
Frat Members Expelled in Denver Over Secret Societies
Teller Ammons son of Governor and Evelyn Arnold daughter of the Denver mayor lead 58 high school students expelled by Superintendent Smiley on secret society grounds. Seniors nearing graduation are affected as the incident sparks talk of a referendum petition to challenge a state assembly bill banning secret society membership in high schools.
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Denver
Colo
Vote of the People
the Assembly
Time Granted for Aransas Harbor Railway Requests
The Texas railroad commission acted late yesterday afternoon on two applications filed earlier by the Aransas Harbor and Terminal Railway Company seeking extensions or approvals. The action follows long-delayed filings and affects schedules and potential operations.
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Austin, Tex
Railroad Commission
The
Aransas Harbor and Terminal
Harbor Island Improvements Extension Granted by Commission
The harbor commission granted one extension of time for Harbor Island improvements beyond the two year limit. It refused another extension for railroad right of way improvements as it neared the water front. The terminal company agreed to move the right of way farther from the shore to meet commission requirements.
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Harbor Island
Commission
Harbor Front
Callat G N Office Offers Round Trip Summer Rates
Callat and G N office at 401 E Houston provide round trip rates to all summer resorts and the quickest time to St Louis.
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Callat & G. N
Houston &T
St. Louis
Students Protest Dyke Re-Election At South High
About two hundred South High students in Youngstown marched two miles in rain to the school board offices to protest the re election of principal Charles B Dyke and the discharge of four teachers Superintendent N H Chaney announced he would investigate rumors and asked students to return to class the student committee later said they would stay away until a promise to remove the principal and retain the teachers was made
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Youngstown
Ohio
South High School
School Board
Charles B. Dyke
N. H. Chaney
Famous Lincoln Letters Sold at Auction in New York
In New York on May 27, bitter letters by Mrs. Lincoln fetched modest sums at auction as she urged Congress for an appropriation. A letter offering to sell a lace dress bought $30 while one accusing Grant and his wife of “utter heartlessness” sold for $650, the highest price. Martha Washington letter fetched $300.
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New York
Justice Sir George Farwell Resigns After Long Service
London reports the resignation of Justice Sir George Farwell, a local justice since 1906 and high court judge famed for the 1900 Taff Vale decision. The ruling barred union leaders from encouraging non-unionists to replace striking workers and extended to picketing during strikes, holding trades unions accountable for their members’ acts.
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London
George Farwell
Farwell
High Court
Taffvale
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Great Western
Trades Union Societies
All Parties Plan Caucuses on Committee Posts in Congress
Washington May 27 All three parties in the house will hold caucuses or conferences within a fortnight. The Progressives meet tomorrow to finalize an 87 member list for committee recognition this congress. Democrats near approval for a June 2 caucus to review personnel from the Ways and Means majority. Republicans near completion of their list, with a possible caucus called by Mr Mann if enough Republicans are in city this week.
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Washington
House
East
Ways and Mans
Underwood
Ways and Means
Mann
Chase and Cherurg Win Marriage License After Paper Arrives
Harold Harris Chase first baseman for the New York Yankees obtains a marriage license in Jersey City after presenting his divorce decree. Anna Cherurg of New York accompanies him. the license was delayed until the decree was produced.
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Jersey City
N. J
Harold Harris
Hal) Chase
Anna Cherurg
New York
Chase
Miss Cherurg
Bostons
Daly Wins Low Score in Southern Woman’s Golf Meet
Mrs W Daly of Nashville shot 102 to take low score honors in the qualifying round for the south women’s golf championship at Memphis Country Club. The Nashville team also claimed the team trophy with Jeannette Acklen and Mrs T M Seymour posting 328. Mrs P D Varnell of Knoxville was elected president at the association meeting, and Chattanooga was chosen to host the 1914 tournament.
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P. D. Varnell
Knoxville
Tenn
Chattanooga
Mrs McCarty Might Claim $65,000 In Prize Fighter Estate
Mrs. Luther McCarty widow of the late prize fighter may receive about $65,000 from his fortune. A Chicago telegram from his attorneys stated the estate totals this amount and action is urged at once. Mrs. McCarty conferred with an attorney about the claim.
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McCarty
Portane
Fargo
N. D
Luther McCarty
Levy Accepts Promoter Offer for July 4 Lightweight Title Bout
Joe Levy, manager of Joe Rivers, confirms final acceptance of Eddie Graney’s offer for a 20 round lightweight championship match against Wille Ritchie set for July 4 in San Francisco.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Joe Levy
Joe Rivers
Eddie Graney
San Francisco
Wille Ritchie
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles claim
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulate bladder troubles in children. It promises a two months’ treatment from one bottle and offers mail order if not sold locally, with testimonials and Dr. E Hall contact in St. Louis.
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Mall
E Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Two Engineers Die in Missouri Pacific Collision
Brant Missouri May 27 Two engineers were killed and several others including passengers were injured when eastbound train No 2 collided head on with westbound No 11 near Brant on the Missouri Pacific line.
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Brant, Mo
Missouri Pacific Railway
Old-Time Pork Sausage Price at Twenty-Five Cents
An old advertisement states pork sausage priced at twenty-five cents per pound from the Union Meat Company. Patrons are urged to place orders with their butcher or grocer.
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Union Mhat Company
Armor Plate Inquiry Authorized by Senate Resolution
Washington May 27 Senate adopted a resolution authorizing an investigation into the armor plate situation. The action marks the start of official scrutiny into defense material standards and procurement practices amid ongoing military concerns.
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Washington
Senate
Naval Affairs Commission To Weigh Armor Bid Inquiry
The naval affairs commission will meet Wednesday to consider a thorough inquiry into armor plate bids and contracts and likely to examine establishing a government armor factory.
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Naval Affairs Commission
The Kidneys and the Skin Health Ad
If the kidneys are weak or torpid the skin becomes pimply and blotchy. Hood s Sarsaparilla strengthens and stimulates them and clears the complexion. By thoroughly purifying the blood it makes good health.
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Hood
Foley Kidney Pills Prove Permanent Cure Says Farmer
A Auburn New York man J A Farmer reported a severe kidney and bladder ailment after as a working man he used Foley Kidney Pills. He claims the cure was permanent after a year and recommends the remedy through Fischer Drug Co.
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Auburn
New York
J. A. Farmer
Fischer Drug Co
Health and Beauty Aids by Mrs Mae Martyn
Household advice column offers homemade solutions for hair growth skin care and eye health. Readers receive remedies including hair tonics soap recipes and wrinkle treatments with quantities and application steps from Mrs Mae Martyn and colleagues.
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Mae Martyn
Naomy House Adverts Misread For Health Tonic
Ad text promotes a tonic claiming to aid digestion and liver function with alcohol and sugar ingredients. It instructs mixing quantities and consuming one tablespoon before meals and at night, citing a Mrs. Martyn book as reference.
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Naomi
Dodson's Liver Tone Replacing Calomel Widely
Dodson's Liver Tone rising as calomel sales fall across the state. A. M. Fischer credits safety and strong results, with a money back guarantee. The vegetable remedy promises easy relief for liver distress without harming children or adults.
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Dodson
A. M. Fischer
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