Peace Congress awaited as Transvaal tensions rise
The May 14 Peace Congress may be disrupted by a clash in the Transvaal as Boers and outsiders clash over taxation and rights. Kruger’s position is challenged by a large petition urging Britain to intervene to grant representative government and equal rights. The piece warns about the dangers of trusts and monopolies and parodies a sensational wireless incident as a potential threat to the new tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Congress
Transvaal
England
Kruger
Sultan’s Promise to Pay 10000 to American Claimants
The Sultan pledges 10,000 to American claimants over Armenian troubles but omits a payment date. Given unreliable promises, a U.S. warship en route from New York to Manila could halt at Constantinople to collect the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manila
Constantinople
Presumably Chris Retains Influence in Divided Territories
The passage suggests Chris would be allowed to keep some sphere of influence in areas of its territory that Russia and England have been dividing. The statement hints at a geopolitical compromise or understanding shaping the control of contested regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Russia
England
Deaf romance ends in Pearl French’s Australian departure
In St. Cloud Minnesota Miss Pearl French 20 daughter of a local citizen leaves for Australia to wed a deaf mute named Eddy son of an Advent missionary. The couple’s romance began years ago at the Minnesota School for the Deaf and Dumb in Fairbeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Cloud
Minn
Minnesota School For the Deaf and Dumb
Fairbeal
Australia
Death in a Runaway in Circleville
John Parvrelis a prominent G A R man was killed in a runaway accident this morning in Circleville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville
John Parvrelis
Strawberry crop prospects rise in Gervais
Wild strawberries appear plentiful this year as both cultivated and wild varieties bloom heavily in Gervais. Italian prune trees in local orchards also show strong bloom, suggesting good fruit later despite last winter's severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervais
Sea Lions Slaughter Reported at Point Reyes Rookery
In San Francisco on May 11 officials say subordinates of the state board of fish and game commissioners killed a large number of sea lions at the Point Reyes rookery. The aim is to cut the menaces to coast fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Point Reyes Rookery
State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners
Philadelphia visitor seriously injured in Atlantic City assault
William H. Jordan of Philadelphia was struck on the head by a brick hurled by Miss Susan Delaney on Mount Vernon avenue. The blow left him seriously injured and possibly fatally hurt after he pursued her and insulted her earlier in the incident.
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Atlantic City
William H. Jordan
Philadelphia
Susan Delaney
Mount Vernon Avenue
Jordan
Miss Delaney
Woman Detained After Assault Leads to Hospital
A man bleeding to the sidewalk struggled to stand using a fence. he was rushed to a hospital for treatment. A young woman was arrested and jailed but released this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csty
Weather Forecast For Seattle And Vicinity
Tonight and Friday fair weather with warmer Friday and brisk northwest winds. Pressure lows over Alberta and northern Montana and highs over western Oregon and southwest Washington. Heavy rain at the Straits of Fuca entrance and along the Oregon coast. Light rainfall in the interior with Beattie over half an inch and Noah over two inches. Temperature risen in Idaho Utah Nevada and California except Sacramento. in Washington it fell.
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Seattle
Alberta
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Straits of Fuca
Beattie
Noah
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
California
Sacramento
Davenport May 1 closures and county notes
State news from Washington reports Davenport and Iwaco schools closing May 1, Yakima County has 600 bicyclists, and a Lincoln County county fair association is formed. Clallam teachers institute at Port Angeles May 15, Thurston County plans city water works vacancy, and Port Angeles to Olympia railroad and Grays Harbor steamship lines proposed.
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Clallam County
Teachers’ Institute
Port Angeles
Port Angeles & Eastern Railroad Company
Secretary of State
Olympia
Grays Harbor
Spokane Lawyer James F Fenton at Northern Hotel
James F Fenton a prominent Spokane attorney is registered at the Northern hotel. E H James of Juneau arrived on the Cottage City and registered at the Northern. James plans to relocate to Seattle and build a $10000 residence on Twenty sixth avenue this summer. John Griffith and wife and four of his Avenger company members are also registered at the Butler. Dr C K Merriam of Spokane is registered at the Northern.
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James F. Fenton
Spokane
The
Northern
E. H. James
Juneau
Cottage City
James
Alaska
Kohler & James
Seattle
Twenty-sixth Avenue
John Griffith
Avenger” Company
the Butler
Dr. C. K. Merriam
Railroad Personals and Travel Rates Report
Railroad notices list H D Weeks ill with grippe at White Pass. Dr J Steeple joins chamber of commerce. Southern Pacific offers Yosemite Valley round trip 870.70 until Nov 20. Ennis of White Pass & Yukon arrives aboard Cottage City. Allan Cameron of Canadian Pacific Vancouver visits. W F Kelly of Union Pacific Portland also in town. A quoted line praises Gem Pauli Kruger and a boast about two gallons of beer daily.
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Southern Pacific Railway
Yosemite Valley
Allan Cameron
Canadian Pacific
Vancouver
Man Eats Suspenders Noted In Army Beef Case
In Hoston Maas a man identified only as a negro with a troubled mind ingested suspenders and buttons. Doctors at the city hospital removed a dozen pieces from his stomach after an operation. The patient, whose name is withheld, is described as possibly living if recovery proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
Maas
Snake dealer Betes expands in Minnesota with 109 serpents
Rochester, May 11. W Betes, known as the snake king, has received a consignment from Kansas of 109 snakes including rattlesnakes copperheads and racers. His Rochester suburb shop supplies circuit sideshows and even Florida alligators. Locals disfavor the business yet no one has been harmed.
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Rochester
Minn
W. Betes
Minnesota
Kansan
Betes
Ketes Dors
Fiorida
Mr. Betes
Boy dies from accidental gunshot in Newton
Willie Perry died in Newton Kansas this morning eighteen days after being accidentally shot in the head by a companion while falling on a creek near the town. Doctors operated to remove brain tissue but did not extract the bullet. The case drew wide public attention as his condition seemed to improve briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Kan
Willie
Apple king predicts record Kansas crop this year
Fred A. Welrhouse, hailed as the apple king of Kansas, reports his orchards will yield about one hundred thousand bushels. He toured the apple belt and says the coming season will produce the largest crop in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Fred A. Welrhouse
Kansas
Ruling on War Tax Stamps for Warehouse Receipts
The U S commissioner of internal revenue issues three rulings on war tax stamps for warehouse receipts. If a consignment of goods arrives in multiple lots on drug tickets and is covered by one warehouse receipt, only one consignment is taxed. When goods are stored at varying times in uncertain quantities and a final receipt covers the whole lot, each shipment counts as a consignment and requires stamps. For verbal consignments with no receipt, no documentary tax is due.
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ST. Louis
Internal Revenue
Washington
Rev Palmore Sued For Libel By Stahlman
A Nashville telegram reports FB Stahlman, famed war claim attorney, has filed libel charges against Rev W Palmore editor of the St. Louis Christian Advocate for 50000 dollars. Additional suits against others who attacked Stahlman are anticipated.
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ST. Laouts
Nashville
Tenn
FB. FB. Stahlman
W. FB. Palmore
D. C
St. Louis
Bonds Found Hidden in Cincinnati Cellar
Thomas Lawson, a Black laborer, unearthed eleven thousand bonds with coupons in a downtown Cincinnati cellar once owned by Briting Broad piano makers. The box contained papers noting the bonds as belonging to Julius and Martin Briting, ending years of dispute among the heirs over the Briting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Thomas Lawson
Sixth Street
Briting Broad
Julius
Martin Briting
Julius Britloy
Trial over bonds claim pits a brother against estate
The case involving a brother named Martin charged with concealing bonds ended with a judgment for about $4000 in favor of Julius’s estate. The funds were collected, the estate distributed, and the matter settled. A negro named Lawson may claim the treasure trove as belonging to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Tfirsting
Martin
Julius
Lawson
Gouvernor Moorevelt backs whipping post for wife murderers and abusers
Albany New York May 1 The governor speaks in favor of a whipping post for wife murderers and those who beat wives or abuse children or animals while noting he would sign such a bill if introduced next year. He acts while denying a pardon for Henry Hendricks incarcerated for killing his wife.
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Albany
Henry Hendricks
Auburn
Noorevelt
Municipal Traction forms Denver street car system bid
Denver May 11. The Municipal Traction company is incorporated with 1.9 million dollars to build a street car system in opposition to an absorbing company. They seek a franchise from the city council and aim to operate seven years after current franchises expire. They promise low fares transfers heated cars and 2 percent royalty to the city. The new administration is said to favor the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Municipal Traction Company
Capital
Grant approves Julia engagement to Russian guard prince
Col F D Grant confirms his daughter Julia's engagement to Prince Michel Cantacusene of the Russian Imperial Guard now the military attache at the Kremlin embassy in Rome. He says the match has his approval but the wedding will not occur before fall and may be postponed. He notes no arrangements have been made yet and doubts the wedding will be at his New York home.
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Chicago
Col
F. D. Grant
Julia
Michel Cantacusene
Imperial Guard
Kusslan
Rome
New York
ILA manufacturing company plans new Arkansas railroad
An ILA manufacturing firm with a $200,000 Cardwell Missouri plant moves to build a railroad from Cardwell to Big Lake twelve miles away. The line will run 38 to 40 miles into the St Francis river bottoms with five stations. Builders have ordered two Baldwin locomotives and sourced steel from Paragould Southeastern railroad. Construction started that morning.
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Paragould
Ark
May
ILA
Cardwell
Here
Big Lake
Ewampe
Amber
St. Francis River
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Southeastern Railreed
Restored to the Ministry at Columbia Presbytery
In Columbia Missouri on May 11 Wilkie formerly of the Columbia Presbyterian church was restored to his ministerial post by the presbytery of St Johnna Pia after earlier being found guilty of drunkenness by the presbytery of Missouri and asked to resign. revival supported by Revs Bridges and Elweng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Wilkie
Columbia Presbyterian Church
Presbytery
St. Johnna
Pia
Presbytery of
Missouri
Florida
J. R. Bridges
W. W. Elweng
Tried Once Too Often. JROVIDENCE, M1, May 11.
Capt. Thomas Crapo of New Bedford, who sailed for Cuba in a 9 foot skiff, is believed lost after a gale near Point Judith. The skiff was found bottom up by life savers off Quonochoentaug beach. Crapo was 51 years old and had a long adventurous life.
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Thomas Crapo
New Bedford
Cuba
Point Judith
Quonochoentaug Beach
Crapo
Woman to Preach in Hamilton as New Pastor
Rev. M. A. Bortle, a New York native and former Clinton Liberal Institute preceptor, accepted the pastorate of Hamilton First Presbyterian Church. She led Buchtel College roles in Akron for eight years and founded a Universalist congregation in Manafield. She will be ordained at the state convention and begin September 1, succeeding Mary Andrews who will study in Chicago next winter.
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Hamilton
M. A. Bortle
New York
First Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Clinton Liberal Institute For
Buchtel College
Akron
Manafield
Mian Mary Andrewa
Chicago College
Three Prisoners Escape Mexico County Jail
Three inmates escaped from the Mexico County jail using steel spring cleats hidden in the soles of their boots. Walter Lane, jailed for robbery of J. W. Mohler, and a second inmate, Supert Mosby, serving two years for a box car break in Chicago & Alton, were detained, while Walter Revan awaits trial for burglary in Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Walter Lane
J. W. Mohler
Supert Mosby
Chicano & Alton
Walter Revan
Korn Drug Co Prescription Specialist Ad
Korn Drug Co lists Pitth and Pike as Prescription Specialist with contact by phone Pike 26 offering local pharmaceutical services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korn Drug Co
Pitth and Pike
Pike
Maryland Steel Works Rushes Rail Order For China And Australia
Maryland Steel Works accelerates production to meet a 75 000 ton rail order for the North China railway and a 35 000 ton Australian shipment. Vessels including Marion Woodside Margaretta and Den ton Grange depart Melbourne with a third of the order. more ships are chartered via Suez to carry the rest amid ore supply pressures.
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Haltimonie
Maryland Steel Works
North China Railroad
Marion Woodside
Margharita
Denton Grange
Melbourne
Port Bonachan
Genoa
Laureidene
Talosa
Huntish
Old Kensington
Miehfeild
Holyrood
Armadale
Guisseppe
Abie
China
Suez Canal
Marine Department of the Works
Culan Ports
Railway Notes Photographer Haynes Tours In Special Car
Photographer Haynes of the Northern Pacific travels west in a special car with gear for taking road views. A 100 page book titled Wonderland, 99, visited by the passenger department describes territory tributary to the railroad with half tone views of Yellowstone scenery along the Shasta route and into Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Road
Yellowstone Park
Shasta
Alaska
Western Manufacturers Meet to Align Chair Prices
Chicago May 11 The Western Manufacturers and Jobbers association held a closed session at the Auditorium hotel to act on the National Chair association price rise of about 5 percent. A representative vote from member firms reportedly endorsed increasing chair prices to match the national advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Association
Auditorium Hotel
National Chair Association
Bobby Gaytor's company draws crowds at Third avenue theater
Amusements note strong turnout for Bobby Gaytor and his company at the Third avenue theater with fresh jokes and good special ties. Next week The Rays present A Hot Old Time while Morris Rosenthal defends piano title at Seattle theater though crowd size was smaller due to weather. Tonight John Griffith opens at Seattle theater with The Avenger and an acclaimed company delivering polished performances.
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Bobby Gaytor
Third Avenue Theater
Rays
Morris Rosenthal
Wizard
Seattle
Rosenthal
John Griffith
Sheriff Sues Militia Over Arrest at Pana
Taylorville Illinois May 11 Sheriff T J Downey and Chief Deputy J J Doyle file five thousand dollar damage suits in circuit court against Col J and Culver Capt EF D Coueh Capt Frank Simmons Capt C B Simeral and Sgt C Richardson officers of the Illinois National Guard now on duty at Pana charging false imprisonment They were arrested at Pana by military authorities and disarmed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
T. J. Downey
J. J. Doyle
Little Fellows Snubbed
Makers of steel wire fence outside the trust meet in Chicago to form a combination and build a plant in Indiana within the gas belt. Fourteen companies seek to compete with the steel and wire trust as prices for raw material rise and margins tighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Steel and Wire Trust
Dog Theft Question Before South Carolina Supreme Court
In South Carolina, the legality of stealing a dog is in dispute as the supreme court weighs whether a dog is mere property or a valued item deserving theft consideration. George Langford faced trial for entering Mary Nichols’s doghouse in Newberry at night with intent to steal, the case cited as felonious burglary.
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Columbia
8. C
Supreme Court of
South Carolina
Circuit Court
George Langford
Mary Nichols
Newberry
Indictment Quashed Over Dog Larceny Question
Attorney arguments challenged the burglary and larceny charges over a ten dollar dog. Judge George W. Gage ruled larceny could not apply to a dog and that stealing from a doghouse was not compound larceny. Solicitor Bears appealed, contending a dog is subject of larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lpangford
George Johnstone
George W. Gage
Bears
Poison in well arouses Huntington county area
Poison was placed in a Tom's Creek well at Albert Abbott's premises. Abbott and his wife drank from it and are under medical care as three doctors attend them. Last week a poisoned well near Peter Sowards’ home sickened several family members and killed a horse. Citizens are aroused but Abbott's couple are expected to recover.
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Huntington
W. Va
Albert Abbott
Tom's Creek
Abbott
Toms Creek
Peter Sowards
Promised to Kill Herself in Insurance Plot
New York report details a husband Henry Fischer who shot himself last December and a wife who planned to join him after the policy paid out. She lived extravagantly, arranged for burial with his ashes on her breast, bade friends goodbye, and died after blowing out the gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Fischer
Soldier Samuel Eaton Dies in Tragic Train Accident
Private Samuel Eaton of Company D Fourth New Jersey volunteers living in Jersey City fell from a fast freight at Morrieville while en route to Trenton to claim the state bounty for Spanish war service. His body was mangled under wheels and later sent to Jersey City. other veterans reportedly failed to alight safely before him.
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Trenton
N. J
Samuel Eaton
New Jersey Volunteers
Jersey City
Morrieville
Morrinville
Eaton
Green goods men fleece West Virginia farmers at Windsor hotel
Wheeling reports warn of swindlers posing as green goods men. schemes staged at the Windsor hotel drew farmers seeking offers. Police note multiple visits and advise caution to locals and visitors about fraudulent deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Windsor Hotel
Kansas Twentieth Kansas Named for Swimming Sign
Gov. Stanley plans a recognition for the Twentieth Kansas upon Manila return. He proposes the uplifting of the right arm with two fingers open as a sign meaning lets go swimming, a gesture the governor says all country schoolboys will understand. The regiment crossed the river and drove rebels from Calumpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Gov. Stanley
Manila
Kansas
Kansas Regiment
Calumpit
Child Crushed on Kentucky Bridge Tragedy
On the Licking river bridge near Liberty Kentucky today a wagon driven by a four mule team frightened the horses and threw Mrs Henry and her one year old child from their horse The horse is ran over the child killing it and leaving the mother seriously hurt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrest Liberty
Charlie Henry
Licking River
Three Racehorses Put Down After Vet Dies
Montreal May 11 reports Dr Wardie a noted veterinary surgeon and racehorse owner died suddenly. His will directed that three animals Billy McKinley Bushbott and Felix be killed within a week of his death to spare them cruel treatment or suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Wardie
Spoksman
Buehbolt
Belair Track
Felix
J.E. Seagram
M. P
Waterloo
Ont
Billy McKinley
Wardle
New Jersey Issues Charter to Alkali Company
Trenton May 11 A chemical trust joins the state's growing list of large firms A charter is issued to American Alkali company to manufacture and trade in alkali and chemicals The capital stock totals 30 000 000 with 8 000 000 preferred and the rest common Josiah B Du Bois of Camden is named agent The incorporators are Frederick A Maurier William J Jackson Josiah S Du Bois and Clayton E Platt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
American Alkali Company
Josiah Ibn Bois
Camden
Frederick A Maurier
William J. Jackson
Josiah 8. du Bois
Clayton E. Platt
Bishop Seeks Balance in Amusements Pamphlet
Rev. George F. Seymour, bishop of Springfield diocese, released a pamphlet titled Amusements. He argues dancing is not inherently evil but can be abused, and says condemning dancing is like condemning money or music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
George F. Seymour
Navy Names Albert B. Kenny Paymaster General to Page master
The President appointed Pay Director Albert B. Kenny to be Page master general of the navy succeeding Edward Stewart who retires for age. Kenny retains the rank and title of Rear Admiral while serving as paymaster general and is stationed at the Brooklyn navy yard as general storekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Albert
Kenny
Edward Stewart
Brooklyn Navy Yard
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H. DD. Weeks
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White Pasa Road
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Dr. J. Steeple
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Chamber of Commerce
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White Pass & Yukon
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Union Pacific
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Boston
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Cardwell, Mo
Sheriff Sues Militia
Little Fellows
Mrs. White
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Second Avenue
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