Nation Honors Heroic Dead In Memorial Ceremony
Veterans from two wars paid tribute at an Armory memorial ceremony. A parade from Pioneer Place to the Armory preceded the service, with police leadership and multiple veteran groups present. The program featured a memorial address by Richard Osborn, a chorus, and a prayer, with the day ending at G. A. cemetery ceremonies.
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Cardum
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Variows
Regi
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Company B
Signal Corps
Jona
Guard of
Washington
James A Sexton
Thane
Stevens Peat
Dram Corse
John F. Milter
Firet Presbyterian
Yester Way
Second Avenue
Pike
Fourth Avenue
Armory
Pike Street
Oern & Jeter
Leat
Oeborne
PF. Cc. Lee
G. A. i. Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance Parade in Ballard
May ceremony features parade forming at Central School and marching to City Park. Cushman post G A R and city students lead the program with a formal address by W F Freudenberg.
Decoration Day Observed in Manila By Military and Officials
In Manila ceremonies at the American cemetery honored many American soldiers buried there in the past year. Military leaders and the American club of Manila participated with dignified observances marking the day.
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Manila
Offcala
American Club of
Memorial Day Unveiling Sherman Statue in Central Park
New York May 29 observances featured the unveiling of Saint Gaudens statue of Gen Sherman at the Plaza entrance Central Park. Secretary of War Root delivered the oration as Grand Army veterans and militix detachments from Governor's Mansion attended the ceremony.
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New York
Metropolis
St. Gaudens
Gen. Sherman
Plaga
Central Park
Root
Orathen
Militix
Memorial Day Observances Across Chicago Areas
Memorial day activities unfold in Chicago with veterans visiting cemetery monuments and services held citywide. A monster parade drew about 10 000 veterans through downtown streets as comrades laid wreaths and honored fallen peers.
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Chicago
Artone
Bits Ae
Hine
Excursions From Tacoma on Decoration Day Observed
May Decoration Day events drew many residents from Tacoma to outlying areas. A large special train carried excursionists to Eatonville via the Tacoma and Eastern railroad. Gig Harbor hosted a major celebration with a congressional speech, church choir selections, and cemetery ceremonies by Grand Army and Spanish‑American War veterans.
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Eatonville
Tacoma & Eastern Railroad
Gig Harbor
Grevese
Grand Army
Spamericen
Memorial day observance in Everett features address
May 3 in Everett most stores and offices closed for Memorial Day. H. T. Cooley delivered an oration at the theater. A program of songs followed. The local Grand Army post and secret societies marched to cemeteries to decorate soldiers' graves with flowers.
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Everett
Cooley
Everett Theater
Grand Army
Decoration Day Observed by Grand Army in Hoquiam
Decoration day exercises in Hoquiam Chehalis county featured Speaker Will E Mumphrey of Congress, a new National Guard company, and a parade with many children. Bands and signal corps accompanied the event while invited ladies joined the dancing with the guardsmen.
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Hoquiam
Grand Army of the Republic of
Chehalis County
Will E Mumphrey
National Guard
Signal Corps Washon National Guard
Decoration Day Observance in Springfield Honors Fallen Heroes
In Springfield today an observance at Lincoln tomb in Oak Hill cemetery paid tribute to dead naval veterans. Forenoon ceremonies featured graves strewn with flowers and flowers cast on the surface of the Sargamen river to honor those who served.
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Springfield
Lincolm
Oak Hidge
Beautiful Memorial Service at Santa Monica
A yearly memorial in Santa Monica honors sailors who died serving the country. A memorial ceremony on the great wharf features sheets of children, flowers cast into the water, and tributes as the tide carries them out. The event repeats each year with songs and solemn ritual.
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United States
Santa Monica
Cal
Mandrede
Scheet
Notorious Peoples Theater Robbery Report Sparks Confusion
Police report another theater robbery at the Peoples Theater with a female suspect named Vivian. Detectives arrest her but release after a dispute over prosecution and witnesses. The chief cites lack of prosecution as reason, amid several prior theater thefts and informal settlements with suspected victims and suspects.
Five Seattle Laundry Firms Break From Trust
Five steam laundries in Seattle have begun operating independently of the laundry trust, signaling further potential recessions from the combine as pressures and competition intensify in the local textile service market.
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Steam Landries
Seattle
Laundry Trust
Combine
Laundry Rate War Sparks Trust Opposition
A report discusses opposition to a proposed rate war among laundry operators and trust establishments. Proponents warn the move would raise prices and harm consumers, while critics say it would push work to underhanded outfits and endanger fair competition in dry cleaning and laundry services.
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Lundries
Wants to End Life After Repeated Attempts
Jo Adame, a plasterer from Stockford Cal., 41, in county hospital a month after cutting his throat. Doctor Miller repaired the wound, Adame had previously attempted hanging from a bell cord and cutting his wrist. He had been in Stellacoom asylum.
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Jo Adame
Miller
Stellaccomy
Btock- Oal
Water Panic Sparks Jersey Shore Alarm
A water panic erupted near the Jersey shore when a fire caused worries about the North River area. Details are scarce as officials respond and residents monitor potential flooding risks.
Waters Roar Across Kansan City Region Towns
In May flooding swamps Kanbas City Lawrence and Topeka areas. Rail service ends as Santa Fe yards and depots submerge. Beatrice and Emporia report extensive crop and property damage with hundreds of families displaced and electric and water plants flooded.
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Kan
Santa Fe
Ameler Ya
Kaneat
Baling
Topeka
Lawrens
Union
Willy
Braskea
Beatrice
Hille
William Jenhnngs Miryan
Fragmented account of a clash at a harbor pier and barges
A damaged report describes people unable to exit doors and fleeing through a window in their clothing. Dredger surrounded by youths. crowd and conflict with an IRA presence. A barges line was pulled to safety amid a small pier fire and stubborn fighting resulting in some end.
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Burges
New Pier
Pope Receives Major Wattman on Catholic Affairs
In Rome the pope welcomed American Army Chaplain Major Wattman who briefed him on Catholic affairs in the Philippines. The Holy Father expressed keen interest and asked questions during the audience.
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Rome
Wattman
Philippines
Battle May Come Tonight In Kentucky Feud
A cipher from Major Allen reports troops at Jackson ready to march while Louisville and Lexington units are held in readiness. A crowd watched new forces arrive as word spread that the French Eversole feudate may attempt a jailbreak tonight. Courts open with wrangling over jurors for Jett’s case.
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Lexington
Major Allen
Jackson
Gonogdeek
Siator Allen
Feudieta
White
Jett
President Roosevelt Begins 60 Mile Ride From Laramie
President Roosevelt starts a long ride from Laramie Wyoming toward Cheyenne. He speaks at the state university before mounting his horse at eight o clock. Senator Warren presents a saddle and gear for the trip. The party includes Dr. Rixey Sheriff Cook and six others with five relay riders. Labor talks reportedly settle Packers dispute in Omaha conference today.
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Laramie
Wyo
State University
Cheyenne
Rixey
Senator Warren
Ming
Sheriff Cook
Flood Ravages Topeka and Nearby Areas
Severe floods reported in Topeka Kansas with the river ten feet above low water, two men drowned and eight others unable to answer. Water and electric light plants submerged, North Topeka and Oakland flooded, residents crying for help as police lead rescue efforts. In Lincoln Nebraska widespread flood conditions affect eastern regions.
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Topeka
Kan
North Topeka
Oakland
di Jon
Police
Portland Wins Out In Tight Pacific Coast League Game
Portland over Seattle 7 to 4 at Recreation Park. Beattie led Beattie with strong hitting while Seattle made eight errors to Portland’s two. Kostel and Inkhammer were among Seattle’s standout players in a low scoring early game.
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Boase
Carl Smith
Portland
Recrestion Park
Seatte
Parke Lson
Inkhammer
Kostel
Inn
Beattle
Hite
Seattle
Errore
Spokane Triumph In Exciting Morning Basketball Game
Special to The Star reports a close Spokane win by a four point margin in a morning contest. The home team surged ahead in a tense finish, with key plays by standout players and a final score reflecting a narrow victory for Spokane.
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Spokane
He Onlee
Texas Cyclone Trail of Damage Hits Fort Worth Ranches
A cyclone swept Western Texas causing heavy damage to ranches including Hight and nearby areas. Numerous injuries reported and several fatalities feared as isolation hampers accurate information. Local authorities scramble to assess impact and coordinate aid.
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Fort Worth
Texan
Texas
Havers
Boycott Hits Cypress Lawn Cemetery Advised
The San Francisco Labor Council has declared a boycott against Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Undertakers hackmen and streetcar men are involved, signaling a difficult period for any deaths during the action.
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San Francisco
Labor Council
Cypress Lawn
Bryan Declines Democratic National Committee Chair Chance
Lincoln observers report William J. Bryan would not accept the Democratic national committee chair if offered after Chairman Jones resigns. He refuses to discuss the matter urging better timing and avoiding tasteless speculation.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Jones
Russia Inciting Massacre in St Petersburg Paper Sparks Outcry
The Nation reports a £15 reward for launching an anti Semitic paper in St. Petersburg edited by Kruse Van whose Teerarabetz stirred unrest after Kishineff. The interior minister Piehve is named as a close ally, with warnings of a repeat massacre if he stays in office.
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Berlin
Dhe Nation
St. Petersburg
Kruse van
Teerarabetz
Trolley Crash Demolishes Car on Fillmore Street
A noon collision on Fillmore Street involved a trolley and an overloaded cable car at a street junction. The trolley car was totally demolished and six passengers were badly hurt with nine injured in total.
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San Francisco
Fillmore Street
Assassination in Johannesburg Hits Conservative MP
Maya Edward Hulz, once preas censor during the Boer War, was found dead in Johannesburg with multiple bullet wounds. He was 44 and a Conservative member of parliament for an unspecified term, with no clues yet naming the killers.
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Johannesburg
Maya Edward Hulz
Preas
Spencer found guilty of second degree murder
In Spokane the jury after four hours returned a verdict finding Spencer guilty of murder in the second degree and recommending clemency. The crime involved a servant girl named Bila Mundt with disputed motives linked to a debt and drinking absinthe.
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Spokane
Spencer
Bila Mundt
Sixteen Drowned in Memphis River Disaster
A Memphis dispatch reports that sixteen African American workers formed a river colony forty miles upriver and were drowned May 17 when their crafts overturned during a river crossing.
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Memphis
Tenn
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