Maine Y M C A Meets Opens Thirty-Fourth State Convention
The Maine Y M C A opened its thirty fourth annual convention in Portland with broad statewide representation and an extensive program. Notable speakers include A W Anthony, C M Copeland, G W Hinckley, J S Tichenor, J O Smith, C T Williams, J R Boardman, F N Seerley, A E Merritt and others. Governor Cobb of Rockland will speak at the banquet tomorrow evening.
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Portland
Young Men's Christian Association of Maine
A. W. Anthony
Lewiston
C. M. Copeland
Montreal
G. W. Hinckley
Hinckley, Me
J. S. Tichenor
New York City
J. O. Smith
Bar Harbor
C. T. Williams
Clayton S. Cooper
New York
John R. Boardman
Mrs Davis Reported Dangerously Ill in New York
Mrs. Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederacy president was gravely ill in her Hotel Gerard rooms after a grip. At nearly 80, age raises fears for recovery as daughter Mrs J Addison Hayes is summoned from Denver and Dr Robert H. Wylie attends with nurse and servants nearby.
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New York
Jefferson Davis
Gerard
Davis
J. Addison Hayes
Mexican gun boat captures Texas fishing boats
The house directed the state department to provide all possible information on the capture by a Mexican gun boat of three Texas fishing boats and the imprisonment of their crews. It is understood the department has already begun steps to secure the prisoners' release.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
House Today
State Department
Britain demands evacuation over Tabah trouble
In Constantinople on May 11 the Turkish foreign minister offered a settlement proposal to British Ambassador O Conner, but the envoy replied that only absolute evacuation compliance would satisfy the British government.
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O’conner
Bennettsville Eulogies at Unveiling of Covington Monuments
At Hebron cemetery near Bennettsville South Carolina an empty grave ceremony unveiled two monuments for Joel Covington and Charity Ann Covington. J P Gibson spoke as Captain Frank Manning presided and Miss Jean Cameron read an essay. Covington planned to have dates inscribed and has two sons Thomas C. and Julius, former McCall mayor. Uncle Joel’s tears moved attendees during Gibson’s address.
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J. P. Gibson
House of Representatives
Frank Manning
Jean Cameron
Virginia
Covington
Joel Covington
Charity Ann Covington
Thomas C
Julius
McCall
Joel
Gibson
Sadhur and followers die in pit fire ritual
A self styled sadhur in London led ten believers into a pit packed with burning wood. He promised safety and a glimpse of heaven then descended with nine followers. Rescue efforts failed as ropes broke. three were saved but died from injuries.
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Sadhur
Wilhoit Alleges Oil Discrimination And Fuel Fraud
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard charges against Standard Oil alleging railroad corruption and favoritism toward Standard Oil. Witness E M Wilhoit testified bribery of clerks and tank drivers to hide inferior oil grades and short measures, with three grades sold from one tank. Other witnesses, including E P Ripley and M Maxon, supported claims of preferential rates and tied subsidiaries to Standard Oil. The hearing continues.
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Standard Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frisco
Congress
Kansas City
E. M. Wilhoit
Springfield
H. C. Deran
Fremont
O. E. P. Ripley
Atchison
E. M. Wilholt
Wilhoit
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Commissioner Prouty
Misrepresented standards exposed at Standard Oil
Investigators reveal widespread bribery and short measure practices at Standard Oil Company, detailing methods used to mislead customers and inflate profits. Names of implicated officials and locations are cited as part of the expose.
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Standard Oil Company
Clem Honkomp Jr Resigns from Boonville School Post
Clem Honkomp Jr resigns as an officer at the state manual training school in Boonville effective June 1 to return to Sedalia. He will help his father in the cigar manufacturing business and plans a permanent move back to Sedalia, where many friends welcome him.
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Clem Honkomp, Jr
The
Boonville
Honkomp
Sedalia
Sentinel
Queen City
Paper trust quits eget paper trust quits egent directors pay fines
Directors abandon the suit and pay fines of 100 dollars each to settle the government action. The trust withdraws its answer to the government's suit.
New Organization Proposed After Sherman Act Settlement
Minnesota paper mill directors paid 100 fines and withdrew from the government suit ending the Paper Trust case. A final decree of unlawfulness will be entered June 16. Reports say General Paper Co and the trust may organize under a plan to avoid Sherman law conflicts. The suit named 21 mills as defendants with large stage, band, choir, and a dedication at the Settlement House on Cherry and Oliver streets.
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Trust
Middle West
General Paper Company
Miss Booth
Cherry and
Oliver Streets
Gibson Confesses Judgment In Wyandotte Ouster Case
Jerrons McRae reports that Wyandotte county attorney James Gibson will confess a judgment in the ouster proceedings for failure to enforce the prohibitory law and will resign July 2, with the state to withdraw bribery charges.
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Jerrons-McRae Press Association
Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
James Gibson
Wyandotte County
Salvation Army Congress Opens in New York City
May 11 reports celebrate the Salvation Army entering the United States with a series of meetings and revivals. Commissioner Railton led the first prayer at Castle Garden, and Commissioner Evangeline Booth will greet delegates, with more than a thousand participants from districts nationwide.
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New York
Salvation Army
Railton
Castle Garden
West Fourteenth Street
Evangeline Booth
Salvation
Miss Booth
London
Bowery
Madison Square
Kilby
Brooklyn
Hippodrome
England
San Francisco
Fight on Main Street Leads to Arrests and Jail
Babe Bell, colored, who struck Mamie Bell, colored, during a fight on Main Street last night, was arrested by Black Hawk Drake this afternoon and jailed. Bell had posted bond for a morning court appearance before Judge Kinsey but failed to appear, prompting an officer to locate him and place him in jail.
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Pius Kessler
Stringtown
West Main Street
Kessler
Nouse
J. B. Keldner
Kesslers
Harris
Babe” Bell
Mamie Bell
Main Street
Black Hawk” Drake
Bell
Kinsey
Richest Maiden Gertha Krupp to Wed Secret Groom
Berlin report says Fraulein Gertha Krupp heiress and gun maker heiress to $5 million annual income plans to wed soon. The prospective groom’s identity is unclear with guesses including a poor physician or a royal prince. The betrothal may be announced during the Kaiser's forthcoming visit.
Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research Opens
The Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research was formally opened in New York. Funded by a three million dollar gift after the founder's granddaughter died, the institute will focus on diseases of children with full equipment and salaries for experts.
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Ler Institute of Medical Research
Street Car Service Fails Pleasure Seekers at Liberty Park
Report says the street car service to Liberty park last night was miserable with cars leaving rails at intervals and rails spreading near Park avenue. Passengers had to transfer to other cars and many walked home as service deteriorated and no guarantee of reaching the city.
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Liberty Park
Park Avenue
Chicago Board Moves to End High School Fraternities
The Chicago board of education voted to dissolve secret high school fraternities and sororities. Trustees imposed strict measures and said they would not tolerate their existence through the current term.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Dayton Doctor Sentenced to Electric Chair
Dayton Ohio May 11 Dr Oliver Haugh convicted of murdering his parents and brother was sentenced to be electrocuted August 29.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Dayton
Ohio
Oliver Haugh
Adams Resigns as Deputy Under Chaney
E. R. Adams resigns from his deputy post with Constable Chaney after several months of service and says he will seek other employment.
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Adams
E. R. Adams
Chaney
Railroads win first heat in rate bill fight
In Washington on May 11 the Senate adopted Allison amendments to the interstate rate bill. One amendment strikes out “fairly remunerative” from eligible rates and another sets a two year effect window for commission orders. Bailey’s amendment to bar preliminary injunctions was defeated 54 to 23, a railroad victory.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Bailey
Mrs Hoffman to Lecture at W C T U Meeting
The district meeting of the W C T U adjourns tonight at the First M E church after two days of programs. Medal contest winners include Miss Goodyear for A Daughters Sacrifice and Miss Severn for The Martyred Mother with floral presentation. Clara Hoffman state president to give a free lecture this evening.
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M. E. Church
M. E
Helen Goodyear
Mayme Severn
Jamie Morrison
Frank Hughes
Stella King
Goodyear
Severn
Vic Jones
Emma Johns DeArman
Samuel Schroetter
Clara Hoffman
Missouri Interurban Electric Railway Field Work Complete
Secretary Mellor of the Sedalia Business Men's Association reports engineer Colby of St. Louis has completed field work for the Missouri Interurban line between Sedalia and Jefferson City. Estimates on construction and equipment costs are under way and due by June 1 for committee review. A Sedalia meeting will follow to decide final disposition of the project.
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Seddlin
Jefferson City
Colby
the Enterprise
Sedalia
Protestors drop plan to oust Pattison over illness
A wave of popular protest in Columbus amid Pattison's illness forces backers to abandon plans to remove the Governor from office. The governor has been prostrate since inauguration.
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Pattison
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