The Herald Roundup of Oddities and Opinions
A garbled Herald column assortment humorously touches on Jay Gould and Helen, $40,000,000 per person, quack cures, Kipling poems, Adam-Zad, Brazil and Peru tensions, a Pennsylvania wife, a New Jersey judge on gender values, Mukden bean diet, the meaning of smoke, the beef trust price rise, London nurses for dogs, and a supreme court ruling on a man keeping his mother-in-law out of his home.
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The
Supreme Court
Enterprising venture eyed for chewing rum to players
A remark suggests that securing a monopoly on supplying chewing rum to baseball players could lead to substantial wealth, hinting at a potentially lucrative niche within the sport.
Discovery of Spencer Letters Surges Like Carlyle Papers
The publication rush of Herbert Spencer's letters mirrors the Carlyle letters boom, with expectations of wide circulation and increased interest in the Victorian thinker. Strong entit ies include Herbert Spencer and Carlyle, reflecting a trend in 19th century correspondence being printed for public consumption.
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Herbert Spencer
Carlyle
Noble Marquis Dies After Fatherhood at 81
The noble marquis who recently became a father at eighty one has died. He likely could not endure the strain caused by his heir at night.
Oregon farmer fights tax bill with bold Toledo ads
A farmer in Oregon township Lu cas county returned for taxation every cent's worth of property he owned. He published enormous headlines in the Toledo papers to protest the assessment and seek tax relief.
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Oregon Township
Lucas County
Toledo
Lottie Dodd Wins English Woman Colt Championship
Miss Lottie Dodd is crowned woman colt champion of England. The victory follows Rhona Adair’s era as Lottie Dad’s rise echoes past champions with a blend of luck and skill, marking a notable triumph in ladies’ equestrian competition.
Clara Morris Finds Joys of Age in Experience
Clara Morris speaks of the pleasures of growing older noting she already enjoys much of aging and expects even more fulfillment as she continues to age, reflecting on experience and perspective.
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Clara Morris
Bennington Couple Die, Buried Together After 67 Years
An elderly Bennington Vermont couple who wed sixty seven years ago died on the same day and were laid to rest side by side. The unusual double death, noted in local memorials, highlights their enduring life together.
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Bennington
Robert G. Ingereuil
Crank Arrested Over Miss Gould Home Betrothal Plan
A man journeyed to Miss Helen M. Gould’s home to marry her and was arrested not for his intended marriage but for failing to grasp the obstacles ahead. The episode centers on the misguided pursuit and the restraint applied by authorities. The names involved indicate a notable local figure and a single, high-stakes romantic plot.
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Helen M. Gould
King Peter of Servia Crown Plans Crown Day
King Peter of Servia gears up for a June 15 coronation. He is advised to secure the site with a high fence and a trusted guard at the gate to ensure smooth proceedings.
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Peter of
Servia
Radioactive Minerals Said To Outnumber Estimates
Government experts assert the count of radioactive minerals is larger than commonly supposed. They cite the silver dollar as an example, noting it shows high activity when at rest.
Pennsylvania man seeks ideals of all ladies he missed
A Pennsylvania man who hunted for two years before finding a woman who matched his ideals faces scrutiny over whether his effort proves he aligns with the ideals of all the ladies he did not approve.
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Pennsylvania
Susan B Anthony Denies Wife’s Money Rights Testimony
Susan B Anthony testified in a will case asserting married women know nothing about handling money and questions claims about women’s financial independence including pockets in trousers.
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Susan B. Anthony
Miss Anthony
London doctor links tall housing to smaller child heads
A London doctor argues tall apartment buildings shrink children's head size and curb intelligence. The claim is presented as a serious concern, with the implication that urban architecture influences physical development and cognitive potential.
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London
Notoriety Overshadows Elastic Accident at Brad Dock
A young Brad dock woman suffers a dislocated elbow while trying to button her shirtwaist for a reception. The incident gains more attention than the injury, with papers noting the choice of attire as a shirtwaist outfit for the event.
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Braddock
Illinois on Ay World's Fair President's Daughter Assists
The Louisiana Purchase exposition opening in St Louis featured Gov. Yates and Mrs Yates with 4000 Illinoisans in attendance. Alice Roosevelt assisted in receiving guests as the Illinois building was dedicated. The 198 by 102 foot structure cost $80000 and is built of staff with white paint.
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Mrs. Yates
St. Louis
Buclay
Yates
Adjt
Thomas Scott
Alice Roosevelt
James $J. Farrell
Cook County Democratic Marching Club
Wilngis
Springfield
Praisellinois
Gov. Yates
Presbyterians to Unite with Cumberland Church
Buffalo May 28 A near unanimous general assembly vote adopted the union report with Cumberland Presbyterian church. Resolutions call for further steps to secure union and clarify church position. The proposed basis goes to presbyteries for two thirds approval, then next assembly to finalize. Cheering greeted the result.
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Buffalo
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United States
Committee
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
McDonald Free After Bedford Jury Verdict
After three and a half hours the Bedford jury found James McDonald not guilty in the murder of Miss Sarah Schafer. The verdict was by seven ballots and the court discharged him quietly amid no crowd celebration. The case drew wide local scrutiny, with theories and suspicion centering on McDonald.
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Bedford
James McDonald
Sarah Schafer
Court House
McDonald
Jim
Miss Schafer
Union Contract Rights Upheld by Ramsey Court
In St Paul Minnesota Judge Orr overruled the Bookbinders union demurrer to the St Paul Typothetae petition. The case arose from the bindery girls strike with damages sought for breach of contract. The ruling confirms the union’s authority to form contracts.
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St. Paw
Minn
Orr
District Court
Ramsey County
Bookbinders’ Union
St. Paul Typothetae
Bindery Girls
Baseball league results with scattered scores
National League scores include St Louis 8 Boston 2 and Philadelphia 7 New York 6. American League shows Philadelphia 7 New York 4 and Cleveland 4 St Louis 2. Three-Eye League lists Springfield 0 Rapid City 1 and Davenport 8 Des Moines 2. Central League notes South Bend 6 Und stat Ripids 2. American Association lists Minneapolis 1 Louisville 2 and Kansas City 8 Milwaukee 6. Western League reports Sioux City 12 Des Moines 3 and Omaha ?
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St. Louis
Hoston
Philadelphi
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
St. Gants
Springfield
Jack Eslanad
Ser Rapids
Daluie
Hockford
H Davenport
Deontinr
Etoansington
Destructive cyclone ravages New Liberty Illinois town
A cyclone swept through Pope County on Thursday night damaging the south end of Golconda and wrecking New Liberty. No fatalities are reported though many miraculous escapes occur and farm buildings along the path were destroyed.
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Illinois
Golconda
Wic
Pope County
New Liberty
Kansas Tornado Kills Man and Injures Wife
A tornado near Pleasant Grove southwest of Toronto Kansas on May 28 killed David Fellingham and badly injured his wife. The Fellingham house was demolished. Heavy rains followed the storm and streams were bank-full.
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Kansas
Toronto
Kan
Pleasant Grove
Here
David Fellingham
Fellingham
Not Guilty of Murder Acquitted in Yorkville Case
Carl Nylen was acquitted in the circuit court on charges of murdering George Pearce Jr., a farmer. Nylen testified he acted in self defense after Pearce assaulted him with a razor.
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Yorkville
Carl Nylen
George Pearce, Jr
Pearce
Believe Evans Took Life
Paris May 28 pending official inquiry into the death of Allister Evans from a pistol wound. General opinion is that he took his own life.
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Evans
Paris
Allister Evans
Coronation of King Peter of Servia Fixed for August
Belgrade reports that the coronation of King Peter of Servia has been fixed for the last three days in August.
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Peter
Belgrade
Peter of Servig
Friedrich Siemens Paasen Dies in Berlin
Friedrich Siemens, a renowned member of Siemens Bros. & Co., Limited, died in Berlin on May 28. The longtime manufacturer leaves a lasting mark on the engineering and industrial sectors.
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Friedrich Siemens
Weather Drives Trade Tie Up Amid Mixed Chicago Outlook
Chicago business faces delays from lake commerce disruption while building demand grows at good wages. May 28 review notes uneven national trade, stronger country consumption, steady retail gains, and active manufacturing in iron, machinery, and lumber. Hides, grain, and leather show mixed results with prices firm and stock receipts higher than last year. Failures in Chicago district rise to 18 from 24 previous week.
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Chicago
lDion
Lake Commerce
Fasr
Senator Quay Near Death in Pennsylvania
Beaver Pa May 28 from the nature of Senator M S Quay s disease the doctors say he may live for a month or may succumb at any time to a sinking spell all the members of his family are with him
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Beaver, Pa
M.S. Quay
Stairs Wife of Former Husband St. Joseph Tragedy
John Hanson Hanlon fatally stabbed Charles Miller in St Joseph Missouri after Hanlon recently married Miller's ex wife. Miller allegedly provoked the fight and Hanlon used a large pocket knife, wounding him severely. Miller dies from stab injuries.
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Stairs
St. Joseph
John
Hanson
Sportings
Charles Miller
Averyman
Hanlon
Miller
Wage Cut Across All Grades Hits 1200 New Jersey Firm
New Jersey electrical equipment company informs its 1200 employees that wages from president to entry level have been reduced by 10 percent to cut costs, with 10 percent layoffs announced.
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New York
New Jersey
Biggest Hallbut Catch Sets Day Record for Halibut
Vancouver May 28 160000 pounds of halibut caught by the steamer New England off Cape George Dixon marking the largest single day haul on record in the city’s waters.
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Vancouver
B. C
New England
Cape George Dixon
Woman shoots chain gang trusty in Clarksville
In Clarksville Tennessee on May 28 Mrs Tha Moody reported being attacked by Gilley Johnson a chain gang trusty. She escaped and shot him. Local authorities are investigating the incident and no injuries to bystanders were reported.
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Clarksville, Tenn
Gilley Johnson
Tha Moody
Insane man attacks four in Hawley family tragedy
Scranton dispatch reports Stephen Haggerty aged 26 mentally unbalanced attacked four relatives in Hawley with a hatchet. Two victims were unconscious and not expected to live, two others seriously injured. Father and brothers subdued him. earlier linked murder nearby is suspected to be by Haggerty.
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Scranton
Stephen Haggerty
Hawley
Anthony
Winifred
Bridget
Hadget
Haggerty
Eugene
Patrick
Stephen
Mra
Hannah O'Keefe
Haggertys
Joann Steltz
Old Bible Hides A Fortune In Shelbyville
Mrs John Wheeler of Shelbyville discovers $1000 hidden in an old family Bible locked away by her husband thirty four years ago. John Wheeler, a county farmer, saved the money on their wedding day and intended to use it later. He died a year ago and the fortune remained unfound until now.
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Shelbyville
Ind
John Wheeler
Milwaukee official guilty of accepting a bribe in school contract
Frank Niexyorawski a member of the board of public works in Milwaukee has been found guilty of taking an $800 bribe connected with awarding a city school building contract. He is admitted to bail pending new trial arguments. Building Inspector Michael Dunn who was convicted recently of a $1500 bribe was released on $4000 bail pending new trial arguments.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frank Niexyorawski
Board of Public Works
Michael Dunn
Cashier Admits Forgery Linked to Highland Bank Failure
Troy Kansas May 28 J E Marcell cashier of the defunct Highland bank pleaded to one count in each of five forgery charges. Sentence deferred. Forgeries alleged near $900000. After a hung jury the case was moved for a second trial.
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Troy, Kas
J. E. Marcell
Highland Bank
Marcell
Actors' Alliance Meets in Boston Convention
About forty delegates attended the annual convention of the Actors' National Church alliance in Boston Massachusetts on May 28. A luncheon at the Hotel Bellevue featured guests Bishop William Lawrence and actor Joseph Jefferson.
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Actors’ Alliance
Boston
Mass
The
Actors’ National Church Alliance
Hotel Bellevue
Willam Lawrence
Joseph Jefferson
Hackley Increases Endowment At Muskegon School
Muskegon May 28 C H Hackley the philanthropist has boosted the Hackley manual training school endowment to 400000. His total gifts to the city to date exceed 2000000.
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Muskegon, Mich
British envoy presents credentials to Russian czar
Sir Charles Hardinge, new British ambassador to Russia, presented his credentials to the czar in St. Petersburg on May 28, delivering a personal letter from King Edward.
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St. Petersburg
Sir Charles Hardinge
Russia
Edward
International congress urges cotton exchange action on corners
In Aurich Switzerland on May 28 the first International congress of master cotton spinners adopted a resolution urging cotton exchanges to cooperate to prevent corners.
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Aurich
Switzerland
Mob Riots as Liquidator Seeks Brothers of St Gabriel Property
Paris May 28 reports a violent riot at two villages near Nantes when a liquidator tried to inventory the property of the suppressed Brothers of St Gabriel. Priests and locals clashed during the effort.
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Paris
Order of the Brothers of St. Gabriel
Nantes
Five Fishermen Lost After Abandoned Vessel Tale
Halifax May 28 report says five Newfoundland fishermen who boarded the abandoned Doncaster schooner A. M. Nickerson seven weeks ago were carried out to sea and are now presumed lost. The crew had previously appeared aboard a distressed vessel before vanishing.
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Halifax
N. S
Fife
Newfoundland
A. M. Nickerson
Guilty Verdict in Infants Death Case
In Philadelphia on May 28 a crim inal court jury found David Mosier guilty after brief deliberation in the case tied to the death of infants.
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Babes
Philadelphia
Criminal Court
David Mosier
Prominent Scottish Rite Masons Attend Supreme Council
Scottis h Rite Council in St Louis May 28 draws notable members led by Admiral Schley to the Supreme Council meeting.
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Scottish Rite Council
St. Louis
Admiral Schley
Supreme Council of the Secret Order
Deadly battle marks an epoch in Asian war
London dispatch reports Kin-Chou battles with 12,000 Japanese killed and heavy Russian casualties. Japanese forces near Port Arthur. guns and prisoners taken. Tokyo notes capture of Kin-Chou and forts. Nanshan hill fiercely defended before fall. Fleet actions in Kin-Chou bay assist, as Russians retreat from defenses west of Taliennan bay.
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London
Central News
Harbin
Kin-Chou
Toklo
Parly Telegraph
Port Arthur
Japan
Tokio
The
Daily Chronicle
Dalny
Nanshan Hifi
Win-Chou
Kin-Chou Bay
Nanshan Hill
Kwane-Tung
Leao-Tong
Kwane--Tung
Kin- Chou
Port Dalny
Taliennan Bay
Flour Mills Suspend Operations in Minneapolis
Flour mills in Minneapolis all closed Friday night and will remain shut until Tuesday as market conditions sour. Last week the flour market deteriorated due to weak wheat demand and railroads not granting millers concessions, causing a dull market and reduced activity.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Gould to enter politics in New Jersey race
New York May 28 report says George J. Gould plans to seek a seat in the House of Representatives from New Jersey’s district including Lakewood, where he owns a country seat. Republican politicians react with satisfaction to the possible candidacy.
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New York
George J. Gould
House of Representatives
New Jersey
Lakewood
Republicans urge Parker not to run for New York governor
May 28 in New York reports Republicans who wrote to Gen Horace Parker, ambassador to France, in favor of his gubernatorial bid have received replies urging that his name not be presented.
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Porter Spurns
Job
New York
Horace Parker
France
Scarlet Fever Epidemic Closes Schools in Three Townships
In Hollis Limestone and Kickapoo townships all public schools have been ordered closed due to scarlet fever epidemics. Kickapoo township reports twelve deaths from the illness. Local authorities activly monitor the outbreak and enforce closures to prevent further spread.
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Peoria
Hollis
Limestone
Kickapoo
Cornet 3 000 Years Old Unearthed In Tarquinia Necropolis
Rome May 28 An interesting discovery in the Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia reveals a cornet of modern shape dated at 3000 years old.
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Rome
Tarquinia
McLeod Elected President of National Lumbermen Association
N W Mc Leod of St Louis was elected president of the National Lumbermen Association at the St Louis meeting held May 28, representing the Lumbermen's union in Missouri.
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Lumbermen
St. Louis
N. W. McLeod
St. Loui
National Lumbermen's Association
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