Japan Surrounds Russian Army in Manchuria Ring
London reports cite Japanese plan to flank Gen. Kouropatkin from both flanks in southern Manchuria. Two Japanese field are massed, led by Kuroki and Oku, with about 150000 troops, while a second force of 70600 lands near Takushan. Move aims to cut Russian communications and seize Port Arthur, Haicheng, and lines along the Manchurian railway.
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Ten. Kuroki
Oku
Port Arthur
Liaotung Peninsula
Takushan
Yalu
Far East
Russia
Fengwangcleng
Haicheng
Newehwang
Status of Retired Bishops Defined by General Conference
Los Angeles May 16 The general conference adopted legislation defining the status and privileges of superannuated bishops. They may reside where they choose, travel restrictions are eased, cannot head annual conferences, may chair meetings if invited, and may ordain candidates on request. A retired bishop becomes advisory on bishops boards and committees, and will be listed in discipline hymnals journals. The plan also moves to revive the Topeka episcopal residence and discontinue Omaha. Education committee heated on Swanston Boston schools doxology. Debate over the American University endowment remains unresolved, with potential referral to a conference committee.
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Board of Bishops
Omaha
Topeka
Swanston
Boston
American University
Friends of the University
General Conference
Butcher Receives $35,000 for Saving Life in Runaway
Ernest A. Roeber of Colwyn, near Chester, gets a $25,000 bequest from Mrs. Martha Dobbs of Pittsburgh for saving her life fifteen years ago in a runaway. He also receives a $10,000 draft from Mrs. Dobbs daughter Mrs. Winger, a miler from Pittsburgh.
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Ernest A. Roeber
Colwyn
Martha Dobbs
Pittsburg
Roeber
Dobbs
Winger, Miler
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe executive resigns
Fort Worth, May 16 Col. L. J. Polk vice president and executive officer of the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe has resigned his position.
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Col. Ll. J. Polk
The
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Request Comes Just in Time for Hart von Nostrand
New York May 14 Hart von Nostrand faced eviction over unpaid rent when a letter from his aunt Mrs Mary Campbell of Fifth Avenue then in Dundees Scotland brought news of his uncle’s death and probate of the will. The letter stated he would receive $100000 as his share of the estate, prompting him to rush to the bank.
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Hart von Nostrand
Mary Campbell
Fifth Avenue
Dundes
Scotland
von Nostrand
Nominate Trimble by One Vote in Seventh District
Lexington May 16 South Trimble narrowly secures the Democratic nomination for Congress in the seventh district by one vote on the 290th ballot after a recount. Earlier J Campbell Cantrill had 53 votes on the 289th ballot, but the chairman ordered a recapitulation and Trimble gained 54 on the next ballot. In Dickinson North Dakota authorities charge John Brown with murdering his 12 year old son during a fit of anger and the body has been exhumed.
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Congress
Lexington
South Trmble
J. Campbell Cantrill
Trimble
Dickinson
N. D
John Brown
Richardson
Jumped from steamer and drowned in Buffalo bay
Buffalo May 16 Charles Snell leaped from a steamer while waving to passengers and shouting goodbye. He fell into the water and was drowned despite rescue efforts. Local authorities reported the incident as a suicide or accident at sea with no witnesses identifying motives.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Goodvy
Charles Snell
Dockworkers in Rouen Vote to Strike
Rouen France May 14 dock workers decide to go out on strike causing great agitation on the quays.
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Rouen
France
Saloon Killing in Flandy Hook Man Slain
In Flandy Hook New Jersey on May 16 United States artilleryman A A Weeson shot and killed Charles Stratton inside a saloon. The motive and circumstances are under police inquiry.
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Flandy Hook
N. J
A. A. Weeson
United States
Charles Stratton
Hangs Himself In Jail In Missouri Prison
Marysville Missouri May 16 a prisoner hanged himself in jail. He was Dr George W Nic of Bradleyville Iowa.
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Marysville
George W. Nic
Bradleyville
Peruna Promises Colds Shield for Families in Ad
Mrs WW Kane of Chicago praises Peruna as a remedy for croup colds and catarrhal troubles citing family benefits across children and adults. The ad touts Peruna’s ability to cure catarrh wherever located and claims thousands of families across the United States are protected by its use at home.
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WW. Kane
Sebor Street
Chicago
Poeruna
Perusna
Mra. K. Kare
United States
Veruna
Peruna Aid Cited By Mother For Child Health
A Lansing mother, Mrs A Hoosan, praises Peruna for her son's health. She recalls severe grippe last year and persistent catarrh. After starting Peruna, the boy improved in three weeks and was fully well. She continues to use it for colds and indigestion and recommends it to mothers.
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St. Lansing
Miche
Ja Grippe
Srs
A. Hoosan
Hartman Peruna Endorsements Reach Readers Worldwide
A physician named Dr Hartman receives a vast volume of unsolicited testimonials for Peruna with readers pledging gratitude. The letters describe the product as extraordinary and express deep appreciation in a global array of endorsements.
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Dr. Hartman
Peruna
Tobacco Warehouse Fire Destroys Georgetown, Ohio Building
A tobacco warehouse in Georgetown, Ohio burned on May 16, destroying the structure and causing an estimated loss of 30000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze to prevent spread to nearby facilities and contained the incident to the warehouse.
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Georgetown
Ohio
Fatal Family Feud in Uniontown Ky May 16
J B El shot and killed Htta Finney amid a family feud in Uniontown Kentucky on May 16. Authorities investigate motive and gather statements from relatives as details emerge.
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Uniontown
J. B
Htta Finney
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