Deliberate Murder Shocks Lena Indiana Bride
In Crawfordsville Indiana on May 19 coroner and officials probe the murder of Mrs Henry M Seward wife of a Lena farmer in a sudden attack. She was beaten with a club and her head pounded into a shapeless mass. Husband Henry Seward discovered the body. Ring razor and shaving brush missing but no robbery signs. Five tramps arrested. sheriff regards them as not involved. The inquiry will open to seek motive and identify the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
King
Henry M. Seward
Seward
Lena
Greencastle Poice
Cooper
Coal barons raise prices near Columbus coal fields
Near Columbus Ohio the Ohio coal trust has boosted coal prices to five dollars a ton for next winter while already raising by twenty six cents a ton. The move follows a winter quo warranto case aimed at dissolving the alleged coal trust, and the city will lose its favored status in retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Coal Trust
Observatory to Stay with Navy Department
Washington May 18 official Navy department statement confirms the naval observatory will remain under the control of the Navy. Earlier proposals suggested transferring it to the Department of Commerce and Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retains Observatory
Washington
Navy Department
Naval Observatory
Department of Commerce and Labor
Baltimore Hosts First Convention of Posts Humorists
Baltimore on May 19 hosts the first convention of posts humorists and paragraphers from across the United States. The convention adopts the motto Soak him he has no friends signaling a playful, satirical gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United States
Portland Leads In Race For Railway Conductors Meet
In Pittsburg on May 19 Portland Oregon and Boston contend for the next convention of the Order of Railway Conductors to close this week. Portland holds a slight lead in the balloting and stands best in the run to host the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Portland
Ore
Boston
Order of Railway Conductors
Prince and Princess Ruprecht Cancel U S Visit
Prince and Princess Ruprecht of Bavaria abandon plans to visit the United States due to the Princess needing complete rest for her health. The couple cited her condition as the reason for canceling the tour and returning to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhanghai
Princess Ruprecht
Bavaria
United States
Drowning at Otsego Lake Near Flaherman
Arthur Munn a 40 year old man is drowned when a skiff capsizes on Otsego Lake at Flaherman Coopertown New York May 19 He was fishing with a companion who also fell overboard but survived the incident
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Flaherman
Coopertown
N. Y
Arthur Munn
Otsego Lake
Pilgrims Society Dinner Set for June 19
Dinner details from London note that the annual Pilgrims Society gathering will occur on June 19 with Lord Roberts presiding. George Wyndham, chief secretary for Welland, is named as guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyndham
London
The
Pilgrims’ Society
Lord Roberts
Gueat
George Wyndham
Welland
Turret Experiment Ends With Two Sheep Slain
Paris reports two sheep placed in the lower turret of the Warship Henry IV for experiments amid gunfire detonations were killed. The incident occurred during the salvo tests, highlighting dangers of live animal tests aboard naval vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Henry IV
President Gompers Talks to Employers
Washington, May 19. President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor, a proponent of employer organization, said employers will benefit by forming unions among business leaders and by dealing with organized labor to prevent friction. He added he is no alarmist about rising labor demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organization of Employers
Mr. Gompers
May Have Clew To Murderer In Michigan Prisoner
Edward Ryan a Michigan State Prison inmate who helped blow up a bank at Adrian is thought to be the Westville Ind bank clerk Wesley Reynolds murder suspect. A leg wound doctors say dates to the time of Reynolds death and three strangers seen in Westville the day before the robbery match the three held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Westville
Ind
Laporte
Edward Ryan
Michigan Penitentiary
Adrain
Mich
Wesley Reynolds
Ryan
Reynold
Disinterred Body Incident Shocks Bedford Crowd
In Bedford Indiana on May 19 William Rock a contractor forced the cemetery sexton to disinter a year old body at Green Hill cemetery. He broke the casket lid with a spade and seized the remains calling them by endearing names. The corpse broke apart in his arms as police arrived and disarmed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Green Hill Cemetery
William Rock
Rock
Tornado damages homes on Guthrie western edge
A tornado struck the western edge of Guthrie Oklahoma on May 19. It toppled trees along the ridge and demolished several chimneys. The new story and a half house of William Murray and nearby dwelling were wrecked between Cottonwood and the Clammaron rivers. Mr and Mrs Murray escaped injury by sheltering in the cyclone cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Cottonwood
Clmmaron
William Murray
Murray
Battle With Turks Near Beschant and South Venica
Fierce fighting is reported between revolutionaries and Turks at Beschant and South Venica. Residents aid the insurgents with stubborn resistance, fighting to repel the Turkish forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Beschant
Venica
Removals Save Infant After Kidney Cancer
New York on May 19 reports eleven month old Gerald Griffin underwent removal of his left kidney after months of cancer. Doctors believe the operation saved his life and he survived the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
New York
Gerald Griffin
Kaiser to name General von Einem von Rothmaier war secretary
Berlin May 19 The Kaiser has told several court circles he will appoint General von Einem von Rothmaier acting secretary of war to succeed the present secretary General von Gosseler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Kaiser
General von Einem von Rothmaier
Gen. von Gosseler
Summer Bible School Session Set for Tusculum June 10
The Summer Bible school for mountain mission workers from West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee and North Carolina will meet at Tusculum Tennessee beginning June 10 for a ten day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tusculum
Tenn
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Caro Una
Outlaw Kills Officer in May Crime in Douglass
On May 19 in Douglass A T an outlaw named Smith killed Deputy Constable Tom Vaughn and seriously wounded Constable Dan Graham. Smith escaped and a posse pursues him as authorities investigate the crime and search for the gunman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass
A. T
Tom Vaughn
Dan Graham
Smith
Posse
Czar Turns on Catholics in Rumor of Repression
Fragmentary report from Berlin on May 19 alleges Tsarist measures targeting Roman Catholics in Volhynia under orders from Poland’s government, with authorities tightening controls and signaling persecution amid political unrest.
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Czar
Berlin
Volhynia
Qussias Foland
Bribery Suppressed Kiev Massacre Say Police Involved
New York reports detail a looming anti Jewish outbreak in Kiev and Kishenev with letters claiming officials were bribed to prevent massacres. A refugee describes horrific mob violence, while police allegedly stood by as killings occurred and rescue was limited. A relief fund tops $30,000 as mass meeting plans form with Cleveland expected to preside.
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New York
East Side
Kishenev
Iieft
Kieff
Singer
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Bulgarian killings and village burned reported from Nevrokop
London dispatch cites a Sofia telegraph note that a refugee arrived from Nevrokop and that several Bulgarian notables there have been killed. The report says the large village of Valdevo was burned and many residents died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdevo
London
Thames
Sofia
Bulgaria
Nevrokop
Europe
Turkey
Gates Has Slight Cald Catch In London Rumor
London May 19. A report from New York stating J W Gates is ill in London is incorrect. Beyond the fact that Mr Gates had a slight cold there is no foundation for the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
London
New York
J. W. Gates
Mr. Gates
Ten Hurt in Church Alpf in Paris During Service
A disturbance interrupted the priest at the church de Jeunesse Catholique in Belleville Paris. A free fight followed leaving ten persons seriously hurt and the scene described as chaotic with injured worshippers and bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpf
Paris
Church de Jeunesse Catholique
Belleville
Porch Collapse Kills Woman in Fall River
A section of a third story porch at 772 King Philip Street collapsed, sending eight people to the ground. Mrs. Vetteline Bergen was instantly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
King Philip Street
Vetteline Bergen
President Roosevelt refuses pardons stance lowers pardons requests
Washington May 19 President Roosevelt refuses to interfere with the courts action causing a decrease in the number of pardon applications as he maintains firm stance on judicial process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Judge enjoins scalpers at Confederate reunion
In New Orleans on May 19 Judge Boarman of the Federal court barred scalpers from handling nontransferable tickets to the Confederate reunion. The ruling restricts resale of official event access and aims to curb ticket abuse at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Boarman
Federal Court
Gov Yates Signs The Mueller Bill
Springfield May 19 The Mueller bill becomes law after approval by Gov. Yates at ten minutes to ten. Secretary Vredenburgh rushed to file with the secretary of state and Hil the employee qualified to receive it. Yates furnishes a 7000 word message arguing both sides and stating he would veto if the legislature were in session. He believes Chicago’s council and people will not misuse the bad features and warns of a possible special session to repeal if improper franchise grants occur.
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Springfield
Gov
Yates
Vredenburgh
Secretary of State
Hil
Guy. Yates
Chicago
City Council of
Illinois land case settles for Shedd at Supreme Court
Washington May 19 The United States Supreme Court affirmed the decision of a lower court in the Hardin vs Shedd land dispute over waters under Wolf Lake in Illinois The lake lies partly in Indiana and the ruling holds that upland conveyance does not transfer land beneath the water line under Illinois law Justice Normes stated the conveyance does not extend below the water, upholding Shedd's claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Gertrude Ir
Hardin
Charles B Shedd
Illinois
Supreme Court of Witneis
Shedd
Wolf Lake
Indiana
Vardin
United States
Normes
State of Illinois
Richmon d hospital gift grounds city endowment drive
Daniel G Reid of New York a Rock Island director and former Richmond resident pledged 50000 to the city for a new St. Stephen s hospital if 25000 is raised locally as an endowment fund. The gift was accepted and fundraising will begin. Reid is also building a 75000 church for the United Presbyterian congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Daniel G Reid
New York
Rock Island Railroad
St. Stephen's Hospital
Reid
United Presbyterian
Aged Woman Laughs to Death in New York
Mrs. Minnie Summers, 84, died at her home in New York after laughing heartily at a funny story. While entertaining friends she laughed, then suddenly collapsed forward and died within minutes.
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New York
Minnie Summers
Summery
Wireless Trust Formed Over Telegraph Companies
Berlin May 19 news reports a new trust uniting all wireless telegraph companies. Negotiations with the English Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company concluded in a territorial division agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wireless Trust
Berlin
Wireless Telegraph Companies
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
West Point Plans Jury Chooses Architects for Rebuilding
West Point New York May 19 Lieut Gen J M Schofield retired has arrived as chairman of the jury to convene for the award in the competition of architects who submitted plans for the proposed West Point rebuilding.
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West Point
N. Y
J. M. Schofield
Submarine Torpedo Boat Porpoise Succeeds in Trials
In Geenport New York on May 19 the Holland submarine torpedo boat Porpoise conducted a government trial on Peconic bay off New Suffolk. It fired a torpedo straight between two flags set 160 feet apart representing a war vessel.
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Geenport
N. Y
Peconic Bay
New Suffolk
Prince Succeeds King Announcement in Berlin
Berlin May 19 The emperor William has appointed Crown Prince Bernhard of Saxe Meiningen as inspector general of the second Inspection district an office formerly held by King George of Saxony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Berlin
William
Prince Bernhard of
Saxe Meiningen
George of
Saxony
Kite Flying Test Shows Safe Aerial Descent
Bayonne New Jersey May 19 reports two men conducted kite experiments proving a kite carrying a weight could alight safely after a swift aerial motion when released.
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Bayonne
N. J
Soldiers Kill Peasants in Croatia Riots
Vienna May 19 reports say forty peasants were killed by Hungarian forces during riots in Croatia. The casualty figure is unconfirmed and authorities have not issued a formal toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Croatia
Deadly Cigarettes Claim Springfield Man
Springfield Ohio May 19 Frank Kilber dies from effects of excessive cigarette smoking in a case highlighting smoking dangers local health officials note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Frank Kilber
Maud Gonne Riot Dims Dublin Political Meeting
A May 19 Rotunda gathering in Dublin to back Irish parliamentary funds turned violent as Mrs. Maud Gonne formerly McBride and Edward Martyne disrupted Lord Mayor Harrington and John Redmond. Gaels League supporters clashed, chairs flew, multiple injuries reported, and a fund-raising resolution was adopted amid uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
McBride
Edward Martyne
King Edward
Jredland
Gaelic League
Mr. Harrington
John Redmond
Mrs. McBride
Mr. Redmond
Gaele
Uway
Tie
Booth Tarkington in Serious Condition Amid Typhoid Fever
Indianapolis May 19 Booth Tarkington is reported in serious condition with typhoid fever his temperature at 102 degrees and his strength failing. He cannot take solid nourishment and shows no improvement after a brief recovery hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Booth Tarkington
Parkington
Sam
Great Arbitrators in Santiago Welcome Brazilian Commission
About thirty thousand people greeted the Brazilian commission in Santiago on May 19 as flags of Chile Argentina and Brazil waved together in a ceremonial display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago, Chili
Chili
Argentina
Brazil
Moroccan troops storm fortress at Taza after burnings
Madrid May 18 troops of the Sultan of Morocco stormed and carried the fortress at Taza after burning and pillaging nearby villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Morocco
Taza
Robber Confesses in Hepbury Mall Theft Case
May 19 Walter Wilson a telegrapher confessed guilt in the Hepbury mall robbery. He admitted taking money from the reggar mall store and said he acted alone. Authorities will forward the confession to the district attorney for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sims
Walter Wilson
Hepbury
Russian Absorption in Manchuria Hurting U S Cotton
Pekin reports the Chinese government rejects opening Manchurian towns in commercial treaties due to Russian opposition. American observer C C Baldwin notes U S cotton trade rising until Russia began coercing China for second orders totaling about 800000 bales. He warns continued Russian control could deprive the United States of a key cotton market.
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Pekin
United States
Conger
China
Mukden
Harbin
Yalu River
C. C. Baldwin
New York
Southern Cotton Mills
Manchouria
America
Baldwin
Manchooria
Defeat of Fanatics in Cebu Island and Moro Threats
Manila dispatch reports Col Taylor and constabulary defeating bands of fanatics in Cebu Island on May 14 with twenty killed and several wounded, Lt Walker missing after repeated charges. Nearby Moros from Bacolod and Taraca in Mindanao threaten American troops near Pantar. Suprema court confirms convictions of Dorr and O'Brien for alleged libel against Legarda.
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Manila
Taylor
Cebu
Walker
Bacolod
Taraca
Mindanao
Pantar
Messrs
Dorr and
O'Brien
Freedom
Abeling Benelto Legarda
Philippine Commission
Suprema Court
Bribe Linked to Defeat Bill on St Louis Fees
Grand jury testimony described a $10,000 bribe to defeat a bill cutting the St. Louis excise commissioner's fees. Disbursements were in $500 blocks. W. T. Barrington and R. P. Thompson testified as witnesses. A compromise measure passed granting 40 percent of office income to the excise commissioner. Payor remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
W. T. Barrington
R. P. Thompson
Excise
Results of baseball games across major leagues today
American League Washington defeated Chicago 7 to 1 and Cleveland beat New York 7 to 1 while Detroit crushed Boston 12 to 1. National League Chicago 4 over Boston 2. Brooklyn outslugged Millsborg 8 to 6. New York 2 beat Philadelphia 1. St Louis 3 topped Philadelphia. American Association Bt. Paul and Minneapolis both played with varied results. Western League Omaha 6 over Peoria 4. Colorado Springs 1 beat St. Joseph. Des Moines defeated Milwaukee. Denver beat Wah'sas City 2. Three-Eye League Guwenpoort won 10 to 6 against Mockford. Rock Island 4 Joliet 3. Decatur 12 over Bloomington 10. Cedar Rapids 7 defeated Dubuque 2. Central League Wheeling 6 over Anderson 3. Marion & Dayton 6 over Javansville a Torre laute 2. Fort Wayne 4 over South Bend 3 in 11 innings.
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Washington
Chilcago
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Boston
St. Louis-hiladelphia
Iain
National League
Chicago
Cingonmath
Brooklyn
Millsborg
Philadelphia
Louis
American
Bt. Paul
Minneapolis
Western League
Omaha
Peoria
Colorado Springs
St. Joseph
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Denver
Wahsas City
Guwenpoort
Mockford
Rock Island
Joliet
Decatur
Bloomington
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Wheeling
Anderson
Marion
Dayton
Javansville
Torre
Laute
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Rev Dr Fawcett Likely Elected Bishop in Quincy Diocese
Galesburg May 19 delegates arriving for the Quincy diocese annual convention expect Rev Dr Fawcett pastor of St Bartholomew Chileaza to be elected bishop. He is described as a prominent ministerial figure among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Diocese of
Quincy
Fawcett
St. Bartholomew Church of
Chileaza
Death sentence for Salonica dynamiter revealed
May 19 Salonica report notes a court martial sentenced Bulgarian schoolmaster Vorghi, organizer of the April 30 Ottomar Bank destruction, to death. The sentence closes a high profile case tied to the Balkan wartime turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonica
Vorghi
Ottomar Bank
Dead Macedonian Chief Found Near Serres
Constantinople reports the Macedonian chief Delicheff was found dead near Serres. He possessed a complete plan of the Macedonian railroads and 10,000 francs in currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Delicheff
Serres
Glasgow Strike Ends by Clyde Engineers
Glasgow May 19 The strike of Clyde engineers inaugurated about two weeks ago has ended with return to work as negotiations and an agreement are awaited to settle outstanding concerns and safety issues at shipyards and related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Clyde Engineers
Bishop Olivieri Dies in Ajaccia Diocese
Paris dispatch reports the death of Monsignor Olivieri bishop of Ajaccio from Bastia dated May 19. The church leader who served in Corsica's diocese passed away, marking a solemn clerical loss.
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Paris
Bastia
Monsignore Olivieri
Ajaccia
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