Automobile Plunges Into River Drowning Five in Chicago
Five Parson, trot men and two women, drowned when the car they rode in plunged into the Calumet River at Ninety‐Second street bridge in Chicago early today. Only one body recovered. a woman jumped in and perished. The car, driven by a chauffeur, swung over as the bridge opened for a passing boat. a watchman warned the driver but brakes failed. Neighbors identify the vehicle as Mrs C Fy Spalding’s, with license from Illinois. a nephew later confirms his own car’s different status.
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Chicago
Calumet River
Ninety-Second Street
William Poppan
Rive
W. Cannon
Vermillion Street
Dunville
Til
Joseph G. Can
Mra. c. Fy Spalding
Astor Street
John Buchanan
Cannon
Trial of Darrow Soon To Commence In Los Angeles
Los Angeles May 21 George N Lockwood rancher and Civil War veteran a prospective juror in the McNamara case is expected to testify against Clarence Darrow tomorrow about a four thousand dollar bribe offered by Bert H Franklin a former McNamara defense detective Prosecution and defense sought two additional jurors as the special venue ordered by Judge Hutton convened in presbyrs court with juror Price of Los Angeles stating a strong opinion and being held for cause after defense objections
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Los Angelos
Cal
George N. Lockwood
McNamara
Clarence Darrow
Bert H. Franklin
Lockwood
Chicago
Hutton
Pregents Court
Price
Lox
Angeles
Rogers
Assaults on Women by Mysterious Man
In Little Rock on May 21 a man attacked Mrs Coulter as she held her baby. He shot twice, the child dying instantly. An hour later he fired on Mrs Hankins while two policemen fired at him. he escaped. Authorities fear a single assailant, nicknamed Jack the Shooter, terrorizing the area with multiple assaults on women.
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Little Rock
Aria
Atrs. D. Coulter
Fred
Jack
Coulter
Proclamation Calls Special Session for Primary Law
Governor Eberhardt issues a proclamation from St. Paul calling a special legislative session starting June 4 to discuss a statewide direct primary law for all state officers, plus proposed corrupt practices provisions and a fourth reapportionment measure.
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St. Paul, Minn
Meyaoe
A. O. Eberhardt
Legislatute
LO Assembly Meets for Annual Convention in St Louis
Two thousand members of the grand lodge and Rebekah assembly of the LO met in St Louis for their annual convention this morning. The gathering marks the yearly assembly of officers and delegates from the order with sessions opening in the city. Leaders emphasized fraternal work and community service during the opening remarks.
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C. F
St. Louis
Grand Lodge
Rebekah Assembly of the
Richeson Dies in the Electric Chair at Boston Jail
Laurence V. Richeson, a former Baptist pastor and confessed poisoner, was executed by electrocution at 12 17 AM after a 12 10 02 start. He remained calm, prayed, forgave all, and sang with his spiritual advisers as the current of 1900 volts finished him.
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Boston
Larence V
Herbert 5
Johnson
Jesus
Richeson
Mr. Johnson
Stebbins
German nobleman von Armenthal commits suicide in Chicago
Henry Spruck von Armenthal, a German noble and major landholder in Oregon Washington and Idaho, shot himself at a downtown hotel. He left a note blaming drinking for the break with Frances Rosenblatt, with whom he planned marriage and a $50 000 wedding gift. Police linked the engaged couple and a Los Angeles meeting, but Rosenblatt remains missing in Chicago.
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Chicago
Henry Spruck von Armenthal
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
von Armenthal
Frances Boxenblatt
Nelson Morris
Packer
Walter D. Jones
Tonenblate
North Platte Irrigation Contract Awarded to Cedar Rapids Firm
Washington May 20 The Interior Department awarded the contract for an earth dam and auxiliary works on the North Platte Irrigation project in Nebraska to Bartlett & King of Cedar Rapids. Bid was 3610?000? The project involves handling about 40000 cable yards of material and placing 250000 pounds of reinforcing coal. Completion is set for two years.
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Washington, D. C
Interior Department
Bartlett & King
Cedar Rapids
Reclamation Service
North Platte
Nebraska
Indian Baby’s Body Found In Vault
Nancy Well and Santos Bloux reportedly gave birth Saturday night. The infant’s body was found in a vault at the home of Mrs Sun, an Indian woman nearby. A coroner’s jury convened as the sheriff noted the mother appeared too weak for questioning.
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Jer
Nancy Well
Santos Bloux
Thirty Thousand Attend Funeral of Noted Swedish Novelist
Stockholm May 20 Thirty thousand persons attended the funeral Sunday of Augusta Strindberg the novelist and dramatist who died May 14. The students of all Swedish universities were at the grave as well as Prince Eugene fourth son of the late King Deem the cabinet and members of the Riksdag.
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Stockholm
Augusta Strindberg
Prince Eugene
King Deem
Ricksdag
Passenger train crashes into freight at open switch
Minneapolis passenger train No. 6 on the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad ran into an open switch at Rockwell, Iowa, at 1 am. Engineer Samuel Swanson and fireman Frank Whaley of Minneapolis were injured but not fatally. Several passengers were bruised and shaken but not seriously hurt.
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Minneapolis
Marshalltown
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Rockwell
Samuel Swanson
Frank Whaley
Titanic Inquiry Bristles At Duff-Gordon Cross Examination
London May 21 Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon faced a bitterly hostile inquiry into his conduct during the Titanic disaster as the board of trade hearing resumed at the London Scottish Rifles drill hall. The audience included fashionably dressed women and the exchange revealed contradictions over lifeboat actions and rescue efforts, with the witness defending his account under sharp questioning from Sir Rufus Isaacs and others.
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London
Cosmo Duff
Gordon
Board of Trade
Lord Mersey
London Scottish Rifles
Rufus Isaacs
Sir Cosmo
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Ismay
Smith
Edwards
Duff-Gordon
Duke
Officials Condemn Weinstock Report On San Diego Disorder
San Diego officials condemn Col Harris Weinstock report to Governor Johnson on the Industrial Workers of the World disturbance and San Diego restricting public speaking ordinance. They say only ordinance opponents were heard and that evidence transcripts were ignored. A contempt citation plea by Fred H Moore faces court while police detain a lawyer recalled in a city dispute.
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San Diego
Cal
Col
Harris Weinstock
Johnson
California
Asaault
Weinatoele
Fred H. Moore
Moore
Aldae
Pit Izena
Advertising Men Gather for Annual Meeting in Dallas
Advertising men from across the union arrive in Dallas for the Associated Advertising Clubs of America annual meeting. The opening features a motorcade parade with city pride emblems and a chorus from the St Louis delegation singing the Houn’ Dawg. Welcoming addresses by Gov Colquit and Mayor Holland mark the start as committees report progress and plans. The group will tour the state Wednesday to Fort Worth Thursday and elect leaders for next year.
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Dallas
Tex
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Sret
St. Lowia
Colquit
Holland
Fort Worth
Earnings decline reported in US corporate warnings
Washington reports a drop of 176,500,000 in earnings for the United States in 111, reflecting comparative net figures. Royal EB Cabell, commissioner of internal revenue, provides details on the corporation excise tax law assessments and mak ing investments under the tax framework.
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Washington
United States
Royal EB. Cabell
Internal Revenue
Dolliver Biography Work Under Way in Washington
Washington May 20 P Dolliver is in the capital overseeing the preparation of a biography of the late Senator Dolliver. The project considers the life and career of the former senator with input from colleagues and historians.
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Dolliver
Washington, DC
P. Dolliver
Senator Dolliver
Boverid
Harvey Wiley Jr Born at Columbia Hospital in Washington
Washington May 21 Harvey W Wiley Jr born to Dr Harvey W Wiley Sr and his wife weighing nine pounds six ounces. The baby and mother are reported doing splendidly and the father vows to promote health through pure foods and mother’s milk rather than patent formulas.
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Washington
Harvey W. Wiley, Jr
Dr. Wiley
Columbia Hospital
Lita
Harvey, Sr
Tam
Department of Agriculture
Wiley
Harvey
Master Wiley
Columbian
Tndlann
Daring Rescue Near Niagara Falls by Armenian Hero
Aram Kovorkian waded waist deep into the Niagara rapids above the cataract and pulled to shore Henry J. Sulth, 50, of Buffalo, unconscious, aided by David Gordon and Park Constable Thoms Harington who formed a human chain. Sulth fell from the river path into turbulent waters as Kovorkian fought the current with a pike polo to reach shore. Sulth drank water, but was saved and left none the worse for the experience.
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Niagara Parts
Niagara Falls
Aran Kovorkian
Henry J. Sulth
Buffalo
Kovorkian
David Gordon
Park
Thoms Harington
Smith
Athenti
Ho Aden
Kevordan
Brnat
Cunaciourhess
Prime Steers Fetch Highest Prices of Year in Chicago
Chicago May 20 Prime steers sold at the year's highest price levels with heavy steers averaging $9.40 a load, not reached since December 1909. The market was steady to strong this morning with better grades up 10 cents. Butcher cattle also advanced 10 to 16 cents.
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Chicago
Compromise Ends Baseball Strike In Detroit Return Promised
Philadelphia reports that Detroit club president Frank Navin secured player return promises after suspensions and fines. Ban Johnson notes possible new Detroit team formation with Hugh Jennings likely to manage. Settlement depended on league obligations and Cobb case.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Frank Navin
Navin
Cobb
Frank J. Navin
Ban Johnson
Tigers
Washington
National Capital
Johnson
Hugh Jennings
Bas
Pioneer Limited Goes Into River Derailment Near Homer
A derailment on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line caused the Pioneer Limited to plunge into the river near Homer due to washouts from heavy rain. One passenger, William West, was missing after the accident and others sustained injuries as the train slid from a double track into the river, with rescue efforts hindered by the night’s conditions.
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Milwaukee St. Paul
Homer
William West Tevel
Suleeuin
Employers and Their Workmen Convention Opens in New York
New York May 21 The national one day campaign by employers and workmen opens the fifth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers with delegates from across the United States attending. The campaign centers on conditions and methods for education in industrial practice, including apprenticeship training and hire prevention. Reports note concerns from bankrupty, merchant marine, and union lines to be heard.
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New York
Vth
National Association of Manufacturers
United States
UN Consulay Rensom
Bankruotes
Merchant Marine
Two Drownings at Colman Dock Boarding
A temporary passenger car end on a plant collapsed at Colman dock, dropping about 60 passengers into the water as they prepared to board the sound steamer Flyer to Tacoma. Victims include Mrs G V Learn ed of Seattle, Carl Bruder, a one year old, and Mr C Bruder, both of Seattle. Most injuries were minor with bruises or cuts.
Eugene Debs Named Lead Socialist Party Ticket
Indianapolis May 20 Nominee Victor Debs of Terre Haute chosen for United States presidency by the national socialist convention Emil Seidel Milwaukee ex mayor nominated for vice president Debs not present when ballot results were announced Seidel thanked delegates and pledged vigorous campaign Seidel and Russell among the early second place candidates The convention also adopted a constitutional section opposing violence as a working class tool The heated session drew in figures like Victor L Berger Emma Goldman and T W W references
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Indianapolis
Ind
Higere Victor Deba
Terre Haute
Inc
United States
National Socialists’ Convention
Emil Seidel
Milwaukee
Debs
Seidel
Mr. Seidel
Charles Edward Russell
New York
Russell
Seeidel
Kate Richard O'Hara
St. Lows
Anna
Agnes Mahley
Seattle
Wash
John W. Slayton
Pensylvania
Dan Hogan
Amatie Fas
Victor L. Berger
Emma Goldman
Berger
Tose
Tl. W. W
Packers block inquiry in meat inspection probe
Washington May 20 The meat packing industry and allies in Congress blocked a sweeping investigation of meat inspection and alleged lax enforcement by Wilson Sellestor McCabe and Dr Melvin. Representative Sloan Nebraska helps block the House committee on expenditures while Nelson vows to push the fight to the floor. Senator La Follette shows keen interest in the emerging political clash.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Sellestor McCabe
Melvin
Sloan
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Nelson
la Folletta
All Tariff Bills to Be Pushed Through Senate
Washington May 20 Senator Cum by remarks during the session expressed approval of democratic senators plans to push tariff bills to votes before adjournment. He warned regulars might block the measures, risking presidential veto rather than allow passage.
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Washington
Cumcoming
Senate
Cum Mins
Panama Canal Toll Question Debated
Washington May 20 Congress debated the Panama canal administration bill all day and into the night session. Three hours of debate were scheduled for today before amendments. The core issue was whether American ships should have free passage or very low tolls, with opponents citing the Hay Pauncefote treaty. The late session dragged, and at one point Representative Mondell woke Rep Rickard who was asleep.
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Washington
Sesson
Mondell
Wyoming
Rickard
Nebraska
Reuf Indictments Dismissed By Court
San Francisco May 15 Superior Judge Frank H Dunne dismissed 24 indictments remaining against Abraham Reuf former San Francisco political boss now serving 14 years in San Quentin for municipal corruption. Court action follows mandate from state appellate court.
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San Francisco
State Appelate Court
Frank H. Dunne
Abraham Reuf
San Quentin
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