Titanic disaster blamed on Captain Smith and Lord
Senate speech by Senator William Alden Smith assigns responsibility for the Titanic sinking to Captain Smith and Captain Lord of the Californian, faulting White Star Line oversight and lax international shipping rules. He cites lack of lifeboats, unheeded iceberg warnings, and unprepared crew, urging coordinated new laws and praise for Captain Pitro Dostron’s rescue actions.
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Washington ID. G
Ailanto Diamster
Smith
Lord
Steamamip
Gallforpian
Berinte
William Alden Smith
Ita
Tord
Sata
America
England
Baltic
Montreal
Stith
Haphisafa
Humber
Tampa
Senator Smithy
Tallre
Californian
Cottam
Carpathia
J. Binng
Man Accused of Poisoning Boy in Apparent Attempt
Richard Hesl a horse trader was arrested on a $600 bond facing a hearing for allegedly giving poke root to a ten year old boy to poison him The boy Dorsey Howell son of Mrs Jancy Howell was treated but not seriously harmed Bell claims the lad took the poke root by mistake and denies intent while authorities pursue the case in local court
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Richard Hesl
Mam ‘Post
G. At. Gordon
Justice's ‘Court
Dorsey Howell
Jancy Howell
Delinquent Taxes Urge Prompt Payment to Avoid Levy
Sheriff Percy Hurd and deputies warn of June 1 delinquent targets and urge immediate payment of unpaid taxes to avoid being listed for legal levy. Most residents dislike appearing on the delinquent list, yet the sheriff warns there is no alternative if taxes remain unpaid and legal actions will ensue.
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Percy Hurd
Isaning
Roosevelt's Man Prendergast is Removed to Home
New York May 28 Controller Prendergast, chosen to speak at Roosevelt nominating rally in Chicago, was sent home to Takeville Conn for acute ailment. The move follows his selection to deliver the Roosevelt nomination speech.
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New York
Prendergast
Roosevelt
Chicago
Takeville
Conn
Three Men Convicted In Police Court For Street Frankness
Three men were convicted of street frankness and fined 3 dollars and costs each in city police court by Mayor Frank R. Moore. One man paid his fine and was released. The report notes a separate case involving a released individual.
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Frank R. Moore
Heavy vote forecast in New Jersey primaries
Leaders from all parties predicted a strong turnout in New Jersey today as favorable weather and high campaign interest encouraged voters. The polls close at 5 o clock, allowing many commuters to vote. In Washington, the Senate passed a resolution thanking Captain Roshan of the Carpathia for rescuing Titanic passengers and awarded him a medal.
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Wplantic City
Oelock
Washington
Senate
Roshan
Carpaths
West Virginia Adjutant General Affirms Support for Roosevelt
West Virginia adjutant general Charles D. Eliott, here for a conference with Huronot guard officers from several states on spending legislation, also visited Roosevelt headquarters. He assured Roosevelt supporters that West Virginia will stand by the former president in the convention and the election.
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Washington
Charles D. Eliott
Wear Virginia
Haronut Guard
Elliott
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Miner in Farnim Jail After Axe Attack Fight
John Koilinski, a foreign miner at Farnim, is jailed awaiting a justice of the peace hearing on a feloniously wounding charge. He allegedly struck a fellow countryman with an axe during a Sunday night brawl as Farnim miners fought in a free-for-all.
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John Koilinski
Farnim
Justice of the Peace
Farnin
Govorsl
Wilbur Wright on deathbed in Cuban hospital
Wilbur Wright, noted pioneer of aviation, lies near death in a Cuban hospital on May 26 after a decline described as a feverish illness. Doctors have attempted heroic measures, but prognosis remains grave, amid protests and a summons of support from supporters.
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Wilbur Wright
Cuban
May 30 Program at Trinity Church on Bristol Fork
A May 30 devotional program will be observed at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church on Bristol Fork. The event features the Bromg-By Choir performing songs and devotions. addresses by Carl S. Lawson and M. D. Teter. numerous recitations by local residents, with the choir performing between readings.
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Trinity Church
Brtisity Fork
Trinity “Methodist Episcopal Church
BriSiy Fork
John L. Harrison
Carl’s. Lawson
Rumors of new national committeemen emerge in Washington
Rumors from Washington reveal plans to seat new national committeemen at the Chicago hearings on contest cases starting June 6. Delegates from Roosevelt victories are said to push meetings to elect replacements and demand seats immediately, targeting Penrose of Pennsylvania and Vorys of Ohio who back Taft.
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Warhington
D.C
Chicago
Center
Ue Penrose
Pennsylvania
Vorys
Ohio
Taft
Reed wife ill after surgery. Reed cancels campaign events
Charlestion May 28. Reed wife of Secretary of State Stuart F Reed is ill following a surgical operation. Secretary Reed, located in the southern part of the state, has returned home and canceled his campaign engagements for the time being.
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Charlestion
Havana Apphire Crisis Deepens in Orienta Province
Still a hotbed in Washington on May 28 as the Havana Apphire situation worsens in Orienta Province. The region remains tense since the trautie in Cuba sparked ongoing unrest and activity.
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Washington, D. C
Havana
Orienta
Cuba
No Applicants Halt Civil Service Examination Tuesday
With no applicants, the civil service examination for 48 stenographer positions in the federal government service was not held at the local federal building on Tuesday. A later date will be provided to hold the examination.
Grain Market Report and Local Residents Trade Notes
May wheat closed 1-13 1-3 corn 0 1-2 oats. Hy H. Watson a general from the West Virginia division of the Consultation Coal Company reports from Fairmont. Sohuy A. Crisilp, a former city resident now in Washington DOC, on a Basinere visit.
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Hy. H. Watson
West Virginia
Coar Company
Tere
Fairmont
Sohuy A. Crisilp
Washington
Carpenter Seeks Republican Nomination for House of Delegates
Salem resident John W. Carpenter, a longtime Republican with Civil War service, farms now after leaving teaming, seeks the party’s nomination for the House of Delegates. He emphasizes road building, fair wages, and broad party platform to unite Republicans countywide. Carpenter asserts strong local support and predicts election if nominated.
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John W
Carpenter John W. Carpenter
Salem
Abtlvé
Eatra
House of Delegates
Salen
Carpenter
Dinton
Max
Ns Party
Evar
Sindh
Barty
Harrison
Mim
Harrizon Gowity
Methodist Episcopal Church
Salem Baptist Church
Carpnney
Ife
Tragedy Over Italian Boy Leads to School Announcements
Miss Kennedy and Miss Hrhittorit announce Mary Musgrave Tayee from Kennedy School joins the coming year with Miss Bill Stealey overseeing third and fourth grades. Choral classes for wind state directed by Grace Duncan, Kennedy, and Bradford. School on West Mate Avenue opens September 8, return September 12 for enrollment. Henry W. Elliott of Wilson and Winewell firm travels from Créuson, Pa. Rupert M. Koblegard visits from St. Louis.
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Miss Kennedy
Hrhittorit
Mary Musgrave
Kennedy School
Misa Bill Stealey
Wind Tate
Grace Duncan
Mish Kennedy
Mies Bradford
Offie
West
Stikdea
Tor
Henry W. Eliott
Weniter
Wilson and
Winewell
Got
Otter
Créuson
Rupert M. Koblegard
Toute,kore
Woman Shoots Herself Dead and Man Follows Her Example
Pittsburg May 28 Mrs Ralph Carminaro went to Beechview to retrieve her son from Mike Fernando and Rosetta Selzé. The trio pleaded to keep the boy as Fernando allegedly threatened and then opened fire. After wounding Carminaro, Fernando killed himself.
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Pittsburg
RalphCarminaro
Mike Fernando
Beechview
Fernanda
Rosetta
Rosotty Selzéd
Heraolt
Fernando
Carminare
Marriage Licenses and Local Travel Mentioned
Marriage licenses granted include Salar Paletth, Francwco Cope, and Enea V Stepto all colored, with Orman Randolph also noted. the article mentions travel from Turns Ville to Shinnstoh and a Washington city visitor Frank Armstrong, with a brief local pass through on Monday night.
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Salar Paletth
Francwco Cope
Williem Jacoba
Enea V_ Stepto
Frank Armstrong
Washington
Orman Randolph
Fierhy
Ville
Shinnstoh
New York City Hosts Illaiion Brine Auction Event
An unusual New York gathering centers on a Brine auction tied to a combined effort. The event features a rare imagery framing and a ceremonial air, with attendees from local circles observing the proceedings closely.
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New York
Wutvaoriag
Senate Committee Reports Military Deserter During Civil War
The report notes a Civil War deserter, Becnuas Kan, captured by a Union force and held in captivity. It mentions May 21 1918, and related notes about absences, enemy actions, and a May 27 timeline. The document references individuals such as By Wi Gandy, Chorkatie, and Dr. James Snieldi in connection with the case.
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Washington
Norman
Becnuas
Biscee
Wi. i Gandy
Mies Thien
Wien
de. James Snieldi
Gauso
Ji Harrizon
Geke
Chicago
Love & Prosurrem
Ale Cotm
New Portofetce Establishes Pestniics County Near Craveco
A new county named Pestniics near Craveco will host the Dawn Office projects. Whitlin is set to be located at the works of the Long Flame company, marking a major regional development.
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Pestniics
Craveco
Dawn
Whitlin
Long Flame. Company
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