JAP CRUISER COMING TO SAN FRANCISCO FOR REPAIRS
A third class Japanese navy cruiser is reported en route to San Francisco for repairs and overhaul. The vessel, unnamed, recently left the Asiatic coast under orders to visit this port and is likely to be detained here until the war on the Asiatic coast ends. It is believed the cruiser paused to refuel and seek advice before docking for maintenance.
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San Francisco
Asiatic
Lena
Pacific
New Witness in Beef Trust Inquiry
Federal officials say H. J. Streyckmans, a former Armour & Co. employee who revealed a secret rebate and overcharge system and a code before the Interstate Commerce Commission, will testify before the federal grand jury probing the beef industry. The grand jury is expected to finish taking testimony by midweek.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
H. J. Streyckmans
Interstate Commerce Commission
Armour & Co
Explosion at Cerra mine kills seven men in Butte
Seven men die and one is fatally injured in a Cerra mine blast in Butte Montana on May 15. Victims named include Daniel OBrien John Houlahan R H Hill Dave Gill Nels Wampa John Kramer and Daniel Hailey. Wampa carried about forty sticks of dynamite and may have ignited the charge with a candle.
Northwest Line Excursion to Coast for Knights Council Meet
Excursion rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and nearby cities via the North Western Line from May 23 to June 2 with favorable return limits. Two fast trains daily The Overland Limited electric lighted and The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. For rates and tickets contact Chicago and North Western agents.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
National Council Knights of Columbus
Pacific Coast
California Express
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Ifornia
Washington
Chicago
Missouri River
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Deilo 4
W. B. Kniskern
Relief Efforts Continue After Tornado In Snyder Oklahoma
May 15 report shows local relief committee managing the situation well. Cash donations and supplies arrive for victims. most bodies buried while relatives request remaining remains. seriously injured moved to Lawton and other hospitals.
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Snyder
Okla
Lawton
Iowa Capitalist Drowns On Pleasure Steamer Excursion
J Dwight Lamb a prominent Clinton capitalist and son of Artemus Lamb was accidentally drowned in the Mississippi River. He fell from the steamer Margaret a few miles below Bellevue during a pleasure excursion. Lamb was president of Lamb Automobile Company and Lamb Boat and Engine Works and a director of City National Bank.
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Clinton
J. Dwight Lamb
Artemus Lamb
Mississippi River
Margaret
Bellevue
Lamb Automobile Company
Lamb Boat and Engine Works
City National Bank
Nan Patterson Arrives in Washington in Good Health
Nan Patterson arrives in Washington from New York with her father and Mr and Mrs J Morgan Smith. The party reached at 7 20 am and remained in the car until 8 am before going to her parents home. All in good health and spirits. trip without incident.
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Washington
Nan Patterson
J. Morgan Smith
New York
Two Trainmen Killed in Pennsylvania Collision
Two fast freights on the Pennsylvania Chautauqua division collided head on near Hydetown Cory Pa May 15. The locomotives and about a dozen loaded cars were demolished. Engineer William Sitting of Oil City was instantly killed Fireman is reported seriously injured with details incomplete.
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Cory
Chautauqua
Pennsylvania
Hydetown
William Sitting
Oil City
Train Men Injured After Fatal Titusville Hospital Incident
George Bigman died at Titusville Hospital and several other railroad workers were injured in the incident.
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George Bigman
Titusville Hospital
Man Charged With Carelessness In Explosion Death
Foreston Minnesota May 15 James Hunter in custody charged with criminal carelessness in connection with the death of his wife and two children from a dynamite explosion in a stove oven. Grand jury to investigate.
Smart couple bound over in maple sugar murder case
Ashland Wisconsin May 15 John and Charlotte Smart Odanah Chippewas were bound over to trial on the charge of murdering Tom Smart a brother of the defendant on the reservation last month Trouble over whisky led to the clash between the men and their wives while making maple sugar John Smart held his brother while his wife beat out his brains with a hammer.
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Ashland
Wis
John
Charlotte Smart
Tom Smart
John Smart
Notable Deaths and Local News Snippets
Robert H. Holder of the Chicago Chronicle is dead in Evanston Illinois. Judge Charles B. Bellinger of the United States district court is dead in Portland Oregon. Hiram Cronk the War of 1812 survivor dies in Ava New York at 105. Master carpenters in Le Wisconsin report citywide work halted. Vice President Charles W Fairbanks to attend the Lewis and Clark exposition opening in Portland Oregon June 1. Joseph Macias a boxing manager dies in Philadelphia from Brights disease. Odessa reports a discovered bomb factory in sailors quarters with six bombs ready for use.
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Robert H. Holder
Chicago Chronicle
Evanston, Ill
Charles B. Bellinger
United States District Court
Portland
Ore
Hiram Cronk
Ava
N. Y
Wis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Joseph Macias
Philadelphia
Eight Hour Law Applies to Isthmian Canal Employees
Attorney General Moody notes that the eight hour law covers employees of the Isthmian Canal Commission on the Isthmus of Panama. The opinion did not settle all questions the Panama Canal Commission sought and was returned for further consideration.
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Washington
Moody
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama
Panama Canal Commission
James W Alexander Served With Suit Over Hyde Stock Trust
James W. Alexander president of the Equitable Life Assurance society was served with summons and complaint in a suit brought by James H. Hyde William H. McIntyre Annie F. Hyde and Mary B. Ripley. Plaintiffs seek removal from his position as trustee of the Hyde stock demand on accounting.
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New York
James W. Alexander
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James H. Hyde
William H. McIntyre
Annie F. Hyde
Mary B. Ripley
Mr. Alexander
Hyde
Meteor wreck injures four passengers and several crew
Rogedale Kansas May 15 Dorr Harrington of Sheboygan Wisconsin was badly hurt when the Frisco Meteor the Oklahoma and Texas limited train crashed into five box cars in the rail yard Three other passengers and seven trainmen were more or less seriously injured
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Rogedale
Kan
Wind and hail devastate Marlow Oklahoma region
A powerful wind and hail storm hit Marlow, I T., causing two serious injuries and widespread damage to businesses and homes. Light structures were demolished and property damage is reported as wool prices rise with excitement at the West, wool selling 10 cents above the East.
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Guthrie
Okla
Marlow
I. T
Teething Remedy and Excursion Ticket Offer Ads
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies noting it soothes gums relieves pain and helps with wind colic and diarrhoea priced at twenty five cents. Another notice offers discounted excursion tickets to the Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Meet in Yankton South Dakota for May 24 25 and 26 return by May 29 through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Yankton
8. D
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western R.v
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles Ointment Ad
A classic four line health ad promises PAZO OINTMENT cures for itching bleeding protruding or blind piles with a refund if unsuccessful. It asserts relief from the first application and offers a six to fourteen day cure window with money back if it fails. If not in stock, send 50 cents in stamps for delivery.
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Butte, Mont
Wiagara Fire Insurance
South Dakota
Mo Ges
Tocks
Ph Pas
Taare
Son Ithee
Coe Ae
Phoenix Assurance Company, Ltd
London
England
Kingdom of Great Bri
Commission of Insurance
U. Branch
PANY
U. S
Department of Insurance
Niagara Fire Insurance Company
John A Perkina
Dakota
Agen
Wice Andurance
Sseg
Fuchs Eee Eee Ee
Phoenix Assurance Company
Aws
Great Britain
John C. Perkins
A. D
Consolidated Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Albert Lea
Ca Os
Texas
Rome
SP Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
I. John C. Perkins
Visu
Eg Eedee
Wal
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Connecticut
Insurance
State South
Iowa Capitalist
Odessa
Panama Canal
J. H. Hyde
Indian Territory
C. S. Jones
James Valley Bank Building
Nelson Goranson
Third Street
Nels Paulson
Fide Isiloriog
Scheel
Dakota Avenue
Masury
C. H. Longstaff, Ph. C
Nid
Parker
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