Death toll marks brutal day at Indianapolis race
Indianapolis May 31 crowds of 100000 watched the 500 mile race as crashes and fatalities shocked spectators. Suffering included the instant death of S P Dickson and multiple injuries. four cars wrecked near the grandstand and drivers faced swift recoveries as emergency crews responded.
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Victor Almost Mobbed Harroun Carried by Crowd at Indy Race
The Indy 500 winner Ray Harroun in Marmon 332 was carried on supporters shoulders after the finish as starter Joe Wagner waved the flag. Ralph Mulford finished closely second in Lozier No. 34 with Brown third in Flat. Time for 400 miles was 6 41 08 at about 75 mph average. other finishers include Widehart, De Palma, Merz, Turner, Cobo, Betcher, Mughes, Frazer, and Anderson.
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Ray Harroun
Joe Wagner
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David Brace Brown
British polo team sails to America for trophy match
The British team, chosen with King George’s help, represents the Hurlingham Club. Fifty thousand dollars, half from the Hurlingham Club and the rest from public subscription, was raised in England to fund the trip. The squad arrived in America to compete for the trophy.
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New Yorks $10,000,000 Library To House Four Million Books
A New York public library project on Fifth Avenue near Fortieth Street with a $10,000,000 budget, uniting the Astor Tilden and Lenox libraries. The structure will hold about four million volumes, a vast reading room, and features an exterior view plus interior panoramas. Construction began years ago, with completion aimed to serve the city as a national literary landmark.
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Wins at the Aviation Meet in Columbus
The Columbus aviation meet featured a slow race between Philly Parmelee and Tom Sopwith, won by Parmelee who beat Sopwith by two seconds over three miles. Captain T. B. Baldwin impressed in the five mile speed trial aboard his red devil, finishing in under eight minutes. Parmalee and Sopwith also competed in the bomb-throwing contest, with Parmelee improving and Sopwith repeating an earlier score.
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Tom Sopwith
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Sopwith
Parmelee
Old feud revived as five killed in Porum battle
In Porum Oklahoma a half century feud erupts in a Ku-Klux style fight. Five men were killed three wounded as Amol mounted masked riders clash with Pony Starr and his followers in a pitched battle near Muskogee.
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Light Plant Out After Severe Cincinnati Storm
Cincinnati on May 31 endured a strong electrical storm that knocked out all lights of the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company. Public service operations, including street lighting, were disrupted as the city faced widespread outages. A humorous aside references a missing horse, not tied to the main report.
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Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Leaded Guilty in Etherington Lynching Case
Arthur Dover of Newark pleaded guilty to manslaughter for his role in the mob lynching Detective Carl Etherington last July. The court sentenced him to a suspended three year term in the Ohio penitentiary.
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Arthur Dover
Carl Etherington
Dover
Ohio
Polo match brings the American Cup home after 23 years
In April the American polo team trained under Captain Hard ress Lloyd, featuring Meadowbrook players and led by Harry Payne Whitney. Other members include Lawrence, J M Waterbury Jr, and Devereaux Milburn. The tourney marks polo enthusiasts first major international clash since 1486 when England won the cup, ending 23 year wait as Whitney’s team recovers the trophy.
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Taft Replies to Roosevelt at Arlington National Cemetery
President Taft addressed veterans at Arlington National Cemetery on peace and national restraint linking the Taft plan of international arbitration to Roosevelt's attack. He likened national insults to personal duels, urging restraint and arguing war costs exceed the burden of arbitration. Roosevelt in New York urged peaceful progress but spoke bellicosely at Grant’s tomb, praising the navy and criticizing the 61 copperheads, calling for Senate reform.
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Lorimer
Requisition Honored in Woolman Return to Kansas City
Governor Harmon approved the requisition for Isaac Woolman who was detained in Columbus, Ohio, on a charge of stealing women’s clothing valued at $600. Woolman’s attorneys are expected to challenge the requisition in court, with relatives in Columbus. An inquiry found an error in the application for the regulation. The dialogue shows a heated exchange about a separate deal involving a broker and investor.
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Ohio Legislature Finishes Agenda Before Adjourning
In Columbus on May 31 the legislative conference report will be submitted for approval prior to adjournment. The state railroad commission gains authority to regulate public utilities and fix rates. Local franchises attest with city councils, but appeals possible on rate renewals. Utilities must be Ohio owned. transfers outside the state barred. Telephone mergers require commission sanction. Rates based on physical valuation, excluding franchise or monopoly values. Probers Submit Report: Senate committee chief Todd says witnesses refused to testify. contempt recommended at the next May session. Canal Bill Becomes Law: Patton’s bill allows counties to issue bonds for Lake Erie barge project via the Ohio River. law effected by lapse of approval. Garton Leaves For Rome: Garras departs for the Rome-Turin race in the Paris-Rome Turin event.
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Senate Investigating Committee
Senate
Royal wedding anniversary noted in Madrid visit
Royal relatives from England France Austria and Italy gathered at the royal palace in Madrid on May 31 to mark the fifth wedding anniversary of King Alfonso and Queen Victoria. The article mentions ties to bin Maj taly and Princess Victoris agente.
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Seven Die In Derailment Of Columbia Train
Seattle May 31 seven people were killed when the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway new steel passenger train the Columbia derailed at Malden near Spokane. Five passengers and two trainmen were among the dead. A separate item notes Samuel Bo Bart of the United Wireless Telegraph company pleading guilty and escaping with a 2500 dollar fine in New York.
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Malden
Spokane
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Bo Bart
United Wireless Telegraph Company
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Marriage of Battenberg Celebrated in Felty May 31 1906
A brief note recalls the Battenberg nuptials celebrated on May 31 1906 as the king marks his twentieth birthday with his bride nearing her first anniversary, reflecting a royal milestone described in period tone.
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Fragmented historic jumble misreads a letter study
A garbled OCR fragment references an unnamed group and confused phrases about deep intent and power in a barrel. It mentions Philadelphia and retirees but the text is largely incomprehensible with mixed letters and stray words. No clear event or person is identifiable.
Notice to Contractors for Murray County Bridge Bid
Proposals received for county bridge work in Knox County Ohio due by 100 oelock p.m. June 19. Plans and specs available at the Knox County auditor during business hours. Bidder must provide a certified check or bond of the required percentage. contract awarded by the Board of County Commissioners. All regulations must be followed or bids rejected.
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