Big ships put in fighting trim at Philadelphia yard
The Atlantic squadron at Philadelphia Navy Yard is being overhauled and prepared for instant action. Old vessels such as the Minneapolis and Ohio are being renovated for sea, while the Alabama and others are readied. crews station at Fort Slocum depart for San Francisco as officials deny unusual activity amid heightened wartime readiness.
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Philadelphia
Fort Slocum
New York
San Francisco
Avantic
Philadelpala Wery
Minneapolis
Ohio
Alabama
Grant
Neport News
Bea
Troops Leave for Hawaii From Fort Slocum and Jersey
Recruits from Port Blow entrained at Jersey City for San Francisco and then to Honolulu on 48 hours' notice. Captain John R. Roberts to command. Captain Hitch to surrender Fort Wadsworth and move to Fort Washington with two coast artillery companies bound for Hawaii. Army says about 600 troops a month moved to Hawaii and Philippines. Recruits dressed in olive drab. many were young. Train carried five tourist sleepers, two baggage cars, one Pullman, and a kitchen car.
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Fort Slocum
Jersey
New York
Port Blow
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
San Francisco
Honolulu
John R. Roberts
Hitch
Fort Wadsworth
Fort Washington
Maryland
Coast Artillery
Hawaii
War Department
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Coast defenses and army food preparations discussed
Secretary of War Garrison warned at Washington on May 19 that coastal forts alone cannot ensure safety in war. He urged a mobile army of adequate size for land defense and noted increased preparations in coast defense works and mounting melgans for defense against land attacks.
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Washington
Mt Aiiles
Automobile Crash Kills One and Injures Three
Marysville Ohio May 19 Mrs Jame Norris of Pottersburg killed and Norris, and three others injured when the automobile they rode in skidded and overturned near Broadway Union County.
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Marysville
Jame Norris
Pottersburg
Wan Kille
Fire Horses Cremated at Mason Fire Station Barns
In Marton on May 19 Toby and Barney two prized fire horses of the Mason fire department perished in a barn fire that consumed the central fire station. Firemen woke in time to save the city building. Also from Columbus Ohio on May 19 a baby born to Mr and Mrs Hirach reportedly has six toes on each foot and six perfect toes plus two thumbs on one hand.
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Marton
Toby
Barney
Mason Fire Department
Central Fire Station
Columbus
Mra. W
Hirach
Paterson Strikers Hold Orderly Meeting
In Paterson New Jersey on May 19 a crowd of about 16000 workers and onlookers gathered in Haledon for an outdoor assembly. Police were few and spectators noted, amid calm, remarks by Upton Sloclair and others while William Heywood and Pat Quinlan commented on authorities. The demonstration remained orderly with no incidents.
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Paterson
N.J
Paterson Amills
Ope
Haledoi
Upton Sloclair
William Heywood
Pat Quinlan
Radcliffe
Woman Beats Interurban Sneak Thief in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio Mrs Basnett overpowered a sneaking intruder who broke into her home tying and beating the man and delivering him to police. In Willoughby Ohio a dental student from Ogden North Carolina was killed and six others injured when an interurban car struck the automobile they were hiding in.
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Cleveland, O
Wire
George W. Basnett
Masked Men Abduct Girl in Merion Ohio
Merion Ohio May 19 Giuseppe Zerlo a merchant reports four masked men broke into his home and abducted his daughter Rosa fourteen. He says an admirer of the girl may be involved and the missing child remains at large as authorities investigate the case.
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Merion, O
Guiseppe Zerlo
Rosa
Tomaaso Rixso
Prisoners Escape From Seneca County Prison
On May 1 David Bowie aged three years from Seneca County escaped while working at a state quarry. Jacob Cummins from Washington County fled custody, serving an eight year sentence for incest, during a shift at the same facility.
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David Bowie
Seneca County
Jacob E. Cum‘ulns
Washitgtoe County
Pang
Stare None
Four Cornell Students Drown In Canoe Capsize
Ithaca New York May 19 four Cornell students two women from the sophomore class perished in Cayuga lake after a teapot toppled near Willow Point to Renwick pier.Miss Mary Mollett of Middletown Mary McCormick of New York and Brainard Bailey of Troy Reinhart of Rochester were aboard a canoe from C B station Willow Point heading to the nearby estate. None were seen alive after the accident and their bodies later found in the lake.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Cayuga Lake
Wiloow Point
Renwick Pier
Mary
Molylett
Middietown
N.Y
Adent
College of Arts
McCormick
College of Arte
Motorcycle death in Crawford county incident near Bucyrus
May 19. Lewis Ally man 19 Gallon suffered a broken neck when thrown from his motorcycle near the Crawford county infamary. He was brought to Bucyrus where he died.
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Bucyrus
Lewis Allyman
Gallon
Crawford County
Boy Shoots His Father in Family Quarrel
In Sandusky Ohio Edwin C Wonder age 19 shot his father Conre Wonder painter in the breast during a quarrel at the family home. The wound is serious but not fatal. Edwin Wonder is under arrest. Also New York reports John N Anhut convicted of attempted bribery related to efforts to free Harry K Thaw. In Washington a destructive fire at the United States Geological Survey building damaged first floor offices and Express Company stores, loss about 160000.
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Sandusky
Edwin C. Wonder
Conre Wonder
Young Wonder
Attorney Anhut
New York
John N. Anhut
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Ilegal
Supreme Court
Washington
United States Geologics, Survey
American Express Company
Pawnbroker Robbed in Canton Store Break In
Canton Ohio May 19 Nathan Wollamky pawnbroker confronted a troublesome customer and then returned to find the other thief gone. A window was broken and 14 diamonds valued at 5000 were taken from the store. Police investigation underway.
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Canton
Nathan Wolim’ Aky
Walton
Powe
Wollaky
Gas mine explosion kills fifteen at Gates Coal Belle Valley
Fifteen men die after a gas explosion at the Imperial mine of Gates Coal in Belle Valley Noble county. Superintendent Dudley and Henry Pathurst among the dead. Roy Yeager survives with a broken leg after rescue. An official inquiry begins into the blast cause as bodies are recovered. Also reporting: Jerome Tague struck by a fast freight near Trookaville and Anthony Lemard, longtime Crystal Springs postmaster, dies.
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Zanesville
Imperial
Gates Coal Company
Belle Valley
Noble County
Henry Dudley
Henry Pathurst
Robert
Dudley
Apet
Roy Yeager
Yeager
Henry Fairhurst
Fairhurst
Canbridge
State Mining Department
Ogara Coal Company
Cleveland
Vietima
Jerome Tague
Ty'ng
Pennsylvania
McLaney
Trookaville
Eastern stock and grain prices digest May market notes
East Buffalo and Chicago markets report mixed cattle and hog prices, with steers around 8 350, calves near 6, native sheep and lambs showing 4 to 6.50, and wheat at No 2 red 81 s. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh quotes list cattle, sheep, and hogs with varying demand.
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Buffalo
Prince
Dairion
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cholee
Secretary Bryan Holds Them Responsible For Strife
Secretary Bryan blames the leaders for the ongoing strife as he denounces the turmoil and urges restraint while urging accountability and unity among parties involved. The statement emphasizes responsibility and seeks to defuse tensions amid mounting political pressure.
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Bryan
Bryan outlines peace plan amid Hague tribunal inauguration
Secretary Bryan delivers a Washington speech embracing the administration’s peace program at the Hague tribunal inauguration. He denounces profiteers in munitions and armor, cites the Krupp scandal, and asserts justice as a national policy with readiness to investigate complaints and reveal reasons to the world.
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Hague
Washington
Bryan
Preax
Germany
United States
Washington Peace Society
Diplomatic Corps
Congress
Briemwald
Epsektog
Pee Bryan
Four Story Warehouse Blaze In Cleveland
A massive fire in Cleveland destroyed large parts of the General Cartago forage company warehouses and a nearby wholesale outlet. Officials estimate losses around £500,000 with origin undetermined as firefighters battled the blaze.
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Cleveland
General Cartago
Auto Hit By Train Kills Three Women and Man at Leavitteburg
A car carrying three women and two men was struck by a B and C express train at Leavitteburg Ohio on May 19. Four occupants were thrown about 100 yards by the engine pilot. The dead include Mrs Turner, 75, and others unnamed. one man was seriously injured.
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Leavitteburg
Ohio
Mra
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Wiliam O Hayweed
Patrick Quinlan
Ana
Huntington
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Bey
Magsillon
Anthony Lemard
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Owen
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