Dixie sails to Martinique with relief for volcanic victims
United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie departed Sandy Hook with almost 390 tons of provisions clothing and medical supplies for Martinique relief. Army subsistence department reported a record twenty four hour collection time led by Col. L D Brainard. cargo includes bread rice beef fish condensed milk tents shoes clothing and vast staples for thousands in need.
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New York
United States Auxiliary
Dixie
Martinique
Fort de France
Sandy Hook
Army Subsistence Department
Ume
Col. L.D. Brainard
Philadelphia
Martinique disaster prompts US relief efforts and cables
Washington reports from Fort de France and San Juan describe widespread destruction at St Pierre and St Vincent. Messages to Secretary Hay and Secretary Moody detail supplies, refugees, and the movement of relief ships and crates. International fund drive actions include Paris Chamber funds, Berlin council aid, and Britain’s fundraising push with Roosevelt urged support.
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Cenes
Washington
Navy Department
Martinique
B. B. McCormick
Potomac
Fort de France
St. Pierre
San Juan
McLean
The
Cincinnati
St. Vincent
Hay
Ayme
Porto Rico
Moody Je Aay
Yates
Sterling
Ito Rico
Crabb
Quartermaster's Department
Qermaster
New York Brewers’ Board of Trade
Pittsburg
Berlin
American Chamber of Commerce of
Paris
Barnum & Bailey's Circus
Toulouse
France
Joseph Chamberlain
Joseph Dinsdale
London
Mansion House
Kruger
Transvaal
Loubet
Root
Louis Klopsch
Christian Herald
Jamaica
Olivier
Great Britain
New York Chamber of Commerce
Aa Scion
Madiana
Fontabelle
Roosevelt
Congress
West Indian Club
Arthur Ponsonby
Bir
Arthur
Edward
Learning to Spell and Names Through a Child’s Play
A child recalls learning to spell words by tracing letters in finger play and proudly showing a doll spelling. The narrator notes progress from simple words to verbs like sit and walk and reflects that the teacher helped reveal that everything has a name.
Farewell Banquet for Ambassador Reid at Union League Club
The Union League Club in New York hosted a farewell banquet for Hon. White law Reid before his departure to London as special ambassador for the coronation of King Edward VII. About a hundred guests, including prominent politicians, financiers, and journalists, attended.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
Union League Club
London
United States
Edward VII
Ambassador Reid
Sir Percy Sanderson
Cornelius N. Bliss
Mr. Reid
Chauncey M. Depew
Henry C. Payne
John W. Griggs
N. Stranahan
Nicholas M Mornay Butler
Columbia University
Bliss
Mr. Bliss
Senator Depew
Charles Emory Smith
Rhodes at Oxford recollections of Cecil Rhodes in early days
A reminiscence from a former Oriel College companion recalls Cecil Rhodes at Oxford in 1873 74. He was unhealthy and not studious yet remained loyal to close friends. His return from South Africa after a year included carrying diamonds in a waistcoat box and a memorable Gaudy when he received a DCL.
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London
South Africa
Oriel College
Oxford
Rhodes
Cape
Cairo
Cecil Rhodes
Cowley Cricket Grounds
New Inn Hall
Dean
Oriel
University of Oxford
D.C. L
Queen Victoria
Edward II
Lord Clive
Warren Hastings
Boston preacher sparks nationwide debate on society women swearing
The Rev J L Withrow of Boston alleges society women swear as a kind of ritual. Chicago leaders call the claim insanity and say women never swear in their circles. Philadelphia leaders mock the idea and warn of vulgarity amid broader city reactions. Other cities watch for further responses as the issue unfolds.
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New York Evening Post
J. L. Withrow
Boston
Chicago
Mr. Withrow
Philadelphia
Withrow
Muncie Players Attract East Pro Offers
Eddie Higgins, the champion rush of the Muncie polo team that won the world championship from Lowell, has been signed by Waterbury of Connecticut. Teammates Tarrant and Cusick also received offers and may accept.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
May H
Eddie Higgins
Lowell
Mass
Waterbury
Connecticut
Tarrant
Cusick
May Acces
Minneap olis vs Indianapolis in tight intercity game
Minneapolis lost to Indianapolis as Kellum matched Luther in a pitcher’s duel. Seven hits for Minneapolis and six for Indianapolis reflected a tight 6 to 4 final while errors and timely scoring doomed the home club. Pete O’Brien produced two singles and a double in four at bats.
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Indianapolis Journal
Minneapolis
Minn
Messrs
Watkins
Ruschaupt
St. Paul
Kellum
Luther
Indianapolis
Pete O'Brien
Hogriever
Kuhns
Coulter
Morrissey
Kihm
O'Brien
Phyle’s
Lynch
Zalusky Ma.ng
Phyle
Heydon
A. E. Hoghever
Babb
Fox
Toms
A. E
Werden
Wilmot
McFarland
Cassiboine
Zalusky
Pate
Hogrever
Griever
Jane Time
Ebright
Franklin Victorious in 14 to 9 Baseball Score
Franklin College defeated Indiana Law School 14 to 9 in Franklin Indiana. Layster starred with his usual error free play as Franklin College maintained control through the game.
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Schuller
Spears
Rivers
Walden
Severence
Layster
Riners
Weyl
Franklin
Somers
Rogers
Indianapolis Journal
Franklin, Ind
Indiana Law School
Franklin College
Won by a neck at Morris Park in Laureate stakes
Charles Elwood led a thrilling finish to win the five furlong Laureate stakes at Morris Park by a neck over Mary Street with Injunction in third. Old Lady faded as Mary Street and Injunction challenged near the dip, then Elwood surged from seventh to secure victory. Rowdy won the Knickerbocker hurdle handicap but was disqualified, Tankard taking the prize after Prince Plausible fell and died. At Churchill Downs, Toah won the feature race in impressive style with Abe Frank second. Winkfield surged to p 0 winning by two lengths and set a track record for 13-16 mile.
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New York
Charles Elwood
Morris Park
Mary Street
Injunction
Old Lady
Rowdy
Tankard
Prince Plausible
Carson
Northern Star
Masketo
Irish Lad
Belvino
Louisville
Pat Dunn
Toad
Churchill Downs
Abe Frank
G. C. Bennett & Co
Winkfield
Toah
Jim Clark
Lula Glaser
Jessie Jarboe
Binehello
South Trimble
Feature horse wins at St Louis track on a May day
In St Louis on May 24 Gehelmnise Hilee and Odner led a strong card with two second choices and a third. Dewey owned by Barney Schrieber won the feature handicap at one mile seventy yards by a length from Petit Maitre, who beat Little Scout by a neck. Other winners included Predominate, Ox Rewer, and Kenilworth. In Chicago on May 14 Kenilworth, the day’s top favorite, was upset by Ice King in a six furlong feature, with Ice King paying 4 to 1. Also at Cleveland May 14 a Direct family pacer gelding named mine topped the horse sales at $3,400 after a 2:06 speed showing.
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ST. Louis
Gehelmnise
Hilee
Odner
Dewey
Barney Schrieber
Petit Maitre
Little Scout
Gehermniss
Ox Re
Odnor
Glenwood
Chicago
Kenilworth
Ice King
Worth
Dodie
Guy H
Amirante
Mountebank
Prince of Africa
Cleveland, O
Direct
Lennon to Expand Indianapolis Public Links to Eighteen
Frank V Lennon, the golf expert, arrives from Boston to oversee adding nine holes to the existing nine at Indianapolis public links. The Park Board will not use the 18 acre site west of White River this season. Lennon plans upgrades, mowing, rolling, and watering to finish a 5,000 yard course with the new 3,000 yard extension. Lennon says the current greens need rolling. with daily maintenance the links should be in top condition soon.
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Frank V. Lennon
Boston
Indianapolis
White River
Park Board
Mr. Lennon
Lennon
Shooting Tourney at Elwood Sets State Meet Dates
Elwood Indiana prepares for the state shooting tournament on May 21 22 and 23 under Zoo Rod and Gun Club auspices. Trap and five bird events count fourteen contests daily with a state championship event on Wednesday. Beiten targets replace pigeons for the first time while the Lieber silver cup emblematic of the champion is awarded to the winner currently held by BEL Neal.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
Zoo Rod and Gun Club
Bel Neal
Cincinnati Loses Late As Teams Struggle For Ninth Inning
Cincinnati failed to push a hit or long fly in the ninth, wasting two prime chances to win. Chesbro faltered for Pittsburgh as Boston and Chicago teams capitalized on miscues. New York and Philadelphia split, with St Louis holding off an early New York rally. Attendance figures noted for Cinci and St Louis games.
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Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Loui
New York
Cin. R.H.O.A.E
Phila. R
A.E. Hoy
Thomas
Beckley
Douglas
Crawford
Bese G
Magoon
Corcoran
Steinfeldt
Haliman
Peltz
Childs
Heisman
Magee
Currie
Ewing
Cinccinnati
Barry
McGee
Heitman
Doom
Power
Brown
Detroit Defeats Cleveland In Uneven League Tilt
In a May game Detroit edges Cleveland 3 to 2 as Bonner and Bemis misplays aid two Detroit runs. Mercer and Streit scattered hits. Bradley and Wood led the offense with two bases apiece and Holmes and Barrett also contributing. Time 1.5, attendance 2,04.
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Cleveland
May M
Bonner
Bemis
Detroit
Streit
Mercer
Cleve
R.H
A.E
P’kering
Carey
Yon
M’carthy
Harley
Wood
Seoastab
Barrett
Plick
Holmes
Elberfeld
Gleaven
Dillon
Buelow
Bradley
Gochnaur
Casey
Gleasonses
Carruthers
Connolly
Philadelphia Beats Boston On Poor Boston Errors
Philadelphia defeated Boston this afternoon by capitalizing on opportunities created by Boston’s mistakes. Hastings pitched in rare form as Philadelphia took advantage of several errors of omission by the visitors.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Hastings
Washington Beats Baltimore On Timely Hitting And Fielding
Washington defeated Baltimore as Townsend pitched well and the defense held. Scoring included three Washington runs earned, with Baltimore collecting six scattered hits and fielding errors affecting the outcome. attendance listed at 3,081.
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Washington
Baltimore
Townsend
Wash. R.H.O.A.E
Ralt
McGraw
Sulbach
Weens
Esnab'h
Williams
Seymour
Gilbert
Robinson
Ceaves of
Howell
Ryan
Keister
Carey
Selbach
Bresnahan
McCann
Ely
Coughlin
Baden Wepaneton
O' Laughlin
Intercollegiate Contests Reported Across Multiple Cities
Knox College defeats Town University 8 to 5 in Galesburg Illinois. West Virginia University edges Wisconsin 11 to 9 in Madison. Yale and Lafayette tie 6 to 6 in New Haven. Southern Association results list Chattanooga 5 New Orleans 1 Birmingham 4 Nashville 14 Atlanta 0 in Little Rock and other sites.
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Galesburg
Ill
Knox College
Town University
Madison
Wis
West Virginia University
University of Wisconsin
New Haven
Yale
Lafayette
Little Rock
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Nashville
Atlanta
Tonight's Empire Theater bout draws big crowd as Forbes faces Ryan
Clarence Forbes of Chicago and Jack Ryan of Indianapolis prepare for a ten round decision fight at the Empire Theater tonight. A large reserve seating demand hints at high attendance. Local boxers and officials expect strong support from Marion Alexandria Anderson and other nearby cities. A joint committee will set new D rule regulations for Shortridge Manual Training athletes pending final approval.
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Clarence Forbes
Chicago
Jack Ryan
Indianapolis
Empire Theater
Jack Cullen
Ryan
Young Ahearns
Forbes
Herman Marks
Alexandria
Marion
Anderson
Shortridge
Manual Training
Cormreers
McMullen
Scott and la Follett
H. S
McComb
Sheerin
Shuteler
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Martinique Island
Subsistence Department
Helen Keller
Ladies” Home Journal
York Union League Club
Colossus
Dr. Withrow
Watty
Kansans City
Toledo
Columbus
Milwaukee
Kansas City
McDonald
K. Cc. R.hlo
A.E. Tol
R.H.O.A.E
Myers
McBride
Geter
Gear
Graffina
M'Donald
Hughey
Kansas City Secooss OO
Cops
Rothfuss
Grady
Beville
O’brien
Leewe
Bulger
Chech
Flaherty
Cheech
St. P. E.H.O.A.E
Louis
Spies
Gorn Lofo
Ganzel
Flournoy
Dillard
Huggins
Kerwin
Tannehill
Gannon
Cook
Schriever
Check
Balk
Tindill
Clingman
Dunham
McAndrews
Mil
Rhloae
Col
Rwoae
Hallman
Hart
M' Andews
Parrott
Ort Dunesn
Grant
Ort Thomas
Dungan
Er Thomas
Nattress
Fox and Grim
Haskell
Ind. L
Sheets
Branigan
Roach
Crow
Sommers
Dulin
Winters
Webb
Deanter
Toranigan
Fyld Schooler
Culver
Lewis
Culver Military Academy
Lewis Institute
Woodward
McQuaid
Pierce
Mcene
Miner
Horn
Savage
Reloef
Indiana
University of Indiana Today
University of Chicago
Davy Jones
American Association
St.Paul
Anapolis
U . Toledo
Cccesee
Laureate
Torah
Domino
Chesbro
Joyce
Wicker
St. L. A.H.O.A
Lauder
Barclay
Jones
Doyle
O'Neil
Bean
Hartman
Jackson
If. Brashear
Bo’erman
Matt’son
Tenney
Umont
Cooley
Wagner
Carney
Bansfield
Grem
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Ritchey
Long
Leach
Demons
O'Connor
Moran
Pittinger
P.o
Poole
Clarke
Hatse
Lush
Demont
Davis
O'Day
Dean Jones
Slagle
Dexter
Tinker
Keeler
McCreery
Flood
Dahlen
Hughes
Rhoades
Irwin
Emstie
Ouston Teanee
O.A.B. Phila
Ho.ae
Parent
Hartsel
Cross
Stolentsel
L. Cross
Dineen
Hustings
Sheridan
Powell Was
Powell
Callahan
Chi
BOAR
St. L. Reo AB
Strang
Burkett
Heidrick
Teve Daly
Chicago St. Louis
Daly
Green
E. McFarland
Isbell
Reidy
Johnstone
Rock Island
Evansville
Vickers
Polchow
Reeding
Davenport
Rhe Davenport
Decatur
Thomas and
Shannon
McGill and
Cedar Rapids
Bloomington
McFarland and
Evers
Grangle
Barker
Belt
Rockford
Terre Haute
RHE
Southern Association
Forbes-Ryan Bent
Havana
Standard Navy
OLD Peach & Honey
J. T.” Tobacco
Sander Grecker Furniture CO
Merchants’ Association
Washington Street
Taggart’s Bakery
Massachusetts Ave
S. Mei
Wade
San ST. New
HH. Messenger
East
Washington St
Ics
OL Roe
Colles
Monument Place
Ingix
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Foresti Log
L. Es
Aden
Meridian
ST Grovers
Lilly & Stalnaker
R. Swaln
Woodruff Place
Superior
Sccommodsteina
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