Death of renowned missionary bishop William Taylor
San Francisco May 13 Bishop William Taylor a famed Methodist missionary who served Africa for decades and helped establish missions across the globe is dead at Palo Alto aged eighty one Born 1821 in Rockbridge Virginia he traveled from California to Australia South Africa India and beyond shaping churches and writing extensively about his life and work
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Cooler Weather Today Forecast for Midwest States
May 19 Washington forecast for Indiana Illinois and Ohio calls for showers and thunderstorms with cooler conditions on Tuesday. Wednesday should be fair with brisk south winds shifting to variable. Ohio sees similar showers and storms Tuesday, partly cloudy Wednesday with north to brisk winds. Temperature readings show a maximum near 72 and a minimum around 50.
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Movements of Steamers May 1 to May 19
Sailed Hohenzollern from Genoa and Naples to New York. Arrived Tunisian from Montreal. Glasgow reports arrivals Sarmatian Rhein from New York with dates May 19.
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Missionary Bishop’s African Work Revered by Converts
In Africa he built over thirty self funded stations and, despite church jealousy, turned them to the church later. Converts contribute small sums, training black children, while the bishop toured in a prairie wagon drawn by oxen. His impact is described as the most stable in the world’s missions. He died amid praise from communities he served.
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Point Pleasant Editor Waes Dies After 25 Years At Paper
Point Pleasant West Virginia May 19 Judge Waes aged sixty years editor of the Point Pleasant paper for a quar ter of a century is dead. He had held many positions of trust in the State.
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Decisive Battle Soon Castros Forces to Punish Revolutionists
Venezuelan war report from Willemstad describes after April battles, Castro’s government troops securing Cumana and Carupano, the rebels forming 5000 men near Maturin, and preparations for a critical engagement that could determine control of Venezuela. Both sides well armed, veteran leaders, and shortage of national funds shaping the conflict.
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Father of Mexico praised for Diaz era leadership
New York Press argues Porfirio Diaz transformed Mexico from a semi barbaric past into a civilized nation. Don Jose Limantour symbolizes economic prosperity. Diaz is hailed as a maker who restored order, peace, and growth since 1876, borrowing ideas from the US and Europe to build a strong republic.
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Is Hetty Green Really In Danger Question
Kansas City Journal questions Hetty Green's safety amid sensational then contemporary coverage. The piece notes public perception and cites a pistoled danger motif, framing her as a controversial figure in finance.
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E. W. Grove Laxative Bromo-Quin 7 Ad Mention
An old advertising note cites E. W. Grove and the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quin 7 as the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure, indicating the product name and endorsement in a vintage box label style.
Two Home Runs Lift Indianapolis Over Milwaukee 8-7
In Milwaukee at Athletic Park Indianapolis defeated Milwaukee 8 to 7 in a loose game. Kihm and Hoghever hit solo homers with men on base, matching half the visitors runs. Kellum started for Milwaukee, Williams and Altrock relieved, while Elliott struggled for Milwaukee. Attendance 200.
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Louisville Club Delayed Forfeit Leads To Doubleheader
Kansas City May 14 The Louisville club arrived too late to play today. A doubleheader will be played tomorrow. Bay goes to Cleveland.
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Indianapolis Loses Harry Bay to Cleveland AL
Indianapolis will not secure Harry Bay as he has joined the Cleveland American League. President Brush of Cincinnati said Bay accepted terms with Indianapolis but instead joined Cleveland. Brush noted an arrangement with Manager Watkins and Bay last summer that Bay would return if Cincinnati dispensed with his services.
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High School Baseball Rivalry Set for Saturday at Washington Park
Shortridge meets Training School next Saturday at Washington Park after a date shift due to a long schedule and warm weather. Both teams seek a win in a tight season, with Captain Maynard Allen guiding Shortridge and Captain Sweeney holding Training School’s lineup for Friday’s reveal. Coach Castleman aids Shortridge with practice while Indiana University alum guides the batting and defense. The American League standings tighten as Indianapolis aims for out-of-town Decoration Day play and a series stretch through Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Columbus.
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Foggy Morris Park card with multiple betting favorites
A fogbound Morris Park program on May 19 saw Caithness Plater Somerset and Advance Guard top the racing card with wins by Royal Frankfort Somerset Capper Advance Guard and other second choices. Churchill Downs St Louis Chicago and London reports reflect Abe Frank Alfred Hargrave Helen Print Articulate and Von Rouse among top finishers and notable bets.
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Roosevelt Family to Spend Summer at Sagamore Hill
Washington letter reports President Roosevelt and family arriving at Oyster Bay on June 8 and planning to stay for most of the summer at Sagamore Hill. The president will join when possible. Secretary Cortelyou and assistant William Loeb Jr. will accompany him and have leased offices in the Oyster Bay Bank building to conduct government business there.
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Death by Own Action Shocks Kimball Piano Co Employees
James R. Pollock, chief clerk at Kimball Piano Co in Chicago, died today by suicide in the company store. He placed a revolver to his mouth and fired, witnessed by several coworkers. The cause remains a mystery.
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Leet Given Thirty Years for Wife Murder
Grand Rapids Mich May 19 William Leet convicted last week of murdering his wife Nellie Leet by choking and burning her was sentenced today by Judge Newnham to thirty years in Jackson prison. Leet is fifty six. Mary Morse will be tried for the same crime in June.
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Furnace Upkeep Promise At Kruse And Deventer Ad
If you buy one of Kruse and Deventer furnaces you will have no trouble to heat your house next winter. 429 East Washington street.
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CINCINNATI CATCHES LINER FOR WALKOFF SAVE IN NATIONALS GAME
Cincinnati wins 4 to 2 as Corcoran’s sensational grab ends New York threat. Currie pitching held off New York’s bats while Beckley and Crawford fueled the offense with key hits. Attendance around 400 as St. Louis wins 6 to 5 over Brooklyn and Chicago tallies past Boston.
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Detroit Errors Doom Tigers In Low-Scoring Loss
In Detroit on May 19 Casey and Yeager misplays paved the way for Chicago to win 4 to 1. Strang reached on a high throw, then Jones advanced and Casey misplayed a liner, forcing a double play attempt. Holmes and Mertes made sensational catches as Chicago built a small, steady lead.
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Baseball score notes from Davenport and surrounding games
Davenport saw Evansville rally for six in the ninth helped by two errors as Stauffers and Shannon shared the mound. Rock Island dropped a slugfest to Decatur 4-13 while Cedar Rapids beat Terre Haute 12 to 7 thanks to a second inning error. Rockford crushed Bloomington 15 to 5 with heavy hits and miscues aiding the victory.
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Notre Dame Defeats Minnesota In May Baseball Game
In Minneapolis today May 13 Notre Dame of Indiana beat Minnesota 9 to 1. The contest featured strong Irish hitting and solid pitching as Notre Dame secured a decisive victory on the road.
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McCoy-Felled Five Times In Six-Round Bout
Philadelphia May 198. Kid McCoy was knocked down five times in a six round fight with Kid Carter at Industrial Mall. McCoy survived until the finish despite Carter’s punishment, saved twice by the bell in round two, and trading blows with firmer footing in the later rounds.
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Miller arrested in Kansas murder case tied to 101 Live Stock
Winfield Kansas May 19 George W Miller president of the 101 Live Stock Company was arrested on murder charges in the October killing of Santa Fe detective George C Montgomery who was gunned down in his parlor through a window While on trial in Texas O W Coffelt was found involved in the same case Montgomery was pursuing leads conflicting with the 101 ranch one of Kansas largest enterprises
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Professor Schaeffer Shoots Self at Bishop Scott Academy
Portland report states Prof. Eugene L. Schaeffer fifty, senior master at Bishop Scott Academy, committed death by self inflicted revolver shot. Body found seated in a classroom. He had ten years at the school and was not re employed for the next year. He came from Bethlehem and apparently soured.
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Burglary Alarm After Woman's Scream
Miss A Lemmon of 34 West North street woke to a burglar in her room about 1 AM. The intruder lit a match, she screamed, and he fled down the front stairs into the street. Neighbors and Bicycle Policemen Hull and Griffin searched the area with no result.
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Martinique lecture billed at Grand Opera House
Richmond visitors and locals report a busy day with Dr. C T Pletcher giving an illustrated lecture on Martinique at the Grand Opera House next Saturday evening. John Neal dies in city. funeral at 2:30 pm at his daughter’s home. Crown Hill burial. Charlies Brendel killed near Harris avenue. remains to Evansville. Bert Moore arrested for grand larceny. suspected bicycle thefts ongoing. Committees named for authors reading by the Benjamin Harrison Monument Association. meeting at W C Bobbs's office. Priest Father Scheideler involved in a mysterious money matter. Candles and a streetcar collision injures cab passengers and horses on Illinois street near Market.
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Economy from the Start Acted By Receiver Young
Receiver Young of the South Indian apolis Improvement Association moves to cut costs by closing grand offices, seeking a ten dollar room, and proposing contract clauses to release first mortgage liens. He reports about $14.00 worth of contracts remain with the association.
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Death of Mrs Schmathols in Ottawa home
Mrs Bessie Schmathols died after a long illness at her parents home Mr and Mrs E R Leach 108 Bellefontaine treat. She was 23. She leaves husband Wilbur Schmathols and three small children. Her father is a post office distributing clerk.
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