Bryan gains ground rapidly in primary returns
May 16 Warrington reports Bryan moving fast in recent days. Alabama, Washington, and California results favor Bryan. Democratic conventions in Denver and Pittsburgh are poised to back him, with projections suggesting he could secure 699 votes on the first ballot and clinch the nomination.
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Bryan
Warrington
Awilliam
Tle
Johnsons
Alabama
Washington
California
Denver
Pennsylvania
Count Gould Wedding Plans Hinge On Custody Dispute
May 1 report outlines Heluce de Bagan and Mine Gould co-engaged with marriage possible soon. Key obstacle is Count Pont seeking to alter a divorce decree granting Mme. Gould custody, arguing Prince Helle would be an unsuitable stepfather. Considered options include an England ceremony to avoid French courts, and Protestant rite without conversion.
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Perla
Heluce Moelle de Bagan
Gould
Jay Gould
Mme. Gould
Helen Gould
Count Bont
Helie
Count Pont
Asaault
Maitre Bonnet
Castellane
France
Mme
England
Count Vont
Mac Gould Ia
Helle
Count Kent
Brewer Trial May Be Begun Again Tomorrow
New York May 1 Willam Brewer publisher and inventor may be granted another chance to explain the elaborate ruse he used to outwit detectives hired by his wife Edith Ainslie Noble Brewer to derail her divorce suit. The mistrial at the prior hearing set retrial for tomorrow as Brewer recounts a bold scheme involving a planned meeting at the Astor House to produce evidence.
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New York
Willam
Brewer
Edith Ainslie Noble
Plateek
Trewer
Wade
Boconcolo
Pitnburg
Mra. Brewer
Hilvaree
Fife
Brower
Harry Bollwerd
Dew Bokhard
Astor House
Cedric
Missouri Democrats Gather for Convention
Jefferson City Missouri May 19 Missouri's Democrats assemble in the state capital for a late convention with the main action tomorrow. Four delegates will be chosen to Denver with two delegates per congressional district. Presidential electors and a national committeeman will also be chosen. Bevan’s endorsement by the convention appears foregone.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Denver
iMitteeman
Ehowen
Bevan
Funeral rites for Bishop Horstman at St John’s Cathedral
May 19 funeral services for Bishop Horstman were held at St John’s Cathedral Two Wywhope with twelve bishops and 400 clergymen in attendance Arch Bishop Moeller of Cincinnati celebrated the mass and Archbishop Ityan of Philadelphia preached the sermon The body was then placed in a cathedral crypt and downtown Huelnwas district was practically suspended from 9 to 10 o’clock in his honor.
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Cleveland
Horstman
St. John's Cathedral
Moeller
Cincinnati
Ityan
Philadelphia
Huelnwas
Former County Commissioner Shoots Self in Indiana
Indianapolis, May 1. John McGaughey a former county commissioner committed suicide by shooting. His name had been tied to alleged county frauds and he had been before the grand jury several times. Another commissioner and county employees with county contracts have been indicted. McGaughey feared unjust charges and ended his life in Irvington in the presence of his family.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John McGaughey
McGaughey
Gaughey
Irvington
Hie
Girl’s Body Found In Ohio River Near Vip Creek
A nine to ten year old girl’s body, marked by river wear, was recovered from the Ohio River near Vip Creek, ten miles south of Bridgeport Gio. Three boys found the body this morning. Details are sparse and identification is not possible from the damaged remains.
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Gio
Ohio River
Vip Creek
Here
Teeth Identified in Gunness Case Ruins
May 19 Laporte Indiana reports that the gold teeth associated with Belle Gunness were recovered from the GiAneas ruins today. Dr. Norian, who inserted the teeth, refutes misstatements and prosecutor Smith confirms expectations of indicting Ray Lamphere this week and beginning Lamphere's trial next Monday.
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Laporte
Min
Belle Gunness
Normouth
GiAneas
Son
Norian
Out of the Question The Washington Standoff
A fragment from Washington notes reports that leaders on both sides studied the situation carefully. The brief mentions heightened tension and ongoing political maneuvering, with uncertainty about potential outcomes and next moves in the standoff.
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Washington
Cannon Explosion Kills Eight in Ferndale Salute
A cannon salute to the fleet in Ferndale California exploded killing eight people including a white man and Lidiane. The incident blanks out currency legislation at the current congressional session with leaders stating no financial bill will pass this year and the matter will likely wait until next winter.
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Ferndale
California
Senate
Vreeland
Wooden Leg Prevents Owner From Sinking
Akron recounts a rescue in Turkey Foot where Clarence Ate Lean and Attorney Roy Wilson saved three men from a capsized boat during a heavy squall. A man with one natural leg kept afloat by his wooden leg, while McLean and Wilson reached the distressed after a quarter mile and found two others near exhaustion.
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Akron
Clarence Ate- Lean
Roy Wilson
Maselfion
L. Meek
Masmilion
McLean
Wilson
Son shoots father then kills himself in New York
George Steery Jr aged 27 shot and killed his father George Steery 72 in the elder Steery's Peartjeee street office then shot himself dead shortly after noon today. Motive unknown. Three other Steery sons refused to discuss the tragedy. A rumor tied the elder Steery's proposed marriage to the act but remains unconfirmed.
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New York
George Steery, Jr
George Steery
Peart Jeee
Sperry
Hardest Blow Struck at Standard in Ohio Case
May 19 hearing in probate and equity actions targets Standard Oil and its Ohio subsidiaries Buckeye Pipe Line Ohio Oil Standwell Ohio Solar Refining. Attorney General Ellis and Prosecutor David will press quo warranto mandamus and verdict defense. Cleveland attorneys for Standard Oil shown.
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Findlay
Ellis Land
David
Ehredit
Volig
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
Ohio Ol Company
Standweil of Company of Ohio
Solar Refining Company
Valentine and Trust
Det
Eiley
Farm Hand Confesses to Wholesale Murders
Matteawan May 1 The Monmouth county prosecutor says Frank Zastera a young Polish farm hand confessed to killing Mr and Mrs D B Shepherd and their servant Mira Jenny Bendy at the Shepherd farm to obtain money. He allegedly shot Mrs Shepherd in the parlor then Shepherd on the stairs and later shot Jenny Bendy in the kitchen before ransacking for cash. He claimed the money was hidden about the house or grounds but investigators have not confirmed the location.
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Frank Zastera
B Shepherd
Jennie Bendy
Shepherds
Matteawan
Monmouth County
DB. Shepherd
Mira Jennie Bendy
Ms. Shepherd
Zasteras
Mira. Sheplen
Shepherd
Zastera
Hhis
Jennie Benty
Taye
Aid
Home Aid
Titcinigo
Jenny Bendy
Miss Bendy
Zartera
Ming Bendy
Eald Jentle
Hungary
New York City
Art Students
Leajgue
National Academy of Design
New York
Trial of The Tobacco Trust Begins Today
New York May 19 Proceedings may dissolve the $500 million tobacco combine. Government sues American Tobacco Company and over sixty allied firms under the Sherman act. Defendants include American Cigar Company United Cigar Stores and American Snuff.
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New York
United Rate ‘Circuit Court
Tobie~lco
Trust
Haseen
American Tobacco Company
American Cigar Comm
Reynolds
American Tobacco
Aaneta
Orilin-American ‘Tobacco
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