La Follette breaks all records for talk in Congress
Washington May 30 Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin ends the longest continuous speech in U S Senate history after eighteen hours and twenty three minutes on the Aldrich Vreeland currency bill. He is followed by Senator Stone and others plan further filibuster actions.
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Congress of the United
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Oklahoma
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
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Automobr Driver Emanuel Codrino Dies At Track
Emanuel Codrino, famed Italian automobile driver, died instantly at a race track in Baltimore after his car crashed in the first corner. Witnesses say a front wheel collapse caused the wreck, with Codrino thrown from the vehicle and fatally injured. He had been aiming to set records, having recently clocked 56 seconds for a mile and promising a 59-second mile in trials. Codrino had served as chauffeur to Queen Helena of Italy and earlier competed in the Vanderbilt Cup and British Trophy races, earning a reputation as fearless and skilled despite prior crashes.
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United States
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Italy
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Cubs
Double Eight
Artemian
Turtle
Gedrino
Proud Father and Remarkable Baby In Detroit Free Press Tale
A father boasts of his three year old's astonishing abilities claiming the child’s intellect and charm grow daily. Friends echo the sentiment as the parent recalls vivid tales of his wit and learning. A lighthearted Detroit Free Press moment notes a German carp joke from Chicago News about a pretzel dropped overboard by a boy named Hans.
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Little Hans
Chicago News
Old Soldier Draws Memorial Day Pardon in Ohio
Columbus May 30 David Winget aged 65 Civil War veteran received Memorial Day pardon from the Ohio penitentiary. Winget was sentenced in 1902 to life for killing a man named Blanche who attacked him with his brother. He shot Blanche in self defense after an attack.
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Columbus
David Winget
Ohio
Winget
Blanche
Sanvteky Soldiers Home
Hed Blanche
Express Wrecked in Egypt Collision Kills Six
The Cairo express collided with a freight train between Danmankur and Tantah, Egypt, on May 30 killing six and injuring about fifty. Many of the injured are expected to die.
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Mexandria
Egypt
Cairo
Danmankur
Tantah
Delagrange Wins $8000 Aeroplane Prize
Nice Flight Nice Flight reports Delagrange winning eight thousand dollars in aeroplane contests this morning at Wright Field. He flew nearly eight miles in fourteen minutes and twenty six seconds, setting a record for official flight. The item also notes chatter about aviation and comments from various papers.
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Piazza Darmin
Baker Found Guilty of Tampering and Murder in Federal Court
Philippi West Virginia May 20 James A Baker was found guilty in federal court of tampering with the United States mails burning the ration and murdering Edward Hutchinson a telegraph operator and station agent at Welcome West Virginia on the night of December 20 last He was sentenced to the penitentiary for life.
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We Va
James A. Baker
United States Mats
Edward Hutchinson
Welcome
West Virginia
Ute
Three Captured After Jail Break In Bloubenville
Three of seven men who broke from jail Thursday night were captured Saturday and returned to the county prison. Earnett Coulter and Charles McBee were found at McBee's sister home in New Cumberland West Virginia. Tony Macy was located asleep in a shed at the Carnegie Steel Works at Mingo Junction. Two others remain at liberty.
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Bloubenville
Earnett Coulter
Charles McBee
McBee
New Cumberland
West Virginia
Tony Macy
Carnegie Steel Works
Mingo
Hberty
Jury Deadlocks in Whitmore Wife Murder Trial
The jury in the Theodore Whitmore murder case reported to court that they were hopelessly divided and unable to reach an agreement. Judge Swaree ordered the jury to retire and return with a consensus as soon as possible, Willmore nearly collapsing in court.
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N. Oh
Theodore Whitmore
Lena
Swaree
Willmore
Humor in Unlikely Kitchen Cash Crunch Funnies
A comic tale of a tired cook in a money pinch as a couple spars over economy and a plan to trim expenses. The husband jokes about relenting on the housework while the wife insists on frugal advances, leading to a hectic yet humorous bungle of bills and new coats. The piece mixes quick quips about meals and finances with punchlines from various snippets.
Fierce Fighting on Samos Island Samos Conflict Escalates
Consular dispatches from Constantinople report at least 150 killed or wounded in four days of fighting at Vathy Samos. Turkish troops are beleaguered. governor Kopassix Extend seeks refuge. Refugees flood consulates as provisions falter. Greek consul recall demanded over revolt. Sphacteria sent to Games to evacuate refugees.
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Sphacteria
Confesses Murder Plot In Chicago Robbery Case
David Jacobson, 19, jailed for vagrancy, confessed with three accomplices to robbing and killing RC Holmes, agent for Edinon Co., whose body was found on Adams Street. He detailed meeting at Illinois Central Depot, a strike with a hammer, and stealing money and jewelry. Police doubt the veracity of his full account.
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Chicago
David Jacobeon
Reformatory
St.Charles
RC. P. Holmes
Commonwealth Edinon Co
Adams Street
Jacobson
Tlinois Central Depot
Holmes
Adame Street
Wabash Avenue
Lyons & Healy
Lewis
Schutter
Fire drill farce prompts cautionary tale in London schools
A London Thea r published a letter by M W detailing a fire drill in a 1100 pupil public school. The bell jammed after two rings, causing chaotic exits and a few students to be left behind. The account warns managers about poor alarm handling and safety risks in multi story buildings.
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London
M. W
London County Council
Two Babies Talk on the Avenue Amid Neglect
Two infants idle on the street exchange words as nurses neglect them. The first mocks the other's short coat and mentions a panic. They discuss milk, a new formula, and rickets as they await care and sustenance.
The Ruling Passion at the Auction
The excerpt shows a colonel cared for by a sympathetic doctor while the auctioneer’s anxious wife watches. The pulse is noted at 104, then calls rise to 105 as bids continue. The narration portrays a long, steady heartbeat narrating the scene.
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