Martin to attempt Atlantic flight for prize
James V. Martin, licensed pilot and master, arrives from Hawaii and plans a New Foundland to Ireland crossing next August for Lord Northcliffe’s $50,000 prize for the first aviator to complete the passage inside seventy hours. He will be accompanied by his wife, former Miss Lillian Irvine, claimed as the first English woman flyer. The 1,637 mile route would be non-stop in a specially built French biplane.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
James V. Martin
Atlantic
New Foundland
Ireland
Lord Northcliffs
Lillian Irvine
Moro Outlaws Using Russo-Japanese War Rifles
Captain R O T Mann of the Philippine constabulary reports Moros in the Southern Philippines used Russian Japanese war rifles supplied by a German speculator firm. About 2000 of the rifles were in Moros hands when the revolt began, complicating efforts to collect them.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
R. O. T. Mann
Philippine Constabulary
Manila
Philippines
Niece of Mills Dies in London Mrs Ford
London May 10 Mrs John Ford niece of Mrs Ogden Mills of New York died here yesterday. She was wife of John Ford former third secretary of the British embassy at Washington and married in 1906. By permission of King Edward the wedding was performed in the chapel royal at St James Palace. Mrs Ford's mother is Mrs W George Cavendish-Bentinck.
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Associated Press
London
John Ford
Ogden Mills
New York
Ford
Washington
Mr. Ford
Edward
Chapel Royal
St. James Palace
W. George Cavendish-Bentinck
Best Glass of Beer in City Promises Quality
A local bar touts its claim of serving the best glass of beer in the city, emphasizing quality pours and a curated selection for patrons seeking a standout drinking experience.
Senator Poindexter Voices Support for Woman Suffrage Amendment
Senator Miles A Poindexter of Washington made the principal speech in the senate in favor of Senator Chamberlains proposed constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote He argued that opponents were really arguing against suffrage of any sort.
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Miles A. Poindexter
Washington
Senate
Chamberlains
Native arrested in Lang-Son over Hanoi bomb claim
A native possession of compromising papers was arrested at Lang-Son. He claimed to have been hired with $100 by the pretender to the Annamite throne to throw the Hanoi bomb that killed Captains Mongrand and Chapuis and wounded eight others on April 28.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lang-Son
Hanoi
Mongrand
Chapuis
Annamite Rifles
Chicago theatre to show movies at Colonial and McVickers
Chicago reports that after selling the McVickers Theatre a firm has closed a five year lease on the Colonial Theatre which will reopen as a film house on May 28. The move follows a pact by theater magnates to reduce the number of show houses to curb ruinous surplus.
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Chicago
Associated Press
McVickers
Colonial
Fire destroys Moore and McFerran Lumber yard in North Memphis
The Moore and McFerran Lumber Company's retail warehouse and fifteen freight cars burned in a late night fire in North Memphis. Officials did not estimate the loss but said insurance coverage is adequate.
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Memphis, Tenn
Moore and McFerran Lumber Company
Memphis
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
The antiseptic powder eases sting itching and irritation from corns bunions and ingrown nails. It loosens tight or new shoes and helps sweating callous and swollen feet. Trial package free sold nationwide for 25 cents. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Mobilians honored at Alabama Travelers Protective meeting
At the Alabama Travelers Protective Association annual convention in Birmingham officers were elected with W. T. Kelly of Mobile as president and W. R. Mabry of Birmingham as secretary treasurer. Delegates for the National Convention in Richmond were named from Posts A B C and H and the next state meeting will be in Montgomery.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Travelers Protective Association
W. T. Kelly
Mobile
W. B. Nelson
Montgomery
Hughes B. Kennedy
A. J. M. Atkins
Selma
R. L. Sherrel
Decatur
H. W. Haden
Demopolis
W. R
Dismissal in Reckless Driving Case for Docks Superintendent
In recorder court Jacob Rehm Jr superintendent of Turner Hartwell Docks had a reckless driving charge dropped after evidence showed a cyclist on the opposite curb. Fines of two dollars were imposed on William Jones and John Harper for licenseless bicycles. Jessie Debose and Ed Shine, cab drivers, each paid two dollars for unhitched team and off stand violations. Warrants for Warren Williams Frank Garrow and Charles Harris were dismissed for lack of evidence after arrest on suspicion.
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Jacob Rehm, Jr
Turner-Hartwell Docks
Recorder’s Court
Edington
William Jones
John Harper
Jessie Debose
Ed Shine
Debose
Shine
Warren Williams
Frank Garrow
Galveston
Tex
Charles Harris
Beaumont
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by North Carolina Publisher
J. T. Sossaman of News in Cornelius, North Carolina reports one box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his severe skin ailment after other remedies failed. The product is promoted as a universal skin remedy for burns, bruises, boils, and inflammation. Sold for 25 cents and recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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Bucklen
J. T. Sossaman
News
Cornelius, N. C
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Daily Mail Seeks Woman's Parliament For Suffragists
The Daily Mail editorial proposes a national women’s parliament elected on representative lines by women across the country. Though lacking executive power the body could draft measures and wield influence, with its recommendations hard to ignore by the house of commons.
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Associated Press
London
The
Daily Mail
House of Commons
Receivers Appointed for N. Z. Graves Varnish Firm
In Philadelphia on May 9 receivers were appointed for the N. Z. Graves Company varnish manufacturers after a creditor and stockholder petition in U S district court. The firm shows assets of about 4 million dollars and liabilities near 1.5 million. The filing cites an unexpected loan call as the reason for receivership.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
N. Z. Graves Company
United States District Court
Will Honor Bigelow Memorial Gift Receives First Toward Fund
A $5 000 subscription toward a John Bigelow memorial was announced by the Union College Alumni auxiliary committee. The gift, the first to the fund, came from Melville Hanna brother of the late Mark Hanna, at its meeting in New York May 10.
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Associated Press
New York
John Bigelow
Union College
Melville Hanna
Mark Hanna
Friday's Southern League Results Across Cities
Scores from Montgomery New Orleans Memphis Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia St Louis Detroit and other sites show multiple games. Notable line: Nashville shellacked New Orleans 13 to 4 in one contest and Cincinnati beat New York 9 to 6 in another.
Reiss Mercantile trains staff on sales service
James B. True Jr spoke after hours to Reiss Mercantile Company staff on retail sales service and efficiency. He will train the store force and publish a series of essays to improve customer care and prompt service.
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James B. True, Jr
Reiss Mercantile Company
True
Reiss Company
Reiss
Midland Valley Railroad votes huge bond issue extension plans
Fort Smith Arkansas stockholders and directors voted a 15 million dollar bond issue at a special meeting to extend the Midland Valley Railroad from Fort Smith to Shreveport and from Wichita to Denver. Funds will also refund existing debt and upgrade the line.
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Associated Press
Fort Smith, Ark
Midland Valley Railroad
Fort Smith
Shreveport
Wichita
Kas
Denver
Colo
Electric Bitters Promise New Life for Weak52
For the weak and nervous, Electric Bitters are touted to restore energy appetite and improve stomach liver and kidney function. Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center says it is a great gift and many owe their health to the remedy. Available in 50c and $1.00 bottles recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Kingston Sells Calaboose to Light Streets
Kingston Mo May 10 Kingston sold its calaboose to raise funds for street lighting after the lockup failed to hold a prisoner for six months. Auctioneer sold the building to Uncle Hole Brown who paid more than enough to complete the lighting.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Hole” Brown
Brown
Derby Week Rally as Kentucky Classic Draws Crowds
Louisville crowds flock to Churchill Downs for the 39th Kentucky Derby with fair weather and a fast track. Foundation is favored among contenders Foundation Ten Point Yankee Nations Lepchares and Donerail among possible starters. winner earns about 7000 dollars as society and sport mingle in the grandstands and field enclosure.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Foundation
Ten Point
Yankee Nations
Jimmie Gill
Prince Hermis
Lepchares
Donerail
Sam Hitch
Flying Tom
Chance Signs Catcher From Houston Champs
New York assigned catcher William Reynolds of the Houston Baseball Club, champion Texas League team of 1912, by manager Chance. The report also notes game scores from Chicago and Cleveland and minor league results including Cotton States and Pensacola contests.
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Chance
Houston Champs
New York
William Reynolds
Houston Baseball Club
Local Baseball Scores From Texas League and American Association
Houston 2 Dallas 16 San Antonio 7 Fort Worth 0 Galveston 3 Waco 5 Beaumont 1 Austin 2 American Association Kansas City 5 St Paul 8 Indianapolis 2 Toledo 6 Milwaukee 11 Minneapolis 2 Louisville 2 Columbus 2 Called end of ninth by agreement.
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Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Galveston
Waco
Beaumont
Austin
American Association
Kansas City
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Baseball League Standings Fragment at Various Cities
Incomplete report lists teams and scores from multiple leagues. At Rochester several players are named including Johnson Danforth Payne Hughes Keefe Blair. Other cities mentioned include Toronto Newark Buffalo Montreal Providence Pittsburgh Indianapolis Covington St. Louis Bristol Johnson City Middlesboro Rome Cleveland 5.
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International League
Rochester
H.E. Baltimore
Johnson
Danforth
Payne
Hughes
Keefe
Blair
Independent Federals Open At Indianapolis
Indianapolis prepares for a baseball clash as the Federal League opens and the Louisville Indianapolis game moves to city limits. Governor Ralston is to pitch the first ball after an auto parade while Manager Whoa Bill Phillips debuts a new field attracting fans.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
American Association
Chicago
Ralston
Federal
Whoa Bill" Phillips
Indianapolis Association
Sol Meyer
Springfield
Ohio
Central League
Federal League
Australasian Tennis Team Arrives in New York for Davis Cup Prep
Associated Press reports A. B. Jones Horace Rice and B. W. Hicks manager of the Australasian Davis Cup team have landed in New York from Australia via California. The squad plans a week of play in Philadelphia before moving on to Boston.
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Associated Press
New York
A. B. Jones
Horace Rice
B. W. Hicks
Australia
California
Philadelphia
Boston
Count Cassini Alive Reported in Paris
Count Arthur Pavlovitch Cassini once Russian ambassador to the United States is reported to be in excellent health at his Paris residence after a death notice circulated in the United States this week.
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Cassini
Paris
Arthur Pavlovitch Cassini
United States
Princeton Yale In Annual Track Meet In New Jersey
Princeton and Yale athletes prepared for the annual track meet in Princeton New Jersey with expectations of wide point totals. Yale relied on pole vaulters Val Wilkie and Potter for hurdles and the quarter mile, while Princeton eyed Thomas to win points in the 100 yard dash.
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Associated Press
Princeton
N. J
Yale
Val Wilkie
Potter
Thomas
Royal wedding date named in Germany
Sigmaringen Germany May 10 The marriage of former King Manuel of Portugal and Princess Augustine Victoria daughter of Prince Wilhelm of Hohenzollern is to take place next September.
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Sigmaringen
Germany
Manuel of
Portugal
Augustine Victoria
Wilhelm of
Three Varsity Crews Set For Charles River Rowing Test
Princeton Penn Harvard varsity crews will clash on a 17 8 mile course in the Charles river basin this evening to open the intercollegiate rowing season and gain practice for upcoming races at New London and Poughkeepsie six weeks away.
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Cambridge
Mass
Princeton
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard
Charles River Basin
New London
Poughkeepsie
Portland to establish junior police force next week
Portland officials announce a boy police unit to be formed in the city. A junior chief, captains and sergeants will oversee wards with youths aged twelve to eighteen. They will wear stars marked Portland Junior Police and operate under a code limiting arrests, reporting offenders for action by regular officers.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Explosion at Alabama steel plant kills one injures two
At the Slass Sheffield Steel and Iron Company Alice furnace in Birmingham on May 9 a hot-pot car loaded with molten slag exploded. Ernest Corley a switchman was killed. R L Montgomery an engineer and J A Rogers a fireman were injured from burns. The molten slag covered the engine crew but they escaped by uncoupling and fleeing.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Alice Furnace
Slass-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company
Ernest Corley
R. L. Montgomery
J. A. Rogers
Shake up in hospital service swaps leaders at Ellis Island and beyond
Senior Surgeon George W. Stoner is reassigned from Ellis Island to head the Stapleton Marine Hospital in New York as part of a broader policy of periodic changes. Surgeon L. L. Williams will replace him at Ellis Island, with Hiram W. Austin moving from Stapleton to Detroit and C. H. Gardner heading Buffalo hospital. Changes take effect May 15.
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Washington
George W. Stoner
Ellis Island
N. Y
Marine Hospital
Stapleton, N. Y
L. L. Williams
Wilmington N. C
Stoner
Hiram W. Austin
Stapleton Institution
Detroit
C. H. Gardner
Federal Hospital
Buffalo
Gossip Trails Exercise on Reputation and Judgment
The piece notes that public judgment follows behavior, with sharp scrutiny of anyone failing to meet standards. It underscores social pressure to maintain exemplary conduct and the tendency to discuss others who fall short.
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