Haverford Towed to Harbor After Grounding in Fog
The American line steamship Haverford with 134 cabin and 850 steerage passengers went ashore in dense fog near Rocky Bay west of Cork Head. Tugs towed her into Queenstown harbor at high tide with 21 feet of water in the forehold and in No 2 hole. rescue saved most passengers though the vessel faced rough seas and potential total loss if weather worsened.
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Associated Press
Queenstown
American Line
Haverford
Rocky Bay
Cork Head
Octogenarian Given Clemency in Montana Liquor Case
Edward Lamereux 80, living on Flathead Reservation in Montana, was convicted of bringing liquor to the reservation after 120 quarts were claimed for medical use but will not serve jail time. President Wilson commuted a 90 day term and 350 dollar fine to fines and costs citing medical need and life expectancy. No evidence showed he had supplied others.
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Associated Press
Washington
Edward Lamereux
Flathead
Montana
Wilson
Damaged Steamer Passengers Move to Baltic for New York
A thousand people gathered at vantage points along the shore to view the damaged steamer. Cabin passenger baggage has been landed and will go to New York on the Baltic. The fate of freight and heavy baggage remains unclear.
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New York
Baltic
Clogged Bowels a Menace to Health
An article promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a permanent remedy for constipation and indigestion. It cites a testimonial from Docia Wood of Little River Academy North Carolina and claims the product trains stomach and bowel muscles to work naturally. Free samples are offered by mail from Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Flowers for Nation's Dead.
Civil war veterans and Spanish-American War participants paid tribute at Arlington and other Washington graveyards. Arlington hosted major ceremonies with Fort Myer troops and speeches by government officials. A flower filled boat saluted unknown dead on the Potomac.
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Associated Press
Washington
Spain
Arlington Cemetery
Congress
Sons of Veterans and Patriotic Societies
Capital
Potomac River
Confederate and Union veterans honor fallen soldiers in Boston
Confederate and Union veterans joined by the Atlanta old guard as guests of E. W. Kinsley post No. 13 G A R observed Memorial Day. The ceremonies took place at the state house Boston Common and Tremont Temple.
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Associated Press
Boston
Old Guard of
Atlanta
E. W. Kinsley Post
State House
Boston Common
Tremont Temple
Decoration Day Observances Held at National Cemetery
Memphis May 30 large Decoration Day ceremonies marked by musical numbers and speeches. Judge J M Greer Confederate veteran gave the principal address. Separate observances were held by races per orders from Joel M Fergerson Washington superintendent of burial grounds.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
National Cemetery
J. M. Greer
Joel M. Fergerson
Washington, D. C
Tributes From Presidents and Court Foremost at McKinley Mausoleum
In Canton Ohio President Wilson George B Cortelyou and Justice William R Day sent wreaths for Monument Hill to honor the late President William McKinley. The mausoleum contains McKinley's body and the tributes mark a solemn memorial today.
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Associated Press
Canton
Ohio
Monument Hill
Wilson
George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
William R. Day
Supreme Court of the United States
William McKinley
A Good Dentist Urges Care For Teeth And Dentifrice
A physician of dental art stresses that dentistry requires tireless effort and urges patients to use a standard dentifrice. The narrator questions whether such advice was actually followed and hints at continued neglect of dental health.
Dentifrice Sozo Dont Praised by Dentists Worldwide
A letter campaign claims Sozo Dont is the greatest dentifrice and preservative for teeth. It supposedly diffuses into crevices, purifies them, and leaves hours of clean mouth sensation. It asserts no grit or acid and notes druggists stock the product.
Cure for weak kidneys free offered by Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper
An advertisement claims Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper Compound can end kidney related symptoms within a week or so. It promises relief from headaches back pain skin yellowness swelling and diabetes symptoms with rapid action and mentions prices and sample availability.
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Stuart
Writing Stuart Drug Co
Atlanta, Ga
Mobile
van Antwerp Drug Corporation
Royal and Dauphin Sts
Express
Governor refutes rumor of capture of Theodore Lacy
Special to The Item from Montgomery Alabama reports Governor O Neal reacting with disbelief to rumors that Theodore Lacy was captured calling the report baseless. He remains hopeful about apprehending a convict department clerk as detectives continue their round the clock work.
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Montgomery
Tla
Theodore Lacy
O'Neal
Three Veterans Die At United Confederate Veterans Reunion
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 30 a veterans parade accompanied the twenty third annual United Confederate Veterans reunion. Three aged soldiers renewing wartime ties died suddenly Robert Nolen of Houston Texas fell from stairs and broke his neck B F Moore of Fugue Texas died after a Wednesday fall G W Juniex of Lindale Georgia collapsed after the parade Several veterans were exhausted at the march and many cried at railway stations as crowds bid farewell hoping to meet again at the next reunion
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
United Confederate Veterans
Robert Nolen
Houston
Texas
B. F. Moore
Fugue
G. W
Julenix
Lindale
Death of Captain Shinault Found in Berth at Beaufort
Captain William H. Shinault of the light house tender Juniper was found dead in his berth in Beaufort North Carolina on May 20. Authorities suspect apoplexy as the cause of death.
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Associated Press
Beaufort
N. C
William H. Shinault
Juniper
Athens College Commencement Celebrates 1914 Graduates
The seventh commencement anniversary of Athens College concludes with 21 graduates receiving arts, sciences, and music degrees. Captain Hobson delivers the address as the school reports record enrollment, alumnae events, and plans for a new power house heating plant.
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Athens
Ala
Athens College
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Tennessee
American Ambassador Lays Wreath at Lafayette’s Tomb
Myron U rick United States ambassador to France placed a wreath on La Fayette’s tomb in Paris to honor Memorial Day. Consul General Frank Mason and the consulate staff attended with several American residents in Paris also present.
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Associated Press
Paris
Myron Urick
United States
France
la Fayette
Frank Mason
Cons
Jimmy
Bob
van Ant
Werp
Dodson’s Liver Tone Replaces Calomel in Town
A local advertises Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant tasting liver remedy replacing calomel. Druggets report falling calomel sales due to Dodson’s Liver Tone claims, with money back guarantee on 50 cent bottles and safety for children.
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Dodson
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