National Council of Women Holds Special Conference in New York
A special conference of the National Council of Women convened at Mrs Humphreys Gaffius home in New York. Key decisions set the executive leadership starting September 1 and named delegates including Cathy Chapman Cattillen Richerdean of Haston and Anna Geraldine Wrilliam. Ted Helmuth to represent the American Council at The Hague gathering. Peace meetings to run parallel with the May 8 inauguration events for the international congress of art.
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National Council of Women
New York
Ewe York
Mar
Nations Council of Women
Mre
Y Humphreys Gaffius
Newesia
National Council
Segui Bultala
Opese Conalna
Meadames Giley
Cathy Chapman Cattillen Richerdean
Haston
Chile Relents to Attend Pan American Exposition
Washington rumors say Chilean President Balmaceda announced formal decision to take part in the Pan American Congress. Chilean ministers and officials discuss invitation terms, territorial questions, and alignment with regional powers.
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Washington
Tribune
Berustaer ‘Gare
Pentiago
Identihue
Alexira
Janet G. Hale
Bucy
Fordiuce
New World
Balmaceda
Vicuna
Echitta
Congress
Congress Rouwn To Sihuinter Vicute Beveral Knowtha AO In & Seca
Fmatrac
Forel
Armenta
Chittan
Issekhme
Corals
Pusty Cveddes
Sistiew
Femartke
Peru
Bolivia
Curious Habits of Feet Out in Winter
A fragment describes a person keeping feet out from under covers during the coldest nights in Vermillion Dakota. It recounts nervous sensations, twitching, difficulty sleeping, and bowing to coffee as a possible trigger. The narrator notes relief when feet are tucked and bedding used, mentioning church and lectures as routines impacted by the condition.
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Notre
Vermillion
Dakota
Chicago Woman's Club weighs joining colored women's federation
Chicago Woman's Club considers applying for admission to the National Federation of Colored Women's clubs. Dr Dickinson argues the move would broaden perspectives on social economics and southern conditions. The resolution was postponed pending a two week review as members weigh inclusivity and potential impacts.
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Aska
Osfered Women's Federation
Chicago
Eeconomics Club
National Federation of Women's Clubs
National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Dr. Dickinson
Socl Economics Club
Colored Women's Federation
Ikesah
Sistte
Dickinson
Women's Federation
South
Eira
Wells Barnett
Barnett
National Fedpration of Colored Women
Ctube
Buffalo
Return to Old Virginia Era From Omaha Family
May Gen Pughogh Lee and family including George P Lee leave Omaha for Virginia after fifteen years away. General Lee, once governor of Virginia, reportedly moved to Richmond. It is unclear if Lee was muster out or remained an officer of the Thirty-ninth.
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Old Virginna
Omaha
May
Pughogh Lee
Bison
George P. Lee
Virginia
Lee
Richward
Isteut Lee
May & Articien Incorporate Ue Aills-Chalmers Co
Trenton New Jersey May So articles show May and Articien fled here to form the Aills-Chalmers company with authorized capital of 50 million dollars. The firm plans to manufacture stationery and engines and machinery. Capital stock is raised to 25 million preferred with seven percent cumulative dividends and 326 million common. Incorporators listed include Chariton Henry 3S Waniner and Lipman. It is expected the company consolidates several concerns to form a larger enterprise.
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Trenton
N. J. May &Articien
Ue Aills-Chalmers Company
Auth- Orient
Tules
Chariton
Henry 3S
Waniner
Lipman
Seepany
ShepureGae
Tetal
Dan
Mit
Uuier
Tantallon Castle Is Doomed Cape Town May
The maita bag cage and posses have been sanded from the British steamer Tantallon Castle which went ashore on Robben Island during a fog. It may be wrecked as she is hard and from Southampton for Tale bay. Fincher Sirenes is Sib na, Mine Sach pation 'cpown 3 mane ha who has ut file morning.
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Cape Town
Maita
Bagcage
Posses
Robben
Southampton
Tale Bay
Fincher Sirenes
Sibna
Topeka News Briefs Include Courts and Local Happenings
The Topeka Commercial Club figures in a mixed set of items from city life. Reports mention a memorial ceremony, a woman clerks issue, a mayoral office crack, and street improvements. Notable names include Mrs. H. H. Funston and Genet Funston, with references to the city’s police, courts, and local politics.
Locomotive Trust Plans Consolidation of Major Plants
New York May The Journal of Commerce reports a defined plan to consolidate locomotive manufacture. International Power Co buys Cooke Locomotive works and names George H. director. Longstrom, former Rowers Locomotive president, now tied to International Power. Richmond works and others are acquired under the new organisation. Dike Manufacturing stationary engines eyed for consolidation with 50 000 authorized capital.
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New York
May
the Journal of Commerce
International Power Company
Cooke Locomotive Ft
George H
Longstrom
Rowers Locomotive Company
Are
Rhode Istanve
International Power Spany
Rich A Motive Works
Son
Mative Works
Schenectady
Richmond Works
Bonershos
En Connande
Dike Manufacturing Company
Itle
Eunaeaiea
Rhode Island Loco Motive Works and Worcester Wheels Firm
Rumors cycle about ownership ties linking Rhode Island Loco Motive Works, American Wheelock Tneme Company in Worcester Massachusetts, and Eastream Engine Works in Province Ro IU. Observation suggests a plan to consolidate locomotive production across the firms pending official confirmation.
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Rhode Island
British Ship Owners Pleased With American Prices
New York May 8 Commenting on J Pierpont Morgan run Atlantic shipping operations London correspondent for the Tribune Ways approves the Leyland line stockholders meeting and its good humored assemblage. The transfer of the fleet from British owners to American capital appears welcomed as a step toward a new English economic arrangement.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
London
Iinterest
Leyland Line
Lamion Press
Ex-Treasurer Turns Over Cuban Funds to Successor
New York May Mayor reports ex-treasurer Major Ladd transferred 1.5 million dollars to General Roloff who becomes Cuba treasurer after Ha ven arrivals. Ladd says total Cuban funds handled reach about 4 million with a small group of trusted aides. He blames current Cuba issues on the revolutionary party and says commercial interests aim to keep American influence as Platt Amendment shapes the new government.
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New York
F Ladd
Cuba
Havens
Roloff
Rolofft
Major Ladd
Revolutionary Party
Advance in wages at Pennsylvania Steel Works
Pennsylvania Steel Works posts notice that starting June 1 wages will be restored to the pre January 7 1901 rates, reflecting an advance of about 10 percent. The company states each worker will receive the higher wage. Floods in India threaten the Simla region with rising rivers and possible destruction as districts face danger from inundation.
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Pennsylvania Steel Works
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Steelworks
India
Simla
Indus
Deva Ghasee Khe
Strike called off in Britain over coal tax
New York date May 8 British miners hold off on a strike after talks with mine owners. London correspondent reports consultations will determine if workers will act, aiming at a political demonstration rather than a general strike. Unclear effects of export duties on manufacturing and forage markets. Coal stocks remain firm.
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New York
London
The
Tribune
Fire at Lexington Avenue five story building kills two women and injures many
Two women died and several residents were hurt when a fire broke out in a five story tenement at Lexington Avenue and Street. The dead include Mrs Jennie McSorley 40 and 13 year old Brown Elizabeth M. Woiters injuries were severe though likely fatal. Escape stairs were cut off trapping tenants who jumped or waited for help from firefighters. The fire caused about $20 000 in damage.
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New York
May
Lexington Avenue
Stetleth Street
Jennie: McSorly
Brown
Elizabeth
M. Woiters
Sheriff Sale Of Johnson Estate Near Governor's Mansion
The Johnson estate near the governor's mansion will be sold by sheriff after a court order. Elizabeth M Johnson, executrix, oversees the sale prompted by a judgment against the Bennett property. The tract includes an acre beside the mansion and several lots at Eighth and Buchanan, and at Eighth and Lincoln.
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Governor’s Mansion
Daeieve Court
Johnson
Mra
Elizabeth M. Johnson
J.P. Johnson
Johnson Pstate
Bennett
Governor's Mansion
Eighth
Buchanan Streets
Jghth
Lincoln Streets
Lincoln
Property and Property Description in Dar County Notice
Street property includes the elf Bean tt Dar and two horses. There is also 4. half section of section No 9 township eee earSe Sasee to be.
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Eee earSe Sasee
Epworth League District Convention at Topeka May 2
The twelfth annual Topeka district Epworth League convention will convene May 2 at Kansas Avenue Methodist Church. Opening at 2:30 p m Rev J A Stavely will preside and outline the program featuring talks by Rev Suman, Miss Zula Pibley, F B Goudy, Rev Dufine Sanith, and J Hoover among others. Attendance is expected to be strong.
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Topeka
Epworth League
Kansas Avenue Methodist Church
J. A. Stavely
Thit
Leigh
Baker
Suman
Oakland
Zula Pabley
F. Bi. Goudy
Madison
Ind
Dufine Sanith
Burman
J. Hoover
Chetopa
Tval
Jnst
Naval wireless inquiry ends with support for radio use
A board of naval officers led by Captain Wick completed its inquiry into wireless telegraphy and reported to Admiral Bradford. The panel did not endorse any alternative treatment and found no finding favoring such options, while asserting wireless telegraphy will prove useful for the Navy.
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Washington
May
Board of Naval Officers
Wick
Admiral Bradford
Naval Bureau of Equipment
Navy
Balloon Returns Over Mesquite Scene Too Fragmented
Incomplete OCR fragment describes a balloon event over Mesquite with riders or occupants, but most details are missing and cannot be confirmed.
Rest and Health to Mother and Ohjid Meg weet Ter 9200S SERVE
Fragmentary text appears to discuss rest and health themes tied to a mother figure and a possible service or event. The readable items mention a name-like term and scattered phrases, but no clear factual event, date, place, or organization is identifiable.
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Rca
Boegiecy
Forest Fires Ravage Pennsylvania Mountain Districts
In May heavy winds fan several fires across Mus and Crowley Run areas in Pennsylvania. Crews struggle to contain the flames as protective measures fail to halt rapid spread and damage escalates. reports indicate limited progress by ground forces.
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Pennsylvania
Auatis
Pai
May
Crowley
Heath
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Jilie Welborn
Sittlie
United States District Court For
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Tae Aemorial
Sree
Settone
Wean
I. Faritrin
Maclot
Wamagn
Betas
Scott
Fourth
Taylor Streets
Braneth
Ma W. Harris
Wellington
Teael
Ada McCormick
Tuaosay
Josie
Atkinson
Bune
H. H. Funston
Funston
McKinney
Grace Knights of the Maccabees
Aupresny
Sierkey
Huron
Mich
Jackson County
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Maliroad
Nen
Warnhem
Kansas
Seth Battershit
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Canada
F. A. Stuart Company
Marshall, Mich
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Epworth Leaguers
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Union Pacific
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Paints
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Chevestiue
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F. A. Lewis
Kansas Avenue
J.C. Fulton
Gates
Blasie
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