Double Army Wedding in St Louis Volunteers Ties Knot
Two St Louis volunteers plan a double wedding amid wartime duty as Arthur Barrett Donnelly and Anime Renick wed Win C Kirn and Nettle M Hodgers. Licences granted after battles at Jetteon bore Fucks and camp pressures, with local officials and community figures present as the couples vow to face the future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
St Lynns
Cathy Stephens
Suldiven
Beto
Arthur Barrett Donnelly
Anime Renick
Win C Kirn
Nettle M. Hodgers
Donnelly
Kirn
Jétteon
Hecorder Lewis
Chug Jott
Turriage Dvense Wilice
Another Case of Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain Balm
A reader reports rheumatism relief after using Chamberlain's Pale Balm, stating one and a half bottles restored mobility. The testimonial hails the balm as a remedy and notes sale by local druggists and vendors in Freed, Calhoun County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Divorce in High Life Captain Seeks Absolute Divorce in Paris
Paris May 12 Americans in Paris discuss Capt Delamar the millionaire’s divorce suit from Miss Bands of West Virginia after a dramatic courtship at Narragansett Pier. The captain says he will press for a divorce citing sufficient causes and will provide for his wife’s future though denying rumors of extravagant gifts and an affair with Nordica. Delamar asserts no cross petition and claims his wife’s letters were misinterpreted amid jealousy and public intrigue.
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Cap. Delamar
Paris
Capt. Delamar
Millsaire
Miss Bands
West Virginia
Narragansett Pier
Egypt
Mia Delamar
Khedive
Nordich
Cheers In A Church Prompt Patriotic Demonstration
In Mt. Curve, Til May 12, pastor Tew B. A. Dickens preached a patriotic sermon at the ME church. He urged congregants to express love of country by supporting officers for America and Old Glory, provoking strong cheering and community commentary in Carroll County.
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Calla
Mt. Currof
Til
ME. Éburet
Lanirie
Tew
B. A. Dickens
Clong
America
Carroll County
Joliet Railroad Official Marries on Deathbed in Joliet
At Joliet, an official of the Joliet and Eastern railroad wed Miss Locite Beecroft of Englewood while the groom lies ill with pleurisy and typhoid pneumonia on what is believed to be his death bed. The ceremony occurred yesterday afternoon on short notice after the groom sought haste. The originally planned June 93 social event was abandoned.
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Joliet
Ee Toler
May Beecroft
Ein Joliet
East
Englewood
Beecroft
Mias Babcock
Ami
American Victory: US Gunboat Concord Sinks Spanish Warship
A Hong Kong cable reports that the US gunboat Concord destroyed a Spanish warship off Tellico after a two hour fight. The Concord suffered no casualties or damage. A second Spanish vessel remains at large in Asiatic waters, with the cruiser Boston pursuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hong Kong
Philippines
United States
Concord
Tellico
Ward
Boston
Wader
Outlook for Peace in Spain and Cuba Strike Rally in Bonds
London reports via the New York desk that Spanish 4s rose to 36 from 29 plus on renewed hope of peace. Traders cite Spain avoiding a second naval engagement and sheltering Cadiz while Europe pushes for mediation. War indemnity and Cuba withdrawal are floated as terms, but no solid facts support imminent peace.
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New York
Suon
London
the Tribune
Spain
Cadiz
Cuba
Philippines
Madrid
Paris
Vienna
Usory
West Indian
Amor Admiral Dewer
United States
Envne
UN Cod
Salvela Attacks Salmeron In Spanish Chamber Debate
Salvela, leader of the dissident conservatives, attacked Senor Salmeron’s oration in the Chamber of Deputies. The sitting saw bills passed for temporary abolition of the import duty on rave content and the petition of differential duties on foreign ships between Spain and its enemies. The session featured sharp exchanges as Salvela urged unity and a forgetful approach to past clashes amid partisan applause from factions including Carine and republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Salmeron
Chamber of Deputies
Madrid
Spain
Curtisia Lune
Aremason
Manny Parronal
Darter
Miktente
Salmecon
Cormr Garith
Seann Salvelu
Maparchy
Jayler
Senor Saimeron Cowti
Carine
Republicate
Senor Batyria
Senator Sewell Appointed Brigadier General in May
Washington May 12 Senator Sewell was named to a brigadier general post while debating whether he should resign his Ald seat in the senate. An attorney general’s opinion may be sought on the matter, with the executive departments free to request guidance on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell
Washinton
Senate
Previdnat
Plea for Freedom as Philippine Refugees Seek U S Protection
Refugees in London and Singapore urge American protection and admire Admiral Dewey. They call for a stable government in the Philippines and lament Spain and other continental powers’ control, hoping for American influence to secure relief and governance. The text reflects desire for independence or autonomy under a U S framework.
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Dewey
London
Times
Singapore
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Spain
Pds
Tien Tsin Passports Spark Port Dispute
May 12 reports say the Russian consul at Tien Tsin informed officials foreigners will not be allowed at Port Arthur or Tu Lien Wan without passports signed by both Chinese and foreigners. The Toung Li Yamen allegedly instructed officials to treat these ports as treaty ports, amid ongoing financial concerns and other notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Port Arthur
Tu Lien Wan
Dim
Toung Li Yamen
Presbyterian Assembly Advances Briggs Case Echoes
The Presbyterian Church in the United States will meet at Winona near Warsaw Indiana on May 1a with about 650 delegates. The assembly may examine a possible heresy case against Prof A M McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary over his History of Christianity in the Apostolic Age. Mittsburg Presbytery has memorialized for action, though New York Presbytery shows less readiness to pursue it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
Presbyterian Assembly
Indiana
New York
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Presbyterian Church of the North
Winona Assembly Sromds
Warsaw
Ind
Presbytery
Mittsburg
Pie Jordan Shackled for Evading Capture in Topeka
A jailed Black inmate nicknamed Pie Jordan was restrained with ankle shackles after a prior escape attempt. Police tracked him from Rossville to Topeka, where Chief Steele alerted Roseville to watch for him. Detective Capron later recovered the fugitive, who claimed to be content while back in custody.
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Jordan
Pig
Ily Jul
Roberts
Aires
Rossville
Ocre
Topeka
Steele
Roseville
Piet
Capron
Vavie
Tistonian
Naime
Mars
Bourbon County Republicans Cut Ties With Blue for Backing Gates
May 12 Bourbon County delegates announce they renounce Col Dick Blue as their candidate for congressman at large after he urged Dick Biggs not to vote for Ed C. Gates in the Second District nominating race. Gates defeated, and Bourbon Republicans condemn Blue for ingratitude while Biggs seeks reconciliation with the local delegation.
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Bourbon County
Fort Scott
Kan
Col
Dick Blue
Ed C. Gates
Ottawa
Gates
Blue
Biges
Rigas
Bige
Bourbon Couluty
Republi
Reform School Band Benefit Concert at Haralien Ball
The Reform school band plans a benefit concert at Haralien ball in May to raise funds for band maintenance. No new appropriations are needed as the money will be saved. performers include Mo flucs, Vinton Priests, Ladies' Quartets, and several named individuals assisting the event.
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Reform School
Haralien Ball
Mayth
Reform School Band
Moflucs
Vinton Priests
Ladies’ Quartets
W. PL Roehr
Gertrude Tracy
W. Vor Dahlen
Charles Gormiy
Drunken Pottawatomi in Police Court
Albert Ross a Pottawatomie man was arrested after a drunken rampage between a Rock Island depot a saloon. He admitted guilt in police court and said he is years old and a full blood Indian.
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Albert Ross
Rock Island
Atrolman Close
Pottawatomb Indien
India
Police Court Notes Unearth Oddities and Fines
Detective Kesson arrested Ray B Search for riding without a license. Behind his mask officers found large spectacles and he claimed to be a machinist. Edward Mitchell paid $1 for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Moses Schivels John Walls and John Roundtree were nabbed. Roundtree charged with concealed weapons, others fined $5 for trespassing on railroad property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kesson
Ray B. Search
Edward Mitchell
Pa 1
Mid Whitaker
Moses Schivels
John Walls
John Roundtree
Summers
Grusch
North Topeka
Roundtre
Consulate Burned as Rioting Flares in China
London reports Japan’s Sha Shi consulate was set ablaze Monday by Flatera amid rioting. The fire also hit the local custom house and several foreign buildings, signaling tense foreign relations as officials note indignities faced by Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
London
Foreign Office
Sha Shi
Hu Pe
China
Flatera
West Ath
Cincinnati Hebrews launch drive to purchase a war ship
May 12 Cincinnati rabbis and Hebrew leaders call a mass meeting at College Hall to organize a broad citywide drive for a naval gift to the United States. Committees will recruit every Hebrew resident with speeches by Israelite clergy and merchants, aiming for a citywide subscription near 100000. Statewide pledges reportedly total about 3000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Wise Lissitz and Levy
Bettman
College Hall
United States
Rabbi Wise
Uey
Mitter
Aso
Cincinnai
Where is Merritt Troops Inquire For the Distinguished General
Hempa May 1. Where for Merritt echoes from camp to camp on Timp a Heights as infantry regiments await orders. Merritt ranked second in the regular army to Miles and Brooke. veterans praise him while others seek him for leadership in Cuba.
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Hempa
Timpa Heights
Bown
Port Tampa
Tampa
Cenons
Wesley Merritt
Brooke
Miles
Erfay
Mim
Ari
Merritt
General Merritt
Governor’s Island
New York
Cuba
Married in the Road at Greenville West Virginia
William Brown a young farmer eloped with Ada Griggs daughter of a leading citizen on Friday in heavy rain. They rode toward the village to wed when they met Rev. Mr Kelly a circuit rider who officiated. The bride’s father arrived and tried to intervene as the ceremony ended.
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Greenville
W. V
Wiliam Brown
Ada Griggs
Kelly
Monocacy Must Move Refusal Clouds Navy Office
Washington May 12 The navy department worries over a Shanihal port notice that the Monocacy must depart. The old saddle wheel gunboat is decrepit and would be unlikely to voyage to the United States. Neutrality rules allow hours in neutral waters, but the government cannot accept the order. Fifty Cents For Each Child Lansing Mich May 12 The semi annual distribution of the primary school interest fund will on Monday allocate 4846 among Michigan counties. The grant covers 698,893 school age children statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Shanihal
Neural
United States Navy
Lansing
Mich
Anguar General Dix
Amick Treatment Promoted For Grippe and Consumption
An advertisement extols the Amick Chemical Co consumption cure for grippe related coughs, claiming it saves lives and offers a free trial to readers. Testimonials from Z W Tomerlin and W D Eakin praise the inhaling medicine and its effectiveness, with addresses in Texas and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haska
Tex
Dee
Z. W. Tomerlin
Campbell
W. D. Eakin
Amick Chemical Co
End Tig
Ninth Street
Cincinnati
Venezuela for America rally in Los Andes pledges aid
New York dispatch reports Venezuela's Los Andes legislature unanimously pledging aid to the United States in the Spain Cuba war. Citizens in Berica display flags and applaud calling for volunteers to serve in Cuba, with 20000 men expected possible from Los Andes due to favorable climate for year round service.
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New York
Carlos C. Bolet
Republic of Central America
Venezuela
United States
Spain
Los Andes
Mr. Belet
Berica
McKinley
Cuba
South Dakota Mutiny Leads to Enlistment Standstill
Sioux Falls May 12 state troops struggle to muster as about half of applicants are rejected. A company rebelled after its officers failed medical exams, and orders were issued to speed enlistments. A. B. Itridge named lieutenant colonel of the Third regiment of cowboy cavalry, nearly mustered in, bound for Chickamauga Paris by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
A. B. Iittridge
National Republican
South Deckota
Leutenant Collonel
Cowboy
Tis
Chickamauga
Paris
Perry Man Charged With Bigamy in Perry Oklahoma
J A Apperson of Denver Colorado, once a Chicago railroad official and federal Army captain, was arrested in Perry on charges of bigamy after marrying a prominent local woman ten days earlier. He claims divorce from his first wife and pays monthly alimony while his first wife travels from Denver to prosecute. he has been held in the county jail as the case unfolds.
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Perry
J. A. Apperson
Denver
Col
Apperson
Chicago
Preacher Slain in Gruetil Swiss Colony Church
Nashville dispatch reports Rev. Mr. Ruchman, pastor of the Swedenborgian church in Gruetil Grundy county, assassinated last night by an unknown gunman. Officers and hounds dispatched. minister shot through a window as he read, died after moving to another room. Suspect believed offended by yesterday morning sermon.
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Nashville
Tenn
Ruchman
Gruetil
Cumberland Mountains
Grundy County
Baptism of Fire at Alma Missouri shooting tragedy
In Alma Tennessee mining town along the Copperfield Southern railroad a bloody affray during a baptism witnessed by a large crowd left two men dead. Jerry West and Rube Phillips exchanged gunfire. several shots rang out and both men died almost immediately. Three other men and two women were wounded.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Alma
Jerry West
Rube Phillips
West
Phillips
Suing for Sights in Patent Clash with Navy
New York May 12 The American Range Finder company will sue the government for patent infringement. It manufactured gunnery sights used at sea and claims the Navy has used or attempted to use the designs without license. The case targets claims against over 200 sights and seeks court action to enforce rights.
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New York
American Range Finder Company
Park Benjarvin
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Bureau
Au Modore O'Neil
Poison in the Spring at Jefferson Barracks
May 12 report from St. Louis states the Jefferson Barracks spring used by Missouri troops was poisoned. Eight dozen men became violently ill after drinking the water, with convulsions and high fever. a guard was posted and the source of the tampering remains unknown. City water will be supplied to the troops.
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St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Rescued from Nisgare Falls in near falls incident
Niagara Falls May 12 Louis H Hoehn a Buffalo butcher was found wedged between two rocks in the Nisgars river upper rapids 500 feet from shore and 30 feet from the brink of the falls. He was rescued unconscious and taken to hospital. He refuses to explain how he came to the perilous position.
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Nisgare Falls
Niagara Falls
Louis H. Hoehn
Nisgars River
Puritan Heritage and Women’s Health Admired
The piece contrasts American women now with their Puritan foremothers, noting endurance but weaker constitutions. It claims many suffer chronic fatigue and irregularities, urging Dr. R. V. Pierce’s prescription and his clinic in Buffalo to diagnose by mail and guide women back to health.
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New England
R. V. Pierce
Iclus
Tavalitis
ical _Institute
Buffalo
N. W
Talon
Pierce
Related Ships Report Reveals Espionage Piston Experiments
Washington reports from United States Consul Skinner in Marseilles detail the Federali an Colomophile de Marseilles has trained pistons for five years to spy on ships at sea. Birds released 210 kilometers from Marseilles reached a home base, with experiments also on Atlantic waters. Authorities say such methods may end delays in tracking belated steamers.
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Washington
Accouing
State Department
United States
Skinner
Marseilles
Federaiian
Colombophile de
Hettoa
Funure
Italian Revolt Rumors Stir London Colony
London readers report tense chatter over supposed Italian revolutionary plots tied to cipher telegrams. Clergymen and officials warn of Vatican clerical designs to topple the Savoy monarchy, while unrelated travel schedules and local ads clutter the page.
Consumption Cured by Brazilian Balm Miracle Indiana Man Rebounds
Last November Joseph James of 325 W. Fearn St Lubisnapo Indiana fell gravely ill with quick consumption. A friend’s Brazilian Balm eased his cough, the doctor advised stopping it, and James recovered rapidly returning to work in February. His lungs are sound and his weight healthy.
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Furke Fosties
Boothe
Pastor del
Lore
Chas
Love
Cere
Tios
J. Culbert
Catarin
Marz
Jobe Scotten
Chester
Adre
Wootten
J. Gallorey
Fallstown
Ant
Anson Burrell
Cincinnati
Jackson & GO
Indianapolis
Ind
D. Arnold & Son
North Topeka
Kansas
Joseph James
W. Fearn St
Lubisnapo
James
Dey
Brazilican Balm Promises Cough Cure Without Opium
An advertisement warns against opium based remedies for consumption and lauds Brazilican Balm as opiate free. It claims to stimulate nerves, destroy the comma bacillus, and restore diseased lungs to health. Sold by A. J. Arnold & Ben, Topeka, Kansas.
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A. J. Arnold & Ben
Wholesmie Agents
Topeka
Kan
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Beouré
Henry Peartree
Coubert Bree
Nordvaux
Firs No Crows
Biscient
Salvela Bitter
U~s
Yekohima
Tillinghast
Sevents
Tonluch
Jordan Eudely
Reform School Organization
Toyoka
Shanghai
South Dakota
Perry, Okla
Tennessee
Company
Ita
Naples
Father Bannin
Matton Garden
Whlelm
Vatican
House of Savoy
Kansas City
Dily
Santa Fe
Kapuss City
Pearless
Chesterfield
Charles I. Wood
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