Cyclone Strikes Montpelier School House in Occupied Room
A cyclone swept Montpelier Ohio striking a school house as 24 pupils and a teacher occupied it. The building was wrecked and several children and the teacher were fatally injured or severely hurt. Names and ages of victims described with critical wounds and probable deaths among the injured.
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Montpelier
Weersity
Mise Fiosst Flaker
Firence Marzof
Te Marzof
Fay Berton
Fuart
Arian
Fincetves Barton
Javaby
Sornas
Besa
Sere Eriey Pilc
Maybrick Case Pardon Hope Tied to Queen Victoria
London reports new momentum in the effort to secure a royal pardon for Mrs. Clarence Maybrick. Activists press for the queen to consider a mercy measure, with supporters arguing innocence or grave doubt about guilt. The home secretary’s view and other officials shape any potential act.
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London
Clarence Maybrick
Bra
Urovedd
Queen Victoria
Adil
Isok Fir Reef
Dersiinaliz
Tercenunt
Mattie
Man Found Guilty in Fatal Stabbing Case
A man was convicted of stabbing a young woman to death weeks ago after she refused his marriage proposal. Authorities, including nearby guards, witnessed the incident and testified to the defendant’s culpability, leading to the verdict based on their evidence.
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Hus Todss
Hee
Piores
Storers cure trial reveals prisoner entitlements and crime plots
A May 16 trial exposed alleged deception by Mitta Merhwicka, a noble-born woman, whose intricate scheme involved forging documents and manipulating exchanges. The court sentenced her to 15 years in penal servitude and stripped her of noble status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitta Mershwicka
Shi
SiMeris
Nobiits
Bryan Addresses Norwegians at City Anniversary Event
Norwegian societies in Chicago marked the anniversary of their declaration of independence with a gathering at the Auditorium. Speakers included Colonel Whiter and Senator Beran urging peace and loyalty of adopted citizens amid wartime. American Steam Laundry advertises on West Seventh with phone 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chass
Bast Sighs
Cul
Whiter
Senines Beran
American Steam Laundry
West Seventh
Telephone
Saloonist Tempts Fate In Dynamite Plots At Kokomo
Kokomo Indiana reports serial dynamiting of a saloon site as George Black plans to reopen the establishment. The wrecked building remains with a windowless shell while a circular hotel-like structure was damaged in the blast. Villagers fear mines and watch Black’s every movement as repairs proceed.
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Kokomo
Ind
Geo. Black
Tate Awain
Ami
Blark
Pisee
Slack
FIGHT FOR TRADE San Francisco May Day clash and rail route tensions
In San Francisco on May Day a labor dispute flared as trade guilds and rail workers mobilized over a Northern Pacific and Southern rail corridor. Reports claim unions planned coordinated actions and port disruptions to press demands, with the outcome uncertain as authorities prepared to respond.
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San Francisco
Macias
Sacmapge Ok
Aloestiun
Tunis
Ark
Price on Their Heads in San Francisco Chinatown Row
An article discusses perceived threats against Chinese residents in San Francisco. It mentions the Bow Wah Fong and a “Highbinger association” linked to instilling fear, with references to the alleged aim of organizing a vigilante group to control Chinese people and actions against white residents. The piece claims Chinese figures and groups are involved in violent rhetoric and potential extortion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francis
Pheer Chine
Desiers
Aseoclaticon
Highbinger Association
Wester’ Association
Selo College Trustees Move To Consolidate or Relocate
Trustees of Selo College appoint a commission to seek a site and funding, with talks of consolidation with Moune Unlat or selecting a new town. The college's past prosperity drew oil boom pressures and vice, while attendance plummeted after the upheaval and the campus faced shifting fortunes.
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Wheeling
W.va
Selo College
Selo
Cillage
Elf
Teachers of Kansas head to National Educational Association meet
Rail and railroads report strong interest in the California convention with the Santa Fe expecting five to six thousand teachers to travel to Los Angeles in July for the National Educational Association meeting the largest summer gathering in memory. Special through trains will be run from Chicago to the coast and fans out across the country as inquiries flood the Santa Fe general passenger office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
National Educaonal Asociation
Uy General Passenger
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Educatrical Association
Christan Erdeavor
Tally
Pacific
Becuse
Saa
Prominent Rail Dispatchers Amid Holiday Moves
Prominent railroad staff including First Trick Dispatcher Krommes and Third Trick Dispatcher Penquite are highlighted as duties shift during sick leave and vacations. The piece notes reassignments, new telephone connections for the round house and yard, and the return of Cushman and Miess to passenger runs, with Ringling crowds prompting special Salina trains.
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Krommes
Penneyivante
Abbott
Mys
Penquite
Roubinson
Kromemes
Jud Ashles
Heon
Hutchinson
Rock Island
Salina
M. E. Calkins
HE Stokes
Win
Greensburg
Ateence
Werth
Genrie Skelton
Itteknan
Ed. Henderson
Cushman
Miess
Anti-Trust Legislation in May Forum by Santa Fe Director
Albacero, chairman of the Santa Fe board, writes in the May Forum on anti trust law. He presents the railroad view and discusses shippers attitudes. He argues that unjust discrimination in rail rates harms competition and that pooling contracts might curb abuses by large shippers and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albacero Warmer
Crairman
The
Santa Fe
Swamp-Root Kidney Cure Ad Claim
The notice promotes Dr Kilmer SwampRoot as a cure for kidney bladder and urinary troubles. It claims quick relief from kidney overwork and thick blood, offers samples by mail and a book, and invites readers to write to Kilmer & Co Hinghamton NY while noting it appeared in the Topeka Daily State Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitmers
Kilmer &A. Hinghamton
To- Peka Daily State Journal
Rail trusts and rebates spark debate on fair rates
Discussion notes that enlightened self interest may ease transit trouble as rail trusts press for equal rates for all shippers. It cites a prominent trust advocating no advantageous rebates and insists on parity. A separate note reports Detroit reconsidering a prior order to move headquarters from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines, with mayors backing their cities.
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Detroit
Grand Ithyiskine
Cedar Rapids
Dew Moines
Cedar Rapid
Cies
Banquet of Associated Press held with notable speakers
Chicago May 1 The annual AP banquet at the Auditorium hotel featured speeches by St Clair McKelway Gen Thomas M Anderson and others. Musical performances by Alfie Neilson and the Weber quartet, plus acts by Carrol Johnson and Horace Goliwin. Directors and advisory boards were elected and a resolution supporting Dewey for national capital funds was adopted.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Auditorium Hotel
St. Clair
Kelway
Brooklyn Eagle
Thomas M. Anderson
U_ 3
Charles H. Taylor
Boaten Globe
James Eckies
Stephen O'Meara
Hastor Journal
L. BM. Markbriet
Cievinnadl ‘Velksblat
National League Action Amid Rain Delays Across Cities
Baseball score notes from New York Chicago Baltimore Kansas City and Indianapolis describe rain interrupting games as teams like Philadelphia Milwaukee and St Louis compete. Incomplete innings and postponed finishes are cited with partial scores and lineups including Carter Powell Criget Spies Menefee and Bower.
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St Louis Amt
Louleville
Tomals
St. Esale
Leon Fniahel
Palen
Carter
Agenda
Tabirucs
Notgonone
Powell and Criget
Pol Amt
Kittredge
Populist Faction Eyes Path Amid Fusion Battles
A Kansas City conference of the Peoples Party national organization committee and the National Reform Press Association issued an address urging middle of the road voters to bolt fusion with other parties if necessary. They outlined a plan to organize party precincts, select anti fusion delegates, and potentially hold a new national convention to prevent surrender to fusion forces while maintaining independent action.
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Kansas City
National Organization Committee
Peoples Party
Ne- Honal Reform Press Association
Wharton Barker
Jenanus Dennelly
Fusigt
Ue National
Sul Bolt
Marion Gutlet
National Committee
Tesseniats
Xecth
Cincinnati
Failins
Rational Organization Committee
Dae Fe
Coussy
Amy
Nes
Transmissiseripl Gaimmmisial Congres Coven Appointment
Fragmented OCR text notes a national organization in Texas appointing F Hagxhawout of Missail as Abestant Peer to Frans Werkict of Missis- Spt detestee and references editors departing for Searelonts in Colorado.
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Mest “Ae
Colarato
Paris to Clean Up Odors with Central Drain Plan
Paris authorities move to canalize the Seine into a single central drain feeding two suburban sewage farms at Mery and Priet to curb odors. The plan, part of a broader sanitation effort, includes turning treated effluent into pasture land for milk and new garbage and dust carting systems across the city.
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Paris
Seine
Mery
Priet
Sahara
Prater
Atery Funn
Appeal to newspapers from the Dewey Home Fund Commission
The National Dewey Home fund committee meeting chaired by Vansterlip asks newspapers and postmasters to solicit public subscriptions and forward funds to the Washington treasurer. Publishers are urged to keep subscriber records, issue weekly remittances, and provide receipts. temporary receipts are issued until engraved souvenir receipts arrive. Tickets for Santa Fe travel are advertised May 14 to 19 with a May 20 limit.
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Dewey Home Fund Commission
Washington
National
Dewey Home Committee
Vansterlip
Waehingen
Jim Betts
Dewey Home Fund
Opyn
Dew+y
Ellie E. Robertsires
Symenitt
Rioberts
Dewey Home Fond
Girl Arrested 81 Times Faces Long Sentence
New York police arrest a 21 year old French Canadian woman for disorderly conduct. Detective Williams and Magistrate Simms hear that she has been arrested 81 times since July. Captain Price aims to lock her away long term to curb a street crime problem in the West Thirtieth Street precinct. Her sister, also repeatedly arrested, once sang in Montreal before turning to street work. The captain seeks harsh imprisonment to deter others from similar offenses.
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Captain Price
New York
Wis
Beanings
West Thirtieth Street
Simms
Jetersom Market
Prisot
Ans
Cantala Prive
Asim
Durand
Montreal
Irving
Capetain Price
Sena
Dramatic Opera Season Opens at Cragford Park
The Bostonians engage for a five night run at Cragford Park next week with Vauderine and Serenitie TM in the repertoire. Robin Wext and Ting join two other operas in the event, as crowds gather early for tickets and expect strong patronage. The Oliver Duty Vauderine company leads the summer entertainment lineup with a busy program.
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Cragford Theater
Bitham
Iyetraiaime Topeka
Enoumis Pos
Vitor Harbert
Smith
Hoth
Robin Wext
Ting
Rave
Hertert and Smith
Vauderine Will le Greevitet
Garford Park
Olver Duty
Vauuderine Company
Wil Oben
Swsen Afummer Entertainmente
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Standard Typewriter
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict
Broadway, N.Y
Mra Maybrick
Cass
Astonio Florez
Sessatlun Onalania
Maria Mershwicka
Wovie
Bryan
OIL Rlins
Bill Taylor
el Paso
Tex
Bil Taylor
Coleman
Coca Stork
Texas
Matshew
Keleton
Juates
Mexicol
Josquin
HB Hettinger
Indianapoli Ind
Swit & Holliday
Kensex Avenue
Topeka
Z. W. Mercan
Hancock Stret
Aft
Railroad News
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Teachers OF Kansas
Rator
Prom Herrington
Frank P. MacLennan
Morgan Sisters
A. P
United States
Bewklye
Jesse
Benn
Ane
Pires
Tie Shesen
Pittsvere
Bowerman
Chicago Taylor and Nichols
Baltimore
Oripies
Giants
Wessel
Milwaukee
AT_St. Patt
Denger
Endian
Apolis
Treings
Therapolis
Lev
T Bissouri
Nebrasks
Pao
New Matamoras
Ohio
Tsarette Raprieip
Mrs. Pinkam
Lydia E. Pinkham
America
City
Siam
U. W
Ime Te
Daibl
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