Hair-Clipper Death After Self-Inflicted Wound
John W. Jorgenson died after shooting himself with a rifle. He was removed to Pas savint Stemedal hospital after the incident at 433 West North avenue. Doctors described his condition as gravely ill with peritonitis setting in, and a planned operation was postponed. The case raised speculation about epilepsy and hereditary factors, with experts noting the brain as a determining issue.
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John W. Jorgenson
John W. Jiergenson
West North Avenue
Chrin
Man Fenest
Charlee Ft. Moore
Mitchukey Avenus
Jorgenson
Tarereatis
Copper Colored Splotches Report Cure Claim
A convoluted ad claims a single cure for contagious blood poison, alleging doctors fail and a potion called F. 5 cures permanently by expelling taint. The text mocks standard treatments, warns against mineral potions, and urges alternatives while mentioning bleeds, sores, and mineral pills.
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Ia Caiaceea
L. Meaen
Mwiberny Sc
Parla Strikes Rock Near Manacles On Voyage Home
The American steamship Parla with 380 passengers and crew ran aground near the Manacles while en route from Cherbourg to New York. Lifeboats and tugs aided, all aboard were saved and brought to Falmouth. captain's calm leadership and orderly evacuation noted as rockets and coast guard alarms alerted rescue.
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Falmouth
Watkiss
Southampton
Cherbourg
New York
Manacles
Cherbourse
Faimusth
Watkiine
Gene
Coast Guards
Burfict Orter
Watkins
Demesne
Chi Diren
Saint Anthony
Palmoath
Itix
Paris
Mahesun
Paris Strikes Rocks After Collision At Sea
Eyewitness accounts describe the Mohegan wreck as the Paris ran aground on rocks near Ber Bend with the sea smooth and wind calm. Passengers faced long hours of danger while lifeboats and rescue measures were organized, many praising crew and sailors for discipline and care amid confusion.
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Ber Bend
Spee
Mohegan
Selovk
Paris
Ghote
Poe-Pararestan
Aire
Thomas Alten
London
Papteniger
New York
Ine
Wien
Miswubri
Duseite
Ale
Haltatresmek
Tata
Katcheler
Women and the Wheel Defended by New York Authority
May 23 report from New York quotes Chief of Police Devery disputing Chicago detective chief Colleran’s claim that bicycle use by women harms morality. Devery sees no law banning immoral riding and notes most women are respectable seeking health and strength. Elisabeth Grannis counters, arguing morality arises in all pursuits and public wheels are preferable to hidden vice.
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New York Authority
New York
Devery Dove Por
Luke Colleran
Chicago
Colleran
Devery
Elisabeth Grannis
Dr. Parkhurst
Gramercy Square
Elvis Be Atu
St. Vitus
Eam Muiatiols
Sokastre
Unes
Kansas Avenus
Hub
Chicago Medical Institute
Topeka
Kansas
Millionaires Homes Planned on Fifth and Park Avenues
New York reports confirm William K Vanderbilt Jr will build a mansion on Park Avenue with other mansions planned for James A Burden Jr and John Henry Hammond also on Park Avenue. Andrew Carnegie sold blocks on Fifth Avenue near Ninety-Third Street and Ninety-First Street to Vanderbilt Jr. The Park Avenue plot fetches a price around 1 1600 000 while the Ninety-First Street plot price not disclosed. Young Vanderbilt will erect a 2,000,000 mansion with Mrs Sloane nearby adding twin houses for her daughters.
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New York
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
James A. Burden, Jr
Jobs Heaney Hammond
Pith Avenue
Andrew Carnegie
Fifth Avenue
William K. Vanderbilt
Young Vanderbilt
Sloane
Art John Henry Hammond
Queen Victoria Reported Feeble and Overworked
A well informed source claims Queen Victoria is gravely ill and in poor health. Lord Salisbury reassured guests at a banquet that she was in good spirits, but medical attendants fear her condition worsens. The queen reportedly has colorless complexion, pale countenance, and difficulties sleeping due to heavy workload.
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Smorthern California
Courtney
San Francisco
Landus
Lord Salisbury
Illfated Vaudeville Diver Falls to Crocodiles
New York vaudeville star and actress Mix Davidson performed a diving act at Electrics show. A crocodile tank malfunctioned during the routine causing a splash and a performer to fall into the water. The keeper and hospital staff rescued the injured performer who was taken to Bellevue hospital with injuries to her arm.
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New York
Mix Davidson
Rene
Iim
Sater Mauerates
Guian
Firemen Save Horses Then Find Wooden Stall Decor
Firemen at 1944 Amsterdam Ave saved thirty horses from a blaze but one “horse” refused to move. A harnessed iron gray stood in the smoke, later revealed to be a wooden prop. The heroic crew joked about the hoax as they recovered from the smoke.
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York
John Balmaford
Amsterdam Avenue
Ima
Ann
Ted
Sage Gives $50,000 to Woman's Hospital in New York
In New York on May 22 Russell Sage donated $50,000 to the Woman's hospital for a new building on Forty-ninth Street and Lexington Avenue. Mrs. Russell Sage insisted the gift was voluntary and hinted that more contributions will follow. The project aims to raise funds beyond the reported $300,000 already subscribed.
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New York
Russell Sage
Woman's Hospital
Sage
Evans
Anthony H. Evans
West Presbyterian Church
Women's Hospital
Forty-ninth Street
Lexington Avenue
Russell Sauce
FF. Theropaca
The
Creefication
Readiris Thesist
Democrats Shift Free Silver From Core to Secondary Issue
Washington May 22 The next Democratic platform is likely to treat free silver as a secondary matter, with anti imperialism or opposition to trusts taking prominence depending on circumstances. A gold standard senate majority for six years and the Philippines and Porto Rico issues influence the framing, with fund-raising benefits noted from a stronger anti imperialist stance. Wealthy opponents may support an anti imperialist platform.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Porto Tico
Li Ty
Andrew Carnegie
Democratic pledge shifts amid expansion policy debate
The text notes a push to strengthen the administration's expansion policy and position opposition to trusts as the leading Democratic goal. It also mentions plans to deprioritize silver as a core Democratic principle, with a broad claim that many see abandonment of silver as a cardinal Democratic tenet.
Washingtons Jubilee Celebration Plans in Capital
Washington prepares for a three day peace jubilee from May 24 to 26 to honor the treaty with Spain and the army and navy. Governors staffs from Oregon Utah Delaware and Virginia will attend along with volunteers from across the country. A parade, reviews by President McKinley, receptions at the White House, and a grand fireworks display over the monument to Washington will mark the festivities with marine bands and Haley’s Washington band providing music.
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Chicago
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United States
Spain
Army
Navy
Oregon
Utah
Delaware
Virginia
Euas
Fort Meyer
Washington Barracks
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Marblehead
Raleigh
Dolphin
Healute
McKinley
Court of Honor
Executive Mansion
State War and Navy
Treasury
Pain Fireworks Company
Manila Bay
United States Marine Band
Haley
Washington Band
Capitol
Treasury Building
Notable civic parade and fireworks to mark May 25 celebration
A grand civic and floral parade will precede a fireworks show at monument grounds and a spectacular pageant at 6 PM. The event features 11 divisions, displays from civic groups, schools, and trades, plus demonstrations of manual training and domestic arts. Round trip fare via Union Pacific line available with agent contact.
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Cervera
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