Admiral Evans Ends Atlantic Fleet Command in Simple Ceremony
San Francisco May 11 Rear Admiral Robly D. Evans relinquished command of the Atlantic fleet. He was succeeded by Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas who will hold the post briefly before Rear Admiral Charles G. Sperry assumes the helm. Evans rested at the St Francis hotel and officials reported his health improving after months of strain.
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San Francisco
Robly D. Evans
Charles M. Thomas
Charles G. Sperry
Evans
St. Francis Hotel
Connecticut
Santa Cruz
Thomas
Admiral Evans Receives Salute and Plans for Vice Admiral Rank
Navy figures honor Admiral Evans after the fleet voyage from Atlantic to Pacific. Admiral Thomas takes command as colors are lowered. Evans and staff depart by train to Washington as California citizens urge Congress to promote him to vice-admiral.
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Admiral Evans
Admiral Thomas
Washington
Metcalf
Congress
California
Atlantic
Pacific
Banker’s Will Set Aside In Spiritualist Influence Case
A jury in Bloomington Illinois on May 11 set aside banker Thomas Crumbaugh’s will leaving $500,000 to a Spiritualist church. The trial produced letters alleging undue influence by mediums claiming contact with the banker’s deceased infant son. Four perish in a fire in St Johnsburg Virginia on May 11 after a stove explosion ignited a kitchen apartment. The dead include Mrs John Wilson age 40 daughter Mary Lee 16 daughter Sarah 3 and son John 2.
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Bloomington
Thomas Crumbaugh
Crambaugh
St. Johnsburg
John Wilson
Mary Lee
Sarah Wilson
Infirmary Superintendent Dies After Explosion Fire
Marietta Ohio May 11 Superintendent Joseph Young of the county infirmary died after an explosion and fire that wrecked part of the institution at noon Friday. He jumped from a window to escape and suffered severe burns and a shattered right leg.
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Marietta
Joseph Young
The
County Infirmary
Mob Kills 18-Year-Old in Nashville Reading
In Nashville Tennessee on May 11 Elmo Har vard an 18 year old was fatally harmed by a mob of about 300 unmacked men following an arrest earlier in Pulaski for attempted criminal assault. The incident intensified tensions in the area as authorities investigate the mob violence.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Elmo Harvard
Pulaski
Fairbanks Talks on Training Youth Over Military Display
Vice President Walranks delivers banquet remarks at St. Stanislaus school dedication praising education and faith over military expansion. He argues for spending on schools churches and charities, warns socialism undermines republican government, and stresses church and school as guides for youth and labor relations.
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St. Stanislaus Parochial School
Walrbanks
Hoosevelt
America
Evans Flag Down as Fleet Commander Relinquished
San Francisco May 1 Rear Admiral Robley Evans yesterday relinquished command of the Atlantic fleet to Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas. Evans, worn by exertion, rested in his St Francis hotel room after a farewell banquet. The Connecticut and Minnesota hoisted their flags at ten thirty with thirteen-gun salutes as Thomas and his aides arrived aboard.
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San Francisco
Cal
Robley BD
Charlan M. Thomas
St. Francis Hotel
Evans
Roosevelt returns from Pine Knot outing at Charlottesville
President Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt and John Burroughs arrived home last night at 8 18 oclock after a several day stay at Mrs Roosevelt's country place Pine Knot near Charlottesville Virginia. A large crowd greeted them at the station as the president wore a Rough Rider campaile hat and appeared much pleased by the outing.
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Roosevelts Beach
Washington
Roosevelt
John Burroughs
Charlottesville
Pine Knot
Uncertain Gunness Headline Sparks Fresh At-Large Rumors
Laporte Indiana May 11 autopsy headlined as possible misidentification of Mrs Gunness body found after the fire. Doctor Long disputes link to Gunness noting facial features and weight differ. Digging resumes at the Gunness farm while authorities pursue potential victims including a young man named Canary. Suspects loom in Syracuse and Louisville notes as reports of a lookalike woman surface and a medieval rumor links to Kate Bender.
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Laporte
Ind
H. H. Long
Guness
Guiness
Belties
Mrs. Gunness
Canary
Ida
Gunness
Henry Birge
Gunness Farm
Belle Gunneas
Herron
New York
Guonesa
Frankin
Lucy Burton
Cleveland
Charles P. Rockefeller
West Fortlath Street
Rockefeller
Bender
Louisville
Mr. Gunness
Kate Bender
Kansas
Kate
Amuygement Park Burne Team May li Fatry Bark
Amuygement Park Burne describes a near Amusement area by Papist and a meeting with several individuals. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear events or outcomes to define a full news item.
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Amuygement Park Burne
li--Fatrybark
Papist
Eet
Methodist bishops press Littlefield bill though Cannon warns
A Methodist Episcopal committee urged Speaker Cannon to report and move passage of the Littlefield interstate liquor shipment bill with Senate consideration before adjournment. Cannon cited Knox’s report calling the bill unconstitutional, warned states would overreach if Congress meddled, and suggested following Knox draft instead. Governors Manly and Hoch, Judge Pollock, Dr Leonard, and L. C. Murdock attended.
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Board of Bishops of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Cannon
Littlefield
Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Congress
Manly
Briiana
Gov
Hoch
Kansas
Charles A. Pollock
Fargo
A. B. Leonard
New York City
L. Cc. Murdock
Minster
House Judiciary
Supreme Court of the United States
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Knox
Hanly
Aronisaing
Woman Jeanne Weber narrowly escapes lynching in France
Nancy France May 11 A mob tried to lynch Jeanne Weber after learning she strangled a seven year old boy. Weber had been arrested in Paris months earlier for murders of many children but released due to lack of proof. She arrived incognito and lodged with a worker. authorities found the dead child in her care with his tongue cut out.
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Nancy
France
Jeanne Weber
Weber
Paris
Nana
Justice Morschauser Refuses Thaw Property Request
In Poughkeepsie on May 11 Justice Morschauser refused to issue an order directing Dr Amos T Baker acting superintendent of the Matteawan asylum to turn over to A Russell Peabody next friend and personal attorney of Harry K Thaw the personal property taken from Thaw at Matteawan since February 1 and in Baker’s possession since then
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Poughkepsie
Morschauser
Amos T. Baker
Matteawan Asylum
A. Russell Peabody
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Matteawan
Baker
Jealous husband kills wife then ends own life
Nelson Smith, a railway engineer from Allendale, went to Huntsville Ontario on May 11 and murdered his wife at a visiting house before shooting himself. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
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Huntsville
Ont
Nelson Smith
Allendale
Girl Assaulted in Augusta Leaves City in Shock
Augusta Ga May 11 Lula May Leopard nine years old daughter of Mr Dollivar Leopard of Langley 8 C was criminally assaulted by an unknown white man and is in a critical condition.
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Augusta
Lula May Leopard
Dollivar Leopard
Langley
8. C
Dr Plierea's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted Cure Claims
An advertisement touts Dr Plerea's family medicines with ingredients printed on bottle wrappers and oath attested formulas. It extols Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion catarrh and chronic coughs while noting it cannot cure advanced consumption. It also recommends Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy for nasal passages and mucous membrane diseases.
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Plerea
Natura
Pieten
USA
Dr Shoop's Restorative Promised to Lift Nerves
Spring fatigue and tired nerves are claimed to be cured quickly by Dr Shoop's Restorative. The ad states improvement within 48 hours, noting effects on digestion appetite and vitality, and lists E E Conner Co as the seller.
It Reached the Spot Says Omega Store Owner
Mr E Humphrey of Omega Ohio and president of Adams Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co says Dr King s New Discovery saved his life. He says it reached the spot the seat of his cough when other remedies failed. The cough remedy heals throat lungs and chest. Sold under guarantee at R A Millers drug store 50c and 1 00 Trial bottle free.
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E. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams ‘Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike Mounty
Dr. King
R. A. Miller's
Dr Thomas Electric Supposed Pain Ailment Remedy
An advertorial touts Dr Thomas Electric as a universal aid for accident mishaps and minor burns, promising pain subdual and quick healing for emergencies within regulated family use.
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Dr. Thomas
Burt
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Fast Health Fix
Personal warning urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney remedy at first signs of kidney and bladder trouble to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. Article cites E. E. Conner & Co. advising prompt treatment to strengthen kidneys and avoid complications.
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Toley
Bright
Foley
E. E. Conner & Co
Kodol Promises Heart Trouble Cure Through Stomach Health
An advertisement claims many so called heart pains stem from stomach issues and urges readers to use Kodol. It asserts quick relief and eventual full recovery after several weeks of use. The ad notes local seller E. S. Connor & Co. distributes the product.
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Connor
Chronic Constipation Cure Promises Quick Relief
A dated advertisement touts Foley's Ortho Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product aids digestion, stimulates the liver and bowels, and restores natural action. Also promotes Foley's Gringo Laxative as non-nauseating and pleasant to take. Refuge substitutes.
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Foley
E. B. Conner & Ca
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Sold Beloved locally
Mr John Riha of Vining Iowa testifies that DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills have sold for about a year and provide perfect satisfaction. He notes about a dozen local users and his own positive results with the remedy.
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John Riha
Vining
DeWitt
E. E. Conner & Co
DewWitt Life Horly Risers marketed as safe pills
Ad copy markets DewWitt's Life Horly Risers as small safe and gentle pills branded Sol by BE. and Conner & Co claiming reliability and gentleness in their effect.
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DewWitt
Sol
BE. &, Conner & Co
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