Jeffersons death ends Cape Cod era actor Joseph Jefferson laid to rest
Joseph Jefferson, famed actor founder of the Players club, lay in Sandwich near Cape Cod as family friends and a hundred others gathered for burial rites. Ex President Roosevelt attended, services led by Rev Dr George ton at Transfiguration Church with David Bispham as soloist.
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Z Bay
Mass
Univer
Jefferson
View Cemetery
Sandwich
Cape Cod
York
Joseph Jefferson
Boty
Taft to recall ministers in Latin America
Washington dispatches state that Secretary Taft, following presidential instructions, will summon Minister Bowen from Caracas to Washington to face questions about Loomis. Russell, currently in Colombia, is to be sent to Caracas, and Barrett, in Panama, will go to Colombia to explain Loomis charges and potentially be reassigned to Chile.
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Washington
Taft
Bowen
Caracas
Russell
Colombia
Barrett
Panama
Loomis
Chile
Hobbed and Murdered Man Found Near City Limits
The mangled body of a man about 25, possibly Harry Collins of Kansas City and Patterson Iowa, was found on the Chicago and Western railway tracks two miles north of St. Joseph. Authorities believe he was robbed and murdered after a visit to the fire.
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St. Joseph
Harry Collins
Tate
Kansas City
Patterson
Western Railway
City
Rich Gold Find Reported by Prospector in Idaho
T. M. Howell a noted prospector and former Denver reporter displays rich gold ore samples found near Yellow Jacket creek on Salmon River tributary in Idaho. Float ore assays reportedly measure about 72 900 in gold per ton.
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Denver
T. M. Howell
Yellow Jacket Creek
Salmon River
Idaho
Swindle Suspect Arrested After Green Goods Plot
Klmer Kiahr of Lipscombe county Texas was arrested for taking money in a green goods swindle. Police say he conspired with York gang members for thousands in ill gotten gains and lured others into the scheme. Detectives tracked the operation and forced entry during a staged exchange to capture the participants.
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York
Kelmer Kiahr
Lipscombe County
Tex
Green Goods
Tialvin
Jiso
Klake
Oper
Klaue
Voor Tel
Missouri Mine Cave In Impounds Thirteen Men
An accidental collapse at a Missouri coal mine trapped thirteen workers four miles west of here. Rescue teams faced dangerous conditions as the cave‑in engulfed the mine, with hopes fading that bodies could be recovered for several days.
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C. T
Missouri
Texas Coal Company
Here
F. Steiner
Foreman
Mike Ioh Fisher
Ben Smith
Wilson
Golden
Joe Morinete
Gus Phillips
Knox Lynch
Mike Duvall
RLPF
Cates
Edwards
Storm devastates Carlyle area destroying churches and buildings
A May 1 wind storm damaged Carlyle area property valued around $200. St Marys Church was demolished and other structures, including Muehling's hall, were wrecked. The Episcopal residence and several other buildings were leveled or unroofed. telegraph and telephone lines were knocked out isolating the town for hours.
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St. Mary’s Roholie Church
Muehling’s Hall
Episcopal
Urs
Governor Hanly Here as Guest at Cleveland Society Event
Governor Hanly was guest of honor at a Cleveland Toosier society gathering in a hotel. About 100 people attended including Governor Harding. Hanly praised President Fairbanks and urged voters to support him in the 1908 campaign.
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Gov
Hanly
Handly
Toosier Society of
Cleveland
Bheing
Harding
Ofr
Fairbanks
Rehim
Durand Embarks for Europe Then Plans Short London Stay
Sir Henry Mor timer Durand the British ambassador to the United States has sailed for Europe. He expects to stay in London about ten days and then return directly to Washington.
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New York
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand
United States
Europe
London
Washington
Resuming Work In Porto Rico
In the Ponce district some eager plantations resume operations as strikers return to old wages. New laborers on other plantations work unmolested in San Juan Porto Rico.
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Porto Rico
San Juan
P. R
Ponce
Color of the Sun Changes World Colors
A German astronomer speculates on how the sun’s color shifts to blue red or green would alter visible hues. Blue would render the sky and grass blue while reds vanish. red sun turns many objects black with white clouds red. green eliminates warm colors, leaving only greens and yellows in limited variety.
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Ips
New York Herald
The Bayeux Tapestry A Chronicle Of A relic Recovered
The Bayeux Tapestry tells the Harold William conquest story in pictures. It vanished from view from 1476 to 1724 and hung in Bayeux Cathedral with few seeing it. A 1724 drawing prompted Montfaucon to reveal its existence and M le Forestier saved it, restoring the tapestry which now lies in revival.
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Bayeux
Howard
Harold
Wiliam
William
Pere Montfaucon
la Monarchie Francaise
Framed Artifact Shown Under Glass in Museum
A fragment describes a historic object displayed under glass in a museum setting. The item is presented as part of the museum’s collection, inviting viewers to observe its framing and preservation context.
Eggs Breakers Count 1000 An Hour At Biscuit Plant
A London Star correspondent recalls a biscuit maker who spoke of cracking eggs as a main daily task. The expert eggs 1008 per hour or 10 000 per day, breaking them into a bowl before adding to stock to avoid calamity.
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London Star
Mamma and Dottie chat about marriage and family roles
The Cleveland Leader quotes a child asking if she will marry and have a husband like her father. The mother reassures her that she will, warning that if she doesn’t marry she might become an old maid, while the child reveals a wish for a boy.
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Mamma
Dottie
Papa
Mamman
Charlotte
Proper Riding and Swimming a Horse in Water
A military Paris journal explains how a horse should not be ridden and how to ride when swimming a stream. It notes that a horse does not always swim and begins with methods for safe water passage.
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Paris
Riding a Water Swim: Guide for Horses and Riders
The article describes how to keep a horse afloat in water and how a rider should sit. It advises letting the horse lift its head and shoulders, then the rider leans forward with knees tight to the horse, holding reins loosely and steering with small jerks. Never pull on the reins.
Widow Argues Over Husband’s Will With Lawyer Madam
A witty exchange unfolds as a widow laments her husband’s will that offers only the legal minimum and vows to confront him through the lawyer madam.
Rock Island Announces Discount Excursions to California
Beginning April 1 the Rock Island offers trips to Los Angeles San Francisco and California points at a low round trip fare of 55.65. Travelers may depart via any regular route and return by any route. Passengers board at Washington and remain in the car until reaching their California destination. H. W. Russell, Agent.
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Rock Island
Los Angeles
San Fraecesco
California
Washington
Sunny
H. W. Russel
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Howen
Tod
Graham
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Ssouri
Pacape Lohan
Carterville
Tribune
Ton Harbor
Mich
Jasichael
Chicago
Joseph River Traction Com
A. K. Minary
G. Mills
Ailway
Springfield
Benton Harbor and
St. Joh
Lightcom
Hineste
Dowaglac
Carlyle
Durand
S. S
ME Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Ats W. Market St
Louisville
I. Suaport
Colorado
Burlington
J. E. Kunath
McCartney & Son
Contractors
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