President's secretary denies link to damages suit
William Loeb Jr says he has no connection to Miss Mae Wood's $35,000 suit against him Wynne and J Miller over a book of Senator Platt letters. Wood alleges the defendants conspired to seize her manuscript The Love Letters of a Boss and used Miller as a detective to gain possession.
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Loeb
Miss Woods
Glenwood Springs
Colo
William Loeb, Jr
Omaha
Mae Wood
Wynne
J. Martin Miller
Newark
N. J
Cansular Service
Miss Wool
Post Office Department
Senator Platt
New York
Barnes
Miller
Easter Peaceful in Russia Amid Turmoil Anticipated
Reports from St Petersburg and Hong Kong describe a calm Greek church Easter in Russia with no expected turbulence. In Annam near Kamranh Bay, the steamer Stettin reports Russian Pacific squadron vessels assembling at Hankoe Bay. General Linevitch says Russian forces attacked near Tunghustang on April 29, driving Japanese from five positions and taking Tunghustang.
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St. Petersburg
Hong Kong
Stettin
Hankohe Bay
Annam
Kamranh Bay
Linevitch
Nicholas
Tunghaustang
Tunghustang
Kalamazoo Jury Finds Mrs Olthof Poisoned Self in Death
In Kalamazoo Michigan on May 1 the coroner's jury concluded Mrs J D Olthof administered the poison that caused her own death under circumstances that appeared to implicate her husband Olthof has been released by authorities.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
J. D. Olthof
Olthof
Flint Public Building Bids Opened in Michigan
Bids opened by the supervising architect for a Flint Michigan public building show the lowest bid from EB Reid & Co of Flint at 46800 dollars. The May 1 opening records indicate competition among contractors for the project.
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Flint
Mich
Washington
Supervising Architect
Flint, Mich
EB. W. Reid & Co
Death of Milwaukee Millionaire William Plank inton
William Plank inton, 60, long head of the Plankington Picking Co and former vice president of the Plankington Bank which failed in 1893, died of heart disease. Survived by widow and one son.
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Milwaukee
William Plankinton
Plankington Picking Company
Plankinton Bank
Standard Oil Plans Full Kansas Indian Territory Sale
Chenute Kan May 1 Announcement states that upon addition of tankage Standard Oil will take the entire Kansas Indian Territory field output totaling 40 000 barrels daily, expanding its purchase to the full production capacity.
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Chenute
Kan
Standard Oil Company
Kansas-Indian Territory
Chicago Riot Strikes Lead to Federal Troop Plans
Chicago records a widening strike with rioting against employers. Police struggle to contain violence as policemen and workers clash. Officer Cummings dies from injuries sustained Friday as the case prompts talk of calling in U. S. troops and seeking federal injunctions.
Theodore P. Shonts Named Panama Canal Commission Chair
Theodore P. Shonts is introduced as the new chairman of the Panama Canal Commission. A Pennsylvania native of Dutch Huguenot descent, he rose from law studies to railroad construction and management, building a fortune through energy and business skill. He was longtime associate of Chief Engineer John F. Wallace.
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Theodore P. Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Chairman Shonts
Pennsylvania
John F. Wallace
War of 1812 veteran cronk honored on 105th birthday
Rome New York May 1 report says Hiram Cronk sole survivor of the 1812 war received visitors at his Dunn Brook home on his 105th birthday. He showed little reaction but was made an honorary member of the New Jersey Society of the War of 1812 as addresses were delivered.
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Cal Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution
Hiram Cronk
Dunn Brook
Ava
Cronk
Society of the War of 1812
New Jersey
Conflict in Warsaw Kills Thirty-One Workers
In Warsaw Russian Poland this May a clash between Russian troops and workmen left 31 dead and many injured. A second clash later that day between workers and soldiers added to the casualties as soldiers killed or wounded twenty people.
Mrs Potter Palmer in Paris for London season
Mrs Potter Palmer of Chicago has occupied the Duke of Abercorn's residence at 69 and 61 Green Street Park Lane for the London season and is presently in Paris.
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Paris
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Duke of Abercorn
Green Street
Park Lane
London
Castro Receives Warm Welcome in Caldad Bolivar
President Castro and his party arrived in Caldad Bolivar on May 1 amid a grand reception befitting a state visit. The welcoming crowd cheered as the president's party reviewed locals and officials during the stop.
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Camnenas
Venezuela
Castro
Caldad Bolivar
Russian Squadron Lays Off Saigon in Neutrality Move
The Russian squadron lies forty miles north of Kamranh Bay with convoyed transports from Russia Germany and Britain near Saigon. French naval vessels mobilize to preserve neutrality in French waters as tensions rise in Cochin China on May 1.
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Kamranh Bay
Ovation to Sir Henry Irving at Drury Lane
London crowds welcomed Sir Henry Irving when he returned in Becket at Drury Lane. Newsreel style notes say first nighters queued for hours, Irving bowed in thanks, and Maud Vealy and Queen Eleanor actor Mrs Cecil Raleigh drew strong applause after a powerful scene.
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London
Sir Henry Irving
Becket
Drury Lane
Sir Henry
Maud Vealy
Queen Eleanor
Cecil Raleigh
Sir Irving
Will Contest Over Mrs Stockdale Estate in Mint
A. B. Holt of Indianapolis chosen by relatives to contest the late Mrs Mary Stockdale will. Holt given power of attorney remains to direct the legal challenge against the will which left funds to Detroit and Buffalo charities.
Roosevelt visit to Chicago moved to May 10
President Roosevelt’s Chicago visit will occur on May 10 instead of May 17. In Minnesota Gilbert Pourier of Terrebonne loses two children burned to death in a straw stack. New Mexico rains disrupt rail service with about 1000 passengers stranded. Roy Younkin 14 and Joseph Wehlage 12 drown in a pond near Sidney Ohio. Eighteen French towns report shocks in an early Saturday earthquake wave. Madrid bakers call a general strike.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Gilbert Pourier
Terrebonne
Minn
New Mexico
Roy Younkin
Joseph Wehlage
Sidney
France
Bakers of
Madrid
Scores on the ball fields Chicago May 1 baseball results
Baseball scores from Saturday and Sunday across major leagues include Philadelphia Boston 4 6 Pittsburg Chicago 8 St Louis 1 Cincinnati 2 1 New York Rain Brooklyn New York 5 3 St Louis Pittsburg 10 4 Cincinnati Chicago 8 5 Detroit 0 6 St Louis Cleveland 7 1 Louisville Minneapolis 3 4 Indianapolis Kansas City 2 4 Toledo Milwaukee 4 5 Columbus St Paul 0 2 Louisville Minneapolis 5 10 Columbus 6 5 Toledo Milwaukee 7 7十二 innings darkness Colorado Springs Omaha 3 4 Denver Des Moines 4 2 Sioux City St Joseph 5 % 2 Colorado Springs Des Moines 2 6 2 St Joseph Sioux City 2 4
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Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
St Louis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago -Detroit
Detroit
Ceveland
Association
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Western
Colorado Springs
Omaha
Denver
Des Moines
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Bribe Takers Fined in Lake Michigan Water Case
Grand Rapids May 1 Judge Newham in his final act as superior court judge sentenced several officials tied to the Lake Michigan water deal scandal after guilty pleas. Carey P. Bissell ex-board of public works member fined 400 for a 500 bribe. John T. Donovan ex-alderman fined 200 for a 500 bribe. Adrian Schriver ex-alderman fined 100 for a 350 bribe. Ryner Stonehouse alderman pleaded guilty to a 200 bribe.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Newham
Superior Court
Lake Michigan
Carey P. Bissell
Board of Public Works
Lant IX
Salsbury
John T. Donovan
Adrian Schriver
Ryner Stonehouse
Mrs. Spillman Riggs Sues Barber Over Music Hall Subscription
Mrs. Spillman Riggs sues O. C. Barber for 1000 dollars claiming a subscription for a new organ at Music hall was promised. The case has caused social sensation in Ark on Ohio with Riggs alleging Barber's obligation remains unpaid.
Chicago cattle and hog market notes from May 1 1905
Chicago market report lists hog and cattle receipts and prices for May 1 1905. It shows steady to strong demand for hogs, with mixed packers and heavy shipping grades priced, and cattle and sheep values described as steady or slow. Includes figures for current receipts, shipments, and condition of market. References Beach-Wickham Grain Co and McCall Bros. Agents.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Washington
Chicago
Ex-Alderman Johnson Fined in Bribe Case
Five individuals faced fines after pleading guilty to accepting bribes. Ex-Alderman Charles F. Johnson admitted a $350 bribe and was fined $100, with others required to pay $200 each. All five paid their fines.
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Charles F. Johnson
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Tip Reform Law
Wisconsin moves toward a tipless state pending Gov Latollette’s signature. Senator Stout aimed to curb petty graft by eliminating tips in purchasing, but final passage raises risk for tip givers and receivers. Police report in Harristurg notes two drunk suspects. one attempted escape and a bullet hit a bystander. In Linton Charles Underwood dies from a quarrel with John Nelleford, who is in custody. Underwood was married with a large family.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Latollette
Stout
Harristurg
George St
Set
Father Gully
Linton
Ind
Charles Underwood
John Nelleford
Reliesford
Underwood
Local drivers strike yields limited transit disruptio
Disconnected OCR fragment mentions drivers and a strike affecting transportation. Readable portions indicate organizing action and potential pedestrian delays as unions push demands. Further details are unavailable in the text.
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