Russian Fleets Rally as Nebogatoff Heads South
Russian ships move toward a junction with Admiral Ro jestvensky’s squadron amid Japanese pursuit in the Pacific. Reports note Nebogatoff’s division near Hon-Koke Bay rows toward Malacca Straits, with a Japanese force aiming to intercept before coalescence. Nearly 3,000 spectators watch Bobby Walthour defeat Nat Butler in a five mile bicycle race.
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Rojestvensky
Nebogatof
Admiralty
Nebogatoff
Straits of
Sunda
North Sea
Malacca
Doleing
Atlanta
Bobby Walthour
Nat Butler
Baseball scores from Chicago showing multiple league games
Chicago May 6 reports baseball results across leagues. Chicago 10 over St Louis 6. New York 5 over Boston 1. Brooklyn 7 over Philadelphia 4. Cleveland 4 over Chicago 1. Washington 4 over Philadelphia 2. Boston 4 over New York 2. St Louis 11 over Detroit 7. St Paul 10 over Milwaukee 5. Minneapolis 5 over Kansas City 8. Columbus 5 over Toledo. Louisville over Indianapolis 10-1. Des Moines 0. Denver 0. Mahaska Weather unclear.
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St. Louis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Association
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Seizure by Russian Torpedo Boats Off Hokkaido
Four Russian torpedo boat destroyers from Vladivostok appeared off Hokkaido near Sabu and seized a small sailing vessel, burned it, and impressed the captain and crew before disappearing to the northwest. A separate Chicago report says a bomb damaged a west side express wagon, injuring the driver and two policemen. three arrests were made as shop and teamster unrest grows.
President Roosevelts Alamo Visit shines with Texas history
President Roosevelt toured the Alamo in San Antonio during a Rough Riders reunion. The historic site, built in 1744 and once a church before a fort, was bought by Texas in January and given to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Colonel Travis, Davy Crockett, and Bowie are linked to the Alamo’s storied past.
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Rough Rider i
San Antonio
Roosevelt
Alamo
Texas
WB. Travis
Davy Crockett
Bowie
Mexico
State of Texas
The
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Wallace's Body Buried at Oak Hill Cemetery
The body of General Lew Wallace, kept in a receiving vault since February, has been buried at Oak Hill cemetery Crawfordsville Indiana. The ceremony consisted only of a short prayer by Dr Edwin A Shell and a small crowd of relatives and onlookers. The Wallace lot sits on a Clear slope beside the Lane lot where Henry S Lane is buried. Guards who kept nightly watch have ended the vigil as the grave is now brick and cement burglar proof.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Lew Wallace
Oak Hill Cemetery
Edwin A. Shell
Wallace
Oak HI
Lane
Ilenry 8. Lane
Best Move Yet Made Arrest for Riot Inciters in Chicago
Chicago officials announce arrests and the deployment of "flying squadrons" to control rioting amid a strike. Inspector Lavin and Chief ONeill vow to jail anyone following wagons owned by struck firms. Sheriff Barrett uses incognito patrols to disperse crowds. overall turbulence declines as deputies mingle with demonstrators.
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Chicago
Lavin
Fom
O'Neill
Employers’ Teaming Company
Barrett
Sheriff's Office
Morrison
Schuettier
Eniet
Marshall Field & Co
Peters
Mroanklin Street
Jackson Boutenant Veters
Union Triction Company
International
Wood. Mahon
Wnions
Wien
Teamstere
Korpen Pros
Kintey Manufacturing Company
Combinles
Star
Dislikes the notoriety of a cedar rapids farmer
Samuel Winfield Miller from Cedar Rapids, accompanied by a U S marshal, came to New York to prove he is not the Samuel Warren Miller linked to a stolen $10,000 U S bond. Federal officials postponed action and the marshal declined to turn him over, planning to return to hotel to pursue the matter.
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New York
Samuel Winfield Miller
Cedar Rapids
United States
Samuel Warren Miller
Lewis O. Wilcoxson
Miller
Ceder Rapids
Royal Baking Powder Ad Offers Free Full Instructions
An advertisement for Royal Baking Powder offers complete instructions for breads biscuits and cakes using Royal Baking Powder. Gratis to any address from Royal Baking Powder Co. located at 100 William Street New York.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William
New York
Union Pacific Stockholders Approve $100 Million Preferred Issue
Salt Lake City on May 6 reports Union Pacific stockholders meeting with the Harri man interests central. A large majority approved the proposed issuance of 100 million dollars in preferred stock.
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Salt Lake City
Harriman
Union Pacific
W. H. Mounds Wrecked. Vessel and Coal Car Lost
Alpena report says the schooner W. H. Mounds stranded on Black River Reef Monday has broken up. Both vessel and coal car gear are total losses.
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Detroit
Tribune
Alpena
Mich
W. Il. Mounds
Black River Reef
Deputies Threaten Fatal Force During Labor Dispute
Reports from Lafayette Indiana detail an intense labor conflict with deputies warned to shoot if interfered with wagons under guard. Fifteen deputies escorting employers’ wagons faced union-backed resistance and resignations. Also noted is a child tragedy as Frances Mary Kruge remains missing with river search ongoing.
Oliver Chitech Plow Works chief marks 50 years in business
James Oliver of South Bend Indiana completes his fiftieth year as president of the Oliver Chitech Plow Works. At 82 he remains hale and active, directing the vast enterprise with ongoing supervision.
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South Bend
Ind
James Oliver
Oliver Chitech Plow
Oliver
Chicago Markets Report May 6 1908 and 1905
Opening market update shows ho gs receipts lagging yesterday at 1000, with 1587 prospects, light bids at 85 35 to 85 60. Cattle receipts 500, sheep 4000 steady. official receipts 12571 yesterday, shipments 62.34, estimated today 1000 over yesterday, and 30000 tomorrow with market steady to higher. Closing notes: light markets, mixed hogs 85 30 to 86 62, cattle slow, sheep and lambs steady to easy.
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Anny
Ulster Unionists push purge of Irish government text
A May 6 Lamon report outlines Ulster Unionists pressing to purge Dublin Castle of Dudley and Machonnell and reject cooperation with Nationalists and Priests. It notes Balfour’s weak position, warns of English opinion fears, and describes the Dunraven devolution proposal and MacDonnell’s national approach amid Ulster opposition.
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Balfour
Bis
Ulster
Ireland
Antony MacDonnell
England
House of Commons
MIKADO DONATES 10000 YEN TO Y M C A ARMY BRANCH
The Japanese emperor informs Griscom the US minister that he will donate 10000 yen about 5000 dollars to the Army branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association. The association had set up bases in Manchuria to aid soldiers with recreation and reading tents and earned commendation from army commanders.
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Tokio
Griscom
United States
Japan
Young Men's Christian Association
Manchuria
Rudolph to Be Hanged at Union Next Monday
In Union Missouri Bill Rudolph condemned for Detective Schumacher murder was moved under heavy guard from St Louis with Sheriff Gehiert and five officers to await hanging next Monday. Rudolph declared that all legal avenues had failed saying I guess that settles it.
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St. Louis
Gehiert
Bill Rudolph
Schumacher
Union
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