Levees Hold After Flood Battle In Louisiana
Baton Rouge reports that 5000 workers guard levees to curb Mississippi flood threats while rescue teams aid marooned residents. With sun, officials note safer front lines, Melville and Amesville areas hold, and Bayou Des Glaires strengthening completes. Damages estimated at 10 million.
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Omaha Elects Dahlman Mayor in Commission Plan Vote
Omaha voters select James Dahlman Democrat and six Dahiman non partisan ticket members for the new city commission. The Citizens ticket is defeated, and Dahlman becomes mayor under the commission government plan adopted by Omaha.
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Omaha
Commission Plan of Government
James ©. Dahlman
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Dahiman
Fifty Years Ago Today May 8 Confederate munitions treason ruling
In Cincinnati a U S court held that supplying munitions to Confederates was not treason within the constitution. The note recalls Stonewall Jackson defeating Taggart under General C Schenck at McDowell. Filibusters in Cuba and Canadian debates on annexation or reciprocity are mentioned.
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United States Court At
Cincinnati
Swarhe
Stonewall” Jackson
Tgtterall
Cuba
United States
Steel Trust Probe Reveals Secret Wire Pool Counsel Debate
In a dissolution suit in Trenton, D A Reid questions whether a custodian kept secret correspondence between organizer Jackson and members of the wire pool. Samuel J Bailey testifies that the pool lasted ten years with Jackson as organizer. Bailey cannot locate Jackson, whom he believes may be in Europe. The government seeks Jackson for testimony.
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Brown
Trenton
Samuel J. Bailey
E E. Jackson
Combination
Bailey
Europe
Seven Hurt By Collision In Hammond Near Grave Yard Curve
Seven people were badly injured as seven touring cars wrecked at Grave Yard curve on the Coke race course near the Lowell cemetery. A Nickerson car from South Chicago collided head on with a Seramur car of Lowell. Nickerson and three of his children were seriously injured but not fatally. Pat Cutford of Valparaiso and Henry Hogan left the turn in a ditch. Hogan suffered a crushed spine and is in critical condition. A Chicago touring car was ditched at Held corner near St John, with one man internally hurt. identities of occupants are unknown.
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South Chicago
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Pat Cutford
Valparaiso
Henry Hogan
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St. John
Chicago
Baseball Results Across American Leagues and Associations
A condensed standings page lists American League, National League, and minor league results with club records, wins and losses, and percentages. Teams include Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh among others, with standings in multiple circuits and minor leagues.
Baseball scores and postponements across leagues
District results show rain causing several postponements for the American League and Western League along with completed games. Notable scores include Chicago 9 Boston 4 and Philadelphia 8 Pittsburg 5, plus St. Paul 9 Toledo 6 and Indianapolis 5 Kansas City 12. Several games listed with no result due to rain or darkness.
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Quincy
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Peoria
Decatur
Danville
Davenport
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Bleachers Cure and a Blues Pirates Battle
A verse laments reliance on pills and liquor, urging fun at games to ease ailment. Uncle Henry suffers rheumatism and liniments, then attends a Pirates vs Blues battle, cheering and chasing a witness among the crowd.
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Sunset Park Opening Plans Stir Debate in Washington
Mr. O F Haight spoke with a Journal representative this morning expressing support for opening Sunset Park to the public soon. He praises the park as Washington’s beauty and urges allowing his trotting mare to be driven along the shaded roadways through the area.
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Journal
Sunset Park
Vinci Cures Rambles Man Porter Says It Helped
Richmond Hill L L Albert Porter says a winter cold and cough vanished after using Vinci a cod sliver and iron tonic. He credits its direct action on his run down health and endorses it with a money back guarantee from Sherman Brothers Druggists Washington Iowa.
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Albert Porter
Vinci
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Sherman Brothers, Druggists
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Lowe
Park Access Delayed by Repairs Narrow Gate Ingress
The Journal reports citizen haight faces closed park entry due to repair work on roadways. Investigating tour confirms repairs underway and doors will open widely soon, restoring access to the park for all visitors.
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Journal
Haight
Short Stature in History Highlighted by Great Figures
The piece notes small men who influenced events including Stephen A. Douglas nicknamed the Little Giant, Adolphe Thiers, Louis Blanc, and Windthorst as formidable yet short figures. It contrasts their height with towering leaders like Bismarck during the Franco Prussian era.
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Chateau de Ferrieres
Louis Blanc
Windthorst
Cleveland Hosts 10 Many Priests Alumni Reunion
Clergymen and 1900s alumni of the American College at Rome gather in Cleveland for a two day reunion led by Cardinal Farley and Cardinal O Connell both recent graduates of the Eternal City. The American College Alumni Association holds a business meeting at the Hollenden followed by luncheon. Tomorrow the visitors tour the city by automobile and will be guests at the Country Club. Cleveland is labeled the Pivot City linking east and west business and religious activity.
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United States
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Eternal City
American College Alumni Association
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Country Club
Sound Mind in a Sound Body Motto Noted
Tried on by Tryon Edwards, the adage highlights the belief that mental wellness completes physical vigor, suggesting a holistic approach to health where discipline of the mind supports the body’s strength.
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Tryon Edwards
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