Academy Societies Open Session May 14 Program
The academy literary societies announce an open session on May 14 featuring opening address by Ralph Bunce Prophecy by Ben Helmick piano solo by Bess Darbyshire essay by Maybelle Johnson junior class history by Hattie McConnel farewell to seniors by Elizabeth Schilder junior class song by a junior octet and diploma presentations to Aurora and Magnet seniors with replies by Anna Davidson and Sarah Dougall The Keota Eagle notes Dr A J Drozs new residence planned by architect Howard Ross of Washington praised as very nice with a 34 by 44 foot plan including basement first and second stories and attic plus porches oak finish and polished floors
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Academy
Ralph Bunce
Ben Helmick
Bess Darbyshire
Maybelle Johnson
Hattie McConnel
Elizabeh
Aurora
Howard Hill
Anna Davidson
Bonnie Crawford
Sarah Dougall
George Conklin
A. J. Droz
Howard Ross
Washington
Keotsa
Keota
Eddyville Range Rock
Droz
Birth of Spain’s Heir Triggers Nationwide Jubilation
Madrid celebrates the birth of Queen Victoria and a royal prince as messengers depart the palace and cannons fire. Crowds gather outside the court yard, the royal standard is hoisted, and cheers echo for the new son and future king.
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Madrid
Spain
Victoria
Queen Victoria
Spanish and British Celebrate Birth of Royal Baby
Madrid observed a royal birth with flags raised over public buildings and business closings. King Alfonso and Prime Minister Maura attended the presentation in the palace as the infant was declared a prince by the premier.
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Spain
Great Britain
Madrid
Alfonso
Maura
Marquis Figueroa
Edward
Birth of Spain's Heir Presumptive Crowned in Channel Family
Queen Victoria Eugénie nurses the infant prince who shows vitality with a strong voice blue eyes and fair skin. The queen and grandmothers Beatrice of Battenberg and Maria Christina kiss him as decrees announce a national holiday across Spain. Decrees transfer the heir presumptive title from Prince Charles of Bourbon to the newborn prince awaiting the king's signature.
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Covery
Beatrice of Battenbirg
Maria Christina
Spain
Alfonso
Prince Charles of Bourbon
Couldn't Drown Himself: German Man Survives Suicide Attempts
An obese German man weighing around 300 pounds attempted to end his life by other means after failing to drown himself in the Atlantic basin. He leaped from the Porto Rico line pier but was rescued by Watchman William Walsh who tied a rope and brought him ashore. The man was dried in a boiler room but then slipped away and vanished.
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New York
Atlantic Basin
Teuton
Porto Rico
William Walsh
GA R Posts Asked to Back Dissolution of Uncle Sam Oil
Kansas City May 11. H H Tuke er Jr of Kansas City Kan, indicted secretary treasurer of the Uncle Sam Oil Co, begins mailing 26000 circulars to G A R members urging posts to adopt resolutions favoring the discharge of the company receiver named by the Wisconsin supreme court. Circles denounce trusts and blame oil competition for Uncle Sam troubles. posts adopting resolutions to send copies to President Roosevelt.
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Kansas City
H. H. Tukeer, Jr
Kan
Aicle Sam Oi
Vinsas Supreme Court
Uncle Sam Company
Roosevelt
Passholders Listed by Union Pacific at Lincoln
Twenty seven annual passes are reported by Union Pacific to the Nebraska state railway commission as of April 20. Excluding employees and passes issued under contract, names are not given. Notable names include L. D. Richards of Fremont and W. G. Whitmore, university regent, and John Bratt of North Platte.
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Lincoln
Neb
Union Pacific
State Railway Commission
Mohler
L. D. Richards
Fremont
W. G. Whitmore
The
State University
John Bratt
North Platte
Free pardon granted to George Edalji in mystery case
London May 11 announcement reports a free pardon for George Edalji the Birmingham lawyer unjustly convicted four years ago of mutilating neighbors horses and cattle. Investigations led by Henry Lahouchere and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who pursued the case showed Edalji’s innocence and police blunder.
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Conan Doyle
London
George Edalji
Birmingham
Henry Lahouchere
Arthur Conan Doyle
Edalji
Prince Luiz to pass through Rio on way to Paraguay
Rio de Janeiro May 11 Prince Luiz grandson of Dom Pedro former emperor of Brazil is expected to pass through the city Sunday en route to Paraguay. The government bans landing under the decree of banishment against the emperor family. Shots fired during panic on ship Montevideo May 11 several Poitou wreck victims have bullet wounds indicating shots fired during the scramble for safety. An official report says thirteen perished.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Luiz
Dom Pedro
Paraguay
Montevideo
Uruguay
Snow storm ongoing in Madison City
Madison Wisconsin reports a snow storm in progress with multiple hours of ongoing snowfall continuing through the day.
Baseball Scores From Chicago May 11
Baseball scores list games across leagues and associations with results from Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St Louis, New York, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, St Paul, Toledo, Minneapolis, Columbus, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and Pueblo. Weather affected several matchups with incomplete scores.
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Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
MsSt. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Association
St. Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas City - Indianapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Western
Pueblo
Denver
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John J. McKeone
Wayland
Marble Head
Port Byron
Lola Portland Cement
Flint
Lola
Sand River
Fairfield
John Shields & Son
Schilder
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
Alf
Palace Court
Queen Victoria OF
Grand Army
OS Company
Nebraska
Madison, Wis
Windsor Grocery
Washington County
W. O. Ralston & CO
West Chester
Pauls Lumber Company
Chas. H. Gobble
Muscatine
Iowa
Travelers Insurance Co
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