Young Hero Loses Life in Drowning Rescue Attempt
Chicago tragedy details Bowler 17 of Downers Grove who saved two younger boys from a leaky canoe accident at an artificial lake. He perished with three others after attempting to reach Leonard Wall and Harry Morris. Albert 15 was helped ashore, while Smith 16 tied a rope to his waist and jumped in to aid the others but did not survive. he was pulled ashore alive but badly injured.
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Bowler
Downers Grove
Fowler
Albert
Leonard Wall
Harry Morris
Smith
T Fowler
Wall
Morris
Anya Smith
Nebraska's Vesuvius Mount Iona Not Following Martinique
Ponca Nebraska May 5 The fear of an eruption at Mount Iona near Ponca has quieted. Gas and smoke continue but no sounds have been heard since Tuesday morning. After Martinique disaster some families considered moving but have been persuaded not to. The disturbance is blamed on underground rock heated by moisture.
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Mount Iona
Martinique
Ponca
Neb
Washington Suit Challenges City Bonus to Factory
A Washington Indiana circuit court suit questions municipal authority to grant a 2500 dollar bonus to the Collier Shovel and Stamping company for locating a plant. The city had offered 2500 cash conditioned on ten years operation and 150 workers, with repayment if terms were violated. The firm moved to Hammond and offered to return half the bonus, which Washington declined. The case centers on legality of such factory incentives under state law.
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Washington
Ind
Collier Shovel and Stamping Company
A. I. Cabot
Richard ©. Davis
Collier Company
Indianpolis
Indiana
Hammond
Church Council Handles Rift At First Baptist Church
In Minneapolis a ex parte council of prominent clergy and laity met to advise on the First Baptist Church of the city where a split exists over pastor Rev. W. S. Riley. The body elected Rev. Dr Augustus HL Strong as president and Rev. Dr T W Powell as secretary.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
W. S. Riley
Augustus HL. Strong
Rochester Pheological Seminary
T. W. Powell
Rogers Tark, Ills
Global Dispatches Mix Droughts and Diplomacy
Reports from Tartic provinces note winter sowings damaged by drought and frost. Hayti cites Sam’s emigration at request and Firmin's presidency. Kitchener lists 25 Boers killed or wounded this week, 62 prisoners, 175 rifles and wagons, 4 500 cattle captured. Enormous crowds flee Russia to Moscow, Loubet set to visit the czar, Chicago mayor calls aid for Martinique sufferers. Chinese rebels in Chi Li reportedly defeated. Rudolph Meppler wins New York stock exchange presidency again. Reverend Brown leaves Plymouth church after marrying Herron and Rand. John Wanamaker linked to developments.
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Hayti
Sam
Firmin
Kitchener
Moscow
Russia
Loubet
France
Paris
Harrison
Chicago
Martinique
Chi-Li
Rudolph Meppler
New York Stock Exchange
William T. Brown
Plymouth
Rochester
N. Y
Herron
Delegates Arrive for WhOYPA Baptists Midyear Rally
About 125 delegates expected at the WhOYPA Baptist church rally. Attendees will hear addresses and join devotional exercises and discussions this afternoon and tonight.
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Menitags
Desert irrigation shaped by census report and Senate wit
Washington May 14. A census committee report by Representative Emerson argues that two fifths of the United States area is arid and irrigation dependent. It notes the so called American desert lies mainly on alkali lands and parched soil, and highlights drought threats in the Dakotas Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and parts of Texas. It also warns one third of the country remains unsettled. The piece includes anecdotes about senators misstatements and workplace banter among Capitol staff and streetcar workers, citing remarks by Senator Allison and comments on roads and highways.
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United States
Emerson
New York
Committee On Census
Great American
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Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
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A Memory Gem and a Toad Tale in Primary School Rooms
A humorous, illustrated memory gem describes a strange toad scene in a school setting. The poem narrates a toad inspecting a bedtime dressing ritual, then changing clothes and exiting as a playful observer notes the moment.
Journal birthday reflections and a cautionary tale
The piece marks the Journal's third year under current management, notes various anniversaries in its history, and jokes about celebrating all of them. It recounts a fable of an editor who dies en route to heaven guided by Gabriel, and ends with thanks to subscribers and a nod to broader civic changes.
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Hustler
Will McCausland
Harry Kelater
Keister, Fitz
Thies
Heaven
Gabrael
Hades
Gabriel
Washington
May Day news and camp details from Almeworth notices
Local brief lists residents visiting and returning travel plans from Almeworth and surrounding towns. It also outlines a schedule for the BK YP U rally with speakers and program items, and notes an Adjutant General order detailing camp staff for rifle practice at Cedar Rapids led by Col Morse with listed officers and roles.
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Cedar Rapids
W. E H. Morse
Algona
Jno. T. Hume
W OH Thrift
Dubuque
BL. Martindale
Clinton
H.G Karne
R E Byers
O. A. Nelswanger
Fiftieth Regiment
George Yans
Fifty-second
L. Gudarian
Fifty Second
Scores on the Diamond May Day Baseball Results
Scores from May 1 across leagues list Cincinnati 6, Philadelphia 5. New York 10, St Louis 7. Boston 10, Pittsburgh 6. Brooklyn 2, Chicago 3. Phillies 5, Boston 1. Washington 4, Baltimore 1. Chicago 12, St Louis 2. Cleveland 3, Detroit 2. Indianapolis 3, Minneapolis 2. Milwaukee 2, Columbus 1. St Paul 6, Louisville 1. Kansas City 3, Toledo 5 innings. Governor Durbin seriously ill at his residence with grip-like symptoms. Turleson found guilty in Hermitage murder case but fined.
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New York
Brooklyn
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Peoria
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Youngest Fire Chief: Edward Tracey of South Elgin Ill
Edward Tracey a 10 year old Indian? lnd of South Elgin Ill enjoys the distinction of being the youngest fire chief in the United States. The item notes a bright local profile for a boy in Illinois.
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Lnd
South Elein
Ill
United States
Monroe
Des Moines
Psyche
Great Britain
Tlavana
Trial of Kid Noble Captures Local Attention in Muscatine
May 15 reports from Muscatine describe the Kid Noble trial drawing wide interest. State witnesses include James Smith stating Morgan carried a revolver when shot, while James Lyons testified Morgan lacked a revolver. Crowds observe the courtroom as proceedings continue.
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Muscatine
Kid Noble
James Smith
Morgan
James Lyons
Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Alabama Mother
A Springville mother with whooping cough experience explains how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy kept her three children healthy, including a three month old baby, while others using no remedy saw poorer outcomes. The medicine is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
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Jessie Pinkey Hall
Springville
Ala
Stewart’s Pharmacy
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