Washington to tighten controls on doctored foods and wines
Acting Secretary Moore seeks to verify from the U S consul in May be the trial of Jr Schlamp von Hope charged with adulteration of Nieisteiner wines. The new law, effective July 1, empowers the secretary of agriculture to deny admission to foods violating purity standards and to ban items containing coloring, preservatives, or acids.
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Secrecf Agriculture
Moore
Ate
Jr. Schlamp von Hope
Bureau of Chemistry
Seericulture
Secretary of Agriclture
State Department
United States
Jones & Laughlin steel leader B F Jones dies in Pittsburgh
Benjamin F Jones senior adviser to the Jones Laughlin Steel firm and longtime Republican National Committee chairman died at his Legheny home after a period of declining health. He led the Blaine campaign of 1884 and influenced public arts. tomorrow marks his fifty third wedding anniversary.
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Pittsburg
Benjamin F.nes
Jones & Laughlin Steeling, Limited
Legheny
Wes
Republican National Committee
Regents Review Water Supply Plan for Ann Arbor University
In Ann Arbor on May 20 the White regents discussed obtaining an independent water supply for the university. They examined lakes to the west of the city and considered extending a pipe to one of them.
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Ann Arior
Mich
Sioux City
Frank Heese
Merrill
Here
Parole Law Bill Vetoed by Governor Yates
Governor Yates rejects a parole law amendment that would keep the old indeterminate imprisonment system. The veto follows concerns about retaining a jury trial element in criminal sentences and the governor’s belief that the current system requires revision.
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Pringfeld
Jes
Yates
The Virgin Birth Book Sparks Theological Debate
Dr Hoben of Union Church Waupon argues the Virgin Birth doctrine lacks early writings. He notes the book by T Allen foben of Waupon questions the Immaculate Conception and claims Jesus entered the world as a common man born of women.
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Milwaukee
T. Allen Foben
Waupan
Wis
TH Hoben
Jesus of Nazareth
University of Chicago
Hoben
Ignatius
Union
Man Arrested After Threats Near Capital
In Sacramento on May 20 a man, identified as Randleman, was arrested by citizen FF M Woodson after saying “One has died, and another might just as well.” He carried a six shooter in his vest and two extra cartridges, offered no explanation, and held a ticket from Sacramento to the Selby Smelting works.
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Cal
FF. M. Woodson
Randleman
Selby Smelting Works
Cleveland Businessman's Son Found In Duluth After Ten Days
R F White son of a prominent Cleveland businessman had been sought by police for ten days after leaving home without notice. He arrived in Duluth reportedly tired of work and seeking a rest, prompting police alerts to locate him.
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R. F. White
Cleveland
White
Roadmaster Killed On Milwaukee Line In Minnesota
In May 20 a Milwaukee and St. Paul railway roadmaster T Ahern slipped while boarding a northbound train at Cresco and was run over. He had served as roadmaster of the Town and Minnesota division for more than thirty years.
Judge Tuley Allows 10 Percent Dividend for Globe Savings Bank
An order in Judge Tuley’s court grants Chicago Tithe and Trust Company as receiver for Globe Savings Bank authority to pay a 10 percent dividend on all filed and allowed claims. This brings total dividends paid since the bank’s 1897 failure to 45 percent.
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Tuley
Chicago Tithe and Trust Company
Globe Savings Bank
Daniel G Reid Donates to Richmond Public Hospital
Daniel G. Reid of New York contributes 50000 dollars to establish a Richmond public hospital in his native city. The terms require a further 5000 dollars to form an endowment fund, and the offer is accepted. Reid will also fund a 75000 dollar church for the United Presbyterians.
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Daniel G. Reid
New York
Reid
United Presbyterians
Federation convention opens with 22000 members and 300 locals
In Indianapolis on May 20 the national Federation reports 22 000 members and 300 local unions. A balance of 11000 dollars is noted in the treasury as the president delivers the annual address and report.
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Indianapolis
National Federation Convention
Baseball Scores Roundup From May Tests Across Leagues
Chicago reports scores from May 20 across leagues including Philadelphia beating Philadelphia 6 to 4 in a Philadelphia-St. Louis venue, Brooklyn defeating Cincinnati 3 to 2, New York routing Pittsburgh 38 to 4, Cleveland edging Washington 1 to 0, Detroit defeating Boston 3 to 2, St. Louis beating Philadelphia 7 to 4, Kansas City defeating Louisville 3 to 1, Milwaukee over Indianapolis 9 to 8, St Paul beating Columbus 15 to 7, and Minneapolis over Toledo 24 to 2.
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Columbus
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Detective Sees Possible Suspect In Reichlin Murder Case
Cleveland detective Jacob Mintz says he nearly knows the killer in Miss Reichlin’s murder at Lorain but warns the evidence may be insufficient for conviction. He emphasizes the suspect remains unidentified publicly.
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Jacob Mintz
Reichlin
Lorain
United States commission members sail for Europe
New York May 20. H. H. Hanna of Indianapolis Charles T. Conant treasurer of the Morton Trust company and Prof Jeremiah W Jenks of Cornell university members of the United States commission on international exchange have sailed for Europe.
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New York
Chicago Wins Roadstead Race Among U S War Vessels
In Nice France on May 20 the regatta featured whaleboats from the Chicago Albany Cincinnati and Machias. The Chicago crew won the race conducted in the roadstead with the other vessels acting as rivals.
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France
Chicago
Albany
Cincinnati
Machias
Oldest U S Post Office Worker Dies at Lis Tome
The longtime postal employee known for decades of service to the United States Post Office has died in Lis Tome. He served in various roles for fifty four years, marking a record tenure in federal service.
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United States
Lis Tome
Uncle Sam
Controversy and Disclosures Tap Air Claims and Epidemic Report
The outline notes Charles L Fair’s millions claimants argue airproof death. A reported epidemic at French Lick Springs Ind is deemed fatal by authorities. Midshipman Arthur O Barber of the Naval Academy drowns swimming at Annapolis. Cebu insurgents surround Lieutenant Walker’s force killing one and two constabulary privates. Gas Engine and Power Co of Morris Heights NY was the lowest bidder for gun boats Dubuque and Paducah.
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French Lick Springs
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Naval Academy
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Paducah
Weather Synopsis for Regions Mentioned in OCR Text
The fragment notes brisk southerly winds with probable local thunder showers. It mentions Michigan and Wisconsin with Unnettied conditions, and Iowa described as generally fair with partly cloudy skies and brisk south winds.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Chicago Livestock Prices and Southern Market Reports May 19
Chicago and East Buffalo markets show varied slaughterhouse receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep with Texas, Western and native stock mixed. St Louis grain notes wheat corn rye and barley bids with July futures and cash bids quoted across No 2 and No 1 grades.
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Texas
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Buffalo
N.Y
Dunning & Stevens
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St. Louis
Ile
Hieher
Northern
Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure Promised Cure
Backache signals kidney trouble and toxins in blood. Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure claims to revive lagging kidneys and cure backache rheumatism female troubles heart disease dropsy and kidney bladder and urinary diseases. Testimonials from various states praise recovery after multiple bottles. Sold in two sizes with free advice offered.
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Pinkerton
John Tunnihoff
South Byron
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Lowa
G. Wagoner
Knobsville
Fenner
Fredonia
N. Y
Death of Helen Griffin linked to criminal act in Port Huron
A post mortem on 17 year old Helen Griffin after exhumation revealed she was killed by a criminal operation. A local doctor is named with a signed statement by the girl denying responsibility. A coroner's jury is impaneled and may determine prosecutions based on its findings. Homes of several well known young men are reported to have been examined.
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Port Huron
Mich
Helen Griffin
Garfield Street
Lord Crewe Questions Warship Access to British Harbors
In the House of Lords on May 20 the Earl of Crewe, a Liberal, questioned the government about the regulations under which foreign warships were admitted into British colonial harbors and coal stations, citing examples and seeking clarification.
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House of Lords
Earl of Crewe
Whistled Remarks on Allied Naval Access in Port Eyes
A fragment discusses naval access and potential restrictions on British ships visiting a port. It notes Lord of the Admiralty Lond Sepherne stating no reathons existed and favors friendly power amending restrictions. The piece hints at reconsidering any obstacle to British ship visits under international hospitality principles.
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Admiralty
Honesty Rewarded After Large Find on City Street
Philadelphia report describes Carmine Coammorata returning a found ten thousand dollar bill to a teller at Twelfth and Market and receiving a ten dollar reward. Policeman Volver later found and returned an eight hundred fifty dollar pocket book with "Thank you" as his reward.
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Carmine Coammorata
Twelfth
Market Streets
Volver
Cammorata
Nerous
Arkansas River Monitor Sails South After High Water Stop
The Arkansas departs St Genevieve after several days detained by low water. The river stood twenty one feet on the St Louis gauge yesterday morning, two feet higher than on arrival, with tributaries feeding higher flows upstream and a forecast to rise toward twenty five feet at St Louis.
JETT STILL IN DURANCE FOR RESASSINATION CASE
Curtin Jett charged with the murder of J J Marcum was brought into court at Winchester. The habeas corpus proceeding was moved to dismiss. The county attorney absent. Jailer Boone handled the hearing. The court refused to return Jett to Jackson, awaiting Breathitt grand jury action.
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Curtin Jett
J. J. Marcum
Winchester
Boone
Jett
Jackson
Ife
Breathitt Grand Juy
Benton
Colombia Faces Revolutionary Threat Over Panama Canal Treaty
Unclear cables from London report a planned Colombian revolution against President Marroquin over canal treaty ratification. Generals Heyes and Fernandes alleged to lead forces with army and diplomatic backing. United States stance cited as crucial to outcome amid expectations of war and potential dictatorship.
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America
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Mayor Crotius installs Blagen as police chief
Joliet Illinois May 20 Mayor Crotius executes a coup to oust Police Chief Keita for incompetence and open gambling. He appoints Binwen to fill the vacancy and forces resignations of Night Captain Brookes and Patrol Sergeant Emery after a council adjournment.
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Crotius
Theodore Blagen
Philip Keita
Reitz
Kelte
Binwen
Brookes
Emery
Wisconsin Legislature Adopts Primary Bill For Public Vote
The assembly approved the Kay resolution with Bradford amendment to submit the primary election bill to voters at the next general election. Governor Lafollette has signed the ad valorem railroad tax bill as the legislature concludes its session.
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Senate
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