Marriage Ban Stalls Two Divorced Lovers in Jackson
In Jackson Michigan on May 24 a young woman Mary Sehneider aged 20 and her fiancé William Smith could not find a minister to wed them after her two previous marriages. Ministers refused following a publicized New York incident, leaving a cafe wedding supper untasted. The ceremony was later performed by Justice Emery F. Wood.
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Jackson
Mich
Corey 4Illman
New York
Mary Sehneider
William Smith
Mary
A. F E. Nagler
Ida Stiles M. EB
Emery F. Wood
Corey and wife guard at French chateau during honeymoon
Paris reports W. E. Corey head of the steel trust and his new wife remain secluded at chateau Vil Yognaisse. Guards block access and a large staff keeps intruders away while observers note the couple appears content and private.
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Paris
W. E. Corey
Steel Trust
Chateau Vil- Yognaisse
Steel
Chateau
Corey
Mrs McKinley Stricken in Canton Ohio May 24
After consultation at the McKinley home doctors Porteman and Eyman issued a statement that there are no indications Mrs McKinley can long survive the apoplexy attack. They say resolution may come in a day or two and the condition is a coma like.
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Canton, O
McKinley
KE. 0. Porteman
J. E. Eyman
Massillon State Hospital
Anthony Elected to Congress in Kansas Race
Leavenworth May 24 D R Anthony Republican won the First Kansas district seat without opposition. He editor of the Leavenworth Times and longtime Kansas political figure. He is son of the late Colonel D R Anthony brother of Susan B Anthony.
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Arthony
Leavenworth
Kan
D. R.anthony
Kansas
Charles Curtis
Alfred W. Benson
United States
Anthony
Leavenworth Times
D. R. Antheny
Susan B. Anthony
MetLife Board Backs Hegeman Amid Forgery Charge Allegations
The Metropolitan Life Insurance board adopted a resolution expressing unreserved confidence in John R. Hegeman, president, and its belief he will be vindicated of forged and perjury charges. The statement dates from New York on May 24.
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Hegeman
New York
John R. Hegeman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Child mauled by bulldog in Vincennes tragedy
In Vincennes Indiana on May 24 a bulldog owned by Denny Lee severely mauled a two year old girl, the daughter of William A Miller. The dog attacked after the child was seen fondling the pup. The animal bit the head cheek and jaw before helpers rescued the child. Doctors fear death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Denny Lee
William A. Miller
Harlan Home Given to Iowa Wesleyan University
The former residence of James Harlan, once a U S senator, in Mount Pleasant Iowa has been donated to Iowa Wesleyan University by Mrs. Robert Lincoln of Chicago. The school president will reside there as head of the institution.
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Mount Pleasant
James Harlan
Iowa Wesleyan University
Robert Lincoln
Chicago
Harlan
Dr Maurice Fegan Named Minister to Denmark
Washington May 24. Dr Maurice Fegan has accepted the post of minister to Denmark offered by President Roosevelt. Entry date will be set by the state department. Dr Fegan is a member of the Catholic University faculty in this city.
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Washington
Maurice F. Fegan
Denmark
Roosevelt
State Department
Egan
Catholic University
Body Found in Salt Creek Near Bedford Ind
The body of 18 year old Fred Gillen, who vanished from the Monon fast mail train last Saturday night after leaving Bedford with three companions, was recovered from Salt Creek beneath a bridge six miles north of Bedford.
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Salt Creek
Bedford
Ind
Fred Gillen
Monon
Here
Kuroki Says He Would Run New York May 24
General Kuroki praised the United States and New York skyscrapers before leaving for Boston. He said no war with the United States is expected over the Philippines and joked that Japan would run away if war occurred. He cited friendly feelings between Americans and Japanese and mutual respect for America.
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New York
Kuroki
Boston
United States
Japan
Philippines
America
Kuroki Visits Hudson Valley and West Point
General Kuroki the famed Japanese soldier tours the Hudson River aboard Mr. R A C Smiths Privateer yacht visiting West Point Cadets and Grant's Tomb He comments on the U S military academy and praises its boys calling it a great institution He loses at roulette then studies the wheel afterward
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Kuroki
R. A. C. Smith
Hudson
West Point
New York
William Hester
Grant
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Franklin
Nebraska drought broken by widespread rains in state
Omaha reports heavy rains across Nebraska on Wednesday night ending drought conditions. The wet weather aids winter wheat and favors late corn planting with continued rain likely. Reports from Norfe and other stations confirm widespread showers across the region.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
United States Weather Bureau
Norfe's
Robbers Beat Mary Lustig in Home Invasion
In New York on May 24 Mrs. Mary Lustig lay dying at Gouvenor's hospital after two robbers battered her in her residence. They stole $1,800 from her bosom and fled, and a second roll of $300 was later found in her stocking.
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New York
Mary Lustig
Gouvenor’s Hospital
How She Got A Position
Edward Thatcher, station agent on the Union Pacific, trains his daughter Molly in telegraphy at a remote plains outpost. When bandits raid after a late westbound train, Thatcher is bound and searched while Molly, alerted by a hidden floor key, faces danger from armed robbers seeking the telegraph gear.
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Edward Thatcher
Union Pacific
Plains
Thatcher
Molly
Omaha
Express
Sarah Ream
Train Robbery Foiled by Telegraph Trickery and Bravery
In a northern station scene, Thatcher uses a telegraph key and a ruse to mislead bandits planning a $40,000 express robbery. The con is exposed when the late train signals fail and a rifle squad arrests the robbers. Molly assists, securing a railroad post and a thousand dollars.
Modern John Gilpin Autocart Tale in Verse
Humor and philosophy mash in a 19th century style ballad where John Gilpin buys an auto cart, crashes through streets with his family, cannot stop it, and ends with a hospital visit while the vehicle ends up wrecked. The piece plays on credit, risk, and polite domestic bravado without graphic detail.
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John Gilpin
Making It an Object Experiment in Longevity Wealth
A dialogue proposes a plan to fund life extension by giving each person one million dollars that remains untouchable until age 113. The premise links science to a universal incentive, sparking debate on feasibility and gratitude from society.
Leather or barrel stave as substitute in a pinch
In a mix of opinion and humor a writer notes that leather is preferred but in emergencies a barrel stave can serve as a substitute. The piece contrasts quality with practicality and suggests improvisation under strain.
Swift Specific Co heals old sores by cleansing blood
An early 20th century health ad explains that ulcers are symptoms of blood impurities. It argues external salves fail long term and promotes S. S. S. to purge the blood, build up circulation, and heal the sore. Free medical advice offered by The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
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S.S. S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Promoter Tells Plan to Place Mine Stock Figure
A speaker describes aligning a person with promoters of mining stock and charging a commission, signaling a scheme to benefit from promotion activity. The dialogue reveals intent to leverage connections with mining promoters for financial gain.
Why don't you marry says bachelor to bachelor girl
A playful exchange frames a bachelor asking why the woman will not wed. She replies in mock sympathy that she cannot marry out of pure sympathy, leaving the bachelor puzzled about her motives.
Knockers and Flattery in Town Life
A collection of wry maxims on ambition pride and social status. It notes that industrious coinkeepers and prosperous neighbors earn admiration, while flattery that hides is valued. youth and aging foibles shape judgments of citizens and leaders. It lightly mocks boastful plans and lazy promises.
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Recorded
Chicago May 24 scores show Brooklyn 3 Brooklyn O in the Brooklyn game with Cincinnati, Philadelphia 3 over Pittsburgh 0, Boston 4 over St. Louis 1, Chicago 5 over New York 2. Detroit 10 over Washington, Cleveland 5 over Philadelphia 6, St. Louis 6 over Boston 0. Indianapolis 2 over Louisville 1, Milwaukee 2 over Minneapolis, St. Paul-Kansas City-St. Paul 4, Omaha 25 over Pueblo-Lingyyd 2.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Oies
Indianapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Columbus
Werther
Western
Denver
Sioux City
Omaha
Des Moines
Pueblo
Lyeblo
Mind of James Frieze Claims Release in Ohio Sanatorium
James Frieze confined in Columbus sanatorium applies for release asserting his mind is sound. He declares he is the rightful husband of Alice Roosevelt Longworth and that Nicholas Longworth is an interloper and ought to be shot. Also reported is Rev. Dr. F. M. Taylor’s arrest in Marshall for violating fish laws by catching bass out of season.
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Columbus, O
James Frieze
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Marshall, Mich
F. M. Taylor
South Haven
Mishap at Marlboro Cement Works Kills 15 Year Old Jay Knight
In Baldwin Michigan on May 24 Jay Knight aged 15 fell backward into running gear at the Marlboro cement mill and was instantly killed. The accident occurred in the cement works as the youth was near the machinery. The tragedy leaves the community in shock at the Marlboro plant.
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Baldwin, Mich
Jay Knight
Marlboro
Record of 5 Million Bushels Corn Sold in McLean County
Reports from grain dealers indicate 5,000,000 bushels of corn were sold in McLean County on Tuesday, the highest daily total yet recorded. The sales reflect strong farmer participation and demand during the period.
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Bloomington
Ill
McLean ‘County
Lea
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John
Onestiate
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Gabriel
McCartney & Son
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Foley
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