Wilson Arrives for Democratic Meet in Minnesota
Gov Woodrow Wilson arrives in St Paul Minnesota and is greeted by leading Democrats. He plans two non political addresses at the Minneapolis Property club and the St Paul Association of Commerce banquet. Organizers hope for a major party gathering with leaders from Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa Montana Oregon Wisconsin and Michigan. Wilson declined further invitations.
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Minnnesapoorli Minn
Woodrow Wilson
Newderney
Oregon
Wisconsin
Michiwith
Wilson
Bu le
Make War on Tyacinths
New Orleans May 4 A state wide movement to destroy the water hyacinth has been inaugurated in Louisiana. It seeks to remove the weed that threatens inland rivers and lakes, blocking navigation and drainage and ruining fish populations.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Invasion of the South marks Civil War anniversary
Washington observes the fiftieth anniversary of the Invasion of the South, marking the Civil War’s start. Union forces previously gathered north of the Potomac and, as Confederate forces approached, crossed the river in the early hours of May 24 to establish a line from Alexandria to the Chain Bridge above Washington.
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Washington
South
Lincoln
Potomac
Alexandria
Chain Bridge
Silent July First Deaths Mark North South Clash
A month passed with no advance until July when troops from the North and South met and suffered their first deaths in the conflict.
National Lamp Manufacturers Open Annual Convention in Chicago
The National Lamp Manufacturers, headquartered in Chicago, opened its annual convention today with several important business matters to be discussed during the meeting.
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Mins
National
Lamber Manufacturers’ Ascocation
Chicago
Tremendous Loss to Erith Tradesmen and Hotelmen
A report notes a severe setback for Erith tradesmen and hotelmen due to high protection costs and prohibitive losses faced by local businesses.
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Erith
Danish Welcome Planned For U S Fleet in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen on May 24 royalty will join officers of the American battleship squadron arriving tomorrow. A banquet and a ball are among the social features planned for the week during the welcome festivities.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Empire rifle championship begins among cadet teams
Youthful crack shots from Kneinned Seothind Irehane Canada South Africa and other parts of the empire opened a Boye Bieley rifle shoot for the championship of the empire. The tournament is under the auspices of the Imperial Cadet Association.
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London
Canada
Empire
Hhoperial Cadet Association
Civil Service Examinations Briefly Outlined Today
May 24 civil service examinations are held for UNM and other postings across the country. Applicants include library staff, animal industry clerks, lab assistants, and a forest products engineer. Salaries range from 75 to 1000 dollars monthly with increases, and positions span Madison Wisconsin to Manila Philippines and Pierre South Dakota.
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Samy
Bureau of Animal Industrie
Bureaa Oftandards
Madison
Pierre
Eureau of Science
Manila
P. B
Bureau of Sons
Washington
Sugar Valorization Plan Discussed by Dravitian States
May 24 At a meeting in Via Jaielira representatives of Dravitian share producing states formalized plans for a sugar valorization scheme modeled on the cotton plan. A special Ahreis tax will apply to all sugar exports via Rio Janeiro port with proceeds used to purchase sugar by participating states. The Bracian sugar duty equals 24% avoirdupois and 55 reis to cents in U S money.
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Jaielira
Rio Janeiro
United State
Convention crowds fill Coppock church in afternoon
Sunday at Coppock church Rev. W G Beaird and others preached to a large audience. Sunday school sang, recitations and papers on missions were presented. A collection aided the Township association and plans for fall at Richor church were announced.
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W. G. Peaird
T Wem
Darre Choire
Lillie Shever
Pat
John Brown
M. Musselman
Mach
Eva Benson
Minnie Karwell
Mable Snider
Myrtie Saville
Margaret Sommers
Marion Township
Richor Church
W. G. Beaird
Coppock Church
London Mourns Queen Victoria Birth Anniversary
May 24 marked Victoria's birthday with widespread observances in London and across Britain. Flags flew as schools held commemorative exercises and a memorial service for the late Queen was attended by King George and Queen Mary. Tonight the court marks a third season event with Americane guests. coronation is near, but concerns about Queen Alexandra’s health loom over the schedule.
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London
Queen Victoria
George
Queen Mary
Alexandra
Piano content coupon drive for ALO UL lodges
Notice asks all lodges and friends holding coupons for the ALO UL to turn them in to the lodge secretary or to Mr. Harry McCall at 8313. The appeal aims to collect coupons for a piano content prize or drawing.
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Harry McCall
Railroad President Reflects On Narrow Escape
The exchange recalls a near disaster as railway cars avoided a catastrophic fire. President Raige criticizes an inept brakeman for failing to prevent the outbreak while noting the supervisor’s laziness and salary in Washington Times terms.
Veteran musician Kuhe claims title of oldest pianist alive
William Kuhe, born in Prague in 1825 to German parents, is eighty seven and says this age entitles him to be known as the oldest musician in the world. A renowned pianist, he introduced Patti, Trebelli and Christine Nilsson to the English concert platform and has partnered with many famed artists.
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William Kuhe
Patti, Trebelli
Christine Nilsson
England
Prague
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