City's Youth at 200 Spring Brings Crowds to Zoo
A sunny spring day draws families and many adults to the city Zoo for the first real taste of warm weather. Visitors arrive early, settle on benches, and feed animals peanuts while monkeys critique fashion from their cages. Monkeys, apes, and bears react with antics as Carry Nation rumors stir excitement, and staff report the animals preening for the crowds before nightfall.
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Carry Nation
Corey Wedding at Hotel Gotham Headline in May 5 Note
Miss Mabelle Gilman and William Ellis Corey expected to wed at the Hotel Gotham Fifth Avenue and Fifty fifth Street where the singer stays Decorators prep her apartment for the ceremony Miss Gilman followed by crowds and wedding gifts arriving at the hotel The event described from the Chicago News and dated New York May 5
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New York
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William Ellis Corey
United States Steel Corporation
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High Schools in Regatta Feature Potomac clash and lineup
A regatta for Technical High School crews on the Potomac includes a match race against Potomac Boat Club eight. De Carre replaces Small at No 3 while Hart may take the stroke. The event, with several Potomac Club crews and swimming contests, starts at 6 o clock next Saturday.
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Fears Assassination Trial Delays Stir Idaho Case
The State District Court case in Boise, challenged by delays while an appeal to the U S Supreme Court is pending, draws comment from Clarence Darrow. Labor unions plan to send representatives to observe, though an unofficial jury counting union members was dropped.
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United States Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
Clarence Darrow
Idaho
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
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Boisé
Yale Annapolis boat race cancelled by Yale faculty
The Yale University crew refused to row the Yale Naval Academy race, cancelled after Yale faculty directed the decision. The Naval Academy party left for New Haven. Yale authorities vetoed plans to reschedule, citing time and expense and signaling possible end of the annual contest.
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Derby Rain Sets Open Field as Arcite Scarcity Looms
In Louisville the 33rd Kentucky Derby faced rain and a muddy track. Arcite, long favored, may be scratched or start with Red Gauntlet and others in an open race. Bettors expect Arcite or Red Gauntlet to lead, with eight colts likely to go post, weather and track conditions could decide. The owner said a final decision would come noon tomorrow.
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Canvass Near End for $325,000 Lift by True Reformers Hall
A mass meeting at True Reformers Hall saw the Colored Y M C A nearly complete the $325,000 fund drive promised by John D. Rockefeller. With a last push, a few hundred dollars remain as committees aim to close within 24 hours. Buxton Iowa contributed $100, and L E Johnson and J E Moorland steered the 30 day effort. Prof John R Hawkins of Kure, N.C. urged building a temple of wisdom, strength, and beauty for the association.
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Brann Denounces May Day Demonstration In Sermon
The Rev Dr Henry Brann rector of St Agnes church in New York condemned last night's Moyer Haywood Pettibone demonstration seen from Grand Central Palace. He warned the procession showed anarchist socialist aims to topple marriage property belief in God and the Ten Commandments.
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1000 Women in Parade Protest Idaho Murder Case
About 10 000 persons participated in a parade and mass meeting by Boston labor groups protesting the prosecutions of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone over Gov. Steunenberg's Idaho murder. A Scandinavian club display and red banners marked the event as speakers urged justice and opportunity for other candidates.
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Moyer, Haywood, and Pettibone
Gov. Steunenberg
Idaho
Rine Common
Fike Threg
Woman Fatally Burned at Collins Home
Cora Warden a colored servant lighting a gas stove in the Collins residence at 300 Second Street Southwest when her clothing caught fire. William Collins, her employer, was badly burned trying to save her. both rushed to Emergency Hospital where she died at 4 o'clock. Collins refused further medical aid.
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Second Street
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Advertising Hints and Suggestions for Local Stores
Practical guide on retail advertising stressing consistency in policy and branding. Emphasizes specializing stock, full departments, acquiring new products weekly, honest descriptions, and using newspapers as an effective sales channel. Warns against stifling novelty and notes advertising quality hinges on store management.
Thornhill style ad critique from Altoona Dental Co
A period-appropriate critic analyzes a Thornhill advertisement for Altoona Dental Company. The piece notes sharp layout and persuasive copy while condemning sensational tactics, praising the clear claim of a Lady Attendant and urging straightforward articulation of professional services.
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Altoona Dental Company
Drew
Gaskins Ad Critique Shows Three Strengths and One Flaw
The writer notes three favorable aspects of Gaskins advertising including a clear indication of his business, a bordered ad that holds it together, and readable name and business. A common error is including unrelated clever quotations at the top, which wastes space and weakens selling value.
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Thornhill
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Oma
Gaskins
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