U C V Officers Clash As Richmond Veterans Parade Fades
Gen Julian Carr and Maj Hamilton clash at a Durham ceremony over marching orders. Carr accuses Hamilton of subordination, a scuffle occurs, both receive scratches, Hamilton is arrested, later reconciliation follows. Mrs Stonewall Jackson attends Confederate Memorial Day events in Charlotte.
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Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Julian
Carr
Iamilton
Webb
Durham
Maj
Hamilton
Maj.Hamilton
Stonewall Jackson
Charlotte
Asheville
Z. B.rance
North Carolina
Memorial rites honor Confederate dead at Oakwood Cemetery
In Richmond on May 10 the Oakwood Cemetery graves of 16 000 Confederate soldiers were decorated with flowers in simple ceremonies. The Junior Oakwood Memorial Association held services for the sailors of the Confederate navy. A tug carried a committee to mid river where Misses Alice Gary and Mary Massie placed a floral anchor. The Rev H A Goodwin led prayer and Rev W Asbury Christian introduced Capt W M Myers of the Richmond Howitzers who gave the address.
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Richmond
Oakwood Cemetery
Junior
Oakwood Memorial Association
James River
Alice Gary
Mary Massie
H. A. Goodwin
W. Asbury Christian
W. M. Myers
Richmond Howitzers
Merriam Must Retract in Divorce Compromise
Mrs Bes gie C Merriam refuses to consent to a divorce compromise unless it clears her name of charges. Judge Graham urged the agreement in the Merriam v Merriam suit, while Mrs Merriam lies ill after a nervous collapse in hospital. Captain Henry C Merriam accuses her of misconduct with Clarence Murphy, a Louisiana governor staff major. A compromise was tentatively arranged for their 10 year old daughter Charlotte.
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San Francisco
Cal
Besgie C. Merriam
Graham
Superior Court
Henry C. Merriam
Merriam
Clarence Murphy
Louisiana
Charlotte
Vault foils bank robbers in Bonanza
In Bonanza near Fort Smith Arkansas a bank safe withstood explosive charges early today thwarting a robbery attempt. The robbers fled before a citizen posse could form and initial reports claimed they secured a considerable amount of money.
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Fort Smith
Ark
First State Bank
Bonanza
Seek vote with play written by Mrs Hemmick
The Congressional Union of the National American Woman Suffrage Association met at the Chamber of Commerce to hear an outline of Woman by Mrs Christian Hemmick. The morality play, to be staged at the National Theater May 20 for suffrage funds, depicts Freedom and Justice in a struggle for women's equality with men.
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Congressional Union
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Chamber of Commerce
Christian Hemmick
National Theater
Tinnin
Freedom
Carpathia Doctor Hurt In Auto Crash
A Carpathia ship surgeon from Albany New York Vitalie Ristta was near death after a car accident Friday. An automobile turned turtle beneath the hood injuring the doctor who served aboard the Carpathia during the Titanic disaster. Fears for his condition grew as he underwent treatment at a local hospital.
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Albany
Vitalie Ristta
Women of Achievement Represent Historical Figures
The program honors notable women from history including Queen Elizabeth Joan of Arc Charlotte Corday St Hilda Deborah Lady Jane Grey Sapho Hy patia and later figures Mme Cure discoverer of radiura. The procession ends as Pustice frees the chained woman. Speakers discussed the upcoming play and included Mrs Harvey Wiley Miss E J Goode and Dr Cora Smith King with Miss Alice Paul presiding.
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Queen Elizabeth
Joan of Arc
Charlotte Corday
St. Hilda
Deborah
Jane Grey
Sapho
Hypatia
Mme. Cure
Radiura
Pustice
Harvey Wiley
E. J. Goode
Cora Smith King
Alice Paul
Suffragists to Have a Fete at Belmont Lawn
The Federal Woman's Equality Association will hold a lawn fete at Belmont on Monday afternoon and evening May 19 to commemorate the life and work of Mrs. Barber. Mrs. Barber supported woman suffrage and hosted lectures and rallies at Belmont in its early days.
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Federal Woman's Equality Association
Belmont
Cincinnati Street Car Strike Paralyzes City
May 10 report from Cincinnati states no car wheels turn as the newly organized street car workers strike to win union recognition wage raises and shorter hours. Officials say two thirds deserted but claim they could run cars if loyal workers were forced to quit. Rumors of strikebreakers circulate while city crowds seek alternate transport.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Traction Company
Traction
Havd
New Hampshire Claims 35 Cents From Federal Government
The state of New Hampshire claimed 35 cents from the United States for destroying three browntail moth nests found in a Dover post office yard. The bill covered 15 cents for the first nest and 10 cents for each of the additional nests. The postmaster protested, arguing he could have killed the moths at no cost. The matter was sent to the Treasury Department, and Assistant Secretary Sherman Allen approved the claim with a formal bill and voucher to follow.
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Commonwealth of New Hampshire
United States
Dover
N. H
Treasury Department
Sherman Allen
the Treasury
Taft
A. Treasury
East Side's Perfect Baby Revealed in New York Contest
In a lower East Side event to locate a perfect baby, Abe Edelowits, son of Roumanian Jewish parents, was declared absolutely perfect. Organized by settlement workers, the contest aimed to show fine babyhood can be found in congested districts. A bank check funded the baby’s benefit.
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New York
Abe Edelowits
Lower East Side
Vfis
Tesie
Paris sandal fad may reach American fashion scene
A Paris trend toward flat heeled satin sandals with ankle ribbons prompts shop canvassing in Washington. Bootmakers doubt Americans will abandon high heels, citing arch support and habit, while some insist sandals could rise if styles stay dainty and practical.
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Parisienne
Paris
F Street
Jefferson Pavis Barrack Referred To Con federacy Leader
Fragment from Monroe notes a barrack near the rampart gate where Jefferson Pavis, president of the Confederacy, is referenced while under arrest at Old Point and Congress’ possible acceptance of jugges.
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Monroe
Congress
Jefferson Pavis
Confederacy
Old Point
Rich Recluse Dies by Own Action in Philadelphia
Hugh C. Eakin a wealthy recluse of Philadelphia committed death by his own hand in Fairmount Park slashing both wrists with a razor. He was about 65, reputed worth $100,000 and had lived twenty years on South Broad Street. Little is known of him. he may have come from New York and speculated in Nashville real estate. He left no known relatives.
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Philadelphia
Hugh C. Eakin
Fairmount Park
South Broad Street
Jim
New York
Nashville
Tenn
Eakin
Plan Fort Monroe Changes in Newport News
A report says the War Department will ask Congress for authority to tear down Fort Monroe ramparts and fill in the moat. The move aims to free land around the fort, doubling available area essential for the fort’s defense and redevelopment.
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Newport News
Old Point
War Department
Congress
Fort Monroe
Fort On
Daniels on destroyer Reid sails to Port Royal and Savannah
Secretary of the Navy Daniels with Mrs. Daniels and Lieut. Comdr. L. C. Palmer departed Charleston tonight aboard the torpedo boat destroyer Reid for Port Royal and Savannah. He inspected the Charleston navy yard earlier and dined with city officials and local business groups. Tomorrow he will inspect the Port Royal yard and visit Pleasant A. Stovall in Savannah, then depart for Raleigh.
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Charleston
D. C
Daniels
Mra. Daniels
L. C. Palmer
Reid
Port Royal
Savannah
Charleston Navy Yard
Port Royal Navy Yard
Pleasant A. Stovall
Raleigh
Knabe Murder Trial Set In Indiana Case
In Indianapolis on May 10 the murder trial was set for Dr William J Craig dean of the Indiana Veterinary College and Alonzo Rapsduaker under mentor Dr Bidswa. The case was scheduled to begin in December with grand jury proceedings pending and details remaining unsettled.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wiliam J. Craig
Indiana Veterinary College
Alonzo
Rapsduaker
Bidswa
Police Search For Heiress in Washington Trip Mystery
James and Mollie Foster of Jersey City seek police help to locate their niece Madeline Hoffman daughter of the late Dr Henry Hoffman of New York City The elder had left 50000 to the Seventh Day Adventist Church The aunt and uncle say Madeline travels with an elderly Baptist minister who claimed spiritual care and has sent letters claiming she is in a sanitarium near New York City
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New York
James Foster
Fairmount Avenue
Jersey City
Montgomery Street
Madeline Hoffman
Henry Hoffman
Richmond
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Madeline
Leonora
Madelina
Spring Valley
M'adoo on a Cruise
Secretary McAdoo sails aboard the Revenge cutter Grondaga for a weekend cruise. The voyage departs with the entourage amid a tense hush as military and naval observers monitor the quiet port.
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MccAdoo
Grondaga
Wasiingco
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Federal Woman’s Equality Association
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Royal Navy Yard
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