Marsh Dies After Rabies Suffering in Brooklyn Home
William H. Marsh of Brooklyn died at 5:30 p.m. after a 24 hour period of extreme agony from rabies contracted from a bulldog wound. Doctors detailed the disease’s progression from incubation to convulsions, noting treatment attempts and the impact on family, staff, and curious onlookers as investigators traced infection and protection measures.
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Cisco
Fiske
Consulta
Fia
Mr. Marsh
Marsh
Wheeler
Gould Plans Doomed Western Maryland Reorganization
New York May 20 Plans to reorganize Western Maryland aim to ease the Gould Pennsylvania and Harriman conflicts and may abandon the Pittsburg terminal. Rockefeller is said to control a large Western Maryland stake and press for a settlement, opposing further railroad expansion and seeking linkage avoidance with the Wabash route. George J. Gould declined to discuss the reported stock deposits with Rockefeller.
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Pennsylvania
Harriman
Gould
Pittsburg
Washington Pos
New York
Rockefeller
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Fie
Hockefeler
Gould Party
Keesereiers
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Wabash
George J. Gould
John D. Rockefeller
Poleless wireless sparks classroom lesson in Richmond
In Richmond on May 20 professor D C Kiltote of Richmond High School discovered a self made wireless telegraph in the basement reading messages from Santa Cruz and Oklahoma City. A telegrapher confirmed the Richmond device lacked poles or wires and was home made. Also noted are a daily auction of fine furnishings and The Rural Limited train service from Washington to New York with Pullman accommodations and no extra fare.
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Richmond High School
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Santa Crus
Cal
Oklahoma City
Okla
Rural Limited
Philadephia
New York
Washington
Baltimore and
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Twenty-third Street
America
Se G Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
New Union Station
Bryan Plank Loses Bid in Uproar Over Speech
Harrisburg Pa May after a hard fought Democratic State convention decided not to instruct its delegates at large to Denver for Bryan. Col Guffey led the organization ticket with a clean victory, Berry dropped from the slate, and Bryanites failed to win the large delegates amid noisy protests and a decisive 187 to 123 vote.
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Democratic State Organization
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Pittsburg
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National Committee
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William J. Bryan
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Ena
Col. Guffey
Col Guffey
Berry Falls
Willem O H. Berry
Delaware County
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Guffey
J.P Wall
Elk County
A. S. Dewalt
Lehigh County
John G. Harman
Columbia County
Black
James Kerr
Clearfield
Bryan Plank
John T. Lenahan
Wilkesbarre
Lenahan
Lenehan
Aps
Superior
Webster Grim
Bucks
Joseph P. McCuhen
Philadelphia
Albert J. Barr
J. KP. Hall
Arthur G. Dew
Anti-Bryan Plank Highlights 1900 Nomination Stance
A historic party platform argues for restoring government control to its original party roots. It calls conservatives to unite, forget past differences, and support candidates who will rally independent voters nationwide.
Johnson Captures Delegates in Alabama Primary
Minnesota Governor Johnson won 40 percent of Alabama's Democratic primary vote, securing one at large delegate and one district delegate. Campaign spanned seven days with Johnson sweeping most cities, Mobile favoring him two to one.
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Bryan
Johnston
Alabama
Cunningham
Bryn Mawr for Miss Taft Graduate to Bryn Mawr College
Miss Helen Herren Taft daughter of the Secretary of War will graduate from the Baldwin School Bryn Mawr next Saturday and is likely to attend Bryn Mawr College to complete her education The Secretary favors college entry but Mrs Taft prefers her to join the family in Washington after graduation The choice of Bryn Mawr appears settled with Miss Taft set to enroll next term
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Washington
Bryn Mawr
Helen [Herren Taft
Taft
Hrwn Mawr College
Police Champ Chases Runaway Horse in Rain Victory
Police officer Paul Jones wins a wild chase as a runaway buggy hitched to a Home Ice Company horse speeds past Fourteenth Street. Jones climbs the buggy, braces on a wheel, vaults into the seat, stops the horse just before a streetcar, and emerges bruised but triumphant. Alaska nominating news follows with John Rowan named delegate candidate.
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Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Fourteenth
Fourteenth and
Streets
Esme
T Street
Res
Coal price drops and May sale at Johnson Bros
Johnson Bros at 1312 First Street urges customers to use May reductions and place orders. The notice mentions Baltimore and Ohio Royal Blue Trains to Philadelphia and New York with sleepers available every odd hour, and through sleepers around midnight and 2:82 a night.
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Johnson Bros
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Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburg
Washin
Brazilian Balloon Accident Takes Lieut Fonseca Life
Rio de Janeiro May 2. Lieut Fonseca of the Brazilian army died in a military balloon ascent at the military school. A gust of wind tore the ropes, the craft rose then collapsed from about 3000 feet, crushing the officer as spectators watched. Officials suspect a faulty maneuver caused the tragedy.
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Janeiro
Fonseca
France
Fengeca
National Association of Manufacturers Dinner Echoes Tariff Debate
The Washington Post reports at the Waldorf dinner Ludwig Nissen toasted the U S presidency while Indiana Senator Beveridge led a tariff revision discussion. Wu Ting-fang urged better China relations as Mrs Harriet Fisher, the sole woman guest, described Vices sent to China. President Roosevelt faced critique from James A Em ery over injunctions and judiciary accountability. The event featured prominent guests and a toast to the presidency.
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Indiana
Washington Post
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Waldorf
United States
Ludwig Nissen
Nissi
America
Littlefield
Maine
Senator Beveridge
Beveridge
Wu Ting-fang
Harriet Fisher
Trenton
China
Roosevelt
James A. Emery
National Council For Industrial Defense
United States Supreme Court
Department of Law
Association
J. J. van Cleave
St. Louis
Francia H. Stillman
Platt Testifies in Mae Wood Divorce Case in New York
United States Senator Thomas C Platt appeared in New York court to defend himself in Mae C Wood's suit for absolute divorce. He denied marriage to Wood and disputed the authenticity of the marriage certificate and letters she produced. He described the day’s cross examination as firm though occasionally irked by repeated questions, and revealed his son Frank bought letters for $10,000 without his initial knowledge. The case continues with further testimony expected.
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United States
Thomas C. Platt
Mae C. Wood
Me Wood
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Senator Platt
Hotel Arlington
Washington
Frank
Mr. Blanchfield
Wood
Stanchfield
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Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach
Albany freshman shot during burglary attempt at candy store
Edogar H Cook of Albany, a freshman in the Columbis School of Applied Science engineering dept, was wounded while fleeing from Rollerson Harton after Harton, who had spotted Cook and fellow student Howard T Cole breaking into a Westa Street candy and soda shop. Cook was taken to Heed Wright Hospital after being shot. Cole was jailed on burglary charges. Cook faced a hike charge.
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Weg
Jt Heed Wright
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Rollerson
Harton
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Howard T. Cole
Columbia Engineering
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Broadway
Horton
Florida Against Bryan In Democratic Primary Returns
Jacksonville May 20 Returns from yesterday's Democratic primary are incomplete and official results may come late. Duncan v Fletcher and Gov N Broward lead neck and neck for U S Senator while J M C Stockton and Albert Gilchrist top Governor contenders. Tallahassee May 2 Returns show Broward with a decided lead for U S Senator over the field.
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Broward
United States
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Albert Gilchrist
Denver
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Fila. May 2.—Returns Received To Night Show That Gov. Broward
Laurier Disputes Map Names Arctic Islands
In Ottawa the premier argues Canada must patrol Hudson Bay with a government vessel and defend Arctic sovereignty against an American named island map. He cautions that changing map labels won t alter rights and warns against displaying signs that could undermine jurisdiction.
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Ontario
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Attenton
Washington
War Department
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Gaelic Society honors Sullivan at Washington meeting
Rev Dr Thomas J Shahan of Catholic University paid tribute to Thomas J Sullivan longtime director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing at the Gaelic Society of Washington annual meeting in Carroll Hall Resolutions expressing deep loss were adopted Sullivan helped promote the society which counts ninety seven members and a strong choir The society organized a year ago by Sullivan and twelve others officers include James Mooney president James McCormick secretary FP Nee treasurer Ellen Leary librarian with Nelle B Kelser directing music and other officers and councilors named to lead the society
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Catholic University
Thomas J. Sullivan
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Gaelic Society of Washington
Carroll Hall
Sullivan
Gaelic Society
Shahan
Sulivan
Nught
Nelile B. Kelser
James Mooney
James McCormick
FP. J. Nee
Mies Ellen Leary
Nelle B. Kelser
P. J. Lennox
Richard Vv. Culahan
Greater Ireland
John J. Walsh
Michael J. Doud
Alexander McNeil
Daniel J. Callaghan
Gans to Fight Nelson On July Fourth in Colma
Special to The Washington Fort from San Francisco reports Joe Gans will fight Hal ling Nelson at Colma on July 4 in a 45 round afternoon bout. Gans drops a $5 side bet. Nelson agrees to ringside 183 pounds. Jack Welsh to referee as Mc Farland and Nelson’s proposed July 4 match looms in the background.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jim Cort
Voth
Joe Gans
Halling Nelson
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Gans
Nelson
Jack Welsh
McFarland
Gang
Taft Candidacy Attacked By Press Bureau
The al Nes press bureau issued a late night statement disputing Taft’s Chicago nomination and attacking Roosevelt, labeling Taft’s candidacy a machine made product. It argues Taft lacks majority votes, cites 534 total votes with 126 contested, and notes 8 uninstructed delegates. The notice warns of intimidation claims and questions convention outcomes, while mentioning Fairbanks amid GOP maneuvering.
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Taft
Fairbanks
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