Michigan Battleship Launch Amid Dignitaries at Camden
The giant steel battleship Michigan of the Dreadnought type, built by New York Shipbuilding Company in South Camden, was launched with many guests including Assistant Secretary Newberry, Secretary Garfield, Gov Warner of Michigan, and two U.S. Senators in attendance. Miss Carral Larem Newer of Detroit, daughter of Assistant Secretary Newberry, and other prominent figures observed the event.
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New York Shipbuilding Company
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Secretarofth
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Newberry
Garfield Gov Warner
Milo Ag
United State
Milan
Washington
Wolverine
Carral Larem
Detroit
Serry
Musas
Army Orders and Personnel Movements Reported
Army orders outline movements and duties for several regiments and personnel. Reports mention Fort Ranky Wass, Feu sa, and various units including Mare a. The document lists assignments, transfers, and duty changes with multiple names and places referenced in a dense, partial OCR format.
Shake Down Cruise Reported By Naval Office Unit
A chaotic fragmentary report mentions a naval shake down cruise or training event. Names such as Barbara, Anderson, Poway, and New York appear among scattered references. The text includes place names and ship related terms but remains unclear and requires full restoration.
Col Scott Congratulated For Indian Negotiations Report
Col F Scott Fourteenth Cavalry superintendent of the United States Military Academy made an oral report to the president on negotiations with the Karaio and other Indians for settlement of troubles threatening Peace in the Southwest. He was chosen for his language skills and familiarity with the tribes after a two month mission touring 706 miles across Colorado Utah New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma. The president congratulated Col Scott on the completeness of his investigation and said his report would aid the Interior Secretary in settling questions.
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United States
Acado
Srere
Hey
Intens
Colorado
Utah
New , Lam Reserveiateo
Arizona
Oklahoma
Jie Pres Dent
Col Scotten
Vacancies in Marine Corps Examinations Scheduled
Examinations for 48 Marine Corps commissions set for August 24 in ten cities will select officers. The process aims to minimize travel for applicants, with testing sites arranged to reduce the need to report to Washington.
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Washington
Middies Award Prizes Forrer Trophy and Benson Honor
Midshipmen receive top prizes for leadership and skill in handling boats. Forrer Trophy to Doughis Dague and Latter Sword to Benson for excellence in naval athletics and work. Awards emphasize character, service, and athletic achievement during training years.
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Benson
Say
Leaves Twice Weded Wipe Cites Stranger as Brother
Former husband Enoch Asbury Store faced court verdict after a dramatic witness stand reveal. He was fined 70 and disfranchised for three years amid admission of desertion. The case centers on alleged bigamy involving Harry Knott, the wife’s supposed brother and later second husband. Mrs Stone admitted charges but denied recent intimacy with Knott. Store, a seaman for sixteen years, used aliases such as J Willeumson in Chicago and a college marriage under an assumed name. He plans to sue for divorce.
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Washington. Post
Laporte
Enoch Asbury
Stone
Harry Knott
Reilly
Tee
Knott
Store
J Willeumson
Chicago
Chllege
Oklahoma
Stong
Franklin Bartlett
Wiliam Thaw
O Reilly
Mia Evelyn Thaw
Harry Uhaws
White
Concert at Holy Cross Academy Featuring Daly Family
Norman Esputa Daly with Mme Daly presented a musical program for Sisters and students at Holy Cross Academy on Massachusetts avenue. Daly, a student at the academy, performed MacDowell pieces and his mother added songs including Tumlinson's A Song of a Heart.
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Holy Cross Academy
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MacDowell
Tumlson
A&a
Mrs Thaw Ends Suit Seeks Control Of Estate
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw contends to gain control of Harry K Thaw's estate. She alleges the annulment action was suggested by Thaw's mother and argues the Thaw family mishandled the will. The case follows hearings before Referee Robert E Deyo with statements from Col Franklin Bartlett and Daniel O'Rally.
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Washington Post
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Harry Wkelaw
Robert E Deyo
Evelyn Phans Counst
Daniel O'Rally
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Revere
Franklin Bartlett
Miriam Thaw
Russell
Harry Thaw
Reilly
Thaw scrutiny as Mrs Thaw seeks strict estate accounting
In Poughkeepsie May 2 Mrs William Thaw presses for a strict accounting of expenditures by the Thaws on Harry, amid two trials and ongoing questions. Friends report the wife will demand full openness while Thaw avoids answering a reconciliation note. Newspapers carry editorials backing Judge Moracauser and a dispatch quoting DA Jerome as averse to any asylum commitment except Mattewan.
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William Thaw
Thaw
Moracauser
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Lobsters for the Kaiser on the Kaiser Wilhelm II
The American lobster shipment bound for Germany includes 300 lobster cars aboard the Kaiser's vessel to Bremen for royal patrons. A second tank carries 200 lobsters to a Bavarian breeder who plans to raise American stock, contrary to monarchic and republican tastes.
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Washington Post
New York
Bavaria
Republique Francaise
Sailors Parade in Seattle by Sperry Fleet
Rear Admiral Charles S Sperry commands the Atlantic fleet landing 3,000 sailors for a city parade in Seattle accompanied by land forces from Forts Lawton Werden Gusev and Flagier with local militia. Bears in procession receive treats as rhododendrons fall and a telebear mascot appears amid afternoon sports and band concerts before sailing to Tacoma tomorrow.
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Baths
State of Washington
Tacoma
Death mystery solved in Woodbury girl found near Gloucester
Mazie Mooney twenty three of North Woodbury identified as the woman found on the mud flats at Big Imber Creek near Gloucester New Jersey. She disappeared from Steelton Pennsylvania last Saturday after a nervous breakdown and authorities think she may have died by her own hand or fallen from a trestle while trying to reach home.
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Camden
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Relatona
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Bull amuck at cemetery disrupts church grounds at St Lukes
A large black bull entered the St Lukes Episcopal church cemetery in Germantown Philadelphia this morning, damaged flower beds and shrubs, and frightened Rector Rev Samuel Cpjohn who telephoned for help. Two line men arrived with clubs and the animal departed.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
St Lukes Episcopal Chures
Germantown
Samuel Cpjohn
Steel Trust Closes Mines in Minnesota Operations Halted
Special to The Washington Post from Duluth Minnesota May 24 the steel trust barometer of American industry has paralyzed its great arm in Northern Minnesota the worlds chief source of iron ore by ordering all mines to cease operations and closing the ore docks at Duluth and Two Harbors The $10 000 000 steel plant promised for Duluth will not be built this summer The Pittsburg fleet marine branch of the steel trust will be practically die The move marks a wide policy of retrenchment by the steel corporation.
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Duluth
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Steal Trust
Minnesota
Pittsburg
Steel Trust
Steel Corporation
Fight Over New Hampshire Delegates at Denver Convention
Concord New Hampshire May 28 The Democratic State convention meets tomorrow to choose delegates at large and alternates to the Denver national convention Rival tickets appear led by True L Norris Portsmouth NH and Henry F Hollis Concord The stakes include unpledged delegates and no instruction pledges as party leaders claim control of the process
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True L Norris
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
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Lightning Strikes Mourners During Funeral in Meeting House
In Muncie Indiana on May 26 lightning struck the steeple of the Friends Meeting House at Cammack during the funeral service for Mrs Jobin A Losh. The roof and belfry were damaged and several mourners were injured as the crowd attempted to flee while the hymn Rock of Ages was sung.
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Cammack
Lash
New Murder Farm Clew in Taporte Indiana
Haroled Chapman, a former employee of Mrs Eelie Guinness, testified to authorities that she directed men to build a wire fence around a back area where he says a pet horse was buried. Sheriff Smutzer plans a search for bodies at a suspected site tomorrow based on his statements.
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Taporte
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Haroléld Chapman
Eelie Guinness
Sherif Smutzer
Chapman
Weather man sees city to install downtown thermometer
The weather forecaster says the government will place a thermometer in downtown to inform residents how hot it is. This move aims to provide clear temperature readings for all, signaling improved public access to climate conditions.
Downtown temperature station proposed after warm day
The Weather Bureau plans an official downtown thermometer near the National Theater to show exact temperatures for pedestrians. Prof Wills Le Moore and Prof Edward R Garriott oversee the project with regular readings, aiming to extend if successful to other cities. Downtown unofficial reading reached 91, official 88 at 2 pm, cooler outlook for today.
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Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania Avenue
Eny Tate
Taken for Sweetmeat by Little Fellow Who Tried to Swallow It
A two year old boy, Lucas Zeigler of Mount Royal near York, choking on a rosebud while playing. Heat indoors kept his mother away. in her absence he placed a bud in his mouth thinking it a sweet, and the bud lodged in his throat before a doctor could be summoned. Nominated for Congress Ralph W. Moos Democrat Indiana fifth district.
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Washington Post
York
Lucas Zeigler
Mount Royal
Johnson on State Rights at Tuscaloosa commencement
Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota addressed the State University alumni at Tuscaloosa during graduation, warning that U.S. progress faces dangers from centralized federal power and predatory wealth tied to special privileges. He urged sovereignty remain with states and people, criticizing inherent sovereignty claims and denial of the Constitution in island territories.
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Birmingham Ala
John A Johnson
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State University
Tuscaloosa
United States
Bryan Gratified By Taft Letter On Campaign Contributions
Lincoln Nebr May 26 W J Bryan said he had not received Taft's communication on publicity of campaign contributions but expressed gratification at Taft's reported attitude He would notify Senator Culberson and Representative Williams to bring Taft's letter to Congress for possible action before adjournment.
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Negroes urged to vote Republican in Roosevelt support
Bishop William B Derrick of the African Methodist Episcopal Church told a Cooper Union mass meeting that American Negroes must elect a Republican president next fall. He praised Roosevelt as the president who did more for Negroes.
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William B . Derrick
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Cooper Union
White House
Roosevelt
Democratic Congressional conventions nominate Bryan targets
West Virginia delegates indorse Bryan for president at multiple district gatherings. Kadd from Gilmer County and Price from Arlington Pocahontas were named as district nominees, with Holley and Alderson named as Denver delegates. Districts two and one approved Bryan support, selecting national committeeman McGraw and Barshadon and naming Dawson and Cornwell as delegates at large. July 27 set for state congressional convention in New Martinsville.
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We. R .Thompson
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Leo Clark
Mollowell County
Grafton
Second
John T McGraw
Luther Barshadon
Keyser
Denver
John J Cornwell
Champion Skaters Shine at Chase’s Theater
Champion skaters Earle Reynolds and Nellie Donegan joined Anna Helds Parisian Model bill at Chase’s Theater yesterday. They performed waltzes from Merry Widow The Parisian Model and The Waltz Dream with elegant poise. Miss Donegan’s skating imitations of the Genes drew repeated encores, showcasing toe rasters, ballet steps, pirouettes, and meteor spins. The act marks one of the finest novelty performances seen in Washington vaudeville in years.
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Nellie Donegan
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