Armor Meets Test Navy's Biggest Gun Falls to Wreck Monitor Turret
A historical report describes a dramatic test near Old Point Comfort Virginia on March 2 with the Arkansas at Florida crew aboard. The 12 inch turret and mortars resisted extreme impact, the armor plate remained intact, and the event showcased the efficiency of the weapons under storm conditions and heavy explosive charges.
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Ovenin Marinel
Merry Widow Eager to Wed License Issued for Fifth Marriage
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Md May 21. Mrs Elizabeth Janke of Towson widow of John L E Janke, buried last Sunday, has a license for marriage to George F Reter of Phoenix. She plans to wed soon, insisting she is not dead and noting she is fifty two while he is seventy. She jokes about scripture and her reputation as the merry widow and says they are old enough to know their business.
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Hetty Greens Transformation Shocks Washington Guests
The Washington Post reports on Hetty Green undergoing beauty treatments at a famed Parisian parlor. After paying 309 dollars for twenty one sessions, she emerges with a dramatic change, described as resembling an eighteenth century marquise, pleasing her among hotel plaza guests.
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Wabash Terminal bonds seen jeopardizing $30 million loan
Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal bondholders meet in Washington to decide the road’s stance amid debt obligations. A looming first mortgage bond interest payment of 3,000,000 at 4 percent due Monday risks triggering a restructuring. Weakness in second mortgage bonds further unsettles investors as talks of rescue plans surface.
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Dual murder tragedy shocks capital as guard of law dies
Joseph Sudsburger a 65 year old government engraver and Civil War veteran was shot three times at his home by Waller J Johnson a Bureau driver who then killed himself near the Washington Monument during a mob chase. Johnson had recently assaulted Sudsburger’s wife and fled jail. Sudsburger died after emergency surgery and witnesses described a chaotic pursuit ending with Johnson’s suicide amid the Monument grounds.
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Court notes uneasy mood as husband away from home
The wife recalls Walter leaving at 4 o clock in good spirits with no pistol, uneasy since he faced trouble with Mr Sudsburger. She asserts they have been married fifteen years and that he was a good husband, yet she knows nothing more about the case.
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Peru elects new president with Legula as head
Lima selects Senor Don Au gusto B Legula as the new President of Peru succeeding Dr Pardo. Legula, 45, long worked in reinsurance and later led British Sugar Estates Ltd in Peru. He previously served as finance minister in 1908 and as premier under President Candamo before resigning to run. Vice President is Senor Hugento Jarra bure and second vice president Dr Belasario Sossa.
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Freight Train Held Up Near Cleveland Onto May 27
Two men armed with revolvers held up a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern freight train in the city today during yard operations. Four accomplices robbed a car of merchandise while four yard detectives aboard the train failed to notice the robbery until the engine and fireman halted under orders from the robbers. Detectives opened fire but the robbers escaped with no injuries reported.
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Michigan Southern Railway
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Woman Carrie Nation Fights Fine in Pittsburg Court
Carrie Nation of Skansas was arrested for disorderly conduct after scolding four men for smoking. She was fined 5b and is to serve 60 days on the work gang. She refused to pay the fine, cried in court, and said she'd rather go to jail than hell before being released to await the train.
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Pittsburg
Hell
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Dell
Mystery in Lost Ship Goldsboro Ownership and Bankruptcy
The Export Shipping Company of Newark faces bankruptcy after its steamship Goldsboro, bound from New York to Belize and Pueto Cortes, vanished May 2 with a cargo valued at 1 060. Auditors seek federal help to determine if the vessel sank or remains afloat and to locate the missing officers Francs Bailey and Albert Bailey amid creditor concerns.
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Tha Cty
United States
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Goldsboro
New York
Belize
Pu Ito Cortex
Central America
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Albert Bailey
United States District Attorney
Typhoid Epidemic Strikes Church Social in Iowa
In Rockwell City Iowa on May 27 an outbreak traced to food served at a Methodist church social caused five deaths and left about thirty more church members, including pastor Rey M E Read, seriously ill. Doctors believe germs were in fried chicken or ice cream and warn several more may die.
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Washington Post
Rockwell City
Iowa
Rey M E Read
Jumpers Fall At Philadelphia Show Amid Rider Injury
At the Philadelphia Horse Show Association exhibition on May 27 at St Martins Green, a jumper named Tarafort ridden by Isaac Jobson fell on the final hurdle. The horse rolled onto Jobson, who sustained a broken wrist dislocation and internal injuries. The event highlighted a bright hunt class and other divisions before the accident.
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Philadelphia Horse Show Association
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Tarafort
Richard McGranh
Isaac Jobson
Rivals Fight for Girl Ends in Fatal Shooting
Wilam Dunlap shot and killed Robert Craig over a jealousy sparked love triangle. The two men, once friends, argued near Whittier in May and Dunlap fled the scene, remaining at large. The incident followed a disputed dispute over a young woman.
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Washington Post
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Robert Craig
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Woman Seeks 10000 In Bite Damages In Newport Case
Hilda Oberg of Newport sues Elien T French widow of Elisa Vanderbil t, recently divorced from Alfred Vanderbilt, for damages in a 20000 suit. Oberg claims she was set upon and injured December 3 1905 in Newport by three dogs including a large mastiff.
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Washington Post
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Newport
Miss Oberg
Has Grime Evidence Timberlake To Be Indicted
Assistant District Attorney reports forged telegram altered at Washington Capitol dispatch in Albany race case. Timberlake admits inserting extra word causing a false telegram to Cassidy. Grand jury to hear Fassett Cassidy Mooney Taft and Townsend. Timberlake not to be arrested now.
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H F Taft
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Brothers Foel Till Death Brool Find Wass May 27
Two brothers, once united on a small farm, drifted apart after a quarrel over a shared love. John G Woods, age seventy one, died, with no reconciliation among siblings. Mrs Jarvis Woods and her brother Lyman Squires were at the bedside.
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Podunkair
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Jarvis Woods
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Gen Stephen D Lee critically ill in Vicksburg
Gen Stephen D Lee commander in chief of the Confederate Veterans is reported critically ill in Vicksburg on May 27 after a hard day aiding the town and Wisconsin reunion veterans at the National Park. His condition shows some hope for recovery, and son Blewett Lee has been summoned from Chicago.
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National Park
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Illinois Central
Chicago
Currency bill action hinges on La Follette delay
Senate eyes swift action on emergency currency legislation as House approves conference report and sends it to the Senate. Democrats plan morning conference to map strategy while Senator La Follette vows opposition and possible short speech. Aldrich may speak briefly as final action appears likely by Saturday with adjournment possible within four hours after passage.
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Steenersons Body Found After Drowning Incident
Newport R I May 27 The body of Private Benjamin Steenerson Marine Corps stationed at the naval training station and son of Representative Steenerson of Minnesota who was drowned off Jamestown on February 16 was found today Steenerson died while trying to save Private John Macintosh of Pittsburg who fell overboard from a tug during a voyage Steenerson was college bred and athletic but wished to serve on a battleship and hoped to join Admiral Evans fleet ABRUZZI ON DUTY TILL AUTUMN Italian Prince resumes command of the warship Regina Elena and will remain afloat for maneuvers before returning to Naples then Italy until autumn
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Italy
Shooting at Towson church fete wounds collector
At Towson M P Church the gunman J Vernon Hopkins shot Henry Nicoll pastor and missionary worker as guests gathered for a fete. Hopkins and his brother faced bond. the dispute over a till led to the attack, leaving Nicoll seriously wounded and the area in panic.
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Towson
Fev
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Govans Baptist Church
J Vernon Hopkins
Jacob S Hopkins
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Nicoll
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Fleet Visits Tacoma as Admiral Sperry Plans San Francisco Start
Admiral Sperry will begin a four ship fleet voyage from Tacoma to San Francisco with the flagship, Kan, Vermont, and Ionsiana sailing after anchoring today. The Georgia, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Virginia stay in Tacoma Harbor until Saturday before moving to Bremerton for docking.
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Imperial troops recapture Ho-Kow in Shansi province
Peking reports that Ho-Kow town in Shansi province was recaptured by imperial troops. The revival of insurgent activity had allowed Ho-Kow to fall into rebel hands about two months earlier, marking a shift in the ongoing conflict in the region.
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Five Rescued as Cruiser Buffalo Brings Survivors Near Avalon
A two day drift left Capt A Crist missing after a launch from the USS Buffalo encountered peril near Avalon Island Santa Catalina on May 27. E E Easten wife and two children, a nurse girl, and an ordinary seaman were rescued. two drowned including former secretary Easton who served with Webster Davis. A separate heat wave in New York caused two deaths and prostrations.
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Mer Kenley Easton
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Philips jury outlines charges in Cadman Macaboy death
The jury outlines a first degree murder case against Philip, alleging he returned to his room after a quarrel with Cadman Macaboy at the hotel. It cites tests of a alleged carouse, a weapon, and corridor incidents as supporting evidence and motive for the killing.
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Jury Chosen in Philip Trial Over Cabman Killing
Assistant United States District Attorney Turner opens the case against Gaston P Philip, detailing the May 17 1907 cabman murder of Frank Macaboy and presenting the indicted defendant to a seated jury of twelve after a three day selection in Superior Court No 2 Justice Barnard presiding. The defense seeks witnesses while juror William E Lacey is seated, and the court grants a request to keep physicians and character witnesses in.
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United States District Attorney
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Arthur M. Brown
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