Untimely Death of Miss Mary Timberman Stuns Stage
The untimely death of Mary Timberman at a New York hotel on her way to her room after a Turkish bath halts plans for a high profile production Catherine of Russia by Canadian investors. The piece discusses Timberman’s career, the fate of comic opera, and the shifting vaudeville scene with seaside resorts expanding summer shows and the impact on performers.
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Mary Timberman
New York
Miss Timberman
Thomas W. Keene Company
MacLean
TNE
Tyler-Hanford
Peter
Catharine
Poland
Orders From Pekin Prepare for Expected Hostilities
Government directives issued from Pekin mobilize viceroys and governors to assemble forces for potential war footing. Officials are ordered to prepare troops, defenses, and logistics in anticipation of imminent hostilities.
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Pekin
Encroachments by Italy and Germany Spark Tumult in Asia
London dispatch reports orders from Pekin to mobilize provincial forces as six Italian warships reach Sanmun g Harbor. Chinese leaders allegedly plan to drive German forces from the Shantung peninsula amid rising tensions between Italy and Germany.
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London
Shanghai
The
Daily Mail
Pekin
San Mung
Shan Tung Peninsula
Session Uproar Suspends Italian Chamber Debate on Erythrea
In Rome on May 27 former Premier Crispi sought to explain the Circumstances of the Italian rout in Erythrea. An enormous uproar followed with missiles hurled as the session was suspended and later resumed. Signor Ferry accused General Barraterie of fleeing and leaving his troops in the lurch causing continued chaos before adjournment.
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Rome
Crispi
Chamber of Deputies
Erythrea
Signor Ferry
Barraterie
Ferry
Rioting in Guadeloupe Sparks British Aid Request
Advices from Guadeloupe report a worsening clash between native residents and British contract labor immigrants culminating in fire. Continuous fighting on plantations leaves several dead and the police and military unable to quell the disturbance, prompting the British consul to seek protection for British subjects from London.
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Guadeloupe
London
Leewards
Thers
Great Britain
Cabinets to resign as Austrian Hungarian crisis deepens
Vienna May 27 political crisis from the ausgleich will force both Austrian and Hungarian cabinets to resign. The Thun-Hohenstein cabinet in Czech circles is deemed fallen though resignation reports are unconfirmed.
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Vienna
Count von Thun- Hohenstein
French War Minister Bans Officers From Palace of Justice
Paris May 27 French War Minister Camille Krantz orders that no officer whether in civilian dress or uniform may enter the palace of justice or its precincts during the public hearing of the Dreyfus trial revision or the assizes trial of Paul de Roulede and Marcel Habert on charges of provoking state security offenses and inciting army mutiny.
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Palace of Justice
Paris
Camille Krantz
Dreyfus
Court of Assizes
Paul de Roulede
M. Marcel Habert
German Press Jubilant Over Admiral Kautzs Recall
Berlin papers jubilate over Admiral Kautz recall seen as proof of American goodwill toward peaceful understanding. In New York, Terry McGovern of Brooklyn defeats Sammy Kelly in under five rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club with Kelly in good shape but outmatched by the younger champion.
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Berlin
Recruits Ordered to Manila Sail on Sheridan June 7
The secretary of war has ordered 2,000 recruits at San Francisco to sail for Manila on the transport Sheridan on June 7 for regular regiments in the Philippines. The ship will be used to bring home volunteers currently in the Philippines.
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Philippines
WashiNgton
Secretary of War
San Francisco
Sheridan
Manila
Fair Travel from Cleveland Ends at City Hall
An automobile carrying Alexander Winton and Mr. Spinks reached City Hall, New York, from Cleveland at 5 45 PM after departing Monday at 6 AM. The 707 mile journey took 4 days 1 hours 45 minutes.
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New York
Alexander
Winton
Spinks
City Hall
Cleveland
Explosion at Cher Maritime Pyrotechnic School Amid Naval Disaster
An explosion at the Cher Maritime Pyrotechnic School near the naval powder magazine site caused a deadly disaster. One master workman was killed and ten others were wounded in the incident.
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Tdulon
Cher
Wisconsin Storm Strikes Platteville Area
A May 27 journal report from Platteville notes heavy storm damage in southern Wisconsin. Hail and rain disrupted traffic as bridges were washed out and trails blocked.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Platteville
Wiss
Tragic Well Accident Claims Mother and Child Near Cardava
A four year old boy and his mother died near Cardava after the child fell into a deep farm well and the mother jumped in to save him. The mother attempted to climb out but later perished, discovered by her husband about ninety minutes later. Neighbors were alerted and authorities notified.
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Ghya
Ealis
Alonstagabens
Cardava
Pranit Ghiss
Glass
Ayron
Senator Warren in St. Louis on Democratic Platform Outlook
Senator Francia E. Warren of Wyoming spoke at the Auditorium Annex noting the St. Louis conferences signal a likely next year platform. He predicted a push for free silver, anti-imperialism, and anti-trust sentiment, with Senator Mark Hanna agreeing with Warren on the situation.
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Curcaco
Francia E. Warren
Wyoming
Auditorium
St. Louis
Mark Hanna
Chicago
Warren
Rebels Shell Zamboanga as Death Toll Rises in Skirmish
Dispatch from Mapnip dated May 27 reports Spanish garrison evacuating Zamboanga Mindanao after refusing Filipino armed demand. The clash over surrender of arms led to fighting with casualties among Spaniards and natives, with several killed and wounded.
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Mapnip
Poluvicja
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Peace Conference Deliberations Highlight Arbitration Focus
At Ta Hacur May 27 the disarmament panel and French led arbitration committee debated firearms and explosives and Mediation schemes. M Bourgeois urged pacific means before war and outlined a 40 article plan with a Russian proposal, stressing unanimous support for arbitration.
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M. Bernatti
Leon Bourgeois
M. Bourgeois
Bitter opposition to annexation of Mindanao noted
Dispatch from Mindanao recounts American arrival on Leon XI and brief occupation of Jolo with 21 gun salute. Filipino batteries at Zamboanga shelled town, garrison casualties 2 officers and 8 soldiers killed with 19 wounded. Spaniards claim insurgents fled after a troop assault that dismounted two batteries, with rebels then declaring adherence to Spain and suspending hostilities.
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Mindanao
Jolo
Zamboanga
Spain
General Montero Dies of Wounds From Mindanao Clash
Manila May 27 General Montero died of wounds received in a recent engagement with Filipino forces in Mindanao while traveling here with the Spanish garrison aboard the steamer Leon XIII.
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Montero den
Manila
Montero
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Cuban Veterans Debate Pay and Armistice Policy
Havana May 27 Veterans of Independence meeting largely attended resolves to back eastern army decisions and urges western units to follow. Unanimous vote against giving up arms or taking money from the United States. Colonel Nunez to disband 800 followers in Pinar del Rio. First brigade and Second brigade reshuffled with muster orders forthcoming. Mira presides as chief speaker.
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Havana
Veterans of Independence
Orient
Occident
Arma
United States
Nunez
Pinar del Rio
Mear San
Antonio
Jos Banos
International delegation names lead to honorary subcommittee heads
The report lists participants including Shanities Des Camp and David of Belgium, Professor Asher of the Netherlands, Baron Estourneles de Constant of France, Frederick Holls of the United States, M Lammasch of Austria Hungary, Professor Munartens of Russia, Dr Zorn of Konigsburg, and Sir Julian Pauncefoto with Count Nigra as honorary presidents of the sub committee.
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LN Enantice
Shanities Des Camp
David
Asher
Netherlands
Baron Estourneles de Constant
Frederick Holls
United States
M. Lammasch
Munartens
Zorn
University of Konigsburg
Julian Pauncefoto
Count Nigra
Cloudburst and storms devastate Bancroft area
Severe thunderstorms across central and eastern Nebraska cause three deaths and widespread damage. Bancroft suffers a cloudburst with thousands of dollars in losses, drowning of Mrs. Peter Byers and her child near seven miles south. Lyons area endures wind and hail demolishing farm buildings and crops.
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Bancroft
Omawa
Nebraska
Peter Byers
Jerome Pfamm
Lyons
German Presbyterians Meet in Duerke Iowa Convention
The general convention of the German Presbyterian Church of the Northwest is in session in Duerke Ia. Rev. F Urback Hastings Neb was elected moderator.
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Duerque
The
German Presbyterian Church of the Northwest
F. Urback
Hastings
Neb
Baseball Scores From Western and National Leagues
In the Western League results St Paul defeated Detroit five to one and Indianapolis lost to Milwaukee. Minneapolis beat Buffalo six to five while Kansas City trailed after ten. In the National League Cleveland shut out Baltimore twelve to zero and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati one to zero with Pittsburgh and New York also noted.
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St.Paul
Detroit
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Pittabing
Cincinnati
Beaton
Louisville
New York
Philadelphia
Gouge
Cinoa Posse
Pittsures
Cleveland
Cat Speaks Through Adorned Spearwork and Silvery Ornament
A fragment describes ornate spear shaped cat engraving and crystal inlay with sliver ornamentation. The odd phrase hints at decorative metalwork blending animal form with gleaming materials. No clear event or date is given.
Negotiations on Alaska Likely to Fail in London Remarks
London officials confirm New York reports that Alaska talks between the United States and Canada have reached an almost hopeless stage. Canadian demand for a slice of Alaska blocks agreement between high commissioners. The Times and The Globe publish commentary fueling public opinion on both sides.
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Alanka
London
Foreign Office
New York
Londott
Fimes
Alaska
New York Dispatch
Canada
The
Globe
the Times
Lathams Winning Run and the Dudes Name Origin
Charley Comiskey recalls Arlie Latham nicknamed the Dude after a spring season with the St. Louis Browns. Latham wore new clothes bought on an order from Chris Von der Ahe, who vowed to cover the bill if Latham kept paying his own fashion. Latham defended himself, declaring he would continue to buy more outfits. The tale cements Latham as a stylish, top third baseman of his era.
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Charley Comiskey
Arlie Latham
Latham
St. Louis Browns
Comiskey
Chris van der Ahe
Arlie
Chris
Lath
Old Pal
von der Ahe
Mit
Chicago Inter Ocean
A Mighty Tribute From Every Person on Earth
A tramp proposes collecting one penny from every person on earth. He has 85 cents and imagines freight cars needed for 41.6 billion pennies. The total would be about $15 million, with a 60 year effort at roughly $684.92 daily in collections.
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New York
Chicago
Buffalo
Rockefeller
Gould
Astor
Vanderbilt
Sword as practical weapon outlives long range fire
The article argues infantry officers should be trained in sword use rather than relying on short foil lessons. It cites veterans from Atbara and Omdurman who would choose the sword again, noting revolvers fail and only natural resource helps an officer.
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Twenty-first Lancers
Omdurman Syore
Athara
Omdurman
Saturday Review
Woman in Sleeping Car Demands Mouse Trap
An elderly woman aboard a sleeping car argues with the porter about placing a mouse trap under her berth. She insists the device be ready for emergencies and asserts control as she speaks in a commanding tone. The scene shows tense moments as fellow travelers react.
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Washington Post
Virginia
Cara
Yenta
Spanish Garrison Evacuated as Jolo Troops Land
Manus May 27 report that the Spanish steamer Leon XII landed the Twenty third regiment on Jolo and took the garrison aboard. The Leon XIII with Spanish officers and families sailed to Manila while insurgents held Zamboanga awaiting American recapture in a shift of control.
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Leon XII
Jolo
Zamboanga
Leon XIII
Puerto Rico
Aranos
Dos Hermanos
Spain
Manila
Mind Readers Foretell Meeting Turns Sour in Exchange
A gaunt, unshaven man enters Bilkins office claiming mind reading powers. The two exchange prophecies about the visit and expected outcomes including payment demands and a possible suit. The scene ends with the reader being thrown to the pavement and a quip about mind reading not living up to the hype.
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Bilkins
Kent & Blunt
Self Closing and Self Opening Umbrellas Debate in Chinatown Window
A passerby in New York's Mott Street ponders choosing between self closing and self opening umbrellas displayed in a Chinese general store. He jokes about buying two to handle emergencies and muses whether the self opening variant would pop or invert when tried to close. The piece ends noting the puzzle of solving such a sum with a Chinese product and an abacus.
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Mott Street
New York Commercial Advertiser
Burglary Alarm Spurs Caution In Morning Home
A note reads John wakes Laura to burglars below while he cites a football match and staying safe. The Chicago Record recalls Robert Barr offering a wager about asking Have you any relative in America on a train journey in England with two of three responses heard.
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John
Lemme
Lone
Laura
Chicago
Robert Barr
Julian Riulph
England
America
Vyos
Letter From Miss A. P. Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedies
A reader from Ansortt Iowa writes of pro fuse flow and weakness. After trying three doctors a surgery was suggested but Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills restored her health and strength and she recommends the medicine to others.
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J. O. Barnard
Mim.town, Washeron Co
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss A. P
Ansortt, Towa
Follow the River Road to Wings of Summer
A lyrical poem passage invites readers along a river road at dusk to chase flight and freedom. It evokes pine woods, balsam air, honeyed gardens, and the rush of motion as lovers and travelers flash along the waterway and savor the world’s wide span.
Spectral Bell The Ghostly Gulf Sound Haunts Sailors
An old tale from the Gulf coast describes a sweet, rising and falling bell like note heard by loggermen from Mobile to the passes. A New Orleans Times-Democrat report recounts a 1877 mining story where a mysterious bell echoed above a canyon in New Mexico, driving the partners to abandon the venture.
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Mobile
Kenora
Whicher
Sierra Madre Range
New Mexico
Littl
Bret
New Orleans Times-Democras
Vases Auction Sparks Language Talk and Lore
An auctioneer offers a cloisonne vase at 50 cents and discusses price language. The crowd contrasts vase and varse in pronunciation. The piece also cites crocodile tears origins in Bestiary and literature, noting Shakespeare’s line in Othello and folk variants from Poultry lore.
A Sporty Youngster at a Party
A youthful son of a famed horseman attended an evening gathering. At nine, a servant announced his nurse, and the boy, finishing his fourth mince pie, ordered, All right. Throw a blanket over her and let her wait.
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Cincinnati
Tribune
Macaroni origins and a child’s cheeky reply
In a Boston Transcript clipping a dialogue shows Aunt Sophia explaining Tommy’s behavior. Tommy says a boy prefers fun to avoid a punishment, and a note on macaroni traces its Greek roots to the blessed dead with an ancient eating custom.
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Sophia
Tommy
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