Death On Streetcar Sparks Irish English Clash
On a Market street car after midnight on Queen Victoria's birthday, a quarrel over Ireland's treatment led to a fight between Englishman John Horne and Irish supporter Dierberger. Dierberger drew a revolver, shot Horne, who died. Passengers fled. the assailant vanished. Witness Josephine Jackson offered another version of events.
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Mio [Rerberger
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West End
England
Ireland
Dierberger
Horne
Reverey
Josephine Jackson
Morne
Riots Prompt Civil Posse and Militia Mobilization at Collinsville
A government telegram from Gov. Hamilton orders St. Clair and Madison counties to raise a civil posse to quell the Collinsville disturbance. When local forces fail to control the mob, military aid is authorized. The Illinois National Guard is recalled to assemble at 4 PM to march to Collinsville to quell a miners strike.
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Collinsville
Joan W. Hammver
Hamilton
Orde
Edwardsville
Taviorville
Illnois
Boiler Explosion Destroys Bly and Grandberry Yard
A boiler in Bly and Grandberry brick yard exploded at 11 30 yesterday tearing the building apart and sending the boiler head through the roof. Fireman John Harsen was killed, carpenters doulette and Gulette fatally injured, others sustaining injuries. Estimated damage around 10 000 with locks in progress adding to losses.
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Lite Bismancx
C. T
Bly & Grandberry
Doulette
Gulette
Paket Cros
Tragic Rail Disaster Near Gunnison Leaves Several Dead
A westbound express on the Rio Grande railway derailed seventeen miles west of Gunnison Colorado. The engine and tender disappeared into the river while the baggage car and mail coach were wrecked. Engineer William Duncan and an unknown fireman were killed. Rudolph the mail agent was rescued after drifting downstream. Many more passengers feared dead or wounded as trains of priests from San Francisco were among the evacuees. A relief train with surgeons reached the scene.
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Col
Verue Grande
Here
Salt Lake City
Gunnison River
Wm. Duncan
Hame
Rudolph
San Francisco
Arkansas Judge Survives Gunfire After Court Adjourns
At Helenxs Arkansas on May 23 Judge M T Sanders narrowly escaped a gun attack by Dr E I Moore who sought a settlement over county service claims. Moore shot at the judge but missed, the judge grabbed the pistol and the weapon discharged harmlessly. Sanders is described as a respected, inoffensive man and Moore is jailed amid public regret over the incident.
Diamond Dyes Promise New Look For Your Ten Cent Cloth
Ad copy touts ten cent Diamond Dyes that restore faded uniforms and fabrics to near new condition. Claims quick results and lasting color within a 2 to 6 week period. Recommends use for diners and faded textiles.
Woman in Missouri and Iowa Die by Own Hand
In Mexico Missouri Mary Cooley 78 committed suicide using large blunt scissors driven into the skull. The weapon broke off in the brain after two entry points. She lived alone and showed signs of imagined troubles. In Champaign Illinois a Des Moines woman Wheeler year old child attempted self harm seeking poison and rope but was thwarted and aided by locals.
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Mexico
Myx
Mary Cooley
Dri Rs
Alort
Mother Cooley
Treland
Nere Champaign
Sil
Des Moines
Iowa
Wheeler
Hersel
Sho
Urbana
Capital Cullings The Indian Situation
Col. Butler reports from Indian country describing widespread depredations as tribes abandon reservations to graze ponies and hunt. War parties roam into Montana and beyond affecting travelers while Indians complain of starvation and agents. Generals Mackenzie Sheridan Crook and others are cited as strong leaders amid mounting tension with Piegan and Crow bands.
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Tives
Nlboine
Hee
Paddy
Miles
Gen. Mackenzie
Crook
Siges
Sheridan
South
Crow King
Bette Ation
Lieut
Scott
Megans
Blackfeet
Tien
Terry
Venezuela Claims Commission Faces Fresh Challenge
Report from Caracas notes difficulty in recovering papers for claims against Venezuela. The old commission had found corruption and voided judgments, authorizing a new panel to assess many claims, hindered by time lapses and missing documents.
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Wastinaroxn
D. C
Aimanta
Venezuela
Venezuela Claims Commission
Caracas
Wets
Cox Seen as Strongest Hope for Spear Wasting Ton
The Star reports speculation that Cox may unite opposing Democrats against Randall in a race seen as pivotal. It argues Cox boasts broader New York Democratic backing, potentially limiting Randell’s influence and shaping the party’s stance on principle and policy.
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Cox
Randall
New York
Randell
Osd
Andall
Treasury balance drains as pension reserve undercuts funds
The report notes a very low balance due to pension withdrawals from reserve. Checks issued in three copies have not cleared, leaving the mill at risk of disruption. The current statement shows deficits and pending reductions in Treasury funds as new tariff provisions loom.
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Crown
Household
Eldredge
New Kemington
Davis
Domestic
Esnee
WashixinTon
Internal Revenue reports more distilleries in operation
Washington officials note production of distilled spirits rose after years of over supply. The tabulated statement shows over two hundred more distilleries active than last year and a daily capacity increase of about 1000000 gallons.
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WasHincTon
Internal Revenue Bureau
Brown’s Digestive Ailment Mentioned After Meals
The note cites a phrase about dyspepsia following meals attributed to Brown. It presents a fragmentary reference likely from a late 19th or early 20th century medical or personal record. The readable text hints at a condition related to indigestion after eating.
Gebhardt and Sanford Quarrel Heads Toward Duel in New York
In New York on an unspecified date the long running feud between Gebhardt and Sanford escalates after an umbrella wound at Del monteo's. Gebhardt's friends urge Sanford to seek satisfaction on the field of honor, while Gebhardt's allies warn against further offense.
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New York
Giebhardt- Sanford
Mr. Gebb
Sanford
Freddie
Delmonteo
Messrs
Wright Sanford
William ©. Sanford
Sturgis
Montant
Diebhardt
Rev Jos Cook in Trouble at Monmouth Illinois May Night
Rev Jos Cook of Boston lectured on England and America at the Opera House when a dispute arose with Indianapolis drummer Gill over raw steak. A clerk intervened to prevent a fight, and Cook retreated to his room escorted by two policemen amid much local talk.
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Monmouth
Til
Jos Cook
Boston
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America
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Indianapolis
Gill
Commercialotel
Cook
Gil
Mr. Cook
Me ad and Campbell Held Over for Trial in Belle Hopkins Case
George Me ad and Charlie Campbell were arrested last Monday in Vaxpatia Illinois on charges of outraging a ten year old girl named Belle Hopkins. They appeared before the sheriff today and were bound over to trial on 250 dollars bail each, with default leading to jail.
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Vaxpatia
George Mead
Charlie Campbell
Belle Hopkins
Cyclone Toll Rises in Liter as Fifth Victim Dies
A telegram from Jacksonville Wisconsin reports Dr Grifin the eleventh victim of the night cyclone at Liter died. The death increases the toll to five in the same arm family, highlighting the deadly impact of the Liab funnel.
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Vinwixia
Jacksonville
Grifin
The Mormons and the Edmunds Bill Debate
Kansas City dispatch reports Associate Judge Tevins discussing the Edmunds bill's impact on polygamy in Utah. He notes the measure may not fully disenfranchise polygamists and could preserve church influence in politics, despite bipartisan opposition.
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Kansas Try
Tevins
Gwen
Tegether
Temperance suits target Topeka saloons under prohibition
The temperance movement has filed numerous suits against Topeka saloons as the prohibition law takes effect. William Emmerman faces charges of liquor sales violations and nuisance, while Straub & Co. faces a fifteen count case. The term may extend to August with district and supreme court actions pending against mayor Wilson over monthly license payments.
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Salvonks
Topeka
Caren
William Emmerman
Board of Health Men Stand Fast Against Epidemic Fund Shift
National board of health members vow to continue efforts despite epidemic fund being transferred to the marine service. A member indicated Mississippi alley residents could donate voluntary offerings to support the board until Congress convenes.
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Washington
National Board of Health
Arine Ae Service
Mississippi Alley
Congress
Railroad commission to set passenger rates after three days
Clay Jepperson reports that The J Louie and San Erypdovo Allway Company notified the railroad commissioners that after a date in May passenger rates were to be decided, indicating changes in fare per ticket to be set.
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Jepperson
Clay
the &J. Louie and
San Erypdovo Allway Company
Trial of Haary Cshow and a Filial Appeal for Mercy
In a Baltimore case a wife severely injured in a disorderly house seeks leniency for her husband who is accused of her assault. She testifies she remains scarred by the beating including the loss of an eye and pleads that the husband have a chance at reform. The jury hears that the wife’s injuries came after a night that ended in a fatal quarrel and she appeals to mercy.
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Baltimone
Haary Cshow
Chiona Howe
Beowa's Iron Hitters Show Used Value in Michigan The
A fragment from Ma J Z Lavender of Galatta Michigan reports four Beowa's Iron Hitters used for one unit, noting a positive result and a greeting.
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Ma. J. Z. Lavender
Galatta
Beowa
Reite
Armed mob drives workers from Abbey Coal Mines in Collinsville
In Collinsville Illinois a 400 strong armed mob from Caseyville and Belleville attacked Abbey Coal Mines workers. They surrounded Mine No 4 and a boarding house housing 180 employees, assaulted laborers, overturned machines, and demanded all workers quit. Deputies and owners pressed Governor Hamilton for protection as miners planned further action.
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Abbey
Collinsville
Caseyville
Belleville
Vandalia
Teach and
Sabout
Fee
Tl Ie
Clobe
Vondelia
Col. Wasville Coal Company
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Tod
H. Wickliffe
Mexsenvers
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Ohio
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Randell
Hamilton Yesterda
Hamilton
Springfield
Abbey Coal Wd Mining Ny
State of Illinois
EF. J. Cuanpat
Hoe Holt
Ison
Des Moines Tragedy Incomplete OCR Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment from Des Moines describes a woman killed by a freight train, with garbled text implying a man from Chicago involved. Details of names and exact circumstances are unreadable.
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Des Moines
Ida Kinia
Hushand
Chicago
Ing Eorewany
Benson's Skin Cure Promises Tater Treatment
A noted patent medicine claims to cure skin conditions while treating taters with its solution. The product is said to render skin soft and white and smooth, with a drug-containing container sold by druggists.
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Benson
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