Plot to assassinate Roosevelt investigated by U S secret service
Anita Tribune reports an alleged conspiracy by Pennsylvania anarchists to kill President Roosevelt. The informer Bartula, claimed ex-member, named several suspects and said Czolgosz joined the same group that killed McKinley. Secret Service and Newark Police chief Adams provided the lead and pursued interviews.
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Pennsylvania
Hazelton
Roosevelt
United States Secret Service
Palice Adams
Newark
N. J
Secret Service
Jan Bartula
Audenried
Adams
Bartula
Iloilo Fire Destroys City Leaving 20000 Homeless
A massive fire wiped out Iloilo City on Panay Island, Philippines, Friday morning. Winds drove the blaze beyond control as civil and military authorities scrambled to aid victims. details were scarce due to disrupted communication with Iloilo, the island's sugar export hub.
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Toilo
Tloilo
Panay
Philippines
Manila
Hitchcock Sued in Hot Springs by Dr. Rider
Dr. T. B. Rider of Hot Springs filed a $100,000 suit in circuit court against former Interior Secretary B. A. Hitchcock. The complaint says prosecutions of Rider arose from alleged Interior Department rule violations during Hitchcock’s tenure in the Roosevelt administration and were irregular and part of a conspiracy to injure Rider financially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rider
Hot Springs
Ark
T. B. Rider
Circuit
Interior Department
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Des Moines woman indicted for infant murder under new baby farm law
Mrs. Fred West of Des Moines Indicted by a York County grand jury for first degree murder in connection with the West baby farm. Authorities allege sickly infants were poisoned and their bodies burned in a furnace. The case follows a sensational probe that spurred Iowa to pass stricter baby farm regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Des Moines
Fred West
York County Grand Jury
Robbers Loot Nilnois Bank in Weston Heist
Thieves blew open the Bank of Weston in Weston Illinois at 1 am Friday using three dynamite charges. About $2,000 was stolen as the town endured over an hour of terror before the robbers fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilnois Bank
Weston
Ill
Fire wipes out Hotel Campbell in Athens. Elam Kendall dies
A blaze consumed the Hotel Campbell at Athens Pennsylvania trapping Elam Kendall a cripple who perished. The fire ignited near a stairway severing all escape routes. Also included are Sioux City stock market quotes with beef and hog prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Athens
Elam Kendall
Fie
Peach Crop Injured By Cold Weather In Georgia
State Entomologist Smith reports from Georgia peach growing districts that at least five percent of the crop has been killed by the recent cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
State
Georgia
Abolition of Gunnison Land Office Prompted Transfer
The Gunnison Colorado land office was abolished and the register and receiver were ordered to transfer archives to the Montrose Colorado office. The action consolidates land records and duties under Montrose administration.
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Gunnison, Colc
Register and
Montrose, Colc
Wisconsin Senate Deadlock in Follette Camp
A Wisconsin senate race to fill John Spooner’s seat remains unsettled after multiple party caucuses and two joint ballots. Ten candidates compete led by Isaac Stephenson and John J. Esch with La Follette allies pressing. Democratic and social Democrat votes split between Geo W Bird and J P Rummel.
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Foliette
United States Senate
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
Robert M. la Foll
F. C. Winkler
Milwaukee
Geo. W. Bird
Madison
J. P. Rummel
Senator la Follette
Stephenson
Esch
Cooper
Fresh Odessa unrest as workers attacked by Union
Disturbances erupt in Odessa with members of the Union of True Russian People attacking harbor workers who refused unionism. Two dead and five wounded, no arrests. Workers strike in response and demand arming of union members. authorities refuse. Railroad laborers join the strike, halting harbor exports.
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Odessa
Attempted dynamite attack on Hazleton pastor
An explosion was placed under the entrance to the parsonage of Rev. Matthew Yankola of St. Joseph’s Slovnic church in Hazleton Pennsylvania. The blast damaged the home but did not kill the pastor. Authorities note prior church factional troubles and a Black Hand threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Yankola
St. Joseph's
Body of Four-Year-Old Found Floating in Kill Von Kull
A four year old boy's body was found in the Kill Von Kull near Bergen Point New York. It had been in the water for weeks and was thought to be the missing Marvin boy but later identified as not his. Dr Marvin was notified to view the body during the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kill von Kull
Bergen Point
New York
Marvin
McClellan Statue Unveiling Date Change
The Society of the Army of the Potomac announced in Washington that May 2 will host the McClellan statue unveiling ceremonies, replacing the previously planned May 15 date in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Washington
the Society of the Army of the Potomac
Illinois Central Case Dismissed in State Accounting Dispute
The Supreme Court on Wednesday morning dismissed the suit of the state of Illinois against Illinois Central for an accounting and recovery of the state’s alleged share of the railroad’s gross receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinois Central
Supreme Court
Iinois
The
Illinois Central
Cathedral Cracked in Mexico City Earthquake
It was discovered that the Cathedral of Mexico City, a landmark church, has a crack running from top to bottom caused by the recent earthquake. The damage highlights the cathedral’s vulnerability amid seismic activity affecting major historic structures.
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Mexico City
Berlin doctor claims neuralgia cure via alcohol injection
At a medical congress in Berlin Dr. Schlosser reported after five years of experiments that heat treatment for neuralgia can be achieved by injecting alcohol.
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Berlin
Earthquakes Hit Manila with Notable Shocks Friday
Manila reported two severe earthquake shocks on Friday morning with damage described. Officials assess pattern and potential aftershocks while residents brace for further quakes and monitor structural safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Roosevelt Labor Council Scores Desirable Citizen Label
The Seattle Central Labor Council passed a resolution criticizing President Roosevelt for labeling E. H. Harriman as an undesirable citizen, a stance likened to the actions taken against Moyer Haywood and Debs.
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Cores Roosevelt
Seattle Central Labor Council
Roosevelt
E. H. Harriman
Moyer
Haywood
Debs
Flynn and Flynn Triumph In San Diego Bout
Jim Flynn of Pueblo and Cole defeat George Gardner of Lowell in an 18th round knockout in San Diego California. The bout featured heavy slugging and a strong light was a constant presence as the boxers traded blows.
Taft Urges Citizenship Rights in Porto Rico Visit
Secretary Taft and party toured Ponce Puerto Rico for a banquet and addressed citizenship, urging President Roosevelt’s policy and noting U S influence. He contrasted Porto Rico with Cuba and the Philippines, praising U S markets, liberty, and island prosperity.
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Taft
Mms
Winthrop
Ponce
P. R
Herminio Diaz
Executive Council
Roosevelt
Cannon
Tam
United States
Porto Rico
Root
House of Representatives
Republic
Cuba
Philippines
Poison Arsenic Strike Hits Mette Family in Chicago
Three surviving Mette family members were fatally poisoned after eating arsenic-laced food. Frank Mette died last Saturday and his wife on April 6. Three others were ill and hospitalized. Two sons exposed to oatmeal fed after the father’s death remain in danger as investigators probe a possible deliberate poisoning.
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Chicago
Mette
Frank Mette
Federal Judge Declines Injunction Against Ticket Brokers
Judge Maxey of El Paso Texas refused to grant an injunction against local ticket brokers in a Rock Island Railroad dispute. Brokers claimed cut rate tickets were authorized by traffic associations seen as trusts, while the judge reserved ruling if the case is pressed and allowed the matter to go over without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxey
el Paso
Tex
Rock Island Railroad Company
New Arkansas Insurance Law Passed by House Vote
By a 42 to 36 margin the Brown ing Lee insurance bill cleared the Arkansas house at Little Rock. The measure excludes from King anti trust provisions any insurance firms not forming price collusion to control premiums in the state regardless of actions elsewhere.
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Browning-Lee
Little Rock
Ark
Old Ne Insurance Companies
Bill for Criminal Appeal Court Introduced in Commons
Attorney General Walton introduced a bill creating a criminal appeal court not previously in Great Britain. The measure would establish the right of appeal against criminal convictions, mirroring civil case rights already in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Criminal Appeal
Great Britain
House of Commons
Walton
Wisconsin Central Railroad Convicted in Rebating Case
A jury in a U S district court found the Wisconsin Central railroad and two officials guilty on all seventeen counts of rebating. Burton Johnson general freight agent and G Thuey his assistant were convicted with the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Burton Johnson
G. Thuey
Larrabee Talks With President on Interstate Commerce Law
Former Iowa governor Larrabee met the president Wednesday to press for stronger federal supervision of interstate commerce and to curb overcapitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
White House
Iowa
Montana Upholds Sixteen Hour Work Rule For Railway Jobs
Attorney General Galen states in a Wednesday opinion that Montana’s recent legislature action reducing railway workers’ hours to sixteen is valid. The ruling supports the policy change amid ongoing labor considerations and state law interpretation.
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Galen
Montana
McParland Wins at Davenport in Fifteen Round Fight
Packie McFarland received the decision over Kid Goodman of Boston at Davenport in a fast fifteen round ring battle. The bout ended with McFarland ahead on points as the crowd watched closely for the verdict.
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McParland
Davenport
Packie” McFarland
Kid Goodman
Boston
Tramp's Tip Leads to Eden Township Hog Theft Suspects Captured
Harry Bensiow and Elliot Hood, accused of a three week old Eden township hog theft near Templeton, are in Sheriff Hamilton's custody after a tense pursuit by Hamilton and Guthrie county's Brown. Hood, a married man, was trapped in a barn while fleeing with accomplices. hogs and team were found at Templeton. Residents aided the capture, fearing the gang. Hood and companions face a preliminary hearing at Templeton.
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Tramp
Arwenta
Harry Bensiow
Elliot Hood
Eden Township
Templeton
Hamilton
Messrs
Brown
Guthrie County
Renslow
Stoddard
Deer Creek
Hood
Hagerty
Mr. Hagerty
Defense of Council Bluffs Woman Not Sustained
Mrs Emily Wordsworth Breese faced a medical practice charge in Council Bluffs claiming she only sold pills and did not diagnose or advise. Prosecutors testified against her as former patients described her bio chemist background. The jury found her guilty with a fine potential of 300 to 500 dollars.
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Council Bluffs
Emily Wordsworth Breese
Breese
Broadway
Iowa State College Alum Elected Professor in New Jersey
F. C. Minkler of Nevada Iowa a 1905 Iowa State College animal husbandry graduate has been elected professor of animal husbandry at the New Jersey Agricultural College with a salary of 2000 dollars annually. Minkler was noted for an excellent record as a student at the Town State College.
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Iowa
F. C. Minkler
Nevada
Iowa State College
New Jersey Agricultural College
Minkler
Town State College
Ten Months For Assault On Crowell Resident
Ed Owens, a young man, was convicted of a brutal assault on W. F. Smock an elderly Crowell resident. Judge Evang sentenced Owens to ten months in Union County jail and lamented he could not impose a penitentiary term.
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Ed Owens
Crowell
Creston
Evang
Owens
Union County
One Indictment in Monona County Grand Jury Session
Monona county grand jury in Onawa adjourned after one day with a single indictment returned. George Frazier was indicted for forgery for allegedly forging farmer John Conway’s name on a note last winter and has since been confined in Monona county jail.
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Onawa
Monona County
George Frazier
Frazier
John Conway
Cornerstone Laid for New Catholic Church at Fonda
The cornerstone for a new Catholic church at Fonda was laid with Rt. Rev. Bishop P. J. Garrigan of Sioux City presiding. Over fifty priests attended the ceremony. The church is expected to cost more than 30 thousand dollars and be ready for occupancy around September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonda
P. J. Garrigan
Sioux City
Syrian Peddlers Indicted in Denison Murder Case
A grand jury returned an indictment against the Hassan brothers, Syrian peddlers, for the January murder of a fellow peddler near Denison. They are held without bail pending trial. A separate police report notes Charles Atkins, disturbed by alleged earthquake visions, was found near Des Moines in a near frost state while his wife struggled to cope with his condition.
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Hassan Brothers
Denison
Jay Des Moines
Charles Atkins
Bank Robber Barney Hansen Sentenced to Prison
Masonville bank robber Barney Hansen confessed and guided officers to the hidden money. He received a sentence of three years and four months in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Rober
Barney Hansen
Masonville
Bangor Farmer Kills Himself Amid Poor Health
A well to do farmer named George McClain residing near Bangor committed suicide last evening by shooting himself with a shotgun. He had been in poor health and despondent, leading to the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McClain
Bangor
Mayor Machi appoints two Democrats to city fire commission
About three weeks ago Mayor Machi appointed two Democrats to the fire commission to assert control under civil service rules. The board must have a majority from the dominant party per the last election, won by Republicans. R. W. Jones, a Republican, fights to keep his seat while Nicholson, a Democrat, pursues the post, and court action is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machioll Bluffa
Charles M. Nicholsin
MacRae
Jones
Nicholson
Commission
Iowa Falls Man Advertises for a Wife Under Eighteen
Fred Arney of Iowa Falls declares he seeks a wife under 18 and plans to correspondence or meet a suitable partner through a local newspaper want ad. He portrays himself as industrious, without bad habits, and notes his newness to town as a factor in using ads to find a spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Falls
Fred Arney
Iowa Falls
Arney
Iowa
Bride Promises Fail Des Moines Court Visit Ends in Deceit
Luther A. Emery a furniture dealer and undertaker went to Des Moines after answering an Omaha ad from Minnie Le Roy seeking a husband. He waited twenty four hours at the district court clerk office then returned home to Wichita Kan expressing anger and disappointment over being duped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Luther A. Emery
Wichita
Kan
Emery
Omaha
Minnie LeRoy
Shippers and Railroads Planned Joint Iowa Rates
In Des Moines the Iowa board of railroad commissioners reported that shippers and railroads may unite to form a joint rate schedule for the state. The commissioners stated they would not be bound by such an agreement and require full investigation before issuing any order deemed best and just.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lews
Des Moines
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Iowa
Aged Woman Burned to Death in Wood Shed Fire
Mrs. Johanna Frenzel of Dubuque aged 70 was badly burned when her dress ignited while she tried to extinguish a small blaze in a wood shed. She ran forty feet before dying. firefighters extinguished the fire but did not find her body until after.
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Johanna Frenzel
Dubuque
Daylight Thieves Raid Home in Mason City
Police sweep surrounding counties for house breakers who entered G. A. Wait’s home on Main Street in broad daylight. Thieves forced a street door, ransacked the residence, and escaped with a large quantity of clothing and 38 in money.
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G. A. Wait
Mason City
Main Street
Boy Injured by Dog in Schleswig Area
The son of Louis Witte in Ida County near Schleswig suffered severe facial and scalp injuries after a vicious dog attacked him. The Storm Lake United Commercial Travelers group planned a Travelers’ Picnic inviting Bronx City LeMars Sheldon and Fort Dodge councils to attend the event in Storm Lake on Saturday June 18.
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Louis Witte
Ida, County
Schleswig
Storm Lake
United Commercial Travelers
Bronx City
LeMars
Sheldon
Fort Dodge
Economic Outlook Signals Steady Yet Cautious Growth
The report describes a broad easing of demand with textiles, footwear, clothing, and hardware facing delays but producing generally favorable orders for summer. Manufacturing shows rising capacity and machinery use, though some plants near limit. iron and steel, power, and car work appear strong while earlier downturns are noted as historical references.
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Dany
Market notes show spring demand and fluctuating stocks
The report notes high demand in spring, uneven stock lines, and cross market buying as weather and roads affect volume. It cites April business failures, wheat and flour totals, and Bradstreet’s figures for 1905-06 with weekly and fiscal year comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bradstreet
Chicago cattle hogs and grains market prices
Chicago cattle to 6 70 hogs 0 70 sheep 6 25 wheat No 2 Yo 2 45c to 4G oats 48c rye 68c to tf 18 19 pg 18 butter 830c eggs 14 8c Indianapolis cattle to 6 00 hogs 6 90 sheep 5 75 wheat No 2 7H No 2 white 45c to sey white 42c Cincinnati cattle 6 00 wheat 7 mixed 40c to 1 mixed 42c rye 01c Detroit cattle 4 00 to 6 50 wheat No 2 70c to 44c 47c rye 2 Milwaukee cattle 4 78c to 83c oats 42c to 69c barley pork 16 05 Buffalo cattle 4 80 to 6 00 hogs 7 15 sheep 4 00 to 6 50 New York cattle hogs 4 00 to 7 2 6 00 wheat No 7 corn No 2 52c to white 48c to 50c eggs western Toledo wheat No 79c corn No 2 52c oats No 2 mixed 58e to 60c clovess PME McDonald McGill university stroyed by fire 420 000
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
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Anita, Iowa
Bherm. F. Myers
Iloilo
P. 1
B. A. Hitchcock
Sioux
Divine
Marvin Clew
Bride
Kansas
E. Mc. Hellman
Ida Grove
Morning Atde College
Congregational Church of
Arther
Bale
Thon
Northwestern Railway
Colfax
Polkind
Newton
Dea Monica Colfax
Cedar Rapids P
James Ypill
Venny Rapids
T Fears
McDonald McGill University
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