Busse Elected Mayor in Close Chicago Race
The Chicago mayoral contest ended with Busse winning by a margin of 18 121 over Dunne. Total votes were 364 889 for Busse and 151 1 for Dunne with minor 75 for Prohibition and 13 459 for Socialists. Aldermen breakdown shows 54 Republicans 35 Democrats and 1 Independent.
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Chicago
Frederick A.pers
Dunne
Busse ‘Wan
Prohibition
Dunne J
John M. Harvin
John BE. Traser
Jobe May Cost Boy's Life In Chicago Fire Incident
Three Chicago boys aged 12 to 14 were arrested on Tuesday for setting fire to Michael Lacoco's clothing while he slept in a hallway. They used alcohol from a drug store after an initial failed match lighting. Lacoco, 17, was awakened by flames and fled outside, collapsing in the street in a serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lester Hart
Walter Loard
James White
Michael La~coco
Gome
Lacoco
Bankers Salmon Guilty of Grand Larceny
Maj Harvey W. Salmon, co owner of Salmon & Selmon bank in Clinton Missouri, found guilty by a jury on the charge of grand larceny for taking deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. He faces three years in state prison. The bank failed June 1, 1905, with liabilities near one million dollars.
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Ile
Maj Harvey W. Salmon
Salmon & Selmon Bank
Clinton
Pres
Mary
Maj. Salmon
Man Dies After Fall From Porch Railing
William Satterlee of Battle Creek Michigan, 36, fell asleep on a porch railing and toppled off. His head struck the ground causing a brain injury that led to his death a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleeper
William
Satterlee
Battle Grott
Mich
Delayed by Stork and Royal Movements in Brief
The report notes Queen Victoria's confinement and postponement of a Madrid journey for King Edward and Alexandra until autumn. Sioux City live stock prices show top cattle at 36.40 and hogs at 6.60. Minnesota adopts a 2-cent fare bill after a joint committee compromise with railroads. China orders 2,000,000 rifles via a German firm for its army. Green bug damage cited on Oklahoma wheat and cotton crops with 15 percent and 25 percent losses. Peter Maher defeats Marvin Hart in Hot Springs in two rounds of a scheduled twenty round bout.
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Victoria
Madrid
Edward
Een Alexandra
Minnesota
Minnesota Tegislature
Marvin Tart
Peter Maher
Hot Springs
Ark
Margin Hart
Loulaville
Two Movements Seek Race Harmony in Georgia
Two major efforts to solve the race problem in the south, especially Georgia, were reported by a conference of Atlanta Evangelical Ministers. One led by Dr John H White calls for a united southern body and a commission of eminent men to handle race relations. the other, backed by Gov W J Northen, proposes a Georgia state commission of lawyers to revise laws and curb mob violence while punishing mob leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benling
South
Georgia
Atlanta, Ga
Evangelical Ministers’ Association
John H. White
Firet Baptist Church
Dr. White
W. J. Northen
Strry
Phin
EAMES WITHDRAWS HER SUL DIVORCE ACTION
Emma Eames has dropped the divorce suit against Julian Story of New York, and her attorney has been dismissed. Publicity and embarrassment from the case are cited as reasons, with another view claiming Story persuaded her to halt to protect her business interests and image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Story
New York
New York City
Unusual Accident Torpedoes In Oar Explode On Train
An automobile carrying railroad torpedoes and carbolic acid gel exploded amid an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio freight near Patterson's Creek eight miles east of Cumberland Maryland. The blast demolished the car and damaged several connecting and hopper cars, toppled a truck, shattered telegraph poles, and showered thousands of torpedoes onto nearby roofs. No injuries were reported.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Patterson’s Creek
Cumberland
Death in an Earthquake Hits Turkish Armenia
A severe earthquake in Bitlis Turkish Armenia causes probable loss of life and widespread destruction. Reports from W. W. Peet, treasurer of the American mission at Constantinople, say Americans and mission staff are homeless. Snow depths around Bitlis reach twenty five feet. urgent aid requested.
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Armenia
Rbitils
New York
W. W. Peet
Constantinople
Bitils
Postal Alsa Boosts Rates Quoting Bruch on Rates
Charles P. Bruch of New York, general manager of the Postal Telegraph company, stated Monday that the firm has raised its rates to align with the basis recently announced by the Western Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Alsa
Charles P. Bruch
New York
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
Japanese Students Admitted to Redding Primary School
Nine Japanese girls who applied for admission in San Francisco were admitted after an English language knowledge examination. Metcalf Returns from the South with Navy party aboard the Dolphin, en route to Washington after stopping at Charleston. A mob lynched Jim Williams, accused of assaulting Lite Nizvier near Colbert, Iowa. A St Joseph tragedy ends with Charles Stadey, a commercial traveler, killed by Wesley Christopher after a street assault. Christopher arrested. Haywood’s trial for involvement in the Stoudenborg aviation case was set for May 9.
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Redding
San Francisco
Metcalf
South
Tharteston
United States
San Juan
Porto Fleo
Washington
St. Joseph
Charles L. Stadey
St. Jaeph
Wesley Chrintopher
Christopher
Stanly
Serena
Four Die in Crossing Collision Near Kansas City
At the Fifteenth street crossing near Kansas City two couples riding in a buggy were killed when an Alton line freight engine struck the carriage. The dead are George Henry 33 and his wife 30 D H Monnet 90 and wife 49. The incident followed an Easter country outing as the bell rang before impact. The horses and carriage escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Chicago and Alton Millroad
Alton
Red Flyer
St. Louis
George Henry
D. H. Monnet
Water Rights Debate in Forest Reserves Questioned
The national forest service seeks the Attorney General’s view on charging commercial firms for water rights through reserves to develop power. The service argues marshalling lines should pay for water conservation. past payments for pipe lines have been disputed. Demand for water via pipes powering electricity grows as the issue advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Forest Service
Tammarcia
Prac Mcally
Former President Glover Cleveland Acknowledges Birthday Greetings
The former president Glover Cleveland thanks the country for birthday messages on turning 70. He notes the generosity and kind consideration of countrymen and newspapers and says the greetings deeply touch him. He will cherish them as pages in a grateful life.
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Glover Cleveland
Wreck on the Katy Kills Six Trainmen in Texas
A head on collision between two freight trains on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line, six miles south of Fort Worth, Texas, killed six trainmen and burned cattle and merchandise after a fire broke out. The northbound train allegedly failed to receive orders, causing the disaster.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Tex
Gerade
Another Wage Increase At Postal Cable Telegraph
W H Baker of New York vice president and general manager announced a wage hike for the companys chief operators and clerks. Wages will rise based on length of service efficiency and responsibility. The raise takes effect April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Baker
New York
Postal Cable Telegraph Company
American minister in Caracas on Venezuela claims
W. W. Russell, American minister to Caracas, held a Saturday interview with Venezuela’s foreign minister about claims pending against Venezuela by American citizens. He believes the matters will be settled satisfactorily through diplomatic channels.
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Venezuela
W. W. Russell
Caracas
Farmer Sinin hy charged in teen slaying near Celeste Tex
A farmer, accused of shooting and killing Oscar Brown aged 16 and neighbor Adam Petty near Celeste Texas, is being hunted by a posse amid fears of lynching as authorities pursue him.
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Sinin Hy Farmer
Oscar Brown
J. W. Brown
Adam Petty
Celeste
Tex
Faulkner Release And Notable Deaths Across Cities
Former Missouri political figure Booker Faulkner Pree, jailed for boodling, was released after serving three years. Henry W. Goode, Portland power company president and Lewes and Clark World’s Fair 1905 figure, died in Atlanta City. Tragic drownings occurred at Shongum Lake when Mrs Otte Dyvittlag, after securing her children’s garments, and both children perished. the death linked to mental distress. A wreck near Anta left Mrs Borebinth dead while operating a watercraft as Brew Loveland fell from a car into an embankment.
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Booker Faulkner
Harry A. Faulkner
St. Louis House of Delegates
Beying
Henry W. Goode
Portland, Ore
Portland Stailway, Light and Power Company
Lews and Clark
Atlanta City
Otte Dyvittlag
Shongum Lake
Dover
Nedy
Ed. Borebinth
Oneonte N. Y
Loveland
Tonic for Mothers Dr Williams Pink Pills Safe and Reliable
Mrs M J Wight of Auburn Maine shares her experience after a 1901 birth. She was run down, pale, gas troubled, heart fluttering, but recovery began after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes renewed strength during subsequent pregnancy and later rheumatic relief from the pills. All druggists carry them or they can be mailed at 60 cents per box, six for $2.60, from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Willams
Dr. Williams
Self-Defense in Odd Loan Exchange
A clipped dialogue from the Catholic Standard and Times shows Jigsey scolding Shrudy for trying to borrow a dollar from Marduppe. Shrudy defends his move, noting he anticipated Harduppe being involved, reflecting a tense, ironic exchange over money and trust.
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Jigsey
Marduppe
Shrudy
Harduppe
Catholic Standard Ang Times
Missing Clerk Conversation Sparks Legal Threats
A garbled exchange appears to involve a grocer's clerk and a customer named Mr. Grig, with mentions of Miss Bucksum. The fragment hints at a demand for secrecy and a promise not to reveal details, amid unclear actions and potential conflict.
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Grocer
Dean's Kidney Pills Touted By Suffolk Publisher
J D Daughtrey of Suffolk Virginia endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after claiming 24 pounds of gravel sand passed without a stone since use. He recounts severe past gravel attacks and other kidney symptoms and says a box showed gravel stones, calling the product a true kidney tonic. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents a box.
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Singte Siave
Faye
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Iowa Historian Post Spark in Des Moines Turmoil
A Des Moines rumor links Ora Williams to a state historical department post at 1200 per year with an assistant curator role under Hon. Charles Aldrich. Williams, former state administration press chief, may become private secretary to Lt. Gov. Garst, amid protests over favoritism and Whiting’s influence at the institution.
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Baid
Historical Department
Des Moines
Ora Wiliams
State Historical Department
Adil
Charles Aldrich
Williams
State Administration
Whaeter
Ldeut
Garstn
Ing
Whitcomb
Alderich
Th Wits
Whiting
Judge Sets Aside Jury Panel at Denison
In Denison district court Judge Church voided the entire grand and petit jury panel over irregularities. Names of election board members appear on juror lists and drawing boxes were not properly kept by the auditor and clerk. Supervisors ordered to prepare a new electors list for fresh jurors. impact may nullify indictments against two Syrian peddlers charged with murder.
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Deawine
Denison
Judge Church
Board of Supervisors
Wavenly lineman killed by shock at Waverly plant
George Polliars a 26 year old lineman for the city electric light plant died when a glove was removed and he touched a live wire while repairing a defective plug. He fell headfirst to the ground injuring his head and shoulder. A witness group rushed to help but he died within minutes. An electric burn marked his left forefinger. Relatives are unknown. A note indicates prior work with Lincoln, Nebs wife possibly deceased and former roles with Corn Belt Telephone and other crews.
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George Polliars
Waverly
Kian
Niin
Lincoln
Corn Hell, Telephone Company
Pretty hotel waitress sues wealthy Carrer for breach of promise
Miss Cora C. Mitchell, a hotel waitress once at the Fullingal Hotel, serves notice on Sam Newell of Eddyville. She seeks judgment for 6000 dollars for breach of promise, alleging he promised to marry in 1900 and introduced her as his wife while resuming promises since then.
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Waltress
Cora C. Mitchell
Sam Newell
New Eddyville
Ashe
Anguat Terns
Miss Mitchell
Waitresas
Fullingal
Ottumwa
Newell
Ste Hines
Fort Dodge man linked to bogus draft case and forgery
Fragmentary notes and police statements allege a Fort Dodge suspect, Crege Leroy, planned a definitive act tied to a bogus dollar draft. A note directed “death notify G MM Cre go” and listed a Carroll Iowa property, while authorities report a well-to-do father being notified as defalcations may be settled.
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Fort Dodge
Crege
Fort Didge
G. MM. Crego
Leroy
Carroll
Figures of a Crop in Western Canada
Swan River settler recounts homestead success in Manitoba in 1906. He details costs, crop yields, receipts, and livestock, noting railroad proximity and local amenities. The narrative cites entry fees, expenditures, crop breakdown, and total receipts, illustrating early settler life and economic strain.
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Canada
Bown
Swan River
Benito
Manitoba
J. Obed Smith
Winnipeg
Swan Riiver Valley
Stange
Homstead
Tlack
Woman honors first wife in Eddyville will
Probate records reveal a remarkable provision in the will of Mrs. L Benedict of Eddyville. $400 funds two monuments: one for her husband J. H Benedict and his first wife and their child, and a second for another couple and herself. The item appears amid a column of local notices including exhibitions, resignations, and civic items.
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Eddyville
J. H. Benedict
Hla Orst
Divorce hesitation in Wheeler court sparks concern
A fragmented report notes Judge Wheeler at a Council Hieft hearing hesitated to grant a divorce petition, fearing it might lead to further marital separations. The language is garbled but suggests caution in granting the divorce and potential ongoing marital issues.
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Wheeler
Charlton Seminary to Be Rebuilt in Broader Scale
The Charlton WH Kebaild Seminary near Charlton in Blackburn will be rebuilt after partial destruction. The new build will be larger with better equipment, adding preparatory, normal and area courses, plus several new departments.
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Charlton
Kebaild
Clackburn Seminary
Local editor sues for libel and church notes fade
A district court suit in Atlante seeks $25,000 damages from Willard and Wilhard as Walter B. Hayus of Anita sues, citing articles in the Anita Tribune declared sheloun. The column also covers church letters read at a Methodist service and local political movements, with notes on Monona county residents and regional clergy changes.
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Wee
Atlante
Willard & Wilhard
Tnw
Walter EB. Hayus
Anita Va
Sherif F. Myers
Anita ‘Tribune
Nicel
Anlta Tribune
Sheloun
Indians, Lucky Vlad and the Meester Treasure Tale
An account from near McAlester describes a man nicknamed Lucky Vlad from Tidlan who claims a clever gift from a Cheiftain family. The tale details a purse of money, a slip with silver, and an incident where a pot and coins are involved, ending with money perdu and whispered drama as the crowd disperses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Jacuby
Cheetay Eindlan
McAlester
Phe
Meester
Fragmentary Toon Conversation Notes
A garbled dialogue fragment shows characters named Ma Twaddles and Mir in a mock local toon exchange. The text hints at interruptions and a mention of Cleveland and a difference or leer, but the overall meaning is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dvar
Mir
Wlnul
Cleveland
Postit Product Promises Relief for Nervous Ailments
A consumer describes using Postit to ease long standing nervous troubles and prostration after trying many remedies. She reports dramatic improvement within a month and praises the product for restoring health and enabling daily activity without further medication. The testimonial mentions a grocer husband who purchased the item and notes eventual reliance on Postit alone.
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelea, Owa
Ban Lloyd
Busse
Windy City
Hillary
Jobe
Salmon Guilty
Purdue University Experiment Station
Lafayette
Ind
Jacob Grinstad
Fergus Falls
Minn
Hans Gilbertson
Gilbert
Sioux City
Bhanghai
C. V. Yoppin
Oklahoma Millers’ Association
Oklahoma
Eames
Jim” Willains
Gulor
Lite Xizvier
Colbert
I,t
Durant
Laywood
Bethe
Haywood
Western Federation of Minera
Stounenborg
Tdgho
Katy
Pilsburg
Pittsburg
Geavel
the News of Iowa
Curaton
Guy
Sures Eddyville Balmer
Noth
Veah KK
London Society
Womaen
Afl
Chere
Glharva West Philadelphie Pe
Parner
Burns
Pariner
Monticelia
R. Quade
Chicago and Northwestern
Ames
Quado Deis
Euginecer
Onuwa Nut
S. Fessenden
Monona-Farrison
Perdons
Waterloo
Royal
Algona
Spencer
Hal Hudson
Theo, Chrtacellea
Frank Warner
Harold Horner
Leonard Steed
John Cory
Henry C. Ward
Ida Orova
Oll
Ta Pollette
Gn Pollette
Wisconsin
Boone
Madison
Wie
Ban
Athuaitle
Dene
James Witinson
Ming Anni Maflander
Wiote
Vetta
Cale
Attanile
Waterlon
Waterlog
Ve Iw
Johnsten Company
Towa
Chinn
Ddg2le Byedtany
Jolfae Tsiaeapal Eloureh
Boehoe
Ulin
Wudnoadoy
Humn Wits
Kaoeauque
Mack
Old Church
Methodist Church
Shaw
Dontyon Church
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Monona
John
Eggleston
Maple Land
Lam
Monona County
George Joslin
Lincoln Township
Conner Gulag
Thwail
Gunner
Lwe
Merivia
Totadd
Davenport Ciphatisty
Crine
Charles Bloom
Bednar
Tweed
Europe
Tod
Egypt
Mexico
Prince
Tratlan Sa Luly
Corman
Germany
Opa
Tyra
Anada
Dominion Dominoes
Mensuration
Ottawa
Agrot
D. Sentt
Iowa
Holmes
Paul
Sin
M. MacLachlan
Watertown
Dakota
Pwailles
Weimnon
Nervouaneas
Soman Company
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