Strikers Battle in San Francisco Riots
A 1700 member United Railroads strike in San Francisco on Tuesday led to a riot as armed strike breakers attempted to resume service. Police protected routes on Turk and Fillmore streets while stones and bricks shattered windows and several guards and sympathizers were wounded by gunfire. eight men were shot, with some fatalities feared.
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United Railroads
San Francisco
Parsons
Si AL
Turk and
Fillsmore Streets
Mooney
Fillmore Street
Turk Street
Turk
Buchanan
Union
Frisco Boarding House Tragedy Claims Six Lives
Walter Charley Davis a San Francisco carpenter opened fire in a boarding house, killing six residents including Orson B. Bush and his family. One 17 year old lodger survived after Davis spared her, saying she resembled his daughter. Davis, from Farmersville, was arrested after the incident.
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Walter Charley Davis
San Francisco
Cal
Orson B. Bush
W. S&s. Berd
ML E. Zinton
Mra
Lillian D. Carothro
Davis
Bush
Farmersville
Jake Davis
Train Wreck Dashes Santa Fe Passenger Train Near Holly
A California Limited on the Santa Fe line derailed twelve miles east of Holly Colorado due to track spread while at high speed. Nine coaches overturned with only the Pullman car remaining upright. The porter and baggageman were injured. An eastbound local conveyed passengers to Holly for meals and lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
California Lmited
Holly
Colo
Longshoremen Strike Spreads at New York Docks
Reports say a coastwise longshoremen strike at the steamship line in New York is widening as workers demand higher wages. The unrest follows labor tensions at the city’s port and involves dockside crews and shipping interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Sutke
New York
Lince
Accidental Death Theory Sheds Light On Child's Disappearance
Doctor Hornea Marvin questions murder theory in the case of a missing child. He now argues the body found on marsh may have been placed by a kidnapper to misdirect investigators. Coroner’s jury expected to render verdict. medical experts differ on time of death and last meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Hornea Marvin
Tam
Marvin Monday
Horee
Hfe
Packers Aid Inspection Effort Under Meat Law
General Co-Operation in the inspection of meat plants noted as Secretary Watson and the chief inspectors meet in Chicago. Dr Melvin reports growth in the program from July 1 1906 to now with 163 establishments employing 764 workers then and 2 029 employees at 669 establishments now. Certificates of exemption issued to 3 558 retail dealers or butchers. Forty six establishments had inspection withdrawn for sanitation failures or prohibited preservatives.
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Watson
Chicago
Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Aire
Five Lawyers Arrested in Rawalpindi Riot
Five lawyers alleged as ringleaders of agitation that sparked rioting in Rawalpindi British India are jailed with bail refused. A mob attacked the district magistrate’s residence, damaged property, and assaulted Europeans before rioters were dispersed. Artillery and Royal Irish Rifles deploy as tensions ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawalpindi
Eleven Italians Found Guilty in Black Hand Case
Eleven of thirteen Italians on trial at Wickesbarre Pa were found guilty as the sealed verdict was opened. Two defendants were acquitted. The principal charge involved blowing up the home of a man named Itize after he refused to pay protection to the Black Hand gang. Sentence was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triakl
Wickesbaorre
Itize
Santa Fe passenger train derailed near Norborne injuring several
Westbound Santa Fe train No. 2 derailed Monday near Norborne Missouri fifty five miles northeast of Kansas City. The engine and three cars left the track and burned after a bar fire started in the first coach. Ten persons needed a physician while twelve were bruised.
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Santa Fe
Norborne
Avo
Kansas City
Telephone witnesses to aid in Welborn killing case
Ten telephone girls traveled from Muskogee Oklahoma to Watonga Oklahoma to testify in the murder case of Frank Welborn. Welborn was killed after a distant telephone call and investigators hope the wire conversation will reveal the motive and details of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Welborn
Muskogee
Watonga
Oklo
Welborn
Jong Distance
Hi i
Stork Due About May 20th
Semi official notice states the birth of Queen Victoria of Spat is expected around May 20th. The report notes the event anticipated by local outlets and mentions timing in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Queen Victoria of
Spat
Pole Vault Record Falls in Oakland Meet
Alfred Munn from Oakland California high school set a new world pole vault record with 17 feet 64 inches during Saturday competition surpassing the prior mark of 11 feet 144 inches amid tense news that Mexico Guatemala relations may have been severed and awaited developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Mexico
Guatemala
Gatcomne
Alfred Munn
Oakland, Cal
Man Dies in Home Fire Attributed to Faulty Pipe
A 70 year old man, Thomas Nicholson, was burned to death when a fire started by a faulty pipe consumed his home. He is believed to have lit a hot pipe and fallen asleep before the flames trapped him in bed.
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Thoms Nicholson
Tan Mucharen Dead at Pleasant Iowa
The article reports the death of Tan Mucharen and notes Dr. John Watson treats MttelLuren Aled Mowdlay at BE Pleasant Iowa. The procession follows from tan WIMus, Flo and the incident occurred April 26 at Me Pleas ant.
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Tan Mucharen
John Watson
BE Pleasant
Me Pleasant
Death of Marvin Boy Sheds Light on Missing Dover Case
A coroner's inquest follows a mysterious death near Dover Delaware as the body of Horaneo No Marvin Jr aged about three is found and identified. Funeral rites occur at the Marvin home with plans to move the remains to Sioux City Iowa. Investigators report accidental death with puzzling circumstances and a jury is impaneled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horaneo No Marvin, Jr
H. N. Marvin
Dover
Delaware
Marvin
H. B. Kelso
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ends Rate Agreement Between Southern Pacific and San Pedro Line
Interstate Commerce Commission notes the cancellation of a June 30 1903 trade agreement between Southern Pacific and the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad. Abrogation cited to California law prohibiting contracts restraining competition. Officials consider the action potentially within Sherman antitrust concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
San Pedro
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific Company
Los Angeles
Oactars
Vnta
R. S. Lovett
New York
Mr. Lovett
California
Great Western Road Pays Grain Elevation Benefit
Chicago Great Western announces starting May 7 a payment of 0.4% of 1 cent per 100 pounds on grain handled through elevators at the Missouri river shipped into that area. The credit goes to elevator owners, not commission firms, following an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling cutting costs on grain elevation. Other lines may follow, but no further announcements have been made.
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Great Western Road
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Missouri River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Union Pacific Railway
Swift Justice In Woodbury Case Of Attack On Girl
Edward Gibson a Black man from Woodbury N J attacked Dorothy Paris a 12 year old girl of Wenonah on Monday night He offered no defense at arraignment and was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment and a 3000 dollar fine
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Edward Gibson
Woodbury
N. J
Dorothy Paris
Wenonah
Gibson
Prager Endorses Palate Identification for Prisoners
Dr. Paul Prager, an army surgeon from Vienna, proposes identifying prisoners by the shape of their palates. He argues this method is more efficient than fingerprints.
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Paul Prager
Vienna
Tobacco Injunction Stands In Kentucky Court
Kentucky appeals court judge Baker refused to dissolve an injunction blocking a tobacco grower from breaching a contract with the Burley Tobacco Society and selling his crop to the American Tobacco Company.
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Kentucky Court of Uappeala
Baker
Burley Tobacco Society
American Tobacco Company
Dam Breaks Buries Forty Men at Chuy Dam
A portion of the wall at the Chuy dam near Chihuahua Mexico collapsed, trapping about forty workers under masonry and floodwaters. Between fifteen and twenty are dead and thirteen are injured.
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Chuyig Car Dam
Chihuahua
Mex
Ffteen
Western League schedule notes for Sioux City games
Schedule of Western League games to be played at Sioux City in the near term. The notice lists Omaha dates May 23 and 30 31 with games at Bronx City, In, and provides scattered nonsequitur items including a family incident involving Jamin Reed and a Florida Senate matter. The text contains garbled fragments and appears to mix unrelated items.
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Bronx City
Sioux City
Omaha
Large Acreage to Be Planted With Wheat in Western Canada
Report from St Paul dated April 24 1007 notes continued seeding in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Mild spring weather and late winter frost melt boost ground readiness for widespread seeding of wheat oats and barley across a 000 by 400 mile region with expectant farmers optimistic about high returns for crops planted before late May.
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St. Paul
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Wester
United States
Conversation About Age Sparks Curious Exchange in Philadelphia
In the Philadelphia Public Ledger a dialogue unfolds with Miss Knox and Miss Knox asking about age. Misa Passay responds that thirty-five is far from reached, sparking a humorous exchange about expectations and timing.
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Misa Passay
New York Traveling Man Defeated by Hotel Chambermaids
Alfred Cohen a New York traveling salesman for Horlek and Jurick was beaten by hotel chambermaids Barbara Gl ilisple and Nan Hodge after a dispute over a shirt waist from his samples The fight left Cohen with two blackened eyes and other injuries The hotel girls claim he insulted Nan Hodge and a brawl ensued Cohen has left town while the chambermaids contemplate applying for hero medals for Bur burn and Nan
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New York
Alfred Cohen
Horlek & Jurick
Ottumwa Chambermaids’ Union
Alfred
Bollin- Bul
Cohen
Barbara Glilisple
Nan Hodge
Miss Nan
Ton
Burburn
Nan
United Spanish War Veterans Hold First Encampment
The United Spanish War Veterans of the Department of Town schedule their first encampment and convention in Pubique June 12 to 14. The event aims to unite veterans from the Spainish American war and Philippine insurrection, with Fitzhugh Lee camp hosting entertainment and railroads offering a one fare rate to attendees.
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Dubagque
Department of Town
Murder in Smoky Row: Mt Pleasant man shoots porter
Miles Morrow a wealthy Mt Pleasant youth shot and killed Ben Farrel a negro porter in Smoky Row after a dispute over Mary Judson. A coroner's jury ruled the death was caused by Morrow. Morrow surrendered to Patrolman Beaman and was jailed.
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Mt. Pleasant
Ben Carrell
Miles Morrow
Ben Farrel
Morrow
Mary Judson
Supervisor Henry Hotlen Convicted in County Misappropriation Case
Henry Hotlen, Cast county supervisor, found guilty by a jury in the Iowa case State versus Henry Stullen on charges of misappropriating funds. Jurors deliberated about nine hours. full verdict details and penalties including fine removal or imprisonment up to one year await open court. The case drew wide county attention and may prompt similar actions against other board members.
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Henry Hotlen
Athidle
State of
Iowa
Henry Stullen
Board of Supervisors
Cast County
Sullty
Uitte
Vay
Lida Goldman Dies After Strychnine Lapse in Farragut
Lida Goldman, about 19, living with Charles Hastings in Farragut, took strychnine Monday morning. Mrs Yustings fainted witnessing the act. Goldman died within forty minutes. A coroner's inquest was held. authorities cite possible temporary insanity. Her father had died earlier in a Japanese asylum.
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Lida Goldman
Farragut
Charles Hastings
Japan
Drugists to Clinton Preparations for State Convention
Local committees in Clinton prepare for the Iowa State Pharmaceutical convention to be held July 9 10 and 11 drawing retail druggists from across the state. Thomas W. Wooton secretary of the National Association of Retail Druggists will attend and address attendees. A program includes business meetings a banquet at the Lafayette Clinton and trolley and Mississippi river excursions.
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Clinton
Iowa State Pharmaceutical Convention
Thomas WY. Wooton
National Association of Remit Drusellate
Lowa
Lafayette
Divorce rumor ends in reconciliation for Prouty family
A divorce amid rumors between Mary Prouty Alken and Treapaniin Alken of Des Moines is canceled. They resume life together with their one year old daughter in Muskogee Indian Territory. Mrs Aikenly is daughter of Judge S B Trowty. The couple wed in Cincinnati and separated months ago, causing a sensation.
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Juige Prouty
Mary Prouty Alken
Treapaniin Alken
Des Moines
Muskogee
Aikenly
S. B. Trowty
Cincnati
Prominent Hamilton County Farmer Killed in Buggy Runaway
August Storeman, a well known Hamilton County farmer, died instantly when his buggy ran away near Webster City. He was thrown from the vehicle as the team bolted after the driver fell, breaking his neck. Neighbors later found the body after seeing the team unattended.
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August Unzerman
Webster City
Willams
August Storeman
Hamilton County
Hageman
Flauzeman
Author Publishes a $150 Book in London
A new book priced at 150 pounds has appeared in London. The author hints at the work's persuasive potential, suggesting it may influence him.
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London
Coffee to Postum a Relief for Coffee Ailments
A series of testimonials describe long standing health issues linked to coffee, including heart and stomach distress and chronic dyspepsia. Respondents credit Postum Food Coffee with full or partial restoration after quitting coffee, noting improved digestion, heart rhythm, and general well being.
Playe Rebber in Wild West Show Ends in Fatal Wound
Spun from a Dighechoel pupils Atlanta event, Clyde Haynie known as L. Haynie was fatally wounded during a rebber game in a wild west show. The incident occurred amid onriven chaos with spectators and performers present.
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Playe Rebber
Mataty iTurt
Rebber
Dighechoel
Atlanta
Clyde Haynie
L. Haynie
Rusty Nail Causes Suit In Iowa City
Mourd hay sidewalk incident leads to $3,500 suit by Schurlock husband claims rusted nail pierced victim and caused a wound. City garnished for $700 in settlement fees under new law. other local items include a girl burned near a bonfire, a seduction arrest, a garage opening plan at Ida Grove, a marriage in Waterloo, a sewer death in Eagle Grove, a fireman killed in Cedar Mounds, and a pulp plant prep near Shenandoah.
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Mm. J. R. Schurlock
T. Tt. Schuriock
Boone
Clilma Thitt
Death in a Barn Shocks Western County
A man identified as Winfield Mekin, also called Winfield McWinan, was found dead in a barn near Charlotte, suffocated among rubbish after leaving the county poor house. Officials report no known relatives. he was unmarried from a family settled in Eastern Town.
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Winfield Mekin
Chiton County
Winfield McWinan
Charlotte
Institution
Winchelt
Astern Town
Phe Tther
Franklin
DeWitt
Odd Tale of a Tanked Copper Magnate and Lakewood Visit
A garbled account describes Henry TL Rogers, a copper magnate, being halted by a friend after months of illness. The dialogue notes his health decline and a witty exchange about beingMontand, with Lakewood New Jersey named as the setting for a six month stay.
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Henry TL. Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Hla Calor
Lakewood
New Jereey
Mr. Hogers
Montand
Ten Years of Pain and Kidney Relief From Ural Kidney Pills
An Ottawa area woman, Margaret Kimimeterh of Clinton Street Napoleon, describes ten years of severe kidney trouble with back pain dizziness and vision issues. She credits Kidney Pills sold by all dealers for quick relief and a life change after use.
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Vraghien
Margaret Kimimerteh
Clinton St
Napoleon
Donna Kidney
All Dewlera
Poster
Milburn Co
Duttulo
Postum Contest Promises Gold Boxes and Prizes
Old newspaper ad promotes a contest by Poston Cereal Co inviting letters on coffee to Postum experiences. Prizes include gold pieces and cash, with judges from the company selecting 25 top letters and distributing 25 cash awards across 245 winners. Entries must be honest, no poetry, and names and addresses must be provided.
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Hera
Poston Cereal Co. Ltd
Postamia
Poston Cereal Co. Td
Battle Crook
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Astium
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Modale
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Cass Swartz
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Western Automobiie and Supply Company
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Mareles
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Town Ralls
Edward J. Lanning
Waterloo Gan Company
Waterloo
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Intleck
Eagle Grove
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Watchinson
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Hutton
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Lincoln Township
Cheaton Masonte Temple Association
County Recorder
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Archie Silth
Attornay Malot
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Drateanian
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Chive Drotherst
Clareton
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