Winer's Claim in Decatur Shooting Case
The Decatur incident centers on W G McNier shot by Edward McCool who died later at St Marys hospital. Police search for a mysterious woman linked to the event while McCool surrenders and confesses claiming self defense as investigators review alibis and the inquest set for today.
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W. G. McNier
Edward McCool
St. Mary's Hospital
McNier
Tillopolis
MeNiér
Moth MeNiery
Rome
Mier Fleaceea
Mead
Ool
McCool
Sean
Scribner
Mpeign
Mahomettit
Ottoman Bank Fortified as Balkan Tensions Rise
Constantinople reports heightened security at the Ottoman bank and palace with fifty soldiers deployed. The sultan prepares to meet trouble while Salonica seeks to influence a recall of warships to safeguard foreigners.
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Constantinople
Salonica
Edward Rainey Behind the Bars
Edward Rainey was captured after attempting to swindle residents in a change scam. He posed as a telephone company employee and targeted Mrs. Reed and her neighbors, with the scheme unraveling at an opera house minstrel performance. Rainey is held to the grand jury in $200 bond after $3.30 is found on him.
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Alice Co. Reed
South State
Opera House
Rainey
Reed
Kline
Smallpox Quarantine to End in Champaign
City Health Officer Schowengerdt reports only three smallpox cases in Champaign and says they will be discharged from quarantine within ten days with no suspects. He rejects out-of-town trade fears and assures no danger from the disease. Merchants claim they have stock at strong prices and use The News to inform the public.
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Schowengerdt
Champaign
George Warner Weds Olive Hartman in Mahomet
George Warner of this place and Olive Hartman of North Randolph Street Champaign were quietly married today at the Mahomet Methodist church parsonage. Warner is known countywide as a horse trainer who has shown horses across the country.
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Mahomet
Lit
George Warner
Olive Hartman
North Randolph Street
Champaign
Warner
Twenty Drownings After Saginaw Hamilton Collision
A Clyde line steamer Saginaw and Dominion line Hamilton collided off Virginia in dense fog. The Saginaw sank in ten minutes, over twenty passengers and crew drowned or missing, including fifteen women saved briefly in a lifeboat before it capsized. Captain Tunnell injured. Sixteen survivors were rescued by the Hamilton.
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Norfolk
Clyde Line
Saginaw
Hamilton
Dominion Line
Virginia Coast
A. Gilmore
M. E. Jones
Florence Newby
P. L. Pendleton
Mary Robertson
Edna Ward
Mary Anderson
William Bittes
Edward Goslee
Morris
Peter Swanson
Cook
Goslee
Tunnell
Two Men Reported With Smallpox Near St. Joseph
A St. Joseph resident reported two men afflicted with smallpox had been driven from the city. The victims were described as badly marked and were seen near the streetcar line just outside the city. One man was so ill he lay on the ground.
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St. Joseph
Champagn
Have Fun With Cohen
Springfield May 6 The house teased Nox Cohen state fish commissioner who urged passage of the senate bill revising the fish laws of the state. Cohen is a favorite with everyone, though the house remains resistant.
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Springfield
House
Nox Cohen
Senate
Cohen
Fish wardens bill passes after new roll call
The measure authorizes three fish wardens to be appointed at 909 dollars a year each and grants the commissioner oversight of fish in Lake Michigan. After initial opposition the motion failed, a new call was ordered by Speaker Miller and the bill received 108 votes to pass.
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Miller
Lake
Michigan
May festival opens with The Golden Legend at Armory
The annual May festival in the twin cities begins with The Golden Legend at the Armory this evening, with Elijah scheduled for tomorrow night. The program lists arias, overtures, concertos, and various soloists, conducted by Miss Alison Marion Fernie and Mr. Emil Mollenhauer. The Boston Festival orchestra is due this afternoon from Indianapolis and will be met by a streetcar to transport them to the Beardsley hotel and then to the University for the concert.
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Elijah
Cockaigne
Elgar
Adriano
Rienzi
Wagner Mme. Bouton
Golden Legend
Sullivan
Anita Rio
Isabelle Bouton
Wm, Wegener
Sig
Emile de Jagorza
Alison Marion Fernie
Emil Mollenhauer
Ressakcour
Boston Festival Orchestra
Indianapolis
Beardsley Hotel
Illinois Central Railroad Employee Shifts at Local Station
There is a turnover at the Illinois Central with W C Clifford resigning as freight clerk. D C Dunseth becomes freight clerk, Edward Hughes moves to corresponding clerk, Brinles shifts to day baggage, Mengel becomes night baggage agent, and Swift departs for Chicago with Patterson of Mattoon set to replace him.
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Illinois Central
W.C. Clifford
D. C. Dunseth
Mr. Clifford
Edward Hughes
Brinles
B.C. Mengel
Swift
Chicago
Patterson
Mattoon
Ladies Euchre Event In Milwaukee Hall Honors Winners
Mrs Dan Morrissey hosted a six handed euchre gathering at Milwaukee hall Tuesday afternoon. Sixteen tables competed and prizes were awarded with Mrs Edwin S Swigart taking first, Mrs Nat H Cohen of Urbana second, and Mrs Thomas Leastey third.
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Dan Morrissey
Milinois Hall
Edwins. Swigart
Nat H. Cohen
Urbana
Thomas Leastey
Morrissey
Massacre Report Allegedly Hits Novi-Basar
The Franxiarer Zeitung reports May 6 that a hundred Moslems massacred all Christian inhabitants of Novi-Basar Boxnia. It claims five thousand were killed.
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Berlin
Franxiarer Zeitung
Novi-Basar
Boxnia
Rumored Assassination of Moroccan Throne Pretender
A report from Madrid claims a pretender to the Moroccan throne was killed in a camp at Zelouan. Separately in Baldwincriffe New York a 10 year old boy died from a beanbag gun discharge.
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Melilla
Morocco
Disputch
Zelouan
Bean
Baldwincriffe
N.Y
Andrew
Leonard Baldwin
Roosevelt Praises Irrigation as New Mexico Goes to Statehood
President Roosevelt visits Albuquerque amid irrigation talk and the push for New Mexico statehood. He notes irrigation will spur growth, addresses 5 000 in the crowd, and attends church rites with Rough Riders present. Governor Brodie accompanies him to Santa Fe and Phoenix.
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N. M
Colorado
New Mexico
Grand Canyon
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Roosevelt
Eacfmt
Rough Riders
Otero
Brodie
Arizona
West
Capitol
San Miguel Church
United States
Cathedral
Attorney Fourchega
George W. Armijo
Roosevelt Tetre
Theodore Roosevelt
St Michaela “College of 17
St Catharine's
Memorial Day Program Set at University
Memorial Day observance will close the university Friday May 2 2 Memorial Day program includes a 1245 military parade and memorial exercise in Greasonery arena Lieutenant Governor W A Nortscott to review the gathering. Professor of military science Fegure? to coordinate the event and parade details.
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Greasonery
W. A Nortscott
eustoMy
University drill program outlines Memorial Day observance
The document lists regiment formation and color escort procedures led by Major Fechet with times for decorations, award ceremonies, and musical pieces including 745 requiem guns and 2 50 volleys. It notes Lieut W A Northcott and a parade honoring the Mag with a review at 3 10 and 5 20. The university fixes Friday May 30 as the future Memorial Day observance.
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Fechet
Trump Tors
Stack Arms
Qoy
W. A. Northcott
Laundry War in Chicago and Omaha Businessmen Seek Troops
May 6 report on a workers strike causing widespread disruption. Chicago and Omaha businessmen urge governors to deploy troops as unions back the strike, influence on laundries grows with shared equipment plans while hotels and restaurants face shortages and clean linen woes.
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Chicago- Omaha
Chicago
Brock
Inquiry
Planta
University Approval for Woman's Building and Engineering Allocation
Senator Dunlap reports the university appropriation has passed both houses. Funds amount to 100 for a Workmen's building and 169600 for the engineering department, with peers praising the favorable outcome and urging swift enactment.
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Senate
Dunlap
Joe
Springfield
Univers
Unclear OCR Chronicles Political Turmoil and Gorge Action
Fragmentary report describes political upheaval in Arkona involving Governor fired official Nicholas Murray. Mentions efforts to end a gorge incident and references protesters along a line with oblique references to burial and greetings.
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Gary al
Wangen
Catorado Copany
Movernor
Arkyona
Nicholas Murray
Rixay
Feud in Kentucky Deepens Amid Fatal Reckoning
A troubled Kentucky feud escalates after a deadly incident at a community event. Authorities report multiple casualties and heightened tension as residents seek safety and answers. Local officials vow investigations and calls for calm amid prevailing fear.
Murder Trial Hinted Amid Personal Crisis Reports
Distorted report notes a murderer facing trial amid personal turmoil. The fragmentary text mentions a defendant and alleged crimes with unclear specifics and dates, casting doubt on details while urging readers to “Put your wasts in The News.”
Mayor Swigart Opens New Administration In Aldermanic Meeting
The city announces appointments including CHAS. J. ROBERLA as City Engineer and A. L. PERCIVAL as Fire Chief. A reorganization lists council committees and new patrol staffing while Mayor Swigart delivers a farewell address and outlines early public works and budget notes.
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New City Administration
Mullikin
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