Ex-convict Hudson leads chase after dynamite attack in Sheep Town
A violent manhunt unfolds as ex convict Hudson, just released from the state penitentiary for horse stealing, seeks revenge. A sheriff and armed posse pursue Hudson toward Bad Land after a dynamite blast wrecks Marquis Ballard Hall injuring several, with two Mexicans seriously wounded and the assailant believed to have fled toward Lincoln Nebraska.
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Walton
Wya
Dune
Shetner
Stanley Hudson
Hudson
State Penitentiary
Don Valdex
Ted
Hadson
Burlington
Voene Geen
Marquis Ballard
Sunx
Madgon
Ria Pemitiacy
Lincoln
Neb
Roosevelt speech stirs Wr Shaw in Guild Hall echo
London opinion writer criticizes Roosevelt speech at Guild Hall as a reminder of English duty to America and asserts the US has long acted as a global ruler. He argues America broke from Britain after 1776 and questions whether Egypt or other nations should be governed without consent. The piece hints at further discussion on page 4.
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London
Tyne
George Bernard
Roosevelt
Guild Hall
England
America
Itaels
San Francisco
Egypt
Roosevelt Kaya
Tanite
Barney Park Additions First Merchant Dies by Self-Inflicted Shot
In Fork AMA near Pioneer Park W W Barney owner of the grocery at Twenty Street and Avenue died from a self-inflicted bullet wound fired at his heart after a drinking spell. Stivers, an employee, found Barney gasping and coroner Desmond ordered removal to Gleason morgue with an inquest planned.
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Fork
Pioneer Park
W. W. Barney
T Park
Aulende
Willie
Barney
J. B. Stivers
Blairs
Stivers
Desmond
Gleavon Morgue
Capitol Avenue
Port Russell
Enera
Government’s Assistance Invoked in Wendling Murder Case
The United States government is enlisted in the search for Joseph Wendling, wanted for Alma Kelitter’s murder. Secretary Knox will cable Wendling’s full description to diplomatic posts worldwide in response to a telegram from Congressman Shirley. The case draws attention to police efficiency claims and alleged Catholic bias within the detective force.
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Louisville
United States
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kelitter
Shirley
Knox
Wendling
Fa A8 Catholic
Brooklyn Baseball Fatality Sparks Safety Talk
John Halpin, a retired U S navy man, collapsed after a throw from home to second in a Brooklyn park game. He died hours later as physicians cited heart strain from the effort as the cause of death, marking the year’s fourth local fatality from the sport.
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New York
Brooklyn
John Halpin
United States Navy
Death of Sporting Man Fault of Car
A coroner's jury in Chicago blames the Chicago Traction Company for the death of George A. McFionald sporting editor of the Chicago Evening Journal. They found the Cubs second baseman John J. Evers’s car was under control and not speeding, while the streetcar allegedly operated at a dangerously high rate. The verdict assigns partial blame to railway schedules and city line practices.
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Chicago
Chicago Traction Company
George A. Mcfionald
Chicago Evening Journal
John J. Evers
Cubs
Toa
Ver Met
Jackpot tale swirled around Illinois lawmakers and a country lawyer
A farmer jury heard how a hundred thousand to half a million dollar fund allegedly funded by a Jackpot influenced Illinois legislation. The source of the money, its handlers, and the exact origins remained unclear as lawmakers were described as sheep following a leader. Beckemeyer stood central, portrayed as the driver of the scheme and the young country lawyer who spoke of the jackpot as a legitimized bribery concept.
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Sentetive Hick
Geamon
Ulinois
Reckemeyer Ald Wagt
Meyer
Ley
Iss
P Ehairman
They
Beckemeyer
Millionaires Son Regrets Pedestrian Wanderings Of Gould Heir
Edwin Gould Jr., heir to a vast fortune, wandered away from Pomfret School to walk to New York. Police found him in New Britain Connecticut after a long trek with torn clothes and worn shoes. Telegrams were sent to his father to ease fears.
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New York
Juna
Edwin Gould, Jr
Poseemes
Jay Gould
New Britain
Conn
Promfert School
Promfert Centre
Domessékncen
Jay Gowld
M Mr. Gould
Pomfret
Gould
Mrs Doxey Acquitted of Murder in St Louis Case
Mrs Dora Elizabeth Dosey was acquitted on a murder charge in St Louis. She faced accusations of poisoning Erder in July 1909 after a bigamous marriage to Dr John B Doxey. Trial expected to continue within two weeks with further proceedings.
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St. Louis
Dora Elizabeth Dosey
Will. Erder
Polaonid Erder
Joren B. Doxey
Piosiithy
Eder
Rosykov Wing Wins Big Stakes at Epsom
The June 8 running at Epsom in Bogland produced a field of twelve with stakes totaling 71 770. Yellow There led foes but Evohition finished second and third, while Astor's Winkipop remained among favorites.
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Roskykov Wing
Epsom
Bogland
P. Evohition
Ort Astor
Winkipop
Tn.is
P. Neikes
Alleged Fraud Ties in Havemeyer Case Trial
Charles Heike, secretary of the American Siger Holmings, testified in a trial charging Henry Havemeyer with conspiring to defraud the government by under weighing sugar imports. Heike said Havemeyer directed duties and pointed to a letter revealing oversight of the so called liberty measures at government docks.
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New York
Henry
Havemeyer
American-Siger Holmings Company
Charles St. Heike
Hienke
Heike
Hia Superior
Alwledgie
Stowles of Milwaukee Sold to Omaha
Milwaukee pitcher Paul Stowers was sold to Omaha today as announced in Milwaukee. The deal transfers the pitcher from Stowles of Milwaukee to the Omaha club amid midseason trades.
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Stoweles
Milwaukee
Paul Stowers
Omaha Today
Rail Roads Deem Increase Urgent Amid Public Clash
An article from Chicago reports simultaneous appeals by western railroads and Illinois Manufacturers to raise freight rates. The railroads claim losses of 730 million dollars over two years due to maintenance costs wages and debt while manufacturers accuse rail lines of deception and warn a financial crisis could follow if rates do not rise.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Wall Street Turmoil Dashes Stocks Near Year Low
Wall Street faced a dramatic fluctuation with rapid selling and short selling aiding record low prices. The market showed violent activity with rumors about political action in Washington and concerns over national trade and confidence affecting shares.
Ten-Man Free-For-All Fight Rattles Business District
Sixteenth Street between Capitol and Garey avenues saw a ten man free for all fight about six last evening. We men, including Levey F Smith and F G Hogan, were arrested and charged as participants. They posted cash bonds for appearance in police court.
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Sixteenth Street
Capitol
Garey Avenues
We Men
A. Levey
F. Smith
F. G. Hogan
Aviators Demonstrate Daring Flights At Mineola Grounds
On June 4 at Mineola New York the Aeroclub grounds hosted Hamilton Baldwin and Harmon as three airmen flew together for about thirty minutes. Hamilton rose higher and repeated dives from a thousand feet with ground-contact near miss, then escaped a possible crash. Harman later attempted a twelve mile course, swooping low then diving to land, while spectators watched anxiously as the pilots tested machines after minor incidents.
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Harman
Walt
Hayneepee
Hainpton
Kia Ae
Plaua
Afl
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Over
Edwin Gould
Omaha
Ilinois
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Gihation
Hamilton
Mineola
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