Chicago Prank Draws Crowds For Sartoris Housekeeper
A practical joke by Chicago friends lured sternly handsome cattle heir Lionel Sartoris from Wyoming into a roomful of women. Ads in Chicago papers promised a beautiful housekeeper for Wyoming, and competitors swarmed the Richelieu Hotel seeking Mr. Sartoris, who feared marriage and locked himself in.
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Chicago
Richelieu
Chicago Post
Lionel Sartoris
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Wyoming
Mr. Sartoris
Annie Rooney
Richilieu Hotel
Union Pacific to restore diamond stack amid coal variety issues
General Master Mechanic McConnell explains gradual restoration of the old diamond stack to cut costs as multiple coal types are used. He cites Dana Wyoming coal as unsafe, recounting a test with twenty seven fires in twenty miles. Additionally a divorce was granted to Addie Blackmore from Chas Blackmore.
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McConnell
Union Pacifico
Union Pacific
Wyoming
Dana
Nebraska
Union
Prompt Acquittal in Brower Cattle Stealing Case
In district court yesterday Brower was acquitted after a brief jury deliberation. The defense by Gen. Donzelman prevailed against a lack of genuine evidence, as testimony suggested a branded beeve belonged to another owner and Brower promptly released it. Gibson Clark led the People’s side, noting the indictment carried over from last year and that a sharp noise might have changed the outcome.
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Brower
Islay
Gen. Donzelman
Gibson Clark
Tramps work gang at the dump grounds yesterday
A nine member chain gang toiled at the dump grounds with seven tramps remaining in the calaboose and others in the county jail. One tramp cursed a child after being refused charity, threatened more violence, and was stopped by John Stokes before police arrested him.
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Calaboose
Frank Bond
John Stokes
I. S. Bartlett
Stokes
Bond
Ahrens
Denver Haces Special Dispatch Track Meet At Overland Park
Three thousand spectators attended despite cloudy skies and light rain. Judges did not decide the outcome of Bob Wade's driver case from the previous day. Brisk betting favored the winners listed: Fannie W, Guido, Bob Tucker, Sympathetic's Last, Bawley, L. C. Lee, Prospect and others across seven races with times ranging from 1 43 to 2 25.
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Denver
the Sun
Colo
Overland Park
Bob Wade
Fannie W
Sam Baker
Guido
Larghetta
Ollie Benjamin
Fred B
Bob Tucker
John Winfield
Monitor
Sympathetic's
Kismet
Forester
Bawley
Marlow
Fred W
Uncle Jack
L. C. Lee
Carlisle McGregor
Bancer
Balfour Claims Crime Drop Spurs Irish Act Suspension
London June 3 Balfour stated in a speech that Ireland’s crime decline proves the Crimes Act has achieved its aims. He said the act could be suspended nationwide except where the Plan of Campaign still smolders, and a proclamation would be issued soon.
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London
Balfour
Ireland
New City Attorney named as Potter retires after service
The city council adjourned after a finance committee session as Mayor Bresnahen announced the resignation of City Attorney Potter. The council adopted a resolution thanking Potter for his service and extending best wishes. Mayor Bresnahen said AC Campbell will succeed Potter, an appointment to be considered in executive session at the next meeting.
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Finance Committee
Bresnahen
Potter
Robins
C. N. Potter
A.C. Campbell
Charley Roath Dead and Long Vein of Service
Charley Roath has died at the hospital with funeral arrangements to be announced. He was a watchmaker and jeweler with Montana and Colorado military service, a former Ellsworth Zouave and lieutenant in a Colorado regiment, known for his cheerful nature and steadfast friendships. The obituary notes his travels in the west and alleged forthcoming inheritance from a relative. The report also mentions the upcoming trial of Corporal Parkison for the murder of Roy Baker next Monday.
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Chase Roath
Inter Ocean
John Chase
Charley Roath
Charley
Great West
Montana
Black Hills
Roath
Ellsworth
Zouaves
Chicago
Colorado Regiment
Denver
Sibley
Texas
Colorado
Ed Chase
John
C. Boulter
Parkison
Roy Baker
Damaging Testimony in Baccarat Trial at Tranby Croft
Arthur Stanley Wilson testified how he witnessed Cummings cheating at baccarat, causing a court sensation. He described discussions with Leavitt the night cheating was found and recounted two further cheating events, with the Prince of Wales attending luncheon and senior figures present.
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Jileen
Loxton
Arthur Stanley Wilson
Tranby Croft
Cummings
Prince of Wales
Lady Coleridge
Coventry
Somerset
Owen Williams
Wilson
Leavitt
Cart
Green
Cambridge
Gordon Cummings
Levett
Gordon Cuummings
Gen. Williams
People's party convention endorses Cincinnati platform in Des Moines
The state People's party convention in Des Moines adopted a report by the resolutions committee led by Gen. J. B. Weaver. It condemns the present railroad assessment, supports Australian ballots, backs miners eight hour strike, and calls for investigation of private corporations. Nominees include A. J. Westfall for governor and G. W. Kean for public instruction.
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People’ Party
Des Mores
People’s Party
Alliance
J. B. Weaver
State Executive Council
Iowa
A. J. Westfall
Woodbarry County
8. Scott
Appanoose County
D. F. Rogers
Dallas County
G. W. Kean
Buena Vista County
T. F. Willis
Page County
Gale on Lake Superior Capsizes Mayflower Crew
A severe June gale on Lake Superior near Superior Bay lifts thirty to forty foot waves. The schooner Mayflower sinks with one life lost. surviving crew suffer bruises and exposure, and others remain at risk as three vessels anchor outside the harbor.
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Lake Superior
West Loverton
Wis
Superior Bay
Russell & Co. China firm in financial trouble in London
Rumors sweep Wall Street that Russell and Co of Canton China, a long established commission house, has suspended payments in London. In New York offices officials offered no comment. The firm, with Boston ties, allegedly faces silk market declines and waning credit leading to potential failure.
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New York
Wall Street
House of Russell & Co
China
London
Boston
Russell & Co
Canton
Meath Named Head of Union Pacific Coal Department
The successor of J. I. Tebbetts as head of the Union Pacific coal department is Mr. Meath of Omaha, with headquarters to be in the West.
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J. 5. Tebbetts
Union Pacific Coal Department
Mr. Meath
Omaha
West
King on Trial for Murder of Lawyer Posten in Memphis
In Memphis on March 2 King fatally shot lawyer David H. Posten on Main street after disputes over property and marriage. The swift criminal case follows a prolonged civil fight involving Mrs. Mary E. Pillow and Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, with King facing strong public backlash and a potential change of venue request denied.
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King
Posten
Memphis
Menphis
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Pillow
Criminal Court
South
Confederacy
Kentucky
Clay King
West
Forrest
Mary E. Pillow
Gideon J. Pillow
Bason
King Manor
Onty Miles
Boy Escapes Jail Sewer After Court Discharge
Charles Hope, 12, arrested on a minor charge, was released by a judge and placed in a jail coop. He climbed a partition and fled into a narrow sewer under the courthouse. Footprints were found, and authorities fear he may have suffocated or died in the confined passage.
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Inptanavonts
Charles Hope
London Jewish tailors strike against sweating system
The Jewish tailors of east London began a strike for higher wages kinder workshops and shorter hours after employers were given until Saturday to meet demands. A large meeting opened the strike with Hebrew speeches affirming the demand to end homework and provide proper workshops. Public sympathy favored the strikers.
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Losxpox
East End
London
Lecatin Tlisey Policvy
Martin sells land to Sullivan in block 467 transfer
John A. Martin sold to Alex M. Sullivan the west eighteen feet of lots 10 and 11 in block 467 for 960 dollars. The deed records the property transfer and amount paid.
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John A. Martin
Alex. M. Sullivan
Races Survive Storm as Latonia Crowd Feels Hurricane
More than four thousand spectators endured a forty mile per hour hurricane at Latonia races. A grand stand roof was ripped, horse sheds were torn loose, and 3000 people faced scattering chaos. Brave guards guided crowds to shelter with no reported casualties.
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Dixners
Latonia
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Indiana
Ohio
la Porte
Ind
King & Fields
New Philadelphia
Salina
Tornadoes Hit Indiana and Kentucky Inflict Damage
A tornado in Lermorr Indiana June 3 wrecked trees and the ice factory and ripped the third story from a high school but caused no injuries. In Falmouth Kentucky James Austin’s barn was destroyed and his 16 year old daughter was killed.
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Lermorr
Ind
Falmouth
James Austin
Elopement and capture of guards with prisoners in Georgia romance
A penitentiary guard and a female life prisoner eloped in Georgia. Sheriff McGuinness pursued them from Piedmont to Gordon county. they fled by canoe on the Costumula river and were captured. The guard cited affection as motive. they faced legal consequences upon return.
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Azzanta
Georgia
Mr. Holder
Piedmont
Eliza Randall
McGuinness
Gordon County
Costumula
Lata
Holder
Tran
Liza Atuneuu Wos
Wiilty
Quits County
Long
Blow
Doc Runelall
Directors Reelect Old Chicago Rock Island Board Members
At the annual meeting of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Road the old directors were reelected except Sidney Dillon, replaced by Alexander T. Van Nest. The board discussed future policy and unanimously agreed earnings should go to stockholders. Due to a deficit of about half a percent on capital stock the August dividend was set at one half of one percent.
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Chicago
Rock Ushand
Pacific Road
Sidney Dillon
Alexander T. van Nest
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Addie Blackmore
Chas, Blackmore
Mr. Potter
A. C. Campbell
Mrs. Pillow
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Lima
Samuel Bennett
Teavott
Salem
Presbyterian Church
Clyde
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Watehoola
Mount Vernon
Bennington
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