Wardner Riots Resume as Troops Consider Arrests
Wallner Idaho May 1 Riotous workers return to duties after Saturday unrest. Canyon Creek and Mullane contingents report midnight activity and armed miners hold strategic positions. Governor Steunenberg estimates 500 troops may be required to keep peace. potential arrests could raise that number. Frisco magazine powder seized. four explosions heard locally and three farther away at Murray.
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Canyon Creek
Mullane
Wardner
Murray
Troops Ordered In Readiness For Wardner
Orders to hold the soldiers at Fort Snelling in readiness for departure to Wardner Idaho were issued after Saturday’s miners conflict. Forty troops remain available as officers and men rest awaiting orders, amid reports of one death and $250000 in mine property damage.
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Minneapolis
Fort Snelling
Wardner
Idaho
Bunker Hill
Sullivan
Excursionists in a Wreck on Bay Railroad
Three killed and many maimed in a Rochester accident on the Rochester and Lake Ontario line at Rosenbauer’s Corners near the city. An excursion train left the track going around a curve at speed. The dead include John Helberg 20 and J Tierney 24 and an unknown man. Several seriously injured listed with broken collar bone and lacerated faces.
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Bay Railroad
Rochestern
Rochester and Lake Ontario
Rosenbauer’s Corners
John Helberg
J. Tierney
Julia Sullivan
H. Steingraber
William Goodman
Emma Tuefel
James Lombard
C. R., Clinehart
Joseph Zimmer
Mrs Anna E George Cleared In 22 Day Trial At Canton
Not guilty verdict returned at 10:45 a.m. after 22 days of court sessions and 227 hours of jury deliberation. Mrs. Anna E George is freed after seven months in jail for the murder of George D Saxton. Within an hour of the decision she received congratulatory telegrams from supporters nationwide and from her attorneys amid ongoing receptions.
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George
Frea
Canton
Anna E. George
George D. Saxton
The Farmer's Wife Work Tied to Health and Butter Quality
The passage says a farmer's wife enjoys wholesome work when healthy but wearying when ill. It notes competition with neighbors, pride in high county butter quality, and warns that fine butter and poor health do not mix.
Disaster in Kirksville Tornado Leaves Dozens Dead
Kirksville Mo April 29 tornado devastates eastern districts destroying homes and a church as 380 killed and 200 families left homeless. Doctors and volunteers converge to aid survivors while 83 deaths confirmed by May 1 and rescue crews continue searching ruins.
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Kirksville
Henry Billington
A. R Bowman
Theodore Brigham
Lena Brown
Moberly
J. TI. Coonfield
W. M. Hull
Mary Hensley
Andrew Ellisons
H. Lowel
Macon
Kellogg’s Crossing
Noonan
C. A. Little
Paul Beeman
Tornado Damage Report Near Avoca Iowa
A May 2 report describes two tornadoes near Avoca Iowa with multiple farm structures destroyed or damaged. Barns granaries and outbuildings were blown away at several properties including Mason Larsen Birney Schaaf Bunnell Coffman and Hardy. No injuries reported as families sought shelter in caves or safety.
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Avoca
John Mason
Hans Larsen
John Birney
Mat Schaaf
Joseph Bunnell
William Coffman
Manger
Charles Hardy
John Thompson
Albertus Farm
Prairie fire and tornado devastate Nebraskan farms
A prairie fire in northern Nebraska, swept by a tornado, moved 25 miles across Col e Neb by wind. Two lives died: Mrs. Rolla Livingston and her 65 year old son. Many farms and livestock were ruined with extensive property losses listed for numerous residents.
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CoLenipar
Neb
Nebraska
Rolla Livingston
Stanley Martin
David Walker
Isaac Pritchett
W. A. Bennett
Joseph Hodgkin
William Weber
James Parsons
Mead
William Zook
Tornado Rips Saunders County Nebraska Area
A tornado in Saunders county Nebraska near Lornado and VauParaiso damaged property for thousands of dollars. The storm moved northward about a quarter mile wide and four miles west, destroying stock and injuring one child slightly.
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Lornado
Nebraska
VauParaiso
Neb
Saunders County
Sand Storm Strikes Kansas Central and Western Kansas
A severe sand storm swept central and western Kansas on May 1. In Abilene newly planted fields were damaged while Newton recorded winds up to 60 miles per hour. Dust clouds hid the sun, trees broke, and small buildings were overturned.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Abilene
Newton
Ex-Governor Altgeld Improves Amid Health Battle
John P. Altgeld, former governor, shows improved condition as doctors note he remains frail yet able to gain a longer life with rest and regained spirits. Dr. Nicholas Senn comments on his recovery trajectory and urges relief from low mood.
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Altgeld
Curiaco
John P. Altgeld
Nicholas Senn
Boss: Hoping For Peace Amid Uncertain Times
A brief note indicates a leader and advisor seeking peaceful negotiations amid uncertain conditions. No additional confirmed details were provided.
Negotiations and Skirmishes Shape Manila Front
A Manila dispatch reports insurgent emissaries returning with new peace proposals while American generals reinforce lines, repair bridges, and keep a four mile front near San Fernando. The piece notes refugees, smallpox spread, and tense exchanges as diplomacy and battle unfold.
Passage of the Rio Grande by MacArthur Division
General Otis reports MacArthur's division crossed the Rio Grande under heavy obstacle, driving insurgent forces back toward the railroad. Colonel Funston cited for daring action under General Wheaton, with slight casualties. Insurgents reportedly suspend hostilities as negotiations continue. Lawton's forces near Angat and Calumpit await supplies. insurgent attack at Taguig repelled by Washington regiment.
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Otis
Manila
Adjutant General
Washington
Oalumpit
MacArthur
Rio Grande River
Funston
Wheaton
Lawton
Anguat
Calumpit
Taguig
Washington Regiment
MacArthur seeks exchange with Antonio Luna in Philippines
General MacArthur sends officers to General Antonio Luna under a flag of truce with money and provisions for American prisoners and requests prisoner exchanges. Reported insurgent captures include Lt. J. C. Gilmore and 11 Yorktown crewmen. Major Bell seizes Macabebe near Calumpit as Otis ignores Aguinaldo’s armistice request.
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San Fernando
Dean OC. Worcester
United States Philippines Commission
Calumpit
Manuel Argueleses
Worcester
Argueleses
Associated Press
Aguinaldo
Wallace
Montana
Adams
Shields
Luna
General Luna
Wheaton
Bernal
Jacob C. Schurman
United States Commission
McKinley
Schurman
Grant
Appomattox
Otis
Lawton
Angat
The
Aes
Gilmore
Dewey
Yorktown
Baler
Admiral Dewey
Aska
Manina
MacArthur
Antonio Luna
J. C. Gilmore
United States
Luzon
Bell
Macabebe
New York
Manila
General Otis
Nebraska Soldiers Reported Killed in Action and Typhoid
Casualties from Manila include First Nebraska soldiers Otto Kastenberger Charles Schwartz and Martin O Legg along with Corporal Francis Vnnson and others. Typhoid fever claims Maynard Sayres while several Nebraskans are listed among the newly arrived Ganseert Sherman crew.
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Washington
Manila
Nebraska
Otto Kastenberger
Company H
Charles Schwartz
Martin O Legg
Francis Vnnson
Maynard Sayres
Neobrasit Rs
Lowane Bone
San Francisco
James i. Vickers
Iowa
Lagatenant Henderson
F. Thernburz
J. A. Garden
J. E.forner
Lewis Ball
E. Smith
D. W. “Ruley
California Fig Syrup Co Remedy Promotes Gentle Laxative Action
The California Fig Syrup Co presents Sykur or Fies as a liquid laxative made from figs and senna. It claims to cleanse the system, relieve colds headaches fevers and constipation without irritation. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per bottle with the company name on every package.
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California
Sykur Co
California Fia Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N. Y
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Dillon Tribune
Dios
Heder
Ned Rom
S. Desper
Laban Evans
William Hays
Ella Evans
A. J. Jones
Mary Gregory
Pierce
Flagg
Vramo
Samuel Despor
Soamioa
Clanton
Herald
Augat
General MacArthur
Mantua
Navy
Issouree
Missouri
Pacific Railway
St, Louis
Colorado
Union Station
St. Louis
E. J. Fuyny
H. B. Koosrr
Uran
H. A. Townsend
G. P
T. A. Sr
Wheeler & Wilson
Jonn W. Morton
Dillon
Mont
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