Clergyman Denounces Public Opinion Over Murder Case
In Lorain Ohio on May 4 Rev Charles Reichlin defended Fr Ferdinand Walser, cited as innocent of murdering Reichlin's sister. A deadly church melee erupted as 1000 parishioners clashed, police intervened, and Walser awaited a preliminary hearing in Elyria jail.
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Lorain
Charles Reichlin
St. Joseph’s Church
Agatha Reichlin
Ferdinand Walser
Father Reichlin
Father Walser
Reichlin
St. Joseph's ‘Church
Elyria
Lively Fight in Church Turns on Officers in Joliet
A chaotic scene in Joliet on May 4 involved women and men engaging in a hand to hand clash before officers intervened to restore order. Witnesses described heated exchanges escalating to physical confrontation inside the church.
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Joliet
Dynamite Attack on Chicago Negro Policy Meeting Church
In Chicago on May 4 a dynamite blast at the Institutional church on Dearborn Street targeted a negro mass meeting opposing policy moves. The blast injured no one but shattered windows. threats against R. C. A. Rawson, leader of the anti policy drive, had been reported.
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Chicago
Institutional
Dearborn Street
R. C. A. Rawson
Rumor of King Edward’s Assassination Sparks London Alarm
A May 4 rumor claimed King Edward was killed, alarming London officials and the court. Buckingham Palace sent telegrams to Paris and received swift denials, easing fears across society.
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London
Edward
Anxiois
Buckingham Palace
Paris
Tragedy in Texas Leaves Family Motive Unclear
In Ennis Texas on May 4 authorities report Mrs Lineburger and her son found dead in Bristol with remains dismembered by an axe. Husband W C Lineburger later located on his farm, spurring a murder investigation as neighbors seek motive and details.
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Texas
Ennis
Tex
Lineburger
Bristol
W.C. Lineburger
Fragmentary note of fatal shooting near Bristol
A fragment describes a man found miles north of Bristol with fatal shotgun injuries to the head, indicating a likely homicide or suicide scenario under investigation.
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Bristol
Grand Opening Dedicates Louisiana Purchase Exposition Amid Dusty Wind
St Louis May 1. Louisiana Purchase Exposition buildings formally dedicated amid fierce west wind and dust. President Roosevelt and ex president Cleveland endured cold on the reviewing stand as 11 000 troops marched. About 145000 spectators filled Liberal Arts area despite drafts and dampness.
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St. Louis
Roosevelt
Cleveland
National Guard
New York
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ohio
Liberal Arts
Missouri Infantry
Escor
Ars
Missouri mob kills preacher and constable near Caruthersville
In Wardell Missouri a mob shot and killed D M Malone a Sanctified People preacher and Constable W J Mooneyhon after detaining them overnight at Mooneyhons home Malone who urged local families to join his sect faced backlash over a controversial arrangement with Mrs Frill Malone was dragged from the house and executed in a nearby woods Mooneyhon was slain at his doorway by the mob action followed a warrant against Malone and Mrs Frill for unlawfully living together.
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Caruthersville
D. M. Malone
W. J. Mooneyhon
Wardell
Malone
Frill
Mooneyhon
Omaha Bakers Join Strikers Amid Unemployment Army
Ninety bakers in Omaha walked out after master bakers refused to sign a new agreement. Waiters and cooks strikes show no changes with five popular price restaurants closed and others operating frugally. The Teamsters and employers test, set for this morning, was postponed by the employers until after the election. No breaks in any striking bodies.
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Omaha
Bakers’ Union
Forest fires threaten McCalmont townships in Pennsylvania
Sudden brush and forest fires near Punxsutawney threaten homes along Sandy Creek as multiple houses and barns burn. Officials report extensive property loss estimated in the thousands of dollars and a number of families displaced. The blaze spreads through McCalmont and neighboring townships with firefighters battling the flames.
Shifly Family Takes Refuge in Stream to Escape Heat
The Shifly family was so overwhelmed by the heat they fled to a stream and dashed water on each other to cool off, seeking relief from the oppressive conditions.
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Shifly
Massacre rumors from Salonica and surrounding areas
Reports from London on May 4 say censorship blocks reliable Salonica news with mass killings likely exaggerated. Claims of hundreds killed circulate from Constantinople and Uskub with Turkey possibly sending an ultimatum to Bulgaria and Austrian withdrawal urged. Two Italian warships have reached Salonica amid fears of foreign troops landing.
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Salonica
London
Constantinople
Turkey
Bulgaria
Porte
Austria
Uskub
Meet to Talk of Strikes in Chicago Conference
A national industrial conference is to be called by the National Civic Federation to meet in Chicago on May 4. Invited are former President Cleveland Senator Hanna President Gompers John Mitchell and other leaders in industry and politics. The aim is to discuss capital and labor problems with those directly concerned and seek peaceful solutions before disputes erupt.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Hanna
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Ufe
National Civic Federation
Easley
American consul fined for disorderly conduct in Solingen
United States Consul Landger was fined 80 marks by a Solingen judge for disorderly conduct in court where he testified. He protested as a U.S. official, and the judge sentenced him to three days in jail for continued disorderly behavior. He left the courtroom and went to Elberfeld, prompting a district court inquiry and suspension of the sentences.
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Solingen
Rhenish
Prussia
United States
Landger
Elberfeld
Wine of Cardus Promises Beauty Through Health
Advert claims beauty stems from health and purity of blood. It asserts a rosy cheek signals vitality and promotes Wine of Cardus as the remedy to strengthen female organs, promising a noticeable change in a month.
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Cardus
Prize for a name for new Rock Island train
A $100 prize is offered for naming the new Daily Limited train to California to debut November 1, 1902. The Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company run the El Paso Short Line. Open to the public with no entry fee. Address Mr. Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
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California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacifico Company
Elpaso
Tno
Sebastian
Rock Islan System
Chicago
Dyspepsia Relief Offer Post Card Ad
An old advertisement asks about digestive distress and urges readers to request a free trial of PEPSIKOLA TABLETS. It markets a dyspepsia cure with a mail order offer from LAXAKOLA COMPANY at 45 Vesey Street New York and notes price for regular tablets.
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V.s
Laxakola
Vesey Street
New York
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