Circus Detectives Guard Patrons From Crooks
The article describes circus detective bureaus led by Ringling Bros. chief Charles A. Ryan and Pinkerton agents who target pickpockets and con artists. It recounts a tale of Rev. Sam Jones mistaken as a suspect and notes the overlap of modern circuses with police collaboration to reduce crime during shows.
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Edireus
Shell
Thaw le
Efe
Charles A. Ryan
Secret Service Department
Ringling Bros.” Circus
Iryan
Pinkerton
Ryan
Pinkerton Agency
May
Sam Jones
Vidoeg
Wiebke Offers Evening Lunch at Sample Room
The Board of Trade Sample Room at 33 Calhoun Street, run by Henry Wiebke, promises a fine evening with an extra brew of Cen livre's Beer. He will host a hospitality lunch featuring pig’s feet, roast duck and frog legs.
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Board of Trade
Calhoun Street
Henry Wiebke
Contracts Let by the Board on Liberty Street Projects
The board of public works approved contracts for Walnut street sidewalk paving from Fox street to Fox's addition by William Horstmian at a fixed rate per lineal foot. A second contract for the alley sewer between Satternfield and Alen streets went to Mr Toestmiann. Bids on Clinton street paving by the reservoir were read and held for advisement. A sewer on Pontiac street and a Brackenridge street remonstrance were noted. plans for a West MainBoone area sewer discussed.
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Board of Public Works
Walnut Street
Fox Street
Fox
William Horstmian
Toestmiann
Satternfield
Alen Streets
Clinton Street
Creighton Avenue
Suttonfield Street
Liberty Street
Canal Street
Cass Street
Lake Shore
Catee
Roe
Pontiac Street
First Alley
Calhoun Street
Webster Street
Brackenridge Street
Planus
West Main
Boon Street
Spiritualist Gatherings Draw Crowds on Court Street
For three Sundays large crowds have gathered to witness the showers of messages from spirit friends at the hall on Court Street by Cordon White. Tomorrow is the last Sunday that Mr White will be with us. Morning as well as evening services cost 10 cents at the door.
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Court Street
Cordon White
Mr. White
Smouldering Fire at Tapp Home Delays No One
An 11 pm alarm from box 2 5 corner Marna and Lewis streets drew Departments Nos. 2 and 40. Smoke appeared at Vermin Tapp’s locked house. a smouldering garret fire was found and extinguished with a small ceiling hole. Rivalry over plug reach noted. No. 4 team claimed victory. Q O excursion to Toledo tomorrow draws crowds.
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Marna and
Lewis Streets
Vermin Tapp
Tapp
Runaway Buggy Demolished in Downtown Chase
A horse owned by Mc Culloch bolted from Main Street heading east to Lafayette then along the railroad to Hanna Street before turning north. Fireman Schwartz halted the runaway near Tapp fire. the buggy top seat and dashboard were torn off. Officer Googlin supervised until the owner arrived.
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McCulloch
Main Street
Lafayette
Hanna Street
Schwartz
Audience Fills Masonic Temple in Evening Gathering
An audience packed the Masonic Temple last evening for a local social event. Attendees, including prominent residents, enjoyed a program featuring speakers and music in a community-focused gathering.
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Masonic Temple
Oscar Wilde Case Ends With Two Year Sentences
The Oscar Wilde trial ends with a guilty verdict and a two year prison term for Wilde and his associate Alfred Taylor. Judge Wills called Wilde's letters poisonous to young minds while the rest of the charge received mixed emphasis.
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Alfred Taylor
Wilde
Oscar Wilde
Wills
al Taylor
Exciting Day on Chicago Board of Trade Opens With Wheat Rally
May 25 Chicago crowds witnessed a volatile session in the wheat pit as frost reports from Kansas and Nebraska spurred sharp moves. Prices opened near yesterday’s level, dipped after early gains, then climbed to the high range before closing near the day’s top as heavy trading continued.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Tre
Tye
Kansas
Nebraska
Mie
Late Returns From Fatal Columbia Street Runaway
Mrs. James Smith of 43 Hayden Street, a victim in the Columbia street circus day runaway, suffered delayed injuries. She later required medical care for a dislocated left shoulder and a serious fracture of the left collarbone, with potential lasting impairment.
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James Smith
Columbia Street
Circus Day
Hayden Street
Smith
George C. Stemen
Factional Strife Shakes Beach Grove Saints Church
The Church of the Saints at Beach Grove endures internal dissension over authority and participation. Rev. OQ. A. Lattin barred women from speaking, prompting outside meetings by a faction of members who previously locked doors and forced entry by windows. A sizeable group of Saints remains active in the settlement six miles north.
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Asiton
Beech Grove
Here
OQ. A. Lattin
Annual IOOF Meeting Ends Swiftly Debate on Saloonkeepers
Indianapolis May 25 The grand lodge of the I O O F adjourned sine die after a day and a half of session. The committee on legislation backed a proposal to abolish two annual meetings but deferred decision to the next gathering. Members voiced strong opinions about liquor dealers within the order, with some arguing saloonkeepers should not be eligible for membership.
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Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
J. ¥. Mann
Heroic father saves family as flames consume home
A fire swept a residence with the kitchen and rear rooms burning. Mr Olds woke his family and, despite heavy smoke, carried his wife and three sleeping children through the flames to safety. The house and contents were a total loss and he was badly burned.
Mob lynching shocks Danville after assault arrest
In Danville Illinois on May 25 a mob of farmers removed two young men named Halls and Royce from jail and lynched them after they were arrested for assaulting Miss Laura Barnett. The violence followed the alleged outrage late Thursday evening.
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Danville
Halls and
Royce
Laura Barnett
Jury verdict in Nutt case sentences to twenty years
Jim Nutt found guilty of shooting and attempting to kill Mrs. Jesse Payton in Atchison Kansas. Connected with the Duke tragedy in Pennsylvania, he faces an aggregate twenty years in the penitentiary.
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Atchison, Kan
James Nutt
Jesse Payton
Nutt
Duke
Pennsylvania
Bryan Refutes Carlisle As Silver Debate Heats Memphis
In Memphis on May 5 a large crowd heard W. J. Bryan counter Secretary Carlisle’s currency views at the Grand Opera House. Bryan cited Carlisle's past positions, defended bimetallism, and argued for silver coins amid national currency controversy.
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Memphis
South
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Carlisle
Grand Opera House
Carlisle and Catchings on Silver and Gold Standards
Bryan reviews Carlisle and Catchings arguments on bimetallism and gold standards. He notes Carlisle ignores U S market size and silver demand effects while Catchings favors eventual silver revival with foreign help. The piece frames a debate on monetary policy and U S autonomy versus international cooperation.
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United States
Carlisle
Mexico
Catchings
Mr. Carlisle
Mr. Catchings
Bryan
Currency Question Framed in Eckels Remarks at Editors Meeting
Comptroller of the Currency Eckels addressed the Democratic editors at New York on finance policy. He presented an exposition of administration finances as part of his remarks during the meeting.
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New York
Eckels
Old-Time Statesman and French Writer Endorse Silver Move
The column argues against restoring silver as standard money, naming Senator Jones of Nevada as the spark behind silver agitation since 1877. It cites Jefferson in translation to condemn debasement of coinage, notes a Cleveland letter opposing silver dollars, and records Senator Hill’s ovation for striking down the income tax while favoring a bimetallic view.
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Jones
Nevada
Farmers’ Alliance
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
John Adams
Cleveland
Hill
Missouri Democrats split over state silver convention call
In MOBERLY on May 25 Chairman A. P. Torrill declines to call a Missouri state convention on the silver question while in JEFFERSON CITY on May 23 Chairman Ferris of Laclede county moves toward a state silver convention with a July 4 meeting call. SPRINGFIELD Illinois May 25 Secretary Hinrichsen says indications favor silver advocates and expects Bry an Bland Voorhees to attend with a 16 to 1 free coinage pledge likely.
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Anderson
Madison County
Painter
Alexandria
Arthur Schneider
Schneider
Flint Glass Union
Moberly
J. W. Farrirs
Laclede County
Democratic Committee
A. P. Torrill
Democratic Central Committee
Jefferson City
Ferris
Democratic County Committee
Silver Dick" Brand
Missouri
J. T. Short
Cole County
Springfield
Ills
Hinrichsen
State Central Committee
Bryan
Nebraska
Bland
Voorhees
Palmer
Five Drownings Feared In Buffalo River Yacht Capsize
A small city steam yacht capsized at the foot of Michigan street in ABurrano New York shortly after 7 this morning. Two persons are known drowned and three others reported missing as passengers and crew were thrown into the water. Many swam to shore but five are unaccounted for. The vessel operated to ferry passengers across the creek. The incident follows a busy morning with local market notes and prices appearing in the same dateline.
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Aburrano
N. Y
Michigan Street
Carpet Sale Notice Cuts Prices On Ingrain and Brussels Rugs
A local sale advertises reduced prices on carpets and drapes. 25¢ Ingrain Carpets drop to 19¢ per yard Monday, 40¢ Ingrain Carpets to 30¢, wool line at 39¢, 60c Brussels to 45¢, 90c Brussels to 1.96 per yard equivalent, 88 Chenille Portiers at 2.25 per pair, 75¢ Lace Curtains at 50¢, 50c Swiss Muslin sash curtains at 20¢ per pair, plus 12 percent off straw items.
Italian Mob Leader Takes No Chances on the Governor
Italian mob boss acts with caution toward the governor as authorities intensify pressure. Investigators link the figure to racketeering schemes and expand inquiries across state lines, signaling a high stakes showdown between organized crime and political power.
Rioting Mob Slays Two After Jail Break at Danville
A mob of about 200 overpowered police and shattered jail doors to seize John Hall and William Boyce for raping Laura Barner. They were hanged from a Vermillion river bridge after pleas for mercy. the leader blamed Governor Altgeld's pardoning power. Officials including Judge Bookwalter pleaded for due process. The incident occurred in Danville, Illinois, on May 25.
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Danvini E. Til
Sheri
John Hall
William Boyce
Laura Barner
Twoo
Vermillion River
Lassus Acquitted In Insufficient Warrant Case
In Justice IT court, John B. Lassus is acquitted after a trial over alleged assault on Officer Foulks during an attempt to take Lassus' clerk from his premises. Judge Hauser found no assault and noted the case involved alleged spite against Lassus. Lassus plans damages suit against the officer and co-defendants. A social reception at Wayne club followed, with Delta Sigma Nu hosting. A memorial sermon for William Gurney post G AR will be delivered tomorrow by Rev. C. Peek.
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Justice IT User’s Court
John B. Lassus
Lassus
Foulks
William Clear
Hauser
Yiehts
Tuassas
G. Alr
Bay Stone
Loi
William Gurney
G. Alrr
C. Peek
The People's Store ads offer wide range of waists outerwear and accessories
The ad proclaims an immense new line of silk waists with varied patterns and prices, large selection of white parasols and sun umbrellas, dress goods, silk mitts, and a new stock of Trefoissee gloves. It promotes undergarments, children's wear, soaps, and discounted cape and jacket sets with aggressive one price policy at BeadelI & Co.
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Wais
Bert Wayne
Antil
Woods
People’s Store
Beadell & CO
Jackson's Place Offers All-Season Dining In City Hotel Alternative
Wayne and Calhoun streets feature Jackson's Place, a traveler’s lodging and dining spot described as comparable to any city hotel. The cook, a Mississippi river steamer graduate, provides seasonal meals with attentive service, open day and night.
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Wayne
Calhoun
Connosier
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