Murder mystery in Chicago linked to box car death and two arrests
Report cites Peter Meyer found dead in a box car near Torsoyvillo with $10,000 missing. Police allege foul play based on a bloodied scene and dismemberment. Two suspects, Joseph Hasson of 102 Mather Street and Steve Cantriveotet of Racine, Wis., arrested in connection with the case.
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Jerseyville
Torsoyvillo
Peter Moyer
Meyer
Chicago
Racine
Wis
Steve Cantriveotet
Shisin
Fifty Dollars for a Clue in Missing Boy Case
In Carmi Illinois on August 7 officers and friends seek Arthur Dale who vanished July 1 after intending to go to town. Tr J O Tale offers fifty dollars for a clue leading to the boy's recovery. Officials and locals have railed in the fruitless search amid rumors of kidnapping.
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Carmi
Arthur Dale
J. O. Tale
Clewut
Bey
Heh Nois
Legally Married at Last in Danville
Reed Furr, a well known farmer near Danville, and Estelle Hahn, after eighteen years of liaison and two children, were legally married last Tuesday in Covington Indiana by Squire Osborne after a heck of a misprint. The couple reportedly converted during a religious revival.
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Danville
Ale
Avine
Reed Furr
Estelle Hahn
Furr
Covington
Ind
Squire Osborne
Farr
Remorse Over Shooting Ties Man to Suicide in Chicago
In Chicago during August a man, overwhelmed by remorse for fatally shooting his longtime companion Reene Nelson, allegedly caused the suicide of Victor Swinson, aged thirty-five. In St Charles the two were playfully wrestling for a gun when it discharged, likely fatally wounding Nelson.
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Chicago
Aug
Reene Nelson
Jed
Victor Swinson
St. Charles
Nelson
Found Dead on the Track, Bloomington ML
Tody W. Stenzel a prominent local businessman and longtime Macabees secretary was found dead on the Big Pour track near Cuiin east of the city His body showed signs of being struck by a freight train and a bank book found on him showed deposits of 800 dollars
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Bloomington
Tody W. Stenzel
The
Macabees
Cuiin
Prominent Republican Captain James Irwin Dies at 75
Springfield reports the death at his Chat ham home of Captain James Irwin a prominent Republican politician aged seventy five. During the Civil War he commanded the Springfield light artillery and served in local public life.
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Springfield
James Irwin
Chatham
This County
Springfield Light Artillery
Fatal Fight In Italian Boarding House Rockford Report
In an Aug. 7 incident at an Italian boarding house Liabelle Salvator was killed Teatro Triolio was mortally wounded and Tony Costop Johnie was seriously injured. Local authorities described the fight as a deadly brawl with three men affected by the altercation. Victims include Liabelle Salvator and Teatro Triolio with Johnie in serious condition.
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Rockford
Liabelle Salvator
Teatro Triolio
Tony Costop
Johnie
Cardinal Gibbons Ill at Castel Gandolfo
Cardinal Gibbons fell ill at Castel Gandolfo near Rome with intestinal trouble and was rushed to Rome for treatment where officials report he is improving. IXiumu Pasha forms a reform Turkish cabinet with two Christian ministers amid political changes. In Tabriz, Persia, thirty-five days of street fighting yield about 800 casualties. The First National Bank of Belle Vue, Mina, is closed by authorities.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Castel Gandolfo
Italy
Rome
Lie
Ixiumu Pasha
Tabriz
Persia
First National Bank of Belle
Railroad locomotives to reopen in multiple cities
The Missouri Pacific railroad has issued orders to resume operations at locomotive shops in St. Louis Sedalia Fort Scott Atchison Osawatomie De Soto and Bar ing Cross. The Nicaraguan government has moved funds in México to allow Nicaraguan residents to leave Quate riafa amid reports of persecution. In Helena Montana federal court CL Watts was fined 800 and Gertie Williams 100 for violating the anti pass law.
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Gertie Williama
Helena, Mont
Milwaukee Man Distracted By Heat Drifts Into Custody
Norman G. Bassett fifty manager at Allis Chalmers wandered town after work heat. policeman brought him to the station. A satchel held fifty thousand dollars in money bonds and negotiable papers when opened at the emergency hospital. Bassett spoke incoherently and could not name himself, claiming to be in a foreign city pursued by thieves. He is a bachelor and avid golfer at Blue Mound and Country clubs.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Norman G. Bansett
Allis-Chalmers
Baseett
Bassett
Blue Mound
Cowherd Leads Democratic Governor Nomination Race
From Tuesday's primary results almost complete, William S. Cowherd of Kansas City holds a 19 000 vote plurality over David A. Ball of Louisiana for the Democratic nomination for governor as of August 7 in St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Reiin
Cowherd
Kansas City
David A. Ball
Louisiana
Funeral for Bronson Howard Held at Ashbury Park
The funeral for Bronson Howard the drummer who died at Avon by the Sea Tuesday was held at Ashbury Park New Jersey. Dr Edgard Brown of the Episcopal Church of the Merciful Savior Philadelphia officiated.
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Ashbury Park
N. J
Bronson Howard
Avon-by-the Sea
Edgard Brown
Episcopal Church of the Merciful Savior
Philadelphia
Chicago Markets Report on Grains and Livestock
Chicago and East Buffalo market quotes show wheat and corn futures mixed with hogs, cattle, and sheep prices. Wheat Sept. at 9.53, corn Sept. 0.74, pork Sept. 15.77, cattle prime steers 7.50 8.00, hogs steady to 7.20, and lambs around 7.00.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Ash
AG Ath Dee
Sinois
Indhavia
Wisconsin
Taois
Indiana
East Buffalo
N. Y
G. Yunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Good News for Freeport Readers on Renal Relief
A Freeport resident praises Doan's Kidney Pills reporting relief from back ache. The testimonial notes prompt aid and urges others to buy the pill from local dealers, with Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo listed as U.S. agents.
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Freeport
P Dean
Jerry Dryscouery
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
Violence and Strike Threat at Canadian Pacific Shops
Widespread labor unrest affects Canadian Pacific railway shops with 60 union pickets on duty and reports of a looming train crew strike. Locomotive operations risk disruption near Kenora Ontario after a shop incident involving a locomotive pushed into a turntable pit.
Paris Strike Aims To Paralyze City Utilities
In Paris on August 7 Lavis was plunged into darkness for about two hours as electricians attempted a general strike. The move, tied to rival unions and revenge for a Seine labor exchange closure, failed as workers returned to duty after threats of dismissal. The outage disrupted hotels, restaurants, theaters, and music halls, forcing cancellations and dim lighting.
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Paris
Theater Francais
Philadelphia man killed by barn trap gun accident
Frank Smith of Philadelphia was accidentally shot and killed in Ascuineyville Wisconsin when a trap gun set to explode on opening a barn door discharged. Rhinehard, who had been ill, helped prepare the device and Smith opened the door later, receiving a fatal load to the face. He died about thirty minutes after the incident.
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Kenora
Ont
Here
Ascuineyville
Frank Smith
Philadelphia
M. Bhanehard
Rhinehard
Gralu
Smith
Billy Grogan and the black eye incident
The Boston Transcript notes Billy Grogan in good sport yet recounts a clash where Grogan claims a black eye came from a fight while he blocked an open door. The tale highlights comic misfortune and lingering questions about the cause.
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Grogan
Billy
Kilkey
Boston Transcript
Piles Operation Avoided by ManZan Remedy Ad
An advertisement promises no surgical operation for piles using ManZan Pile Remedy. It lists price terms and credits H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guen ber as providers.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenber
Explosion Damages Harrison Avenue Viaduct in Cincinnati
Fifteen people were slightly injured as windows shattered in nearby homes and factories. The attempted demolition of the Harrison avenue viaduct under construction caused about ten thousand dollars in damage to one pier, with unrest tied to union labor disputes surrounding the project.
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Cincinnati
Harrison Avenue
Granger & Co
Tanisville
Public drive aids Zeppelin for Count Zeppelin fund
A Stuttgart based national committee led by Prince von Todtendo-langebourg aims to raise funds for Count Zeppelin. Over 375,000 has been collected with promises near double that amount, donations from one mark to 2500 illustrating broad public backing. In Washington, Secretary Wright joins President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill to discuss the cadet blaz ing cases and a likely fate decision.
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Berlin
Stuttgart
Prince von toTodenlohe-Langebourg
Zeppelin
Washington, Ave T
Wright
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Scores on the Ball Fields
Baseball standings and scores from major leagues dated August 7. Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Boston, Chicago again and more teams are listed with hits, errors, and batteries. Weather and schedule notes appear with rain interruptions and unplayed games.
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Nahanlyn
Bell
Bergen
Philadelphia
Chicago
Chicazo
Lundgren
Kling
Sparks
New York
Theakion
Boston
Doom
Ganre
Cincinnati
Sehlers
McGionity and Ames
Bres- St. Touts Oc
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Gash
Bliss
Brook- Pittsburg
Tpittsburg
Pittsburg
Pittshburg
Maddox
Gibson
Lindamin
Bouktes
Graham
Chiergo
Friars
Reulbach
Moran
Foxen
Deoin
Errare
Chienteo
Rbatteries- Noston
Steele and Cleotte
Criger
Chienga
White
Sullivan
St. Louuis
Tondo Mnoh
St. Lowis
Washington
Johnson
Wahoe
Cleveland
Palkenberg
Clarke
Nationat
Ane 'Y Brodklyn
J. W
Detroit
Vane
Steen
The Machinist Trade Demands Peak Precision
The Technical World Magazine praises machinists for high intelligence and precise touch needed to fit parts across scales from needles to battleships. It notes gauges stay accurate within fifty thousandths of an inch and wages may reach 72.50 per day or more for skilled workers who prove their worth.
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William Huaddow
Technical World Magazine
Ghostly Pool Causes Panic and Drying in Lancashire
March 11 1806 account from the Annual Register recalls a Stretford butcher who vanished during a famine era. Rumors of a spectral dog or a shouting man near a pond spooked livestock and townspeople until a meeting ordered the pool drained, exposing the vanished butcher.
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Annual Register
Stretford
Lancashire
London Chronicle
Cott onwood daily prints classroom exchange about profanity
A Cot tonwood paper reprints a child’s classroom exchange in which a teacher asks what was said and a student notes Jimmy employed several cuss words, promising to reveal them in due course.
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Cottonwood Fulls
Tom
Tomi
Jimmy
Kansas City Star
Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup as prompt relief for coughing issues including croup hoarseness and whooping cough. The label claims gentle laxative effects and guarantees satisfaction, attributed to H J Moogh and P Guener.
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H. J. Moogh
P. Guener
Kidney Trouble Cure Pincules Sold with Trial Guarantee
Advertises Pinc ules as direct kidney relief for backache and bladder derangements. Claims 30 days trial for $1.00 with guarantee or money back. Sold by H. J. Moogs and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogs
C. P. Guenther
Patrons Urged to Notify Office on Missed Papers
The notice asks readers who do not receive their newspaper regularly to inform the office about the lapse so delivery can be corrected. It emphasizes timely reporting and does not name individuals or dates.
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