Hearst demands resign. Taggart defends amid hotel dispute
Thomas Taggart, chair of the Democratic National Committee, rebuts a New York World demand for his resignation. He cites false Hearst papers and a hotel gambling dispute at French Lick Springs, noting no raid on the hotel and ongoing court action over a leased building. He accuses Hearst of vindictive falsehoods and dismisses calls for resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Tick Springs
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Associated Pres
New York World
National Democratic Committee
Taggart
French Lick Springs
Hearst
Indiana
W. J. Mryan
Chatraman Taggart
Paoli Hotel Cases Continued Amid Gambling Dispute
Judge Thomas Buskirk granted a July 18 continuance for the French Lick and West Baden hotel cases after a promise that no gambling would be allowed meanwhile. State affidavits against eleven casino attendants rose to seventy two as probes into alleged gambling activities widen. John W. Kern argued the raids damaged properties valued at $2,000,000 and that hotels did not control the casinos which were leased to third parties. Miner called suits to cancel leases jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoli
Ind
Thomas Buskirk
French Lick
West Baden
Miner
Alonzo Geen Smth
Iadana
Indianapolis
Salem
John W. Kern
Orange County
Borges Convicted on 73 Counts of Larceny in Ubero Case
Borges was convicted on 73 counts of larceny and one of conspiracy in Ubero company affairs. Indicted with ex Representative Wil Haw D. Owen of Indiana, who has not yet been arrested. Borges appeared astonished as the sentence was announced, then recovered. Judge White stated the evidence showed Borges was a "go common and notorious thief."
Laws Passed by Fifty-Ninth Congress Report
Washington July 6 A tally clerk’s statement on the first session of the Fifty-ninth Congress shows 4 501 bills passed and 862 left undisposed of. Total enacted laws listed as 8 089, with the Mittye eighth congress enacting 2 160. Public and private resolutions totaled 54 in this session and 39 in the prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Winthropey Jones
House
Mittye
Six Die in the Water at Take Lake Fireworks Display
Omaha readers learn that five more bodies were recovered from Take Manawa water after a floating dock collapsed during a lake fireworks show. In total six people died and eight were injured. identified dead include Mary Looney of South Omaha, Mary Sheehan and Bessie Hyland of Omaha, Mary West of Council Bluffs, and Lena Rosenblum and Scott Huff of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Take
Manawa
Mary Looney
South Omaha
Mary Sheehan
Bessie Hyland
Mary West
Council Bluffs
Lena Rosenblum
Scott Kk. Huff
Invites Extended to Roosevelt and Bryan for Club Convention
Denver July 6 Invitations have been extended to Theodore Roosevelt and William J Bryan to attend the sixteenth annual convention of the International League of Press Clubs Aug 27 to Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seema
Denver
Theodore Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
International League of Fress Clubs
Lumpkin withdraws from Senate race clears Tillman reelection
In Columbia on July 6 Colonel W. W. Lumpkin withdrew from the ace for United States senator. The move leaves the field clear for Senator Tillman’s reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
W. W. Lumpkin
United States
Senator Tilman
Government rides and unrest in early 1900s era headline mix
8 718 rural mail routes started this fiscal year. Grand jury begins probe of tobacco trust in Nashville. Taft plans October inspection trip to Fort Riley Leavenworth Sam Houston. Longworths arrive in Paris. Anagnos dies. Howe’s son-in-law. Sutton defeats Douglass at Wimbledon. Spanish cabinet resigns. new cabinet formation under Lopes Dominguez. Sultanova police chief attacked. George W Householder dies at 81. Salisbury memorial proposed for Plymouth disaster victims. Cleveland suffers asthma attack at Princeton. St Gaudens at Windsor. Henley dies heroically in Philadelphia fire. Two unidentified Italians found dead near Terry after Fourth celebration. Orders call up sixteen battleships for North Atlantic maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Trust
Federal Grand Jury
Nashville
Mra
Julia Ward Howe
Miss Sutton
Miss Douglass
Alfonso
Lopes Dominguez
Sultanova
Ntussia
George W. Householder
Kansas City
Salis-bury Cathedral
Vietim
Plymouth
Salisbury
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
N.da
Augustus St. Gaudens
Windsor
Kodol for Dyspepsia Ad Offer Post-Meal Relief
An advertisement promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia claiming it aids digestion after meals, rests the stomach, and rebuilds stomach function. It lists relief from flatulence sour stomach belching and heart palpitations and notes availability at all druggists.
Sealed bids for tearing down annex to Third ward school
Sealed bids will be received by the committee on buildings and grounds of school district No. 145 up to 6 p.m. Friday July 6 1905 for tearing down and removing the frame annex to the Third ward school Freeport Illinois. Bids may cover the building and foundation or each separately. Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. P Hill, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
P. Hill
Freeport
Illinois
Illinois Petitions Filed for State Offices
Yesterday was the last day for filing petitions for candidates for state offices with the secretary of state and several were filed. William G Webster of Chicago filed for U S senator Republican nomination. Miss Caroline Grott of Pittsfield filed for Democratic nomination for superintendent of public instruction, with Prof J Edward Bings leading the Republican petition for that office. Adam Knopf of Olney filed for Republican nomination for state treasurer. Congressional petitions from Sixth district include WF Stack Democrat, Luther P Friedstadt Republican of Chicago. Fifth district candidates include Edward I Stiva Democrat and Stephen A Thieda Republican from Chicago. Seventh district lists Frank Richanan Democrat, Toby Evannata Republican of Chicago. Third district lists Willis C Stone Democrat of Chicago. Springfield IL July 6 The secretary of state licenses Eldorado Marion and Southwestern Railroad to construct a line southwest from Colorado through Saline, Williamson, Jackson, Union to the Mississippi. Arthur L French resigns rumor says Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner to be replaced by Governor De Neen. Springfield IL July 6 Illinois militia at Camp Lincoln fired first salute for Oklahoma statehood. Third regiment formed around flagpole as crowd watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Tuly
Secretary of State
William G. Webster
Lnweset
Chicago
United States
Caroline Grott
Pittsfield
Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. Edward Bings
Yb. Nie
Congress
Istreet
Buemond
WF. Stack
Luther P. Friedstadt
Edward I. Stiva
Chieree
Stephen A. Thieda
Frank Itchanan
Toby Evannata
Willis C. Stone
Eldorado, Marion and Southwestern Railroad Company
Iolorado
Saline, Williamson, Jackson, Union
Alexander Counties
Mississippi
Arthur L. French
Arthur N. French
Deneen
Springfeld
Illinois
Camp Lincoln
Oklahoma
Oly
Illinois War association meets to discuss graft and law
Chicago hosts the thirtieth annual Illinois War association gathering July 72 and 13 at the Chicago Beach hotel. About 1,000 lawyers attend to debate graft municipal ownership the new primary law and court decisions. Jones Hagerman of St Louis delivers the annual address as Judge Carter discusses the supreme court and arett topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Beach
General Assembly
Municipal Court of Chicago
Illnois War Association
Chorge T. Page
Peoria
Harrison Musgrave
Re. J. Willisis
Galesburg
Robert McCurdy
Jones Hagerman
St. Louis
Carter
Supreme Court
Arett
East St. Louis Woman Shoots Husband in Self Defense
In East St. Louis on July 6 Mrs. Maud Deasso shot her husband Peter Deas twice through the head, mortally wounding him. She claimed he threatened to kill her with a hatchet and would not leave her to reunite with his former wife. She said he had a hatchet and was about to strike when she fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Maud Deasso
Peter Deasso
Real estate magnate Frank J Callan commits suicide in Chicago
Frank J Callan a longtime real estate dealer and reputed millionaire shot himself in Chicago. He faced debts totaling about $100,000 his estate cannot pay and fears of incarceration and exposure of his business methods are cited as motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rascal
Chicago
Frank J. Callan
Witness Clergyman Paralyzed in Danville Stroke
Ernst Martens pastor of Trinity Lutheran church is in serious condition after a stroke while sitting on his porch. He is among the oldest ministers in Danville. The paralysis affects the entire left side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ernst Martens
Trinity, Lutheran Church
Tfe
Hailstorm Damage Hits Newman Illinois Crops and Windows
A heavy hailstorm swept through Newman Illinois damaging numerous windows and harming crops. Reports describe hail drifting in thick sheets resembling snow as residents assess the agricultural losses and property impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Jay
Death of Coronel Ledergerber in Ponville Florida
Colonel Frederick Ledergerber, formerly an attorney to St. Louis, has died at the soldiers home in Ponville Florida on July 6. The report notes his service and status as a veteran, marking the end of a longtime legal career and military connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronel Ledergerber
Ponville
Frederick Ledergerber
St. Louis
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Advertised
An old advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the most pleasant and reliable pills of the day. The copy claims they never gripe and notes they are sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
For Sale Twenty Acres Near City With Timothy Hay
Twenty acres of good timothy near the city offered for sale or available to rent on shares. Machinery available if needed. Inquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Mix up over Thaw marriage claim in Europe
New York July 6 Judge Olcott for Harry Thaw notes Mrs Thaw spoke on a misapprehension claiming a European marriage. He states the Thaws were never wed in Europe. Reported conflicting accounts about Evelyn Nesbit affidavit in a breach of promise case and its relation to Thaw prior to Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olcott
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry IC
Europe
Houser Denies Knowledge in Bribery Case Defense
Madison July 6 Secretary of State W I Houser testified in his own defense in a criminal case brought by the state accusing him of attempting to bribe Insurance Commissioner West He denied guilty knowledge of the contents of a sip of paper he carried and any offer that the equitable would contribute 2000 to the La Follette emilien fund if a decision was not rendered Both sides said they nearly finished testimony and reserved the right to add more later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
W. I. Houser
Insurance
Vwest
Equitable
la Follette Enmiilen
Naval Reserve men drown in Lake Michigan cruise
Five members of Illinois Naval Reserves first division drowned during a rowing cruise on Lake Michigan. A dinghy overturned for reasons unclear, leaving seven aboard with two rescued by life-saving crews. the fallen include Scamen O'Carroll, Schron, Schapin, Pimes, and Eleng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois Naval Reserves
Lake Michigan
Scamen O’carroll
Schron
Schapin
Pimes
Eleng
Death for a Holiday Prank in Bismarck
July 6 report from Bismarck North Carolina details a Fourth of July incident where Oscar Fair riding a horse was targeted by youths tying lit firecrackers to the animal. Faulk then fired into the crowd wounding 17 year old J von Kaufman in the chest, likely fatally injuring him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. C
Oscar Fair
Faulk
J. von Kaufman
Carry's Hatchet a Muck Hake
A federal warrant was issued by United States Attorney Scothorn for Carrie Nation charging her with sending obscene matter through the mails in her temperance publication The Hatchet A recent issue of The Hatchet contained a lecture to young men and boys in which Mrs Nation used very plain language
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nithrie
Ost
United States
Scothorn
Carrie Nation
Wire Tappers Make It Pay In Windsor Race
A Windsor race involved a wiring scam by a GA gang led by Windsor Gut that altered the second race result. Confederates in Cincinnati Chicago Louisville and other cities netted large sums betting on the wire tipped winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Gut
Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Woolen goods firm declared voluntary bankrupts in court
In Philadelphia United States district court Inly G Alden H Weed and Thomas J McAvoy Hawkins Co manufacturers of woolen goods were declared voluntary bankrupts The liabilities are given as 1 000 000 and the assets 42 4410
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
G.—Alden H. Weed
Thomas J. McAvoy
Fern. Hawkins & Co
United States District Court
Liver baiting method for ants in old notes
A historical note suggests ants are fond of liver and can be exterminated by placing raw liver near their haunts. The liver covered with insects should be boiled and discarded.
Alladin red member hijacks Duma session in riot
In St Petersburg on July 6 M Alladin the radical deputy was forced from the tribune after denouncing the government. Sidelnikoff another red Cossack was arrested for urging resistance to police and a revolver was found on him. Stolypin spoke explaining police reports and promised inviolability measures. leftists demanded resignation. Interpellation adopted amid turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolypin
St. Petersburg
M. Alladin
Tribune
Sidelnikoff
Interior
Alladin
Bialystok Riot Report Spurs Interpellation Demands
Stchepkin's account on the Bialystok riot accuses officials and troops of aiding killings and torture of peaceful Jews, with no religious motive and rioters prepped by officials. The report calls for interpellations of Minister Stealypin and War Minister Rudiger as to actions taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stchepkin
Balystok
Ife
Stolypin
Sheremetleff
Bialystok
Hirst
Stehepkin
Litteriav
Stealypin
Rudiger
Mutiny in Samara Provost Guards Sparks Demands
Dispatches from Samara detail two regiments garri soning the provincial capital and forcing a service demand package. Officers offer partial satisfaction if troops return to duty, while mutineers insist on all demands being met as revolutionaries push a republic move and a general strike looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civ
Samara Atite
Ledve
Samara
British Merchants Form Yokohama Association
British merchants in Yokohama have organized an association that will act as the nucleus of coordinated international action affecting British commercial interests. The move signals growing emphasis on unified handling of trade matters in the foreign port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Baseball Scores and Quebec Motor Law Summary
Baseball scores from league and American leagues list Pittsburg, Brooklyn, New York, St. Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland and other cities with varied results. A separate report details new Quebec rules forcing nonresidents to post a 500 bond and imposing strict speed limits for motorists across cities and open country, with lowered speeds on sharp turns and bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville
Western
Denver
Pueblo
Yenver
Lincoln
Sioux City
Omaha
Des Moines
Quebec
Dominion
Province
Territories
Canada
Cura
Lipton Sees October as Time to Declare Cup Bet
Sir Thomas Lipton told Plymouth reporters in a wide interview that October is early enough to declare his intention to challenge for the America's Cup. He warned that an earlier announcement could help rivals by giving them more time for trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
Thomas Lipton
Plymouth
England
Purified Syrup Pepsin Promises Safe Laxative
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pure harmless remedy for bowel and stomach disorders. It claims better results with absolute safety and urges mothers to try the laxative, noting prices of 50c and 1.00 and money back if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Oakland Automobile Schedule and Ticket Details
Schedule shows leaves from the courthouse and cemetery with return times noted. Tickets must be obtained from Owen T. Smith, secretary, at the Freeport Water Company's office behind the First National Bank. round trip fare is 20 cents. The notice is dated 6-28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Court House
Ture
Ui Co
Owen T. Smith
Freeport Water Company
First National Bank
Grand Bargain Sale of Home at 236 N Galena Ave
Residence with steam heat bath rooms city water sewer gas barn and modern conveniences offered at a bargain. House with part or whole lot available. Immediate inquiry to GEO J DEHN at 412 Stephenson St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Galena Ave
Geo. J. Dehn
Stephenson St
Low Summer Tourist Rates by Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at nearly half tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets on sale daily to Sept 30 with final return limit Oct 31. Inquire at any C G W agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Lower Michigan
J. P. Elmer
G. P.A
St. Paulinn
Mercerized soft oR Ber Soret By 26c at the HB and W
A terse note records a price change or product mention labeled Mercerized soft and a figure 26c, tied to HB and W. The readable line provides minimal context and names only the price cue and initials for a location or entity.
Don't Fail to Call Up for Home Made Sausage
Lightenberger and Son advertise a first class market offering a full stock including home made sausage and laid a specialty. Located at 125 Galena Street with phones 223. Advertisement notes carry everything kept in a first class market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightenberger & Son
Galeda St
North-Western Line Offers Biennial Saengerfest Fare
Fare from Freeport to St Paul and return set at 8.00 for travel July 25 with return validity until July 31 during the Saengerfest of the Saengerbund of the Northwest in St Paul Minnesota. Tickets available via Chicago and North Western Railway agents with other sale dates at favorable rates and longer return limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
St. Paul
Minn
Saengerbund
Northwest
Chicago & North- Western R'y
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Térh Topgart
Palse
Miller
Tay- Lart
Lake Manawa
Tillman
Thomas C. Henley
Terry
Lend
North Atlantic
Itema
4. K
Houser
Host
Naval Reserve
The
Russ-Pareliameant
Tle
M. Sidelnikoff
M. Stolypin
Tonley
Nautique de Gand
Belgium
Trinity Hall
Cambridge
Shipman
National Lead Company
State Street
Jil
Oakland Cemetery
Freeport Festival Association
Devilo
Holden
Chefalo
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