Cananea riot ends as martial law imposed in town
Bisbee June 4 The Cananea unrest ends with town under martial law as Colonel Kostelisky disarms both Mexicans and foreigners. Volunteers return from Naco with Governor Isabel of Sonora. Estimated deaths reach thirty six Mexicans and six U.S. citizens as Colonel Greene says fighting is over. Consul Galbraith faces censure over his stance amid concerns the trouble could spread.
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Bisbee
A.W
Camianea
Naco
Isabel
Sonora
Kosterlisky
Kostelisky
Coloel Greene
Unite States
City
Mexico
Cananea
United States
Galbraith
Colonel Greene
Cananea Riot Prompts Cross-Border Tension And Relief
The Cananea strike riot drew praise for diplomatic restraint from both governments. Mexican and American officials reported gunfire by outsiders and a deadly clash that killed at least two brothers and wounded others, while U S citizens attacked Mexican homes during the disturbance.
Governor orders territorial troops to stay on their aid
The governor peremptorily ordered the territorial troops to remain in their assigned positions, directing them to refrain from further action or movement.
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Aida
Assassin Ends His Life in Madrid Royal Bomb Case
Manuel Morales, chief suspect in the royal wedding bomb outrage, shot by self after killing a guard in Torrejon de Ardos. He is identified as the son of a Barcelona manufacturer, disowned by his father. The article also clears Ashman, Hamilton of guilt.
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Madrid
Torrejon de Ardos
Manuel Morales
Alfango
Victoria
Morales
Alcala
Ife
Barcelona
Ng- Ashman
Hamilton
Memorial services for Carl Schurz in Chicago Auditorium
Chicago held a large memorial for Carl Schurz with a diverse lineup of sponsors including German singing societies Turnvereine G A J posts Loyal Legion and civil service groups. A Roosevelt letter was read praising Schurz as a patriot citizen and statesman whose life benefited both his birth and adopted country.
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Chicago
Carl Schurz
Turngemeindes
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
G. A. Jt
Schurz
Roosevelt
Drunken Italian Threat Gripes Longworths Departure
Just before the St. Louis liner sailed for Southampton on June 4 a drunken Italian on the New York pier claimed to be an anarchist and threatened to bomb Representative Longworth and his wife. Police could not locate him, and the scare faded as officials doubted the threat.
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Longworths
New York
St. Louis
Southampton
Longworth
Must Buy the Supplies at Home Policy Adopted by Senate
Washington June 4 reports a Senate policy resolution restricting Panama canal supply purchases to domestically produced goods from the lowest responsible bidder. The president may deem bids extortionate or unreasonable in any case.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Senate
Pat
Eddy Granted Unconditional Divorce in Topeka
Clarence Eddy the well known organist was granted an unconditional decree of divorce from his wife who currently lives in Paris. The couple married in Chicago in 1879.
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Ewntwene Eddy
Topeka
Kan
Clarence Eddy
Paris
Chicago
Baseball scores from Chicago and across leagues June 4
Scores list across majors and associations with results in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis New York Detroit Boston Washington Cleveland Milwaukee St Paul Toledo Kansas City Minneapolis Des Moines Sioux City Omaha Pueblo Lincoln and Denver. Highlights include Chicago 6 over Cleveland and St. Louis 6 over Detroit on Sunday.
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Chicago
Teague
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati-Chicago
Cincinnati
Thittsburg
American
Louisville
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Toledo
Columbus
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Western
Sioux City
Omaha
Des Moines
Incoln
Pueblo
Changes in the bill face heated opposition unlikely
Washington reports the conference committee on the railway rate bill approved changes widely seen as minor. The new draft tightens passes and free transportation rules, retains the kins commodity clause with broad exceptions, and sets May 1 1908 as a key enforcement date for common carriers.
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Washington
Conference Committee
Senate
House
Rail Bill Modifications Rework Interstate Carrier Rules
Senate recedes from the Tin Crow amendment clarifying equitable service for passengers paying equal fares. The conference committee removes the rebates proviso and extends private sidetrack connections to lateral lines. Provisions expand the commission to seven members, set salaries, and delay the act's effectiveness to 60 days after passage.
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Senate
Arimages
Vetten Acernos
McCumber
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Opens with Claims
The sworn statement of the manufacturers protects you from opiates in Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup that drives the cold out of your system. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Excursion Rates Announced by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Lines
Excursion rates are now in effect on the C M & St P system including Burl ington Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kansasville Kilbourne Madison McFarland Stoushton Walworth and Waukesha. Returns up to 80. J B Swear agent.
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Burlington
Elkhorn
Delavan
Fontana
Kansasville
Kilbourne
Madison
McFarland
Stoushton
Walworth
Waukesha
J.B. Swear
Dr Pierce Medicines Endorsements and Female Health Claims
A promotional piece touts Dr Pierce medicines as credible because many medical experts endorse their ingredients listed on bottle wrappers. It highlights Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments and explains physician involvement, privacy, and free consultations by letter. It also notes Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser and the pellets for constipation.
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Pierce
Binley Ellingwood
Bennet Medical College
Chicago
Hale
John M. Scudder
Cincinnati
Ohio
John King
Grover Coe
New York
Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Physician asks about muscular exercise in streetcar routine
In a London Tatler quip a physician questions a man about his muscular routine. The man says he hangs on to a strap in a street car for four miles twice daily. The doctor warns that is too violent and suggests walking the distance instead.
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London Tatler
Drawing It Fine and Family Strain Over Germs
In Harper's Weekly a humorous note highlights a woman obsessed with germs and sterilization, causing tension at home. The quip notes her relatives feel strained by her behavior while she remains fixed on cleanliness.
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Harper’s Weekly
That man I saw you with yesterday was about the ugliest
A brief squabble overheard in the Houston Post quotes two speakers about a man one character calls the ugliest, then identifies as the brother. The exchange ends with the other noting the resemblance as a hint to kinship.
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Houston Post
Neighboring Residents Peek Through Curtain Gaps
Mrs Upsome notes neighbors next door spend much time peering through lace curtains, while Mrs Chillican Kearney asks how the observation was discovered in a Chicago Tribune brief.
Grass widow refuses match as suitor vows medical study
A grass widow keeps a man in a corner for over an hour as he reveals plans to study medicine. The judge records the exchange with a sigh of relief.
The Search for a Superior Substitute in 19th Century Innovation
Grand Magazine envisions a fortune for the inventor of perfect substitutes for rubber or gutta percha as demand rises while supply stalls. It also highlights the desire for malleable glass and direct atmospheric electricity methods, promising vast wealth and a global boon if found.
Gold Diamonds and Iron From Earth Totals
La Nature estimates historic gold extraction at 17 000 tons valued near 12 billion dollars. Diamonds mined about twenty tons worth 700 million. Iron daily production nearly equals all historic mine outputs by weight.
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la Nature
Village Pessimist and the Wandering Doctor
A Rural Storekeeper recalls Old Man Growlshy’s woes as a wandering doctor visits and cures his pet corn. The exchange reveals ongoing grumbling as the town awaits further complaints and changes.
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Drumer
Wwer
Chicago Daily News
A A V FEVERS Congeatentidas A OE Tay Fever
Aged veterinary catalog lists equine ailments including Tay fever throat quinsy distemper worms coughs colds influenza pneumonia bellyache windwhown diarrhea and other stable cases. Prices requested on receipt of payment in New York. Beer
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Wilts
Streets
New York
Cassatt promises thorough Penn Railroad probe amid bribery charges
Philadelphia June 4 A Tt Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania railroad company returns from Europe to oversee a board inquiry into alleged bribe acceptance by coal operators. He says no rate favoritism if tariffs apply equally and notes ongoing car shortages amid rising coal output.
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Philadelphia
A. Tt
Cass Sith
Pennsylvania Radlroad Company
Haverford
Europe
Cassatt
Associated Press
Thome
Pennwein Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commision
London
Miang
Cassatt Defends Railroads Against Critical Press
The chairman Cassatt argues that railroad management acted honestly for shareholders and the public. He cites stopping rebates in 1900 and removing politics and free passes, while blaming press hostility on anti corporate sentiment fueling political posturing and market decline.
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Cassatt
Oregon Holds Election in Porthind June Fourth
Oregon voters go to the polls in Porthind to elect state officers two congressmen a full state legislature and county officers. They also express a preference for United States senators in a statewide election.
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Oregon
Porthind
Ore
Congress
United States
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Praised As Best Remedy
The text extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as superior with many imitations proving its quality. It claims usefulness for burns scalds chafed skin eczema tetter cuts bruises boils and piles and notes it is highly recommended and sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
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