Chicago Boy planned to drug principal to kill him
Gustav Turngren a 17 year old pupil at Holiness School Fifty fifth and Morgan streets is under arrest after confessing intent to drug and kill Principal W McGinnis. He said revenge for his suspension led him to obtain chloroform and follow the principal. Initial claims of harming dogs were dropped as details emerged. He admitted planning to knock him out and then leave town.
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Chicago
Das. W. McGinnis
Hohiness
Fifty-fifth
Morgan Streets
Gustav Turngren
Englewood Station
Turngren
Billy
McGinnis
Englewood
Conscience Fund Payment for Past Chickens Incident
A Bloomington Alabama cigar maker, J W Bi Hott, receives a conscience fund gift with a confession from a Iowa woman who admits years ago she killed two neighbor’s chickens after they damaged her tomatoes. She sends a dollar to ease her mind and asks forgiveness.
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Bloomington
J. W. Bi- Hott
Con- Science
Homer
Iowa
Sittig Ill as Public Figure Tied to Logan Fight
Chicago reports Eugene A. Sittig once a prominent German politician and senior at Brewer and Maister is critically ill with pneumonia at home. The piece recalls his 108th vote that aided John A Logan’s relocation bid in the Illinois legislature, where the tally stood 102 to 162 for five months.
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Chicago
Eugene A. Sittig
Brewer and Maister
United States Senate
John A. Logan
Sittip
Logan
Cannon Resting at Chicago Amid Presidential Boom
A jumbled report notes Caele Joe Cane non returning to Chicago as his presidential campaign draws attention. The piece mentions efforts to contact western allies and describes gatherings at the Union League where Republican leaders reportedly met privately with the speaker.
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Cannon
Chicago
Caele
Joe Canenon
Ald
Union League
Despondent Student Dies by His Own Hand in Barn
In Bloomington Illinois Artes visiting his sweetheart near Piper City. R Gordon a student at Westeyan University, residing in the lap, fired no bullet through his brain in a barn on the premises. He had been despondent due to ill health.
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Bloomington
Artes
Thincer
Piper City
R. Gordon
Westeyian University
Lhi Lap
Aged Woman Dies Suddenly in Vernon Wisconsin
A Vernon Wisconsin resident Mrs Caroline Pits died suddenly after a hemorrhage while socializing with friends. She had been in usual good health earlier. Funeral arrangements could not be completed in time. Deneen Vetoes the Juul Account in Springfield Illinois.
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Vandalia
Caroline Pits
Vernon, Wis
City rocked by air strike disturbances in recent unrest
After a period of quiet a wave of unrest hit the city as clashes erupted in several districts. Two men were badly injured by thrown stones and others suffered minor hurts as disturbances spread through South Port. Authorities reported scattered incidents and urged calm while investigations continue.
Brine Transportation Foremen Escape Mob Footspeed
A Brine Transportation company foreman and a second foreman fled a mob by swift footwork. In the uproar two boys sent in an alarm to the scene, unnecessarily drawing the Apparatus.
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R.8
Brine Transportation Company
Highest Fifth Avenue price record set by sale on 38th Street
Felix Isman of Philadelphia paid a record sum for No 4210 Fifth Avenue a five story structure near Thirty eighth Street. The lot fronts 24.9 feet on the avenue and 160 feet on the street and the sale price neared $700 000 surpassing the prior Fifth Avenue record of $560 000.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Felix Isman
Philadelphia
Thirty-eight Street
General Thomas H W Hager Dies at Stanford Conn
General Thomas H W Hager retired colonel, longtime Army officer, dies at his Stanford home after heart failure last Friday. Born April 2, 1833, he served briliantly in the army and burial expected at West Point. General Roger led a long notable career.
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Stanford
Conn
Jie
Thomas HW. Hager
Ile
West Point
Roger
Tie
Siena Travel Notes Highlight Historic Sites in June
Morgen arrives in Siena to explore the cathedral and historic sites. Plans include visiting the Benedictine convent of Monte Oliveto and the town of San Gimignano famed for its towers and architectural relics.
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Siena
Italy
PY Morgen
Morgan
Monte Oliveto Muagmiore
San Gimignane
Wisconsin Odd Fellows Convention Opens in Superior
Nearly a thousand Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from across Wisconsin have arrived for the annual convention in Superior. Sessions began this morning with members attending from numerous lodges and orders, marking a gathering of fraternal groups in the city.
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Wisconsin
Odd Fellows
Superior
Wis
Une
Croker Declares End to Politics After Reports
Dublin June 4 Richard Croker denied any wish to join British parliamentary politics. He stated he has no intention of ever entering politics again, countering newspaper reports of nationalist ambitions.
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Croker
Dublin
Richard Croker
Wisconsin pension agent dies suddenly in Marinette
Horace Thompson a well known United States pension agent across Wisconsin died of heart disease in Marinette. The notice mentions various scattered items from politics to rail and maritime events, but Thompson’s death is the core local fact.
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Horace Thompson
United States Pension
Wisconsin
Marinette
Wis
Jefferson Davis
Texas
United States
Roosevelt
Georgia
Pearl Wight
New Orleans
Louisiana
Internal Revenue
Greene
Gaynor
Savannah
Knox
Tarry Hamlin
Buffalo
N. Y
Newport
I. C
Clebourg
France
M. Alexander Stakovich
Tver
Pacific States Telephone and Teleraph Company
San Francisco
Constanece S. ‘Pitus
FL Cooper
Penney Royal Reesrte
Ceiee
Denver
Agi
League of the United Stites
Atlantic City
Noo
Twelve Men Chosen for Haywood Trial in Murder Case
Twelve jurors chosen for William D. Haywood trial over Governor Steunenberg murder charge. Alfred Bett was qualified after defense protests then rejected. Q V Sebern qualified after inquiry into Horn jury service. Jury sworn in court as Traywood, Moyer, Pettibone, and Stapkins face indictment readings.
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Raise
Lila
William DP
Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Alfred Bett
Talesman
Q. V. Sebern
Wyoming
Sebern
Tom Horn
Jury Composition and Remarks by Darrow and Richardson
The panel features eight Republicans three Democrats and one Prohibitionist. Most jurors are farmers with a few bankers and businessmen, drawn from a small agricultural county. Observers note many formed opinions from newspapers, with some hostile to the defendants. Hawley says twelve fair, impartial men will render justice between the state and Haywood. Haywood again fell ill and required a doctor, county physician summoned, and he later said he felt better.
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Thomas Ti. Gess
Finley McLbean
Samuel T. Gillman
Daniel Claus
George Powell
O. V. Sebern
L FP. Messecar
Lee Scrivener
J. A. Robertson
Levi Smith
A. T. Burns
Samuel’, Russell
Darrow
Richardson
Tibet
Ing Burns
Carpenters’ Union
Trades Unionista
Boise
Lans
Defendannt
James TH. Hawley
Haywood
Old Bolse
Ida
Ptice
Br Lewis
Thaywood
Petites Little Early Risers Pills Ad
An advertisement touts Petites Little Early Risers a famous small pill by Jungkung at Stephenson street. The copy highlights energizing effects and quick results for daily use.
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Jungkung
Stephenson Street
Not In Her Estimation. A Paiture of Marriage
A Chicago Record Herald item notes a sharp exchange on marriage with a woman who has secured several divorces and alimony. The dialogue implies skepticism of marriage as a trivial venture and hints at legal settlements tied to separated partners.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Perma Viva
Perma Viva CO
Chicago
H. J. Mooge
Joseph Emmert
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Offered
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve soothes cools and heals. Sold by Wm Jungkunz druggist at 5 Stephenson Street in town.
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DeWitts
Wm. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
John A. Nasson Fractures Arm in Washington
John A. Nasson, longtime diplomat and lawyer, fell in Washington and fractured his arm. The 60s or 70s figure, formerly special reciprocity commissioner, congressman, and member of the American Canadian joint high commission, was taken home in serious condition for treatment. Nasson has held numerous high offices and club memberships.
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Nasson
Congress
Joint High Commission
Decker Held for Arson in Newport News Fire
George T. P. Decker age 21 was arrested at Old Point Comfort on arson and embezzlement charges. He admits setting fire to the United States Express Co wharf at Old Point Comfort after robbing a $60 safe. The blaze destroyed the wharf building and contents valued around $50,000, damaging offices of several firms.
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Newport News
United States Express Company
George TP
Decker
Old Point Comfort
Federal
Express Company
Cornell Professor George Lincoln Burr Engaged to Miss Mattie A. Martin
Ithaca June 4 George Lincoln Burr Cornell university professor of mediaeval history and historical advisor of the Venezuelan boundary commission has announced his engagement to Miss Mattie Alexander Martin a Cornell graduate student
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Ithaca
N. Y
George Lincoln Burr
Cornell University
Venezuelan Boundary Commission
Wonder Presidie
Cleveland
Mattie Alexander Martin
Cornel
Judge rules anti racetrack gambling bill unconstitutional
Memphis dispatch reports Judge Palmer of Shelby County criminal court finds the recent anti-racetrack gambling bill unconstitutional due to a caption that covers more than one subject. The ruling came from Nashville on June 4.
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Nashville, Tenn
Memphis
Palmer
Criminal Court of
Shelby County
Langford and McVey Triumph in National Sporting Club Card
In London a boxing carnival at the National Sporting club saw American boxers Sam Langford and Sam McVey dominate their British rivals. Langford stopped Jeff Thorn in the first round, while McVey knocked out Ben Mayo r in the third.
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London
National Sporting Club
Sam Langford
Sam McVey
United States
Laangford
Jeff Thorn
McVey
Ben Maylor
Wellman's Balloon Heads North From Tromso
The arctic steamer rrithjof departed Tromso for Spitzbergen carrying the airship and most equipment for the Chicago Record-Herald expedition. Siberian sledge dogs are still to arrive aboard.
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Wellman
Tromso
Norway
Une
Rrithjof
Spitzbergen
Chiago Record-Herald
Mexican Tensions Rise Over Guatemala Threat
Cov ernor Sanchez of Chihuahua telegraphs President Ding offering troops from Chihuahua to protect national honor against Guatemala. Texans statewide show eagerness to serve in the potential conflict.
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EL Vaso
Tex
Covernor Sanchez
Chihuahua
Iis
Ding
Guatenmala
Pleads Guilty and Gets Five Years in St Louis
Charles Grotestund, teller at Washington National Bank of St. Louis, pled guilty and was sentenced to five years in a United States district court. Judge Trieber ii presided. The case arose from alleged banking irregularities. Grotestund faces imprisonment and possible additional penalties.
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St. Louis
Charles Grotestund
Scattered Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Baseball scores from multiple leagues include Cincinnati beating St Louis 1 to 1 in a short game, Philadelphia winning 11 to 12 in extras over Boston, and Chicago losing to Pittsburgh 3 to 4. Other results show Cleveland defeating Washington, and Louisville, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Milwaukee posting varied outcomes with weather notes for several cities.
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AC Cincinnnati
St. Louis
Chichinati
St. Lotis
Little Pie Goes to Market Sold by Local Druggist
A fragment notes a medicinal or domestic remedy sold by Wm. FP. Jung Kunz, druggist, at 85 Stephenson St to soothe a child. The verse describes a sick baby with white cheeks and a sore tummy, urging a sweet mother to give a remedy to restore brightness.
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Wm. FP
Jung- Kunz
Stephenson St
Daily Journal Deliveries Now Citywide at 10c Weekly
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery availability at a rate of 10 cents per week. The service expands coverage for readers across all districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
Honoring Jefferson Davis Statue Unveiled in Richmond
In Richmond on June 4 under clear skies a grand parade marked the unveiling of a Jefferson Davis statue on Monument Avenue. The event capped the United Confederate Veterans reunion with bands, ovations for supporters, and a notable reception for William J. Bryan who faced crowd calls for a political address that were halted by General Stephen J. Lee. Davis descendants presented to the throne as the statue’s detailed heroic figure is revealed.
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Richmond
Dixie
Maryland
Monument Avenue
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
United Confederate Veterans
Dixieland
South
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Jefferson Davis Monumnt Association
Stephen J. Lee
Sqgon
Bryanoi
Lee
Days of honor mark Jefferson Davis memorials
Savannah Georgia observed a five minute pause after 2 pm in tribute to Jefferson Davis as factories halted streetcars stopped and city bells rang. Atlanta Georgia reported governor Terrell approving a five minute business suspension for the Richmond monument unveiling and Roanoke Virginia noted similar five minute suspensions on the Norfolk and Western system during the Davis monument event.
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Savannah
Jefferson Davis
St. John’s Church
Atlanta
Covernor Terrell
Stephen J. Lee
Richmond
Inge Joop i
de O'elowk
Roanoke
Van
Dune
Norfolk and Western Railway
Wisconsin Lumber Output Reported for 1906 Year
Census bureau preliminary figures show Wisconsin produced 2,311,050 feet of lumber 117,880,000 laths and 52,876,000 shingles in 1906 with June 4 Washington dispatch noting the totals.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Census Bureau
John Mitchell Walks Home From Hospital Stay
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, walked home to Spring Valley Gi after five weeks in hospital following an operation. He showed no signs of relapse and resumed his daily activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Spring Valley
Jaume
John Alitchell
The
United Mine Workers
Reading Human Nature and Its Value Across Professions
Reading human nature is as essential as law for a young lawyer and as vital as medicine for a physician. A person who can quickly size up character gains a significant edge in any vocation, while the dialogue notes a dismissive remark about a godless, merciless figure with no use for him.
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Success Magazine
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