International Railway Congress Opens for Ten Day Session
The International Railway congress began its regular work at Wastratox with two daily sessions over ten days. Topics include motive power rolling stock way and works operation light railways and related subjects. Henry Gassaway Davis represents Peru as a former Democratic vice presidential nominee and longtime advocate of an intercontinental Americas railway. He also chairs the permanent Pan American Railway commission.
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Wastratox
International Railway Congress
Henry Gassaway Davis
Davis
America
pan-American Railway Commission
Statue to Mrs. Gilbert at Madison Square Theatre
A matinee of Henrik Ibsen's The Master Builder at Madison Square Theatre featured leading American actors. Proceeds go to the Mrs Gilbert Memorial association fund to erect a statue for the late Chicago actress. Directors include J Pierpont Morgan Andrew Carnegie Bishop Potter and Stewart KR Woodford.
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Wnhw
York
Henrik Isben
Madison Square Theatre
Mrs
Andrew Carnegis
Bishop Potter
Stewart KR. Woodford
Cornelis N. Bliss
Wrestling Champions to Meet at Madison Square Garden
George Hackenschmidt world champion known as the Russian Lion will wrestle Tom Jenkins American champion of catch as catch can tonight at Madison Square Garden for the world title. They agree on fifty percent of gross receipts and a side bet of 1000.
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George’ Hackenschmidt
Tom Jenkins
America
Madison Square Garden
Kaiser William arrives for brief holiday in Germany
Empe Willian of Germany, greeted warmly, reaches city for a three day stay before beginning return to Berlin. Despite rumors, Kaiser is reported in excellent health and appears stronger than at the start of his Marat holiday.
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VuNcan
Empee Willian
Germany
Berlin
Marat
Pardon Appeal Last Chance for Anna Valentine
The New Jersey state board of pardons met to consider the final appeal for Mrs. Anna Valentine who was condemned for the killing of Rosa Solia, her rival. Friends pressed every influence in a bid to win her clemency.
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Trenton
N. J
State Board of Pardons
Anna Valentine
Rosa Solia
Weather Forecast for Chicago May 4
Generally fair tonight and Friday in Chicago with cooler temperatures. Local thunder storms are possible, bringing unsettled conditions in spots. Winds light to moderate. Highs around mid 60s, lows near 50s.
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Chicago
Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised for digestion relief
A short ad claims Dr King s New Life Pills cure indigestion constipation and related ills by building up digestive organs. It guarantees relief at Joseph Emumert s drug store and includes a local note about umbrella repairs and a separate listing for B Pratt at 87 Galena Street.
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Dr. King
Joseph Emumert
MAY LOSE FACTORY OVER PIANO PLANT EXPANSION
Hobart M Cable proposes building three adjoining factories in Freeport to manufacture pianos and organs, seeking $20 000 to $25 000 stock with 6 percent interest. Freeport must supply sewer work and hydrants. estimated cost 1600. If not approved, plant may move. committee to report soon. Key figures: N S Swan and D E Swan report staffing growth from 83 to 160, potential 300 within two years. Local support could keep plant and boost employment.
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Hobart M. Cable Company
Business Men’s Association
Freeport
la Porte
Ind
Swan
D. E. Swan
Chicago
Hobart M. Cable, Sr
P. R. Thompson
C. W. Harden
M. B. Marvin
Edward Bengston
F. W. Hoefer
Geo. J. Dehn
Local notices and church events announced
An overcoat unclaimed at the postoffice since last Saturday can be claimed at the money order window. Trades and Labor council meets tomorrow evening at Good Templars hall opposite City Hall. Van Broeklin church holds services Sunday May 7 at 1 and 7 led by Rev Miller with Sunday school at 10. Ladies Aid of St John’s meets with Mrs H C Tampel 162 Broadway Friday evening. Midweek English Lutheran service theme is Examples of Answered Prayer Biblical and Otherwise at 7:45 with cordial invitation.
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Trades and Labor Council
Good Templars
City Hall
van Broeklin
Miller
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John's Church
H.C. Tampel
Broadway
English Lutheran Church
Awarded Contract For Ames Agricultural Building Plastering
G W Wright has been awarded the contract for plastering and ornamental work on the new agricultural building in Ames Town. The award covers all plastering and decorative elements as specified in the project plan and timeline.
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G.W. Wright
Ames
Town
Masonic Meeting of Excelsior Lodge Friday Evening
Excelsior lodge of Masons will meet Friday at 7 80 PM for business and work in the E A and F degrees.
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Excelsior Lodge of Masons
Vacation Notice For Police Officers In Madison
The annual vacation of the police men will commence Sunday. Each officer is allowed twenty days. Licensed to Weil. Adolph J. Stang, Madison, Wis. For bargains in city residence vacant lots and northwestern lands call or address M. W. Cowley over State bank.
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Weil
Adolph J. Stang
Madison, Wis
Addit Busse
Same
M. W. Cowley
State Bank
Violence Erupts in Chicago Strike at Eighteenth Street Barn
Cirreaco May 4 A violent strike outbreak injures Charles Rieb Ming and wounds John Dansbury as a non union colored teamster fires a shot. Express firms deploy armed wagons escorted by police while a cross city effort seeks arbitration and state police mobilization. A deputy surge begins as shots echo through the mob and talks of troop orders swirl with a governor promising no call for troops yet.
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Cirreaco
Em- Hovers
Eighteenth-street
Charles Rieb- Ming
John Dansbury
Express
Chicago Learn Owners’ Association
Springfield
Shea
Teamster’s Union
Sheriff Barrett
Chicago Employers’ Association
W. Claret
28Th Place
Primary Election Bill Moves Between Chambers
Spring held May 4 special report on the senate passing the primary election bill with amendments and sending it to the house amid pending trouble over changes. House partial consideration continues this afternoon as authors debate whether city officers and delegates to county conventions will be placed on the same ballots. A two percent petition is required for candidate placement. U.S. senators may only indicate preference. The house refuses to concur with senate amendments and will return the bill to the senate.
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Senate
House
Congress
State Board of Equalization
General Assembly
United States
Typhoon Damages Russian Pacific Squadron Off China Coast
A May 4 report from Singapore notes a British steamer sighting Nebogatott division units off Jugrah between Penang and Singapore. Naval forces under Nodzu Oku and Kuroki hold a line from Tie Pass with Kaw Lamura north of Nogi. A typhoon near Amoy damaged the Russian second Pacific squadron and scattered lighter vessels.
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Singapore
Selanger
Russia
Jugrah
Penang
Nebogatott
Geysito Pass
Nodzu
Oku
Kuroki
Tie Pass
Kawlamura
Cossacks Fire On Crowd After Singers Parade
Seven people were fatally wounded by a Cossacks patrol yesterday evening as they fired into a crowd singing patriotic songs in front of a church. In Warsaw disturbances spread with suspensions of business and street traffic, two-thirds of offices and stores closed at noon.
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Loos
Warsaw
Opening Day Parade and Oshkosh Game in Freeport
Freeport marks the first league baseball game in the city as Mayor Dittmar pitches the opening ball at 3:30. Oshkosh arrives with a strong lineup while Freeport fields Meade to Farwell, with President John T. Powers expected to attend Saturday and Sunday games.
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Malven Hag
Biersach
C. F.nieman
R.j.carnahan
Henney
Oshkosh
Janesville
Chicago
Northwestern
Rockford
Clifton House
Morris J. Crall
Malyen
Dittmar
Walsh
Dolan
Kraner
Duchesne
Graves
Tenant
Clay
Moore
Beebe
Freeport Tea
Meade
W. Householder
Sullivan
Holmes
Mathews
Wilson
Manthey
Karnell
Farwell
Malven
P. Powers
John T. Powers
Wilh
No Change in Brewers Boss-Employee Relations
There is practically no change in the attained relations between the boss brewers and their employes to day. The representative sent to Milwaukee to hire men to take the prices of the strikers has not report ed as yet.
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Milwaukee
Elks Plan Smoker Next Wednesday Evening
Elks will host a smoker with elaborate preparations in their hall next Wednesday evening. A vaudeville specialty company has been contracted to provide entertainment for the occasion.
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Elks
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