Rioting Renewed Across Cities With Police Fire
Reports from St Louis and Kansas City describe renewed unrest as transit crews faced crowds. Police fired over a crowd at Park and Mississippi avenues. no injuries confirmed. Across East St Louis and Barcelona, disturbances prompted strikes and violence but orders were restored. A receiver was sought for the Jaccard Jewelry firm in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Iin
Shenandoah
Grand Avenues
Connolly
Transit Company
Bellefontaine
California Avenue
Prouble
Cravois
California
Aoear
Park and
Mississippi Avenues
Lindell
Delmar Avenue
Forest Park
Sage and Spalding
W Lindel
Lark Avenue
Ines
Geyer and
Jefferson Agenues
Carondelet
East St. Louis
Ills
1St St. Louis Electric Railway Company
Sds
Married to Gain Freedom Promises Opera Career
San Francisco May 12 Dorothy Dulin Studebaker soon after wedding to Scott McNeownu declared she will pursue operatic singing. She said marriage frees her from parental restraint and allows her to seek a professional stage career despite her husband’s opposition.
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San Francisco
Dorothy Dulin Studebaker
Scott McNeown
Meteown
Mebkeownu
Wonan Question Postponed at Methodist Conference
Chicago May 12 The largest crowd yet attends the Methodist general conference but the woman question debate is postponed after the session is vacated. Bishop Towler presides. Delegate Yates, Republican nominee for Illinois governor, is cheered on arrival. The hall is draped in national colors and a request to display the union jack is ruled out of order.
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Chicago
Spe
Fowler Eral
Towler
Yates
Ilinois
Senatatiods
India
Fowler
IOWA MEN MADE RICH
Vineland New Jersey May 12 By the settlement of the Mexican estate valued at 500000 Charles Roe of Arlington Iowa and carry Atwood Strawberry Point Iowa, both farmers start home with 100000 each in cash and securities. They also take back about 100000 to give to Daniel S Maxham of Strawberry Point as his share. The legacy to Vineland training school for feeble minded children remains in Vineland. Populist National Committee Sioux Falls South Dakota May 12 organized by election of officers: Christ ion Senator Butler North Carolina view chairman, W. H. McKniston Nebraska treasurer, W. Washburn Massachusetts secretary, A. Idger ton Colorado. New executive committee includes General ch. 2B Werver towns Senator Allen Nebraska, Hugene Smith Chicago, lb. Vo Way Arizona, T. Marey Texas, Robert Stilling Massachusetts Major Bowler Minnesota J. Paylor Pennsylvania.
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E.D. Maxham
Vineland
Max
New Jersey
Sioux Falls
S.C0
Chriitinn
Butler
North Carolina
Uf. McKninston
Nesbraska
W.ick Washburn
Massachusetts
of. A. Iidgerton
Colorado
Werver
Towns
Towns; Seniator Allen
Nebraska
Breemennthal
Hugene Smith
Chicago
Vo Way
Arizona
T. Mraey
Vexas
Robert 2. Stilling
Minnesota
Paylor
Pennnsylvain
Six engineers aid fifteen firemen transferred to assist road work
Six engineers join fifteen firemen moved from Madison division to Piscataqua Mich to aid heavy road work amid active mining. The report notes various political and personal items, including a presidential re election, missing child case, and a church donation. It mentions Roosevelt's potential civil governance of the Philippines and a Chicago judge freeing John Hamilton after his wife spoke of financial strain.
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Madison
Chicago and Northwestern Rate
Piscauithan Mich
Siberia
John ‘de Keating
Chicago
Liberaluhis
Annie Ward
Lewis
Elizabeth L‘isher
LaGrange
Fiehle
Abether Iain
Philumder Hianeler
Dthweod
Uiieago
Aocaur
Roosevelt
Shiloippines
Aovirlai Marion
Lena Sorensen
Chicao Stock Yards
Inta Dominick
Green Bay
Wis
St. Patrick’s Church
Justice Doyle
John Hamilton
Woman Confesses to Fire Killings of Stepchildren
Chicago May 12 Mrs Annie Grabant confessed to police that she deliberately burned her two step-children to death and planned to kill her own four children by chloroforming them and setting the oil soaked home afire. Police doubt the statement as she recovers in county hospital.
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Chicago
Annie Grabant
Emma Grabant
Jemima
Mary
Loran
John Ienish
Turner Avenue
Lawndale Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
Loolan
Crowley
Wer Iyshands
Alys. Grabant
Illinois crop reports show steady wheat and rising oats areas
Illinois crop reports dated May 1 indicate wheat conditions at 90 percent in the north, 87 in central, and 88 in the south, with about 14 percent of winter killed on seeded land. Oats show a large increase in planted area, especially in central and southern Illinois, with May 1 conditions around 85 percent and a seasonable average outlook. Rye losses are 6 to 16 percent by region, and harvest area is about 97,000 acres for rye.
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Springfield
Als
Ilinois
Illinois
Wlinois
Tlinois
Ylinois
Uwlinois
Phlinais
Two Unknown Men Dead In Fast Mail Collision
Two apparently unknown men were killed instantly yesterday morning by a fast mail train on the Hingis Central railroad about two miles south of Carbondale Illinois. They tried to escape a passing freight and were struck on the opposite track. No identification or diaries were found on the bodies.
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Carbondiate
Thls
Hingis Central Aveilroad
Rennin
The Truth about Women Ills and Servant Loyalty
Excerpts note Mrs. Pinkham and Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a trusted health remedy for women. A Comte de Brienne anecdote warns against beating servants, recounting a shaving-room threat and a parting gift of 100 louis, urging humane treatment of staff.
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Comte de Brienne
Ecomte
Louis
Cornhill Magazine
Man Credits Kodol Cure For Dyspepsia Relief
Beardsley Minnesota resident W. UW. Shipman testifies under oath that twenty five years of dyspepsia plagued him. Doctors and dieting provided little relief until he tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He now eats freely and feels like a new man. Digestive aid advertised by H. J. Moogk.
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W. UW
Notable Ages in Historic Military Victories
Nelson at 89 celebrated victory at the Nile, Wellington 40 at the start of the Peninsular War, Cromwell aged 6 when Naseby won. The remarks thread brief ages to landmark battles across eras.
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Nelson
Nile
Wellington
Cromwell
Naseby
Whooping Cough Cure Praised By Parent
A South Burgettstown mother credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her boy from a near fatal whooping cough. After giving a few doses, the child improved and a single bottle cured him entirely. Sold by Jos Emmert, Druggist.
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Chamberlain
Memorial bridge cost estimate and health ads from old paper
The piece notes a Potomac memorial bridge projected cost between 1 and 2 million dollars. It includes drug advertisements claiming One Minute Cough Cure stops coughs and cures colds, and Foley's Kidney Cure promotes healthy kidneys. The text references Dr W Williams of Sterling Run PA and sellers H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
General Assembly Meeting in St Louis May 17 31
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets to St Louis for the General Assembly Presbyterian Church meeting from May 15 to 22 at one fare plus $2 round trip. Tickets valid to return by June 2. For details contact a railway agent or F H Lord G P T A 118 Adams St Chicago.
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General Assembly Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Chicago Great Western Ry
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly in Chattanooga May Uprising
General Assembly of Cumberland Presbyterian Church meets in Chattanooga Tennessee from May 17 to 31. Chicago Great Western Ry offers excursion tickets on certificate plan from May 1 to 19 at fare one third, return by May 26. Inquiries to C G W Ky or Andreas F. H. Lord G P and T A 113 Adams St Chicago.
Seed Potatoes Early and Late in Harlem Gardens
Seed potatoes are offered for sale in Harlem gardens south of the water tower by H. D. Convasse. Items include early and late varieties suitable for home plots and small farms. Customer inquiries welcome for pickup or delivery.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Convasse
Grain-O Ad Claims Coffee Substitute Benefits
A lady testifies that Grain-O made from pure grains improved her health after a week, stating she would not return to coffee. The ad claims Grain-O nourishes the system and is safe for children, describing it as a strengthening table beverage for all ages.
Daily Vestibuled Trains On C N W Between Freeport And Chicago
With the new schedule effective Sunday May 18 the Freeport to Chicago service gains Buffet Parlor Car on vestibuled train No 151 departing Chicago 445 PM except Sundays No 161 departs Chicago 650 PM Sundays only five minutes later than now Return train No 160 departs Freeport 735 AM daily five minutes later arriving Chicago 1030 AM Running times reduced by five minutes
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Freeport
Chicago
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Ecko Rete
Seearnee
Peer Awateees Oue
Onmene Core
Eens Oeere Pees
Peveseesvens
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Ciastehi Sencecesnene
Ancient Order of United Workmen opens charter sale
The A O U W claims to be the oldest largest order with 385000 members in the U S and 95000000 paid to widows and orphans in 82 years including 8000000 in 1899 A O U W invites new members at 3 cost for a few days Deputy Grand Master Workman R C Sutherland is in the city and can be seen evenings at Dr Holke's office Details for enrollment given by B B Dreher Fr Rosemeyer Geo F Schmelzle C D Grote Also listings offer very low excursion rates to St Louis and Washington D C via the Northwestern Line for church related events with limited travel windows and agent contacts.
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Order of United Workmen
United States
Freeport
R. C. Sutherland
Holke
B. B. Dreher
Fr. Rosemeyer
Geo. F. Schmelzle
C. D. Grote
Very Low Rates to New Orleans for Travelers’ Meet
Excursion tickets available May 19 to 21 inclusive, limited to May 29, for the annual convention of the Travelers' Protective association of America. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway. 9-dwt19
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New Orleans
Northwestern
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Very Low Excursion Fares to Detroit on Baptist Anniversary Route
Low rates to Detroit via the North-Western line during National Baptist anniversaries from May 23 to 29. Excur sion tickets available for sale at all stations. Dates of sale and limits by Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
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Detroit
Mich
North-Western
National Baptist
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Mystic Shrine meeting to Washington in May 1900
Chicago Great Western Railway sells excursion tickets from May 19 and 20 to Washington for the Ancient Order Nobles of Mystic Shrine gathering May 22 to 24. Return is valid through May 30 at a round trip rate of $21.95. Inquiries to any C. G. W. agent or I. H. Lord G P T A 118 Adams St Chicago. 5-10-12-16-19.4w
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Ancient Order Nobles of
Mystic Shrine
Washington
D. C
Chicago Great Western Ry
H. Lord
G.P
T. A
Adams St
Chicago
Home Seekers Excursion Tickets Go On Sale May and June
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers home seeker's excursions to nearly all U S points on the first and third Tuesdays of May and June at a low rate of one fare plus 2 dollars for the round trip. Tickets are valid for return within 21 days from sale. Inquiries may be made through any C G W agent or F H Lord G P T A 118 Adams St Chicago.
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United States
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Winter in the South Gulf Coast Holiday Destination
The piece promotes the gulf coast along the Louisville & Nashville line between Mobile and New Orleans as a mild, appealing refuge from northern winters. It touts pure air, even temperatures, hunting and fishing, first class accommodations, and moderate prices. Through cars from northern cities enable easy access, with Florida endpoints via the L N R R. Contact J. K. Ridgely in Chicago for folders.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Trains Schedule Details From Milwaukee Central Route
Milwaukee timetable lists eastbound trains arriving 11 00 am and 4 10 pm with No 6 and No 36 connections to Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville Madison and Milwaukee. Westbound No 38 1 45 pm and No 5 9 00 am provide connections to Cedar Rapids Kansas City Omaha and Council Bluffs. Through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island. baggage checked through to destination, agent J B Sweatt.
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Freeport
Chicago
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Milwaukee
Asoints
Dsparta
Clinton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
J.B
C, Limited
Brewster House
South Freeport
Pasa
Tkt
Agt
Icago
Chicago Great Western rail timetable fragment
Train list shows routes to Chicago and major midwest cities from South Freeport with No 2 Chicago Limited daily at 6:46 pm No 4 Chicago Express on Sundays at 6:46 pm No 6 Chicago Special and additional times.
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Chicago
Special Reduced Rates to Western Points on Rail Lines
The C M S P Ry Co offers second class tickets to western points via connections with Great Northern and Northern Pacific at greatly reduced rates. Details available at the local ticket office. Act now to secure favorable travel figures for trips to that territory. J B Swert Agent.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B. Swert
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Freeport, Il
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Tllinois Dental Society
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Chattanooga
Helen H. Birch
West St
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