Ruef pleads guilty amid stormy San Francisco trial
In San Francisco Abe Ruef alters plea to guilty on extortion charges in Judge Dunne's court, saying he seeks to save his relatives' lives while asserting his innocence. He tearfully admits conniving in corruption but denies extortion, claiming his motive was protection of family as revelations about city government and rail franchises unfold.
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Bays
San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Abe Ruef
Schmitz
Judge Dunne
Department of the Superior Court
Tring
Ruef
Waa Nn
Thom
Rilwar
Railways Company
Ries
Buer
Grand Jury
William J. Burna
Ruef Pleads Guilty in Extortion Case Over Delmonico Licenses
Abraham Ruef pleaded guilty to extortion of 1175 from Delmonico restaurant proprietors for a liquor license renewal after revocation for private room service. Ruef claimed innocence of the broader corruption charges and alleged political pressure surrounding Mayor Selimitz prior to his reelection.
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Abraham Ruef
Delmonico
Associated Press
Ruef
Stayed with Schmitz and the machine that beat corruption
A fragmentary passage cites a dupver, urging lingering with Schmitz and a machine to expose corruption in the trolley franchise. It argues public pressure and press influence shaped approvals, suggesting the board would have granted the franchise otherwise.
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Gilver
Boameni
San Francisco
Roosevelt Insertion Sparks Idaho Courtroom Battle
In Boise on May 16 a dispute arose during the Stennenberg murder case as Warry Orchard's testimony faced prejudice questions. The exchange touched on Roosevelt Taft Mozartland and defense tactics with Borah and Darrow clashing over whether Roosevelt should testify and how his involvement affects the proceedings.
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Boise
Ida
Warry Orchard
Talesmen
Stennenberg
Roosevelt
Samuel Vinente
Wingate
Orchard
Borah
Talesman
Darrow
Mozartland
Taft
MacPartland
Tiarrow
Richardson
Tarran
Wisconsin Republicans Nominate Hatten in caucus vote
Madison May 16 The anti Stephen son Republicans moved to back Hatten for senator pledging 53 votes, enough to nominate. In caucus one switched to Stephenson and two abstained leaving Hatten with 50. Legislature later tallied Hatten 50 Stephenson 46 Bird Rem 14 scattering 11.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Esch
Hatten
Stephenson
Bird
Scattering
Drowned at Walkerville Distillery in Whisky Vat
William Keaney, an employee of the Walker distillery at Walkerville Ontario, drowned in a fermenting whisky wash vat near the Ta tivat river crossing from Detroit. His body was recovered from the vat after the accident occurred May 16.
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Detroit
William Keaney
Walker Distillery
Walkerville
Out
Tatralt
Wats
Keaney
Scoring Headlines From Major Leagues This Weekend
Scores on the ball field across cities list results in multiple games. Chicago and Milwaukee lead with notable performances while teams from New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago face varied outcomes. Weather notes accompany the day’s sports results.
Montreal public library protest stirs religious tensions
A community in Montreest village protests public library works against Christian morals, prompting city authorities to address concerns. Marr and Britehold residents join the discussion, signaling a broader debate over religious values and public access.
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Montreest
Marr
Britehold
Prescription for Stomach Trouble Echoed by Specialists
A widely recommended remedy for stomach troubles suggests mixing Tincture of Cinchona Prosene Compound and Sherry Wine with water. Take a teaspoonful before meals and at bedtime. Stomach specialists claim it aids digestion and gastric juice production, urging readers to fill the prescription at their local drug store.
Chicago Marital Delights and Divorced Trio Dinner
Western Metropolis reports on unusual Chicago marriages as two cases unfold. A man with four marriages attended a holiday dinner with wives one through three and their husbands, all cordial, while a judge confirms another case of a wealthy citizen parading his ex-wives to provoke jealousy, with the current wife now receiving renewed affection.
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Chicago
Coarey
Corey-Gilman
Superior Court
Deep waterway talk and local court actions reported
Joseph Cannon visiting Peoria discusses a fourteen foot Chicago to St Louis channel and cautions against funding beyond feasibility. In Paris Alta Nichols sues to contest her father's will under undue influence claiming $5,000 from the Mayor. Carmi and Bloomington report court actions and a snowball incident. Illinois Governor vetoes fraternal tax exemption. Kings Independent Telephone adjourns with Manford Savage elected president.
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St. Louis
Gulf
Ife
Paris
Alta Clark Nichols
Chrisman, DE
William Curk Airs
Nichol
Chares Nichols
Sound Sleep Is Vital for Health and Wealth
Sound sleep preserves health and supports financial well being, a luxury that restores and invigorates the whole system. It urges that no one should compromise it for business and parents should instill it in children rather than push them to rise early.
Belvidere Mayors Clash Over City Contract Findings
Belvidere residents witness a heated exchange between Mayor W. J. Pierce and ex mayor John Lyon. Pierce challenges Lyon and others over whether Pierce acted as attorney for Fair Cement in a 384 settlement with Arnold Construction. Lyon demands disclosure to a three member panel and threatens resignation if Pierce is proven to have represented the firm. The dispute unsettles the city as calls grow for public clarification.
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Belvidere
W. J. Pierce
John Lyon
Revere
Fair Cement Company
Fair Company
Arnold Construction Company
Church Street
Reckhow
Winnebago County
R. K. Welsh
Rockford
Arthur Fisher
T. A. Hovey
John Fair
Chico Cigars Win Over Freeport Smokers
Wadsworth Bros. Chico cigar gains rapid popularity in Freeport, rising from anonymity to the town’s favored smoke in under a year. Seller Moogk credits quality over advertising, noting the all long Havana filled cigar sells for a dime and outshines typical ten-cent rivals.
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Wadsworth Bros
Freeport
H. J. Moogh
Mr. Moogk
Pastor Resents Charge Health Was Only Cause for Resigning
Stockton News defends Rev. Thompson after reports alleging he left the Methodist pastorate for market gardening. He cites ill health as the reason and notes his $1,200 annual pay, urging newspapers to correct misquotes and defend his dignity against sensationalism and misrepresentation.
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Stockton
Methodist Church
Trainmen Retain Old Title In National Brotherhood Report
Atlanta constitution coverage notes the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen finishing the report on claims and beginning the constitution report. Key actions include renaming tie positions to vice grand masters and rejecting a move to rename the order. The president title for grand master also failed.
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Atlanta Constitution
Committee On Claims
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Committee On Constitution
Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen
Wits
Home Fraternal League Elects Illinois Officers
The Home Fraternal League of Illinois elected officers today with W. C. Brown of La Salle as supreme president and K. J. Pickard of Maine as vice president. David Row of La Salle named secretary, A. K. Fisher of Rockford as legal adviser, Dr. A. R. Beal of Moline as medical examiner, and A. E. Zahm of Shirland as supreme banker. Directors include H. B. North Rockford Chas Murphy Ottawa K. Jd Vuores La Salle L. W. Morehouse Peoria and J. A. Stoddard Sterling. The supreme office to be kept in Rockford. Rue to handle supreme secretary duties there.
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Moline
League of
Ilinois
Supreme
W.C. Brown
la Salle
K. J. Pickard
Maine
David Row
A. K. Fisher
Rockford
A. R. Beal
Supreme Banker
A. E. Zahm
Shirland
North
Illinois nurses act regulates education and practice features
Legislation outlines standards for nurses in Illinois, covering education requirements, registration procedures, and other aspects of professional practice. The measure aims to standardize training, licensure, and conduct across the state's healthcare system.
Nursing Licensure Act Expands Registered Nurse Standards
The act outlines multiple pathways to nursing registration based on training years and institution type, effective July 1, 1910. It designates registered nurses with the RP initials, preserves gratuitous nursing by families and religious hospital groups, and sets penalties for misrepresentation and license revocation with notices and hearings.
Denatured alcohol sales face druggists’ red tape
Denatured alcohol is sold only sparsely by retail druggists due to the tight free alcohol law. Drugstores complain of costly record keeping and separate warehouses, while they seek higher margins. David A. Gates says grocers should handle it, predicting price reductions and possible elimination of barrels under new regulations.
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Gates
David A. Gates
Revenue Avents
Mr. Gates
Lou
Lena Lena Happenings and Local Reports
Local items note union meeting byMissionary societies after-noon. Phidian Art club described mural work in congressional library and papers on Education in Our Colonies. Lena rank staff homecoming praised. several residents travel to Chicago for visits or short stays.
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Lena
Missionary Societies
Phidian Art Club
G. M. Holley
Amy Snider
Congressional Library
Daisie Damert
This Date in History Highlights From Archives
The list notes 1795 Alliance of Paris, 1799 Balzac birth, 1800s battles and political events, 1812 Philip Day Armour birth, 1865 Lincoln and Hamlin ticket, 1866 railway disaster near Toronto, 1865 Austrian premier resignation, and long service of Howard Hale at South Congregational Church Boston.
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Armour
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Tyot
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Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Hannibal Hamlin
Count Walnoky
Austria Hungary
Howard Everett Hale
South Congregational Church
Boston
Levi Morton Turns Eighty Three At Rhinecliff Home
Special to the Journal New York May reports Levi P. Morton ex vice president of the United States observed his eighty third birthday at his Rhinecliff on Hudson home. He remains in good health and alert in mind and body and keeps an active interest in financial affairs.
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Journal
New York
Rhinecliff-on-Hudson
Levi P. Morton
United States
Morton
Sunday School Convention at Buckeye Township
The following program will be rendered at the Buckeye township Sunday school convention to be held at the Lutheran and Reform church.
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Buckeye Township
Lutheran and Reform Church
Sunday Afternoon and Evening Program at Cedarville
In Cedarville on Sunday May 26 there is a 1 46 PM Song and Praise service followed by multiple talks and lessons for Sunday school. At 2 PM “How to Teach the Lesson to Primary Class with Best Results” presented by Selima Rutter then 2 15 PM “How Can We Keep the Boys in the Sunday School” by Rev. B C Holloway. A 2 45 PM “Decision Day” with f&. D. Herbert and 3 15 PM “Conversion of Children” by D F Graham. A 2 PM Temperance meeting includes addresses by Prof. H C Allman and Rev. O R Newcomb.
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Cedarville
Selima Rutter
B.C. Holloway
F&. D. Herbert
D. F. Graham
H. C. Allman
O. R. Newcomb
Real Estate Transfers Post Mary S. Scott Additions
Charles F. Hildreth transfers two parcels to Louis Dickes totaling $2,000. Frederick Saeger sells lot 2 block 8 Johnson W Co plat Wear Freeport for $200. Sarah Fahey sells lot 6 block 2 Wm O Wrights second addition for $1,000 to Bridget Knecht.
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Charles F. Hildreth
Louis Dickes
Mary S. Scott
Frederick Saeger
John Knott
Johnson W. Co. Plat
Wear Freeport
Sarah Fahey
Bridget M. Knecht
Wm. O. Wright
The Rise of Cut Nails in American Industry
Nails became a national industry as the United States perfected machine made cut nails toward the late eighteenth century. Before that nails were produced by hand in households, a craft whose decline followed industrialization. Cut nails use rolled plates of steel or malleable iron, while wire nails, though French in origin, were perfected in the United States.
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America
United States
Apparent Reason for Wyndley’s Cornet Exit
A neighbor shot two keys off Wyndley’s cornet while he played, prompting him to give up the instrument. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the odd incident as the likely cause rather than lung health.
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Wyndley
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Parson Delivers Scathing Sermon on Mean Men Last Sunday
The text notes a harsh sermon on mean men given by the parson last Sunday. It references Smith’s possible reaction and Brown’s remark that he met Smith yesterday seeking another opinion on it.
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Jones
Smith
Brown
Friends of Our Friends Quip on Social Ties
A concise London Ladies' Field remark notes that the friends of our friends often surprise us, provoking suspicion and curiosity about their appeal or influence. The aphorism underscores social vigilance toward distant acquaintances and networks.
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London
Honeymoon Quip Sparks Tender Moment Between Bride and Groom
A playful exchange follows a sting incident as the bride and groom share a lighthearted remark about their honeymoon. The dialogue hints at mutual affection and social wit, contrasting with the sting that prompted the moment.
Seaweed Known as ver in England and sloke in Ireland
The edible seaweed called la ver in England is identified with the Irish sloke. It is a thin glossy weed with purple leaves.
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