Honore J. Jaxon Chicago Union Leader Biography
Special to The Sun outlines Honore J. Jaxon a Chicago union figure once praised by President Roosevelt. Born among Metis in the northwest, he studied at Toronto, joined Riel's rebellion, escaped Canada, found fame in Chicago after 1886 carpenters strike, organizing the sluggers. He defends force as a tool in war to preserve peace.
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Chicago Union
Roosevelt
Northwest
Toronto
Riel
Issa
Jaxon
United States
Chicago
English court tennis champ Miles to defend title again
Eustace H. Miles, the English court tennis champion, initially indicated he would not defend his title against Jay Goull but now says he will play. Observers note he may have sought an excuse should he lose, yet appears ready to compete.
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Eustace H. Miles
Flushing
Jay Goull
Your Tongue Coated Health Ad Promotes Cascarets
A dated health blurb promotes Cascarets as a cure for digestive issues and inactive bowels. It links tongue coating to bowel health, urges walking or “artificial exercise,” and claims a tablet prevents most ills. The ad emphasizes affordability and authenticity from a drug company.
Man Freed After Yearslong Escape Story Becomes Pardon News
William January of Kansas City Missouri faces only the final signature hurdle for mercy at Ft Leavenworth with President Roosevelt set to grant clemency under a petition of 40000 names. His tale spans an escape, a new life under an assumed name and a late realization before city detectives exposed him.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
William January
Kansas City
Ft. Leavenworth Penitentiary
Roosevelt
Rlease
Henerforth
Presdent Roosevelt
Hennessey
Okla
January
Federal Penitentiary
Ft. Leavenworth
David Oldham
Alonzo Ghent
Anderson
Warner
Radtke Near Death After Jamaica Race Track Incident
New York May 3 Walter Miller’s rival Herman Radtke survived a severe accident at Jamaica race track within 48 hours of the prior incident. Radtke’s narrow escape followed a frightening riding mishap involving the 3-year-old colt Ben Cole, highlighting a dangerous day at the track.
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New York
Walter Miller
Herman Radtke
Jamaica
Ben
Cole
Youngter
Cromse
Boy Jockey Injured After Fall at Track Incident
A jockey fell during a race as another rider rolled over him, throwing him from his horse. The boy lay dazed on the track, then staggered to the infield. An ambulance arrived, and he was assisted to the jockeys room in a weak condition.
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Rawsan City
Charles W. Anderson
Anderson
Law Effective On June 9 For Rail Shipping Cars
June 4 was set by the Interstate Railroad Commission as the start date for section 6 of the shipper relief law requiring railroads to furnish cars within 48 hours after an order. An order book has been prepared and accepted by the commission with railroads. Orders for cars must be placed in this book.
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Indiane Railroad Commission
Father and Rollo discuss a park scene with a bench-bound hobo
In a playful vignette set in a park, Rollo and his father observe a stationary hobo on benches and statuary. They debate whether the man is simply resting or awaiting employment, noting the scene as a social commentary amid odd dialogue and a stray advertisement for accordion-related repairs.
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Rollo
Wayfarer
Rallo
Two Men Fall Into Open Cistern in Indianapolis Incident
Carpenter Greg Benson and worker George Epperson fell into an open cistern behind the Indianapolis Traction Terminal Co powerhouse on W Washington Street. Benson dropped boards that struck Epperson on the head, sending him into the cistern. Benson then fell from the scaffold, but both were little hurt.
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Greg Benson
Road St
George Epperson
Benson
Epperson
Indianapolis Traction Terminal Company
Senior class play Esmeralda at Shortridge High
The Short ridge high school senior class presents Esmeralda in Caleb Mills Hall Friday at 8 pm. It promises the best yet with larger cast and heavier roles, more elaborate stage settings, and strong ticket demand. Reserved seating costs 25 cents, with only a few first floor seats and some balcony seats remaining.
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Shortridge High School
Caleb Mills
Shortridge
Judge Dismisses Copyright Suit Over Play Union Depot
Federal Judge A B Anderson dismissed a case brought by Helen Gaylord Tazetta Sanders and Cora Sanders against Anna Sara Bock claiming infringement of the play Union Depot. The plaintiffs alleged the work copied Union Depot for 2 Day.
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A. B. Anderson
Federal Court
Helen Gaylord
Tazetta Sanders
Cora Sanders
Anna Sara Bock
Rabies Linked Case In Greencastle Dog Bite
A laboratory report notes a dog that bit various animals and people in Greencastle was rabid. A rabbit inoculated with spinal cord emulsion from the dog displayed paralytic rabies. Rucker of the bacteriological inventory advised sending bitten individuals to Pasteur Institute in Chicago.
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Greencastle
Af House
Rucker
Greencastle Prsms
Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Grand Lodge Meeting Shifts to New Penn Avenue Hall
The Masonic grand lodge will hold its meeting in this city on May 28. The Knights of Pythias grand lodge will use the new building at Pennsylvania and Massachusetts avenues for the gathering. Grand Master will be at the Grand hotel as headquarters.
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Masonic Grand Lodge
Gwaji Lodge
K. of P. Grand Lodge
Hayt i
Pennaylvanthedl
Massachusetts Ave
Grand Hotel
May Bowle May Wine at Gchulier's Wine House 2004
A brief note announces May Bowle's wine event at Gchulier's Wine House in 2004. The item highlights a themed wine offering and venue details suitable for a detached archival record.
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May Bowle
Gchulier’s Wine House
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