Grandson turned socialist would not work for boodlers
New York March 5 R W Patterson editor of the Chicago Tribune and his son Joseph Medill Patterson ex commissioner of public works of Chicago spoke at the Holland House. The elder Patterson denounced socialism as a wild fanaticism while noting his son resigned over actions he would have been indicted for. He said municipal ownership is a farce and would not back his son if he ran for mayor on a socialist platform.
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New York
R. W. Patterson
Chicago Tribune
Joseph Medill Patterson
Public Works
Chicago
Patterson
Holland House
Public Works of
Joe
Abraham
The
Tribune
Nervine Restores Vital Nerve Energy Says Patient Testimony
A testimonial from Cunningh am at Allegheny Pennsylvania describes relief after eight bottles of Dr Miles Nervine. The ad argues nerve energy weakness causes organ distress and claims the remedy rebuilds the nervous system. The copy urges purchase with a money back guarantee.
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Miles
Graft and Politics: Patterson Claims Chicago as Most Radical City
The speaker attacks graft in Chicago under municipal ownership, recounting pressure on his son to remit water taxes for influential politicians. He cites Dunne era practices and argues socialism would fail as a universal remedy, while praising Philadelphia as the most representative American city.
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Chicago
Joe
Dunne
Tunne
New York
Patterson
New
Union Men Fight Each Other in Chicago Riots
William Kelly secretary and treasurer of the Coal Teamsters union was shot in the right leg by Lawrence J Ready brother of Michael Ready president of the Ready Callaghan Coal company in a clash at Peckcourt and Wibash avenue amid escalating rioting between rival Excavating Teamsters factions opposing Cornelius Shea. The strike era violence aims to force union members to join the strike.
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Chicago
William Kelly
Coal Teamsters’ Union
Lawrence J. Ready
Michael Ready
Ready- Callaghan Coal Company
Forty Seventh
Halsted Streets
Peckcourt
Wibash Avenue
Excavating Teamsters’ Union
Cornelius Shea
The
Teamsters
Shea
Stike
Mystery Solved In Green Bay man’s 1901 disappearance
Death records reveal John B. Smith vanished in 1901 after claiming a California fortune from a late uncle. An attorney reports Smith lived in Coffeyville in 1905 and died recently at Waverly Missouri. The case suggests the fortune tale was fictitious and he abandoned his wife and daughter, who remain in Green Bay.
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Green Bay
Wis
John B. Smith
California
Coffeyville
Smith
Waverley
Mother seeks custody of her two year old child Victoria
Mrs. Mary D Rennick petitions the county court for possession of her infant Victoria aged two. The child was placed in the Edgar County Children's Home after the mother’s insanity hospital admission and later adopted by Mr. and Mrs. A F Eckerty. The foster couple refuse custody and will appeal the adoption's vacatur to the highest court.
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Paris
Mary D. Rennick
Victoria
Edgar County
A. F E. Eckerty
Newman
Douglas County
Tragic Playful Jab Kills 16 Year Old At Cambria Steel
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on March 5, 16 year old Mearl Rankin died after a riveter, 24 year old Harry Wagner, jabbed a rubber air hose at him. The air pressure entered Rankin's body and caused fatal injuries. Wagner is held for investigation by the coroner despite claims the act was playful.
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Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Mearl Rankin
Harry Wagner
Wagner
Rankin
Pattison's Friend Alarmed By Governor Relapse
Governor Pattison suffers a relapse the fourth since taking the office and his friends fear for his condition. Worries over Springfield riots worsen the strain. Mrs. Pattison cancels social engagements and will stay out of society until he rallies. He cannot sign appropriation bills and state salaries may be delayed for two weeks. State departments lack funds.
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Columbus
Pattison
Springfield
Murder Had Been Planned
Mary L. Cartwright physician and guest Edna Humes were poisoned by arsenic in candy sent through the mail to Mrs. Cartwright. Chocolate pieces contained large quantities of arsenic. box included a small American flag and Washington portrait. Both fell ill but antidotes were given and medical authorities hope for recovery.
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Marion
Ind
Mary L. Cartwright
Edna Humes
Cartwright
Washington
Humes
Lounging Room Pleases Smokers at Fay, Lewis and Bros
Saturday evening a large crowd visited the new lounging room in Fay Lewis and Bros Main street cigar store and enjoyed a complimentary smoke. The store procured furniture and draperies from La Crosse firms in line with Tribune policy to patronize La Crosse industries.
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Fay, Lewis and Bros
Main Street
la Crosse
The
Tribune
la Crosse Industries
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