Narcotics The Cause in Kansas City Death Case
A ware rant was issued for Lee the Chinaman tied to Herbert Crocker’s death from narcotic poisoning. Charles Wilson the porter who led Crocker to Lees den is held but likely to be released as he may tell a straight story. Ah Lee has disappeared. The coroner’s jury in Newton Kansas ruled Crocker died from narcotic poisoning in Kansas City by an unknown means.
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Lee
Herbert Crocker
Charles Wilson
Crocker
Ah Lee
Newton
Kan
Kansas City
Strike Crisis Here in Chicago As Strike Widens
Chicago May 13 Two hundred more wagons were put into service this morning by employers as violence subsided and police on duty for the teamsters strike were reduced by a hundred. Unions distributed fifty thousand buttons reading We mourn the loss of a dead brother marking the death of George Prince, a struck teamster killed by Deputy Waldron. The Team Owners association met at noon to present an ultimatum to the strikers urging contracts with struck houses be observed. If the strikers do not back down the dispute may widen or be abandoned.
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Scripps-McRae
Chicago
George Prince
Waldron
Team Owners’ Association
Teamsters
Rumors of Restored Operation at Medary Abattoir
Persistent rumors claim the old abattoir near Medary will soon reopen. The idle plant remains in excellent repair under a caretaker. Four recent visits by apparent owner associates suggest plans for sewerage work and active operation, despite past idle years.
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Medary
Twenty Two Miners Die in Resicza Mine Blast
In Budapest on May 13 twenty two miners were killed by a premature explosion during blasting at the Almasy coal mine in Resicza. The tragedy raises concerns about mine safety and blasting protocols as authorities begin investigations.
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Scripps-McRae
Budaphest
Almasy
Resicza
Bijou Theatre Schedules One Sunday Matinee This Summer
Beginning tomorrow and continuing through the summer there will be a single Sunday matinee at the Bijou theater. The matinee will start at 3 o clock each Sunday.
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Bijou
British Steamer Sebrales Sinks After Mine Hit Near Port Arthur
May 13 report from Tokio says the British steamer Sebrales travelling from New Chwang to Kobe struck a mine off Port Arthur and sank. Port Arthur boats rescued all Europeans aboard, but several crew are believed lost.
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Tokio
Sebrales
New Chwang
Kobe
Port Arthur
Survivor of 1812 War Hiram Gronk Dies at 105
Utica New York May 13 Hiram Gronk sole survivor of the War of 1812 died today aged 105 His death closes a long life marked by historic memories and local ties to early American conflict era acknowledgments.
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Utica
New York
Hiram Gronk
Dr McDonald Heads to Chicago on Business
Dr McDonald departed this morning for Chicago on official business, traveling to engage in meetings and carry out professional duties.
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Dr. McDonald
Chicago
Altar-maker loses $300 in transit to banks
A. Steiner, an altar-maker for E. Hackner, lost 300 dollars saved over months after withdrawing from Batavian National and heading to the First National. He planned to send the funds to Switzerland, but the money vanished en route and remains unrecovered. Steiner, about 35, cannot locate or identify the thief or location of loss.
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A. Steiner
E. Hackner
Batavian National
First National
Steiner
Mr. Hackner
Deter
Switzerland
National Bank
BURY IDENTIFIED WRECK VICTIM NAMED
In Harrisburg on May 7 the body of another wreck victim was identified as William H. Holmes of Philadelphia Rae Dispatch reports five unidentified bodies were buried this afternoon. Among the injured, Mrs. Anna Peters of Cleveland and Joseph Eberle of New York are expected to die.
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Scripps-Mc
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
William H. Holmes
Philadelphia
Rae Dispatch
Anna Peters
Cleveland
Joseph Eberle
New York
La Crosse Considers July Street Fair Plan
La Crosse council approves a weeklong street fair in July with free admission for aldermen and officials and under police supervision. The meeting also adopts peddlers’ license rules, bonds for water and sewer work, hack stand regulations, and plans for Carnegie library funding if granted.
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Police Department
la Crosse
When the Light Fails in City Dwellings
A short notice urges use of kerosene lamp and curling iron by ladies as a ready backup when electric power fails, citing Thursday night’s procedure and testimony from several witnesses.
Admiral Nuzitoff Shot by Dismissed Orderly
In St Petersburg on May 13 Vice Admiral Nuzitoff was shot and killed in his room by an orderly. The orderly fired three shots from a revolver and the crime is attributed to anger over his dismissal from duties as orderly and being ordered to the front.
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Scripps-McRae
ST. Petersburg
Nuzitoff
Game Postponed Due to Missing Train Connections
The Green Bay baseball team failing to arrive via train connection caused the game with La Crosse to be postponed from five o'clock and ultimately called off. The teams will meet in La Crosse tonight instead.
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Green Bay
la Crosse
la Crosse Street
Nan Patterson Reunites With Mother After Station Arrival
A crowd of 230 greeted Nan Patterson at Pennsylvania Station at 7:30 this morning. She and Mrs. Smith were mobbed as they walked through the station and rode in a carriage to Howard Avenue. Nan leaped from the carriage to embrace her mother, completing the reunion.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Nan Patterson
Pennsylvania Station
Miss Patterson
Mrs. Smith
Howard Avenue
Nan
Italian man seeks president, is sent to insane asylum
An Italian named Daniel Costable was arrested last night trying to gain entry to the White House rear door and was committed this morning to St. Elizabeths hospital for the insane. He stated his name to authorities.
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Scripps-Mckae Dispatch
Washington
White House
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Daniel Costable
Vaccination Efforts Halt Anthrax Scare at Minnesota Farm
State Veterinarian Roberts and City Veterinarian Holmes vaccinated all remaining cattle on G. C. Holsith's farm near Mindoro after twelve cattle died from anthrax. The dead were cremated and the premises disinfected. Authorities vow vigilance and rapid action if new cases appear.
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Roberts
Holmes
G. C. Holsith
Mindoro
Health Department
Explosion Claims Seven Men at Corra Mine
A dynamite blast at the Corra mine on the fifteen hundred foot level Friday killed seven men instantly and left one seriously injured. The dead are Daniel O'Brien, John Hoolihon, Mike Hile, Nels Wampra, John Hanley, John Baker, and David Gill.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Butte
Mont
Corra
Daniel O'Brien
John Hoolihon
Nels Wampra
John Hanley
John Baker
David Gill
Reverend Thurow Ties Illness to Sunday's Sermon
The Rev G M Thurow pastor of the Avon streets German Lutheran church is suffering from a severe attack of tonsillitis His pulpit will be filled Sunday by his father the Rev C Thurow of Milwaukee who is in the city to assist him
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G. M. Thurow
Avon Streets
German Lutheran Church
Funeral of Miss Lucile Lamb Held in La Crosse
The funeral services for Miss Lucile Lamb were held today at 11 from her home, 502 Cass Street, La Crosse. Her remains were moved to West Salem for late services at the Congregational church and interment in West Salem cemetery.
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Lucile Lamb
la Crosse Hospital
Cass Street
West Salem
Congregational Church
Key West Martinez Havana cigars case noted
A single case involving Key West Martinez Havana cigars is recorded with mention of Dave Bailey as involved or cited in the matter. The brief item documents the case action and participant without additional context.
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Just
Key West Martinez Havana
Dave Bailey
Auditor L J Rens Dies by Own Action in Wisconsin
L J Rens, local representative for H E Badhron of Wausau, died by suicide in a barn near Oconto after an auditor accused a cash shortage of 5000 to 10000 dollars. Cited as a former city alderman, he left a wife and two children. a note was found in his pocket.
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Oconto
Wis
L. J. Rens
H. E. Badhron Company
Wausau
Rens
Dr Marquardt Attends Chicago ENT Convention
Dr Marquardt has traveled to Chicago to join a convention of eye ear nose and throat specialists. He will be away for several days.
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Dr. Marquardt
Chicago
Cyclone Hits Snyder Oklahoma As Town Submerges
One hundred ten bodies of the cyclone victims were brought in altogether. Three more were found last night. Yesterday's cloudburst submerged the entire town with water neck deep in some places. A relief committee was sent out with additional calls for supplies. Another relief train from Hobart arrived this morning.
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Scripps-M-Rae
Snyder
Okla
Hobart
Collision kills two on Pennsylvania freight line near Hyde
Corry Pa May 13 two freight trains collided on the Pennsylvania line near Hyde. Engineer Sitting and fireman Bigman were killed and several trainmen injured in the morning wreck.
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Scripps-MecRae
Corry
Pennsylvania Line
Hyde
Bigman
City Council Debates City Printing Contract
The city council halted the bid award for the city printing job amid graft accusations and questions over bid legality. The sole bidder, Leader-Press, faces scrutiny about advertising compliance and language requirements, with Alderman Downs pushing for a fresh bid and English-language printing. The matter is postponed until next Friday for final action.
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The
Light Trust
Leader- Press
Joseph M. Seiger
John Downs
North Side
Paul W. Mahoney
City
Atorney
Leader-Press
Downs
Winters
P. W. Mahoney
Our City Atorney
Mahoney
Alderman Downs
Oii
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Board of Public Works
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la Crosse Board of Trade
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Mii
Lucy Lamb
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