Daylight Silk Robbery at Park Store Nets Two for Stolen Goods
Two well dressed men robbed the Park store at noon of 600 dollars worth of silks, later arrested at Hotel Law and tied to Adams Express with belts of silk. Investigators found over 400 yards of silk, hotel room tags, and revolvers in their possession as they faced state prison charges.
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Northwest
Park
Central Police Station
C. W W. Wyatt
F. A. Bull
St. Paul
AL Hall
Ie Rehn
F. E. Schall
Chicago
Burlington
Lynam
Hotel Law
Wyat
Halli
Express
Adams Express
Byrne
Seargeant Webber
Thornbury
A. F. Reitzel
Texas
la Crosse
Dubuque
Davenport
Wyatt
Pope Stricken With Heart Failure In Rome
Rome reports the Pope suffered a sudden heart failure this morning. Restoratives were given and Dr. Lapponi ordered complete rest. The fever was rising and the entourage and sisters pressed to nurse him, signaling heightened concern.
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Rome
Lapponi
Konetchy Keeps Power Streak With Deep Center Home Run
Konetchy duplicated yesterday's feat by launching another home run to deep center field. The Sporting Extra note highlights his continuing power display and the impact on the game.
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Konetchy
Tragedy on Fire-Hit Bridge Ends in Train Cab Death
Special Tribune Dispatch reports Charles Westlake of Newark died after leaping from a Baltimore and Ohio engine cab near midnight as a passenger train approached a burning bridge in Columbus. The train halted before the bridge collapse. Westlake was killed.
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Columbus
Chas. Westlake
Newark
Baltimore & Ohio
Westlake
Debris Removal Plans Move Forward in San Francisco
May 19. Transportation committee reports progress on clearing debris from downtown San Francisco. Railroads ready to haul brick iron steel and wood as track laying in the ruined district completes. Funds to pay loaders remain the main hurdle but a solution is expected. Lumber supply fears eased with a million feet arriving daily and health conditions improving.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
San Francisco
Committee On Transportation
Engine explosion kills two on Southern Pacific train
The second section of Southern Pacific train No. 6 exploded near Wells at 2 am. The boiler was blown from the trucks. The engineer and fireman were killed.
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Scripps-McRae
Reno
Southern Pacific
Wells
Countess Boni de Castellane Plans Return to New York
Countess Boni de Castellane expects to return to America with Helen Gould within a few months. She is currently in England.
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Countess
New York
Helen Gould
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Countess Boni ¢ Castellane Exeets
America
England
Third regiment encampment date disputed amid Saengerfest clash
Militia officers push to shift the Third regiment encampment away from July 7 to avoid losing the unit band and personnel. Dana’s band is booked for a Norwegian Saengerfest in town, with many members tied to local businesses. An intercession via Adjutant General Boardman seeks a date trade with another regiment.
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Adjutant General
Dana
Boardman
Woodmen Lodges Appoint Memorial Day Arrangements
Three Woodmen of the World lodges set committees to arrange Memorial Day exercises on Sunday June 3. Local cemetery graves will be decorated with lists of deceased members at Oak Grove and Catholic Cemeteries, plus out-of-town honorees noted.
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W. L. Titley
J. T. Day
L. E. Lavake
John Arenz
J. E. Hauser
A. B. Chandler
Oak Grove
Scheme to Rid of Her Blocked
Relatives alleged a plot to commit Nellie Reinartz to an insane asylum at 513 Berlin Street as revenge. Doctors Alger and Ballard said no mental disorder evidence, reporting to Judge Brindley.
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Nellie Reinartz
Berlin Street
Man’s rage deaths and a deputy’s shot witness
In Rhyolive Nevada on May 11, Stephen O’Brien stabbed his wife and then shot her, causing her death. He then attempted to kill Justice O’Donnelly but was killed by a deputy sheriff. Mamie Campion, the dead man’s sister who witnessed the events, is seriously ill and may die from the shock.
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Scripps-McRae
Rhyolive
Nev
Steven O'Brien
O’brien
O’donnelly
Mamie Campion
Earthquakes Felt Across Michigan City
Western Michigan communities reported tremors early this morning near Grand Rapids. No serious damage or injuries were reported as residents felt shaking across the region.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Carnegie Denies Rail Rebates Claimed by Cassat
Carnegie Steel denies Cassat charges that it benefited from Pennsylvania Railroad rebates before rebates ended. The denial was transmitted by wireless from the steamer Cedric to New York on May 1.
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Carnegie
Scripps-McKae Dispatch
New York
Cedric
Cassat
Carnegie Steel Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jorstad Begins Gift Trip Fast Mail Schedule
Mr. Jorstad departed on the fast mail today for a gift trip. He will establish his headquarters here and plan weekly visits to the city.
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Jorstad
Printer Frank Haines robbed of 55 near Milwaukee depot
St Paul dispatch reports printer Frank R. Haines of 526 North Tenth street was held up and robbed of 55 dollars near the Milwaukee depot in Minneapolis. He says at about 1 a.m. he heard gunshots, then three men compelled him toward the railroad tracks and took his money.
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St. Paul
Frank R. Haines
North Tenth Street
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Haines
Second Street
Five Powder Mills Explode Near Kenosha Destructon Est $50,000
Five Safin Rand Powder company mills six miles west of Kenosha Wisconsin exploded at 3 am. The blast shook the countryside and damaged property worth about 50000 dollars. No lives were lost.
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Kenosha
Special Tribune Dispatch
Wis
Safin-Rand Powder Company
Here
Woman Uses Noise to Deter Intruder in Berlin
Mrs. George H. Marteau reports a third incident of an insane or drunken man prowling residences. She saw a man crawl up her steps and, after she loudly startled him with a lamp, the intruder fled down the street.
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George H. Marteau
Berlin
Hager
Frigid examination signals evasive crook behavior
The subject’s demeanor and evasive responses suggested a professional crook. They are unlikely to be arraigned for examination before Judge Brindley until Monday or Tuesday.
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Brindley
Leonard Jorstad Accepts Traveling Post in Insurance Field
Leonard Jorstad long associated with Charles S. Van Auken in the fire insurance business here has chosen a splendid traveling position. He brings thorough knowledge of the field to his new role and will represent the firm across markets.
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Leonard Jorstad
Charles S. van Auken
Reading ads sharpens shopping sense for smart buyers
The article argues that intelligence in buying goods is essential and that a keen shopping sense is earned by reading advertisements rather than a natural gift. It emphasizes the value of ads as a tool for better purchasing decisions.
Six Towns Burned in Michigan and Wisconsin Fires
Fires raged across Michigan and Wisconsin with a heavy wind driving flames over six Michigan towns and as many in Wisconsin. Thousands homeless, vast timber loss, and rail lines damaged as fires spread across Upper Michigan and into central Wisconsin.
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Michigan
Special Tribune Dispatch
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Quinnesee
Shafer
Ralphs
Salvoie
Cornell
Woodlawn
Talbot
Auburndale
Wood County
Marathon
Weather and River Notes Fair Tonight Frost Likely
Fair tonight and Sunday with cooler conditions and probable frost tonight. Warmer Sunday with a low around 42 and high near 78. North of Reeds Landing river level will fall slowly with a tendency to rise further downstream. Stage of water 8.1 and a rise forecast.
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Reeds Landing
Silent daily ads urge readers to catch store selling events
A terse note highlights daily store practice of special selling events and drives. It stresses that only readers who follow the ads stay informed and gain access to limited goods and buying chances. The text frames ads as the key to participation.
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Pope
Militia
Reget
Wm. Diken
John Falk
Jao. H. Kahle
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Arthur Kuhnau
Frank Trader
Dr. K. Hofflund
Dell Rapids
S. Dak
Wm. Piebe
Jens Jensen
H. A. Loeffler
J. L. Branagan
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S. H. Warren
Alex ® Weidner
W. T. Symons
Chas. Granke
Rondell
S. D
A. A. Liesling
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H. I. Turnbull
J. A. Hemphill
O. PF. Johnson
Frank Haines
Stanley
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Goose Lake
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