Fatal riot embroils Robinson circus crew at Mendota
A mob attacked John Robinson circus workers in Mendota Illinois as the train pulled out killing Henry McIntyre and George Fowler and wounding several others. Police arrested two leaders Curtis and Aldrich and a mass of circus employees fled toward Chicago as the show halted.
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Henry McIntyre
Joseph Faulkner
Mendota
George Fowler
John Robinson
Charles Becket
Dixon
Curtis
Aldrich
Chicago
Elks Plan Charter Car To State Convention
La Crosse Elks lodge plans to send a large delegation to the state convention in Waukesha next month. A special chartered car with sleeping accommodations may transport La Crosse members described as the citys best people on earth to the springs. A robust program is prepared and twenty or more from La Crosse are expected.
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la Crosse
Spooner's Successor Moves Wisconsin Senate Saga Forward
The Minneapolis Journal argues Isaac Stephenson will delay the Wisconsin senate contest by two years by succeeding John C Spooner. Stephenson, a wealthy lumberman near 80, is praised for loyalty to La Follette, and his selection signals a referendum on the senatorial question to voters. The next legislature would ratify the people's choice, ending the old stalwart faction's influence.
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Isaac Stephenson
John C. Spooner
Senate
Wisconsin
Stephenson
Spooner
la Foliette
Homesick Sailor Deserts Navy Returns Home
S R Records of Sherburn enlisted in the U S Navy but deserted after a few days. He appeared at his old home in Fairmont Minnesota prompting local officers to arrest him. He fled the country and has not been heard from since. Records was sent to the Atlantic coast but returned home on his own, beat his way via railroad trains, with no money.
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Fairmont
Minn
S. R. Records
Sherburn
United States Navy
Records
Atlantic
Sherburn farmer bound over in theft case
Fairmont Minnesota May 25 Henry Jurries of Sherburn a young farmer was bound over to the grand jury by the justice court with bonds fixed at 1000 on the charge of picking pockets of C R Hill of 60 in cash
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Fairmont
Minn
Henry Jurries
Sherburn
Grand Jury
Justice Court
C. R. Hill
Vegetable prescription praised by readers and druggists
A local paper notes readers benefit from a simple vegetable mixture advertised by a pharmacy. The recipe mixes Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla for a weekly course claimed to ease kidney and rheumatic troubles, with doses after meals and at night.
Wisconsin Assembly Moves to Retain Party Circle on Ballots
In Madison on May 25 the assembly directed the elections committee to draft a bill preserving the party circle atop political columns as in the Australian ballot. After debate over the Peterson bill to remove circles, a compromise was approved to keep the circle but improve the law.
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Wis
Assembly
Committee On Elections
Peterson
la Follette
Roycraft
Ekern
Reynolds
Durley
Thompson
Nye
Bride Steals Groom Dares Shave Flip Ends Wedding
Sherman Tweedy of the West Side lost his bride after a shave break. He gave Miss Blanche Dewey a diamond ring prior to their planned wedding. She eloped with Claude McRowe of Buffalo and wed him in Buffalo after meeting him on Cleveland streets.
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Sherman Tweedy
West Side
Blanche Dewey
Mabel Avenue
N. W
Tweedy
Claude McRowe
Buffalo
Pittsburg Tycoon Demands Name Change Over Ellis Honeymoon
J B Corey wealthy coal operator and uncle of W E Corey of United States Steel threatens court action to change his name in protest of Ellis marriage He says he does not judge Ellis yet believes the Irish born groom should hear public opinion while abroad on his honeymoon and forwards condemnation letters to his nephew.
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Pittsburg
J. B. Corey
W. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Ellis
Corey
Whisky Price Up Two Cents a Gallon in Bulk
Cincinnati reports the first whisky bulk price increase in a year. The price rises two cents to $1.31 per gallon due to higher corn costs.
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Cincinnati
Armenian Butter Made in Rope-Suspended Churns
In Armenian practice butter is produced in churns hung from rafters by ropes and rocked side to side by women. The method reflects traditional rural dairy work as part of domestic food preparation.
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Armenia
Fear Building Would Be Poor
Council authorizes Col. Holway to determine cost of pencil sketches for a $65,000 armory and auditorium. Alderman Keller argues separate auditoriums and armories are common in larger cities, where costs reach $200,000 to $250,000. Holway to present sketch costs at the next regular meeting.
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Col. Holway
Alderman Keller
Northwest
Council
Orlando Holway
Inventor Sells Eyelashes To Satisfy Fashion Demand
London reports a prolific inventor selling false eyelashes to meet a rising demand among women seeking eye fringe replacement. Hundreds of customers, especially those who drive often, visit for fittings and find lashes remain effective for about a month with minimal maintenance.
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London
Calhoun Slaps Lawyer During San Francisco Hearing
President Patrick J. Calhoun of the United Railroads slapped local lawyer Charles E. P. Troy in front of the supervisors public utilities committee after Troy accused him of falsehood. Troy denounced Calhoun as a hoodlum following the blow.
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San Francisco
Jal
Patrick J. Calhoun
United Railroads
Charles E. P. Troy
Supervisors’ Public Utilities Committee
Troy
Calhoun
Bell Boy Hero of West Hotel Fire Testimony
In Minneapolis on May 25 a seventeen year old bell boy named John Swain described his actions during the January 10, 1906 West hotel fire. He said he woke guests on seven, six, and five floors and guided them to stairs and fire escapes before smoke forced him back. Swain remains employed at the hotel as trial over a $5,000 damages claim continues.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Swain
West Hotel
Ralph Ellis
Thomas Summerville
Summerville
Swain
Mastiff Muffed Bite in Northwestern Freshman Play
Two large mastiffs hired by Northwestern University freshmen to stand in for bloodhounds in the annual trig play will wear muzzles at Ravinia theater. During a rehearsal the dog reportedly reacted to a performer in a feminine role and tore padding from the actor’s stockings after a high heel touched its foot.
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Chicago
Ill
Northwestern University
Ravinia Theater
Tramps Rally Supports Foraker at Wisconsin Convention
A large gathering in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin yesterday formed a national tramp convention. Delegates condemned current conditions and praised President Roosevelt and Senator La Follette. A resolution backing Senator Foraker for the presidency was adopted.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Roosevelt
la Follette
Foraker
Allan Line Steamships Introduce New Vessels in Transatlantic Service
Allan & Company announces new steamers Victorian and Virginian with triple-screw turbines and Tunisian Corsican Ionian twin-screw designs. The fleet operates Liverpool Glasgow London Havre and passes down the St. Lawrence by daylight. Rates start at 40 dollars for second cabin and 60 dollars for saloon with weekly savings from Montreal.
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Glasgow
London
Havre
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Allan & Company
Jackson Boul
Chicago
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