Midwest Earthquake Shocks across Wisconsin Michigan Iowa
May 26 reports describe a morning earthquake at 8 40 in Oak Park and felt across Wisconsin Iowa and Michigan. Buildings shook in Milwaukee Rockford and Dubuque while an interurban car rolled downhill near Rockford without serious damage. No damage reported in Peoria.
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Chicaga
Oak Park
Wisconsin
Iowa
Michigan
Dubuque
Milwaukee
Muskegon
Mich
Rockford
Preoria
Llls
Administrator Appointed for William Dye Estate
J. W. White was today appointed administrator of the estate of William Dye, the Kamela wood cutter, whose remains were found after lying out near his home for months. Dye's business affairs were in a tangled condition.
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J. W. White
William Dye
Kamela
State Patent Details of Special Session Costs Released
A detailed state patent of expenses for the special 1909 session was issued. Auditing Clerk Co. reports total costs paid around $4,500 with larger sums for mileage claimed by legislators.
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Salem
Minister on Cruiser Hurt in Harbor Accident
At Seattle May 26 a chaplain on the cruiser Pennsylvania suffered severe injuries when a loose cable struck him while the port anchor was dropped after arrival from San Francisco. He was hurled into the water and if he survives may be crippled for life.
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Seattle
Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Elliot Bay
San Francisco
Tragic Ontrack Death Near Telegraph House
An extra eastbound freight struck a man described as a Spaniard or Cuban near the station house. The victim suffered massive injuries including a severed arm and partial head loss. The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death. authorities identified the deceased as Alonag with ties to Key West, Florida. Engineer Ird Fields piloted the engine. no blame attached to the crew.
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Telecaset
Westy
Alonag
Key Weat, Fla
Lorimer Elected U S Senator After Illinois Deadlock
William Lorimer formerly a Chicago street car driver was chosen as United States Senator by Illinois lawmakers ending weeks of stalemate. A powerful figure in state politics he left his driving job to pursue national office and secured cross party support from Democrats in his district.
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Springfield
Tils
William Lorimer
Chicago
United States
Lorimer
Ihigola
Stuid
Congress
Athough ‘Tapublican
Royal Arch Masons Visit Enterprise for Initiation
Royal Arch Masons who traveled to Enterprise to initiate aspirants for Royal Arch honors returned this afternoon. They were hosted by ton pride lodge and reported an excellent time. J. D. McKennan and W. J. Church, delayed by a train, joined the group later with Mr. Church's auto, amid a lively crowd and some regalia mixups.
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Royal Arch
Enterprise
Ton Pride Lodge
J. D. McKennan
W. J. Church
Mr. Church
Minamis
Mib
King’s Horse Suspects Dodge Trial Amid Bail Dispute
City court opened on a case against Chris et al for violating a city ordinance. Attorneys debated a $150 cash bail as rumors swirled that defendants and bondsmen may have fled to avoid trial. The original panel included several named jurors and bondsmen, with the outcome hinging on surrender of bail money.
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Dmurrer
Chris’ Et
Attornee Baker
Bellas
JW. Bush
Ta C.8
AP. Charlton
Ji A
King Edward's Derby Triumph At Epsom Downs
The English turf world watched May 26 as King Edward's Derby victory drew a massive crowd of around 38,000 at Epsom Downs. This marked the third time the king had won the famed race, signaling a peak moment in the sport's history.
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Epsom
Downs
England
King Hat
Selling Booths In Oregon Grounds Provokes Exposition Row
Seattle May 26 Officials announce no selling booths will be allowed on exposition grounds or any land allotted to states unless exhibitors consent. Oregon President Wehring warns his state will not consent to booths, ending a dispute that arose over gum and candy booth construction on state lawns.
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Seattle
Oregon
Committee of Commissioners of
Association
Executive Fair Committee
Wehring
Portland
Pacific Northwest Athletic Association Carnival Opens in Seattle
Seattle hosts a major Northwest boxing and wrestling championship at the grand opera house. Notables include Portland’s Dranga in 125 pounds and Seattle’s Harry Croft, with Spokane’s Mearland also contending. a six-culture program is planned and a receiver notes several small dividend checks awaiting fulfillment.
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Seattle
Northwest
Pacific Northwest Athletic Association
Grand Opera
Portland
O'Mar Dranga
Harry Croft
Khairpion
Welaht
Drangd
Pete Moe
Beattle Athletic Club
Spokane
Mearland
Neidener
Oklahoma lodges of Kiks hold Shawnee reunion
The third annual reunion of the Oklahoma lodges of Kiks is in Shawnee with Best People on Earth members and partners attending. Athletic contests street parades and a ball are among entertainments for the visiting Bills.
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Shawne
Oklahoma
Gift of 50000 to Whitmat College Academic Department
A $50,000 gift to Whitmat College's academic department was announced yesterday. The Pearsons of Chicago provided the contribution.
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Whitmat
Walla Walla
Academiec
Whitmat College
By. Pearsons
Chicago
Corvallis to Host State Horse Show on June 12
Chairman N K Wheat hag appoints committees to organize the charge show at Corvallis College. Judges will be secured locally, and early plans emphasize a top class event. Entries and qualifications to be announced. committees include J J Carr A T Hill Frank Brown and P F Chil Rie Roberts.
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N. K.weat Hag
Corvallis Piehon College
J.J. Carr
A. T Hill
A. UK
Hye Sennong
W. B. Bate
Frank Brown
PF. P. Chil- Rie
A. A. Roberts
Madison County Contends In Local Option Election
Stirring scenes mark Madison county local option vote as dry supporters claim likely victory. Backers include business leaders ministers and the women’s club in a united effort against organized wets.
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Nts
Pepa
Fiesty Anderson
May
Madison
Aite
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