Rioters Attack Strike Breakers During Chicago Unrest
Sheriff Barrett says strike trouble eased as authorities take control. Negro workers are blamed for rioting and some union drivers are withdrawn. Wagons move freely, few injuries, but a colored man is beaten near Cottage Grove and 16 arrests occur after a riot near the Madison Street bridge.
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Chicago
Barrett
Charlies McIntyre
Cottage Grove Avenue
26Th Street
Desplaines Street
Madison Street Bridge
Couple Die After Believed Wives Wrong Ends Union
In Springfield Illinois on May 6 Oscar Sims and his young wife committed suicide at their Virden area farm home after the husband learned of his bride’s alleged wrong. Neighbors found both bodies near the door and two notes explained the deaths as atonement and a refused life apart.
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Springfield
Ill
Oscar Sims
Virden
Sims
Perry Not Guilty Arson Trial Acquits Prominent Banker
Chicago May 6 After a ten minute deliberation the jury found Isaac N. Perry former banker and treasurer of the Civic federation not guilty of arson. Perry greeted jurors and friends with an impromptu reception in Judge McEwen's court as lawyers expected an all night vigil.
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Chicago
Isaac N. Perry
The
Civic Federation
McEwen
Hypnotist Ed H Boone Dies After Strain
Prof Ed H Boone of Paris Kentucky, a 32 year old hypnotist, died in Lexington Kentucky yesterday from heart failure caused by strain on his nerves. The report notes his profession and location with details of age and death.
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E. H. Boone
Kentucky
Lexington
Ed. H. Boone
Paris
Standard Oil Officials Indicted for Stifling Competition
Pekin Illinois May 6 grand jury indicts two Standard Oil officials for allegedly inducing Charles Kersher to swear ownership of a horse and wagon belonging to the company to gain possession and force Pekin resident Fred Namsuit to quit selling Royal Oil products. Names withheld. requisition papers will be sought from Governor Deneen.
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Pekin, NL
Standard Oil Company
Deneen
Charles Kersher
Fred Namsuit
Pekin
Royal Oil Company
Oyama Opens Major Offensive Against Russians in Manchuria
Field Marshal Oyama appears ready to strike on a large scale in Manchuria. Japanese columns press along the Liao river, engaging Gen. Linovitch’s left as Cossacks and Russian infantry suffer setbacks near Palitoun. Additional reports note Russian warship sightings near Wanfong and Three Kings.
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Fenghushieng
Manchuria
Oyama
Linovitch
Liao River
Fakoman
Bashienchen
Palitoun
Hong Kong
Tsingtau
Wanfong
Three Kings
Vonfong
Stormy Jordan Dead Prop Prohibition Fighter Passes Away
Kinsey Jordan of Ottumwa Iowa died May 6 at 1 05 after a 16 week illness. He was 73, known for opposing prohibition and for authoring The Road to Hell. He suffered from dropsy for years and died at the family home at East Main and South Vine streets.
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Hell
Ottumwa
Kinsey Jordan
East Main
South Vine Streets
Pat Crowe Returns to Omaha and Is Interviewed
Omaha reports Pat Crowe in the city surprises Police Chief Donahue who ordered detectives on the case. Crowe, in a neat suit, spoke of wanting to live down past actions and denied several crimes. He showed a Boer War bullet wound on his shoulder.
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Omaha
Pat Crowe
Donahue
Pat
Crowe
Russian Torpedo Boats Seize Vessel Off Subu Sinking Jap Craft
Four Vladivostok torpedo boat destroyers appeared west of Hokkaido and seized and burned a small sailing vessel. They imprisoned the captain and withdrew northwest to Vladivostok. Report notes possible destruction of other small craft and suggests larger Vladivostok ships were nearby. Also, telegram notes Kuropatkin’s rumored return due to failing health.
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Tokio
Japan
Vladivostok
Hokkaido
Subu
A Bomb Thrower Dastardly Work Done in the
A bomb thrower carried out a dastardly act in an unnamed location, triggering an investigation. Details of motive or victims are not provided in the fragment, leaving the full scope unclear.
Chicago Riot Reports Arson Accusation and Rate Ruling
A riot on West Van Buren Street led to arrests for assault with a deadly weapon. Julius Hildebrecht remained in advisement as Henry Pfeiffer and Joseph Reger were released on bail. Separate ruling by Attorney General Moody states Congress cannot appoint courts to fix future rates, outlining limits on rate making and court powers.
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Chicago
United States Express
West van Buren Street
Desplaines Street
Eddy
The
Express Company
Julius Hildebrecht
Henry Pfeiffer
Joseph Reger
Hildebrecht
Washington, D. CC
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. H. Moody
Congress
United States
William H. Moody
Love tragedy at Hotel Imperial ends in suicide
A handsome young New Orleans couple, listed as J W Gray and wife, checked into the Hotel Imperial on April 20. The woman, said to be a Chicago broker's widow, shot herself in the room, leaving letters that reveal a love affair and fear of abandonment despite ample means.
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New York
Hotel Imperial
the Imperial
J. W. Gray
New Orleans
Chicago
Severe Storm Wrecks Oklahoma Towns With Losses
Muskogee Indian Territory May 6 reports say a fierce wind and rain storm struck many areas. Wires are down and details are scarce. At Owl eight persons were killed and a dozen injured as most buildings were wrecked across the territory.
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Muskogee, I. T
Indian Territory
Owl
Jealousy triggers murder suicide in Sharon tragedy
In Sharon Pennsylvania on May 6 John Soroski shot and killed Mrs. John Leech and a one year old nephew before fatally wounding himself. The bullet pierced the woman and killed the boy, then the suspect died from his wounds.
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Sharon
John Soroski
John Leech
Britt the Victor Wins World Lightweight Crown
James E. Britt of California defeated Jabez White of England by knockout in a 20 round world lightweight title bout in San Francisco. With 20 seconds left Britt landed a left hook that toppled White, who deservedly fell, could not defend, and the referee stopped the fight. White, recovering, lauded Britt as the better man and praised the fair contest.
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San Francisco
James E. Britt
California
Jabez White
England
Britt
Raft Ab
Glishman
White
President Roosevelt Heads Toward Glenwood Springs
News from Glenwood Springs dated May 6 reports President Roosevelt and his party traveling toward New Castle to board the private car Rocket for the return to Glenwood Springs. The President will stay in the area until Monday before resuming travel eastward.
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Glenwood Springs
Roosevelt
New Castle
Reciprocity Gains a Point With Luxemburg
The secretary of the treasury rules merchandise from the grand duchy of Luxemburg qualifies for the 1900 United States Germany reciprocal trade pact. Luxemburg’s inclusion in the German Zollverein grants American imports the same tariff concessions as Germany.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
United States
Germany
Luxemburg
Zollverein
Return to Work Call Issued by Polish Socialists
Warsaw May 6. The Polish Socialist party calls on workers to return to work and says the time for revolution has not yet arrived. The manifesto stresses restraint and orderly conduct while urging labor to resume duties.
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Warsaw
Polish Socialist Party
Nobleman Arrested in Brazil Conspiracy Case
Madrid reports Sarrion de Herrera former king at arms of the Spanish court was arrested at the Brazilian minister’s instance on charges of conspiring with others against the Brazilian government.
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Madrid
Sarrion de Herrera
Brazil
Walcott Mayor Dietz Dies Sudden Heart Failure
Walcott mayor and prominent Democratic politician Philip Dietz died suddenly at 3:45 this morning from heart disease after an illness of about two hours. A leading businessman in Scott county, he was active in grain and banking and served in the lower house during the twenty-first and twenty-second general assemblies.
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Philip Dietz
Walcott
Dietz
Scott County
Washington Duke Near Death in Durham Home
Washington Duke founder of what became the American Tobacco Co and head of the Duke family is gradually sinking at his Durham residence. The 84 year old, long feeble after a fall, has no hope of recovery. News from Charlotte dated May 6 reports his condition as critical.
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American Tobacco Co
Charlotte
N. C
Washington Duke
The
American Tobacco Company
Duke
Durham
Weather outlook for Iowa and Chicago region
Chicago May 6 generally fair night and Sunday. Cooler tonight in southeast portion, warmer Sunday. Sun rises 4 41 sets 6 54 moon sets 51.
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Chicago
Auditor urges fraternal insurers under same laws as old line firms
Des Moines May 6 report from Auditor Carroll urges fraternal life insurers be regulated like traditional companies. He recommends placing them under the same law and allowing all firms to invest their reserve funds in state as well as national banks.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Life Insurance
Admiral Yates Stirling Retired From Navy
Rear Admiral Yates Stirling was placed on the retirement list in Washington on May 6. His retirement promotes Captain W. H. Brownson to the rank of rear admiral.
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Washington, D. C
Yates Stirling
Navy
W. H. Brownson
Jury Disagrees in Hargis Murder Case
Lexington Kentucky May 6 The jury in the Hargis murder case disagreed and was discharged. The vote was reported 10 to 2 for acquittal.
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Hargis
Lexington
Governor La Follette Clears Path With Railroad Bill
Madison Wis May 6 After three months work the senate committee on railroads reported a state railroad commission bill that Governor La Follette approves as the best obtainable. It bars rate discrimination between customers and requires equal service standards with penalties up to 1000 dollars for violations and rebates. Senator Whitehead hints at a substitute, signaling possible opposition from anti administration Democrats.
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Madison
Wis
Senate Committee On Railroads
State Railroad Commission
la Follette
Ia Follette
Hatten
la Follettee
Whitehead
Merton
Freight Train Hits Trolley Car in Philadelphia
A freight train collided with a trolley car in Philadelphia, resulting in a fatality. Emergency crews responded to the scene to manage the wreck and investigate the cause.
Train Crash at Philadelphia Crossing Kills One
A freight train on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad collided with a trolley at a northwestern Philadelphia crossing this afternoon. Reports say several people were killed and all passengers in the trolley were injured. one woman died and two passengers were seriously hurt with several others injured.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Teachers Convention At West Liberty Draws Wide Attendance
The Tri County Teachers convention in West Liberty on May 6 drew 35 Johnson county teachers and many from Muscatine, Wilton, Attalissa, Columbus Junction and surrounding towns. In Burtom's absence, Focht Witter Smith and Langenburg led discussions as sessions ran from the high school to the Christian church with strong turnout. A fuller report is promised for Monday.
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West Liberty
Johnson County
Muscatine
Wilton
Atalissa
Columbus Junction
C. E. Burtom
Springdale
L. G. Focht
F. M. Witter
A. G. Smith
Prof. Langenburg
Iowa City
Chigh School
The
Christian Church
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Perry
Standard Oil
Illinois Grand Jury
Anese Marshal
Stormy Jordan
Pat Crow
Napper
Lieved
Vladivos
Kuropatkin
St. Petersburg
Gener
AL Moody
Hotel Imperial, New
York
Oklahoma
Britt the
President
Shaw
Republic of Brazil
Iowa
Ternal Insurance
Admiral Yates
Act
W. H. Brown
Lafollette
Teachers Convention
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