Youthful Bandits Confess to Chicago Murders
Four young bandits in Chicago confessed to seven murders and multiple robberies tied to a spree that included saloon killings on North Ashland Avenue and a car barn robbery. Police described their capture after a prolonged manhunt ending with surrender to farmers in Tolleston.
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Chicago
Bauder
Otto
Ashland Avenue
la Gross
B. C
Johnson
Adelph
North Achland Avenue
James B
Chicago City Railway Company
Stewart
Francis W
Quinn
Jon
Marz. Loven
L. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
East Tolleston
Inve
van Dine
Eat
Falkland
Neidemyer
Chcago City
Football Is Injurious Says College President
Stephen's College president F. Taylor of Columbia Missouri criticizes football as brutal and degrading. He claims a majority of gymnasium work is harmful and predicts athletes will not live to old age.
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Te. S&s. F. Taylor
Stephen's College
Columbia
United States
Two Kinds of Humorists
Mark Twain argued humorists face a serious craft. A society youth naïvely asserts ease of being funny, but Twain’s success shows it requires real effort and skill.
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Mark Twain
Future Naval Heroes Enter Annapolis Largest Class Yet
The new Annapolis navel academy Class of 320 middies begins their first year. Ages range 15 to 20 with all but one from the United States. one native Hawaiian. Porto Rico and the Philippines have no representation. No negroes in the class. two African American applicants failed to meet the grade. A prior black cadet allegedly forced ashore and later resigned.
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Naval Academy At
Annapolis
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Ul rich writes one sonnet a year sparking ribald boast
A Billville brother boasts he writes three sonnets daily while also splitting rails on the side, provoking comic shame about Thomas Bailey Ul rich’s annual output.
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T. B
Thomas Bailey Ulrich
Billville
Jerusaem
Atlanta Constitution
Yale Student Pays Wager With Junk Peddler License
George G. Coolidge of East Orange New Jersey a Yale senior and cousin of J Pierpont Morgan took out a junk peddler license in New Haven after betting Yale against Harvard The bet required Coolidge to report weekly to the police chief on junk he gathered and its buying and selling details
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Harvard
George G. Coolidge
East Orange
N. J
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
J. Pierpont Morgan
New Haven
Coolidge
Chief of Police
Ex Governors on Committee Shapes Interstate Ecommerce Panel
Senate committee on interstate ecommerce chaired by Senator Elkins is largely composed of former governors. Cullom of this state Kean of New Jersey Foraker of Ohio Tillian of South Carolina McLaurin of Mississippi and Foster of Louisiana have all served as governors.
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Senate
Elkins
Cullom
Kean
New Jersey
Foraker
Ohio
Tillian
South Carolina
McLaurin
Mississippi
Foster
Louisiana
Washington Rock Prompts Local Preservation Effort near Mamaroneck
In Mamaroneck New York residents led by Father Meisier form the Washington Rock Association to preserve a rock showing a likeness of Washington. They plan a bronze tablet and dedication near Oriental Point and mark the 120th anniversary of the Heathcote Hill battle on June 21, 1904.
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Mamaroneck, WN. Y
Father Meisier
Washington Rock
Oriental Point
Washington
Deathcote Bill
Cooper
Harvey Ween
Washington Rock Association
Heathcote Hill
Fads of Wealthy New Yorkers Aid Needy in Death and Police
James Reilly, a little known New York millionaire, funds decent burials for the indigent and stays in touch with undertakers for local cases. Samuel Martin, another rich New Yorker, spends much on aiding victims of police tyranny and often helps officers’ victims in need.
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James Reilly
New York
Samuel Martin
Sam Martin
Promotion to Chaffee vacancy opens staff posts
Senate confirmed General S B M Young for retirement next January creating a vacancy as chief of the general staff. It is announced that Major General Adna R Chaffee will be appointed to the vacancy and this will create another general staff vacancy to be filled by a different major general.
Frye Celebrates Unique Senate Lineage as Great Grandfather
Maine Senator William P. Frye proclaims himself the only great grandfather in the United States Senate. A baby girl was born to his grandson William Frye White in Washington, confirming the family distinction and Frye’s joking pride in the rarity of his role.
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Frye
William P. Frye
Maine
United States
Senate
William Frye White
Washington
Perkins Explains Montana Gold Mines Location
Senator Perkins visits Butte Montana and recalls shaving 75 cents a shave 25 cents for a comb and 25 cents for a towel. He attributes the cost of services to the same place where gold deposits exist rather than coal. He calls Butte a robbers roost in a moral satirical remark.
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Montana
Senator Perkins
Nature
Butte
Mont
Senator Cockrell Enjoys Duplicated Whist at Home
Senator Cockrell of Missouri pursues his chief recreation in duplicate whist. Evenings are long sessions with a few minutes for a midnight luncheon before the game resumes to a scientific finish. He is joined by half a dozen trusted friends who form the regular table.
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Chicago
Farvey van Dine
Gustav Marx
Fatellgenaer
Claude Diuvall
Pick Turples
Robert Macaires
James Brothers
Miller's Station
Cime
Inez
Carburn
van Dine
Niedemeyer
Roeski
Marx
Charles Hamilton
East Tolleston
L J. Soven
Matthew Zimmer
Joseph B. Driscoll
Harvey van Dine
Peter Niedemeyer
Emil Roeski
Cockrell
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Slump in Stocks Spurs Debate on Republican Policy
The article argues the stock market decline since 1900, totaling over 7.75 billion, challenges Republican defense of administration policies. It questions remedies for watered stock, cites the Kansas City platform, and notes harm to innocent stockholders including steel workers and widows. It also critiques administrative shifts in postmaster appointments and party loyalty debates.
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Steel Trust
Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Corporation
Republican Congress
Post office scandal sparks editorial clash over inquiry
The New York Commercial attacks congressional probes into the post office scandal calling for the department to handle mismanagement. It questions the postmaster general's willingness to fulfill his duties and criticizes calls for outside oversight.
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Payne
New York
Department
Congress
1893 Industrial Mood Mirrors Past Crises Exhibits Confusion
The piece notes experts trace the 1893 industrial downturn to recurring economic anxieties, drawing parallels with the 1892-96 period while highlighting renewed efforts to identify the root causes amid public debate.
Panama Coup Speculation Ties Roosevelt to Hanna Victory
A debated claim links President Roosevelt to a Panama coup rumor aimed at eclipsing Charles Hanna's Ohio election win. The remark frames Roosevelt seeking attention amid political contests and rising opposition narratives.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Panama
Mr. Hanna
Ohio
McKinley Quote Declared Empty Without Campaign
Mr Hanna argues that the famous remark of the sainted McKinley has no impact or meaning in the absence of active campaigning. He emphasizes that rhetoric requires a political context to carry weight.
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Hanna
McKinley
Roosevelt Signals Possible Turn on Tax Question
After a decisive stance on tariffs, President Roosevelt hints at ready to perform a similar reversal on the tax issue if it serves expediency.
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Roosevelt
Government official to face graft probe outcome
A department head may gain a paid post with the dime museum circuit if he can prove his division has no graft. The path hinges on a demonstrated absence of corruption.
Sham Democrats spark public laughter in Chicago Chronicle
The Chicago Chronicle mocks rival politicians calling them sham Democrats. The piece highlights public skepticism and editorial tone aimed at exposing fake party loyalties and political posturing.
The Law's Delays and Justice Brewer’s View
Justice David J. Brewer argues that appeals to state supreme courts by one railroad giant slow the law. He warns delays in criminal appeals, while noting some improvement is needed in overall case timelines.
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Independent
David J. Brewer
Supreme Court of
Brewer
Perry Heath's Good Luck
It is reported that Perry S. Heath faces only resignation as secretary of the Republican National Committee for his role in the post office scandals. Heath may retire, not necessarily as punishment, but to allow him to exit politics. Roosevelt has urged honesty and duty and might press for accountability despite Heath's departure.
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van Dine
Bender
Kansas
Marx
Roeski
Perry Heath
Perry S. Heath
Republican National Committee
Heath
Roosevelt
Democratic party endures defeat, yet survives intrigues
The Indianapolis News laments ongoing Democratic defeats yet notes the party endures despite its later day victories. The piece hints the party’s trouble lies in handling those victories and the toll on its vitality.
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The
Indianapolis News
Roosevelt Faces McKinley Policies In Panama Action
The administration action in the Panama affair clashes with Roosevelt’s stated resolve to carry out McKinley policies. McKinley name looms, but the tariff ideals pose obstacles not allowed to deter the vigorous executive.
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Panama
Roosevelt
Durbin Room Debate Sparks Tension Over Indiana House
A tense exchange targeted Durbin amid Indiana State House politics. The dialogue hints at bold moves to remove Durbin from power, seen as dangerous to the political figure tied to Wisconsin associate S. Taylor.
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Durbin
S. Taylor
Indiana State House
Mr. Taylor
GOP to Push Admission Plea Separately This Time
The territories plan to press for admission separately this time and despite platform pledges the party will pursue its own approach with some independent action.
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Gr. O. P
Emperor William undergoes polypus removal
Reports state Emperor William had a polypus removed from his throat. The incident is noted in a satirical tone, claiming the polypus rages through a large majority of the government’s administrative departments.
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William
Jai Alai business and General Wood promotion dispute
The gentlemen opposing General Wood's promotion question whether the Jai Alai business falls under the statute of limitations protection. They seek clarity on eligibility and legal timetables affecting the case.
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General Wood
Trusts Tighten Grip Amid Plea for Relief
The piece notes that trusts eagerly use the invitation to apply pressure on the people, signaling a stronger push to raise costs and burden the public despite calls for relief.
Protests Address South Africa Appeal Across Colombia
Colombia responds to an appeal from South Africa as protests continue to be heard. Authorities urge attention to the call while demonstrators voice their grievances in multiple cities.
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Colombia
South Africa
Commoner Three: The Next Fight Begins Tomorrow
The notice states the next fight starts tomorrow following today's match. It emphasizes immediate action and schedules a continuation of the event with key participants unnamed in the readable text.
Whale Colombia as National Song Proposal Sparks Debate
A proposal to adopt Whale Colombia as the national song prompts discussions among lawmakers, singers, and cultural advocates. Supporters praise the sea-themed anthem for unity while critics warn of cultural balance and constitutional procedure issues.
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Colombia
Sultan’s reforms promise and Knox on trusts
The piece notes the sultan of Turkey asserts he has fulfilled all fair reforms while contrasting with Mr. Philander Knox’s similar stance on attacking trusts. It frames a parallel of political actions and reform promises between distant leaders.
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Turkey
Philander Knox
Indiana Governor Beckwith Seeks Reelect to Ensure Fair Trial
The governor of Indiana announces he will hold office for another term and is prepared to accept ex-Governor Taylor, promising him a fair trial.
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Indiana
Beckwith
Taylor
General Wood Questioned on Source of Items
The public grows inquisitive and weary as calls rise for General Wood to reveal where he obtained the items. Administration supporters show signs of fatigue amid the growing politicized demand.
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Wood
President weighs injunction on recalcitrant Republicans
The president has mused about using injunctions against holdout Republicans with allies describing the idea as potentially useful for handling dissent among labor groups and other factions. This speculative notion reflects internal debate but lacks formal action.
Addicks Leaves Political Scene Tied to Delegates
Report of Addicks planning retirement may be premature as he still must deliver a group of delegates before stepping away from politics.
Nebraska Republicans Speak On Redemption After Indictments
In Omaha federal court a recent grand jury indictment is described by Nebraska Republicans as evidence of a broader redemption from a "demo-popule" stance. The remarks frame the case as a turning point in state politics.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Republican fencers push for better taste in regional idols
The piece argues that Republicans of the solid south should abandon the hold on admired figures from New England, a connection described as tenacious beyond what the southern states show since the old Mason-Dixon divide.
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New England
Steel trust plans large vacuum amid campaign noise
A hazy report notes a steel firm intends a 215000 volume vacuum in a dinner pall, while observers expect buglers to renew appeals as campaign season approaches.
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Steehler
Senator Hanna Faces Pressure Over Roosevelt Ticket
Mr Hanna holds his senate seat easily but faces uneasy rivals seeking to pull Mr Herrick into a second place on the Roosevelt ticket. The passage notes jealousies within party ranks as strategists eye the Roosevelt lineup.
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Mr. Hanna
Mr. Herrick
Roosevelt
Senators and patronage in buying seats noted
The quote argues that those who wink at buying senatorial seats have little grounds to complain when senators sell political patronage.
Ledger misreads Perry Heath death as statute of limitations
The Philadelphia Ledger misreports the passing of Perry Heath. It is not Perry who has died, but the time elapsed within the statute of limitations, a misinterpretation of legal timing rather than an actual death.
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The
Philadelphia Ledger
Perry Heath
the Ledger
Perry
Government pays nearly cost of running passenger mail trains
The government spends almost the entire budget for carrying the mails and renting postal cars, a sum that nearly equals the total cost of operating the passenger trains that transport United States mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nebraska Senatorial Scandal Intensifies Debate on Popular Elections
The Nebraska senatorial scandal is cited as supporting the case for electing United States senators by statewide popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
United States
Denunciation of appeals to honor and justice by government
A critical query questions whether appeals to national honor and justice are to be rejected by Congress and the cabinet as impertinent, implying tensions between rhetoric and official stance.
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Congress
Crum Granted One More Try At Door Of Opportunity
The president decides Crum shall have one additional chance at the door of opportunity. This stance signals a continued effort to give Crum another shot amid ongoing debates.
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Crum
Corruption Rumors Cloud Isthmian Canal Work
Early reports suggest graft may hinder progress as talks proceed on the Isthmian Canal project. Officials urge caution while contractors push for deadlines.
Hanna deflects talk while asked about Ann’s age.
Mr Hanna says there is nothing to discuss yet when pressed about Ann’s age he offers no comment. The exchange hints at withholding information while keeping questions about a personal matter alive.
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