Roosevelt reveals Harriman Sherman letter in heated exchange
Washington reports Roosevelt releasing correspondence showing Harriman pressed Sherman to fund Republican campaigns and sought a Depew ambassadorship. The president quotes Harriman disparaging reform and reveals terms around railroad supervision, Hyde candidacy, and party strategy amid cross‑fire over interstate commerce control.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Sherman
New
Harriman
Shernin
Railroad Marter
Congress
Prei
Dent
Hartinuin
Roomavelt
Bob Harriman
Shermat
Odell
Contests in Corn prizes awarded at Taylor Ridge meeting
Prizes announced for next meeting in December at Taylor Ridge include boys and girls contests for corn growing. Senior competition offers rewards for best yields and detailed reports on how corn was raised. Works overseen by the Bloom Well-Fuke seed firm. corn will be sold to highest bidder after adjudication.
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Taylor Ridges
John Hylpre Moor
Will Iasi Marsieuins
Ihrer Geo Iane
Oorn Tweed
Bre
Ashe
Port Byron
Ty Sealing & Cums
Fuuke Brothers
Bloom
Magle
Shan
Ultimatum Presented as Railroads Press For Agreement
Chicago April 3 Commissioner Knapp and Neill acting mediators between the western railroads and the trainmen and conductors unionists today presented to the men the railroad ultimatum handed to them last night. The final proposition’s details were not disclosed but believed to include slight concessions. Belief grows that a strike by the two organizations may be averted.
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Chicago
Knapp and Neill
Fragmented OCR Muse: Farm Prizes and Bread Judging
A garbled OCR snippet hints at a farm prize event with references to bread, competition and a judge panel. It mentions teams and stakes but lacks clear names, dates or places to confirm specifics.
Plans for Public Park Development Highlighted by Commission
A stained page fragment outlines a park commission project with a comprehensive plan. It mentions an architect, engineer, and officials presenting a development concept for public exhibitions and water effects, aiming to guide future work.
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Patel
Raon
Park Commission
Ay Llopey C. Kiem
Auimaton Beigins
Lant
Brewers Strike Compromised Amid Labor Tensions
Fragmented OCR yields murky text about Brewers union actions and government or ministerial reactions. Key names and specifics are unclear, but mentions complaints over wages and bargaining, with workers pushed toward compromise after protests and representative involvement. The piece hints at stalled labor talks and prompted responses from officials.
Earthquake Panic Strikes Azores Towns
Violent shocks hit Pout Del Gada on the island of St Mot. Residents fled as tremors scattered aftershocks near Villa Franca. Authorities report damaged homes and frightened crowds seeking safety outside the town. Leaders urge calm and confirm rescue efforts underway.
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Pout del Gada
Island of St. Motfits
Amie Jetande
Villa Franca
Fire delays big tunnel at McAdoo terminal project
Fire sparked by a boiler pan in the excavation for the McAdoo time card terminal at Dey, Fallen and Chavez caused about $50,000 in damage and an eight day work stoppage. Five men were injured when they were caught in a collapse during the incident in New York City.
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New York City
New York
Dey
Fallen
Chavez
Goodman to Train Here Ahead of McFarland Bout
Abe Goodman of Boston is to train for his April 16 title fight with Packy McFarland in Davenport. With manager Jimmy Gardner, Goodman arrives late this week after a Boston base and vaudeville exhibitions in Chicago with Harry Gilmore. McFarland will finish training in West Baden Indiana following Chicago shows.
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McFarland
Boston
Abe
Kid” Goodman
Packy McFarland
Davenport
Goodmen
Jimmy Gardner
Packy
Chicago
Harry Gilmore
West Baden
Ind
IS CLOSE AT GALESBURG DETAILS OF VOTE AT CHICAGO ROOSEVELT TAKES A HAND
The item reports on election activity in Galesburg and Chicago Roosevelt, noting a hand in the outcome. It highlights vote details, key figures, and the political context, indicating a close result and involvement by named parties.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Chicago Mayor Race Ends in Republican Victory by Narrow Plurality
Frederick A. Busse won the Chicago mayoral race over Edward F. Dunne by 13 121 votes amid a charged campaign over streetcar ownership and municipal control. The total city vote reached 335 991 with Ko op and Brubaker also appearing on the ballot. voter shifts show a pivot in attitudes toward city ownership and transit reform.
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Vere
Waser
Fred A. Busse
Rep
Edward F. Dunne
George Koop
W. A. Brubaker
Busse
OHS Mira
John E. Trance
John R. McCabe
Aldeidien
Chicago
Frederick A. Uipeau
Dunne
Democratic Council
Dunne's
Currie
Lix
John M. Harlan
Wiechington
Roosevelt
Bursts
Coelyan
Granlaco
Phigtiend
David
Griffiths
Mayoit
Phuyntine Wermared
Harry J. Deverens
Frank H
Weig
Mally
Doveceux
Tase St
Silas
Mayors and elections reshape Chicago Morgan Park growth debated
The report details political shifts and population changes linking Morgan Park’s suburban expansion to a population gain of about 3,000 if Morgan Park residents approve. It notes Chicago mayoral results, Roosevelt’s reaction to Bursts victory, and multiple city election outcomes across Wisconsin locales with various party contests and officials elected.
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Moran Harkite
Wieetian Abo Hud
Morgan Park
Missouri to Kansas City Line Aims for Fast Track
Mossinsey railway system plans to connect St Louis and Kansas City with a fine tram. Officers say construction will begin as soon as work in St Louis and Illinois is finished. A new shorter line is proposed, with a general survey done but final plans on hold pending broader commitments.
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St Louis
Kansas City
St Loui
Ubelal Conideratiom
de Oie Th Caustuct
St. Louis
Kane Sas
McKinley
St. Louie
Chicago
Chisazy
St. Lous
Springfield
al Peerent Ban Aoe Tile
Coad Im
St Laas
Sprinefielt
Kin Leal
Frm
Sprinfielt
Jacksonville
Sprifield
Deesing
de Cacir
Bloomington
Ponville
Spendtiohl
Lindh Becator
Bhveninsten
Benue
Danville
Fae
Ali
Madness Trial Showdown Climax Amid Thaw Hearings
New York April 4 The Thaw insanity commission concluded private exams of Harry Thaw while prosecutors pressed for a verdict of incapacity. Alienists differed over his mental state with experts for the defense arguing rationality and competence to aid in his case.
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New York
Allan Ros Dietenavil
Alae
Cori
Poritescor
Yale University
Nell
Minian
Hemicnes
Phaviewias
Wales
Hesuiiet
Tilt White
Dieter
Conriaieston Wells Prep
Thos
Musig Teachers Meet Reports on June Convention
A meeting of the Music Teachers committee reviewed plans for a June convention. The committee discussed venue, dates, and who will attend, aiming to finalize arrangements at the next session.
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Lvenk
Ste Mibwy
Mating
Uae
Walsh Arraigned in Court on Charges of Misappropriation
Chicago, April. R Watat, former head of a Chicago bank, was arraigned today in the federal court on charges of misapplying funds. He entered a plea of not guilty as the trial nears.
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Walsh
Chicago
Diluy R. Watat
Hill Retires From Head Of Great Northern Rail
Louis W. Hill named president as J J Hill becomes chairman of the board at Great Northern. The changes follow a meeting of the board. Frank H. McGuigan named first vice president with operating department oversight. Lewis Warren Hill, second son, described as groomed to carry on the father’s work, rises toward leadership with ties to Yale and New York figures.
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St Paul
Minn
Apri
11 Iif
Great Norther
Louis W. Hill
Hi Son
Presiden
Ted
Full
Wiese
J.J. Hill
Frank H. Guigan
Mc Guigan
Lewis Warren Hil
James J. Ayu
Fle
Nicheouher Jane
Yale
Great Northern
Lather
Oitia Warren
Tern Rallroet Company
Minnesota
Maude van
Brewers Bar Ownership Ban Advances In Nebraska
Legislation banning brewery and wholesale liquor interests from owning saloons clears both House and Senate in Nebraska and awaits gubernatorial signature, effective April 3. The measure targets liquor distribution ties and aims to curb perceived conflicts in alcohol control.
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Hyde
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York
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Asninch
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Rock Island County
Farmers’ Institute
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Ssthoniss
Wiking
Azores
Goodman
Mr. Tomkins
Illinois
Galesburg
OW. P. Duan
W. F. Lipps
H. J. Sievert
F. D. Connery
Jann Downey
Michael Meinerney
P. J. O'Connell
A. J. Fisher
W. C. Hunt
Joseph Kohout
F. L. Race
L. Fosberg
Gatesburs
Finleelnes
Shumway
Wiwral
Gaty Eel
Tate
Ray UN
Ile Peonte
Muerty Tlykel
Wituse Phil 'Sfarm
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Tainhive
Pemirean Ay Reams
Katena Day
Apriko
Cornet
Hundem
Anwar
Kamen Chi Kase
Milaunee
Renin Fron
Annierateles
Chow Jyeree
Marsiaith
Heney
Marin Lo Lutek
Samuel D. Faetinss
Pale
Sheboygan
Berlin
LaCrise
Ripon
Racing
Cohay Iie
Fox Lake
Danessitie
Aml
I McKinley Syndicate
Jerome
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Adou
Lavahs
Amuilver
Lula
Biane
Seereits Hsaunt Chilrman McChire
Niles
MUSIG
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