Nessler Pleads Innocence In Rock Island Train Hold Up
Charles Nessler, a 21-year-old from Rock Island, is jailed in Joliet after claiming he was forced to ride the Rock Island express during a Dupont to Blue Island hold up. He says two masked robbers ordered him to direct the engineer to stop near Midlothian. Messenger Kane was shot and injured. police pursue the masked robbers as investigators link them to the Curry gang and recent Union Pacific raids.
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Rock Island
Chicago
Coffin
Greodall
Messenger Kane
Blue Island
Charles Nessler
Third Avenue
Moline
Ncw
Nessler
Tobbers
Englewood
Heck Island
Blue Isles
Midlothian
Curry Band
United States Express Company
Rock Island Express
Dupont, IN
Kid" Corry
Union Pacific
Harvey
Tinley Park
Dupont
Oak Forest
Morris, IL
Icholx
Toliet
Rock Island Road
Joliet
Charles M. Nessler
Frank Apeatance
Niles
Express
Enmond Wis
Messenger
Bageageman
Messenger Kave
Kane
Linley Park
Englewood Hospital
Sympathy Strike Delays Omaha Shop Replacements
In Omaha on July 5, 22 workers were assigned to the Owala shop project while 5 of 27 refused to work. Guards protect the site as bricklayers strike, blocking progress with bricks and sticks, threatening to halt construction if non-union labor is used.
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Omaha
Neb
Notorious Oregon convict said to have been killed
An unconfirmed report from E Hallard states Harry Tracy the Oregon convict was killed at Woodland Park near Seattle on July 5. The claim comes from a local source and has not been independently verified.
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Oregon
Seattle
E Hallard
Harry Tracy
Woodland Park
President Roosevelt visits Pittsburg crowd swells to 200000
A July 5 parade in Pittsburg greets President Theodore Roosevelt with an enthusiastic turnout of about 200000 from the city and surrounding towns. He tours Union Station, Sherman troop, and Schenley Park, delivering a patriotic address on expansion and Declaration of Independence principles during a sunlit Fourth of July celebration.
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Pittsburg
Theodore Roosevelt
Allegheny
Union Station
Sceriley Park
Roosevelt
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sheridan
John A. Wylie
Tyrone
Fifth Avenue
Grant
Arma Ay
Ladey
H.C. Frick
Sechenley Hotel
Boy Despondent Child Hangs Self in Grandparents Barn
Alfred Radcliffe aged 10 committed suicide by hanging in a barn on the Tarwin grandparents farm near Bath Illinois. He was despondent after his father in Chandlerville sent no money for firecrackers. Major Gardener near collapse as board probes his charges against U S officers in Manila.
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Springfield
Ills
Jaly
Alfred Radcliffe
Halter
G. W. Tarwin
Bath
Chandlerville
Major Gardener
Manila
Cornelius Gardener
United States
Gardener
King Edward's Improving Condition and Quiet Day
The king slept well and showed strength while half a million London slum dwellers attended 400 dinners at halls, schools, and parks. Queen Alexandra dined with Aust Prince Waldemar and the Greek crown prince, and the king read newspapers, amused by sensational press reports.
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London
Edward
Ondon
Fiein
Stepheny
Buckingham
Alace
Treves
Barlow
Laking
Triesty
Alexandra
Oriental Splendors at London Indian Princes Reception
The Prince of Wales hosted Indian princes at the Indian Office in London in a lavish gathering attended by Queen Alexandra and the royal family. Decorations echoed an Indian garden with a painted night sky ceiling, 3000 electric lights, and ice-cooled rooms. About 3000 guests were invited in formal attire, with Indian princes displaying opulent jewels. Whitelaw Reid and Mrs. Reid, after leaving the coronation embassy, were touring English estates including Broughton Castle and Osterley Park.
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London
Prince of Wales
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Lomson
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Reid
Fire Leaves Gazebo and Ge tebo Wiped Out in Night Blaze
In Paris area news a skyrocket ignited Tibbs furniture store triggering a blaze that ravaged Oakland and destroyed east side buildings. Amador reports Getebo, a Rock Island railway town, also burned with about 25000 dollars in losses and light insurance.
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Paris
Oakland
Tibbs’ Furniture
Amador
Okla
Getebo
Kiows
Highlin's gang fleeced by trick and gun at saloon victory
July 5, George Highlin lured Shively and Reed into a game at Seely's saloon and Shorty Reed. After winning 40 dollars, Highlin invited them to supper, bought a revolver at Willamson Bros hardware, and forced the pair to disgorge all their money with an ax handle. He kept 60 dollars, returned four to Reed, while the others fled. Highlin, a farmer, is described as a feared but inept shooter. Shively and Reed won through skill.
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Kin
Shively
Reed
Highlin
Mwighlin
Reel
NOT MUCH OF A FIGHT Lawton bull fights proceed
July 5 Lawton Oklahoma United States The first bull fight of a planned series drew about 5000 spectators despite protests to Governor Ferguson from John th Secretary In New York of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Officials said no cruelty occurred and no animal was killed, arguing the event showcased cowboy skill rather than aggression.
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Lawton
QO. T
Stampede of intoxicated cattle at Chicago stock yards
A herd of over 600 distillery cattle raged through Chicago stock yards after a closed gate trap. More than twenty animals died in the rush and others were impaled or crushed. one man was nearly killed. The animals were fed distillery slops and became half intoxicated, causing terror and a wall of dead bodies to halt the stampede.
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Chicago
Minneapolis Police Bribery Trial Opens on Independence Day
On July 4 in Minneapolis the bribery trial of Frederick W. Ames, superintendent of the police, proceeded by mutual consent despite the holiday. The state presented three witnesses, including Patronium Zalusky who described Ames freeing a suspect at headquarters after an arrest, and Patrolman Rhodes who testified about orders to avoid arresting the “big mitt” men or risk complaints from the “suckers.”
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Minneapolis
Frederick W. Ames
Police Department
Patronium Zalusky
Edwards
Ames
Rhodes
President Truman Receives Ovation En Route to Oyster Bay
Crowds gathered at the Pittsburg depot as the presidential train arrived. President Teddy Roosevelt appeared on the platform to cheers and delivered a brief speech amid strong enthusiasm.
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Oyster Bay
Pittsburg
Teddy
Chinese appeal to US to urge evacuation of Tien Tsin
Secretary Hay received a cable from Viceroy Yuan Shi Kai via Chinese Minister Wu urging the United States to use its influence to have Allied troops withdraw from Tien Tsin in line with the Pekin agreement that settled the Boxer troubles. The message argues for evacuation by the allied powers still holding troops.
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Washington
United States
Tien “Tsin
Pekin
Hay
Yuan Shi Kai
Chih Li
Suspected Girl Remanded in Baby Murder Case
Clare Michigan July 5 Anna B Curtis charged with killing Id Fennel Taradie, held in circuit court without bail until September after inquest. Defense questions whether carbolic acid caused death as prosecutors cite circumstantial evidence. The accused denies knowledge of the affair and claims no crime.
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Clare, Mich
Anna B. Curtis
Id Fennel Taradie
Anna
Farmers form milling trust to beat middlemen in Kansas
Walter Vrooman leads Kansas farmers in plans to unite mills and elevators into a milling trust. A Topeka conference set for July 9 invites Sunflower State farmers to organize grain shipping and milling to secure better freight rates and markets. Signed by C B Hoffman John W Breidenthal and Walter Vrooman the effort aims to handle fall wheat output and exclude speculators.
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Walter Vrooman
Kansas City
Kansas
Western Co-Operative Association
Topeka
Kan
Co-Operative
C. B. Hoffman
John W. Breidenthal
Walter Poman
Vrooman
Tragedy after failed arrest in New Edinburg
At New Edinburg, two Kilgore brothers and merchant Merruth clash as a deputy attempts arrest. Kilgores die, Merruth gravely wounded after knives and gunfire erupt. scene unfolds in Cnd county. In New York, Margaret Lyman drowns her 3 year old child in Brooklyn amid ill health and family distress.
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Pine Winff
Ark
New Edinburg
Cnd
Arthur
Garfield Kilgore
Edinburg
McRuth
Justice of the Peace
Meruth
Kilgores
Merruth
New York
Margaret Lyman
George Lyman
Washington
Brooklyn
Quiet Business Conditions Across Markets in July Review
R G Dun Co notes quiet conditions across most business sectors, with railways and financials seeing prosperity despite labor disputes. Leather weak, hides soft, cotton goods steady with concessions, woolen mills active, eastern buyers seeking material. Prices up weekly. half-year 1902 failures at 6,165 with liabilities of 300,000,000. Compare 15-year high marks to prior years.
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New York
R. G. Dun &Co’s Weekly Review of Trade
Ile
Governor Yates Receives Civil War Reimbursement Warrant
Springfield July 5 Gov Yates received by mail a warrant for 1005.13 dollars principal and interest owed the state of Illinois by the United States for advances made in arming troops during the Civil War. He will endorse the warrant and send it to Auditor McCullough who will credit the revenue fund and order Treasurer Williamson to collect.
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Springfield
Yates
Illinois
United Stat
Auditor of Public Accounts
McCullough
Williamson
Rostand Asks Reopening In Copyist Case In Chicago
Chicago July 5 Edmond Rostand seeks to reopen the ruling that his Cyrano de Bergerac was stolen from Samuel Gross The motion cites a potential contest by Gross The judge will decide July 10 after expected appearance of Gross in the United States circuit court Also noted is a Fourth of July fatal shooting in Detroit and an audit finding at Noblesville Modern Woodmen lodge in arrears Colorado Prohibitionists meet in Colorado Springs voting for straight prohibition plans
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Chicago
Edmond Rostand
Rostand
United States Circuit Court
Kohlsaar
Samuel Gross
Gross
Noblesville
Ind
M. R. Rynearson
Lodge of Modern Woodmen
Board of Managers
Rynearson
Colorado
Prohibitionists
Colorado Springs
Colo
Prohibitionists of
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