Real War at Chicago forces move on Streeter land dispute
At Chicago on May 26 Sheriff, police and a fire boat plan joint action over Streeter who seized Lake Michigan land in 1865, hoisted a US flag, armed 70 men and fired on an investigation. 2,800 police with rifles converge as a gatling boat threatens escape. A legal question on jurisdiction remains.
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Chicago
Streeter
Lake Michigan
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Ripley
Magarstadt
Sandana
Senate Adopts Conference Report on Post Office Bill
In Washington on May 26 the Senate discussed the conference report on the post office appropriation. Wolcott noted agreement on all bill items except the pneumatic tube amendment. A further conference was ordered on the pneumatic tube item as Gallinger reported back from the contingent expenses committee.
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Washington
Aenate
Wolcott
Senate
Gallinger
Resolution Orders Probe of Postal Irregularities in Cabs
The resolution directing an investigation of postal and related irregularities was favored and amended to permit the Cuban affairs committee to visit Cuba. The measure passed without debate. The Senate approved a $50 monthly pension for Mrs. Mary L. Stotzenberg widow of Col. Stotzenberg of the 1st Nebraska volunteers killed in the Philippines.
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Committee On
Cuba
Senate
Mary L. Stotzenberg
Col. Stotzenberg
1St
Nebraska Volunteers
Philippines
Troubles in St. Louis Death Riot and Transit Strikes
May 26 report from St. Louis notes cars operated briefly on most Transit lines before 10 am when guards left for Democratic primaries. Striker Harry Potts died from gunfire in yesterday’s riot and three others were wounded, marking a fourth fatality since the strike began.
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St. Louis
Harry Potts
Mmotorman
Ohio Wesleyan Wins Oratorical Honors in Illinois Contest
In Champaign Illinois on May 26 Ohio Wesleyan won first place with the University of Illinois second in the Central Oratorical league third annual contest. Participants included Arthur P Cher rington O W, Eina Rugg UI, O P Cockerill OSU, James R K Brosan UI, and others.
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Wesleyan
Champaign
Ill
Ohio Wesleyan
University of Illinois
Central Oratorical League
Arthur P. Cherrington
Eina Rugg
O. P. Cockerill
Ohio State University
James RK. Brosan
University of Indiana
Quarantine Imposed in Manila Amid Health Fears
Manila government enforces quarantine as four suspected bubonic plague cases are identified among local teamsters. Dwellings housing the workers are slated for destruction. Rebel Col. Padills, governor of Nueva Ecija, captured in recent fighting and jailed there.
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Buponte
Manila
Col
Padills
Nueva Ecija
Timothy Blackstone Dead Prominent Railroad Executive
Timothy B. Blackstone, former president of the Chicago and Alton Railway, a leading railroad official, died at his Chicago residence. Chicago News notes his prominence and long service in the industry.
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Chicago
Timothy B. Blackstone
Chicago &Alton Railway Company
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Labor Legislation Presses States to Act on Labor Hours
The industrial Commission report urges states to pass laws regulating hours for workers ages 14 to 21 in factories. It calls for banning under 14 employment, eight hour days in public and mining work, and strict wage payments in cash orders while opposing blanket injunctions and urging labor bureaus in all states. It notes concerns on enforcement, private detectives, and the need for careful executive action.
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Washington
The
Industrial Commission
Congress of Labor
Congress
Labouthe
Equity
Commission
R.A. Smith C. Harris
John W. Daniele
House of Labor
Danzer
Portage Man Adjudged Insane After Suicide Attempt
Fred Ready, a 27 year old portage man, tried to take his own life at the Hotel Columbia. He was found in a delirium claiming a Spaniard was after him and was later declared insane and sent to Mendota. He had been drinking heavily and worked at Columbia County Marble works. Letters found were addressed to his sister in Fountain City and a cousin in Lancaster.
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Mane
Portage
Wis
Fred Ready
Columbia
Mendota
Wade
Columbia County Marble Works
Lis
Lancaster
Marshal Comstock
EL Cade
Jessie Ready
Fountain City
Grace Others
Ready
Illinois Man Sentenced for Killing Inmate in Disreputable House
Baltimore May 26 Charles Piepborg a Vulon Ills taloonkeeper convicted of murder in the second degree for killing Katie ONeill an inmate of a disreputable house in this city He was sentenced to twelve years in prison. The tragedy occurred last Christmas he claimed he had $5000 but two weeks later was penniless and believed the woman had stolen it. He shot at her then fled to Mendoza LaCrosse Wis. May 2 Jilted by love Athdeen Jolnsot aged Despondent after several attempts at life he was examined as insane and sent to Mendoza by Brindley Obie Avore Mali infant her accusing Tinde from Athens. A train from Chicago rushed to the country jail. He denies guilt.
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Gowland
Atmerr
Eine
Baltimore
Charles Piepborg
Katie O'Neill
Pipekorn
Rou
Mendoz LaCrosse
Wis
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Obie
Tinde
Athens
Tollo
Ohio Central
Counry
Sal Ries
Lynety
Uibeers
Eldera
Henry G. Horkrott
Ackley
Sam Scluader
Lows
Thin Wince
St. Paul Minn
Edward Erickson
Martin I. Brickam
Gustav Wall
St. Paul
Montana
Lind
Illinois Tax Figures Highlight Cook County Contribution
Springfield May 20 The state auditor completed taxes charged against the 18th district assessment. Cook County bears the largest portion with state tax and city tax sums detailed. Governor Tanner appoints delegates to the International Mining Congress in Milwaukee and a separate note on a Western Normal School site rival.
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Springfield
State Auditor of Public Accounts
Ilinois
Cook County
New Western Normal School
Springfivdd
Ill
McLonniel and Mercer
Mer
New Western Normal
Mater
Aps
Crossing of the Vaal and Boer forces move forward
Despatches report Roberts at Wolve-Hoek with an advancing main column crossing the Vaal near Parys on the queen's birthday. Hamilton's column is at Boschbank with scouts at Viljoens drift. no enemy on this side. Hunter reached Vryberg May 21. Magistrate Louis Koeh claims surrender of Harrismith Burghers. report continues on third page.
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London
War Office
Roberts
Wolve-Hoek
Orange Free State
Vaal River
Parys
Hamilton
Boschbank
Viljoens Drift
Mathass
Hunter
Vryberg
New Castle
Louis Koeh
Fry
Harrismith Wrode
Ee Geen
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American Museum of Natural History
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