Identity questions after Waukegan death of Frank Baum
J F Wood of Fond du Lac reports suspicion the body buried in Rienzi Cemetery as Frank T Baum is not the Waukegan man. Witnesses describe a scar and mismatched rings, while others recall Baum as alive. coroner states the body likely is Baum but seeks the truth, noting postmark shows a May 10 letter from Baum to his parents.
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Fond du Lac
Wood
weaoon H Meyer
Baum
whch
du Lac
Meyer
Yadeon street
Waukegan
W Wood
Weer Baum
Wr Wood
Vink Baum
ikgars Baum
Frank Baum
Cascade
Sheboygan county
Mabel Wood
Frank
Mr. Wood
Rienzi
Chicago
Not Clear Who Suffered Fatal Action in Fond du Lac
Fragmentary account notes Mrs Sarah h t and family disputing a death as caused by another. References to a $2000 sum, Mrs Baum of Waukegan, Frank Baum of Cascade, and Fond du Lac residents oppose or support the claim that the death was by own action and not the man accused. Details are uncertain.
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Sarah h t
Sten Fong du Lac
hamranes
Roosevelt Libel Trial Opens in Marquette Court
The Roosevelt libel trial against Ishpeming publisher George A Newett opens Monday in Judge Richard C Flannigan's Marquette court. Col Theodore Roosevelt testifies to defend his reputation as depositions and many witnesses are read. The suit seeks 10000 dollars in damages and will likely last two weeks.
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Associated Press
Marquette
Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
George A. Newett
hero of the Iron Ore
Ishpeming
Roosevelt
iron range
Richard C Flannigan
Death of William Riess in Colorado Lightning Strike
Word reached today of the death of William Riess 41 brother of Officer Riess of this city who was instantly killed yesterday at his Strassburg Colorado home when struck by lightning during a storm. He was born in Sheboygan raised here left for Colorado twenty years ago. Survived by a wife and one child besides brothers and sisters here. Funeral to be held in Strassburg.
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William Riess
Officer Riess
Strassburg
Colorado
Mr. Riess
Sheboygan
Extra Greeks Suffer Losses near Saloniki in Greek Bulgarian clash
London reports resumed fighting near Saloniki between Greek and Bulgarian troops with infantry and artillery engaged. Greek casualties include one captain killed and 250 killed or wounded as hostilities pause. A Bulgarian mutiny at Serres led to a deadly self-inflicted death of the commanding officer.
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Saloniki
Athens
Serres
State case hinges on Woolen Co payments in dynamite plot
The state in a Lawrence trial presented checks and vouchers showing William M. Wood authorized payments to Frederick E. Atteaux totaling 2 605 for services during the strike. Two checks for 505 and 2 100 and signed vouchers tied Wood to the payments as part of the alleged conspiracy to plant dynamite.
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Associated Press
Poson
Macs
William M. Wood
American Woolen company
Frederick E. Atteaux
Dennis J. Collins
Lawrence
Wood
Atteaux
Princess Victoria Weds Ernest Augusta at Berlin Castle
Berlin May 24 Princess Victoria, daughter of the German emperor, married Prince Ernest Augusta of Cumberland in a Lutheran ceremony at 5 PM in the royal chapel. The event united the Hanover and Hohenzollern houses amid a display of European unity with emperors William and Nicholas present. The civil service preceded the church rite, with a large procession, and the bride wore a silver brocade gown with a lace veil two yards long crafted by many hands. The couple planned a week at the emperor’s hunting estate before residing at Cumberland Castle.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Victoria
Ernest Agusta of Cumberland
emperial castle
house of Hanover
house of Hohenzollen
Europe
royal chapel
Ernest Agusta
William
Duchess of Cumberland
Duke of Cumberland
Nicholas
Russia
Mary
England
George
Cecilie
Ernest Dryander
Victoria Louie
Furniture sale at Hanchett store draws early crowds
The large turnout at the Hanchett store opening signals a successful two week furniture sale. Every item is plainly marked with a price card, aiding shoppers as the sale continues through Saturday night June 7.
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Hanchett
Stage collapse at Victoria memorial tampers crowd death toll rises
Thousands mourn Queen Victoria as a temporary stage in Long Beach collapses during an afternoon memorial. Fifty to sixty are reported killed and many injured amid a chaotic rescue. Mayor Hateh is missing and presumed among the dead as police struggle to control the panicked crowd.
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Associated Press
Long Beach
Cali
Queen Victoria
Hateh
Blow Kills Fighter Luther McCarthy in First Round
Associated Press reports Luther McCarthy world heavyweight champion died after a blow to the heart from Arthur Pesky in the first round of a ten round bout in Alberta on May 24. McCarthy died twenty three minutes after the blow. Also note an unrelated piano sale at J H Nickel Store, 1524 Calumet Avenue.
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Associated Press
Alberta
Luther McCarthy
Arthur Pesky
J. H. NICKEL
Calumet Avenue
Tratter Insanity Declared by Medical Commission
Judge Kirwan ordered a three physician panel to examine Wm Tratter who pleaded guilty to a serious circuit court charge. Doctors Guenther Gutsch and Bock found him insane at the Northern Hospital Oshkosh after a nervous breakdown. Proceedings paused while officials plan transfer and commitment to the asylum with full documentation.
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Collins
D. T. Phalen
K rwan
Wm. Tratter
iA. Guenther O. J. Gutsch
B. Bock
Tratter
Oshkosh
Kirwan
Trotter
Taking Stock of the Republican National Committee
Washington May 24 members of the Republican National Committee gathered to assess the party after the November defeat and consider calling a special convention. Chairman Charles R Hilles and other leaders discussed a memorial from the conciliation committee of Republican progressives led by Senator Cummins seeking an early national meeting. The executive committee did not rule on reforms.
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Washington
republican national committee
national committee
Charles R. Hilles
Cummins
Chicago
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Frank T. Baum
Frank T Baum
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Glassnapp
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Flannigan
Ohio
London
Durelle
Pelletier
Breen
Boston
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