Tragic cistern drowning of Willie McDade reported
The McDade family mourns after Willie McDade age year old drowned in a cistern at 400 Blostrest near D H Lane. Witnesses say a missing cover caused the child to fall while playing. rescue efforts at the scene and a funeral service at the Church of the Assumption are noted.
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Selena
Willie McDade
Henry McDade
D. H Lane
Toe McDades
North Beamer
Roth
Lane
Jnwerdl
Church of the Assumption
Brutal Crime Shock to Indiana Town Near Elkhart
Zerby and his wife allegedly outraged a seven year old niece and dumped her in a ditch to die, a crime now under investigation. The injured child crawled to a neighbor’s doorstep and is hospitalized, with doctors treating her as relatives Mr and Mrs Wheat plan to adopt. No arrests reported yet.
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Bie
Serra Rosa
Ind
Zerby
Hrivtol
Elkhart
Thair
Lilus
James Wheat
Mra Wheat
Bruzal
Turbulent U S Navy Interactions with Turks Reported
A May 7 private letter from Bayroot Syria describes two United States ships, Marblehead and San Francisco, visiting Adana Meru be totivet Gin. The San Francisco’s admiral reportedly urged the Turkish Pasha to ensure respect for American citizens, praising Captain Kirkland as blunt and capable of pressing the Turks to comply. The dispatch notes fears of Moalems and a large flag display, with the frigate’s arrival seen as preventing unrest.
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U.S
Kirkland
Bayroot
Syria
United States
Berrout
San Francisco
Alexandretto
Adana
Merube
Hery- Foot
Topeka Wins Final Game Over Troy In Athletic Park
Topeka defeated Troy 18 to 9 at Athletic Park in the last game of the series. Strong batting and Troy errors carried Topeka to victory. Close homered twice and Dung also went deep as the Topeka lineup dominated.
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Mate
Giants
Troy
Neary
Topeka
Athletic Park
Suate
Sruver
True
Redmond
Faulkner
Dung
Evore
Death by Own Action Club Sees Treasurer Expelled
A Jersey City death by own action club member, New Years Jones-Freak Smith, longtime treasurer, was expelled after violating club rules. At a Decoration Day picnic the group drew who would die by own action. Smith drew the last slip and vanished for a time. He later returned in high spirits, deciding life was worth living, prompting unanimous expulsion by disgusted members.
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New Yeurs
Jone
Freak Smith
Jersey City Suicide Club
Society
Smith
Frightful accusations hit old English schools in a mother letter
A lengthy letter from A Mother published by the Daily Chronicle alleges long standing vice in prominent English public schools linked to the lax “lagging” system. It discusses fears of exposing boys to moral corruption, pressure on school masters, and potential upheaval within school houses and profits.
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Daily Chronicle
England
Cleveland Street
Bose
Wilde
Teylor
Vica
Aho
Martians Alive Cuban Joy Over Marti Alive Telegram
Cuban communities in Key West rejoiced after a telegram from Benj Guerra confirmed Jose Marti is alive. The celebration began at midnight in San Carlos theater with speeches by prominent locals. A parade with a band followed through streets until daylight, and many chose a holiday with cigar factories likely to close.
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Key West
Pia
Benj. Guerra
Josa Marti
San Carlos
Mars
Alice
Martin
Russia's Gift to France Bell of Peace Design Work
The Columbian Liberty Bell committee received May 14 letter from United States minister to Anesta seeking full description and photo of the great Columbian Liberty and peace bell crafted by Russian artist Bertheard. The committee has two souvenir liberty bells from the overflow of historic metal of the great bell, to be pressed through the president to the people of Russia and the United States.
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CR Ureckiioridge
United States
Anesta
Bertheard
Russia
Franca
Liberty Bell Committee
Californians Won't Meet Michigan In Dual Meet
California athletes say they will not compete with the University of Michigan team in a spring dual meet. After recent legislation against Leroy and Halls, the tourney may be called off. A dual meet with the University of Illinois is planned for June 8, and Californians depart for Champaign for a week of training. Firsts count five points and seconds two. Municipal Leaguers hear Prof. Thomas E Will discuss The Problem of the City at Tracus Assembly.
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California
Catcaco
University of Michigan
Leroy and Halls
Maoacer North
Athletic Company
Golden Gate
University of Illinois
Champaign
Officer Lowe Fizzy Drift into Alcohol Mystery
An officer, Patrolman John Lowe, is found intoxicated off duty in a back alley near First Baptist, with a cut forehead and swollen eye after a dispute over a beer plot. George Burghart, accused of kicking Lowe, and others face investigation as Lowe is dismissed pending probe by the police commissioners.
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Meath
Accus George Surghart
John Lowe
Lowe
First Baptist Churen
Kangag Avenue
George Barghart
Eighth
Kansas Avenues
Slong
Lowe Saye
George Burghart
Jobo Doe
Richard Roe
Burghart
Wellman
Ellison
Lows
Ninth Street
Officer Laws
Old Force
Police Commissionera
Wilkerson
Walked 11 000 Miles From Buenos Ayres to Chicago
Anton Bem and Louis Budinich arrived in Chicago after a record 11 000 mile trek begun Aug 1 two years earlier from Buenos Ayres Argentina. They were met by 500 locals and a band at City Hall as the long walk ended with the southern cross and polar star imagery.
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Buenos Ayres
Chicago
Circano
Anton Bem
Louis Budinich
Ant. Bem
Argentine Republica
Ise
Bem
Louis Budinieh
Lima
Peru
English crop prospects and a Spanish officer desertion
A Times report from June 3 notes poor English crops with spring grain behind mid April, Kent fruit suffering, but France faring well and hay prospects satisfactory. A Havana dispatch dated June 2 says a Puerto Principe civil guard lieutenant fled to a steamer bound for Liverpool, fearing Captain General Marechal Campos. An advertisement touts Beggs German Salve with sample boxes free for various ailments.
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Drouth
France
Loxoos
The
Times
Kent
Eer
Fla
Havana
Civil Guard
Puerto Principe
Liverpool
Marechal Campos
American Industrial Union Aims at Labor Unity and Eight Hour Day
The American Industrial Union, launched in Chicago, promises arbitration for disputes, employment bureaus to place idle workers, postal savings banks to fund unemployment industries, and support for an eight hour day. It opens to most workers except monopolitic corporate representatives, bans officeholders who drink or gamble, and supports equal pay for women. George W. Howard, 46, serves as general secretary and has roots in railway work and service in Sherman’s army.
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American Industrial Union
United States
Canada
Mexico
Chi
George W. Howard
Anen
Union
Worse
Chicago
American Railway Union
Hife
Evansville
Crawfordsville
Sherman
Fifty-eighth
Indiana Infantry
Dr Newton's Resurrected Belief Faces Heresy Probe
Dr R Huber Newton, a noted New York clergyman, says he does not believe in the actual resurrection of Jesus Christ's body. The creed’s central tenet faces scrutiny as a potential heresy trial is weighed by Bishop Potter. Born 1840, Newton rose from Philadelphia to lead All Saints Church and stirred fierce church debate with progressive views.
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Newton
Protestant Episcopal Church
Jesus Christ
R. Heber Newton
Jesus
Potter
New York
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Episcopal Divinity School
Philadel
Clergyig
Thompson Bros wood trends in furniture styling
Thompson Bros notes influence of social mood on furniture, highlighting lighter woods like Curly Birch and Maplewood with soft textures, while Mahogany recovers favor in higher grade pieces. Oak remains central, and the showroom claims unmatched selection of beautiful articles beyond Chicago’s market.
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Miodisté
Neas
Chicago
Record-Setting Furniture Display in Quincy Street Room
An ordinary Kansas avenue store room would scarcely hold the stock of book cases on display in this city. Hundreds of pieces, side boards, chamber suits, parlor tables and chairs offer a grand opportunity to choose to suit taste and pocketbook. The exhibition features silk-like soft furnishings, rugs from $25, and notably priced Smyrna and Japanese rugs.
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Kansas Avenue
Qiincy Street
Hia
Overstocked iron beds go on quick sale
English enameled iron beds offered at slashed prices to move inventory. Six foot four and five foot wide frames with brass fittings, available with a variety of mattress types. Limited time start price reductions from eight to twenty seven dollars.
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Brad Koobe
Odd defense in police court over church outing
W A Willis and Mary Strong were arrested for unlawful conduct after being found in a Kansas avenue room near First street. Willis defended himself explaining he asked her to attend church, and they went to the Christian church. He claimed staying at her home to protect her husband’s jealousy. The judge overruled a demurrer, fined Willis $15, and allowed Strong to go free due to her child and no prior police court record.
Harman Sees Sendoff At Santa Fe Depot
A large crowd gathered at the Santa Fe depot at 2 pm yesterday to bid Moses Harman farewell. Mrs J B Hillard gave him flowers as the train arrived carrying the prisoner to the penitentiary. Deputy Marschal Dillard announced the train time and waited.
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Sants Fe
Santa Fe
Moses Harman
Mre
J. B. Hillard
Marschal Dillard
Marman
Topeka Women Aid Scranton Sufferers In Clothing Drive
Three Topeka Suffrage Association members visited forty one Scranton families to assess destitution among miners and their households. They recorded needs and ages of children and will send future aid directly to Mayor Nixon. Local business tensions with miners have occurred but were noted as resolved.
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Topeka
Scranton
Topeka Suffrage Association
M. BE. Goodwin
J. M. Hart
Eva Harding
W. G. Bird
Nixon
Price Drop At Chamber Salt 217 Teased Sale
Sale notice offers a discounted Chamber suit at 217 with a hopeful promise of value. Vague wording hints at a limited opportunity and bold claims of quality and character.
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Weise
Rye
Manny
Topeka Charity Drive Seeks Clothing for Families
Mayor Nixon endorses a clothing aid plan with women collecting fur garments for men women and children. Shoes will be repaired by a Topeka shoe dealer and packed for shipment to families named on bundles. Urgent need noted with fire tax shipment by Wednesday. Donations directed to 629 Kansas Avenue. A Scranton relief event at the National Hotel tomorrow at 4 o'clock.
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Celief Committee
Nixon
Arraveemenita
Topeka
Kansas Agenue
National Hotel
Perfor
Sensation in Madrid as Lieutenant Shoots City Captain General
A Madrid captain general is shot by a besotted army lieutenant who had pressed the general’s daughter for marriage. After a refusal, the pair argued and the lieutenant fired a revolver, shouting the captain general as bystanders sought to intervene. The incident has sent shock through the city.
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Maparo
Madrid
Public work boom to top prior sums in 1899 summer
Indianapolis reports city engineers in 100 large municipalities show record public works this summer. Paving waterworks bridges and general improvements total near 200 million dollars, far exceeding any prior season.
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Clas
Ixpianapolis
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