Rescue Arrives After Mary on Lake Michigan Loses Propeller
On Lake Michigan the steamer Mary, with fifty passengers bound for Chicago, ran without a propeller and leaked, leaving travelers seasick and fearful for twelve hours. Captain Algie Alexander kept order as engines failed and pumps leaked. After four crewmen rowed to Michigan City, the tug Perfection was dispatched, and at 7 pm the rescue ship reached the Mary, calming anxious passengers who faced a lengthy wait ashore.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Chiago
Mary
Michigan City
Watt
Algie
Perfection
Alexander
Tiger
Bank banker killed by accidental revolver discharge in council bluffs
Karl Mayne a prominent young lawyer and banker was fatally shot when a revolver in his coat pocket discharged while he prepared to fish. He died instantly from a through heart wound. He was connected with the private bank of Ernest J. Mart. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Karl Mayne
Council Bluffs
Norma
Mr. Mayne
Ernest J. Mart
Loop the Loop May Die in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis Indiana Will Zimmerman aged 20 attempted a loop the loop with girlfriend Ray Stevens. Stevens is reported to be laid up with a broken rib and a fractured skull from the stunt. Doctors say he may die from the injuries.
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Palenapolis
Ind
Will Zimmerman
Ray Stevens
Three Negroes Sentenced In Farrow Family Murder Case
In Mapaville Kentucky three defendants Banders Mann and Morris were found guilty of murder and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. They face burglary charges with potential ten year additions if convicted. J B Farrow remains in Lexington asylum severely wounded and may influence further action. Troops stay to guard the court house and jail until final disposition.
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Warde
Kentucky
Mapaville
Banders
Mann
Morris
Farrow
J.B. Farrow
Lexington
Commonwealth
Victim of Dime Novels Drives Desperado to Crime
Springfield I Fred Mink, jailed in Pittafield for murder, is accused of killing Newton Woollarris and his stepmother Mrs Adam Mink after becoming obsessed with trashy literature and outlaw tales. He studied James boys, bought firearms, and traveled to Walla Walla following criminal legends.
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Roy Macilever
Springfield
Fred Mink
Desperado
Tike County
Pittafield
Newton WooLarris
Adam Mink
James Boys
Evejent
Walla Walla
Mink
Tracy
Ammundsen North Pole Expedition Aims For Greenland Route
The Norwegian whaling ship Gjoa under Captain Amundsen sails for a north pole voyage. Plans call for first reaching William Sound near Greenland then Tehring Strait, with a route nearly across the pole. The vessel is described as strong for Arctic service and fitted for extended travel with petroleum power.
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Ammundaen
Christiania
Norway
Gjoa
Anmimedsen
Hag
Ammindsen
Nis
William Land
Greenland
Tehring Strait
Ammundsin
Ablte
New England Quarantine Raised After Disease Sweep
A quarantine in New England is to be lifted by July if no cases of foot disease are found in Massachusetts or New Hampshire after a comprehensive investigation. The plan calls for reporting to the chief of the Board of Ordnings and states that any new cases must be declared immediately. if no cases are reported, foreign ports will be allowed to accept New England beef shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Washington
Tae
Iain
Tony Persen
Andings
Massachusetts
New Thipahire
Fatal Fire at Aurora Illinois in General Store Occupied Building
A deadly blaze in Aurora Illinois destroyed a business block owned by 8. Renzenbaugh Co. causing $125000 in losses to Renzenbaugh Co and stock. The fire damaged a general store over three floors and a basement. Chicago apparatus assisted by special train but was recalled after loading. One man killed and five injured in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Renzenbaugh
Setzenbaugh & Co
Chicago
Slavery Alleged in Mexico Cotton Colony Tale
Negro once taken as vagrant in Paso, Texas testifies in court about a Mexican colony scene. He says Father Pilis, a black agent, lured members to labor on a cotton plantation run by a white owner. He describes coercive, unpaid work and planned escape back to the United States after years of hardship in Mapimi and surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nothitad
Paso
Tex
San’ Claheri
Inia Negro
Mapimi
United States
Man and Horses Killed in Crash Near Kada Beider
An eastbound Big Four freight struck the rear of an Illinois Central train near the Illinois side of the Had a bridge in Alabama. Dodge of Dallas in charge of an express train carrying race horses was killed. Thirteen trotters were injured and to be killed. Robin a with 2.09 record was killed. Names of other riders not known. Misunderstanding of signals caused the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kada Beider
St. Louis
Tlinois
Hada Bridge
Dodge
Dallas
Tex
Exypreas Cay
Carones
Robina
City to Run General Store Planned in Kenosha Wis
Local official Connell decides a municipal general store will handle groceries meats dry goods and more for Kenosha delivering per orders to the needy. The plan claims city ownership will cut costs and supply a wide range of merchandise through a central sales point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Connell
Robbers Admit Crime in Train Looting Case
Two men arrested for looting a car admit involvement. Frank Gillen pleads guilty last Saturday on related charges and faces a heavier sentence. The state plans to seek a tougher penalty than a plea of guilty to petit larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thintington
Pads
Aeresen
Frank Moarigu Gillen
Cyrne
Foutine
Branded Initiation At Local School Leaves Two Infected
A high school initiation ended with two boys hospitalized after branding with nitrate of silver and nitric acid. Clarence Maw, son of the police chief, and Joseph McIntyre suffered blood poisoning effects. One boy may not recover, and both face lifelong marks if they survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Mars
Clarence Mawson
Osreret Society
Joseph McIntyre
Atlanta forbids negro parade amid guard controversy
A planned Fourth of July parade by Atlanta’s Fulton guards, the city’s Negro military company, was canceled after white protests and a revoked parade permit. Other items include a motel mob incident in Indiana, arson charge outcome in Michigan, a fatal quarrel in Indiana, crop prospects in Potawatomi County, and the death of a valued Holstein cow in Helpy Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Fulton Guards
Crack Negro Military Company
Suicide of Mrs Christina Behrens at Anamosa Prison
Mrs Christina Behrens a life convict at Anamosa prison reportedly hanged herself in the women's department near the cell room. She used muslin as a rope tied to a bathroom doorway hinge, leaving her feet off the floor. The death followed despondency over murder convictions and a prior appeal for clemency. Gov. Shaw denied pardon and the case went to the general assembly, with another appeal planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Christina Behrens
Linvenport
Anamosa Prison
Rehtena
Fudge Robinson
Hunter
Betsy Smith
Des Moines
Mrs. Behrens
Woman's ¢ Department
Mrs Behrens
Robinson
Behrens
Gov. Shaw
General Assembly
Cleutney
More Troops to Dubuque as Sheriff Calls for Four Companies
Adjutant General Berers reports Independence Waterloo and Maquoketa units held ready to move to Dubuque but no governor order yet. Street railway dissatisfactions with police rise as five men at the power house and one at a barn are armed. Sheriff Steiner requests four companies and troops will be stationed at power houses and car barns with police protecting streetcar operations.
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Dubuque
Berers
Independence
Waterloo
Maquoketa
Steiner
Fone
Cara
Good Rain Needed to Break the Crust at Maidtyre
Farmers urge a substantial rain now to loosen the baked soil, protect small grain, and save Wanier grass and lowland sloughs. Despite May rainfall, the earth remains compact and prone to loss, though the bay crop looks steady. a warm July and August could boost the corn yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidtyre
Pike Sues for Damages Over Marriage Dispute
Des Moines businessman F Wallace Pike sues his father in law B Seigel for 20000 dollars. Seigel had earlier charged Pike with trying to extort 500 dollars to abandon his plan to wed Minnie Seigel. The couple married but the case was dismissed. Pike now seeks damages for the trouble and delay caused by the wedding dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wallace Pike
B. Seigel
Des Moines
Seigel
Pike
Minnie Seigel
Miss Seigel
Tate
Postmaster to Short and Elopement in Camden
Camden notes a postmaster Louis J. Derousse alleged to face $2,000 shortage and disappearing amid a Baltimore collapse scare. Elopements figure with Mabel Collins daughter of Mayor Colling and Armstrong, a farmer, amid family ties and social rumor. Chicago murder warrant for Robert Rodgers leads to habeas corpus appeal as Gov. Longino grants requisition.
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Camden
Louis J. Derousse
New Jersey
Issuu
Baltimore
Lle
Rowsse
Tbe
Flamittan
Mabel Collins
Colling
Pb Armstrong
Pryom
Armstrong
Jar ‘Hasnt
Robert Rodgers
Tekro Avfiy
Chicago
Powell
Babeas Corpis Agi
Lucre
Drigoner
Longino
Chicago Woman Detained After Sudden Illness in Public
A Chicago woman, about 27, wearing men's clothing, was found in Prankfort lid area and refused to give her name. She claims she left Chicago a week ago as part of a bet and is being held in jail amid investigation into her whereabouts and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prankfort
Lid
Chicago
Heroic Father Dies Shielding Child in Columbus Fire
M J McMasters of Plain City lost his life trying to save his 1 year old son from a burning building. He rescued his wife and returned for his son, suffocating in the flames. The boy died later of burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
M. J. McMasters
Plain City
McMasters
Boy Hurt by Powder Explosion on Sidewalk
Harold Welter, four years old, suffered severe burns after pouring powder on the sidewalk and igniting it. Doctors warned he could lose both eyes if condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blehart
Harold
David Welter
Gue
Des Moines Bay 100 Car Loads of Ice Purchased
The Des Moines area avoids a threatened downturn as Iowa companies secure large ice orders. The Iowa Company contracts with a Marshalltown firm to ship 100 carloads about 3,000 tons at a stable rate. Deliveries occur nightly for 100 days, with 20 to 35 tons per carload. The Iowa Company holds about 7,000 tons of packing stock and will draw down to 8,000 tons for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Company
D. F. Callender Dead Prominent Des Moines Lawyer
Des Moines attorney D. F. Callender died at Mercy hospital after two weeks with Brights disease at age unknown. A lifelong Mason who achieved the thirty third degree, he never married and devoted life to Masonry and club work, earning respect among Masons and other fraternities statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Daring F. Callender
Mercy Hospital
Callender
Lodge
Masona
Ellis
Fortune for Iowa Woman Heir to Austrian Fortune
Mrs. Werborg Peterson of Lake Mills Iowa is named one of four heirs to ten million Austrian gulden worth eighty eight million dollars after a century old fortune of General Daniel Galtung, who left funds in Austria to be divided among his nearest heirs. Her brother John J Biordal in Norway provided the notification via the Swedish Norwegian minister at Vienna. The heirs are said to be Peterson and siblings living in Norway.
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Norway
Werborg Peterson
Lake Mills
John J. Biordal
Biordal
Viena
Daniel Galtung
Strandebarm
Bergen
Inter
Peterson
Mind Suddenly Clears in Cherokee Hospital Case
Horace M. Ferrin, inmate at the Cherokee Hospital for the insane, has suddenly regained his reason after six years. He described a sense of awakening when his mind cleared while on a bed, likening it to a weight lifting from him. Discharge may come soon, sparking hopeful reactions from his family who had long doubted recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace M. Ferrin
Cherokee Hospital
Cherokee
Ile
Wlese
Sipna
Fire destroys Northwestern Felt Shoe plant at Webster City
A blaze leveled the Northwestern Felt Shoe Company's Webster City plant causing about 70000 in losses. The insured value stood at 36000. Fire origin is known. The factory employed 105 workers earning a weekly 700. Only the book accounts were saved as the plant lay outside Webster City's fire limits. It may not be rebuilt. it was the sole factory of its kind west of the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Felt Shoe Company Fs
Felt Shoe Company
Webster City
Mississippi River
Fireworks explosion sparks blaze in Alta store
A back room fireworks stock exploded at W S Van Buskirk Co in Alta causing $150 in damage after glass shattered and flames were contained by quick actions of tenants. Reports from Clinton allege death by suicide of William Tibbits, the suspected killer of Ira Schrake aboard the steamer Muser at Viroqua Wis. Tibbits allegedly killed with a stick of cord wood on April 28 while jailed at Viroqua. Leonard Mackay of Marshalltown suffered severe facial injury from a chipped jawbone socket after being struck by a hammer. The Norwegian Soldier church, struck by lightning and burned last week, will be rebuilt after fire destroyed it for about $3,600 in damage.
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Alta
W.S. van Buskirk & Co
Clinton
Tibbits
Ira Schrake
Viroqua
Wis
Sebruke
Wibbite
Leonard Mackay
Marshalltown
Ehigel
Soldier
Coroner Finds Della Guthrie Died By Own Hand
Coroner's jury concludes Della Guthrie caused her death by drinking Teavis and taking morphine after visiting a doctor. no prosecution for those with her that evening. Dr N M Wilson sued for 10000 by W E Carpenter over alleged malpractice after ear injury from insect removal. Burglars rob Rhodes postoffice stealing stamps and currency. no crew. Ed Plunkett jailed three months for assault to commit great bodily harm in Des Moines. Mrs Jane Sayles killed by switch engine near Mingia Central station Council Bluffs. body mangled beyond recognition.
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Della Guthrie
N. M. Wilson
Marshalltown
W. E. Carpenter
Toledo
Carpenter
Jaf
Des Moines
Ed Plunkett
Alex Euebre
Given
Jane Sayles
Mingia Central
Council Bluffs
Paine proposes 500 foot iron bridge plan to replace ferries
The century-old report notes Tom Paine submitting a detailed plan for iron bridges spanning 500 feet to replace ferries on American rivers. It also mentions a plague vaccination touted as a cure, a Russian scientist sent to Turkey to study its use, Capt. Preble named to command a US naval squadron, Capt. von Bilang paid $2000 by the King of Sweden for a swimming machine expected to have practical value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom” Paine
Turkey
Preble
United States Naval Squadron
von Bilang
Sweden
Exiled Spaniards Forced Pacific Route in Mexico 75 Years Ago
Seventy five years ago Mexican authorities ordered expelled Spaniards to depart by the Pacific rather than the gulf coast. Washington DC council adopted an ordinance to curb thistles, city streets including Pennsylvania Avenue overgrown. William Clark named United States treasurer after NY chief justice declined. In France Jesuit schools closed by royal decree and all academies placed under the University of Paris.
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Pacific
Gulf Coast
Washington
D. C
Pennsylvania Avenue
William Clark
United States
New York
France
University of Paris
Mount Vernon Estate Offered to Congress for 204000 Cash
Fifty years ago the Mount Vernon estate was offered to Congress by its heirs for 204000 dollars in cash. John P aisle received a medal from US seamen for efforts to abolish flogging in the DAVY. A New York movement formed to equip troops for service with Gen Santa Ana in Mexico. Gen Almonte reached New Orleans with assurances the Mexican dictator would settle the boundary dispute without war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Congress
John Paisle
United States
New York
Santa Ana
Mexico
Almonte
New Orleans
Confederate Army Arrests and Civil War Events Reported
Forty years ago a rebel army captain was arrested in Springfield Oregon for Confederate recruitment. Over 400 passengers sailed from San Francisco to New York with fares of 240 first class, 165 second, 60 steerage. New York longshoremen struck as quartermasters hired deserters to run transports under guard. Lee’s forces invaded Tennessee, captured Chambersburg, while Lincoln called for 100000 militia. Mayaville Kentucky was raided by 260 mounted rebels. Beef priced at 2 a pound in Richmond, butter 3, sherry cobblers 1.50, whisky 14 rink, and strawberries 3 saucerful.
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Springfield
San Francisco
New York
United States
R. B. Lee
Tennsylvania
Chambersburg
Lincoln
Global flashpoints and wartime thefts spark 19th century alarms
Thirty years ago Captain Gen Pletain pushed Cuban plant in to loan one slave per hundred to quell revolts. U S War Department reports all Civil War archives including court martial records and political intrigues stolen. Great Eastern begins laying a new Atlantic Cable between Valentia Bay and Cape Breton Island. Fashion editors describe proper street attire for American women. Prof Watson of Michigan announces a new planet in Ophiuchus. Susan B Anthony is convicted in Canandaigua N Y of violating election laws by voting for President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pletain
Prof. Watson
Michigan University
Ophiuchus
Susan B. Anthony
Canandaigua
N. Y
United States
Star route acquittal and 20 year reminders
Twenty years ago the Star route defendants in Washington were acquitted by a jury despite claims that 60,000,000 citizens believed them guilty. The report also notes France notifying Li Hung Chang of Chinese soldiers to be shot as pillagers and other historical items including a high license bill passage, a school tragedy in Sunderland, a failed Chicago firm, and post office fraud scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Li Hung Chang
France
Sunderland
Eng
McGeoch, Everingham & Co
Chicago
Tlingia State Senate
Hanmilton
United States Post Office Department
Illinois arbitration law marks a labor era decade back
Ten years ago the Illinois Legislature passed the first state law for arbitration of labor disputes. Reports note Lehigh Valley Railroad enginemen and trainmen pressed for higher wages, the International Typographical Union urged a nine hour day, and Mahoning Valley iron manufacturers prepared to lock out employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Upton
Mahoning Valley
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