Roosevelt Visits Chicago On First Western Tour Day
President Roosevelt spends a packed day in Chicago on his western tour. He is welcomed by Evanston schoolchildren and Chicago officials, receives an LL D degree at the University of Chicago, lays the cornerstone of a new law building, attends a banquet at the Auditorium, and departs at midnight for Madison, Wisconsin.
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President Roosevelt in Evanston Amid School Day Admiration
President Roosevelt visits Evanston with ceremony and student crowds The event features campus platforms flowers and child gifts as Roosevelt mingles with alumni and speaks informally before Chicago return A noon reception follows at Congress Street Auditorium with officials including Secretary Shaw and Surgeon General Rixey present
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Degree awarded and corner stone banquet at university
The presidential party left the Auditorium Annex at 2 p.m. in carriages and drove to the University of Chicago arriving there at 8 p.m. Judson presided as host for the ceremony following the degree presentation.
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City Dad Is Accused In Chicago Libel Hearing
Alderman Edward J. Novak of the Tenth ward faces corruption accusations in a libel suit against Bohemian-press editor August Gerringer. Witness John G. Panoch testified Novak claimed to have cleared 7000 in the legislature and received 6000 for one bill 700 for another plus third-measure compensation. He also alleged Novak said he earned 2500 and stock for voting on a city ordinance.
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Michigan professor offered Carnegie fellowship
Herbert S. Jennings, assistant professor of zoology at the University of Michigan, has been offered a Carnegie Institute fellowship. The offer includes a seat at the zoological station in Naples, Italy, and $1,000 to fund research, though he has not yet decided whether to accept.
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Evansville Man Boasts Record-Setting Family
Evansville Indiana April 3 William Spradley claims to be the father of more children than any other man in the state. He lives with his first wife married forty five years ago and she has given him twenty one children. The father is a Civil War veteran.
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Armenian Relief Association
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Plumber Sues Over Access to Goods in Trust Dispute
Joseph A. Van Horn of 583 East Washington street sues for 1500 damages against Knight & Jil lson and Anshaensel & Co alleging a trust excludes him from goods due to nonmembership. The suit filed in Indianapolis on April 3 cites refused merchandise as the basis.
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Postoffice inspector sorts mail from stolen Springfield pouches
Postoffice Inspector T B McLaughlin completed sorting letters from two mail pouches stolen March 18 at Springfield Junction. A third of the mail was mutilated and ineligible, while the rest included postal money orders drafts and express checks found foot
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Beware of quinine preparations beware of quinine preparations
An old public health warning notes quinine products can cause deafness. It promotes Bromo Lax as a safe cold cure without quinine, claiming quick relief, a mild laxative effect, and availability from all druggists at 25 cents per box.
Sinclair Factory Sells More Cigars Than Yearly Sale
The Lewis Sinie Binder Factory in Peoria reports higher output than last year, citing reliable quality as key to business growth. Local factory sales and product quality are highlighted as drivers of demand and continued operation.
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Robbers Net About £104 From Envelopes After Thorough Search
Letters sent to recipients were opened and returned missing. Envelopes contained £2 total, while 228 letters were undelivered. Inspectors estimate the robbers gained around £104 for their efforts.
Grocers Seek Injunction Over Coffee Price at Shoe Store
Grocers Shenkberg & Co have petitioned for an injunction to stop a shoe retailer in Lions City from selling coffee at 4 cents a pound, well below the wholesale price of 20 cents. The case centers on undercutting by retail sellers after wholesale refusal to supply. In Chicago, a separate crash on the Baltimore and Ohio line injured several people in South Chicago, with minor injuries to Earl C. Mathewson and others.
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Europe Faces Balkan War Threat as Powers Brace
A London report cites Armenian Relief officials warning Europe cannot tolerate Balkan anarchy. It argues Britain must push a firm policy toward Turkey and keep near eastern interests intact, while fearing Russia and Austria may seek to redraw influence, risking wider conflict as Balkan tensions escalate.
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Boundary shift affects riparian rights at head of the lake
The government dredges new straight river channels to improve navigation, shortening the route and shifting riparian rights between Minnesota and Wisconsin. The state boundary remains oval, but property centers tilt toward Wisconsin in some cases and toward Minnesota in others.
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Greeley Man Arrested in Poison Whisky Case
Boney Ole sen, accused of giving poisoned whisky to John Yates and Al Gross nickle, causing Briscor’s death, was arrested in Cheyenne en route to Seattle and will be returned. Yates and Grossnickle are reported out of danger. A London Times note reports wireless dispatch first appearance in yesterday's edition dated April 1.
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U S Cruiser Lands Marines as Santo Domingo Turmoil Rages
The US cruiser Atlanta arrived at Santo Domingo and landed fifty minejackets to guard the consulate. Fighting along the River Ozama near the capital left about a hundred dead or wounded. The government and rebels clashed at San Antonio de Guerra with heavy losses reported. The US plans to land more marines if needed as the Vasquez government seeks surrender.
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In Memory of Zach Chandler Republican Club Banquet
Lansing observers recall the Zach Chandler Republican Club event held Wednesday night with U S Senators J C Burrows and R A Alger, Representative Washington Gardner, Governor Jisse, state officers and legislators among 400 attendees. Gardner praised Alger as war secretary. Burrows received with applause as his toast honored Zach Chandler and Michigan state leadership.
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Joliet Businessman Michael Calmer Dies After Operation
Joliet April 3 Michael Calmer a prominent Joliet businessman for nearly forty years has died following an operation for diabetes complications. He was a native of Germany and about 60 years old.
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Chicago live stock and grain quotes from April 2 report
Day's receipts estimated at hogs 20000 cattle 8000 and sheep and lambs 12000 with varied quotations across grades. Buffalo and Milwaukee market figures show steady to rising values for cattle and mixed livestock with several price bands and regional quotes.
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Insane case and regional updates from April news
Amos Studebaker of Logansport Indiana has been declared insane and is confined at Longcliff Insane Hospital after a history of disrupting farmers at night and a plan to buy dynamite to destroy a bridge. Lincoln and Chicago office consolidations threaten many positions. Nellie Badger’s oil well testing at Niles produced a dramatic water and solvent discharge. In Pontiac Illinois the local coal mine closed affecting nearly 300 workers under a new wage scale.
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Minn
Niles
Pontiac, Ill
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Searls
Illinois
Death of John Luther in Bartholomew County
John Luther 40 of Trope Bartholomew County was crushed beneath a box of two live hogs after a spring wagon overturned following a frightened horse escape. Luther, a married stock dealer and Hope Board of Trade member from Sedan Kansas, died instantly. his body found hours later.
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Violence Flares in Monterey Mob Attack on Governor Reyes
In Monterey on April 3 1867 a 15000 strong mob marching to Governor Reyes residence attacked him with stones during Puebla victory celebrations by republican supporters. Police dispersed the crowd two policemen and two citizens were killed and many wounded, amid high political tension against Governor Keyes.
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Jeffersonian Banquet Draws Democratic Leaders in Des Moines
In Des Moines on April 3 a Jeffersonian banquet drew about 3000 Democrats from across Iowa. Speakers included W. J. Bryan and ex Vice President Stevenson. Discussion covered tariffs trusts economic policy and imperialism. A letter from C A Walsh urged Democratic principles free of corporate control. Other speakers named were Trolly Shea Sullivan Van Wagenen Weaver and more. A Kansas City platform meeting accompanied the event.
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Iowa
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Charles O. Trolly
Tes Moines
J. J. Shea
Council Bluffs
J. B. Sullivan
Creston
A. van
Longtime Presque Isle Light Keeper Patrick Garrity Dies
Alpena Michigan April 3 Patrick Garrity aged 75 longtime keeper of the Presque Isle light for four decades has died He was appointed during Lincoln's administration and was the oldest light keeper in continuous service in the United States He leaves a widow and four children.
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Patrick Garrity
Presque Isle
Lincoln
United States
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female diseases and weakness. It claims it restores health, strengthens brain function, heals inflammation, and offers confidential correspondence with the physician. A testimonial from Mrs. Geise of York Pa praises the medicine and its effect on her weight and appearance.
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Ludington Transport Co forms freight firm in Milwaukee
Milwaukee on April 8 reports the Ludington Transportation Company organized to handle freight between Milwaukee Manistee Ludington Chicago and Milwaukee with its main office in Milwaukee.
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Mine workers suspend work in Pana district over wage scale
In Pana Illinois on April 3 the 2 000 miners walked out after mine operators in the twelfth district refused to meet to discuss a wage scale. Work was suspended pending the signing of the scale.
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Cooks' Union and Restaurant Owners Settle by Arbitration
In Denver on April 3 the Cooks' and Waiters' union and the Restaurant Owners' association agreed to an arbitration settlement. The restaurants had been boycotted and closed since Monday but resumed operations yesterday.
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Colo
Cooks’ and Waiters’ Union
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Arbuckle Bros Cut Sugar Price Again
New York on April 5 reports Arbuckle Bros announce another 8 cent reduction per hundred pounds in refined sugar. Granulated sugar now listed at 4.80 cents per pound.
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Arbuckle Bros
Commission to patch up invasion across Minnesota Wisconsin line
A commission of Minnesota and Wisconsin men will be appointed by state governors or by the Duluth and Superior mayors to repair an apparent invasion across the states boundary. The panel will address the cross border issue and seek to restore territory integrity.
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Despondent grave digger dies by carbolic acid
Casper Saho aged grave digger at Jerseyville took his own life with carbolic acid driven by despair over inability to dig graves. Canton April 3 Mrs McKinleys runaway carriage incident on West Fifth Street hill ended with no injuries when a horse fell and stopped the team.
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Tils
Casper Saho
Canton
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