Death of Herbert Vv. Croker in Kansas Train Incident
Coroner verdict places cause of death on marcotic poison taken before boarding the Santa Fe train near Newton Kansas City to Newton. Chief Hayes cites whisky and opium overindulgence as the cause with no sign of robbery or drugs given by others. A letter from Miss Fannette Horton suggests a planned marriage at Bliss ranch New Mexico. Richard Croker Sr says the heart was not sound but will not attend.
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Kansas City
Herbert Vv
Croker
New York
Newton
Kan
Hayes
News City
Bliss
C. T
Fannette Horton
Horton
N.Y
Young Croker
London
Richard Croker
Herbert
United States
Governor Folk decries Belmont lynching and vows action
Jefferson City May 15 Governor Folk issued a statement condemning the Belmont lynching. He said the mob murdered a man, calling for law not mobs and directing the attorney general to aid the county prosecutor in bringing participants to justice. He affirmed that lynching cannot be tolerated in Missouri.
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Jefferson City
Folk
Belmonts
Miascourt
Perth
Missouri
Snowstorms Hit Black Hills and Kearney Rail Line
Snow fell heavier than ever for the season in the Black Hills, trapping prospects and families for three days and causing near starvation in one nine person household. Kearney suffered a severe storm with hailstones shattering windows and washing out 1400 feet of Union Pacific main line as more damage was feared. Vice President Fairbanks will represent the president at the Lewis and Clark exposition opening in Portland on June 1 after a White House conference with the president. He will travel from Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware to deliver the opening address.
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Omaha
Neb
Black Hills
Kearney
Washington
Fairbanks
Portland
Ore
Pairbanks
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
An Animal Story From A Pond Near A Hotel
The tale follows Mr. Goose and Mr. Green Bull Frog as they vainly seek pond fashion at a near by hotel. After clashing over outfits they decide style means wearing what suits you best. Also included are farming notes on foot rot in sheep cockle burs toxicity in pigs and veterinary care for dogs and hogs.
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Mr. Goose
Mr. Green Bull Frog
Mr. Frog
the Frog
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Real estate dealer sues Gould and others for 460000
John S. Jones, a St Louis real estate dealer, filed suit in the circuit court seeking 460000 with interest from January 15 against George J. Gould Joseph Ramsey Jr and William E Guy. The case alleges Jones purchased 18000 acres of coal lands in southern Ohio on instructions and advanced the purchase price but has not been reimbursed.
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St. Louis
John S. Jones
George J. Gould
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
William E. Guy
Jones
Ohio
Train coupling breaks on Pioneer Limited near Homewood
Milwaukee May 15. A coupling on the Pioneer Limited on the Milwaukee road broke near Homewood station a mile west of Waumatosa causing a sudden stop. Passengers were shaken. Dr J A Masterson of Watertown was severely injured with spine paralysis. An unknown woman was bruised and an unknown boy had a crushed hand.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Homewood Station
Waumatosa
J. A. Masterson
Watertown
Puerto Rico agricultural strike ends with wage gains
A cable from Igles is the Porto Rico organizer to President Gomipers reports the 14,000 agricultural workers ended their strike. About 8,000 workers secured a nine hour day and wages rose by nearly one third in Porto Rico.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Gomipers
Federation of Labor
Iglesis
Conductors Union Opposes Roosevelt on Rate Legislation
The Order of Railway Conductors meeting in Portland Oregon adopts resolutions disapproving Roosevelt’s stance on railroad rate legislation and opposing government regulation of rates.
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Roosevelt
Portland
Ore
Order of Railway Conductors
Japs Launch Hatshima First-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Tokio May 15 reports the successful launching of Hatsuhima, a first class torpedo boat destroyer, marking a notable addition to the Japanese navy.
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Tokio
Hatsuhima
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Relieves Widespread Rheumatism
A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a fast acting liniment that aids rest and sleep and can provide permanent relief after continued use. Mrs V A Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee claims it is the only remedy that relieves pain from rheumatism from head to foot. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
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Chamberlain
V. A. Leggett
Yum Yum
Tennessee
Bala
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
California Excursions From Rock Island Line
Beginning April 10 the Rock Island offers excursions to Los Angeles San Francisco and California points for 55.65 round trip. Travel via any new route and return by any route. Board at Washington Street and stay with the car until arrival in California. For details contact agent H W Russe.
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Rock Island
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Washington
H. W. Russe
Colorado
Salt Lake City
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Governor Folk
Little Polks
Mayo
Kansas Agricultural College
Breeder's Gazette
Veterinary Department
Kansas State Experimental Station
George Gould
Porto Rico Strikers
Rey
Everine Curee
Everine Remedy Co
Chicago, the
GEO. W. Norton
C. S. Harper
Osteopath
Klein Kiothing Ko
Kaye & Lytle
Saiesman
H. W. Russel
Agt
Washington, Iowa
Vi. C. Slocum
Slocum
Iowa
Uve Sniping ’T Hotel Volenso
Oper
NerRaw Lysn
Washington Carpet Cleaning Works
Chichester
Bine
Chichester Chenios
Ortier Tole Oe
WU Ont
Seattle, Tacoma
Vancouver
J. E. Kunath
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