Trial Reveals Sensational Testimony in Van Wormer Embezzle Case
In AEs, Wisconsin May 27 sensational testimony emerged in the trial of J I Van Wormer charged with embezzling 110000 from Finley Barrell Co Chicago brokers. Manager J Thomson testified Van Wormer admitted running a bucket shop and mixing his brother in law’s trades with legitimate brokerage. Attorney Edward Everett said Van Wormer had confessed guilt.
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Acosse
Wis
J. l. van Mer
Finley, Barrell & Co
Chicago
J. Thomon
Finley, Barell & Co
van Wormer
Tompson
Vanner
Ile
Edward Everett
Cage
van Worm
Gil t Leads Spirit Lake Player In Dubuque Tournament
In Dubuque Louisiana on May 27 Fred Gilt of Spirit Lake led the Dubuque club tournament with a high score of 167 points in the opening day play.
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Dubuque, la
Fred Gilt
Spirit Lake
Dubuque
Ua Posaille Su
Secret Service Probes Debt Recovery Case
In Washington on May 27 the Department of Justice said the United States Secret Service has begun an inquiry into a charge involving debt recovery. The investigation focuses on persons living in the area and potential remedies offered by work or service to settle the claimed debts.
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Cincinnati
Miller
Washington
Johns
Rockville
Ind
United States
Bundy l
Post Office
John J. Ryan
George A. C. Christianey
Postities Department
Ryan
Weeh Neton
Uncle Sam
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Od Wash’ngeton
Unit States Secret Service
Chicago May 2 commodity and cattle market report
Daily receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep across Chicago East Buffalo and St Louis markets with bids noted for pork, beef, and veal. Includes specific price quotes for grades, weights, and seasonal variations across multiple U S regions and markets.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louie Grate
Dr Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure Claims Cure
This advertisement promotes Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure as a permanent remedy for backache and kidney diseases. It cites numerous testimonials claiming complete relief after using two to three bottle regimens and urges readers to obtain the genuine product from drug stores or directly from Dr M. Fenner.
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Dr. Fenner
W. H. Muman
Pinkerton
John Tunnihoff
South Byron
Mich
Fenner
Geo
Ospentister
Sand Hill
G. Wagoner
Knobsville
M. Sate Fenner
Fredonia
Russian Professor Studies U S Industry Visits Chicago
Professor Peter Kozmin of the Imperial University of Technology in St. Petersburg visits Chicago to study American machinery and industrial centers. He travels to Milwaukee and Minneapolis, studying rolling mills, while protesting anti Semitic coverage of the Kishinev massacre. He also acts as a St. Petersburg newspaper correspondent and plans to lecture in January next year.
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Chicago
Peter Kozmin
Imperial University of Technology
St. Petersburg
Ala
United States
Koemin
Virdomesti
Prince Ouchtomsky
Evar
Koztuin
Milwaukee
Minteapola
College of Technology
Kovmln
Kischeneff
Bessarabia
Irandison C. Peters
Baltimore
Degenerate Judgments on Russia Misread
Professor Kozmin argues against blaming Russia's educated classes for anti Jewish massacres. He praises Russian art, science, and humanitarian reforms under Alexander II and refutes claims that intelligentsia incites fanaticism. He notes 200 years of Mongol pressure shaped Russian history and cautions against linking U S lynching to educated Russians.
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Kozmin
Russia
Kischenef
Alexander II
Europe
United States
Train wreck near Hawarden kills fireman
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train was wrecked by a washout near Hawarden Iowa. Engineer jumped to safety while fireman Timothy Fisher of Eagle Grove Iowa died when a Hawarden relief train crashed into the wrecked train. The engineer was not seriously hurt.
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Sioux City
Chicago and Northwestern
Hawarden
Tmohas Fisher
Eagle Grove
Visher
Joliet Names New Fire Chief After City Council Vote
Joliet Illinois May 27 veteran fire chief John D Paige retires and John Sexton is confirmed as Joliet fire chief as the mayor aldermen deadlock ends and the mayor's slate passes.
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Joliet, Ill
John D. Paige
John Sexton
Joliet
Heirs Receive Two Dollars After Protracted Probate
Three heirs of George Hirst of Byron township will divide $2 from his estate after a long probate dispute in Grand Rapids. The case in probate court has concluded with this modest settlement among the heirs.
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Dickens
Hirst
Grand Rapids
Mich
George Hirst
Byron Township
President Roosevelt targeted by radical in Oregon-Washington incident
Joseph Becker, a Swiss immigrant radical, was jailed in Walla Walla on suspicion of intending to kill President Roosevelt. He allegedly said in Pendleton last week that he had one bullet for Roosevelt and another for Emperor William. Becker, tracked by Pendleton accomplice Pete (Peter) Kine, worked at a butcher shop in Walla Walla where police recovered a rifle hidden in a farmer's barn, preventing a potential tragedy.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Joseph Becker
Roosevelt
Becker
Pendleton
Ore
William
Germany
Win Hester
Pet Kine
Recker
President Roosevelt Awakened by Starbuck Demonstration
May 27 at Starbuck, President Roosevelt’s train was jolted awake by a noisy demonstration after midnight. A secret service officer tried to quell the disturbance as firearms, horn blasts, and shouting filled the scene. The president did not appear as the train moved on.
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Wallace
Ida
Roosevelt
Starbuck
Secret Service
Tragedy in Florence as Oscar Frederickson is Shot
Oscar Frederickson was shot and killed at Homestead in Florence County by Louis Nelson who was arrested and awaits coroner's jury verdict. The gun discharged during a scuffle. In Muncie a local Eagles carnival parade opened with hidden orders and carnival shows. In Minneapolis Michael Rookman, famed hurdler and holder of the western intercollegiate high hurdles record, will miss Chicago competition due to a strained muscle.
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Florence
Wis
Oscar Frederickson
Homestead
Louis Nelson
Muncie
Ind
Lodge of Eagles
Carn Bros
Minneapolis
Michael Rookman
Minnesota
Chicago
Special Judge Appointed for Powers Trial in Kentucky
Governor Vockham designates Judge J. E. Robbins of Mayfield as special judge for the forthcoming Caleb Powers trial. The trial is expected to be held in July or August in Kentucky.
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Frankfort
Vockham
J. E. Robbins
Mayfield
Caleb Powers
Tornado Damages Doniphan County Buildings No Loss Reported
A tornado swept through Doniphan county Severance Wisconsin on May 27 causing extensive property damage. The brick Roman Catholic church in Doniphan was razed but no fatalities were reported.
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Severance
Wis
Doniphan County
Baseball Scores From Philadelphia to Denver May 27
Baseball league results include Philadelphia 1 to Cincinnati 10 in Philadelphia, Boston 4 over Pittsburgh, Chicago 8 New York 4, Brooklyn 138 over St Louis, Detroit 8 Cleveland 2, Chicago 8 Cleveland 2, Minneapolis 12 Columbus 2, Kansas City 4 over Indianapolis 8, Denver 1 Milwaukee and Denver 1 to Colorado Springs 2, and Omaha Des Moines rain delays.
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Chicago
Baseball League
Philadelpha
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
Denver
Milwaukee
Colorado Springs
Peoria
Omaha
Des Moines
Wreck on Whiting Flyer Leaves One Dead Four Wounded
Sioux City Iowa May 27 A flyer wreck at Whiting Iowa twenty eight miles south of here causes the death of engineer George Coldman of Sioux City. Injured include Oscar Larson fireman Kiron Iowa John Thompson fireman helper Davenport Iowa Peter Parsons Minneapolis Minnesota Isaac Dayhull Council Bluffs Iowa baggage man and express messenger. The engineer died as the relief train reached Sioux City. Passengers escape with injuries as all cars except the last coach derail. Accident blamed on a box car rolling onto the main track.
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Sioux City
Whiting
Here
George Coldmaan
Oscar Larson
Kiron
John Thompson
Fieman
Davenport
Peter Parsons
Minneapolis
Isaac Dayhull
Council Bluffs
Coleman
Bloody Fight Reported Near The Wharf
A violent clash was reported near the wharf area with injuries and police responding. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as bystanders tried to break up the fighting and secure safety for onlookers.
No clear single headline from readable fragment
A fragmented passage reports battles with heavy losses in Cet and Tehegon mountains with few details released. Separate clippings note the death of Alice Herth in South Bend after illness and an incident in Bloomington linked to a whitecap victim, with arrests and disorder.
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Teland
Cet
Tehegon
Pleads Guilty to Fraud by Thornton Carruthers
Thornton Carruthers, a prominent Tedford businessman, pleads guilty to obtaining funds from banks by fraud and receives an indeterminate two to fourteen year term. He was arrested in Chicago and brought to Tedford, accused of stealing 85,000 from Citizens National Bank and 1,400 from Medford National Bank while posing as a trusted official. The case also involves a loan of 1,000 to widow Caroline Parks who never recovered her savings.
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Tedford
Ind
Thornton Carruthers
Chicago
Tadian Springs
Isaac Carrethers
John
Lince
Caroline Parks
Carruthers
Storms Leave Lincoln District Damaged but Safe
A violent hail storm six miles north of Lincoln causes damaged buildings and fences, haystacks blown away, and stock killed with no reported deaths or injuries. Reports also describe a severe storm near Louisville Ashland and rising floodwaters in Ashland. In Mich an incident ends with 17 year old Frank Avery shooting Pierre Guise, accidentally wounding him. the intended effect mirrors a Jesse James performance. The wounded boy is expected to recover.
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Lincoln
Neb
Louisville
Ashland
Wahoo River
Salt Creek
the Creek
Mich
Frank Avery
Pierre Guise
Avery
Jesse James
Simmons
Building Collapse Kills Two Laborers in Chicago
In Chicago on May 27 a partially erected building at West Party eighth avenue and North avenue collapsed during a severe thunderstorm, killing one laborer and seriously injuring another. The cause is unknown as rescuers search the wreckage. The report also notes other regional incidents and invokes promotional medical claims for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
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Chicago
West Party
Eighth Avenue
North Avenue
Dr. Pierce
Lewis A. Miller
Prospect St
Weissport
Lincoln Storm Toll Tops $100000 In Property Loss
Storms and tornadoes sweep Lincoln and surrounding towns causing seven deaths and numerous injuries. Davey reports heavy damage with every dwelling wrecked and $100000 in Lincoln building losses. Flooding impacts Springfield and nearby communities as rail lines and bridges fail.
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Nebraska
Papillion
Mattenouth
Plattemouth
Hurlington Station
Davey
Lincoln
Great Fire at Laconia
May 27 Laconia reports a severe blaze in the Lakeport area. About 100 buildings burned, 300 homeless, losses estimated at 350000 to 400000 dollars. Fire started in a boiler room at U H I Wood Hosiery mill. wind aided flames. electric light plant damaged. city light department unable to stop the fire.
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Laconia
Lakeport
U. Hi. Wood
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
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Wrank Lane
Unahlor
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Shaw, Jonkina & Co
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