Wanamaker Opposes Philadelphia Transit Franchises
June 14 Philadelphia John Wanamaker again stirs politics as Mayor signs rapid transit ordinances granting underground elevated and surface routes. Wanamaker offers 2 million for franchises, deposits 250000 in a frost company, urges veto to invite higher bids and public concessions. Mayor ignores the letter amid mint transfer ceremonial bustle.
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Philadelphia
Ashbridge
John Wanamaker
Wanaminker
Frost
Neighbors in Jasper investigate witchcraft claim
Catherine Ferry, 67, arrived in Jasper bruised and alleges neighbors blame her for deaths in the area. She was assaulted by a Norse-owned animal attack and neighbor, who used a black snake whip. Authorities are investigating the incident and potential witchcraft accusations.
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Jasper
Ind
Catherine Ferry
Five Negroes Hanged in Bloving Burgs Knights of the Archer
Bulvania Ga June 14 Five men were hanged here today for a crime in a long series they called themselves Knights of the Archer. The execution marks a violent chapter in local crime history as authorities operated under wartime suspense.
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Bulvania
Knights of the Archer
Grape Nuts Food Proves Helpful for Gastric Trouble
A Kipkayiile Missouri reader credits Grape Nuts Food with reversing severe gastralgia and constipation. He details long illness, weight loss to 120 pounds, then recovery to 183 pounds after using Grape Nuts regularly, noting improved sleep, nerves, and digestion. Private letters may be answered.
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Kipkayiile
John Jay cigar sale listed with dealers and a deadly 1899 case
The note lists first class dealers to stock the John Jay cigars from John J. Donahue Co at 342 South Main. It recalls a 1899 incident where Jesse Wade Fillmore Harrington and officers were ambushed killing them, leading to trials and convictions of Augustus Davis Sanders Hudson and Bull, who died today.
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John Jay
John T. Donahue Cigar Co
South Main Street
Jesse Wade Fillmore
Harrington
Joe Sanders
Augustus
Davis
Sanders
Hudson
Bull
Mrs McKinley Condition Steadily Improving Reported
Washington June 14 After consultations with physicians Dr Kisie announced no new bulletins about Mrs McKinley unless worsenings occur she is believed to be steadily improving with no further public statements planned at this time by the White House medical team
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McKinley
Washington, D. C
Kisie
Hanna for President praised by Depew in New York
Senator Chauncey M. Depew lauds Senator Hanna as a grand patriotic citizen and statesman while noting New York will elect the next president. He mentions Odell and Roosevelt as allies and asserts New York will lead the effort, doing it handsomely.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Mark A. Lanna
Hanna
Mineo
Odell
Roosevelt
Biddle Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Kahney Killing
Biddle convicted of first degree murder for the April 12 killing of Mount Washington grocer Thomas Dounéily Kahney. Jury verdict delivered after evidence presented against the defendant in a Mount Washington court. Sentencing to follow per local procedure.
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Biddle
Thomas Dounéily Kahney
Mount Washington
Feared Lynch Threat Dims After Local Shooting
In Feeling Bhraveport Louisiana the negroes whose hives were in danger yesterday have been taken to jail by Jattone Gourd. The muttering crowd dispersed as the danger of lynching appeared unlikely. Edwards may still face death if captured after a prior shooting sparked by Foster over sack work in the fields.
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Bhraveport
Jose M
Edwards
la Hellew
Foster
Fire at Mineral Springs hotel in West Baden totals losses
Guests at the Mineral Springs hotel in West Baden fled in night clothes when a morning fire swept the building. The blaze began around 1 AM, causing an estimated $50,000 in damage. Four guests suffered minor injuries as they escaped, some leaping from balconies. No lives were lost.
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Indianapolis
Mineral Springs
West Baden
Four Die in Flint Train Collision at Hamilton Crossing
Major George W. Buckingham, his daughter Anna, Mrs. Thomas Applegate, and her sister Mrs. General Humphrey of Adrian were struck by a passenger train while driving in Flint on June 14. All four were killed instantly. Buckingham’s body was tossed 75 feet. two women lay on the engine pilot.
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Flint, Mich
George W. Buckingham
Anna
Thomas Applegate
Humphrey
Adrian
Hamilton Are
Maj
Buckingham
Murder Scene Bares Suspected Ripper Like Killing
In Jacksonville on Thursday afternoon the nude body of Susan Battles was found under a suburban house. She had been killed by blows to the head and knife thrusts, the body arranged in a compact mass with knees to chin. Police link a missing Willie Munden to the case.
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Jacksonville
Jack the Ripper
Susan Battles
Willie Munden
Catholic Church Pastorate Shake Up in Akron and Cleveland
Dr F Mahar is moved from St Vincent's Akron to St Patrick's Cleveland. Rev James O Leary moves from St Patrick's to St Coleman’s. Dr Francis T Moran moves to St Vincent's St Mary’s new pastor Rev Jon J Clark. Rev Nicholas A Hassel to Canal Fulton. Manager Tilton resigns Barberton Inn position to await successor. June 6 effective date for changes.
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F. Mahar
Se Vincent’s Church
Akron
St Patrick's Church
Cleveland
Jas. O'Leary
St. Patrick's Church
St Coleman's
Francis T. Moran
St. Mary's Church
St. Vincent's Church
St Mary's
Jon. J. Clark
Nicholas A. Hassel
Canal Fulton Church
Tilton
Wm. A. Tilton
Barberton Inn
Warden Buckle vows no crooked work in agency
Game Warden Buckle tells Democrat reporter that no underhand activity will be tolerated and vows to expose guilt regardless of position. He references Louis Ferry, who helped arrest nonoffenders over nets on Summit Jake, later losing his commission and revolver after Buckle deemed him unfit. The wardens aim to drive gill netters from the lakes with public support.
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Buckle
The
Democrat
Louis Ferry
Ruckle
U S Says Vatican Envoy Talks Impossible
Washington June 14 diplomat negotiations with the Vatican are declared impossible by the State Department under the U S constitution which cannot recognize ecclesiastical authority Pittsburg June 14 John spl
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Washington
United States
Vatican
State Department
Mrs. Botha denies mission to speak for peace
June 14 Brassele report: Mrs. Louis Botha, wife of the Boer commander in chief, tells a correspondent in the Dateh tongue that she has no official mission and rejects claims of coming missions. She says her husband will continue the war until victory or death, refusing peace.
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Brassele
Sps
Louis Botha
Botha
Pingree Seriously Ill in London Hotel Stay
ExGovernor Pingree of Michigan is reported seriously ill at the Grand Hotel in London with peritonitis. Doctors fear for his life as his condition remains critical and the public is urged to await official updates.
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London
Pingree
Michigan
Grand Hotel
Peritositis
Bin
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Philadelphia Railway
Millionaire Wanamaker
Georgia
John Jay’s
Davis Buel & Lemasters
G. Chambers
A.W. Case
Black
A. Collins
B. Clapp & Co
Grocers
Geo. D. Crumling
Haynes J.B. Houghton
B. Booth
D. Horn
Teeple & Linn
Kleckner Bros
G. G. Anger
A. J. Myers
Estep
Henry Shaffer
Baker & Bilis
Becker's
Cate
B. J. Alderfer
Andy Root
J. G. Steese
Nick Chamberlain
Lest Akins
John Feustus
G. W. Weidner
August Schaffter
H. J. Stipe
L. D. Cook
George Malloney
Ritchie Coal Co
Toe Curran
Jules Adam
R. J. Wilson
L. #. Kimpfin
F. Ashburn
Taies McAllister
G. W. Crile
John Backe
Kessler Bros
George Greenwalt
Depew
Jollies
Presidency
Flint
DR. Mahar
Moran
A. B. Smith
Main St
Main
Market Street
Upham Brouse Co
Dame
Madras
Drs
Garrettsville
Bishour Joyce
J. W. Robins
Rootstown
Messrs
J. B. Wright
Chas, Baird
Sophronia J. Ritchie
T. W. Cornell
Pittsburg, Pa
John
Hale the Jeweler
Booth
Aeandast Hardware Go
Mrs. Botha
John Kratz
Music Store
S. Howard St
M. Kratz
Akron Security & Loan. CO
Howard St
Globe Stamp Co
S. Main St
Alpacca
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