Explosion and Deaths Trail across Early June News
Army rifle range accident at Arcadia Missouri fatally wounds Albert Terrell a Black private while watching target impact. British steamer Haverford explosion near Liverpool kills five with dozens injured, theories vary from incendiary device to naptha gas ignition. American deaths in Philippines report notes Lt Edward Bolton and citizen Benjamin Christian murdered near Davao. English officers die in Egypt near Fan Tag during postwar turmoil. Wisconsin GOP convention urges Reed Smoot expulsion. Madison nominates L B Baton for governor. Bryan meets Russian leaders in St Petersburg during agrarian debate and discusses policy with parliamentarians.
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Arcadia
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Haverford
Philadelphia
International Navigation Company
Bryan
St. Petersburg
William J. Bryan
Meyer
Nebraska State University Commencement Today
Lincoln Neb June 14 The annual commencement exercise of the Nebraska State University will be held this afternoon and evening General Nelson Miles will be the principal orator of the day.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Suite University
Nelson Miles
Red Men Prepare for Great Council in July
The Improved Order of Red Men at West Gold Avenue lodge plans a July Great Council in this city. A large class of Indians was initiated, Grand Sachem Godehaux honored, and a social dance arranged. Delegates will be chosen by Las Vegas Red Men and other territorial tribes. A crowd is expected for the event.
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Sachem
Godehaux
Gallup
Great Council
Forahontas
New Monstor
South Second Street
Las Vegas
FE Barnes
Annual Encampment Opens For Grand Army in Paterson
The Grand Army of the Republic annual encampment in Paterson New Jersey opened with a large business session. A grand parade is planned for this afternoon with several hundred veterans expected to participate. The four mile march will include carriages for feeble veterans and a large reviewing stand in front of City Hall for officials guests and the reviewing staff.
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Paterson
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Ine
Racing Season Opens At Country Club With Four Steeplechases
Hoston Mass June 14 The spring racing season at the Country Club opens with four races and one hack race. The Duke's Cup steeplechase offers 2000 dollars to the winner plus a 250 dollar cup. The Challenge Cup, valued 200 dollars, must be won three times before possession. Two more large steeplechases follow the same distance, with purses of 1000 dollars each. The Myopia steeplechase is for NSHA or Canadian Hunt registered hunters over two and a half miles. The week ends with Middlesex selling steeplechase and the Grand Annual, both carrying purses around 250 dollars, over about two and a half miles.
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Country Club
Duke of Atercorn
St. Botholps
Annual Convention of Virginia Bankers Opens
The annual convention of the Virginia Bankers' Association opened today at the Chamberlain hotel in Ponny Consort Va It will run three days with a large attendance and an excellent program promising high interest and success H B Hansbrough of Winchester is the president of the organization
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Winchester
McKinley County Grand Jury Indicts Slayers of Francisco Torres
The McKinley County grand jury returned true bills against Venecslado Gallegos and Braulio Malpando for the murder of Francisco Torres at Gilson in April. Thomas Ransom was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. The jury recessed without further action.
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Thomas Ransom
Gallup
N. M
McKinley County
Venccslado
Statehood bill passes House at 5 20 PM
The house approved the conference report on the statehood bill at 5 20 PM and it moves to the president for signature. Reports from Washington note continued senate action, with expectations of swift passage and signing this week.
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National Flag Day Celebrated Across Major Cities
Across the United States Flag Day is observed with ceremonies as Betsy Ross’s Arch Street house in Philadelphia prepares to transfer to the government as a national memorial. President Roosevelt may attend, and nationwide displays mark the 129th anniversary with public buildings, schools, and offices participating.
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Kent
New York
Betsy Ross House
Vigil placed under $200 peace bond in Barelas precinct
Eslavio Vigil, a Barelas politician, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Coulter and held briefly in county jail. He was brought before Justice Miguel Chaves and placed under a $200 peace bond with Frank A. Hubbell and Tomas Apodaca as bondsmen amid claims of political motivation and persecution in Barelas.
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Hubbell
Frank A. Hubbell
Vigil
Miguel Chaves
Old Town
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Abbott
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Mesal
Death of David Baca Faces Unavenged Verdict
The Evening Citizen reports the 1903 killing of David Baca in Socorro, detail the ensuing trial before Judge Parker, and note a jury verdict of acquittal. Telipe Paca, town marshal, allegedly fired first in a Windsor hotel confrontation. defense by Dougherty Griffin and state by Wolford Attorney Bife Bice.
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Socorro County
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Windsor Hotel
Telipe Paca
Socorro
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Wolford
Rough Riders Favored At New Mexico Lawn Fete
The Rough Riders, many in New Mexico and Arizona, are invited to a lawn fete hosted by Mee. Allyn Capron widow of Capron Capron who fell in Cuba. Colonel C. Y Porter Marine Corps is chairman. The event supports a memory monument at Arlington National Cemetery for Captain Capron Lieutenant Keys and other Rough Riders buried there.
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Washington
Arington National Cemetery
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Keys
Esteemed Uncle of President and Russian Crisis Deepens
St. Petersburg and Sayville dispatches report growing pessimism among officials over a possible transfer to a responsible ministry as radical factions and agrarian movements challenge parliament. Cossacks balk at repression while a government inquiry brands Fr. Gapon’s death a murder. Robert B. Roosevelt dies at 76 after a career in law, politics, and diplomacy.
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Hopewell Offers Assurance on National Guard Enlistment for Austin Encampment
Captain B. Ruppe of Company G, National Guard, received orders from Adjutant General Tarkington to report estimated strength and attendance for a Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas militia encampment in Austin. The War Department seeks quick estimates to plan transport and camp setup, aiming to recruit white members and fill ranks before departure. Colonel W. S. Hopewell of the Albuquerque Eastern Railway returned with assurances of building the line, and urged voters to support statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, warning delays could push statehood far into the future.
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Elliott Likely to Be Advanced to Major General
Washington June 14 General George F Elliott commandant of the marine corps will probably be made a major general as provided in the Naval bill reported from the naval committee. Elliott has urged the move arguing the corps size and duties justify the higher rank. The bill’s wording would grant the rank of major general to the present incumbent and brigadier general to successors.
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Prominent Society Pair to Wed at Iselin Estate
New York society notes a quiet wedding this afternoon as Mises Fanny Iselin daughter of C Oliver Iselin and Philip Livermore prepare to unite at the Iselin country place near New Rochelle on the Sound. Due to the recent death of John Livermore the bridegroom's brother only immediate family will attend.
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C. Oliver Iselin
Philip Livermore
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German Evangelical Synod Opens Atlantic District Session
The Atlantic District of the German Evangelical Synod of North America opened in Schenectady New York at the German Friends Church. Rev C J Noehren of New York conducted opening services. Delegates will tour Forest Park Ballston Lake then Albany for the dedication services and elections will be held Monday for officers.
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N. Y
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Atlantic District
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New York
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