Belgrade Coup Ends Despised Reign Killing King and Queen
Belgrade wakes to a military coup after King Alexander and Queen Draga are shot in the royal palace. Premier Markovitch and others killed. Prince Karageorgevitch proclaimed king as a new government restores the old constitution and calls for order. Streets fill with crowds while troops guard the palace.
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Belgrade
Servin
Alexander
Queen Draga
Markovitch
Patrovitch
Fayolitch
Angi- Kovleis
Draga
Nikedem
Markovitca
Petrovitch
Yudorvica
Pavlovitch
Roy Guard
Kargeorevitch
Fatherlend
Jovan Avaldomovic
Ljuvonir Jalievics
Stojan Crop
George Fienshics
Jorvan Alungokvica
Voglsiny Velikovics
Innenee
Alcander Mavichy
Ljuvomir Ichiokavics
Independent Liberal Party
Nive Narngeorgevitch
Turbulent Night in Belgrade Ends Obrenovitch Rule
A Belgrade dispatch claims soldiers attempted to abduct Queen Draga as King Alexander faced separation rumors. In the palace clash, the king queen and their supporters were killed, triggering a cordon of troops and signaling the Obrenovitch dynasty's end and renewed Karageorgevic ascendancy efforts.
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Cologne
Gelgrady
Obrenovitch
Michael
Opschider
Belgrade
Cologne Gazette
Alexander
Drago
Karageorge- Viicks
Bervia
Will Not Cause War. London Sees Belgrade Tragedy as Limited
London observers on June 13 discuss the Belgrade palace tragedy and its effect on Serbia. They doubt it will spark a broader conflict, noting public unease over King Alexander and his marriage to Queen Draga. The line of succession points to Montenegro’s prince.
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London
Belgrade
Serbia
Suregs
Alexandar
Draga
Alexander
Borita Lew
Montenegro
Causes of Revolution in Servia and Rumors of Assassination
Mijatovich, Servian minister in London, cites widespread discontent with King Alexander’s purge of radicals and the rumored succession of Queen Draga’s brother Lojnvetiza. Officials fear possible unrest though not expecting internecine strife or immediate danger to Serbia. A clairvoyant's seizure reported a letter from the murdered king predicting an assassination soon.
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M. Mijatovich
Servian Minster
London
Alexander
Drage
Lonjevitza
Restores Old Dynasty in Serbia After Royal Assassinations
Paris reports the assassination of the king and queen of Servia and notes officials fear a new European intervention. Dynastic strife has long underpinned tensions with Pretender Kara Georgevitch’s supporters blamed for uprisings. The king’s recent coup d etat worsened the political crisis and delayed constitutional reforms.
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Europe
Paris
Servin
Officinla
Servia
Karageorgeviteh
Karapeorgevituh
A Troubled Kingdom in Ihwa Under a Failing King
King Alexander of Ihwa, born Iniste, wed Drags Maschin and lost popular support. His marriage alienated nobles and people, prompting a palace clash and dissolution of the Shupshtina. The regime’s reactionary tilt and constitutional upheaval fueled unrest in a largely agrarian Servi.
Austrian Officials Warn of Serious Outrage to World Peace
Vienna reports interpellation by Dep uties Ofner and Strachner urging premier Von Koerber and foreign minister Goluchowski to appeal to Russia to curb outbreaks like Kishe nefu ni to prevent further excesses. Odessa police chief Arseniffa assures rabbis Jews may work without anti Semite violence if authorities act early. London pundit Humbold discusses ritual murder accusations and urges czar and pope to condemn such blood libel to avert renewals.
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Gzar
Kishiner
Vienna
Reichstath
Ofner
Strachner
von Koerber
Count Goluchowski
Kishinef
Odessa
London
Horace Humbold
Austria
Europe
Grace Say
Hearing Postponed Against Western Railroads
Washington June 12 hearing on complaints by shippers alleging discrimination in transporting grain cattle and other products by western railroads has been postponed following a recent wreck. H. Cowan lead counsel for the railroads states the hearing will be rescheduled.
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Washington
Balcaro
Las Goad
H. Cowan
Grain Crop Near Average Says Washington Report
Washington June 12 Preliminary returns from the agriculture department show spring wheat acreage at 17 267 000, down 21 percent from last year with North Dakota up 10 percent and Minnesota and South Dakota down. The overall condition on June 1 averages 95.9 in spring wheat, far above last year and the ten year mean. Barley acreage exceeds last year by 3 30 000 and barley condition averages 91.5. Rye acreage down 0.6 percent with 90.6 condition. Clover acreage declines nationwide, Iowa and Kansas down 8 percent. Apple states mostly below average, peach prospects poor outside Oklahoma.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
North Dakota
Minnesota
South Dakota
Kansas
Missouri
Suliformia
Nebraska
Ohio
Wise
Pontingly
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Birchigan
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Tillinois
Virginia
North Carolina
California
Arkansas
Innesota
Arth Dakota
Washi Han
United State
Murder trial ends with insanity defense in Chicago
William Wardner, claiming insanity, told a jury he was not crazy and was sentenced to eighteen years in state prison for the February 2 murder of Walter Osborn at 587 State Street. Wardner’s true name is said to be Edwin H. Mott, a Virginian who ran a saloon in a levee district.
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Bush
Chicago
Wiliam Wardner
W. M. McEwen
State
Walter Osborn
State Street
Wardner
Criminal Court
Atorney
Frank Crowe
Crowe
Namas
Edwin H.mott
Osborn
Flood crisis passes in East St. Louis as residents recover
East St. Louis reports relief from the flood crisis with boat crews shifting from rescue to property protection and refugee care. Water remains two to five feet deep between Broadway and Missouri Avenue, forcing boats for food delivery while larger buildings house residents on higher floors. City leaders and volunteers from East St. Louis and St. Louis coordinate aid, with bedding and supplies inching toward sufficiency as repairs and surveys continue.
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East St. Louis
Julhols Centre
Kansas City
Topeka
Jack
Culver
Fifth Sinder National Guard
Rudenburg
St. Louis Mo
Verdict Finds Chase Insane in Indiana Probate Case
In Fowler Indiana on June 1 jurors ruled Moses Fowler Chase a person of unsound mind and a Lafayette resident. A guardian will be appointed for the young man this afternoon. The decision upholds the father’s assertion that Chase is not competent to dictate the handling of an estate valued near one million dollars left by his grandfather, founder of Fowler. The aunt and uncle of Chase had controlled him and claimed sanity. the case has long centered on who should manage the fortune.
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Fowler
Ind
Moses Fowler Chase
Tippecanoe
Lafayette
Young Chase
Shane
MoMowlar Chase
Fawver
Chase
Duhme
Cincinnai
Assassin Capture Near Glasgow Prompts Manhunt Update
Helena June 13 report states under Sheriff Ritter trapped William Brown in Missouri river bottoms and captured him while pursuing Glasgow jail breakers. Sheriff Cosner describes 31 Pierce as the brutal Death Watch murderer. Jack Williams was also captured south of Harlem as the posse travels with Pierce tied to a hearse awaiting trustworthy ranchers to colocate him.
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Desperado
Montana
Helena
Mont
Jmach
Glasgow
Ritter
William Brown
Missouri River
Cosner
Pierce
Jack Willams
Harlem
Crown
Harree
MecKinney
Hardee
German Antarctic Expedition Returns After Successful Voyage
The German Antarctic steamer Gauss arrived at Simonstown to refit for about three weeks before heading home. The expedition logged extensive ice operations with no casualties, discovering Emperor William II land, enduring yearlong ice, and conducting scientific work despite harsh winter storms and darkness.
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Simonstown
Cape Colony
Gauss
Antarctic
Cape Town
Kerguelen Island
William II
Dur Joan
Ealibg
St Paul
New Amsterdamslands
National Bank Call Issued on June 9 Conditions
Washington June 11 The comptroller of the currency issued a call reporting the condition of national banks at the close of business June 9.
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National Bank
Washington
Trust in Shipping Company Fraud Sparks Receiver Bid
In Trenton on June 13 Judge Kirkpatrick ordered a hearing next week to consider appointing a receiver for the United States Ship Building Company amid claims of insolvency and fraud in its incorporation and management. Rol and R. Canklin, bondholders, allege assets far below stated value and improper related dealings benefiting Charles M Schwab and others.
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Trenton
N. J
Kirkpatrick
United States Circuit
Newark
United States Ship Building Company
Roland R. Canklin
Conklin
Tt Fg
Nixon
United States Ship Builéing Company
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Favors the treaty with Roosevelt urged by foreign relations
Havana reports the committee on foreign relations urges early ratification of the naval bases agreement. It calls for separate action on the Isle of Pines issue and warns the Senate that rejecting the constitutional creation offered by President Roosevelt could invite a future president to press harder.
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Sudan
Havana
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Isle of Pines
Senate
Roosevelt
Folk boom launched in Missouri race
Lewisville June 14 Heny Watterson presents Joseph W. Walk circuit attorney of St Louis as a presidential possibility. Watter son says Folk could be the dark horse to edge into the paddock with a year to build a record. Folk and friends may lift Missouri to a governor’s like Tilden in 1876, but the question remains if Folk is a Tilden or near his caliber.
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Lewisville
Heny Watterson
Joseph W. Walk
St. Louis
Watterson
Tilden
Clevel
Folk
Missouri Ave
Mr. Tilden
Five Thousand Chicago Workmen Get Substantial Raises
In Chicago on June 13 agreements lift wages for about 5.6 thousand workers. Ulinels Central grants 730 machinists a 30 cent an hour rise. Chicago Milwaukee Brewers association boosts beer bottlers 35 percent for two years. Iron workers and American Bridge settle the Lassig strike with 1,800 returning to work. Tilinois Central machinists statewide gain 9 cents per hour under the pact.
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Chicago
Ulinels Central
Chicago-Milwaukkee Brewers’ Association
Insite Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
American Bridge Company
Lassig
Tilinoig Central
Two Banks in Bessemer Fail to Open Over Shortage
Bessemer Savings Bank and Bank of Commerce doors stayed shut on June 13 as a shortage and alleged fighting by PJ Cornwell, president of the first bank, left assets of both banks around 274000 dollars with about 100000 dollars in what authorities described as the combined deficit.
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Bessemer
Ala
Bessemer Savings Bank
Bank of Commerce
PJ. Cornwell
Purged of Contempt in Philadelphia Court
Napoleon La sale and William Bernhard of the reland American League ball eld are reported purged of contempt of court in Philadelphia. The brief note records a procedural outcome in a local legal matter with emphasis on the parties involved and the court’s action.
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Philadelphia
Jue
Napoleon Lasale
William Bernhard
Day
War Department Intervenes to Aid Flood Refugees
The War Department telegraphed the Chicago commander to relieve immediate need of about ten thousand flood refugees from East St Louis and other points now at Belleville Alabama without food.
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Washington
Chicago
Eagst St. Louis
Betleville
Crane for Chairman in GOP race favored by Roosevelt allies
Washington January 11 report suggests former Massachusetts governor Marcus Crane stands a strong chance to become national committee chairman. The piece notes Roosevelt prefers a trusted ally and cites Crane’s wealth, reform record, and close ties to Lodge as reasons favoring his selection.
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Washington
Massachussetts
Hanna
Jane
Quay
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Wall Street
National Committee
Ohio
East
Senator Quay
Mr. Roosevelt
Nationce
Murray Crane
Ma “Etts
Crane
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Mr. Crane
Alut
Ray Crane
Flood Threat Grips East St. Louis Suburbs
The St Louis flood recedes slowly with rising water in Lansdowne and surrounding areas. Water from the Baltimore and Ohio trestle floods Lansdowne, Lake Station, and Winstanley while East St. Louis seeks levee protection and crews mobilize. Mayor Cook appeals for public aid amid continuing hardship.
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St. Louis
Alt Lansdowne
East St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Hunter's Switch
Lake Station
Winstanley Suburb
Rock Road
East St Louis and Suburban Company
Terminal Belt
Lansdowne
Nooged
West St. Louis
Cook
Budget Passes Commons
London report states the budget bill passed the house of commons today without division, marking a smooth approval. The government achieved passage with minimal opposition and no recorded votes.
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Commons
London
House of Commons
Markets Show Mixed Cattle Hogs and Sheep Quotes Across Cities
Sioux City and Chicago markets report mixed prices for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs sell from 5.95 to 6.35 in Chicago with heavier grades at top, cattle receipts around 500 at steady markets, and South Omaha listing native steers 4.25 to 5.25 with hogs at 5.95 to 6.10 and lambs rising to 7.25.
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Bioux City
Sioux Cit
Chicago
Hecht
Gintte—Reeves
South Omaha
Grain Markets, Graly End Provisions
Chicago markets show steady flour and mixed grain quotes with slight shifts. Wheat futures vary. No 2 yellow corn around 48 to 49 cents. oats and rye mixed. flax and timothy seeds priced high. provisions damp but steady. butter and cheese markets firm. whisky price set on high wines. Minneapolis bids reflect hard and northern wheats around 8 to 9 cents. oats around 64 to 64 cents. rye around 8 to 9 cents. flax cash at 1.15 to arrive 1.10 to 1.15.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Mess Park
S17
Minneapolis
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Prankstort Zeitung
Balgrade
Tegson
Inisté
Ihwa
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Drags Maschin
Jasa
Wu Rey
Servi
Brevenson
Prince Otto
Anthony Hope
George Barr McCutcheon
Graustark
Menance
PEN
Chase IS
Shipping Trust
Buyters
New Jersey
Schwab and Nixon
War Department
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