Hanna Favors Panama Route Senate Push Urged
President Newhall reports Senator Hanna’s telegram urging California senators to join in passing a bill for the Isthmian canal via the Panama route. Hanna cites unity of the commission and calls it a sound business choice. Newhall replies that Pacific coast advocates Nicaragua, and refers the matter to local senators and representatives.
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San Francisco
Newhall
Chamber of Commerce
Hanna
Senate
Panama
California
Pacific Coast
Isthmian Canal
Nicaragua
American Congress
Nicaragua Canal
Panama Canal
Spooner
Panama Canal Company
United States
Vanderbilt Lines Annual Meeting Signals Vanderbilt Interest
Chicago June 5 Prominent Vanderbilt officials including W K Vanderbilt Chauncey M Depew W H Newman and others attended the Chicago and Northwestern annual meeting and approved the companys statement for the year ending May 31 1902 The meeting noted Vanderbilt presence amid Moore Leeds and Vanderbilt rumors with no contest announced and listed officers and directors for three years including Marshall Field Byron L Smith and C H McCormick.
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Chicago
Vanderbilt Roads
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
W. K. Vanderbilt
Chauncey M. Depew
W. H. Newman
New York Central
W. ¢. Brown
Vanderbilt
Moore, Leeds
Marvin Hughitt
KB. E. Osborn
H. ©. Howe
J. B Redfield
R. H. Williams
F. W. Vanderbilt
H. McK. Twombley
Marshall Field
Byron L. Smith
C. H. McCormick
C. M. Depew
S M. Barger
David P. Kimball
Funeral services announced for John Henry Bar
In Oberlin Ohio on June 5 the community notes the funeral services for the late John Henry Bar. Details of time and arrangements are to be announced by the Bar family.
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John H. Barrows
Oberlin
Ohio
John Henry Bar
Oberlin College President Honored in Funeral Procession
The Oberlin college president and board members attended services today. After, the casket was carried by students from the church to Westwood cemetery following the remains lying in state at the Second Congregational church with hundreds of mourners viewing.
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Oberlin College
Westwood Cemetery
Second Congregational Church
Millionaire Howry Dies in Kansas City Hospital
John W. Howry a 70 year old former East Saginaw lumber dealer with Boston ties died in a Kansas City hospital from morphine taken in a personal crisis. He left a note for an undertaker and a message to his sons J H and H L Howry tied to cattle business losses in Naravisa New Mexico. One son was en route from New Mexico when he died.
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Kansas City
John W. Howry
East Saginaw
Mich
Boston
Howry
J. H
H. L. Howry
Naravisa
N. M
New Mexico
Pullman Conductors Seek Wage Increases Across Nation
The Post Dispatch reports a petition circulating nationwide among Pullman conductors has 15 000 signatures. It demands starting wages of 65 a month for six months 70 for the next six months and 80 after one year, to be presented to President Robert T Lincoln of the Pullman Car Company.
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St. Louis, Mo
The
Post- Dispatch
Pullman
Robert T. Lincoln
Pullman Car Company
Supreme court sets aside ouster in packers case
The Missouri supreme court this morning in the Schwarzchild Sulzberger suit set aside yesterday’s ouster order and suspended the case to allow compliance with state corporation laws. The company will plead in the regular way and the ouster and fine will be determined later by the court.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger Company
William Woods sentenced for forging money order in Oregon
William Woods pleaded guilty in a United States court in Portland to forging a money order. Judge Bellinger sentenced him to two years in a penitentiary at hard labor after he opened a misdelivered letter at The Dalles post office and found a postal order with another man’s name.
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Portland
Ore
William Woods
Bellinger
Woods
Dalles
Alleged Murderer Captured Near Warrensburg
Warrensburg Mo June 5 A black man believed to be Bessie Francis the murderer of Miss May Henderson near here last summer has been arrested at Hugo J T Persons who knew Francis have gone to Hugo to view the prisoner. Photographs of the man arrested closely resemble the killer.
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Warrensburg
Bessie Francis
May Henderson
Hugo
J. T
Francis
Colored Man's Awful Deed in Germantown Tragedy
Oscar Webb a colored man shot and killed his wife and mother in Germantown Philadelphia then wounded himself fatally. Police report a domestic dispute preceded the tragedy with Webb dying at once and his wife and mother dead.
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Philadelphia
Oscar Webb
Germantown
Portland Builders Deny Dealings With Boycott Supporters
In Portland on June 5 the Master Builders and allied contractors declare they will refuse any business with firms aiding the boycott against union planing mills. The action halts building operations until the boycott ends or non union workers are found. All sawmills and contractors agree to source lumber from home mills, risking widespread stoppage absent a settlement.
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Portland
Ore
Master Builders’ Association
Building Trades Council
Pennypacker Nominated for Governor in Philadelphia
Republican conventions in Philadelphia on June 5 renominated all congressmen except McCreary who runs in the new district. Delegates to the state convention unanimously back Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker for governor based on last night’s primaries.
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Philadelphia
H. H. Bingham
Robert Adams, Jr
Henry Burk
Rober H. Foerderer
Edward Morrell
George D. McCreary
McCreary
Samuel W. Penny
Packer
Kansas rivers still high as waters begin slight subsidence
The Arkansas river remains very high with extensive property damage. Cottonwood and Neosho rivers stay well above flood stage, flooding acres of corn and drowning livestock. A Santa Fe washout near Emporia halted mainline trains this afternoon as signs of relief may come within hours.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Arkansas
Cottonwood
Neosho
Santa Fe
Emporia
IS BAKER AND NOT A BANKER
Otto C. Kirs good who caused the arrest of Mrs. Catherine Hartridge in New York alleging a card fraud on the voyage from San Francisco to New York turns out to have been a baker in a local restaurant and not a banker as dispatches stated. Mrs. Hartridge was employed as a stenographer in this city and held several positions of more or less importance.
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San Francisco
Otto C. Kirsgood
Catherine Hartridge
New York
Hartridge
Immigration figures show May arrivals at 82 054
Washington reports official immigration data for May with 82 054 immigrants landed, up from 73 667 in April. The figures provide a monthly snapshot of inbound migration and reflect shifts in entry trends.
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Washington
Massive Liverpool Syndicate Plans Fast Mail and Passenger Fleet
The Westminster Gazette reports a British Canadian colonial scheme to counter Morgan Shipping with a Liverpool syndicate plan. It envisions enormous mail steamers at 25 knots, armed cruisers with six inch guns, and freight ships of 16 knots carrying 7000 tons. Route aims include China Japan Australia via Milford Haven. subsidies to be subsidized by Canada and Australia. home government may guarantee a small equity stake.
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London
British
Canadien
Cunard Line
Liverpool Syndicate
Morgan Shipping Combine
Westminster Gazette
Canadian Pacific Railroad
The
Milford Haven
China
Japan
Australia
Vancouver
B. C
Canada
Chonse of Commons
Revelation Testimony Says God Named Mortensen Murderer
Salt Lake City June 5 James Sharp father in law of James KR Hay testified in the Mortensen murder trial that God revealed Mortensen's guilt to him. He said a Holy Ghost voice forced him to name Mortensen and described a vision of blood leading to Hay’s buried body. Sharp noted prior revelations about the gospel and said he did not tell officials earlier.
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Salt Lake City
James Sharp
James KR. Hay
Peter Mortensen
Mortensen
Hay
Sharp
God
Mr. Sharp
Perry Cutter Returns After Leaking Voyage
The United States revenue cutter Perry sailed from San Francisco Tuesday bound for Seattle but sprang a leak about 100 miles north of the port and had to return. She arrived today with all hands exhausted from long bailing, pumps proving useless.
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San Francisco
United States Revenue Cutter
Perry
Seattle
Cambridge to award Reid honorary Doctor of Laws
London announces Whitelaw Reid special envoy to the coronation of King Edward will receive a Doctor of Laws from Cambridge University alongside Yale professor H W Parker.
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Whitelaw Reid
London
United States
Edward
Cambridge University
H. W. Parker
Yale University
Ganges Sail To South Africa With Oats and Hay Cargo
The British ship Ganges under Captain Walker cleared in Tacoma for South Africa with oats and hay valued at 117776 dollars. The cargo includes 85090 dollars worth of Tacoma oats and the rest from Vancouver. Crawford and Reid of Tacoma won a contract to build a new tug for Charles Simpson for service on the sound.
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Tacoma
Ganges
Walker
South Africa
Balfour, Guthrie & Co
Vancouver
Crawford & Reid of
Charles Simpson
Sound
Court of Appeals Reverses Judge Noyes Ruling in Hawkins Robbery Case
The United States appeals case against Hawkins reverses a district court decision. Hawkins was convicted of robbery with Thomas Dolan and George Allen. The reversal cites improper juror impartiality due to a juror's prior expressed opinion on the case.
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San Francisco
United States Court of Appeals
United States District
Noyes
United States
Hawkins
Thomas Dolan
George Allen
Persian Shah Gifts Diamonds to Emperor William
In Berlin on June 6 the shah of Persia, visiting the city, presented Emperor William with the highest Persian decoration. The insignia is diamond set and valued at 22,000 marks.
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Berlin
Persia
William
Kruger Report of Illness Denied by Dutch Dispatch
The Hague reports counter rumors that Mr. Kruger is ill saying he is in good health and enjoying strong vitality. The dispatch notes the rumors lack basis and confirms no illness is evident.
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the Hague
Kruger
Hanna Talks On Canal and Panama Route Shift
Senate heard two speeches on isthmian canal policy with Hanna now favoring the Panama route as shorter and cheaper after new evidence. Mitchell urged Nicaragua as feasible and urged Hepburn bill adoption to avoid delay. debates followed on title, danger from earthquakes, and commercial aims.
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Washington
Senate
Hanna
Ohio
Spooner
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua
Mitchell
Hepburn
Panama
Congress
Military Academy
West Point
Harris
Kansas
Bate
Bates
Ute
Colorado
Senate Advances Canal Construction Session Proceedings
The senate held an 5 o'clock executive session then adjourned, marking a continuation of canal construction discussions and related formal action.
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Senate
Howles Seeks U S War Assurance Question Reopened
London June 5 Thomas Gibson Howles Conservative in the house of commons renewed his push to learn if Britain gave the United States any assurances before the war with Spain. Government leader A J Balfour deprecated reviving a subject already asked many times with poor results. The issue is seen as historic and should rest.
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London
Thomas Gibson Howles
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
Spain
A. J. Balfour
Speed Record Run Cuts Colorado Rail Times
Pueblo real estate exchange special run by the Colorado and Southern railroad over Santa Fe tracks covered 118 miles in 2 hours 17 minutes actual time 2 hours 31 minutes. A portion of the run reached 50 miles per hour. The prior best time between Denver and Pueblo was 2 hours 37 minutes.
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Denver
Colorado
Pueblo Real Estate Exchange
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Santa Fe
California Delegation Pledges California Welcome to Travelers’ Association
The Travelers’ Protective Association national convention in Portland, Oregon, met two hours with sightseeing. The California delegation announced San Francisco board of trade and promotion committee will entertain the group upon their return to California June 11.
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Portland
Ore
Travelers’ Protective Association
California
San Francisco Board of Trade
California Promotion Committee
San Francisco
Wool consignments rise at Custer county warehouse
Miles City reports about 600000 pounds of wool either passed through or stored at the Custer county wool warehouse. Byrd Edwards sold about 25000 pounds shipped from the warehouse, and F. K. Parkhurst has 30000 pounds en route. R R Selway from Sheridan sold 350000 pounds to Silberman brothers at 13.5 cents.
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Standard
Miles City
Custer County
Byrd Edwards
F. K. Parkhurst
Ekalaka
Rr. R. Selway
Sheridan
Wyo
Silberman Brothers
Mrs Suey Sung Denies Adultery in Montana Divorce Case
Mrs Lillian Moran Sung of Billings denies her husband C L Harris alleges she committed adultery. She says he ousted her from his home on the night of June and refuses her return. She lacks means of support while he runs a clothing store in Helena and a lottery operation in Billings. She seeks 50 a month permanent alimony for herself and unborn child plus 250 attorney fees and costs.
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The
Standard
Billings
Officials at new Capitol in Helena begin move
June 5 Helena officials toured the new capitol but did not transact business yet. Governor Toole Secretary of State Hays attorney general and several clerks were installed in the building as others were to follow, marking a ceremonial first day in the state’s new home.
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Standard
Helena
Capitol
Toole
Hays
Board of Pardons
Board of Examiners
Prison Commission
Wreck Near Glenwood Springs Delays Shriners Train
A broken truck under a tender of the engine pulling the second section of the Shriners special on the Denver and Rio Grande near the Grand canyon ten miles east of Glenwood Springs caused the wrecking of the train. The train stopped quickly with no serious damage, but passengers were shaken and a baggageman was lightly bruised by flying baggage.
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Denver
Glenwood Springs
Shriners
Denver & Rio Grande
Grand Canyon
University Professor and Count Die in Italian Alps Landslide
Signor Riva a professor at the University of Rome and Count Cino Prinetti relative of the Italian foreign minister were killed in a landslide while ascending Mont Grigna near Lake Lecco Switzerland yesterday.
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Rome
Signor Riva
University of Rome
Cino Prinetti
Mont Grigna
Lake Lecco
Switzerland
Sir Daniel Cooper Dead in London at 81
London June 5 Sir Daniel Cooper former acting agent general for New South Wales in England is dead at age 81 his passing announced in the city today.
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London
Daniel Cooper
New South Wales
England
D. O. Mills Reported Much Better At Home
New York today reports D. O. Mills is much better and resting at his home in the city after an illness.
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New York
D. O. Mills
Balliet Found Guilty Instructed Jury On Intent Not Proved
Des Moines Iowa June 5 Balliet found guilty after a trial that began May 2 and drew to a close with Judge Munger instructing that proof of actual defraudment was unnecessary. The instruction centered on proof of intent to defraud at mailing and whether Balliet originated the letters. The verdict came at 3 35 pm after jurors asked about considering pre indictment actions. Balliet was given until June 26 to file for a new trial with arguments to be heard in July.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Balliet
Munger
Pilgrimage of Shriners Departures to San Francisco
Kansas City delegates of Shriners left on June 4 by six Pullman cars and a commissary train over the Rock Island. The train carries modern amenities including a telephone system and a piano. It will switch to the Colorado Midland at Pueblo for a daylight Colorado run, then continue over the Rio Grande and Southern Pacific via Grand Junction to reach San Francisco on June 9.
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Kansas City
Shriners
San Francisco
Rock Island
Colorado Midland
Pueblo
Colorado
Grand Junction
Colo
Rio Grande
Southern Pacific
Prohibitionists Meet in Hutchinson Nominate Emerson for Governor
Kansas prohibitionists convened in Hutchinson with 100 delegates and condemned state officers for lax liquor enforcement. Reverend F. W. Emerson of Shawnee County was nominated for governor and the group called for a state campaign fund.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Kansas
F. W. Emerson
Shawnee County
Rock Island absorbs Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern
An official order in Cedar Rapids announces the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern railway will be absorbed by the Rock Island route effective June 15. The former line will be called the Iowa division of the Rock Island and current local officials stay on until full readjustment is finished.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Rock Island
Iowa Division
Western Oklahoma Floods Close Rail Lines
Four inches of rain in western Oklahoma swelled streams beyond danger. The North Canadian caused extensive damage along the line. In Granite a 16 foot bridge was washed out and Rock Island trains are tied up. Custer County rainfall totaled 12% inches since floods began.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Granite
Rock Island
Custer County
Rockefeller Gifts Endowments for Newton Theological Institute
At the trustees dinner following graduation exercises 18 graduates were announced. Endowments and bequests totaled nearly 500000 for the year including 200000 raised to match an equal 200000 from John D. Rockefeller. The Newton Theological Institute ceremony was held in New York.
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New York
Newton Theological Institution
John D. Rockefeller
Instituton
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