Violent Tornado Outbreak Roils Five States
A severe tornado outbreak swept Arkansas Missouri Illinois Mississippi and Tennessee with widespread destruction and high fatalities. By late Monday night into Tuesday morning at least 107 lives were lost across the five states and many more injured or unaccounted for as towns including Jackson Vicksburg Poplar Bluff and McClure reported severe damage.
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Eleonore
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McClure
Tlinois
Jackons
Dexter and Stoddara
Storm Toll Rises Across States From Tornadoes and Floods
Tornadoes and storm winds sweep Missouri Arkansas and Tennessee causing multiple drownings and wide damage. In Tennessee the Eleonore steamer capsized during a tornado rescue attempt with several missing and many believed drowned. Missouri reports 50 plus dead and 75 injured as storms strike Popular Bluff Stoddard and Sikeston. Arkansas tallies 57 deaths with Heber Springs worst hit and over 200 injured as counties report widespread destruction.
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Kalispell Men Drown While Fishing Near Dam
Special Dispatch reports V. Corbin and Harold Terrill of Kalispell drowned while fishing near the spillway at the old northern dam. Both men were young married employees of the Kalispell Mercantile Company. The wife of Mr. Corbin left home to search and arrived as the boat went under. Terrill was the sole son of Dr and Mrs H Terrill of Kalispell.
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Yuan Shi Kai Dies Noted Chinese Leader
Yuan Shi Kai president of the Chinese republic died after illness and nervous breakdown. Premier Chi Jul pledged full support to Lai Yuen Hung who will take the presidency tomorrow. Rumors of poisoning denied as Lai seeks order and unity across China.
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Lai Yuen Hung Endorsed to Succeed Chinese Republic
San Francisco dispatch notes Lai Yuen Hung, former vice president, is endorsed by revolutionists to assume control of government if they prevail. The item appears on page 19, column 1.
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Lai Yuen Hung
Montana Republicans Fail To Elect National Committeeman
The Montana delegation met and failed to elect a Republican national committeeman as Senator Dixon urged postponement while arguing that the August state convention should select the candidate. Mrs. Louise Lusk protested re election of Marlow and urged Frank Lusk of Missoula. After debate the delegation planned to consult lawyers and to reorganize with EB C Selway as chairman. several delegates were named to convention committees and a luncheon followed.
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ES. Booth
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Republicans and Progressives Eye Uncertain Nomination
In Chicago on June 6 the Republican and Progressive conventions face a stalemate three days before nominations. Neither side signals a clear candidate as Hughes gains early support, Roosevelt aides rally, and Smoot warns no Republican ballot before Friday. Florida and New Jersey show gains for Hughes as others weigh their options.
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Kitchener dies in Orkney disaster reported abroad
The Standard notes the death of Lord Kitchener in a disaster off the Orkney Islands and mentions related storm conditions in the Middle South. Other items include coverage of divorce cases, a governor's pardon, and various regional notices.
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Orkney Islands
Chicago
Middle South
Butte
Meredith
HAM
Anaconda News
SoAnaconda News
ToSchool Board
Butte News
Goldberg
Telegraphic News
Kitchener’s War Role and Rising Fame amid Criticism
Earl Kitchener was appointed secretary of state for war in August 1914 and praised for forging England’s army from a small force into millions. He faced severe criticism over artillery shortages and friction with Field Marshal French, while remaining a central figure as the war unfolded. He last appeared in patches at Westminster amid questions by the House of Commons, with no indication of imminent departure.
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Amu Wan Forme
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William Rob Prison
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Sir Kitchener
Field Marshal French
France
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French
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House of Commons
Butte Non-Union Town Denial Sparks Federal Interest
The Silver Bowl Employers' association says it will not negotiate with the unions while labor leaders with unaffected salaries spread propaganda. It notes the group was formed in 1913 to arbitrate wages and denies aims to break unions, urging a federal probe.
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Silver Bowl Trades and Labor Council
Silver Bow
Employers Association
Butte
Siiver Bow Employers’ Associacy
Great Shock to Populace of England Knocks Nation
Reports of a naval battle in the North Seas send London into a panic as word spreads of heavy losses aboard warships including the Hampshire. Crowds gather at the Stock Exchange and outside the War Office as officials deny rumors while searches for survivors continue.
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Herbert J. Savill
Lord Jer
Orkneys
M.S. Hampshire
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Whitesell
War Office
Ralf
Japanese Prime Minister Okuma Alive Officials Say
A Tokyo dispatch states Count Shigenori Neami the Japanese premier was not killed as rumored. The secretary to Count Okuma reports the prime minister is hale and hearty and in conference with the emperor this morning.
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