Senator Pennypacker Wins Nomination for Governor
In a Republican party sweep, Pennypacker defeats Elkin for the gubernatorial nomination and is chosen as chair of the Republican State Committee under suspension of rules.
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Elkin
Republican State Committee
Harrisburg
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Philadelphia
John P. Elkin
Inliana County
Quay
Roosevelt
Pennypacker
Lkin
Stone
Convicts Cornered as Oregon Escape Tightens in Timber
Harris Tracy and Dave Merrill, convicts who escaped the Oregon penitentiary after killing three guards, are surrounded in a 200 acre timber tract near Gervais Marion county. National guard and about 100 armed citizens surround the area as a massive manhunt continues with vows to starve them out or force surrender.
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Tracy
Merrill
Oregon Penitentiary
Gervais
Portland
Ore
Harris Tracy
Dave Merrill
Marion County
National Guard
Ber
Durbin
Massacre of Yaquis Reported Near Prietas Mexico
From Tucson June 11 Cal Christy president of Valley bank Phoenix arrived with details of a Santa Rosa canyon massacre. Mexican troops under Torres killed 300 plus Yaquis including men women and children, with orders to shoot all combatants and noncombatants alike.
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Tucson
Ariz
Cal
William Christy
Valley Bank of Phoenix
Prietas
Sonora
Santa Rosa Canyon
Minas Prietas
Torres
Hermosillo
Christy
Neely Freed by Cuban Amesty Bill
Havana reports C F W Neely is released after conviction for complicity in Cuban postal frauds. He had been sentenced March 24 to 10 years and a fine of 586701 dollars. The release follows a June 9 amnesty signed by President Palma granting clemency to Americans convicted in Cuba during the occupation or awaiting trial.
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Havana
C. FL
W. Neely
Palma
Cuba
Hill heads for Labrador on Great Northern yacht Wacatouch
New York June 1 J J Hill president of the Great Northern railway sailed for Labrador and Greenland aboard the yacht Wacatouch. He plans a six month voyage for pleasure and scientific investigation.
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New York
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Road
Labrador
Greenland
Boiler Makers Strike Settled in San Bernardino
Topeka dispatch reports George R. Henderson of the Santa Fe says the boiler makers strike at San Bernardino is settled. Many veteran workers are being recalled as space allows.
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Topeka
Kan
George R. Henderson
Motive Power
The
Santa Fe
San Bernardino
Feast for Boer Boys Served in Hamilton Harbor
The proprietor of the American house in Hamilton Bermuda hosted a feast for 130 Boer boys released from prison camps in the harbor. They were divided into groups of 25 for the banquets.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
First Cuban Minister Arrives in New York
Senor Gonzalo de Quesada, the first Cuban minister to the United States, arrived today in New York on the steamer Morro Castle from Havana, accompanied by his family.
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New York
Senor Gonzalo de Quesada
United States
Morro Castle
Havana
Beet Sugar Republicans to Meet After Cuban Testimony
Washington reports a sensational Cuban reciprocity probe as F R B Thurber testified that 8000 to 9000 was paid from the Cuban treasury to influence U S policy. Beet sugar Republicans plan a caucus tomorrow, with a general conference slated for Friday or Saturday to discuss the impact and await committee reports.
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Washington
Committee On
F. RB. Thurber
Wood
United States
Cuba
Senate
Thurber
Teller
House
Ways and Means
Burrows
Aldrich
Sen
Cuban committee to report rejection of propositions on Cuba tariff
Elkins and Nevada senators confer with Republican Cuban committee allies. The panel will note the Cuban committee refused two proposals rebate and commercial treaty and favors a straight 20 percent reduction with presidential revocation power. Beet sugar senators hopeful for reciprocity halt or no legislation this session.
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Ator Elkins
Burrows
Jones
Nevada
Cuba
Aldrich
Senate
Friends of Reduction
Thurber
United States
Colonel Lynch in Prison
London reports Colonel Arthur Lynch, a Boer War participant and elected Galway MP, arrested on arrival from France and arraigned at Bow Street on high treason. He was remanded to June 14 with his wife present, while Lieut. Col. Nolan sought bail which the magistrate denied.
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Senators Quay
Penrose
Elkin
Reeder
Luzerne County
Schuylkill
Senator Quay
Robert 8S. Murray
London
Arthur Lynch
South Africa
Galway
House of Commons
New Haven
France
Lynch
Bow Street
Philp Nolan
Six Negro Workers Injured in Pine and Nineteenth Collapse
In the collapse of the Pine and Nineteenth streets building formerly Clark's natatorium wreckers were at work. Six Negro workmen were injured and one, Harry Adams, was probably fatally hurt.
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St. Louis
Pine and
Nineteenth Streets
Clark’s Natatorium
Harry Adams
No Indictment Against Beef Trust Is Returned
United States grand jury in New Orleans that had been probing the beef trust was dismissed today without any indictment being returned.
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Philippine Islands
United States
New Orleans
United States Grand Jury
Beef Trust
Weather toll climbs in historic storm display
Rescuers report ten deaths as the region endures its worst storm in years. Officials warn of continued dangerous conditions and urge extreme caution for travelers and residents.
Peoria Storm Kills and Destroys Across Kingston Mines
A severe late night cyclone and 80 mph winds hit Peoria and Kingston Mines causing at least 10 deaths with many injured. Property losses exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars as railroads telegraph lines and factories sustain heavy damage. Kingston Mines suffers extensive destruction including homes, a church, engine house and mine structures.
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Peoria
Central Railway Company
Rhea-Thellans
Kingston Mines
Clacksmith
Newsom Bros
Thomas Murray
Mrs. Murray
James la Cock
Michael
Keefe
South Peoria
Smith
J. M. Glasford
John Kelly
Louis Woodworth
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Peoria Storm Devastates Town Since 1843
A double storm hit Peoria Illinois at 10 PM and 2 AM causing extreme damage. The torrential rain and high winds destroyed structures and disrupted the city with effects described as the worst since 1843. The scale of losses remains uncalculated as residents assess the aftermath.
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Peoria
Ill
Central Illinois
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