Fort Hall opening sparks rush to land and mines at Pocatello
A mass land and mineral rush begins June 17 as colonists, homeseekers, and miners converge on the Fort Hall reservation from Pocatello and distant camps. Indian police, new mining rules, and a special rail plan await, with auctions set for five miles around Pocatello and extensive mineral prospects across the ceded lands.
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God Has Decided Thus Dewet Urges South African Surrenders
Dispatches report Boers surrendering in large numbers with 16 500 already in. General Dewet greets crowds at Wenburg camp praising loyal women and urging submission to the new government. Camps to be repurposed as depots. families may be maintained at government expense. 2000 national scouts to be disbanded with ponies for return to farms.
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Steyn
Orange Free State
Royal Engagement in Athens Between Greek Prince and Russian Grand Duchess
The betrothals announced in Athens unite Prince Nichols third son of George of Greece with Grand Duchess Heler daughter of Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia.
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George
Greece
Heler
Vladimir
Russia
King Edward Stricken With Chill Restricts Attendance
London June 16 King Edward is indisposed with a chill and lumbago after last night’s torch light tattoo at Aldershot preventing him from leaving his room and missing today’s church parade. Queen Alexandra and royal party attended services while the king rests under physician Sir Francis Laking’s care. Hope remains the illness is temporary as the court circular confirms.
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Aldershot
Brigade
Francis Laking
Queen Alexandra
King Edward Expected to Attend Review
London reports Sir Francis Laking says the king is much improved after Sunday night. The latest expectation is that King Edward will attend the review today.
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Francis Laking
Edward
King Edward S health cited as coronation nears
London dispatch reports King Edward is run down from weeks of state duties. Although Aldershot hoped he would attend today’s troops review, Sir Francis Lakin may order him to rest another day to avoid further risk amid cold rain.
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Aldershot
Sir Francis Lakin
Sir Francis
Do Him With Bogus Stock In Wall Street Scam
A New Yorker named Buchanan was swindled out of 40000 by three Americans who bought him copper mine shares with New York offices. Two alleged swindlers were arrested at Spa Belgium. a third, Colonel Conley, remains at large. Buchanan returned to New York to sell the shares, only to find them worthless as they were not issued by the mine.
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Spa
Belgium
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New York
Conley
Wall Street
Epworth League Convention Attracts Large Montana Attendance
Special Dispatch reports Helena June 15 that St Pauls Epworth league members traveling to Butte for the state convention expected to exceed early counts. Butte’s entertainment committee is pressed with planning as organizers anticipate one of Montana's largest gatherings.
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Engagement announced between Lord Francis Hope and Beatrice Ryckett
London June 16. The engagement is announced of Lord Francis Hope and Beatrice Ryckett, whose grandmother Lady Caroline Rycketts was the daughter of the fourth Duke of Newcastle. Lord Francis Hope and Miss Ryckett are cousins.
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Caroline Rycketts
Duke of Newcastle
Mies Ryckette
Saloon Robber Strikes Red Bluff Poker Game
A lone bandit robbed a Red Bluff saloon early this morning as bartender served four men at a poker table. The incident occurred in Redding California and details indicate the attacker escaped after demanding cash. Local authorities investigated the scene and questioned players.
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Red Bluff
Robber Holds Up Beer Bar, Snags $290 At Table
A man entered the Sabon with a can under his arm and, after pulling a long revolver, forced patrons to raise their hands. He grabbed about $290 in coins from the table and fled through the rear door.
Editor Hicks on the Judge
Manila June 15 Judge Rhode faced a libel suit brought by Benito Legarda against the Freedom newspaper over a copied Manila article Counsel for the editor challenged Rhode due to past insults by the judge. Rhode admitted the remark but asserted he could try the case impartially.
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Civil Commission
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Escaped Convict Located After Freight Crew Spot
Special dispatch from Missoula reports Charles Thompson the Deer Lodge escapee located at Clinton. Granite and Missoula deputies pursue him as train crew who recognized him stake a share of a reward. Thompson escaped May 9 while serving nine years for robbery at Lewistown.
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Deer Lodge
Clinton
Granite County
Missoula County
Thompson
Lewistown
University of Michigan President Urges Public Spirit in Higher Education
In Ann Arbor James B Angell delivers the baccalaureate sermon to graduates and undergraduates urging expansion of higher education across communities. He calls for enlightened public opinion and patriotic effort guiding democratic government and asks graduates to return value to the state through public service and free sharing of knowledge. He emphasizes seeking truth through understanding divine creation and the work of the supreme Intelligence.
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James B. Angell
University of Michigan
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Commonwealth
Eight Italians Captured in Counterfeit Ring Probe
Baltimore June 18 United States secret service men aided by local police captured eight Italians suspected of a counterfeit ring active in the county over recent months. The prisoners include Dominic de Marco Frank de Marco Tony de Mares and Martin de Marco and Cato Rocesse Louis Zimma and two women named Martin. Secret Service men Yester and Burns headed the investigation for several weeks.
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Frank de Marco
Tony de Mares
Martin de Marco
Cato Rocesse
Louis Zimma
Martin
Secret Serve
Yester and
Burns
Convicts Tracy and Merrill Reach Washington Territory
Harry Tracy and David Merrill escaped Oreg on penitentiary and crossed the Columbia River into Washington near Vancouver. A 290-strong posse pursued them for days, but they slipped away toward Clarke County mountains where capture odds are slim.
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Mregan City
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Charles Holtereve
Columbia River
Washington
Vancouver
Columbia
Holtgrieve Ranch
Neton
Oregon
Day
Kerrigan
Cook
Clackamas County
Sherif J. L. Marsha
Cowtltts County
Electric Storm Strikes Chicago Killing One
A Chicago electric storm caused deaths and destruction across the city including seven children, damaged property, and fires. Memorial German church was destroyed and Calvary Presbyterian Church was struck during Sunday services. Lightning also toppled a steeple at Lady of Sorrow Church. Joseph Killian was killed while resting in a Lake Calumet hut.
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Calvary Presbyterian Church
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Lake Calumet
Peru Steel Strike Sparks Lynch Threats After Shooting
John Baynes, a Black worker, shot Clarence Gillespie, a white Peru Steel Casting employee, and was captured by steel workers who urged lynching. Officers arrived to protect Baynes as mobs gathered, with threats continuing as night fell.
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Wabash
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Gillespie
Haynes
Dublin MP Arrested on Conspiracy and Intimidation Warrants
Patrick McHugh MP was arrested on a warrant charging conspiracy and intimidation in connection with the eviction of a United Irish League member from a farm. The warrant, issued by a special court, followed a June 6 session in Sligo, Ireland.
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Patrick McHugn
United Irish League
Sligo Treland
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Bieber Held at German Lutheran Church
Helena reports a large attendance at the German Lutheran church for the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Bieber. She died Thursday night at her son John Bieber's home at 822 Twelfth Avenue. Bieber was a longtime Helena resident with many esteemed friends.
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Helena
German Lutheran Church
Eliabeth Bieber
John Bieber
Twelfth Avenue
Colorado City Woman Dies by Suicide in Colorado Springs
Mrs. Carrie Passmore of Colorado City died by taking carbolic acid at dawn in Colorado Springs. Authorities note she was likely mentally unbalanced. Her husband W. G. Passmore, a photographer, was away in Faton, Colorado. Relatives live near Fort Scott, Kansas.
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Carrie Passmore
Colorado City
W. G. Passmore
Faton
Fort Scott
Kan
London News: Philip Callan Dies at Age 4 Former Irish MP
London reports the death of Philip Callan a former Irish member of the House of Commons. He had served as a representative in Ireland before leaving public life. The notice offers no further biographical details.
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London
Philip Callan
House of Commons
Pursuers Leave Salem for Oregon Convict Search
Salem residents learn that Tracy and Merrill crossed the Columbia into Washington. Five seasoned riflemen board the afternoon train to join the pursuit and capture the convicts if possible.
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Ore
Tracy
Merrill
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Washington
riots erupt as 700 troops fail to quell unrest in Rhode Island
In Pawtucket rioting spread to Central Falls and Cumberland areas after 700 soldiers sent by Governor Kimball. Electric service resumed sparked flareups as tracks were blocked and cars attacked. A machine gun and marines were readied, but Central Falls asked for troop withdrawal after two hours. patrols extended to Cumberland and North Providence.
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Fales
Death of John George Platina United States vice consul
Vienna June 15 news announces the death of John George Platina the sole United States vice consul at Temlow. He served in the consulate and his passing is reported from the Austrian capital.
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