Tragic 2000-volt shock kills lineman George Nichols
George F. Nichols, 23, a lineman for Anaconda Electric Light, fell from a pole northwest of the Butte Anaconda Pacific roundhouse after contact with live wires. He died en route to St Ann’s hospital. An inquest heard he lacked a safety strap and may have climbed between two live lines. Nichols had married four weeks earlier to Belle Corish of Anaconda.
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George F. Nichols
Anaconda Electric Light Company
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railroad
Nichols
St. Ann's Hospital
Harry Gray
Owen and Sligh
Belle Corish
Anaconda
Thumbes
Thomas Burke
Buvne
Burke
Washoe
Electric Light Company
Death by electric shock prompts Montana jury verdict
George F. Nichols died from a 2000 volt electric shock after being warned the current was on. The jury found no person responsible. Nichols arrived in Anaconda December 27 and had worked in Butte, Colorado Springs, and Cripple Creek. He had ties in Kansas, Colorado, and a sister in Nortonville. He belonged to Modern Woodmen of America Eagles and Electrical Workers union. Funeral arrangements pending.
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George F. Nichols
Nichols
Anaconda
Butte
Montana
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Kansas
Nortonville
Kan
Colorado
Tie
Modern Woodmen of America
The
Eagles
Electrical Workers’ Union
Kipling Closes Drill Hall in Sussex After Mob Incident
Rudyard Kipling continues to face public scorn over a mob attack on Rottingdean house of his aunt Lady Berne-Jones. He dispersed the crowd on June 2, delivered a forceful speech, and now shuts the public drill hall he donated to protest the event.
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London
Rudyard Kipling
Rottingdean
Sussex
Berne- Jones
James Berne-Jones
Rifle Brigade
Kipling
Wife and Brother Arrested for Nebraska Murder
James Gorman and his sister in law Mrs. Thomas Gorman were arrested in Basin after Thomas Gorman, a wealthy cattle dealer, was found murdered and his child believed killed. The pair allegedly fled toward Cody with a 38 year old daughter as authorities pursue. The story notes further Montana post offices converting to money order offices on July 1.
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Hiattsville
Neb
James Gorman
Thomas Gorman
Yestersday
Standard
Washington
Montana
Dell
Eddy
Heron
Iron Mountain
Lee
Quartz
Dear Mrs Pinkham Improves Health Says Laura Howard
Laura Howard of Chicago credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoring her health after months of pain swelling dizziness and insomnia. She claims doctors guessed and urges other women to seek the remedy at Lynn Massachusetts.
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South End Ladies’ Golf Club
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mer
Laura Howard
Lydia
Pinkham
Lavura Howanp
Newberry Ave
Nicaragua Route Favored Over Panama For Health and Feasibility
In the senate today Perkins Gallinger Stewart and Morgan argued the Nicaragua route is superior for health and feasibility while Gallinger urged Panama. Stewart and Morgan cited Panama’s climate as deadly and unworkable, urging U S adoption of Nicaragua with Costa Rica trends seen as favorable. The session also moved pension amendments and other bills before adjourning at 6:08 PM.
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Washington
Senate
Messrs
Perkins
Californo
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Stewart
Nevada
Morgan
Alabama
Nicaragua
Panama
Quay
Io Gili H
Arizona
Yeller
Secretary of War
General Wood
Funda
Peiier
California
Kittredge
Costa Rica
United States
Panama Canal Company
House
Committee On Pensions
Isthmian Canal Commission
Waller Case Regarded as Closed by Navy Officials
Major Waller of the marine corps who returned from the Philippines received an inquiry from the secretary of the navy about statements on the Samar campaign. He said he declined interviews when pressed by reporters. Navy officials consider the matter closed.
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Washington
Waller
Marine Corps
Philippines
Secretary of the Navy
Samar
Navy Department
Archdeacon Bywater Named Colorado Diocese Archdeacon
At a Pueblo Deanery meeting Bishop Olmstead appointed Rev Canon Maurice N Bywater archdeacon of the diocese with headquarters in Pueblo He comes from the cathedral in Topeka and accepts the new Colorado office.
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Pueblo
Colo
Holy Trinity Church
Olmstead
Maurice N. Bywater
Diocese of
Colorado
Canon Bywater
Topeka
Navy bill would grant Admiral Schley full rear admiral pay
Senate committee on navy affairs favors reporting Senator McComas' bill to give Admiral Schley the full pay of a rear admiral on the active list. The measure follows a June 17 note from Full Pay for Schley in Washington.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Navy Affairs
Hale
McComas
Schley
Changes to Bankruptcy Law Target New Grounds for Discharge
Washington June 17 The house debated judiciary committee bills and passed major bankruptcy amendments defining preference and adding four grounds for refusing discharge including false credit statements fraudulent transfers and prior discharges within six years The bill drew wide support with 65 to 187 defeat for repeal and was approved in an evening session alongside Indian affairs business and other measures.
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House
Judiciary Committee
Toto
Supreme Court
Pirie
Chicago ‘Tithe and Trust Company
House Today
Senate
Messrs. Ray
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Overstreet
Indiana
Lanham
Texas
Kay
Ray
Clayton
Alabama
DeArmond
Missouri
United States
General Land Office
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Society of the Army of Santiago de Cuba
Smith
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Seven Want to Head It at Nebraska Gubernatorial Convention
Lincoln Nebraska June 17. Interest centers on the head of the ticket for tomorrow's state republican convention. Seven prominent candidates for governor worked delegates today but strength among at least five is evenly divided. Some talk of abolishing renominations and formulating new state officers, but plans await more light on the gubernatorial puzzle.
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Lincoln
Neb
Denver Post Office Registry Dept Robbed Last Night
The Denver post office registry department was robbed last night. Burglars entered through a window, broke depot boxes and took contents. Thirty registered letters missing. value unknown. Government will pay 10 per lost letter. No clues to the burglars.
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Denver
Registry Department
Editor Howard Tilton Dies In Council Bluffs Home
Howard W. Tilton editor of the Nonpareil and author of Suay Sermons died at his home in Council Bluffs on June 17. He was a prominent figure in local journalism and literary circles.
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Council Bluffs
Towa
Howard W. Tilton
Mayor Ames Indicted Over Bribe Attempt in Minneapolis
Minneapolis report says Mayor Albert Ames indicted for offering a bribe to secure secretary Thomas Brown as sheriff. The plan aimed to share the $26,000 annual sheriff income among Brown and three county commissioners. Ames, a four term mayor and Civil War surgeon, appeared with counsel, bail set at $5,000. He pleads Monday.
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Minneapolis
Christopher Norbeck
W. W. Erwin
Gardner
Harvey
Norbeck
A.bert Ames
Thomas Brown
Philip Megaarden
Brown
Nash
Sweet
Dr. Ames
Ames
KK. P. Sweet
Plean
Kemp arrives at Kimberly with Boer losses and tactics
Commandant Kemp arrived in Kimberly reporting Boer losses from Colenso Spion Kop Ladysmith Brankspruit and Vinkenfontein. He noted 50 000 Boers in the field at start and many infiltrated Johannesburg Krugersdorp Pretoria for information while avoiding khaki uniforms. He surrendered at Mafeking on June 11.
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Ladysmith
Brankspruit
Vinkenfontein
Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
Pretoria
Kemp
Supreme officers chosen by Ancient Order of United Workmen
Portland delegates elected Webb McNall as Supreme Master and W H Miller as Supreme Overseer in a mostly routine session. The lodge voted to cut per capita tax to 1 cent and consider biennial meetings to cut costs while affirming the U S is at war restricting soldier membership.
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Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Webb McNall
Kansas
CC. R. Matson
Illinois
W. H. Miller
Missouri
Supreme Recorder
M. W. Sackett
Pennsylvania
J. J. Acker
New York
Supreme Guide
L. C. Merrill
New Hampshire
Supreme Watch
B. Ritchie
Manitoba
Manitoba; Supreme Medical Examiner
D. H. Shields
Supreme Overseer
Charles G. Hinds
Minnesota
Miller
United States
Kansas Lodge
Fight to Oust the Packers in Missouri Supreme Court
Attorney General Crow filed a motion to strike the Packers return in the Missouri anti trust case. He argued the reply is insufficient lacking plea of justification or disclaimer. The court meets tomorrow to pass on the question which would effectively sustain a demurrer and lead to ouster.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Crow
Wanted A First Class Marker and Sorter
Union Steam Laundry Hel ena seeks a first class marker and sorter to join its staff. Experience preferred but training may be provided. Apply in person at Helena plant with references.
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Union Steam Laundry
Helena
Senate Republicans Outline Cuba Reciprocity Plan Tonight
Senators on the Republican Senate Committee on relations with Cuba agreed to accept the Spooner bill offering reciprocity with Cuba. A conference of Republican senators will be called to consider the terms. The substitute for the House bill provides Cuba with preferential duties for up to five years on US exports if Cuba grants equivalent preferences on Cuban sugar and tobacco. The president would monitor implementation and can restore full tariff rates by proclamation if Cuba fails to provide the expected benefits.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Republic of Cuba
United States
Lace Mills Shut Down After Worker Quotas Force Quit
Wilkes barre Lace Manufacturing Company, largest in the United States, shuts down after general manager refuses to discharge five girls whose relatives remain at mines. About 1,000 affected as lace makers and cotton workers protest by quitting. New nonunion hires cannot enter coal fields due to required two year experience certificates. no break in striker ranks indicated.
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Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre Lace Manufacturing Company
United States
Cotton Workers’ Union
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Washington Family Descendant Mrs Davidson Dies in Chicago
Mrs Julia A Davidson a direct descendant of the Washington family died in Chicago today at age 87 Her grandfather was Col William Washington a cousin of George Washington
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Chicago
Julia A. Davidson
Washington
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