New York Central Twentieth Century Limited completes Chicago to New York run
Prominent railway officials hail a smooth first run of the Twentieth Century limited from Chicago to New York arriving at Grand Central at 9 27 a m. The train covered the distance in about 18 hours with speeds reaching near 80 miles per hour on several segments and an average of 53 1 3 miles an hour including stops. Passengers included James N Hill and George H Daniels among others. the Lake Shore and Great Northern executives were also aboard.
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New York
New York Central
New Twentieth Century Limited
Grand Central
Buffalo
George H. Daniels
Chicago
Elkhart
Ind
Cleveland
Erie
Twentieth Century Limited
Lake Shore
Albany
Hudson
Castleton
James N. Hill
J. J. Hill
Great Northern
Grammar
Westward Twentieth Century Limited completes trip early
The first westbound run on an 18 hour schedule by the Twentieth Century Limited over the Lake Shore railroad finished five minutes ahead of time. The train completed its historic westward journey as scheduled.
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Chicago
Twentieth Century Limited
Lake Shore
Train from New York to Chicago Still Speedy
A New York to Chicago trip arrived early at La Salle Street station with an 8 25 a m arrival after leaving at 8 30 a m. The train ran consistently ahead of schedule by 1 to 5 minutes and averaged 53 13 miles per hour overall. Travel time excluding stops was 17 hours and 9 minutes.
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New York
la Salle Street
Chicago
Depositors Have a Chance to Get Even
Merchants' Trust directors voted to accept an $850,000 offer for Hudson Valley Railway stock. Court consent required to complete the sale. If approved, the $850,000 plus $500,000 cash, $500,000 in NYC bonds, and $300,000 promised by directors would allow immediate depositors payment.
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New York
Merchants’ Trust Company
Hudson Valley Railway Company
New York City
PRESSMEN BIG MEET AND BUSINESS PLANNED
The International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union of North America held its annual convention in San Francisco with about 200 delegates. Mayor Schmitz and W. J. French welcomed attendees. President Higgins faces opposition from John Rolsen and Frank Rampusch. Secretary-Treasurer Webb has rival Philip Hayes. Pittsburg is favored to host the next convention.
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San Francisco
International Printing Pressmen’s and Assistants’ Union of North America
Schmitz
W. J. French
San Francisco Labor Council
Martin H. Higgins
Higgins
Charlestown
Mass
John Rolsen
Cincinnati
Frank Rampusch
Denver
W. J. Webb
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philip Hayes
New York City
Pittsburg
Montreal & Boston mines sold to Dominion Copper company
The Montreal & Boston Consolidated Mining and Smelting company reports its mines and property have been sold to the Dominion Copper company. Dominion Copper plans a bond issue of 1,500,000 dollars to discharge past debts and fund development and improvements.
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New York
Montreal & Boston Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company
Dominion Copper Company
Montreal & Boston
Santa Fe Rebates Policy Discussed at White House
A White House conference involving the president Attorney General Moody and Secretary Morton focused on Santa Fe rebates policy. Moody said he was not yet able to discuss the matter.
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Washington
White House
Moody
Morton
France and Germany edge toward Morocco conference
Premier Rouvier signals France is inclined to join a proposed Morocco conference if the points to discuss satisfy French interests. Berlin notes reconciliation talks progress while Britain may join if France attends amid naval tensions and fears of British interference with a rising German navy.
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Berlin
Rouvier
Prince Radolin
Paris
France
Morocco
Foreign Office
Germany
M. Rouvier
Prince von Buelow
M. Debcasee
Great Britain
Lansdowne
Optimism in Paris as Franco German talks progress
Paris reports cautious optimism over Franco German negotiations with Premier Rouvier and Prince Radolin signaling possible accord this week. Socialist leaders JAURES and nationalist elements urge restraint to avoid Germany dictating French policy as military activity remains high along the frontier.
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Paris
Premier Rouvier
Prince Radolin
France
M. Kouvier
M. Jaures
Germany
Temps
Metz
Canadians Visit Windsor Castles Welcome from King and Queen
King Edward and Queen Alexandra greeted 103 Canadian women and 175 Canadian Manufacturers' Association members in Windsor. They arrived aboard the Victorian from Montreal and Quebec, were met by 70 carriages, and toured the castle grounds before a chorus of the national anthem.
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Windsor
England
Edward
Alexandra
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Montreal
Quebec
Windsor Castle
Victoria Mausoleum
Old Country
Civic federation opposes municipal ownership of utilities
The Chicago civic federation adopted a report from the executive committee recommending against city operation or ownership of public utilities. It cites Chicago water works as insufficient proof the city could successfully run a street car system or other public utilities.
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Chicago
Civic Federation of Chicago
Leader Signals Conditional Army Demands in Letter
A letter expresses that only certain army demands can be accepted and asks the recipient to pave the way for an understanding on lines indicated to advance the appointment of a cabinet from the majority. The note emphasizes limited acceptance and a path to broader political agreement.
Standard Oil to Resume Work in Kansas Oil Fields
Independence Kan June 19 General Manager O Neill announces that Standard Oil will restart operations in Kansas oil fields. The company will relay the pipeline to the heavy oil field and pay 25 cents per barrel for oil grading between 22 and 29 degrees in quality. This marks a major shift after prior reduced purchases due to last legislature’s laws.
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Independence
Kan
O'Neill
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
Kansas Oil
Standard
Kansas
Lion injures boy at resort during Fitzsimmons training
In Salt Lake City June 19 a big lion is blamed for injuring a small boy at the lagoon resort where boxer Robert Fitzsimmons trained for a fight with Mike Schreck. Parents sue the Salt Lake & Ogden Rail road Co and the resort manager alleging gross negligence for allowing the beast un restrained and un muzzled on the grounds.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Robert Fitzsimmons
Lagoon
Fitzsimmons
Mike Schreck
Salt Lake & Ogden Railroad Company
Big Lion
Parente
Canvases and Bronzes Shown at Lewis and Clark Museum
Portland visitors toured the Lewis and Clark exposition museum as it opened its art galleries. The display features three hundred years of Dutch French Italian English and American canvases and bronzes including Whistler The Man With the Hoe Rubens Romney and other early masters. The collection is valued at over 1 million dollars.
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Portland
Ore
Holland
France
Italy
England
America
Museum of Fine Arts
Frank Vincent Dumond
Dumond
H. W. Goode
Whistler
Miller
the Holy Family
Rubens
Lady Hamilton
Romney
Panama railway steamer Finance damaged in Colon harbor collision
The Panama railway steamer Finance arrived in New York in a badly damaged condition after colliding with the Spanish steamer Montevideo in Colon harbor. She will go into dry dock for repairs.
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New York
Panama Railway
Finance
Colon
Montevideo
Another Cure by Cuticura Remedies
Captain W. S. Graham of Wheeling West Virginia writes on June 14 1864 praising Cuticura Soap and Ointment for facial and back sores once diagnosed as blood poison or barber s itch. He credits the products with clearing his skin and saving money from doctors.
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W. S. Graham
Eoff St
Wheeling
W.va
STILL ANOTHER CURE
H. J. Spalding of New York City reports two years of neck sores spreading to hair loss and intense itching. After using Cuticura, the sores vanished and hair grew back thick and healthy.
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H. J. Spalding
W. 104Th St
New York City
Hundreds search for missing Mrs. W. H. Wright in Nevada
In Virginia City on June 19 a large group, over a hundred searchers, pressed the Nevada range for four days since Mrs. W. H. Wright vanished from home. Despite storms and river crossings, no trace has been found. A freighter reported footprints near Slade gulch, while a witness saw a woman matching her description on the Ruby valley road toward Sheridan. Ex-Sheriff Hill was alerted for inquiry.
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The
Standard
Virginia City
W. H. Wright
Nevada
Guinan
Nick Carey
Frank Richards
Jack Taylor
Slade Gulch
Here
C. H. Buford
District Court
Ruby Valley Road
Laurin
Sheridan
Bank Run Sparks Akron Citywide Rumor
Akron observers report a persistent run at the Second National Bank with deposits taken from June 19. A depositor saw the daughter of a bank official withdraw funds, fueling panic. About $500,000 has been withdrawn since Saturday afternoon while officials pay out on demand despite a $40,000 surplus and $350,000 capital.
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Akron
Ohio
Second National Bank
Daniel Plumb Sentenced for Killing His Child
Daniel Plumb was convicted of second degree murder for killing his daughter Nellie Plumb on October 29, 1901. Judge Lew L. Callaway sentenced him to 14 years in the penitentiary with Sheriff Kadell to transport him to Deer Lodge tomorrow. Attorneys Patten and Callaway asked for a new trial and were given 90 days to prepare briefs.
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The
Standard
Virginia City
Daniel Plumb
Nellie Plumb
Lew L. Callaway
Kadell
Deer Lodge
Messrs
Patten
Callaway
Fyfe Manson & Co Placed Under Receiver In Chicago
Fyfe Manson and Co a leading grain commission house in Chicago was placed in receivership with Aliie King named receiver. The voluntary filing cites debts between 70000 and 80000 dollars and says the firm recently favored the bear side of the corn market while corn quotes rose after the May delivery bull deal.
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Chicago
Fyfe, Manson & Co
Grain Commission
Chicago Board of Trade
Aliie King
Grain and Stock Protection Bureau
Miners Entombed by Tunnel Collapse Near Virginia City
In the St. John mine three miles above Virginia City Frank Wilson and Al Mitchell were buried when two sets of timbers failed. They escaped to the surface through tight passages with only bruises and scratches. Repairs to the tunnel will take several days.
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The
Standard
Virginia City
Frank Wilson
al Mitchell
St. John
Randolph Promoted
Salt Lake City June 19 A R Randolph chief claim clerk in the general freight offices of the Oregon Short Line resigned and departed today for Weiser Idaho where he will be located as general superintendent of the Pacific Idaho and Northern railway now in course of construction
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Salt Lake City
A. R. Randolph
Oregon Short Line
Weiser
Idaho
Pacific, Idaho & Northern Railway
Improving N P Road Near Cabinet for Guthrie Bros Contract
A $500 000 contract was awarded by the Northern Pacific Railway to Guthrie Bros of St Paul for about 15 miles of track near Cabinet at the Idaho Montana boundary. The project includes three heavy cuts to reduce grades.
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Spokane
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Guthrie Bros
St. Paul
Cabinet
Idaho-Montana
Emperor FJ Cannot Form Ministry Over Majority Program
Budapest June 19. Simultaneous with the new cabinet appointment, Emperor Francis Joseph sent an autograph letter to Premier February lamenting he could not select a ministry from the majority as their programme was unjustified and would place the nation’s destinies in the hands of the ministry. He approves interior administration proposals.
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Budapest
Francis Joseph
February
Is Hawaii a foreign territory in court case
The U S Supreme Court docketed Crossman versus Collector Bidwell of New York port today over a $15 liquor duty paid on imports from the Hawaiian islands. Crossman argues Hawaii is domestic territory and thus not subject to duty.
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Washington
Crossman
Bidwell
Port of
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Hawaiian Islands
Cure for Humour Promised by Cuticura Trio
Over thirty years of suffering from ulcers and a crawling eruption from knee to toe ends after six months with Cuticura. M. C. Moss of Gainesville Texas testifies. Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills sold worldwide by Potter Drug & Chemical Corp Boston. Send for How to Cure Every Humour.
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M. C. Moss
Gainesville
Tex
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Tea as a Mild Delight in Everyday Life
A brief note extols tea as a gentle pleasure, praising its mild taste and everyday comfort. The writer calls tea a good and fine beverage, suitable for quiet moments and simple enjoyment.
Investigation Into Equitable Probe Delayed
New York dispatches report from Albany indicate Superintendent Hendricks will not finish his investigation into the Equitable society for several days. Private advices confirm the review is ongoing and not yet concluded.
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New York
Albany
Hendricks
The
Equitable Society
Utah Press Association members to visit Portland exposition
Salt Lake City based Utah Press association members and their families, about 50 persons, departed Salt Lake tonight for a ten day tour to the Portland exposition.
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Salt Lake City
Utah Press Association
Salt Lake
Portland Exposition
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