Trains Collide Near Green Bay Killing Six Excursionists
A northbound Chicago & Northwestern passenger train packed with excursionists bound for Saengerfest collided with a freight at De Pere near Green Bay Wisconsin at 10 15 this morning. Six people were killed and 24 injured many severely. The excursionists came from Fond du Lac Oshkosh and Neenah with the accident occurring as the passenger train backed into a side track and the leading coach telescoped into the second.
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Green Bay
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Depere
Here
ED Kuskie
Fond du Lac
Lawrence Plank
George Lloyd
Eden
Charles Mierlaw
Ashland
Ed Lawson
Neenah
John Bart
Green Bey
Fred Wagner
Charles Link
Charles Rewhing
J. J. Sehmitz
Frank Ranzenski
Burns
Thomas Lam
John Lander
John Ryan
Ernest Gardiner
Louis Hansen
Henry Schauff
van Dyke
Bert Doest
Oshkosh
James Gaffney
Hack
E. L. Keye
F. Reinz
Train Wreck Leaves Dozens Hurt In Wisconsin Area
A rail disaster caused multiple fatalities and many injuries as passengers were crushed and trapped amid debris. Rescue teams evacuated those alive while the freight crew reportedly failed to yield the right of way, with 55 hurt total as evening continued.
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Charles Miersen
Edward Koske
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Towne rebuts Austin dispatch on vice presidency stance
Duluth report says Charles A Towne rejects suggestions he would withdraw from the vice-presidency race if not nominated at Kansas City. He asserts he expects nomination and claims broad current support, with East objections to a Western candidate. He refuses to commit actions before the Democratic convention.
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Duluth
Minn
Charles A Towne
Austin
Tex
Kansas City
Towne
Walton
Campbell Monaten discusses Hill chairmanship and silver plank
Albany June 24 Frank Campbell chairman of the Democratic state committee spent this morning in conference with David B Hill at Wolfert’s Roost He said he knew nothing about any plan to name Hill temporary chairman of the national convention and would not trade the chair for any platform concession He noted the New York delegation would push for 16 to 1 silver and said Hill is not a candidate for vice president and would not accept the post under any condition
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Albany
N. Y
Frank Campbell
Democratic State Committee
David B. Hill
Wolfert's
Senator Hill
Kansas City
Campbell
New York State
Arkansas delegates back Hill for vice president at state convention
In Littl Rock on June 244 delegates were surveyed about the vice presidency. A strong favor for David B. Hill of New York emerged. Representative J. C. Parker launched a movement aimed at instructing Arkansas delegates for Hill. Senators Jones and Berry oppose instructing for anyone.
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Littl Rock
Ark
David B. Hill
New York
J. C. Parker
Arkansas
New Yorker
Hull
Jones
Berry
US demands indemnity settlement after Armenian massacres
Constantinople June 24 Lloyd Griscom United States charge d affaires presented a fresh note to the Ottoman government demanding an immediate reply to the US demand for indemnity regarding American losses during the Armenian massacres. The note, though strongly worded, is not an ultimatum and surprised the Porte. The United States intends to pursue the indemnity issue to the end.
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Constantinople
Lloyd Griscom
United States
Buller at Standerton vows fight to the election
Lord Roberts reports Buller reached Standerton on June 22 with 29 000 men. Buller aims to hold out until after the American presidential election. The Standerton corps noted Dutch residents fled, and British prisoners from Pretoria have been moved to Machadodorp. Casualties at Honingspruit were 37.
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London
Transvaal
Lord Roberts
War Office
Pretoria
Buller
Standerton
Machadadorp
Broadwood
Honingspruit
Aments
Kroonsvad
Associated Press
Cape Town
Redvers Buller
Machadodorp
Ennismore
Antrim
Communications Intercepted as convoy Fails to Reach General
London reports June 24 that the communications of Senekal and Winberg near the supply point are temporarily interrupted General Clements is at Senekal and a convoy aiming to reach him Friday was driven back by forces in the area
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London
Senekal
Winberg
Clements
Hundred Thousand Men Needed to Whip the Boxers
The article discusses calls for strong practical reforms in China and abroad, arguing time has come for action as referenced in Mr Choate's letter to Lord Salisbury. It notes the need for broader mobilization of tenacity and resolve amid ongoing issues of partition or spoliation concerns.
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China
United States
Choate
Lord Balisbury
Beginnings of China Turmoil Linked to Catholics
New York June Rev Isaac T Helland, a Pekin University professor, said unrest in China started about a year ago with village hoodlums targeting native Roman Catholics. Catholic converts gained court protection, triggering jealousy and clashes between Boxers and Catholics. The violence spread to include all Christians and foreigners.
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New York
Isaac T. Helland
Pekin University
Union Methodist Episcopal Church
China
Helland
Body found in murder case grips Victoria crowd
Victoria B C June 24 The steamer Amar brings news of the body of Lyan Rolfe believed to be a victim in the murder for which Brien is held by police An Indian charged with the Norton murders has been found guilty and will likely be hanged The last bring out from Dawson district totals 170000 dollars
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Victoria
B.C
Amar
Lyan Rolfe
Brien
Norton
Dawson District
Ashanti advance to Kumassi with large gathered host
On the Ashanti road from Ashanti to Kwahou three villages host about seven thousand fighting men. They have undergone fetish rites and sworn to aid the Ashantis as supplies have finally landed and the final advance to open communication with Kumassi will begin tomorrow.
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Prahsu
Kumassie
Ashanti
Kwahou
Death of Major Charles M. Schafer in Minnesota
Word reached St. Paul on June 4 of the apparent suicide of Major Charles M. Schafer in New Prague Minnesota. He served as a major in the Minnesota volunteers during the Spanish war and earlier as a regular army officer. His body was found in a cemetery with a bullet wound and a revolver nearby.
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St. Paul
New Prague
Minn
Charles M. Schafer
Mth
Minnesota Volunteers
Tandem pursuit shocks crowd at Hester Park
In Cincinnati on June 4 the five mile tandem race at Hester Park saw a dramatic move as CAM Allen of Indianapolis and Charles Donovan of Goshen, Indiana surged from fourth with four and a half miles completed to overtake the leaders in 1 14 1 5.
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Cincinnati
Hester Park
Cam Allen
Indianapolis
Charles Donovan
Goshen
Ind
Havana Derby Mystery Man Sought in Colombia
Havana reports Taylor likely fled to Colombia to act as receiver of stolen property. F. W. Neeley, former Havana director of posts, is also believed to be in Colombia and has written a letter to a Havana friend.
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Havana
Taylor
Colombia
F. W. Neeley
Michael Lynch Loses Left Foot in Amputation
Halifax June 24 Michael Lynch the famed sculler lost his left foot Saturday due to a worsening old injury requiring amputation.
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Halifax
Michael Lynch
Congress man J. R. Gamble Shows Slight Improvement
In Yankton on June 24, Congressman J. R. Gamble was slightly better this evening according to party observers and local reports.
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Yankton, & —D
J. R. Gamble
Wheeler Accepts Lakes Command as War in Philippines Winds Down
Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler arrives to take command of the Department of the Lakes and says the war in the Philippines is practically ended. He expects to spare forces for China where General Hall will lead, while rejecting any political role. Report from London notes anti foreign placards in Canton and Britain's plan to send five cruisers to China. A Times dispatch from Simla later says India’s force to China will rise to a division.
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Chicago
Joseph Wheeler
Department of the Lakes
Wheeler
Philippines
China
Hall
London
Times
Simla
Sailor reports Admiral Seymour's Pekin arrival hinted
The text notes Tsung Li Yan en is disposed to comply with a request and suggests if true reports of Admiral Seymour arriving at Pekin are accurate. The statement links government officials to possible naval developments and a Beijing visit.
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Seymour
Pekin
Powers weigh action as China crisis grows in Shanghai
London reports fear of rising tension as six Chinese cruisers confront consular orders to depart. Russian and Japanese troop movements accelerate while officials debate international law and the scope of military role in Manchuria and Pei Ho.
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London
Shanghai
United States
Japan
Russia
Vladivestock
Pacific
Indian Council
Simla
Chee Foo
Pei Ho
Shan Hai Kwan
Manchuria
Li Kuang Tao
Wei Wei Kao
St. Petersburg
China
Pekin
Daily Telegraph
Count Muravieff
Count Lamsdorff
Taku
London Telegraphs Report on Pekin Legations Fire
The Shanghai cor respondent for the Times says Shen director of telegraphs reports that information received today states foreigners in Pekin were safe on Wednesday June 20 but all legations were burned except the British Austrian and Belgian ones.
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London
Shanghai
the Times
Message From the Emperor at Eden Theological College
Ten thousand attend Eden Theological College semi centennial exercises in St Louis Missouri. A message from Emperor William of Germany extends best wishes from the kaiserin and himself. He says brothers united in belief though waters divide us and wishes blessings for future advancement. Large U.S. communities represented.
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St. Louis
Eden Theological College
The
Evangelical Church
William of
Germany
Robison Kills Two In New Orleans After Release
William H Rob inson recently discharged from the insane asylum as cured murdered William Stoesser and killed a pursuer named Whittaker in New Orleans. He shot a policeman and fled a chasing crowd, finding refuge in the parish prison where sheriffs held the mob at bay with Winchesters until his capture.
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New Orleans
William H. Robinson
Insane Asylum
William Stoesser
Whittaker
Winchesters
Robinson
Cyclone Guthrie Slams Heaver County Killing Three
A cyclone swept 60 miles over Heaver county, killing Henry Bardwell Steve Bird and Abe Wrightsman. William Hamberger and Paul Rhodes were fatally injured as thousands of cattle were stampede and numerous houses destroyed.
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Guthrie, T
Heaver County
No Man’s Land
Henry Bardwell
Steve Bird
Abe Wrightsman
William Hamberger
Paul Rhodes
Woman Fatally Stabbed in Portland Near Dollar Bill Saloon
Emma Golden was stabbed and killed early today in front of the Dollar Bill saloon in Portland Oregon. Mrs May Revere claims the act was to prevent Emma Golden from alienating her husband.
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Portland
Ore
Emma Golden
May Revere
Severe
MacArthur Rejects Key Filipino Clause in Peace Talks
General MacArthur replies to Filipino insurgent leaders and backs keeping friar expulsion to a Taft commission. Insurgents revise the draft of seven clauses to gain mutual acceptance while Samar reinforcements move to Leyte with the 29th Infantry to bolster garrison forces.
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Manila
MacArthur
United States
Taft
43D
Samar
Leyte
29Th Infantry
MacArthur Commutes Death Sentence for Spy Case
Manila dispatch reports General MacArthur reviewing insurgent cases and showing leniency. Ramon Lacmana, condemned for spying, is kept as a prisoner of war rather than hanged, after findings that intent to spy was not proven. Gabriel Cayaban is jailed five years and fined $2000 for conspiracy. Otis reviews death sentences for guerrilla cases and halves penalties for those who ambushed U S soldiers.
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Corres
Artec Ied
Manila
MacArthur
Otis
Ramon Laczamana
Batangas
United States
88Th Infantry
Army of the
Lacramana
Gabriel Cayaban
Hangasinan
Aftermath Questions Rise in Havana Over American Actions
In Havana June 34, business and agricultural leaders press General Wood for a clear statement on U S policy. A strike by Havana Electric company workers, both Cuban and Spanish, protests wage disparities with American workers doing similar tasks.
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Havana
Agriculturists
General Wood
America
Forces Split as General Torres Eyes Yaqui Stronghold
Oxuz Mexico June 24 report says General Torres divides forces into two groups 2500 on the east Yaqui river and 3000 on the west to march on a new Yaqui stronghold about 60 miles north of Torreon. Indians reportedly grow more aggressive.
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Oxuz
Mex
Torres
Torin
Yaqui
Mill Fire Destroys Donoghue and Robertson Shingle Works
In Seattle on June 24 the Donoghue and Robertson shingle mill at Smith's Cove was burned to the ground. Loss pegged at 16000 dollars. The mill, finished in May, had operated about six weeks. Stock of 1,000,000 shingles in the dry kiln consumed. Origin of the blaze remains a mystery.
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Seattle
Donoghue & Robertson
Smith's Cove
Death of A B Bateman Politico
Arthur Folger Bateman aged 49 stock broker of Washington died of heart disease. He rose to wealth before losing most of it in the Baring Brothers crash of 1890.
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Washington
Arthur Folgerton Bateman
Baring Brothers
Brigham H. Roberts Found Guilty of Unlawful Cohabitation
In Salt Lake on June 24 Brigham H. Roberts was found guilty of unlawful cohabitation. The court ordered a fine of 150 dollars or 150 days in the county jail. A 30 day stay was granted to allow filing a bill of exceptions.
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Salt Lake
Brigham H. Roberts
Rome Ministers Appointed as Humbert Confirms List
Rome June 24 King Humbert approves the ministerial list submitted by Signor Saracco with the finance portfolio awarded to Chimirri. The ministry will take the oath tomorrow. The government names Tomasso Will as its chamber of deputies president candidate.
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Rome
Humbert
Signor
Saracceo
Chimirri
Chamber of Deputies
Tomasso Will
Ammunition Carloads Bound for China Depart New York
Three carloads of ammunition consigned from a Connecticut factory to China by way of San Francisco were sent from New York last night under the supervision of United States government officials.
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New York
Connecticut
China
San Francisco
United States
Missionary George Ewing Reaches Che Foo Safely
Danvers Massachusetts reports Rev. George Henry Ewing longtime American Board missionary in China has arrived safely at Che Foo amid prior concerns for his welfare. The cablegram confirms the safe arrival and relief over his condition.
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Danvers
Mass
George Henry Ewing
American Board
China
Che Foo
Minnepolis Liner Arrives with 139 Percheron Stallions
New York dispatch reports the liner Minnea polis from London delivering 139 Percheron stallions bred in Normandy for an investment of $170,000. The 82 English mares are consigned to Oklahoma and Angeles.
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New York
Minneapolis
London
Normandy
France
Oklahoma
Angeles
Quiet London Wedding Planned for Lady Randolph Churchill
It is understood that Lady Randolph Churchill will marry Lieutenant George Cornwallis West of the Scots Guards in a quiet London ceremony on Wednesday June 25.
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London
Lady Randolph Churchill
George Cornwallis West
Scots Guards
Foreign ministers in Pekin demand from Shanghai dispatch
A Shanghai despatch dated yesterday reports that Pekin is pressing foreign ministers to respond to a curent issue. The message, relayed to Bhan Tung, mentions ongoing diplomatic exchanges and rising tensions between Chinese and foreign officials.
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London
Shanghai
Sayag Bheng
Pekin
Bhan Tung
Poisoner Louise Berger Sentenced to Death in Potsdam Trial
Berlin reports the Potsdam murder trial of Louise Berger ended with a death sentence for the accused after sensational developments in the proceedings.
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Berlin
Louise Berger
Pottsdam
Indianapolis smoking ordinance pledge urged to be enforced
The Indianapolis News notes promises to enforce the smoke ordinance and acknowledges prior intimations. It warns the community may be skeptical but expresses hope that future events will prove the ordinance earnest in its enforcement.
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Indianapolis News
Russian cruiser Warring sails direct to Port Arthur
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports the new Russian cruiser Warring will move directly from Philadelphia to Port Arthur. The voyage signals a shift in naval deployment with the ship set for the distant eastern theater.
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London
St. Petersburg
Philadelphia
Port Arthur
Public smoke ordinance criticized as ineffective
A letter argues that a smoke consuming ordinance is illegal and unenforced. It cites chimneys burning defiantly from town center to outskirts, defiling the law, the state monument, and daily life while offering no real restraint.
Judge McAuley Bemoans Spitting and Skirt Lengths
Kansas City judge castigates men for spitting on sidewalks while suggesting restrictive dress rules for women to curb disease spread. He cites walking skirt hems kept two inches above ground and warns fines may follow for spitting in public spaces. He urges men to curb tobacco juice while defending personal rights.
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McAuley
Kansas City
Tam Soung
Federal Building
Witty Parable Ends With Legal Fight Over Love Advice
A Baltimore scene features a joke about dating advice that backfires when the mother sues her husband for divorce and the teller for breach of promise, turning a comic tale into a legal misstep.
Cold Blooded Killing in Fergus County
Charles Brown is shot dead by John Gowan on a Flat Willow sheep ranch near Lewistown. Gowan, who claims self defense, surrendered in Lewistown after the fatal Winchester shot puncturing Brown’s hip and abdomen. Brown, nicknamed Slick Saddie Brown, dies in the county hospital. coroner’s inquest await witnesses.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Fergus County
Charles Brown
Lewistown
John Gowan
Brown
Oscar Stephens
Flat Willow
Gowan
Himel
Cowan
Winchester
Milton Howell
Billy Calder
Montana
Queen of Ofesu Leads Ashanti Rebellion With Gun
Dispatch from Prashu to the Daily Express claims the aged queen of Ofesu directs the Ashanti revolt. She reportedly carries a gun and personally loads 1,000 picked hunters. The confederate is said to be the blind King of the Atlansis with Cobins Foll as prisoner of the British. The revolt has simmered for a year.
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London
Daily Express
Prashu
Ofesu
Cobins Foll
Drowned loggers lose three in Chehalis river squall
Three loggers David Black Joe Pelland and Clam Joe were drowned when their boat capsized during a squall on the Chehalis river near Aberdeen Washington yesterday.
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Aberdeen
Wash
David Black
Joe Pelland
Clam Joe
Chehalis River
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