Destructive break in Toledo bridal home hints at jealousy
In Toledo a bridegroom David B. Orwig and his wife, away for three days, return to a wrecked home. Vandals tore carpets, curtains, and other furnishings, burned two beds, and left gas jets on. Nothing appears stolen, suggesting motives other than robbery. Neighbors found the front door ajar and damage from cellar to garret.
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Bavoe
David B. Orwig
Toledo
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Fire at Harden Brothers Store Crowds Omaha Streets
A small blaze in a rear furniture room at Harden Brothers department store Sixteenth and Dodge flooded five floors with water and carbonic gas. Fifteen firemen and a police surgeon were overcome, but all survived as insurance covered half a million dollars in damages from a 650000 stock loss.
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Harden Brothers
Sixteenth and
Dodge Streets
Omaha
Beef Report in Congress Demands Beveridge Amendment
The Neill-Reynolds report accuses Chicago stock yards of health peril and moral abuse with a weak inspection system. It has been sent to Congress by the President seeking an adequate new law through the Beveridge amendment.
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Congress
Chicago
Neill-Reynolds
Deaths Attributed To Food Poisoning In Nebraska Pickles
Howard Athey and a 14 year old girl Swick living near Broken Bow Neb died after a brief illness. Three doctors attributed the deaths to food poisoning from pickles consumed in the Middle Loop settlement.
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Howard Athey
Swick
Middle Loop
Broken Bow
Neb
Senator Burton Resigns After Topeka Meeting
Senator Joseph K. Burton, after a Topeka conference with friends, turned his resignation to Gov Hoch. He faces a prison term for grafting. Also noted is the death of Senator Arthur Ie Gorman from heart trouble at his Washington home. In New York, private detective Lo Setti reports Miss Tillie Cramer, 19, forced him to surrender $25 with a revolver. The steamer Erin sinks after collision with Cowle in the St Clair river, five crew members drown.
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Burton
Joseph K. Burton
Topeka
Kan
Hoch
Lo Setti
New York
Tillie Cramer
Erin
St. Clair River
Cowle
Wrecked steamer Muataafa towed into Duluth harbor
The stranded steamer Muataafa was floated Monday morning and towed into Duluth harbor after wrecking on November 28. Nine crew members died in the storm.
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Muataafa
Duluth
New Geysers Open As Yellowstones Springs Spur
New geysers have appeared in Yellowstone National Park as public access is released. Park officials state several springs emerged after recent warm periods with new vents emitting water and steam.
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Breck
The
Peserve
Children burn Cedar Grove girl during mock initiation
The six year old daughter of Robert Maroney was tied to a fence post and burned to death by peers in Cedar Grove West Virginia. The children ages about ten mimicked Red Men in a public hall event. shavings soaked in oil were placed around and ignited. The child survived briefly after being rescued but died from the burns.
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Robert Maroney
Cedar Grove
W. Va
Dle Maroney
Blow Opens Standard Oil Safe in Dayton Office
A safe at the Republic Oil Company Dayton office, now a Standard Oil subsidiary, was blown open with the room wrecked. Bloodhounds tracked the crime scene where a box and several receipts were found. only $16 in cash was in the safe due to holiday accounting.
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Trust
Republic Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Dayton
Ohio
Shoplifter Swallows Diamond Faces Appendicitis Risk
Miss Mae Thomas of Omaha who swallowed a stolen diamond to hide guilt is near by for appendicitis surgery after severe inflammation near the appendix. Doctors say operation is needed to save her life but she refuses. Jeweler Combs, the owner of the stone, is advised by lawyers that recovering the gem by cutting it from the thief could be murder if death results.
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Miss Mae Thomas
Omaha
Miss Thomas
Combs
Congressman's Death by Gunshot Ends Life in Washington
Philadelphia born Congressman Robert Adams of Pennsylvania died at Emergency hospital after shooting himself in the mouth at the Metropolitan Club chambers in Washington. The act followed personal financial losses amid a crisis, leaves his wartime national profile as context.
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Philadelphia
Robert Adams
Pennsylvania
Washington
Metropolitan Club
Adams
Spain
Big Loss of Packed Products From San Francisco Fire
San Francisco reports the destruction of 300000 cases as warehouses and factories burn in the big fire. Most local canneries are burned out and only two or three may operate this season. Arrangements for Crow agency land opening registration at Sheridan and Billings June 14 to 28 are complete with expected large crowds.
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San Francisco
Crow
Sheridan
Billings
Wakely
Burlington
Southwest faces drought as crops fail across the plains
No rain or consequences were observed in northwestern Missouri, eastern Kansas and southeastern Nebraska for over four months. Crop conditions deteriorate with ruined strawberry crops, failed oats, and corn not sprouting due to moisture shortages. Gardens are drying up across the region.
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Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Fatal Powder Mill Explosion Near Santa Cruz
A massive blast at the California powder works three miles north of Santa Cruz fatally killed Michael Michaelson and seriously burned Patrick Ryan who is expected to die. The cause remains unknown as rebuilding funds stall due to property owners lacking money.
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California Powder Works
Santa Cruz
Cal
Michael Michaelson
Patrick Ryan
Smoot Seat Challenged by Senate Committee
A Senate committee of seven to five ruled Reed Smoot is not entitled to his seat. The panel also unanimously recommended bringing the issue to a full Senate vote in this session.
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Reed Smoot
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
Senate
Veteran Memorial Unveiled at Portsmouth Ceremony
President Roosevelt addressed the Army and Navy Union in Portsmouth Virginia as Memorial Day observances began. He spoke to veterans and unveiled the monument they erected in the regional cemetery.
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Roosevelt
Army and Navy Union
Portsmouth
Missouri Supreme Court Reverses Life Insurance Liability Ruling
The Missouri Supreme Court rules a fraternal benefit society not liable as a life insurer. The case Mary Wester v Supreme Lodge Knight Pythias concerns forfeiture and reserve claims for extended insurance. The decision affects policy holders nationwide and hinges on non forfeiture statutes adopted from Massachusetts.
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Missouri Supreme Court
Missouri
United States
Ternal Society
Mary Wester
Supreme Lodge
Knight Pythias
St. Louis
Westerman
Supreme Court
Mar
Bane
Massachusetts
President Opens 1,150,000 Acres of Shoshone Land in Wyoming
The President orders sale and settlement of about 1,150,000 acres of Shoshone Indian reservation land in Wyoming. A registration for entry will be held at Landor Shoshone Thermopolis Worland starting July 16, 1900, conditional on passenger service, with a drawing to begin August 4, 1906 at Lander.
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Wyoming
Landor
Shoshone
Thermopolix
Worland
Big Horn
Lander
Wyo
Drownings in Kansas Flood Reach Beloit Area
Torrential rain drenched Beloit area and surrounding counties with flooding. In Cawker City twenty miles west of Beloit Mrs Williams a 13 year old daughter and a 5 year old son drowned while trying to escape rising water.
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Kansas
Beloit
Kany
Cawker City
Williams
Ohio Bridge Companies Convicted in Trade Conspiracy Case
A criminal court in Ohio returned verdicts against seven bridge companies for restraint of trade. The seven company agents indicted for conspiracy against trade were found guilty. Companies were fined $300 and costs each, agents $250 and costs each.
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Ohio Bridge
Im Walk
Ohio
Life Chief Convicted and Barrington Executed in Separate Cases
Dr. Jacob F. Force convicted in Minneapolis of embezzling Metropolitan Bank stock from Northwestern National Life, where he served as president. Missouri Supreme Court en banc upholds death sentence for Lord Barrington in the James P. McCann murder, with execution set for July 26. Pendennis White killed in Buffalo collision. Edwin Fell and Richard Lyman injured. Malcolm Patterson of Memphis nominated by Democrats for Tennessee Governor, no other candidate named.
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Jacob F. Force
Minneapolis
Metropolitan
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Barrington
Missouri Supreme Court En Banc
Seymour Barrington
James P. McCann
Pendennis White
Edwin A. Fell
Richard B. Lyman
Hertel Avenue
Buffalo
N. Y
Malcolm , Wmatterson
Memphis
Congress
Tennessee
Justice Brown Retires. Taft Likely to Succeed
Associate Justice Henry B. Brown retires from the U S Supreme Court after long service since 1891. He is understood to be succeeded by William H. Taft then Secretary of War.
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Justice Brown
Henry B. Brown
United States Supreme Court
William H. Taft
Battle at Cananea Kills 45 Americans and Riots Span City
A clash at Cananea Mexico ends with 45 Americans dead and many Mexicans killed as rioters seize control of the city and destroy property with dynamite. A second report notes a Madrid bombing aimed at King Alfonso and his bride injuring many while the royal couple survived due to a deflected arrow.
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Cananea
Mexico
Alfonso
Madrid
Mine Guards Are Shot in Steubenville Fight
In Steubenville Ohio during a clash between about 400 striking coal miners and forty guards fifteen guards were shot with unknown fatalities. An assassin near Madrid killed a guard by bomb and killed himself when threatened with arrest. Illinois coal strike ends with agreement signed by the joint scale committee in Springfield deemed a victory for operators.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Illinois
Ilinois
Joint Scale Committee
Springfield
Senator Gorman Dead in Washington Leader of Maryland Dies at 70
United States Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland died suddenly at his Washington residence on Monday. A long time Senate figure and former Democratic leader, he served since 1881 and helped shape the Wilson Gorman tariff. The obituary notes his influence, political battles, and role in national politics.
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Maryland
Washington
Arthur Pue Gorman
United States
Gorman
Gorman Jong
National Congress
Democratic Party
Senate
Cleveland
South
Finance Committee
King Alfonso Predicts Another Bomb Attack
Spanish King Alfonso predicted he would be the victim of a future assassination after the failed bombing at the royal wedding. He spoke calmly at the palace as courtiers noted the bloodied dress of Queen Victoria and asked why she had accompanied him.
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Alfonso
Missateen
W. Whitridge
Bay Alfonso
Queen Victoria
State Education Notes and Local School Facts
State officials discuss teacher resignations awaiting board acceptance and varied pay scales. Utica expands school grounds at cost about 23 266 dollars. Hoboken uses five minute silence intervals before classes. Missouri explores industrial clubs in schools with county supervision. Salt Lake judges oppose modern language teaching in grade schools. Weehawken pays teachers 550 to 700 to start with incremental raises after years of service.
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Dayhoff
Kansas
Utica
Hoboken
N. J
W. T. Carrington
Missouri
Illinois
Nebraska
Salt Lake
Weehawken
Bomb hurls at King and Queen in Madrid palace attack
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria survived a bomb attack as their wedding procession passed the palace steps in Madrid. Twenty people died and about one hundred were wounded, including the Duke of Sotomayor. Several officers and soldiers were killed. authorities arrest suspected conspirators and search for a possible mastermind.
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Alfonso
Spain
Queen Victoria
Madrid
Duke of Sotomayor
Bishop Potter Reports Growing Religious Tolerance Abroad
The Bishop of New York, while in London, observes advances in religious toleration among believers, noting closer ties between American and Anglican congregations. He recalls Egypt’s improved Arab-Christian relations since his Nile travels thirty years ago, and notes better treatment of animals through Christian influence.
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Potter
New York
London
Italy
Egypt
Europe
Nile
Largest Auxiliary Vessel Here Debuts On Maiden Voyage
The five masted bark rigged German ship R. C. Rickners arrives in New York from Bremen on its maiden voyage. At 450 feet she is the world’s largest of her kind, built entirely of steel and registering 5250 gross tons. With sails set she can reach 17 knots and auxiliary engines allow a 5 knot speed without sails.
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R. C. Rickners
New York
Bremen
Germany
Appointment of Rev Patrick J McHale as Porto Rico bishop
Short News Notes report Rev Patrick J McHale appointed bishop of Porto Rico to succeed Archbishop Blenk. Also mentions Samuel Geller alleged gang leader sentenced to a year in New York for poisoning horses. Thomas Allen says William J Bryan will not seek Nebraska US Senate seat. American Birth Insurance Company placed in receivership in Boston.
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Patrick J. McHale
Porto Rico
Archbishop Blenk
Samuel Geller
New York
Thomas Allen
William J. Bryan
United States
Nebraska
American Birth Insurance Company
Boston
Financial Developments In Chicago Amid Trade Strength
Chicago markets show resilient activity with bank reopenings in San Francisco releasing funds, Calumet Electric Railway sale easing money markets, and sustained industrial production. Prices for pig iron hold firm as rails and steel demand rise, while construction expands and raw materials shift. Agricultural outlook improves with rains, and railroad traffic remains heavy. business failures trend higher in the U S and Canada.
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Chicago
Ren
Sant Francisco
Calumet Electric Railway
Reading
Western
York
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Commodity prices in major markets week note
The report lists prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains across Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo and New York with ranges for each commodity. It covers wheat corn oats rye hay butter eggs potatoes and clover seed with bid values in cents and dollars per unit.
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Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York
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