Record Heat Grips Eastern States With Deadly Prostrations
Washington reports a sweeping heat wave with 107 degree readings in Charleston and 105 in Charleston West Virginia. Cities from Philadelphia to Chicago report numerous prostrations and deaths as the heat persists. relief seems unlikely. Weather officials cite a persistent high over Tennessee and a permanently high pressure system driving extreme temperatures across the region.
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Minister Ransom on Sick Leave from Mexico Journey
Washington reports Minister Ransom, en route home on sick leave, has failed to improve at Monterey hot springs. Doctors advise five to six weeks in the United States, with state department granting a lazy days leave. He will proceed to Asheville North Carolina seeking mountain air and renewed health.
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Mexico
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Department of State
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Cloudburst in Necrasica Buries Tracks and Damages
A Saturday storm in Curtis Nebraska caused a cloudburst that breached the railroad yard 100 feet wide and 25 feet deep, suspending five track lines over the washout. Box cars fell into the river valley, many wrecked, with a mill undermined and water covering the tracks. Farmers report stock drownings and railroad damage estimated at $80,000.
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Washington Correspondents Tour Southern Exposition Progress
Washington reporters and wives returned home after a southern state tour invited by Atlanta Exposition Company and Southern Railway. Highlights included Piedmont Park progress, Chickamauga battlefield Memorial Day under Generals Boynton and Pullerton, and plans for the September 28 dedication with 1000 visitors expected.
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Hickory
N. C
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Pullman Company
Atay
Piedmont Park
Bettlefield
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Pullerton
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Banqueta
Tennessee Editors Meet in Chattanooga for 25th Annual Session
Tennessee Press Association editors convene in Chattanooga for a three day meeting at the Chamber of Commerce starting Tuesday noon. After business they tour Mission Ridge and end with a moonlight concert at the Times Building roof garden. A trip to Chickamauga National Park, a dance at Stanton House, and a Cumberland Island farewell are planned.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Times
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Chickamauga National Park
Landaus
Tallybos
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Island House
Free Coinage of Silver Dominates Missouri Democrats
Sedalia Missouri June 2 The Democrat publishes letters from sixty two of fourteen county Democratic central chairmen showing fifty eight in favor of free coinage of silver and geld one against and three noncommittal On convention calls thirty seven favor immediate action and twenty one oppose while remaining rely on state committee Forty three counties have held conventions or passed resolutions and requested a convention or meetings for that purpose
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Solid for McKinley as Wing Sees Ohio Delegation
Youngstown June 2 Judge Lewis W King says the Ohio delegation to the national Republican convention will be solid for McKinley for president. He notes no quarrel between McKinley and Foraker and asserts continued support from the Fora ker people in the state.
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Youngstown
Lewis W. King
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Drowned Lady in Surf Near Atlantic City
Miss Jennie Giogle of Philadelphia, 21, vanished after being swept from her escort Charles Crawford while bathing off Rows Jetty. Mrs James Farley secured a warrant charging Crawford with willfully enticing her into deep water. Crawford was remanded after a hearing. he later gave the name Richard Thomas and claimed Cleveland residence. Her body had not yet been recovered.
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N. J
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Dickinson Atrects
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Rows
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James Farley
Crawford
Gouldey Crawford
Richard Thomas
Cleveland
Miss Grogle
Brutal Crime Near Bristol Details Emerge in Elkhart County
Reports reveal a fiendish act by Seerby living near Bristol Indiana. A seven year old girl, orphaned daughter of Seerby’s sister, came to stay with Seerby and his wife. The details describe severe violence including beating, carrying the girl a mile, and tossing her into a ditch.
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Elkhart County
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Crime reported as assault on girl by Seerby near Wheat
A child was beaten by Seerby then carried a mile north and placed in a trench. She later crawled to farmer Wheat's home where medical help found severe bruising and deep cuts. The community feels embittered and fears further violence.
Colima wreck details from Mazatlan dispatches
Captain Read relays Mazatlan reports on the Colima disaster. Third Officer Hansen and A J Sutherland survived after lifeboat capsizing, recounting brutal gale conditions, wreckage strikes, and many casualties including two women seen alive then drowned. Treasure aboard valued at 1600, insured in London and Germany. divers awaiting depth confirmation.
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Germany
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Duel Ends in Fatal Wounds at Greenville Restaurant
In Greenville Mississippi on June 2 Peter Serce and A Carrera, owners of the town's leading restaurant, fatally wounded each other in a street duel after dissolving a partnership. Serce used an oyster knife and Carrero a pistol in a lengthy confrontation, leaving Carrero unconscious from seven wounds and Serce with two bullet wounds including one through the left lung.
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CAYTLE IN A COURTROOM BLOODY DUEL KILLS ONE
In Snyder Springs Van Zandt County a pistol duel during a Snyder County court trial left one man dead two fatally wounded and another dangerously hurt. Dickson was killed and one of his sons badly wounded while Chapman and Dean are dying from injuries. The other three Dickson sons fled and are pursued by officers as the county braces for more violence.
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Formosa republic unrest and Tang forces brace for forts
London dispatch reports Formosa unrest with Tang Ta-ichin's 100000 troops at Swatow Hunan and Canton armed with Mauser Lee Peabody Winchesters. British and German gunboats guard Tamsui harbor as foreigners anticipate Chinese forts not defended. Croker and Dwyer horses update notes Croker plans stud farm at Limerick and Dublin horse show plans.
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Kiel fetes and German politics amid canal celebration
Berlin reports detail Dr. Miquel’s cautious view on dissolving the Reichstag, arguing a new assembly would not differ materially and that the government will pursue peaceful measures. Kiel festivities bring imperial events, foreign visits, and naval arrangements under scrutiny, with no plan to board French ships.
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