McLaurin Expected to Resign and Seek Governor Appoint
Special to The Observer from Bennettaville S C reports that Senator McLaurin is likely to resign before Congress meets in December and ask Governor McSweeney to appoint his successor. The move aims to place a successor aligned with Bryan and Tillman’s political views, with McLaurin meeting a designated man in early discussions.
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Palmetto
Columbia
Richmond
Soldiers' Home Opens to Veterans Today in Georgia
The Soldiers' Home at Atlanta will open at 10 a.m. to receive about forty veterans of the Confederacy. A ceremony featuring remarks by Gov Allen D. Candler and other Georgia leaders will mark the opening on Jefferson Davis’s birthday with the Georgia state band performing. The home, housing seventy five, is governed by a state trustees board and will provide for aging soldiers, many from Georgia and surrounding states.
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Morgan County
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Talbot County
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Putnam County
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Dowie declares in Chicago amid crowd of thousands
Widespread address by Billy Sunday style figure Elijah Dowie draws large Chicago audience. Separate reports note American goods gaining traction in French and British markets, with trade shifts cited as U S products surpass rivals, especially in machinery.
Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research Opens Work
The Herald reports the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research, with 200000 capital, will commence science and humanity work soon. Activities spread across Columbia Harvard Chicago Chicago Johns Hopkins and McGill centers, with NY health department and university labs hosting physicians under directors’ supervision.
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Canada
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Actor James A Herne Dead In New York City
James A Herne, renowned actor and playwright, died in New York City on June 2 after eight weeks illness from acute bronchitis and pneumonia. He had been in Chicago during a performance of Sag Harbor, his own work, then returned home and failed to recover as his wife, three daughters, and a five year old son kept vigil. Born February 1, 1849 in Troy, New York, he enjoyed a prosperous career and a comfortable home here. cremation and funeral arrangements are undecided.
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New York
James A Herne
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Sag Harbor
Two Men Die In Erie Fast Mail Train Collision
On June 2 at Northeast near Erie Pennsylvania a fast Lake Shore train struck three men. Hugh Wieltera and Michael Findley were killed and Pruce Hazelett fatally injured. All men lived at Pineleys Lake New York and were returning home when struck.
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Pruce Hazelett
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Found Floating in the Water in Sannan Michigan
June 2 reports a drowned man found in the water near Sannan by Lewis Drey a fisher. The body wore a life jacket and ring, identified by some as Eds Owen or William T, with conflicting details and no rescue.
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Owen
Waeclaiin
Mrs McKinley Remains Very Weak at White House
Washington June 2 Mrs McKinley continues very weak with little change since yesterday Residents and many callers at the White House inquire about her condition. The condition shows no marked improvement as days pass and strength remains a concern for her recovery.
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Judge Watson
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Heavy Rain Wrecks Homes In Pennsylvania Storm
One of the heaviest spring storms in Pennsylvania strikes Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Fifteen minutes of rain caused widespread damage, injuring several people including three boys and a man buried in a wrecked store and dwelling near Whitaker by Homestead. Daniel Martin is reported head and spine injuries and may die.
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Reconciliation Sought Between Booth and Son
Cleveland June 2 The Leader will report that secret negotiations are under way to reconcile General William Booth with his son Ballington Booth. Ballington, who formed the Volunteers of America after a five year estrangement over a transfer dispute, may return to the Salvation Army and the VOA could be dissolved.
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Drunken Street Fight Wounds Men in Chicago
A drunken street fight at 1021 West 109th Street in Chicago injures several men, two seriously. Police reported a dispute following a row at a saloon and efforts to break up the melee were unsuccessful.
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West One Hundred and Ninth Street
Getty
Elijah Prophet Seizes Chicago Stage in Theocracy Call
John Alexander Dowie declares himself Elijah and declares a theocracy to rule by God. He curses the pope and Catholic Church, denounces Masonry and newspapers, and calls for a nationwide financial collection amid a packed Chicago Auditorium audience.
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John
Malach
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John Alexander Dowle
Zion
Masonry
United States
Man Arrested in Kansas City for Wife's Murder
W H Elensmiere, 48, a German farmer, was arrested in Kansas City Kansas after his wife’s body was found near Holyton Kansas. Police believe she was murdered by blunt force, based on skull trauma. he claimed she killed herself and he hid her body in straw before burying it. He described disputes over land and a plan to cover the death with a false notice to their children.
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Kas
Holyton
Kay
Klenamiere
Diagrave
Texas
Kiensmiera
Ktensmiere
Johnson says he is out of it
Cleveland June 2 Mayor Johnson denies reports he has railway or other business interests and says he has ceased attention to such rumors. He repeats he is out of business and will remain out, urging newspapers to stop printing them as they will become ridiculous.
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Meyer
Johnson
Chicago
Trenton
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