Storm Ravages Oklahoma Territory and Surrounding Regions
A wire service style report describes a large tornado and accompanying rain and hail sweeping eastern Oklahoma and nearby towns. It notes multiple fatalities and extensive property damage across Kay and Noble counties, with towns like Eddy and Tonkawa severely struck and overall losses around two hundred thousand dollars.
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O. T
Oklahoma
Kan- Sag
Maud McGathey
Louis McGathey
Hubert McGiffin
Condition of Mrs McKinley Improves in Washington
Doctors report Mrs McKinley’s blood infection and endocarditis are improving after treatment in Los Angeles and Washington. The president remains encouraged as physicians describe no progression and a hopeful outlook despite ongoing illness. Belgians express sympathy. Dr Rixey notes slight but real improvement and quiet rest for the patient at the White House.
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Washington
McKinley
Prescot
White House
Belgium
Tragic interracial assault over ferry business in Bluff Arkansas
Everett Fluker, a leading Black figure and head of the local Odd Fellows, was fatally struck along with two Black associates by Robert and Tom Clegg. Green Fluker suffered a leg wound but is expected to recover as Sol Fluker and others are identified. The Cleggs are jailed.
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Robert
Tom Clegg
Fine Bluff
Ark
Everett
Fluker
Sol Fluker
Green Fluker
Cleggs
Everett Fluker
Jefferson County
Colored Odd Fellows of
Arkansis
Order
United States
Census Bulletin Shows Growth in Incorporated Towns
Washington June 8 census office reports 10 602 incorporated places in the country up from 7 478 in 1890 The aggregated population of these towns and cities reaches 35 319 926 compared with 7 9 68 828 in 1890 The incorporated areas now hold about 47 percent of the nation s total population, up from 41 percent in 1890.
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Washington
Census Office
Dev
Jealous Husband Wounds Woman in Baltimore Disorderly House
In Baltimore on a June night a man Willem J. Stone of Warrenton Virginia injured May Curzon, a resident of a disorderly house, with a sharp object and then cut his throat. Stone abandoned his wife in Warrenton months earlier. Curzon is expected to recover.
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Stone
Baltimore
Willem J. Stone
Warriton
Curzon
Warrenton
Senator McLaurin Tours Washington Statewide Fight
Senator McLaurin arrives in Washington to rally support for his South Carolina battle with Senator Tillman. He criticizes Mr Bryan’s interference, defends his Democrat credentials, and says the state primaries will prove the public’s stance. He plans to return home to Bennettsville manana.
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Washington
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
Tilman
McLaurin
Honeypath
Belton
Ott&r
Bryan
Bra
Crisp
Georgia
Pedker
Tol Man
Mendher
South
Tillman
Mr. Bryan
North
House of Representatives
Nebraska
Senator Tilman
Moss Backs
Bennettsville
Iowa anti cigarette law upheld in Marshalltown court
In Marshalltown Iowa the district court held the state anti cigarette law constitutional Judge Burnham presided The decision allows attachment of tobacco related property including cigarette dealer assets and building owners where cigarettes are used for tax enforcement The ruling will be appealed and further challenged.
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Iowa
Marshalltown
Burnham
Commander Bail Injured After Fall From Government Building
Buffalo reports Lieutenant Commander J. H. Bail of the United States Navy, head of the hydrographic service at Pan-American grounds, fell from the government building dome. He was unconscious on arrival at the emergency hospital. Surgeons say injuries are serious but not fatal. right leg broken below the knee and hip fracture noted.
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Buffalo
J. H. Bail
United States Navy
Sutrs
Car passenger fright drives women faint and soldier flees
In a crowded Santa Fe train in Winslow a man cut his throat with a razor in a doorway and died. A returning soldier, crazed by the sight, jumped from the car window and fled across the sand hills but was chased down.
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Albuquerque
N. BL
Herm
Acinston
S St. Louis
Santa Fe
Winslow
Tippines
Daughter Doomed by Cruel Mother in Kansas City Trial
Lulu Prince Kennedy, on trial for murdering her husband in January, collapsed in court as admissible evidence suggesting family conspiracy was admitted. The judge adjourned the trial to Monday. witnesses described overheard conversations and threats linking Bert Prince and others to the crime.
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Kansas City
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Killinis
Philip Kennedy
Kennedy
Eastern Transportation Company
Wofford
Bertie Trichiela
Bert Prince
William
C. W. Prince
Myre
Leon
Hat
Dittmeier
Prince
Wiliam Thackery
Chicago
Unger
J. J. McDowall
Dr. Nager
Tuley
Monay
Captain Hall Is Promoted in Navy Honors
Secretary of the Navy approved medals and commendations for Navy and Marine Corps personnel stemming from the China campaign. Captain N. H. Hall receives a brevet as major despite prior accusations of cowardice during the Pe Kin siege. Long will decide on other awards upon Assistant Secretary Tackett’s return.
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Conger
Washington
Secretary of the Navy Today
Naval Board of Awards
Navy
Marine Corps
China
N. H. Hall
Tiackett
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Permanent Relief From Piles
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a superior treatment that reaches the disease source, relieves pain immediately, and offers a permanent cure for severe piles. It claims the formula is doctor invented, water and seed based, and sold by Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan with wide pharmacist availability.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall
Mich
Almont
The Madame Monnier Case: A Daughter Hidden For Years
Madame Monnier, a wealthy Poitiers resident, and her son, a former sub prefect and teacher, were jailed for imprisoning Mile Blanche Bonnier for 25 years in a dark room. Police found the emaciated, naked woman among filth and vermin. she has since improved in hospital. The lawyer lover died in 1885. Monnier died in prison infirmary after a jail exam revealing the gravity of the crime.
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Pattie
June
Madame Monnier
Poitiers
Department of
Vienne
Mile Blanche Bonnier
Mile Monnier
Old War Poems and Historic Notices from The Macon Telegraph
A collage of Civil War era verse and archival clippings. It includes an edited patriotic poem urging arms and freedom, notes on a Baltimore quilt linked to Jefferson Davis, a 1903 New York Herald account of the ironclad Roanoke, and a vivid battlefield account from Chancellorville describing fires and smoke as troops fought through the night.
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Macon
J. K
New York Herald
United States
High Seas
Roanoke
Ohio
Emulsion of Gos Iver OU Health Cure Ad
An old health advertisement touts a universal remedy described as a science of treating consumption and general debility. It boasts many readers cured by timely use and claims combinations of expectorant jelly and other ingredients meet varied needs.
The Way to Health Free System of Modern Curing
An advertisement promoting a supposed modern system to cure consumption and lung related diseases. It claims immediate universal benefits from four free preparations under Dr. Tasm M, inviting readers to send name and address to Pine Street, New Fors, with reference to The Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta
Dr. Slocum
T AS
Pine Street
New Fors
Atlanta Constitution
Mirage of Peace and War Reflections at Chancellorsville
A wartime fragment recounts the brutal Chancellorsville battle with gruesome scenes of casualties and a sobering ode to Peace. It notes Confederate victory over Hooker, and includes peças on enslaved peoples and a 1983 Columbus Gay Times sale notice for two enslaved men. Cadets from West Point are reported discharged for deficiencies after exams.
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Chancellorsville
Hooker
Rappahannock
Burnsides
Columbus, Gay
K. Bennet
Georgia
New York
Howard
Agricultural Department
Long Island
United States Seeks Arbitration on Chinese Indemnity
Washington reports the United States again urges submitting the dispute over indemnity with China to The Hague for arbitration. Mr Rockhill sought Cabinet approval to propose a settlement plan to Secretary Hay, who authorized action. Pekin ministers are said to be deeply entangled, making arbitration the possible path out of the crisis.
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United States
Hague
Washington
Fekin
Hague Tribunal
Rockhill
Hay
Pekin
Montague Leads as Delegates Elected to Virginia Gubernatorial Pact
Richmond June 1 Special All four candidates for governor won some delegates to the state convention. Attorney General Montague increased his lead by dominating many counties and districts. Halifax Amherst Elizabeth City Pleasant Grove Merfolk Campbell Botetourt and Campbell counties largely favored Montague while other blocs split between Swanson Echols and Marshall, with talk Sen Daniel attends only if Montague’s allies permit.
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Virginia
Richmond
Montague
Birties
Amherst
Eliaabeth City
Pleasant Grove
Merfolk County
Marshall
Halifax
Swanson
Echols
Botetourt
Campbell County
Daniel
Wages to rise easing strike risk for L N workers
Decatur Alabama June 2 Special report indicates strike danger among Louisville and Nashville company workers eased. Officials recommended wage increases prompted by negotiations, with an informed source stating prospects for larger pay are favorable and harmony between workers and management expected.
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Decatur, Alt
Louisvie and Nashvile Company
Perr
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