Samford Rally From a Bad Spell in Alabama
Samford rallied during the day from a spell in Tuscaloosa as Governor Samford’s health showed improvement after a risky night. Reported he was no worse than earlier, with doctors noting partial recovery. his son and family prepared to return to Montgomery while the governor’s condition remained guarded.
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Samford
Tuserloosa
Woodinck
Sumerville
Rsit
Mfaris
Tod Samford Privac
Gosurnar
Montgomery
Fumi Montgomery Ata
T Damford
Pride
Tuscaloosa
Tediy
Hig Bedalie
Mine Disaster at Port Royal Prompts Large Rescue Effort
Rescue workers race against time after explosions trap more than twenty miners in the Pittsh ore and Lake mine at Port Royal Pennsylvania. Mothers wives and sisters gather as officials, bosses, and volunteers descend shaft No 1 to reach entombed workers amid smoke and continuing blasts.
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Port Royal
Pittsburg
Coke Compans
Stead Rying
Mings
Geen
Pittshore
Lake Bile All Road
Jock Peoples
Tony Stickies
Frank Davenport
Tawrence Setter
John Stakes Stakes
Wiliam McCune
West Kewton
Dennis Wo
NOTOPTOUS FORGER CAUGHT IN CHICAGO CHASE
Notorious forger Melville Chester Jr is arrested after a chase through downtown Chicago. Detectives Sen. Barg and Deos1 allege he had forged over six dozen notes in six months and escaped police in Kansas City after a pistol fight. He claims to be son of Vehile Chester II, a Boston-born figure in banking.
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Melvilie Caester Jr
Chorago
Veliille
Chester
Rim
Cheer + Jr
Sereeant
Chase
Down Town
Alathe
Duetum
Glen
Cheter
Cartan Colberea
Vehile
Boston Weeq
Bankié
Louisville
Pittsburgh
York
Galveston
Lihert
Kansas City
Gertrude Oh v
Hester
Chicago
Wem
Mer
Numbuyel Etieckhs
Bisumt
Toll
Patrice Pleads Not Guilty In Patrick Murder Case
Patrice pleads not guilty as Albert T Patrick and three others are arraigned in New York for the murder of millionaire Rice. Judge Conway sets bail at 323090 for each case, with defense and prosecution arguing over the amount.
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Rice
New York
Albert T Patrick
William Mor
Rice de Tex
Fowing
Court of General
Sevinstly Witham
Davis £ Shor
Morris Meyers Echiree
Peig
Atto Neys
Moore & Cantwell
Patrick Short
Wevris Ware
Short
Meyers Assisant
Darvin
Moore
Rockefeller Joins Board of Linseed Company Directors
In New York on June 1, significant changes were made to the board of directors of American Linseed Company. John D Rockefeller was elected to Parmalee Prentice, his brother in law, joining other new appointees F T Gates George W Elwood Murray L. W Bowers J A McGean George TD Rogers EV Gary F J Lavette and WA Tones. Several holdovers remain, including Guy C Major G E Highly JW NW Daniels WP Orr and A N Hedy.
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Sinseed Oil Company
New York
Mude
American Linseed Company
John D Rockefeller
Parmalee Prentice
F T Gates
George W
Elwood Murray L
Bowers
A McGean
George TD
Rogers
Gary F J Lavette
WA Tones
Guy C
Daniels
Orr
N Hedy
Mrs McKinley Showing Steady Improvement, Reports Say
Dr Bixey announces encouraging progress in Mrs McKinley’s condition as she sits up and gains strength. President McKinley remains hopeful. daily visitors note her gradual improvement, though danger from relapse remains a concern.
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Bixey
Wes
Wes McKinley
Comedus
Rixey
White House
Mc Kinet
USA
Witte House
McKinley
United States Refuses Chinese Bonds Joint Guarantee
Washington reports the government has informed foreign powers it cannot join a joint guarantee for the Chinese indemnity. Constitutional limits on the president block such an arrangement. Diplomatic efforts may continue with European powers split on the Hague tribunal and the U S role in any indemnity plan.
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Washington
United States
China
Charleston Exposition Exhibit Effort by McLaurin
Senator Velau iri of South Carolina visited the White House and the Treasury to press a government exhibit for Charleston Exposition. No appropriation exists. the government would supply an exhibit if managers provide a riding. The plan contemplates moving Buffalo show pieces to Charleston under a special act, but no method has been found yet.
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McBlaurin
Velauiri
South Carolina
White House
Treasury Department
Charleston Exposition
Congress
Buffalo
Metaurin
Bultaio
United States
Charleston
Navy Plans for Overhaul of Two Armored Cruisers
The Navy received contractor plans to overhaul the armored cruisers West Virginia and Maryland. The overhaul would modify the ships as originally planned by the department, including removing submerged torpedo tubes.
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Washington
Navy Department
West Virginia
Maryland
Illinois Reaches Boston After Newport News Run
The Illinois battleship arrived in Boston from Newport News for a trial trip along the New England coast. She completed a run from Cape Charles to Boston at about 16 knots with a contract target of 36 knots sustained for four hours. Captain Henson and Fest, the company superintendent, were aboard.
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Newport News
Tyers
Newport New
New England
Cape Charles
Boston
Cantaln Henson
Fest
Masked men fatally shoot Black man in Texas raid
In Pieresville near Lavernia Wilson County a mob of about a dozen masked men attacked the Robinson home at dawn. They summoned Black residents, forced four men outside, demanded names, and fatally struck Horace Robinson before the assailants fled.
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Pieresville
Tex
Dad Robinson
Culorea
Lavernlz
Wilson
Cartain
Robinson
Horace Robinson
Chinese steamer collision sinks boat. 59 reported drowned
The Victoria Cross dispatch notes the steamer Kimubu Maru arrives from the Orient as part of Nippon Yusen Kaisha service. A Chinese passenger boat on a Chu San to Ning Pi voyage capsized in a squall on May 8. Of 68 aboard, 9 were saved and 30 bodies washed ashore.
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Victoria Boc
Orient
Chu San
Ning Pi
Butler's Death Sentence Commuted to Life in Arkansas
Governor Davis commuted the death sentence of J Butler of Benton county for the murder of his daughter Miss Osla Butler to life imprisonment. The 1889 case hinges on circumstantial evidence. Another daughter Miss Jolla Butler spoke before the governor, pleading for her father. The incident is noted among Arkansas criminal arias.
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Butler
Littl Rock
Ark
Davis
J . Butler
Benton County
Osla Butler
Jolla Butler
Arkansas
Arisis
Wedding Tour Ends in Death in Chicago Hotel Tragedy
Mr and Mrs Hartman died by suicide in a Chicago hotel room after registering June 6 at a hotel near New York. The couple, reportedly of means and once connected to acting, were found in their bed with a revolver in the husband’s hand. A gallery actress named Rove Le Sebree identified as the deceased woman.
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Hartman
Hi Wit
Pitt
New York
Duiler
Stags
Eiles
Rotet
Rove le Sebree
Lery
P Weelth
New York City
Breckinridge Poses as Political Prophet in Letter
Lexington June 10 A letter from Colonel Breckinridge ex democratic congressman answers questions on party reorganization currency policy and expansion plans. He asserts the American people will reject certain legislation and urges support for democratic positions while warning against retracting past statements. The note discusses court policy and constitutional opinions.
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Lexington
Wocp Breckinridge
Brin
Bry
Ulm
Brean
Cordial
Regal Y Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Brecktrrlive
Woman Arrested After Murder Charge In Lover's Death
Mrs Yates wife of a well known farmer near here was arrested after testifying she found the body of neighbor Jasper Wright in a woods thicket. She admitted being alone with Wright and that her husband had heard rumors of an affair. The coroner’s inquest adjourned to June 13.
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Mrs Yates
Wright
Tours
Mra Chariee Yates
Iing
Jasper Wright
Yates
Mra Yates
Booths May Reconcile Bold Announcement By Clergymen
A significant statement is reported from Calvary Baptist Church in New York. The Rev Dr Booth and Ballington Booth are linked by a reconciliation announcement as Ballington Booth is expected to speak next Sunday night on the work and the evolving relations within the Booth family.
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New York
Jane i
Rever
Macarthur
Calvay Baptist
Ballington Booth
Bollington Booth
Fathey
West Indian Medal Designs Under Review by Board
Secretary Long and board of awards review West Indian medal designs prepared by Mr Skerreth. They consider changes and will extend review until final approval. Separate medal planned for distinguished service, naming Vieton Blug and Lieutenant Ward. Extensions sought for torpedo boat contracts Bainbridge Chion and Barry. Navy likely to grant. Fire at Presidio Military Hospital destroys wards and rooms. damages around 25000. Mayflower reaches Venezuela port Lamar. voyage to La Guaira and Puerto Cabello to follow.
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Long Bashinet
Serretar
Tang Ois
Skerreth
Board of Awiris
Mule
Board of Awards
Weirer
Butt
Vieton Blug
Ward
Murder Hidden Crime Exposed in Dark Water Creek Shuffle
Coroner's jury deliberated after the discovery of Berta Jackson’s mutilated body found in a creek near DeKalb County. Police and witnesses linked the assault to a field hand at the Flowers home. the investigation notes a brutal, unresolved homicide tied to missing child Berta Jackson.
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Berta Jackson
Jairyyan
Deatur
Fast Lake
Chile
Berta Jnkeen
Forester
Mornig
Parker
Perta
Decatar
Rhill
Merciar
Siegra
Ti Fel
Gover
Crick
Ficherl Mlanigan
Peng Tn
Heapnerranes
Poice
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Patrice
Mrs McKinley
Illinois
Bette Flowers
Mrs. Hartman
Husband
Breckinridge
Wellington
Bainbridge Chionee
Barry
Miliary Hospital
San Francisco
Th General Military Hospital
Presidio
Kitch
Venezuela
Port Lamar
Carupano Venezuela
LaGuayra
Porto Cabelio
Ormary Ragadale
DeKalb
Wugg
Hola Antques
L A Johnson
G C Weems Tipton Cattee
George W. Webb
Frank Jassey
J H Green
W J Houston
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