Tragic Sailboat Capsize Drowns Four in Appleton
Four girls drowned and five others escaped when a small sailboat carrying a picnic party on Lake Buttes des Morts capsized during a squall near Appleton Wisconsin on June 12. Survivors include Miss Rose Schmidt and two Mullen brothers aided by John Mullen and A R of Neenah.
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Appleton
Wis
Little Lake Buttes Des Morts
Appleton Dry Goods
Strobe’s Island
Elizabeth Greenen
Kimberly
Gertrude Kuschel
Madge Brill
Buchanan
Ruth Pollock
Rose Schmidt
John and
Christ Mullen
A. R
Neenah
Greenen
Three Die in Storm Across New York Territory
A severe storm caused three fatalities and extensive damage. Mrs Emilie Faulkner and Captain George Lante were found drowned near Gravesend Bay after their boat capsized while returning to shore from a boathouse. David Clark died in Jersey City due to electrocution linked to lightning. Losses exceed 100000 dollars from fires sparked by the storm.
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New York
Gravesend Bay
Emilie Faulkner
George Lante
Lante
Jersey City
David Clark
Deposed Sultan Abdul Hamid of Turkey Ill
Abdul Hamid, the former Ottoman sultan, is reported seriously ill. The brief item notes his status and condition during exile, reflecting on his long reign and current health concerns.
Abdul Hamid Said Suffering Kidney Disease and Insane
Ex-sultan Abdul Hamid is in critical condition in Sofia on June 12 with kidney disease and frequent fainting fits. Reports say he attempted suicide by jumping from a window but was prevented by his women. Doctors declare him insane.
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Sofia
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Judge Jenkins Dies of Bright's Disease in Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls June 12 Judge John J Jenkins Porto Rico federal judge is dead after a two month leave to recuperate. Born Weymouth England Aug 20 1843 he served in the Civil War Iron Brigade and later represented Wisconsin in Congress from 1896 to 1919. He chaired the House Judiciary Committee for eight years.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
John J. Jenkins
Porto Rico
Jenkins
Higginkogetn
Weymouth
Eng
Baraboo
Wisconsin Infantry
Edward S. Bragg
Wisconsin
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
AGAINST ROOT AMENDMENT
Washington report on Canadian reciprocity shows Taft moving to strike the Root amendment from the bill after Senate Finance Committee action. House Democrats led by Chairman Underwood oppose the amendment and insist the House will not accept it if retained in conference.
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Washington
Taft
Senate Committee On Finance
House Democrats
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Democratic House
House
Senate
Four Drown in Sand Carrier Offshore Gary Ind
Four men drowned when the sand carrier J. W. Marshall capsized in Lake Michigan near Gary Indiana. The remaining eight crew were swept to shore and rescued by fishermen as a storm moved in breaking the heat spell after a three day heat wave. The vessel had loaded sand at Gary and was heading to Chicago.
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Chicago
J. W. Marshall
Lake Michigan
Gary
Ind
Des Moines brothers drown in Racoon River rescue attempt
Garrett Hankie aged 23 and Martin Hankie 25 drowned in the Racoon river near Des Moines due to cramps. Their companion J A Estey, while swimming with them, had to strike one brother who held his throat as he tried to save them. Both bodies recovered.
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Des Moines
Garrett
Martin Hankie
Racoon
J. A. Estey
Denver Official Arrested Over Incorporation Papers
A. W. Untug, chief clerk to Secretary of State James B. Pearce, was arrested in Denver on charges of failing to file incorporation papers and withholding fees. No amount is yet estimable until experts audit the accounts.
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Denver
A. W. Untug
James B. Pearce
Forest Fire Rages West of Nahant Sparks Firefighters Rush
A large forest fire burns west of Nahant about twenty miles south of here as the forestry department dispatches a special train carrying fifty firefighters to the scene. Several ranches are threatened by the blaze. Deadwood, 5.
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Nahant
Here
Forestry Department
Deadwood
Warships Recalled From Guantanamo and San Diego
The Atlantic and Pacific fleets sent to Guantanamo Cuba and San Diego California in March over the Mexican crisis will be withdrawn on June 18. The navy department issued orders under the president's plan to reduce armed forces in the South. Naval officers welcomed the move as it enables resumed drills and routine operations.
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Washington
Pacific
Guatannamo
Cuba
San Diego
Cal
Mexico
Navy Department
French Papers Condemn Spain Over Moroccan Crisis
Paris reports June 12 that French newspapers uniformly denounce Spain's Moroccan policy. Alcazar already taken with Tetuán soon to follow. La Liberté says France will seek Spain's motives and demands precision before deciding next steps amid British warnings.
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Paris
Morocco
Spain
Patrie
Germany
Alcazar
Tetuan
Spain and France Aim for Diplomatic Solution to Crisis
Madrid reports The Diario Universal says no reason for a serious conflict with France over Fl-Amish. Rights of both parties are defined by the Algeciras Act and treaties. It calls the issue a judicial matter solvable by diplomacy without harming longstanding Spain France friendship.
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Madrid
Diario Universo
France
Spanish column advances to Tetuan encampment above town
The advance guard of the Spanish column arrived at Tetuan on June 12 and set up a camp on the heights that overlook the town, establishing a commanding position.
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Tetuan
Morocco
Troops Move to Guard El-Araish Alcazar Corridor
Cadiz reports 200 troops departed for El-Araish to protect the communications route between El-Araish and Alcazar Kebir with emphasis on guarding strategic links.
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Cadiz
El-Araish
Alcazar, Kebir
Spanish Troops Camp Outside Alcazar Kebir
Spanish troops arrive and set up camp outside Alcazar Kebir in Morocco on June 12. Limited readable details describe early occupation and location near the town.
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Alcazar
Kebir
Morocco
Many Bids For Canal Loan
The government seeks a 50 million dollar Panama Canal loan with bids from all over the country. Sealed proposals exceed expectations as tax exempt bonds attract small investors. Bids close June 17 at 4 p.m and results will be announced a few days after the bid opening.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Line Up for Senor Madero
Mexico City reports General Reyes and President de la Barra would join Madero's cabinet if elected on Oct 8. Madero plans a five day tour through the south to review the army of the South under Ambrosio Figueroa and address towns in Guerrero and Morelos.
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Mexico City
Republic
Man Jumps to Death From Walnut Lane Bridge
Philadelphia reports Henry Shermer assistant treasurer of the Germantown Savings Fund society leapt 175 feet from the Walnut Lane bridge into Wissahickon creek, dying on impact. He had been ill for some time and was about fifty four years old.
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Philadelphia
Walnut Lane
Wissahickon Creek
Germantown
Henry Shermer
Germantown Savings Fund Society
Shermer
Yuan Shih Kai Deposed Leader May Return to Power
The article reports that Yuan Shih Kai, once China’s leader, may reclaim influence and potentially regain power after being deposed. It discusses political uncertainty and possible shifts in leadership amid ongoing power struggles.
Yuan Shih Kai Returns to Power in China
Victoria June 12 Yuan Shih Kai a Chinese progressive leader is set to be restored to office as vice prime minister to handle foreign affairs. He has reportedly accepted conditionally if not opposed by the empress dowager, according to advices from the steamer Empress of Japan.
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Victoria
B. C
Yuan Shih Kai
Peging
Yuan
Plague Claims Entire Families Near Amoy China
Reports from Amoy dated June 12 indicate the plague is receding in interior districts but rising near Amoy. Over the past month several villages on Amoy island and nearby districts have seen heavy fatalities with entire families reported perishing from the disease.
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Amoy
China
Amoy Island
Senate panel aims at broader expense publicity bill
Senate committee on privileges and elections, aiming to insure widest publicity of all campaign expenditures, will soon finish amendments to a house bill. The plan covers primary and regular elections, requires individual accounting by senate and house candidates, and seeks to extend reform of corrupt practices laws to fortify ballot purity.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Committee On Privileges
House
Senate
Strike delays ocean ships at Southampton docks
Owing to a coal carrier strike, the American line officers face sailing delays for the St Paul and Jake with tentative departures from New York via Cherbourg. The Olympic faces possible Wednesday departure as deckhand wage demands and provisioning issues remain unsettled, jeopardizing plans for voyage.
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Southampton
American
Line
St. Paul
New York
Cherbourg
Jake
Olympic
Mauretania
Lusitania
Canada at Three Roads Leads to Three Destinations
Montreal publisher Emmerlien Daoust, arriving on La Savoie from Havre, discusses reciprocity with Canada. He says Canada stands at three roads: toward England, toward autonomy, and toward annexation with the United States. He notes Canadian opinions split on reciprocity due to annexation fears, while many recognize the United States as a great nation.
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New York
Emmerlien Daoust
Montreal
la Savoie
Havre
France
Canada
England
United States
Royalist 4000 Armed Men Prepare Invasion Of Portugal
Madrid reports plans for a royalist counter revolution in Portugal with 4000 armed recruits near Tuy on the Spanish frontier. Led by a Portuguese officer trained in Germany, the force joins eight other bands as Jesuit chaplains accompany the invasion aimed at a swift march on Lisbon. General Conceiro predicts an easy victory with little resistance.
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Madrid
Tuy
Germany
Don Miguel
Portugal
Lisbon
Oporto
Coimbra
General Conceiro
Mexico Earthquake Toll Rises as Zapotlan Hit Hardest
Reports based on official data show Zapotlan Jaliso suffering most with 43 dead and about 3 times as many injured. 118 buildings destroyed and over 1000 damaged, many churches, with total national deaths likely under 200, currently under 125.
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Mexico City
Zapotlan
Jalisco
Tonalab
San Andres
Republic
Mother Scholastica Dead in Duluth Monastery
Rev. Mother Scholastica Kerst superior of the Benedictine Sisters of Duluth died aged sixty four. Born in Mueringen Germany in 1847 she came to the United States in 1852 with her parents and joined the Benedictine Order at Shakopee at fifteen. She helped establish hospitals at St Cloud Bismarck and Duluth and founded a Benedictine branch in Duluth in 1892.
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Duluth
Scholastica Kerst
Benedictine Sisters of
Mueringen
Germany
United States
St. Pauls
Benedictine Sisters
Shakopee
St. Benedict’s
St. Joseph
Scholastica
St. Cloud
Bismarck
McGorrick
Benedictine Society
Rebury 3 219 Union Soldiers at Pineville La
Three thousand two hundred nineteen bodies of federal soldiers buried in Texas cemeteries will be moved to Pineville Louisiana for reinterment in the national cemetery there. Disinterment, transport and reinterment begin within ten days and take about three months to finish.
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Alexandria
Texas
Pineville
National
Two Teens Die After Upper West Side Boxing Match
A bare fist bout between 16 year olds on the upper West Side ends in a knockout that kills James Smith and leads to the arrest of Frank Burke on homicide charges.
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New York
Upper West Side
James Smith
Frank Burke
Homicide
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