Death Toll Rises After Severe Virginia Storm
A June 13 Newport News report details a cyclone like storm sweeping the James River and Hampton Roads. Conservative death estimates reach about fifteen, many fishermen missing. property damage over 100000 dollars with ships and yards harmed. power cut citywide as debris and outages paralyzed the peninsula.
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Newport News
Virginia Peninsula
James River
Hampton Roads
the James
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Seal
Old Dominion
Jamestown
Chesapeake and Ohio
Penin- Ma
Hampx
Phoebus
Trimmer Killed by High Tension Wire Shock
Carl Caster a 25 year old professional tree trimmer from Minneapolis employed by Munson Whittacker of New York was killed while trimming a tree in Dellwood White Bear. He touched a live wire and fell about thirty feet into George T Slade's yard.
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St. Paul
George T. Slade
Dellwood
White Bear
Carl Caster
Minneapolis
Munson-Whittacker Company
New York
Mr. Slade
Liquor License Applications in Austin Minnesota Public Notice
The Common Council of Austin Minnesota will hear applications to sell spirituous vinous malt and fermented liquors for one year from July 1 1911 in various buildings on East Bridge Street East Tin Minn Mill Street and Railway Streets. Hearing set in City Recorder’s office June 23 1911 at 8 pm. Frank Cronon city recorder.
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Common Council
City of Austin
Minn
A. KE. Shields
East Bridge Street
James Geraghty
D. P. Gaul
H. B. Julius
M.F. Erdman
Albert Wengert
East Mill Street
Soren Peterson
Herbert Kendricks
Frank Veverka
J.B. Weiss
T .P. Fay
East Water Street
George Dolan
Adam A Arens
Railway Street
George Umhoefer
Common Council of
City Recorder
Frank Cronon
Wickersham Deflects Inquiry on Tobacco Probe
Washington June 13 Attorney General Wickersham refuses to provide in house information on whether criminal actions are being prepared against American Tobacco officials Rep Burns Tennessee introduces concurrent resolution directing action under anti trust laws Wickersham says public interest prevents disclosure of department plans
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Washington
Wickersham
House
American Tobacco Company
Burns
Tennessee
Department of Justice
Two Murderers Executed at Sing Sing Prison
Ossining New York June 13 Frederick Gebhart and Thomas Barnes were executed at Sing Sing. Barnes killed John P Leonard in Brooklyn in February 1910. Gebhart murdered Anna Luther who he had married as Otto Mueler in Newark and decoyed her to Islip Long Island before shooting her after stealing her savings and family funds.
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Ossining
N. Y
Frederick Gebhart
Thomas Barnes
Sing Sing
Barnes
John P. Leonard
Brooklyn
Gebhart
Anna Luther
Otto Mueler
Newark
N. J
Germany
Islip
Long Island
Osler Right Youth Succeeds Age in Business World
Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is advertised as restoring color and addressing gray hairs. It claims to darken hair, remove dandruff, and promote growth with a money back guarantee if it fails to perform as represented. Sold by druggists at fifty cents a bottle, with J. B. Malloy listed as special agent.
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Osler
Wyeth
J. B. Malloy
Sugar Trust Head Before Committee
Washington reports that the Sugar Trust inquiry committee demands facts on former American Sugar Refining officers, including ex Secretary Charles R. Heike, tied to the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining deal. Acting President Edwin E. Atkins testifies the transaction occurred under Henry O. Havemeyer and cites broad, low individual holdings among 19,359 stockholders in 1910.
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Washington
American Sugar Refining Company
Charles R. Heike
House Committee of
Edwin E. Atkins
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Philadelphia
James M. Beck
Pennsylvania
Atkins
Henry O. Havemeyer
Havemeyer
Alleged Murderer Byrd Captured After Three Day Man Hunt
William Byrd, charged with three murders, was captured near Mica Peak after a multi day pursuit. He allegedly shot John Manski and G H Whipple in Spokane, fatally wounding Justice of the Peace C W Misner during the chase, reportedly over a woman. Byrd surrendered after deputies secured his rifle at a farmer's house.
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Spokane
Wash
William Byrd
Mica Peak
Byrd
John Manski
G. H. Whipple
Justice of the Peace
C. W Misner
Taft 25th Wedding Anniversary White House Reception
Washington June 13. The Tafts plan a June 19 reception to mark their twenty fifth anniversary. At least four thousand will be invited and about three fourths are expected to attend. Mrs Taft will not attend due to medical advice. Miss Helen Taft will greet guests with her father.
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Washington
Results on the Diamond Across Leagues and Cities
Baseball results from American Association and National League teams include St. Paul 5 Louisville 8 and Minneapolis 10 Toledo 9. Columbus 2 Kansas City 10 Indianapolis 8 Milwaukee 6. St. Louis 0 Philadelphia 1 Detroit 5 Boston 4 Chicago 4. standings show Clube-Kansas City 648 Columbus 600 Minneapolis 517 Milwaukee 491 Louisville 482 St. Paul 456 Toledo 431 Indianapolis 386 American League. Detroit and Philadelphia lead. National League Chicago 6 New York 1 Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 8 St. Louis 4 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburg 4. Topeka 3 St. Louis 2 Lincoln 7 Des Moines 2 Pueblo 2 Sioux City 2 standings cited.
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St. Paul
Louisville
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinati
Topeka
Lincoln
Des Moines
Pueblo
Sioux City
Severe Electrical Storm Kills Three in Philadelphia
A severe electrical storm in Philadelphia and vicinity leaves three dead and several injured. Wires prostrated and trees uprooted as Allentown winds toppled live lines onto a frame house. David S. H. Gackenbach, 30, Hannibal J. Dotterer, 24, die after touching metal. John Wagner, 40, is killed while trying to rescue them. Carrie Alexander sustained a severe shock.
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Philadelphia
Allentown
Davids. H. Gackenbach
Hannibal J. Dotterer
John Wagner
Carrie Alexander
Storm Strikes Baltimore Cutting Telegraph Wires
A recent electrical storm lashed New York and nearby areas with lightning wind and flood damage. The storm reached Baltimore disabling all wires between Philadelphia and Baltimore for Western Union and Postal Telegraph lines. News exchange ran via roundabout routes with difficulty.
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New York
Here
Baltimore
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Philadelphia
Bones Found in Ruins After Cabin Fire Near Carlton
In Duluth on June 13, investigators report the cabin of Otto Holt three miles from Carlton was burned. Charred remains near a burned rifle barrel suggest Holt may have been murdered and the cabin set ablaze. Carlton county authorities probe the case as logs still burned.
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Duluth
Otto Holt
Carlton
Holt
Carlton County
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
In a 19th century style advert, Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio claims to treat catarrh as a constitutional disease. Internal dosing 10 drops to a teaspoonful targets blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 cure guarantee.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ake Hall
Your Health Madam Aimed As Woman's Wealth
The article exalts health as a woman’s wealth urging attention to purity of food and bodily functions. It highlights vitality from a clean stomach liver kidneys and bladder, urging the reader to maintain well being through careful habits.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Boost
An old remedy touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a safe quick-health builder from roots and herbs. It claims to correct blood, relieve back pains, headaches, fatigue, and hysteria symptoms, with a large package making 105 cups and priced at 35 cents. The Nuggets Tablet form is also offered at 35 cents.
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Hollister
Robbery at Minnesota University Leads to Clothing Find
Deposed cashier Joseph Bren identifies a hat like the robber's as found near the bypath. The search uncovers nearly five thousand dollars in the university vault and documents related to missing certificates. Professor denies receiving any check tied to a book contract.
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Minneapolis
Joseph D. Bren
The
State University
Bren
Henry Morris
Frank Stacy
Northwestern National Bank
Stacy
Minnesota Loan and Trust Company
George E. Vincent
Winnipeg Train Ditching Traps Duluth Flyer
The Duluth Flyer on the Canadian Northern left the rails near Lavalle Ontario while traveling south at 35 mph. Engineer W T Bennett of Rainy River suffered a serious leg injury after being tossed sixty feet. the fireman escaped. The locomotive derailed and toppled into a shallow ditch after plowing 150 feet off the track. Three baggage cars were smashed and baggage scattered. Forty people injured in the wreck.
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Winnipeg
Man
Duluth Flyer
Lavalle
A Ghost In the Commons
The MP absent years earlier sent a dramatic but fatal reply to a critical division. On the night of the division he appeared briefly, his vote recorded by tellers, yet division clerks later counted one fewer vote than the tellers. It was then learned the MP had died sixty one hours earlier.
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M. P
London Mail
Market Wheat Prices and Grade Rankings Noted
Minneapolis on January 14 reports July wheat at 92 and Sept at 90 percent quality. Track grades show No 1 hard at 96 percent, No 1 Northern 93 and three quarters, No 2 Northern 90 93 percent, No 8 Northern 38 91 percent.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and flax price notes from Duluth market report
In Duluth on June 12 traders reported wheat futures on track with No 1 hard at 94+ percent, No 1 Northern at 92+ percent, No 2 Northern at 90 to 91 percent, and July at 93 percent. Flax prices also on track with delivery values around 2.32 for July and 2.33 for the next period.
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Duluth
Market Report St Paul Cattle and Sheep Prices
St Paul market notes cattle prices with ranges for good to choice steers at 56.60 to 6.00, cows and heifers 4.50 to 7.00, years 5.50 to 7.00, home stock 5.00 to 6.10, sheep wethers 3.50 to 4.25, yearlings 2.76 to 5.00, spring lambs 4.50 to 6.75.
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St. Paul
Agricultural futures report from Chicago market
Chicago notes June 12 with futures for wheat corn and pork. July wheat at RF% and Sept at 16 percent, Dec at HRM GPREKHC. Corn July at 54%ec, Sept at Shige, Dee 65%e. DateJuly 28e, Sept 39%ec, Dec 40 He. Pork July 15.40, Sept 15.15. Butter 17 21c, dairies 15% 1%9c. Eggs 110 14c. Poultry turkeys 12c, chickens 13 44c, springs 22 26c.
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Chicago
Shige
Dee
Chicago Livestock Prices Reported for June 12
Cattle values shown for Texas steers at 4.50 to 75.75, Western steers 4.75 to 70. Stockers and feeders 3.85 to 5.65, cows and heifers 2.40 to 5.65, calves 6.00. Hogs listed with light 6.00 to 7.76, mixed 5.15 to 6.35, heavy 5.85 to 6.30, good to choice heavy 6.00 to 6.30, pigs 5.65 to 96.20. Sheep natives 2.75 to 4.50, yearlings 3.5 to 6.20, lambs 4.25 to 6.80.
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Chicago
Texas
University Teacher Drowns at Lake Minnetonka
John C. Trott an architecture instructor at the University of Minnesota and employee of Clarence Johnson of St Paul drowned at Lake Minnetonka when a canoe carrying him and Miss Eva Kaye a Minneapolis sophomore academic was swamped.
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Minneapolis
John C. Trott
Engineering College
University of Minnesota
Clarence Johnson
St. Paul
Lake Minnetonka
Eva Kaye
No Trespassing Sign Reflects Buried Money Tale
The Pittsburg Dispatch recounts a tale where a man hid his money to avoid bank failure but forgot the exact tree and its location. The landowner posted a “No Trespassing on These Grounds” sign, complicating the search for the hidden funds.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Chicago Great Western Railway Arrivals Summary
Chicago Great Western Railway schedule shows trains arriving from St. Paul Minneapolis Dubuque Chicago Des Moines and Kansas City. Times listed include 2 36 a m on Sunday only 11 43 p m daily except Saturday and 12 01 a m.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dubuque
Chicago
Des Moines
Kansas City
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Lyle
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kagt Dodge
Carroll
Bus schedules for St Paul Mason City and Jackson lines
Timetables list departure and return times for routes to St Paul Minneapolis Lacrosse Calmar Mason City and Jackson with morning and evening slots. Matches show leave times such as 4:20 a m and arrive times like 12:05 p m along various origin points.
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Calmar
Mason City
Houses for rent and business property on offer
Multiple listings include two houses for rent with fire and tornado insurance, a business building for sale or trade, and a range of improved homes. The note invites readers to start financing a home and contact the firm for assistance.
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Ene
Vari
Ous
Horlick’s
Horlick
Sugar Trust
Snyer
Copenhagen
American Snuff Company
Fifth Avenue
New York, N. Y
American Association
National League
Western League
Rocky Mountain
Minnesota Univer
Sity
Ore
Book Company
Lavalle, Ont
Chicago Grain and Provisions
C. I. Johnson
Kant-Klog Sprayer
C. H. Johnson
M. D
C. M
Hirsh Block
Great Western Railway
Chicago, Milwau
Kee & St Paul
Lacrosse
Jackson
Paris
Holmes
Hardware Company
First National Bank
U' S
O W Shaw
H. L. Banfield
Rochford Land Co
Mower County
Red River Valley
Droposa
Gale
Pyar
Arthur W. Allen
St. Olaf
St. P. Hk
G. M. F. Rogers
Fay
Hirsh
Brush & Ward
Mill ST
Southern Minnesota Cement Construction Company
T. E. Killoran
Bridge St, Austin
F. P. Dawes
N.main St
Lierre
Hawthorn
Western Electric
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