American Samuel Baca Shot by Mexican Military Authorities
A Chronicle special notes American Samuel Baca was extradited from Texas to Mexico for raiding. He was tried in Chihuahua, found guilty, and executed at dawn by a squad of ten. his wife allegedly mistreated during the incident.
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Chicago
Chronicle
el Paso
Samuel Baca
Chihudhurt Mex
Mexico
Hiis
Baca
Texas
State Department
Chihuahua
Ships in a collision near Staten Island ferry slip
The Northfield, a 38 year old Staten Island Ferry side wheeler carrying about 1200 passengers, sank off Whitehall Street within twenty minutes after colliding with the Mauch Chunk. Tugboats and spectators rescued many. some lives feared lost as coats and crowds pressed to aid, with no bodies recovered yet.
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New York
Northfield
Staten Island Ferry Company
Central Railway of New Jersey
Staten Island
White Hall Street
Daniel Gully
Mutual
Bort
Northflett
Otheriigtdats
Disaster at bridge clash on river lines ships
Worthfield and Northfield collided with the Mauch Chunk as tides surged, sparking a rush to shore. Captain Abraham Johnson, master of Northfield, was arrested for criminal negligence and jailed without bail. Captain Griffin of the Mauch Chunk returned home as police court awaits manslaughter charges.
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Worthfield
Spanish Line
Abraham Johnson
Northfield
8. C. Griffin
Bath
Abraham Johns
Griffin
Mauch Chunk
Jersey City
Jersey Central Railway
Captain Griffin
Naval board probes powder safety after explosions
Washington on June 15 a naval board led by Lieutenant Commander Mason will convene at Newport to study the handling and storage of explosive powders. The investigations follow recent blasts at Indian Head proving grounds near Washington and at San Francisco naval magazines, aiming to develop safeguards.
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Washington
Indian Head
San Francisco
Naval
Naval Officers
Mason
Newport
United States Suggestion for Arbitration Declined
Paris dispatches report foreign ministers weighing new proposals from Mr Rockhill on Chinese concessions and indemnity. Minor issues may be settled without a decision on payment policy. Britain’s proposal appears likely to be settled, and hopes for submitting the dispute to The Hague arbitration fade.
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Paris
Ee Ee
Rockhill
China
United States
Hague
Farmer John Moore Found Dead Near Oregon Farm
Madison Wisconsin June 15 John Moore a farmer living four miles from Oregon and ten miles south of here was found dead on his doorstep. He was called from the house at midnight by unknown men and foul play is suspected.
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Madison
Wic
John Moore
Oregon
Here
Funeral of John Gray Foster draws large attendance in Shreveport
The funeral for John Gray Foster, killed by Prince Edwards, drew wide attendance as many Shreveport businesses closed for workers to attend. Governor McMillin of Tennessee attended with his wife, while Edwards remains at large after the murder. Authorities report mob risk reduced and arrests held under guard at Benton parish jail.
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Shreveport
John Gray Foster
Prince Edwards
Governor McMillin
Tennessee
Benton
Edwards
National Editorial Association Opposed to Premium Papers
Buffalo June 15 The National Editorial Association debated in law committee and adopted a report urging excluding from the mails newspapers that give premiums. John S. Schlesinger opposed the report while Jewett led the approval. Albert Tosier of Portland elected president defeating A Willard of Booneville 242 to 152. Other officers named A W Burkett F R Gilson A B Pierce J M Page A E White J G Gibbs. Next convention set for Hot Springs Arkansas.
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National Editorial Association
Buffalo
Law Committee
John S. Schlesinger
New York
Jewett
Albert, Tosier
Portland, Or
A. Willard
Booneville
N. Y
A.W. N. Burkett
Tennessee
F. R. Gilson
Michigan
A. B E. Pierce
Massachusetts
J. M. Page
A. E. White
Missouri
J. G. Gibbs
Ohio
Hot Springs
Ark
Indianapolis Wins Woodman Convention Bid for 1908
In St Paul on June 14 Indianapolis won the contest for the 1908 Woodman convention. The vote was close, with five cities in the running Grand Rapids Saratoga Los Angeles and Denver. Each city had active boosters and a booming committee in St Paul since the bid began.
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St. Paul
Indianapolis
Grand Rapids
Saratoga
Los Angeles
Denver
Committee of Cigans
Passengers Escape Fire On Hero Steamer At Rathbun’s Wharf
In Belleville Ontario on June 15 the steamer Hero burned at Rathbun's wharf. Passengers and crew slept through the blaze. Some leaped into the water. all were rescued as the ship's lines burned and she drifted, endangering nearby craft.
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Belleville
Ont
Hero
Rathbun’s
Conlon Takes Charge of Cincinnati Machinists Strike
P. J. Conlon of Sioux City Iowa first vice president of the International Association of Machinists has arrived to lead the local strike. He reports 37,400 union machinists have won the nine hour day with ten hours pay since May 20 while 17,000 remain on strike including 2,500 in Cincinnati and he spoke at a large mass meeting at Workmen's hall.
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Cincinnati
P. J. Conlon
Sioux City
International Association of Machinists
Swiss Rail Locomotives Fail. Britain Likely Your Next Supplier
London report from June 15 cites a Geneva correspondent of The Party Mall noting a prominent Swiss railroad manager says American locomotives bought four years ago have been trialed three times with the same failure. The article predicts future orders may shift to Great Britain.
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London
Geneva
Great Britain
England City Population Tops Five Cities Census
A preliminary census report lists England and Wales urban populations led by Liverpool 684,947 Manchester 543,969 Birmingham 512,593 Leeds 518,918 Sheffield 280,717. The total male population stands at 15,721,728 with 17,804,247 females. Men serving abroad in the war are noted along with merchant marine.
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London
Moncton
Liverpool
Manchester
Birmingham
Leeds
Sheffield
England and
Wales
Constitutional Convention Appoints Panel For Electoral Law
Havana June 18 Senares Brava Silva Aleman Betancourt and Zayas named by the constitutional conventions committee to draft the electoral law. The Australian system is likely to be adopted with study of the New York law as a basis.
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Havana
Senares Brava
Silva
Aleman
Betancourt
Zayas
Constitutional Conventions
New York
Woman fatally stabbed by estranged husband in Villigcn
Ida M. Thiele was stabbed three times on a Villigcn street by her husband who had left her four years earlier. He returned to the city, confronted his wife, and fatally stabbed her with a large knife before being arrested and taken to Red Oak to prevent further violence.
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Villigcn
Ida M. Thiele
Thiele
Red Oak
Von Ketteler's Body Sent Home
The body of Baron von Ketteler, the German minister murdered in China, was removed from the legation grounds and shipped to Germany. Impressive ceremonies with military, diplomatic and religious elements accompanied the departure. an American guard of honor aided the body to the train. German minister Dr. Mumm von Schwartzenstein conveyed appreciation to Major Robertson, commander of the legation guards.
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von Ketteler
Peking
Baron von Ketteler
China
Germany
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Robertson
Yukon Open From End to End
Seattle June 15 The Yukon is open from end to end, news from the steamer Dolphin reports. The ship carried $40,000 in gold dust. Dawson banks hold $7,500,000 in gold dust prompting renewed speculation on this year's Klondike output, with estimates ranging from fifteen to twenty six million dollars.
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Yukon
Seattle
Wash
Dolphin
Dawson
Klondike
Navy captain reprimanded and reduced in rank
Captain Robert E. Impey stationed at Mare Island navy yard was court martialed for scandalous conduct over a dentist bill. He received a reprimand and a two year reduction in rank, but furlough pay was remitted to avoid idle time. he is released from arrest and restored to duty.
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Yeen
Robert E. Impey
Mare Island Navy Yard
Mnuse
Treasury
Long
Impey
Illinois Trial Reports 18 Knot Speed For Warship
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans declared the battleship Illinois performed record speed with engines working smoothly and noted potential for at least three quarters of a knot more if pushed to full power. Naval officers believe 18 knots achievable with top speed throughout. Newport News reports from June 15.
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Washington
Fyne
Robley D. Efaps
Illinois
Navy Department
Remarkable Run Aboard Ship During Sudden Ghast Passage
A navigational report notes a remarkable run under natural draught where the vessel reached an average speed of 16 knots per hour. The event occurred amid challenging conditions described as ghast, highlighting the crew’s handling and the ship’s performance at sea.
Germany's Losses in China Reported
Official figures from Berlin dated June 15 show German losses in China to be 18 officers and 32 NCOs with 250 privates. Of these 13 officers and 20 NCOs with 122 privates were lost in action, the remainder dying of disease.
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Berlin
China
Topeka Mayoral Recount Hinges on Ballot Validity
Topeka Kansas June 15 The mayor recount is finished with the outcome dependent on whether double marked ballots for Parker Democrat on two tickets are allowed. If ruled out Hughes Republican would win by 171 votes. if counted Parker Democrat would win by 63 votes.
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Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
Parker
Dem
J. W. F. Hughes
D W Lawler Resigns as Great Western General Attorney
Daniel W Lawler resigns as general attorney for the Great Western Railway after nearly eight years to resume private practice in St Paul He will remain connected as local attorney for St Paul a lucrative continuation of public service in the company’s employ
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St. Paul
Daniel W. Lawler
Great Western Régg
Lawler
The
Great Western
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