Great Western and Northern Pacific Merger Hinted
The Press reports a massive consolidation of railways from the Mississippi to the Pacific coast. Morgan Hill faction gains control of Northern Pacific, while links to the Chicago Great Western and others are to be harmonized. Details withheld until J. P. Morgan's arrival from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific
Morgan-Hill
Harriman Party
Buffington
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago Great Western
J. P. Morgan
Europe
Joe
J. J. Hill
Morgan- Hillallroads
Mr. Hill
Guerin-Loeb-Farriman- Gould
R Rockefeller
Stillman
Chicago
Far East
Philippine civil procedure code debate on judges and salaries
The Philippine commission resumed work on a new civil procedure code. Ide proposed eighty eight sections in the Separate act and a salary cut for the attorney general by 500 pesos, offset by raises for assistant attorneys general. Senor Serra urged first instance judges to know Spanish, targeting favored American judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Mania
Philippines Commission
Ide
Senor Serra
College of Advocates
Teen rider fatally injured in mid way show dive
Teddy Oliver, age nineteen, was severely injured during a diving stunt at the Buffalo exposition grounds. He rode a bicycle off a forty foot platform and plunged into an eighteen foot deep pool, but his wheel swerved, throwing him into the shallow outer edge and causing critical injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngs
Witte
Buffalo
Teddy Olver
Exposition Grounds
Oliver
Esmer
Trial Board Appointed for New Battleship TMWNi Nols
The navy department named the official trial board for the battleship TMWNi Nols. Rear Admiral R. D. Evans leads, with Capt. C. J. Train and others as members. A special engineer board includes Commander Roelker and two lieutenants. The trial runs June 11 between Cape Ann and Cape Poise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
R. D. Evans
C. J. Train
C. R. Roelker
C. H. Vreeland
J. J. Woodward
T. S. Rodgers
Roeiker
Senator Beverages Inquiries Russian Industrial Conditions
United States Senator Albert J. Beverage of Indiana arrived in St. Petersburg yesterday to investigate Russian industrial conditions. He was greeted by ambassador Charlemagne Tower, Secretary Pierce, and Consul General Holloway and began interviews with banker M. A. Rothstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neveridwze
St. Petersburg
United States
Albert J. Beverage
Indiana
Charlemagne Tower
Pierce
Holloway
M. A. Rothstein
Election of Senor Gener as Mayor Shocks Havana Policy
The June 5 Havanao Havanna mayoral vote returns Senor Gener as mayor, a move seen as a blow to the Platt amendment. Gener, a constitutional convention delegate, opposed the amendment. National party members expected a larger majority for Gener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Gener
Havanao Conntroeda
Havana
Havanna
National Party
Senor Cgener
Formation of $49,000 cotton duck combine announced
In New York on June 5 authorities report that the preliminary details for a cotton duck combination valued at 49000 have been completed Articles of incorporation will be filed in a few days and the venture proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bic Cotton Duck Combine
New York
Indians Ramp Up After Fatal Shootout in Wyoming
A white man fatally shot by an Arapahoe Indian near Lander Wyoming sparks fears of escalating violence as tribal members turn ugly over the incident. Authorities report tense mood and potential for further trouble following the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upis
Lander
Wyo
Arapahoe
News in Brief from the wires in condensed form
Price increases for meats in New York. Emperor William invites Fort Roberts to autumn German maneuvers. Turkish sultan to present Berlin hospital wing plans to William for approval. Baron Schneck von Stuffenburs dies. Favorable reports flow from Washington and Idaho coal regions. Spring rains arrive at the right time. Constantinople notes Ottoman ban on Cyrano de Bergerac as revolutionary. Rev. Charles M. Sheldon takes July leave from Yopeka church to Chicago. Public funds statement shows May 31 1901 cash deficit of 1 062 476 494 dollars, down 10 268 762 for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emperor William
Forl Roberts
Turkey
Berlin
Baron Schneck von Stuffenburs
Liberal Party of
Germany
Reichstag
Washington and
Idano Wheart
Constantinople
London Daily Mail
Charles M. Sheldon
Yopeka
Kan
South Congregational Church
Chicago
Markets Offer Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotes Across Cities
Latest quotations from grain and live stock markets show varied prices. Wheat in Minneapolis and Duluth ranges from about 70 to 79 cents, corn around 29 to 41 cents, oats near 27 to 29 cents, with barley quoted up to 42 cents. Chicago notes higher cash wheat with mixed corn and oats, while cattle and hogs in Sioux City and Chicago reflect broad price spreads and steady to higher bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Sioux City
Town
Texas
South St. Paul
Return of Ninth Regiment from China Reaches Manila
Nine companies of the Ninth regiment arrived in Manila aboard the Indiana from China. The Forty-third regiment sails today on the Kilpatrick. Eight hundred sick regulars awaiting transportation will be embarked on the next transports along with discharged regulars and civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Manila
Indiana
Kilpatrick
Captured Boer Ally Nabbed Near Pretoria
Cane Town June 5 Abra Malan son-in-law of Gen Piet Joubert captured near Pretoria with a small party of Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joubert
Pretoria
Cane Town
Abra Malan
Piet Joubert
Factory Fire Destroys Bis Sash and Door Works
Cumberland Md June 5 The Thomas Burger and Son sash and door factory and vast lumber yards were wiped out by a blaze last night. Loss is about 40000 dollars with partial insurance. Two adjacent dwellings were also partly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Thomas Burger & Son
Would Die Together. Linen Neb Poisoning Tragedy
June 5 to 7 in Linen Nebraska Albert Brink city solicitor for a wholesale grocer and Mrs Walker took poison in Brink room. Woman found dead Brink in critical condition with a fighting chance for life.
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Linen
Neb
Albert Brink
Walker
Brink
Purpose of Trip Down the Missouri in Search of Lost Mine
George Chichester and L S Carson travel from Fort Benton toward Culbertson in a small boat to locate the fabled Missouri river placer mine. The tale recalls early 1605 discovery, a fatal party attack at Dead Alm's Rapids, and a lone squaw survivor who cannot locate the mine. Many expeditions failed. experts place the mine near Musselshell mouth in rough terrain.
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George Chichester
Great Falls
L S. Carson
Sunnyside
Missouri River
Culbertson
John Lepley
Fort Benton
Lepley
Dead Alm's Rapids
Musselshell
W. M. McGinnis
Fort Belknap
Tose
News of the State items from Billings to Missoula
Billings reports Dan Cullen a railway cook died after being run over in yards. Miles City judge sentences Edgar Fowler for theft of a reform school buggy. Lavina sheep herder Adrian Greenbush dies after wolf hunt injury. Goldstein of Butte in divorce suit accusing wife of criminal intimacy. Butte hosts large street fair plan, George Jabout Co. contracted for city work. Two mares and a colt struck by lightning. another animal poisoned. Missoula hospitalizes Tyson Lumber employee Bowden after injury from a splinter. Miles City hay shearers bring 23 000 head, 8 lb fleece ewes, 6 lb yearlings. more work near Ferry. Mutte fire at Silver Bow Block damages $400. Butte directory estimates 75 000 population. official 30 470. NP to expand yards at Horr and add tracks. losses from Mites City wool house burned compensated. Irene Aymour dies from clothes fire in Missoula. John Kenyon injured at Butte.
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Dan Cullen
Northern Pacific Railroad
Billings
Judge Loud
Miles City
Edgar Fowler
Forsyth
Adrian Greenbush
Joseph Sims
Lavina
Bul
Louis Goldstein
Butte
Minnie Goldstein
Overland Club
George Jabout
Portland
Ralph Jarrett
James Bowden
Tyson Lumber
Missoula Hospital
Bowden
Harris’ Ranch
Ferry
Rena Bros
Charles Krug
Cabin Creek
Mutte
Silver Bow
Nn. L. Polk & Co
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Horr
Montana Coke and Co21 Company
Attorneys Arrested in Milwaukee Fishing Case
Deputy Game Warden Stone and State Warden Overbeck met in Oshkosh to discuss the arrest of Milwaukee attorneys Francis Bloodgood Jr W H Miller and Geo P Miller charged with catching thirty three black bass from Lake Nohewabin in Waukesha County. Bloodgood allegedly assaulted Stone after a hearing in Oconemowoc. The trial is set for June 11 with strong publicity efforts noted. Bloodgood reputedly presides over the Milwaukee Rod and Gun Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Wis
Stone
Overbeck
Francis Bloodgood, Jr
W. H. Miller
Geo. PP. Miller
Lake Nohewabin
Waukesha County
Bloodgood
OconemoWwoc
Milwaukee Rod and Gun Club
Lumber deal makes Tower Lumber top interior maker
Duluth June 5 Tower Lumber Company acquired the entire property of the Tower Logging Railway Company including railroad equipment, a Bear Head Island sawmill and 10 000 900 feet of standing pine for 225 000 dollars. Tower Lumber took possession yesterday and becomes a leading interior lumber producer in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Lumber Company Corges
Duluth
Minnesota
Tower Lumber Company
Tower Logging Railway Company
Bear Head Ike
Suspect in Bank Robbery Found with Evidence near Boarding Place
Mineral Point Wisconsin June 5 seven thousand dollars hidden under a wall near Stewart Jelleff’s former boarding place linked to a bank robbery case. Two bottles of nitroglycerin a bundle of skeleton keys and a letter were also found by citizens during a private search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Point
Wis
Stewart Jelleff
First National Bank
Anvil explosion kills teen at celebration
In Mason City Iowa on June 5 a seventeen year old boy died while attempting to fire an anvil at a Fourth of July event. The anvil exploded wounding his breast knee and burning his face and neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
Burchinal Waldrick Brewer
Helena Public Building Bid Award Recorded
Bids opened by the treasury for the Helena Montana federal building contracts excluding heating and electrical work. The lowest bid came from R A Griefen of Chicago at 263 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Helena, Mont
R. A. Griefen
Fire at Auburndale millyards causes seven thousand dollar loss
Fire swept the Connor company mill yards at Auburndale Wisconsin and caused about 7000 dollars in damage before firefighters brought the blaze under control. Aldermen from Marshfield and Stevens Point aided in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Wis
Kh. Connor Company
Auburndale
Stevens Point
Mine collapse claims two workers at Atlantic mine
At the Atlantic mine in Tron Belt Wisconsin on June 5 John Lamont and Andrew Somzak were buried under a heavy fall. Lamont survived eleven hours before dying, while Somzak was dead when recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Tron Belt, Wis
Tron Belt
Wis
John Lamont
Andrew Somzak
Atlantic Mine
Lamont
Somzak
Ned River Valley Baptist convention set for Cavalier
The seventeenth annual convention of the Ned River Valley Baptist association will meet in Cavalier Tuesday through Thursday. Grand Forks participants include T. C Griffin Rev J F Mills Prof Vernon F Squires and Sidney Clarke. A large turnout from the city and valley is anticipated.
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Baptists In Convention
Grand Forks
8. D
Ned River Valley Baptist Association
Cavalier
Grand Parks
T. C. Griffith
J. F. Mills
Vernon F. Squires
Sidney Clarke
Fire Burns through Willmar Brick Yard Wood Supply
A severe blaze at the Willmar brick yard wood supply on the village edge consumed the stock. Firefighters could not reach it. water from the works was insufficient and a fire engine arrived too late to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmar
Minn
South Dakota Guard announces new officers
Gov. Herreid appoints R. W. Stewart of Pierre colonel and A. B. Sessions of Sioux Falls adjutant with S. G. Dowell of Pierre as quartermaster. TR. W. Hines of Milbank named major for the First battalion, John Hoolman of Yankton for the Second battalion, S. J. Mahoney of Watertown for the Third battalion, plus all other First regiment officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota National Guard
Pierre
S. D
Diamond Found After Twenty Five Years in Yard
In Marshalltown on June 5 Mrs. D. W. Cunningham recovered her long lost diamond wedding ring after a neighbor noticed a bright glitter in the grass and retrieved the damaged ring from the Cunningham lawn ending a twenty five year search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Town
D. W. Cunningham
Cunningham
Fire Set by Children Destroys Barn in Wisconsin
A fire at East Lake near Osceola Wisconsin destroyed a barn owned by Alex Amerson. Seven tons of hay two sets of harness and one year old calf were lost. The cause traced to children setting the blaze. Loss estimated at 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Wis
Tune
Alex Amerson
East Lake
Traveling Man Fred Gerber Dies in City
Fred Gerber a well known traveling man and furniture firm agent for Omaha collapsed and died last night in this city from heart trouble. His family lives in Columbus Nebraska.
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End
S. D
Fred Gerber
Hills
Omaha
Columbus
Neb
Mrs McKinley Remains Very Weak as Health Fails
Washington June 4 Mrs McKinley continues very weak with little change since Saturday Doctors report no significant improvement though hope endures Physicians Rixey Sternberg and Johnston note she passed a comfortable night Her condition remains fragile with concern over recovery President McKinley stays by her side most hours and receives many visitors bearing cards at the White House
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
San Francisco
Mel
Inley
Rixey
Sternberg
Johnston
Nixey
Judge Watson
Oahlo
White House
Mrs. McKinley
Secret talks aim to reunite Booth and son Ballington
The Leader cites secret negotiations in Cleveland to reconcile Gen William Booth with his son Ballington Booth after five years of estrangement. Ballington formed Volunteers of America after refusing a transfer to Canada, a move feared to end VOA and its agitation if reconciliation succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futurer
Hazard
Ballington Booth
United States
Canada
Ballington
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Father fatally shoots suitor at Maryville home
St. Joseph Mo June 4 Owen Logan a prominent young stockman of Arkee Mo was fatally shot while calling on Miss Jessie Walker near Maryville by the young woman's father A E Wal ler last night Logan was paying attentions to Miss Walker the father objected and threatened to kill if he did not quit calling at the house Walker is in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Owen Logan
Arkee
Jessie Walker
Maryville
A. E. Waller
Logan
Fire destroys wholesale house and damages several firms in Quincy
Fire at the Teak Hardware wholesale house in Quincy started by an electric wire in the second story of the Teak building. George Schlag, fire chief, was severely burned by the current. The blaze also damaged Crooks & Cox Yeast Clothing Giles Brothers music dealers. Loss estimated at 75000 with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Teak Hardware Company
Crooks & Cox
Yeast Clothing Company
Giles Brothers
Secon
Tenk
George Schlag
Rush of Rocky Mountain Floods Endangers Bridges
Streams from the Rockies run very high and threaten bridges on the Arkansas river as vast floodwaters push toward Kansas. A four year old boy named John Turkington fell into Fountain Creek in the north suburbs and was swept away with no recovery reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Rocky Mountains
Arkansas
Kansas
John Turkington
Drowning of Colorado Guard Officer at City Park Lake
William F I Thaute twenty four year old machinist and second lieutenant of Company 3B First Regiment Colorado National Guard drowned in City Park lake Denver in full view of 5000 spectators. He and two companions were rowing when their boat swamped and Thaute, unable to swim, perished before aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
William FI. Thaute
Colorado National Guard
City Park
Thatate
Crete Annexation Backed by Assembly Session
Prince George of Greece opens assembly session as consular corps attends. Deputies pass a resolution favoring Crete joining Greece under the high commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Geiane
Gree
Conea
Prince George
Greece
Funston Assigned to Northern Luzon Command
Commanding general Frederick Funston designated to lead the Fourth district of the Northern Luzon department with HQ at San Isiro, from Funston, Washington, dated June 4. The post assigns him authority over operations and staff in the district’s area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funston
Washington
Frederick Funston
Department of Northern Luzon
San Isiro
Government of Pekin to be handed to Chinese officials
At a meeting of allied generals in Pekin the admin istration of the city will be transferred gradually to Chinese officials during June. Count von Waldersee and staff depart today. Special trains will move troops to Taku and British and American forces bid farewell amid ceremonies as baggage is removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Taku
Diplomatic Ties Resume Between Germany and China
Berlin reports Lu Hai Houan, Chinese minister to Germany, invited to a royal opera honoring Queen Wilhelmina signaling renewed relations. Telegram bans for Lu Hai Houan to China end, and Pekin dispatches say Field Marshal Count von Waldersee plans to depart for Japan next Monday.
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Geremany
China
Berlin
Lu Hai Houan
Germany
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Lu Hai Houvan
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Japan
Talic of Peace Boer Generals Arrive at Standerton
London reports Gen Botha at Standerton telegraphing with Mr Kruger via Netherlands government and seeking peace terms. Jord Kitchener is said to have allowed the move. Standerton notes Gen Tobias Smut and Dewet arrived Saturday morning. mission not explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standerton
London
the Sun
Gen. Botha
Kruger
Netherlands
Jord Kitchener
Botha
Ostanderton
Tobias Smut
Dewet
Louis Botha
Elections in Cuba Pass Quietly Despite Disorder
Havana reports a municipal election with the Nationalists claiming Senor Gener as mayor and a council majority. Outside municipalities show Nationalist victories, while Havana sees competing claims amid notable disorder but no serious disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Senor Gener
War in Prospect Strains Chile Argentina Ties
Washington reports rising tension between Chile and Argentina with both countries ready for war after five years of armament. The dispute centers on a boundary line and has strained diplomatic relations between the two South American nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chile
Argentina
Iline
Tuan Rumored to Foment Western Mongolia Rebellion
Pekin reports Prince Tuan and a leading Mongol prince are alleged to foment an insurrection in Western Mongolia. French missionaries expect a possible attack as forces under Tuan remain defiant and the court fears rebel action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongolia
Pekin
Tuan
Dismissal of Eugene Cernuschi from Austrian Army
Vienna June 4 A military journal reports Eugene Cernuschi the witness in the Dreyfus case has been dismissed from the Austrian army for acts unworthy of an officer and gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Cernuschi
Dreyfus
Vienna
Erugene Cernuschi
Riot at Shornecliffe Involving Dublin Pusileers
A Dublin Pusileers detachment caused a two hour riot at Shornecliffe barracks on Saturday night. The guard was called to arrest ringleaders and fusileers fired shots and bayonets met a reinforced guard. Two guardsmen were seriously wounded by bayonet thrusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Santo Domingo Revolution Crushed Early
reports from Kingston Jamaica state Santo Domingo’s revolution has been crushed at its inception with many rebels shot or imprisoned. among the captured is a son of the late president Herrereux said to have led the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kington
Jam
Santo Domingo
Herrereux
Foul Play Suspected in Grand Rapids Death
Harry Lemming, a former soldier and resident on leave with a sizeable pension, was found dead in a closet on South Ottawa Street. Police suspect foul play and the coroner is expected to hold an inquest today to determine the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
Grand Rapids
Mich
Harry Lemming
Ottawa Street
Lemming
Drowned Man Max Rosenstein in Sapho Sinking at Memphis
In Memphis on June 4 Max Rosenstein a well known young man drowned when the gasoline launch Sapho sank in the river in front of the custom house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Max Rosenstein
Custom House
Fire destroys four story Western Stores building in Kansas City
A fire early yesterday morning gutted the four story Western Stores company building in Kansas City, a dry goods furnishing and notions dealer. Loss set at 60000 dollars with ample insurance to cover damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Western Stores Company
Gage Offers Reward in Lookout lynching case in Missouri
Gov Gage offered a reward of 5000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the persons implicated in the lynching of five men at Lookout Missouri County on Friday night. The action follows the mob violence that shocked San Francisco readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Gage
Lookout
MoJoc County
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Paeine Coast
Morgan
J. J. Sir Sayn
Aun
Russia
Somerville
Mass
Third Universalist Church
West Somerville
Montana News
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Mites City
la Valley Bros
Missoula
Irene Aymour
Lid
John Kenyon
Mountain Con
Helena
Alberndale Mill
Mike
Wisconsin
Wikinleyvs
Talic OF Peace
Cuba
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