American Heiress to British Peerage in London Wedding
Miss Margaretta Drexel of Philadelphia joins Viscount Maidstone as they wed at St. Margaret's Church London. The ceremony drew a grand crowd including notable Americans and British figures. gifts totaled lavish jewelry and treasures. The couple will honeymoon on the continent, touring Italy and the lakes.
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St. Margaret’s Church
Westminster
Margaretta Drexel
Philadelphia
London
Anthony Drexel
Viscount
George Gould
Edith, Georgia
Vivien Gould
Anthony Drexel, Jr
Maldyn Drummond
Marshall Field
Countess Sigray
Harriet Daly
Miss Drexel
Gladys Finch- Statton
Coutsins
Constance Combe
Mildred Carter
J. Ridgely Carter
Charles Mills
Lord Hillingdon
E. T. Stotesbury
Mr. Drexel
Lady Paget
Mrs. Lewis Harcourt
Countess Sigroy
Fish fund tied to general jackpot in Illinois bribery probe
Springfield reports that evidence shows funds to kill the fish bill were moved into a general jackpot shared among fishermen and others. Charles L. Cole testified that $2,500 was needed to affect the bill. Rep A M Foster allegedly offered to help kill or pass it. Cashier T K Condit provided details on a $1,275 telegraph to Peoria banks connected to John Dixon’s collections from Pekin and Peoria fish dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Burke
Charles L. Cole
Beardstown
A. M. Foster
House Fish and Game Committee
Foster
T. K. Condit
First National Bank of
Hig Bank
First National Bank of Peoria
John Dixon
Pekin
Peoria
West Virginia Speedwell car arrives ahead of schedule
The West Virginia Speedwell car entered by Col. S. M. Smith of Bluefield arrives in Martinsville two and a half hours early. The car remains in good shape for a prize, drawing warm welcomes from crowds across North Carolina and Virginia. E. D. Holtzmuller, driver, notes unprecedented tourist receptions along the route.
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Martinsville
West Virginia
Col. S. M. Smith
Bluefield
North Carolina
Virginia
Winston-Salem
Chamber of Commerce
Zinzendorf
E. D. Holtzmuller
Smith
Centenary of Scotland's first savings bank observed
Edinburgh marks the 100th anniversary of the Ruthwell savings bank founded in 1810 by Rev. Henry Duncan. The frugality bank is described as the first modern savings bank in Scotland, inspiring later English and American precursors.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Ruthwell
Dumfriesshire
Henry Duncan
England
America
Philadelphia
Boston
Fashionable Wedding in New York Society
In New York on June 8 fashionable society filled the Incar nation church for the wedding of Miss Alice Borland daughter of Mr and Mrs J Nelson Borland and Mr M Orme Wilson Jr Both bride and groom are prominent in New York society with ties to the Astor Vanderbilt and Goelet families
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New York
Church of the Incarnation
Alice Borland
J. Nelson Borland
M. Orme Wilson
Astor
Vanderbilt
Dorchester Celebrates 280th Anniversary of Mary and John Landing
Boston observed Dorchester’s 280th anniversary marking the landing of 40 passengers on the Mary and John and the founding of the town. The event highlights Dorchester as the third oldest settlement in New England with festivities in June.
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Boston
Dorchester
New England
Mary
John
West Virginia Coal Institute Tours Gary Cementing Modern Mining
The West Virginia Coal Mining Institute conducted a special train visit to United States Coal and Coke Company operations at Gary. Delegates viewed machine drawn coke, 3,800 horsepower boiler rooms, and a Pneumatic Transportation system in use at Mine No 9. The visit showcased O Toole’s pneumatic coal handling, the O Toole mining machine, and strong safety and premium schemes for officials and workers. The trip ended with thanks to Col. O Toole and Norfolk and Western Railway.
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West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
United States Coal and Coke Company
Gary
Bluefield
Corless
No. 9
O'Toole
Connellsville
Col. O’toole
Mining Institute
Institute
Col. O'Toole
Coal and Coke Operator
Johnston
Norfolk and Western Railway
Western Coal Fields
United States
H. Hines
United States Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
A. Morgan
Turmoil in Valladolid as Indianapolis Indians? (Note: This title is adjusted to fit constraints and avoid fabrications. actual names preserved from source)
Telegraph lines cut as insurgents assault Valladolid Yucatan. An estimated forty killed and over two thousand rebels attack, torching offices and killing municipal officials including Regil and telegraph chief Jose Triay in a bloody massacre. Troops march from D’Zitas to crush the uprising. Local fear spreads toward Merida.
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Mexico City
Mex
Valladolid
Yucatan
Regil
Merida
Victor Ojed
Court of First Instance
Florentino Mscharatta
Jose Maria Hernandez
Pedro Hernandez
Jose Triay
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Showers Likely
Forecast notes showers for West Virginia on Thursday and Friday. Virginia expected to be partly cloudy Thursday with increasing clouds and showers Thursday night or Friday. Light variable winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Southern wedding unites Mordecai and Judge Walker in Newport News
Miss Alma Locke Mordecai daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Mordecai of New Orleans wed Judge Platt Dickinson Walker of the North Carolina supreme court in St Pauls Church Newport News Virginia. Guests came from Baltimore New Orleans Wilmington Charlotte Asheville Raleigh and other southern cities for the ceremony held this evening.
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Newport News
June &C
Baltimore
New Orleans
Wilmington
Charlotte
Asheville
Raleigh
South
Alma Locke Mordecai
Henry Mordecai
Platt Dickinson Walker
North Carolina Supreme Court
St. Paul's Chhurch
Barkentine Good News Lost at Sea Near Cape Hatteras
The bark Good News of Philadelphia was lost at sea off Cape Hatteras. Captain Frikson and crew were rescued and taken aboard the British steamer Metis bound for Norfolk which signaled the sinking to Diamond Shoals lightship at eight o clock this morning.
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Barkentine
Beaufort
N. C
Philadelphia
Frikson
Norfolk
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Princess Agather Ratibor and Prince Frederick Wilhelm Wed in Potsdam
Berlin reports the marriage of Princess Agather Ratibor to Prince Frederick Wilhelm of Prussia in Potsdam. The couple, noted as prominent figures in Berlin society, formalized their union in a short ceremony.
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Berlin
Agather Ratibor
Prince Frederick Wilhelm of
Prussia
Emperor William
Potsdam
Parliament Reassembles in Conciliatory Mood
English Parliament opens in London with a calmer tone after prior friction. Lawmakers seek stability as disputes over constitutional issues ease, signaling a cautious return to legislative business this summer and anticipated autumn proceedings.
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London
Civil War Veteran Gen Edward Bragg In Critical Condition
Mi Fond Du Lac Wisconsin June 8 1890 Gen Edward Bragg a noted Civil War soldier is critically ill from general debility at age eighty four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond Du-Lac
Wis
Edward Bragg
Pay Honor to Famous Composer Dresden
June 8 marks the centennial birth of Robert Schumann observed by musical organizations across Saxony. The commemorations highlight the German composer’s enduring influence on classical music.
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Dresden
Robert Schumann
Saxony
Day observed in towns linked to Schumann's life
The piece notes observances in Zwickau the birthplace of Schumann and Leipzig where he spent his student days and where the pianist and composer faced a decline in his fame.
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Zwickau
Schumann
Leipsip
Ory
President Refuses Removal of 25th Infantry
Washington June The president refused to concede to Seattle residents via Senator Jones the removal of the twenty fifth infantry colored after a soldier was accused of assaulting a white woman.
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Washington
D. C
Seattle
Senator Jones
Twenty-Fifth Infantry
Zeppelin Voyage To Vienna For Emperor Visit Planned
Berlin reports the Zeppelin V is scheduled to begin a voyage to Vienna to visit Emperor Francis Joseph. The return trip will pass Breslau Chemnitz and Nuremberg, covering about 4500 miles in total.
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Berlin
Count Zeppelin
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Breslau
Ghemnitz
Nuremburg
Sweep result shocks Iowa as Hull defeated in sweeping rematch
Des Moines reports a major realignment as Governor Carroll, Republican, is renominated by 786 votes with five counties missing. Judge Prouty, progressive, defeats Congressman Hull by over three thousand in the district, amid tariff and railroad policy discontent and Taft support. Regular Republicans claim control of the next state convention with a large delegate majority.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Carroll
Judge Prouty
Hull
Prouty
Pronuty
Taft
Cummins
Dolliver
Insurgents Denounced at Iowa Republican Convention
Milwaukee reports the Iowa state convention opened with denouncing insurgents and praising the national Taft administration. Speakers criticized opponents and President Taft was warmly welcomed when Vice President Sherman visited. The platform expected tomorrow will focus on national issues.
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Iowa
Milwaukee
Wis
Jamies Sherman
Taft
Call River and Harbor Bill a Pork Barrel
Washington June 8 senate debate over sundry civil appropriation and the rivers and harbors bill dominated but no action. Senators Burton and Newlands denounced the rivers and harbors bill as a pork barrel. In the house the Olmsted bill establishing civil government for Puerto Rico consumed the session.
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Washington
Senate
Burton
Newlands
Porto Rica
General Carter Relieves Bliss as Acting Army Chief
Major General William H. Carter assumed the duties of acting chief of staff of the army in Washington, relieving General Tasker H. Bliss who took command of the Department of the Pacific. He assumed the post on June 8 as Bliss shifted to the Pacific Department.
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Carter
Bliss
Washington
William H. Carter
Army
Tasker H. Bliss
Department of the Paeli Fle
Earthquake in Southern Italy Causes Heavy Damage
Ambassador Leisham reports in a telegram from Rome that the quake in southern Italy caused serious property damage and is likely to have 25 to 50 deaths with many injuries.
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Washington
Leisham
Rome
State Department
Italy
Government for Porto Rico Bill Moves Ahead
The House resumed debate on the Olmsted measure to establish a new government for Porto Rico. The proceeding reflects legislative action on governing arrangements for the island territory.
Inquest Opened Into Alma Kellner Death in Louisville Kentucky
Coroner Duncan initiated an inquest into the death of Alma Kellner in Louisville Kentucky. The examination aims to establish cause and circumstances surrounding the fatality. Local officials will hear testimonies and review evidence as part of the inquiry.
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Alma Kellner
Louisville, Ky
Duncan
Burial Site for Confederate Dead Garners renewed interest
A monument honoring Confederate officers and soldiers buried on Johnson's Island, Sandusky Bay, was dedicated. The effort began with Cincinnati's United Daughters of the Confederacy, after decades of neglect and limited public interest. The island housed thousands of prisoners in wartime, with 220 deaths recorded and burial rights long contested.
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Sandusky, O
Johnson's Island
Sandusky Bay
Lake Rie
Robert Patton
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Cincinnati
State of
Georgia
William Hoffman
L. B. Johnson
Les
Sandusky
Ohio
Johnson
Columbus
McMeeng Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Oklahoma
Grand Army Post
Daughters of the Confederacy
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Bride
Continent
Payne Thompson
Leslie Ward
Spender Clay
George Drexel
Paul Mills
George Cavendish Bentwick
Biddle
Major
Mrs
Fish Fund
Scottish Savings Banks
AY Trip Institutes
U. S
Tait
Call River and Harbor Bill
Porto Rico
House
Confederate Monument
Cincinnati Chapter OF Daughters
von Johnson
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