Governor Pattison Dies in Ohio at 4:20 PM
Cincinnati reports Governor John M Pattison died at his country home after a week of declining health from chronic Brights disease. Lieutenant Governor Andrew L Harris becomes governor, transferring patronage to Republicans. Pattison had been inaugurated January 8 and served briefly before death. funeral arrangements awaited final detail as Hamilton County court actions continued.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
John M Pattison
Andrew L Harris
Harris
Pattison
Myron T Herrik
Paitson Wag
Sftr
State House
Christ’e Hospital
Milford
Hamilton County
Switg
Judge Pattison and a dying testament in habeas case
The writ of habeas corpus questioned the governor's sanity as physicians testified to his ability to transact business unknown to them that he was dying. John M Pattison, born June 13 1847 in Clermont County Ohio, served in the Union Army, graduated from Oale Wesleyan University in 1869, admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1872, served as Ohio legislator in 1873 and in the state senate in 1890 and was a member of the fifty second congress.
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John M Pattison
Clermond County
Ohio
Oale Wesleyan University
Packings House Sausage Fatalty in Fort Smith Area
Foot Smith Arkansas June 18 three people are dead and a fourth is near death at Bil Point hospital after eating packing house sausage. The victims include J B Barmorre Emma Barmorre aged 5 and James Barmorre aged 18 months. Clara Barmorre aged 7 is in critical condition. The family drove to Fort Smith to shop and bought Acme cologne sausages from a stand and ate them en route home. They fell violently ill and the third death occurred today.
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Ark
Bil Point Hospital
Lansage
J B Barmorre
Emma Barmore
James Barmore
James
J B Barmore
Clara
Darmore
Hie
Fort Smith
Barmore
Funeral arrangements for Congressman Lester tomorrow
Washington June 18. The body of Congressman Lester with the faner party leaves for Savannah tomorrow at 11 oclock and will arrive Wednesday morning. Services will be at St Johns Episcopal Church with Rev Charles H Strong officiating. Accompanying the remains are Mrs Lester and her two sons in law Edward Carow of Savannah and Thomas X Randolph of Norfolk and two grandchildren. A funeral committee of Georgia delegation and the rivers and hatters committee will attend.
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Washington
Lester
Fueral
Georgia
Tivers and Hatters
Wonderful Mammoth Cave Discovery Near Jillico
Knoxville dispatch reports a large cave found near Jillico on the Kentsky border by Water Company workers while digging near the Pine Mountains. The cave opens to a southward stream filled with fish and contains Indian relics and plant remains indicating a long prehistoric presence.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Jllico
Kentsky
Water Company
Ploe Mountains
Elk Valley
Crew Rescued After Schooner Hendle Feere Wreck
Arrival of the Hendle Feere crew in Havana reveals the schooner wreck off Ponta Rica Cabos after losing rudder and sails. All hands saved though destitute, they seek aid through the American consul.
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Cabe
Fiicers
Hendle Feere
Mobile
Ponta Icit
Indian Struck by Train in Norfolk Fatality
Indian resident Eli Baes av Iadian of Bowers Hill was struck by a Seaboard Air Line train in Norfolk today and killed instantly. The accident occurred near the tracks causing a swift end to his life.
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Norfolk
Eli Baesav Iadian
Bowers Hill
Seaboard Air Line
Urge the Czar to Expel Bryan
Berlin reports in Morgen Post that Mr Bryan’s visit to St Petersburg provoked a reactionary push to have him expelled for meddling in Russian affairs. The czar refused pressure, accepting counsel that expelling him would harm Russia's image abroad and anger the United States.
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Berlin
Morgen
St Petersburg
Byin
Viit
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L'Que
Washington
Secret Service
Council of Imates
United States
Roesia
Rescue Efforts Save Crew From Stranded Vessel
A steamer named Vincenco Baenpano was battered by high seas near Fire Island and ran aground between Poit Woods Light House. The crew of thirty six abandoned cargo of oranges and lemons and were rescued after a long struggle as winds drove the ship further ashore.
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Fire Island
Vincenco Baenpano
Rde
Father Beats Son to Death With Club in Isle of Wight Court
Henry Edwards is indicted in Isle of Wight circuit court for murdering his seven year old son Christie in a fit of anger. The indictment follows the fatal beating with a club. Palmistry ad and a drug advertisement appear on the same page.
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Suffolk
Circuit Court of
Islef Wight Courty
Henry Edwards
Christie
Edwards
Madame Ray
Tidsy
Early Risers and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Winter indoors causes sluggish blood and head issues. Early Risers pills cleanse liver stomach and bowels to purify blood and relieve headaches. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve promises quick relief for ulcers boils and skin troubles. Sold by druggists.
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Kennedy
Draggista
DeWitt & Co
DeWitt's
Officials sanction murder of Jews in Russia unrest
Reports from St Petersburg on June 18 describe worsening conditions as mobs persist despite nominal control of Bialystok. Individuals fear organized extermination of Jews with authorities implicated. incidents spread to Ossovitz Gomondz and other towns. A Moscow proclamation circulated to target Jewish communities, while prosecutions proceed in lower courts and the U S government considers legal actions related to the miners case.
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Rovela
Bialystok
Doamen
Moser
Moscow
Privding Fanda
Russia
Runta
Ossovitz
Gomondz
Horrific Jewish Mass Casualties Reported at Bendery Mortuary
Dispatches say 90 Jewish bodies lie in Bendery Mortuary with 200 more in a caniterium mortuary. One third of the corpses are described as horribly mutilated. Gentile casualties include six killed and eight wounded. Official bulletin reports quiet restored at Binystok.
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Odessa
Aaspatch
Bislystek Sayls
Complete Agreement on Beef Inspection Bill
Washington reports a final agreement on the beef inspection bill after talks between the president and the house agriculture committee. The bill now gains presidential sanction and moves to the house for passage tomorrow. Civil service waivers and inspector appointments face limits. inspection costs stay with the government, with the budget set at three million dollars.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
Rate Bill Conferees Fail to Meet Quorum
The senate this afternoon passed the bill giving a federal charter to the Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Company. The railroad rate conferees could not meet due to no quorum. they will reconvene tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Company
Case Involves Federal Authority At Pittsburgh Trial
In Pittsburgh on June 18 the case of Lieutenant Drury and Private Land of the regular army awaited trial. The dispute concerns the US right to summary punishment for civilians who commit crimes on military property and then flee. The affair stems from actions about ten years ago at the Allegheny arsenal.
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Drary
United States
Drury
Cowdecestrd
Allegheny
Kidnapped Boy Restored to Parents in Philadelphia
After a week of confinement and hunger, six year old Freddie Moth was returned to his Columbia Avenue home. Kidnapper John L Keer, who plotted to pay a defalcation of nearly two thousand dollars, was captured after an attempted ransom and is held by authorities.
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Losore
Freddie Moth
Columbia Avenue
Fiddle
John L Keer
Kaan
Police
New York
Harlem
Person 13
Kean
Chonge
Aftra
Baseball weather stalls multiple major league games
Postponements hit Pittsburg New York and Cincinnati Booklye due to wet grounds and rain. Other matchups in the American League include New York over Detroit Nine to Two, Philadelphia eight to three, and Chicago four to three in fifteen innings. Minor league scores from Norfolk, Lynchburg, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Danville, and Richmond are listed.
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New York
Cincinnati-Booklye
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Chicago
Butop
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Washington
Si Lovi
Beto
Excursion to Roanoke June 26 1916 Special Train
Special train will leave Tozen at 7:00 am with 2.00 fare. Graham at 7:45 am 2.00. Bluefield at 8:15 am 2.00, arriving Roanoke 12:15 pm. Passengers from Welch and intermediate stations may take train No 18 and connect at Bluefield with special rates east of Plocfi. See N and W Ry agent. W B Bevill, General Passenger Agent.
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Graham
Bluefield
Roam Ks
Welch
Statios
Plocfi
W B Bevill
County Republicans Cancel Bluefield Convention June 20 1906
Judge Miller at Hinton refused injunction against Bluefield convention set for June 20. County central committee of Mercer county rescinded July 7 district meetings and July 14 county delegate convention at Princeton. Delegates urged all Republicans to attend in Bluefield with pledge of fair treatment and full weight in the convention.
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Hinton
James H Miller
HS Hott
J Hesrn
DG Jilly
WP Hawley
Ritz
John R Dillard
DG Lilly
Wm Me.Carthy
Miller
Bloefi-14
Princeton
Coal Distribution Basis to be Tested
The Powhatan Coal and Coke Company hires George S. Graham to challenge Norfolk and Western Railway over coal car distribution. They argue distribution should be by mine basis rather than coke oven, and accuse N and W of favoring own coal land with 10 500 cars. Officials anticipate potential large damages.
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Powhatan Coal and Coke Company
George S. Graham
Philadelphia
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Powhaten Coal and Coke Corpecy
Norfolk Vod Western Railway Company
Man Pleads Guilty to Reduce Life Sentence
William Deckine faced murder charges in Cedar Bluff for killing his elderly wife last February. He agreed to plead guilty with a recommended eighteen year term, which effectively amounts to a life sentence given his sixty eight years. The trial ended with a hung jury and the defendant maintains innocence claiming witnesses lied.
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Cedar Bluff
Gauilte
Deskins
Desking
Witners
Bia
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