Destructive Mississippi Valley Cyclone Wipes Out Nebraska
Horror in Wisconsin and Minnesota echoes across the Mississippi Valley as a cyclone devastates towns from New Richmond to La Crosse. More than 300 killed, 1000 injured or missing, and fires erupt in debris amid famine fears. An urgent appeal for relief calls for immediate aid to survivors and the dead.
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Braska
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Mississippi Valley
New Richmond
Wis
Milwaukee
Tornado Hits Herman Nebraska. Toll Expected to Rise
A tornado struck Herman Nebraska tonight leaving the town in ruins. A railroad conductor counted twelve dead in the streets and warned fatalities may reach one hundred. A special train with surgeons left Blair for the scene as wires lay down north of Herman. The storm also battered eastern Nebraska with heavy rains and flooding in Omaha. Herman has about 300 residents near the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha line.
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Omaha
Neb
Herman
Sioux City
Blair
Nebraska
Washington County
Chicago
Reunion and Banquet of Holy Trinity School Association
The second annual reunion and banquet of Holy Trinity School Association was held at Casino Hall with about 300 attendees. Officers for the coming year were elected but not announced. Mayor Quincey could not attend due to out of city duties, and Rev. Jutz spoke on The Church and Our Organization after the welcome by A. J. Ochs.
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Holy Trinity School Association
Shawmut Avenue
Casino Hall
Quincey
A. J. Ochs
J. J. Jutz
S. J
Committee Organizes Aid for Sufferers
President Cottrill of the Chamber of Commerce appoints a relief committee. Wisconsin Central railroad provides a car of supplies to be loaded tonight. The Central orders two boarding trains to the stricken town. Forty people will be fed at a time on these trains.
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Cottrill
Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Central Railroad
the Central
Storm Ravages Wide Region From Catish Bar To New Richmond
A powerful storm struck Catish Bar near Stillwater and swept across to New Richmond causing extensive devastation. Hudson Wisconsin and Hastings Minnesota along with all towns in between suffered heavy losses, with total property damage described as enormous and incalculable.
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Catish Bar
Stillwater
New Richmond
Hudson
Wis
Hastings
Minn
New Richmond Tornado Wipes Out Town and Slays Many
A powerful storm struck New Richmond leaving 200 dead among 2500 residents and about 1090 injured. Entire blocks collapsed and most homes were destroyed while 500 buildings fell. The town’s churches remained standing as fires started. Nearby Hudson and La Crosse suffered severe damage with heavy rainfall and evacuations.
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New Richmond
Apple River
Hudson
Wis
la Crosse
Parks Trial in Alfred Hears 40 Witnesses in Murder Case
The Alfred murder trial of Frank Parks progressed with the State presenting all evidence. Forty witnesses, largely Kittery residents, testified today as Parks faced trial for the alleged murder of Mary Tarlton. Defense planned to begin tomorrow morning as court opened at 9.
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Alfred
Frank Parks
Mary Tarlton
Kittery
Frank P. Parks
Matthews
Teenager Arrested Waiting to Perform After Purloining $50
Warren Lewis of 14 Warrenton street was arrested for purloining a $50 bill from his former employer George H. Shields of 134 Milk street. The 17 year old allegedly received the bill on June 6 to change and did not return. He wore tights under his trousers when arrested at Hollis Street Theatre. He was taken to Station 2.
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Bobby Shaftoe
Warren Lewis
Warrenton Street
George H. Shields
Milk Street
Lewis
Shields
Chelsea Residents Oppose New Pest House Location
Chelsea Aldermen hear protest from Bellingham street residents against rebuilding the pest house at the foot of Bellingham street. Aldermen Hixon and Norton discuss relocation to a more isolated site. Norton’s resolve to move the pest house is adopted unanimously.
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Chelsea
Buffalo freight handlers ignite new trouble at harbor clash
A gang of thirty to forty stevedores and freight handlers boarded the whaleback Samuel Mather at the Minnesota iron ore docks and opened fire on about fifty iron ore handlers below. One man, John Malyek, likely fatally wounded, as sixteen attackers were arrested. The clash stemmed from ore handlers scabbing on the freight crew.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Samuel Mather
Minnesota
John Malyek
Dr. Lawson Tait Dead Pioneer of Abdominal Surgery
London reporters announce the death of Dr. Lawson Tait aged 64 or 65, renowned as a pioneer of abdominal surgery. He died in London on June 13, leaving a lasting impact on medical practice and surgical techniques.
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Lawson Tait
London
Lawton Breaks Through Rallying to Rejoin Battle
General Lawton orders a bold dash to rally his troops as Major Starr and Lieutenants Donovan and Connelly seize rifles from the wounded and fire on rebels. Donovan drags his broken leg for a mile to lead men forward. Reinforcements arrive, Monadnock guns pound shore.
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Starr
Donovan
Connelly
Fourteenth Regiment
Ninth
Monadnock
Seapote
Old way vs Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claim
The piece argues dieting is the wrong approach for indigestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestion aid. It claims the tablets digest food when the stomach is weak, enables nutritious meals, and cures dyspepsia. It notes a 50 cent price and a free book from F A Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Battle actions of Ninth Infantry in Philippines conflict
Narrative recalls Ninth Infantry and Marines fighting along beach and dykes. Filipinos dislodged as regulars cross Ssapote River reaching chin depth to join General Wheaton at night. Twelfth and Twenty first regiments advance across Sea pote bridge in coordinated assault on insurgent stronghold.
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Bakoor
Ssapote
Wheaton
Seapote Bridge
Americans Hold Seapote After Tenacious Battle Across Muddy Flats
During a fierce daytime engagement at Seapote the U S forces under General Lawton fought through mud and flame to push rebels back beyond the river. reinforcements arrived as marine detachments and gunboats battered coastal defenses while troops rallied under fatigue to maintain the bridge line and prevent a flank.
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Lawton
Las Pinas
Filipinos withstand siege until American assault seizes trench line
American troops charged across the river to break the Filipino defenses after a three hour ordeal. The attackers captured six inch muzzle loading cannon and ammunition while insurgents retreated to Bakoor and entrenched.
General Antonio Luna Assassinated in Manila
June 13 Manila reports General Antonio Luna, a fierce foe of the Americans, was assassinated by order of General Aguinaldo after disobeying commands. The act followed Luna blocking peace commissioners and sparked great excitement among Filipinos. the report is confirmed.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Antonio Luna
Philippines
Troops for Manila ready for duty in Philippine Islands
Acting Secretary Meikelsohn orders the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry to assemble at San Francisco California with one major and four companies of each regiment excluded. They are to be prepared for duty in the Philippine Islands.
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Washington
Meikelsohn
San Francisco
Cal
Philippine Islands
President to call for volunteers for Philippine service
Anderson Ind June 13 Colonel W T Durbin said the President decided to issue a call for volunteers for Philippine service and that forces there would be greatly increased after he was summoned to Washington on short notice.
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Anderson
Ind
W. T. Durbin
Washington
Brae-Burn Opens Season With New England Event
The Brae-Burn Golf Club of West Newton hosts its first open tournament of the season from tomorrow to Thursday. Open to United States Golf Association members, play starts 8 20 a m with a latest start of 4 20 p m. Wednesday features men's handicap bogey play 18 holes handicap 24 bogey off and prizes for top cards. Thursday offers a mixed handicap fourball 18 holes medal play with handicaps capped at 30.
Kruger Arming Against England
London dispatch reports in the House of Commons that the Transvaal government is arming Boers in Natal and arming its subjects against Britain. Chamberlain notes Milner refused to arbitrate all questions but left room for some settlements. Kruger proposed a foreign president for the arbitration board since Bloemfontein.
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House of Commons
Joseph Chamberlain
Transvaal
Natal
Great Britain
Henry Labouchere
Northampton
Kruger
Alfred Milner
Bloemfontein
Chamberlain
South Africa
Arbitration Board
Macedonian Sinks After Collision With Hamilton
The Hamilton steamship from New York to Norfolk and Newport News collided with the German steamer Macedonia off Long Branch in dense fog. The Macedonia sank with one lifeboat missing and several crew and passengers lost. three passengers and nineteen crew members were saved. The Hamilton, though damaged, returned to port with no injuries aboard.
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Old Dominion
Hamilton
Norfolk
Newport News
Macedonia
Long Branch
Dole
Old Point Comfort
Ruffahl
Gudenecht
Charles W. Moss
F. W. Wright
Herman Brandt
Ascot Opening Day Crowds See Sloan Win Coventry Stakes
At Ascot on June 13 the meet opened with royal attendees including the Prince of Wales and various dukes. Sloan won the Coventry Stakes aboard Lord William Beresford's chestnut Democrat, with Vain Duchess and Lucie II finishing second and third.
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London
Ascot
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Duke of Cambridge
Duke
Duchess of
Yankee Sails Alone In Ross Cup Race At Pointe Claire
The Yankee defeated the Dominion easily in the second Ross cup race at Pointe Claire Quebec after the Dominion led early and then broke its mast at 1 25 o clock. The Dominion was to windward at start and was towed away after mast failure as the Yankee continued to sail over the course.
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Dominion
Yankee
Alorss
Sword and Belt Presented to Judge Wolff at Charles Street Church
Judge-Advocate-General James H. Wolff of Massachusetts received a sword and belt along with a basket of flowers last evening at the Charles Street A M E Church. The presentation was led by friends, notably among the colored community.
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James H. Wolff
Charles Street A. M. E
Department of Massachusetts
Harvard Crew Coach O'Dea Resigns Before Yale Race
Coach Andrew M. O'Dea of Harvard rowing resigns days before the Yale-Harvard boat race at New London. He cites friction with the coaching retinue and differences with Head Coach Storrow, saying he offered to leave but was told to go, while the crew’s ongoing preparation remained unresolved.
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New London
Yale
Andrew M. O'Dea
University of Wisconsin
O'Dea
Storrow
Cambridge
Higginson
Fuller
Mr. Storrow
Ately
Harvard Crew Departs for New London HQ
At 2 p m yesterday the Harvard varsity eight with four substitutes and two coxswains left for New London to make Red Top their base. A large cheering crowd gathered despite the heat as Captain Higginson summarized the team’s plans saying shifts in the lineup have produced a strong crew and that the new shell will be stiff and suited for fast work.
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Varsity
New London
Red Top
Higginson
Flo
Harvard Delegation Stages Practice as Yale Adapts New Shell
Harvard oarsmen are quartered at Red Top in Gales Ferry after arriving on the launch Frank Thompson. The eight and four rows on the river to straighten out kinks from travel. Yale varsity eight suffers rough water as new Davy shell undergoes rigging and adjustments hindering practice.
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Harvard
Red Top
Frank Thompson
New London
Yale
Allen
Cowles
Armstrong
Preston
Bond
New London Board of Trade
Higginson
Storrow
Kenyea
Cambridge Water Board Appoints Durant and Stevens to Fill Vacancies
Mayor Champlin transmitted to the Board of Aldermen two names for Water Board seats. William B. Durant and Dr. Edmund H. Stevens replace the resigning ex Mayor J. M. W. Hall and the withdrawing ex Mayor Frank A. Allen.
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Champlin
Cambridge
Board of Aldermen
William B. Durant
Edmund H. Stevens
Water Board
J. M. W. Hall
Frank A. Allen
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