Train wreck at Coon River kills two and injures many
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train was derailed near Coon River by a misplaced tie on a trestle. The wreck threw cars into the river. two people were killed and many injured. Express Messenger Olderverd is missing. Several passengers and crew were pinned under timbers and rescued. A separate C&O line crash at Balcony Falls left Engineer Lane and Fireman Clements dead.
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Coon Ramps
Chicago
Milwaukee & St Paul
Coon River
Express
Olderverd
Denver
Henry Cordon
Perry
John McCarthy
Dunkirk
William Langendorfer
Watsonville
Cal
Eldroyd
Charles Barrett
Cincinnati
H. C. Blake
Mount Carroll
Reinhard Kochman
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Clarence Greble
Omaha
Neb
James T. Walsh
Jackman
Boone
Peter Gerstner
Montreal
Can
M. Rust
Boulder
Col
Crieton Fora
Balcony Falls
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Lane
Clements
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Hippolyte
Boston
Cleveland
American Association—Athletics
Washington
Columbus
Williston Seminary
Russell
Brown University
Olive
City of Columbus
Foster
Treasury
Fall River
Rumors of Hippolyte Assassination Roil Hayti Ports
News from the Atlas Line steamer Alvo describes uprisings in Port-au-Prince and Jacmel with reports of executions of 160 prisoners. The rumor of Hippolyte's assassination circulated but was not confirmed. Additional dispatches note rising prices and ongoing turmoil across Hayti as authorities crack down.
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New York
Post
Atlas Line
Alvo
Haytien
Hippolyte
Jacmel
Port-au-Prince
William Bishop
Evening Post
Gleaner
Kingston
Jamaica
Port au-Prince
Aux Cayes
Haytien Republic
Hippolite
Hayti
Hyppolite
Port-au- Prince
Mate Bishop
Navassa Island
Port-au-l’rince
Huggins
Navassa
Slippolyte
Haytie
Wasuinecron
Department of State
Hippolyte of
McKinley Named Ohio Gubernatorial Standard Bearer
At the Ohio Republican State Convention ex Governor Foraker nominates William McKinley for Governor. Foraker argues the party must rally behind McKinley, praising his long public service, tariff record, and leadership to unite Ohio and the nation against Democrats and rival parties.
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Columnus
Ohio
McKinley
Committee On
Committee On Permanent Organization
Asa. Bushnell
Clark County
F. J. Kessinger
Athens
Bushnell
Foraker
William McKinley
Democratic Party
Republican Party
General Assembly
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Twenty-Third Ohio
Harnson
Europe
America
James G. Blaine
Charles Foster
William MckKinley,Jr
Joe Hooker
Maine
Oregon
Trade Law Drives Desk Prices Down
Three years ago desks sold for equal value to $20, now $11 due to high demand for convenience. Increased ease reduces cost while boosting perceived value, prompting widespread buying and a swell of orders. Desks section promises lowest prices and rapid fulfillment, with a 288 page illustrated catalog offer via mail.
Insurance Offer From ATL Life Ins Co Boston
An insurance ad notes opportunities offered by ATL Life Insurance Company of Boston with a state agent listed at 169 Dev Street. It promotes life coverage and invites interested readers to inquire.
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VEVA
ATL Life Ins, CO
J, I, Vivelps
State Agt
Dev
Boston
Mechanical Engineers Session Opens in Providence
The third session of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers met in Providence with papers on calorimeters jet propulsion steam engine efficiency and related topics read. Discussions extended for hours and the day ended with a visit to local engine works and the plan to carry over one paper to Thursday.
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Providence
R. L
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
R. C. Carpenter
J. R. Webb
Hunt
Daniel Royse
R. H. Thurston
W. W. Bird
W. A. Rogers
A. Rogers
H. I. Gantt
Chicago
William A. Harris Steam Engine Company
Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company
Armington & Sims Engine Company Works
Schubert Choral Union Holds Nineteenth Annual Meeting
The Schubert Choral Union met in South Acton Town Hall with 175 members. The American Orchestra of Lowell performed ten pieces, with solos by Dr. F. Rix, Mrs. Tenney of Lowell, A. W. Taylor Acton, Amory Maynard Maynard, and Florence Russell Concord. Nelsson Ladies Quartet also sang. officers were re elected. speeches by G. A. Marden and Solon Stevens of Lowell followed.
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Schubert Choral Union
South Acton
Town Hall
American Orchestra of
Lowell
Tenney
A. W. Taylor
Acton
Amory Maynard
Maynard
Florence Russell
Concord
Nelsson Ladies
G. A. Marden
Solon Stevens
Elite Kentucky Whiskey advertised by Heth erston Importing Co
United States credits Heth erston Importing Co with producing ELITE KENTUCKY WHISKEY sold as par excellence for medicinal use and finest quality. Bottled in series of 4% to 116 gallons, priced higher, distributed by leading druggists, hotels, and fancy grocers including Choate Drug & Chemical Co and Bowdoin Square, East Boston. various first-class outlets listed.
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United States
Hetherston Importing Co
Kentucky
Choate Drug & Chemical Co
Bowdoin Aq
T. Powers
Tremont St
A. D. Marcy
Blue Hillar
W. &. Willoughby
Maverick Aq
East
Boston
W. A. DeMerritt
Columbus Aq
Cor
Berkely St
Parnell Libel Suit Targets Cork Herald
In Cork on June 17 a libel action was filed by Mr Campbell, secretary to Mr Parnell, against the Cork Herald over a report that Campbell hired houses for immoral purposes for Mr Parnell in Dublin while MPs attended duties. The bench issued subpendas for Mrs O Shea and Mr Parnell.
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Parnell
Cork
Campbell
Cork Herald
Dublin
O'Shea
Summer Resort Placers Quipnc Reported Snowbound
A June 17 note from Quipnc describes a Pointe de Monts area section of country still buried in snow. The locality lies about 200 miles below Quebec in the north.
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Pointe de Monts
Quebec
Union Pacific Chief Reports Strong Road Condition and Repairs
President Sidney Dillon returned from a four week inspection tour covering over 8000 miles. He said physical condition is excellent but there are many damaged cars and engines from prior overtaxing, with $200000 planned for repairs and expenses to reduce operating costs to about 62 percent if traffic proves strong. Dillon noted irrigation in the West has transformed deserts into gardens and claimed credit for building more railroad mileage than any contemporary.
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New York
Sidney Dillon
Union Pacific
Dillon
Fraternity of Financial Cooperation Closes in Cleveland
The Fraternity of Financial Cooperation, a noted investment bond society promising 3 for 1, is shutting down in Cleveland at 60 cents on the dollar. With 4,000 local members, many paid $50 to $100 each, the group had promised $150 for $57 in six months but faced assessments and offered only $100, later reduced to $60. Philadelphia broker J A Hughes arrived to settle affairs offering 17 for 35 paid, admitting failure due to weak new membership and numerous lapses.
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Cleveland
Fraternity of Financial Cooperation
Philadelphia
Wheeling
J. A. Hughes
Wages at Fall River Face Divided Opinion
Interviews with several manufacturers reveal no unity on wage cuts. Some treasurers push for prompt action while others refuse to disturb existing conditions. Added 1500 wide looms last year keep profit margins in print cloth mills, delaying any curtailment and prompting calls to cut labor costs or shut down if needed.
Keeping Their Faith Pure at RuttLanp Episcopal Convention
The Vermont Episcopal Diocesan Convention elected standing committee members: Rev. J. Shaw Bliss of Burlington, Rev. Alonzo B. Flanders of St. Albans, Rev. Francis W. Smith of Woodstock, Cyrus A. Booth, Zaher W. Ellis, and Henry Wells. The body took nonaction on Phillips Brooks. Rev. G. H. Bailey preached the sermon urging church discipline for heresy to preserve faith.
Dissolution report clarified for Equitable Life firm
A telegraphed item in last night’s reports announced the dissolution of the New York Equitable Life Insurance Company. The correction notes the error and states it did not refer to the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, led by president Henry B. Hyde, a major financial institution.
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New York
New York Equitable Life Insurance Company
New York Equitable Wire Insurance Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
The
United States
Henry B. Hyde
Bread costs rise in Italy amid duty debate
Rome reports a potential reduction in the wheat duty as Italy weighs its impact on bread prices. The duty was set when imports were high to boost revenue, but a last year’s large crop reduced imports and enriched farmers while keeping wheat prices high. A parliamentary fight over any change is implied, with uncertain crop prospects across regions.
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Rome
Italy
Spaniard Loses 40000 in Ocean Liner Robbery
New York on June 17 reports a large robbery aboard the steamer La Gascogne on June 6 at the French pier. Luis Schlesinger, a Spaniard from Guatemala sailing for France, owned money and jewelry valued at 40000 kept in a leather bag in his state room. After a brief deck walk the bag vanished. authorities were alerted and seek the bag and valuables with a substantial reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Dillon
Union Pacific
New York
la Gascogne
Luis Schlesinger
Guatemala
France
Masked Highwayman Robs Wenatchia Stage Near Ellensburg
In broad daylight yesterday a masked highwayman halted the Wenatchia stage twenty five miles from Ellensburg Washington. The robber forced the driver to dump out the mail bags and compelled the passenger to rip them open, taking eight registered packages. The sheriff and posse pursue the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg
Wash
Wenatchia
United States
Fourth Trial Brings Damages To Miss Wiedemann
London June 17 A long running breach of promise case Miss Valerie Wiedemann versus Captain Robert Walpole ends with a verdict for the plaintiff. The jury awards 1500 dollars after four trials with prior outcomes including non suit and a verdict for the defendant. Walpole plans a new trial.
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London
Valerie Wiedemann
Robert Horace Walpole
New York
Miss Wiedemann
Walpole
French explosives secret case sentences four men
Paris judges punished Turpine Tripone Fasseler and Fouvrier with four year prison terms for selling the methnite manufacturing secret to the Armstrong Gur Manufacturing Company. Fines ranged from forty to six hundred dollars and civil rights bans from two to ten years.
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Paris
Department of the Seine
Turpine
Tripone
Fasseler
Fouvrier
Armstrong Gur Manufacturing Company
City of Richmond Fire Not Out in Hull Hold
The City of Richmond steamer was brought to Hornby Dock where burning cotton in the hold released dense smoke and heat as flames erupted. Firemen flooded the hold with water and extinguished the blaze.
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City OF Richmond
Liverpool
Hornby Dock
Poles in Unterhaus Back Self-Government Policy
Vienna June 17 Herr Jaworski president of the Polish Club said Poles adhere to self-government for Poland as long as it preserves the empire's integrity. He added the Polish party would support the Government.
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Lord Salisbury
Canada
Australia
Tees
Alisbury
Vienna
Unterhaus
Herr Jaworski
Poland
Emin Pasha Signs Treaties With Five Sultans
Emin Pasha acting for Germany has concluded treaties with five Sultans in the Victoria Nyanza district and an agreement with the British Company’s agent regarding navigation on Victoria Nyanza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emin Pasha
Berlin
Germany
Victoria Nyanza
Oxford Confers Honors on Duke dAumale and Mr Balfour
London June 17 At Oxford University honorary degrees were conferred upon the Duke d Aumale and Mr Balfour Chief secretary for Ireland Mr Balfour attended the exercises and received an enthusiastic reception
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Oxford
London
Oxford University
Duke d’Aumale
Balfour
Ireland
Rutgers College 125th Commencement Honors 41 Graduates
The 125th Rutgers College commencement in New Brunswick New Jersey honored forty one graduates who received diplomas from President Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutgers College
New Brunswick
N. J
Austin Cot
What That Divorce Suit Cost Parnell
London report states Mr. Parnell must pay 3500 dollars in costs in the O Shea divorce suit with the order issued today.
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Parnell
London
O'Shea
Founder's Day at Williston Seminary Oration by Lamson
On Founder's Day marking the semi centennial of Williston Seminary in Easthampton June 17 crowds of alumni and friends celebrate. The day features graveside ceremonies, a concert by the Germania Band, morning literary exercises, and an oration by Dr. Charles M. Lamson on "The Conserved Boy."
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Easthampton
Williston Seminary
Samuel Williston
Williston
Witliston
Main Street
Irving Bruce
Payson Church
Germania Band of
Boston
G. Buckingham
D.D
Springfield
A. L. Williston
Northampton
Massachusetts
Williseton
William Gallagher
Russell
Charles M. Lamson
St. Jonnsbury
Amherst
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SMR de Fina Dais
G. W. Simmons & CO
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Columbia
Liev
Pope Mfg.co
Franklin St
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Late Ship News
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City of Berlin
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Fulda
Bremen
Westernland
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Straits of Magellan
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Ikowena
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Seguranea
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J M Morales
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Major McKinley
Sherman
Ately
Lord Cabhenery
Imperial Federation League
A .d. Sigsht A
Bay View Yacht Club
Mosquito Fleet Club
Lyon Club Elke
Brooklyn
Brookline High School Athletic Association
Hipckley
Auckland
N. Z
Charlestown Veteran Firemen’s Association
Martha Wilkes
Abbie V
Mystic Park
Courts
Lawler and
Andrews
Cambridge
Sephn SE
Harvard
Zeta Psi Club
Lasell Seminary
St. John’s Episcopal Theological School
Mechanical Engineers
Equitable Life Insurance Company
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