Nebraska Storms Ravage Counties With Hail Floods
Reports show Sunday's Nebraska storms caused widespread destruction with severe hail in Adams Clay Fillmore Saline and Gage counties and a Cedar county cloudburst flooding homes barns and destroying stock. Bridges along East Bow creek are out and Menominee church and parochial house were struck by lightning. A Hamilton county cyclone survivors await aid.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Adams
Clay
Fillmore
Salin
Gage
Cedar County
Hartington
East Bow Creek
Missouri River
Menominee
Hamilton County
Severe Wisconsin storm damages farms and railroads
Reports from western Wisconsin describe a severe rain and wind storm. In La Prairie barns on two farms were wrecked. windmills and fence lines collapsed. trees uprooted. crops destroyed. British Hollow and nearby towns suffered considerable damage. La Crosse notes crop washouts and railroad work halted by the storm.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Jaynesville
la Prairie
Alex McClellan
Ed Paul
Thornton Reid
British Hollow
Potosi
Terrifying Philadelphia Storm Hurts Girl But Wires Spare Fatalities
A fierce wind and rain storm swept through Philadelphia yesterday causing property damage but no deaths. Early rumors of fatalities faded as reports confirmed ten year old Ella Sullivan was injured by a live telephone wire crossing with electric lines. Doctors say she has a chance to recover.
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Philadelphia
Ella Sullivan
Tornado Strikes Champaign County with Hail Damage
A tornado moved east across Champaign county at 2 30 PM and touched down on a ridge five miles south of the city. It lifted quickly after minor damage, then a severe hailstorm followed damaging homes in Homer and Sydney and shattering hundreds of windows while injuring corn crops.
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Champaign County
Homer
Sydney
Griggsville Sees Severe Rain, Wind and Hail Damage
Griggsville residents report unprecedented rainfall and high winds on May 31 causing destruction to buildings, trees, crops and fruits. Bridges across the area were washed out, isolating parts of the community.
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Griggsville
Tornado Hits North Tonawanda Area Killing Two
A tornado swept the southern part of North Tonawanda New York and nearby countryside at 4 30. Two men died and several houses were destroyed with extensive damage reported.
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New York
Tonawanda
N. Y
Severe wind and rain storm hits Buffalo area
A severe wind and rain storm moved through Buffalo New York and surrounding areas this afternoon causing property damage and injuring a number of people.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Chinese Attache Cho Min Ends Life in Berlin
An attache of the Chinese ministry at Paris Cho Min shot himself in Berlin amid an incurable illness. He died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
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Berlin
Paris
Cho Min
Dahlgren Torpedo Boat Launched at Bath Ironworks
In Bath Maine on May 31 the torpedo boat Dahlgren was successfully launched after three prior failed attempts. The Bath Iron Works completed the launch marking a milestone for the vessel and yard.
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Dahlgren
Bath
Bath Ironworks
Body of Leopoldo Tosti Found After Drowning
Fairmont Minnesota May 31 body of Leopoldo Tosti who committed suicide by drowning last week was found near the boat landing having floated ashore.
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Fairmont
Mion
Leopoldo Tosti
New Court House Plans Adopted for Warren
Warren Minnesota May 31 county commissioners accept plans for a new court house to be built here. Bids will be advertised for and the board will confer with the board of charities and corrections to obtain approval of the proposed plans of the new building.
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Warren
Warren, Minn
Board of Charities and Corrections
Body of drowned boy still not recovered in Wisconsin flood
Menomonie Wisconsin May 31 The body of the twelve year old son of John Hintzman who was drowned in Wilgon creek Friday evening last during the flood has not yet been recovered.
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Menomonie
Wis
John Hintzman
Wilgon Creek
Homestake plans capital increase and broad consolidation
The Homestake company will raise capital from 12.5 million to 21 million dollars and consolidate holdings by purchasing Highland Mining Black Hills Canal and Water Black Hills & Fort Pierre Rail Road. Directors may rise from five to seven. Rumors link Rothschilds to a possible 35 million dollar controlling stake.
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Lead
S&s. D
San Francisco
Cal
Highland Mining Company
Black Hills Canal and Water Company
Black Hills
Fort Pierre Railroad Company
Rothschilds
Two Men Drowned in Lake Winnebago Capsize
W A Skinner and Arthur Pretty, young Fond du Lac businessmen, drowned after their sailboat capsized on Lake Winnebago near Lakeside Park. Delbert Brunet survived after righting the boat and rowing to safety, though he was left unable to help as the others sank. Brunet was rescued an hour later by the steamer Okoboji.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
W. A. Skinner
Arthur Pretty
Lake Winnebago
Delbert Brunet
Lakeside Park
Brunet
Smallpox Appears in Fessenden North Dakota Town
Jamestown N D June 1 Fessenden is greatly alarmed by a genuine case of smallpox. The patient’s name is not learned. The patient is isolated and efforts are made to prevent spread. The state health superintendent asks residents to follow precautions to stamp out the disease and prevent further transmission.
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North Dakota
Jamestown
N. D
Fessenden
State Superintendent of Health
Collision Sends Griffin Aground After Wawatam Strike
The steamer Wawatam struck the Griffin near the pilothouse as both ships of the same line operated next to each other. Griffin’s captain, Capt. Peterson, grounded to prevent sinking in deep water. Wawatam sustained no damage. A diver made temporary repairs and Griffin was released to the Soo.
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Griffin
Runa
Sault Ste. Marie
Wawatam
Peterson
Soo
Yachts Tola and Lassie Arrive Fresh from St Paul
The Iola and Lassie racing yachts arrive in Oshkosh from St Paul. Built by Amundson at White Bear Lake Minnesota for Phil Sawyer and Commodore Libbey, the spoon shaped craft are thirty five feet long and carry nearly 500 square feet of silken sail.
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Oshkosh, Wis
Tola
Lassie
Amundson
White Bear Lake
Minn
Phil Sawyer
Commodore Libbey
St. Paul
Lutherans Adjourn After Minnesota Conference Session
The Minnesota Lutheran conference concluded its meeting in St. Peter with adjournment to meet in Mary 1900 at Cambridge Isanti County. The session discussed the language question and synod schools at St. Peter and Rock Island. Missionary A G Olson urged more pastors and funds for Canadian church work. An executive committee was elected including Rev J Fremling Vasa Rev L G Almen Balaton Rev G Rast Red Wing Rev J O Lundgren Willmar Lewis Gaynor Minneapolis John Hedman St Paul and A P Mellquist Carver.
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St. Peter
Minn
Minnesota Lutheran Conference
Mary
Cambridge
Isauci County
Synod
St. Peter and
Rock Island
A. G. Olson
Canada
J. Fremling
Vasa
L. G. Almen
Balaton
Rev
G. Rast
Red Wing
J. O. Lundgren
Willmar
Lewis Gaynor
Minneapolis
John Hedman
St. Paul
A. P. Mellquist
Carver
Death in Bath Tub Shocks St. Paul Hotel Scene
John A. Finch of Indianapolis prominent attorney and author on insurance law was found dead in his Ryan hotel room tub shortly before 6 p m. Coroner Nelson says heart failure caused death, with indications he had been dead several hours.
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St. Paul
John A. Finch
Indianapolis
Ryan Hotel
Nelson
Miners in Second Bituminous District Get Wages Hike
Nearly all coal mining firms in the second bituminous district post notices that pick mining wages rise on June 1 from 45 to 50 cents per ton and machine mining wages increase 21 2 cents per ton. Over 2 000 miners are affected. without the raise a strike was feared.
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Altoona
Curtis Fire Levels Two Blocks in Curtis Nebraska
Curtis Neb June 1 Two blocks of Main Street business houses were destroyed by fire with their contents. The loss will reach $80,000 partly insured.
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Curtis, Neb
Main Street
Run Over in Anoka Leaves Boy Severely Wounded
Ten year old Charles Barber son of George Barber was run over by a runaway horse near the cemetery in Anoka. He suffered a severe head wound which a doctor sewed closed. doctors expect he will probably live.
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Anoka
Minn
Charles Barber
George Barber
Train collision on Lake Street elevated at Oakley Avenue
A Chicago June 1 report states two Lake Street elevated trains collided at Oakley Avenue injuring several passengers as glass shattered and shards caused cuts amid the crash scene.
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Chicago
Lake Street
Oakley Avenue
Dreyfus Case Revisions Hearings Open in Paris Court
Paris court of cassation met to hear debates on a revision of the Dreyfus case amid extensive security. The president read the report, witnesses testified, and defense arguments rebutted alleged handwriting evidence as Dreyfus proclaimed his innocence. Simultaneously, Deroulede and Habert faced trial for inciting soldiers to insubordination during President Loubet's election events.
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Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
Col. Henry
Marivel
Madagascar
Irrance
M. Balot de Beaupre
Ormes-Chevilles
Palace of Justice
Assize Court
MM. Deroulede
Marcel Habert
Loubet
Provisional arbitration proposals from US Britain and Russia
The Hague May 31 A week of peace conference work notes that provisional mediation and arbitration ideas were submitted by the United States Great Britain and Russia. The AP correspondent says the Americans have not yet submitted an arbitration proposal and a permanent tribunal plan awaits a French translation and will likely be presented Wednesday.
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United States
Great Britain
Russia
Associated Press
Alleged interview with Gen Lawton deemed false by censor
Manila May 31 claims an authorized interview with Gen Lawton was sent from here May 28 by New York Journal correspondent William Wildman. The censor has officially declared the piece false and cable privileges will be denied to the correspondent.
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Yellow Journal
Pristileges
Manila
Lawton
New York Journal
William Wildman
Hongkong
Liberia Protectorate Move Reported From Liberia
The Daily Chronicle reports Dr. Blyden, a Liberian statesman, is en route to Washington empowered by Liberia to seek an American protectorate. If refused he is authorized to approach the British government on the same matter.
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Washington
London
Liverpool
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Dr. Blyden
Fullerton Offered Appraiser Post Under Dawes Commission
Washington May 3 Sam Fuller ton recently state game warden of Minnesota has been tendered a position as appraiser of Indian lands under the Dawes commission. The place pays 1200 per year and expenses.
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Washington
Sam F. Fullerton
Minnesota
Dawes Commission
Henderson Poised for Speakership on First Ballot
In Des Moines on May 31 Gen. Henderson is described as practically sure for the speakership. Congressman Hull said he confidently believes Henderson will be nominated on the first ballot.
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Henderson
Des Moines
Iowa
Gen. Henderson
Hull
Farmer Killed as Train Strikes Near West Lorne Ontario
West Lorne Ontario May 31 A farmer John Johnson was killed his son Peter fatally injured and another man badly hurt when struck by a Michigan Central train near here.
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Ont
John Johnson
Peter
Michigan Central
Here
Grain and live stock market quotes from multiple centers
May 31 market brief covers St Paul and Minneapolis wheat corn oats rye barley prices, cash and futures at Duluth and Chicago, on track values, and May hog cattle and sheep bids from Sioux City South St Paul and other centers. Includes No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern figures and seasonal shifts.
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St. Paul
Northern
Rye
oTe
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Texas
Sioux City
Iowa
South St. Paul
Crop prospects and wheat acreage across midwest states
The Farmers' Review reports spring wheat sowing and crop prospects across Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Minnesota and the Dakotas. Illinois shows small spring wheat acreage but good condition. Minnesota yields best prospects in seventeen years. Many winter wheat states shift to corn with increased acres in several states. North Dakota reports no corn planting.
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Farmers’ Review
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dakotas
Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
Ohio
Kentucky
South Dakota
North Dakota
Murdered Sailor George Ryan Found Mutilated Near Mantelos
The steamship China reports the murder of sailor George Ryan near Mantelos. Ryan, a Lexington Kentucky native about 47, was found with his body mutilated and lashed to a raft in the river. The story mentions Tiyan, once tied to royal jewels, and Hawaii’s provisional army in 1808.
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China
Hongkong
Yokohama
Honolulu
George Ryan
Mantelos
Company ID
Minnesota
Tiyan
Provisional Army of
Hawaii
Isus
Manila
Ryan
Lexington
Ivy
Britain Refuses Maybrick Pardoned Again in Maybrick Case
Washington reports Great Britain has rejected the United States request to pardon Mrs Maybrick after Ambassador Choate relayed the British foreign office response. Officials express regret but the administration will persist in efforts to secure her release.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Maybrick
Choate
Hay
Foreign Office
Board of Claims names officers to pass on U S claims
Secretary Al ger reports Gen Otis has appointed Lieut Col F H Crowder Maj C A Gantebein and Capt H A Green to a board to pass on all claims against the United States. The board will meet a Spanish commission to settle Spain’s claims in the Philippines including arms and fortifications around Manila under the peace treaty.
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Alger
Otis
United States
F. H. Crowder
C. A. Gantebein
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H., A. Green
Twentieth Infantry
Spain
Philippines
Manila
Gen Henry Heth Death Imminent in Washington Home
Gen Henry Heth, a well known Confederate officer and, after Longstreet, the oldest surviving Confederate general, lies very ill at his Washington home after a grip attack and related complications have set in.
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Washington
Henry Heth
Heth
Longstreet
Fire destroys Gould Wells and Blackburn wholesale grocery house
Fire at Madison Wisconsin on May 31 wiped out Gould Wells & Blackburn's wholesale grocery house. Loss estimated at $50,000 with full insurance coverage.
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Madison
Wis
Gould, Wells & Blackburn
Growth ofMonopoly in English Industry Raises Protection Debate
The San Francisco Chronicle discusses H. W. Macrosty’s analysis in the March Contemporary Review showing trusts expanding in Britain despite free trade. It argues protection may restrain competition while noting Britain’s rapid consolidation in steel, rail, textiles, and armaments, and cites McKinley on tariffs and cheapening through skilled labor.
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San Francisco Chronicle
H. W. Macrosty
Great Britain
Macrosty
England
United States
United Kingdom
India
Birmingham
Armstrong & Co
Whitworth & Co
Vickers & Co
Naval Construction and Armament Company
Maxim-Nordenfeldt Guns and Ammunition Company
J. Thorold Rogers
Cobden
The Triumph of Intelligence
A London to American commerce note notes that nearly all new London electric railway equipment and elevators originate from the United States. It cites widespread American goods in adverts, a hotel wing for American drummers sample rooms, and that Yankee prosperity is spreading through pioneers and commerce.
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London
New London Electric
United States
Satan Rebuking Sin and the Trusts in Politics
Letter to the editor arguing Democrats failed to curb growth of trusts while in power. It cites the sugar trust’s influence on Grover Cleveland’s election and tariff shaping, contrasting with Republicans passing the Sherman antitrust law. The piece suggests Democrats have no unifying issue left.
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Great Sugar Trust
Grover Cleveland
Wilson
Too Good a Thing to Drop
Cartoon exchange between John Bull and Uncle Sam debating tariffs. John Bull praises friendship while urging dropping tariffs. Uncle Sam jokes the tariff is too profitable to discard. The panel satirizes tariff policy and economic ties.
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John Bull
Sam
Johnnie
Yearning for Soup House Policy in Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Car Manufacturing plant grants a 10 percent wage advance to 200 day laborers amid a shift from near idle operations in the nineties to new work on 1,700 car contracts. Local business and farming sectors praise wage spending, while detractors lament loss of the soup-house policy and fear economic downturn.
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Mount Vernon Car Manufacturing Company
Government Debt and Bond Policy Cited in Western Nebraska Wave
The Western Nebraska Wave notes that McKinley sold 3 percent bonds to the public while Cleveland sold 4 percent bonds to a banker syndicate. It argues that the public debt is small relative to wealth and resources and that continued Republican leadership would enable paying it off in a few years.
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McKinley
Cleveland
Republican Party
Will Need the Doctor as Trade Balance Swings
A Kansas Journal notes the monthly U.S. balance of trade now stands at fifty four million dollars in surplus, contrasting with under seven million during Wilson era and Cleveland administration. The piece uses a jab about a Democrat needing a physician to spur political critique.
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United States
Cleveland
Kan
Journal
Always True to Its Pledges in Republican Governance
Editorial asserts national finances and business prosper under Republican management, claiming the party is the only national group proven capable of successfully running government affairs. The Springfield Journal emphasizes consistent competence and trust in GOP leadership.
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Ite
Republican Party
Springfield (Ill
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