Destructive Tornado Sweeps Wisconsin to Illinois
Tornadoes crossed from southern Wisconsin through central Illinois toward Bloomington and Laurel Iowa, killing several and injuring many. Bloomington and Merna report multiple deaths and extensive damage as telegraph lines fail and communications collapse. In Kingston mine at Pekin three killed and two fatally injured. Grinnell notes Laurel destroyed. Detroit Minnesota lists multiple fatalities including the Hihum family. Peoria reports heavy losses and widespread damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Illinois
Bloomington
Mississippi
Merna
Laurel
Marshall County
Iowa
Kingston
Pekin
Ill
Tazewell
Thomas Murray
Willie McElwell
Patrick McElwell
Detroit
Minn
E. Y. Berg
Andrew x Hihum
Hihums
Hihum
Revolution in Haiti Imminent Reported From Kingston
The steamer Laur enburg arrived from New York carrying port au prince advices noting the provision government acts wisely but fighting will follow soon due to growing excitement. Firmin Seneque and Fouchard are the three main presidential candidates with party efforts to provoke strife.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Laurenburg
New York
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Firmin
Seneque
Fouchard
Yaqui Defeat Reported in Sierra Mazatlan Battle
Incoming dispatch from General Torres notes a decisive Yaqui defeat in Sierra Mazatlan. Fewer than 300 Yaquis attempted the retreat with many wounded. 85 killed, 218 captured. Mexican casualties are described as slight. General Torres says the situation is under control and mining interests remain undisturbed.
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Tucson
Ariz
Hermes
Torres
Sierra Mazatlan
Tores
Narrow gauge to standard gauge progress reaches Alice
The National Railway of Mexico has extended gauge standardization toward Texas linking into Alice where standard gauge cars ran for the first time. The move broadens the Texas Mexican rail network, creating connection points with existing narrow gauge lines in the area.
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Laredo
Tex
National Railway of
Mexico
Alice
German cruisers Gazelle and Falke head to La Guayra Venezuela
Berlin reports Gazelle and Falke were dispatched to La Guayra on request of the German chargé d affaires after a revolution and bombardment in the suburb of La Guayra. The move follows German concerns as fort and Venezuelan warships bombard the town.
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Berlin
Gazelle
Falke
LaCuayra
Venzuela
LaGuayra
Venezuela
la Guayra
Venezuela Revolt Surges Toward Caracas Amid Military Clash
In Port of Spain dispatch dated June 11, Venezuelan revolution led by General Matos gathers force toward Caracas with 5200 to 7500 troops. President Castro braces for resistance in Carabobo and Tuy valleys as Coro Valencia and Barquisimeto fall under rebel control. Caracas Bank shows liquidity strain with 126000 bolivars on hand. Castro vows fierce stand, contrasting himself with past figures.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Bolivar
Castro
Venezuela
Matos
Caracas
Carabobo
Tuy
Coro
Valencia
Barquisimeto
Riera
Solagni
Bank of
Gen. Castro
Andresa
Andrade
LaGuayra
Miraflores
First Cuban Claims Hearing Opens for Dygert Damages
The Spanish Claims Commission in Washington begins hearings on Cuban damages from the Spanish American War with Walter Grant Dygert seeking 20000 for imprisonment at Gaines mistaken for an English rebel Inglesite. About 500 cases total, totaling 8900000, will take years. Springer, ex-Vice Consul and a key witness, will return to finish testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuba
Spanish Claims Commission
Washington
J. F. Darling
Walter Grant Dygert
Gaines
Inglesite
Dygert
Springer
No Indictments in Beef Trust Inquiry Disclosed
New Orleans June 11 United States grand jury investigating the beef trust was dismissed without an indictment. Government given up the task as hopeless. Local packing house managers refused to answer questions despite orders from Judge Parlange. Witnesses prepared to resist through habeas corpus.
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New Orleans
United States Grand Jury
Beef Trust
Parlange
United States District Court
World’s Fair to Close Sundays under New Agreement
President David R. Francis authorized by opposition directors to sign a contract pledging the fair will not operate on Sundays. Secretary Shaw’s demand under federal law requiring $5,000,000 appropriation presses the commission to complete the agreement.
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St. Louis
David R. Francis
Shaw
Multiple Local and National News Briefs From Texas and Nearby Areas
A farmer near Springfield Indiana and a Hopkinsville woman died by suicide. Texas buyers acquired a 170000 acre Mexican ranch for 125000 dollars. 1570 Panama hats were seized at Galveston but the smuggler escaped. A Texas refinery project announced by Governor Hogg. Oklahoma wheat crop expected to exceed average. A Dumas Texas woman received a life sentence for murder leaving five children. Terry McGovern and Young Corbett set for a championship bout on August 29.
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Baiuer
Bohm
Springfield
George Nickelson
Texas
J. A. Gamel
Indian Territory
Mexico
United States
Houston
Galveston
Tex
Maud Hamby
Hopkinsville
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Mr.College
Howell Bros
Corres
Ben S
BRYAN
D. Crecc
Konecny Bros
Bryan Grocery
Round Rock
Bryan Brick Yard
Town
Des Moines
Merns
Lena Cadagan
Leroy
Edward Martin
Annie Kelley
Mitchell Cunningham
Peoria
Peoria, Sr
Mato
Walter G. Dygert
Gates
Grand Opera House
John B. Miks
City
Kage
Nabors Bros
Eser
D. Mke
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