American Firm Supplies Meat to British Military Stations
London reports that William Field MP disclosed in the house that an American firm, long established in the London meat market, holds contracts to supply meat to three UK military stations. The contracts exclude canned provisions but include occasional preserved meat for reserves. frozen mutton cannot exceed two sevenths of the total. Field, active meat trade advocate, holds multiple industry roles in Ireland and the UK.
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London
William Field
St. Patrick's
Dublin
Haldine
United Kingdom
Irish Cattle Traders and Stock Owners’ Association
National Federation of Meat Trades
Dublin Victualers’ Association
Royal Irish Veterinary College
Campaign Opens as Conventions Meet in Vermont and Maine
The 1906 campaign formally begins with the Republican state convention in Montpelier Vermont and the Democratic convention in Bangor Maine. Both events mark the first major party gatherings of the election year.
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Vermont
Maine
Boston
New England
Montpelier
Bangor
Harris Retires. Elmer Brown Named Education Commissioner
Washington reports Dr. W. T. Harris resigns as commissioner of education. President appoints Dr. Elmer E. Brown, University of California education professor, as Harris's successor.
Series of Shocks Hit Luzon Island in Two Quakes
A series of earthquakes struck northern Luzon on Tuesday and Wednesday. The strongest shocks were felt Tuesday night across the northern region, Babguaneo and Batenes islands, and Formosa. No damage is reported.
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Luzon
Manila
Babguaneo
Batenes Islands
Formosa
Attraction Removal Sale Moves to New Quarters
The Removal Sale announces relocation to new quarters second door north of Haswell's Book Store. The sale emphasizes guiding customers to the new location and invites shoppers to follow the directions to find the store.
Mutiny Threatens Turkish Forces in Yemen Province
In Constantinople on June 20 Marshal Feizi Pasha’s troops mutinied as rebels in Yemen were opposed. Loyal forces fought stubbornly, using artillery until the mutineers fled with heavy losses. The Persian ambassador warned that sending more troops to the frontier risks worsening Turkish Persian relations.
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Constantinople
Feizi Pasha
Yemen
Loy
Accidental Tunnel Turbulence Kills Two Workers
In the Pennsylvania tunnel linking Thirty-fourth Street and Long Island City, a blast of air pressure overwhelmed mud under the shield, sweeping two workers to their deaths. One other man died later from injuries, six were critically hurt among thirty-five at work.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Thirty-fourth Street
This City
Long Island City
Nash Reynolds Wedding in Edge and Ft Worth
Mr J W Nash of Edge and Miss Bennie Belle Reynolds of Ft Worth were married at the city courthouse yesterday morning at five o clock by Rev J M Ballock. The bride had been visiting W P Nash and family at Edge where the groom is a prosperous young farmer. The Eagle extends congratulations.
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J. W. Nash
Edge
Bennie Belle Reynolds
Ft. Worth
J. M. Ballock
W. P. Nash
Fourth Annual Millers Convention Opens in Milwaukee
The Millers National Federation begins its fourth annual convention in Milwaukee with over 1,000 millers attending. In Montpelier Fletcher D. Proctor, son of Senator Proctor, is nominated by acclamation for governor at the Republican state convention.
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Milwaukee
Millers’ National Federation
Proctor
Montpelier
Fletcher D. Proctor
Call For Condition Of National Banks
The comptroller of the currency has issued a call for condition of national banks at the close of business Monday June 18.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Fire destroys J W White residence in town
A kitchen lamp exploded last night destroying the northeast town residence of J W White at about 9 15. The fire consumed nearly all the contents and the total loss and insurance were not yet determined.
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J. W. White
Traveling Expense Bill Passed by House in Washington
The House approved a $25,000 appropriation for the president's traveling expenses. Vote stood 156 in favor and 68 against. The action was recorded from Washington on June 20.
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Washington
House
Yeas
Nays
Knox backs lock type canal in senate debate
Senator Knox addressed the senate in favor of the lock type canal. N P Sherwood of Houston drowned in a lake near Houston while seining. In Llano twelve miles from Llano, EAT Of Meinking drowned in Llano River while bathing.
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Washington
Knox
Senate
N. P. Sherwood
Houston
Llano
Llano River
Quick conviction in abduction case in under an hour
Philadelphia on Tuesday the grand jury returned a true bill against John Joseph Kean for abducting Freddie Muth. He was tried immediately, convicted in less than an hour, and Judge Sulzerberger sentenced him to twenty years. From his arrest to penitentiary transport less than a day passed.
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Philadelphia
John Joseph Kean
Freddie Muth
Sulzerberger
Ehan
Dale A Candidate Declares for Democratic Governor Nomination
Judge Frank Dale of Guthrie announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Oklahoma state’s first governor. He arrived in Guthrie from Wichita Kansas on the campaign start day and had previously been named chief justice of Oklahoma by President Cleveland in 1893 serving four years.
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Guthrie
Frank Dale
Oklahoma State
Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma
Cleveland
Officer Smashed Door in Raid Reported in Shreveport
In Shreveport on June 20 Judge Webb ruled an officer may destroy property in misdemeanor cases only with justification. The court fined police sergeant R. Neyland $10 after W. F. Britt filed an affidavit alleging a raid where a door was smashed.
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Shreveport
Webb
R. Neyland
W. F. Britt
Bond Accepts Auditor Post for Railroad Commissioner
Austin June 20 The railroad commission received a telegram from J H Bond of Dallas confirming his acceptance of the auditor position. He will arrive in a few days to assume duties. Bond has long served as traveling auditor for the Texas and Pacific.
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Austin
Railroad Commission
J. H. Bond
Dallas
Bond
Texas and Pacific Company
Alderman Breininger Dies After Court Proceedings
Easton Pa June 21 Joseph Breininger alderman was found dead in his office on Wednesday He had been involved in a criminal case concerning an eight year old boy and the trial was set for Tuesday The court dismissed the lad and severely scored the alderman Breininger grew greatly excited during the ordeal before the court and it is thought this was the cause of his death
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Easton
Joseph Breininger
Breininger
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