Towns Struck by Flooding as Bridges and Rails Give Way
Roanoke Virginia reports widespread flood devastation across coal regions. Dozens of homes and tracks washed away from Coaldale to Cedar Bluff with eight bodies found between Burke and Eckman and property losses mounting into tens of thousands. Authorities cite Cedar Bluff and Keystone as heavily hit with high river debris and undermined roads.
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Eckman
Peerless
Shawnee
Keystone
Cedar Bluff
Tazewell
Knobs
Raivens
Thunderstorm Fire Destroys Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons
A severe storm struck on Tuesday evening causing lightning to hit the College of Physicians and Surgeons on Harrison Street between Wood and Honor. The blaze quickly consumed the building and equipment, a near total loss estimated at about 200000, with no injuries to patients reported.
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Chicago
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Harrison Street
Wood
Honor Streets
Widow Mrs Hodges Dies in Fayetteville at 107
Fayetteville Arkansas June 26 Mrs Allie Hodges died at her home Tuesday morning Born in Tennessee 107 years ago She came to Fayetteville 54 years ago and lived in the same house until recently Widowed since 1860 she left behind a widowed daughter aged 66 who also resided in the house She was often seen on the streets
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Fayetteville
Ark
Allie Hodges
Tennessee
Quarrel over Addington town lots ends in fatal shooting
Guthrie Oklahoma June 26 a quarrel over town lots in Addington Kiowa Reservation led to R B Castleberry shooting J H Walmbold president of the First National Bank fatally wounding him He then wounded Horace Addington in the shoulder before surrendering to the marshal.
Explosion during artillery practice kills officers on Isle of Wight
Breech of a 12 pound rifle exploded during practice on the Isle of Wight killing Captain A. L. E. M. Bray of the Royal Artillery and one enlisted man. Eight others wounded, three of whom are expected to die, while Colonel A. J. Nixon sustained minor injuries.
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London
Isle of Wight
A. L. E. M. Bray
Royal Regiment of Artillery
A. J. Nixon
Joseph Cook Dead in Whitehall New York
Joseph Cook is reported dead in Whitehall New York with initial details dated June 26. Residents and officials note the passing but provide few specifics about the cause or ceremony at this time.
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Whitehall N. Y
Joseph
Cook Dies, Renowned Lecturer on Bible Science
In Ticonderoga the distinguished lecturer and author Cook dies at his summer home. Born January 26, 1838, he had suffered ill health for years and was famed for lectures linking Bible harmony with science. Nearby notices report additional local tragedies and maritime news from June 26.
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Cook
Ticonderoga
Mr. Cook
Consul General at Pretoria Likely To Be Grant Gillespie
Grant Gillespie of Missouri appears set to be named to the vacant consul generalship at Pretoria. Missouri Republican leaders back him and the State Department awaits his acceptance. A salary increase to about double is expected to secure his consent and rapid departure for the Transvaal capital.
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Washington
Pretoria
Adelbert
Hay
New Haven
Grant Gillespie
Missouri
Gillespie
State Department
Congress
Transvaal
Filipino sergeant guilty of murder in Cabatuan hanging
Washington reports from Manila outline the court martial of Pablo Tabares a native sergeant of police found guilty of murder and arson for luring Private George H. Hill to a house in Cabatuan then ordering two policemen to kill him and burning about 100 dwellings. He received a death sentence.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Pablo Tabares
George H. Hill
Company N
Eighteenth Infantry
Cabatuan
Tabares
Platt Calls Cuba Status a Model Not a Paper Republic
Senator Orville M. Platt writes in The Independent that Cuba must become a real republic, not a paper government with a dictator. He warns that recurring revolutions threaten U S interests and peace in the region.
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Platt
New York
The
Independent
Pacification of
Cuba
Orville M. Platt
United States
Kruger Welcomed by Burgomaster in Rotterdam Arrival
Rotterdam June 26 Mr. Kruger is greeted at the railroad station by the burgomaster upon his arrival in the city.
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Kruger
Rotterdam
Transvaal reception for Kruger and guard of officers
Deputations from various societies and many ladies join two bands on the platform as the Transvaal anthem plays. Hundreds of workers with flags line the streets to the town hall where Kruger is driven, escorted by a guard of former Transvaal officers, followed by an official reception amid great enthusiasm.
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Transvaal
Kruger
Rex Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Promises Refund
To anyone suffering with Dyspepsia Indigestion Sour Stomach Heart burn take Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists are authorized by the manufacturers to refund the money in any case they fail to cure. Price 50 cents per package. Remember the name Rex Dyspepsia Tablets. M. H. James Bryan Texas.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Texas
Literary Society Meeting at Benson School House
The Benson school house literary society will meet on the next Saturday due to the Bethel singing convention. An interesting program is planned and a large crowd is expected. Officers elected: J Benson president, W F Terry vice president, Miss Mamie Todd secretary, W T Terry first chorister, Luther Holligan second chorister. Take Cumaria. All druggists authorized to refund money if not cured.
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Literary Society
Benson School House
Bethel
J Benson
W. F. Terry
Mamie Todd
W. T. Terry
Luther Holligan
August Flower Named Best Sale Medicine in Civilized World
Advert reads August Flower as the largest sale in medicine and claims it cures indigestion biliousness and supports liver and nervous system function. Promotes Green's Prize Almanac and Wilson-Jac kins Drug Co as source for the product.
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Green
Wilson-Jackins Drug Co
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