Storm Roars Through Hopkinsville Area Killing and Damaging
A severe storm swept across Christian County Kentucky last evening causing extensive damage to the wheat harvest. A new barn owned by Thomas Ster was blown down and burned. At the racket store in Hopkinsville cashier Olu Cayce was struck senseless and Tom Torian, a clerk, was killed by lightning during a rescue effort.
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Hopkinsville
Kyv
Thomas Ster
Olu Cayce
Tom Torian
Mothers watch for first worm symptoms with White's Vermifuge
A health notice advises mothers to observe early signs of intestinal worms in children and remove them using White's Cream Vermifuge priced at 25 cents. Sold by H. L. Tucker.
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H. L. Tucker
Remembered Old Missus Wealthy Former Slave Leaves All to Owner
New Orleans June 12. Louisa Grant of Donaldsville La. once a favorite slave to an Alabama planter wife. After the war she ran a wash business saving money and investing in real estate. Probate valued her holdings at $12,000. Her will leaves all to Mrs. Grant. No provision for her own family.
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New Orleans
Jone
Louisa Grant
Donaldsville
Louisa
Mrs. Grant
Grant
Educate Your Bowels Training Claims
An old pamphlet-like note asserts that bowels can be trained like muscles and mind, promoting Candy Cathartic tablets stamped C C C for gentle action. It claims genuine tablets and cautions against bulk sales, urging purchase from all druggists.
Doctor Giacome Arrested In Assault Case In Rock Springs
Dr. Jacob Giacome of Rock Springs is under arrest on charges of assault with intent to kill Miss Lizzie Brown and unlawful detention of the girl in his apartments. Brown, a former patient, alleges coercive advances, and after she refused to marry him he allegedly locked her up. Her mother and sister, with a policeman, demanded release. the doctor reportedly pulled a revolver but was subdued and arrested. A separate note mentions Ballard's Horehound Syrup and a quirky animal-tracking anecdote about dogs following human tracks and boots changing the outcome.
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Rock Springs
Jacob Giacome
Lizzie Brown
New Fighting Machine Sets 7.31 Koots Speed Record
The new fighting machine completes a trial trip at 7.31 knots per hour, claiming the fastest speed of its class. Officials praise its performance, noting steady handling and consistent results throughout the test.
Illinois Battleship Sets Speed Record on Cape Ann Trial
The battle ship Illinois completed a builders trial on Cape Ann netting 17.41 knots, claimed fastest in the U S navy and likely fastest in her class worldwide. She beat the Wisconsin by 0 2 tenths of a knot, with perfect conditions and cheering spectators. Rear Admiral Sampson aboard unofficially and officials praised the performance.
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Boston
Pune
Ullinois
Cape Ann
United States Navy
Alabama
Wisconsin
Mill Pond
Hliners
Lol
Sampson
Evans
Atlas
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Mrs Butha a mystery in London peacemaking
London June 12. Peace in South Africa remains uncertain as whispers claim the discreet wife of the Boer commander in chief has quietly communicated with Lord Milner and Mr Chamberlain. Sensational rumors of direct talks with Mr Kruger are deemed less credible. A small commando’s surrender at Pietersburg lifts optimism, but most expect the war to continue for months with premature peace talks likely to revive pro-Boer agitation in England.
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London
South Africa
Lord Milner
Chamberlain
Botha
Kruger
Peitersbore
England
Sam Hildebrand the Pig River Bushwhacker
Feature on Sam Hildebrand, famed Missouri bushwhacker, detailing his lethal exploits, notable notches, and long pursuit by soldiers and civilians after the Civil War. The narrative recalls his violence, lack of literacy, and repeated reported deaths before a final confrontation in Pinckneyville.
Candy Cathartic Ad Card for Cascareta Cure
An old styled ad promotes Cascareta as a cure for constipation with a 10c price and 25c price variant. It promises a refund if the product fails and targets druggists as the refund channel. The text uses a lurid tone typical of patent medicine promotions.
Senator Cockrelles View Sparks Cuban Policy Talk
Washington June 14 Senator Cockrell met with the president at the White House and discussed Cuban governance and forthcoming elections under military rule. He warned the next steps must await orderly election legislation and turnover of affairs, while noting potential Cuban bond questions and the likelihood of recognition of debt arrangements.
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Washington
Cockrell
White Howl
JS Burnett
Nigel
Sistine
Thames
Uubene
Lys Verneens
Remaiterlockrell
Lara
Cuba
Spain
Durin
United States
Bondtssien case verdict favors plaintiff in bank bond suit
In Corneal Nebraska a jury found against the twelve bondsmen of former State Treasurer Bartley, awarding about 545 to the plaintiff. Bondsmen Paxton Tasybor and Sweebe were not held, having escaped a technicality. Bartley faces a twenty year sentence for embezzlement.
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Bartley
W. A. Paxton
Cadet Tasybor
Thomas Sweebe
Massacre of missionaries by cannibals shocks New Guinea
From Australia via Sydney comes news of the massacre of Revs. James Chalmers and B. F. Tompkins and fourteen native teachers by cannibals in New Guinea. Troops investigating found jawbone and thigh fragments, hats, and trouser pieces of Chalmers. The expedition burned villages and canoes, and prisoners described the atrocity.
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Victoria
Australia
Newiminea
Sydney
James Chalmers
B. F. Tompkins
Chalmers
Naval yard cruiser christening and civic intrigue
A Chesapeake era note describes a shipyard cruiser at Bath with Bath shipyard plans and a proposed christening by Miss Johnson, declined by Mrs. Johnson due to engagement. Navy secretary restored Miss Ruth Hinayad to christen a warship. date not fixed, hoped for August. Also mentions a ton of food digestion notes and He rbine medicine by Ho OL. Taeker.
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Wseland
Sweoater Slantesimmis
Meador Johnson
Suily
Everdkstel
Bath
Dee
Vavoe Johnson
Seater Hanna
Mies
Ruth Hinayad
Hanna
Missesse Jahmson
Ho OL. Taeker
Explosion near Joplin wrecks zinc mill wall
An explosion at the Big lick wall of the International Zinc company two miles northeast of Joplin Missouri destroyed the wall and blasted nine men into the air but caused no serious injuries. Debris covered a forty acre tract and the blast was felt sixteen miles away at Joplin and nearby towns. The event is described as one of the most remarkable mine district incidents for its force and low fatalities.
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Joplin
Jane
International Zinc Company
Here
Nome
Corthper
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Brome
An advertisement promises a one day cold cure with nine tablets of Laxative Brome, offering a refund if it fails. El W Grove’s signature appears on each box.
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Emma
Grove
Widow and mother appeal arouses Berlin dispatch
Berlin reports that on June 1 Emperor William ordered a dispatch to Dr Mumm von Schwartzenstein in Pekin to disinter and ship the body of Baron von Ketteler to Berlin for final interment on the paternal estate following the joint request of his widow and his mother.
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Berlin
Baron von Ketteler
William
Pekin
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
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