Cyclone Hits Gainesville Area Killing Dozens
A severe cyclone struck Gainesville on June 3 causing many deaths and heavy damage. The Gainesville cotton mills suffered major destruction with at least seventy five bodies reportedly buried under the third floor, while nearby Pacolet mills and cottages were wrecked killing thirty three. The city rail depot and electric car barn were damaged as stores collapsed. White Sulphur Springs reports of a dozen dead are unconfirmed. The Pacolet mill losses total about 75000 and Gainesville mills about 40000 in damage.
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Gainesville
New Holland
Pacolet Cotton Mills
Pacolet Company
Theas
Joseph Logan
Jones General
White Sulphur Springs
Senator Foraker to be snubbed at Ohio convention
Columbus reports ready for the Republican state convention with Hanna expected to be nominated as temporary chairman and Foraker poised to receive no opposition. Posters flood the city urging delegates not to risk a third term for Foraker, recalling his 1889 renomination and the Democrats’ later win.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hanna
Herrick
Foraker
Campbell
Calvin
Brice
United States Senate
Shamrock III Arrives at Fayal Azores
Shamrock II arrived today at Fayal in the Azores with Shamrock I expected to land tomorrow. The timing follows the famed vessels’ voyage sequence as they prepare for further leg departures.
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Fayal
Azores
Dr King Dying In Pueblo Colorado Former Mayor
Word reached Pueblo that Dr. King former mayor and prominent Colorado physician is dying. Dr Billings renowned Chicago pulmonary specialist has been wired for. Also note quips about Long Island residents nearly immune to mosquito bites and local ads for watch repair and Dr Barkwell's office at Keefe hall.
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Pueblo
Colo
Jane
King
Colorado
Billings
Chicago
Missouri River Still Falls as Flood Strains City
The Missouri River stood at 34.4 feet, a nightly drop of about seven inches. Cities report partial water supply, gas restored, streetcars partly running, strong relief efforts, and growing business activity despite flooding. Authorities estimate over 1.1 million in cash in flooded areas, while bridges and rail lines face exposure.
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Mansay City
Missouri
Twenty-second Street
Kansas City
Kan
Leavenworth
Missouri Pacific
Kaw
Building strike ends in New York after talks
A conference between employers and workers ends the New York building trades war. About 100000 men will return to work under prestrike conditions, with unions not recognized and workers returning as individuals. Ratification is set for tomorrow by the united board of building trades. Also, over sixty State University graduates in Boulder receive diplomas as President Baker touts strong finances and programs.
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New York
United Board of Building Trades
Boulder
Colo
The
State University
Baker
Consolidation of Southern Pacific Shops Reported
The Southern Pacific plans consolidation of railroad shops. Most work will move to Reno Nevada with a small force kept locally for repairs. A brief period of operation will be cut to about a day at the original site.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacifico Company
Ita Railroad
Reno
Nev
Roosevelt dedicates granite boulder at Lincoln Douglas debate site
President Roosevelt arrived in Freeport on June 3 and visited the church where Lincoln and Douglas debated. He dedicated a granite boulder with a bronze tablet to commemorate the event and quoted Lincoln praising the republic and its founders.
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Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
Freeport
Lincoln
Republic
Ames & Co Bankers Collapse Amid Canadian Securities Decline
Toronto reports Ames & Co, a leading Canadian bankers and brokers firm, closed after heavy declines in securities traded in New York Boston and Montreal. Assets may offset liabilities once values recover. major holdings include Dominion Steel at 70 down to 15, Bloss-Bhofield and Twin City declines. firm members to meet and address consequences.
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Ont
AEB
Ames & Om
Orma
Canada
New York
Boston
Montreal
Ames & Co
Dominion Steel Common
Bloss-Bhofield
Twin City
Atock
Mamberse
Civics Run the Election Sparks Charter Controversy
Denver voters faced a tightly contested charter election with Republicans claiming victory by 11 while civics report a decisive win and potential fraud. Officials may be called to settle the dispute as returns suggest civics lead by about two thousand with Republicans contesting the results and aiming to overturn.
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Denver
Civics
Silver Crown Prospects Improve As Miners Return
Sidney Bartlett returns from Silver Crown after a week of mining surveys for Morris and Folco and the Great Standard Mining Co. at Rambler group claims. Rich covellite ore found. new company to develop and operate machinery. Great Standard locates eleven claims. both Hocia and Globe report strong shipping ore and new discoveries.
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Silver Crown
Morris and Folco
Great Standard Mining Company
Messrs
Morris and Folen
Rambler
Great Standard Company
Bartlett
Hocia
Globe
Trainer With Horse Wyoming To Be Sent To Washington
The horse Wyoming will be shipped to Washington at once to be used by President Roosevelt on arrival. J G Wright, who trained Wyoming, will accompany the animal and supervise its installation in the White House stables and stay a few weeks to ensure familiarity with the President. Wright has earned national renown as a trainer.
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Wyoming
Roosevelt
Washington
J. G. Wright
White House
Wright
Talks on Reclamation Visit by F H Newell in Cheyenne
F H Newell chief hydrographer for the US Geological Survey toured Cheyenne en route from Washington to Utah and the West. He conferred with local Irrigation Investigations officials and A J Parshall about inter state Platte river work and North Platte surveys noting delays and the need to harmonize interests before construction. He could not provide specifics on Wyoming irrigation projects pending further detailed surveys. Today estate broker Emile Dion sold Lot 7 Block 529 to W Mam Stevenson for 1 000, with the property improved by a seven room cottage.
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F. H. Newell
United States Geological Survey
Cheyenne
Washington
Utah
Newell
Platte River
Bic
A. J. Parshall
Wyoming
North Platte
Devil's Gate
Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Emile Dion
Fopl
Harvey Chaplin
WH Mam Stevenson
Wyoming High Court Delivers Opinion in Joley Case
A Wyoming abort case in Ulata county yielded an opinion this morning in M F Joley vs The State of Wyoming. The State of Wyoming ex rel H J Smith vs J D Gillespie Sheridan county clerk was adjourned for further argument.
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M. F. Joley Ve
Wyoming
Ulata County
State of
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J. D. Gilleaple
Fheridan County
Four Colorado couples wed in city ceremonies this week
Four weddings occurred in the city this week. All contracting parties were from Colorado, naming Fred A. Johnson and Heavie Searles of Eaton. Thomas G. Matthews and Mattie Powell of Denver. Joseph Wheaton and Georgetta Scott Van Swearingen of Colorado Springs. Clyde C. McReynolds and Miles Gertrude Bailey of Colorado Springs. Forecasts for Cheyenne show partly cloudy weather with cooler temperatures. a central storm weakened while a Pacific-origin high moves in, with below normal readings across most of the country except Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota. Weather data record shows June 1 2003 values.
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Gradley
Heavie Searles
Eaton
Colo
Thomas G. Matthews
Matthe Powell
Denver
Joseph Wheaton
Georgetta Scott van Swearingen
Colorado Springs
Clyde C. McReynolds
Miles Gertrude Bailey
Cheyenne
Central States
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Idaho
Utah
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Palmer
Local social notes list visits and moves in Laramie area
Mrs. George B. Nagle visits Denver. Union Pacific agent Brantland and others are in the city. Congressman Mondell and wife return to Evans. Dr. J. L. Wicks attends a state health board meeting. Teachers Hebard and McCormick travel to California. Local officials and residents attend Roosevelt events. A wide array of residents travel, visit, or relocate around Laramie and nearby towns.
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Denver
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Union Pacific
R. F. Alice
Sunrise
F. W. Mondell
Evans
H. A. Myershaw
J. L. Wicks
Evanston
State Board of Health
A. Hebard
Underwood
J. L. Atherly
Laramie
Roosevelt
L. M. McCormick
California
Los Angeles
Florence East
K. W. Warren
Levi EF. Allen
Greeley
Cole
Er. N. Strudevant
Elmer Lovejoy
John Reid
Eberhardt
Walker
Parley Mathison
Breakout at Pueblo furnace kills three Austrian workers
A furnace breakout at the Steel Works plant in Pueblo on June 2 caused the death of Ella Zarahanovich and Mela Ziggich and left Joe Ziggich fatally injured. Workers including Ziggich brothers and others were exposed to burning coke and metal as a trench was dug under supervisor A H Sproat. Coroner Fugard will hold an inquest.
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Colo
Old Furnace
Steel Works
Ella Zarahanovich
Mela Ziggich
Joe Ziggich
Ziggich Brothers
Zardanovich
A. H. Sproat
Fugard
Ziggich and
Zarshonovich
Friends uneasy about Mr Ware in Topeka arrest missing people
Washington reports Camile Ware has not been heard since Sunday after being caught in Topeka Kansas. Roosevelt renomination favored by Memorial Day speakers in Chattanooga with Minnesota speaker predicting large northern victory and broad support for Roosevelt. Cheyenne Cycle Works promotes tires at 1712 Ferguson Street.
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Jane
Mirea Ware
Camilesioner of
Ware
Roosevelt
Chattanooga
Tenn
Rernor van Zant
Minnécots
Grand Army of the Republic
Nenota Ia
Minnesota
Cheyenne Cycle Works
Ferguson Street
Furniture repair and carpet cleaning offer by Sam Mandel
An ad promotes repair of old furniture and carpet cleaning services by Sam Mandel located at 1606 Body Street, Union Dye Works, promising money saving options.
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Sam Mandel
Body Street
Union Dye Works
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