Flag Day Observances Mark Nationwide Celebration
Washington notes Flag Day marking the 125th anniversary of Congress approving a flag of thirteen stripes and thirteen stars. Governors issued proclamations as cities like Denver Philadelphia and Pittsburgh stage public programs with officials and schoolchildren.
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Washington
Congress
Denver
Funston
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Betsey Rosas
Pittsburg
Schenly Park
Suburban Handicap Set With Twelve Entrants at Sheepshead Bay
New York June 14 The nineteenth running of the suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay will feature twelve entries. Estimated attendance reaches fifty thousand while the track is reported sloppy. Gold Heel is named the favorite.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Gold Heel
General Smith lauds troops in Samar campaign farewell
From Washington General Jacob Smith bids farewell to his troops praising their courage and persistence in the Samar campaign as America’s flag stands tall. In London rain dampens coronation prep while St Louis Derby heats up with nine horses entering for a $15,000 prize and Terra Firma as favorite.
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Washington
War Department
Jacob Smith
Samar
America
St. Louis
Terra Frma
Senate Accepts House Amendments On Irrigation Bill
Special to Leader. Washington June 14 The senate concurs in house amendments to the irrigation bill sending it to the president. Senator Warren spoke for concurrence as it passed unanimously. The vote came under hurry with limited debate and two minor amendments added to secure funding and restrict land transfer to settlers only.
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Washington
Senate
House
Warren
Friends of
Sutherland
Lynch's Treason Trial in London Postponed for Week
Irish member of parliament Colonel Arthur Lynch faced treason charges for fighting with the Boers. The governor granted a continuance as testimony began. The government contends Lynch is English while the defense argues he is a naturalized Burgher. Detective Walsh found cards identifying him as Colonel Lynch of the Boer army.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Lynch
Walsh
Missing Pueblo Woman Sparks National Guard Search
Still missing Kath erine Bullen as company B of the Colorado national guard joins hundreds of volunteers in a hunt around Pueblo. Her hat was located and identified, and the area where she was last seen is being surrounded. Bloodhounds from Canon City were sent to track the trail.
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Pueblo
Katherine Bullen
Company B
Colorado National Guard
Canon City
Representatives Shafroth and Bell Attend Denver Launch
In Washington on June 14 Representatives Shafroth and Bell plan to attend the launching of the cruiser Denver next Saturday.
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Washington
Shafroth
Bell
Denver
Laramie Liveryman Dies After Horse Fell On Him
E. Marsh a renowned livery man formerly of Cheyenne and operator of the Golden Corral was killed in Laramie when his horse fell fracturing his skull. He died at 8 20 PM after three physicians treated him at his home. Also noted are ranchmen Leo Chase who had two broken eyes from a horse mishap and Terry Fee who suffered head injuries after a fall in Albany county.
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BE. E. Marsh
Laramie
Cheyenne
Golden Corral
Leo Chase
Terry Fee
Albany County
Kearney Dodgers Fall to North Platte 7 3 in Costly Errors
Yesterday the Kearney nine lost to North Platte 7 to 3 due to costly errors. Batteries were For and Burman for Kearney and Mercer and Short for North Platte. Attendance 520.
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Kearney
North Platte
R. H. BE
Mercer and
Short
Ford
Mercer
Union Pacific circuit standings recap
Standings show Cheyenne leading with 22 wins while Oton Sheltons at 8 1 1c and North Platte at 78.4 428 suggest inconsistent OCR. Readable names indicate teams and mixed records in the Union Pacific circuit standings.
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Cheyenne
Shelton
North Platte
Recruiting Office Reopens Under Corporal Smith
The city recruiting office, closed briefly, is reopened with Corporal J. J. Smith in charge. An effort to close it failed, as orders from Washington require the office to stay open.
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J. J. Smith
Washington
Gold Heel Wins Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay
Gold Heel won the Suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay in New York on June 14, with the event featuring a field of thoroughbreds and a final stretch duel.
Wireless chess game on ship via telegraph
The liner Campania arrived today reporting a chess match played by passengers with people aboard the steamer Philadelphia by wireless telegraphy. The game began seventy miles apart and lasted five hours.
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New York
Campania
Philadelphia
Sullivan Elected Leader of State Federation of Labor
Sullivan of Victor was elected president of the State Federation of Labor. The federation adopted a resolution denouncing the U.S. government for continuing the war in the Philippines and expressing sympathy for the Boers.
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Trinidad
Sullivan
Victor
State Federation of Labor
Federation
United States
Philippines
Excelsior Creamery Ad Offers Dairy Goods and Services
Advertising notice for Excelsior Creamery at No 513 West Seventeenth Street offers sweet cream cottage cheese and buttermilk. Also mentions Accurate adjusting and watch repairing by D. Miller at 1709 Ferguson Street.
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West Seventeenth Street
D. Miller
Ferguson St
Kidnapping Suspect Samuel Con Sentino Arrested in Butte
In Butte Montana Samuel Con Sentino was arrested and charged as the head of a kidnapping gang. He denies the charge while police say he planned to abduct Mary McLane the dramatic author. A Camp Chase Confederate soldier monument was unveiled today in Columbus Ohio with a large crowd present.
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Butte
Mont
Samuel Consentino
Mary McLane
Columbus
Ohio
Camp Chase Cemetery
Camp Chase
Fourteen Thousand Surrender Reported
London reports fourteen thousand Boers have surrendered to date as of June 14, signaling a major retreat in the conflict.
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London
New Fast Train to Chicago from New York
The railroad plans a twenty four hour train service from New York to Chicago starting tomorrow. The trip covers 912 miles in roughly one day.
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New York
Here
Chicago
Smelter Workers Strike Threat Looms in Golden
Smeltermen in Golden, Colorado threaten a wage strike when the labor action begins Monday as 1000 workers face a dispute with employers who refuse raises.
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Golden
Colo
Miners Strike Expands in Kanawha and New River Districts
President Mitchell was informed that 12 000 of 13 000 soft coal miners in the Kanawha and New River districts of West Virginia are out. He said the anthracite situation remained unchanged and expressed satisfaction.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Kanawha
New River
West Virginia
Russian tax remission aims to ease peasant discontent
A ukase ordered by imperial authorities forgives taxes totaling 12 million dollars from Russian peasants to calm unrest. The decree will be issued tomorrow on Trinity Sunday, marking a major financial relief move across the empire.
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St. Petersburg
Une
Empire of
Russia
Wanamaker Plans Massive Chicago Department Store
John Wanamaker of Philadelphia and Palmer House owners plan a 10 million pound project to build a vast department store on the Palmer House site. It would rival the world's largest and employ thousands of clerks and workers. Wanamaker has not disclosed details yet. John Drew ends season in Denver and departs by special train to reach Chicago Monday.
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Chicago
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Palmer House
Wanamaker
Drew
Denver
John Drew
Union Pacific
Murder in cold blood shocks Colorado Springs
William Hun, a colored porter, was murdered this morning in cold blood by Charles X. Miller who cited hatred for the colored race. Miller, said to have been drinking heavily, faces homicide charges as authorities investigate the brutal act. Titus sails for Europe to represent the United States in the Henry regatta, with plans for a diamond sculla contest by famous cavemen.
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Colorado Springs
William Hun
Charles X. Miller
Miller
New York
Titus
Europe
United States
Diamond Sculla
Truck driver killed by lightning in Longmont
June 14. Last evening John Carton, a truck driver, was instantly killed by lightning in Longmont Colorado. FOR RENT furnished four room house Twenty third and Thomes street.
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Longmont
Colo
John Carton
Andl Thomes St
Tornado Hits Texas Panhandle Causing Heavy Damage
A tornado swept through portions of the Texas Panhandle near Memphis last night. Several houses were demolished and many people seriously injured. Property damage is heavy, especially on ranches.
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Fort Worth
Texas Panhandle
Memphis
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