Newlands wife opens Truckee canal to celebrate reclamation
Mrs Fran cis G Newlands breaks a champagne bottle over the headgates of the Truckee river canal near Derby Nev to mark the start of irrigation for about 50 000 acres with plans to extend to 150 000 acres within two years. Government engineers cite cemented walls to reduce erosion and wind carrying desert sand as key challenges. The $500 000 project includes a concrete diversion dam on the Carson river and waste ditches as part of the system.
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Truckee
Leteville
Carson River
Taylor
Vermont Reformers Press For Mary Rogers Reprieve
Windsor Vermont June 17 report says many political rights leaders led by Congressman Henry W Powers call for commuting Mary Rogers sentence. Public sentiment fears a woman hanged and favors reprieve or mercy as Mrs Rogers writes farewell letters from her prison cell. The death watch lights disturb her sleep.
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Windsor
Mary Rogers
Vermont
Henry W. Powers
Jonesville
Judge Powers
Supreme Court
Gov. Bell
Thaw Divorces Frances Rush in Statutory Case
Chas H Thaw of New York reportedly gave Frances Rush a 75000 check after she obtained a divorce on statutory grounds. The Thaws wed four years ago and the decree carries no alimony. The move ends a dispute linked to Thaws imprisonment over alimony arrears.
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Chicago
Chas. H. Thaw
New York
Frances Rush
Thaw
Tha
Wyoming Weather Summary for 24 Hours Ended 0 P.M.
Local weather report shows a maximum temperature of 74 degrees and a minimum of 44 degrees for the 24 hours ending 0 p m yesterday. Precipitation measured at 0.25 inches. Palmer, Section Director, W.8.
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Palmer
Opposing Sides Meet Tomorrow Over Teamsters Strike
Negotiations reopened in Chicago as the Teamsters strike heads toward a possible July 1 resumption. A conference will be held between strikers and J V Farwell Jr representing employers, with C P Shea barred from the committee.
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Teamsters
J. V. Farwell, Jr
Chicago
Explosion at Khartsisk mine kills 300 miners
An explosion at the Ivan Colliery in Khartsisk belonging to the Russian Donetz company killed about 300 miners. The incident occurred June 17 and is reported from Ekaterinoslavy in southern Russia.
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Ekaterinoslavy
Russia
Khartsisk
Donetz Company
Judge Defines Cyclone In Insurance Suit
Judge Page Morris told the jury a cyclone is a violent storm with high winds around a low pressure center. The case against Maryland Casualty concerned auto sprinkler damage from a storm hit St. Paul on August 20. jury found the storm not a cyclone and awarded $26,225 despite a policy exemption.
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St. Paul, Minn
Page Morris
United States District Court
Maryland Casualty Company
St. Paul
Csualty Company
Czarina Fears Rise To Mental Breakdown Rumors
In St Petersburg on June 17 serious fears haunted the royal household over the czarina’s health. Since the birth of the heir she has suffered, but today constant worry threatened to push her toward insanity. She was confined to bed with a diagnosed general collapse while the czarowicz also remains in poor health.
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St. Petersburg
Czarina
Czarowicz
Huge Swag Recovered Ties to Miner Connected Robbery
In Bellingham Washington on June 1 through Jacob Terry a former cell mate of Bill Miner at San Quentin it was learned that securities worth 860 face value were recovered from the Dominion Express company loot taken in the Canadian Pacific train robbery at Miner Junction last September Miner now at large supplied the information enabling the recovery Terry near Olympia says Miner will not be arrested but others may be involved
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Bellingham
Wash
Jacob Terry
Bill Miner
San Quentin
Cal
Securities of Air
Dominion Express Company
Mineron Junction
Miner
Terry Neary
Olympia
Oyiers
France and Germany Near War Avoidance in Morocco Talks
Washington reports from official sources say Franco German negotiations over Morocco are delicate but unlikely to lead to war. Paris and Berlin show goodwill and seek early settlement while awaiting outcomes, with Roosevelt kept apprised and no American initiative expected unless invited.
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Paris
Roosevelt
Europe
England
France
Austria
Germany
Washington
Berlin
Morocco
William
Loubet
Hays
White House
United States
Morrocco
Perdicaris
State Department
Lon Perdicaris
Tanger
Associated Press
Poor Boys Make Fortune in Sheep in New Mexico
Duncan McGillvray and his brother, Scottish immigrants in Albuquerque, have sold 60 000 pounds of wool at top prices this year, with 75 000 more to come. They own large Batancia Valley ranches and rose from poverty to wealth through the Territorys thriving sheep industry.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Duncan McGillvray
New Mexico
Batancia
Will Shoot in England With London Regiment Visit
A Seventh Regiment team sails on the steamer St Louis to England to face the Queen's Westminster Volunteers. The delegation includes American riflemen and members of the expary regiment as part of the international shooting event.
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New York
Queen's’ Weatminates
London
England
St Louis
Entertainment for Flag Fund Benefit on June 20
A community entertainment event is planned for June 20 to raise funds for the Flag Fund. Local organizers urge attendance and note proceeds will support veterans and flag restoration projects.
Cuban General Gomez Dies at Home Near Havana
Cuban hero General Gomez dies peacefully at his home near Havana ending a storied military career. News notes tribute from colleagues and civilians, with details of funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Havana
Death of Gen. Maximo Gomez in Havana
Gen. Maximo Gomez died at 6 o clock this evening in the Va dado suburb home after returning from Santiago. He leaves a widow and six children. Congress had awarded $100,000 for his benefit and President Palma approved it, in addition to $50,000 already voted.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Vadado
Gomez
Santiago
Secretary of the Treasury
Dunne Seeks City Run 100 Miles of Street Rails
Chicago mayor William Hale Dunne asks the city council to authorize bidding to build and own 100 miles of municipal street railway to be operated by the city. Construction would start once Mueller law certificates are decided by the supreme court, with a city vote on operation at the next Monday election.
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Chicago
Dunne
Commissioner of Public Works
City of
Supreme Court
Republic and Firm Alliance Amid Nordic Dissolution Talks
Bjornstein Bjorn sep says a Norwegian choice on dissolving the union would have aligned Sweden and Norway. a king may be needed for a Bernadotte throne option. Sweden proposes closer alliance with Denmark and possibly more nations. Gustavus Strahle heads to Washington as charge d affaires. Swedish Social Democrats push for peaceful settlement and acceptance of Norway’s status. a 10,000 strong Labor procession in Stockholm ends peacefully.
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London
Bjornstein Bjornsep
Storthing
Peoce
Oscar
House of Bernadotte
Sweden
Norway
Stockholm
Mayor Johnson Narrowly Avoids Crash in Chicago
Mayor Johnson of Cleveland escaped a collision today when driving with JH Dupont as a car struck a street car at Clark and Randolph. Johnson, at the wheel, reversed power and backed away, suffering only a minor injury and a damaged front wheel.
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Tom Johnson
Chicago
Tam By Johnson
Cleveland
JH. Dupont
Clark
Randolph
Johnson
Metal Markets Report Quiet on Lead and Copper Makers
The June market note from The Metal Markets New York reports little movement in lead and copper makers with prices unchanged as traders wait for new data and demand signals.
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New York
Lil Bilwer
Lead
Eighteen Die in Western Maryland Train Wreck Near Parabisco
Eighteen persons are reported killed and many injured after train No. 5 collided with a double header eastbound freight near Parabisco between Westminster and Finksburg. The westbound express and baggage cars were destroyed and several freight cars splintered.
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Baltimore
Western Maryland
Parabisco
Westminster
Finksburg
Court's quick heart action in breach suit verdict
In Sendusky Ohio on June 17 a breach of promise trial ended in five minutes of testimony and a thirty minute jury verdict. Miss Myrtle B Goodsite dressmaker won $2000 against Frank Link after he had married Miss Wel ler, the suit being the result.
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Sendusky
Court of Common Pleas
Myrtle B. Goodsite
Frank Link
Link
Miss Weller
Drage Kid Wins the Colorado Derby at Open Day Meet
Denver reporters say five thousand attended Overland Park as the Derby over one mile eight fell to Drage Kid in 1 59 with Leila Hall second and Fred Horbeck third. The purse totaled eight hundred dollars.
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Denver
Overland Park
Drage Kid
Leila Hall
Fred Horbeck
Yale Wins The Third And Deciding Game
New York reports Yale defeats Princeton to capture the baseball championship in a decisive game at the Polo Grounds. A crowd of about seventeen thousand attended as Yale posted a 6 to 0 victory to clinch the series.
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New York
Yale
Princeton
Japan launches three torpedo boat destroyers
Yokosuka reports three torpedo boat destroyers launched for the government amid statements that Japan plans to strengthen its navy to rival the world’s leading powers.
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Yokosuka
Japan
Mr Hamsey Goes Aboard
Joseph Ramsey Jr the retired president of the Wabash railroad sailed for Europe today. He said he would be gone several weeks for rest and recreation.
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New York
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Wabash Railroad
Europe
Chauncey M Depew Sails for Parks Summer
United States Senator Chauncey M Depew and Mrs Dee pen sail from New York for Parks to spend most of the summer, sailing on June 17.
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Chauncey
New York
United States
Chauncey M
Mra
Deepen
Baseball scores from Western and American leagues
Western League results include Omany over Denver with 3 to 1 and Dus Maines at Sioux City. American League tallies show Philadelphia 3 over Boston 1, Detroit 4 New York ? and Chicago 6 Cleveland 8. American Association scores list Indianapolis 8 over Kansas City 6 and Milwaukee 6 Toledo 2.
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Omany
Denver
BL. Joseph, Sieuloranle Springs
U. Dus Maines
Sioux City
Philadelphia
Davila
Boston
Jyotrmdt
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Wishingin
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Bowton
Pilleburg
American Association
Ame
Bodianapolis
Kansas City
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Shea
C. P. Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Mr. Farwell
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Italy
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Rouvier
Foreign Office
Prince von Radolin
Prince von Raiolin
Gen. Gomez
Republic and
Firm Alliance
Maryland
Express
MR. Hamsey
Western League
Sanipane Iniianapolis
Katysuo City
Lioulaville
Minadapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
Bt, Paul
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