Senate Territories Committee Hears Statehood Bill During Recess
Washington June 28 The Senate committee on territories met in the cloak room called by Senator Beveridge to consider the statehood bill. The resolution allows the committee to sit during the recess and to send for persons and papers. Beveridge said the panel would welcome testimony from interested parties in Arizona New Mexico or Oklahoma.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Territories
Beveridge
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kroonland Sets Sail on Atlantic Crossing
The Kroonland, largest ship built in America, is prepared for its maiden voyage for the American Line. Built by the Cramps of Philadelphia, the vessel is larger than the St. Louis and New York and is now under steam after a test trip in the bay. It is expected to cross the Atlantic within seven days.
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New York
America
Atlantic
American Line Company
Cramps
Philadelphia
Kroonland
St. Louis
Lange kills John Hand then dies in Nebr inquest finds provocation
Seward Nebraska report states A Lange shot and killed John Hand and then shot himself dying later. Coroner's jury finds Lange killed Hand and notes Hand's conduct prior to the shooting as aggravating and provoking. Hand is described as one of the town's wealthy men.
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Seward
Neb
A. Lange
John Hand
Hand
Lange
Drowning Tragedy From Hopkins Lake Boat Ride
In Ludington Michigan on June 28 three people died when a young man rocking a boat caused it to capsize at Hopkins Lake. Victims were Bessie Carbon and Mary Bystrom from Ludington and William Beebe and Ed Seymour from Summit. Seymour swam ashore.
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Ludington
Mich
Hopkins’ Lake
Bessie Carbon
Mary Bystrom
William Beebe
Ed. Seymour
Summit
Beebe
Seymour
Aguinaldo Pronounced a Thief by Dewey Testimony
Navy Admiral Dewey testifies before a senate committee that Aguinaldo’s surrender of Manila was in July not after the fleet’s destruction. He calls Aguinaldo a thief for arriving with nothing then living like a prince within 48 hours, while others say he was honest.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
Dewey
Senate Committee
Manila
Aguinaldo
Senator Carmack
Carmack
Otis
Bell
Breen
Forests Saved After Widespread Colorado Storm
Reports say last night's general rain across Colorado extended into Wyoming and New Mexico. The storm was severe with frequent hail and damage, but it drenched fires and nearly extinguished forest blazes, benefiting the ranges.
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Denver
Wyoming
New Mexico
Saved From Frightful Death at Sea
Captain Andrews and twelve seamen of the British bark Osasuna were rescued off mid ocean after capsizing in a gale near Richbuto New Brunswick. Thirteen days adrift two perished. survivors clung to the upturned hull for two days before rescue by the Beacon.
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Philadelphia
Andrews
Osasuna
Lo Midocean
Beacon
Light
Shields
Richbuto
New Brunswick
ENGLISH YACHT WINS Dies From Blow of Friend
Cairo Illinois June 28 Dr E E Buckie a dentist of Dexter Missouri died here last night from a blow struck on the back by a friend six months ago after a refused boxing match. Two ribs were broken and an pleural cavity open led to his death despite two operations. He was 36 and a native of Villa Ridge Illinois.
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Cairo
Ill
E. E. Buckie
Dexter
Villa Ridge
Conference fails to reach agreement on Philippine civil government bill
Washington report says lawmakers from the house and senate and the president held a conference but did not settle the Philippine civil government bill. The rest contains anecdotes and musings on marriage and attire.
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Washington
House
Senate
King Edward Doing Nicely After Surgery Update
London reports indicate King Edward VII is out of immediate danger after surgery. Bulletins note a good night, improved condition, and continued need for monitoring. recovery expected to be prolonged with bulletins slated for 2 pm updates. Doctors Lis ter, Treves, Barlow, Smith and Laking sign the statements.
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London
Edward ViI
Lister
Treves
Barlow, Smith and Laking
Mystery Explains Tragic Abduction of 6YearOld Murphy
In Buffalo on June 28 a six year old girl Mary Murphy was found dead after being dragged from the lake. She had been missing for a week and police report no tangible clues at this time.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Mary Murphy
Jessie Morrison Sentenced for Second Degree Murder
Eldorado Kansas June 28 Jessie Morrison found guilty of second degree murder. The sentence is imprisonment for ten years. The motive involved a razor killing Mrs. Olin Castle eight days after she wed Jessie’s former suitor. The appeal followed a prior five year sentence. Bigonier Indiana June 28 Five masked men robbed Mrs. W. W. Latta and her mother Mary Layton four miles north of town. They bound them, ransacked the house, cooked a meal, and fled with about 300 dollars in cash and valuables. Latta freed herself and her mother. others and bloodhounds search for the robbers.
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Eldorado
Kas
Jeasie Morrison
Jeasie
Olin Castle
Jessie
Bigonier
Ind
W. W. Latta
Triple Alliance Renewal Sows Ties Across Europe
Berlin signs the renewed triple alliance with Germany Austria and Italy. In Washington the president names F W Willard postmaster at Leavenworth Kansas. In Kankakee Illinois a widow marries her brother in law George Gilbert following her husband's dying wish amid political factional fighting.
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Washington
F. W. Willard
Leavenworth
Kans
Anthony
Curtis
Kankakee
Iils
Frank Gilbert
George Gilbert
Cunard Liner Lucania Celebrates Coronation At Sea
Aboard the Cunard liner Lucania which arrived today coronation day was celebrated at sea. The next day a wireless message from a passing liner reported the postponement of the ceremonies. The report follows brief notes on a senate inquiry petition related to Bates Rathbone.
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New York
Cunard
Lucania
100 Barrels Test Confirms Pay Value of Union Pacific Well
A government led trial in Evanston reports the Union Pacific oil well is paying, yielding about 100 barrels by evening with potential for more. The test, costing both Union Pacific and American Consolidated Oil, saw gas and high pressure and involved Beverley’s investigative team and local oil experts.
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Evanston
Union Pacific
American Consolidated Oil Company
J. W. Beverly
Washington, D. C
Department of the Interior
Man Attempts to Burn Son in Oven in Marlboro Parish
John Cullinane, a laborer from Marlboro, informs priests he placed his seven year old son Charley in a kitchen oven to burn. He claimed he heard his dead wife urging the act and that the boy screamed until a brother rescued him. Charley remained inside about half an hour and is expected to die. Police investigate.
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Marlboro
Mass
John Cullinane
Immaculate Conception Parish
Finnick and Sullivan
Charley
Cullinane
White House Parties and Renovation Under Roosevelt
During Roosevelt's stay in Washington General Leonard Wood guests at the White House, hosting casual meals on the south portico amid ongoing renovations. The East Room will be redesigned with new floors, inlaid wood, Turkish rugs, and wood mantels, preserving historical features while repurposing the space. Buffalo preservation advocates push for a national bison reservation as the Allard herd declines and hunting pressures mount.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Capital
Roosevelt
White House
Potomac
Avy Candidate Knifed Near Polling Place
An Avy candidate was knifed near a polling place, and officials report the attack left the candidate injured but stable. Police investigate motive as witnesses describe a chaotic scene and bystanders aiding the wounded party.
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