Powder Explosion Kills Seventeen in Utah Quarry
An explosion in a Weber Canyon quarry near Devil's Slide blows four hundred kegs of powder, killing seventeen laborers. Bodies and severed limbs found scattered across the canyon as workers prepared to seal a tunnel before firing the charge. One Hungarian's body was blown from the tunnel and split a telegraph line. Company buildings were damaged.
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Ogden
Utah
Union Portland, Cement , Company
Devil's Slide
Weber Canyon
North Atlantic Storm Wrecks Cause Heavy Losses
Eight lives lost and six vessels wrecked along the North Atlantic coast in rough seas. The French brig Mauve foundered near St. Pierre Harbor with six drowned. The bark Borghild broke apart, causing further casualties as crews were injured or drowned. Lug Pejepscat and two barges were also driven ashore.
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Halifax
Atlantic
St. Piers Harbor
Borghild
Gotch Wins Wrestling Title With Quick Throws
Frank Gotch defeated Stanislaus Zubisco the Pole in Chicago tonight to win the championship match. The first fall came in six and one fourth seconds with a half nelson and bar jack, the second in twenty seven minutes and thirty six seconds by a far arm and wrist hold.
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Chicago
Jane
Frank Gotch
Stanislaus Zubisco
Ex Congressman Knowles of South Dakota Dead at 64
Freeman Knowles former congressman and widely known Socialist died at his Deadwood home from pneumonia in the early hours of the morning He was 64 and had long edited newspapers and been a vigorous labor reformer and writer.
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Deadwood
Freeman Knowles
Pacific Coast Workers Demand Eight Hour Day
On June 1 in San Francisco a new labor movement emerged as iron traders in the region won an eight hour day. About fifteen thousand men were affected by the change and in Los Angeles fifteen hundred union machinists pattern makers and molders went on strike after requesting a conference with the Merchants and Manufacturers association. The report notes continuation on page 4.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Union de
Denver Mashers Ban on Downtown Flirtation Nuisance
Denver police aim to stop a growing nuisance described as mashers targeting women in downtown shops and amusement venues. Authorities say the practice, fueled by midsummer madness, will be halted with uniform enforcement and equal treatment for women involved.
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Denver
Colo
Mashera
Artest
Armstrong
Aise
Roosevelt speech on Egypt draws mixed British reaction
London editorials and officials debate ex President Roosevelt's remarks on Britain's rule in Egypt. Critics attack the tone and methods while others defend his candor, with opinions appearing in the Daily News Chronicle Globe Pall Mall Gazette Star Times.
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London
Roosevelt
Egypt
Tredit
Britain
London Daily News
London Chronicle
London Globe
Hoosevelt
Partial Freights Rates Enjoined by Government Action
Washington report states only part of the Western Trunking Association freight rate advance is enjoined. Government petition covers tariff A 115 while other tariffs including moves on commodities between Milwaukee and Chicago and St Paul and on wool from St Paul east take effect today.
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Washington
Western Trunking Association
Hannbal
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Pau
St. Paul
Denver Election Costly Run Sets Record
A battered report from Denver notes the recent municipal election as the most expensive on record with outlay around $60,000, surpassing the prior high of $44,000 set in 1904. Officials expect further details as voting costs are tallied.
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Denver
Colo
Lembeng Wins Cue Classic at Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs staged a 32 000 pound event where Lembeng claimed victory in the cue classic. Sir John Thureway finished second and A La Seane placed third as Malley trailed in near the rear amid a noisy day.
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Epsom Downs
Berg
John Thure Way
A. Laseane
Berre
Aerial Bombardment Test Set For June Demonstration
United States troops plan a June 22 to 24 aerial warfare test near Nashville Tennessee to assess airplane use in war. Charles K Hamilton to lead a large practical demonstration with explosive bombs released from 0.25 miles altitude over a two mile square area, targeting fortifications bridges and troops.
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New York
United States
Nashville
Tenn
Charles K. Hamilton
Hamilton
Curtins
Albany
Goverment
War Department
Thomas 8
Baldwin
Estrada Forces Claim Victory Over Government Troops in Bluefields
Reports say General Estrada’s insurgents routed government forces in Bluefields after weeks of siege. The advancing insurgents retook the city amid renewed fighting and a final assault near Vinefields, with hundreds said to be affected.
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Nica' Vernment'e
Bluefields
Estrada Ands le
Plymell to Face Murder Charge in West Eighteenth Riot
Police say Patrolman Plymell is charged with murdering Private Frank Carroll of Battery C at Fort Russell after a Monday riot on West Eighteenth Street. Sheriff Hughes transfers Plymell to Cheyenne for arraignment as officials open a city inquiry behind closed doors.
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West Eighteenth Street
Justice of the Peace
Padgett
Sourt
Leatie Plymell
Frank Carroll
Battery C
Second Field Artillery
Fort D. A. Russell
Plymell
B. R. Wilson
Fort Russell
Lymnell
Hyphes
Hughes
Atreet
Mughes
Cheyenne
Lieutenant Wilson
Jas
Eeatthori
Iglala
Seve and Piel
West End
Iisstion
Blondy
Aish
Bent
Partiee
Mayor Cook
Mie City Hall
Mary
Buw
Acaen
Plynel
Spreckels Plans Lifelong Reform Drive in Chicago Meeting
Rudolfo Spreckles, San Francisco banker noted for graft fighting, arrives in Chicago with brother Claus A. Spreckels to outline a nationwide reform plan. He vows to devote the rest of his life to reforms after meetings in Chicago New York and Europe and promises full details in September.
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Chicago
Rudolp Spreckles
Claus A. Sprecklys
New York
Federal Sugar Rec Fining
Rudelon Spreckies
Europe
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