Wreck at Coney Island Rough Riders Ride Kills Six
At Coney Island on the Rough Riders Ride two cars jumped the track. Sixteen riders were hurled 60 feet to the ground with six fatally injured. Victims include Minnie Cobalt Tessie Ericson Richard Raddermacher Rose Wilson Manuel de Colo and Harry Fletcher. The operator blamed loss of brake control and an unavoidable accident.
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New York
Coney Island
Coney Island Hospital
Minnie Cobalt
Tessie Ericson
Richard Raddermacher
Rose Wilson
Manuel de Colo
Brooklyn
Harry Fletcher
Los Angeles
Cal
Bowery
Pluto
Boy and Man Killed by Lightning in Colorado
In Trinidad Colorado on June 2 a laborer Cecelo Martinez of Rocky Mountain Timber tonping was killed by a bolt of lightning. The bolt tore off his clothing but left no burns. The event occurred near Weston in a forested area. The young boy Fivher and Bon, killed the same day, is noted to have died on the anniversary of his father's death in a similar incident.
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Trinidad
Colo
Weston
Cecelo Martinez
Rocky Mountain
Jeffries Camped at Moana Springs Near Reno
Reno June 22 Jeffries training camp at Moana Springs three miles from Reno announced with Mehter arriving. If all goes well Jeffries will begin hard work tomorrow with boxing as the key element. Arena work began to ready a Fourth of July attraction and Sid Hester plans to build his own arena after failing to secure permission for Langford Ketchel bout. Local business leaders fear visitors will focus on fights instead of other diversions.
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Reno
Jeffries
Moana Springs
Sid Hester
Hester
Johnson Arrests in San Francisco Speeding Incident
Jack Johnson was arrested in San Francisco on June 22 for speeding. He taunted a mounted officer, fled to his camp, and locked himself in a room before surrendering as the door was broken in. He was released on a bond of 54 dollars.
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San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Hyde May Seek Second Trial In Poisoning Case
Kansas City judge hints at granting a new trial for Dr Hyde convicted of poisoning Col Thomas H Swope. Judge Latshaw says if grand jury indictments lacked specificity for cyanide defense, a new trial may be granted and the defense may have strong points.
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Kansas City, Mo
Ralph 8. Latshaw
Criminal Court
BR. C. Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Tom
Hyde
Latshaw
Jury drawn in Henry murder case in Plymell court
The Plymell court began drawing a jury for the Henry murder case after exhausting early lists. A later venire of 30 names was summoned as the see saw the court prepare to try the alleged stabber of Levi Tracey following a dice game dispute at the Colored Citizens' club on West Seventeenth street. Tracey had earlier shot Grover Pounds near Cheyenne en route to Laramie. The case remains shrouded in mystery with investigators validating most initial reports.
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Wyoming
James Heer
Kdyry
Levi Tracey
Colored Citizens’ Club
West Seventeenth Street
Tracey
Grover Pounds
Cheyenne
Laramiy
Tratey
Ann
Aeey
Jove Chartres
Rompson
Earl Grey Presses Canadian Trade Prospects in England
London dispatch notes Earl Grey's return to England prompts British business leaders to consider Canada’s commercial opportunities. The Westminster Gazette cites his message urging British firms to send their best agents to Canada, arguing similar moves by France Germany and the United States.
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London
Earl Grey
Canada
Westminster Gazette
England
School of Business
France
Germany
United States
Postal Savings Bank Bill Advances in Senate Action
The Senate approved House amendments to the postal savings bank bill marking a victory for the administration. It allows post offices to become postal savings depositories, with a three member board including the postmaster general, treasury secretary, and attorney general. Individuals over 10 may deposit up to 100 dollars monthly or 500 annually, at 2 percent interest, with funds placed in local state and national banks.
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Washington
Senate
House
Postal Savings Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Diaz charges Madero with revolution in Mexico
Monterey Mexico June 22 Francisco Madero liberal candidate for president is jailed in San Luis penitentiary accused of attempting to lead a rebellion. Diaz moves to bar rivals amid frontier rumors of Madero followers and broad liberal arrests. Tropes of unrest ripple border while US troops stand ready to protect property.
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Monterey
Mexico
Francisco Madero
Dina
San Luis
Madero
Ranafer
San Linde
Hurales
Priven
Cha
Maderoig
Diaz
Teld
Accipen Pally Accident During Hunting Trip
A hunting party from Trinidad reports a fatal gun accident when Den Chell, son of a Dallas man, was shot. The incident occurred while the group was with a guide near N. M. and involved the death of Migchert whose lungs were pierced.
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Hoy Accipen Pally
Trinidad
Elc
Jne
Denchell
Dallas
Be N. M
Migchert
Airship Line Started In Germany
Germany begins regular airship passenger service as Count Zeppelin’s Deutschland carries 20 passengers on a 300 mile nine hour flight from Friedrichshafen to Düsseldorf. Crowds cheer as the 485 foot craft with 380 horsepower motors lands at noon, with future trips planned and tickets from 25 to 50 dollars.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
Count Zeppelin
Friederichshafen
Stuttgart
Mannheim
Cologne
Alret
Threutschand
Enterprise
Attell Moran Fight Given Go Under State Law
Los Angeles on June 22 reports Governor Gillett has declared the Attell Moran right a lawful boxing contest. Attell Moran bout at Naud Junction on Friday night proceeds without interference pending expert pugilism testimony for the district attorney. A report to the attorney general will decide if the law is violated.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Louis Blot
San Francisco
Abe Attell
Gillett
Attel Moran
Naud Junction
Vill
Fredericks
PORMER GOVERNOR IS DYING
Washington dispatch reports former Governor John H. McGraw is weaker and sinking rapidly. Attendants state the end may be only hours away.
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Pormer
Wash
John H. McGraw
Sherman Sees Progress in Morality at Commencement
Vice President James Sherman spoke at Town University commencement praising four decades of moral advancement. He warned against political graft while noting public opinion’s modern, growing intolerance of corruption and the need to reform banking and corporate practices. He urged cautious reforms guided by common sense and the nation’s steady Republican virtues.
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Towa City
Iowa
Calvary
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Republic
Altman Colorado Names Postmaster in County Move
Warrington June 22 Anna Pita Eerald was appointed postmaster at Altman Telfer county Colorado replacing the previous postmaster PL Doyle. The move elevates duties at a high altitude town with notable postal service.
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Warrington
Anna Pita Eerald
Altman
Telfer County
Colorado
Doyle
Vamorved
Former Cheyenne officer Plymell guilty of manslaughter
After two hours deliberation the jury found ex policeman Plymell guilty of manslaughter in Wyoming. They sent a note asking for the lightest possible sentence, with the minimum one year. The verdict surprised many who thought the evidence favored Plymell. Chief Hoyt of the Cheyenne fire department testified to Plymell’s quiet character. Attorney Ross said a motion for a new trial would be filed. Friends of the officer pledged continued support.
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Plymell
Yesterd
Wyoming
Pery Hoyt
Cheyenne Fire Départment
Hoyt
Matson
Hughes
Uume
W. B. Ross
Argtrist
Congress Record Breaker For Appropriations
Washington June 41 The appropriations made by congress this session are the largest in U S history totaling 1 080 000 000 up from 1 044 000 000 last year. The house worked until 1 AM after a hot day as the public buildings bill carrying 20 000 000 passed with five Democratic votes.
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Congress
House
Tonn
Sabath
Kerby
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