Roosevelt Back at Capital After Western Tour
President Roosevelt and officials return to Washington after visits to Canton Indianapolis and Lansing. He plans to attend the Jamestown Exposition on June 9 and then Oyster Bay for a quiet summer as weather trips were mostly favorable.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
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White House
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Taft Confers in Columbus with State Managers
Secretary of War Taft visits Columbus to confer with Ohio political managers and officials about campaign strategy and possible patronage. no state convention will be called this year, as Taft defers to Governor Vorys and his organization while avoiding public political talk.
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Roosevelt Train Back to Washington Sees Crowd Cheer
President Theodore Roosevelt and entourage passed through Pittsburg at 8 0 clock as detectives guarded the Baltimore and Ohio station. He greeted a small crowd, spoke briefly at McKeesport, and shook hands with many before the rain pulled out.
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Commerciail Tribune
Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
Lansing
Mich
Bartley
McKeesport
Roosevelt Urges Good Citizenship and Fair Play at Connellsville
President Roosevelt spoke to a large crowd in Connellsville after breakfast, urging neighbors to support families and fair treatment. He argued for an eight hour day for men but emphasized giving wives equal opportunity and fair play to all.
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Commercial Tribune
Connellsville
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Greets Crowd in Rockwood Stop
In Rockwood Pennsylvania on June 1 President Roosevelt met about a hundred residents during a brief stop at 11 10 o clock He asked a man if he would run again and Roosevelt replied No somebody else s turn next time
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Commercial Tribune
Rockwood
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Arrives in Cumberland on Rail Journey Home
President Roosevelt and his party reached Cumberland Maryland at 12 45 p m after a brief stop and continued to Washington D C He greeted crowds at the station and spoke briefly Despite rain reducing the day’s enjoyment the weather worsened as the journey continued in a weather worn travel day.
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Commercial Tribune
Cumberland
Roosevelt
Washington
Illness Brings Day’s Pause in Haywood Trial
A pause in the Haywood trial occurred as a illness interrupted proceedings. Court officials paused hearings delaying verdicts until the jurors and judge could resume, with no further details provided.
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Day
Haywood
Ecuador Quake Triggers Panic in Guayaquil
Seismic tremors struck Guayaquil at 3:20 AM causing residents to flee their homes. The second shock was the strongest, about forty seconds, ringing church bells and stopping tower clocks. No interior reports yet. likely damage elsewhere, though local buildings proved resilient.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Republic
Seismographs Record Disturbance from Distant Earthquake
Weather Bureau bulletin notes seismographs in Washington detected a distant earthquake beginning around 3 07 a m local time lasting just over an hour. The event reportedly occurred several thousand miles away with light amplitude and motion.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Weather Bureau Today
Ground broken for Alaskan Yukon Pacific Exposition
In Seattle on June 1 the opening ceremonies marked the start of the Alaskan Yukon Pacific Exposition set for 1909. The day was a city holiday and featured impressive ceremonies.
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Seattle
Commercial Tribune
Wash
Missionary returns to Cincinnati amid fears of renewed Chinese unrest
Dr E Gca, a Presbyterian missionary, arrives in Cincinnati from Lienchou near Hunan after learning his wife and daughter were killed in the 1905 uprising. He predicts another uprising as the triad seeks to topple the Manchu dynasty, saying thousands remain uneasy and silent.
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San Francisco
E. Gca
Doric
Cincinnati
Uprising in Amoy area as White Fans revolt and clash with troops
Rebels led by Soon Wei seize hostages and kill officials after arrest of White Fans leaders. About 30,000 rebels threaten Chao Chow Fu while 600 are reported killed in clashes between Swatow and Amoy. U.S. gunboat Helena remains nearby amid uncertain outcome.
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Soon Wei
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United States
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Dail
Strike in Birmingham Calls General Walkout
Following a mayor's conference Birmingham trades leaders issue two calls for a citywide general strike. One is signed by J E Jacob president of the Birmingham Trades Council and another by Union Labor Committee formed after Wednesday's mass meeting. The plan sets Monday noon as the strike start and lasts until the street car company reinstates locked out workers.
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Commercial Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
J. E. Jacob
Birmingham Trades Council
Union Labor Committee
Chamberlain Not Yet a Well Man
London reports say Joseph Chamberlain, after Saint Raphael reassurances, arrived in England in weak condition. He is unable to walk alone, and his appearance prompted concerns about his political return as he rests in London with his wife and son Neville.
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London
Saint Raphael
France
Joseph Chamberlain
England
Dover
Mr. Chamberlain
Letter Carriers Must Wear Ties With Shirt Waists
Washington June 1 Postmaster General Meyer confirms postal regulations require letter carriers who wear shirt waists to also wear a turndown collar, a black tie and a neat belt. He notes the issue of religious freedom is not a factor in this dress rule.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Post Office Department
Meyer
United States
Five Killed and Eleven Hurt in Cuban Railroad Wreck
Five killed and eleven injured in a Cuban Railroad wreck near Senantanamo when a car rolled down a steep embankment. Four of the injured are believed fatally harmed.
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Havana
Senantanamo
Wheelin broker culprit tied to forged stocks
William Littleford and Stanley Ashbrook returned from Wheeling with J N Hoehn charged with forgery linked to Mrs Charles Nold of Indianapolis. Detectives jailed Hoehn at the First District Police Station after money and papers were found on him in Wheeling. The case involves safety deposit box looting worth about 60000 with stocks from Cincinnati area issuers. Hoehn, attorney in fact for Mrs Nold, may face grand jury after Monday Police Court appearance. His sister and son arrived in Cincinnati as bail was posted.
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Stanley Ashbrook
Wheeling
W. Va
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Claude Ashbrook
Charles Nold
Indianapolis
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Fletcher National Bank of Indianapolis
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Toledo
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Parkersburg
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Unknown Pole Found Dead in Furnace at Ryan Soap Works
Police identified the man pulled from the Ryan Soap Works furnace as a Polish resident, likely a maniac with religious fixation. Detectives traced the stranger to a Cutter Street lodging house, a Polish saloon, and St Stanislaus Church, where he displayed erratic behavior including kissing a crucifix and drawing a seven foot circle. Fri day morning the coat at the furnace matched the saloon owner’s description, and authorities favor a self inflicted death tied to his religious mania.
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City
John Doe
Cutter Street
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Cutter
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Szurlinski
St. Stanislaus Church
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City Hospital
Coroner Inquest Opens On Soap Factory Tragedy
Pierce Long a laborer of 1629 Dudley street testifies at the coroner inquest into the soap factory disaster. He recounts the fireman McDermott shouting of an awful event and describes seeing the victim removed from the furnace area as others approached the factory.
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Dudley Street
McDermott
Long
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