Trolley bills sweep Harrisburg as Elkins Widener syndicate eyes routes
In Harrisburg two street railway bills stir Cincinnati and Pittsburgh fears as the Elkins Widener syndicate, tied to Cincinnati Traction and Pittsburgh lines, seeks elevated or underground franchises. Schoepf and McGowan rush to confer with Morse and Dolan while Philadelphia and Pittsburgh rails may merge with city revenue shares.
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Harrisburg
Messrs
Randal Morgan
Thomas Dolan
Elkins-Widener
P. A. B. Widener
W. L. Elkins
Europe
Quay
Philadelphia
Matt Quay
Senate
Pittsburg
Messrs. Elkins
Widener
Elkins-Widener Company
Hugh McGowan
Morgai
W. Kesley Schoepf
Messrs. Schoepf and McGowan
Union Traction Company
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Pimsburg
Walker fatally shoots daughter's lover near Maryville
O wen Logan a stockman of Arkee Missouri was fatally shot by A F Walker near Maryville after Walker warned Logan to stop seeing his daughter Jessie. Walker surrendered and is jailed following the shooting at the gate last night.
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Walker
ST. Joseph
Owen Logan
Arkee
A. F. Walker
Maryville
Logan
Jessie
St Joseph Knife Attack Leaves Two Dead, One Wounded
In St Joseph Missouri on June 2 Fred Pinger attacked Fred Smith Henrietta Miller and Fred Miller with a knife. Fred Smith was fatally wounded. the others may die. Pinger was intoxicated and unable to give a motive.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Fred Pinger
Fred Smith
Henrietta Miller
Fred Miller
Vision Driven Death at Sycamore Church Mystery
Aggie Long believed God placed a revolver in her hands to kill a family member and chose to die by suicide in a church pulpit. The inquest revealed a vision and a letter naming pallbearers and hymns, while Miss Nation testified about the prior conversation. Locals see the case as a puzzling tragedy.
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Commercial Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
Aggie-Long
Sycamore
Ethel Nation
Miss Nation
Miss Long
Ethel
Laura Farrington
Lucy Moss
Fern Cote
Maude Jones
Lola Horilo
Jesus
Lillie Garrigus
Lillie
Aggie
Sliding City 18 Causes Alarm In Butte Montana
Five large earth cracks open across Butte with a twelve inch gap on West Galena street. Gas and water lines disrupted as city engineers note shifting elevations. Residents grow alarm as granite walls appear in the fissures and bench marks move, especially west of Main and north of Broadway.
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Butte
Mont
Galena Street
Rickenbach
Main Street
Broadway
Boiler makers strike ends at New Castle with nine hour day
The boiler makers at Pennsylvania Engineering Works in New Castle have ended a nearly month long strike. The workers won a nine hour day for ten hours pay, securing a victory for the men.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania Engineering “Works
Peking administration to shift to Chinese officials this June
June 2 report from Peking states allied generals agreed to gradually transfer city governance to Chinese officials during June. Count Waldersee and staff will depart soon. Two special trains will move troops to Taku as Germans remove vast baggage. Baluchi regiment left amid farewell ceremonies as British and American forces observe the departure.
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Peking
Count von Waldersee
Taku
Engineers Organize to Protect Inspection Law
In Columbus Ohio on June 2 167 engineers from Dayton Newark Cleveland Toledo Canton Zanesville Washington D C Chillicothe Chevi and Marion formed a basis for an organization to oppose any Legislature repeal of the state law regulating stationary engineers inspection. Cincinnati delegates attended but offered no commitment for next winter.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
George Collier
State Examiner of
Dayton
Newark
Cleveland
Toledo
Canton
Zanesville
Washington D. H
Chillicothe
Cheville
Marion
Cincinnati
Columbus Lodges of Engineers
Inspector Ketterer
Judson Pratt
Kokomo Woman Sues Dentist Over Cocaine Use
Mrs. U. S. Tash sues Dr. Arthur Phillips of Kokomo for 5000 dollars claiming the dentist used cocaine against her orders during a tooth extraction on April 10, causing her to be poisoned and bedridden with alleged permanent injuries.
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Commercial Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
Tash
Arthur Phillips
Spanish military attaches withdrawn abroad for economy
Madrid reports that the Spanish military attaches at embassies and legations overseas have been withdrawn to save costs. The move reduces official representation abroad as part of budget measures.
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Madrid
Indiana Farmer Eats Cat Meat and Sleeps in Cellar
Anthony Zink of Laporth Indiana, a wealthy recluse, has reportedly developed an appetite for cat meat and sleeps in his cellar with only a sheepskin. Relatives say his conduct suggests mental derailment and an insanity proceeding will be sought to commit him to an insane hospital despite his denial of insanity.
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Commercial Tribune
Laporth
Ind
Anthony Zink
Chesteron
Zink
Miguel Gener Elected Mayor of Havana in Narrow Victory
Havana June 2 The Havana Nationalists predictions proved correct as Senor Miguel Gerfér Nationalist candidate was elected Mayor of Havana Tejateing with 11116 votes, over Senor Mora Republican 7533 and Senor Carlos Garcia Democrat 3211. Nationalists also won eighteen Municipal Council seats, Republicans four, and Democrats two.
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Havana
Miguel Gerfér
Tejateing
Senor Mora
Senor Carlos Garcia
Democratic Party
Republicans
Democrats
Gunfight Ends In Death After Card Game Altercation
In Toledo Ohio on June 2 George Cole and B F Steme fought after a dispute in a Vance street card game. Cole struck with a beer bottle then Steme drew a revolver and shot Cole below the heart. Cole died after stumbling into the street and Steme was arrested. Self defense to be claimed.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Ecards
Vance Street
George Cole
B. F. Steme
Cole
Steme
Farmer Files Claim to Big Australian Estate
John N. Tyson a 60 year old farmer west of Carey Ohio claims kin to John Tyson a Melbourne based Australian magnate who died intestate The Ohio claimant a Scotland native has engaged attorney B F Meck to forward papers to the U S consul in Melbourne seeking a share of the fortune valued at about 40 million dollars
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Commercial Tribune
Upper Sandusky
John N. Tyson
Carey
John Tyson
Australia
Melbourne
Scotland
Tyson
B. F. Meck
Meck
United States
Cumberland Telephone to Increase Capital by 20 Percent
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company raises capital by 20 percent to 7.5 million dollars. Funds will finish a direct line under construction between Nashville and Louisville. The system serves Tennessee Kentucky Mississippi Louisiana and southern Indiana Illinois. Extensions include New Orleans to Shreveport and New Orleans to Beaumont.
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Nashville, Tenn
Cumberland_ Telephone and Telegraph Company
Betwen
Bismarck Monument unveiling rescheduled to June 16
Berlin report states the ceremony to unveil the Bismarck Monument, postponed due to Count Wilhelm von Bismarck's death, will now be held on June 16. The event was originally set for tomorrow.
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Berlin
Bismarck
Wilhelm von Bismarck
Dowie Declares Himself Prophet in Frenzied Chicago Sermon
John Alexander Dowie proclaims himself Elijah and declares a theocratic government as 5,000 hearers in Chicago witness a tirade against churches Masonry and newspapers. He denounces democracy, vows to place God first in the United States and commands tithes to the storehouse of God.
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Chicago
Elijah
John the Baptist
John
Pest
Earth
Malachi
God
Jesus
Peter
Moses
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Masonry
United States
Baldwin to Pay a Farewell Visit Before Polar Expedition
Evelyn Briggs Baldwin, commander of the north pole expedition, leaves New York by Pennsylvania Railroad for Chicago and the West to bid farewell to family and friends. He plans to depart New York for Dundee around June 12 or 18 to assume command of the voyage set to depart Tromsoe June 25.
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New York
Evelyn Briggs Baldwin
North Pole
Pennsylvania
Chicago
St. Louis
Baldwin
Dundee
Tromsoe
Norway
W. S. Champ
Frithjof
Rome
Messrs. Andree, Billiet and
Sandin
Santo Domingo Revolution Crushed Brightly by Reports
Kingston June 2 It is reported the Santo Domingo revolution has been crushed at its inception. Prominent rebels including the late President Hereaux's son are shot or imprisoned. The Royal Mail steamer La Plata notes little cargo from Colombian ports due to heavy export duties to redeem paper money.
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Kingston
Santo Domingo
Hereaux
Royal Mail
la Plata
King Victor Emmanuel reviews troops on national fete day
In Rome on June 2 a large crowd witnessed a national fete day review of the troops by King Victor Emmanuel who was enthusiastically received.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Emperor William Sends Condolence Telegram in Death of Count von Bismarck
In Berlin on June 2 Emperor William sent a sympathetic telegram of condolence to Countess Wilhelm von Bismarck upon the death of her husband.
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Berlin
William
Wilhelm von Bismarck
Storm Damages Pittsburg Area Injures Four People
A severe spring storm passed over the Pittsburg region causing extensive damage. Four people were badly hurt, three boys and a man buried in debris at a wrecked store near Whittaker Homestead. The man Daniel Martin may die from head and spine injuries. the boys George Marley Frank Sturgiss and Daniel Ashton were rescued in critical condition but expected to recover.
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Pittsburg
Government Weather Bureau
Whittaker
Homestead
Daniel Martin
George Marley
Frank Sturgiss
Daniel Ashton
Marley
Cunarder Etruria Brings 318 Passengers Into New York
The Etruria docked at dawn after a foggy night off Sandy Hook. Among 318 passengers was Rev. Thomas Vincent Finn, once a Catholic priest from Ireland, who quit the church to advocate war for Ireland and will pursue freedom work during his stay in the city.
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New York
Etruria
Sandy Hook
Thomas Vincent Finn
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic College
Carlow
Ireland
New Ross
Blackwater
Father Finn
Train strike kills two men in Erie county
Erie report says on June 2 at Northeast near Erie two men Hugh Walters and Michael Findley were killed when struck by a passing train. Bruce Hazlett was fatally injured. Investigations underway as authorities review the accident.
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Erie
Lake Shore Railroad
Hugh Walters
Michael Findley
Bruce Hazlett
Jewelry polisher saves two girls from river near wharfboat
William Buckreitz, 18, living at 217 Broadway, warned two girls aged 3 31 East Fifth Street and 12 of 1510 Back Street to stay out of a tied skiff near the Big Sandy wharfboat. They ignored the warning, fell in, and Buckreitz jumped in, grabbed the girls by the hair and bodies, and pulled them to safety at the wharf.
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William Buckreitz
Broadway
Ithe Ghrlse
Mile Tiberghan
East Fifth Street
Norah Pickins
Back Street
Buckreitz
Union Bethel
Pickins
Tiberghan
Bethel
Ottter
Malpractice suit verdict in Bodkin case
Mrs. Belle Bodkin of Adams County sued Dr J A Aspy of Decatur for 10000 dollars claiming negligence in setting a broken limb left her permanently lame. The jury awarded 200 dollars and the doctor seeks a new trial or appeal.
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Belle Bodkin
Adams County
J. A. Aspy
Decatur
Bo@kins
Aspy
Governor Gage Offers 5000 Reward for Lookout Lynching Suspects
San Francisco reports Governor Gage announced a $5000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those implicated in the lynching of five men at Lookout in Modoc County on the preceding Friday.
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San Francisco
Gage
Lookout
Modoc County
Former actress Grace Raven joins Convent of the Good Shepherd
Grace Raven once led stage life as Grace Middleton and top actress to James ONeil. She has entered the Convent of the Good Shepherd in Carthage to take vows, abandoning fame and public applause for religious life and service to God.
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Convent OF Good Shepherd
Grace Raven
James O’neil
Raven
Convent of the Good Shepherd
Carthage
Miss Raven
Grace Middleton
God
New York
Dayton
Courts Edge Over Shared Rock Creek Church Use
In Wells County Indiana two congregations sue to stop Evangelical service use of St Pauls Church by Reformed Lutherans. The Evangelical trustees seek a restraining order against Daniel Elchhorn George Harrison and Rev Harry Welker to enforce alternate Sabbath worship. The split stems from a joint build intended for half usage by each group.
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Rock Creek Township
Wells County
Wells Circuit
Berry Gilbert
Oscar Bayes
Lemuel Miller
St. Paul's Church
Daniel Elchhorn
George Harrison
Harry Welker
St. Paul’s
Stranger Shoots Self in Fergus Falls Hotel
A man who registered as George Gilbert of Portland Oregon was found dead in his room at the Occidental Hotel Fergus Falls Minnesota with a bullet wound to the forehead. A revolver lay by his side and suspicion of suicide was recorded though no identity or motive was found. He appeared about 30, well dressed and carrying a substantial sum of money.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Occidental
George Gilbert
Portland
Ore
Nine Persons Injured in Collision with Train at McKeesport
A collision between a United Traction Company car and a McKeesport & Belle Vernon train injured nine people in McKeesport Pennsylvania. The victims include a three month old infant of James Monetville and Edna Fey a six year old from Duquesne plus James Smith James McQuaid and conductor Irwin Montgomery whose spike injury is critical.
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M’keesport
United Traction Company
McKeesport
Belle Vernon
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
James Monetville
Right Temple
Edna Fey
Duquesne
Tony Jordan
McKort
James Smith
James McQuaid
Irwin Montgomery
Riot by Dublin Fusiliers at Shorncliffe Barracks
A Dublin Fusiliers detachment caused a two hour riot at Shorncliffe last night. Guards were called to arrest leaders and exchanged bayonet and rifle fire with the attackers, two guardsmen sustaining bayonet injuries.
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London
Shorncliffe
Dublin Fusiliers
Im Hiers
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Schoeps and McGowan
Butte, Mont
Miguel Gener
BIG
Dowie
Condoles Count
Priest
Millie Tiberghan
Norah _ Pickins
Big Sandy
O’neil
Fergus Falls, Minn
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