Crowded Northfield Ferry Collides Sinks With Over 1000 Aboard
The Northfield ferry, crowded with 800 to 1,200 passengers, sank after a collision with the Mauch Chunk off Whitehall Street. Rescue tugs saved about 225 people. over 100 feared drowned. Captain Abraham Johnson was arrested for criminal negligence. Captain S C Griffin left for Jersey City.
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New York
Northfield
Staten Island Ferry Company
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Staten Island
Whitehall Street
Spanish Line
East River
Mauch Chunk
Daniel Gully
Mutual
Gully
Unity and Arrow
Spanish Line Pier
Abraham Johnson
8. C. Griffin
St. George
Communipaw
the Battery
Griffin
Johnson
Central Railroad
Jersey City
Jersey Central Railroad
Hope Lies in Better People Says Mayor Jones in Philadelphia Franchise Talk
Toledo Mayor Sam Jones declares that municipal ownership of street railways is the only solution, faulting private franchise deals. He cites a $9,000,000 Philadelphia sale and contends public morality must improve before cities own and run utilities. He warns private profit relies on public immorality.
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Sam Jones
Philadelphia
Toledo
Commercial Tribune
North American
John Wanamaker
Jones
Postmaster Salaries Put Off In First Class Office Fight
Washington notes that Postmaster General Smith denied salary raises from 4000 to 5000 for Louisville and Indianapolis postmasters after March receipts topped 500000. Citizens boosted business to reach the threshold, but the decision labels March activity as not representative.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Smith
Baker
Louisville
McGinnis
Indianapolis
Gennral
Kidnapping Charge Involving Mother In Indiana
In Wabash County Jail are Orba McClain and Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell charged with kidnapping. Albert Mitchell, the girl's father and former husband, says his child was taken from Northern Missouri where she had been placed for care after his divorce. The trio were tracked to near Lincolville before fleeing. the child was recovered and Mitchell intends to prosecute.
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Wabash
Ind
Orba McClain
Lizzie Mitchell
Wabash County
Albert Mitchell
Mitchell
Missouri
McClain
Lincolnville
Stewart
Shooting during divorce deposition in Kentucky
In Russell Springs a dramatic shooting occurred during divorce proceedings in the Russell County Circuit Court. Dr. F L Taylor was shot by T L Humble as witnesses and lawyers watched. Bryant Stone restrained Humble after several shots. Taylor and Mrs Humble had been indicted for poison plots and Taylor testified earlier in the case.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbia
Russell Springs
Russell County
T. .L.humble
Somerset
Humble
Mr. Humble
Bryant Stone
Taylor
Tre
Serenaders Clash With Bridegroom In Vanlue Disturbance
Mr and Mrs Schart recently honeymooned and settled near Vanlue when a male party serenading them triggered a raucous scene. Swihart fired a revolver at the crowd and then loaded a shotgun, threatening others as the mob dispersed. No injuries reported though threats and tension linger.
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Swihart
Whitecaps
Commercial Tribune
Blodgett Named to Republican National Committee
Senator Hanna announces John Blodgett of Grand Rapids Michigan to fill the vacancy in the Republican National Committee caused by the death of William Elliott of Cleveland Ohio.
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Blodgett
Elliott
Cleveland, CO
Hanna Today
John Blodgett
Grand Rapids
Mich
Republican National Committee
Vidchieas Chieaihes
Fee
Wiliam Ellioty
Supreme Court Upholds Bond Liability for Lost State Funds
The Supreme Court affirmed Ramsey County Court rulings that former State Treasurer Bobleter and his bondsmen are responsible for state money lost in deficit banks. Bondsmen liable for 400000 dollars.
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ST. Paul
Supreme Court
Ramsey County
Bobleter
Death of Lily Lautz After Parents Refuse Medical Aid
In Marion Indiana a seven year old girl, Lily Lautz, died after Christian Scientists, her parents, refused medical treatment for a severe croup illness. Neighbors urged remedies and police intervened, but the family continued praying. The death sparked threats of bodily harm toward the parents as the community mourned the avoidable loss.
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Cotercial Tribune
Marion
Ind
Lautp
Lautz
Les
Chiian
City Physics
Sinners and libel law debated in Mansfield court
In Mansfield Ohio on June 14 the case of the State against Dowie sect members including John Alexander Dowie figures saw attorney A A Doug Ass file a demurrer to indictments for criminal libel. The defense argues temperal courts do not punish sins and that labeling a man a miserable sinner is not libelous.
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Commersal Tribune
Mansfield
Doug Ass
John Aleanderowie
William H. Piper
Dowie
Richland County Grand Jury
Lawes
Fhaling
Wich
Mavor Brown
John
Oil Gusher Near Findlay Delivers 400 Barrels a Day
Special Despatch reports E. E. Stevenson struck a regular gusher in Cass Township near Findlay on June 14. The well flowed oil for thirty-eight minutes and, aided by strong winds, sprayed over a wide area. Estimated production runs at least 400 barrels daily.
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Commerc! Tribune
Findlay
E. E. Stevenson
Baumont
Cass Township
Two Horses Fight a Duel to the Death
Special Despatch reports from Columbus Ohio that two dairy horses owned by Craft Hever fought a deadly duel last night after years of mutual hostility. One horse repeatedly attacked the other until morning when both were found dead side by side with brutal neck and shoulder wounds. The injuring animal was the persecutor while the other appeared uninjured.
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Commerce Tribune
Columbus
Crafthever
Leaves Library as a Monument in Shelby Ohio
The North Gamble street home valued at 6500 dollars, given by Daniel Marvin, becomes Shelby’s public library. Marvin, 76, veteran of Shiloh and Stone River, endowed five thousand dollars for the library and the city council accepted the gift with dedicatory ceremonies led by ex Mayor Green and donor Marvin.
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Commercial Tribune
Shelby, O
North Gamble Street
Dan Marvin
Shelby
Marvin
California
Plains
Daniel Marvin
Bricker
North
Gamble Street
T. J. Green
Daniel 8. Marvin
Mansfield
M. H. Davis
Library Association
Henry Wentz
Navy captain Imprey court martial sentence released
The court martial of Captain Robert E. Imprey U S N at Mare Island yielded a lenient sentence: ten numbers of grade lost, pay reduced to furlough pay for two years, and a public reprimand. The offense involved a dishonest dentist bill claim, but the Navy plans retirement pending President’s decision. Secretary Long approved the reprimand and rank reduction, remitting the furlough period, while ordering release from arrest and return to duty.
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Washington
Burea Commercial Tribune
Robert E. Imprey
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Navy Department
Law Department
Imprey
Treasury
Newark
Naval Service
Naval Academy
Navy
Long
Captain Impey
Impey
Prince Poniatowski Secures Paraguay Island Concession
A Manila special reports Prince Poniatowski of San Francisco has secured from the Sultan of Jobo a fifty year concession for the Island of Paraguay ending in 1950. He forms a $10 million company to develop the island and its shipping, with John Anthony presenting documents to the Philippine Commission seeking indorsement. The plan may be referred to Washington due to jurisdiction questions involving General Gates and the Sultan.
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San Francisco
Manila
Prince Poniatowski
Jobo
Paraguay
John Anthony
Philippine Commission
General Gates
Washington
Pittsburg Man Convicted of Murder in Kahney Robbery
John Biddle found guilty of murder for the robbery and killing of grocer Thomas D. Kahney in Pittsburg. Jury verdict delivered this morning in the murder trial.
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Pittsburg
John Biddle
Thomas D. Kahney
Indiana Senator Fairbanks Faces Opposition in 1903 Bid
A secret Indiana Republican conference reveals opposition to Senator Fairbanks’ 1903 reelection if he seeks the 1904 Republican presidential nomination. The plan favors Governor Durbin as successor, with Charles B. Landis poised to replace Beveridge and others named for state offices, signaling a coordinated power shift.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Indiana
Durbin
Charles B. Landis
Beveridge
James Goodrich
Winchester
Charles Hernly
Joseph B. Kealing
United States
George McCullough
Muncie
Charles L. Henry
Anderson
Nat A. Hill
Bloomington
Merrill Moores
Dan Storms
Lafayette
Landis
Newberry alimony suit details co respondents named
The Newberry alimony case, not settled as planned, reveals a fourteen page petition naming four co respondents. Principal claim is unfaithfulness with Nellie Francis, Nettie Hess, Grace, and a married Cleveland resident cited for misconduct. The suit alleges social neglect and humiliating social episodes at the Newberry home.
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Commercial Tribune
Nellie Francis
Mr. Newberry
Nettie Hess
Grace
Newberrys
Toledo
Cleveland
Insurgent Leader Cailles Signals Surrender in Laguna
Manila June 14 Cailles leader in Laguna Province shows humility and says he will surrender a hundred guns to General Sumner tomorrow at Santa Cruz and turn over the rest in three days.
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Manila
Cailles
Laguna Province
Sumner
Santa Cruz
Hotel Blaze Routs Guests Safe After Fire
Cincinnati fire sweeps through a hotel injuring no guests as flames destroy the building. Col. Wing and other officials report the blaze began in a room where the blaze started, leaving the rest of the hotel in ruins.
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Col. Wing
Fire destroys Mineral Springs Hotel at West Baden
West Baden Indiana June 14 The Mineral Springs Hotel housing 268 guests burned in the kitchen area. Hotel owner Mr Sinclair reports losses of 250000 on building and 110000 on insured value plus 50000 in jewelry and clothes. Many guests fled with little property and several were rescued from a spiral fire escape after women became wedged in the chute.
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West Baden
Ind
Mineral Springs
Sinclair
Register
Louisville
Chicago
Indianapolis
French Lick
T. C. Hawkins
Marion
Amy Leslie
Chicago News
Miss Leslie
Miss Sinclair
Harris
Milwaukee
Blanche Hall
Davis
Cincinnati
Wing
Nash
Howard
Life Insurance Company
New York
M. M. Weiler
Weiler & Brother
Hartford City
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