President Roosevelts Pushing State Endorsements For 1904
President Roosevelt urged Minnesota and Michigan to endorse him for another White House term at upcoming state conventions. He hopes strong reciprocity support will influence legislators and help secure a full party platform commitment. In Michigan and Minnesota, party leaders including William Alden Smith and Senator Nelson steer the talks while Cuba relief and arbitration loom nearby. The strike settlement debate pits the Coal Trust against unions with pressures on Congress and Uncle Joe Cannon.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Roosevelt
Minnesota
Michigan
White House
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Aid
Min Jsota
William Alden Smith
Cuba
Indorsed
Nelson
Congress
Mark Hanna
Strik
Coal Trust
George W. Perkins
Morgan
Carroll D. Wright
Hanna
American Civic Federation
New Twentieth Century Limited Stirs Schedules Across Rails
The Lake Shore announces its new twentieth century Limited departing Chicago at 12:30 p.m. with five cars and fully booked berths for New York travel at higher fares. The Exposition Flyer beats toward St Louis via Cleveland with strong passenger load while pauses and weather test speeds during routes to Indianapolis and Denver. Pennsylvania line reports mixed speeds on Nos 29 and 37 with crew adjustments and minor delays at Alliance and Crestline.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Twentieth Century Limited
Lake Shore
Chicago
New York
Lake Shore Limited
Elkhart
Toledo
St. Louis
Big Four Railroad
The
Road
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Denver
Tragedy in Coatsville as Woman Killed in Quarrel
Mrs. Rachel Sahler, a widow, was shot through the heart at the door of Mrs. Mary Ernest in Coatsville Pa. by Harry N Ricer of New Castle Pa who then killed himself during a struggle with Mrs Ernest. A coroner jury found letters signed Alma Loyro indicating Ricer's engagement to another woman in Columbus.
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Philadelphia
Rachel Sadler
Coatsville
Here
Harry N.ricer
New Castle
Ricer
Alma
Columbus
Alma Loyro
Patrick McHugh Arrested on Conspiracy and Intimidation Charge
Dublin reports Patrick McHugh M P arrested on conspiracy and intimidation tied to eviction complaints by a farm tenant. A special court in Sligo issued the warrant on June 6 under the crimes act.
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Dublin
Patrick McHugh
M. P
United Irish League
Sligo
Ireland
First Automobile Spotted in Grant County At Williamstown
The first car seen in Grant County passed through Williamstown on June 15. A two passenger gasoline powered vehicle reached about twenty miles per hour and drew crowds as two well-dressed men appeared to travel for pleasure.
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Commercial Tribune
Williamstown
Grant County
Boers Surrender Rise Reported by Kitchener Despatch
Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that 2/594 Boers have surrendered since Friday June 13 and that all operations are proceeding satisfactorily. The message is dated Saturday June 14.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Photographer's Acquaintance Highlighted in Next Sunday's Tribune
The Commercial Tribune previews a feature on a photographer known for innovative methods and notable portraits. The piece outlines the creator's approach, themes, and anticipated showcase in next Sunday's edition.
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Commercial Tribune
Filipinos Bolos Five Captive U S Soldiers in Luzon
Manila reports say five Fifth Cavalry troopers captured May 30 near Teresa Morong Province Luzon were bolted to death. Insurgents in Samar released 25 fighters who swore allegiance to the United States and promised help to keep peace there.
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Manila
Fifth Cavalry
Teresa
Morong
Luzon
Lukban
Samar
United States
Chaffee
Senor Llorentes
Guam
Chicago Telegraphers Organize a Union
The commercial telegraphers of Chicago formed the International Union of Commercial Telegraphers under the American Federation of Labor the first union for the group in years. About 300 to 400 men enrolled as officials of the Order of Railway Telegraphers pledged moral and financial support.
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Chicago
Commercial Telegraphers of
American Federation of Labor
International Union of Commercial Telegraphers
The
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Clever Convict Almost A Genius May Get Pardon
Columbus Ohio June 15 George Hon may receive a pardon if his friend C F Wyckoff can arrange it. Hon earned a ten year term for forging a 20 cent tobacco order after escaping Adams County Jail where he outwitted a reward system and rode off with a deputy’s horse. Wyckoff arrived from Chillicothe to pursue the effort amid mixed authorities’ views.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
George Hon
C. F. Wyckoff
Chillicothe
George
O. P
Adams County
Manchester
Wisconsin
Wyckoff
Louisville Furiously Storms City Floods Steer Tow Tarascon
Louisville experienced the season’s biggest storm with 60 mph winds and heavy rain 1.13 inches total, 0.25 in five minutes smashing records. Streets flooded, cellars filled, shade trees toppled as the Tarascon broke free from its moorings and was towed to the wharf after a heroic rescue led by Mary Murphy.
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Louisville
Tarascon
Evansville Packet Company
Mary Murphy
Zoll
Logansport Youth Sent Morphine to Police Threatens Death
Emma Bil Hixle aged 18 allegedly stole morphine from her father and delivered it to police tonight causing a tense scene as authorities report she will die. The episode occurred in Logansport Indiana during June.
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Commercial Tribune
Logansport
Ind
Emma Bil! Hixle
Morphin
Hauser Brothers In Paris Larceny Tale And Quick Wager Loss
Bud Hauser of Cincinnati and his brother faced grand larceny charges earlier. In Paris they hosted an American couple and a London style luncheon with champagne. They urged Johnny Carroll to bet 100 pounds each on five races, totaling 500 pounds, which all lost as the “sure thing” failed.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Bud Hauser
Cincinnati
Paris
Hauser Brothers
Kid McCoy
Bud
Democratic Club
Tammany
Iceman
Johnny Carroll
Hauser
Continental
Carroll
Hausers
Baltimore Busts Eight Italians in Counterfeit Ring
United States Secret Service and Baltimore police captured eight Italians for suspected counterfeit operations across several states. Arrested were Dominic Frank Tony and Martin de Marco, Cato Rocesse, Louis Zimma, and two women named Martin. They lived at 911 East Lombard and 912 ½ Eastern avenues. paraphernalia and metal were found, molds not located.
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United States Secret Service
Dominic de Marco
Frank de Marco
Tony de Marco
Martin de Marco
Cato Rocesse
Louis Zimma
Martin
Secret Service
Foster
Burns
Martil
Moran
Taylor and
Griffith
Washington
de Marcos
East
Lombard Street
Rocesse
Zimma
Eastern Avenue
New York
DeMarcos
King Edward Illness Causes Royal Apprehension At Aldershot
King Edward suffers a chill with lumbago after a cold rainy night at Aldershot. He did not attend the church parade and rests at the palace. Sir Francis Laking treated him and reports improvement. a later official note says he may attend the review.
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Aldershot
Insanity hearing likely for Goshen man George Hattle
George Hattle of Goshen faces an insanity hearing in the Circuit Court after a chaotic spree at Hotel Hattle and surrounding areas. He entered the dining room during breakfast, disrupted service, and caused church officials to close doors to remove him. His actions occur amid ongoing litigation over property reconveyance tied to four parcels.
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Commercial Tribune
Goshen
Ind
George Hattle
Presbyterian Church
Gillespie Shot While Singing in Peru Saloon
Clarence Gillespie a 24 year old steelworker from Otto Pennsylvania was shot in the forehead by John Haynes a Black man from Wabash after Gillespie sang Good Morning Carrie at Thomas O tooles saloon in Peru Indiana Haynes attempted to flee but was captured by steelworkers and police saved him from lynching Gillespie is pronounced to die by physicians and threats of lynching circulate tonight
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Commercial Tribune
Peru
Ind
Clarence Gillespie
Otto
John Haynes
Wabash
Gillespie
Thomas O'Toole
Haynes
Carrie
Earthquakes Felt in Newport with No Damage
Two sharp earthquake shocks were reported in Newport Oregon last night, the first at 8 p m and the second at 1 a m. No damage was caused and there were no injuries reported.
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Newport
Ore
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