Southern Storm Lays Waste Across Four States Dawson Damaged
A powerful wind and hail storm swept through Dawson Georgia and surrounding regions, wrecking houses and damaging factories and rail facilities. In Claiborne county Mississippi a cyclonic wind killed a child, wrecked homes, and cut communications while rainfall and hail ruined crops and fruit. Vicksburg reported heavy hail and four inch rainfall with downed drains and flooding. An unrelated note from London reports King Edward cutting ecclesiastical staff from 26 to 12 paid chaplains.
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Dawson
Dawson Grocery Co
Dawson Crate and Box
Seaboard
Central Railways
Dawson Oil
J. W. Adams
Lee Street
Sassar
Herod
Belmont
Parrott
Vicksburg
Miss
Claiborne County
Elijah Copeland
Copeland
London
The
Daily Mail
Edward
Storm Ravages Texas Crops and Areas Hit by Hail
A June 1 report from Houston describes heavy rain and a hail storm across Texas damaging crops especially fruit. Longview and Palestine specials note 20 inch hail in places and property losses in multiple counties including Anderson Nacogdoches Tusk Shelby Smith Hill Gregg Cherokee and Fisher. Alabama also reports heavy rains and hail with four inches in three hours in early Friday.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Longview
Palestine
Anderson
Nacogdoches
Tusk
Shelby
Smith, Hill
Gregg
Cherokee
Fisher
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Hail Storm Ravages Polk County Wheat and Crops
A severe hail storm swept Polk County Tennessee causing complete wheat crop destruction in Hiwassee River area with corn and cotton injured. The storm near Wetmore left hail over a foot deep. report from Birmingham notes strong winds and an unusual electrical display with uncertain damage.
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Polk County
Nashville
Tenn
Bentonton
Hiwassee River
Creest
Wetmore
Birmingham
Ala
Meridian
Miss
J City
Mrs McKinleys Illness Shows No Quick Recovery Denial
Washington reports Mrs. McKinley remains extremely weak and seriously ill with no bulletin issued Friday night. Doctors Sternberg and Rixey visited. Del Monte and San Francisco physicians deny fatal prognosis and favor sending her home for travel as she desires. Dr. Clinton Cushing and colleagues reiterate uncertainty about recovery and plan for consultation.
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Washington
McKinley
Droctors
Sternberg
Rixey
del Monte
Cal
Hirschfelder
San Francisco
Clinton Cushing
Governor refuses to accept Tillman and McLaurin resignations
Gov McSweeney, acting on public wishes against a primary and its strife, declines to accept the resignations of Senators Tillman and McLaurin. He notes a canvass would bring bitterness and hinder the state’s progress, avoiding a campaign of personalities.
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McSweeney
South Carolina
Columbia
Tillman
McLaurin
Gaffney
Two Filipino passport applicants denied at U S embassy
London June 1 two men representing themselves to Filipinos sought United States passports at the embassy. Ambassador Choate refused without evidence of American citizenship. They left vowing to take the matter to Washington.
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Mr. Choat
London
United States
Mr. Choate
Sugar price cuts by Arbuckle Brothers in all grades
New York June 1 Arbuckle Brothers reduced the price of all grades of refined sugar by 15 points while the American Sugar Refining Co kept its prices unchanged.
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New York
Arbuckle Brothers
The
American Sugar Refining Co
General Greely visits San Francisco before Manila tour
Gen A W Greely chief signal service officer of the army arrived from Washington and sailed for Manila Saturday on a tour of inspection. The 46th United States volunteers were mustered out Friday in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
A. W. Greely
Army
Washington
Manila
46Th Regiment
United States Volunteers
Cabinet failed to reach conclusion on Philippine tariff issue
Washington June 1 cabinet made no final ruling on how insular decisions affect Philippine tariff terms. Attorney General Knox to study court opinions and report to the president. Cuban Platt amendment contest discussed with rejection to Gen Wood to be delivered to the Cuban convention. Secretary Gage noted rising treasury surplus, while in San Francisco 19 of 78 Filipino arrivals bound for Buffalo exposition are barred from landing due to contagious diseases.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Knox
Philippines
Congress
Gen Wood
United States
Gage
San Francisco
The
Marine Hospital
Manila
Resignation Accepted of Alabama Auditor of Treasury
Washington June 1 Col Youngblood of Alabama auditor of the treasury department resigns with effect June 15. President appoints R A Parson assistant auditor to succeed him in the department.
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Washington
Col. Youngblood
Alabama
Treasury Department
R. A. Parson
Severe battle report from Windfontein with heavy losses
Lord Fitchener reports to the war office from Pretoria that Gen. Dixons force at Windfontein fought Delarey’s forces. Enemy losses were heavy as the attackers were driven off. Casualties on our side were 174 killed or wounded, including four officers. Northern Pacific trouble ends in amicable agreement.
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London
Lord Fitchener
War Office
Pretoria
Dixon
Windfontein
Delarey
Novel separation of man and wife recorded in Logansport
In Logansport Indiana a couple separated by agreement rather than divorce court. Daniel R Shafer a farmer and his wife agreed to divide assets with the wife receiving 800 dollars in cash and various property while neither would claim or convey property. The instrument was recorded locally drawing attention from legal circles. In Frankfort Indiana Harvey M Lafollette former state superintendent of public instruction faced a bankruptcy petition filed by The State Bank Hiram W Miller and Ed J Johnson of Indianapolis citing 15000 in loans and a larger 250000 indebtedness tied to a failed Lafollette land development scheme and earlier fraud allegations.
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Logansport
Ind
Daniel R. Shafer
Recorders Office
Lafollette
Tenn
Gas and Oil Hints Stir Nenevah Community
Excitement sweeps Nenevah Indiana as investigators probe surrounding land for gas and oil. Earlier, oil and gas were reported in 1846 when workers struck gas while digging a water well. New indications arise from Dr Wright’s farm fueling fresh interest.
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Nenevah
Ind
Ohio
Dr. Wright
Miners in Linton Debate Redoing Terre Haute Pact
Since the Terre Haute agreement, local miners express dissatisfaction fearing leadership betrayal. A committee is to determine if legal action can set aside the pact and whether to convene a new meeting once locals respond.
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Linton
Ind
Terre Haute
Fatal Shooting in Rushville Duel Between Men
Rushville Indiana June 1 Jesse Hiling 25 shot and killed George Retherford 50 after a fight. Friends separated them then Hiling returned with a revolver and fired as Retherford walked forward with a drag pin. Retherford surrendered to authorities.
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Rushville
Ind
Jesse Hilling
George Retherford
Hilling
Retherford
Netherford
Tellingsworths Arrested in Locceoter County Robbery Case
Evansville police report the arrest of Joseph and Jasper Tellingsworth after they allegedly robbed an elderly farmer near Locceoter Indiana. They forced the victim to reveal the hidden location of his wealth after entering his cabin at night.
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Evansville
Ind
Joseph
Jasper Tellingsworth
Locceoter
Indianapolis singing societies skip gerngerfest over rates
Indianapolis groups refuse to attend the Gerngerfest in Buffalo due to unsatisfactory rates offered by the Central Traffic Association. Louisville and Evansville societies will also stay home, according to reports.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jiuffalo
Central Traffic Association
Louisville
Evansville
Lost Official Badge Of G A R Commander In Chief
Capt. Leo Rassieur of St. Louis, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, lost his official badge in Indianapolis on Thursday. The badge bears three stars as the insignia of his rank in the order.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Leo Rassieur
St. Louis
Grand Army of the Republic
Loomis to Leave Venezuela Post for Health Reasons
Washington reports confirm Minister Loomis will not return to Caracas due to ill health and ongoing attacks over his state department orders. He is in Europe to recuperate and will receive another diplomatic post when a suitable position is found, while Mr. Russell remains in charge of the Caracas legation for now.
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Loomis
Venezuela
State Department
Europe
Russell
United States
Caracas
Five Men Lynched by Mob After Horse Thievery Arrests
Calvin Hall and his sons Frank Jim and Martin along with Dan Yantis were seized by a 40‑man mob at Lookout in Modoc county. They were hanged at a bridge over a slough while officers were overpowered. Authorities rush to scene to conduct inquest.
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Calvin Hall
Dan Yantis
Lookout, Cal
Lookout
Hot Springs Valley
Platt River
Alturas
Modoc County
Modoc
Hall
Frank Hall
Yantis
Cuban Constitution Rejected by U S Dazes Havana Convention
Havana reports that the United States拒ption of the Cuban constitution surprised the Havana convention members who supported it. Two leading conservatives said they expected Washington to accept it and noted last minute changes to the majority report to align with the Platt amendment. They doubted any reconsideration, amid bitter criticism of delegates.
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Havana
United States
Washington
Providence machinists end strike and return to nine hour day
The 250 striking machinists of the Providence Engineer Co. returned to work under an agreement granting a nine hour day. After three months they will receive the announced wage advance.
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Providence
R. I
Providence Engineer Co
Friday's games summarized with scores and lineups
Baseball results show Pittsburg and Brooklyn combines. Cleveland beats Athletics. Milwaukee over Washington. Detroit forfeits to Baltimore. Chicago narrowly defeats Boston. Umpires listed for each game with named pitchers and catchers.
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R. HE
Cleveland
Moore
Braggins
Hoffer
Wood
Fraser
Pratt
Powers
Murphy
Cantillion
R.H.E
Milwaukee
Wash
Hawley
Leahy
Carr
Boston
Skopee
Sullivan
Lewis
Shreck
Manassau
Connolly
Failures For the Week Reported Across Nations
Base ball box scores show Fort Wayne losing 4 to 2 to Marion with Mullin and Lattimer as pitchers. Louisville trounces 15 to 2 behind Guese and Heydon as Weyhing and Zalusky work mounds. Columbus falls 6 to 1 at Dayton with McMachin and Zinram. Week’s failures tally 148 in the U S and 27 in Canada, compared with last year.
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New York
United States
Canada
Aged Black Man Hanged for Assault in Towson
Baltimore dated June 1 Wiley Kirk an 18 year old colored man was hanged at Towson Baltimore county for criminal assault on a white woman.
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Westville
Miss
Charles Haverson
A. A. Ammonds
Baltimore
Grain and live stock markets across multiple cities May 31
Market reports show flour prices across several grades in Cincinnati, with wheat and corn futures quoted in Chicago. Live stock values in Cincinnati Indianapolis and East Buffalo reflect varying weights and grades for hogs cattle sheep and lambs, with price ranges listed for each category.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
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