Edwin Booth Dies After Long Career in Theatre
Edwin Booth, famed tragedian, died at the Players' Club New York. His funeral will be held in Boston with Bishop Potter officiating. He left a legacy from Booth's Theatre and a career spanning London, Germany, and a long partnership with Lawrence Barrett. He faced financial ruin but repaid debts before his death.
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Edwin Booth Memorial Notes Highlight Career of Late Actor
A memorial notice recounts Edwin Booth born in Bel Air Maryland son of Junius Booth. It notes a wreath from Mrs Grossman and a bust by August St Ganders for the Players Club. It traces his stage debut in 1849 at the Boston theater and his rise to fame with Richard III Hamlet and Richelieu.
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Provisional Hawaii seeks new treaty amid unrest and debt
In Hawaii the provisional government faces money troubles linked to Claus Spreckels demand of 95 000 and royalist pressure, while annexationists fear a coup detat. President Dole and his cabinet push a new treaty to Washington to settle labor and crown land issues, with protections on contract labor and limits on Chinese Japanese and South Sea islanders. The treaty’s fates hinge on Washington approval and the handling of Hawaiian silver coin value. Frank Hastings will carry the proposal to Minister Thurston in Washington.
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Three Firemen Die In San Francisco Blaze
Fire in Lyon street near Page at 3 30 a m destroys about a dozen fine residences. The blaze raged hours before control was gained. Firemen Richard Windrow Edward Davis and Charles Madison were killed by a falling chimney. Henlit sustained serious burns. Loss estimated at 200000 pounds.
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Cyclone Hits Bristol Damaging Buildings in Tennessee
A Bristol cyclone damaged every building in its path, wrecking the steam laundry and market house, both new at $15,000. Roofs torn, shade trees broken, and lines down. Maj. H. C. Wood seriously injured. no fatalities reported.
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Laidlaw suit for damages vs Russell Sage awaits appeal
William R Laidlaw seeks 50000 dollars for bomb protector services but receives no financial redress unless the appellate court overturns Judge Andrews ruling. Trial resumed in supreme court Tuesday and the judge dismissed the complaint after evidence was heard. an appeal was filed. Fatally Stabbed in Play. In Cur iaco Thomas Stack accidentally killed George Crain with a pen knife during a scuffle at Western Union. Crain made an ante mortem statement exonerating Stack.
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Death of Isaac Morton
Isaac Morton ex president of the Cleveland and Marivita railway died here Tuesday morning at almost 83 years old. He was a longtime Ohio political figure and was famed by the sobriquet Governor Morton.
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Stand Still as Confidence Returns in Banking Shake
Quiet returns to Chicago banks after a cash withdrawal scare as deposits are being restored. Banks like Bank of Commerce and Globe Savings see deposits flow back. Illinois Trust pays cash in full. Assignments strike Lumber Dealers Rathbone & Co and Grant Locomotive works reveal stress from strikes. New Albany Banking Co suspends, Bank of Spokane failure cited. other banks face closures amid stringency.
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Infanta Eulalie Visits Chicago Busy with Mayor Harrison
Eulalie and her royal party toured the city in cognito, breakfasted at the Palmer House, and attended a formal reception at Mayor Harrison’s home. The event drew cheers from about a thousand residents as flags adorned the boulevard and guests from exposition and government circles joined the royal party.
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Deluged by a cloud burst and flood damage in Hinton
A cloud burst in Hinton West Virginia caused extensive property damage estimated at 200000. Three C&O railroad trestles were washed away and long track landslides interrupted service across the region. A second report from Mexico notes a cave flood drowning a man his wife and child after they sought refuge from a storm.
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Murder Witnessed as Woman Suspect at Goes Station
In Xenia Colorado on June 8 Allen Wilson of the Miami Powder Company at Goes Station was found dead on his doorstep with a crushed skull. Authorities consider a woman as the likely
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Illinois House fights for recognition over journal amendment
In Springfield on Tuesday the house Republicans pressed to amend the journal but Speaker Crafts refused to recognize them amid confusion as the senatorial apportionment bill moved to the senatorial re apportionment committee. In the senate a commission to revise statutes was adopted, a roads investigation panel failed, and a $1500 appropriation for committee expenses passed.
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Northern Pacific Elevator Company Faces $400,000 Claims
Attachments were served at noon on all elevators and other property of the Northern Pacific Elevator company in North Dakota on claims totaling 400000. Banks from Montreal Minneapolis and Duluth filed the action. The company operates fifty elevators in North Dakota with headquarters in Minneapolis.
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Rowboat Capsize Drowns Two Men at Belden Point
In Lake Michigan near Belden avenue opposite Lincoln Park Bruso Lingi and Racine Reami drowned when a large wave capsized their rowboat. Bernardo Lesiani narrowly escaped as the trio rode out into the lake.
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Pioneer Billiard Table Manufacturer Julius Balke Dies
Julius Balke, a Cincinnati pioneer in billiard table making and a founder of the Brunswick Balke Collender company, died Tuesday at age 63 after returning from Europe where he traveled to recover his health.
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Great Northern Road Completion Parade Dazzles St Paul
Rejoicing across the northwest marks completion of the Great Northern Railway with a three day celebration in St Paul. A 2 pm parade stretched over three miles, drawing about 300000 spectators as state floats from Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Montana and Washington impressed crowds. A Thursday Auditorium reception and a June 9 banquet for President James J Hill at the Hotel Ryan are planned with assurances from eastern city leaders.
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The Borden Trial Resumes In New Representations
The Borden murder trial reconvenes at 9 am in New Bedford. Witnesses including Thomas Kiernan describe house measurements and sightlines to the stair, showing what Lizzie Borden could have seen. John Morse recounts staying the night and noting Lizzie’s room, while defense cross examination questions the night visitor’s identity.
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Cap Lovelace recounts a Paris to London seduction farce
Capt. Lovelace narrates his disastrous affair with Mrs. Van Spoof in Paris and a perilous trunk escape to England. The tale includes deception, jealousy, and a sensational trunk ambush, ending with Lovelace fined and the couple split for good.
Anti-Trust Convention Rebuffs Radical Resolutions
In Chicago on June 8 the Anti-Trust Convention adjourned after rejecting Ignatius Donnelly s radical proposals. Delegates adopted a plan for an anti trust association with two national committees to craft remedial legislation. Chairman Nelson and Secretary Morton named temporary members of the new body, with three members from each state and territory. Ignatius Donnelly and other radicals pressed for government seizure of the anthracite coal fields by eminent domain.
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Azalea NM Lumber mill burns in total loss
Cuama New Mexico June 8 mills and offices of the New Mexico Lumber company at Azatea twelve miles west of here burned Monday night along with the boarding house and several residences. The establishment employed about 100 men. Company losses near forty thousand dollars and total losses exceed one hundred thousand dollars.
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Twelve Men Escape as Boat Sinks at Pine Tree Harbor
At Pine Tree Harbor in Lion's Head Ontario on a Tuesday night twelve men loading telegraph poles on a crib for the Cleveland Cedar company were washing ashore when their boat sprang a leak and sank. Four men were saved, others missing.
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Busy executive hears tale through the phonograph
A time pressed business man keeps a phonograph at hand to listen to visitors after hours. When interrupted he tells callers to speak to the machine so he can hear the story at his leisure. He rarely repeats the invitation and even chores seem to learn the cue.
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