Kansas City Flood Sufferers Appeal for Aid
Relief committee of Kansas City Kansas appeals nationwide for aid to flood victims in Kansas City Kansas. An estimated 23 000 residents suffered 10 to 30 feet of flooding with one third of homes ruined and many goods washed away. thousands still need shelter food clothing and cooking utensils as relief efforts continue led by Mayor T B Gilbert.
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Relief Committee of
Kansas City
Kan
United States
Kansas
T. B. Gilbert
Indiana Union Traction forms to control interurban lines
The Indiana Union Traction company filed articles of incorporation in Indianapolis outlining a $5,000,000 capital and a plan to extend interurban lines to Chicago Cincinnati Louisville Columbus and southern Illinois. The cobweb network is to traverse eighty Indiana counties and operate street railways from Logansport to Newcastle to the eastern and northern borders, except in Kokomo and Logansport.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Columbus
Illinois
Indiana Union Traction Company
Logansport
Newcastle
Kokomo
Nash Dismisses Charges Against Hamilton Mayor
Governor Nash dismissed charges against Mayor Charles S. Bosch of Hamilton Colu mbus Ohio saying acts cited occurred before the new code took effect and no provision compels witness testimony or summons. He suggests only the courts can remedy the matter and removal if convicted.
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Nash
Columbus
Charles S. Bosch
Hamilton
Zionist federation meets to discuss amended constitution
Pittsburg June 9 The first session of the Federation of American Zionists focuses on the amended constitution. Greetings from world Jewish leaders are read including a Vienna telegram from Dr. Herzl predicting serious conditions for Russian Jews and urging emigration as Basle congress plans a helping program.
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Pittsburg
Federation of American Zionists
Vienna
Dr. Herzl
Russia
Basle
Publisher George W. Cupp Arrested in Ohio Governor Race Scam
Mansfield police arrested George W. Cupp publisher of a magazine on fraud charges related to a guessing contest tied to Ohio governor election votes. Subscribers were promised a chance at a large prize though no prizes had been awarded, prompting the complaint.
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Mansfield
George W. Cupp
Ohio
Civil War’s alleged first shooter Major W. B. Gibbes dies
Major W. B. Gibbes, claimed to have fired the first shot of the Civil War on Fort Sumter, dies in Columbia South Carolina. A gunner in Captain George James' company, he obeyed General Beauregard's order to open fire on Major Anderson. He later served as Columbia postmaster under Cleveland.
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Fort Sumter
Columbia
S. C
W. 8
Gibbes
Cibbes
George James
Beaurevard
Ron
Embezzlement Charged Clerk James M Watson Jr In DC
Washington June 10 charged with embezzling government funds James M Watson Jr a clerk in the auditor of the District of Columbia office and son in law of a wealthy retired railroad contractor was taken into custody by officers. The deficit alleged is estimated at 60000 to 75000 dollars.
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Washington
James M. Watson, Jr
Auditor of
District of Columbia
Through a Trestle Engine and crew plummet into Broad River
A Seaboard Air Line trestle over Broad River near Charleston collapsed during repairs. An engine and pile driver plunged into the water as the engineer and a crew of ten men faced the accident.
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Charleston
S. C
Seaboard Air Hne
Broad River
Champion Binder Mower and Rake Feature Highlight
An important consideration in a harvesting machine is its lasting quality. You are sure to get this when you buy a Champion Binder, Mower or Rake. All mowers today resemble each other closely, the Champion differs mainly in one feature, name.
River Flood Fades as Crowds Watch from Levee
River falls about one foot in 24 hours with gauge at 36 feet 1 inch. Levee stores reopen hopes rise as crowds crowd streets from Chateau to Washington. Guards deter crowds from flooded East St. Louis. Inquest opened in Belleville into death of Clifton Hambley, naval reservist killed by alleged levee cutters. Rightful King of Servia in New York disputes lineage while preferring American citizenship. Cocianchick claims kingship and age 36, a tall man with wine shop ties.
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St. Louis
Jume
Chateau Avenue
Washington
Hads Bridge
East St. Louis
Clifford Hambley
Belleville
New York
Servia
Grand Shupane
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Cocianchick
Alexander
Mr. Cochranchick
Kalkaska Woman Confesses in Brother Murders Case
After two weeks of work Prosecutor E C Smith obtains a full confession from Mrs Mary McKnight to the cold premeditated murder of her brother John Murphy his wife Gertrude and their three month old baby though she denies killing the infant in a prior partial confession.
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Kalkaska
Mich
E. C. Smith
Mary McKnight
John Murphy
Gertrude Murphy
Parks Again Arrested for Extortion in New Jersey
Samuel Parks a walking delegate of the House smiths and Bridgemen union was rearrested in New Jersey on a charge of extortion. The complaint by Josephus Plenty of Jersey City alleges Parks accepted a $200 check to settle a strike.
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Parks
New York
Samuel Parks
Housesmiths’ and Bridgemen's Union
Josephus Plenty
Jersey City
Hotel Workers Strike Paralyzes Chicago Hotels
Twenty five leading Chicago hotels are badly crippled across departments due to a workers strike that had been threatening for weeks and has now materialized.
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Chicago
State Militia Funding Allocations
The war department apportions 50 percent of the $2,000,000 militia appropriation. Ohio gains $51,730, Kentucky $17,430, West Virginia $9,960. New York receives the largest share $121,433, while Nevada gets the smallest $1,133.
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Washington
War Department
States
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
New York
Nevada
Fourth of July plans announced by Jefferson club
Lincoln Neb June 12 W J Bryan announced that the Jefferson club of Fairview at his country home will hold a Fourth of July celebration this year featuring Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland Richard Wynne of Texas and Chicago city attorney Taylor.
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Tom Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Jefferson Club
Fairview
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Richard 8. Wynne
Texas
City Atorney Taylor
Chicago
Royalty Slain in Servia Queen and King Murdered at Palace
Belgrade reports reveal a military conspiracy behind the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga along with several ministers and officers. Prince Peter Karageorgevich is proclaimed king by parliament. Ljubomir Schickovics and Vogislav Velikovics are named in the new cabinet. The plot followed Alexander’s suspension of the constitution last April, and the conspirators acted on the anniversary of a royal murder to seize the throne.
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Belgrade
Alexander
Draga
Peter Karageorgeevich
Ljubomir Schickovics
Vogislav Velikovics
M. Schickovics
Milan
Michael
Skupshtina
Choise
Not Seeking Chairmanship
Washington June 10 The talk that Senator Quay wants to be campaign manager is called humbug by Senator Penrose who believes Quay seeks safety not trouble and will retire at end of his term Hanna has not said he desires to manage the campaign and friends say he does not seek the burden Usually the candidate chooses the campaign manager.
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Washington
Quay
Penrose
Hanna
Ministers Strike Ties Up Kinsleys Restaurant
Chicago June 12 The whole Kinsleys restaurant workforce walked out demanding absolute union recognition and that only union men be hired. The walkout disrupted a banquet of Methodist ministers who had to serve themselves as hours and wages talks stalled over recognition.
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Chicago
Kinsley
Roosevelt to Call Extra Session After Elections
President Roosevelt will convene an extra session of Congress soon after the November elections, likely Monday November 9. The first item on the agenda is the Cuban reciprocity treaty which must be approved by the House before January 1.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Ames Parent-Irons on French Horn Threat
A dialogue fragment features a parent warning of harm over a boy blowing a French horn near a doctor’s house. The doctor replies that injury is likely if the boy continues, framing a tense interlude between neighbors and youngsters.
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Ames
Stuck Up
A fragment from the Philadelphia Bulletin quotes a character line about sticking together as wallpaper is pasted. The scene conveys collaboration in a domestic setting, reflecting a cautious, resilient mood.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Tobacco Crop Growth in South Carolina Gains Ground
The tobacco industry in South Carolina shows a ten year surge with acreage up 28 percent over 1901. Last year 34,912 acres yielded 25,625,408 pounds worth over 3 million dollars, with Darlington Marion Florence and Horry counties producing about 80 percent of the state’s crop.
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South Carolina
United States
Darlington
Marion
Florence
Horry
North Carolina
Virginia
Coal Trust Faces Hurdle as Rates Question Skips Hearing
The coal trust blocks freight rate questions from the strike hearing, weakening the inquiry into conspiracy and public plunder. The interstate commission and courts are urged to compel disclosure, but the case proceeds before a body without contempt powers for enforcement.
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Coal Trust
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
North American
Train wreck near Louisville leaves one dead
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train from New Orleans to Cincinnati derailed on Muldraugh's hill, 32 miles south of Louisville. Fireman John Keller of Louisville died from severe scalding. Thirteen others were injured in the crash.
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Louisville
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Muldraugh
Newport Track to Open June 20 for 140 Day Meet
Newport Kentucky under Kentucky Racing and Breeding association and John J Ryan will open the Newport track June 20 for horse and automobile racing, a meet planned to run 140 days. Market reports from Cleveland Chicago Bast Buffalo Pittsburg New York Cincinnati cite cattle sheep hogs and grain prices, with notable figures in each market segment.
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Newport Track
Newport
Kentucky Racing and Breeding Association
John J Ryan
Cleveland
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Ramsey News Highlights and Local Happenings
Ramsey reports celebrate Farmers reap golden grain and a busy week with visits from New Albany and Mob erly residents. Robert Martin spent Sunday with family and friends while Claud Davis left town for a position in Indianapolis. The Children’s Day collection at Woods Chapel totaled 8.10 dollars and Hattie Deweese Annie Felliy joined local ice cream supper guests as the band prepared to play at Fredericksburg and Georgetown events.
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Chas
Conrad Krausgrille
Robert Martin
W. A. Rowe
New Albany
J. R. White
Woods’Chapel
Rose Davis
Moberly
Henry J. Bye
Frank Carter
Fredericksburg
New Middletown Community Notes and Visits
Local residents John Bauer and Ed Hedges update home projects while many attend the Corydon street fair. Stella Marsh visits her sister Ola Zenor and Miss Dixey Miller visits Mauckport relatives. Rev. Snyder lectures, Dr. Davis property sale, and several family visits noted across New Middletown and nearby towns.
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Corydon Street
Anthony Kannapel
Dr. Davis
Corydon
S. S. Snyder
Japan
Reformed Church
Goldia McKinney
Stella Marsh
Ola Zenor
Rev. Moore
Dixey Miller
Mauckport
Wm. Fleece
George Snyder
New Albany
Opal Heckelman
Sherrill
Mabel Shuck
Valley City
Frank Kitterman
L. C. Kitterman
James Kitterman
Cedar Wood
Lee McKinney
Sunday School Celebration in King's Grove Near Laconia
A Sunday school celebration by the Laconia M. E. church will be held in King's Grove, one half mile north of Laconia, on the 4th of July. All Sunday schools and fraternal lodges are invited. refreshments will be provided on the grounds. Jesse Shields superintendent Leoni a faith secretary.
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Laconia M. E
King’s Grove
Laconia
Jesse Shields
Leoniaifaith
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American Zionists
Bender & Wiseman
Philander Chase Inox
Tyner
Philander
Manila
Chicago Chronicle
Democratic Party
St. Louis Republic
Darty
Ramsey
New Middletown
John Bauer
Ed Hedges
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