Dead man shot after intrusion at Mrs. King’s Omaha home
Omaha special details a confrontation between Jim Flood and B B King of Birmingham. Flood demanded pay for driving to the King residence and forced entry despite warnings. King shot Flood during the scuffle, killing him. King, a speculator living in Omaha, awaits proceedings. authorities found a song dirk on Flood. King’s household goods head to Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Sayshares
Jim
King
Birmingham
Flood
Ihouse
Hackman
Kong
Kansas City
Rebel General Surrenders to American Forces in Philippines
Manila dispatch reports General Macabulus surrender to General Emerson H. Lisecum at Tarlac with eight officers and 12 to 24 men all armed. Senor Pedro Haterito, former Filipino cabinet president, released temporarily and discussing Buencamino peach platform. Eighteenth infantry returning by Hancock. Funston attacks Lacuna with 200 men, six Americans charge. insurgents flee. 22 rebels killed. one American dead and one wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Macabulus
Pangsansi
Gol
Emerson H. ‘Lisecum
Tarlac
Pedro Haterito
Felipe Buencamino
Eighteenth Infantry
Siel
Hancock
Lewis
Wheeler
Lacuna
Papays
Neuva Ecija
Funston
Koehler
Fourth Cavalry
Papaya
Furious Nebraska storm sweeps county causing heavy damage
A severe wind and rain storm passed Saturday night with major destruction. The Burlington roundhouse collapsed, trains halted, telegraph lines down, crops ruined, and washouts reported near Ord. About two inches of rain fell at Greeley with some thunder and lightning. No fatalities or major injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Burlington
Greeley
Ord
Convention Hall Fire Destroys New Des Moines Facility
A convention hall in Des Moines burned early Sunday morning. The hall, reportedly built only a year ago, was consumed by the blaze with extensive damage to the structure and interior. Local authorities are investigating the cause as firefighters battle remaining hotspots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des -Moines
Tay
China Crisis Dispatches Signal Possible Naval Aid
A Washington dispatch reports a disruption in communications with northern China and uncertainty over next steps. The Navy seeks to contact Rear Admiral Kempf aboard the Newark at Pearl Harbor, with plans to send more naval troops from Manila if communications remain cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stoday
China
Snost
Navy Department
Kempf
Newark
Laku
Manila
London Telegram Reports Pekin Legations Destroyed
A June 17 dispatch from Hong Kong claims Pekin legations were destroyed and Baron von Koetteler killed, but confirmation is lacking. Reports of fighting between British and Chinese forces remain unverified, and European cabinets are unaware of events in Pekin and Tien Tsin over several days.
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London
Hong Kong
Pekin
Baron von Koetteler
Europe
Im Tien Tsin
Train crash near Marshall Creek injures five workers
A coach on the Kansas City and Leavenworth line crashed into a work train at a curve near Marshall Creek ten miles east of Leavenworth Kansas. Five railroad men were injured with one listed as fatally wounded, while the works crew suffered no injuries.
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Kansas City & Leavenworth
Marshall Creek
Leavenworth
Kan
Sone
H. J. Stirbtts
Kansas City
Will Die
Edyvard Holiday
Edward Flourney
Armourdale
Henry Burkhart
Xtra
Four Children Die In Leadville Fire At Charity Home
A blaze at a charitable institution run by local churches in Leadville Colorado destroyed a home for destitute children. Forty residents were present. four died while the rest escaped with minor injuries. Fire officials have not yet identified the corpses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Col
Foundry unions block 25 cent day wage increase
A one week conference of the DL nine from the Molders Union of America and the Foundrymen's National Association administrative council ended with a decision to deny a 25 cent per day pay raise for molders in Cincinnati Cleveland and Chicago. The wage level prior to May 3 is restored nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molders’ Union of America
Administrative Council of the Foundrymen’s National Association
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Chicago
United States
Drowned German Farmer in swollen Nebraska stream
Steven Huffman a German farmer living near Sterling Nebraska was drowned while returning home in a horse buggy with his son. Crossing a swollen stream midway they missed a bridge and all went under. The son and horse were saved, but Huffman drowned. Searchers recovered the body by Sunday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Huffman
Sterling, Neb
Burr
Abe Bridge
Mr. Huffman
Government purity guarantees urged for butter and cheese exports
Mr. Hitchcock of the Bureau of Foreign Markets told the industrial commission that export downturns in butter and cheese stem from inferior goods. He urged first class shipments and government purity guarantees, favoring stricter grain inspection rules and better packing of cotton for export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Bureau ‘of Foreign, Markets, Agricultural Department
Industrial Commission
Board of Trade
Notorious Thief Evans Captured After Wisconsin Escape
John Evans alias Ea Ratiga, a famed post office robber, escaped from Wisconsin prison and sought refuge in Chicago. He was convicted in the United States district court for robbing the Wapella Illinois post office on May 15 of $2310 in money and stamps. He was arrested at the People's Bank in Bloomington while exchanging small bills for larger ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Ea Ratiga
Wisconsin
Chicago
United States” District
Wapella
Melean County
People’s Bank
Bloomington
China Declares War as Taku Forts Open Fire
Multiple dispatches from London Berlin and Shanghai report China firing on the international fleet at Taku forts British and German casualties among the eight killed and eleven wounded in the attack. Chinese torpedo boats seized while foreign legations in Pekin face danger as troops are ordered from Germany France and Russia to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
China
Taku Forts
Berlin
Che-Foo
Che- Foo
Iltis
du ‘Taku Fort
Tien Tsin
Taku
Pekin
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Kang Yi
Ministry of War
Mand@shur
Che-Fao
Taku Ag
Seymour
Tien
T'sin
Legations
Niu Chwang i
Kiu Kwang
Ku Ling
Nan
Chang
Saigon
Cochin China
Fuesiansu Taku
St. Peetersburg
Daily ‘Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Russia
War Department
Washington
Manila
Liscum
Tarlac
Rebel stronghold taken in Philippines engagement
A Manila dispatch reports United States forces fought two major engagements last week. Under General Funston the advance against 500 rebels in a mountain stronghold east of Biacobata yielded the rebels retreating and the fort captured. Sixty Filipinos were killed, 200 captured, 300 rifles and 93 000 rounds of ammunition surrendered. three Americans killed. Fever sweeps Cavite and Batangas, with 30 percent of men listed as sick in regiments guarding those provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Wader
Cavitée
Batangas
Roosevelt and Dolliver emerge in party VP talks
Philadelphia reports indicate Roosevelt is urged to accept a vice presidential run with Dolliver of Iowa as a likely next choice. Pennsylvania reelects M S Quay as national committeeman and delegation chair. Nebraska and Kansas delegations show Roosevelt as strongest eastern option, with Dolliver as likely if Roosevelt declines.
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Roosevelt
Dolliver
Iowa
Pennsylvania
M.S’ Quay National
Reot
Long
Bliss
Fein
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Gurley
Burton
Kansas
Minnesota
Washburn
New Jersey
Boycott Drives United Labor Ties in St. Louis Transit Strike
The dispute between the St. Louis Transit company and its striking workers shifts to a broader labor action. President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor pledges to mobilize organized labor in the United States to back the union and pressure supporters of the transit firm. The proposed boycott aims to affect not only the Transit company but all businesses and individuals seen as endorsing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Auzrica
Assatiation
Street railway strike in St Louis grows tenser as talks stall
No immediate settlement appears likely in the St Louis street railway strike. Transit officials say the strike is over while workers backed by the federation of labor vow to keep fighting. Sheriff officials say heavy force is unnecessary as protection stands on police in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Federation of Labor
Rohlman
Smallpox Quarantine Lifts as Lincoln Marks End
The Lincoln smallpox quarantine is raised with no cases in the city. Two cases remain under treatment at the isolation hospital on Walnut Grove, reported to be progressing well, while the Ninth Street brick block has been disinfected and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Isolation Hospital
Walnut Grove
Addition
North Ninth
Farmer William H Kite Ends Life in Nebraska
William H Kite, a farmer living about four miles east of Howe Nebraska, killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor. He had also taken carbolic acid. He appeared deranged all spring after the death of his only son in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Kite
Howe, Neb
Kite
Tree accident and medical updates near Pierce Nebraska
In Havel's grove near Pierce Nebraska a tree fell injuring John R. Long while exiting. Dr Alden was killed and the limb was set. The patient is resting well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R
Havel's Grove
Mallory
Pierce
Neb
Alden
Phomas Sails from San Francisco to Manila
The transport Phomas departed San Francisco for Manila carrying over 400 troops and officers plus a large cargo. The voyage signals strengthened Manila garrison logistics amid Pacific theater movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Phomas
San Francisco
Fragmentary Local News Item From Bloomington
A damaged obfuscated snippet mentions Bloomington patrols and a weather or water related note with unclear timing and details. The readable phrases suggest an incident or patrol update but specifics like people or dates are missing.
Reduced Rates to National Conventions by Denver and Rio Grande
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad announces reduced fares to about eight conventions and meetings, with about one half the usual fares. Destinations include Kansas City July 4 for the National Democratic convention, Charleston July 7 for Education Association, Cincinnati July 12 for Baptist People’s Union, St Paul July 17 to 19 for Republican League, Sioux Falls June 9 to 20 for Supreme Lodge AOUW, Denver June 9 to 23 for Overland Park Racing Association, Des Moines June 19 to 22 for Music Teachers National Association, and Denver July 25 to 30 for Young People’s Christian Union. A special $25 round trip from Denver Manitou Canon to Salt Lake City and Ogden July 4 to Sept 30 with 30 day limit. Information from S. K. Hooper, G P and T A, Denver CO, or any Di RGR official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver & Rio ‘Grande’ Railroad Company
Kansas City
Charleston
League
St. Paul
Minn
Supreme Lodge
U. W
Sioux Falls
Overland Park
Denver
Music Teachers’ National Association
Des Moines
Young People’s Christian Union
Manitou
Canon
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
K.hooper
G. P
T. A
Cole
di & ‘Rgr. Re Co
Counterfeiting Death Penalty Mentioned In Judge’s Ultimatum
A judge in England once told a man condemned for counterfeiting that mercy was unreachable in this world and urged him to prepare for the next, noting the severity of punishing counterfeit currency. The remark reflects the period’s harsh stance on forged money and the stakes for those found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Great Western route promotes conventions in 1900
Prohibition convention in Chicago on June 27 and 28 with ticket sales June 26. Democratic convention in Kansas City on July 4 with tickets on sale July 2 and 4. The Chicago Great Western railway promotes its vestibuled trains free chair cars dining service and single round trip fare. For details contact agent or F H Lord G P T A 113 Adame street Chicago.
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Prohibition
Chicago
Democratic
Kansas City
Chicago ‘Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adame Street
Smokestacks Built in St Louis Reach 200 Feet High
The largest smokestacks yet made in the United States are being built in St Louis. They will measure seventy four feet around at the base and taper to forty feet at the top. Each stack will stand 200 feet high and cost about $20 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
St' Louis
Coins Found in Skinned Horse Report
Albert Lambert and Charles Brewer of Wheatfield reported skinning a horse owned by the former when a ten cent piece was found under the skin above the left shoulder and a twenty five cent piece dropped from its resting place below the shoulder. The coins, dated 1872 and 1876, were in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lambert
Charles Brewer
New York World
Allen's Foot-Ease and Other Oddities in an 1900s Page
A jumble of vintage ads and notes including Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet and bunions, a claim of a $500 salary and plans for Oklahoma projects, mentions of the empress dowager, laundry starch, Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup, and assorted quotations reflecting early 20th century commercial copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Shos
S. Olmsted
LeRoy
Grain-O promoted as coffee substitute for children
An ad touts Grain-O as a healthful drink replacement for coffee priced at 15c to .25 per package. It claims broad appeal for both children and adults and notes its brown color resembles java. Also mentions Coke Dandruff Cure and cosmetic care.
No Remedy Equals Peruna Says Women At Eightieth
A series of letters from women including Susan Wymi and Margaretha Dauben extol Pe-ru-na for relief from female complaints and pelvic symptoms. They describe improved health during and after treatment and urge others to seek Dr Hartman’s free women’s book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Wymar
Richmond
Chicago
Hartman Garding
BRYB
IL Hay
Wymi
Margaretha Dauben
Racine City
Wis
Peru-na
Hartman
Columbis
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Ferato
Coalition of, Electric Motor
Leadvillie
Johnson County
General Grant and
Kanston
Belin Esteem
Roosevelt Or.dolliver
Philadelphia
Jos Meier
West Point
T. H. James
Oakley
Eas
Oklahoma
Sworld Ag
Jonn F Borsa
Trinity Springs
Ind
WRU
Paka
RTS
Indanis
New York
Vibonanths
al Bessavie
Prince of Wales
Acwoman
Hegmeree Vit
Thompson's
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