Wiped Out at Herman Nebraska After Huge Tornado
An Omaha Bee report from Blair Nebraska describes a tornado that destroyed the town of Herman Nebraska 11 miles north. Two funnel clouds converged and the town was leveled trapping residents as trains ferried relief. About 88 people were aboard Train No 2 with many killed or wounded and relief crews rushing medical aid to Blair and Herman. The storm razed nearly all buildings except a few on the outskirts and left the town a debris field with a large water tank miraculously intact.
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Tornado Death Toll in Herman Nebraska Reported
Relief crews in Omaha compiled a list of the dead from the Herman tornado last night. Names include A. B. Hopkins and his family, W. B. Richards the postmaster, Mr. Hawkins, child of M. Davis, Louis Clausen, and Thomas Hines.
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Thomas Hines
Tornado Ruins in New Richmond Halted as Rain Delays Search
After a June twister in New Richmond Wisconsin no bodies were recovered last night due to heavy rain and worker exhaustion. No formal recovery operation or supply distribution has begun yet though military patrols guard the town center. Estimates of the missing range from 50 to 100 as authorities await better conditions.
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Tornado in Herman Nebraska Kills Ten Injures Twenty six
The Death List. Ten killed and about 26 injured in last night's tornado in Herman Nebraska. It is thought all are now accounted for unless the storm has been more disastrous in the country than anticipated. Not a single building in the town is left whole.
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Herman
Neb
Tennessee Senator Bate in San Francisco on 1900 platform
United States Senator Bate of Tennessee visits San Francisco and predicts William Jennings Bryan will be renominated by the Democrats. He says the platform will focus on trusts and free silver, opposes expansion, and believes Philippine annexation sentiment is strongest in the western states.
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Hanchette Kills Wife Then Attempts Suicide in L A
Karl Hanchette a Butter Factory employee shot and killed his wife in Los Angeles and then tried to kill himself. He is son of H J Hanchette a well known local newspaperman who disappeared from Chicago years ago and has not been heard of since.
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Russian official sees Korea quiet. China trade open
Alex Pavlov the Russian charge d affaires and consul general in Seoul says Korea remains quiet amid ministerial intrigues. He notes Britain does not interfere, Russia and Japan discuss key issues, and a Manchuria railway will boost trade with Port Arthur. He believes foreign powers benefit from expanded Chinese territory and diplomacy will resolve disputes.
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Sulu group viewed as favorable to American rule
Washington reports amid Philippine commission prep that the Sulu archipelago may offer the strongest prospects for American governance. The sultan seeks protection and open cultivation, while officials note Mohamadans there may be easily assimilated with American institutions under a protective arrangement.
Oregon Regiment Returns From Manila
The Oregon regiment and the First Volunteer Signal corps sailed for San Francisco aboard the Newport and Olo ying transports. They head via Nagasaki Japan and are expected to arrive by July 1. The unit left with casualties and disease among the dead. The troops were cheered as the transports departed Manila.
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A Determined Stand
Washington reports from the war department detail a June 14 dispatch describing units under Adjutant General Lawson, with troops led by the commander in the field and signals of steadfast resistance. The fragment notes a determined stance and ongoing military actions.
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Troops Drive Enemy From Zapote River Area
Forces under Wheaton and Ovenshine crossed the Zapote river near Bacoor and south toward Imus after hard fighting. The enemy retreated, leaving heavy entrenchments and several hundred buried. Casualties: 10 killed, 40 wounded, mostly at the river crossing. The offensives aim to seize southern provinces.
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Havemeyer Attacks Tariff in Sugar Trust Hearing
Washington June 14 Henry C Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Co testified to the industrial commission on trusts focusing on the sugar industry. He denounced tariffs as the mother of all fate and argued a 10 percent tariff is high. He claimed U S sugar policy favors Louisiana cane growers and beet sugar makers costing the public about 24 million dollars annually. He said the company is under shareholder pressure and could be sold for three times its capitalization, with refining capacity around 45 000 barrels daily and output about 30 000. He noted about 11 000 stockholders and urged free Cuban sugar to lower refined sugar prices. He stated his intent to stay in the caffe business.
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Henry C. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
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Cuba
Havesmeyer
Wrecked steamer Rosene reaches quarantine port
Reports say the steamer Rosene of the Merritad Chapman Wrecking Co arrived in quarantine early today after line incidents at sea. Captain Ruffall and several crew are noted missing, with partial survivors and a sinking vessel nearby.
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Chaves Morse
Hunt
Mitten
Old Dominion Line
Lome Hraneh
Kustaht
Deer Lodge Graduation Exercises Highlight Community Attendance
Special to Inter Mountain Deer Lodge Montana reports large attendance at the Cottage of Monlian commence ment exercises at Cottonwood Balt. Chief Justice Trantly of Helena Rev Bo Ghoeneveld of Hite and Conrad Roles from Northern Montana attend as guests.
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Hite
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Montana
Alaskan differences near smoothing ahead of August talks
The Allied press notes that differences over Alaska are largely resolved pending the upcoming high commission meeting in August. Officials remain reluctant to discuss Wetts association as talks continue on unresolved regional questions.
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Amiaseador Choate
Transvaal Position Cited on Arbitration and Concessions
Brussels June 1 Dr Leyde Transvaal representative in Europe recounts a disputed victory from Pretoria. He states the government will not demand arbitration as a concession condition but will still grant concessions including franchise rights independently of Britain's stance on arbitration.
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Formal Counsel Meeting in Paris on Venezuelan Arbitration
In Paris on June 14 a preliminary informal meeting of counsel engaged in the Venezuelan arbitration was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The formal meeting of commissioners is set for Thursday.
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Kk Nlace
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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