Descent to Save Fellow Workmen Tragedy at Port Royal Mine
Flames and gas drive rescue efforts at Pittsburg Coal and Coke shaft No 2 Port Royal Pa where over 30 miners remain unaccounted after an explosion. A rescue party including officials and 20 men entered shaft No 1 seeking survivors as crowds of relatives gathered awaiting word on the entombed men.
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Port Royal
Pittssburg Coal and Coke Company
Jock Peoples
Tony Stickles
Frank Davenport
Daly
Lawrence Setler
Stakes
Setler
William McCune
West Newton
Dennis Wortley
Michael Roy
Ghaft No. 1
Baltimore and Ohio
Unger and Brown Convicted in Insurance Conspiracy
Dr August Unger and F Wayland Brown were found guilty of conspiring to defraud insurers through the death of Miss Marie Defenbach and sentenced to the penitentiary under the indeterminate act. Frank H Smiley pleaded guilty and may receive a lighter sentence.
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Chicago
August Unger
F. Wayland Brown
Marie Defenbach
Frank H. Smiley
Unger
Brown
Smiley
Miss Defenbach
Couple End Life in Chicago Hotel Tragedy
L Hartman and his wife were found dead in bed at the Great Northern in Chicago. Both had bullet wounds to the temple. a revolver lay in the husband’s hand. Hotel managers know little beyond noting the man’s wealthy New York connections and the wife’s possible stage name Rose Violette. A younger woman’s tip suggests a runaway marriage and a despondent father.
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Chicago
L. Hartman
Great Northern
New York
Rose Violette
Siou x Falls Profess or and Pupil Begin 50 Mile Day Trek
Professor John F Floyd and pupil Ned Estabrook started a foot journey from Sioux Falls to the Buffalo exposition. They plan to cover about 1050 miles at an average of 50 miles per day, counting delays. They expect roughly 30 days to finish the trek.
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Sioux Falls
Buffalo
S. D
John F. Floyd
Ned Estabrook
Buffalo Exposition
Prelim examination draws thousands to Galena murder case
In Galena Missouri on June 10 a preliminary examination for James Crabtree and his two sons Frank and Charles is held in a grove with two justices. About 2000 people attend from miles around forming a circle around the defendants. Officials fear threats and plan precautions as authorities order exhumation of Alice Stallion’s body to test a theory of criminal assault and homicide.
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Galena
Miles
Crabtree Boys
State Crop Conditions Across Midwestern States
The report notes declines in wheat and acreage figures with Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota and Iowa showing various changes. Wheat condition fell six to seven points from May to June 1 with states averaging around 87.8. Oat acreage is down about 3.8 percent from last year. Wisconsin shows an 8 percent rise and Minnesota 1 percent, while Ohio New York Indiana Minnesota Kansas and Iowa show reductions ranging from 5 to 9 percent.
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Nebraska
South Dakota
Nia
Iowa
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio
New York
Indiana
Mlinoia
Kansas
Major Daly Dies by Own Hand in Porto Rico
Major W. H. Daly surgeon general on General Miles staff in Porto Rico died by shooting himself at his home. The 69 year old physician was found by Miss Mary Short in his bathroom with a revolver nearby and insomnia cited as a possible cause of temporary insanity. He was nationally known for his Cuban war reports that sparked the embalmed beef investigation.
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Pittsburg
W. H. Daly
Miles
Porto Rico
Mary Short
Labor unrest slows trade across industries
Dun's weekly review notes that labor disputes remain unsettled in many areas causing hesitation in several industries though winter wheat prospects are improving. It says quick decisions are expected in some labor controversies while spring wheat has been planted under favorable conditions with few unhappy reports.
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New York
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade
Army Prisoners Escape From Governors Island
Two soldiers, Harry McGuire and John Winship, serving terms for desertion on Governors Island, escaped yesterday by improvised raft. They were picked up by a city boat and landed in New York as six guard detail searches the lower city. The men reportedly deserted from a Nebraska military post.
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New York
Governor's Island
Harry McGuire
John Winship
Nebraska
Besant and Buchanan Dead Two English Literary Figures Die
London June 11 Sir Walter Besant the novelist died yesterday at his Hampstead home after a fortnight illness from influenza He was born in 1836 Robert Williams Buchanan poet and prose writer also died He was born August 18 1841
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England
London
Sir Walter Besant
Hamstead
Robert Williams Buchanan
Jealous Woman Kills Priest in San Geronimo Church
In Mexico City on June 11 Senora Villavicencio allegedly killed priest Marisio inside San Geronimo during confession, claiming jealousy over another woman. Authorities describe the act as unprecedented in the country’s murder history.
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Mexico City
San Geronimo
Senora Villavicencio
Marisio
Siarch
Machinists Accept War Declaration and Labor Stand
The International Association of Machinists adopts a resolution accepting the challenge from the National Metal Trades' Association. They pledge not to modify demands or resume labor until a shorter workday is achieved. I. P. Sargent promises allied support for the machinists. Also in New York, Boer envoys Von Bruckheizen and Dr H J Von Bruckhuizen arrive to raise funds for Boer refugees.
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International Union
Metal Trades' Association
Toronto
Ont
International Association of Machinists
National Metal Trades’ Association
I. P. Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
New York
von Bruckheizen
Pretoria
Volksraad
Kruger
H. J. von Bruckhuizen
Orange Free State
Woodworkers threaten strike over wage and hours
In Chicago on June 10 the Amalgamated Woodworkers union members in saloon, store and office fixture factories voted to strike on July 1 unless a minimum wage of 25 cents an hour and a nine hour day are granted. About 2,000 workers would be affected.
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Chicago
Amalgamated Woodworkers’ Union
Riot erupts as Corpus Christi procession clashes in Belfast
A mob hooted the Corpus Christi procession of 8 000 persons in Belfast yesterday afternoon. Several rushes occurred and police charged the crowd. A number of people were injured and placed under arrest. The excitement lasted for hours.
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Belfast
Mother Amadeus of Charity Dies in Lakewood Convent
Mother Amadeus mother general of the Sisters of Charity of the Cleveland diocese died yesterday at the Lakewood convent near Cleveland at age 60. She had served in the convent for 40 years. In secular life she was Katherine O Neill and has sisters living in Chicago.
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Mother Amadeus
Cleveland
Sisters ‘of Charity
Diocese of
Lake‘wood
Katherine O'Neill
Chicago
Direct from the mill Empire hosiery trial offer
A dramatic hosiery sales pitch offers 4 pairs of Empire brand ladies and children hose direct from the mills for 25 cents plus dealer name. It promises three times wear, fast color, guaranteed satisfaction, and refunds if not satisfied, with a separate silk hose trial option and a booklet mailed for free.
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Empire
Home Gold Cure promises to end drinking addiction
A periodical advertisement touts a “HOME GOLD CURE” to neutralize and eradicate alcohol craving. It claims home use cures the most obstinate drinkers, offers discreet delivery for one dollar, and includes physician advice on request.
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Cate
Edwin B. Giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
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Dun’s Review OF Trade
Governor’s Island
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Buchanan
Jamees A. Fennell
George Gove
Fennell & Gove, Architects
Main
Butte
Montana
D. W. ¥. Kingsbury
Dillon National Bank
P. H. Poindexter’s
Dames L. Jones
Bannacke and
Washington Streets
Dillon, Mont
CG. M. Eddy
State Bank
Dillon
Jr G. Willis
Mons
Benepe-Owenhouse CO
Bozeman
Fire and Life Insurance
Lt. Price
Dillon, Montana
Rozison
Attorney
LAW
Over Cashing & Sons’ Shoe Store
Tee
Vane
Superior
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