German Knights of Pythias Convene In Indianapolis Session
Two hundred fifty delegates from German Knights of Pythias lodges gather in Indianapolis on June 13 to discuss improvements in their branch. In Washington on June 14 President names James E. North of Nebraska as internal revenue collector for the district. James Gordon Bennett shows no fever post operation and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Knights of Pythias
Washington
James E. North
Nebraska
Internal Revenue
District of
James Gordon Bennett
Pas
Dane
Mr. Bennett
Lemont Uses National Guard to Shield Drainage Canal Workers
In Lemont Illinois on June 13 one thousand workers resumed work on a drainage canal under National Guard protection. An assault on two black workers occurred along a railroad line but police intervened and seized weapons. The turmoil reflected hostility between foreign laborers and southern black workers employed by contractors.
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Tisops
Lemont
Ill
National Guard
Strkers
Rome
Drainage Board
Fire cleared district to rebuild on New Broadway
Fanrac N D June 18 reports at least 400 men clearing ruins to start rebuilding at once. Every building will be as fire proof as possible. Several Broadway merchants set up tents one block west and will reopen there. The street will be named New Broadway until new structures rise on original sites. City optimism and renewed energy noted.
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Fanrac
N. D
Broadway
New Broadway
Caterpillars Invade Jackson Minnesota Sparking Nuisance
Caterpillars that previously infested the area two to three years ago have migrated toward the Des Moines river. In Jackson, sixty miles southwest, they are more numerous than ever, covering sidewalks and entering homes as they strip forest trees and create widespread unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Maxkato
Minn
Des Moines
Ex-Governor Chase Returns Home to Post Bond in Embezzlement Case
Indianapolis June 13 Ex Governor Tra J Chase under indictment in Howard for embezzlement tied to the Greentown bank reached his home from a Virginia lecturing tour and then left for Kokomo to post bond for his appearance. He said indictments arose from a popular demand for punishment and reflected wrong intent.
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Indianapolis
Tra J. Chase
Howard
Greentown Bank
Virginia
Kokomo
Bond
McCague Savings Bank Closed by State Bank Board
The McCague Savings Bank in Omaha is turned over to the state banking board after a month of deposit outflows totaling about 70 thousand dollars. Depositors will be paid in full, with over 100 thousand dollars in deposits mostly tied in real estate loans that cannot now be realized.
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Omaha
McCague Savings Bank
State Banking Board
Wearers of the Blue Ribbon Open Biennial Lodge Session
Des Maines notes Fargo hosts the thirty sixth biennial session of the Good Templars with a ten day program drawing wearers of blue ribbons from around the world. Fargo appeals for aid as destitute residents seek clothing food and building supplies.
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Des Maines
Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the Good Templars
Fargo
Farco
N. D
Electric Light Compared With Sunlight And Moon Reach
The Chicago Tribune explains how electric light at the World's Fair equates to about 12,500,600 candle power and, using inverse square reasoning, finds it visible from the moon with a 400x telescope. It discusses distances to the sun and stars to show the vast intensity difference.
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Aliamman
Moon
Niles
Earth
Sun
Chicago Tribune
Wisdom of two good wives keeps married men happy
A Philadelphia Times piece describes two couples with 11 and 2 year marriages. The longer married man proposes a New York trip while his wife’s confident reply and the wives’ lenient patience keep harmony. The contrast with other couples shows companionship as the key to happiness.
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Henry
New York
Philadelphia Times
Crown and Scepter in then and now era notes
Louis XVI reputed as an expert locksmith and practiced the trade. George II admired music and was moved to ecstasy by it. The Duchess of Edinburgh speaks and writes five languages Ringlish Imitations of English. The queen of Italy founded a society to reform unused beggar children taken from the streets and taught a trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis XVI
France
George II
England
Peffer Leads U S Senate Probe of Livestock and Grain
United States Senator W A Peffer arrives in Chicago to conduct an investigation into livestock and grain interests. He sits on the agriculture and forestry and cattle and grain subcommittees. The tour will move to Minneapolis Omaha Kansas City and Topeka to collect data from millers packers and wheat shippers and then visit state capitals for agricultural statistics.
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United States
Peffer
Chicago
W. A. Peffer
Senate
Washburn
Roach
Minneapolis
Omaha
Kansas City
Topeka
Agricultural Departments
President Announces Wide Range of Diplomatic and Legal Appointments
Washington June 1 The president announced numerous federal appointments including William G. Crawford deputy auditor of the treasury for the post office department Rudolph Randal collector of internal revenue for Alabama Charles F B Gorman U S attorney for Rhode Island N T Robinson assistant solicitor of the treasury Cousins Warner 4 Kinkead Southampton England N Harris Leeds England Lucien Walker Cork Ireland Mariolus L Davis Trinidad West Indies L 8 Regneot Town Rotterdam Netherlands Edward Downes Amsterdam Netherlands Peter H Pernot Indianapolis Joshua Kutchins Athens Clement VY Rogers Cherokee outlet appraisers of property Daniel W Marratta North Dakota consul general to Melbourne Australia.
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Grover
Washington
William G. Crawford
Louisville
The
Treasury
Post Office Department
Rudolph Randal
Alabama
Internal Revenue
District of Alabama
Charles FB. Gorman
Rhode Island
United States
District of Rhode Island
N. T. Robinson
Louisiana
Cousins—Warner
Indian Territory
Cherokee Outlet
Daniel W. Marratta
North Dakota
Melbourne
Australia
Transcontinental freight war sharpens rates and cuts
Freight rate wars unfold across the western rail network led by Southern Pacific and rival lines. Munroe orders rate reductions effective June 18 for Omaha to Portland and Montana traffic as Union Pacific and Santa Fe join the fray. Phelps may argue two weeks in Bering Sea arbitration. Mind Reader Johnstone completes a sealed-pin find after 80 hours of effort in Wind Cave.
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Dana
Panama Lines
Southern Pacific
Atlantic Seabhord
Pacific Coast
Hine
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Jim Hill
Seattle
Duluth
St. Paul
Portland
Omaha
Munroe
Phelps
New York
Frederick R. Coudert
United States
Bering Sea
Paris
Mgr. Carter
Condert
Hor Sprixus
Johnstone
Wind Cave
J.boomer
W. A. Germond
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Terial
Chase
Wyandotte
Kansas City, Wyandotte and Northwestern Road
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company of
Boston
Gould Interest
Missouri Pacific
Beatrice
Neb
Fort Conan
Garfield of
Algona
Beata
California
Cheyenne
Miner's Delight
E. C. Bartlett
South Pass
Fremont County
Wyoming
Pottsdam
Missouri Pacific Express
St. Louis
Leavenworth Street
Jane
Duke of Teena
Duke of Veragna
Hos. Brunswick
Dickens
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Cramps Ship Yards
Herbert
Olney
McKinley
Cotumars
Jims
Wiam McKinley, Or
Graves
Denver
Owyer
JAS. S. Kirk & CO
Sid
John A. Clinton
LIMA
Mon't
John W. Morton
Bannack Street
Dillon, Mont
Spain
Ho Meney
Canada
Stockton Street
San Francisco
Cal, U.S. A
Hill
Maine
Ohio Chemical CO
Opera Block
Ohio
Fagents
Omim
Cvobecco
Sears
Jaylord
Leslie
Penns Farry
N.Y
Tentro Danit
Oaio Chemical CO
Toey
Jessinen
Malhew Johsson
Iuers Truly
Mies
Helen Morrison
Cincinnati
ONO
Onio Chemical CO
W. L. Lotegay
Opera
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