Recall and Court Martial Sought for General Merriam
The Central Federated Labor Union urged President McKinley and the War Department to recall General Merriam and court martial him over his policy toward Doube dAlene Idaho miners. The move followed a War Department reply stating Merriam’s troops must preserve order and local authorities handle miners union rules.
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Sentral Labor
Lutonof
New York
New. York
Central Federated Labor Union
McKinley
War Department
Merriam
Douer d’Alene
Ida
End of Strike Nears as Colorado Smelters Set to Open
Denver June 19 Citizens' Committee with ex-Governor Adams and Rio Grande's President Jeffery states resolution of wage disputes will soon resume operations at Denver and Pueblo smelters. Committee reports progress and anticipates negotiations with managers and workers leading to an early reopening and a likely visit by the company president next week to settle wages.
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Citizens’ Committee
Colorado
Denver
Adams
Jeffery
Rio Grande Railway
Pueblo
Section Hand Proves Heroic, Fatally Injured At Crossing
Cleveland dispatch reports railroad section hand Blaze Patrie died after rescuing Mrs. Jennie Price from an oncoming train at a Lake Shore crossing. Price was struck and suffered severe injuries including loss of a leg and an arm. Patrie was fatally wounded with a head injury and collapsed unconscious. Both are not expected to survive per physicians.
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Cleveland
Blaze Patric
Jennie Price
Lake Shore
Patrie
Boundary settlement near Alaska disputed by Canada and U S
London officials deny Washington dispatch claiming Canada sent notice to choose between the United States and its dominion in the Alaska boundary dispute. They say modus vivendi was reached last week with minor details under discussion. The final arrangement reportedly follows the White and Chilcoot passes. A stray moral quip about a talkative woman ends the fragment.
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London
Colonial Office
Washington
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Tornado Devastates Herman Nebraska Leaving Dozens Dead
Desolate Herman Nebraska reports ten dead and twenty five injured after Tuesday night tornado and cloudburst. Four dwellings, a school, and a church survive with major property loss totaling about one hundred fifty thousand dollars. Relief arrives from surrounding towns as officials note several fatalities among survivors.
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Herwax
Neb
A. B. Hopkins
Anderson Hopkins
Kevso
Pender
Louis CuAwson
Missouri Valley
W. S. Richards
J. E. Hawains
Childor
M. Davis
Thomas Hines
Blair
Earl Petersen
Ella Hopkins
William Anderson
Ed Lacket
Caney West
E. G. Bonneau
John K. Lingenbeard
Don Rankin
Earl Piper
Fred Christiansen
Gus Pegan
Grandma Nasler
Fred Hurrell
Spiker
Oliver Lowe
H. H. Herzog
Carrie Kelso
George Buffington
Six Men Die in Caledonia Mine Disaster at Glace Bay
Officials recount two explosions at the Caledonia mine of Dominion Coal Co. in Glace Bay Cape Breton. Six men suffocated during escape and five more perished in a later gas blast. Rescue attempts failed as the fire spread and efforts proved futile. Names of the dead include Thomas Johnson and John Doyle Jr among others.
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Thatr Ald
Hanmax
N.S
Ins
Caledonia
Dominion Coal Company
Glace Bay
Cape Breton
Thomas Johnson
Martin
Duty 4 of the Klondike Output Estimated at 15 Million
Skagway reports from June 13 noting large gold shipments from Dawson City bound for Skagway aboard three boats. Over a ton of gold dust and nuggets was checked off by officers at White Horse, with the rest packed in 10 to 75 pound bundles for 800 passengers. Most gold comes from merchants rather than miners, with only half from winter cleanups. sluicing had just begun. Estimates place Klondike output for the past year between 15 and 20 million dollars, near double last year’s figure.
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Klondike
Sxacway
Seattle
White Horse
Dawson City
Skagway
Dawson
Eldorado
Peacock
Quebec
E. W. Ward
Newcastle
Wash
First Reciprocitty Treaty Signed Under Dingley Law
Washington reports a U S Britain treaty on trade with Barbadoes signed at the state department. It marks the first under the Dingley act and allows up to a 20 percent duty reduction and potential free-list terms. Waiting on President Nash at Denver for smelter talks delayed operations resumption.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Barbadoes
Department of State
Coghlan to Speak at Winfield Chautauqua on Manila Battle
Captain Coghlan of the Raleigh will appear at the Winfield Chautauqua next Wednesday to tell the story of the battle of Manila. The event highlights War era interest and features a naval officer known for his Manila Bay narrative.
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Coghlan
Chautauqua
Wiciorta
Raleigh
Manila
Weather Signals Wheat Rebound After Rain Reports
Early market notes from CuHidaGo indicate rain in Russia sparked a rebound in wheat futures, with only a five and a half cent decline remaining. Corn and oats closed little changed, while pork and lard showed gains. cash quotes list No 2 red wheat about 77 to 78 cents and No 2 corn around 84 to 85 cents.
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Russia
CuHidaGo
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report
Chicago and Kansas City live stock markets on June 19 show declines and firming trends. Cattle receipts in Chicago totaled 23, beef classes mixed. hogs heavy and light ranges noted. sheep firm after recent gains. Kansas City reports mixed cattle bids, steady to lower, with hogs steady to strong and lambs around four dollars.
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Chicago
Colorado
Kansas City
Texas
South Omaha cattle market report June 19
Market tallies for South Omaha show cattle receipts around 2000 head with steer offerings in lower ranges and box beef quotations near four point seven hundred. Prices and actions reflect a typical mid-June trading day.
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souTh Omaha
Barrow Sentenced to Fourteen Years Ten Months
In New York a jury found George Barrow guilty of kidnapping Marion Clark. Testimony from former employers and associates supported the defendant's good character. The defense summing up was rejected and Barrow received a long prison term of fourteen years and ten months.
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New York
George Barrow
Marion Clark
Barrow
Btute
Waldeck-Rousseau resigns task of forming cabinet in France
Paris June 20 news says Senator Waldeck-Rousseau gave up forming a new cabinet. Casimir-Perier and General Brugere declined to join. Loubet may summon Larrien or Deschanel as potential ministers. In Bluefields Nicaragua the gunboat Vixen sits at the bay entrance, controlling the river, customs house, and nearby army post.
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Waldeck-Rousseau
Paris
Waldeck- Rousseau
M. Casimir-Perier
General Brugere
M. Loubet
M. Larrien
M. Paul Deschanel
Deputies
Vixen
New Oaleans
Bluefields
Nicaragua Custom House
Hunter Mine Defies Sheriff Order
A deputy sheriff visited the Independence and Hunter mines to halt work without state permits. Independence complied. Hunter refused. If work does not stop, the sheriff will place guards at the mine and the superintendent could face imprisonment.
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Hunter
Wallacs
Ida
Mullan
Independence
Hunter Mines
Desert Land Claim Proofs Scheduled in Montana Notices
United States Land Office Helena Montana announces desert land final proof filings by Alfred P Brown Dillon and Thomas J Low Fox Beaverhead County. Dates listed July 1 1809 and July 8 1808 with witnesses from Dillon Wisdom Fox and surrounding areas. Register Ermen H Hershey notes proceedings and irrigation proof requirements.
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Missoula
Mont
J. Price
U. S
Dillon
Montana
L. J. Price
Oliver Dudley
James Montgomery
Wisdom
Don Shaw
Thomas J. Low
Noses D. Jardine
Ermen E. Henepey
Register
Uted States Land Office
Helena
Alfred P. Brown
U.S
Recienaion
Lawrence A. Brown
Loomis Rice
John Hynock
John Batela
Guonak D. Grerent
United States Land Office
Miesonia
Fox
Beaverhead County
Wi J. Price
Saidan William Montgomery
Moses D. Jardine
August Wenger
Jorgen Jorgent
Ermen HE. Hershey
United States Land
John A. Smith
John Conover
John Dolan
Calloway
Matthew Orr
D. Green
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Geneak
John Brooks
Boylston
Mass
Lowe
Dr. Pierce
Erman
Nebraska
Bian
Nevd
Andrew Anderson
Herman
Clifton Hotel
Anderson
Joan Doyle
John Doyle
Arthur Grant
Alexander, McDonald
Stephen McCormick
Rory D. McDougal
Neil McDonald
Malcom
Ccauley
William Thompson
Donald Martin
Cubano
Illinois Electric Vehicle Transportation Company
Samuel Insull
Chicago Edison Company
Grant
Fuedista
Midclesboro
Harlan Court House
Lee Taylor
Graves
State Department
Nash
Trust
American Smelting and Refining Company
Omaha
WPC
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Philadela
Louisville
St. Louis
L. PC
Minne
Gorregt
West
Pickman Building
C. E. Morse’s Grocery 2
G. S. Samsel
Federal Steel
Camden
N. J
Walter R. Kern
Reed
Federal Steel Company
Dewey
Ceylon
Singapore
Dewsey
Colombo
Jim Sorenson
H. E. Rox
Martin Sorenson
John Oleenberg
Nathan Li
Crales
Biles C. Dishno
Eugen E. Hensury
Desert Land
Rio Grand
Glenwood
Springs
Leadville
Aspen
Ind
Thaling, Bs
Sie
Ryan Haope
Kalamazoo
Golden Rule
Wheeler & Wilson
Jonn W. Morton
Huaedelitl
America
Rio: Grande “Western Railway
Passengara
Pullman Palace
Pullman
Pease
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