Miners Die in Steamer Cottage City Disaster
Seattle June 27 six deaths by drowning and possibly murder are reported by miners from the north arriving on the steamer Cottage City. Names include John Beaut Chicago T G Orchid Chicago Harry Scott Dawson and two unknown Hunter Creek miners. Rockefeller returns from Alaska with family. The Cottage City carried about half a million dollars in dust and drafts. Doolittle relief party aids Laird and Reese where many Americans die from cold and hunger while receiving clothing food and medicine.
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Seattle
Cottage City
John Beaut
Chicago
T. G. Orchid
Harry Scott
Dawson
White River
John D. Rockefeller
Alaska
F. A. Miller
Edmonton
Doolittle
Laird
Reese
President McKinley Returns Amid Mrs McKinleys Illness
The presidential party arrived in Washington at 10 30 am Mrs McKinley appeared pale and unable to walk without support She is reported not seriously ill but a severe cold revived years of malady If she worsens a seashore trip may be advised A cabinet meeting will review Otis dispatch and other confidential matters
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Washington
Otis
Youth Confesses to Murder of Cousin in Harper
John Kornstaat, 16, admits killing his cousin Nora Kornstaat ten year old daughter of Tory Kornstaat in Harper Kansas. He says he assaulted her, choked her into unconsciousness, and threw her into an abandoned well. Nora was found alive but died eight hours later.
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Harper, Kans
John Kornstaat
Nora
Tory Kornstaat
Purging by Fire at Coney Island Fells $50,000 Value
Fire swept Coney Island this morning destroying property valued at fifty thousand dollars before firefighters contained the blaze. No injuries reported. Local authorities investigate cause.
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New York
Coney Island
Special meeting of the board of directors announced
New York report notes a special meeting of the board of directors scheduled for June with matters likely to be considered. The brief item provides only the event type and date context.
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New York
The
Baltimore and Ohio names in receivership end date set
Oscar G. Murray elected first vice president and F. G. Underwood second vice president and general manager W. J. Ijams named treasurer. Murray and Underwood currently serving as co receivers. Cowen announces receivership ends at midnight June 30.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oscar G. Murray
F. G. Underwood
W. J. Ijams
Mr. Murray
Underwood
Cowen
Baltimore and Ohio
International Good Templars Open Conference in Toronto
The international supreme lodge of Good Templars opened its convention in Toronto with delegates from the United States and Canada. Dr. D H Mann presided. Secretary B F Parker reported brighter outlook in the eastern hemisphere and progress in Britain Scotland Scandinavia and Germany. United States temperance gains lag while Nebraska Iowa and Minnesota show organized growth. Total membership reaches about 400000 with 150000 juvenile members. The convention runs three days.
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Toronto
Ont
International Supreme Lodge of Good Templars
United States
Canada
D. H. Mann
B. F. Parker
Milwaukee
America
Great Britain
Scotland
Scandinavia
Germany
Parker
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Detroit Hosts Opening of American Park and Outdoor Art Convention
Park commissioners and landscape experts from major cities converge in Detroit for the annual American Park and Outdoor Art association meeting at Cadillac hotel. Mayor Maybury welcomes attendees as Frederick Law Olmstead and E J Parker address the gathering. A steamer trip to The Flats and a Detroit Museum of Art session follow.
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Detroit
Mich
Cadillac Hotel
American Park and Outdoor Art Association
Maybury
Frederick Law Olmstead
E. J. Parker
Boulevard and Park Commission of
Quincy, Ill
Detroit Museum of Art
Armour agrees to 1893 wage scale in Chicago strike halt
General advance from Armour in Chicago ends the planned July 1 strike by granting the 1893 wage scale. Workers receive a 10 to 25 percent raise, canceling the anticipated stoppage.
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ChicaGo
Armour Company
Rome council election returns favor clerics
Rome municipal council results show 20 cleric candidates elected with some moderate liberals and no socialists. The pope expresses joy as Rome remains Catholic through the outcome.
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Rome
Battle Expected Near Manila as Forces Mass
Manila June 27. Another engagement between MacArthur's men and insurgents is likely soon as rebels mass in front of San Fernando while U S troops rest. The transports Hooker and Grant arrived this morning.
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Manila
MacArthur
San Fernando
United States
Hooker
Grant
Irish group urged Boer resistance in Transvaal affair
The St James's Gazette reports that Clan Na Gael emissaries from New York Philadelphia and Chicago have gone to South Africa to advise the Boers to resist England. They promise volunteer companies to join Transvaal troops and offer to outfit privateers with Irish crews in American waters to prey on British commerce.
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London
St. James’s Gazette
Clan Na Gael
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
South Africa
England
Transvaal
Deadlock Persists at Louisville Democratic Convention
Police kept order as ballots moved by bluecoats amid a protracted contest. On the 14th ballot Goebel led with 397 votes to Stone 377 and Hardin 357, and on the 17th Goebel fell to 399 while Hardin rose to 363 and Stone to 373, with Stone and Hardin aligned to dump Goebel and form a ticket and platform. The convention adjourned until late afternoon.
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Louisville
Stone
Goebel
Hardin
Reunion of Rough Riders Ends With Fireworks Display
East Las Vigas New Mexico reports the first Rough Riders reunion closed with a Pain company fireworks show in Reunion Park. A grand ball followed at Hotel Montezuma Hot Springs, described as one of the territory’s most brilliant gatherings. Visitors depart on trains, El Paso residents heading south this afternoon.
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Las Vigas
N. M
the Herald
Rough Riders
The
Pain Company
Reunion Park
Hotel Montezuma
Hot Springs
el Paso
Smelter Talks In Denver Aim To Resume Work
President Nash the smelter managers and union committees met at the Charleston hotel in Denver. The session has run smoothly with optimism they will reach a full understanding and resume operations within a few days.
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Denver
Nash
Charleston Hotel
Fifteenth
Curtis Streets
Paris Crisis Deepens as Senate Vows Dissolution If Government Falls
Paris reports a heavy majority for the government in the senate suggesting that if the ministry is toppled before concluding the Dreyfus affair, the senate would align with President Loubet in dissolving parliament.
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Paris
Senate
Dreyfus
Loubet
Yellow fever hits Havana soldiers amid outbreaks
Yellow fever developed among the soldiers yesterday and this morning in Havana, as health authorities monitor the spread and implement controls.
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Havana
Vanderbilt Leads Strong Stock Opening In New York
In New York on June 27 stock markets opened strong with Vanderbilt shares leading the railway list as trading began this morning.
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New York
Vanderbilt
Copper and metals prices report from New York
New York on June 27 reports copper at 18.25, silver at 604, and lead at 4.25 as base market figures.
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New York
Pawnee Crew Reportedly Rescued After Sea Fire
News from Wilmington NC reports the Clyde line steamer George W. Clyde picked up the burned Pawnee crew of 34 from the stricken freight ship on the Atlantic voyage from Boston to Brunswick. The Pawnee’s fate was initially in doubt with no survivors seen aboard.
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Macon
Pawnee
Boston
Brunswick
New York
Clyde Line
Wilmington
N. C
George W. Clyde
Empl oyes Quit in Chicago Strike at Swift Morris and Lipton
About 500 workers downed tools at Swift Morris and Lipton in Chicago. Swift side house workers won a 25 cent daily raise but refused to return after the union's committee was discharged. Trimmers and messenger boys also walked out over pay and Sunday/Night work. Armour bought 3 000 hogs, lifting prices five cents amid steady receipts.
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Chicago
Swift, Morris,and
Lipton
Swift
Armour
Newberg Strikes again as Nonunion Cars Targeted
In Cleveland on June 27, Newberg supporters disrupted Broadway service. A nonunion crew’s first car faced a hail of rocks and bricks from house tops, nearly tearing its roof. The crowd pelted the car with rotten eggs, drenched the crew with water from hoses, and caused a narrow escape from injury.
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Cleveland
Newberg
Broadway
Harvard Street
Grant Arrives at Manila with 16th Infantry aboard
Washington dispatch reports the transport Grant reached Manila this morning. Departing San Francisco May 30, the voyage was quick with no casualties. On board were the 16th Infantry under Lieut. Col. Spurgin, 60 officers and 1665 enlisted men, two thirds new recruits not yet exposed to Cuban fevers.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Grant
Manila
San Francisco
Newport
16Th Infantry
Spurgin
Mob kills nine in Puerto Principe clash at prison guards
A Puerto Principe report says insurgents surrendered arms then tried to overpower a guards group and seize the money chest. American soldiers fired on the mob killing nine and wounding many before others fled the scene.
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Havana
Puerto Principe
Feud Leader Killed as London Report Reaches Louisville
Sheriff White reported killed in London, the leader of the White Howard faction in a fifty six year feud with the Bakers. The conflict has claimed about three thousand lives. The Herald noted related local visits and a busy social scene with many named residents and travelers across Chihuahua, Alamogordo, El Paso and Chicago.
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Louisville
Sheriff White
London
White- Howard
Bakers
Herald
Governor Roosevelt Leads Milwaukee Floral Parade
The carnival opens in a rain storm with a crowded city as Governor Roosevelt arrives to lead the great floral parade.
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Milwaukee
Roosevelt
Travel and arrival notes from Alamogordo area
A roundup of residents and visitors reporting movements today. Sheriff Pat Garrett, Culver, Leigh Clark, J. H. McCutcheon, and many others were seen arriving or departing for locations including Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, the White Oaks country, Cloudcroft, Jarilla, Santa Fe, Chicago, Las Cruces, Mineral Wells, Mexico, and Santa Monica.
Beauford Train Derails Killing Private Harry Miller
An eastbound overland flyer near Beauford Wyoming derailed due to a broken rail. The tourist sleeper carrying soldiers of the Twenty fourth Infantry from Vancouver to Leavenworth was jolted. Private Harry Miller was fatally hurt.
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Cheyenne
Beauford
Wyoming
Overland Flyer
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Vancouver
Leaven- Worth
Harry Miller
Senator Jones Returns Healthy After London Trip
A London letter says Senator Jones this morning has been made a well man by his trip abroad. He is chairman of the Democratic National Committee and his health status is noted after the travels.
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Washington
London
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Varsity Race on Hudson Draws Thousands in Poughkeepsie
The varsity race on the Hudson River today drew thousands of spectators lining the riverbanks as the event began at noon in Poughkeepsie. Strong crowds and eager spectators watched the competition unfold along the waterside.
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Poughkeepsie
Hig
Hudson River
Steamer Pawnee Burns at Sea Off Cape Henry
The Clyde line steamer Pawnee was burned at sea and its burning hulk was seen off Cape Henry by the Savannah crew. No further details on casualties or cause are provided in the report.
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New York
Clyde Line
Pawnee
Cape Henry
Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse Arrives From Bremen
The steamship Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse arrived in New York from Bremen on June 27. The vessel brought passengers and cargo noted in the daily maritime bulletin.
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New York
Bremen
Concert by McGinty and Chihushvua Bands at Opera House
The McGinty and Chihushvua bands perform tomorrow night under Prof de La Vega. Dec Ward arranges the concert. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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McGinty
Chihushvua
Opera House
Prof
de la Vega
Dec Ward
Bay Breen to Run at Tularosa July Fourth
Bay Breen, the racehorse that won multiple quarter mile Cashes at Washington Park last winter, is matched to race at Tularosa on July 4 for a purse of 250 dollars.
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Bay Breen
Washington Park
Tularosa
Preparations Build for Washington Park July 4 Race Meet
Extensive preparations drive race meet plans at Washington Park on July 4. Subscriptions to purses keep rising, and many stay at home residents are expected to visit the park in the afternoon to enjoy the event.
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Washington Park
Ejoy
Prisoners Depart With Deputy Sheriff Ben Williams
Deputy Sheriff Ben Williams and two prisoners left last night on the freight for Las Cruces. The men identified are Hilario Garcia and Adolfo Jojalo charged with theft and burglary respectively. On file in the state department are about 30 million dollars in claims of American citizens against Spain for damages from the Cuban uprising. El Paso Grocery Co offers 15 pounds of new potatoes for 25 cents.
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Ben Williams
Las Cruces
Hilario Garcia
Adolfo Jojalo
State Department
Ameriaa
Spain
el Paso Grocery Co
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Jessa Huber and Family
Lima
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White Oaks
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Cloudcroft
Mr. Houghton
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Lane
S. S. Gates
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Marfa
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T. Crosson
C. E. Grayson
Missouri
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Santa Monica
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Casas Grandes
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