Suburban Train Plunges Through Draw at Kinzie Street
A Chicago suburban tram on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul line crossed the river at Kinzie Street when the bridge opened during a descent. Six men were injured though none are expected to die. The engine and first car plunged into the river as the second car remained supported, with about thirty passengers aboard the coach. Rescue crews saved most occupants as the draw was opened unintentionally by signaling errors.
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Chicago, Muwankie & St
Klugiv Street
Cleveland
Lowerver
James Harrington
Hui
Murder in Paris Texas Involving Miss Jackson and Three Brothers
Kilgore a builder at Ladonlin station in Paris Texas was shot by Aliss Priny Jackson who came with a sister and three brothers. The revolver fire wounded Kilgore and killed her brother Brole Jackson. Bud Jackson fired back wounding Silzere as they fled along the tracks. Jackson then fired three more shots and accused Kilgore of slander. Police report feet injuries from the shots.
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Texas
Paris
Tex
Kilgore
Aliss Priny Jackson
Ladonlin Station
Miss Jackson
Will
Brole Jackson
Silzere
Bud Jackson
Ivy
Lightning Strikes University Building Damages Facility
The University of Illinois natural history building in Champaign was struck by lightning causing about 75000 dollars in damage to the structure and contents. The fire and water caused further losses across offices and equipment, with the building housing botany zoology physiology and other departments.
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Lilinsoeis Natural History Barthding
Champaign. T
University of Tilivais
State Laboratory of
Agricultural Experiment Station
Ravages Of Lightning Defy Ohio Storm Toll
June 18 Defiance Ohio reports a fierce thunderstorm leaving one man dead and several severely injured. Jacob Criner near Unionville was struck in a stable as his barn burned. the Citizens Opera House in the city was struck. high school graduates were knocked senseless. Peter Kebler near Wapakoneta was killed by a lightning strike that burned his house with family harmed. a New Hampshire Methodist church suffered fire damage. Canaldover electric wires burned plunging the town into darkness. Delaware county crops were damaged by the storm.
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Defiance
Ohio
Jacob Criner
Unyversvile
Citizens Opera Hous
Clinton Gravery
Fred Malley
Eles
Gravery
Wapnakonet
Peter Kebler
Methodist
New Hampshire
Canaldover
Delaware County
German Point of View on U S Policy in Hawaii
The Wasslsche Zeitung asserts that the United States presses Germany and England to adopt countermeasures to Hawaii reform. It adds that Germany has long treated Hawaii as within American interests and cannot reasonably object to U S annexation or interference.
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Tierlip
Wasslsche Zeitung
United States
Germany
England
Post
Hawaii
Doctors at Ottumwa Five Day Medical Session Opens
Ottumwa Iowa June 18 The Des Moines Valley Medical association began a five days session with about 160 leading physicians in attendance They will open tonight and discuss various subjects. Osceola county Iowa Democrat trade convention elected James Flynn chairman of the central committee and chose five delegates each to the state judicial and representative conconentions
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Ottumwea
Ottumwa
Iowa
Des Moines Valley Medical Association
Worroy
Osceola County
James Flynn
Central Committee
Victoria Jubilee Effort Draws Catholic Clergy Opposition
June 16 in Kansas City reports Briton Hugh Burroughs and Rev W P George promoting a Jubilee celebration for Queen Victoria. A Victoria Diamond Jubilee association funds charity and plans prayers in local churches plus a public meeting at Fairmont Park. Bishops Hogan and Glennon declined to participate in prayers for England's queen.
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Kansas City
Rich Strike Report From Central Otty Mine
A stunning vein of wire gold is reported in the ninth level of the Gregory Bab ul mine in Central Otty Gilpin county Colorado. Operators refuse to reveal value and have posted armed guards. The vein is two feet wide and reportedly so rich it could fetch many thousands of dollars per ton. The Gregory mine has operated for thirty years and is run by the Gold Coin Mines company, a New York founded close corporation.
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Denver
Cal
Otty
Gilpin County
Che Gregory
Gold Coin Mines Company
New York
Russian Pedestrian Heads From Riga Toward Atlantic
Konstan ton Rotgartner, from Riga, arrived in San Francisco on June 16 after walking across Asia and Siberia and a steamship voyage from a Washington seaport town. He aims to continue walking to the Atlantic seaboard, pays his own expenses, and writes for several Russian newspapers. the journey is not a wager.
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Trnaioned
San Francisco
Konstanton Rotgartner
Riga
Tussia
Asia
Seattle
Washington Seaport
Siberia
Atlantic Seaboard
Disobedience Guilty Finding For Marine Band Leader
The court martial of Fauciulli, head of the Marine band, reveals disobedience of orders tied to his refusal to play certain matches. Liaison Draper of the Marine corps recommends dismissal from service.
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Dismiawal
Pouciulli
Washington
Jielk
Martini
Fauciulli
Marine Band
Lient
Draper
Marine Corps
Justice Harlan’s Brother Killed in Train Accident
Louisville Ky. A brother of Associate Justice Harlan, TP Harkin, was accidentally killed by a train on the Louisville Manderson and St Louis railway. Harlan, about 76, was once a prominent lawyer with a large practice and held a high judicial office in this county.
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Justice Harlan
Louisville
Tranes
Harkin
Harlan
Louisville, Manderson & St Louis
Mgr. Harlan
Retiring American Minister Terrill Visits Constantinople
June reports Mr Terrill, the retiring American minister, began his journey from Constantinople to Athens en route to the United States. Representatives of foreign legations and the American colony paid him courtesy visits at the basey. He was granted a personal audience with the sultan.
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Adlean
Terrell
Constantinople
Terrill
Athens
United States
Sailors Strike for Higher Wages at Boston Port
Boston sailors on strike in the port number about 300 as of today. They demand a minimum wage of 22 dollars per month for long Southern trips and 25 dollars for shorter coastal runs to Philadelphia and New York.
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Sailors
Steike
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Duty Reduction in Canada During Tariff Bill Debated
In Ottawa the House of Commons in June heard Finance Minister Fielding announce a cut in coal duties entering Canada from 60 to 44 cents per ton. He linked the move to the proposed U S tariff reduction from 73 to 60 cents per ton.
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Ottawa
Narrow Escape for Cecil Rhodes Reported in Kimberley
A telegram to the Daily Mail from Cape Town says Cecil Rhodes narrowly escaped death as a fire started in his Kimberley bedroom before his departure for Rhodesia. A sleeping Rhodes was unaware of the blaze until a policeman forced entry. flames were quickly extinguished.
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Cecil Rhodes
London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Kimberley
Rhodesia
Tailors Return to Work in New York Strike Settlement
New York June 1 reports a rush of clothing contractors settling with striking tailors. Shirt equipmenters opened their stops and 200 tailors returned to work. All but 3,500 tailors have returned, and it is estimated that the rest will yield before next week.
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New York
Thoere
Ottoman Army Expands With 20 Cavalry Regiments
Constantinople June 16 The porte plans twenty new cavalry regiments in the Elossoun and Salonica districts. The imperial order increases the army to 700,000 men and 1,300,000 Mauser rifles have been purchased to equip them.
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Constantinople
Porte
Elossoun
Salonica
Ambassadors report progress at Constantinople talks
A dispatch to the Times from Constantinople says the conference of ambassadors with Tewfik Pasha representing the sultan appears to be making satisfactory progress.
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London
The
Times
Constantinople
Tewfik Pasha
Duty on Foreign Pork Proposed by Paris Chamber
Paris June 16 the customs committee of the chamber of deputies adopted M Jonnart protectionist deputy proposal to impose a duty of 12 francs per 100 kilos on foreign pork and 3 francs on pigs weighing under 25 kilos
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Paris
Customs Committee
Chamber of Deputies
M. Jonnart
France
Sugar Schedule Debated in Congress Amid Charges
The long delayed tariff bill sugar schedule faced abrupt debate in the Senate after handling the agricultural section. Tones of Arkansas opened the discussion, voicing criticism of the sugar trust while Caffery of Louisiana opposed the schedule. The house provision remained with an amendment raising the differential to 5 cents per pound. Hawaiian islands provisions were set aside. Tillman urged an export tax on agricultural products and criticized Democratic tax doctrine. The bounty amendment failed 10 to 10.
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National Law Mill
Washington
Luna
Senate
Tones
Aviansas
Aldrich
Voat
Sugar Trust
Caffery
Louisiana
Senate Committee
Tula
Tillman
Tie House Passes Resolution on Consul Salaries
Mr Hitt of Alabama sought unanimous consent for a joint resolution to fund salaries for certain consuls whose titles changed in the recent bill. Without immediate provision, payrolls could halt after July 1. The measure passed amid a tied rising vote 87 to 87, Speaker Reed voting aye. Adjournment motion later carried 101 to 88 as the house adjourned until Monday.
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Hitt
Alinals
Payne
New York
Reed
Senate sugar schedule debate features sharp exchange
Washington June 16 Senate discussion on the tariff sugar schedule shows rare friction as Hoar and Fillman clash over alleged irregularities. Allison backs the schedule with tables proving refiners’ protection, Pettigrew cores trusts, and Linday’s amendment on sugar pricing fails 2 to 26 amid a short session. A monster 6,000,000 signature Cuban belligerent petition is brought to the speaker’s rostrum.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
Fillman
South Carolina
Tilman
Honor Cally
Allison
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Allen
Nebraska
Lindkay
McEnery
Mantle
House
Congress
United States
Sulzer
New York
Senate completes sugar schedule wavers on Hawaii
The senate finished most of the tariff bill sugar schedule except Hawaii, clearing the section and setting per pound rates for Dutch standard sugars and tax on degrees above 73, with a minor amendment defeated 32 to 45. Pettigrew trust amendment sparked debate, Morgan and Pettus opposing Hoar, Allison tabling the measure 35 to 82. agricultural discussion continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hawaii
Siger
Lindsay
Pettigrew
Alabama
Messrs
Morgan
Pettus
Hoar
Allison
McEuery
Young
Annexation Treaty for Hawaii Reaches Senate
Washington June 17 the Hawaii annexation treaty reached the senate and was read to the body. Senators Gray Mills White Caffery Pettigrew and Melville voiced opposition as the six article document laid out full U S sovereignty over the islands with a five person commission and new rules on land laws and Chinese immigration. The process included executive session and a push to publish the treaty while factions argued over timing and control, amid strong partisan exchanges.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Pettigrew
United States
Hawaii
John W. Foster
Uayrson Tt Ja
Pawalian
Mawathin
Meir Tocal
Lopishirire Ik
Rae
Inne
Goniawail
Tiis
Suburban marital dispute spurs legal action in Menomonie
Willard, a Dan Clatee Variety actor, sues for divorce from Belle Stevertson Stevenson. He alleges months of inducements from relatives to separate, while stepfather George Kitzinger, incensed by daily papers, contemplates Abel-related legal action. Ex-congressman Stevenson is named among relatives involved.
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Stevenson
Isim
George Kitzinger
Abel
Minnesota Banks Report Shows Total Resources Decline
The Minnesota Tanten Washington June 18 Controller Ackets released an abstract of reports on condition Ataya4 of sixty national banks in Minnesota excluding Minneapolis and St. Paul. It records total resources of 28408 cd, loans and discounts at 81% 244440, and reserves deposited with reserve agents. Deposits total 514,7 susp ll the reserve held was 4708.11, with 0.4078 for gold claims.
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Minnesota Tanten
Washington
Ackets
Minnegota
Minneapoliy
St Lin
Lonna
May Te Held fox o Tana grant walls
A fragmentary report describes a murder probe near a hotel where a man named Crooks, previously successful in a will dispute over 400000, is suspected. Police investigated at dawn while neighbors in Logghyr Greek corroborate the foul play concerns and the case centers on heirs and alleged crimes.
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Fox O Tana
Grant Walls
Baiely
Fester Crooks
Allee Crass
Ani
Logghyr
Lug Weyltl
Lord of Ten Coming at the Pacta Port
The article reports a surge in large immediate deliveries at a Pacific coast port as buyers rush to beat a pending bill. It notes a thousand tons of new crop landed and about four thousand tons moving between Yokohama and the port, reflecting heightened market activity and urgency.
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Vactliy
Ovenn
Yokohnnur Sud
Gold Mining Strike Reported At Portage Ont
Wealth in Sight from Tat Portage Ontario describes a sensational strike on the old Gold Till property. A new shaft reaches ten feet with rich slate-like ore and nuggets of gold observed. Early reports note significant progress and potential for future yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowminton Gold Mining Company
Jubilee arrival to oversee Montwent celebration begins
M. S. Talbot arrived today to assist in the Jubilee celebration. The event will begin with a march by school children who will troop the colors and sing patriotic songs, with attendance expected at the park.
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Montrent
Montrand
Janes
M.S. Talbot
Montwent
Childrety
Ke Park
Denver official sentenced for embezzlement
Adnan Gein five years in prison after county funds embezzlement case. Matt Adams, clerk of the district court, fled to England following a discovered shortage in county accounts and was extradited to face charges.
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Adnan Gein
Denver
Tuo
Matt Adams
Sute Prise An
Adams
England
Five at Stillwater Sullates Minut June 18
Kiyo broke out in Ferguson Bros show state stock damaged adjoining stores of FP William Jewelery Ales Hiehard fed by smoke Ferguson Bros joss mosgevore they have Pull MSHI IEE
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Stillwater
Sullates
Minut
Ferguson Bros
Show State
FP. William Jewelery Ales Hiehard
Deuggtat
Joss
Mosgevore
Victorious Firemen Dominate Virgo in June Tournament
In a shaky OCR summary, Grafton leads with a first place in one event while Hismanrek and Lark take minor podiums. In another heat, Dan and He mer pair win with Jaixelle placing second. Foley and Tughoa back Grafton for a second spot.
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Virgo
Rice
Grafton
Hismanrek
Lark
Ree Mandan
Hemer
Jaixelle
Mitt
Foley
Tughoa
Fire at Kenyon Creamery and nearby enterprises
A Jan 1 report states a Kenyon Minnesota creamery and adjacent buildings were destroyed by fire. The site, used as cold storage by local beekeepers, was razed. Separate unrest follows as a raid on a shop in nearby Wyndmere prompted women to demand action. the proprietor was ordered to leave town within 24 hours amid looming prosecutions.
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Kenyon
Minn
Croscou Craonery
Wyndmere
Two Boys Drown While Bathing Near Zumbro River
In Magepyit Minny June 14 two youths named Ben Crandeth aged twelve and Elisha Sibley a petit ton ran from a sand bar into a deep hole. Neither could swim and both drowned.
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Magepyit
Minny
Badkting
Ben Crandeth
Elisha Sibley
Menage's Wheresbon Disclosed in Mexico City Move
The whereabouts of Lovie I. Menage, former president of the defunct North Western Guaranty Long Company Minnespolla, are clarified as he resides with his family in Mexico City under an assumed flag.
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Menage
Minneapolis
Lovie I. Menage
Northwestern Guaranty Long Company
Minnespolla
Mexico
Worker Dies After Tank Accident at Michels Brewery
Peter Saucheck, a Michels brewery employee in La Crosse Wisconsin, fell into a tank of boiling malt and died from severe burns sustained in the accident reported on June 18.
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Afait
la Crosse
Wie
Peter Saucheck
Michels Brewery
Hints on Architecture Promises Palace for $5,000
In a New York Weekly snippet a skeptical parent and a seller discuss a cheap architectural book that claims to teach building a palace. The exchange highlights a sales pitch, a plea about funds, and the price of the book while deflating larger claims.
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Smallpure
Smallpurse
New York Weekly
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