Flood Threat Grows as St Louis Braces for Higher Waters
Forecasters warn the Mississippi river crest may reach thirty four feet in St Louis with possible thirty five foot levels that could overwhelm low grounds. Drowning of a family near Catfish Island signals rising danger while East St Louis and farms along the bottoms face major losses and displacements.
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St. Louis
Bowie
Kansas
Missouri
Mississippi
Kansas City
Topeka
William Schmidt
Catfish Island
Missouri River
St. Charles
Schmidt
Alton
Here
Missouri Point
Reckless Flood Strikes Kansas City Area As Relief Rushes
The Missouri river remains stationary while weather signs show little threat of renewed trouble. Food and medical supplies are being rushed to Leavenworth to aid Kansas City areas. Armourdale reports 490 to 1,000 marooned on fragile buildings with a powerful current sweeping through. About 27,600 people are homeless: Armourdale 16,000, Argentine 2,000, Kansas City Kan 4,000, Kansas City Mo 5,000, Harlem 60.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Kan
Leavenworth
Armourdale
Harlem
Black Creek Miners Return After dispute settlement
Terre Haute Ind June 3 The joint committee for miners and operators resolved a three week strike over a mule incident. They found the operator acted rightly in firing a mule driver for cruelty though the mule suffered life long injuries from preexisting harm. The workers return to work.
Sudden Death of a Jester
Col. William Madden chief of the bureau for the collections of assessments and arrears died suddenly in New York on June 3 after a good natured remark. He had just returned from Chicago where he settled the estate of his father in law John McDermott. Death attributed to apoplexy.
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New York
William Madden
Bureau
Col. Madden
Chicago
John McDermott
Quincy Alderman Indicted in Bribe Case Over Franchise
Quincy Illinois June 3 Ald. J Fred Tellbuescher was indicted by the grand jury on two charges of offering and accepting bribes in the passing of a competitive telephone franchise Indictments also vote against a prominent telephone company official and two aldermen
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Quincy, Ill
Fred Tellbuescher
Quincy
Revenue cutter brings charge of murder at sea
The Seminole arrived at Vineyard Haven with Second Mate Johnson of the Bath schooner Edward E. Barry on board charged with having shot and killed J. French, a member of the crew.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
United States Revenue
Seminole
Johnson
Bath
Edward E. Barry
J. French
Ban on Anarchists Alters Naturalization Rules
New York June 3 avowed anarchists cannot become naturalized citizens. Applicants must sign an affidavit stating they are not opposed to an organized form of government.
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New York
United States
Rome University Closed Amid Pro-American Protests
Rome reports the university shut down by the academic council due to ongoing anti American demonstrations. No reopening date was set.
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Rome
Academic Council
Pastor Accepts Chair at Northwestern College
South Bend Indiana June 3 The Rev Thomas Finkheimer pastor of the Mispah Evangelical Church accepted the chair of professor in German at Northwestern College at Naperville Illinois
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South Bend
Ind
Thomas Finkheimer
Mispah
Woman Wins Prize in Lom bard College Contest
In Lom bard Illinois Dora Marsh of Stockton TL won first prize in the town women prize contest. Elia Koethe of La Crosse Wisconsin finished second.
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Galesburg
Ill
Lombard
Dora Marsh
Stockton
Elia.Koethe
la Crosse
Wis
Extraordinary congressional session called in Colombia
The Colombian Minister for Foreign Affairs announced an extraordinary session of Congress to be held on June 20. This action signals heightened governmental measures or responses to urgent national issues.
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Colombian Congress
Washington
Congress
Rival Kills Farmer in Whitehall Love Tragedy
In Whitehall Wisconsin on June 3 a man named Olabekken killed John Wellen, a prosperous farmer, after competing for the same woman's affection. The suspect faced immediate charges as investigators began the case.
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Whitehall
Wis
Olabekken
John ‘Wellen
Moorish Tribesmen Lose Battle Near Figuig
Moors in Algeria suffer heavy losses as fifty six killed and twenty wounded in an attack on Governor General Joart near Figuig. The clash marks a significant setback for Moorish forces in the region.
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Cc . da
Algeria
M. Joart
Figuig
Miners threaten general strike over conciliation board
The executive boards of the anthracite miners warn of a region wide work stoppage if operators do not recognize district presidents Nichols Fahey and Dettry as conciliation board members and accept miners credentials. They cite operator refusals as deliberate to provoke conflict and derail the strike commission findings.
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Wilkesbarre
Nichols
Fahey
Dettry
John Mitchell
Buffalo
Conciliation Board
Board of Conciliation
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Testimony on Caus tic Oil and Headache Powders Ad
In Deshler Ohio on January 6 1903 J A Chadwick endorses Gilmore Grays Caustic Oil as the quickest acting remedy with good results and requests a gallon for future use. The letter notes 50 cent bottles and mentions Thomas Drug Store selling Gilmore’s Headache Powders with strong approval.
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Deshler
Gilmore Gray Co
Fletcher
KF. Chadwick
Commencement Exercises of the School Scheduled
Readable fragments indicate upcoming graduation rituals and related activities at the school. Details on date time or participants are not fully legible but preparations for the ceremony appear underway.
Prisoner Sam Bauer Nabbed In Bremen Horse Theft Case
Elkhart daily reports Sam Bauer, known to police, was captured within 90 minutes after Bremen authorities alerted local police about a horse and rig. Bauer hired the horse under the name John Good, attempted to return to a Plymouth area, and faces prosecution as the liveryman vows to press charges.
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Stamp
Bremen
Ind
W. L. Bondurant
C. W. Weiler
Columbus Avenue
Weiler
Sam Bauer
Plymouth
Bauer
Bourbon
John Good
C. A. Bondurant
City
Bitter Fight Warned Against Consumption Cure
A Beall Mississippi man touts Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption saying his wife recovered after four bottles following failures of other remedies. The ad promises rapid improvement and offers a trial bottle free with prices of 50 cents and 1.00.
Shafer Mausoleum Contract Awarded for Oak Ridge Cemetery
Cyrus C. Shafer of Goshen contracted McDonald Brothers of New York City to erect a $5,000 mausoleum in Oak Ridge Cemetery in memory of the late Mrs. Shafer who died in Colorado months ago. Remains are in the Oak Ridge receiving vault. The mausoleum will be modern in every detail, measuring 12 feet 6 inches by 14 feet 6 inches and 14 feet high.
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Cyrus C. Shafer
Goshen
McDonald Brothers
New York City
Oak Ridge
Shafer
Colorado
Local Folk Enjoy Weekend Visits and Property Moves
Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith and family spent a few days in the vicinity last week. J P Bickel Floyd Cauffman and best Bickel were in Michi on Thursday. John Hilbish bought property in Bristol and plans to move next spring. Sailor school closed Wednesday with a picnic at Heaton Lake. L H Welter visited J P Bickel and family Sunday. Rose Curtis left Friday for a visit in Petoskey Mich. Mrs Jerry Cloud of Michigan spent Sunday with her grandparents.
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Rose Curtis
Petoskey
Mich
Jerry Cloud
Michigan
Electric Bitters Promised to Cure Nervous Ailments
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters quickly remove nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets by toning the stomach regulating the kidneys and bowels stimulating the liver and clarifying the blood. It targets run down systems and promises full satisfaction or refund for 50c, guaranteed by Houseworth Bros.
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Houseworth Bros
Trustees Vote Decide County Schools Superintendent
Trustee Grosh of Concord township voted for George W. Ellis for superintendent of county schools. Ellis won 9 to 7 as seven trustees displayed Ellis ballots. Grosh did not. The nine voting for Ellis included six Republicans and three Democrats, while seven displaying Ellis ballots were all Democrats. Each side is named, noting Grosh’s stance and the Concord township sentiment.
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Grosh
Concord Township
George W. Ellis
Elkhart County
Ellis
Hillis
William Greiner
J. P. Hoffman
Solomon Thornton
E. F. Coleman
J. J. Zollinger
Brown
Israel Immel
Mr. Hillis
Messrs. Grosh
J. H. Virgil
J. P. Newell
W. H. Rood
George S. Cobb
J. Pippinger
George Young
Messrs. Eby
Shellenberger
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertises Pain Relief
A frightened horse runs through the street causing accidents and injuries. The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick healer for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. Available for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
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Bucklen
Houseworth Bros. Drug Store
County graduates hold commencement at Irwin Opera House
The county school graduates commencement will be at Irwin Opera House Goshen on Saturday June 6 at 1 p m. Graduates should report by 12 o clock. George W Ellis Superintendent County Schools.
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Irwin Opera House
Goshen
Dr. Bolan
Columbia Hotel
George M Ray to Start New Shelbyville Paper The Liberal
George M Ray former editor of the Shelbyville Democrat and recent releasee from the Michigan City penitentiary plans a new Shelbyville newspaper The Liberal to oppose the Democrat owned by Ray's sister.
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George M. Ray
Shelbyville
Manning named administrator of Thomas Manning estate
Ebenezer F. Manning is appointed administrator of the estate of Thomas Manning late of Elkhart County Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent. Clyde Raymer attorney for administrator Ebenezer F Manning.
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State of
Indiana
Elkhart County
Ebenezer F. Manning
Thomas Manning
Clyde Raymer
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