Flooding Destroys East St. Louis Levee Spreads Destruction
Flood water from a broken levee on East St. Louis south side inundates 5 000 homes as the Mississippi rises to record levels 37 75 feet. About 8 000 refugees seek shelter in St Louis and nearby towns while relief boats supply the flooded districts and officials urge rapid evacuation and containment.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Illinois Central
Valley Railroad Crossing
Broadway
Bowie
Granite City
Venice
Madison
East St.Louis
Eads Bridge
Cone Station
Baltimore and Ohio
Cone
Robert Hagneur
William Ballhorn
Madison County
Louis Kisher
William Anchor
Clifton
Edwardsville
Mishawaka merchant burns tobacco stock over divine revelation
Mishawaka Indiana June 10 J Fred Hollister a wealthy merchant says a spirit message compelled him to order employees to burn every tobacco product and cigar in his large store His wife recovered from consumption after a religious camp meeting and credits supernatural aid Hollister a county landholder and education board member is known as a leading local businessman and devout believer in divine intervention.
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Mishawaka
Ind
J Fred. ‘Hollister
Hollister
Chicago
Board of Education
Illinois Underwriters Meet at Delavan Highlands
The Illinois board of underwriters holds its sixth annual session at the Highlands on Delavan Lake in Wisconsin from June 10. The group includes 75 members, many with spouses, with the principal business being the annual address by President H. H. Bassweiler of Chicago and the secretary treasurer report by Charles F. Persch of Chicago.
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Delavan
Wis
Illinois Board of Underwriters
Breakers Hotel Burned Down in Palm Beach Fire
Fire destroyed The Breakers hotel in West Palm Beach along with the power house Corys block of stores the Casino and a large cottage. Totals loss listed at 800000 with origin of the fire unknown.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
The
Breakers
Palm Beach
Power House
Cory’s
Tribune editor shoots man at Trempealeau picnic
James Phillips of Trempealeau was shot by Clarence Utter editor of the Trempeleau Tribune during a Woodmen's picnic quarrel in Trempealeau Wisconsin. The first bullet struck the arm and Phillips escaped further shots by leaping behind a door.
Baseball Scores From The Leagues
Results show American League games with Philadelphia defeating Chicago 7 to 1 and Cleveland beating Washington 8 to 6. Detroit 7 Boston 3. National League results include Chicago 4 to 1 over an opponent, New York and St. Louis 2, and Pittsburg 3 over Philadelphia 3.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadephia
Cincinnati
Lightning Strikes Kill Four Men Near Sterling
In Wooster Ohio on June 10 four men namely John Winkler John Shook S BE Rebam and Clark Fisher were killed instantly while framing a barn. A heavy timber on their shoulders was struck by lightning and splinters sprayed as the beam caused their deaths.
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Wooster
John Winkler
John Shook
S. BE. Rebam
Clark Fisher
Sterling
Police measure height device under scrutiny in city
New York June 10. The civil service board and Commissioner Greene begin an inquiry into a defective measuring machine used for applicants to the police force and the possibility that many officers are under height requirements.
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New York
Civil Service Board
Greene
Lightning Strike Kills Teen in Dayton Tree
June 10 Dayton Ohio: Paul Smith sixteen is killed instantly and Henry Dawson sixteen is seriously shocked by a lightning bolt while sitting in a tree. Both youths are local residents and the incident occurred during a storm near the city. Authorities report no further injuries.
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Dayton, O
Paul Smith
Henry Dawson
Philippine Supreme Court appoints Finley to fill vacancy
Washington June 10 reports the president has appointed BD Finley Johnson as associate justice of the Philippine Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Fletcher Ladd.
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Washington
BD. Finley
Descendant of Bruce Dies in Cincinnati Hotel
W Pickett Bruce a longtime hotel manager and lineal descendant of Robert Bruce died at the Hotel Alms in Cincinnati Ohio on June 10. He was among the city’s oldest and best known hospitality figures.
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Bruce
Cincinnati
Pickett
Alms
Robert’ Bruce
Modoc Schooner Wrecked in Fog Near Portland Head
A schooner named Modoc was wrecked in fog off Portland Head while the schooner Fred A Small assisted. Damage reported and no further injuries noted.
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Portland
Modoc
Fred. A
Portland Head
West Virginia Mine Strike Fears Ripple Across States
United Mine Workers anticipate a strike in West Virginia within a month as leaders push for unionization. President Mitchell notes seriousness but declines to confirm timing while troops prepare and conflicts in New River fields intensify. The action is blamed for possible wage reductions in Illinois and beyond.
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Chicago
United Mine- Workers of American
West Virginia
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Nichols
Pennsylvania
New River Fields
United Miner Workers
Illinois
Danville
Ill
Charleston
W. Va
Atkinsville
Stamford City
Kellar
Dan Cunningham
Woman Dies After Laughing At Neighbor Tales
Mrs Matilda Hutchek aged 49 wife of a Williamsburg carpenter died after laughing heartily at amusing stories told by neighbors in her New York home. A final tale as guests left triggered a heart failure leading to her death.
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New York
Matilda Hutchek
Williamsburg
Rainy Start Eases Maine Forest Fire Situation
Bangor Maine June 10 showers in northern sections improve forest fire situation. An Indian guide reports the entire north side of Mount Katahdin is burning as of today.
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Bangor
Maine
Mount Katahdin
Woman charged with murder in Kalkaska case
Sheriff Creighton swore out a warrant for Mrs. Mary McKnight charging her with murdering her brother, Murphy. Mrs McKnight has been under arrest in Kalkaska Michigan, June 10.
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Kalkaska,Mich
Creighton
Mary . McKnight
N Murphy
McKnight
Sheep Take Men Place in Cherbourg France
A brief item notes sheep in Cherbourg, France, replacing men in some capacity. Limited readable text provides no dates or further context.
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Cherbourg
France
Miners March to Jail with Flag in Clinton Tenn Incident
Twenty seven United Mine Workers members led a march from the depot to Clinton jail bearing a half mast flag after being arrested for violating an injunction tied to resuming work at Briceville Tenn mines. Officials expect more arrests as union demands recognition conflict with Tennessee Coal Company management.
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Knoxvile
Tenn
United Mineworkers
America
Clinton
H. G. Kyle
Tennessee Coal Company
Briceville
Coal Creek
Tennessee Company
Worry for Corbin's Friends in General Staff Picks
Secretary Root said no names will be announced yet for the two remaining general staff vacancies. Adjt. Gen. Corbin, Gen. Chaffee, Gen. Tasker Bliss, and Gen. Carter are the prominently named officers. Gen. S. B. M. Young is slated as chief of staff. two minor posts remain, with Bliss and Carter favored unofficially, drawing concern from Corbin’s supporters.
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Washington
Root
Adjt
Corbin
Chaffee
Tasker H. Bliss
Carter
S. B. M. Young
Gen. Bliss
Gen. Carter
Gen. Corbin
Adjutant General
Army
Move Mansion in Sections to Brookline from Marquette
Boston moves a half million dollar mansion of John M. Longyear in stone sections from Marquette Michigan to Brookline Massachusetts. The process will take months to transport and years to rebuild the structure in the Boston suburb with Mr Longyear a former Marquette mayor.
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Boston
Mass
John M. Longyear
Brookline
Marquette
Mich
Longyear
Viaduct Section Falls Onto Train at Union Station
A 30 by 50 foot section of the Union station viaduct collapsed onto an oncoming Great Northern train in Minneapolis. The incident injures a man on the rear platform whose arm was crushed. no other injuries reported.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Union Station
Great Northern
Bert
Illinois National Guard officer resigns after reinstatement order
Springfield June 9 Brig. Gen. William Clendenin resigns from command of the Third Brigade Illinois National Guard after an order revoking his removal was issued at the request of Acting Gov. Northcott. Adjt. Gen. Smith accepted the resignation in lieu of the revoked removal.
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Elena
Springfield
Ill
Northcott
Adjt
Smith
William Clendenin
Third Brigade
Illinois National Guard
Rebels Lose Ground in Venezuela Fierce Split Attacks
Caracas reports the rebellion led by General Matos is collapsing as government forces last Friday struck, dividing Matos' army into three sections and hastening the end of the revolutionary movement.
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Venezuela
Caracas
General Matos
Papermakers Strike Hits Holyoke Mills
Two thousand papermakers in Holyoke Mass on June 9 are on strike. all twenty eight paper mills in the city are affected and may shut down. Workers demand a general wage increase.
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Holyoke
Mass
President's Relative Killed in Paris Elevator Crash
Paris June 9 Constance Gracie daughter of Archibald Gracie of New York was crushed to death in an elevator accident at the Hotel de la Tremerile Mr Gracie is a relative of President Roosevelt.
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Paris
Constance
Archibald Gracie
New York
Hotel de la Tremerile
Gracie
Roosevelt
Increased coal prices blamed on miners and public need
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard testimony in New York on coal price changes after the strike. Robert M. Olyphant said railroads kept prices at $5 to help the public while independent operators earned more, blaming miners for price increases and noting demand could support $6 to $7 a ton.
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Commission
New York
Robert M. Olyphant
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Olyphant
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Olyphant
W. W. Rulet
G. F. Brownell
Susquehanna
Western
Mr. Rulet
Samuel T. Peters
Williams & Peters
Erie
M. S. Kammerer
M. S. Kammerer Company
Luzerne District
Jersey Central Railroad
Shearn
J.j.jermyn
Susquehanna Coal Company
Jermyns
Susquehanna Company
Gas shutoff ends old cooking method for Indianapolis families
Indianapolis Gas Company halted natural gas supply affecting over 5,000 families. The notice informed all patrons that the old cooking method would no longer work as of the shutoff. Many had already arranged emergency plans.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Gas Company
Fowler Heroes Shine in Indiana Meet
In a June meet at Moses Fowler Stadium Indianapolis, young athletes chase records and state marks. Local hopes center on Fowler heroes delivering standout performances against strong competition.
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Chase
Sanitarium
Fowler
Ind
Mets
Moses Fowler
Reverend accused of arming congregation amid lynching fears
Alonzo Hendricks, a Black youth, said Rev. Charles Thomas of the colored Methodist church supplied him with a revolver and urged armed readiness to confront white attackers during a lynching crisis. Thomas denied the charge and sought police protection after his arrest.
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H Pav
Wyatt
Alonzo Hendricks
Charles Thomas
Colored Methodist Church
Hendricks
Thomas
Thompson
Accused Of Forging Tickets In Indy Scalp Ring
Three arrests in Indianapolis follow a probe by the Railway Ticket Protective Bureau into wholesale forgeries and frauds by ticket scalpers. Suspects include Mitchell S. Meyberg of M S Meyberg Co 282 South Illinois street James B Finley Big Four railroad employee 1031 Hamilton Avenue and Samuel Glick clerk at A L Messing broker 226 South Illinois street.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Railway Ticket Protective Bureau
Mitchell S. Meyberg
M. S. Meyberg& Co
South Illinois Street
James B. Finley
Hamilton Avenue
Big Four Railroad
Samuel Glick
Northwest Street
A. L. Messing
German Count Denies Attacking Admiral Melville
Count von Reventlow denies in Tageblatt that he attacked or flattered Admiral Melville in a recent article. He says the piece aimed to warn Germans against overestimating the German navy’s strength and notes a prior article contrasted German and American naval qualities.
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Berlin
Count von Reventlow
Tageblatt
Admiral Melville
Dewey
Baseball scores from several leagues today
Summary of recent games across the American League Central and Western leagues includes Philadelphia and Boston wins and losses, Cincinnati edging Brookline, Kansas City dominant, Milwaukee and St. Joseph victories, plus Cedar Rapids, Joliet, Bloomingdale and other fixtures with several 6 to 3 or 8 to 1 outcomes.
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St. Joseph
Milwaukee
Peoria
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
Joliet
Bloomington
Davenport
Rock Island
Dubuque
Aultman-Miller Plant Sold to Vincent Offer
Akron June 9 creditors of the Aultman Miller company accepted William A Vincent of Chicago as the buyer for 640000 to purchase the plant and assets. Vincent is believed to represent International Harvester Company.
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Aultman-Miller
Akron
Aultman-Miller Company
William A. Vincent
Chicago
Vincent
International Harvester Company
Killing of Brothers by Boy With Gun In Ohio
A Coshocton boy aged 14 James Smith attempted to scare his two brothers Eugene 19 and Albert 10 with a pistol. The gun discharged, killing Albert instantly and fatally wounding Eugene.
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Eee Coshocton
James Smith
Eugene
Albert
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American Association
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Columbus
St. Paul
Marion
Evansville
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Terre Haute
Dayton
South Bend
StescMerie
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