Explosion at Cripple Creek Station Kills Twelve
At Independence station in the Cripple Creek district twelve miners were killed and nine injured when dynamite placed under the platform exploded as the train arrived. Detectives recovered a revolver and 300 feet of wire connected to a chair leg acting as a lever, tied to the Delmonico property cribbings.
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Colorado Springs
Cal
Independence
Golden Belt Railroad
Cripple Creek
Findley
Delmonico
Memorial exercises mark thirteenth anniversary of Sir John Macdonald's death
Memorial services were held at Sir John Macdonald's grave in Cataraqui cemetery Kingston Ont noting the thirteenth anniversary of his death. Wreaths from prominent Conservatives and others adorned the grave in a solemn ceremony.
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Kingston
Ont
Sir John Macdonald
Cataraqui
Impeachment Era Ends as Colorado Suspends Martial Law
Governor Peabody issues order suspending martial law in Las Animas County Colorado where a coal strike persisted for months. The move follows reports of restored normal conditions and improved security in the region.
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Denver
Peabody
Las Animas County
Japanese fleet surprised at Port Arthur raid sinks four ships
At Liao Yang on June 6 reports say a Russian squadron slipped from Port Arthur and torpedo boats attacked the Japanese fleet. Four Japanese ships were sunk in the raid, with the astonished enemy reportedly unaware of the hostile force.
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Port Arthur
Liao Yang
Japanese See Russian Gunboat Sink Near Chen Tao Shan
Tokio reports at 7 40 on June 4 a Giliak type Russian gunboat exploded and sank near Chen Tao Shan while the destroyer flotilla watched Port Arthur from the east. Admiral Togo suspects a Japanese torpedo caused the loss amid mine clearing activity.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Chen Tao Shan
Togo
Ancient Order of Druids hold state meeting in Richmond Indiana
Richmond Indiana hosts a statewide Ancient Order of Druids gathering with a two day program. Delegates will hear officer reports and conduct routine business while visiting teams demonstrate degree work. Atlanta GA June 6 Southern Wholesale Grocers Association opens its annual convention with attendees from Nashville Chattanooga Memphis Birmingham Richland Chatanooga and others.
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Richmond
Tnd
Order of Druids
Atlanta
Southern Jolesale Grocers’ Association
Nashville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Birmingham
Richco
Chatanats
Sele
J. A. An Hoos
New Orleans
Russians Claim Japanese Ship Lost Off Ta Lien Wan
June 6 report from Chee Foo states the Russian camp claims a large Japanese vessel was sunk by a mine off Ta Lien Wan. It is believed to be a merchant ship.
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Chee Foo
Cage Sul
Ta Lien Wan
High Honors for Service In TOGO and Naval Promotions
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Tage and Admiral Yamamoto have been promoted to aigun Taisho, the army and navy’s highest rank, in recognition of service. Paris notes a possible capture of Geni Evo by the HEAVY. North reports heavy firing at New Chwang and pigeons carrying messages from Port Arthur. Russian magistrates of Hai Cheng and Liao Yang were arrested for supplying information to the enemy.
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Tage
Yamamoto
Sey
Kuroki
Paris
St Petersburg
Geni Evo ‘i
New Chwang
General Stoessel
Port Arthur
Associated Press
Hai Cheng
Liao
Yang
He Eva
Mukiat
Tel
Enduentia Aioe G
Ruspan
Whisky Plant Disaster Kills Ten in Peoria Floods
A corning distillery plant explosion in Peoria Illinois Saturday night caused a massive fire destroying 3000 barrels of whisky and several buildings. Ten men died trapped under ruins, six others injured, and property losses exceed 1 million dollars. Fire spread to stockyards and barns as explosions followed, with thousands unable to approach the scene.
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Peoria
Iil
Juve
Corning
Goltenly
Coojcoo
Comin Giasillery
Secon
Alan
Wireless Teleg raphy Suspected Links in Port Arthur
Report notes suspected Russian communication via wireless teleg raphy with distant points. A wireless station was said to be erected near Peh Weng on Yakin Island in the Maples area, with investigations ongoing into the setup and its connections.
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Tokio
Arthur
Chin
Peh Weng
Yakin Island
Shan Haiwatt
Tupasege Aire Investigat
Bad street car wreck reported in Iowa
A damaged street car wreck occurred on Valley Street in Burlington with injuries reported. Limited legible details reference a passenger or operator and a nearby roadway incident on a clear day.
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Iowa
Mark Twain's Wife Dies in Italy
Florence Italy June 6 Mrs Samuel M Clemens wife of Mark Twain died of syncope here yesterday evening. The remains will be sent to the United States for interment.
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Florence
Italy
Samuel M. Clemens
Mark Twain
United States
Hotel Men Convene National Convention in New York
New York hosts the annual national convention of hotel men from the United States and Canada. Several hundred prominent managers attend from the south and west. While entertainment will be abundant, delegates seek time to discuss attracting good help, eradicating deadbeats, and coping with rising provisions and supplies costs.
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New York
United States
Canada
Virginia Farm Youth Kills Two in Family Feud
Edward Melemick, a Brownsville area farmer, shot and killed John W. Wade and Arthur Blackwell near Lexington Virginia. The incident followed a long standing feud and alcohol influence. McCormick and his father reportedly encountered the men on the road and were returning home when shots were fired. McCormick was arrested.
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Lexington
Edward Melemick
Utll
John W. Wade
Artur Blackwell
McCormick
Wade
McCor
Burke's Son Wins Brockwelt Prize At State Normal
Valley City N D June 6 The contest for the Brockwelt prize for best work on commerce at the State Normal School was held Saturday night in the chapel. Jen Burke Sheldon son of Editor Burke and brother of FE Burke won the check with the topic Commercialism its Effect upon America. Eight contestants represented four classes with titles by Ellendale Sanborn Alderman Valley City and others on topics including The Spirit of Democracy and The Power of Education in America.
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Valley City
N. D
W. L.brockwelt
Jen Burke
Sheldon
Hon
FE. Ty
America
Irkabie
Ellendale
Sanborn
Ida G. Longfellow
Carrington
Valley Cy
Empress Birthday Event Noted at Holiday Expo
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a holiday event at a venue called Empress Birthday and a gathering with several attendees. The text is unclear but indicates a celebration with ties to a place named Holitey Lapa and references to June timing.
Liberty Bell Exhibition Draws City Children Parade
The famous Liberty Bell arrived in St Paul with Philadelphia officials and was viewed by every school child aboard free streetcar rides to the depot. The bell, en route to the St Louis Expo, sparked a citywide show of interest as schools closed for the moment.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis Expo
English Help Aims to Free Captives in Tangier
Admiral Chadwick reports British officials urged sending a battleship to Tangier to secure the release of American and English captives held for ransom. He notes that the Sultan is expected in Tangier and that a broad naval effort is under consideration.
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Washington
Admiral Chadwick
Navy Department
Morocco
Tangier
Chadwick
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