Explosion on British steamer Haverford kills and wounds many
The Haverford from Philadelphia arrived in Liverpool to unload passengers when a blast at Huskisson dock exploded. Five men were killed instantly and about forty wounded as hatches blew off and flames spread from linseed oil and naptha cargo. firemen fought the blaze for two hours.
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Liverpool
Haverford
International Navigation Co
Nielsen
Philadelphia
Huskisson Dock
Buffalo Girl Wins Valedictory Honors at Convent Graduation
In St Paul Minnesota on June 14 a large crowd attended the convent graduation. Miss Quirk of Buffalo North Dakota was the valedictorian. The reception afterward drew hundreds of prominent residents and visitors from across the Northwest.
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Quirk
St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
Buffalo
N. D
Northwest
Insurance firms debate 25 percent loss payments in 60 vote
In San Francisco on June 14, a meeting in Reedhall Oakland failed to settle a plan for 60 insurance companies to cut loss payments by a quarter. A second Oakland meeting is planned. Companies have wired home offices for instructions and will seek unified action. Names of supporting firms are being withheld to avoid bias, while those opposing a cut insist it would threaten fire insurance interests.
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San Francisco
Reedhall
Oakland
Officer Killed in Tantab Boundary Clash
Cairo reports Captain Bll of the Sixth Inniskilling Dragoons was killed and four British officers wounded when villagers attacked them near Tantab during a march to Alexandria. The officers were disarmed and beaten with clubs after visiting a hamlet to shoot pigeons, amid Turkish dispute tensions over the Tabah boundary.
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Tabah
Cairo
C. Bull
Dragoons
Tantab
Here
Alexandria
Hamlet
Such Is Fame Cable Sent To Bryan For 1908 Presidency
The World on June 14 reports a cablegram to William Jennings Bryan from Dresden Germany noting several democratic state conventions endorsed him as 1908 presidential candidate. The cablegram was returned Sunday with a notice reading Party not known.
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New York
the World
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Dresden
Germany
Jennings Bryan
Hansbrough Wins Favorable Drainage Bill Report
United States Senator Hansbrough reported a favorable outcome before the House Public Lands Committee for the million dollar drainage bill. The measure would authorize a loan to finance drainage in the Red River valley and Hansbrough expects swift passage in the House.
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Hansbrough
Washington, D. C
United States
House Public Lands Committee
Red River Valley
Divorce suit over Christmas party night attire
Mrs. Stella V. Wilson sues husband in St. Louis for divorce after he appeared at a Christmas Eve party in only night shorts. When asked how long the shirt was, she said it hit him at the knees when he sat down. Neighbors complained of his nudity at an open window.
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St. Louis
Stella V. Wilson
Douglas
Judge Pond Fatally Injured After Train Collision
Minneapolis June 14 Judge C M Pond of the district court was fatally injured when he leaped from an incoming suburban train, misjudged his footing and fell in front of an outgoing train. The injuries were expected to prove fatal.
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Minneapolis
C. M. Pond
District Court
Girl Shot Near Diamond Mine in Kenmare
Anna Knapp of near the Diamond mine was seriously wounded when a young man playfully pointed a 22 caliber rifle at her and threatened to shoot. In a struggle she seized the barrel and the gun discharged, the bullet entering her shoulder. Doctors have not located the ball. The shooter claims he did not know the gun was loaded.
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Kenmare
N. D
Anna Knapp
Berwind-White Counsel Submits Lading Bills in Commission Hearing
Chas Heebner counsel for Berwind White Coal Mining Co filed lading bills and data with the interstate commission, including 1905 pier maintenance costs totaling 116000. Frederick Macewen testified the cost was about 175000, or 7 cents per ton. Pennsylvania Railroad produced two witnesses to counter yesterday testimony about a coal order price.
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Philadelphia
Interstate Commission
Chas. Heebner
Berwind- White Coal Mining Co
Commission
Harsimus Pier
Frederick Macewen
Berwind-White Co
Buffalo Driving Park hosts fourth annual speed meet
Buffalo N D June 14 crowds from surrounding towns attend the fourth annual Buffalo Driving Park association meet. Twenty fast horses on grounds anticipate races with a 2 20 start time today. Benson defeats O Connor in a sparring match. Tomorrow Casselton meets Page in a baseball game with the Page band playing. Local and state politicians tour the grounds as candidates mingle with voters. State Senator and Mrs Talcott aid organizers in hosting visitors.
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Buffalo
N. D
Buffalo Driving Park Association
Casselton
Page
L. B. Hanna
Jas, Kennedy
Hunt
Fargo
Talcott
Virginia Bankers Open Annual Convention at Chamberlain Hotel
Old Point Comfort Va June 14 The Virginia Bankers association opened its three day annual convention at the Chamberlain hotel. President H S Hansbrough of Winchester presides as a large attendance and strong program promise a highly interesting session.
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Old Point Comfort
Virginia Bankers’ Association
Chamberlain Hotel
H. S. Hansbrough
Winchester
Statehood Cheers Roar Through Guthrie Streets
Fires and fireworks filled Guthrie as the senate accepted the conference report on statehood. Muskogee and other Indian Territory towns reported widespread rejoicing with celebrations and gunfire after the news broke.
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Guthrie
Ohia
Senate
Million Immigrants to Enter U S Through Ellis Island
Immigrant Commissioner Watchorn estimates more than 1,000,000 immigrants will have entered the United States through New York ports by June 20, reaching the million mark if current rates hold. Through June 1, 870,000 had landed, with May seeing 1,753 deportations.
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New York
United States
Watchorn
Ellis Island
Change of Venue in Iroquois Theatre Case
Will J. Davis former manager of the Iroquois theatre is granted a change of venue due to Cook county prejudice in the manslaughter trial linked to the theatre fire. Trial location has not yet been decided.
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Cook County
Chicago
Will J. Davis
Iroquois Theatre
Smith
Judge Kerr Case Dismissed In Minnesota
In Minneapolis on June 14 Assistant County Attorney Dahl moved to dismiss the state case against Judge William A Kerr for lack of evidence. Judge Brooka granted the motion and ordered the old grand larceny indictment nulled, ending further prosecution related to his ties with Northwestern National Life Insurance Co.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Dahl
William A Kerr
Brooka
Kerr
Northwestern National Life Insurance Co
Murders Reported Near Davao Mindanao Island
General Wood reports from Manila that June 6 in the Davao area on Mindanao a murder occurred near the town of Davao. First Lieut. Edward C. Bolton and a citizen named Benjamin Christian were killed by a native named Mangalayan described as a cut throat and murderer. Bolton had been working to pacify locals peacefully and had visited Mangalayan’s home previously without incident.
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Davao
Manila
Wood
Lester H. Bliss
Edward C. Bolton
Benjamin Christian
Davaoo
Mindamao
Mangalalyan
Bolton
Benj. Christian
Mangalayan
Gapon Murder Verdict Moves Extradition Request
An official inquiry into Father Gapon's death finds he was murdered by Rutenborg and two accomplices. The government demands extradition of Rutenborg from Switzerland, where he fled from Finland.
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St. Petersburg
Father Gapon
Gapon
Rutenbog
Switzerland
Finland
Michigan Mutual Life Officers Refuse Milwaukee Examination
Wisconsin legislative life insurance committee presses Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co to appear for inquiry. W B Marschutz testifies that company officials will not travel to Milwaukee citing fear of newspaper reports as the main reason for declining examination.
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Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Legislative Life Insurance Committee
W. B. Marschutz
Wisconsin
O'Connor
Michigan Mutual
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Miles to Speak at Nebraska State University Commencement
Lincoln Neb June 14 The annual commencement exercises of the Nebraska state university will be held this afternoon and evening Gen Nelson A Miles will be the principal orator of the day.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska State University
Nelson A. Miles
Fixing Rate Bill May Restore Anti Pass Provisions
Washington June 14 The conferences on the rate bill dropped the salary increases for the secretary and assistant secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission and delayed effect. Indications are that all anti pass amendments will be restored to the bill.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Miners Union Demands Bail for Imprisoned Officials
In Denver on June 14 the Western Federation of Miners adopted a resolution urging Judge Smith to grant reasonable bail and release imprisoned federation officials at once. Another resolution accuses Alex Fairgraves of disloyalty. he leads the Mount Helena Miners union in Montana and is president of the Montana Federation of Labor. Moves to expel him from the Western Federation are planned.
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Denver
Col
Western Federation of Miners’ Convention
Smith
Alex Fairgraves
Mount Helena
Roosevelt's Uncle Dies at Sayville at 76
Robert B. Roosevelt uncle of the president died here after months of illness. A lifelong Democrat, he was a New York lawyer for over twenty years, editor of The New York Citizen, alderman, congressman 1873 5, minister to the Netherlands 1888 90, and treasurer of the Democratic National Committee during Cleveland's second election.
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Sayville
L. L
Robert B. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York City
New York Citizen
City of
New York
Congress
Committee of Seventy
United States
Netherlands
Democratic National Committee
Cleveland
Crow Reservation Opening Draws Broad Interest
Billings Montana June 14 under President Roosevelt proclamation the Crow Indian reservation about 1 000 000 acres opens to settlers registration begins today in Billings Miles City and Sheridan with hundreds of entries. Registration remains open for two weeks and the drawing set for July 2 in Billings lands to be opened for entry July 16.
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Billings
Mont
Roosevelt
Miles City
Sheridan
Wyo
New York Yacht Club Opens Season with Large Regatta
The New York Yacht Club opened its season today with the annual spring regatta on the sound. A record number of entries, including fast local boats, compete on a course off the club station at Glen Cove.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Glen Cove
Sunday Closing Law Upheld in Kentucky
The court of appeals refused to force retrial of saloon cases against Louisville Police Judge McCann but ruled section 1303 of the Sunday closing law constitutional. This makes the prohibition of labor sales on Sunday operative going forward and keeps saloons closed Sundays. The court was evenly split on granting the writ yet unanimous on constitutionality.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
McCann
Louisville
Interstate Commerce hearing on Standard Oil rebates resumes
In Cleveland on June 14 the Interstate Commerce Commission reopened testimony on alleged rebate arrangements between Standard Oil and several railroads. Standard Oil officials will be given a chance to respond to the charges.
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Cleveland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Oi! Co
Standard Oil
Complete Republican ticket chosen by Minnesota convention
The Minnesota Republican state convention nominated a full ticket: Governor A. L. Cole of Walker. Lieutenant Governor A. O. Ebberhart of Mankato. Treasurer C. C. Dinehart of Slayton. Attorney General E. T. Young of Appleton. Secretary of State Julius Schmahl of Redwood Falls. Auditor B. G. Iverson of Rushford. Clerk of the Supreme Court C. A. Pidgeon of Buffalo. Railroad Commissioner C. F. Staples of West St. Paul.
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Duluth
A. L. Cole
Walker
A. O. Ebberhart
Mankato
C. C. Dinehart
Slayton
E. T. Young
Appleton
Julius Schmahl
Redwood Falls
G. Iverson
Rushford
Supreme Court
C. A. Pidgeon
Buffalo
C. F. Staples
West St. Paul
Ripon Judge-Elect Urges Limiting Wealth in Senate
Supreme Court Justice-elect William H. Tomblin of Milwaukee criticizes millionaires as unsuited for the United States Senate. He urges imprisonment of delinquent officers, tougher bribery penalties favoring the bribe-giver, and a constitutional cap on individual wealth to curb corruption and influence in government.
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Ripon
Wis
United States Senate
Supreme Court
William H. Tomblin
Milwaukee
Ripon College
United States
Great Canal Scheme To Move Grain From Lakes To Ocean
Ottawa reports the Georgian bay canal project endorsed by James J. Hill will be built by government or a government guaranteed company. Surveys show a navigable waterway to twenty feet draft at about 100 million dollars, shortening the route from Lake Superior to Montreal to rival Duluth to Buffalo and cutting delays around the Welland and St Lawrence canals.
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Ottawa
Ont
Georgian Bay Canal
James J. Hill
Great Lakes
Montreal
Lake Superior
Duluth
Buffalo
Welland
St. Lawrence
Coopers Town Fire Dept Wins Parade Prize in Minot
Minot North Dakota June 14 The Cooperstown fire department won first prize for best appearing fire company in the parade Lakota finished second Governors Sarles Judge Davis and Colonel Creel judged Sarles received an automobile tour of the city and hosted a reception by the commercial club Officers elected for the year include J Kelly president D C Greenleaf first vice president Leon Scott second vice president H L Reede secretary William Simpson treasurer and a board of trustees S J Cowley M Feiler K M Hagen George Fead re elected statistic secretary A contest for next convention favored Oakes over Devils Lake.
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Minot
N. D
Cooperstown
Leon Scott
Lakota
H. L. Reede
Bismarck
William Simpson
Mandan
Board of
J. Cowley
Larimore
M. Feiler
Wimbledon
K. M. Hagen
Fargo
George Fead
Hope
Oakes
Devils Lake
San Francisco School Reconstruction Plan Proposed
Alfred Reconvier, superintendent, announces a national appeal to rebuild burned San Francisco schools. A reconstruction committee chaired by Mayor Schmitz will receive subscriptions, and a school day in every state and territory is urged to mobilize contributions from school children nationwide.
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San Francisco
Alfred Reconvier
United States
Schmitz
Yachtsman's Daughter to wed at Iselin estate
Miss Fanny Iselin daughter of C Oliver Iselin and Mr Philip Livermore will marry this afternoon at the Iselin country place near New Rochelle on the Sound Only immediate family will attend due to the recent death of John Livermore.
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New York
Fanny Iselin
C. Oliver Iselin
Philip Livermore
Iselin
New Rochelle
John Livermore
Standard Oil Case Reopens In Ohio Commerce Probe
The Ohio commerce commission reopened its investigation of Standard Oil Co. of Ohio today. Commissioner C A Prouty led the session with J T Marchand and 8 B Medard assisting. Virgil P Kline, chief counsel for Standard Oil, said the company would not present testimony and would rely on the filed answer.
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Cleveland, O
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Oil Co
C. A. Prouty
J. T. Marchand
Medard
Pittsburg
Prouty
Virgil P. Kline
Ohio
Kline
Standard Oi! Co
Commissioner of Corporations
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