Treasure Found Near Cincinnati Rails Yard
Workmen excavating at Front and Elms streets for the Cincinnati Southern terminals uncovered about 5000 dollars in gold coins buried nearby an old moonshine still. The find was reported to the Southern trustees who will decide its disposition. The coins included denominations of five ten and one dollar, with more buried beneath.
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Roosevelt Delivers Clark College Address at Commencement
President Roosevelt spoke to about 1800 at Clark College in Worcester on June 21. He gave the keynote address and received the degree of Doctor of Laws. He paid tribute to Senator Geo F Haar, a notable Clark College benefactor, as part of the ceremony.
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Mass
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Clark College
Carroll D. Wright
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Geo. F. Haar
Roosevelt's Train Arrives in Worcester Amid Rainy Welcome
President Roosevelt arrived at 9:28 this morning in Worcester with Lieut. Gov. Curtis Guild Jr. and Mayor Blodgett leading a welcoming committee. Despite rain an open carriage carried him to Clark College two miles away as a large crowd cheered along the parade route. Three companies of national guards a light artillery battery the G A R and Spanish War veterans escorted the president through the station area.
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Curtis Guild, Jr
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National Guards
Death by Own Action Ends Life in Bluffton
Bluffton Indiana June 21 Herbert Ochsenrider 21 committed death by own action by hanging himself with clothing line before the deed he wrote his obituary selected two pallbearers requested serge to be sung and Becks to preach his obituary notes and funeral wishes.
Good Roads Convention Opens in Portland During Expo Period
Portland Oregon June sets the stage for a large annual Good Roads convention. Governors mayors and civic leaders join the National Good Roads Association experts for demonstrations and papers amid a busy exposition week with practical displays and program additions.
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Portland
Ores
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Portand
Good Ioods Association
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Y Am Chariors
New Superintendent to Succeed Davis
Grand Forks North Dakota June 21 George EB Stewart assistant superintendent of the Bockenrhigu division will succeed M Davis as superintendent of the final division of the Great Northern. R Co St John now assists Ant shperitfermbent of the Northern division at Grookstas has been selected to succeed Mr Stewart at Hrechon ridge. W A Ball from the general offices will be made assistant superintendent of the Northern division with W W Breckenridge announcing C W Sedden as superintendent.
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R. Co
W. A. Ball
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Willy
It Is Supposed He Wants an Armistice Between Armies
Washington reports indicate officials believe negotiations are proceeding toward an armistice between Japan and Russia. The June 24 dispatch notes aim to halt hostilities and bring a formal ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
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Washington
Japan
Rusia
Roosevelt Indicates New Step in Peace Talks
St Petersburg reports President Roosevelt has taken a new step in peace negotiations. Indications point to an armistice aimed at preventing renewed conflict in Manchuria, though confirmation remains uncertain.
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St Petersburg
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Manchuria
Japanese Push In Manchuria Reported By Telegraph
London dispatch from The Daily Telegraph notes Japanese forces extend their victorious advance in Manchuria with Russians outflanked on both wings. The Japanese field force reportedly exceeds half a million men, with operations traced to May 20 and two major announcements: Admiral Arius’ squadron to cruise the Yangtze and a British squadron moving to Wei Hai Wei for gun practice off Shantung starting June 22.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Yangsze River
Hong Kong
Wei Hai Wei
Shantung Province
Gomez Interred Amid Demonstrations in Havana
The body of General Maximo Gomez was laid to rest in Havana after funeral services. A procession through Central Park sparked disorder as crowds demanded to carry the casket, with police forcing back the advancing crowd and the line briefly breaking on Broad Street.
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Broad Street
Skeleton Found With Dirk in Skull in Michigan City
Shovels clearing a parish house site on Catholic grounds reveal a human skeleton with a large dirk blade thrust through the skull. The sword like injury appears recent, suggesting murder, with the remains buried over fifty years ago. Local memories recount a crime near the well in BeBel, though details are hazy.
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Michigan
City
Ind
Dying Bank Burglar Seeks Honest Confession
New York reports 63 year old famed bank burglar known as Big Frank McGoy lies dying in Bellevue Hospital. He recalls famed partnerships with Jimmy Hope and Red Leary, recounting past robberies and insisting he acted honestly as death approaches.
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New York
Jason
Big Frank” McGoy
Bellevue Hospital
Ance
Jimmy” Hope
Red” Leary
Berg
Hilger
Poison Letter Offered Two Thousand Dollars in Rogers Case
A letter containing poison and offering $2000 to anyone who would deliver it to Mrs Mary Rogers, who faces execution for murdering her husband, was seized by Windsor officials and handed to federal authorities for investigation.
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Windsor
Mary Rogers
Lowell
Another shooting case reported at Williston
Williston North Carolina June 21 Frank Egan alias Benus was shot in the head and seriously wounded last night by Shorty Shaw in Chase's poolroom after a quarrel over a small debt. Bryan Ohio June 21 Sam Richards ex soldier found in a grove west of Bryan his limbs slashed and throat cut from ear to ear with a razor. Richards guarded at Ohio penitentiary last winter by Wade brothers Dutch Risher suspected in earlier assault on him.
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N. C
Frank Egan
Benus
Shorty” Shaw
Chase
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Shaw
Bryan, O
Sam Richards
Bryan
Richards
Ohio Penitentiary
Wade
Anon Hin
International Harvester Co Charged in Bribery Suit
In Chicago on June 21, Mrs. Margaret Swift filed a chancery bill against International Harvester Co charging bribery conspiracy and fraud. She alleges the firm spent large sums to influence state legislatures including Minas Kanal and South Dakota, and cites her former husband Rodney C. Swift in a related dispute over patent money. Attorneys for Harvester deny merit and claim Swift threatened trouble after leaving employment.
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Chicago
International Harvester Co
Margaret Swift
Collector removals by the President report
Washington June 21 Clarence Messer was removed by President Roosevelt as deputy collector of internal revenue at Philadelphia. Messer formerly served as a clerk in the copyright department and was involved in post election frauds. The Civil Service Commission conducted the investigation which led to his removal.
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Washington
Clarence Messer
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Philadelpha
Messer
Copyright Department
Congressional Here
Civil Service Commis
Georgia Public Association Opens Fourth Annual Convention
The fourth annual Georgia Public Association convention opened in Savanna with President G. H. Bran delivering the opening address. Members received reports and plans for the year ahead, marking a private gathering of association leaders and members.
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Georgia
Hea Baere
G. H. Braneee
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I aSsOciation
Daniels Finally Got The Arizona Assignment
Joe Daniels finally got the assignment in Arizona. June 21. Benjamin F. P. Miele appointed by the president as United States marshal for the city, election is an outlook for theCit i telection.
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Daniels
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Joe
Axlington
Benjamin Fp.miele
United States
Iarsata
Citi
Russians Forced Back After Manchuria Battles
Japanese headquarters in Manchuria report four attacks on June 18 and 19 driving the enemy from positions near Changtu two miles north of Shahotyu railroad station. The clash left ten captured guns and the body of an officer, with heavy enemy losses cited by Tokyo.
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Tokio
Manchuria
Changtu
Shahotyu
Alexander and Hyde Are Both Let Out
New York June 21 Paul Morton chairman of the Equitable directors has announced the resignations of James W. Alexander as president and James M. Hyde as first vice president. He said he had not acted on the other resignations. Akron June 21 commencement week exercises at Buchtel College concluded today with the graduation exercises in Crouse gymnasium. The address to the graduates was delivered by Prof. Charles Baker Wright of Middlebury College. The pieces were conferred by President Church.
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New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Directors
James W. Alexander
James Mazon Hyde
First View
Akron
Buehtel College
Crouse
Charles Baker Wright
Middlebury College
President Church
Sioux City
John Nelson
Des Moines
Iowa
Mwatef
Nelson
Letson Balliet
Cecil Rhodes
America
White Swan
Baker City
Red Oak
Tom Ward
le Mars National Bank
Edward Soule
Town Falls Bank
Day Dunning
Mt. Ayr
J. Brown
Sonmer
McVey
Etx
Ciary
Council
Travesty on Justice in the Iowa Courts
Editorials across Iowa condemn the Nelson sentence for stealing 117 pennies as unfair compared with harsher penalties for bankers and others accused in large frauds. The piece notes several cases, including Letson Balliet and others, illustrating perceived inconsistencies in Iowa sentencing.
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Iowa
Grand Forks Shows Increased Valuation
Grand Forks N D June 41 The city board of equalization adjourns at 5 pm The returns of City Assessor McGowan show personal property valuation and real estate totals 1 850 140 The board has deducted 9 165 from totals of real and personal property The assessor reports 432 bicycles and 118 organs in the city The gold plate and diamonds are valued at an approximate sum Burdened by unclear OCR details the piece notes a fundraising or valuation context
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Grand Forks N. D
City Board of Equalization
McGowan
Board-Of- Equalization
L i Tom
Aes
Swedes Refuse to Use Force Over Norway Break
King Oscar announced in the Rigsdag session that Sweden will not resort to force over Norway's secession. Premier Ramstedt urged conditional talks with Norway's storting to secure a settlement, while the king expressed sorrow at the dissolution but supported negotiations to avoid a worse outcome. Meanwhile in Philadelphia the City Trust and Safe Deposit Co. closed its doors.
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Stockholm
Rigsdag
Oscar
Union
Amet
Storting
Prenier
Ramstadt
Sweden
Ramstedt
United Kingdom
Philadelphia
City Trust and Safe Deposit Co
Immigrant Funds Cited At New York Federation Meeting
At a New York Civil Federation gathering, Nathan Bijure of United Helrow Charities presented immigration statistics from 1821 to 1900. He warned immigration is not growing relative to population, while Emil L. Boas noted many leave each year as steerage passengers arrive. Officials reported last year immigrants brought 20 million dollars in wealth, with 16 million the year prior. Controversy arose as Boas was interrupted. he denied priests act as emigration agents and defended foreign families’ desire to stay.
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New York
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Emil L. Boas
Agence
Hynesburg-American Sternship
United Staes
Inmmigration
Mr. Boas
Mr. Boag
Atl
Miss Van Studdiford Buncoed by Manager
Grace Van Studdiford has been defrauded of 800 dollars as details reveal S F Kingston, manager of Red Feather Co., manipulated schedules to delay the Milwaukee train and kept her from reaching the stage during a Saturday night performance.
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Minneapolis
Grace van Studdiford
S. F.kingston
Red Feather Co
Gye Gins Sg
Vain Stiddiford
Anit
Uculjr
Veteran Stabbing in Dayton Ends in Fatal Wounding
In Dayton Ohio on a Sunday evening Armin 4 arm 65 year old Patrick Clark and 62 year old Larkin Grayson, both Soldiers Home residents, were attacked by Gray son who stabbed Clark in the abdomen. Clark was rushed to hospital and is not expected to survive. Grayson received minor injuries and was later arrested.
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Dayton, C
Armin
Patrick Clark
Larkin Grayson
Gray
Clark
Grayson
Maniac Holds 1000 Hostage Then Kills Himself in Hotel Shootout
In San Francisco on June 21 Thomas Lobb, a reported maniac, barricaded himself in the United States Hotel after holding about 1,000 people at Eddy Street for two hours. He fired nine shots, injuring several, and used bundles of $50 and $160 bills as a wad for his gun before dying by suicide. He had defied police throughout the standoff.
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San Francisco
Eddy Street
Thomas Lobb
Lobb
United States
Danish Lutherans to Meet at Kenmare
Des Moines June 21 The United Danish Lutheran Society of America in Cedar Falls selected Kenmare North Dakota for the next meeting. Gowness Blutis and Alair Neb were other candidates for the honor. Attendance exceeded 1000, the greatest in the organization's history. Mission control to shift from the board of trust to district oversight nationwide.
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Des Moines
United Danish Lutheran Society of America
Cedar Falls
Kenmare
N. D
Gowness Blutis
Alair
Neb
Board of Trust
Vanderbil Webb Engaged to Ralph Pulitzer
Formal announcement from Dr and Mrs W Seward Webb reveals engagement of their daughter Frederica Vanderbilt Webb to Ralph Pulitzer son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Pulitzer publishers of The New York World. Miss Webb is a Vanderbilts descendant and Harvard graduate Ralph Pulitzer, a World reporter, recently traveled and has been abroad.
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New York
W. Seward Webb
Frederica Vanderbilt Webb
Ralph Pulitzer
Joseph Pulitzer
The
New York World
Miss Webb
Anderbilt
Wim. H. Vanderbilt
Pulitzer
Harvard
the World
Developments in Philadelphia Scandal After Hill Arrest
Dramatic events unfold in Philadelphia as John W. Hill, former chief of the bureau of filtration, is arrested on forgery and falsifying city records charges. The L. J. McNicholie Co. contract faces annulment amid mayoral reform efforts, with bail set at 10,000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
John W. Hill
Bureau of
L. J. McNicholie Co
Hill
Boi
Mayville Normal Exercises This Week
Mayville North Dakota June 21 The normal school commencement is in progress and a large class will be graduated The programme in agriculture follows Wednesday evening reception will be held with special committee arrangements by the board of management Ley ocean Goren Be Saris The.
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N. D
Normal School
Petial
Telly” Sind Board of Management
Ley Ocean Goren
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