Roosevelt era shift in eastern political balance
A Springfield Ohio dated note reports Walter Wellman’s telegraphed assessment that Roosevelt’s national standing faces a mixed forecast. Democrats lean to a conservative leader like Parker, while Republicans see Roosevelt maintaining strength in the East. New York outcomes could tilt the campaign dynamics. June 1, 1903.
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Nef’s Sudden Incident Stuns New York City Household
Aled, described as a popptoler of sever projects, collapses at home in New York City. His wife witnesses the event, with mentions of Walnut Hills and Cinettiuitt as context. The report notes the shock among local residents and ongoing inquiries into the circumstances.
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Rural letter carriers unite against contract rural delivery plan
Indiana rural carriers push to block a shift to competitive bidding for rural mail under a proposed contract system. W L Fetters of Bluffton leads organizing by the Indiana Rural Carriers association, arguing the change would reduce bids, invite fraud, and hurt service. He plans travel to rally carriers and influence authorities to retain the present system.
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Bluffton
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Old Star
Local Ghat Notices and Residents in New York and Indiana
Local ghat notices list residents traveling to New York and California, visits with relatives, and health news. Names include Mr J. 11 Windson Je, Mr Fred Snyder of Angola, Mr Willane Young, Mr Argus Kemp, Mr Biderstam of Tittington, and others, with notes on retirements, illnesses, and anniversaries. A fire incident at 1020 Tfherty trees is also briefly reported.
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New York
Tabinese
Fred Snyder
Angola
Willane Young Tue
California
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Tittington
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Mick
Lahin City
Robert Hoover
Bluffton
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Berne
Port Wayne Mill Marnhing
Withawk
Ind
Carver Wood Hn
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Prank Kenpieger
Piqua, O
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Islands
Darkness Deepens as Fort Leavenworth Fire Strains City
Reported from Fort Leavenworth as darkness and floods worsen. Gas and electric lights cut off, water works shut, no fire protection, federal buildings used as temporary hospital, several hundred residents partially submerged, provisions scarce, and thieves to be shot on sight if river rises further.
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Death toll from oil tank wave overstated claim corrected
Report from Kansas City corrects a prior assertion that 200 people drowned after oil tanks at the Standard Oil site flooded. Officials say deaths across the area will not exceed twenty, with fatalities occurring at several separate locations.
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Standard Oil Company
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Associated Press
Kansas Cities
Levee Breach At Keokuk Sparks Flooded Town
Keokuk, Iowa June 1 A levee five miles from Alexandria damaged in twenty spots allows water to flood streets. Territory ten by twenty miles in Clark County submerged. Residents defend homes as a government boat and crew depart for relief. Crop damage and river bridge risks threaten rail travel.
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Alexandria
Clark County
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Flood Districts Reeling as Rain Lingers in Nebraska
On June 1 Lincoln area reports water five to six feet below flood crest with drowned-out residents returning home amid intermittent showers. Railroads strive to run trains. Beatrice sees light traffic as Crete faces highest river levels since 1881 with bridges cut and stock drowned. Tecumseh and surrounding areas remain cut off with stalled business and isolated towns. Weather remains cold and fall of rainfall continues.
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Crete
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Nemaha
St Louis Faces Major Flood Threat From Missouri River
A forecast predicts a stage of thirty four feet four inches above danger for St Louis with river gauges near danger levels. Floods from the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, swollen by tributaries and recent rains, could reach Thursday or Friday. Authorities warn 12 inches plus of rising water may breach levees west of Allen, inundating 20000 acres of bottomland and affecting wheat. Governor Dockery issues a call for aid and donations to relief efforts.
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Kansas City aids flood sufferers in Ottumwa drive
A flood near Ottumwa leaves about 1990 homeless as Kansas City relief efforts mobilize. Volunteers and officials, including the national guard, distribute blankets and set up mass meetings to aid affected families. The southern Ottumwa district remains hardest hit with trains halted and water shut off.
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Bridges All Swept Away Kansas City Flood Report
Reports from numerous Kansas towns as of June 1 describe widespread flood damage in eastern Kansas. Rain continues in places but weather is improving. communications improve and fatalities, while rising, are less than initially feared. Dozens of villages, crops, and livestock destroyed or carried away in river valleys.
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Des Moines Rivers Recede as Floods Ease in Iowa
June 1 report from Des Moines indicates both the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers are receding rapidly with the Des Moines stage below twenty feet. East Des Moines business district flooded but conditions normalize in wholesale districts. Relief efforts include food and clothing, with relief funds reaching $6,000 and rising. Train service resumes on affected railroads tonight. streetcar lines resume service with limited cars. Major ongoing concern remains flood damage and winter weather effects on recovery.
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Train Crash Mangles Heidelberg Students in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania train derailment near Market Street grievously injured Heidelberg students and local residents. Ida Abbott suffered crushed legs and internal injuries, Ada Abbott died from head trauma, and several others were hurt with some fatalities. The victims include members of a local football team. the accident occurred while crossing Centre County.
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Siris
Centre County
Yachts Begin Ocean Race For Atlantic Yacht Cup
New York June 1 The first 24 hour ocean race of the season opens with six schooners from the Atlantic Yacht Club competing. Iroquois owned by Judge H Whitaker and Endymion owned by George Lander Jr standout, with other entrants including Estelle Plowden Lia Thia 1le Kiwassa and more. Course runs from Sea Gate northeast to Bearland Lightship and back, with Commodore Frederick T Adams offering the cup.
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Cape May
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Estelle
Rev Clark Skinner Dead in Indiana
South Bend Indiana June 1 The Rev Clark Skinner a pioneer in Methodist ethics in Indiana died today He was years old
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South Bend
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Clark Skinnerjea
Indiana
Kodak and Camera Stock at Teckry and Koilake
I offer a complete stock of cameras and photo supplies with a developing and finishing department and experienced staff. Prices are reasonable. I. M. Beck operates at 911 Calhoun Street, Teolry and Koilake.
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Koilake
Calhoun Ateeet
Colonists and Homeseekers Excursion Rates Advertised
Announcement of excursion rates to western northwest lands via the Nickel Plain road. Call nearest agent or address C. A. Axterlin, TP. A. Work Wayne, Ind. (09) ¢weathur 6-12.
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Nickel Plain Road
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Work Wayne
Ind
Gas Injunction Dissolved In Indianapolis Gas Case
Noblesville Ind June 1 Judge Neal dissolved the December temporary injunction in the city of Indianapolis versus the Indianapolis Gas Company. The ruling cites rapid decline in gas supply since the injunction and notes the company operates a single pump with intake pressure dropping to under seven ounces. Evidence shows 90 percent of Indianapolis consumers use bored mixers, a potential criminal violation. The gas likely will be shut off by Wednesday as records in the cave are processed.
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Neal
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Gas Company
Thdianapolis
John R. Pearson
Indiimapolis
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Action by the City in Indianapolis June 1
Frederick A. Tony city attorney declined to say what the city will do to continue the fight against the BAS company. He noted a temporary injunction had been enjoined but until the court secures the decision he would not indicate what action the city will take.
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Textile workers strike halts work in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia the executive board of the Textile Workers union says a major conflict with employers is underway as more firms grant the 55 hour week. Over 10,000 workers abstain from work, affecting about 15,000 of 120,000 city and suburban textile workers while ingrain carpet weavers push for a 10 percent wage rise on top of the 55 hour week.
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Philadelphia
President Roosevelt Returns to Nebraska Tour in Platte
President Roosevelt arrived in Platte Nebraska after noon today with a brief stop at Sidney where he spoke on good citizenship to a large crowd. He then rode in a car tour of the town, delivering a short address, before continuing the journey. Tomorrow he will visit towns and Thursday will be devoted to illness matters, with messages from Governor Bailey and dispatches illustrating the flood situation and relief needs.
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Hig. Lelegram
Bailey
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Porpeka
Dairyman's House Burglarized Sparks Alarm in Town
Mrs Mishna Spits wife of a dairyman near Liosity reported to the police at about 7 PM last evening that a burglar broke into their home and stole a neat sum of money. She followed the suspect to Frank Bogash's home where an alarm was raised, but officers could not catch the thief.
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Death of Rev Stuckenberg in London Sparks Springfield Mourning
Springfield reports the death of Rev H W Stuckenberg in London England. Former professor at Wittenhurst College and longtime pastor of the American church in Berlin. A noted scholar author and lecturer in philosophy and sociology with many honors.
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Change of Venue in Jett and White Trials
JETT GALE, KY June 1 The Commonwealth Attorney Byrd asked for a venue change in the Curtis Jett and Tom White trials after a new court session, with Judge Treawine indicating the change should be ordered.
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Hardendorf Awarded 1600 in Fort Wayne Case
Theodora Hardendorf received a verdict for 1000 dollars after a trial extending several days. The suit, linked to a July incident, involves alleged negligence by the Fort Wayne Traction Company. Injured claimant Theodore Hardendorf, a former policeman, and John Kimble sought damages for a collision near St Marys River Bridge en route to Lindenwood Cemetery.
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Theodora Hardendorf
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Wells County
Kirshle
8. M. Hench
Eichhorn
Bluffton
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Wireless Marconi link links Chicago and Milwaukee
Milwaukee Wis June 11 The first oflletel Leal handling wields messages between Chicago and Milwaukee under the Marconi system was such as to be witnessed by mayors and business men Demonstrations used signal poles 240 feet high with equipment in small buildings near the poles The system aims to reproduce experiments with lake marine The Young People’s Society of the Lutheran church will celebrate their second anniversary next Sunday Rev Philip Wambiga nas will deliver an address.
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Wis Sucheas Tully
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Lake Marine
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Philip Wambiganas
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