East St Louis Flood Ruin and Heroic Efforts Amid Rising Waters
In East St Louis Missouri a devastating flood washed through the city with waters two to fifteen feet deep. Citizens and 6000 workers under Mayor Cook labored overnight to shore levees and protect property while trains, factories, and homes suffered inundation. A central embankment failed threatening to breach Broadway and surrounding areas, as residents faced a night of terror and dramatic rescue efforts.
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ST. Louis
Hart St. Lewis
Tce
East St. Louis
Cok
Citfaois
Cook
Lovee
Min
Broadway
Baus Bridge
Mimite
Us Sant
Missenel Avenue
Se Louis
Tivity
Uhe
Thomas Miketon
Standard Oil Trust Dominates Wall Street Buying Power
New York June 10 The day’s market shows robust buying by investors reinvesting amid rising values. Standard Oil Trust is identified as the great financial force supporting the rally while other buyers, brokers, and margin sellers shape the action. Large short interest and stock lendings press the market, with possible panic if power buyers pull back. Pennsylvania Railroad yards expansion looms as a major future development seen in the context of overall Industrial momentum led by prominent figures.
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New York
Wday
Dne Reading
Tony Frighteoul
Jasl
Nes Jeast
Cail Malixt I
Hotel Guest Kills Himself in Van Winkle Hotel
A man about forty years old, unidentified, shot himself in the heart and was found dead in the Van Winkle hotel in Muncie. He carried three tax receipts and $110 in his pockets, and had checked in two days prior without registering. Hotel inmates heard a revolver shot and discovery occurred after he did not respond to calls, with the gun still at the scene.
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Muncie
Mitt
Ney
van Winkle
Lindame
Ralph
Seard Cinniy
Nebraska
Iast
Ata Gelock
Wien
Balfour
Gladstone
United Kingdom
Wnion
Chamberlain
Cottrell Bold Stolen Vehicle Captured After Pursuit
Deputy sheriffs and officers close in on Buck Cottrell the horse thief, recovering the harness and wagon and recapturing the escaped prisoner from Chewter, Missouri, in May 1894. Authorities said the reward remains for his capture.
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Sherif
Telchotdertor
Leo
Coltrell
Jhorse
McNutt
Lie Huree Gnd
Bugey
Flk
Chilienton
Stierlit “Stout
Sberik Reidhelderter
Chase
Bigey and Harness
Frost Cotivell
Lige
Fisher
Spencer-ville
Delcati
Snéneanville
Snow in June Hits Denver and Nation
Fragmentary OCR notes describe snow in June affecting Denver and other regions with unclear details. Names and places are garbled, but the item signals unusual weather and widespread impact across areas.
Bank of Commerce at Bessemer Faces Closure
Birmingham report states the Bank of Commerce at Bessemer will close its doors and seek a reorganization after President T J Cornwall is reported missing and cash reserves near 9280,000. The event starkly tests one of the district’s strongest financial institutions.
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Iirmingham
Ala
Jung
Bank of Commerce At
Bessemer
Tie Fallen
Cornwall Tt
Birmingham
T. J. Cornwall
Ithe Bessemer Raving
Devra
Enlyer Tosmorrow
Park Project Plans Draw Heavy Expenditures
A local park project incurs heavy expenditures as officials vow to improve the area. The drive aims to make the park more attractive and fund-raising continues with city leaders and the Hartford city and Fort Wayne Traction Hoе involved in the effort twelve miles north of here.
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Moon
Dad
Une
Delug
Mont
Thy
Hartford City& Fort Wayne Traction
Here
Fearful cloudburst toll rises in Arizona canyon flood
El Paso reports seven bodies recovered at Gibson Arizona after a cloudburst on the night of the 20th. About fifty people missing and property losses exceed 106000 dollars as floodwaters swept canyons and washed away a railroad track and passenger train, with drownings confirmed and several injured.
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EL Paso
Tex
Gibson
Arizona
Eloudian
Arigona Meneo
Officers Elected as Fort Wayne Chicago Directory Forms
The officers are elected and organization continues. F Varnelle of Fort Wayne elected President with Chicago capital represented in the directory. Directors named include Ferdinand Peek Walter Moody John Palmer and others from Chicago and Fort Wayne. Secretary pro tem H C Rockhill named. planning for new mills and site platting under supervision of W Rawlies and chief draughtsman ahead of construction.
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Fort Wayne
Stein
Stockhollers
Ferdinand Peek
Glar¢hee Peek
Walter R. Moody
John, H. Palmer
Chicago
W. OH. Olds
BK. Vornedle
Paul Mossion
John W. Sale
Johnb. Evans
Robert Mullard
Ht. Rockhill
Fork Wayne
K W. Rawlies
Superinginment
Dratteman
Bluffton Fire Losses Suspected at Welmer Block Blaze
A fire at the Welmer and Angeler block in Bluffton, reported June 10, caused about 36,000 in losses. Insurance coverage and adjustments are being awaited as details from Walmer and Angeler remain unsettled.
Balfour Triumph in Tariff Debate in Parliament
In London the British government earned a notable victory as Premier Balfour deflected Chamberlain's tariff challenges. The debate drew intense opposition and support, with a 285 vote majority and soldiers of Liberals and Irish members backing the government. Balfour urged open discussion while defending free trade and warned against abrupt shifts in policy amid industrial and colonial pressure.
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London
Bailour Lought
Batottrav
Henry Chaplins
Chaplin
Balfour
Anyen
Ps Ort
Mr Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Amy Boomer
Mr. Balfour
Tomy
Petty
Breweht
Constant Salve
Leheers
Chamberlain
Henry Campbell Binnerman
Fideral
Lasgo
Henry Chaplin
Che
Mary McKnight confesses to poisoning brother wife and baby
Prosecutor Smith reports Mary McKnight's confession detailing her use of strychnine and quinine capsules to kill her brother John Murphy wife Gertrude Murphy and their three month old baby Wade. She claims no intent to harm others, and mentions pressures and subsequent suspicions tied to eight related deaths.
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Mary M’knicht
Kaulkabka
Micln
Dum
Smith
Mary McKnigh
Dob Murphy
Gertrude Murphy
Ms Young
Ol Wade
McKnight
Murphy
Erie
Gertrude
John
Gertha
Wortrude
Oms
MekKnigh
Jal Meir House
Corry
Darvelhy Densian
McRkauight
Che Moy
John Sturshy
McKnight Yan
Fadiay Abe
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Humber
Ighorera
Standard Oil Trust
Wall Street
Pdrave
Pennsylvania
Pennnsylvania Railroad
Tong
Istana
Paasenger
Lavine World
William’ H. Baldwins
Long Island Railroad
Soraiov
Vo Ulray
Maevlan Youtudas
Pathfriders
Sewagr
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Auw Kottthedstone
Public Works
Pantine Street
Pontiac Street
Leith Street
Portie Street
Leith’ Street
Ryan and
Huguenard
Reichelderter
Denver
Cula, Jima
Alabama
NEW Rolling Mill Company
F. Varnelle
Fort
Bluffton
Cece
Wing and Mahurry
Indiana
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