Northcott Accused Leader Among Western Political Circles
Hon William A Northcott lieutenant governor and former head officer of the Modern Woodmen of America is said to have engineered a Republican movement across several states. The plan reportedly led to Senator Mason's retirement and Hopkins's election, with Northcott praised for executive skill in preventing deadlocks in state legislature and anticipated to influence the upcoming Woodmen convention in Chicago.
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Wiluam A. Northcott
Aviols
America
Chicago
Cairo
Northcatt
4. G. Hopkins
Galesburg
Congress
Strike Diggers Hit Cypress Lawn Cemeter y Crematory
In San Francisco on June 8 the grave diggers strike vandalized Cypress Lawn Cemetery. They filled an open grave with water delaying a funeral. At the crematory a body intended for incineration caused an explosion after crude oil spilled on the furnace, injuring two men and damaging the plant.
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San Francisco
Cypress Lawn Cemetery
Doings In Indiana and Tragic Accidents Reported
A miscellany of Indiana items includes a state convention in Anderson on June 14 and 15, farmers discouraged by hogs rath and weeds, and a boy drowning after illness near Bedford. Reports from Evansville, Lafayette, and Terre Haute note a river barge accident, robberies, a train incident, and a Greek candy maker unable to persuade a girl to return.
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Eagles
Anderaon
Bedford
Willis Lewis
W. C. Rough
Anderson
John Hagzelett
Edinburg
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Anc
George One
Matthews
Howe
Wells
Bicknell
Knox County
Merry-Go-Round Collapse Injures Evansville Driver
In Evansville Indiana June Latter heroically rescued 18 children from a Tannoway merry go round. Conductor Ben Rowe was hurled to the ground and badly hurt. Moments later the machine collapsed scattering horses seats and chairs. Several children suffered severe injuries.
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Evansville
Ind
Ben Rowe
Richmond Ind. reports no Sunday saloon violations
Richmond Indiana police announce all city saloons are closed on Sundays with no violations of the Sunday law. An earlier order to keep saloons closed on Sundays was issued weeks prior, yet violations persisted until recent raids. The text also includes garbled lines about a medical remedy.
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Richmond
Ind
Treasury Count Underway Amid Looting Doubts
Washington June 9 Lisnoneaty reports amid Treasury fears. Elis H Roberts treasurer orders a careful count of over 1,000,90,000 in coin currency and securities as six years’ reserve is checked and found matching records. Officials say no irregularities found, though the process will take 0 to 40 days and involves treasury staff.
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Washingson
Lisnoneaty
Post Office Department
United States Treasury
Elis H. Roberts
United States
Postotice
Sandal Onmien Jr
Roberts
Treasury Department
Stuberts
My Poor Boy tragedy in Crawfordsville
Clarence Ryte eight of Malott was struck and killed while crossing a street in front of a horse and buggy. Moments later his mother found the body in the roadway and cried My poor boy as she held him.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Jace
Clarence Ryte
Malott
Colossal Hoosier Bolon Arrested After Town Turmoil
Nin home Indiana giant Bolon, 8 feet tall in boots, dazed town with two clubs and 618 pockets of stones. Police arrested him Sunday. locals say his size struck fear while his hair stood on end and he claimed to weigh 50 large.
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Bolon
Juna
Jonn
J. Ann Cridge
Indiana
Charged With Triple Murder in Guthrie Case
C T Wright was arrested at Wilburton charged with the murder of three boys in Jake Utah on February 19 1896. Clarence Stanley lies ill at 147 North Meridian Street and is reported to have suffered a stroke that week preventing his move to the city. The obituary mentions Mam Stanley as the adopted daughter of the late Man J Oxgold with related estate litigation.
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Guthrie
C. T
Wright
Wilburton
I. T
Jake
Utah
Clarance Stanley
Clarence Stanley
Meridian St
Bfr
Stanley
Mam Staniay
J. Oxgold
Hetty Green Embraces Auto Life in New Jersey
New York magnate Hetty Green and her son, President Edward H. Green of the Tezan Midhend railroad, were identified as occupants of a powerful 2 horsepower Panhard barouche seen speeding through New Jersey. Mrs Green, initially reluctant, admitted her new automotive habit and that the car cost about £12,800 imported from France.
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New York
Hetty Green
Edward H. R Green
Tezan Midhend
New Jersey
Green
Terrell
Tex
France
Bridegroom Swims Platt River to Reach St Joseph Bride
In St Joseph Missouri on a Sunday a bridegroom aged 56 swam the half mile wide Platt river to reach his bride who was visiting from the country east of the river. He crossed to be with her after being cut off by the flood and traveled from his temporary home to the city. The tale evokes chivalrous days as Love laughs at blood and distance.
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Lougootee
Ind
Arthur Lyons
Addie Lyons
George W. Hollanple
Lyona Lim
Here
ST. Joseph
Knighthond
Soard
Platt River
Ant
Mra. Anderann
Ade as a waiter in Chicago strikes scene
George Ade, in a waiter uniform, serves hash and dishes at the Chicago Athletic Club. Four guests rise in surprise as Ade fills in during a waiter strike.
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George Ade
Chicago Athletic Club
Ade
Trenton worker killed after drowsy nap on railroad near Coney Island
George Jordan, an employee of the C. and FE traction company, fell asleep on the track near Coney Island in Cincinnati. A car ran over him, severing his head from the trunk. The brutal accident ends in a fatality and prompts an immediate investigation.
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Cincinnati
George Jordan
C. & FE. Traction Company
Coney Island
Teacher Cleared After Brief Jury Verdict
Kate Mason, a school teacher from Tuxedo Park, was found not guilty of assault and battery on a pupil. Judge Atrorg instructed jurors that punishment for harsh methods is often lenient, and the defense argued the decision would set a bad precedent for disciplinary measures. Fully 100 teachers supported Mason as the verdict was read.
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Kate Mason
Bender
Births and Deaths and Marriages in City Listings
A list of births, deaths, and marriages with names and addresses. Notable entries include many births such as a boy to Edward E. and Mary Molt and a girl to George D. and Lauran Cassady, plus deaths like Taura M. Collings and Thelma W. Ricelman. Multiple marriages and building permits are noted, alongside address details and occupations.
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Sirthe
Oliver
Sarah Reed
W Westert
Sir
Jacob
Louisa Wyrick
Rederick
Anna
Regilient
Jefferson T
Esta Martin
Columbia-ave
Charles
Lulu Armstrong
New York-st
Albert
Kansas Walker
Douglas-at
William and Mary Sningter
Markel
Zinganzo
Teppinn
Delaware At
Alonzo and
Hate Freeman
Glenn. Ave
Taura M. Collings
William J. Gillespie
Nellie M. Smith
Daaper
Birteh
Julie Smith
Erven Ryle
Frances Boquet
Wiliam
Schroemer
Ismma Branatte
Thomas Kinder
Hertha Meanin
Edward M. Wehrling
Jesse Mathews
Ivory Thompson
Lottie Beott
Andy Mouler
Helen Stholts
Kidnap Attempt Scares Newport Residents
A well dressed man tried to kidnap a child from the Vanicek home on the Newport outskirts Sunday night. He entered asking for food, threatened to rob the safe, then grabbed the child in a struggle before dropping him and vanishing as townsfolk and police organized a search with dogs.
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Newport
R. I
Vanicek
Abrs
Mr. Vantock
Cltizens
Kansas City Flood Tales From Union Ave to Topeka
Descriptions of a severe Kansas City flood and related events in Topeka, detailing guests fleeing in a horseback rescue, a wobbly untrained horse, a policeman knocked into the water, and numerous rescues. Accounts include a man named Kiene refusing aid, a lamb found in an attic, historical flood marks from 1844, and the peril faced by families trapped in trees and upper stories with several survivors saved amid harrowing conditions.
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Siogsom
Barber Gordon Triggers Townwide Talk with Gifts
James Gordon, brother-in-law of Senator Mania's son, shocked Wealthy New York circles by gifting a Cadillac barber $1.40 and a barber shop chair, then presenting two valuable dogs the next day. The episode highlights a flash of generosity amid social status tensions.
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New York
Clougisss Gordon
Mania
Cadiilac
Gordon
Very Fast Bail In Jamestown Game Summary
Jamestown beat the Knights of Potter Matthew of Indianapolis 1 to 0 in a single game described as the hottest ball match seen in Jamestown. Battery players were Street and Jong for Jamestown with Dale and Carson. Steel, 3, had three hits. Jamestown committed two errors while the Knights made three.
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Jamestown
Knights of Potter
Matthew
Indiaapolis
Steet
Jong
Dale
Carson
Ort Steel
Knights
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