Strong-armed boys swim and fence at German games
Over 100 robust Americans battled for prowess Monday at Germania park and White River near Riverside. In a 100 yard swim Suter of South Chicago won in 1 45 with Lichin of Chicago second and Rassman of South Bend third. The turnverein events featured fencing, tado, wand exercises, and various gymnastic displays by 118 athletes from ten teams, with jumps, sprints, and apparatus work. The festival closes with a grand ball and prize awards at South-side turner hall, plus a band concert. Visitors came from Fort Wayne, South Bend, Chicago, Louisville, Evansville and Terre Haute.
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Germania Park
White River
Riverside
Jack Tars
Suter
South Chicago
Lichin
Chicago
Rassman
South Bend
Werle
Beyer
Katber
Terre Haute
Turner Hall
Fort Wayne
Louisville
Evansville
Gas Mine Explosion Kills Four in Barratoeran Mexico
An explosion of gas at the Las Eperanzas mines in Barratoeran Mexico on Thursday killed four miners and injured fifty others. The incident sends shock through the region as rescue teams battle fires and assess damage. Additional news on the Lake Erie & Western excursion and related travel plans appears after the report.
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Barratoeran
Mex
Las Eperanzas
Tourgee Named Consul General and Other Appointments
The president announced consular promotions and transfers from Washington on Monday. Albion W. Tourgee of New York becomes consul-general at Halifax N G, after serving as consul at Bordeaux. Urban Ledoux moves from Three Rivers Maine to Bordeaux, Willam Harrison Bradley shifts to Manchester, Brig. Smyth to Tunstead, Louis Ayme to Para, Leo Bergholz to Three Rivers, George B. Anderson to Guadeloupe, Walter Hamm to Hun Eng, and James A. Leroy to Durango Mex.
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Washington
Albion W. Tourgee
New York
United States
Bordeaux
France
Halifax
N. G
Tourgee
Urban J Ledoux
Maine
Three Rivers
Lan
Willam Harrison Bradley
Illinois
Tunsdall
Eng
Manchester
Brig
William Y. Smyth
Missouri
Hull
Louis H. Ayme
Uuadeloupe
Para
Mrazi
Grand Jury Ta⟨co⟩ma Reports Rebuke of Federal Officers
Grand jury in Tacoma discloses sensational findings from its June session ending June 13. The majority report arraigns U.S. marshal Richardo for extravagance and mismanagement and condemns Acting federal attorney George Grisby and the marshal’s entire force for neglecting duties and aiding crime.
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Tacoma
Wash
Federal Grand Jury
U.S
Richardo
George Grisby
United States
Break in New York Employers Union Shifts Construction Pact
The George A. Fuller Company leaves the Bolling trades' employers' association to sign an independent arbitration agreement with building trades unions in New York. About twenty thousand workers stand to be affected as the main features of the pact are already set.
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New York
George A. Fuller Construction Company
Bolling Trades’ Employers’ Association
Building Trades’ Unions
Fanny the dog audits church service in curious fashion
A small black spaniel named Fanny attends Rev F F Hall undenominational church services as an auditor. She shows interest during references to the conquest of Satan, but remains quiet otherwise. The dog trots around the church and inspects the piano and congregation while not barking.
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Fanny
F. F. Hall
Satan
Reliance to race Constitution and Columbia off Brenton Reef
Newport hosts a weekly sequence of cup racing as Reliance meets Constitution and Columbia off Brenton's reef for daily tests to decide which yacht defends the cup. The Iselin boat has faced the others in calm seas, while Reliance arrives from Bristol with Sunbeam and sails being overhauled on Columbia. All three vessels are in good condition and ready for hard racing.
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Newport
Reliance
Constitution
Columbia
Brenton
Iselin
Sandy Hook
Bristol
Sunbeam
Herrshoffs
Three Steamers Race Ice for Nome Victory
Tacoma dispatch describes a June 15 collision scare as the Roanoke, Senator, and Centennial raced through Bering Sea bound for Nome with 1,200 passengers. The ice fields closed in, Centennial attempted to pass Roanoke, Roanoke paused to avoid collision, and all three ships eventually cleared the ice into open water with Roanoke first.
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Tacoma
Wash
Nome
Bering Sea
Roanoke
Senator
Centennial
Pen
Umpire and Player Shot During Georgia Plantation Baseball
At Spain plantation near Quitman Georgia Samuel Johnston and Richard Edmonson, both Black, die from gunfire during a close sixth inning ball game. Johnston dies after buckshot strike. Edmonson, the umpire, is killed instantly by pistol shots in the eighth inning as the contest ends and chaos erupts. The attackers flee and the game ends in a riot.
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Quitman
Samuel Johnston
Richard Edmonson
Spain
Johnston
Edmonson
Death by Hatpin Tragedy Sparks Jealousy Case
In Chicago on a Sunday two young colored children, Erc Smith aged 2 and Bertha Winston aged 7, were killed when a hatpin was used in a stabbing prompted by jealousy. The weapon pierced Bertha near the heart, with Misa Winston involved in the conflict.
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Chicago
Erc Smith
Bertha Winston
Misa Winston
Thieves steal skeletons unearthed in Fort Wayne park
In Fort Wayne Indiana a gang of workmen led by Fred Lindemann unearthed two skeletons in McCulloch park believed to be a man and a red haired woman. The skeletons were hidden under sand for safekeeping but were stolen while the men were away. Lindemann seeks the missing bones to report to the Board of Works.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Fred Lindemann
McCulloch Park
Lindemann
Board of Works
Tennis ball baseball proposed by captain Geake
Will Geake, captain of the State house baseball team, proposed playing baseball with tennis balls at Brighton beach on Saturday afternoon. The game, called at 3 o clock, drew praise as an unusual exhibition and followed major league rules.
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Will Geake
SUN
Geake
State House
Stevenson
Brighton Beach
Geaxo
President Roosevelt plans quiet summer at Sagamore Hill
At Oyster Bay on June 2 1903 President Roosevelt will spend a quiet summer at Sagamore Hill and receive few callers by advance appointment through Secretary Loeb. He will focus mornings on executive business and afternoons on rest and recreation. A Sunday family service at Christchurch was attended with Mrs Roosevelt and children as part of the visit.
Rural Free Delivery Headquarters Moved to Cincinnati
The Indiana division rural free delivery office moves from Majestic Building in this city to Cincinnati. RB Rathbone, over three years in charge, goes to Omaha to head the western division. W B Gaitree will oversee Indiana from Cincinnati, as the central division now includes Indiana Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Indiana Division
Majestic Balding
Cincinnati
RB. Rathbone
Indiana
Omaha
Indiana Service
W. B. Gaitree
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pilgrimage to Concord Honors Mrs Eddy Visits
More than 50 Christian Scientists traveled from Boston to Concord New Hampshire on Monday to visit Mrs Mary Baker Eddy mother of the faith. The invitation to the large convention gathered in Boston was read Sunday. Six special trains of ten cars each were used to move the crowd. Mrs Eddy greeted the travelers at Pleasant View home Monday afternoon.
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Boston
Concord
N. H
Mary Baker AG
Eddy
Where is My Lucky Horseshoe Bond Losses Grow
Sam Farb who furnishes bail for unfortunates in the city prison was forced to pay a $50 bond for Thomas Collins on petit larceny and assault and battery after Collins failed to appear for trial. This raises Bam’s losses to over $400 since last Monday morning.
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Sam Farb
Thomas Collins
North Indianapolis delegation seeks Northwestern avenue bridge
A citizen delegation led by former Attorney-General Taylor and Mayor Bookwalter asked the Board of Public Works to fund a new Northwestern avenue bridge over Fall Creek. Funds are short, so they were referred to the county commissioners. The current bridge is deemed unsafe and local property owners want a replacement. The Lebanon Interurban railroad plans to cross there and may finance its portion, aiding a proposed stone bridge.
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Indianapolis
Taylor
Bookwalter
Eppert
Jim" Munroe
Board of Public Works
Northwestern Ave
Fall Creek
Board of Works
Lebanon
The Theological Student Admits Robbery
June 29. E A Sweeteer, a student at Gordon theological training school, confessed to robbing a room in the Parker house. The case outlines a student involved in the Parker house burglary.
BESSIE SHUDER RELEASED ON PROMISE TO REFORM
Bessie Shuder, 17, released from jail with a 56 fine on the promise to reform and stay at home with her country father Eraste Shuder. She violated parole by leaving, after previously serving 30 days in the workhouse and having the remitted fine tied to returning home. She was found at Union Station on Sunday morning.
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Eraste Shuder
Pretty
Union Station
G A R Issues Encampment Notice and Flood Aid Appeal
The state G A R headquarters received general orders from the national body about the national encampment in San Francisco starting August 17. An appeal seeks aid for comrades affected by the North Topeka flood, many of whom lost everything and are homeless. Also reported is the arrest of T Seymour crew members on murder charges connected to James P Piccann case. further note on Mrs McCann ington.
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San Francisco
Ata
North Topeka
Colored Man Arrested for Carrying Concealed Weapons
Henry Green, a Black man, was arrested at Riverside Park on Sunday afternoon for carrying concealed weapons. Police found a 38 caliber revolver, a knife, and knuckles on him after a group of boys reported a remark they construed as personal. He attempted to draw a gun but paused when he realized the remark was not aimed at him.
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Henry Green
Riverside Park
Loss of Fifty Thousand Paint Company Losses in Cleveland
A fragment notes a financial loss of 50 000 tied to a Cleveland company and its paint business. The text is garbled with incomplete names and dates, limiting precise attribution but indicating a sizable monetary impact in Ohio during an unknown June period.
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Cleveland
Brooke’ Oi Company
Runaway-Plot Scoundrels Fight Real Estate Man’s Horse
B F Cline real estate agent at 14 Market Street chased two scoundrels who tried to force his horse to run away on N Capitol Ave. They slashed the horse with a buggy whip after a false hat-claim. Cline offered a reward for identification and conviction. Boeglin case postponed due to wound. saloon keeper cited over liquor law violations and prior trouble with police.
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B. F. Cline
Market St
N. Capitolave
Cline
Capitol Ave
Ji ‘Noli
Meridian
Pennsylvania
Mr. Cine
Boeglin
Philip Boegln
Virginia Ave
Hookwater
Boegun
Tealay
Ravenna Plant Destroyed by Sunday Night Fire
Ravenna June 23 A fire destroyed the Riddle coach and hearse company plant Sunday night. Loss reported at 25, om. extensive damage prior unidentified. Fire crews battled the blaze and contents were damaged beyond repair.
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Ravenna
Riddle Coach and Hearse Company
City Grain Market bluntly lists varied grain prices
The market table shows No 2 red and white wheat values, No 3 and mixed lots, No 4 whites, yellow and mixed, with car and freight notes. Corn and oats prices appear nominal with several grade notes and car counts amid weekly inspections. Hay prices for timothy and amathy are listed, plus Chicago wheat and provisions quotes with futures and by the carload.
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Timothy
Hay
Monument Contract Award Set For Scottsburg Monument
Scottsburg Ind June 2 The Pigeon Roost monument commission is in session to award the contract for the monument after inspecting the site. Hay Takes 8 Meat. Washington June 2 Secretary of state Hay has begun a two week vacation to Newport where he will be absent.
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Scottsburg
Ind
Hay
Washington
Newport
Wittiay
London and New York Markets See Mixed Moves In Stocks and Commodities
Americans in London show slight gains while Utah plans a new $20,000,000 steel venture. Reports note Fuller construction may resume, rail and anthracite activity remains tight, and stocks in New York respond to London strength. Calendar quotes include Pennsylvania, Grailny Trunk earnings disappointment, and varied cattle hog and sheep prices across regional markets.
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Meyer & Kiser
New York
London
Utah
Fuller Construction Company
Pennsylvania
C. I
St. Louie
Rio ‘Sintos
Erle
Amalgamated Copper
Anaconda
St. Paul
B. BR. T
Missouri Pacific
Prices paid by shippers for poultry and related goods
Wholesale markets list prices for hens, old roosters, ducks, geese, and fresh eggs. Butter cheese flour bran hides wool and miscellaneous groceries with specific per unit prices. Cabbage, citrus, berries, and other produce show regional figures, with meats and lard priced by cut and weight.
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New York
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