Floods devastate Illinois river valley many injured and missing
A severe rainstorm across the Illinois river valley caused widespread damage to crops gardens and fences. In Farmdale seven miles east the water rose to three feet in houses. A farmer Gray and his three sons ages 12 8 and 5 attempted to reach higher ground. the boys drowned and Gray was stunned by a floating log. His wife survived on a roof as rescuers later saved her. Railroads and bridges suffer heavy damage with one fatality reported in Fulton county Copperas creek valley.
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Linois
Pronra
Clinois River
Copperas Creek
Fulton County
Gray
Hemse
Premier Abbott's Cabinet Retains Most Ministers
Ottawa June 19 The old cabinet is re appointed to their portfolios. J A Chapleau remains in line with ministerships to follow post session. John Haggart discharges railways duties during the current parliament. Abbott may be titled knight at Confederation anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir _ John
Ottawa
Ont
J. A. Chapleau
John Haggart
John G Hagerart
Edgar Dewdney
Abbott
Ontario
Soldiers on trial for killing A H Hant begin in court
The trial of seven soldiers charged with the killing of A Hant began in the superior court. Six defendants face joint trial while Patrick McMenaman has a separate trial. The jury was seated in the afternoon and the proceedings opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndersom
Waria Walia
Wash
A. H. Hant
Patrick McMenaman
Eastern Star installs officers as Masons meet in Nebraska
In Osceola on June 19 the Eastern Star conclave installed officers led by Grand Matron Mrs. A M M Billings of Genoa and Grand Patron Wood-Nason of Omaha. New officers include grand secretary Rev H Guild of Lincoln and grand treasurer Edwin Davis of Omaha. The next annual meeting will be in Grand Island. Delegates number about 235. An afternoon bill aimed at barring Mason leasing or renting owned property for purpose passed to next year.
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Grand Lodge
Omeérs
Osatta
Genoa
Weod-Nason
Omaha
M. E. Musselman
Osceola
George W. Kean
Kearney
Rev. H. Guild
Lincoln
Edwin Davis
Mary K. Osgood
Tecura
Seh
Kate KE. Barsby
Fairmont
Adah
Wood. Gallop
Norfolk
Ruth
Rose Galbraith
Hebron
Esthers
Alvison
Martha
Mars
Jeecurer
Stevens
Grand Island
Grand Lodge of ‘Masons
Sa Mason
Hin
Sa Joon
Iies
Bradner P. Slaughter
Fullerton
Samuel P. Kent
Tecumseh
Lewis A. Kent
Minden
J. P. A. Black
Bloomington
Christian Hartman
William Bowen
Austria Silent On Bulgaria Recognition Amid Balkan Tensions
Vienna reports a secret audience between Emperor Franz Joseph and Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria as Premier Stambouloff advances recognition of Bulgaria's status. Russia fears widening conflict while St. Petersburg worries over Bulgaria aligning with Vienna and the triple alliance. Ferdinand, once an Austrian subject, is central to the shifting balance.
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Austria
Bulgaria
Keer
Hussia
Balkan
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Ferdinand
Bulgaris
Stambouloff
Vietina
Franeis ‘Joseph
Sofia
Stamboule
St. Petersburg
Stamboulos
Russia
Constantinople
Egean Sea
Levant
Europe
Franet
Treasury Balance Deficiency Reported by Washington
Washington June 19. Officials say the treasurer will report a deficiency of 600000, offset by 22000000 on deposit and 20000001 in fractional silver. Expenditures exceed revenues by 8188924 so far, offset by pension payments of 18312155. Remainder of month expected light, with receipts likely to cover excess and leave a small surplus.
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Washington
Jordan
Treasury
Parnell Interview Sparks Marriage Rumors
Lennox June 10 report says Mr Parnell indicated in an interview that he would marry soon despite Mrs O'Shea and Evadur not replying. The article notes uncertainty about whether the event will occur.
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Lennox
Parnell
O'Shea
Evadur
Grinnell College Commencement Program 1851
The Grinnell College commencement program lists events for June 1851 including the board meeting, conservatory anniversary, and commencement ceremonies. It notes addresses by President George A. Gates and professors, alumni prayers, and class day events with related campus activities and receptions.
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Grinnell College
Iowa
Grinnell
Sarunpay
Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Suxnay
Tush
Baceslave Ate ; ‘Seremon, President George A. Gates
The
Christian Associations
G. Barres
Moxpay
Sgadenys
Jose
College-Chapel
Prisoner Waller learns of $30,000 fortune after discharge
MINNEACOMS June 19 Two weeks ago George B Waller was imprisoned at Fort Keogh for sleeping on guard duty. He learned on discharge that his aunt Mrs Deihl of Detroit left him 30 000 dollars. He traveled to Helena then Minneapolis with his wife to claim the fortune and start a new life.
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Minneacoms
George B. Waller
Fort Keogh
Falen
YW Waller
Bam
Waller
Deihl
Detroit
Mich
Helena
Mont
Wirs. Wailer
Minneapolis
Brennan stands by tramp assault tale amid farm incident
Waterloo Iowa report says 14 year old Brennan says he was assaulted by three tramps at a Cedar town Ship farm. Police have 30 arrests but none identified as Brennan’s alleged attackers. Brennan reportedly hid evidence, washed barn stains, and tied up wounds while officers pressed for a confession.
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Waterloo
Brendan
Cedar Town
Shell Rock
Brennan
Pennsylvania Flood Devastates Georgetown Area
A fierce rainstorm in Lereunure Pennsylvania causes severe damage at Georgetown. Water rose to thirty feet flooding the town and washing away six buildings. The West Pennsylvania road culvert was carried off and John Frank, attempting to cross, was swept away but reached shore with multiple rib fractures and possible death.
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Pennsylvania
Lereunure
Georgetown
Anderson's
West Pennsylvania
John Frank
Ocean Race Started From Crescent Beach To Land's End
Captains William A. Andrews and Joseph A. Lawler set off last evening in small boats Mermaid and Sea Serpent for a solo Atlantic crossing. Mermaid measures 15 feet with a 12 foot keel while Sea Serpent is 1 foot 11 inches over all with an 18 foot keel. They are equipped with provisions and essentials. Andrews previously crossed the ocean in 1878 aboard Narthis with his brother. this voyage they proceed alone.
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Bostox
SW William A. Andrews
Joseph AE. Lawler
Captain Andrews
Captain Lawler
Crescent Beach
Land's Fad
England
Andrews
Cattlemen's War Opens Tax Campaign in Arkansas
Arkansas City June 19 the Cherokee treasury chief Ross has opened headquarters to press a tax on cattlemen who invaded the strip. He demands 1 per head for 150000 cattle or he will order Indian police to remove them. Cattlemen refuse to pay the grazing tax and vow to fight the police rather than obey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Ark
Ross
Cherokee Nation
Town Patents Grant Week's End list
Patents issued to Town party residents for week ending June 18 include William Brayton Flood gate Geo AL Casselman Fort Dadza composition of matter for whitlie Lois Harmon Marshalltown Dorset Adolph Olsen El Dosala painters overshoes William Wel lock Salt Lake City shoe lace fastener.
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Wasumerox
D. C
William Brayton
Flood
Geo
AL Casselman
Fort Dadza
Whitlie
Lois Harmon
Marshalltown
Dorset
Adolph 5. Olsen
el Dosala
William Wellock
Salt Lake City
Drowned Fear Grips Dersy Connecticut River Rescue Efforts
It is feared P. Gilbert his wife and child Mrs Givingston and Mrs Deker son have been lost after starting down the river in a sail boat on Wednesday. Search parties have pursued the river all day yesterday and today with no sight of them.
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Dersy
Conn
P. Gilbert
Givingston
Dekerson
Cloud burst in San Luis Potosi claims sixty lives
In Mexico City on June 19 a cloudburst in San Luis Potosi killed at least sixty people. Rescue crews report extensive damage and ongoing search for missing residents.
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City of Mexico
Tsaier Ad- Tices Klos
San Luis
Governors Clash Over Wisconsin Horse Thief Case
The Nebraska and Wyoming governors cornered the chase of a horse thief named Ingen. Wyoming sent the man back after a lynching standoff, sparking a tense exchange as Nebraska’s Governor Thayer demanded his return.
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Nebraska
Wyoming
Ingen
Chayer
Kingen
Thayer
Corpse of Aberdeen fire chief found in forsaken well
Richard May secretary of the Aberdeen fire department was found yesterday at 3 o clock in a forsaken well about twenty miles northwest of Aberdeen. The body was submerged with no wounds on the head and five seven dollars in money and a watch were found on him. Theories include murder suicide or accident. Coroners in Aberdeen and McPherson counties have been summoned and an inquest set for tomorrow. May was a respected single man who left six weeks ago for seedings.
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Richard May
Aberdeen Fire Department
Aberdeen
May
Northwest
Christian Workers Session Opens In Westrix Springs
A large summer convocation of Christian workers under the Christian alliance opened in Westrix Springs on June 19 and runs through the month. Participants include Rev Dr B. Simpson New York City Rev Dr J L Chapell Boston Missionary Training School Rev T W Perr Milford Mass Mrs EL W Baker Chicago Rev W H Walker Bridgenson Ga Rev John Morrow Pittsburg Rev C W Ryder Providence and Rev BR EL Marsh Wichita Kan.
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Christian Workers
Westrix Springs
Christian Workers Und
Arg
The
Christian Alliance
4. B. Simpson
New York City
J.L. Chapell
Boston
W- H. Walker
Bridgenson
Genn
John Morrow
Pittsburg
C. W. Ryder
Providence
BR. EL. Marsh
Wichita, Kan
Clover Club Featured Guests Impress Chicago Fellowship
Great Banquet in Chicago brings Clover club of Philadelphia as guest. Distinguished attendees including Henry Watterson Mayor Washburne and Sol Smith Russell delivered speeches at midnight. Festivities aim to set a record for Clover club style revelry with celebrities subjected to lively fun.
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Catcaco
Clover Club
Philadelphia
Fellowship Club
Henry Watterson
Washburne
Sol Smith Russello
Transfer of Brides lands debated at Pine Ridge
Advices from the Pine Ridge agency say the commission for the transfer held a session with about 400 Bruies on Wednesday. The Bries wished to remain at Pine Ridge and the decision rests with the Ogalallas who require a three quarters vote to change. The Ogalallas seek land portions while the commissioner opposed this. No conclusion was reached but a transfer is considered likely.
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Pine Ridge
Rail way telegraphers and Brotherhood fail to consolidate
In St Louis on June 18 the two orders announced they will not consolidate for at least two years. A committee reported that no agreement was reached as the liability clause proved the main sticking point and the orders were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
St. Louis
Brotherhood
The First Political Gun in Springfield Campaign Kickoff
The opening gun of the new people's party campaign in Springfield Ohio is fired at a large mass meeting tonight. It signals a statewide tour with meetings in villages and hamlets to build enough balance of power in the legislature to defeat Senator Sherman’s bid for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
New People’s Party
Fred
Sherman
Alaskan Drowning Report From Jay Bay Sea Disaster
A steamer from Alaska reports Lieutenant Robinson and four crewmen from the Bear along with W. Moore of Mount Elsa’s expedition drowned at Jay Bay while attempting a landing. A coal shed fire in Satem Mo spreads since Tuesday night, destroying several buildings and endangering the town if wind shifts.
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Vancouver
B. C
Alaska
Lieutenant Robinson
United States
Bear
W. Moore
Mount Elsa
Jay Bay
Satem
Slico
Earthquake Shocks Hit Bengal Province
Sixty earthquake shocks struck Bengal province yesterday. In Gengali Carcerra many buildings were destroyed. extensive damage reported across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gengali Carcerra
Bengal
Revenue Cutter Corwin Commander's Final Orders
The Corwin’s commander received final orders from Washington and left at noon for the Bering Sea via San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bering Sea
San Francisco
Cal
Corwin
Washington
Parnell Rally in Chicago Hailed as Irish Leader Support
Chicago crowd gathers for a Parnell demonstration aimed at signaling loyalty to Charles Stewart Parnell amid Irish party splits. Welcoming resolutions and a mass rally are planned to show support for the deposed leader against Justin McCarthy, with Irish MPs Wiam Redmond and John O Connor among those to be welcomed.
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Parnell
Justin McCarthy
Yarnell
Ess
Chicago
Supreme Court Decisions Reported from Presett D.S.D
The Supreme Court issued several decisions from Presett S D on June 26. Notable rulings invalidate wider challenges to corporate land grabs, uphold that state authority must raise such questions, and affirm lower court judgments. The cases include Gilbert v Holé from Beadle County and Williams v Wait from Lincoln County, with the latter addressing appeal timing and costs. Sullivan County canvassing board case, Smith v Canvassing Board, requires reconvened canvassing of Sully County results, potentially unseating the current sheriff in favor of a Democrat.
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Presett
S. D
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Custer’ County
Henry C. Gilbert
S. L. E. Holé
Beadle County
Williams
W.S. Wait
Lincoln County
Duken
Sailess
Sully County
Wreck of Fast Mail Train Near New Orleans
A fast mail express on the Uliolg Central, due in New Orleans at 7:20 pm, wrecked five miles from the city. Several injured, with six hurt and two possibly fatally. Engineers W H Mitchell and Fireman John Lawson were killed. names include Chas Minn of McComb, La, and William Williams of Hammond, La. Telegraph lines down. details scarce overnight.
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New Orleins
Uliolg Central
W. Hh. Aittchell
John Lawson
Chas
Minn
McComb
William Williams
Hammond
Markets Report Mixed Hog and Cattle Prices Across Regions
Hogs show light to heavy variations with prices around 4.93 to 12.65 in scattered freight terms. Cattle includes feeders, stockers, cows and bulls with values near 1.50 to 4.80 per hundredweight and veal calves around 92.50. Kansas City and Chicago figures show receipts and shipments with a general market higher trend for several grades.
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Kansas City
Provisions and Prices In a June Market Roundup
A fragmented list of farm commodities and prices appears for June 20, detailing Wheat cash July futures, Oats cash, Rye, Flax, Timothy, Pork, Butter, Cheese, Eggs and dairy items. Mentions of locations like Minneapolis and track listings for June and July indicate a miscellaneous market ledger.
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Kowloon City
Hong Kong
Song Kong
Kowloon
Masons OF
Czar
Shakes the Grisswidow
Iowa College
Supreme Court of
Lone T. Wve
Peek Tate
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