Narrow Escape as Fire Traps Twenty Boarders in Roaring Inferno
In New York on June 4 a basement blaze at Mrs Mary Mooney s boarding house on West Thirteenth Street trapped twenty boarders. Miss Marie Beltraine fell to her death from the roof and Mrs Haggerty suffered severe burns while firemen rescued others. Fire damaged property valued at about 1000 and no escape routes existed.
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New York
Mary Mooney
West Thirteenth Street
Mary Haggerty
Beltraine
George Mickle
Sweeney
Lieut
Reilly
Man electrocuted saving companion in Plainwell
Arthur Goodacre, 22, died attempting to pull a younger companion, A. B. Goucher, from a high tension wire carrying 45 000 volts in Plainwell Michigan. Goucher revived with medical aid and regained consciousness overnight.
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Plainwell
Mich
Arthur Goodacre
A. B. Goucher
Goodacre
Negro to be hanged for murder in Clarksburg county
Frank Johnson, a Black man, killed a married woman who refused to elope, then barricaded in a barn wounding two posse members. After defying authorities for two days he was sentenced to be hanged on July 17, the first capital sentence in the county since state formation.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Frank Johnson
Chamberlain Wins In Oregon Senate Race
Portland reports Gov. George Chamberlain, Democrat, chosen as United States senator to succeed Charles W. Fulton. Republicans say the legislature will elect him, with Chamberlain’s majority over opponent Henry M. Cake expected to exceed 1000 votes.
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Portland, Or
George
Chamberlain
Oregon
United States
Charles W. Fulton
Henry M. Cake
Death pact ends in double tragedy in Kingston area
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on June 4 Sebastian Gayla a liquor house clerk and Mrs Anna Kares a deserted wife ended a death pact. They were found dead together in a room at the woman’s Kingston home indicating a self inflicted double tragedy.
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Wilkesbarre
Sebastan Gayla
Families Flee Homes as Mississippi Keeps Rising in St Louis
Amid fears the Mississippi will breach flood levels, about a dozen blocks near Hast Street in St. Louis are already flooded. Residents evacuate as water encroaches on dwellings and concerns grow over nearby properties and safety.
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St. Lows
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Iwater
Disruption at Chester Traction Company Ends Without Injuries
Fragmentary copy notes a renewed strike by Chester Traction Company workers lasting weeks. Three of the company’s money cars were blown up by dynamites last night, but no one was injured.
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Chester
Traction
Mexican Yaqui War Debates End Near With Severe Terms
Reports from Mexico indicate the Yaqui Indians push hard for control of their homeland and self rule. The war department plans to resume the campaign if peace terms fail, with June 15 set for a final decision on peace or renewed hostilities.
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Mexico
Gig Sune
Bencement
War Department
Bule
Fight in Mau retania smoking room ends in arrests
Passengers on the steamer Mau retania reported a late night brawl in the smoking room last Sunday in which cuspidors and drinking glasses flew. Three badly battered men, named as principals, were taken ashore by detectives and held at police headquarters. The trouble began when four men shaking dice accused another of cheating.
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New York
Mauretania
Gould Jumps Bail In Auto Speeding Case
Judgment was entered on a forfeited bail bond of $100 for Kingdon Gould who failed to appear for trial on automobile speeding charges. A bench warrant was issued but Gould had already sailed to Europe for a six weeks vacation.
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New York
Kingdon Gould
Gould
Europe
Defamation Charge Follows Fargo Constable Candidate
Helen Stensrud accuses John Morgan, a Fargo constable candidate, of defamation of character in a criminal suit under North Dakota libel law enacted three years ago. The case, filed in Fargo, showcases a rare criminal defamation action rather than a civil suit.
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Fargo
N. D
John Morgan
Helen Stensrud
North Dakota
Barns Burn at Westhope Endangers City
Fire destroyed the Burns and Sharvey livery barn in Westhope North Dakota and spread due to southeast winds. Eighteen horses were lost and another barn a mile away was set ablaze along with the dump grounds. Estimated losses may not exceed $7500.
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Westhope
N. D
Burns & Sharvey
Anglers Targeted as Wardens Crack Down in Dakota
Sioux Falls June 4 fish and game wardens in several counties plan to make an example of violators who fish for bass and other protected fish and sell or ship them out of state. Federal and state authorities tighten enforcement to curb illegal fishing.
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WII
Sioux Falls
Fish and Game
Dakota
Court Orders Red Lake County Removal Petition Action
Judge Watts issued a writ mandamus directing Red Lake County to meet with commissioners to consider the removal petition against Red Lake County from Red Lake River Falls area. The case has dragged for years amid ongoing litigation and factional strain.
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Weil
Ito
Sage Crookston
Minn
Cy Watts
Red Lake
Falla
Central Montana Floods Paralyze Rail and Power Networks
Missoula reports thirty days of continuous rain causing disastrous floods across central Montana. Widespread destruction includes rail lines washed away, roadbeds ruined, dams failing, and cities like Butte and Helena cut off from telegraph and electric services. Garrison residents flee to hills as transport and ore smelting operations halt.
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Missoula
Mont
Central
Montana
Butte
Garrison
St. Paul Iiie
Helena
Wisconsin Cream Freight Rates Revised by Railroad Board
The Wisconsin Railroad Commission lowered milk freights and raised cream rates. A five gallon can of milk travels five miles for 6 cents and a ten gallon for 9 cents, while cream rates rise to 7 cents for five gallons and 12 cents for ten gallons over five miles.
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Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Madison
Wis
Railroad Rate Commission
Wisconsin
Air line blowing at Fayal mine blamed on remnant union faction
Eveleth Minn June 7 at 9 30 last night dynamite blew a compressed air line supplying No 4 Spruce to No 4 Fayal mine. Expansion joint damaged indicating malicious act. Investigators follow all clues. Outrage attributed by some to remnant of labor union faction.
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Eveleth
Minn
Spruce
Fayal
Union
Three Minute Insanity Plea in Wisconsin Murder Case
Charles Hayes of Chicago admitted in Manitowoc circuit court that he was insane for only three minutes when he killed his nephew William Kuchimberg in Maple Grove on February 2. The defense argues temporary insanity at the moment of the crime.
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Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Wis
Charles Hayes
Chicago
William Kuchimberg
Marinette
Maple Grove
Hayes
New M N G Company Inspected At Bemidji Armory
Bemidji Minnesota June 7 Company K Third Regiment Minnesota National Guard was inspected last evening at the company armory by Lieut Col Gerlach United States Army retired Sixty two uniformed men were in line and the appearance percentage at drill was marked at 100.
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New
Bemidil
Minn
Thira
Gerlach
Infested With Sneak Thieves In Huron
Huron South Dakota residents report a rise in sneak thief activity. Albert Bampe detained a night intruder after a scuffle and alerted police. The suspect was taken into custody for further questioning.
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Huron
Satestea
Albert Bampe
Fragmentary Note on a Shifting Conversation
A disjointed text outlines a conversation about writing and a fountain pen. It references hesitation, aid, and distance, with unclear speakers and fragmented punctuation. The readable phrases suggest an exchange about personal items and communication.
Fragmented OCR Note Discussing Repeating Phrases and Dates
Fragmented text seems to discuss daily phrases and a recurring day pattern. References to numbers and letters appear garbled, with unclear names or events. No coherent person or organization is clearly identifiable.
Montana News Young Chicago Boy Seeks Ranch Life Adventure
A fourteen year old Chicago youth Ted Smith rode into Glendive seeking a ranch job driven by fantasies from Diamond Dick stories. He traded money to a Chicago companion, learned the ropes at Shelton & Ryans livery, and planned to ride broncos under Charlie Root's guidance after a misadventure with dining car prices.
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Chicago
Ted Smith
Glendive
Montana
Ted
Fowler
Charlie Root
Shelton & Ryan
Supreme Court ends injunctions against labor boycotts in Montana
In a unanimous ruling the Montana Supreme Court dissolves an injunction against the Montana Federation of Labor and others, allowing unions to continue boycotts as long as the methods remain legal. The decision states unions may not be enjoined from boycotting and that the firm has no property right to patronage.
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District Court of
Yellowstone County
Montana Federation of Labor
Lindsay & Co
Helena
Billings
District Court
Supreme Court
Missing Grace Swartz Found Drowned in Yellowstone River
The body of Grace Swartz six teen year old daughter of rancher John Swartz of five miles west of Billings was found in the Yellowstone River last week. She disappeared Wednesday evening and a search failed. George Danford found the body while rowing across the river and took it to the bank. It is unclear if death was self inflicted or an accident.
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Grace Swartz
John Swartz
Billings
Yellowstone River
George Danford
Helena cites hiring rule for city departments
The Helena city government plans to hire only Americans in all city departments following a council decision prompted by the State Federation of Labor and allied groups. The proposed ordinance aims to ensure employment is restricted to citizens, with labor organizations backing the move.
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Helena
Federation ‘of Labor
FBO
Riess
Norway News Roundup Highlights Nobility, Names and Royal Visits
A movement to place Adolph Tiedeman bust in Mandal is noted alongside Norway’s long serving Olaf Amundsen. a 49 year teaching record for Amund Nilsen. M. William Barbey gifts to Bergen museum. King Edward and Queen Alexandra expected in August. Prince of Wales and Duke of Fife events. Danish crown prince and Princess Alexandrine due. Ole Brude’s egg shaped lifeboat interest to England. Nilsen bequest for poor relief. Knudsen Lilledal’s remarkable strength. Oslo name restoration debate. various royal, political and labor events across Norway and Sweden with public celebrations and diplomatic gestures.
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Christienta
Aftenposten
Edward
Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Duke of Fife
Christiania
Denmark
Alexandrine
European news and notes from May events and Danish banks
The article highlights King Frederick's Vienna visit for May celebrations, September naval exercises between Landersborg and Esbjerg under Col. Tuxen, and Justice Minister Zuschlag as wartime anti rat campaigns. It cites substantial rodent kills in Denmark, Sverdrup’s marked grave, youth associations funding memorials, a Danish traditions society led by Dr. Axel Olrik, and records of major Danish savings banks with large crown amounts.
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Landersborg
Esbjerg
Tuxen
Zuschlag
Copenhagen
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