National Lodge Session Hails Flourishing Orders and Global Note
From the Capital report the national grand lodge of Good Templars in Washington declares the order flourishing. Secretary Hester cites cotton supplies at 2,972,067 bales globally and 1,912,021 American bales, while Congress approves Mexico’s Manzanillo coal station project and Diaz signs the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grand Lodge of Good Templars of the
United States
Washington
Hester
C. H. Lingenfelter
Sharock L. Hodgins
District of Idaho
N. W. Buick
Ruel Rounds
Republic of Mexico
Manzanillo
Pacific Coast
Congress
Diaz
National Association of Postmasters
Chattanooga
Tenn
John Vines Wright
General Land Office
Tennessee
Notable Obituaries and Appointments Across U S Regions
A roundup of prominent deaths and career moves includes former Circuit Judge P. R. Fiil craft in St. Louis at 61 after a long illness. Others: Fred D. Shiras of Dubuque dies of rheumatism of the heart. Dr. W. F. King resigns as Cornell College president for health reasons. Erwin A. Abbey elected fellow of the Societe des Beaux Arts in Paris. Joseph C. Grew named second secretary of the Berlin embassy. Capt. Henry Lomb dies at 80 in Pittsford New York. Eugene P. Murphy who helped take Alaska from Russia dies in San Francisco at 63. A A Wiley of Alabama dies at Hot Springs Virginia at about 50. Capt. F L Berthold, 83, linked to Georgetown Jeep and early Panama railroad work, dies in Golden California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. King
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Eerwin A. Abbey
Societe Des Beaux Arts
Paris
Joseph C. Grew
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Henry Lomb
Pittsford
N. Y
Capt. Lomb
Burghaum
Germany
America
Eugene P. Murphy
Alaska
United States
Russia
San Francisco
A. A. Wiley
Alabama
Cuba
Hot Springs
F. L. Berthold
Georgetown
Union Pacific
Panama
Golden
Cal
Accidental Happenings Reported From Guthrie Area
Reports from Guthrie Oklahoma describe rising waters in Wasaita valley causing damage. Several drowning incidents are noted including John McGreer a 69 year old landscape artist formerly of Chicago in the Hudson River New York.
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Guthrie
Okla
Paul’s Valley
Wasaita Valley
John McGreer
Chicago
Hudson River
New York
Michigan & Wisconsin Road
Norway
Mich
Thomas Blithe
Critchell
Sioux City
Al‘Jegheny
Glassmére
Arnold
Toseosephi J
Gonenberg
William
Johnson
Lington
Burlington
Iowa
Major Fires and Fatal Explosions Hit Across U S Coast to Coast
Across multiple states a string of disasters claimed numerous lives. Kent Lumber plant at Hons Louisiana burned, a $500000 loss reported. Fatal blasts near Paragon Kentucky and Winnipeg Canada killed nine workers. Rail wrecks near Madison Mills Ohio and Iowa River drownings in Iowa City. Mining accidents in Calumet Michigan and Ishpeming Michigan caused deaths. Fire at Continental Oil Albuquerque destroyed plant, 100000 gallons of flammable liquids lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Lumber Company
Hons
Paragon
Noah Fugate
Cbanfon Parry
Tolman Triplett
Madison Mills
Ohio
Joe Floyd
George Koniger
Tamarack
Calumet
Mich
George Bookovich
Charles Herbert
Harvey Lace
Howard Pfeffer
Squaw Island
Niagara River
Buffalo
Foster
Marquette
Michael Harrington
Ishpeming
Bryan Pfantz
Lisbon
Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa River
Iowa City
Chambers Bros
Winnipeg
Grand Trunk- Pacific
Continental Oil Company
Albuquerque
N. M
Great Northern Opens Line and Rail Jobs Rise Amid Dense News
The Great Northern resumes service on the Great Falls to Havre route after flood damage. Union Pacific reports 2000 shop employees shifted to full time after a period of short hours since January. Other items note a British steel trade consolidation valued at 375 million dollars, Gov Dawson's tuberculosis treatment in Asheville, a Johns Hopkins psychiatric clinic gift from Henry Phelps, Taft commenting on Cuba transfer readiness, a St. Louis incident of a man seeking food after a job line wait, and bankruptcy filing for Arnold Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
Iron and Steel Trade Journal of London
Gov. Dawson
West Virginia
Asheville
N. C
Wiliam H. Welsh
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Henry Phelps
Pittsburg
New York
Johns Hopkins Hospital
University
Taft
Magoon
Cuba
William Eiwen
University of Vienna
St. Louis
Eimen
Violent Twin Cities Windstorm Kills Man and Damages Area
Severe weather swept across Minnesota and Wisconsin on Saturday and Sunday, ripping roofs from cottages, uprooting trees, and damaging rail lines. In Hopkins a man named Fortwinger was killed when a cottage toppled on him. St. Paul and Steele County areas reported extensive property loss, with Clark's Grove and Ellendale suffering major damage including ruined elevators and dozens of barns. The storm's toll included livestock deaths, shattered windows, and hundreds of thousands in damage, with New Richmond fearing a replay of the 1899 tornado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minnetonka
Henry Fortwinger
Hopkins
Fortwinger
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Dale Street
Steele County
Minnesota
Clark’s Grove
Ellendale
New Richmond
Wis
Owatonna
Minn
Clark's Grove
Eiiendale
Rock Island
Scholarships for Boys Aid St Croix County Youth
Dunn County school of agriculture and domestic economy in Menomonie Wisconsin offers five scholarships to St Croix county boys who completed the common school course. Scholarships cover free tuition for a two year program with access to all school facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menomonie
Wis
Dunn County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy
St. Croix County
Fatal double tragedy near Decorah
Dubuque reports Mrs Olloway was shot to death by Harry Crawford a wealthy retired farmer near Decorah Iowa yesterday He then killed himself Authorities say Crawford was in love with Olloway who did not return the affection
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Olloway
Harry Crawford
Decorah
Crawford
Child killed by wagon accident in La Crosse
Six year old son of John Dyer of Norfolk was instantly killed in La Crosse Wisconsin in June 1924 when a wagon loaded with sand toppled. The child's neck was broken.
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la Crosse
Wis
John Dyer
Norfolk
Fire Causes Half Million Loss in Port Chester Rack
A major blaze in Port Chester destroyed or damaged blocks of buildings, leaving forty families homeless and causing an estimated loss of $500,000. Firefighters reported strong flames and smoke, with crews battling the blaze through the night amid frigid conditions. Investigators outlined a four-alarm response but details on the cause were not immediately released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Chester
Yas
Chile
Firma
Jury verdict in Far West land fraud case
Four Westerners faced trial for conspiracy to defraud the government of lands. Benson and Dimond were acquitted on all counts. Hyde and Schneider were convicted on most counts. Hyde bail raised to 20000, Schneider to 12600, Benson and Dimond released. Jury deliberated about seventy five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederick A. Hyde
Joost
Schneider
John A. Benson
Henry
P. Dimond
Criminal’ Court
Benson
Millonaire
Far West
Dimond
Hyde
Circus Tent Collapses In Duluth
In Duluth on June 24 the Hagenhbeck Wallace circus tent collapsed as light rain soaked the canvas. The structure, about half full, toppled with no deaths or serious injuries reported though many women fainted and were carried out by staff. The weight of the wet canvas caused supports to fail sequentially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Hagenhbeck-Wallace
Milwaukee Businessman Pleads Guilty to Wife Murder
George Willoughby of Milwaukee pleaded guilty in municipal court to shooting his wife on Prospect avenue March 22. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at Waupun by Judge Brazee, the maximum punishment. Willoughby was a prominent local businessman and active in church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Willoughby
Milwaukee
Prospect Avenue
Waupun
Brazee
Willoughby
Two Iowans Drowned in River Incidents
In Marshalltown Iowa on June 24 William J Papelje aged 23 drowned in Rock River at Rock Bars after diving from a boat. Carl F Pierson a Hawarden fireman on the North Western railroad fell from his engine crossing the Iowa River bridge near Gifford and was recovered an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
WiiIll J. Papelje
Rock River
Rock Rarks
Papelje
Carl F. Pierson
Hawarden
North-Western Railroad
Iowa River
Gifford
Girl Confuses Poison with Throat Medicine
In Waterloo Iowa Mae Baker age nineteen took half an ounce of estbolic acid thinking it was a throat gargle for a sore throat. The mouth and throat were burned but the stomach was not affected and she is expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inwaterloo
Iowa
Aie Mae Baker
Indians to Celebrate Near Redwood Falls
Sioux living near Redwood Falls Minnesota plan a June 26 celebration eight miles from the city. Activities include a ball game between Winthrop and the Indians and a big evening dance to close the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood Falls
Minn
Lower
Sioux Agency
Winthrop Nine
Vigilantes Sought to Combat Rustlers in Western County
A local protective organization is urged as rustling causes cattle and horse losses in Western alworth county. Citizens call for a coordinated effort to identify the gang leaders and halt depredations.
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Wa Plerte
Alworth County
Traction Dispute Ends With Settlement Of Des Moines Railway Workers
Des Moines reports a long running dispute between the Des Moines railway company and its five discharged employees has been resolved. An agreement reached on Sunday states the men will be reinstated in their former roles within sixty days. Officials outline the settlement and terms for reemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des, Moines
Des ‘Moines
Ite
Peter A Rey
Mob Lynches Nine Negroes After Texas Killings
In Sabine county near Hemphill a mob killed nine black men following the slayings of two white men. The attacks followed rumors of liquor sales at a negro church and school during a dance. One suspect, Perry Price, confessed to killing Aaron M. Johnson. Wright was named in the killings.
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Texas
Houston
Tex
Hemphill
Sabine County
Hugh Dean
Dean
Aaron M. Johnson
Perry Price
Robert Wright
Price
Johnson
William McCoy
Johnson Home
Wright
Beaumont
San Augustine
Democratic Campaign Opens Early for House Fight
Democratic Campaign for the House opens next week in Washington with Chairman Lloyd predicting a long hard fight. The party plans to release a congressional campaign book by July 1 to expose Republican weaknesses in the Middle West and supply speakers with ammunition before the usual publication date.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Lloyd
Democratic Congressional Committee
Middle West
Adams Trial Sparks Bitter Wrangle in Colorado
In Grand Junction Colorado on June 24 the Steve Adams murder trial of Arthur L Collins mine superintendent Telluride began with a heated dispute. Prosecution sought to endorse new witnesses while defense moved to block ex-Congressman Hogg and J H Carnahan from representing the state. The judge ruled Hogg and Carnahan may stay on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Steve Adams
Western Federation of Miners
Arthur L. Collins
Telluride
Hogg
Pueblo
J. H. Carapahan
Hogg and Carnahan
Town Fire Ravages Three Rivers Quebec Business District
A major blaze in Three Rivers Quebec broke out near noon in a stable and swept through the town’s business section driven by high winds. Officials estimate losses exceed 1 million dollars with no deaths reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Rivers
Quebec
Bribe taker sent to prison after Cleveland case
A former city official was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to taking a bribe. The plea involved accepting payment related to paving contracts and a Cleveland Trinidad company.
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Prigon
Columbus
iFrederick
Je ‘Immel
Romcial
Ris
Peterday
Peto‘epay
Igality
Cleveland
Trinidad
Paving Companyense PO Cara A Cae Teac
Sherman Stricken While En Route to Utica
Republican vice presidential nominee William Tecumseh Sherman was seized by a serious illness in Cleveland after travel from Cincinnati. Doctors expect recovery and plan his return journey to Utica New York, aided by his secretary and companions. He rests at the home of former Ohio governor Myron T. Herrick and is said to have suffered no lasting danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Joie
Utica
N. Y
Women Lynch Negro in Arkansas Town
A mob of enraged negro women dragged Ernest Williams to a telegraph pole near Parkdale Hamburg County and lynched him. Report says women formed a league to enforce better conduct by their race and protect themselves from black men. Williams allegedly acted offensively and was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hamburg
Ark
Ernest Williams
Parkdale
Williams
Northwest Post Office Salary Increases Announced
Washington June 24 The post office department announced salary hikes for clerks and carriers in the Northwest. Minnesota Little Falls adds one clerk from 900 to 1000 and three workers from 900 to 1000 while Willmar adds one clerk from 600 to 800 and two workers from 800 to 900 and two carriers from 990 to 1000. South Dakota Deadwood adds two clerks from 800 to 900 and one from 900 to 1000. Addison adds two clerks from 600 to 800 Watertown adds two clerks and three carriers from 900 to 1000 each.
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Capital
Washington
Post Office Department
Northwest
Minnesota
Little Falls
Willmar
South Dakota
Deadwood
Adison
Watertown
Governor Woodruff Attends Woodruff Family Reunion in Chippewa Falls
Gov. Woodruff of Connecticut attends a Woodruff family reunion in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. The gathering includes members from across the country. He traces the family origin to 1682 and notes settlement in Chippewa County in 1857. He is awarded a Doctor of Laws degree by Wesleyan University during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Connecticut
Reunion
Chippewa Falls
Chippewa
Wis
Chippewa County
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Market Quotations for Wheat Corn and Cattle June 24
Today's grain and live stock quotes list Wheat No. 1 hard at 1.11 and No. 1 Northern at 1.09 in St Paul and Minneapolis with No. 2 Northern 1.07. Corn No. 3 yellow around 69 3 4 to 70 3 4 cents. Oats No. 3 white about 47 3 8 to 47 7 8 cents. Chicago prices show Wheat No. 2 red 92 93 cents, No. 2 Northern 1.00, No. 8 spring 95 cents to 1.00. Cattle and hogs steady with primes around 5.60 to 5.80 for hogs and cattle beefs 5.20 to 6.75 in Sioux City and Milwaukee listings. lambs and sheep quoted with wide ranges.
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St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Northen
Duluth
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Towa
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Knoxville
Mantowoc
Boynton
Harry A. Axtell
Bloomington
Ind
Real Estate Building Association
P. R. Fiilcraft
Fred D. Shiras
Dubuque, Iowa
Philippine Constabulary
Great Northern
Great Falls
Havre
Daly
Bank
Ruptcy Yi Iy
Hia
Piava Avetat
Southern
Seng Ea
Frand
Sherman
Aia
Npsiseets
Viapes
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