Militia Fails to Awe Strikers in Pawtucket Riot
Six infantry and two cavalry companies faced a mob of strikers in Pawtucket Rhode Island as cars were smashed and shots wounded a 14 year old boy. Militia kept in armories under strict orders to move strikers and prevent gatherings amid threat of more troops. Mayor refused civil protection prompting sheriffs to seek federal troops while companies contend hours of work law is unconstitutional.
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Pawtucket
R. L
Kimball
Waas
A Corp
Accidents and notices from Vermont to Berlin on June 13
A Vermont veneer mill elevator collapsed killing two and injuring several. Finnish emigration to Canada discussed as Laurier consults in London. Roosevelt expected at October races in Lexington. A 16 story New York office building planned on Exchange Place cost 6600000. Forest fires threaten Colorado, Denver reports a mile high smoke column. Fire destroys several Wheeling plants in West Virginia with losses over 150000. Montreal Subway directors appoint Hodge and Harda to lead $8 million tunnel project. Seneca Glass Factory burns in Morgantown with 50,000 loss and 350 workers laid off. German sugar tax bill passes third reading. Brussels convention bills adjourned to Oct 14.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Brussels
Asus
State pays Hooker for McClaughry case probe
June 13 1911 at Madison Wisconsin the governor approved a bill totaling 3846 to cover Attorney C E Hooker as special agent to compile charges that led to the resignation of Warden C C McClaughry of Wanpun State Prison. Hooker billed 63 dollars personally with a six fifty per diem limit.
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McClaughry
Matson
Wis
C. E. Hooker
Speto Cail
C. C. McClaughry
Wanpun
Hooker
Secretary of State
Froelich
J Exponson
Effort Underway to Reward Captain Clark of Oregon
Washington June 12 Friends of Captain Clark famed commander of the battleship Oregon are pushing to reward his services in driving the fighting ship from the Pacific around Cape Horn and in aiding the destruction of the Spanish fleet at Santiago He is awaiting promotion as other captains under Admiral Sampson have received. A bill would appoint him rear admiral on the active list. Clark's supporters hope for passage this session.
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Oregon
Washington
Clark
Pacific
Cape Horn
Santiago
Sampson
Cook
Brooklyn
Bciley
Foss
Chicago
Committee On
Naval Affairs
House
State Notes From Wisconsin Abbreviated Ledger Of Local Happenings
On June 22 a tournament of firemen will be held in Cedarburg. Racine pupils are being vaccinated to avoid suspension. Robbers arrested for a $500 raid on Romwood stores. A 14 year old Portage boy caught trying to open meat office boxes. Milwaukee contractors secured Fond du Lac library building contract. Sheboygan Water Co sues city for $9,000 in taxes. Oshkosh expects to host about 5,000 engineers this week. Chippewa Falls lumbermills push for ten hour day amid strike threat. Menominee to celebrate July 4 with games, mock battles and fireworks. Racine to lose wagon factory due to space limits. Kenosha teamsters strike over heavy load issues. Marinette girl’s matrimonial ad yields 30 marriage offers daily. Neenah paper mill workers strike over three shifts. Kenosha workman saves two children by stopping a runaway cart. Women solicitors for Superior orphanage under arrest in Hudson for false pretenses. Charles Cook of Stoughton cannot prove identity in Heir An ton Cook estate case. Menominee Kindergarten graduation sends about sixty teachers to state. One man and a dog survive a late Lake Michigan storm reaching Racine harbor. Kenosha sportsmen lose big on Cincinnati Turf Commission collapse. estimated losses around $10,000.
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Cedarburg
Racine
Romwood
Portage
Milwaukee
Fond du Lac
Sheboygan Water Co
Oskosh
Neenah
Kenosha
Superior
Hudson
Charles Cook
Stoughton
Anton Cook
Menominee
Lake Michigan
Cincinnatin Turf Commission
London rejoices as Lord Mayor presents peace address
The Lord Mayor and city corporation paraded in state to Buckingham Palace to present King Edward with a congratulations address on the South African peace. Bells tolled citywide as the King expressed gratitude for the termination of the conflict and the resulting unity and strength of the empire despite sacrifices at home and abroad.
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London
Buckingham Palace
King Edward
South Africa
Surrender of Boers Reported by Lord Kitchener
In Pretoria on June 13 Lord Kitchener reports the Boers surrender totals exceed twelve thousand. Many are youths from age eleven upward with most under thirty and some surrendered Burghers are septuagenarians. General De Wet praises the youngsters as his best fighters who often held positions after others retreated.
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Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
de Wet
Corner Stone Laid for James Milliken University by Illinois Masons
In Decatur on June 13 the corner stone of the James Milliken university was laid by officers of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Illinois. About 2,000 attended with Cumberland Presbyterian ministers and central Illinois Masons. James Milliken spoke as funder of $200,000 with a $400,000 promise. Additional gifts included $100,000 from Decatur citizens and $100,000 from the Cumberland Presbyterian church which governs the university.
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Decatur, AL
James Milliken University
Grand Lodge of Masons of
Illnois
Cumberland Presbyterian
Central
U!inois
Isaac R. Mills
Decatur College
George M. Moulton
W. H. Penhallegon
Presbyterian Church
James Milliken
Citizens of
Decatur
Cumberland Presbyteran Church
Noted Iowa jurist N M Hubbard dies in runaway
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 13 Judge N M Hubbard 73 a noted lawyer and politician died from injuries in a farmyard runaway. He leaves a large estate. Funeral Saturday attended by Governor Cummins Secretary Shaw and other judges and railway officials. Hubbard credited with shaping many nominations and legislation in Iowa.
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N. M. Hubbard
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
N.M. Hubbard
Cummina
Treasury Shaw
Gin Premo Court
Hubbard
Riots flare as Mitchell warns quiet days may end
Springfield reports daily unrest in Wilkesbarre district as secret orders summon workers to a Sunday conference. Officials claim coal miners’ organization is complete and stockades guard mines. Violent incidents include a shot at a bridge and assaults on workers amid widespread boycotts and merchant fear.
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Springfield
Wlinary
United Ming
Wilkesbarre
United States
Wilkesharra
Mitchell
Lehigh Valley
Wilkenbarre Bridge
Shamokin
Railroad and storm reports across rail lines and towns
Reports from the region describe stock cars stored near a bridge by the Chicago and Northwestern, with demand for more cars. A severe storm caused washouts and strains on the St Paul line near Calamine and Plattville, delaying trains. Time changes adjust several St Paul road departures by about ten to fifteen minutes. Chicago builders plan excavation for a new Milwaukee St Paul station, hampered by material shortages. Brewers’ association officers named. a corner stone from Ireland for a new Catholic church is brought to Tampico. Mattoon plans courthouse vote in November. Redfork reports a new oil well gushers with several producing wells.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Black Bridge
Mora
Foy
Plattville
Calaminee
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
Ireland
Tampico
Green Isle
Ilinois
Crazy Negro Defies the Law in Philadelphia
A chaotic 24 hours in Philadelphia ends with George Sikerman, labeled a crazy negro, barricading himself at home and firing on police with a revolver and shotgun. After nearly a hundred shots, officers and citizens storm the room, capturing him. seven men reportedly died in a chaotic chase amid ongoing sensational reports. The article threads multiple disjointed items from crime to politics and society.
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Philadelphia
George Sikerman
Fred
Jockey Arthur Booker Buried at Grandview Cemetery
The remains of Arthur Booker, a jockey who died from injuries sustained Memorial Day at Gravesend, New York, were buried here beside his parents. Memorial services note his racing career in Illinois and New York.
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Buriat
Booker
Moneaqua
Arthur Booker
Gravesend Track
New York
Bia Parenta
Plan to Save State Moneys and Budget Reform
A 1902 letter to the Gazette argues for a state budget system based on estimated revenues and expenditures. It cites Governor Scofield’s 1899 call for clear public financial understanding, urges biennial budget adoption, and notes tax reforms to prevent wasteful spending. The piece discusses income sources, appropriations, and the need to match spending to fixed state income.
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Whitehead
Scofield
Janesville
Wis
the Gazette
Iine
Tax’Commission
Sven
Tax Commission
Sta Tts
Scofeld
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