Narrow Escape at N W Crossing Trolley Car Near Miss
Janesville witnesses a near catastrophe as Motorman Chapin and local resident Robert Hamilton stopped a stalled streetcar four inches from a passing freight train. Rain and no gatekeeper left riders panicked while observers blamed lack of ahead safety checks by the street railway.
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Janesville
Chapin
Street
Robert B. Hamilton
Uhatam Street
Chaplin
Northwestern
Academy Street
Happer
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Chapin
Wis e System Sought in Janesville to Save Lives
A rushed remark notes no trains are coming and urges a wise system in Janesville. The speaker argues such a system will prevent many lives and damage suits, portraying it as urgently needed to avert further harm.
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Janesville
Roosevelts canal bill signed amid varied world events
A wide wire digest notes Roosevelt signing the Isthmian canal bill while global and domestic events unfold. Reports include accidents in Denver and Indiana, political ailments, reburials, labor unrest, and international tensions as nations discuss alliances and trade.
Elkins Speaks On Cuba Annexation Resolution
Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia addressed the Senate on a resolution for the annexation of Cuba. He clarified the measure aimed to annex Cuba only if the Cuban republic initiated the move, arguing it would be best for both nations and enhance resource access.
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Berlopscheltar
Washington, D. C
United States
Stephen LB. Elkins
West Virginia
Senate
Cuba
Wilkins
Elking
Senator Spooner a baseball mascot in Wisconsin lore
Walter Wellman sends a tale to the Record-Herald recounting how Senator Spooner earned the nickname Wisconsin Mascot. From war names to The Little Giant, a bid to The Great Compromiser, the story recounts how a roly-poly former Beloit pitcher named Adkins impressed in Washington. Spooner's box handshake and faith in Adkins helped him become a baseball mascot in local memory.
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Chicago
Walter Wellman
Record-Herald
Wisconsin
Senator Spooner
Little Spooner
Senate
Boston
Washington
Hub
Jnat
Spooner
Senator Pratt
Connecticut
Wisconsin Statesman
Statesmen Plan For Adjournment
Washington dispatch reports in a conference that the house has decided to adjourn tomorrow at 3 pm. The adjournment was delayed by the failure to enroll the Philippine bill in time.
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Serippe Meltuc
Washington, D. C
Congress
Jessie Morrison Convicted of Third Degree Murder
Eldorado Kansas June 10 Miss Jessie Morrison was found guilty of murder in the third degree for the killing of Mrs Otin Castle. It took jurors twelve hours to reach a verdict and the sentence will likely be handed down early this week. Her counsel may seek another appeal.
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Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Otln Castle
Dairyman in Mount Washington Kills Wife then Shoots Self
Andrew Hellman aged 65 a noted dairyman in Mount Washington fatally shot his wife and then turned the revolver to his temple and killed himself in a tragic double tragedy on June 20.
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Kitty
Mount Washington
Andrew Hellman
King Edward Improves, Doctors Hopeful For Recovery
London reports state King Edward's condition remains satisfactory with improving progress and no alarming symptoms. A 10 am bulletin says His Majesty slept well and pain from the wound lessens. crowds at palace gates thin, coronation plans discussed, and Queen Alexandra reportedly naming September for the delayed ceremony.
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London
Edward
Palace Gates
Palace
Alexandra
United Kingdom
Connaught
Alesroom
Francia Knollys
Francis
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duke
Duchess of
Teck
Duke of Cambridge
Princess Henry of Battenberg
Marlborough House
St. Paul's
Monsignore Mede, Val
Brompton Oratory
Hta
Sir
Wilfrid
Lady
Laurier
Ripon to Build New Dormitory and Local Happenings
Ripon college plans a new dormitory while Sparta reports a successful season for strawberry growers. Fond du Lac hosts the Endeavor convention ending Sunday and Madison hosts a regents meeting. Washburn to build a Catholic church at 26000 dollars with Plainfield's strawberry crop described as very poor. Body recoveries include George L. Lohr who drowned in Madison and a Milwaukee workman found in the river. Tobacco planting near Edgerton nears completion and a Madison break in at M. Cantell’s home is reported. The Land and River company tax suit at West Superior is set for Monday. Memorial services for Dean Johnson of the State University and the High Schools count 243 accredited, with 174 in Wisconsin. Glanders in horses draw attention of the Live Stock Sanitary Board. University of Chicago geologists visit Baraboo. nine Chicago Odon tological Society members hosted by Madison. Prof. G. W. Sanderson of Ripon elected VP of the National Association of Elocutionists. Ada L. Hawley’s funeral held in Madison. J. Wills Baer addresses Fond du Lac Christian Endeavorers. Delavan monument makers win order for L. Z. Lester’s dog monument. F. P. Santanen to replace Prof. E. Goff as associate professor at the state university. Rev. Win. Pell ordained at Racine to serve as assistant pastor at St. Michael’s Milwaukee. Y M C A announces Western college secretary post for Clayton S. Cooper at Chicago headquarters.
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Ripon College
Sparta Strawberry Ralgers
Fond du Lac
Board of Regents of Normal Schools
Madison
Washburn
Plainfield
George L. Lohr
Edgerton
M. J. Cantell
Milwaukee
Land and River Company
West Superior
Mi Fe
Dean Johnson
The
State University
Wigh
Ist
Wisconsin
Live Stock Sanitary Board
University of Chicago
Baraboo
Chicago Odontological Society
Madison Society
G. W. Sanderson
Ripon
National Association of Elocudoniats
Misa Ada L. Hawley
Lake Mento Ita
J. Wills Baer
Christian Endeavorers
Delavan
L. Z. Lester
F. P. Santaten
E. §. Goff
the State University
Win, Pell
Racine
St. Michael's Church
U. S. Warships Ordered to Hayti for Americans
Navy Department orders two warships to Hayti to protect Americans on the island. The decision followed reports on revolutionary forces and was made at the morning meeting in Washington D C. The action aims to safeguard U S nationals during the upheaval and volatile conditions on the island.
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Navy Department
Mekae
Washington, D. C
Navy_Department
Hayti
Americana
Michigan statutes hurt business men
Lansing June 20 In his annual report to the governor Insurance Commissioner Darry states Michigan laws on insurance work a hardship for the states business interests. He argues the state gains no revenue and reinsuring is restricted, proposing a tax reform to avoid double taxation and favor the state.
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Lansing
Mich
Darry
Lawa of
Michigan
Verdict Against Lake Shore on Marshal Death
In La Porte Indiana on June 30 the jury found the Lake Shore railroad liable for $1500 in a case brought by William Graham as administrator of James McGuire's estate for $10000 damages. McGuire, a United States marshal, was killed during the Chicago strike of 1904.
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Lake Shore
Marshal
la Porte
Ind
William Graham
James McGuire
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Lake Shore Company
McGuire
Chicago
Upgo Prices Of Farmers Wheat Armour Buying Starts Big Bull Move
Wheat prices surged in Chicago as heavy rain hit the corn belt causing a bull market. July futures jumped from 74 1/2 to 75 3/4 with September higher, led by Armour's purchases of million bushels and a broad rally across corn and oats.
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Peel
Scrippe-Methcd
Chicago
Armour
Yellow Kid Sail from Beloit for Rock River Pirate Cruise
The Yellow Kid, a flat bottom pirate craft, sails from Beloit on a two week trip down Rock River. Mr and Mrs H L Sherman and Mr and Mrs M T Hackley form the crew, with provisions aboard and a tent for nights on shore as they drift toward Dixon Illinois. The boat carries a skull and crossbones motif in yellow, signaling its piratical purpose.
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Beloit
Wis
M. T. Hackley
Chicago
Lang
Rock River
Dixon
Ihinois
Express Company Robbery Confession Unveils $90000 Theft
Salt Lake June 30. Alex Roberson a former trusted teller of the Wella Fargo express company surrendered to police yesterday and confessed to stealing $90000 of the firm's funds. He alleges two accomplices aided the robbery.
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Salt Lake
Alex Robertson
Wella, Fargo Express Company
Yeaterday
Robertson
The
Express Company
Jit
National Fiber and Cellulose buys Kankakee site for mills
The National Fiber and Cellulose company with a 10 million capital has bought two fifteen acre plots from Kankakee Stone and Time. Mills will be built to manufacture paper stock and cellulose from cornstalks with operations to begin in October. About 2 million tons of Illinois cornstalks have previously gone to waste. In Port Huron Michigan on June 20 Henry McMorran defeated Congressman Edgar A Weeks for the 7th district nomination after 157 ballots.
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Kankakee, I
Jund
Naional Fiber and Cellulose Company
Kankakee Stone and Time Company
Illnois
Port Huron
Mich
Henry McMorran
Edgar A. Weeks
Mount Clemens
Isaac C Edwards Dies Suddenly in Peoria
Isaac C Edwards a noted Peoria Republican state central committee member died suddenly at his home. He was wealthy and owned substantial real estate in Peoria Illinois.
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Isaac C. Edwards
Peoria
Isaac &. Edwards
Republican State Central Committee
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