Congressman Adams Dies After Suicide in Personal Crisis
Washington June 1 Congress member Robert Adams of Pennsylvania author of the whipping post bill died after shooting himself in the mouth. He was rushed to a hospital and expired. The house read his heartfelt letter explaining his motive and tears followed as ceremonies were adjusted to honor his memory.
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Protests Rise Over Germs Talk by Local Official
Reports from Scripps-McRae Dispatch describe protests aimed at a commission member Whoen whose statement barring inspectors from interfering with sale of tuberculous animals sparked strong criticism. The majority warned against allowing diseased animals for consumption and debated whether infection is local or general.
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Ligagho
Whaten
Delaware Democrats Aim to Block Senate Election
In Dover the Debow legislative meeting was called by Republicans as the Democrats plan a vote to block the election tour of a senator. The scene centers on party strategy and parliamentary tactics amid partisan tensions in Delaware.
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Dover
Janet
Gowbuni
Weather Report Forecast With River Rise Detail
Fair tonight and Saturday with warmer Saturday. Coolest 51 and warmest 70. River status: stationary above Red Wing, then likely rise below that point. Water stage around 10.2 feet, up 0.3 feet.
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Red Wing
Douma Predicts Bloodshed Over Land Hunger
Scrinps McRae Dispatch reports St Tetiersburg on June 1 that the Douma warns peasants will shed blood unless the landholder is appeased. The piece notes tensions in the Agtaghan territory and hints at possible conflict if grievances remain unresolved.
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Congress to receive Neil Reynolds report on diseased meat
Washington June 1 The president will send Congress the Neil Reynolds report on the Chicago packing cases probably on Monday. The briefing outlines diseased meat in the supply and the need for action by lawmakers.
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Neil Reynolds
Chicago
Root River Flood Damages Lowland Corn Yet To Reach Maturity
Heavy rains caused the Root river to overflow its banks for a week. Much of the lowland corn is destroyed or heavily damaged where planted or covered by water. Planting in affected areas is greatly delayed, and only a favorable season may salvage a crop.
Dr Bradfield Leaves To Rest From Strain In La Crosse
Dr J A V Bradfield collapsed while addressing a pastors union meeting in La Crosse and has gone to a private sanatorium in the southern part of the state. His duties are in capable hands during his absence and he is expected to recover his health.
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la Crosse
Pastors’ Union
Jaborg
Hearing on railroad coal relations resumes at ICC
Washington dispatch reports Interstate Commerce Commission continued hearings on the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads coal industry ties. Cassatt’s assistant Post Lewaire denied owning coal mine stock though he sold large interests within two years. Frick company allegedly favored in car supply.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce
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Post _ Lewaite
Frick’ Company
Brownsville Bride Catherine McDonald Weds James McCarthy
Miss Catherine McDonald of Brownsville and Mr. James McCarthy of Caledonia were united in marriage at St. Patrick's Church in Brownsville Tuesday morning with Rev. D. O Mahoney officiating.
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James McCarthy
Caledonia
St. Patrick’s
D. O'Mahoney
Postmaster Reports Congress Telegram on Camp Douglas Funds
Postmaster Tscharner received an afternoon telegram from Congress noting the appropriation committee's report of $30,000 for Camp Douglas. The message credits Town J. Esch and records the funding decision.
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Missing banker at Two Rivers leaves family behind
A bank official in Two Rivers is missing along with three thousand dollars. The man departed town on Tuesday with his wife and three children. The state bank examiner was notified as the bank was found open and unsecured.
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Tribune Special Service
Rivers
Wis
Bank of Two Rivers
State Bank
Destitute in San Francisco Rise as Troop Withdrawal Begins
Jane Washington reports federal troops withdrawal starting today amid rising destitution. San Francisco accounts show 50,432 destitute residents as the city endures the hardship.
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Washington
Jane
Gyn Giceley
Bombs threaten Spanish royal wedding in Madrid and London
June 1 reports from Madrid and London describe a bomb attack during Alfonso and his queen's wedding procession. Fourteen dead, Gen Weyler seriously injured, and the queen indisposed. A bomber confessed and awaits Madrid jail. Anarchy claims two more assassination attempts near Beyde church. Ambassador Whiteride cables Roosevelt with early sympathy remarks.
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Weyler
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Beyde
Steamer Collision Destroys Erie Fire and Crew
In the St Clair River near Detroit on June 1 the steamer Cowle collided with the steamer Erie, nearly splitting the Erie in two. The crash resulted in the drowning of two women cooks and three men.
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St. Claire
Plans for first of big state conventions outlined
The United Commercial Travellers hold their Wisconsin convention late next week featuring a grand parade with about 7,000 knights in uniform. State councils listed include La Crosse No. 94 Milwaukee No. 54 Sawdust City No. 97 Janesville No. 168 Capitol City Madison No. 726 Green Bay No. 128 Appleton No. 15 Marshfield No. 189 Oshkosh No. 190 Fond du Lac No. 192 Marinette No. 196 Sheboygan No. 220 Walsatt No. 217 Sparta No. 223 Watertown No. 247 Manitowoc No. 232 Waukesha No. 237 Cream City Milwaukee No. 286 Ashland No. 245 Rice Lake No. 322 Superior No. 333 Stevens Point No. 327. A farewell note from St Petersburg discusses a court martial for Rojestversky over a torpedo boat surrender.
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Incal Committee On Arangements
Grip
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Oshkosh
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Marinette
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Ashland
Rice Lake
Superior
Stevens Point
Bed in Burned Stable Mystery Tramp Suspected
A barn at farmer John Miller’s place, near La Crescent, burned killing three horses. A tramp asked to sleep in the barn. a fire started after he was seen outside the window. No trace of the tramp was found, leading to belief he perished in the blaze.
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Wells Family Tragedy Strikes Pewaukee Doctor
Relatives of Dr. J Wells of Pewaukee are dying in quick succession. The Rev Mr Wells aged 90 died at his son's Pewaukee home. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Iowa. The physician had recently moved from Ta to Pewaukee and has seen his sister and mother pass away in the past month. His father was brought here on a cot from a troubled home in Iowa just a week ago.
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Pewauk
Wis
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Wells
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Pewaukee
Mount Pleasant
Tawa
John D Rockefeller Feels Friendly Before Europe Cruise
New York on June 1 John D Rockefeller sailed for Europe aboard the Dewrsehland with his party. Mrs Rockefeller wore colors unseen in years, and the magnate appeared cheerful saying he feels all right and wishes to be friendly. He told a photographer if the picture is not good to come to his home for a new photograph.
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