Marvel of the air thrills crowds in crossing to Philadelphia
Charles E. R. Hamilton the aviator crossed from Governor's Island to Philadelphia under the New York Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger auspices. Four thousand watched from the Battery as he cleared fog and reached Philadelphia at 9 28 a m. A vast crowd greeted him at the aviation field with 500 policemen keeping order. He spoke of perfect control, weather conditions, and damp chill as drawbacks. He planned a return to New York within an hour.
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New York
Charles ER. Hamilton
Governor’s Island
Philadelphia
New York Times
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Battery
Hamilton
Trenton
N. J
Clinton Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
Delaware River
Pennsylvania
Stuart
Roosevelt Attends Emigrant Catholic and German Services Aboard
On June 13, ex president Roosevelt attended Catholic services for 1200 emigrants aboard the steamer. He spoke to both the steerage and second cabin German services as the ship’s captain was praised for conditions. He plans to address crew and stokers Monday and host clergy from French German Polish and Protestant faiths Tuesday.
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Kairesin Auguste Vic‘toris
Vis Wireless
Two Killed in Feud Battle in Breathitt County
In Breathitt county a feud flare in Lexington reports says two Crawford family members were shot dead and several Johnson family members wounded as of June 13.
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Lexington
Breathitt County
Crawford
Johnson
Double Murder in Italy: Bride and Groom Feared Dead
In Como Italy June 13 a coat fragment tied to Porter Charlton was recovered from Lake Como near the villa where a blood stained bed is linked to the couple's deaths. The American consul in Milan says this supports a theory that a double murder occurred and that Charlton and his bride were killed for valuables.
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Como
Italy
Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Milan
Charlton
Lake Shore
Markets by Wire: Kansas City Grain and Live Stock Highlights
Kansas City market notes show wheat and corn bids with July and Sept options, cash prices for No. 2 grades, and oats and rye values. Hay prices listed, butter and eggs values included. Cattle receipts total 18,000 with varied bids for steers, cows, stockers, feeders, bulls and calves. hog receipts at 9,000 with price ranges. Chicago correspondents report similar grains and meats with July to Dec contracts. Also local June marriages in Lawrence and Pawhuska, plus money market note from New York.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Lawrence Men Refuse $1000 to Stage Flight Here
Lawrence workers halted plans to raise a $1000 for a cross country flight involving aviators Mars and Willard after learning Willard was in Missouri and the schedule shifted to begin from Lawrence instead of Topeka. Officials in Lawrence argued the investment wasn’t justified as no direct flight to Kansas City or broader event was guaranteed. News of the postponement drew widespread local interest and many inquiries as to whether the airships would pass through.
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Lawrence
Mars
Willard
Missouri
Topeka
Springfield
A. P. Watts
Win Newmark
W. B. Strang
Hults
Jefferson City
Journal
Kansas City
Receiver Offers 200000 To Claimants In Six States
Receiver J C Rogers of the defunct Southern Mutual Investment company announced a 200000 payment to claimants. He said creditors across six states have total claims of 1500000. Lexington dates June 13.
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Lexington
J.C. Rogers
Southern Mutual Investment Company
Oirly
Man Pleads Innocence In Edwardsville Death Case
William Atwood arrested in Kansas City over Mrs. Fannie Post death, brought to Edwardsville. He reiterates innocence and claims he was in Kansas City when the woman was killed.
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St. Louis
William Atwood
Kansas City
Fannie Post
Edwardsville
Herald Building Fire In Montreal Kills Dozens
The Herald building in Montreal burned today and was destroyed. Reports say 15 to 20 people died in the ruins while property losses reach about 200000 dollars. Fire officials and witnesses describe a chaotic scene as flames engulfed the historic structure. Investigations into the cause are planned.
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Herald
Montreal
NOW FOR GOOD ROADS
The supreme court states the law is good and good roads are the economical path. Despite legislation, people have not used it. Douglas County needs permanent roads and spends money on bad ones. Cities have good streets, but rural areas lag. It is a business issue urging farmers to back a strong road movement.
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Douglas County
Flag Day urged to display American flags on all buildings
A New York led push urges flying the flag from every building store and home to show patriotism. The American Flag Association formed February 17 1998 in New York aims to protect the flag from desecration and promote June 4th as Flag Day with Col. Ralph E. Price as president and Thomas Fitch as secretary while urging public support for national and state legislation and a unified flag observance.
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United States
New York
Ecity
American Flag Association
Congress
Patriotic Societies
Ralph E. Price
Yonkers
N. Y
Thomas Fitch
Noel Blakeman
New
County bids rejected for new farm building
Douglas county commissioners rejected all bids for the new county farm as they were deemed too high. Plans will be revised to remove rooms and cut costs. Fortune favors the cautious. Chicago, June 13, weather: Kansas partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday, warmer tonight.
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Douglas County
Chicago
Kansas
Guthrie Sees Injunction Over Moving State Records
Federal suit seeks temporary restraining order to halt moving state records to Oklahoma City and to stop official business there. Guthrie's Governor Haskell drives move of state offices, while courts hesitate on jurisdiction and future capitol status.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma City
W. H. Coyle
Guilirie
Iis
The
Corporation Commission
Haskell
State Executive Department
Aulitor
State School Land Department
Edward Cassidy
Department of Agriculture
Frank Field
State Supreme Court
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Supreme Court
Ollieiv
Court of Criminal Appeals
Mayes
Hays
Otters
Oklahom City
State Election Board
National Aero Meet Opens with Wright Presence in Indianapolis
Indianapolis hosts the National aviation meet as eleven aircraft are moved from the vast Indianapolis Speedway aerodrome for opening races and trials. Wilbur and Orville Wright oversee six planes for the contests as weather may affect events through the week.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Speedway
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Ballinger set for committee fight on unfitness charges
Washington reports briefs filed by prosecutors and defense in the Ballinger-Pinchot investigation. Brandeis argues Ballinger unfit to manage the public domain citing pro redistribution bias. Vertrees counters that no charges have been proven and accuses a conspiracy to oust Ballinger over Ginnfield policies.
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Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
Brandeis
Glavis
Pepper
Pinchot
Ballinger
Jani
Joss
Interior Department
Vertrees
Hallinger
A New Superintendent Elected by Sunday School Board
The Christian church Sunday school board met yesterday afternoon and elected Dr S T Gillispie as superintendent.
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Christian Church Sunday School Board
S. T. Gillispie
Tariff Board Urged by National Tariff Commission
New York June 13 The National Tariff Commission association headquartered here issues a statement urging Congress this session to create a permanent tariff commission. A Washington conference of business leaders will discuss the matter, arguing for independent scientific investigations and results presented to Congress as the basis for tariff legislation.
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New York
Cobb
National Tariff Commission Association
Congress
Tariff Commission
Washington
Republican Party
Payne
Board of Commission
Haskell commencement features public address and plans
Rev. Walter C. Roe delivered the annual baccalaureate at Haskell, urging Indians to take on big tasks and educate their families. He cited leaders like Baden-Powell and Roosevelt, stressed personal duties for students, and urged clean homes and pure conduct among both boys and girls. The events include a ball game, track meet, commercial class program, a Sapapore Opereti performance, a dress parade, military drill, and a band concert with public access on Wednesday morning. The Journal invites Lawrence residents to attend, noting all events are free.
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Walter C. Roe
Roe
Haskell
Rev. Roe
Joshua
Baden-Powell
Theodore Roosevelt
John Patton Livingstone
Sapapore Opereti
Supt
F. P. Smith
Hagkell
Vatopua
Journal
Lawrence
Uncle Sam
Evelyn Thaw declares extreme poverty in court actions
New York reports Mrs. Evelyn Thaw admitting dire finances after supplementary proceedings. She owns only the flat furniture and clay models, with her engagement ring pawned for 300 dollars and the ticket lost. A blue tailor made suit led to a $100 unpaid bill and a judgment. Maude alludes to no connection with a fabled hen.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Harry. Thaw
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