City Under Water in East St Louis Flood Disaster
East St Louis faces widespread flooding with two to fifteen feet of water submerging vast areas. Railyards, grain elevators, and laborer cottages are drowned, while levees hold on the riverfront. Rescue boats evacuate residents as officials fear many deaths, including reports of looting-related executions. In Caracas, Venezuela, General Matos flees after a crushing defeat, signaling the end of the revolution.
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St Louis
East St. Louia
East St Towle
St. Louis
Tlinois
Reacus
Coot
Shawneetown
Caracas
Pedregal
Matoa
Alera
Penalosa
Seste
Perdomo
Venezuela
Curacao
Matos
Balfour’s Speech Eases Cabinet Crisis in Britain
London June 1 Premier Balfour delivered a dexterous speech that calmed cabinet differences and led to the temporary resignation of Colonial Secretary Chamberlain. The tariff issue is seen as shelved for now while Balfour noted an open mind on changing a fifty year old system. He denied a final stance on vaccination debates and said internal differences were not grave enough to force resignations.
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Balfour
London
Chamberlain
Coleagues
Anacomta
Lediana
Centre of
Almhan
Cornwall
Pelos Sea
National League and American games scores then various notices
Baseball scores from Cincinnati Brooklyn and Chicago games with 7 6 3 1 runs listed. Other leagues show American League results at Washington Cleveland 8 8 0 Detroit 6 and Boston Detroit 0 6. Scattered items include a legal notice about attorney W W Sutton of Ottawa barred for five years and a Morocco expedition report noting full submission from Figuig villages.
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National League
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boaton
St. Lowla
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia-Chicago
American Association
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Louisville
Kansas City
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
Pante
Paris
Morocco
Bent-Ounif
Algeria
Figuig
Great Strike Ends as NYC Businesses Reopen
In New York on June 11, major lumber and brickyards across Greater New York reopened after a long strike. By week’s end, estimates place 100,000 to 190,000 idle workers returning to work since May 6.
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New York
Eleven Victims Confessed to Poisoning in Kalkaska Case
In Kalkaska Michigan on June 11 prosecutor Smith announced Mrs Mary McKnight confessed to poisoning her brother John Murphy his wife and baby. Eight other deaths over fifteen years involving relatives and close friends raised suspicions. Strychnine poisoning was suspected in several cases with convulsions and sudden illness. Exhumation revealed strychnine in John Murphy's stomach and McKnight confessed voluntarily under mental strain. No motive found.
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Mich
Smith
Mra
Mary McKnight
John Murphy
Mra. Curry
Dr. Leighton
Ernest McKnight
McKnight
A Brush Imminent The Dewey Affair Promises to Precipitate a Fight
Reports from western Kansas describe a growing clash between settlers and militia over the Dewey affair. Skirmishes near the Dewey ranch in Cheyenne county are said to have occurred as forces moved toward St Francis. Telegraph lines are down and news is scarce, but fears that the Deweys may be captured rise. Settlers flood into St Francis, arming themselves and swearing to seize the Deweys upon arrival. Governor Batley awaits clear requests for troops, ready to act.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Dewey Ranch
Cheyenne County
St. Francia
St. Francis
State Ia
Sealors
Berry
St. Prancis
Batley
Jury hears Eyewitness in Jett and White murder trial
Eyewitness B J Ewen testified that Jett and White conspired to murder, with White signaling the firing as he passed the witnesses at the courthouse. Mrs. Johnson, sister of the murdered attorney, testified of Jett’s admission and a planned country flee. In separate note, Watson held in DC for embezzlement, bail appeal. Kansas governor Bailey announces extra session to tackle floods.
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B. J. Ewen
Commonwealth
Jett
White
Marcum
Ewen
Hwen
Hargis
Feudiata
Mary Johnson
Esven
Byrd
Tom White
Topeka
Kan
Bailey
Kansas
Market report notes June 10 grain and livestock prices
Prevailing prices for grain provisions and livestock across markets in Loula ville Cincinnati Chicago East Buffalo and New York show firm to steady cattle and brisk hog and lamb activity. Wheat No 3 reds and corn varieties feature steady to firm bids while oats hold No 2 mixed. Lambs and hogs record active demand with notable ranges, and overall livestock quotes point to a cautious, steadier pricing environment.
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Cincinnati
Fmgs
Sac
Indianapolis
Habia
Chicago
Raids on Toll-Gates Spark Indiana County Action
In Dearborn County, Indiana, toll-gates were raided as residents push to abolish the toll system. Authorities expect the grand jury to address the issue, with efforts to locate and punish raiders. Other items report accidents, deaths, and local strikes across Indiana towns including Stinesville, Evansville, Bedford, Connersville, Hartford City, Marion, and nearby areas.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Dearborn County
Fred Pikes
Brown County
Judge Harris Sued Over Missing Money Transfer
Sullivan Indiana June 11 suit filed in Sullivan county circuit court by R Burkhart of Valparaiso attorney for the Plane division of the International Harvesting Machine company of Chicago alleges Judge O B Harris collected a note for 1901 from Chay McCammon then diverted the funds to his own use without reporting to the company. The case set for October term.
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Sullivan, Ind
Sullivan County
O. B. Harris
R. Burkhart
Valparaiso
Ind
International Harvesting Machine Company of
Chicago
Harris
Chay McCammon
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