Deadly flood roars over Pocahontas region drowning hundreds
News reports describe a catastrophic flood in the Elkhorn and Pocahontas coal fields after a night of heavy rain and lightning. Estimates place drowned at least 200 with Keystone and Keystone town heavily hit, bridges washed away, rail and telegraph lines severed, and property losses in the millions. Rescue efforts and relief attempts were hampered by high waters and widespread destruction across Norfolk and Western railways and Clinch Valley lines.
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Untimely Death Of Yale Graduate In New Haven Tragedy
Adelbert Stoge Hay former U S consul at Pretoria and eldest son of Secretary of State Hay died after falling from a third floor window at the New Haven House during commencement week in New Haven Connecticut He had just arrived for Yale University commencement festivities and reportedly sat on the sill before tumbling about sixty feet to the pavement The coroner ruled it accidental death hours later as physicians failed to aid him The body was moved to an undertaker and then to Seth Miaseles New Haven House for family arrival and wake rites.
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United States
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Mrs McKintey Progress Toward Mobility and Transfer
Washington June 24 Mrs McKintey remains convalescent with physicians hopeful she can take short carriage rides this week The plan to move Mrs McKintey from Washington to Canton next week proceeds with Dr Rixey confident no obstacles remain The American Wind England London June 24 Crosby of O Fallon Illinois defeats Faulds in a Glasgow pigeon match scoring 17 3 for ground traps and 42 41 for tower traps in a £100 contest
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Turbulent telegrams mix wars storms and horse racing notices
A garbled telegram collection reports battles with British casualties at an unidentified engagement, storms causing property damage across Ohio with multiple fatalities, counterfeiters facing trial, and a horse race at Washington Park where Virginie Bradley's Alpha gelding won the High American Derby by a length amid rough OCR text.
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Warhington
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A Pathers Grief Secretary Hay Prostrated At His Son
Secretary of State John Hay, grief stricken by the untimely death of his oldest son, arrived in New Haven after a nine hour trip from Washington. He was exhausted, accompanied by his secretary and aides, and was driven to the home of Mrs Mosely at 26 Wall Street where his son's body lay in the drawing room.
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Conn
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Washington, D. C
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R. L. McDuty
New York
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Cleveland
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Hay Family News Reaches New Haven After Death
Wen Tigte, prostrate by shock, and family members including Miss Aliee Hay, her father, and brother Clarence Hay arrive in New Haven from Simsbury and Cleveland to mourn. Samuel Mather of Cleveland, Sec retary Hay’s brother in law, and his wife also reach New Haven.
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Cailles Surrenders with 150 Men on Luzon Island
General Cailles capitulated at Santa Cruz on Jagana Lar zon Island with 150 men and 500 rifles. Ostha allegiance to the United States was extended to former insurgents. Colonel Ca Balles also surrendered after fleeing to the mountains. Populace control was weak and insurgents in the area largely surrendered peacefully.
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Military Governor Appointment for Philippines Ordered
An order designates General Chaffee as military governor of the Philippines with Judge Taft as civilian governor. The Malacanan Palace and public buildings, previously Otis and McArthur headquarters, will be vacated and reassigned to civil officers. The Katipunan building will serve as military headquarters for Chaffee.
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Capture of Cortez 18 suspect in Karnes county murder
Sheriff Avant of Alawense district and Deputy Choate of Karnes with posse members arrived at Laredo to escort Gregorio Cortes, identified by William Leavary and Choate as the killer of Karnes sheriff Morris and Gonzales official Glover. Authorities expect to move the prisoner to interior after confirmation. Local rejoice follows the capture as officers receive congratulations.
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Katies County
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Cuba’s Unknown Indebtedness On Cuban Bonds
Havana June 24 The Nealidad discusses the Cotai bonds asserting only Ketenda Palma’s signature is valid. It notes uncertainty over bond holders and the debt amount, urging disclosure of both the debt’s purpose and total sum used to fund Cuban army supplies, largely from planter and merchant contributions.
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Morrison Confident in Second Trial for Mrs Castro Murder
In the second trial of Jengie Merrion for the murder of Mrs Olin Castro began this morning. It is believed the jury will retire Tuesday evening. Miss Morrison remains confident she will be acquitted this time.
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Rising and Setting of the Sand and Moan a 7 a Hisses 4:50
A garbled report from Indianapolis June 24 notes political chatter surrounding Senator Fairbanks and potential candidates. It mentions Saratoga travel, a Fourth of July address at Winona, and Republican summer gatherings in Montgomery County. Several named Republicans are listed as hosting a summer home at Sugar Creek, while William Wingate and others are cited as influential figures shaping state politics and party strategy.
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Mishap in the Harbor Boston June 2
A harbor accident near Deer Island involved the City Ranger of Bangor Steamship lines striking the lamery Estelle anchored off Deer Island. Five men aboard the lanne were thrown into the water and drowned while others were rescued with effort.
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Tronic
Slain Youth Amid Park Attack in Troost Area
An 18 year old, Thomas Scruggs, is killed during an unprovoked assault by a group of youths near Troost Park. Two suspects have been arrested. one identified by companions. London reports Lord Kitchener has not issued a report on the water disaster.
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