Washington War News And Home Front Notes
State Line Herald reports on wartime government actions and home front conditions. Entries mention the Department of War, military leadership in Missouri, and officials like Col. Lord advising on wartime policy and tariff revisions during the Spanish American era.
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Washington
Pontante
SVQ
Weeniye
Wwef
Alfeed
Depoly Hood
Comaleueringy
Mt Renuurt
Lesentation
Lord
Eblet
Are
Ting
Obituary notes and notable deaths in scattered reports
Col R H Hunt late Kan Kansas City mayor describes several figures dying abroad and at home. Jessie Bhay pianist who toured with Kubelik and Boston Symphony is dead in New York. W Milliken Michigan state senator struck by apoplexy and died en route to New York. Wills Vananken Michigan lumber businessman dies in Alberta? Kinend Ryan paymaster linked to court matters. Multiple other brief notices of deaths, locations, and affiliations across Maryland New York and Michigan with limited readable details.
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R. H. Hunt
National Soldiers Home
Lenyworth
Kan
Kanoas City
Jessie Bhay
Kubelik
Boston Symphony
New York
W. Milliken
Senate
Mchigat
New York Central
New York City
Vananken
Lawman
Saleh
Tawae
Ryan
Chere
Ima Cerinn
Tad Anderson
Muvine Bare
Maryland
Everett Mile
eRaluy
Colege Etuient
Accidental Happenings Across Mines and Plants
A jumble of accidents reports miners killed at Fernie and workers killed by a mine or plant blast. Tamaqua factory fire destroys buildings and incurs substantial losses. A Portland Portland-Maine railroad and a Fort William tunnel incident cause injuries, with Frederick Jeffrey and Jett Crowley killed by an explosion in the Lock-Limond water works tunnel.
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Fernie
Mon
Tamaqua Manufacuring Couity
Tamaqua
Forem
Miteaing
Eternuller Company
Sissi OU
MK Portland Mailway
Frederick Jeffrey
Jett Crowley
Lock-Limond
Fort William
Out
William Jock
Death claims ex president Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland dies at his Princeton home after a long illness. The report notes his career as a two term president, his weight loss, and the sudden shock to the nation and world. Condolences pour in from Roosevelt and others as family preparations begin for private services and burial in simple ceremony.
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Princeton
Grover Suepmann
Vaites Canon
West
College
Bite
Dean Enine
Charagwe
Cleveland
Joseph C. Bryant
New York
Clevelasd
Clevelasd Family Phystelam
George F. Lockwood
Jula M. Carnockan
Bringson
Mrs. Cleveland
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr Cleveland
Tamworth
New Hampshire
Perrine
Father
Marion
Richard
Francis Grover
Hyes
Roosevelt
Roosenvelt
Ani Directa Usaapuk
Grover Cheeetaw-thenepime a Democratic Leader in Era
A scrambled obituary-like sketch outlines Grover Cheeetaw-thenepime born Cadwell Bessequate, rising from clerk to prominent Erie County attorney and sheriff. It traces a career through mayoral governance known for veto power, reform efforts, and eventual gubernatorial bid, noting his ties to Lyman Kase and firm Lanning Cleveland & Folsom.
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Grover Cheeetaw
United States
White House
Cadwell
Bessequate
Marsh
New Fork
Brither
Wil Haun
Rogers
Lily
Erie County
Isba
Lyman Kase
Isaac V. Vanederpool
Fem
Lanning, Cleveland & Folsom
Baffle
Tuten White
Nuahig
New York
J Sores
Cleveland laid to rest in Princeton cemetery
A large crowd attended the burial of former President Grover Cleveland in the Princeton cemetery. The service followed a Presbyterian rite after a silent procession through streets guarded by mounted and foot police. His widow Frances and children Esther and Richard led the family into the grave area as Old Nassau hall tolled.
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Chicago
McKinley
Cleveland
Princeton
University Town
White House
Francas Folsom
Buffalo
Land
Presbyterian Church
Benedic
Vandeventer Avenue
Old Nassau Hall
Street Duel Fatal to Two in Berlin Frontier
A fragile dispatch from Windhoek reports a diamond field near Luderitz Bay in German Southwest Africa. Two men died in a street duel after a tense confrontation, the event unfolding near Blamond Field in Berlin on Tuesday. The discovery of the nearby diamond field, covering nearly ten square miles, adds to regional tensions and possible economic interest.
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Golanel
Ae & Ray
Desperate Street
Blamond Field
Discoverea
Berlin
Windhoek
Damara Land
German Southwest Africa
Luderits Bay
Slucent Drowned in Saitervek Near Lincoln
A drowning incident occurred in Saitervek near Lincoln on a Tuesday evening. Authorities identified the victim as Lincole Nw with ties to Ames. The scene was secured by local emergency services and an investigation is ongoing.
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Slucent
Lincole
Fred Mattertm
Srowne
Saitervek
Lincoln
Tani
Savta Action to the Penpsylv Thirty-first Street
A brief note records action centered on the Penpsylv area near Thirty-first Street and Ninth. The item hints at a local decision or move affecting a specific city block. No additional names or dates are provided.
Taken With Gramps. Water incident claims John Waters at Rock River
John Waters of Laverne Minnesota, nineteen years old, drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing in Rock River. He was seized with stampa and sank before assistance arrived.
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Gramps
Laverne, Minn
John Waters
Rock River
Pardons Ten Convicts by Kentucky Acting Governor
In Frankfort Kentucky Acting Governor Cox pardoned ten infirm and blind convicts yesterday marking the largest group pardon in thirty years. The action was announced as part of clemency measures aimed at humane treatment of prisoners.
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Frankfort
Cox
Railroads Suffer Heavily From Mexican Rebellion
El Paso reports fifteen hundred troops arrive in Torreon to guard against revolutionists as bridges and approaches burned. Matamoras and Torreon held by rebels, Juarez reinforced to five hundred soldiers. Del Rio notes mountain retreat of revolutionaries and nine soldiers plus twelve rebels killed. San Antonio says Fort Sam Houston officers monitor North Mexican revolution without orders for border troops.
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el Paso
Tex
Torreon
Matamoras
Coahuili
Chihuahua
Juarez
Juares
Mexican Central
Coabpila
Parcific
Mexico City
del Rio
Wang Vaots Bay
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Mexico
Rev Brother Casimir Killed Under Street Car in Brooklyn
Ground to death yesterday under a rolling car while trying to enter a hat stall. Brother Casimir of the order of St. Francis, Brooklyn, was pulled from his head and dragged under the vehicle. He was an educator known in his religious community.
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New York
Brother Casimir
Taft Resting Quietly After Nomination at Home
Secretary Taft awoke at his K street residence on a calm June Sunday after his nomination, reporting a refreshing night’s sleep and returning to routine as he continues the campaign.
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Taft
Washington
W. H. Taft
K Street
Sherman Continues to Gain in Strength
Cleveland reports Congressman James Sherman making steady gains as he rests. His condition remains normal and plans to move him to the hospital by next Wednesday remain unchanged.
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Sherman
Cleveland
Ohio
James
Great Falls Water Power sale to Ryan group for 1.5 million
Damen J. Hill and associates convey the property of the Great Falls Water Power and Townsite Co to John D. Ryan and partners for 1 500 000 in Ghent Falls Mont on June 30.
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Ghent Falls
Mont
Damen J. Hill and
Great Fells
Blaze Hits Frederikssatad Business Quarter in Norway
Fire gutted the central business quarter on the citys west side in Frederikssatad on Saturday morning. Officials estimate the damage at 560000 dollars and say the blaze caused extensive destruction to multiple shops.
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Frederikssatad
Predriksetad
Norway
State superintendent meeting dates set in Rapid City
State Superintendent Astrud announces summer meeting for county superintendents of the state. The session runs Tuesday through Thursday, June 21 to 23, in Rapid City, bringing together officials from multiple districts to discuss statewide education issues.
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Pierre
8. D
Astrud
Rapid City
State
Kill Tormentor Terre Haute Youth Shoots Companion
Roy Liggett shot and killed Fred Koch last night as they walked home from church in Terre Haute Indiana after taunts over Liggett joining the church. Liggett surrendered to police following the shooting.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Roy Liggett
Fred Koch
Liggett
Conventioneers Prepare as National Gathering Sets Stage
Denver June 20 The national committee on convention arrangements chose Theory 5907 of California as chairman. No permanent site yet. full committee meetings will set appointments for the convention. Opening day sees Rev James Archbishop of Wyoming and Cra Crutchfield of Kentucky among organizers. the Auditorium is readied with complex seating and better newspaper accommodations than the Chicago Coliseum.
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Denver
California
Fier
Drey Wie
Kentucky
Tary
Ed Sefton
Washington
J.C. Fenny
Wysh
Ulinbis
Crutchfield
Jamen
Wyoming
M. W. Blumbere
D. C
Chicago Coliseum
Rail wreck near Hazelton kills engineer and injures eight
A passenger train wrecked in the Hazelton area on June 30 resulting in the death of the engineer Naroot Pottaville and injuries to eight passengers. Three cars derailed, with cars leaving the track and plunging down an embankment.
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Hazelton
Penneytoan
Lofty
Wis
Pittsburg Police Halt Bomb Plot Amid Burglary Probe
Police in Pittsburg pursued suspects linked to a burglary when an attempted explosive device was thrown at officers. The assailants fled as officers closed in, with arrests sought and ongoing investigation into the weapon and its maker.
Markets: Live Stock Quotations From City Reports
The latest quotations from Gia It Live Stock Center and city reports show mixed prices across cattle, calves, and hogs. Grain fed steers range around 6.10 to 7.10 with various grades listed, while hogs and lambs fetch several dollar amounts in bid. Sioux City and Chicago postings provide regional price snapshots, including northern and white corn and flax values.
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Gia It Live Stock Center
Paul
Nneapolly
Duluth
Joe Chicago
Milwaukee
Northern
Chicago
Cary
Lambs
Sioux City
Iowa
Reeves
Stor R
Cnlver Ngs
South St. Paul
Passenger Train Ditco in Ontario Express Crash
A passenger train on the Winnipeg express route through Tottenham Ontario suffered a derailment and wreck at night. Five coaches left the track with one overturned. two people were seriously injured and others reported broken arms and injuries among the on board travelers.
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Tottenham
Winnipeg Express
Pacific
Falla and Breaks Ley Benson misprint in June report
A truncated report from Benson Minnesota on June 2 describes an injury incident near a train yard. An Oklahoma individual broke a right leg while attempting to bear a train with three companions as they beat their way west. The fragmentary text limits clearer details.
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Falla
Ley Benson
Minn
Franklin
Oklahor
Forgery Confession Tells of $8000 Claim in Iowa Case
A Springfield report notes a man from Des Moines confessed to forging an $8000 note against Hank of Huxley Iowa. The incident occurred in early June, detailing the accused's role and the confession as part of the ongoing case.
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Rowan
Springfield
Rnch
Des Moines
Hank
Huxley
Towa
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