Speeding Cotton Special Wreck Kills Three in Illinois
An east bound Confederate veterans train on the Southern railway plunged off a 20 foot trestle at Golden Gate Illinois when a spread rail caused the engine to overturn. Three passengers were killed including J J Ahles of Greenway Arkansas and J D Johnson and Otto Graetz of Princeton Indiana. Dozens were injured as the Cotton Belt line rushed to Louisville for a reunion. The relief train reached Albion at six this evening with details scarce and many casualties transported to Louisville and Olney for treatment.
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Albion
Ill
Southern Railway
Golden Gate
Tll
Louisville
J. J. Aples
Greenway
Ark
J. D. Johnson
Princeton
Ind
Otto Graetz
W. C. Peeler
Cotton Belt Road
Memphis
Tenn
James Jordan
Pine Bluff
A. B. Hayes
Paragould
Carey T. Cone
Janesville
Louis McCutcheon
Campbell, Mo
W. H. Aden
Jonesville
Maggie Gregg
Nettleton
J. J. Armstrong
Jonesboro
J. P. Needham
Needham
H. M. Lancaster
J. S. Spence
L. Stedman
Kate Schmecher
D. Foley
David Weaver
Seies SA
M. Little
N. C. Diner
St. Louis
R. Shannack
Piggott
Eee Dee J. M. Crogers
R. A. Bird
M. Crowley
James Timer
Walcott
Howell
Rector
Gordon
Second
Arkansas Brigade
Olney
J. J. Ahles
Driscoll claims settled 400 strikes for money in Chicago
John C. Driscoll former secretary of the associated teaming interests of Chicago says he will testify before the grand jury with documentary proof that over two years he settled more than 400 strikes by paying labor officials. He asserts he acted as a labor commissioner bringing peaceable adjustment without receiving a fee from employers except via his employer.
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Chicago
John C. Driscoll
Associated Teaming Interests of
Grand Jury
Associated Teaming Interests
Driscoll
Mr. Driscoll
Complaint Against New York Curb Brokers
On June 13 a formal complaint was filed with the police commissioner accusing Broad street curb brokers of creating a public nuisance. The Standard Trust building owners at 25 Broad street say the noise disturbs tenants. no action has been taken yet.
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New York
Broad Street
Standard Trust
Employers dismiss 30000 workers in Rhine district
Essen June 13 Employers in the building trades of the Rhenish Westphalian district have dismissed within a fortnight 30000 workmen who belonged to labor organizations.
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Essen
Germany
Sturtevant Edges Paige by One Vote in City Auditor Race
Aldermen elected Z. W. Sturtevant auditor of accounts by a 5 to 4 vote over Charles D. Paige. The meeting approved $700 for band concerts, $54,000 for a hall, and the Atherton water extension, with other street and public works actions discussed, including polling place plans and firework licenses. Mayors and aldermen debated budget splits and district changes as several petitions and committee reports were acted on. The board adjourned after confirming the auditor election.
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Z. W. Sturtevant
Board of Aldermen
Charles D. Paige
Sturtenvant
Allen
Carmichael
Fairweather
Grant
Rourke
Paige
Braden
Cosgrove
Hayes
Walker
Common Council
Atherton
Tremont
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
John Breen
Wentworth Avenue
C. A. Hall
West Sixth Street
Leverett Street
Martha E. Smith
New Street
Gorham Street
Daly Street
Varnum Avenue
Bessie Goldenberg
Messrs. Allen
J. Hayes
Mammoth Road
Alderman Carmichael
James McKinley
Woodward Avenue
George S. Gilman
Howard Street
E. L. Gray
Casey
Water Board
Alderman Rourke
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Carr
General Treasury Fund
Lands and Buildings Department
Harry P. Doherty
Alderman Allen
Bowers Street
Lowell
Joyce Co Offers Preferred Stock In Gourd Establishment
Charles H Joyce announces incorporation of his fancy grocery and liquor business and offers 1000 shares of preferred stock at par ten dollars with 6 percent interest and a 3 percent discount on non bar purchases. Joyce rejected two bids to take all shares to favor many small investors and customer base. Underwriting could transform the operation with expanded capital. Additional details are available from Joyce.
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Charles H. Joyce
Joyce
Strawberry Party at Gorham Street Church
A Strawberry Party and concert were held at Gorham Street Methodist church with a program of songs and readings by Miss Emma Manning Miss Emma Ogley Miss Alice Coval and others. Edward Fielding chaired the committee with John W Foster Richard Potter David Caddell and Mrs Joseph Sutcliffe directing the event. The proceeds featured fresh berries with cream as attendees enjoyed a pleasant social.
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Gorham Street
Joseph Wilmott
Joseph Sutcliffe
Mark Staveley
Emma Manning
Emma Ogley
Alice Coval
City janitors to get equal summer rest period
Lands and buildings committee decided that all public building janitors receive two weeks of summer vacation this year, ending prior disparities of ten days to three weeks. Alderman Allen and Supt. OConnor supported the change, with views set for July 6 on a new boiler at Butler school and drainage at Dover Street school.
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Lands and Buildings Committee
Alderman Allen
Supt. O'Connor
Butler School
Dover Street
Sabrey Club Outing With Picnic And Big Scores
The Sabrey club held its annual Willow Dale outing starting at 4 30 p m with most members present. Miss Runels Miss Green and Mr Charles Nichols prepared supper while a ball game led by Captain Walsh and Captain Varnum produced large scores. After supper a lantern lit event and a bowling tournament followed, the club setting a new high in scores.
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Sabrey Club
Willow Dale
Miss Runels
Miss Green
Charles Nichols
Walsh
Varnum
Japan
Baptists Gather at Providence in Convention
The 65th annual Rhode Island Baptist Sunday School Association convention convened at Roger Williams Baptist church Providence with broad attendance. Messages covered a new Sunday school movement, the abundant life, teacher qualifications, and study material notes amid committee reports and officer elections. A symposium on summer need and efficiency closed the session.
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Providence, R
Roger Williams Baptist Church
Rhode Island Baptist Sunday School Association
Geiegates
G. R. Brown
Providnce
Franklin D. Elmer
Winsted, Conn
Fine quality fast black cotton split foot hose sale
Hosiery sale notes fast black cotton split foot hose with double soles heels and spliced heels. Richelieu ribbed seamless rifle hose at 19 cents with double soles heels and toes. Lisle lace hose in patterns with double soles heels and toes offered at 19 cents while supplies last.
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Richelieu
The Shoe Site Fund Grows Slowly with Small Gifts
The Mawhinney shoe site fund advances at a modest pace as yesterday’s contributions arrive in small amounts. Committee members stress that every donation helps and aim to raise the balance by appealing to those who can least afford to give. Previous totals include several named contributors and small figures, reflecting widespread but limited giving.
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Mawhinney Shoe Site
Charles H. Marren
Peter Watson
Donnelly
Beto
Crystal Lake Ice Co
J Walter Thompson Company Moves to Large New Offices
After forty years of growth the J Walter Thompson Company outgrew its former quarters in the Old Times Building and moved to new offices at Twenty third Street and Fourth Avenue. The firm now occupies 723000 square feet on one floor, signaling continued strength with more than eight hundred active customers and a roster of major advertisers.
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J.walter “Hom Company
J. Walter Thompson Company
Oid Times
Prisoners' Aid Society Elects Officers in Concord
The New Hampshire Prisoners' Aid Society met in Concord on June 13 and elected officers for the year. President Allen Felger. vice presidents Rev. George P. Reed and Rev. N. F. Carter. second vice John C. Thorne. treasurer John C. Thorne. Councillors named were Charles T. Page, Charles E. Cox, Willis G. C. Kimball, Moses H. Bardley, Alma J. Herbert.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire Prisoners’ Aid Society
Allen Felger
George P. Reed
John C. Thorne
N. F. Carter
John C.thorne
Chas. T. Page
Charles E. Cox
Willis G. C. Kimbal
Moses H. Bardley
Alma J. Herbert
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Comfort Powerr Co
Hartford
Reunion
Ellin
Mellin’s Food CO
Boston, Mass
N. Y
Wess
Sturtevant
Mr. Sturtevant
Rhodes’ Hair Store
Merrimack Street
Aaa
Anheuser- Ere
Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Ass’n
Providence
White
Merrimack St
A. G Pollard
Venice Point
Palmer Street
For
Russia
Vici
Sca
Palmer St. Center Aisle
R & G de
THE
Shoe Site Fund
Prisoners’ Aid Society
Raymond & Whitcomb
Boston
Poland
Muskoka Lakes
Niagara Falls
Saguenay
Adrondacks
Yellowstone Park
Canadian Rockies
Europe
Raymond & Whitcomb CO
Washington St
Old South Church
Union Square
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Lowell Mutual
Chas. A. Stott
Jos, Peabody
Sc Central Street
Telephone
Ernest R. Crawford
Fifth Stree
Courier-Citizen
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