King Edward Improves as Buckingham Bulletin Says
London reports a steady improvement in King Edward's condition with bulletins noting a better night and normal pulse and temperature. Dispatches describe convalescence progress, detachment from risk of Regency, and widespread public prayers across Britain and allied dominions.
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London
Edward
Lister
Treves
Smith
Laking
Barlow
Duke of Connaught
Buckingham Palace
Beaulieu Backed by French Civic Club for Health Board
The Club des Citoyens Americains in the city, the only French political group here, nearly unanimously endorsed ex-Alderman John H. Beaulieu for the health board seat likely to open with J. J. O'Connor's retirement. Other candidates include Dr. George B. Caisse ex-Councilman Louis Lebrun and Edward S. Houle. A large crowd attended the St. Joseph's hall meeting on Dutton Street where the club, about 800 members strong, decided on a single preferred candidate to clarify positions among multiple contenders.
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Club Des Citoyens Americains
John H. Beaulieu
J. J. O'Connor
Board of Health
George B. Caisse
Louis Lebrun
Edward S. Houle
Destructive Midwestern Storm Leaves Losses and One Death
A tropical gale like storm swept eastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa, 60 miles wide from Pierre to near Le Mars. Hudson, South Dakota reported one death and about 50,000 in local damage. total losses exceed 500,000 with barns roofs homes and crops ruined. Wind speeds 70 to 80 mph toppled structures and shattered windows. In Ohio, a destructive tornado hit Tippecanoe County near Troy causing injuries and unroofed homes.
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Sioux City
South Dakota
Iowa
Pierre
S. D
le Mars
Hudson
Local officers and Arcanamites plan Willow Dale picnic
Several officers will volunteer to maintain calm while the Royal Arcanamites join the Willow Dale al fresco union picnic this afternoon. Five councils are set to participate in the outdoor event.
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Land & O'Clock
Royal Arcanamites
Willow Dale
THREE MURDERS Says Thompson Killed Her Husband and Poisoned Her Children
Ripley Tennessee June 26 O J Thompson fisherman and shanty boat owner jailed on triple murder charge in Carruthersville Missouri. Mrs Ellen Thompson says he killed her husband then forced her with two children aboard his boat at gunpoint to follow river downstream. She alleges he poisoned the children who died within hours.
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Ripley, Tenn
O. J. Thompson
Carruthersville
Ellen Thompson
Thompson
Paris to Vienna Race Starts From Campigny At Dawn
The Paris to Vienna automobile race began from Campigny at 3 30 am with Girardot Fournier Edge and Kniff among the first four. Foxhall Keene and W K Vanderbilt Jr started later, Waterbury did not start, and 214 entries faced rough Alpine sections with a Red Cross ambulance planned for a crash risk route.
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Paris
Foxhall Keene
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Campigny
Belfort
Switzerland
Bregenz
Salzburg
Vienna
Fournier
Kniff
Girard Brothers
Farman
Panhard Brothers
Bananda
Giraud
Henry Rothschild
Red Cross
Altberg
James Gordon Bennett
Henry Farman
Maurice Farman
Chaumont
Ozier
Mr. Keene
First Universalist Church Undergoing Major Renovation
Over the past weeks workmen repaired the First Universalist church on Hurd Street. Exterior improvements include removing fences and restoring the appearance. Inside, the auditorium will be redecorated with refreshed walls and ceilings, new upholstery and windows. Completion is hoped for by early September. Staples brothers and W M Mack handle outside work, D Moody Prescott handles interior decoration, with T C Entwistle and F C Beharrell as the repairs committee.
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Universalist
Hurd Street
Staples Brothers
W. M. Mack
D. Moody Prescott
T. C. Entwistle
F. C. Beharrell
Fusion Ticket Agreement Details in Huron Convention
After long talks the Populist and Democratic convention agrees on fusion, forming a Democratic ticket. The platform upholds Kansas City principles, rail and public facility control, and direct election of US senators. Candidates include John R. Wilson and F. S. Robinson for Congress, John F. Martin for Governor, Everett Smith for Lieutenant Governor, E. Ashley for secretary of state, Louis Chiadek for treasurer, W. A. Lynch for attorney general, Miss N. M. Small for superintendent of schools, and Wayne Mason as auditor.
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Everett Smith
E. Ashley
Louis Chiadek
W. A. Lynch
N. M. Small
Wayne Mason
Worthen Street Baptist Sunday School Picnic at Nabnasset
The Worthen Street Baptist Sunday School held its annual picnic yesterday at Nabnasset with over two hundred attendees. A long afternoon featured sports, warm words, and civic courtesy as new members were welcomed and friendships strengthened.
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Worthen Street Baptist Sunday School
Nabnasset
Golf Champions Begin Morris County Club Tourney
Morristown New Jersey June 26 strong field of golfers started today in the 18 hole preliminary round of the Morris County Country club invitation tournament. The first and second sixteens will qualify for the presidents and the Thomas cups and play the first round of match play in the afternoon. Notable entrants include Amateur Champion Travis New Jersey State Champion Allan Kennaday and Connecticut Champion Charles H Seeley.
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Morristown
N. J
Morris County Country Club
Travis
New Jersey
Allan Kennaday
Connecticut
Charles H. Seeley
Picnic Outing For Centralville Children Amid Rain
In Centralville, 1500 wards endured wet weather as ten carloads of children headed to Mountain Rock for an outing after 8 am. The cross river colony hosts planned games and a grand dinner, though saloons were set to close during the day as weather hampered turnout.
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Mountain Rock
Centralvillian
Dennett
Centralville
Merrill case opens in superior court equity list
In the superior court Judge Wait heard the Howard et al versus Merrill et al equity action over a mortgage deed of about 5000 dollars to Lena Merrill alleged to defraud creditors. Lena Merrill was cross examined. Burke Corbett and Kerwin appeared for plaintiffs and defense respectively. Memorial exercises honored two late prominent lawyers John Davis and William H. Anderson. Uncontested divorce cases are set for tomorrow.
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Lena T. Merrill
Plainff
Burke & Corbett
J. J. Kerwin
John Davis
Wm. H. Anderson
Two Men Killed in Madrid Magazine Explosion
A gunpowder magazine at the Carabanchel encampment near Madrid exploded this morning killing two men and injuring fourteen. The blast damaged many houses and shattered windows as the king and household rushed to the scene to assess the damage.
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Madrid
Carabanchel
Sherman Dead After Bank Scandal Suicide
Newport Rhode Island June 26 Anthony S Sherman cashier of Merchants Bank of this city died at 330 this morning following a self inflicted pistol shot last week in connection with the bank affairs.
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Newport
R. I
Anthony S. Sherman
Merchants Bank
A quart of whiskey shakes Browns gait in court
Edwin A Brown said the quart consumed over a year ago left him unable to walk straight even when sober. Judge Pickman sent him to the state farm for an agricultural cure, noting the irrational tale while others face charges of fornication and drunkenness. Multiple arrests follow for alleged misconduct at a house on Appleton street. Charley in default, later released with a questionable mortgage bond. Several defendants pay fines.
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Edwin A. Brown
James H. Hessian
Lieut
Lrosnan
William McCloughry
State Farm
Mike Charley
Cachadoor Manzorian
Charley
Manzorian
Providence
R. I
Patrick Keough
James Collins
Jeremiah McCarty
Thomas Thornton
Peter Costello
Albert Porter
Prospects for Smooth Water in Yale Harvard Regatta
By June 26 at Gale’s Ferry Conn Harvard and Yale crews prepared for afternoon races as wind shifted from southeast to northwest. Roosevelts presence drew large crowds near the Dolphin, while conditions on Thames improved but remained windy and choppy. Coachs Cameron and Higginson praised their teams’ fitness amid talk of light practice. Julian Curtis oversaw arrangements with the Mirage as committee boat.
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Gale's Ferry
Conn
Roosevelt
Harvard
Yale
Thames
Broad View
Cameron
Julian Curtis
Curtis
Red Top
Francis L. Higginson, Jr
Weather Bureau
Dolphin
New London
Narada
Isis
el Reba
Altair
Avira
Saranac
Sayonara
Duchess
Vergana
Wadena
Zoraya
H. S. Drummond
St. Louis
Sachem
Emerald
Montauk
Atalanta
May Flower
Comanche
Tsolde
Cachalot
Cachiz
Yale Harvard regatta faces poor conditions in New London
New London June 26 thousands of boating enthusiasts woke to overcast skies drizzling rain and a high southwest wind along the Thames near its mouth. The outlook for the Yale Harvard regatta was discouraging as of daybreak with waters unsettled and 9 o'clock conditions uncertain.
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New London
Thames
National band concert in city series tonight
The National band under R A Griffiths directs a light music program at South Common tonight starting 7 45. Sousa Overture The North and South Bendix Selection operatic Dalbey Cornet Solo De Witt March Our Director Bigelow Ye Olden Times Beyer Trombone Solo Kinghorn Concert Waltz Venus Beigen Gangl The New Colonial Halt The Star Spangled Banner.
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National Band
R. A. Griffiths
Griffiths
The
Rifle Regiment
Bendix
Dalbey Cornet
Eeatpee Sé
Selectea
A. Bannan
Merry Makers
Our Director
Bigelow
Beyer
Wm. Kinghorn
Gangl
City Hall Notes on Chimney, Payroll Payout
The 80-foot chimney for the Cook wells pumping station on Plain street is nearly finished and will be ready for fires in a few days. The last month’s pay for city teachers will be paid this afternoon at the city treasurer’s office, totaling over 21,000 dollars.
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Cookwells
Plain Street
Personal notices claim Father John’s Medicine cured consumption
The item features two readers reporting recovery from consumption after using Father John's Medicine. W A Henry of Connersville Indiana notes relief and the cough disappearing, and Alfred Michaud of Lawrence Massachusetts says he was cured while off work for eight months.
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Father John
W A. Henry
Connersville
Ind
Alfred Michaud
Lawrence
Mass
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Eiverybody
Prince of Wales
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Australia
Africa
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Joseph H. Choate
United States
Choate
Henry
Duke of Cambridge
York
Wm. Dalrymple MacLaghan
Stepney
Cosmogordon Lang
Arthur F. W. Ingram
Canterbury
Favor Beaulieu
Roosavelt
Missouri River Country
Tippecanoe City
Ohio
Miami County
Troy
Pleasant Hill
Fusion Ticket
Morris County
Dennett’s
Merrill
Sherman
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