Reliance Fast In Heavy Wind Wins Yacht Race
Old Defender outsailed in favorable water as Reliance, captained by Garr, defeated Columbia and Constitution over a 20 mile course in strong breeze and choppy seas. Reliance pressed ahead by windward speed. Columbia and Constitution trailed, with Reliance finishing fastest in the New York Yacht Club event.
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Garr
Newport
Columbia
Constitution
Reliance
Re-lance
Barr
New York Yacht Club
Star Finissa
Hatumbin
Roosevelt Rides Out In A Drenching Rain
In Qysier Bay June 80 President Roosevelt rode with his sons and farm aides despite a heavy downpour. Secretary Loch arranged plans for a Huntington trip on the fourth to celebrate the town's 250th anniversary, with Heggy aiding in the celebratory events.
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Qysier Bay
Roosevelt
J. West Roosevelt
Loch
Huntington
Heggy
Earl Norris Drowns On Excursion at Dam Fall
On a Sunday excursion, Karl Korres from Fertuwen, Tune fell from a sand bar while fishing near the dam. He attempted to wade across flowing water, slipped, and struck his head, drowning as boats drifted nearby. Authorities reported the incident after the man’s body was recovered.
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Fert Atkinson
Fertuwen
Karl Korres
Teferson
Wien
Life of P. C. Pendursot and a Lost Young Man
A damaged clipping narrates the self reproach of P. C. Pendursot with a note of despair. It quotes a suicide confession about social pressures and the value of life, saying the writer seeks release from mental torment and hopes for a better path for family.
Woman testifies in Roche murder case in Eau Claire
The court heard that the witness, long linked to Roche as his wife, is actually Elisha Cole’s lawful spouse from Townday Bradford County, Pa. She testified she heard a gunshot and found Roche beating Lutz Schneller to death in a barn. The homicide occurred five years ago on June 23.
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Eau Claire
John Roche
Dith
Lutz Schnelter
Roche
Elisha Cole
Townday
Bradford Counts
Schneller
Schneder
Nine-year-old Louis Melninger dies from accidental poisoning
Louis Melninger aged nine is dead at his home on Lincoln Avenue Woorkesha Wisconsin after taking garbolic acid by accident. The incident occurred June 30 and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accidental ingestion.
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Louis Melninger
Woorkesha
Wis
T.incoln Avenue
Carbolic Acid Error Tragedy Claims Metzinger Life
Metzinger, long troubled by asthma, mistakenly consumed carbolic acid thinking it was his usual medicine. Doctors treated him through much of the day, but the patient worsened and died, with hopes of recovery fading as the illness progressed.
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Metzinger
Still Chase Missouri boodlers still chase Missouri boodlers
Jefferson City Missouri June 20 an other stand jury to investigate the legislative bond his will convenes here in July preliminaries have already been arranged and the work of the St Louis grand jury will be supplemented more indictments are expected.
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Jefferson City
St. Louis
Chippewa Valley Railroad seeks Menomonie trolley franchise
The Chippewa Valley Railroad Company, by attorney Gen Bondy, asks Menomonie common council to grant a franchise to operate an electric line in the city. If approved, inter urban service would link Eau Claire and Menomonie, benefiting both cities and local farmers once built.
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Eau Claire
Chippewa Valley Company
Pau
Legalizing Lynching Proposal Sparks Debate in La Crosse Wis
E Powell of La Crosse announces a controversial stance advocating legalization of burning at the stake for certain crimes by Black individuals. Powell cites the idea as a response to enforceability issues, arguing a bad law respected is better than a good law violated, and references a 1901 letter linked to an Indian figure.
Consular Appointments Reported By The President
Washington June announcement lists Albion W. Tourgee moving from Bordeaux to Halifax as consul general Urban Ledoux of Maine becomes consul at Bordeaux William Harrison Bradley of Minnesota moves from TunStall to Manchester William P. Smyth of Missouri shifts from Hon to TunStall Louis Ayme of Guadeloupe becomes consul at Para Brazil Leo Bersholz of Erzerum Turkey named consul at Three Rivers Jonathan Anderson of DC transfers to Guadeloupe Walter Co Mamm of Pennsylvania named consul at Hull James Leroy of Michigan named consul in Durango Mexico
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Washington
Albion W. Tourgee
New York
Bordeaux
Vance
Halifax
Para
Brazil
Leo Bersholz
Erzerum
Turkey
Three Rivers
Canada
George B. Anerson
District of Columbia
Durango
Mexico
Guadeloupe
Walter ‘Co
Pennsylvania
Hull
England
James A. Leroy
Michigan
Blueblooded prisoner protests innocence in murder case
Clayton F. Seymour known as Lord Barrington remained under close questioning in a county jail cell in St Louis. He calmly faced investigators and, despite warning that the outlook was grim, insisted he did not commit the murder of James P. McCann.
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St. Louis
Clayton F. Seymour
Barrington
James P. McCann
Milwaukee man charged with stealing thirty dollars
Racine Wisconsin June 30 Edward Meyers of Milwaukee, recently employed by Christian Hack, was left in charge of a saloon and it is said he took 30 dollars from the cash drawer and left. He was found in another saloon by Chief Pfister and jailed. He is 36 years old.
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Milwaukee
Racine
Wis
Edward . Meyers
Christian Hack
Meyers
Pfister
Unveiling Tablets Marks Wesley Bi-Centenary Birth Here
Savannah Ga June 30. The bi centenary celebration for John Wesley concluded with three tablets unveiled to mark spots intimately tied to the great preacher's life. The ceremony honored his birth and linked locations in the city to his legacy.
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Wesley
Savannah
John Wesley
Star Petroleum Company Falls Under Receiver in Ohio
The Star Petroleum company, capitalized at 1,000,000 dollars, went into the hands of a receiver yesterday in Loma Ohio. Reported that its property is heavily encumbered.
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Big Oil Company Bank
Nct. Loma
Ohio
Star Petroleum Company
American Boats Beat Germans in Kiel Encounter
Reports from Kiel on June 20 recount American boats defeating German contenders in multiple races. Emperor Wilhelm II hosted U.S. officers aboard the Meteor, presenting personal gifts and bidding farewell through Rear Admiral Cotton, with American and German crews sharing hospitality, dinners, and a rocket display before the emperor’s lone sail.
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Admiral Potter
United States Fleet
Kiel
Warspien
Melanneries
Erssersr
Okenzolten
Cotton
Clay
Cat
United States
Eekenforde
Ton
Vast Sum Secured to Fight the Beef Trust
Officials of the United States Packing Company, Colorado. aim to build a 1 200 000 dollar packing plant in Kaneag City. Secretary Charles F Martin says 2 500 000 dollars already subscribed. Governor Peabody of Colorado serves as president of the concern.
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Kaneag City
United States Packing Company
Colorado
Beef Trust
Charles F. Martin
Lean
Peabody of
Colurage
Falconio to Aid in Dedication of New Polish Church
Grain Bay June 30 Arrangements are nearly complete for the dedication of the new Polish church St Marys of the Immaculate Conception and monastery in the city Thursday morning with Falconio assisting in the ceremony.
Archbishops to Visit Green Bay for Delegates Welcome
The city prepares a public demonstration for the reception of Archbishop Falconio, apostolic delegate to the United States from Rome, who arrives Thursday. Green Bay has previously hosted archbishops Satolli and Martinelli in notable visits, marking this as the third such delegation.
Court Invalidates Denver Board of Public Works
A district court ruled the Denver Board of Public Works an unlawful creation, voiding its actions. The judge held the board unconstitutional, stating only the governor can appoint such a body. The ruling affects local improvements valued at STU ATA.
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Denver Board OF Public Works
Deever
Jung H
District
Board of Public Works
No Breech of Naval Etiquette Reported
Washington officials rejected claims of breaches in naval etiquette during the inspection of the Kearsarge. Secretary Moody issued a statement denying any responsible criticism by the department, noting foreign rulers often inspect battleships as a courtesy and tradition.
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Washington
Lolegrams
Othe New
Bureau of Navigation
Empero
Oneia
Child Burned To Death In Colonia Home
Plainfeld reports a two year old, son of James Burr, died after playing with matches. The child, left alone, caught fire while his clothing burned, and he perished hours later in agony as his mother found him.
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Plainfeld
James Burr
Colonia
Mitchell Says Strike Will Stand in West Virginia
At a miners conference in Indianapolis President Mitchell said the wrong strike in the New River and Long Creek districts of West Virginia will be continued. The conference decided to prosecute the strike more vigorously and to push the organization campaign as the miners will stand firm.
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Indianapolis
Mitchell
New River
Long Creek
West Virginia
Downpour Drenches New York Streets With Four Foot Floods
A severe rainstorm drenched New York and nearby areas, flooding streets across greater New York. The worst inundation hit the South and West Streets in Manhattan and Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with water four to five feet deep in some blocks. Residents were trapped in their homes as the storm rolled through, accompanied by thunder and lightning.
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New York
Borough of
Manhattan
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Ritualistic War Rages in Fond du Lac Church
Bishop Grafton dismisses threats of Rev. R C Fillingham to disrupt services at St Mary the Virgin in Fond du Lac diocese. The vicar, described as anti ritualist, has stirred controversy in New York and beyond, while Odell of Philadelphia denies the Romanist charges and remains loyal to the Episcopal church.
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Fond du Lac
Grafton
R. C. Fillingham
Hexton
Hertfordshire
England
St. Paul's Cathedral
Fillingham
New York
Trev
D. J. Odell
Philadelphia
Odell
Episcopal Church
Hanna Seeks Time To Preach At Salvation Army Dedication
Cleveland June 30 Senator Hanna drew loud cheers as presiding officer at the dedication of the Salvation Army's new citadel valued at about 100000. He praised the army's work, recalled initial prejudice, and said he now believes in its humane mission and considers it a duty to support and aid their efforts.
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Cleveland
Salvation Army
Hanna
Salvationary
Speers
Antics of Drunk Passengers Trigger Elevator Disaster
A sightseeing crowd on an A B C elevator in Jetsburg caused the rope to break and the cage to fall from the fifth to the cellar, injuring 22 people. Most injured were visitors from Cleveland. liquor influence blamed. A 1000 pound weight crashed through the ceiling, narrowly missing fatalities in a crowded heap on the floor.
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Jetsburg
Dung
Howe
A. A. Heine
Allegheny
Job Charney
Alleshans Rand
Edward Lielman
All Hope
Severt Breiees
Tir Philips
Cleveland
Knapp murder case witnesses testify river body findings
In Hamilton Ohio coroner Stars presided over an inquest into the Knapp murder case. Witnesses from New Albany Indiana testified that Hanigh Knapp’s body was found floating in the Ohio River. The inquest did not yield a verdict. Schader testified no water remained in the lungs.
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Gorpse
Hamilton, O
Knapp
New Albany Ind
Hanigh Knapp
Ohio River
Stars
Wondertaker Schader
Count de Gastellane Wins Seat in French Chamber
Paris June 30 The chamber of deputies has adopted the committee report validating the election of Count de Gastellane to a seat in the French chamber. The move confirms his victory in the recent electoral contest and solidifies his representation in the legislative body.
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Count DE Gastellane
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Count Boni de Castellar Denied Alleged Bribery Claim
Count Boni de Castellar previously denied alleged bribery in a gempee election and regained a political foothold after marrying the late Jay Gould’s youngest daughter whose fortune aided the count’s finances.
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Boni de Castellar
Wit
Count de Castellane
Jay Gould
Mrs Eddy Seeks Privacy Amid Health Battle
Boston June 30 Mrs Mary Baker Eddy remains in fragile health prompting Christian Science followers to miss her annual message. Pilgrims plan to visit her home this year and a service is set aside to address the faiths impact over the past year.
Washington cash inquiry finds five year ledgers tampered
District Commissioner West's probe in Washington reveals deliberate gauging of cash books and tax ledgers in the collector, assessor, and auditor offices for the District of Columbia over a five year span. The inquiry followed an order to audit and exposed irregularities in financial records.
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Washington
West
District For Columbia
New Head of Steel Trust Appointed Assistant to President
William Corey of Pittsburg, president of Carnegie Steel Company, was named assistant to perform the active duties of the presidency. The official note cites President Schwab’s ill health and a finance committee vote approving Corey’s appointment.
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New York
William Corey
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
United States
Steel Corporation
Schwab
Corey
Head-On Collision Delays Freight as Engineer Not at Fault
At Stoughton, July 1, a stock train collided with freight No 61 from Milwaukee just before 2 am. Conductor Charles Ray led the freight, delayed two hours departing Milwaukee, and halted to switch cars when it piled into the station. Both engines were damaged and two time freight cars wrecked. Initial telegraph signals misled the crew. a special engine was sent from Stoughton to Madison. The cattle car and freight cars were moved to a side track for Chicago transport.
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Stoughton
Callahan
Milwaukee
Charles Ray
Andy Slaney
Freigh
Slaney
Egan
Witte
Madison Sa
Chicago
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