Wheelmen Meet in Saratoga Highlights Strength and Finances
At the semiannual League of American Wheelmen meeting in Saratoga, officials reported New York State's 6000 new members set a record, a solid treasury, and optimistic strides for road improvements and legislation. The gathering also approved wider road books and free distribution to members.
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Saratoga
League of American Wheelmen
Werden hotel
Isaac B. Potter
W& Underhill
George E. Blackham
W.S. Bull
M. M. Belding, Jr
F. M. Frobisher
L. C. Leroy
W. &. Pitman
Seneca D. Powell
W. Walters
John B. Yatres
H. B. Fullerton
W. M. Meserole
R. K. Stillson
Roward H. Walker
C. T. Harbeck
W. M. Henig
H. ©. Folger
Eugene F. Pugh
Charles F. Closson
New York State
rights and privileges committee
W. S. Bull
Long Island
Underhill
New York
Brooklyn
George FE. Blackham
W. C. Vrooman
W. H. Baker
Tr wea
W. F. Underhill
Saratoga Good Roads Association
Body Taken to Providence After Bay Murder
The body of Private Joseph White found in the bay near Hull Massachusetts wore the stars and stripes and was transported to Providence by five Fort Warren artillerymen led by Sergeant Schilinger. Mrs White fainted aboard the boat but recovered afterward.
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Hull
Mass
Joseph White
Schilinger
Fort Warren
Providence
The Wounded Policeman in Framingham Fray
Police Officer David Bastien remains in precarious condition after a beer bottle struck his skull during a drunken melee in South Framingham. In custody were Augustino Tapplanio Patsy Smith and Henry Smith, arraigned on charges of participating. adjourned due to Bastien’s injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
Mass
David Bastien
Augustino Tap- Planio
Patsy Smith
Henry Smith
Kingsbury
Bastien
Whole Family Poisoned in Monrovia Incident
Huntsville reports the King family from this city sickened by poison while staying in Monrovia during a healing term. Dr Blaude who treated them also fell ill. Monrovia, about three miles from Jeff, recalls the Kelly poisoning and lynching with high excitement. Antidotes worked and all are recovering.
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Huntsville
Ala
John P. King
Monrovia
Blaude
Monrovias
Jeff
Kelly
Supposed Murderer In Custody In Seguin Texas
St Louis June 22. Chief Harrigan says a Seguin Texas city marshal reports a man named Williams is believed to be Rev. Thomas Abbott West a Chester Town Indiana Methodist minister who eloped with Susie Beck and is accused of murdering her in St Louis in June 1887. Harrigan asks Seguin marshal to halt West for orders.
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St. Louis
Harrigan
Seguin
Tex
Williams
Thomas Abbott West
Chestertown
Ind
Susie Beck
West
First Church of Christ Scientist Lays Corner Stone
The cornerstone of the First Church of Christ Scientist on Second Avenue, Lansingburg, was laid in a ceremony featuring Bible readings, selections from Science and Health, the Lord's Prayer by the congregation, stone placement, and an address. The new building will be a fine stone structure, the first of the denomination in this part of the state.
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Scientist Church
ald
Troy. NLYL
First Church of Christ (Scientist
Second avenue
Lansingburg
St Louis Poolrooms Closed Under Breeders Law
June 22 report states the breeders' law now in effect banning bookmaking and pool selling without a state auditor license. Violations punishable by one year in prison or a $1,000 fine or both. Chief Herrigan orders all poolrooms closed. none remain open in St Louis.
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St Louis
Herrigan
Despondent Mrs Finch Drowns in Water Barrel
Mrs Warren Finch aged 65 wife of the tollkeeper near Bloomingburg deliberately climbed into a barrel of water and fat down. Her daughter found her unconscious with her head above water. Assistants attempted resuscitation but failed.
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Tarrel
Middletown
Warren Finch
tollrate
Bloomingburg
Siri
Croatians Hold Fourth National Convention in PA
The fourth annual convention of the National Croatian Society of the United States opened with delegates from across the nation in McKeesport Pennsylvania on June 32. The Croatian people here are linked to Croatia and Austria since 1897, reflecting Austro-Hungarian rule.
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McKeesport
United States
Croatia
benn
Austro-Hungary empire
Salmon Falls Mills Resume Full Time Schedule
Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company mills in almon Falls resume full time operations after operating on two thirds time since December due to increased demand for their goods. The change signals improved business for the corporation and local employment stability.
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ils Agalg
almon Falls
XN. H
Salmon Falls Manufacturing company
Alleged Forger Z T Lewis Ordered Trial Date Set
Judge Heiser of the common pleas court overruled the general demurrer to 30 indictments against Z T Lewis the bond forger and fixed his trial for Monday July 12 in Urbana Urbana County June filing notes the decision.
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Urbana
Heiserman
the
common pleas court
Lewis
Boot and Shoe Workers' Union opens annual convention in Boston
Boston June 22 The second annual convention of the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union opened with 106 delegates present. President John F Tobin outlined the convention's aims and appointed a credentials committee. In Helsingfors Finland June 22 the coasting steamer Onni with 140 passengers aboard caught fire near Skennes and burned to the water edge. Six people died, several were severely injured as others were saved. the fire was caused by a spirit lamp overturning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Boston
John F. Tobin
fori
Helsingfors
Finland
Onni
Skennes
Sudden Death of Farmer in Rome City
Rome June 22 Henry M Crumb an old and well known resident of chia city dropped dead while at work in a field.
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s Farmer
Rome
Henry M. Crumb
chia city
Frost Ravages Crops in Sullivan County New York
A severe frost in Sullivan County New York on Luna 22 caused extensive crop damage near Middletown. The frost hit hard, damaging fields and orchards, with local farmers assessing losses and preparing for possible recovery steps.
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New York
Middletown
N. Y
Luna
Sullivan county
Tariff Bill Advances as Senate Completes Free List Schedules
Washington June 22 The Senate made rapid progress on the tariff bill. The last two schedules of the Guttable list were completed with few exceptions, as free list considerations moved forward. Debates centered on matches and fuses with a near passage of an amendment lowering the rate. Cotton ties on the free list and raw cotton duties were raised as proposed changes. The Senate also confirmed governors and revenue officials for Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, and Nebraska.
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Washington
senate
Pettigrew
finance committee
Bacon
Georgia
McLaurin
South Carolina
Alien
congress
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
committee on Pacific railroads
executive department
John G. Brady
Sitka
Alaska
John A. Smith
Portland
William J. Jones
Port Townsend
Wash
district of
Harmon L. Remmel
Arkansas
Frank W. Howbert
Colorado
Freeland H. Oakes
Maine
Saco
Jacob E. Hentz
Nebraska
internal revenue
Stamp usage forecasts for fiscal year 1898
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip informed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing head of expected stamp requirements for the year ending June 20, 1898. Estimates show 3,444,167,000 ordinary stamps, 6,462,000 newspaper and periodical stamps, 21,168,000 postage due stamps, 2,590,000,000 five cent stamps, and 5,000,600 ten cent special delivery stamps, with shifts from the current year including rises in ordinary, special delivery, and periodical stamps and a fall in postage due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vanderlip
bureau of engraving and Printing
postifice
department for stamps
Humber
Secretary Vanderlip Probes Ex-Union Soldiers' Reinstatement
Vanderlip travels to Philadelphia to examine cases of multiple ex-Union soldiers seeking reinstatement in the United States Mint, alleging wrongful removal about three years ago for partisan reasons.
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Glad
Washington
Vanderlip
Philadelphia
United States mint
Democratic Editors Organize in Missouri
St Louis June 22 An association named Organization of Democratic Editors in Missouri formed at the Laclede hotel The preamble states the group aims to organize permanently to more forcibly present Democracy principles as enunciated in the Chicago platform The editors seek stronger cohesion and advocacy across the state
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Democratic Editors
St. Louis
Organization of
Missouri
Laclede hotel
Democratic editors of
Chica&Co
Sensational Monte Christo mine report proven false
Discharged employees sent a wire to the east claiming miners at Monte Christo Mining Co were mistreated. Local reports refute it, stating miners are well paid, well housed, and fed. In Fresno, Walter Furnish is arrested for arson at the Pleasanton hotel with strong evidence and notable family background.
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Seattle
Wash
eastern
panera
Monte-Christo Mining company
Monte Christo
northwest
Fresno
Cat
Pleasanton
Walter Furnish
Furnish
Northeastern railway sale not closed at upset price
Atlanta June 22 The Northeastern railway has not been sold as advertised. No road is owned by the state and the governor did not receive a bid. the upset price of 287000 dollars was deemed too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Northeastern
Envoys welcomed at Buckingham Palace for Queen Victoria jubilee
A pageant of monarchal diplomacy unfolds as the queen receives envoys led by Whitelaw Reid and General Miles, with a ceremonial letter from President McKinley, and a flood of foreign dignitaries including princes and grand dukes from across Europe and Asia. The ceremony caps with honors conferred on numerous officials and royals.
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Whitelaw Reid
General Miles
Afiller
London
Queen Victoria
Windsor castle
Buckingham palace
United States
Nelson A. Miles
J. S. Miller
President McKinley
Mr. Reid
Victoria
Great Britain and Ireland
Washington
A. D
WILLIAM M'KINLEY
Royal Society officers and high court judge knighted
Professor Wilhelm Sroexes, vice president of the Royal Society, and Sir Francis Henry Jeune, president of the probate divorce and admiralty division of the High Court of Justice, are made Knights Commander of the Bath.
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fessor wilhem sroexes
Royal society
Francis Henry Jeune
high court of justice
the
Bath
Iron Works Shut Down Over Wage Cut Dispute
Scranton, June 22. The Lackawanna Iron and Steel south works closed, about 2,500 workers unemployed after a wage reduction dispute. A notice promised roughly 12 percent cuts for tonnage men, but pay envelopes showed greater reductions. Only a few night shift workers reported, and management cited unprofitable wage scales. North works may follow with 1,500 to 2,000 more potentially quitting. No disorder reported.
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Scranton
big south
Lackawanna Iron and Steel company
Weiham
north works
National League Baseball Scores From Various Cities
In Baltimore, New York swept two games with notable hits and errors, as New York posted high run totals. Brooklyn also hosted games, while Washington Philadelphia Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati and St. Louis produced varied results with multiple hits and errors documented. Standings show Boston leading with 25 wins, New York at 27, and several teams chasing with mixed records.
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Baltimore
New York
Brooklyn
Gosten
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cleveland
Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Ciubs
P.O
Houlisville
Monstrous steer Jumbo killed at four years old in Wichita
Jumbo, the famous steer weighing about 1000 pounds, grew to 4 years old and stood 4 feet tall with a long frame. It bore massive horns 14 inches in circumference and 4 across. Owner Air Payne decided to kill the animal and have it mounted while its hide was in good condition.
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Wichita
Kan
Jumbo
Payne
Teotanid Fishery a Failure Report From Gloucester
Gloucester reports the Icelandic fishery collapsed as the schooner A D Story arrives with about 10000 pounds of halibut and notes the Sarah FE Lee returning to Gloucester. The Iceland fishery is described as a complete failure this year. Arrested Man Released in Boston after Portland suspect Jewett is found with no warrant against him per Oregon officials.
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Gloucester
Mass
A. D. Story
Freeman Munroe
Sarah FE. Lee
Iceland
Boston
Clarence F. Jewett
Bridgewater
Portland, Or
Oregon
Brutal Murder and Robbery Near Plattekill Farmstead
Newburg New York June 22 countryside stunned by a cowardly murder. William Gardner a well to do farmer was found dead in his corn field after more than 50 bullets ended his life. Joseph Decker is suspected of the crime and robbery followed the killing as Gardner’s gun two revolvers two silver watches and jewelry were taken. Decker fled to Kingston then Esopus where he was captured. investigators pursue him toward the mountains and the case remains active.
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Newburg
William Gardner
Plattekill
Ulster county
Joseph Decker
Gardner
Hasbrouck
wee wee Treil
Schartz
Decker
A. H. Pickens
South street
Amelia Decker
Brown & Jones
Columbus Trust company
trustompany
North Water street
West Shore
Kingston
P. E. Van Innesgen
Foseton
Potksman Miles
Joe
Amelia
Jennie Decker
Clintendale
Man suffers severe blast injuries near Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg New York June 2 Michael St Andrews a Nevine Stone quarry worker about two miles west of the city attempted to inspect an unexploded blast. The blast detonated blowing off both eyes and filling his face with powder and stone. He also sustained multiple arm fractures and a crushed right hand. He is 23, married and may die.
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Ogdensburg
Michael St. Andrews
Nevine
abong
cty
Arrival of an Injured Steamer St Michaels
The British steamer Lowlands commanded by Captain Dormond from Savannah via Norfolk arrived badly damaged after a collision with the Atrato from Colombo. The Lowlands reported the Atrato proceeded to Plymouth.
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St. Michaels
Lowlands
Dormond
Savannah
Norfolk &th
Cette
Atrato
Colom
Plymouth
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Casey
Lockport
Carl Luki
Buffalo
state
Hitchens bridge
Luki
Van Alstyne
Faston
Fausto Depaols
Nicolas Ruegerio
Ruggerio
Bangor
Hacon
BUCKINGHAM
JOHN SHERMAN
Da Voust
duke of
Auerstadt
Legion of Honor
France
Faure
Ma. Crozier
Prince Albert of
Prussia
Brunswick
Germany
Albert of
Wurtemberg
Rupert
Bavaria
Frederick Augustus of
Saxony
Saxe- Coburg and Gotha
Hesse
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Hohenlohe-Langenburg
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
German empire
Sergius
Russia
Marquis of Salisbury
Duke of Connaught
Sixth dragoons
Prince Edward of
Saxe-Weymar
Touke of
Se. George
G. A. Kirkpatrick
Ontario
Davies
Sandford Fleming
J. A. Courtney
J. L. Macdourall
White
Order of St. Michael and St
Royal College af Surgeons
James Pender
John Pender
Northamptonshire
Samuel Wilks
Royal College of Physicians
Wyke Bayliss
Royal Society of British Artista
IRON WORKS
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Wells-Fargs Expresa company
Owen O'Rourke
Portsmouth
O'Rourke
Albany
Albany Hotel corporation
Nawthig
Titlis
Nijni Novgordd
Austin
California
Theodore Durrant
Christian W. Ross
Charley Ross
Germantown
Rich Farmer
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