Cannibal Attack Kills Fourteen Teachers in New Guinea
News from New Guinea reports a massacre where 14 native teachers were killed and eaten by cannibals. Troops investigated the scene finding remains such as jaw and thigh bones, hats, and trouser portions of Rev. Chalmers and other missionaries. The expedition burned villages and canoes in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Australia
New Guinea
Sydney
James Chalmers
B. F. Tomkins
Chalmers
Y M C A Jubilee Hears Telegram From German Emperor
Boston June 18 The Y M C A jubilee convention in session receives a telegram from the German ambassador at Washington with congratulatory words from Emperor William. He notes fraternity between German and American associations and hopes for continued training of citizens for the fatherland on the Christian foundation. The convention replies with thanks and expresses deep touch at the fraternal ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
William
Christ
America
Taxing the Mines in South Africa War Costs
Sir David Barbour reports to the chancellor that a 10 percent tax on mine profits could yield about £450,000 yearly based on 1898 profits. He notes the Orange River colony cannot yet pay its share of wartime costs, while the Transvaal may contribute some after peace within two years, though exact figures are not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Barbour
South Africa
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
Sir David
Indiana Coal Mines for Consolidation Move Launched
Chicago capital backs a plan to consolidate Indiana coal counties into a single trust with a $15 000 capital. John Bays Sullivan Indiana secured options on nearly all Indiana mines and plans formal launch within days. The group aims to include Illinois mines after Indiana is perfected and 75 percent of Indiana mines are under option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Cai- 2
Johnnys of
Sullivan
Ind
Couve
Bays
Iit
Roposed Trust
Pere Marquette Railway Plans Major Improvements
Chicago June 13 reports the Pere Marquette system will spend between 1 million and 2 million dollars on improvements over the next 12 months. It forms the Marquette Equipment Company, issues 1 million dollars of 5 percent bonds guaranteed by the Pere Marquette road, and funds go to equipment, track bed upgrades, canal dock facilities, and a new car ferry. Eight car ferries now operate with the line serving several Lake Michigan ports. The first annual report since the consolidation is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pere Marquette
Marquette Equipment Company
United
Pere M Arquette
P&by
Lake Michigan
Pere “Argiette Company
Tornado and Storms Hit Minnesota Iowa and Pennsylvania
A series of weather incidents reported today includes a June tornado in Adrian Minnesota demolishing homes and injuring few, a Pittsburg electrical storm causing property damage and a fatal lightning strike near Homestead, and a small Lyon county Iowa tornado that killed a child and injured the father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Francis Morris
Homestead
Iowa
Sioux City
Lyon County
J. Armstrong
Metal Trades Hold Secret Conference in New York
Three hundred representatives of the Metal Trades met in New York under the National Trades Association. The closed session followed President Reynolds who released a statement on the machinists strike. The document cites the arbitration agreements of March 1900 and May 1900, alleging violations and misrepresentations by machinists. A large number of firms joined the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metal Trades
National Trades Association
Reynolds
Administration Council
International Machinists Aid Non-Union Strikers in Toronto
The Inter national Association of Machinists in Toronto decided to extend financial aid to non-union workers who joined the strike. A request to the American Federation of Labor for an assessment to fund the strikers passed. President O Connell said the strike fund exceeded $150000 remained intact. The convention defeated a socialist pledge and stopped recognizing Christian Science death certificates for death benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
International Association of Machinists
American Federation of Labor
O'Connell
Gloucester Sloop Great Republic Starts Transatlantic Run
Captain Howard Blackburn sails the 25-foot Great Republic from Gloucester toward Lisbon in a 45 day voyage, following a 189 voyage to London that took 61 days. Over 1,000 spectators cheered as the sloop left Thatcher's Island escorted by a flotilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mmass
Great Republic
Howard Blackburn
Lisbon
Portugal
London
Thatcher's Island
Brooklyn's Oldest Citizen Celebrates 109th Birthday
Barney Morris Brooklyn's oldest resident and Prospect Park collector of stray papers marked his 109th birthday while continuing his park duties from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Born in Central Port Ireland on June 10 1792 he arrived in the U S aged 79 and settled in Brooklyn. He has worked in Prospect Park for thirty years without missing a day due to illness and remains strong reading without glasses. He married a third wife about 25 years ago who is still living.
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New York
Barney Morris
Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Park
Barney
Central Port
County Cavan
Ireland
Hey
Widow vows to avenge moonshiner killings in Kentucky feud
In Middlesboro Kentucky on June 14 the widow of Andrew Cox vows to rear her sons to wipe out the Wilder and Branham families after Cox is killed by Deputy Will Branham and Chief Silas Wilder. Two funerals follow as the feud darkens this mountain community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesboro
Andrew Cox
Corbin
Wilder
Branham
Will Branham
Silas Wilder
Cuban Constitutional Convention Accepts Platt Amendment
Havana June 12 Cuban constitutional convention votes 16 to 11 to accept the Platt amendment. The committee presents the amendment as passed by Congress to be appended to the constitution. A commission will be formed to draft an election law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Senores Tamayo
Villuendas
Quesada
Committee On Relations
Platt Amendment Adoption Sparks Washington Optimism
Washington officials welcome the Cuban constitutional convention approving the Platt amendment. They expect withdrawal of U S supervision to follow after Cuba shows stability and a pro United States stance. A cabinet officer foresees possible summer withdrawal and Cuban independence by autumn. General Wood officially reports the amendment's adoption to the war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Wood
War Department
Why Not Harlan A Candidate For Reorganizationists
Lincoln June 14 In this week's Commoner Mr Bryan argues Justice Harlan would suit the Democratic reorganizationists. He notes Harlan opposed imperialism and dissented in the income tax case while opposing the Sugar Trust decision. He says Gold Democrats favor a Democrat endorsing Republican policy over a Democrat who supports Democratic policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Justice Harlan
Harlan
McKinley
Supreme Court
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees Elect Officers
The Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees of Illinois elected officers in Springfield on June 12 with Great Commander James F. Downer of Chicago and Great Record Keeper Thomas M. Goig of Chicago among leaders. The next convention will meet in Rock Island Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees of
Ilinois
James F. Downer
Chicago
Thomas M. Goig
Goodard
Elgin
Rock Island
W. A. Northcott
Illinois
C. W. Hawes
Dan B. Horne
Davenport
R. R. Smith
Brookfield
Board of Auditors
Thomas Low
Slayton
Michigan
Frank W. Martin
Portland
South Dakota
Alfred W. Hyde
Jas
L. Charm
Waupun
Wis
A. E. Bates
Minnesota
Benj. D. Smith
Mankota
Mini
J. N. Reece
EB. EB. Murephy
Leavenworth
Kan
G. W. Reilley
Danville, IL
C. G. Saunders
Counen Bluffs
T. F. Hopkins
Rockford
Post Office Salaries Readjusted For July 1 Increases and Reductions
The annual readjustment of postmaster salaries is completed. Starting July 1, 1,770 postmasters will receive pay increases and 229 will have reduced compensation. The total reduction amounts to 28400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aggregate increase cited for offices moved between classes
The report shows a total aggregate increase of 215,600 with a net rise of 187,200. In the past year 229 offices were advanced to the presidential class and 12 second class offices moved to first class including Sioux Falls 3 D and Winona Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
3. D
Winona
Minn
Mooted Plow Combine Nearing Completion in Chicago
Plans to form a big plow makers trust bring together 21 firms led by Charles H. Deere with W A Vincent promoting. The proposed $75 million capitalization includes no bonded debt and uses underwriting cash plus preferred stock. Chicago would host headquarters as plants expand and prices are not expected to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles H. Deere
Moline
W. A. Vincent
B. F. Avery & Sons
Louisville
David Bradley
Deere & Co
Ll. Deere & Mauser
Ill
Moline Plow Company
Union Malleable Iron Company
Tnl
Bucher & Gibbs Plow Company
Cann
Bettendorf Metal Wheel Company
Davenport
Fuller & Johnson Manufacturing Co
Madison, Wis
Grand Detour Plow Company
Dixon, I. 1
Sattley Manufacturing Co
Springfield
Syracuse Chilled Plow Company
Syracuse
N. Y
South Bend Chilled Plow Company
South Bend
Ind
Havoc of the Elements Hits Chicago in Severe Storms
A June heat wave gave way to a thunderstorm that struck downtown and South Chicago. Lightning damaged St Bartholomew's church and several residences while a fire marshal saved his family and directed crews to protect the struck homes as wind and water caused widespread damage and several people were reported to die or in peril.
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Chicago
Thomas Curla
Charles Delaney
John Dempsey
Bert Kane
Louis Weisbaum
John Carlson
Edward Hendricks
A. M. Beanson
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Driscoll
Knights of Honor Roster and Berlin Jewel Robbery
The Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Honor elected new officers in Milwaukee with D. B. Briggs as Supreme Dictator and others named including Sheppard, Johnson, Biggs, Branch, Hope, Hancock, Grover and Collier. In Berlin a man named Enne, possibly American, was arrested for jewel theft worth 50,000 marks and stabbed a police officer during arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Honor
Briggs
Boston
Sheppard
North Carolina
Clark H. Johnson
Providence
Noah M. Biggs
Harrisonville
Joseph W. Branch
St. Louis
Chapain
Herbert M. Hope
Richmond
Truide
John H. Hancock
Louisville
Guardian
Wm. Grover
Indianapolis
Sentinel
H. H. Collier
Memphis
Berlin
Enne
Ende
Head Camp Meets Discusses Ritual and Election Plans
The Twelfth Biennial Head camp of the Modern Woodmen of America convened in St. Paul with 629 delegates. Debates over whether to form a committee of delegates to revise the ritual dominated morning sessions, while afternoon reports and officer elections shaped the agenda before the big parade and upcoming 1903 Indianapolis meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swandon
Missouri
Howard
Indiana
Laws Committee
St. Paul
Woodmen of America
Woodmen
America
Indianapolis
Law Committee
Pontiac, Ill
A. J. Reno
Camp Northcott
Ite Acore
Pontiac
Lil
Rockford
Kansas City
Des Moines
Rock Laland
Topeka
Dubuque
Kalamazoo
Bloomington
Decatur
Indianapolia
Weird Tale From Pana Ill June 12
Pana Illinois on June 12 reported Mrs Charles Price died by her own hand in a tragic act. Authorities described the incident as a suicide at the family residence. Further details were not available at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Ill
Charles Price
Woman Takes Poison in Love Tragedy at Home
Neighbors report Mrs Otis Price and her sister in law were deeply in love and planned to leave families to live together. Ten days ago she attempted suicide with concentrated poison but was saved by heroic aid. Mrs Price, mother of eight, vows she will yet end her life, claiming she has nothing left to live for.
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Otis Price
Sixteen Lives Lost In Port Royal Mine Disaster
Port Royal Pennsylvania reports a mine explosion at Pittsburg Coal Company leaves 16 dead and seven injured with extensive property loss. Officials list the dead and identify rescuers among the victims. A later blast raises grave fears as investigators probe cause and the mine is flooded to aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Royal
Pittsburg
John Krek
Michael Roy
Bernard Ball
Taylor Gunsaulus
Jerry Daly
John Peeples
David James
John Canto
Samuel Hadley
Peter Marchando
John Stickle
Callahan
Dr San Yetsen sails for China to start a revolution
Honolulu reports Chinese reformer Dr San Yetsen departed aboard the American Maru on June 6 to overthrow the empress dowager and mandarins. He aims to establish a China ruled by a president and claims broad support from prominent white men and thousands of natives. He declines to reveal landing or plan details and warns of imminent bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
San Yetsen
China
America
Sen
Range of Market Prices Chicago Grain June 14
The market was quiet but steady with winter patents around 5.00 to 5.39 and springs near 3.45 to 3.80. Wheat closed firmer with No 3 hard around 67 to 68 and No 2 hard near 70. Corn held firm to higher with No 2 near 42 to 44. Oats active and higher with No 4 around 27 to 28 and white oats from 28 to 29. Receipts and shipments for flour, wheat, corn, and oats are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
N. W
Chicago Live Stock Prices Today Show Mixed Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago cattle prices were mostly unchanged as weekly receipts reached 54 000 head, with Texans entering the market and weather dampening beef demand. Hogs saw lighter receipts at 149 000 and slight price gains. sheep and lambs were steady with bids around 9.81 for sheep and 4.00 to 4.76 for lambs. Produce notes list butter with weak dairy markets and dressed poultry keeping steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ince Creameries
Demand For Engineers
Waterloo June 13 The Illinois Central officials seek volunteers among younger engineers to go south for temporary fruit season runs. The heavy crop has created freight needs and the line cannot keep up with demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ilinois Central
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Kaiser
Great Britain
Illinois and
Pere Marquette Railway
Adrian
Metal Trade's Association Convenes
Kentucky Woman's. Vow
Colonel Bryan
Qllinois Knights
Ladies of the Maccabees
Illinois Auctioneers
Pekin
State Auctioners’ Association
H. C. Corrier
Taylorville
W. H. Geise
John E. Stout
W. F. Merriam
Willismaville
Norwegian Lutheran Conference
Minneapolis
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
N. E. Roe
Silver Lake
Hoyne
L. M. A. Hoff
LaQu Parle
L. K. Aaberg
Volga
N. D
N. J. Locsrem
Norway
K. Haakenson
Winneshetk County
John Strand
Abercrombie
Sam
C. H. Deere
Kingman Plow Company
Peoria
Morrison Manufacturing Co
Ft. Madison
Pekin Plow Company
Peru
Plow & Wheel Company
Knights OF Honor Roster
S. Biggs
Northcott
Hopkins
Reilley
Murphy
Talbot
Smith
Saunders
Ban Yetsen
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