Coroner's Inquest Probes Slocum Disaster Inquest Dramatic
Startling evidence emerges at the coroner's inquest into the General Slocum disaster. United States steamboat inspector Henri Lundberg refuses to answer questions about seaworthiness, pleads incrimination, and is jailed for contempt with $500 bail. Witnesses describe lifeboat and life preserver issues and the chaotic escape as Captain Van Schaick and crew faced a deadly blaze.
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New “Lors
Henri Lundberg
United States
Lundberg
Pease
Grand Republic
Kanweiler
Garvin
Berry
van Shaick
Lebanon Hospital
Henry Lundberg
United States Steamboat Inspection Bureau
Gilbert
Anser
Ipving
Civil Service
Disaster for the Russians in Manchuria War
European critics liken Varangow to Sedan as Stakelberg’s forces suffer heavy losses. Kuropatkin faces possible collapse with 10 000 Russian casualties and the threat of a Japanese pincer from Kuroki’s army and Motien Pass.
Cummins Ally Sees Iowa Tariff Shift At National GOP
Iowa Governor Cummins presses for tariff revision as a national platform plank. Lodge and Spooner name subcommittee, Minnesotan Van Sant eyed for vice president, while Hansbrough pushes for early tariff adjustment and broader party unity amid a quiet Chicago convention.
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Fenary Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
John ©. Spooner
Wisconsin
J. W. Blythe
Burlington
Senator Lodge
Committee On Resolutions
Cummins
Iowa
Congress
Shaw
Aillison
Spooner
Lodge
Minnesota
S. R. van Sant
Vic
Fairbanks
Hitt
van Sant
Bite
Webster
Henry C. Hansbrough
Hansbrough
Life Young
North Dakota
Confess
Anti Parker meeting rejects Parker and denounces tariff policy
A large anti Parker convention in New York attacks the Parker nomination as plutocratic and vows to protest at St Louis. Speakers including Win J Hrgan and Judge Samuel Seabury condemn Parker and call for a delegation to oppose his nomination while urging reform and protection against monopolies. Bryan supports opposing Parker citing his perceived ambiguity on key issues.
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Iowa
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Clinton
Geo. W. French
Davenport
J. W. Blythe
Clark
Waterman
Dolliver
Curtis
Cleaves
French
Winnie
New York
Conper Union
Win. J. Hrgan
Judge Parker
Parker
Senator Hill
Senstor
People of
Tari
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Bryan
Mr. Belmont
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Glorious Russian Stand At Wa Pangow Battle Report
Russian correspondent recalls three days of fierce fighting at Wa Pangow. He notes major generals and commanders directing across a hill, heavy artillery, and large Japanese forces. Russians hold high ground, retreat orderly, and claim Japanese losses exceed their own. The piece highlights heroism, intense shelling, and river scenes as troops move toward Varanson and Wai-Chou.
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Liao Yang
Associated Press
Wa Pangow
Theussian
Gerbpross
Loutehkovsky
Wmea
Vantsilian
Varangon
Varanson
Port Arthur
Tasa
Stakelberg
Wai-Chou
Va Fanguw
Plea of Not Guilty in Caesar Young Murder Case
Mrs Nan Patterson pleaded not guilty at arraignment in New York on June 21 to a murder charge in the death of bookmaker Caesar Young. The formal plea followed the filing of the indictment and sets the stage for upcoming trial proceedings.
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Nebraska
John L. Webster
Missouri
Mr. Webster
Sijeet
Kansas
Webster
Webs
New York
Nan Patterson
More Victims Found in General Slocum Disaster
Five more victims were recovered bringing the total to 635. Searchers expect the missing list to shrink as bodies rise to the surface from river currents. Divers report a 95 foot hollow rock bed offset delays. Over 300 witnesses are called for the coroner's inquest opening today. A Jersey City resident who lost three relatives committed suicide after memorial services.
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New York
Jersey City
Workman
Russian Triumph at Sea Overshadows Land Setback
London reports suggest Admiral Skrydloff’s raid into the Straits of Korea intercepted two large transports, but the bigger development is General Stakelberg’s retreat from Port Arthur after hard fighting. The Japanese claim a partial victory with fourteen Russian guns captured and the Russian army displaced from a key position along the Wa Fang Ifien line. The next hours may reveal whether Liu Yen forces press the retreat.
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Stakelberg
Port Arthur
Wa Fang Ifien
Yalu
Kin Chou
Russia
Liu Yen
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