Destructive Midwest Storm Leaves Toll Across Illinois
A historic cyclone tore through central Illinois causing fatalities in McLean and surrounding counties. Dozens injured, farms damaged, telegraph lines down, and extensive property losses with Morgan, Newman, and Kingston Mines hit hardest. River and railway services disrupted, several towns reported fires and collapsed structures as crews worked through the night.
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Morton
Edward Beeman Wes
Ellison
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Pen nypacker Nomination Tops Republican State Convention
Harrishurg June 18 The Republican state convention nominated Judge Samuel W Pennypacker of Philadelphia for governor on the first ballot The platform endorses the Philadelphia 1900 Republican platform honoring President McKinley’s death supporting President Roosevelt and a protective tariff and endorses action against combines and pension reforms while urging liberal treatment for Spanish American War veterans.
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Col Lynch Arrested in London on Treason Charge
Col Arthur Lynch, a former Boer fighter and Irish representative, arrived from Dieppe and was arrested in New Haven before being brought to Bow Street police court. He faced a high treason charge and was remanded until June 14 after evidence was presented. A journalist detainee sat mute as the magistrate inquired about bail.
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Deporters' Association President Tells of Cuba Pro-Reci procity Payments
Thurber, head of the Exporters' Association, testified before a Senate committee that he received payments tied to advocating Cuban reciprocity. A receipt dated April 2, 1902, indicated funds for promoting lower Cuban duties and reciprocal U S product access. He cited a $2,500 contribution from Mr. Havemeyer. The hearing touched on whether Cuba policy should advance during the current session.
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Senate probes Cuban subsidy amid sugar tariff clash
Testimony by F L Thurber sparks a senate uproar over $8,000 to $9,000 diverted from the Cuban treasury for a reciprocity push. Senators Teller and Burrows lead efforts for early caucuses as the Cuban committee’s work intensifies. House members and beet sugar advocates weigh implications for future votes and a possible private contract cable bill. Washington letters note treasury reports on civil war interest to Ohio and Minas.
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Ohio
Sunday closing agreed to by exposition directors
In St Louis on June 12 the exposition directors authorized President Francis to sign a contract with Leslie M Shaw secretary of the treasury. The fair pledges to refrain from operating on Sundays to satisfy a federal act condition tied to a $5 million appropriation.
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Leslie M. Shaw
National Commission
Portland
John B. Hill
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Philippines
Experimenta Findings on Fish Longevity in Water Mixtures
A garbled report notes Experimenta findings suggesting fish longevity improves with a water mixed environment. It mentions "jay partly Aled" and phrases like "herzietically ge led Chartes der Tethopee" without clear context or replicable data.
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West Point Centenary Honor Guards Roosevelt Speaks
The June 12 celebration at West Point marked 100 years of the academy with President Roosevelt as chief guest. Cadet Calvin P Titus received a bravery medal for actions at Peking, China, as Gen. Horace Porter and Secretary of War Root spoke on duty, leadership, and modern warfare.
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Peking
China
Horace l’Orter
France
Root
Neely Freed Under Amnesty Law For Cuban Crimes
Havana reports C F W Neely released under a 1917 amnesty bill signed by President Wilson amnesty applies to Americans convicted or awaiting trial for crimes in Cuba during the occupation period. Neely previously received ten years imprisonment and a 56701 dollar fine for complicity in Cuban postal frauds.
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Mrs Lillian Adame Named City Treasurer in Kansas City
Mrs Lillian J Adame was appointed city treasurer of Kansas City Kansas by Mayor Craddock to succeed her husband John A Adama who died Tuesday night Adame had served as his principal deputy for five years.
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Lillian J. Adame
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Adame
Grain and livestock prices in Chicago market report
Chicago market notes show corn and oats bids steady with fair activity in barley and rye. Pork and lard prices move little while butter remains easy. WHEAT and CORN futures hold near steady levels as cash markets hold firm or ease slightly.
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Chicago cattle market reports show steady to higher tá
Chicago June 11 livestock prices list range for cattle and hogs with quotes for Prima beeves and various grades, plus feeder and veal prices. South Omaha figures show steady cattle demand and mixed ranges, with steers, cows, calves, and feeders priced across multiple grade bands.
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