Harris Drowns in Reel Foot Lake After Swim
Tiptonville Tenn June 13 Judge Harris president of the West Tennessee Land Company died while swimming in Reel Foot Lake aboard a launch with friends He lunged into the lake swam a short distance then sank and was found later Postmortem indicates death from heart failure Harris had long faced threats from the Reel Foot Lake night riders and lived under guard He was about 30 and among Tennessee’s wealthiest men.
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Reel Foot Lake
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Ake
Harris
Night Riders
Uentin Rankin
Walut Log
Thirty Lives Lost in Montreal Herald Building Fire
Fire swept the Herald building in Montreal on June 13 claiming about thirty lives. Bindery workers and linotype operators fell into debris after a tank toppled through the top floor as flames spread toward escaping crowds. editorial staff reportedly escaped, and casualty numbers may rise after a search of the ruins.
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Montreal
Canada
Herald
Summer Coat Suits at Half Price in Linen and Rep
Tan linen coats and suits in shantung and English rep are showcased as this season’s latest styles offered at half their original worth. Limited stock in tan tones, promoting summer wardrobe updates.
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Shantung
Roosevelt Delivers Address to Emigrants At Sea
Theodore Roosevelt speaks to emigrants aboard the Kaiser off Victoria on June 13 during the voyage, delivering a message via wireless. He continues active travel and engages with passengers as the ship sails.
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Mr. Roosevelt
America
Kaiser
Victoria
Theodore Roosevelt
Daring Flight by Hamilton Reaches Philadelphia
A Pennsylvania Railroad special train served as pilot as Hamilton flew from Trenton New Jersey over the Delaware River at about 800 feet. He crossed into Pennsylvania and landed at Front Street and Erie Avenue in Philadelphia at 9:28 p.m., circling before touching down smoothly.
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Delaware River
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Philadelphia
Front Street
Erie Avenue
Hamilton Lands in Swamp Near Perth Amboy
On his return journey from Philadelphia to New York, Hamilton landed in a swamp near Perth Amboy, New Jersey, after passing through Jersey City on June 13.
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Jersey City
N. J
Philadelphia
New York
Hamilton
Perth Amboy
New Jersey
Lyceum Theatre Show Exciting Four Reel Program
Lyceum crowds enjoyed a seamless four reel program with four projectors in use. Manager Sperling moved the Grand Street Theatre setup to ensure continuous showings. Tonight features The Cowboy's Sweetheart St Elmo The Forager Romance of the Western Hills with noted acting and scenery.
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Lyceum
Sperling
Grand Street Theatre
Duke Howard
Essanay
St. Elmo
Close Call for Willard in Curtiss Bi Plane
Springfield Missouri June 12 prompt action by Charles F Willard in a Curtiss bi plane averted the destruction of his craft as it plunged toward spectators. the machine fell about 15 feet and landed twenty yards from the crowd injuring the aviator and breaking the craft. Willard had been at 150 feet when the engine quit and he redirected the impact away from the onlookers.
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Springfield
Charles F. Willard
Willard
Western Picture Lineup Highlights Frontier Dramas
Motion Pictures include The Cowboy's Sweetheart Essa nay a western comedy drama St Elmo Vitagraph drama The Forager Kalem war drama Romance of the Western Hills Biograph western drama.
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Essanay
Admission Details For Matinee And Night Performances
Admission for adults is 10e and children 5e. Matinee at 3 30 with doors opening thirty minutes before. Night show at 7 30 with doors opening before. Matinee admission lists 5 and 10e.
Oil City Gamblers Arrested In Sheriff Raid
Eight men were arrested in Oil City after a Saturday night raid by Sheriff Flournoy’s deputies. The suspects include Odie Vaughn W A Duffy Tom White E D Rogers N E Joliff L Triplett Joe Maddox and W J Calver. Duffy Joliff and Triplett posted bond and were released others remain in jail Maddox had been jailed earlier after jumping his bond.
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Times
Oil City
Flounoy
Berg
Odie Vaughn
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Tom White
E. D. Rogers
N. E. Joli
West Monroe Beats Clarks 5 to 2 On Road Victory
West Monroe defeated Clarks 5 to 2 after 9th inning action. Pitcher Averette fanned 13 with Crawford catching while O Neal struck out 6 for Clarks. A fast well played game with good sportsmanship and mutual invitation to future contests in Clarks saw West Monroe praised for its performance and the friendly reception.
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West Monroe
Averette
Crawford
Clarks
O'Neal
Baugham
Riverside Pavilion Dance Draws Cool Breezes and Fine Music
Fine music and the best floor in town drew a crowd to Riverside Pavilion Tuesday night. Salt and fresh water breezes cooled attendees as the dance continued into the evening.
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Riverside Pavilion
Market Summary New Orleans New York and Liverpool
Markets report steady New Orleans cotton at 15 cents with 380 bales sold and firm highs. New York spots quoted around 15.20 with cautious tone and several minor shifts. Liverpool market listed at 8.18 with 8000 bales changing hands and July to August ranges noted.
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Weather roundup and crop report from June 13 1910
New Orleans wires report no rain in Texas or Oklahoma on Sunday while Alabama Georgia and the Carolinas saw very heavy precipitation. Measured 1 to 4 inches at many stations and rain was ongoing this morning with showers forecast for the South Atlantic states. The Times Democrat initial weather and crop report notes generally favorable conditions.
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Weather Bureau
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi Valley
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
South Atlantic
Mississippi
Times-Democrat
Cotton crop prospects and weather update across states
Cotton acreage rises in western states and fields are generally clean with boll weevils limited to previously infested areas. NY exports drop stock to 366 525 across ports while the census reports last season at about 10 002 000 bales exclusive of linters. Texas May rainfall averages 2 91 inches with year to date 15 69 inches, planting season 8 05 inches.
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Mississippi River
New York
Census Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Hester
Texas
Balloonists fall into Mississippi River near St Louis
S Louis Vonphul and Wooster Lambert aero nauts fell into the Mississippi River north of St Louis today while ascending in the balloon St Louis III. They were rescued unharmed after the craft descended from about a thousand feet and settled near the water. Motor boats pulled them from the river.
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S. Louis Vonphul
Wooster Lambert
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Here
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