The Diplomatist and the Petition for Jewry Rights
A historical note on a diplomatist who tells the truth for his country. A petition for better Jewish treatment is forwarded to Ambassador McCormick in Petersburg, provoking a televised exchange with Count Lamsdorf. The czar reviews the petition and eases some Jewish conditions after the discussion.
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Ms Qountry
A Amin
State Department
McCorwick
Petersburg
Count Lamsdorf
Collier’s
McCormick
Count Laas Dart
Lis
Lansdot
Science vs Charlatanism on Supposed Burning Formula
A debate on a bogus discovery of a coal substitute, with Prof Gil of MIT saying the formula contains nothing and could not aid combustion. Critics note the fake claim spreads nationwide while real scientific advances go unheralded, comparing to dubious medical nostrums and ash-burning schemes.
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New York Post
Naming the Spanish baby the prince a temporary arrangement
A column on naming a Spanish royal heir and the slow process of settling a permanent title. It notes the king’s official name as a nationwide puzzle and mocks long titles. It then discusses sea post offices on ocean vessels, postmaster Meyer’s approval, and planned wider use to Europe, ending with German press criticism of the Kaiser's idle song about America and cars.
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Asturias
Alfonso VIII
Earth
New Mexico
Alaska
Patagonia
Spain
United States
Sea Post
Meyer
Crete
Europe
Kaiser
America
Montana map predicts world end in ten days
A Montana resident claims a doomsday scenario will end the world in ten days and plans to release his funds from his property sale as preparations. The article questions how he intends to spend the money amid the approaching finale.
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Montana
Haywood trial opens with testimony on murder plot
Boise June opening statement by James H. Hawley accuses William D. Haywood of masterminding a vast conspiracy of the Western Federation of Miners to murder opponents and control political power. Eight witnesses testified before a prolonged adjournment as the jury selection concluded with fourteen jurors seated.
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Boise
Idaho
James H. Hawley
State of Idaho
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Federation of Miners
North Idaho
Steusenberg
Z. W. Gue
John G. Rice
N.S. Wis
A. Batyrentine
Calwell
Orchard
Julian Steumenberg
Wiliam D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Brennenberg
C. V. Sebern
Haywood
Thomas B. Geas
Finley McBean
Samuel D. Gilman
Daniel Clark
George Powell
O. V. Sebern
H. F. Messecar
Lee Scrivener
J. 4. Robertson
Levi Smith
A. P. Burns
Samuel B. Russell
Buffalo magnate Hamlin killed in auto crash
On the Williamsville road just north of Buffalo, Harry Hamlin a prominent and wealthy citizen was killed when his automobile collided with a wagon driven by Jacob Schaller a retired Buffalo butcher. Schaller was badly injured but expected to recover. In Schaller’s vehicle 12 year old John Heskel was fatally injured with both legs broken and a fractured skull. Hamlin aged 50 lived at 1014 Delaware avenue and leaves a widow and son Chauncey Jamin.
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Buffalo
Harry Haml
Wiliamsville Road
Br. Hem- Ith’g
Lght
Jacob Schaller
Hanlin
Schaller
John Heskel
Mgr. Hamlin
Delaware Avenue
Ile Cleese
Chauncey
Amin
Man shoots two, then takes own life in Pillsburg
In Pillsburg PA on June 4 Patrick Reardon, 23, shot Thomas Morton and MM Moorhead after being unable to learn the address of four young women. He then attempted to commit guichie, and Moorhead and Morton were hospitalized in critical condition.
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Pillsburg
Patrick Reardon
Thomas Morton
Moorhead
Guichie
Mooread
Morton
Talk of Croker In Parliament In London Report
London dispatch reports Croker cherishes ambition to enter British parliament as an Irish nationalist member. Newspapers reply to the rumor highlighting Croker's political stance and potential role in UK governance.
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Croker
London
Tyne
Richard Croker
Secretaries to Visit Oklahoma in August
Secretary of War Taft and Secretary of the Interior Gasfield will visit Oklahoma in August and make public speeches, with Stops planned in Oklahoma City and Guthrie to address residents. The tour aims to discuss national policy and local concerns, though exact dates remain unannounced.
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Oklahoma
Duthrie
Okls
Taft
Secretary of the Interior Gasfield
Want More Liberal Laws
Denver, June 3 Gov Buch tel calls for a public lands convention in Denver June 18 to 20 with no politics in the gathering and no aim to oppose President Roosevelt. The program, chaired by Senator feller, seeks a liberal policy to push western land settlement and development. The American National Stock Growers association backs grazing and forestry policies and will participate.
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Denver
Col
Buchtel
General Assembly of Colorado
United States
Feller
Congress
American National Stock Growers’ Association
Conventiou
St Paul Cathedral Corner Stone Laying Promises Grande Church
The cornerstone of St Paul’s fourth cathedral was laid on Sunday afternoon. Archbishops Ireland, Keane, Glenavin, Christle and bishops from Minnesota and neighboring states attended with about 200 priests and 30 000 lay observers. A religious parade preceded the ceremony and the new church is expected to surpass other American cathedrals in architecture.
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St. Paul
Minn
St. Paw
Ireland
Keane
Dubuque
Glenavn
Prisoner allegedly strung by wrists in Santa Fe jail
Denver report recounts a Santa Fe penitentiary claim of barbaric treatment. A prisoner was allegedly hung by manacled wrists from a ceiling staple for 17 days with toes just touching the floor. Rations were bread and water. he supposedly fainted before release. Investigation by the acting governor and attorney general is underway.
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Denver
Colo
Santa Fe
N. M
Territorial
Defaulting Teller Sentenced In St Louis Case
Charles Grotefend, a former teller at Washington National Bank of St Louis, pleaded guilty and received a five year prison term. He embezzled 49 987 before fleeing to Sweden, was apprehended there, extradited, and brought back to St Louis by D P Dyer Sr son of federal judge Dyer.
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St. Louis
Charles ¥. Grotefend
Washington National Bank of
Bank Wreckers Lost on Appeal Denver Bank Case
Denver June 4. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the district court ruling in the 1906 irregular banking case against Leonard Imboden and James A Hill. Both men were convicted of irregularities that led to the failure of the Denver Savings Bank and were sentenced to nine years in the state penitentiary each.
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Denver
Col
Supreme Court
District Court
Leonard Imboden
James A. Hill
Denver Savings Bank
State Penitentiary
Robbed and killed man found on Meadowlands tracks
The body of an unknown man was found on the Pennsylvania railroad tracks at Meadowlands on Monday. Pockets were turned inside out and part of the axle watch ban missing. Authorities believe the man was robbed and murdered and his body placed on the tracks.
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Washington
Jane
Pennsylvania Railroad
Meadowlands
Anxious to Fight Guatemala in Mexican States
Acting Gov Sanchez of Chihuahua telegraphed President Diaz offering troops from Chihuahua to defend national honor against Guatemala. He says every man in the state eager for service. Governors of Guerrero, Jalisco, Tabasco and Morelos also sent similar messages.
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Guatemala
Ti Uasa
Tex
Sanchez
Chiluahua
Dlae
Chihwahua
Masional Honur
Guerrero
Jalisco
Tabasco
Morelos
Wisconsin Lumber Output Declines in 2006 Key Figures
The 2006 census preliminary report shows Wisconsin produced 2.3123 trillion feet of timber, 457.83 million lath, and 302.88 million shingles. This marks a drop of 212 million feet of lumber from the previous year.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Census Bureau
Monument 10th Davis Monument Unveiled in Richmond Parade
A memorial to Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, was unveiled in Richmond amid a grand Confederate veterans parade. The event featured a canvas cover removal by Davis's daughter Anveila Shaft and two of his grandsons, with speeches by Gov. Claude Swanson and Mayor Carlton McCarthy, and wreaths placed on the monument pedestal.
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Richmond
Jefferson Davis
South
United Daughters
Franklin Street
J.B. B. Stuart
Gen
Smith Rolling
Petersburg
Davis Monument
J. William’ Jones
Claude A. Swanadna
Virginia
Carlton McCarthy
Gen. Evans Ag
Davis
Anveila Shaft
J. A. Hughes
Colorado Springs
Colo
Norman Randolph
Central Committee
The
Monument Association
William J. Behan
Mississippi
Confederated Southern Memorial Association
George §. Holmes
South Carolin
Senator Carmack
Tennessee
Lizzie George Menderson
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Three Killed by Blast Near Reddick in Gas Car Fire
Three men died Tuesday night when a car loaded with gasoline exploded as freight cars burned near the Chicago Indiana and Southern junction. Fred Hatting, a Reddick barber, and Danville men John Frazee and Austin Stockton were killed. About ten others were injured as several burning rail cars derailed and sparked the blast that shattered windows and chimneyed homes for miles.
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Reddick
Fame
Fred Hatting
John Frazee
Austin Stockton
Danville
Tigather
Chicago, Indiana& Southern
Train wreckers foiled near Santa Clara
An early morning attempt to derail a Southern Pacific train between San Jose and San Francisco was thwarted when two large rails were found on the track near Santa Clara. Two men have been arrested on suspicion.
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San Jose
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Santa Clara
Gen Thomas H Ruger Dead in Stamford Conn
Stamford mourns Major General Thomas H Ruger retired who died at his home on Monday. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Burial likely at West Point.
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Thomas Hy Ruger
Stamford
Conn
Thomas
Ruger
West Point
Preacher Linked to Coin Moulds in Illinois Case
Lincoln Illinois June 4 sensational hearing looms as Rev James R Kaye former Presbyterian pastor now of Daly Park faces grand jury inquiry into making United States coin molds. Capt Porter secret service reports show a basement mint and paper money press found with a rubber plate device. Local police note counterfeit half dollars once passed locally amid an ongoing investigation slated for Friday June 14.
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Lincoln
James R. Kaye
United States
Federal Grand Jury
Springfela
Capt
Porter
Secret Service Bureau of
Kaye
Presbyterian Church
Daly Park
Townsend
Grand Jury
Lst
Capt. Madigan
Mr. Kaye
New St Louis Freight Yards Plan In St Louis
William S McGhesney Jr general manager of the Terminal Railroad Association of St Louis announced plans for three new freight yards in St Louis boosting the terminal yards capacity to 8000 cars at a cost around 10 million dollars. Maritime Strike Ends As Attackers Capitulate In Paris Port Areas.
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St. Louis
William S. McGhesney, Jr
Terminal Railroad Association of St Loui
Prisoners Escape Castle William Through Window Bars
Three army prisoners Henry J. Tomer R C Campbell and Prink West escaped Castle William on Governor's Island by sawing bars and using a rope ladder. A boat is missing, authorities suspect outside help. Gen Grant orders a rigid investigation. The men served terms for desertion and related offenses and were later to be transferred to Fort Leavenworth.
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New York
Castle William
Governor's Island
Henry J. Tomer
R. C. Campbell
Prink West
Hell
Gev. Grant
Thle
Tomer
Thirtietl Infantry
Campbell
Twenty-third Infantry
New York Cosat Artillery
Fort Leavenworth
Western posts to be inspected by Army chief of staff
Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Gell, chief of staff, plans a two month tour to inspect major western army posts to boost service efficiency. He departs Tuesday and will be joined later by Secretary Taft to view large posts in the northwest, including Fort Meade, S. D. Mrs. Gell will accompany him. The group will also attend the Lexington commencement at the state agricultural and mechanical college.
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Washington
J. Franklin Gell
Army
Beerstary Taft
Northwest
Fort Meade
Supreme court upholds Cleveland railways franchise victory
In Columbus on a Tuesday decision the Ohio Supreme Court backed the Circuits Court ruling that Cleveland Consolidated Railways validly holds Erie and Central avenue streetcar franchises. The ruling nullifies the low fare franchises, marking a major victory for the railway company.
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Cleveland Car Company
Victor
Columbus
Dynamited Frisca Street Car Spurs Fright in San Francisco
Dynamite exploded under a streetcar between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue wounding no one seriously. Passengers were frightened as the forward car car raised from the tracks. The incident occurred Tuesday amid earlier dynamite noises on Frisca Street.
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Frisca Street
San Francisco
McAllinter Street
Catr
Polk Street
van Ness Avenue
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Harry Hamlin
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Reddick, Ill
de R. ‘Kaye
Paris
Castle Williar
Gen. Grant
Maj. Gen. Bott
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Wil Munger
United States Circuit Court
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