Storm rains cause widespread flood and crop losses
Reports from Illinois Indiana Kentucky Arkansas Tennessee Texas and nearby states recount towns like Evansville and St Wendel hit by storms. Fatalities include Frank Goedde Sr and others. crops in Christian and Knox counties damaged. St Louis flood losses reach about 250000 dollars with rail disruptions. Denver rain saved crops. two men killed by a freight train near Springfield Illinois.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Arkansas
Tennessee
Texas
Evansville
Ind
St. Wendel
Posey County
Frank Goedde
Chris Langle
Peter Wolfe
Harriman
Tenn
Frank Dugger
Washington, N. C
Madison County
Jil
Christian County
Ill
Knox County
Pana
Fairbury
St. Louis
Springfield
Caspar Geschwiler
Maurice Tobin
Chicago & Alton
Dewey testimony flags Aguinaldo as figurehead in Philippines probe
Admiral Dewey told the Senate committee that with 6000 troops at Manila on May 1 the city could have fallen and natives would have been peaceful for a time. He said Aguinaldo was a mere figurehead, supported by Mahini and Gen Luna, and that Aguinaldo sought loot after landing in Manila. He added the Philippine army was a mob and that Consul Pratt pressured leadership on him.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Carmack
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Manila
Mahini
Luna
Malolos
Uke
Philppine
Wight
Senator Patterson
Senator Carmack
Manilla
Gen. Anderson
Patterson
Beveridge
Dietrich
Enormous Treasury Surplus Reported in West Norton Dune
An enormous surplus in West Norton area finances is reported with the treasury figure described as exceedingly prosperous. The document notes a substantial balance, highlighting strong fiscal health and wide positive implications for local services and investments.
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West Norton
Depe Fox
Disinterment of Jesse James Body in Missouri Cemetery
Jessie James body disinterred after burial in his dooryard near Excelsior Springs. He was reburied in Kearney beside his father and wife. Zerelda Samuels attended with Frank James and Jesse James Jr. The service included pallbearers who were Quantrell’s comrades. Jesse Jr. inspected his father’s skull at the grave. Only relatives and a small crowd attended.
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Kansas City
Jessie James
James
Excelsior Springs
Kearney
Zerelda Samuels
Jesse James
Frank James
Jesse
Mary
Quantrell
Jesse James, Jr
Bob Ford
Saengerfest set for St Louis on World’s Fair grounds
The national saengerfest committee in St Louis elected to hold the 1903 event June 17 to 20 on the world’s fair grounds with 5000 singers and up to 125000 visitors from across the United States anticipated. A derailment near St Louis killed two workers while a separate note states Roosevelt did not order an anthracite coal trust investigation and has not read Wright’s report.
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St. Louis
Viicinity
Varied Industries Palace
United States
Washington
Roosevelt
Anthracite Coal Trust
Carrol Dr
Man Convicted of Brother Murder in Life Insurance Scheme
Joseph Coleman was found guilty of murdering his brother Ed to gain Eds life insurance. He received a life imprisonment sentence with a motion for a new trial likely. In Baltimore the Johns Hopkins fundraiser reached its $1,000,000 goal after committee final meeting announced by President Remsen.
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Faulkton
M. D
Joseph Coleman
Coungsel
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Remsen
Bailey Assaults Beveridge in Senate After Debate
Washington July 1 Senator Bailey of Texas assaulted Senator Beveridge of Indiana after the senate adjourned from executive session. Bailey grabbed Beveridge by the throat and tried to withdraw his remarks about an unwarranted attack on Penfield. Colleagues separated them as Bailey struggled to free himself, making threats before retreating toward the Democratic side.
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Bailey
Washington
Lex
Beveridge
Senate
Texas
Indiana
Penfield
State Department
Dailey
Wie
Senator Bailey
Senator Beveridge
Senator Leveridge
Nansbrough
N. D
Senator Spooner
Wis
Senator Bacon
Barney Layton
Bacon
Congress Closes With Isthmian Canal Law and Wide Reforms
A seven month session closes with the Isthmian canal bill enacted and broad laws on war taxes repeal, Chinese exclusion, Philippine tariff, national banks, irrigation, and civil government in the Philippines. Other measures stalled include anti anarchy legislation and ship subsidies. total appropriations approach the billion mark with canal costs pushing higher. Murder and legal news follow with Chicago slaying and Eldorado conviction, roosevelt signs canal bill as Moody begins coaling-station inquiry. Pope gifts promised to President Roosevelt.
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Washington
Congresg
Atlantic
Pacific
Philippine Cnvil
Philippines
Cuba
Spain
United States
Philippine Commission
West
Treasury Department
McKinley
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Department of Commerce
Committee On Commerce
Pure Food Congress
House Committee On Commerce
Isthmian Canal
Cannon
Colombia
Philippine Committee of the
Islands
Meteoritic stone falls near Chatillens in Switzerland
A dark gray triangular aerolite weighing about 11 ounces was reported to have fallen near Chatillens. It is the second meteoric stone known to have fallen in Switzerland. The note adds general science trivia on granite, blotting paper, and tree cooling effects.
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Chatillens
Switzerland
House Passes Philippine Civil Government Bill
After a nine hour session and a week of debate the House passed the Philippine civil government bill 141 to 97 with one dissenting vote. The measure introduces a two chamber legislature and a gold standard peso. it also tightens franchise rules and sets up a broad civil framework for governance in the islands once peace is established.
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Washington
House
McCall
Mass
Senate
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Islands
Porto Rico
Trade Review Highlights Six Month Trade Gains and Stable Outlook
Bradstreet reports a six months closed period with strong trade volume and gains across many lines despite smaller profits. Export agriculture lags while rail earnings rise, except coal where production is paralyzed. R. G. Dun notes above average agricultural prospects, winter wheat harvesting progress, and steady spot prices despite drought and rain delays. Failures total 200 in the U S and 20 in Canada.
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New York
Bradstreet
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
House Design Highlights Comfort and Practicality
A large well arranged residence features a front vestibule reception hall an ornate staircase open fireplace and sliding parlor door. Emphasis on kitchen dining room and bath connections shows careful planning with a furnace heating entire house and a 35 by 55 foot footprint. Construction on a stone foundation costs about 2500 dollars plus roughly 400 for furnace and plumbing.
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BE. A. Payne
Repulsive Light Force Explains Comet Tails
Historical review notes Maxwell's theory predicting solar radiation repulsion and its measurable effects. Lebedev in Moscow and Nichols and Wall at Dartmouth confirm light beams exert a repulsive force, supporting the idea that light can propel small particles despite the sun’s gravity.
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Clerk-Maxwell
Earth
Herz
Maxwell
Lebedev
Moscow
E. F. Nichols
Wall
Dartmouth College
Royal Honors List Shows New Baronet and Privy Councillors
The June coronation honors released by King Edward include Sir Thomas Lipton made a baronet and Robert Bond along with the Earl of Minto named privy counsellors. Charles Wyndham receives knighthood while the Order of Merit debuts, attracting figures like George Watts and John Morley who had declined prior honors.
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London
Edward
Thomas Lipton
Robert Bond
Newfoundland
Earl of
Minto
Canada
Charles Wyndham
George Watts
John Morley
Senate Agrees Isthmian Canal Bill Conference Report
In a brief session on Thursday the senate approved the conference report on the isthmian canal bill and passed the general deficiency bill, the last major supply measure. A protest over 500000 for Buffalo exposition and 160000 for Charleston exposition failed to block their inclusion. The measure also provides 45000 for the expenses of the late President McKinley’s illness and funeral, including physicians’ pay.
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Washington
Senate
Charleston
S.C
McNhinley
Denver Pastor Elected President of Sunday School Convention
The International Sunday School convention in Denver unanimously chose Rev. Dr. L. B. Tyler of South Broadway Christian Church to serve as president.
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Denver
Col
International Sunday School Convention
LB. B. Tyler
South Broadway
Traveler Rebukes Gold Mints For Insomnia and Fear
A medical traveler cites sources from the Chicago Tribune noting mint officials in three countries with broken nerves and bonds to cover theft by visitors. Guides fearfully handle money, and at Paris Hotel de la Monnaie the sight of gold and silver is said to provoke aversion and distrust.
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Chicago Ribune
Hotel de la Monnaie
Paris
Puides
Tree That Turns to Stone in Mexican Folklore
Describes the chijol or stone tree in Mexico, noted for its enormous size and yellowish green leaves. The wood supposedly becomes harder with time, ending as petrified wood that could make fire proof houses lasting as long as stone. Also claims Siam houses mostly have American clocks.
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Mexico
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Kenarney
San Francisco
Minckie
Streetville
Senator Bgeveridge
Work OF Congress
Larry Murphy
William Hall
Ashland Avenue
Hall
Murphy
Eldorado
Ixan
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Olin Castle
Moody
Rome
O’gorman
BITS
Trade Review
ART IN Architecture
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Parlon
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Siam
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