Miners Accept State Guard at Bradley Mine During Tense Strike
Ohio National Guard, about a thousand strong, takes control of coal districts near Bradley mine south of Smithfield as miners observe from the hills. Brigadier General Speaks commands. private security guards are relieved. officials pledge no hostilities while reports of deaths are denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillonvale
Gune
Ineusers Oo
Ohio
Bradley
United States Coal Company
Smithfield
Speaks
Gay
Harry Harriman
Bradley Mine
Ohio Mining Situation Seeks Arbitration Peace
Ohio miners meet in Columbus amid discussion of submitting wage disputes to arbitration. Officials avoid predictions, but both miners and operators express confidence a peaceful settlement is near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Militia to Probe Mine Situation in Eastern Ohio
Adjutant General Hughes orders Major General Speaks commanding the eastern Ohio mine patrol to conduct a thorough investigation of conditions at the mines to determine the need for further troop presence for peace preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Hughes
Speaks
Law Department Sues Former Mutual Life Vice Presidents
The Mutual Life Insurance law department has filed suit against Dr. W R Gillette a former vice president who returned the remnant of the yellow dog fund. Preparations for a similar suit against Robert A Grannise another former vice president are underway Grannise testified before the insurance grand jury The suits seek accounting for large funds passing through their hands and restitution for funds not shown to be properly spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Law Department
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
W. R. Gillette
Treasury
Robert A. Grannise
Gillette
Grannise
Insurance Grand Jury
Death of General Dessirier Moves Paris Administration
General Dessirier, the military governor of Paris, has died. In other news, the seventeenth miners' international congress convenes in London while the National Electric Light Association holds its convention in Atlantic City. Weather improvements for crops affect the Chicago market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessirier
Paris
Miners’ International
London
National Electric Light Association
Atlantic City
Chicago
Senate passes naval bill and reviews railroad rate conference
In Washington June 6 the senate approved the naval appropriation bill totaling 193 117 670 and debated the conference report on the railroad rate bill While amendments were deemed needed in places Tillman admitted some changes lacked justification Foraker criticized anti pass provisions lateral line rules and Jim Crow car omissions The discussion continues in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Tillman
Foraker
Washington House Passes Naturalization Bill Under Suspension
Washington June 6 reports a red letter day in the house with many bills passed. The naturalization measure sailed through under suspension with Speaker and Rep Bonynge (Col) steering. A lease bill granting coal mining rights to a private firm on Batan Island failed despite claims it would lower government costs. Two hours of suspension followed by unanimous consent passage for the remaining measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bonynge
Hoase
Batan
Philippines
Four Earlham Students Expelled Over Banquet Escapade
Richmond Ind June 6 four students expelled after a sequel to the Earlham college escapade in which Hadley Marsh and Cecil Calvert were kidnapped by freshmen and juniors to block attendance at the senior sophomore banquet. The expelled are Jacob Brickley of Columbia C H Menderhall of Wastfield Warren Edwards of Enlightstown and Clifford Cary of Carniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Earlham College
Hadley Marsh
Cecil Calvert
Jacob Brickley
Columbia
C. H. Menderhall
Wastfield
Warren Edwards
Enlightstown
Clifford Cary
Carniel
Jury Awards Big Fee in Canfield Case
In New York a jury awarded John Delahunty the full $45,000 claim for counsel fees from Richard Canfield for legal services after DA W T Jerome raided Canfield's gambling house in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Delahunty
Richard Canfield
W. T. Jerome
Canfield
Prince Vladimir Bebutoff Kidnapped and Ransomed
In Tiflis bandits abducted Prince Vladimir Bebutoff near Kuba several days ago and demanded a ransom. The family paid promptly and the prince was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiflis
Vladimir Bebutoff
Kuba
Defendants Will Go on Stand In Bank Case
James H. Chapman the bankruptcy trustee for the McCoys testified for the state detailing bank assets and defendants at the failure. He faced close cross examination as the defense prepared to present about ten days of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ind
James H. Chapman
The
McCoys
Powers of New York financier dies by suicide in Brooklyn home
Henry H. Powers once a successful member of the New York Stock Exchange, but in recent years had fallen on hard times. He died by shooting himself at his Brooklyn residence, ending a troubled period after a noted rise in fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry H. Powers
Webange
Mint
Hig Fortune
Brooklyn
Reward Offered for Capture of Cigarette Baker in Indiana
Indiana Governor Hanly offers a $3,000 reward for the capture of A. O. Baker known as Cigarette Baker a tobacco lobbyist accused of trying to bribe Representative Ananias Baker to defeat an anti cigarette bill. The case drew public outcry after a dramatic floor scene and a large state effort to apprehend the alleged briber. Baker sent a letter from Chicago May 26 denouncing Hughes and defending past methods in Indiana statutes though its authorship remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
A. O. Baker
Marion County
Ifsaly
Baker
The
Tobacco Trust
Ananias Baker
Rochester
Hanly
Chicago
A. L. Hughes
Indiana
Hughes
Purdy Re jailed. Supreme Court upholds quash of writ
The Indiana Superior Court bench sustained Sheriff Sourbier’s motion to quash Fred L. Purdy’s writ of habeas corpus. Purdy, publisher of the Indianapolis Sun, is returned to the county jail to serve a 30 day sentence and a $250 fine for contempt after publishing editorials accusing Judge Alford of packing the grand jury to indict Chief of Police Metzger. He will edit the Sun from jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jusie G
Superior Court
Carter, McMaster and Leathers
Edward Sourbier
Fred L. Purdy
Judge Alford
Grand Jury
Metzger
Purdy
Alford
Sun
Baker boy’s croton oil prank sickens teens
Princeton June 6 a Forthoffer bakery delivery boy adulterated a cake batch with croton oil to catch a thief who was plundering his wagon. Fifteen boys fell ill but all recovered. The baker won’t prosecute, believing them punished. The delivery boy faces no further trouble on deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Jad
Forthoffer Bakery
Extraordinary Thunder Storm Drowns Seven in Odessa
A violent thunder storm with heavy rain swept Odessa on June 6. Seven people drowned and four killed by lightning. The storm caused numerous buildings to catch fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Pnd
Meats Debate Stirs Britons Over Packers and Reform
London editorials seize on President Roosevelt’s meat policy message to judge American packers. They warn British consumers to avoid American products until new reform is shown and praise his stance on constitutional issues while urging safer British or special goods for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenton
Roosevelt
Congress
London
Courase
City Council urged to act after animal slaughter cruelty
A reader letter calls for strong council action to prevent cruel slaughter and meat prep conditions at East Dut. The writer insists on permanent measures with no half measures or delays to address dangerous practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bata
East Dutthat
Strikers Destroy Trestle Work With Dynamite
Eight sticks of dynamite exploded under the east end of a long trestle for the New York Chicago & St Louis tracks over the Cuyahoga Valley in Cleveland. The blast aimed to wreck the bridge but caused downward force with little damage. Work has continued for months by nonunion labor after iron workers struck over contractor disputes. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clveland
New York
Chicago & St. Louis
Cuyahoga Valley
Structural Iron Workers
Panic on Excursion Boat at Alton Harbour
In June the excursion steamer City of Providence, blown by a sudden gale, struck a wharf and demolished twelve yachts at anchor, with $10,000 estimated damage. A cadet band leader calmed passengers by playing a popular air, preventing panic. the steamer sustained only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
City of Providence
Impoct
Boy Flags Impeded Train Near Alton Bluff
In Alton Illinois Earl Baker aged twelve flagged down a Chicago and Alton Limited train after spotting a heavy pole across the track on a bluff above the railroad. He stood between the rails and waved his coat to stop the train. About a hundred passengers thanked him as several men removed the obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Earl Baker
Chicago & Alton
Weekly Papers Organize in Central States
The American Weekly Publisher's association was formed here by publishers of weekly papers in the central western states. It aims to safeguard members in legislation and postal matters. W. D. Boyce of Chicago was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cage
American Weekly Publisher's Association
W. D. Boyce
Chicago
Federal Judge Hawley Resigns from Nevada Bench
Carson Nev June 6 Judge Hawley United States district judge resigns after long service on the federal bench since 1860 retirement takes effect June 30 to seek rest he is seventy six years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
Poisoning Suspected After Mine Shutdown at Eleanor Shaft
Thirty four Eleanor shaft miners in Puxsutawney Pa quit work after a sudden illness. Officials fear fire damp while workers allege strikers poisoned their dinner pails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puxsutawney, Pa
Eleanor Shaft
Lightning kills three at Poplar Springs church
Laurens South Carolina June 6 three people were struck by lightning at Poplar Springs church. N Manley, sixty five, and his ten year old grandson Joe Manley were instantly killed while Henry Manley the father was fatally injured in the same stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
S. C
Turbulent Scene as Ministers Hooted in Russian Dower House
In St Petersburg the lower house faced a disorderly session during debate on agrarian reforms and the death penalty. Ministers Gurko and Stichinsky spoke briefly amid continuous protests by radicals demanding resignations. Interpellations were advanced linking hunger strikes, Stcherback's arrest, and Riga court martial trials. Stcherback had visited the United States previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Gurko
Stolypin
M. Stichinsky
Peter Dolgorouskoff
MM. Gurko
Stichinsky
M. Gurko
Hertzenstein
M. Petrunkevitch
Prof
Constitutional Democrats
Petrunkevitch
Count Heyden
Petrunkevitch and
al. Vinaver
Taganrog
Kharkoff
Stcherback
Peasants’ League
Maxim Gorky
Russia
Riga
United States
Cassatt Skips Interstate Commerce Hearing On Rail Oil Links
In Philadelphia on June 6 President Cassatt of the Pennsylvania railroad did not testify as the interstate commerce commission reconvened its inquiry into railroad ties with soft coal and oil interests. Commissioner Clements said the case had not reached a point requiring his testimony and he could not say if his appearance would be demanded later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clements
Runaway Accident Claims Local Farmer Near Hammond
Tod Hammond reports that Tod June 6¢-Herman Wolfe, a respected farmer south of the city, was killed when his team was frightened by an automobile that sped away and left the scene. The vehicle’s occupants were from Chicago and have not been identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond, Tod
Herman Wolfe
Chicago
Second Trial of Curtis Jett Opens in Cynthiana Ky
The second trial of Curtis Jett for the murder of Town Marshal James Cockrell at Jackson Kentucky in July 1902 began today. In his first trial Jett was convicted and sentenced to death but granted a new trial by the court of appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Jett
Cynthiana
James Cockrell
Jackson
Jett
Cockrell
Coun of Appeals
Sensational Revelations in Chadwick Case Sealed
Mrs Cassie Chadwick's testimony in the Jutte versus Friend and Hoffstot suit is said to contain sensational information about alleged fan operations. Judge Shafer bars public discussion as arguments on admissibility proceed in chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cassie L. Chadwick
W. C. Jutte
J. W. Friend
F.N. Hoffstot
Ohio Stete
Shafer
Oregon voters show Chamberlain wins by margin in mixed election
Portland returns indicate George T. Chamberlain won Oregon governor by at least 1006 votes and up to 2504, defeating James Withycombe. Jonathan Bourne Jr. likely carries the U S Senate nomination by about 500 votes. W R Ellis wins Second District congressman, with J H Graham as challenger. W C Hawkey leads C V Galloway in the First District. Woman suffrage defeated by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
George T. Chamberlain
Oregon
Jas. Withycombe
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
United States
W. R. Ellis
J. H. Graham
W. C. Hawkey
C. V. Galloway
General Castillo Arrives at Corinto Aboard Empire
Cablegram reports General Castillo, a Guatemalan revolutionist leader, arriving at Corinto Nicaragua aboard the Empire. His flight is interpreted as signaling the expedition's failure and shows interest in Central American shipping and fruit interests linked to Charles Weinberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
New Orleans
Charles Weinberger
General Castillo
Corinto
Nicaragua
Castillo
Baseball Scores Recap With Mixed Results Across Leagues
National League games show Pittsburg 9 over Boston 3 and Chicago 6 at New York 0 while Brooklyn 3 over St Louis 2 and Philadelphia 9 over Cincinnati 8. American League notes Philadelphia 1 at Chicago 7 and New York 5 at Cleveland with rain in others. American Association reports Louisville 5 over St Paul 2 and rain affecting Indianapolis Columbus Toledo games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
American Association
Louisville
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Missouri Democrats Call for Bryan Election in 1908
Jefferson City June 6 Missouri Democrats adopt a platform asserting William Jennings Bryan was defeated by corrupt campaign contributions from trusts. They declare him the greatest American Democrat and demand his election to the presidency in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Disastrous Storm Ravages Oklahoma Territory
A massive storm last night killed two people and destroyed sixty farm houses in southern Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Over sixty families were left homeless and destitute by the heavy wind and hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Deadly Wreck of Work Train Near Cadillac
Three men died in a head on crash between a freight train and a work train on the Grand Rapids and Indiana line four miles south of Cadillac Michigan. The collision occurred during daylight injuring no others reported on the scene. Local authorities investigated the accident and identified the deceased as crew members from the two trains. The cause of the crash remained under investigation by railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
Mich
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Here
Gamble Nominated for Senate and Gamble for Governor
Sioux Falls June 6 The Republican state convention nominated Robert J. Gamble for United States senator and C. I. Crawford of Beadle for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Sioux Fall
S. D
United States
Robert J. Gamble
Crawford
Beadl
Left With the Attorney General
Washington June 6 Roosevelt declines to entertain more probe into the alleged drug trust. After talks with National Association of Retail Druggists representatives and Assistant Attorney General Purdy, the president says no interference and leaves the matter to the department of justice for further action as AG sees fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
National Association of Retail Lrugeists
Purdy
Bags
Department of Justice
Toledo man elected president of grain dealers group
The National Grain Dealers Association elected Henry L. Gosmann of Toledo as president. Frosts are reported through central Germany with crops and vegetables badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grain Dealers’ Association
Henry L. Gosmann
Toledo
Germany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillonville District
Obdo National Guard
Charles P. Neill
Spocial Commisswn
Packing House Cortions
Mutual
State
Indianapolis Sun
Bat. O
Packiratown
Mitted
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!