Muscatine Poised to Build Free Public Library
A Muscatine citizen pledges a $30,000 library building with the city to establish and maintain a free public library. The plan requires a one mill tax, via charter, to support the library, with everyday homeowners contributing roughly 25 to 50 cents annually for a $1,000 to $2,000 property.
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Iit
Musaad
Muscatine
Board of Directs
The
Public Library Association
P. M. Musker
Citizens Armed as Sheriff’s Posse Maintains City Security
In St Louis, June 4, the sheriff's posse comitatus began patrols with about 600 men issued shotguns. Units were sent to the power house and transit barns while police focus on regular duties. The force will be fed at barracks and stay on duty for three days and nights.
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St. Louis
Sheriff's Posse Comitatus
Woman Aims at Life in Hotel Albert Attempt
Kate Alberti, who tried to kill herself by wrist cutting at the Hotel Albert in New York, is reported better and likely to recover. She says she hails from Minneapolis where her father was a minister, and she came to seek a Waldorf Astoria cashier position.
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Kate Alberti
New York
Hotel Albert
Minneapolis
Waldorf-Astoria
Grand Master Narvis Leads Special Train to Ft Madison
Grand Master Narvis and the wild and wooly A P O N T will ride with the A O U W and D of H on a special train to Ft Madison next Thursday the 7th. Join the group and enjoy the trip.
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Narvis
D. of H
Ft. Madison
Federation of Women's Clubs Biennial Convocation Opens in Milwaukee
Delegates from women's clubs nationwide arrive in Milwaukee for the biennial convocation running several days. Art leads the program with civics industrial education philanthropy music and literature to be discussed by noted exponents. The Milwaukee club women and State Federation arrange receptions entertainments driving parties and excursions for guests including Mrs. Robert J. Burdette Miss Alice French Mrs. Alice Williams and Mrs. William C. Herron.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Club
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Robert J. Burdette
Passadena
Cal
Alice French
Davenport
Iowa
Alice Williams
Brotherton
William C. Herron
Cincinnati
Neeley Extradition Papers to be Contested
John D. Lindsay, Neeley's counsel, said he would contest the extradition of papers signed by Governor Roosevelt. The documents are linked to Cuba postal fraud inquiries and will be pursued in federal or state courts. Lindsay plans to challenge the papers as soon as official notification is received from Captain McCluskey.
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Neeley
New York
John D. Lindsay
Roosevelt
Cuba
Lindsay
McCluskey
Cape Town
Transvaal
Portugese
Steyn
Kruger
the Journal Today
Machadrop
Water Valboven
Lorenzo Marzues
Reitz
Michael Davitt
Lorenzo
Pretoria
Five Transports Planned for Cuban Teachers' Return
The War Department will mobilize five transports by month end to bring Cuban public school teachers to Washington for free Harvard instruction. President Fellows of Harvard will lead the courses, with expenses funded by a raised $70,000 for teacher entertainment and training.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Cuba
Harvard
Fellows
Five Die in Freight Wreck Near Hamilton Ohio
Five persons were killed and one missing after a collision between a through stock train and two freight cars near Hamilton Ohio. Several cattle and hogs were smashed. most stock perished. The stock was destined for Cincinnati.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Cincinnati
Reina Mercedes Wreck To Be Towed To Portsmouth
The Reina Mercedes wreck, raised by Hobson off Santiago, will be towed to Portsmouth New Hampshire where it will lie at moorings until the sea erodes it into junk.
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Norfolk
Hobson
Santiago
Portsmouth
N. Y
Paper Mills Re open After Weeklong Shutdown
Chicago June 4 The Mills of the Western Book Paper Association reopen today after a weeklong closure plan to shut every third week. High raw material prices and reduced demand drive the action.
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Chicago
Western Book Paper Manf. Association
Catholic Majority Maintains Hold in Six Provinces
Rome reports parliamentary results showing Catholics retain a majority in six of nine provinces. All ministers were reelected. Signor Rondina, a political refugee in the United States, was elected to the chamber.
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Rome
Italy
Signor Rondina
United States
Murderer Hummel Sells Body for Exhibition
Williamsport Pa June 4 A gruesome contract ties murderer Hummel who dies tonight to a showman. He sells his body for a new suit to be hanged a coffin and a burial place. The showman plans to exhibit the body at museums.
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Urderer
Williamsport
Hummel
Twelve Men Sit for Trial Over Ratcliffe Hanging
A special term of the circuit court opened in liberty Mississippi on June 4 to try twelve men charged in the lynching of Ratcliffe. The report notes train delays and a depot fire as contextual detail.
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Lynders
Liberty, Miss
Ratcliffe
News From Pretoria Front Amid Boer Demoralization
London reports no definite guidance after May end as panic spreads among Burghers. General Botha arrives in Pretoria exhausted. fighting May 28–30 near Orange Grove north of Johannesburg described as disastrous for Boers. News suggests occupation of Pretoria may be imminent, with refugees fleeing and gold shipped to Lydenburg.
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London
Burgers
Botha
Pretoria
Orange Grove
Johannesburg
Roberts
Irene Station
Lord Roberts
Lydenburg
Cape Town
Funston Engages Filipino Force Near Sanmiguel
Gen Funston pursuing rebels who captured Captain Roberts engages a fifty-strong Filipino force about twenty-five miles from Sanmiguel. Funston commands twenty-five men. Details are scarce. it is unclear if Roberts and six others were rescued. Captain Godfrey and one Funston man were killed.
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Funston
Roberts
Sanmiguel
Godfrey
ADMITS His Guilt Murder of Brother Hidden in Woods
Jule Gibson was arrested in Washington for murdering his brother Perry Gibson. He confessed after arrest, saying Perry had vanished after a trip across the river. The body was first hidden in the woods and later moved and buried on a nearby plantation. The motive is unknown and the city is shocked.
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Columbia
D. C
Jule Gibson
Perry Gibson
Jule
Taylor Declines Kentucky Governor Nomination
Indianapolis June 4 Special: W S Taylor will not be a nominee for Kentucky governor nor return to the state. A conference with Postmaster Baker and party officials indicates the decision, with a formal statement to follow. Yerkes likely to be Republican nominee. he has agreed to accept.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Taylor
Kentucky
Baker
Louisville
Burnette
Kentucky Republican State Central Committee
Hampton
Stone
Pennsylvania
John W. Yerkes
Quarantine Extended Around Chinatown In San Francisco
San Francisco health board extends Chinatown quarantine by twenty five feet all around, barring streetcars and recalling entry permits after a twelfth death, despite Governor Gage suggesting danger is past. Dr Kellogg calls the case highly significant.
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San Francisco
Cal
Gage
Health Board
Chinatown
Kellogg
Two Men Crushed In Fremont Freight Train Accident
In Fremont Ohio on June 4 a freight engine derailed near six miles from the city. Fireman Bowser and Brakeman Prental were crushed to death under the engine. Two other brakemen were severely injured but expected to recover. Authorities say rail spreading caused the wreck.
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Fremont, O
Bowser
Prental
Remarkable operation on joined sisters reported
Dis patches from Rio Janeiro describe a delicate operation on Rosalint and Maria, sisters born joined together. The ten year old children are recovering well. The case echoes Siamese twins but modern surgery aims to give them separate lives. One liver was shared and divided during the procedure.
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New York
Rio Janeiro
Rosalint
Maria
Senate action on Buller treaty abrogation and Boer War
The Senate met at 10 o clock and the inter oceanic canals committee reported a resolution that the Clayton Buller treaty is abrogated. It moved to the calendar with notice it would be called up tomorrow. Mason urged a day for a resolution hoping the Boer War would end satisfactorily and asked it be laid over until tomorrow. An evening session was set for eight. Teller spoke on the Philippines and attacked Beveridge and Republican policy, warning that imperialism would be the campaign issue if adjournment persists.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Morgan
Philippines
Beveridge
Lemly Named Navy Judge Advocate General
Lieut. Commander Samuel C. Lemly of North Carolina assumes the post as judge advocate general of the navy in Washington on June 4 for a four year term.
Extending Operations Extending Operations
News report from June 4 describes Boxers extending activities in southern China with local officials potentially siding with them. Foreign powers deterBoxers, with revolvers and ammunition smuggling uncovered at Canton. Wu Ting-fang downplays Boxer significance while reports of violence and refugee crises continue near Pekin Tientsin and Tuli.
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Tacoma
Wash
Hong Kong
China
Pekin
Canton
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Count Cassini
Europe
Tientsin
Tuli
Blensky
Hamilton
China Inland Mission
Kentucky Delegation to Present Silver Service to Warship
The battleship Kentucky departed for Old Point today. On Wednesday a Blue Grass State delegation led by Senator Blackburn will present Captain Chester with the costliest silver service ever given to an American warship. H. Weissinger of Louisville will deliver the presentation speech.
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Newport News
Kentucky
Old Point
Blue Grass State
Chester
Blackburn
H. Weissinger
Louisville
Men’s schemes to get rich confront a single drawback
A short remark notes that many men pursue wealth through schemes but face a common hindrance. The line hints at risk, disbelief, or consequence as the decisive obstacle to success. The source conveys a skeptical view of get rich quick plans.
Weather Outlook for Iowa Expected Thunderstorms
Chicago dispatch notes indications for Iowa show generally fair conditions in the east with probable thunderstorms in the west and central portions tonight and Tuesday. Warmer tonight except in the extreme southwest.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Boies Urges Break With Bryan Over Free Coinage
Ex Governor Horace Boies of Iowa writes James J. Russell in New York warning that renomination of Bryan on the Chicago platform risks party defeat and loss of influence. He urges Democrats to nominate on a pre 1896 financial platform and oppose imperialism and Bryan’s stance. He predicts a conservative Democratic convention if Kansas City pushes Bryan on free coinage at 16 to 1.
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New York
Horace Boies
Iowa
James J. Russell
Bryan
Chicago
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Naval Academy Graduation Opens with Board of Visitors
Annapolis Md June 4 ceremonies for the graduation week began today as the Board of Visitors was formally received. Members include Senators M A Hanna of Ohio and Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina Representatives William W Grout Joel P Heatwole Albert S Berry and others.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Board of Visitors
M. A. Hanna
Ohio
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
William W. Grout
Vermont
Joel P. Heatwole
Minnesota
Albert S. Berry
Kentucky
Messrs
Gardner C. Sims
Henry C. Pettit
Alexander C. Oliphant
Edward L. Par
Statue to Rochambeau Unveiled in Paris
In Paris on June 4 the statue of Marshall de Rochambeau sculpted by Fernand Hamar was unveiled in the Palace Vendome. American societies and individuals were among the leading subscribers to the fund. A replica is planned for Washington D C alongside statues of Washington and Lafayette.
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Rochambeau
Paris
Marshall de Rochambeau
Fernand Hamar
Palace Vendome
Washington, D. C
Washington
Lafayette
Fight for Cruger Estate Trial Opens in New York
The Cruger estate contend by Olga Salomea Heitz a Russian peasant girl Cruger met in Paris who nursed him is valued at 200000. Mrs. J Frederick Tams first wife of Cruger contests the will as the trial starts in New York.
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New York
Eugene Gildo Cruger
Cruger
Olga Salomea Heitz
Paris
J. Frederic Tams
Mme Gadsiki Appears in London Debut with Grau's Company
Mme Gadsiki, who toured the United States under C L Graff, made her first London appearance with Grau's Company. She will join Grau's company in New York next season.
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Mme
Gadsiki
London
United States
Mr. Cc. L. Graff
Grau
Mr. Grau
New York
Boer sympathizers hold benefit for Boer widows and orphans
College Point New York June 4 a grand demonstration began at 2 PM and will continue this evening by Boers sympathizers. Proceeds go to a million dollar National Association fund aiding Boer widows and orphans.
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College Point
N. Y
National Association
Auctioneers Seek Permits Law in Oklahoma Meeting
Perry Oklahoma June 4 auctioneers from across the state hold a meeting to draft resolutions asking the Legislature for a law requiring auctioneers to pass an examination to obtain permits.
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Perry
Okla
Oklahoma
German Catholic State Convention Opens in Youngstown
The German Catholic State Societies hold their annual convention in Youngstown Ohio beginning today with delegates from every German Catholic Society in the state attending.
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Youngstown
James Brown Potter Divorce Case Opens in Newport
The Newport courtroom opened a divorce case for James Brown Potter grounded on desertion. The Rhodes Island law allows desertion as a basis for divorce, and the suit was filed in June.
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James Brown Potter
Newport
R. L
Rhodes Island
Rough Riders' Reunion Held in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City hosts the Rough Riders' second annual reunion on June 4 as veterans gather to commemorate their unit with ceremonies and memories.
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Rough Riders
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ter
A U W Dof H and A P O N T Special Train to Ft Madison
Members urged to ride the special train to Ft Madison on Thursday June 7 offering low rates and ample seating with good service for all. The notice promotes participation and convenient transport for the event.
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Mustine
Federation OF Women’s Clubs
Petoria
Wyndam
Gen. Funston
Ers
Austria
Paoting Fu
Blue Grass
Captain Chester
Boies
Cruger Estate
Ft.Madison
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