Muscatine to Build Free Public Library at $30,000
A Muscatine citizen pledges a $30,000 public library building with city funding only for a continuing one mill tax. The library board announced the proposal by Mr. P. M. Musser and will present it to the city council. The plan seeks establish and maintain a free public library, awaiting public referendum. The Journal lauds the gesture and citywide support is anticipated. The question before voters asks if a free public library should be established and maintained in Muscatine.
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Muscatine
The
Public Library Association
P. M. Musser
Musser
Journal
Sheriff's posse mobilizes in St. Louis to arm citizens
In St. Louis on June 4, the sheriff's posse comitatus began patrolling with about 600 armed men who had received shotguns a day earlier. They split into companies guarding a power plant and transit barns while residents were relieved of police duties. The force will stay on duty for three days and three nights with barracks provisioned.
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St. Louis
Sheriff's Posse Comitatus
Anen
Woman Attempts Suicide at Hotel Albert
Kate Alberti, who tried to cut her wrist at the Hotel Albert, is reported better and likely to recover. She says she is from Minneapolis where her father once served as a minister. She came to New York seeking a Waldorf Astoria cashier job, a setback linked to her act.
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New York
Kate Alberti
Hotel Albert
Minneapolis
Waldorf-Astoria
Grand Master Narvis Leads Train to Ft Madison Event
Narvis and the wild and wooly A P O N T join with the A O U W and D of H for a special train to Ft Madison next Thursday the 7th. come along and enjoy the trip with them.
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Narvis
D. of H
Ft. Madison
Federation of Women Clubs Convene in Milwaukee
Delegates from women's clubs across the country arrive in Milwaukee for the biennial convocation. The program highlights art civics and education with receptions, driving parties, and excursions planned by local and state clubwomen. Notables include 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
Neeley’s counsel John D. Lindsay announced in New York on June 4 that he would contest the extradition papers signed by Governor Roosevelt. He indicated the documents may illuminate the Cuba postal fraud case and said challenges will proceed once official notification is received. both federal and state courts may handle the matter.
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Neeley
New York
John D. Lindsay
Roosevelt
Cuba
Lindsay
McCluskey
Five Transports To Bring Cuban Teachers To U S
War department plans five transports to convey Cuban public school teachers to the United States. They will receive free instruction at Harvard in special courses with President Fellows coordinating. $70,000 has been raised to cover their entertainment and support.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Cuba
Harvard
Fellows
Wreck near Hamilton Claims Five Lives In Freight Collision
Five people were killed and one missing after a freight wreck near Hamilton Ohio yesterday. A collision between a through stock train and two cattle cars destroyed stock headed for Cincinnati, with most cattle killed.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Cincinnati
Wrecked Reina Mercedes towed to Portsmouth for junk
The wrecked Reina Mercedes, raised by Hobson on the coast of Santiago, will be towed to Portsmouth New York where she will rest at moorings until the sea erodes her into junk.
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Norfolk
Hobson
Santiago
Portsmouth
N. Y
Paper Mills Reopen In Chicago After Weekly Closures
The Western Book Paper Association mills in Chicago reopened after a weeklong closure. Producers plan to shut down every third week due to high raw material costs and reduced demand.
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Chicago, Ill
Western Book Paper Manf. Association
Carther
Catholic Majority in Rome Election Victory
Rome reports a Catholic majority in eight of nine provinces as ministers are reelected. Ignor Rondina, a political refugee in the United States, also secures a seat in the chamber.
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Riome
Italy
Eix
Ignor Rondina
United States
Murderer Sells Body to Showman for Exhibition
Williamsport Pa June 4 A gruesome contract ties murderer Hummel to a showman who buys 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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Williamsport
Hummel
Twelve men tried for lynching Ratcliffe in Liberty
A special term of the circuit court opened in Liberty Mississippi to try twelve men charged with the hanging of Ratcliffe a Black man. The trial proceedings began with jurors sworn and indictment details presented by the prosecutor in the June session.
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Liberty, Miss
Uncertain Silence On Pretoria Crisis Amid Boer Retreat
London reports panic and demoralization among the burgers as Commander in Chief Botha rides to Pretoria after days of hard fighting near Johannesburg. British advances threaten Pretoria with news expected today while Kruger vows continued resistance and Transvaal officials anticipate surrender only to demand.
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London
Burgers
Botha
Pretoria
Orange Grove
Johannesburg
Roberts
Irene
Lord Roberts
Lydenburg
Cape Town
Funston At Manila Battles Rebels Near Sanmiguel
Gen. Funston with twenty five men chased rebels about twenty five miles from Sanmiguel. A force of fifty Filipinos engaged them. Captain Roberts and six of Funston’s men involved. casualties include Captain Godfrey and one of Funston’s men. Unclear if Roberts was rescued.
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Manila
Funston
Roberts
Sanmiguel
Godfrey
Admits Guilt in Fratricide Near Columbia
Jule Gibson was arrested for murdering his brother Perry Gibson and quickly confessed. He said Perry vanished after leaving home for a trip. the body was hidden in the woods overnight then moved to a nearby plantation and buried. The motive remained unknown as Columbia reeled from the sensational crime.
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Columbia
S. C
Jule Gibson
Perry Gibson
Jule
Taylor Declines Kentucky Governor Candidacy
Indianapolis June 4 Special W S Taylor will not be a nominee for Governor of Kentucky nor return to the state. A conference with Postmaster Baker and others indicated this decision. If protected by Governor Stone of Pennsylvania Taylor may not attend the national convention. John W Yerkes likely Republican nominee for Kentucky governor.
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Kentucky
Indianapolis
Ind
Taylor
Baker
Louisville
Burnette
Kentucky Republican State Central Committee
Hampton
Stone
Pennsylvania
John W. Yerkes
Chinatown Quarantine Tightens in San Francisco
San Francisco health board extends Chinatown quarantine by twenty five feet wide, blocking streetcar access and annulling entry permits as the twelfth death signals a peak in plague cases. Governor Gage downplays danger while officials enforce stricter measures to prevent contact across the quarantine rope.
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San Francisco
Cal
Gage
Health Board
Chinatown
Kellogg
Tragic Freight Crash Kills Two Near Fremont
Fireman Bowser and Brakeman Prental died when a freight engine derailed six miles from Fremont Ohio as rails reportedly spread. Two other brakemen were seriously hurt but expected to recover.
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Fremont, O
Bowser
Prental
Remarkable operation in Brazil joins two sisters in one body
Rio Janeiro dispatches report a delicate surgery that separated Rosalint and Maria, ten year old sisters bound together by a single liver. The operation aimed to give them independent lives and mirrors the classic Siamese twin case. Both girls are said to be recovering and doing well after the division of their shared liver.
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New York
Rio Janeiro
Rosalint
Maria
Borh
Senate Acts on Inter Oceanic Canals and Boer War Hopes
The Senate met at ten. Morgan from the committee on inter oceanic canals reported a resolution that the Clayton Buller treaty is abrogated, sending it to the calendar with notice it will be called up tomorrow. Mason urged a resolution wishing a satisfactory end to the Boer War and asked it be laid over until tomorrow. An evening session was set for eight. Teller spoke on the Philippines, criticizing Beveridge and Republican policy and warning that imperialism could be the campaign issue if the policy is not revised before adjournment.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Morgan
Philippines
Beveridge
Republican Party
Lemly Named Judge Advocate General of Navy
Lieutenant Commander Samuel C. Lemly of North Carolina assumes the rank and duties as judge advocate general of the navy for a four year term in Washington on June 4.
Extending Operations Reach Boxers Across China
Tacoma and Peking dispatches report Boxers expanding south into new Chinese districts with local officials suspected of aiding them. Foreign powers keep a wary watch as arms smuggling to interior Canton and other areas is exposed and authorities punish involved parties.
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Tacoma
Wash
Hong Kong
China
Pekin
Fireman killed as town hall burns in Fox Boro Mass
Fox Boro Mass June 4 Special the town hall burned this morning One fireman was killed and four injured by falling walls The loss will be forty thousand dollars
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Fox Boro
Mass
Thunderstorms Possible Across Iowa This Week
Weather bulletin notes thunderstorm risk in western and central Iowa tonight and Tuesday. East portion expected generally fair with warmer temperatures, while southwestern areas may see extreme warmth. Special indicators show widespread thunderstorm potential as a regional pattern develops.
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Chicago
Iowa
Boies Urges Break From Bryan Over Free Coinage Issue
Ex Governor Horace Boies writes to James J. Russell arguing the Democratic renomination of Bryan on the Chicago platform will cripple the party. He calls for nominating on a pre 1896 financial plank and opposing imperialism. He warns a conservative Democrats convention could form if free coinage at 16 to 1 is demanded.
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New York
Horace Boies
Iowa
James J. Russell
Bryan
Chicago
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Naval Academy Graduation Week Opens in Annapolis
Graduation week ceremonies at the United States Naval Academy began in Annapolis Maryland with the Board of Visitors formally received. The board includes Senators M A Hanna of Ohio and Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina and several representatives and officials.
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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
Minesota
Albert S. Berry
Kentucky
Messrs
Gardner C. Sims
Henry Cs. Pettit
Alexander C. Oliphant
Edward L. Par
Statue to Rochambeau Unveiled at Vendome Palace
The statue of the late Marshall de Rochambeau, modeled by Fernand Hamar, was unveiled today at the Palace Vendome. American societies and individuals were among the principal subscribers to the fund, with a replica planned for Washington D C along with monuments to Washington and Lafayette.
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Rochambeau
Marshall de Rochambeau
Fernand Hamar
Palace Vendome
Washington, D. C
Washington
Lafayette
Cruger Estate Will Contest Opens in New York
The trial of Eugene Gildo Cruger's will dispute begins in New York as Cruger left his $200,000 estate to Olga Salomea Heitz, a Russian peasant met in Paris who cared for him in his later years. Cruger's widow, Mrs. J. Frederic Tams, his first wife, contests the will.
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New York
Eugene Gildo Cruger
Cruger
Olga Salomea Heitz
Paris
J. Frederic Tams
Mme Gadsiki Debuts in London with Grau's Company
Mme Gadsiki appears in London with Grau's Company after a successful U S tour under Mr C C L Graff. She will join Grau's Company in New York next season for further engagements.
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Mme
Gadsiki
London
Mme. Gadsiki
United States
Mr. Cc. L. Graff
Grau
Mr. Grau
New York
Boer sympathizers hold city demonstration for Boer widows fund
A large afternoon demonstration in College Point New York gathers in support of the Boers. Proceeds go to the National Association raised to aid Boer widows and orphans.
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College Point
N. Y
National Association
Auctioneers Seek Permit Law At Perry Oklahoma Meet
Oklahoma auctioneers meet in Perry on June 4 to draft resolutions urging the Legislature to require exams for auctioneers to obtain permits. The move aims to regulate practice and ensure qualifications.
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Perry
Okla
Oklahoma
German Catholic State Convention Opens in Youngstown
The State convention of the German Catholic Societies begins in Youngstown with delegates from every German Catholic Society in the state in attendance.
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Youngstown
Potter Divorce Case Opens in Newport Rhode Island
James Brown Potter's divorce suit filed on desertion grounds opened in Newport Rhode Island on June 4. The Rhode Island framework accepts desertion as sufficient for a divorce.
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James Brown Potter
Newport
Rhode Island
Rough Riders Reunion Held in Oklahoma City
The Rough Riders hold their second annual reunion in Oklahoma City on a day in June at a city venue with participants from the unit and affiliated members gathering for the event.
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Rough Riders
Oklahoma City
Okla
A. O. U. W. D of H special train to Ft Madison
The message invites readers to accompany the A. O. U. W. D of H and A. P.O. N. T. on a special train to Ft Madison next Thursday June 7 offering low rates, good service, and ample seating for all.
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Ft.Madison
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