Mitchell to Meet Wright Over Coal Strike Plan in New York
President Mitchell accepted United States Labor Commissioner Wrights invitation to meet in New York to discuss a settlement of the coal strike. Wright returns from Washington after a long Roosevelt talk and plans to consult railroad presidents before informing Roosevelt. A railroad boycott of non union trains could follow if talks falter.
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Wright
New York
Washington
Mitchell
Wilkesbarre
Delaware, Susquehanna & Schuylkill
Roosevelt
Hanna
Mark Twain at Pilot Wheel on Mississippi River Excursion
St Louis June 9 Mark Twain piloted the river trip honoring the Louisiana Purchase Exposition with Countess de Rochambeau aboard The excursion featured Clemens at the wheel for about thirty minutes and included Rochambeau party relatives and city and exposition representatives The boat traveled from the junction of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and included soundings called to the pilot house in old-time fashion
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St. Louis
Mark Twain
Mississippi
Countess de Rochambeau
Clement
Clemens
Missouri
Rochambeau
Plumbers and Steam Fitters Strike in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa June 9 workers in the plumbers and steam fitters union remain on strike after a week. They demand 3 69 for an eight hour day while master plumbers refuse to grant it especially to non first class workers. City wide work is seriously crippled by the stoppage.
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Des Moines
Home building costs rise in Chicago by 37 percent
The Chicago cost to build an ordinary home from 4000 to 25000 dollars has jumped about 37.19 percent since 1899. Builders and architects cite trusts and rising demand for luxury as key reasons for the four year price surge.
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Chicago
No Change in Fraht Date for July Fight
San Francisco dated June 9 reports there will be no change in the July fight date. Jeffries and Fitzsimmons showed no firm opposition to a postponement if presented by managers. San Francisco Athletic Club directors warned of losing money from a date change and a postponement of the Corbett winner bout.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
San Francisco Athletic Club
Corbett
Plans to Preach Populism in Kentucky Crusade
Capt James H Jackson of St. Louis plans a 1000 mile tramp through Kentucky to preach Populism. He will hold two speeches daily from the Kentucky mountains while distributing thousands of postal notices. Jackson, age 61, backs an emancipation proclamation for whites as he campaigned with Populist national committee chairman Joseph A Parker.
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J. H. Jackson
Kentucky
Louisville
James H. Jackson
St. Louis
Joseph A. Parker
National Committee
Jackson
Aeronaut Harman Narrowly Escapes Death
Oshkosh Wisconsin June 9 Harman days aeronaut saved by cork life preserver worn around his body after his balloon struck a tree and a five inch limb snapped He planned to fall into the like but the preserver protected him from being crushed to death He was unhurt.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Harman
Masterson Fined for Concealed Weapon in Fare Game Case
New York June 9 Bat Masterson a noted Westerner was fined ten dollars for carrying concealed weapons in connection with a crooked fare game that allegedly swindled Edwin Jon son of the late Mormon leader out of sixteen thousand dollars. The Snow charge was dismissed.
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New York
Bat Masterson
Edwin &2On
Red Hat Conferred on Cardinal Martinelle in Rome
In Rome on June 9 the red hat was conferred on Cardinal Martinelle. The pope was in good health and appeared well during the ceremony. Gov Taft witnessed the rite as crowds cheered the pope with evident enthusiasm.
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Pope
Cardinal Martinelle
Rome
Ted
Gov
Taft
Severe Washouts Strike Western Rail Lines
Reports from St. Joseph to Kansas and Nebraska describe heavy rains last night causing washouts. One hundred miles west trains halted as rail lines on the St. Joseph and Grand Island Burlington and Rock Island systems suffered washouts and flood damage.
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St. Joseph
Kansas
Nebraska
Grand Island
Burlington
Rock Island Railways
Derby Hopefuls Sprint to Chicago For Amer ican Derby
H M Zeigler decides to start Hermis in the American Derby after Heno ships from New York to Chicago June 21. Heno, the Derby favorite, travels in a special car attached to the Pennsylvania Flyer. Green B Morris may enter Old England or Homestead, with Old England drawing backing. Hermis, another 3-year-old, also ships to Chicago for the race.
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H. M. Zeigler
Hermis
New York
Clarence H. Mackay
Heno
Henry Young
Quiver
Chicago
Hewo
Green B. Morris
Old England
Homestead
H. W. Zeigler
Secretary Champ Plans Polar Bid For Evelyn Baldwin
London June 9 Secretary William S Champ of the Baldwin Ziegler expedition awaits several party members before heading to search the polar regions for Evelyn Baldwin. He expresses confidence Baldwin may have reached the pole but cautions that only concrete achievement will prove it.
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London
William S. Champ
Baldwin-Ziegler
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Baldwin
Pole
Mr. Champ
Trinite Named New Commercial Center of Martinique
Acting Martinique governor orders Trinite to become the island’s commercial hub, replacing ruined St Pierre. Harbor improvement and railroad to Fort de France planned. Trinite population 6743, situated northwest of St Pierre with many refugees employed on streets.
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Trinite
Fort de France
Martinique
St. Pierre
China to Open Eight Cities to International Trade
Tacoma dispatch reports that Chinese authorities will open eight provincial cities to international trade this year or by January 1. Four of the eight are provincial capitals and host to governors or viceroys. decision follows mandarins and senior officials’ recommendation.
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Tacoma
Wash
Duke of Fife
Eigth
Cedar Rapids Man Dies After Fall From Chimney
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 9 Joseph Cisler dies from injuries after falling from the chimney of the old Northwestern depot under demolition. He sustained fatal injuries this morning in the accident.
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Cedar Rapids
lIa
Joseph Cisler
Northwestern
Farmer Edward Chapman killed in bridge accident near Lekonta
Oskaloosa Iowa June 9 Edward Chapman a representative farmer was knocked from a bridge and instantly killed by a Northwestern engine near Lekonta today.
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Oskaloosa
Edward Chapman
Lekonta
Northwestern
Morgan not broken down on voyage to London
Venice report denies United States claim that J Pierpont Morgan collapsed. Morgan and family left Venice June 1 aboard yacht Corsair and were in good health. He plans to travel overland from an Italian port to England to attend King Edward's coronation.
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Brindisi
London
Venice
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Cood
Faeland
Edward
Lightning Hits Farm. Six Horses Die in Elk Horn Township
Fort Dodge Kansas June 9 Anthony Sheker a prominent farmer in Elk Horn township reports six horses valued at 300 dollars were killed when lightning struck Thursday evening. The bolt struck the cupola and followed the hay fork to the stalls. The farmer had almost no prior warning and the loss is covered by insurance.
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Fort Dodge
Kla
Anthony Sheker
Elkhorn Township
Shelter
Killed in Bad Fire at Saratoga Apartments
A deadly blaze at Saratoga apartments claimed multiple lives. Firefighters battled the flames as investigators search for the cause and confirm victims. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area while assessing damage and securing the site.
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Saratoga
Fire destroys three buildings in Saratoga
A major blaze in Saratoga on June 9 left one dead, seven missing, and several injured. The Arcade, Shackelford, and Saratoga theatre were obliterated, with losses listed at 300000. Also destroyed were the Fonda and Citizens National Bank structures and multiple telegraph offices.
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Saratoga
Elizabeth Mabie
Arcade
Shackelford
Saratoga Theatre
Daily Saratogian
Western Union Telegraph Co
Saratoga and Boston Telegraph Company
Municipal Telegraph and Stock Company
Saratoga County Treasurer's Office
David Howland
Sarah Owen
Surrenders and royal cheers noted from Kitchener
London June 9 reports from Kitchener that Saturday and Sunday surrendered 2,500 Boers, mostly Dewet's men. The cheers for the king were hearty across the line.
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London
Kitchener
Dewet
Catholic Societies Board Fixes Date for Annual Meeting
Federation advisory board met in Cleveland to set the next annual gathering location and discuss progress. Chicago was named as the place and date. A protest resolution sent to Washington condemns the Philippine school system for alleged discrimination against Roman Catholic children and favoring Protestantism in teaching staff and methods.
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Cleveland
Federation of American Roman Catholic Societies
Chicago
Washington
Femic Seine
Downthe Limits Sleep and City Night Rule Proclaimed
In Zion City John Alexander Dowie urged residents to sleep no more than eight hours and to stop roaming after nightfall. He warned that those wandering streets after 7 PM could face the city jail, saying the light of day covers enough time for acts that keep the house secure. He also declared free lodging would be available at the jail for those left homeless after curfew.
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Chicago
Zion
John Alexender Dowte
Zion City
Rock River floods Clinton area causing extensive crop and infrastructure damage
Clinton Iowa reports the Rock River overflowing thousands of acres of prime farmland. Water runs two to four feet deep destroying crops and forcing cattle and horses to higher ground. Highways and bridges are ruined with damage in the area totaling thousands of dollars. The river spans up to five miles wide in places.
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Clinton
Rock River
Consultation With Dr Harrison at Thiesens Drug Store
A note states to consult Dr Harrison about eyes and that the appointment will occur at Thiesen's drug store next week. The item indicates a local eye care consultation arranged through a community listing.
Garden Grove Tragedy: Fisherman Fatally Shoots Duff
In Garden Grove on Saturday a fatal shooting occurred at a drug store. The victim is Duff, a prominent local businessman. The alleged shooter, Clark, a young farmer, borrowed a double barreled shotgun, returned to the store, and fired twice, striking Duff in the left side and heart. Clark, detained by authorities, claims defense of home’s sanctity amid public tension.
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Garden Grove
Duff
Clark
Wisconsin Clinches Technical Lead In Big Nine Baseball
Chicago June 9 The Western college baseball season nears end with one game left in the Big Nine. Wisconsin is conceded first place on the basis of its clean record against Illinois Chicago Northwestern and Michigan though Illinois is viewed by many as the stronger team overall.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Chicago
Northwestern
Michigan
Imnois
Students Shot At Hazing in Madison
In Madison Wisconsin during a hazing incident a university student Kopplin was shot in the calf by Henry A Herman a New London student and hazer after Herman was docked in Lake Mendota a second time. The crowd chased Herman and the revolver discharged wounding Kopplin who was only a spectator.
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Madison
Wis
Kopplin
Henry A. Herman
New London
Hazers
Herman
Lake Mendota
Cleveland for Arbitration
Former President Grover Cleveland refused to discuss the coal miners strike with a World reporter to avoid a possible role as arbitrator. He urged a national board of arbitration and noted his 1886 message to Congress advocating a permanent labor commission for dispute referrals.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
New York World
Civic Federation
National Board of Arbitration
Congress
Permanent
Commission of Labor
Columbus Junction Daily News Tidbits and Local Movements
Clyde Duncan of Winfield visited relatives in Columbus Junction and returned home. B 7 Babbitt of Cone rode the Flyer to Chicago. A. J. Foster's uncle in Cincinnati has encouraging cancer treatment news. Miss Edith Edmontson visited Muscatine. a Shetland pony vanished then reappeared west of town. Children’s Day at Presbyterian church inspired the indat school. Robert Fish traveled to Washington for memorial services. Stock shipments included several cars from local dealers William Stok Ogier & Muncan and Harry Carpenter. Chas Barehouses returned from Muscatine this morning.
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Columbus Junction
Charles Arrebright
Edith Edmontson
Muscatine
Shaffer & Klotz
Heminger
Anamosa
Presbyterian Shareh
Rev
Drew
Robert Fish
Washington
Woodworth
Gertice
Wiliam Stok
Ogier & Muncan
Harry Carpenter
Columbus City
Seventeen Die As Storm Wind Rips New York Waters
A Sunday gale across New York and Long Island Sound left at least nine drowned with others missing after boats overturned. Four men capsized off Hunt's Point, including Ernest Lefier and two Mount Vernon residents, as lifeboats struggled to reach survivors. Coney Island ferries ran late and about 109000 people visited nearby resorts.
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New York
Hunt's Point
Ernest
Harry Lesler
David Kerr
Hugh McKean
Mount Vernon
Long Island Sound
New Rochelle
Ernest Lefier
Harry Lefier
Lester
Coney Island
Packers Deny Unlawful Combination Challenge in Missouri
Jefferson City June 9 The packers filed an answer to the attorney general Crow in antitrust proceedings. They deny forming any unlawful combination and contend the Missouri antitrust statute is unconstitutional.
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Jefferson City
Packers
Crow
Townsend Wins Grand Portrait Prize at National Exhibition
Muscatine photographer Co. F. Townsend received a letter from Secretary Tyson of the Nebraska Photographers Association verifying that his exhibit won the grand portrait prize at the state association’s recent exhibition. The award places him among the nation and Europe’s top artists.
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Co. F. Townsend
Muscatine
Tyson
Nebraska Photographers Association
State Association
United States
Europe
Fair and Warmer Weather to Continue In Iowa
The forecast indicates generally fair and warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday. Chicago dispatch notes Indications for Iowa show comfortable temperatures with easing winds and dry skies for the period.
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Chicago
Iowa
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ed—Wright
United States Labor
Jeffries and
Snow
RED Hat
Hero
Polar
China
Koncked
Elizabeth Marie
Roman Catholic Board
Dow'the
Clinton County
Commission On Labor
T. Foster
Cincinatti
Ohio
A. J. Foster
Imperils
Dillingham Rover
Helprice
Alex. Winslow
Maurice Silver
L. Silver
Ernest Leffire
Louis Fried
Law
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