Morning Sun Tornado Wrecks Buildings and Wires
A powerful night storm struck Morning Sun Iowa unroofing several buildings including the Wm Peterson Racket store and E Fraizer and D Morrison shops. The McClurkin Ochiltree factory and nearby sheds were destroyed. Telegraph wires failed across Muscatine as trains and markets faced delays, with damage extending along the Des Moines river corridor.
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Muscatine
Journal
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Company
Morning Sun
Wm. Peterson
E. Frazier
D. H. Morrison
Charles Gregory
Brown & Hewitt
McKinley & Vertrees
McClurkin & Ochiltree
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Fair Grounds
Nichols
West Liberty
Des Moines
Northwestern
Jordan
Burlington
Delano Hotel
South Main Street
Division Street
Dr. Dreher
Hartman
Wapello Man Found Dead in Store Rear
Ed Rider known as Cute Rider was found dead behind E R Tilmans store in Wapello Iowa. He had been reading a morning paper minutes before death and died from exposure and dissipation linked to lemon essence drinking. No relatives nearby. coroner ruled no inquest and funeral was held in Wapello Cemetery.
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Wapello
Rider
E. R. Tillman
Robert Beck
L. A. Foot
MISS MORRISON AGAIN TRIED FOR MURDER IN ELDORADO
The third trial of Jessie Morrison for slaying Mrs. Clin Castle at Castle’s Eldorado home in June 1900 began after Judge Aikman denied a change of venue. Defense argued prejudice as Morrison cried at the decision.
Hanna Attacks Cartoon Over Isthmian Canal Charge
Senator Hanna angrily denounces a Washington cartoon he says maligned his motives on the canal issue. Speaking to reporters in the White House corridor he denounces attacks as vindictive and unworthy of a public figure. He defends his support for canal legislation and denies railroad influence.
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Washington
Hanna
White House
Ohio
Isthmian Canal
James J. Hill
Twelve Arrests Linked to St Luke Society Fire
Chicago reports twelve people arrested in connection with the St Luke society disaster that killed ten. President Miller is charged with manslaughter with a $5000 bail. Authorities promise continued investigation to identify responsibility while many protest their ignorance of Miller and the advisory board members.
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Chicago
St. Luke Society
Twenty-Second Street
Miller
Wisconsin G A R Encampment Opens in Stevens Point
The thirty sixth annual encampment of the Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic opens in Stevens Point with concurrent conventions of the Woman's Relief Corps Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
West Point Centennial Celebrates Milestones and Leadership
West Point marks a century this month with a four day celebration starting June 9 led by new superintendent Colonel Mills. A displayed image shows the academy's academic building as two May 1800 cadets were admitted before formal operation. The first cadet, Joseph Gilbert Totten aged 14, passed exams in arithmetic English grammar and penmanship prior to admission.
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West Point
Colonel Mills
Military Academy
Joseph Gilbert Totten
Sunday School Workers Gather in Sioux City for Strike Talk
Sunday School workers plan a meeting in Sioux City as strike leaders meet. The article notes confusion over aims and unity among organizers noting the Sunday gathering as a peace effort while tensions run high.
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Sioux City
Iowa Sunday School Convention Draws Hundreds
About 300 Sunday school workers from across Iowa arrive in Siouk City for the Iowa Sabbath School Association annual convention. An estimated 200 delegates expected today boost the gathering to a record size. E O Excell of Chicago leads singing as reports show healthy growth and President C J Kephart stresses interdenominational work and broader Christianity. The association may double Iowa districts from twelve to twenty four with organized districts and capable officials.
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Siouk City
Iowa
Iowa Sabbath School Association
E. O. Excell
Chicago
C. J. Kephart
Gotham gets Webster Davis
Webster Davis former Kansas City mayor and ex assistant secretary of the interior will move to New York He has been offered a 25000 year post His New York publishers paid 130660 for his book John Bulls Crimes
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Kansas City, Mo
Webster Davis
Kansas City
New Yor
Webster
New York
John Bull
Indian Lands for Coal Trust in Cherokee Purchase
Colonel A. J. Blackwell an Indian millionaire says he sold 2,000 acres of Cherokee lands in New York to the coal trust for 250000 dollars and 3 percent of the coal mined. He plans to spend part of the proceeds to aid striking coal miners in Pennsylvania.
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Wichita
Kan
A. J. Blackwell
New York
Coal Trust
Pennsylvania
Morgan Ill in Nervous State. Wall Street Tension Reported
Venice reports J Pierpont Morgan is ill and very nervous as word spreads that Wall Street moves to protect Morgan’s vast financing interests. The June 11 dispatch notes ongoing concern about his condition.
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Venice
Italy
Wall Street
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Clarke Named Democratic Nominee for United States Senate
In Little Rock on June 11 the Democratic state convention praised Former Governor James P. Clarke who was chosen as the party’s nominee for the U S Senate to succeed Senator James K. Jones by a 420 to 72 vote.
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Little Rock Ark
James P. Clarke
United States Senate
James K. Jones
President Showshow Plan Aims At Publicity In Coal Strike
President Roosevelt argues publicity of corporate books could pressure just treatment of workers in the anthracite coal strike. He suggests federal access to railway company ledgers would expose profits and methods, deterring monopolistic abuses and aiding settlement efforts in Washington. He notes leaders deny movement toward settlement while sources say talks proceed locally.
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New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Coal Road
Mitchell
National Civic Federation
Roosevelt
Washington
Mosquito Plague Bites Fullerton Suburb Nightly
Swarms of mosquitoes torment residents of Evanston Illinois as outdoor nights become unbearable. Screens are used on porches and windows stay closed to keep insects out, forcing people indoors after dusk.
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Chicago
Ill
Fvanston
Johnson defeats McLean for Democratic committee chair
In Columbus on June 10 Tom L. Johnson defeated John R. McLean in the Democratic state central committee meeting. Johnson wins every point and will serve as temporary chairman of the state convention in Sandusky on September 2 and 3.
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John R. McLean
Columbus
Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
Democratic State Central Committee
Mr. Johnson
Sandusky
Cuban Reciprocity Will Win the Fight
Washington reports that Republican senators backing a tariff concession for Cuba, in line with McKinley and Roosevelt, have won the fight. A bill offering a 29 percent tariff reduction for Cuba for three to five years, with a safeguard for original owners, is to be advanced and expected to pass soon.
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Columbia Street
Kelley Brothers
Washington, D. C
Cuba
Committee On
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