Fire destroys West Baden Springs hotel in Indiana
Panic grips guests as over two hundred flee in night gowns from the West Baden Springs resort in Orleans Indiana. The fire started from an overheated range and quickly engulfed the hotel leaving guests with nearly all belongings lost and many injured from jumping or burns. Majority sought refuge at French Lick Springs a mile away. All guests accounted for despite alarming reports of deaths.
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Orleans
Indiana
West Baden Springs
French Lick Springs
Lightning destroys railroad shops at Nichols
Nichols June 14. The B C B R N railroad carpenter shops at Nichols were struck by lightning and burned to the ground Wednesday at about 12 30. The building was consumed before help arrived and nothing was saved. Many tools and lumber were inside the structure.
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Nichols
Inauguration Date Reported for Cuban Republic
Havana dispatch notes conflicting reports on the Cuban republic inauguration with morning papers citing February 24, 1902 as the date. The item frames the announcement as an acute peritonitis incident but centers on the political timing rather than the health event.
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Havana
Pingree Ill in London With Acute Peritonitis
In London on June 14 ex Governor Pingree of Michigan is seriously ill with acute peritonitis.
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London
Pingree
Michigan
Women in love commit double arsenic deaths at Pana
Mrs Charles Price killed herself with arsenic in Pana on June 14. Ten days earlier her sister-in-law Mrs Otis Price attempted suicide with lye but was saved. Neighbors note the two women, very close, planned to run away together and leave their families. Mrs Price, mother of eight, vows to try again.
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Pana
Ill
Charles Price
Otis Price
Botha's Wife Says War to Continue Until Victory or Death
Mrs. Louis Botha, in Brussels, states she is not on any official mission and that her husband will press the war in South Africa until victory or death is achieved. The interview confirms no change in leadership or strategy.
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Brussels
Louis Botha
South Africa
General Booth Convalesces After Paris Illness
General Booth head of the Salvation Army, who returned from Paris seriously ill, is convalescent today. He arrived from Paris a few days ago and is reported to be improving steadily.
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Paris
London
Booth
Salvation Army
Davenport Road Race on July Fourth Draws Bicyclists
Davenport dealers and all riders may enter a July 4 road race planned for Davenport. About 40 entrants expected, with Emil Kostomlatsky agreeing to start on an ordinary if handicap is fair. Race to run between 8 and 9 am, a novel feature to allow riders and spectators to spend the day afterward.
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Davenport
Emil Kostomlatsky
Jubilee Day at Y M C A Convention Opens in Boston
Jubilee Day in Boston marked by a large morning session at Mechanics Hall with Jesse Stokes of New York presiding and Nicholas Wassi le from Russia in red silk. A special jubilee service was held at the old South meeting house, honoring the Y M C A’s founding in the United States fifty one years ago. Governor Crane hosted a reception for 600 delegates at the state house, followed by a service in Faneuil Hall with remarks by Lt Governor Bates and Mayor Hart. President William E. Dodge opened with a firm rebuke of a circular criticizing the Museum of Fine Arts as a venue for a youth meeting.
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Boston
Mass
Mechanics’ Hall
Jesse Stokes
New York
Christian Philidias
Switzerland
Nicholas W. Vassile
Russia
Old South Meeting House
United States
Crane
State House
Faneuil Hall
Bates
Hart
Fine Arts Hall
William E. Dodge
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Obedience to rebuke sinners, says pastor
Des Moines June 14 Rev Dr N L Nine pastor of the United Brethren church declares pastors must rebuke sinners openly naming the offender and explaining sin so all fear transgression. Ministers debate theme with one saying pastors preach too much love and too little hell.
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Des Moines
N. L. Nine
United Brethren Church
Chicago Heat Kills Seven In Humid Wave
A searing heat wave in Chicago on June 14 caused seven fatalities named Patrick Buckley John Carlson Thomas Curla Otto Hecker Fritz Stabler W White and Mrs Josephine Wolocoski as city records the toll from the extreme humidity and heat.
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Chicago
Patrick Buckley
John Carlson
Thomas Curla
Otto Hecker
Fritz Stabler
W. White
Josephine Wolocoski
Great Summer Resort at Clear Lake Iowa
A Great Summer Resort Is Clear Lake Iowa on the northern terminus of the Iowa Central railway. Fine summer cottages to be had at reasonable rates. Bathing fishing sailing and rowing. Very low summer tourist rates in effect. Ask Iowa Central ticket agents for particulars or address Geo. S. Batty G. P. & T. A. Marshalltown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central Ticket
S. Batty
Marshalltown
Herron Replies On Marriage Legality
Herron states that his marriage was regular and legal, disputing any claims of irregularity. He claims the union complied with applicable laws and regulations.
Herron defends marriage claim amid public critique
New Brunswick June 14 George P D Herron replies to How ard MacSherry in open letter. He denies sensational reports about his marriage to Miss Rand and explains the ceremony included a prose or poetry greeting and a formal declaration. He says the lawfully solemnized union and guests’ readings were misrepresented by sensational newspapers.
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New Brunswick
N. J
George PD. Herron
Howard MacSherry
MacSherry
Willing to DO It Willing to DO It LOOSE SOME RIFLES
A terse notice notes a desire or intent to disarm or loosen firearm controls with emphasis on action. The fragment hints at planning or advocacy around rifle availability or regulation, but lacks clear context or specifics about the actor, location, or outcome. Further readable details are needed for precise reporting.
Deserters in Insurgent Ranks Linked to Philippine Skirmish
Manila June 14 General Cailles says he will surrender 100 rifles tomorrow and 300 more in three days. A recent Lipa skirmish that killed three officers is blamed on American deserters within insurgent ranks. Colonel Bolances with five officers and 41 rifles has surrendered at Lipa.
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Manila
Cailles
Lipa
Bolances
Iowa bankers in session at Cedar Rapids convention
Cedar Rapids June 14 The fifth annual convention of the Iowa State Bankers association opened yesterday Senator Dollever spoke on The influence of bankers Judge Sherwin was unable to attend The second vice president J S McKeevey also spoke on Some results of the war upon the country and banks and banking
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State Association
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Bankers’ Association
Dolliver
Sherwin
J. S. McKeevey
Chapman Promoted to First Lieutenant in Regular Army
Cedar Falls June 14 Word from Fort Meade South Dakota says Leslis A Chapman formerly a newspaper correspondent in Des Moines has been appointed a first lieutenant in the regular army He left scribe work two or three years ago to join the army on Speaker Hendersons recommendation
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Des Moines
Cedar Falls
Fort Meade
South Dakota
Leslis A. J. Chapman
Henderson
New Refrigerator Display At Bond’s Hardware Store
A fresh exhibit introduces the Hliness Automatic Refrigerators at Bond’s Hardware on the main floor. The units promise cool lunches for picnics with several sizes and mineral wood lining. Howard Hackett celebrated his birthday with friends in a surprise party featuring games music and socializing.
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Bond
M. N. Bond
Howard Hackett
Letis Cutcher Oiw Schmitt Notes Busy Spring
Oiw Schmitt the popular cutter from Letis spent yesterday in the city visiting friends. He reports brisk business at his exits a5 and says he has enjoyed fine trade this spring. He departed on the Firefly for his home.
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Oiw. Schmitt
Letis
Cannibal Massacre Report Reaches Victoria
From New Guinea via Sidney the Mionera brings news of the massacre of Revs. James Chalmers and B. F. Tompkins and fourteen native teachers by cannibals. Troops found jaw and thigh bones, hats, and trousers. natives' villages and canoes were destroyed. Some prisoners recounted the brutal scene.
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Victoria
B. C
Mionera
Australia
New Guinea
Sidney
James Chalmers
B. F. Tompkins
Chalmers
Senator Allison May Take a Hand in Iowa Politics
Washington reports that Senator Allison and Minister Conger will meet with the president to discuss routine departmental matters and the Iowa situation. Conger’s return to China or extended leave may be decided, with Conger as Allison’s preferred candidate for governor and Cummins seen as challenging the race.
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Washington
Conger
White House
Allison
Iowa
Major Conger
China
Mr. Cummins
No More Bulletins On McKinley Condition Issued
Washington June 14 no further bulletins will be issued unless there is a change in Mrs McKinley condition She is steadily improving and progress is noted by physicians in charge of her care
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Washington
Rifle Practice Ends at Cedar Rapids State Range
Headquarters Co C at the State Rifle Range Cedar Rapids reports near completion of the year’s work with hot conditions hindering practice. Sergeants Norwood and Capps performed well Norwood placed second in his firing squad. Officers shot revolvers with strong scores and rotating targets followed. Skirmish runs tomorrow likely conclude the session. Co C notes they would have matched top scores with prior rifle practice and urges securing a range for continued strength. P H
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Co. C
Cedar Rapids
Norwood
Capps
Co. P. H
Negroes Rescued From Lynching Mob in Shreveport
In Shreveport Louisiana on June 14 a mob demanded the executions of 17 black residents confined in a store, seeking John Gray Foster's killer. Sheriff's posse moved thirteen prisoners to Benton under guard, averting immediate lynching while authorities consider punishment. The mob, armed with Civil War era and modern weapons, faced off as tension rose.
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Shreveport
John
Both Legs Broken in Railroad Wreck Near Walnut
Maine Iowa June 14 John Mac Daniel an engineer on this division of the Rock Island was badly hurt in a wreck one mile east of Walnut yesterday when his train collided with a work train. He jumped to save himself and both legs were broken between the knee and hip. No serious internal injuries are suspected. McDaniel formerly lived in Concord township Louisa county and was known to Journal readers.
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Maine
Iowa
John MacDaniel
Rock Island
Walnut
McDaniel
Concord Township
Louisa County
Convicted Pocahontas County Citizen Faces Pension Fraud Penalty
Fort Dodge reports John W Boog of Pocahontas County Iowa found guilty in U S court of fraudulently obtaining pension funds under the alias John M Brown. He receives six months in the penitentiary starting from November 1900 and a $1500 fine.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Fort Dodge
John W Boog
United States
John M. Brown
Woodmen Pick Indianapolis for 1903 Convention
St. Paul June 14 Indianapolis chosen as the site for the next Modern Woodmen convention to be held in 1903 with city officials and members planning the event.
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Indianapolis
St. Paul
Multiple Disasters Kill Dozens in 24 Hours
A series of fatal incidents reported across cities includes a June 14 fire at naval construction works in St. Petersburg causing twelve deaths and two million ruble losses. In Flint Michigan a crossing accident killed four, including Maj Bucxinechars and relatives. Paris reports a cartridge factory explosion at Lesmolineux killing fifteen and injuring many, many missing, with women predominating among the dead as workers departed for lunch.
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St. Petersburg
Juleros
Flint. Mich
Bucxinechars
Anna
Thames Applegate
Humphrey
Paris
Lesmolineux
Swine Breeders Claim Snub Over Fairgrounds Dormitory
Des Moines June 14. Iowa Swine Breeders' association protests after the State Agricultural society tore down their dormitory at the fair grounds. Secretary W M Lambing of West Liberty, secretary treasurer for the National Association of Expert Judges on swine, says the group is united in demanding a new dormitory site and better consultation.
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Des Moines
Iowa Swine Breeders’ Association
State Agricultural Society
Fair Grounds
W. M. Lambing
West Liberty
National Association of Expert
Fair Association
Corn King Phillips outlines plan to tax farmers for storage
Minneapolis June 14. National Farmers alliance members heard Chicago's Corn King Phillips argue for a government tax of one cent per bushel on corn. The revenue would fund elevators storing 100000 bushels, with 40 cents Chicago basis paid, enabling farmers to borrow 30 cents from banks and hold surplus for seven years if needed.
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Minneapolis
National Farmers’ Alliance
Phillips
Chicago
Weat
Homeseekers' Tickets Sold by Iowa Central Railway
Every first and third Tuesday the Iowa Central railway offers Homeseekers tickets to many points including Oklahoma and Texas oil fields. The fare is one fare plus $2 for a round trip. For details contact agents or Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa 614te.
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Iowa Central Railway
Oklahoma
Texas Oil Fields
Geo. S. Batty
Marshall
Town
Iowa
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