Three Day Tie Up Sought In Anthracite Strike
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania June 17 The stalemate in the anthracite strike deepens as leaders say all workers are out and a three day work stoppage across national unions may be urged to force a crisis. Cost to date about 30 million dollars with daily losses rising.
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American Federation
Wilkesbarre
American Federation of Labor
Great Army of American
National Organization
S. M. Sexton
United Mine Workers
the Journal
Virginias
Michigan
Big Police ScanDal Culminates in Minneapolis Morning
A major police scandal reaches its climax in Minneapolis this morning as investigators reveal key developments and officials respond. The event draws attention from local agencies and residents awaiting official statements and potential consequences.
Mayor Under a Cloud Charged in Sheriff Vote Bribe
Minneapolis mayor Ames was arrested on an indictment charging him with offering a bribe to County Commissioners Sweet and Nash. He allegedly promised each $5,000 to votes for Tom Brown to become sheriff after Phil Megaarden’s removal by the governor for irregularities. He was arraigned shortly after.
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Minneapolis
Ames
Sweet and
Nash
Tom Brown
Phil Megaarden
Megaarden
Captain Clark for Rear Admiral Nomination
President Roosevelt nominated Captain Charles E. Clark to be advanced seven numbers in rank and to become a rear admiral. Clark, famed for the Oregon's voyage from San Francisco to the West Indies at the war’s start, had a record-breaking early Spanish American War feat.
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Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Charles E. Clark
Oregon
San Francisco
West Indies
Riot mars Illinois Central excursion to Madison
On the Illinois Central Sunday trip from Dixon to Madison roughs from Mendota began fighting after leaving Madison. The melee injured several pleasure seekers on the return voyage and disrupted the excursion for Dixon reporter J Dixon dated June 17.
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Mendota
Dixon, J
Illinois Central Railroad
Madison
Wis
Bashford Denies Wisconsin Presidency Report
Delaware Ohio June 17 President Bashford of Ohio Wesleyan University told students and alumni at a commencement gathering he did not receive a call to become president of the University of Wisconsin as announced last night.
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Delaware
Ohio
Bashford
Ohio Wesleyan University
University of Wisconsin
Honors for Mr Cleveland at Villanova commencement
Former President Cleveland will receive the degree of doctor of jurisprudence at the Augustinian college of St. Thomas during the commencement exercises at Villa Nova near Philadelphia. The ceremony marks a notable academic honor for the former president announced today.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Augustinian College of St. Thomas
Villa Nova
Governor asked to send troops to Eldorado
Carbondale June 17 Governor Yates has been asked to deploy a company of national guards to Eldorado to quell unrest between black and white residents.
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Carbondale, Ill
Yates
Eldorado
Convention Faces Trouble in Nebraska Delegation Deadlock
Lincoln Nebraska June 17 The Republican state convention will meet here Wednesday to select a gubernatorial candidate from nine contenders. Delegates totaling about one thousand are divided so evenly as to nearly guarantee a deadlock.
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Lincoln
Neb
Unknown man found dead at Spirit Lake hotel
Spirit Lake June 17. A man about 30 years old was found dead in a local hotel Saturday. Papers on his person indicate he is believed to be Albert Sebring. No address was given, but records show he had been employed by the railroad.
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Spirit Lake
Albert Sebring
Mabel
Harry Parsons
Young Parsons
Hanna
Estherville Death Under Local Railroad Inquiry
Details on the death near Estherville involve a Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern railroad incident. The man’s parentage is unknown and authorities suspect a fatal hemorrhage as the likely cause.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad
Estherville
Boers Surrender In Transvaal Final Count Declared
London dispatch announces final surrender of Boers in the Transvaal with 159 last accounts due today. Authorities note Orange River colony to follow by tomorrow and only about 150 more to come in from Cape Colony.
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Cape Colony
London
Kitchener
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
Bodies recovered after capture by ladrones in Rizal Province
Manila reports the recovery of the bodies of a sergeant two corporals and four privates of the Fiftieth cavalry seized May 30 at Binangonan. Most corpses were found mutilated and four could not be identified.
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Manila
Fiftieth Cavalry
Binangonan
Rizal Province
Iowa Soldier Missing After River Flood Raises Death Suspicions
In Marshalltown Iowa Daniel Austin a Soldier Home inmate has disappeared since last Tuesday. Officials say recent Iowa River flooding may be linked to a second death in the city. No clues have surfaced to locate him.
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Marshalltown
Iowa River
Daniel Austin
Soldiers’ Home
Centerville Horse Fair Promises Big Purses
Centerville Iowa will host a three day horse fair August 21 22 and 23 with big purses and a large number of entries expected, the organizers announced today.
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Centerville
Secret Vatican Debate On Philippine Matters
In Rome on June 17 the committee of cardinals convened at the Vatican to discuss Philippine affairs. The proceedings were described as strictly secret.
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Rome
Vatican
King Weak and Weary Finds Rest Before Coronation
Windsor reports the king slept well and shows favorable progress yet remains weak and weary. Physicians urge utmost quiet to conserve energy for the coronation. The monarch laments missing the Ascot opening as the queen and royal family attend in his stead.
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Windsor
End
Babies Near Ellsworth Face Rabies Fear After Dog Bite
Stanhope June 17 George Mathre a Syrian boy of 15 who has peddled in the area for two years was bitten by a dog near Ellsworth and went to Chicago for Pasteur treatment. A mad dog scare followed by a nearby shooting leaves town cautious about rabies risk.
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Ellsworth
Pastor Rejects Doctor of Divinity Degree
Rev. John Thompson of Centennial Methodist Church in Rockford refuses the D. D. degree conferred by Taylor University. He says he cannot return it but views the degree as too cheap and ungraceful for those with extraordinary scholarly attainments or great achievements. He notes the action was courteous and well meant.
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Rockford, Il
John Thompson
Centennial Methodist Church
Taylor University
Bartlett Bros Big Candle Guess Sparks Local Buzz
A large candle sits in front of Bartlett Bros triggering chatter as townsfolk place bets on its height. Workers say the candle marks a community fundraiser and invites passerby to guess its exact length for a small prize.
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Bartlett Bros
Miss Hanna's Love Tale Ends in Family Consent
Miss Mabel Hanna wed artist Harry Parsons after a staged courtship inside the Hanna household. Parsons, once a private secretary to Senator Hanna, won the daughter’s heart and secured the father’s reluctant consent, ensuring a dramatic match amid high society.
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Cleveland
Record-Herald
Mabel Hanna
Mabel
Harry Parsons
Ohio
Parson
Parsons
Senator Hanna
Mr. Parsons
Hanna
Mount Pelee
Cupid
Pensions for Union Soldiers Serving a Year
Washington shows a house bill increasing Civil War pensions for one year or more service to 12 dollars a month with higher rates for disabilities and amputations. Senate support raises some figures. costs are estimated at 1.31 million dollars yearly.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Chicago Markets Amid Grain and Livestock Quotes
Markets show a mosaic of quotes for oats corn wheat and pork and beef future trades. Open high low and close figures appear for June July and September sessions with receipts showing hogs cattle and sheep activity and varying demand.
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J. Toher & Co
Kay
Muscatine
Chicago
Tod-Y-Y’s
Jude
Chicago Receipts and Market Totals From Various Commodities
Chicago receipts show wheat 47, corn 375, oats 225, hogs 24000 for today. Tomorrow’s estimates include wheat 30, corn 175, oats 110, hogs 36000. Northwest Wheat receipts list Minneapolis today 80, last week 75, last year 150. Duluth today 18, last week 23, last year 163. totals today 98, last week 98, last year 313. Liverpool wheat opened and closed with mixed moves. corn unchanged. Beeves price 4.60 to 7.75, cows 1.75 to 5.60, Texans 2.60 to 6.40, stockers 2.75 to 5.35. Day’s clearances include wheat and flour 140000, corn 6000, oats 22000 bushels.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Haugen Wins Seven Of Eight Conventions In Hurried Iowa Race
Mason City Iowa June 17 The four conventions held Saturday decide Cerro Gordo’s bid for congressman Eight counties already held their conventions and Haugen won seven of them with Rule prevailing in Cerro Gordo county Counties reporting Gilbert N Haugen Allamakee 23 Clayton 26 Fayette 30 Howard 18 Mitchell 15 Winneshiek 30 Worth 13 total 155 Duncan Rule Cerro Gordo county 15 Democrats likely nominate Col A L Sorter of the National Memorial university
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Mason City
Cerro Gordo
Mr. Haugen
Rule Victor
Gilbert N. Haugen
Allamakee
Clayton
Fayette
Howard
Mitchell
Win
Seek Bail For Mrs Hossack In Murder Case
Senator W H Berry and County Attorney George Crammer travel to Knoxville to consult Judge Gamble about granting Margaret Hossack release on heavy bond due to illness. Crammer opposes the move, arguing against any bail in the murder case set for September in Warren County.
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Berry
Clammer
Des Moines
W. H. Berry
Indianola
Margaret Hossack
Warren
George Crammer
Knoxville
Gamble
Railway realigns define districts for Chicago Rock Island and Pacific
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific announces a new district structure for its lines. The northern district includes Cedar Rapids divisions with named superintendents and routes from Burlington to Minneapolis and connections to Decorah and Muscatine.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Chicago
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Missouri River
Robert Williams
F. Walters
Burlington
Minneapolis
Waverly
Waverly Junction
Decorah
Linn
Muscatine
Montezuma
What Cheer
Thornburg
Clinton
Elmira
Davenport
Bennett
Davenrt
Iowa City
Iowa Junction
Iowa Falls
O. H. McCarty
Estherville
Vinton
Watertown
Worthington
Lake Park
Hardwick
Trosky
Jasper
Forest City
Dows
Garner
Titonia
Germania
Albert Lea
Sioux Falls
Ellsworth
C. A. Goodnow
W. B. Leeds
Burton Wins Concessions From Hanna in Ohio Office
Senator Hanna met local politicians in the Perry Payne building and agreed to concessions for Congressman Burton. The June meeting in Cleveland signals political maneuvering and adjustments before upcoming votes.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hanna
Perry- Payne
Burton
Ready for the Caucus Cans Agree on Cuban Bill
A communication from lawmakers shows Republican and Democratic caucuses aligning on a Cuban bill. Details remain narrow as leaders seek consensus before a vote. The agreement indicates potential moves on policy with support from key committee members.
Senate Committee Backs 20 Percent Cuba Reciproc ity Plan
The Republican Senate Cuba Committee agreed to the Spooner bill offering a 20 percent reciprocity arrangement with Cuba for five years. Safeguards will ensure benefits reach Cuban planters. The bill goes to the Republican caucus meeting tomorrow night.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Spooner
Iowa and St. Louis and Dakota Railways Tied to Gates
Investigations confirm John W. Gates backs the Iowa and St. Louis Railway and the Iowa and Dakota Central Railway with headquarters in Centerville Iowa. Plans aim to connect Centerville with St Louis and with Sioux City via surveys begun from Centerville. City officials anticipate real progress toward construction.
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ST. Louis
Sioux City
Iowa and Dakota Central
Iowa and
Centerville
Burglars Visit Boarding House On Third Street
Thieves broke into Judge Rowan's former Third Street house now run as a boarding house by Mrs. Mary Dunham and Mrs. Lula. A man silenced a sleeping resident with a hand over her mouth before fleeing through the back door. No items were taken.
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Judge Rowan
Mary Dunham
Lula
Venezuelan President Castro Reported Likely to Fall
Port of Spain dispatches say Castro's fall in Venezuela is momentarily expected with followers fleeing and government forces suffering a severe setback to the revolution.
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New York
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Castro
Venezuela
Weather outlook for Iowa and Chicago area showers
Chicago reports showers and thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies for Iowa. Tonight includes a risk of storms in east and south areas, with warmer conditions tonight and cooler relief by Wednesday.
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Chicago
Iowa
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