Sharkey Knocked Out by Gus Rublin in Fifteenth Round
At Coney Island Seaside Athletic Club on June 27 Tom Sharkey suffered a decisive defeat in a fifteenth round knockout to Ohio heavyweight Gus Rublin. Rublin controlled the bout from the start while Sharkey fought valiantly, finally hitting the floor in the final round and failing to rise before the count.
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Coney Island
N. Y
Tom Sharkey
Seaside Athletic Club
Gus Rublin
Ohio Pugilist
Rulhlin
Sharkey
Three Oaks Prepares for Dewey Gun Unveiling
Three Oaks Michigan gears up for the unveiling of the Dewey cannon tomorrow with Miss Helen Gould and General Russell A Alger as honored guests. Alger will deliver the welcome address, Dr Barton will speak on The Victories of Peace and War, and a chorus of twenty voices with an orchestra will perform four patriotic airs. An unveiling device will drop the canopy in eight star shaped pieces. Miss Gould will press a button to reveal the star. Excursion trains by the Michigan Central are planned and large crowds are anticipated.
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Three Oaks
Mich
Helen Gould
Russell A. Alger
General Alger
Gould
Michigan
Barton
W. B. Chamberlain
Chicago
Cape Colony Pacified After Cape Rebellion Ends
Lord Roberts dispatch from Pretoria reports the Cape Colony rebellion north of the Orange River ended with Commandant DeVilliers surrendering June 20. About 220 men, 280 horses, 18 wagons, 269 rifles and 100000 rounds were captured. Baden-Powell notes pacification progressing in Rustenberg. In Minnesota, Daniel Darling arrested in New Rich Mond for a $5000 theft from a county auditor’s office via falsified tax title company accounts and will restitution.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Charles Warren
Cape Colony
Orange River
DeVilliers
Baden-Powell
Rustenberg
Minneapolis
County Auditor's
State Examiner
Daniel Darling
Darling
New Richmond
Wis
Polish born veteran Dekas dies at 108 after three European wars
Andrew Dekas aged 108 dies at his daughter's home in Chicago after a life of combat from Poland against Russia to Napoleonic times. He leaves about fifty descendants in the United States and roughly as many in Europe, including great great grandchildren. Other news notes a Beaver county cyclone report with three injured and two killed, and a Mackinac medical society gathering to unveil a Beaumont monument. Captain Powers arrested for Governor Goebel murder. Alabama coal miners demand higher pay and union-only labor.
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Chicago
Andrew Dekas
Lubeck Street
Poland
Napoleon
Moscow
Europe
Harlan C. H., Ky
John L. Powers
Goebel
Powers
Govenor Taylor
Knox County
Caleb Powers
Ohio Supreme Court blocks Toledo centennial plan
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled the Toledo centennial board cannot access 500 000 dollars sought for the project. The decision is expected to effectively halt the centennial movement in Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Toledo
Centennial Board
Gathering of French Canadians in Marquette cells Saint John anniversary
Nearly thousands of French Canadians from across upper Michigan gathered in Marquette on Monday to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Marquette Society of St. John the Baptist. The event brought participants from various communities to join in the jubilee observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette, Mich
Upper Michigan
Marquette Society of St. John the Baptist
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer 25 Kill Pain
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer promises to ease pain with a fast acting formula sold in druggists. The advertisement highlights quick relief and availability at local drugstores.
Journal Announces July 1 Price Cut and Two Part Weekly
The Journal will reduce Weekly edition price from $2.00 to $1.50 per year and switch to two parts on Monday and Thursday starting July 1. Reading matter will be increased with larger pages or seven columns, maintaining high quality. Subscribers prepaid receive credit. arrears keep old rate until July 1.
Cantley’s Marital Deception Traced Through Marion Tale
Marion Indiana residents discuss Edward A Cantley after his surrender following years on the run. A Marion contractor recalls Cantley’s pretense of romance while he worked at Logansport asylum, leading to a young mother’s hardship and her son Edward Abbott’s later troubles. Hartford City reports the Hurrie Window Glass factory’s heat shutdown and stock bonuses to workers as the glass industry shifts toward consolidation with the trust.
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Marion
Ind
Edward A. Cantley
Michigan City
Philadelphia
A. K. Reed
Cantley
Longcliff
Logansport
Reform School
Plainfield
Edward Abbott
Hartford City
Hurrie Window Glass
Hurrie
Glass Trust
Elgin man takes oath as Porto Rico attorney general
John A. Russell of Elgin was sworn in as attorney general of Porto Rico in a United States district court ceremony. He was introduced to Judge Kohlisaat by Judge Willis, with his commission from President McKinley examined and the oath taken before Clerk Charles Buell. Russell planned to depart soon for Washington en route to Porto Rico.
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Chicago
John A. Russell
Elgin
Porto Rico
United States District Court
Kohlisaat
Willis
McKinley
Charles Buell
Russell
Washington
Meeting of Medical Homeopathists in Detroit
The twenty first annual meeting of the International Hahnemannian association opened at the Hotel Cadillac with about fifty members present. The society includes Radical Homeopathists who follow Hahnemann’s teachings to the letter. Springfield Ill June 27 City Marshal Riffey of Virden released Tony Christine who was suspected in Mike Grenois murder near Anderson I T after receiving a telegram that the man wanted is Joe Christiana.
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Marquette, Mich
Upper Peninsula Medical Society
Michigan State Medical Society
Mackinacisland
William Beaumont
Upper Peninsula
Detroit
International Hahnemannian Association
Cadillac
Hahnemann
Springfield
Ill
Riffey
Virden
Tony Christine
Mike Grenois
Anderson
I. T
Christine
Joe Christiana
Postmaster Commission Corrected for Honolulu
The press has signed the commission of Joseph M. Oats as postmaster at Honolulu. Previous commission error placed John M. Oats, his brother, in the role.
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Washington
Joseph M. Oats
Honoluluu
John M. Oats
Fargo Brother T Benton Fargo Dead at 67
New York on June 27 reports the death of T Benton Fargo brother of J C Fargo of American Express and William C Fargo founder of Wells Fargo. He passed away at his home in the city at age 67.
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New York
T. Benton Fargo
J. C. Fargo
American Express Company
William C. Fargo
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Quarrel Over Wife Ends With Man Fatally Stabbed by Spade
In Kokomo Indiana on June 27 Whiliard Gibson and his stepfather William Gibbs fought over Gibson s wife. Gibbs struck Gibson in the head with a spade and fled. Doctors say Gibson will die.
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Kokomo
Ind
Whiliard Gibson
William Gibbs
Gibson
Gibbs
Will Not Be a Dry Town in Rogers City Michigan
Rogers City with 400 residents hosts four saloons and plans to open three more this summer. A brewery project is also in the works, signaling a shift away from prohibition sentiment in the village.
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Rogers City
Mich
Great Iron and Steel Plant at Welland Nears Start
The Canadian Steel Company, incorporated with 18 million dollars in stock and 7 million in bonds, plans a Welland Ontario iron and steel plant. I E Hinckley says 200 acres acquired, main offices to be in Toronto, first plant expected within a year, water power and natural gas locally available.
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Chicago
Welland
Welland Canal
Ontario
Toronto
New York
Pittsburg
I. E. Hinckley
Canadian Steel Company
Hinckley
Canada
Atlantic
Lake Ontario
St. Lawrence
Niagara Falls
Niagara Peninsula
Mrs Myra Grinnell appoints staff for Woman's Relief Corps
Beloit held on June 27 news that Mrs Myra Grinnell the new department president named her staff including Harriett Purcell deputy secretary Beloit Belle Bliss counselor Baraboo Hattie Welton inspector Madison Sophia Straithorn installing officer South Kaukauna Martha Showalter patrol inspector Lancaster Annie Noyes press correspondent Baraboo Racine Wis Judge Fish of the circuit court is dangerously ill at his residence pleurisy forced adjournment of the June term to July 6
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Beloit
Wis
Myra. Grinnell
Woman's Relief Corps
Harriet I. Purcell
Belle W. Bliss
Baraboo
Hattie L. Welton
Madison
Sophia M. Straithorn
South Kaukauna
Martha M. Showalter
Lancaster
Annie E. Noyes
Racine, Wis
Fish
Circuit Court
Wabash Railroad Declares 3 Percent Debenture A Dividend
New York June 27 The directors announce the regular semi annual disbursement of 3 percent on the debenture A bonds.
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New York
Wabash Railroad
Cheap Colorado Excursions From Iowa Central Ry
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursion tickets on July 9 17 and August 1 1900 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and parts of South Dakota and Wyoming at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets are valid for return until October 31 1900. Inquiries: Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Colorado
Iowa Central Ry
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
South Dakota
Wyoming
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer
An 19th century pain remedy advertises Mull's Lightning Pain Killer to relieve neuralgia back ache diarrhoea stomach pains pleurisy sore throat and other pains instantly for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Judge rules retroactive tax collection limit set
Clinton Iowa June 27 Judge House of the Clinton district court rules that under the 1897 code county tax ferrets may not collect back taxes for property withheld before the law. Taxpayers are liable only for two years not five. Many dollars were collected last year but further payments hinge on a Supreme Court ruling.
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Clinton
Judge House
Clinton District Court
Iowa
Supreme Court
Wonderful cow dead at Wisconsin farm
Madison reports the university farm lost its exceptional milch cow, six years old, famed for high milk output and butterfat. In her first year she yielded 10 163 gallons and 432.82 pounds butter fat. She earned about 90 dollars yearly net from butter. A Trempealeau home adds a 2 pound baby born to Mr and Mrs Charles Harris, thriving and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
University Farm
Bessie
Galesville
Charlies Harris
Trempealeau
John Wana maker confined to bed at country residence
Philadelphia report says John Wanamaker is seriously ill but not in danger and cannot receive visitors except wife and immediate family at his country homes near Jenkintown. Grand Forks, N D experiences 104 degree heat as Red River water falls two feet prompting officials to ask residents to curb water use.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Jenkintown
Grand Forks
N. D
Red River
Cassaday Wife of Chief Justice Dies in Madison
Madison Wis June 27 Mr J B Cassaday wife of the chief justice of the state supreme court died at 1 30 o clock yesterday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
J. B. Cassaday
State Supreme Court
Special Train to Denver Colorado on Summer Dates
Rock Island offers a Chicago to Denver special train via Omaha with connections to Wilton Branch. Departs Chicago 4 45 p m and arrives Denver 9 15 p m with return limit Oct 31 1900. Tickets titled Special Homeseekers to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden at one fare plus 2 00. For details call at Passenger depot. Co M Gould Agent.
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Chicago
Denver
Omaha
West Liberty
Wilton
Muscatine
Rock Island
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Co. M. Gould
Man Who Never Baths Remains Oblivious To Odor
A humorous aside notes that a man who never baths remains unaware of his strong smell. The line highlights social awkwardness and self awareness without naming any person or event.
Made His Brother a Convict in San Quentin
Belleville Illinois June 27 After more than thirty years apart two brothers Smith and Peter Crane were brought together by a federal case. A. J. Nichols Huey postmaster and Smith Crane were summoned to San Francisco to face impersonation for a pension. Smith Crane identified his brother Peter Crane as the perjurer leading to a conviction and a San Quentin sentence.
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Belleville
Smith
Peter Crane
United States
A. J. Nichols
Huey
Smith Crane
San Francisco
San Quentin
Treasury Issues Third Call For Depository Bank Funds
The secretary of the treasury has issued a third call on depository banks for 5,600,000 held as deposits. The funds are to be returned to the treasury by July 16.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Railroad Crash in Depew Terminal Injures Two
In a rear end freight collision at the Depew Terminal railroad early today, engineer Frank W. Ormesbie and fireman William E. Green were badly injured.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Depew Terminal
Frank W. Ormesbie
William E. Green
Three Brown Horses Stolen From Durant Area
Three brown horses branded P. DD disappeared from H. Bierkamp near Durant on June 22. They were traced to within five miles of Tipton. one is lame in the front foot. Reward offered for penning the animals and notifying the Journal. H Bierkamp living 214 miles from Durant.
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Tipton
H. Bierkamp
Durant
One Fare Round Trip to Davenport for G A R Encampment
The B C R N Ry announces a single fare round trip from all Iowa points to Davenport for the State Encampment G A R in June. Ticket sale dates are June 11 to 14 with return by June 16. Contact nearest agent for details. Jno G Farmer A G P T A B C B R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Iowa
Davenport
Jno. G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Journal Establishes Branch Agencies Citywide
The Journal announces branch agencies for evening paper sales and subscriptions. Locations include R. U. Shumway at 423 Mulberry St Harry Wilson's Store Park Avenue East Hill Frank Chayer's Store Cypress and Ninth H Streets H. H. Sharrar's Store Lucas Street West Hill W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store South Muscatine and W. B. Stewart's Store Musser ville near end of street car line.
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Harry Wilson
Park Avenue
East Hill
Frank Chayer
Cypress
Ninth Streets
H. H. Sharrar
Lucas Street
West Hill
W. C. A. Busch
South Muscatine
W. B. Stewart
Musserville
Carling
Journal Telephones in Iowa Company Office Announcement
A brief note from Journal Telephones and Iowa Telephone Co announces offices and editorial rooms with ring counts noted as five and two rings. The text is a terse historical telephony snippet referencing the Mississippi Valley line and business office.
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Iowa Telephone Co
Mississippi Valley
Low Round Trip Rates to Kansas City Democratic Convention
On July 2 3 and 4 Great Rock Island will sell tickets to Kansas City from points east of the Missouri river at one fare for the round trip good returning until July 9 1900 Special excursions to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and Ogden and return leave Kansas City July 3 7 8 and 9 at one regular fare plus 2 for round trip with return limit Oct 31 1900 Passengers from 250 miles or more from Kansas City can extend tickets to September 20 1900 by depositing them with Joint Agent before July 9 and paying 50 cents fee A splendid opportunity to visit Kansas City attend the convention and enjoy a summer vacation in Colorado or Utah at cheap rates with privileges Call your agent for full information and rates or address John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Kansas City
Great Rock Island Ae
Missouri River
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Colorado
Utah
John Sebastian
Chicago
Time change on Nickel Plate trains between Chicago and New York
The Nickel Plate announces a daily 27 hour through service from Chicago Van Buren St to New York arriving 7 25 p m next day. The New York and Boston Express now leaves Chicago 10 35 a m daily with through cars to New York and Boston arriving early afternoon. The Night Express departs 10 30 p m from Chicago to New York and Boston arriving early second morning. Dining cars on all day trains from Chicago and courteous colored porters aid passengers. For details contact Mr J Y Calahan at 111 Adams St Chicago with city ticket offices at 111 Adams St and Harrison.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
van Buren St
Standard
Boston Express
Boston
Night Express
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Pacific Ave
Central and Union Ticket
Auditorium Annex
Harrison
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O. T
Beaver County
Abe Wright
Henry Bradwell
William Hasberger
Paul Rhodes
Meeting of Michigan Medical
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Ala
Alabama
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Daily Journal
Daily Telegraphic
Figin
Honolulu
Great Iron and Steel Plant
Welland, Ont
Wisconsin
W. RK. C. Staff
Very II
Wisconsin University
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Denver, Col
Puebla, Colo
Ogden, Utah
Sens
San Quen
Tin Prison
Knight Templar
Knights Templars
DeMolay Commandery
Grand Commandery
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
W. H. Norris
M. L. Mikesell
Journal Agencies
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R. U. Shumway
Mulberry St
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