Sleeper Sets Sail Today Amid Venezuelan Diplomatic Tangle
The gunboat Marietta departed Curacao for Guantanamo with Jacob Sleeper and Lt. Francia Ruggles aboard as passengers. Venezuelan charge Veloz-Golticoa moves to a suburban residence to stay in touch with the state department. No new light on Caracas events or the diplomatic tangle emerges.
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Washington
State Department
Marietta
Curacao
Guantanamo
Jacob Sleeper
Caracas
Francia A. Ruggles
Senor Veloz-Golticoa
Legation
MIDSUMMER TRADE
Bradstreet's Weekly review notes a midsummer trade pattern with warm weather boosting retail sales in many regions and widespread sales reductions. Jobbing houses report moderate orders and clearance sales while fall buying remains cautious yet optimistic. Overall industry activity lags, with railroads preparing for crop movement and increased car repairs.
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New York
Bradstreet
Trade Today
Engine Takes Fatal Plunge Near Garrettaville
An Erie Railway No. 19 train traveling forty miles an hour struck a broken rail three miles west of Garrettaville Ohio at 7 48 last night. Engineer Charles Symonds aged 52 of Cleveland was killed and fireman Icke was thrown forty feet. The derailment caused a baggage car day coach diner and parlor car to leave the tracks but not go over the 25 foot embankment.
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Cleveland
Erie Railway
Garrettaville
Chas
Eymonds
Engi
Symonds
Icke
Drowning Tragedy In Mankato As Floodwaters Claim Three
In Mankato Minnesota on June 27 Eva Ehler sixteen Miss Maud Worlds nineteen of St Peter and Max Sues twenty died in floodwaters from an overflowed river. The two girls bathed in Carmelia street when it overflowed. Ehler sank Worlds tried to help and both disappeared. Sues then dived in but did not resurface.
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Mankato
Minn
Eva Ehler
Maud Worlds
St. Peter
Max Sues
Carmelia Street
Miss Ehter
Miss Worlds
Bryan Asked to Verify Report on Minnesota Governor
Macooln Neb June 27 W J Bryan was asked to verify a published report stating he would object to Minnesota governor running. Bryan said I am of the vice-presidential elation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macooln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Minnesotas & Ronning
Bryan
War rumors swirl after halted allied talks in June
Aria dispatch notes unverified reports of battles following stalled negotiations with the dians. General Torres is referenced as directing actions, but no concrete confirmation or dates are provided.
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Aria
Dians
t_ order
Torres
Attack on Las Vacas Garrison Near Del Rio
About 100 armed bandits attacked the Mexican garrison and town of Las Vacas opposite Del Rio Texas. Fighting lasted hours with heavy exchanges of fire. Officers quarters burned and between forty and fifty killed on both sides. Wires cut and revolts feared as well armed revolutionaries operate near the border.
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del Rio
Tex
Las Vacas
Custom House
Mexican revolutionists survivors cross into Texas
A special dispatch from El Paso reports survivors of the Las Vacas attack may have crossed into Texas. The Texas sheriff asked the governor about arresting fugitives. the attorney general ruled state officers cannot act, as political fugitives entering the U.S. from abroad fall to federal authorities. Reports say the assault was repulsed.
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el Paso
Tex
Las Vacas
Mex
Texas
United States
Texas Means Business in Garnishment Case
Texas seeks to garnish all money due or to be due to Standard Oil Company of Indiana from Receiver Dorchester of Waters-Pierce Oil in Texas. The writ aims to stop delivery of money or effects to enforce a claimed $6,016,260 penalty for alleged antitrust violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
Indiana
Security Oil Company Et al
Intercollegiate Rowing Race Sets Hudson Course Rivalry
In Poughkeepsie on June 27 crews from Columbia Pennsylvania and Syracuse are favored to win the big boat race on the Hudson at 5 pm. Cornell and Wisconsin acknowledge their varsity eights are not fast enough to claim victory, aiming for a place near the leaders.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hudson River
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Cornell
Wisconsin
Franky
Railway disaster in Indis on Bombay Baroda line
A collision between an express and a freight train near Indis Calcutta on June 27 caused a fire that burned upward of a large number of people. Eight passenger cars were smashed and set ablaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indis
Calcutta
Bombay-Baroda
Prince Helle De Sagan to Wed Mme Gould July Seventh
Prince Helle De Sagan announces a marriage planned around July 7 to Mme Gould. The note appears in a society column with other society and public notices.
Cleveland Buried Quietly in Princeton Cemetery
Grover Cleveland rests in Princeton Cemetery after a private service attended by President Roosevelt and governors. The simple rites included Scripture readings and Wordsworth poetry, with family members casting earth as the private ceremony concluded at 6 p.m.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
William Wordsworth
Fort
New Jersey
Hughes
New York
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Princeton University
Sylvester W. Beach
First Presbyterian Church of
Maitland W. Bartlett
West Farms Presbyterian Church of
Henry van Dyke
Bayard Lane
Nassau Street
Vandeveniér Avenue
Saloon Men in Lafayette Endorse Law and Order Pact
In Lafayette Indiana on June 27 a mass meeting of about one hundred saloon men unanimously adopted a pledge to obey closing laws and liquor statutes. The Lafayette Saloon Keepers association, not covering all tavernkeepers, led the move through quiet outreach and signatures from local dealers who pledged to uphold the law as temperance sentiment grows nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Lafayette Saloon Keepers’ Association
Mquor
Man-A-Lin Promoted as Gentle Constipation Remedy
An advertisement touts Man-A-Lin as an excellent laxative addressing constipation and related ailments. It claims gentle bowel action eliminates need for pills, noting use in mild fevers and flu like illnesses. Available in tablet form from The Man-A-Lin Co. Columbus Ohio USA.
May Get Into The Courts Elkhart Monument Row
In Elkhart Indiana Mrs W Duey formerly Lang bert of South Bend removes a $700 Tennessee marble family monument from Grace Lawn cemetery to a Jackson street shop due to not wanting her former husband’s name on the shaft. The name Lambert appears in large letters and may trigger legal action by Lambert now in New York who paid part of the lot price while his ex wife covered the rest.
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Elkhart
Ind
Grace Lawn Cemetery
W. Duey
South Bend
O. N. Langbert
Jackson Street
Lambert
Old People’s Insurance Company
New York
Short Memorial Service Near Cleveland
The president stood behind Mrs. Cleveland as the final words were spoken. The services lasted less than five minutes.
Indiana Municipal League Reelects Officers Adjourning Meeting
At Laporte on June 27 the Indiana Municipal League reelected President Councilman J. T. McNary Logansport and vice presidents Mayor George R. Durgan Lafayette and Mayor John W. Murphy Wabash. Walter Blake Laporte city clerk was secretary and Loring W. Mellette Elwood former city attorney was treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held in Lafayette.
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Municipal League
Laporte
Ind
Indiana Municipal League
J. T. McNary
Logansport
George R. Durgan
Lafayette
John W. Murphy
Wabash
Walter Blake
Loring W. Mellette
Elwood
Beveridge to Address Women on Child Labor
Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana will speak on child labor before delegates at the ninth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Boston. The address is anticipated as a highlight of this week’s notable sessions.
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Beveridge
Boston
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Seasion
Queen Amelie Leaves for Brazil with Gifts
Queen Amelie widow of King Carlos departs Lisbon for Rio de Janeiro with gifts King Carlos planned for President Penna during a visit to Brazil this year.
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Amelie
Brazil
Lisbon
Carlos
Rio Janeiro
Penna
Forged Checks Seen by Bedford Merchants
In Bedford Indiana on June 27 merchants report returning forged checks to banks. The checks claimed to be drawn on C S Miller of Vincennes and payable to J T Lewie who allegedly floated them. Victims paid small sums and received excess change.
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Bedford
Ind
Miller
Vincennes
J. T. Lewie
Lewis
Constipation Remedy Praised in Personal Endorsement
W R Ward of Dyereburg Jenn reports success using Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation and offers a conscientious reference. O D Knoefel endorses the remedy as thorough and practical.
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W R. Ward
Dyereburg, Jenn
D. Knoefel
Indiana Centenarian Lawyer Suggs Dies at 103
Sullivan Ind June 327 Lawyer Suggs oldest man in Sullivan county is dead at 103. Born in North Carolina he moved to Indiana in 1838. He fought in the Seminole Indian War Mexican War Civil War and later Indian wars. He leaves five children twenty-eight grandchildren five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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Indiana
Sullivan
Ind
Suggs
Sullivan County
North Carolina
Mulai Hafid Calls for 18,000 Man Army
Mulai Hafid the usurping sultan of Morocco has summoned the tribes to his palace and ordered them to raise an army of 18,000 men. The decree was issued amid tensions as he consolidates control over the region.
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Mulai
Memorial Service Held in Paris for William B Leeds
A memorial service for American financier William B Leeds, who died suddenly at the Hotel Ritz last Tuesday, was held today in the American Trinity church in Paris.
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Paris
William B. Leeds
Hotel Ritz
Coroner rules death of Mrs Zimmerman accidental
South Bend Indiana June 27 coroner Stanley A Clark reports Mrs Julia Zimmerman died from a gunshot in an accident not intent from her husband George Zimmerman a Civil war veteran The coroner's verdict says he did not intend to kill her and he will likely be discharged after a police court hearing before Judge Feldman
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South Bend
Ind
Julia Zimmerman
George Zimmerman
Stanley A. Clark
Zimmerman
Feldman
Steel firm to build $1.6 million plant at Stinesville
United States Steel corporation has taken options on 361 acres of stone land at Stinesville Indiana and announced it would establish a plant there worth 1 600 000 dollars employing 606 men in getting out the stone.
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Bloomington
Ind
United States Steel Corporation
Stinesville
Denver Convention Decor Brightens Auditorium Plan
Denver dispatch details lavish preparations for the Democratic national convention in July. Fifty-three gilt stars represent states and territories, a large Denver star centers the ceiling, a sixteen foot shield backs the speakers’ stand, and extensive bunting and electric lights will illuminate the hall. Organization plans remain unsettled with Bryan aides shaping the leadership. possible temporary chairmen include Clayton Morris Shively Culberson.
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Charles W. Arthur
Denver
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Mr. Bryan
Chaiman
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
F. P. Morris
Ilinois
Benjamin F. Shively
Indiana
Charles A. Culberson
Texas
National Committee
Brown Palace
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Jon Mitchell
Linnois
John W. Kern
Charles A. Towne
New York
Will'am IL. Douglas
Massachusetts
Kern
Chicago
Thomas R. Marshall
Joseph W. Bailey
Committee On
Bryan
Position of Major League Teams in Pennant Race
MLB pennant race standings show Philadelphia leading in the National League with a strong position and Cleveland and Chicago pursuing in tight divisions. Batters listed include Manning Chesbro Kiemn Combs Vickers Powers for the Philadelphia club and Rhoades Clarke Walsh Manuel Sullivan for Chicago along with others in the American Association table showing Indianapolis Louisville and Toledo in pursuit.
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Philadelphia
RHLE
New York
Manning
Chesbro
Kiemnon
Combs
Vickers
Powers
Cleveland
RELE
Chicago
Rhoades
Clarke
Walsh
Manuel
Sullivan
Pittsburg
Sen
Seeereese
New
Cincinnati
Eae Nereae
Bostom
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Fraser
Rhodes
Schlei
New_York
Boston
Flaherty, Graham, McGinnity
Bresnahan
Washington
Detroit
R.ele
Willet, Schmidt
Howell, Spencer
Ellis Captured After Train Escape Seeks Robbery Case
George Ellis, armed with a repeating rifle, escaped U S officers by jumping from a speeding Illinois Central train near Chatawa Mississippi while in shackles. He was arrested in New Orleans and turned over to federal agents on charges of robbing posts at Roxie Mississippi. Ellis suffered multiple wounds from the dive.
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New Orleans
George Ellis
Unitedtates
Sinois Central
Chatawa
Mise
Ellis
United States
Roxie
Miss
Civil language and regional word usage noted nationwide
In certain regions favored terms carry weight as the word smart travels among readers. The piece discusses how language habits shift with location and audience, touching on coastal and inland variations and the impact on public discourse.
Amusement Park Destroyed in Indianapolis Fire
A June 31 report from Indianapolis describes a park destroyed by fire. The iron entrance and railway superstructure remained amid the debris, with remaining mass and structures severely damaged.
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Indianapolis
Birds Tongue and Parrot Speech Mystery
In a brief note the piece questions parrot speech and contrasts it with other birds like the hummingbird. It hints at unusual traits of avian tongues and vocal abilities without full explanation.
It Plays a Very Love By is apparent that
The fragment hints at a discussion of success in business. It notes the role of love or passion in enterprise and suggests a belief that such commitment drives achievement. Readable text is limited and context is unclear.
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Castro
Venezuela
Venezuelan
Porto Cabello
Willemstad
Bradstreet's
Oil Company
Prince Helle de Sagan
Mme. Gould
Canadian Pacific Railway
Wm. Kilimack
Turkey
Theodore Roosevelt
Miss Roosevelt
United States Naval Observatory
William Waldorf Astor
Athens
Laconia
Greece
Taft
Presi
Dent Cleveland
President Hoosevelt
Man-A-Lin
Pal
the Man-A-Lin CO
Columbus, Ohio
Jesse P. Moeris
Convention Hall
Falkenberg, Street
Pruitt, McFarland
American Association
Lest
Louisville
Aégebad
Toledo
Columbus
Binneapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
St. Paul
Sutthof
Land
Carter
Bullivan
Puttmann, Hughes
Curtis, Roth
Minneapolis
REE
Wilson, Block
Sievers, Howley
Rhe
Abi
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