Oregon Voters Elect Chamberlain Senator Likely
In Portland June 3 Governor George E. Chamberlain a Democrat leads in Oregon against Henry M. Cake a Republican as the next United States senator with a Republican legislature likely to elect him The result marks a personal triumph for Chamberlain in a normally Republican state Prohibition gains and equal suffrage defeats noted with many counties voting dry and the anti saloon element showing strength
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Portland
Ore
Eorge E. Chamberlain
People of
Oregon
Geo United States
Roosevelt
Chamberlain
United States Senate
Significant Move Washington Navy Adds Marines to Isthmus
Washington June 2 The 300 marines on the Isthmus of Panama will be increased by about 260 more. The reinforcements sail on the cruisers Prefris and Tacoma leaving about the 12th. Prairie will take aboard 760 sailors from Newport Rhode Island. The 200 marines going down will relieve an equal number who have served long on duty. The arrival before the presidential election will make 500 available if needed to keep order.
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Washington
Panama
Prefris
Tacoma
United States
Philaelphia
New York Navy Yards
Prairie
Newport
R. I
Pacific
Republic
Murder in Bed by Moros Near Manila
News from Manila reports government mining expert Harry Ickis and a guard were slain on April 1 by two Moros while asleep in a hut. The attackers, two brothers avenging their father’s death years earlier, killed the pair in a remote mountainside. Ickis’s home is Creston, Iowa.
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Manila
Harry Yckis
Ickis
Iakis
Jakis
Creston, Ia
St Louis Fears Flood Threat as Mississippi Rises
In St Louis on June 8 apprehension grew as the Mississippi neared flood stage. Residents along East St Louis prepared to evacuate while water surrounded blocks and farms faced overflow beyond the city limits. Some areas reported minimal damage inland. Culver Graduates Forty-Five
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
East St. Jonis
East St. Louis
Mississippi
Death of the Duke de Chaulnes In Paris
Theodore P. Shonts denies opiate links to the duke’s death saying it was due to heart disease. He describes the couple kneeling at prayer when the stroke occurred, the duke’s collapse, and the duke’s death before aid. He notes his daughter’s recovery and the duchess’s supportive circle in France.
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de Chauines
New York
Paris
Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Metropolitan Company
Duke de Chaulnes
Shonts
Mr. Shonts
A'I
Zes
France
Allision and Cummins Vie for Republican Nomination
Des Moines June 3 returns indicate Senator Allison has defeated Governor Cummins in the contest for the Republican senatorial nomination. The Allison faction claims victory.
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Des Moines
Allison
Cummins
Cummins Men Claim Narrow Lead Amid Mixed Returns
The Cummins backers refuse to concede and claim roughly a 10,000 vote majority. With the count extremely close and many returns incomplete, an official tally may be required to determine the final outcome.
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Cummins
Cut His Bail in Speeding Case
Judgment on a forfeited bail bond of 1500 dollars was entered against Kinedon Gould who was not present for his speeding trial. A bench warrant was issued, but authorities learned he had sailed for a six weeks vacation in Europe.
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New York
Kinedon Gould
Gould
Europe
Derby Stakes at Epsom Captivates English Turf
The famous Derby stakes, worth 6500 sovereigns in cash, is being run at Epsom today as the biggest event on the English turf. Six sailing yachts started from Marblehead Rock today for an ocean race about 675 miles to Hamilton, Bermuda. Railroad strike begins in Atlanta as trainmen and yard crews walk out.
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United States
Honduras
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta
Knoxville
Marblehead Rock
Hamilton
Bermuda
Oregon
Chamberlain
Ambitious Trip 60 to Study the Alien Immigrant Question
New York dispatch reports Professor Edward A. Steiner of Iowa University leading ten college students on a year long voyage in steerage to study immigrants across Bohemia Poland Russia Hungary Austria the Balkans and Italy. The group aims to learn alien languages habits and social conditions then return to New York to work as social interpreters in Pennsylvania mining areas under the Pennsylvania Young Men's Christian Association.
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New York
Europe
Edward A. Steiner
Iowa University
Pennsylvania
Middle West
America
Bohemia
Poland
Russia
Hungary
Austria
Balkans
Italy
Pennsylvania Young Men’s Christian Association
Warm Greencastle Welcome for Bishop Hughes Arrival
Greencastle Indiana on June 3 hosts a high tribute as Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes arrives from Baltimore at 1 20 pm. The city and college welcome with gala attire and a parade featuring carriages faculty board seniors juniors sophomores freshmen citizens the Brazil band city officials and the fire department. Speeches follow at Meharry hall with Hugh Dougherty Indianapolis president of the board of trustees presiding.
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Greencastle
Bishop Hughes
Ind
Edwin Holt Hughes
Baltimore
Brazil Band
Meharry Hall
Hugh Dougherty
Indianapolis
Board of Trustees
Balloonists Set World Speed Record In Rainy Trip
In Watertown South Carolina on June 3 the Chicago balloon owned by Charles A. Coey and piloted by Captain C. L. Bumbaugh and Charles Leichteller was forced to land eight miles south of Clear Lake after a rain stoppage. The craft traveled from Quincy Illinois spanning over 50 miles in eleven hours achieving a world speed record with an average of seventy five miles an hour. Captain Bumbaugh expressed disappointment at not breaking the long distance record or winning the Lahm cup, noting rain prevented a stronger finish.
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Watertown
S. C
Chicago
Charles A. Coey
C. L. Bumbaueh
Charles Leichteller
Quincy
Clear Lake
Bumbhaugh
Bank appoints receiver for American Exchange Bank in Jacksonville
Judge Call in the circuit court appoints Robert E. Wheeler as receiver for the American Exchange Bank after an application by A. C. Croom state comptroller. The bank opened May 1 1998 with $50 000 capital, closed May 18 1998, with deposits of $13 000 and cash on hand of $130 08.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Robert E. Wheeler
Call
American Exchange Bank
A. C. Croom
Croom
Minister Parthou defends government on rail purchase bill
In Paris on June 3 the senate debated the bill to purchase the Western railroad. Minister of Public Works Parthou defended the government against charges of collectivism. He argued state control can sometimes outperform private ownership across different regimes.
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Paris
Senate
Public Works
Parthou
Death pact ends in double tragedy in Kingston area
Sebastian Goyla a Wilkes Barre clerk and Mrs Anna Kares a deserted wife formed a death pact. They were found dead together in a room at Mrs Kares house in Kingston near here on June 3.
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Wilkesbarre
Sebastian Goyla
Anna Kares
Kingston
Here
Hammond bid for VP nod prompts Chicago HQ move
John B. Montgomery of Colorado left for Chicago to establish headquarters in the Auditorium Annex to support John Hays Hammond for the Republican vice presidential nomination. The visit signals active efforts to secure Hammond’s candidacy.
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Washington
Pine
John B. Montgomery
Colorado
Chicago
Auditorium Annex
John Hays Hammond
Watson to speak at Owen county Republican gathering
Indiana campaign opens with Congressman James E. Watson, Rushville, set to keynote at Spencer convention. Republicans expect hints on campaign path while Thomas R. Marshall outlines Democratic emphasis on tariff and temperance. Meeting also features talks by Lima Gowdy Goodwine and regional leaders as Marshall’s keynote in Richmond signals party stances.
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Indianapolis
James E. Watson
Rushville
Indiana
Owen County
Spencer
Thomas R. Marshall
Richmond
Marshall
Watson
Fred A. Lima
Republican State Committee
Jack Gowdy
Fremont Goodwine
Wilamsport
Bryans Campaign Tour Closes in Nebraska
William J. Bryan completed a strenuous week of campaigning in Nebraska with a rear-platform speech at Columbus and arrived in Omaha last night. He delivered forty-two formal speeches and nearly as many informal responses since leaving home last Thursday.
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Omaha
Neb
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Columbus
Allison a Sure Winner in Iowa Republican primary
Des Moines June 4 practical returns show Senator William S. Allison defeating Governor Cummins for the Republican senatorial nomination by at least 10 000 votes. In the governor race B F Carroll beat Warren Garst by about 20 000.
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Allison
Des Moines
William
A. B. Cummins
B. F. Carroll
Warren Garat
Mystery of the Sea: German Ship Europas Missing Near Norfolk
Norfolk June 4 All hope abandoned for the German steamship Europas which sailed from Hamburg forty five days ago bound for Norfolk loaded with fertilizer. The voyage should have taken 21 days and no word has come in for forty days. The ship carried a crew of twenty seven men.
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Norfolk
Hamburg
Sunday Schools Open Homes for Delegates in Vincennes
Vincennes Indiana hosts the forty fourth annual State Sunday School association convention. About seven hundred delegates and visitors arrive for the event, with hotels near capacity and local citizens offering home hospitality to accommodate the attendees. The $500 invitation gift quickly grew as plans for generous entertainment are set.
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Vincennes
Ind
State Sunday School Association
Logansport Council Clash Ends in Fisticuffs
City council in Logansport Indiana grew heated over an ordinance on practicing medicine without a license. Councilman Patrick J Farrell assaulted Dr John P Hetherington after a meeting shattering his glasses and drawing in bystanders. The dispute stems from earlier charges against Mayor George P McKee and lingering bitterness between factions.
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Logansport
Ind
John P. Hetherington
George P. McKee
Patrick J. Farrell
Hetherington
Farrell
Dr. Hetherington
McKee
Editorial Jaunt By Democratic Quill Drivers In July
Indiana Democratic Editorial association plans a mid summer gathering in Indianapolis July 30 and 31 at the Grand hotel with a reception to Hon. Thomas R. Marshall and a mass meeting at Broad Ripple. The group will travel on special cars to White City for lunch, and Dr. R C Light of White City will arrange amenities for editors and guests. Lee Bundrant, a negro, faces a second trial in Shelbyville for the March killing of George Coleman after confessing in Rush county and receiving a death sentence that was later changed to a new venue for a life term before a jury returned the death penalty.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Indiana
Richmond
Marshall
Indianapolis
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Grand Hotel
Broad Ripple
White City
A. W. Brady
R. C. Light
Shelbyville
Ind
Lee Bundrant
George Coleman
Rush County
Shelby
Bundrant
Rush
Trook Trial In Progress In Peru Indiana
Orin H. Trook former cashier of the defunct Tully bank at Converse faces embezzlement charges in the Miami circuit court. A motion for continuance was overruled and a change of venue from Judge Tillett was granted. Converse citizens attend representing those affected by the Tully bank collapse.
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Trook
Peru
Ind
Orin H. Trook
Tully Bank
Converse
Trix
Miami
Tillett
Republican barbecue at Ade's Brook Farm eyed for national profile
In Lafayette Indiana on June 4 Republicans of Indiana's Tenth district plan a September barbecue at Brook Farm owned by George Ade with a potential invitation to President Roosevelt. Ade leads the drive with Charles Hernly aiding the effort and James E Watson may attend to crown the event as a landmark Indiana gathering.
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George Ade
Lafayette
Ind
Tenth Congressional District
Brook
Roosevelt
Ade
Chas. Hernly
State Committee
Newcastle
James E. Watson
Indiana
White list of merchants to public June 15
Terre Haute action by women clubs ends in a mass meeting where members pledge to buy only from stores displaying a white card. The list, compiled with help from Dr. John Owens, aims to enforce pure food laws and improve shop conditions through signatory participation by club and non club members.
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Terre Haute
Ind
W. W. Parsons
Committee On Pure Food
State Federation of Clubs
John Owens
Guilty of Kiling Sheriff in Indiana Trial
Frank Webb of South Bend found guilty of second degree murder for the Winamac sheriff killing tied to the Oglesby and Shea shooting incident. Webb, brought from prison for burglary, faces life imprisonment at Michigan City. co-defendant John Smith to be tried soon.
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Logansport
Ind
Frank Webb
South Bend
Michigan City
Oglesby
Winamac
Patrick Shea
Webb
Shea
John Smith
Dentists Celebrate Half Century in Indianapolis Jubilee
Indiana State Dental association marks its fiftieth anniversary with a grand jubilee in Indianapolis. About a thousand members gathered for an elaborate program and entertainment, making it the largest assembly in the organization’s history.
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Indianapolis
Indiana State Dental Association
Tramp Arrested for Assault on Nine Year Old Girl
In Bloomfield Indiana a nameless tramp was arrested for assaulting Nelle Hafler nine, daughter of John Hafler a farmer nearby. He took her to a thicket. the girl and the seven year old companion identified him. He waived examination and is bound over to circuit court. The law provides life imprisonment for this crime.
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Bloomfield
Ind
Nelle Hafler
John Hafler
Here
Oliver Combs
Death by Own Action of Aged Man in Hagerstown
Abram Welker aged sixty years and a well known citizen, committed death by own action with a shotgun at Hagerstown Indiana on June 4. He had been in ill health and mentally affected. His wife and only child were killed by accident several years earlier.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Abram Welker
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