Harrisburg Bills Accelerate to Law in One Week
Harrisburg dispatch reports rapid transit and capitol bills passing both houses in six days. Senate and House actions include a $4 to $5 million cap for Fox Capitol, a voting machine amendment submission, and various hospital and school appropriations. Governor Stone signed a bill to submit a constitutional amendment on voting machines.
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Dorman testifies in Biddle murder trial in Pittsburg
Walter Dorman, who pleaded guilty, testified for the prosecution in the John Biddle murder case of grocer Thomas Jahney. He described the Mt Washington robbery trip, forced Rahney home entry, and Jahney’s killing. He saw Biddle with a revolver as the shot rang out, then fled with Biddle and Edward Biddle. The day’s testimony was a sensation.
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Death by Lightning Strikes Pittsburg Youths
A severe electrical storm hit the Pittsburg area causing property damage and a fatality. In Homestead 17 year old Francis Morris and his 14 year old sister Binnie were in their uncle’s yard when a lightning electric surge traveled along a clothes line to a fence 80 feet away. The boy was killed instantly and the girl was badly shocked and injured by falling bricks.
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Highway Robbery in the Twelfth Ward Bark Building
A man claiming to be George Adams then Louis Heys was arrested in New York for assaulting and attempting to rob bank messenger George F. Mellert on a stairway in the Twelfth Ward bark building. Mellert carried $2,000 in bills and $100 in quarters. the bar of iron struck him and the silver bag was taken, though the money was recovered.
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Simon Hays
George F. Mellert
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Millions For Life Insurance In 1900 Distributed Across Cities
The Insurance Press of New York reports from company returns that life insurance payments in 1900 totaled at least 273,590,876 across 5,200 cities and towns in the United States and Canada. Seventeen cities exceeded 100,000 each and nineteen surpassed 1,000,000.
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Anglo American trap shoot opens at Middlesex Gun Club
The International Trap Shoot in London opened at the Middlesex Gun Club range amid high winds preventing good records. The American team, backed 6 to 5 then 10 to 1, underperformed with less than 87 percent of birds hit. Paul North and leaders said the team shot below their usual level, blamed on wind and unfamiliar surroundings.
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Middlesex
Paul North
Sixteen Miners Die in Westmoreland Mine Disaster
PORT ROYAL PA June 12 A Pittsburg Coal company mine explosion leaves sixteen dead and seven injured. Twelve victims were rescuers. Officials cite regulation lamps while others suspect a stray match igniting gas. Mine inspectors descend to investigate as pumps and water infusion loom.
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Arthur Smith
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Bank closed after Dexter cashier suicide amid shortage
Dexter Kan June 12 Cashier Watkins of the local bank killed himself yesterday after a reported $8 060 shortage was discovered The bank has closed awaiting action by the bank commissioner Deputy Examiner Davis had been sent to Dexter following complaints from eastern banks about irregular collection practices Watkins was about 30 married and the bank faced regulatory scrutiny.
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Beath of Governor Samford in Tuscaloosa
William J. Samford Alabama governor died in Tuscaloosa after a long illness of heart disease. He was about 56, served in the state senate and Congress, and had been inaugurated December 10 last. W. D. Jenks will succeed him as governor. Also report on Chicago juvenile court ruling against Christian scientists neglecting children.
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John Chamberlain
Y M C A Convention Opens With Global Delegates
Boston June 12 A vast gathering greeted President Edwin L Shuey of Derion Ohio as he opened the international jubilee convention of the Young Men's Christian Association in Mechanics building Delegates arrive from around the world bearing enthusiasm for the work of guiding young men William E Dodie of New York presided at the evening meeting in Mechanics Hall delivering city and state welcomes The principal address was by General McCook of New York
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Diploma Withheld From Cadet For Hazing Incident
Annapolis June 12 Naval Cadet Merlyn G. Cook of Kansas, a first class man among 67, had diploma withheld for being present during last fall’s hazing of Cadet Dortch. He is among the youngest and must wait until after the summer practice cruise to graduate.
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Dorich
Merlyn G. Cook
Kansas
Naval Academy
Cook
Dortch Cook
Successor to Aguinaldo Proclaimed in Philippines
Emilio Zurubano of Tabayas province proclaims himself successor to Aguinaldo and governor of Tabayas and the Philippines. A Manila paper in Washington reports the claim, noting Zurubano has long been a theatrical insurgent sworn to fight the Americans to the last hole, though the publication does not treat the announcement seriously.
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Emilio Zurbano
Tabayas Province
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Sir Walter Besant Dies After Influenza Reminder of English Novelist
London June 11 Sir Walter Besant the English novelist died Sunday at his Hempstead home after a fortnight illness from influenza aged 63 He authored The Lady of Lynn and was known for earlier works born in Portsmouth educated at King's College Cambridge His father urged him into ministry but he chose a mathematics professorship in Mauritius before turning to writing.
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England
Expelled cadets and a Derby winner headline a hectic week
A California naval cadet and two West Point cadets, including Stephen Verner, were expelled for hazing and rule violations as a whirlwind week mixes politics, finance, and sport. London underground control shifts, a fatal freight derailment in New York state, and horse racing results feature amid deaths, drownings, and a royal note from Deadwood invites.
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