Great Yacht Race Tests Constitution Independence Columbia
Newport R I July 6 Preparations complete for the race between the Constitution Independence and Columbia. The unknown Independence prompts wide interest as a potential end to single stick cup challengers if it defeats Herreshoff boats. Captain Barr of Columbia praised. measurements show Constitution 104.73 ft Independence 108.35 ft Columbia 162.30 ft. If close, re measurement of Independence may occur after concerns with water line overhang.
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Columbia
Barr
Newport
Constitution
Herreshoff
Father Shot by Son Dies in Milford Hotel Quarrel
Thomas B Windsor, proprietor of the Windsor Hotel at Milford Delaware, died yesterday afternoon after being shot by his son Edward during a dispute over a team's use. The son remains at large.
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Wilmington
Del
Thomas B Windsor
Windsor Hotel
Milford Del
Edward
Stogie Workers May Strike Demands 25 Cent Increase
A 1,000 stogie workers committee will meet Wheeling manufacturers today to seek a 25 cent per thousand raise, lifting the scale to 376 per thousand. Factory owners oppose the move and a strike is feared. Reports say the same union already enforces 3 to 3.25 per thousand in Pittsburg Youngstown and Cleveland.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Pittsburg
Youngstown
Cleveland
Hazleton Collieries Ordered to Run Three Days Weekly
Hazleton Pennsylvania July 6 orders were received to operate the Hazleton region collieries three days a week for the rest of the month. This change avoids the need for the United Mine Workers to push a general suspension of operations to reduce output.
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Hazleton
United Mine Workers
Prisoners Break Jail at Guthrie Federal Jail
Ten of the most desperate prisoners overpowered guards yesterday afternoon and escaped armed with pistols found outside cell doors. They fled toward the Cottonwood river as officers and citizens pursued. All were recaptured and returned to cells after vigilant federal officers and community efforts.
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Guthrie
C. T
Railroad strike cripples western Australia roads
Peerth sees a general railroad strike for higher wages and a complete tie up of lines across western Australia. Fourth class postmasters for Pennsylvania named Adamsville W G McKee Bolivar F R Hammond Canoe Camp J Knowlton. Major Thos W Hall Baltimore Sun editor dies in Ruxton. Bowie disciples visit Banston Chicago suburb. mob drives them out. Fourth of July fatalities low. 19 killed this year vs 30 last year. injuries rise to 1611 from 1325.
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western Australia
Pennsylvania
Adamsille
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J. Knowlton
Thos. W. Hall
Baltimore Sun
Ruxton
Baltimore
John Alexander Bowie
Banston
Shiners Meet Today Amid Railroad Strike Tensions
In Reading and Philadelphia and Reading shops workers continue a wage and day length strike. A Grand Opera House meeting called off the strain over return of all em ployees after alleged breach of faith by the company. Union leaders insist on full protection before returning. Voorhees telegraphed adherence to Baer’s terms. Possible peace talks cited with Morgan Schwab and Steel Corp figures. Mrs Nation jailed briefly in St Louis for saloon disturbance. Non union machinists briefly taken from a Charleston switch by strikers. Freight handlers in East St Louis attempted to join strike in St Louis, but limited success. Charters issued for Edin Coal Co and other firms.
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Banty An Ag
Reading
Philadelphia
Grand Opera House
Wayne Junction
Baer
New York
J. P. Morgan
C. M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Persifer F. Smith
John Jarrett
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Sek Ale
Charleston
D. C
Southern Railway
Boston
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Festerday
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Mint officials suspended over $30,000 gold disappearance
San Francisco July 6. Cashier Cole and Chief Clerk Dimmick of the Mint were suspended from duty yesterday pending investigation into the mysterious disappearance of 30,000 in gold coin from the cashier's working vault. Ambassador Cambon of France called at the White House to bid the President farewell before an extended European vacation.
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Cole
Dimmick
Mint
Ambassador Cambon
France
White House
Europa
Charles W Morse and bride on European honeymoon
Charles W Morse known as the Ice King is on a honeymoon trip with his bride, formerly Mrs Cromener Dodge of St. She is described as a southern woman.
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ICE KING
Charles W. Morge
Europe
Louis
New York fee kine
fst present
Cromener Dodge
eacepdonal beavers
Shaffer denies New York conference rumor in steel strike
Pittsburg July 6 There is little change in the steel strike. Amalgamated Association President Shaffer denies invitations to confer with United States Steel officials in New York and says only possible travel is to Milwaukee to aid in settlements for the Federal Steel Company. The Cleveland Hardware Company has signed the Amalgamated scale. Shaffer repudiates any plan to curb settlement time or threaten a walkout.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
New York
United States Steel corporation
Milwaukee
Federal Steel Company
Cleveland Hardware Company
Cleveland
Ohio
President McKinleys to Arrive at Canton Ohio Home Today
President and Mrs. McKinley depart Washington for Canton to spend the heated term with Secretary Cortelyou Dr. Rixey and White House staff in tow. They ride the 745 western express and are due in Canton today amid Mrs. McKinleys pallor from recent illness but she remains cheerful and unassisted during the journey.
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McKinley
Ohio
Washington
Pennsylvania railroad
Canton
Yesterday's Baseball Games Across Leagues
National League results include Pittsburg 7 over New York 2 in Pittsburg, Cincinnati 4 over Boston 3, Chicago 12 over Brooklyn 5, St Louis 3 over Philadelphia 2 in 11 innings. American League saw Boston 2 over Washington 1, Philadelphia over Baltimore, 3? Milwaukee 6 over Cleveland 2, Detroit 8 over Chicago 4. No rain in Little Rock since June. July 6 brought the first rain this afternoon, with a 2 degree drop in temperature and reports of good rain in Hot Springs and surrounding areas despite drought in some counties.
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Pitsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
St Louis
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
Little Rock
Ark
Boy Drowns In Bedford County Swimming Incident
In Osterburg Bedford County William Moses aged 15 and his brother Ralph drowned after William was seized by a cramp while swimming near their home yesterday. Ralph attempted to aid him but both boys perished before rescue.
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Bedford
William Moses
Sir
Leander Wins Grand Challenge Cup Final at Henley
Leander won the fifth heat by a length over Pennsylvania in 7 minutes 445 seconds. Captain Burnell praised Leander’s hard race and the Americans’ need to adopt the winning style. Henley enjoyed a full town holiday as crowds gathered for the event. Youngstown Ohio reports a railroad survey for a new track to cross the Mahoning River near the city, costing over a million dollars and linking Pittsburgh to Chicago.
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Henry
England
Pennsylvania
Bob Cooke
Pennsylania
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Burnell
Youngstown
Ohio
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Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Mahoning river
National Steel Company
Chicago
Shot Playmate Hanged Self in Albany Playmate Tragedy
RayAlbers thirteen killed his playmate Emanuel Koehler twelve then hanged himself neighbors say they quarrelled recently Albert Albers painter and Rev John Koehler minister are their fathers. Albert C Bostwick set a new one mile mark at Elkwood Park Long Branch with a 3 52 minute spree in three miles
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Raymond Albers
Emanue Koehler
Albers
Albert Albers
Koehler
John T. Koehler
New York
Albert C. Bostwick
Boston
Elkwood Park
Long Branch
Carnegie Gift to San Francisco for Library Building
San Francisco mayor Phelan received a letter from Andrew Carnegie offering 736 600 dollars for a city library building on condition that a suitable site is provided and 75 000 dollars yearly for maintenance. If accepted, multiple branch libraries may be built in addition to a main structure.
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San Francisco
Phelan
Andrew Carnegie
Four Negroes Hanged After Verbal Confession and Murder
In Vernon Florida, four men Belton Hamilton John Simmons Jim Harrison and Will Williams were hanged for murder and attempted killing. Davis killed after being warned and returned home to his wife in a turpentine camp. Hamilton confessed during examination saying he was guilty before God. The execution took place at 10 55 p m with all four suspended for fifty minutes. only one neck broke. Train robbers near Havre Montana identified as Curry gang members Kid Curry and Long Bole with a third unknown. Sheriff and 43 gunmen pursued the trio toward Malta as a posse closed in.
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Fla
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Belton Hamilton
John Simons
Jim Harrison
Will Williams
Taurder
Wiliams
Harrigon
Hamilton
Joe Davis
Davis
CYOGs
John Simmons
ITO
Vernon
Heaven
Abace
Havre
Mont
Great Northern flyer
Wegner
Curry
Kid” Curry
Long Bole
Missouri river
Malta
Griffith
Montana
Race Riots in Campbell County Tennessee
Reported July 6 from Knoxville details a Mountaintop mining town clash between white and black miners near Afollette. After a negro dance fight, the town marshal and five men tried to arrest suspects. gunfire followed. A running gun battle left at least three black men dead and several wounded as they fled into the woods.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Campbell county
Afollette
Protest of Dr Leyds Seeks Support from Holland and Powers
London reports that Dr Leyds has sent a protest to Continental Powers and the United States over Britain’s treatment of Boer women and children. Holland is said to back the protest, per the Brussels Morning Post correspondent. Change In the Cuban Mail Schedule directs Miami Havana mails via Tampa and Havana until further orders. Tragedy in Susquehanna sees two men struck and killed by the D and H Express near Starrucca. Wickham Civil War veteran and Rourke perished.
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Brussels
Morning Post
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Washington
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Fla
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Post Office Department
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Tampa
Susquehanna
Albert Wickham
Melrose
John Rourke
Lanesboro
Delaware and Hudson Express
Starrucca
Wickham
Comptroller Dawes Resigns to Enter Senate Race
Washington July 6 Comptroller of the Currency Dawes has tendered resignation to the President to take effect October 1. He resigns to enter the Monte senatorial contest this fall.
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Washington
Mr. Dawes
Mionte
Four men fatally hurt in Torrence Road gas explosion
Four men were fatally hurt and three others seriously injured by a gas explosion in Pit No. 1 of the Torrence Road water works shaft series late yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred during work at the site in Cincinnati on July 6.
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Torrence Road
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