Fishermen Drowned in Rosston Net Tragedy Near Sink Hole
In Rosston near Kittanning Pennsylvania two fishermen Andrew Hileman and Kirk Bailey Jr. died after their fishing net entangled on a snag in ten foot deep water at the Sink Hole. Dwight Bailey and Andrew Bailey Jr. were injured as the others attempted to rescue them. Jeff Hileman and the families frantically watched.
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May
Kittanning
Rosston
Andrew Hileman
Kirk Bailey, Jr
Dwight Bailey
Bailey
Hileman
Jeff
Crooked Run
link Bailey
Dwight
farilies
Hileman and Batley
Cuba's Commerce Exports For Ten Months To This Country
A Washington release compares Cuba’s trade for ten months ended April 30 1902 with 1901. It shows total merchandise imports about 55.25 million in 1902 versus 54.41 million in 1901 while exports totaled 33.73 million in 1902 versus 49.96 million in 1901. The United States supplied about 27 million of the imports and exported about 26.73 million in 1902, with a noted drop in tobacco and sugar trade.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Base Ball Scores Yesterday in National and American Leagues
Baseball scores from yesterday show the National League games with Cincinnati 12 over Philadelphia 3, New York 1 over St Louis, Pittsburgh against Brooklyn and Boston. Chicago 3. American League results include Cleveland 5 over Philadelphia 4, Chicago over Boston 2, Baltimore 9 over Detroit in darkness after innings, and Washington 9 over St Louis. Also, Captain Clark to Be An Admiral: Representative Foss introduces a bill in the House to authorize the president to nominate Captain Charles Edgar Clark as rear admiral on the retired list.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New
Clark
Washington
Foss
Ilinois
committee on naval affairs
house
Charles Edgar Clark
Three Dead In Street Fight In New Orleans Ladine 1
In New Orleans a street shootout between Ciciians factions left Luciano Velitia Verura dead. Wounded are Jose Gerrachi and Jose Calamia. Authorities say Antonio Tucano, Marcello Ferri and others linked to the killings. Luciano was arrested after the incident on Povdras street night.
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New Orleans
Salvadore
Luciano Vincenzo Verura
Vargasia Ferit
Jose Gerrachi
Jose Calunia
Luciano
Velitia
Gerachi
Calania
Povdras street
Puciano
Votura
Jose Calamia
Gerrachi
Antonio Tucano
Marcello Ferri
Mather
Ferri
Gains for Operators in Soft Coal Field Strike
Bluefield West Virginia June 13 many strikers in the Flat Top coal region returned to work yesterday helping operators haul nearly twice as much coal as on Wednesday. Despite the gains, about 70 percent remain out as agitators press a hard campaign and committees seek to aid strikers families while keeping the peace.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Tife
Politicians in Prize Ring in Montana
A bare knuckle bout in Butte pitted Roy Campbell son of ex Congressman A J Campbell against William Mangan an athlete linked to W A Clark Jr The fight alleged to stem from long running Montana political antagonism toward Senator William A Clark It lasted three rounds Campbell dominated with blows that failed to finish until Mangan was knocked out near the end Young Clark reportedly acted as referee
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Senator Clark
Butte
Mont
Montana
Roy Campbell
A. J Campbell
William Mangan
W. A. Clark
William A. Clark
Washington
Campbell
Mangan
Young Clark
Friars Must Leave Philippines or Lands Buy Stalled
Vatican talks with Governor Taft press for withdrawal of friars from the Philippines before land sales, as Pope Leo hears Taft propositions. A cardinals committee is formed to study the plan. The anti lynching bill in Louisiana is defeated, and corn stocks in Philadelphia run dry amid high prices. A Bank of France collateral swindle costs 50,000 francs. A tornado capsizes the Ravenna steamer near Magnodeta Chute, drowning several aboard and rescuing others.
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Philippine
Rome
Vatican
Taft
Philippines
Leo
Rampolla
Zerafine
Vanutelli
Gotti
Steinaber
Vives y Tuto
New Orleans
Louisiana
south
Roosevelt Eyes Official Reply Over Cuban Disclosure
Washington June 13 reports say the Roosevelt administration is unsettled by revelations that Cuban funds funded reciprocity propaganda. Senate favors a 20 percent tariff cut on Cuban products but House opposition and backroom talks signal no action this session. General Wood and M Havemeyer tied to the funds, provoking calls for detailed wartime expenditures in Cuba.
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Wood
Roosevelt
Washington
rosular committee
senate
house
congress
new republic
sugar trust
Cuba
Bikin
Thurber
Hay
Dem
Virginia
house of representatives
secretary of war
United States
Major Waller Arrives With Enfeebled Health
Major L W T Waller and Lieutenant J H L OA Day, recently court martial acquitted on cruelty charges in the Philippines, arrived from Manila on the transport Warren. Both officers are enfeebled by long service and will report to Mare Island then to Washington for Senate committee testimony.
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Lieutenant Day
San Francisco
Manila
Warren
L. W. T. Waller
J HL OA. Day
Marine Corps
Philippines
Wailer
Day
Mare Island
Washington
senate committee
Disorder in Reichsrat over Danube pact sparks clashes
Vienna June 13 — a wild scene erupted in the Reichsrat during the debate on the Danube navigation agreement as Pan German leaders Herr Schoenerer and Dr. Wolff exchanged insults and briefly bared ears before rivals’ supporters intervened amid jeers from galleries. Cuban Kidnapper Caught near Cienfuegos. Havana June 12 — the kidnapper of a Cuban boy Perez was captured in the woods. the boy was later found dead after ransom was paid. The bar’s dead body was recovered 700 miles later. Develon Coal Lands Cumberland Md June 13 — Wilson D. Althouse of Philadelphia bought the Net farm, 285 acres near Mount Savage for 32500. coal veins on the property will be developed.
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Reichsrath
Vienna
Herr Schoenerer
Pana German
Dr. Wolff
gal’ Teries
Havana
Perez
Cienfuegos
upo
Develon
Cumberland
Wilson D. Althouse
Philadelphia
Mount Savage
Moody Heads Out On Extend Walk From White House
Secretary Moody, Roosevelt ally and navy official, is shown starting a long daytime walk from his home. He plans a pedestrian trek toward Chevy Chase or nearby Washington suburbs, illustrating his zeal for walking.
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Roosevelt
Willam H. Moody
anvy
Chevy Chase
Washington
Democrats Plan Aggressive Campaign to Capture Governorship
In Williamsport Pennsylvania Democratic State Chairman W. T. Creasy outlined a statewide “school house system” placing Democratic workers in every voting district to ensure registration and voting. He credited the selection of Judge Pennypacker by Republicans as boosting their chances for a Democratic governor.
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Williamsport
W. T. Creasy
Greasy
Creasy
Judge Pennypacker
Bloodshed in Car Strike Strikes Pawtucket City Police
In Pawtucket Rhode Island a 12 year old boy Tanner Peterson was fatally shot amid a streetcar strike riot as sheriff deputies fired into a crowd. Governor Kum ball orders eight infantry companies and two cavalry troops to patrol while naval reserves and a machine gun battery join the militia as Adjutant General Sachett read the riot act before about 3000 people.
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Pawtucket
Tanner Peterson
Union Traction Company
Providence
Kmball
Sachett
NOT IN SHIP BUILDING COMBINE REPORT DENIED
Chester Pa June 15 There is no truth in the report that the Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works or Roach s ship yard is to be included in a new ship building combination John B Roach president said his people had not been approached and were not considering it Two years ago an effort aimed to include large yards like Cramps and Newport News but the deal fell through
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Roach Company
Chester
Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works
Roach
John B. Roach
Cramps
Newport News
Bicycle records fall as Elkes powers 41 miles in hour
Boston June 13 Harry Elkes shattered world marks from one mile to 41 miles in an hour riding 41 miles and 250 yards against Stinson's 40 miles 320 yards set last year at Brockton Elkes fastest mile 1 25. Elkes achievement follows a note on a separate tragedy in McKeesport where lineman John P Fink 20 died instantly while repairing a Dravesburg bridge.
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Boston
Mass
Harry Elkes
Stinson
Brockton
Elkes
McKeesport
John P. Fink
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Dravesburg
Pitisburs
Roosevelt Returns From West Point Visit
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington last evening after a trip to West Point. A Paris dispatch reports a theft of 1,000,000 francs at the Bank of France. Eastern boilermakers are moving to San Bernardino to replace strikers. A $1,500 bank deposit found after Victor Crouser died in an Toledo almshouse. Franklin and Marshall College granted 23 degrees at commencement. The US transport Wandten arrived in San Francisco from Manila with 30 marines and 430 casuals and short term men.
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Roosevelt
Washington
West Point
Paris
Bank of France
San Bernardino
Victor Crouser
Toledo
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
yesurday
Fatal Railroad Collision Near Nashville Ends in Three Deaths
A deadly crash on the Nashville Chattanoo ga and St Louis Railroad near Chattanooga Tenn transpired yesterday afternoon. Three crew members were killed instantly and about 15 were seriously injured. One engineer reportedly ignored orders. Fireman A Rankin died almost instantly. Engineer Rollins suffered fatal injuries. Fireman James Bernard burned to death under a smaller engine. Express Messenger Webb on the fast mail train died after being pulled from debris. Injury toll could rise. An injunction notice was served against Salis Players in Cleveland. The case questions the jurisdiction of a Pennsylvania court.
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Nashville and St. Louis
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis
Rankin
Rollins
James Bernard
Webb
Salis
Cleveland
Bieseman Jajie
Bernhard
Martin
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Murdered His Child in Shawano Wisconsin
In Shawano Wisconsin a man named Putnam, separated from his wife, sought custody of his child. When denied he shot the child through the head and then shot himself, dying almost instantly. The report notes advertising for Harper Whiskey and a note on drinking for health.
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Shawano
Wis
Putnam
stantly
Fired on Mine Official On Locomotive Near Durye n
In Wihuwehane Pa on June 1 a group of unknown men fired on a locomotive carrying six men from the Lehigh Valley Coal Company Duryn colliery. The crew dropped to the floor and escaped as the engineer opened the throttle. Bullets and buckshot scarred the engine and cab windows. investigations are underway. Local efforts seek to curb violence at the Duryn strike zone. President Mitchell reports no news on the West Virginia soft coal strike. Susquehanna Coal engineers largely quit, leaving two pumping men to operate in the town reservoir.
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Wihuwehane Pa
Willlem
Lehieh
Thomas Thomas
Lehigh Valley
Duryen
T. D Nicholls
Mitchell
West Virginia
Susquehanna Coal Company
Susquehanna
Cable project seeks San Francisco to Honolulu link
The Commercial Pacific Cable Company asked San Francisco supervisors for street rights to run a conduit from Fulfer Street to Market Street as it plans a submarine cable from San Francisco to Honolulu and Manila, aiming to be operational by November with laying starting within 90 days.
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mmercial Company
San Francisco
Honolulu
Manila
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Fulter street
Market street
Montgomery
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