Tornado toll rises near Lincoln and beyond in June storms
Tornadoes swept central and northern Logan County Illinois destroying property and an immense barn at the State Institution for the Feeble Minded. Four refugees, boys from Chicago, died and five others were severely injured. The farm superintendent and other staff survived. The storm moved northwest and northeast, causing further damage and unknown losses near the city. Indiana reports additional fatalities and extensive property damage from Thursday night’s storms, including leveled barns and lightning fires. Nebraska and Missouri towns report wind and hail damage, with Lincoln and nearby areas seeing significant destruction. Manitoba and North Carolina reports note floods and blown structures, while Massachusetts workers strike over wage arbitration terms.
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Newspapermen Acquitted in Shriver Case at Washington Trial
Washington June 18 News reports say John Sheri Mer and Groker Elverton Chapman were acquitted on contempt charges in the Shriver case. Witnesses Havemeyer and Searles were held, while Edwards was cleared for lack of proper summoning. The tarii t bill also progressed slowly in the senate amid Democratic tariff debate.
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Prince of Wales Hosts Imperial Institute Gathering in London
A grand imperial gathering in London presided by the Prince of Wales as president of the Imperial Institute drew colonial premiers and high dignitaries. Attendees included Laurier, Salisbury, Chamberlain, and Rothschild, amid oriental costumes and celebratory toasts. Laurier told the crowd Canada is a nation and free, while loyalty to Britain remained strong across the colonies. The event featured music, cheers for the queen, and discussions of loyalty and empire.
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Cyclone in France Wipes Out Fair and Kills Many
A cyclone swept Bezons and Dolores near Paris damaging homes, toppling trees, and injuring many. Ambulances searched for victims as at least 20 people were reported killed or missing. others were left dazed amid demolished booths and a ruined fair. Repairs and aid followed as authorities assessed the disaster.
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Trade with Cuba sharply falls amid war and hostilities
The report by Chief Hitchcock of the Foreign Markets Section shows Cuba trade value fell from 39,535,610 in 1896 to 1,?6,204 in 1905, with nine months ending March 31, 1897 at 14,926,? and projections far below 1893. Imports exceeded exports, with agriculture dominating Cuba’s exports and sugar a major share. The decline reflects wartime disruptions and reduced U.S. commerce with the island.
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Nuggets of News and Tragic Incidents Across States
Three men are under arrest in Vickburg Michigan for counterfeiting. A severed female torso was found in the Wisconsin River near Rat Portage. Five Fort Crook Nebraska soldiers jailed for mutiny at servant work appeal for release. Edward Bruin and John Rosengrave, Brooklyn elevated track workers, were struck and killed by a train. Engineer Rockafellow was arrested. Robert Cook of Boston plans a 400 mile walk from Pittsburg to Cincinnati in shoes of his own invention.
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Bankers Spalding Acquitted in Embezzlement Trial
Chicago June 12 Charles W Spalding ex president of the defunct Globe Savings bank and former state university treasurer was acquitted of embezzlement in a case over 7000 dollars in lands of Pittsfield school district bonds placed with Metropolitan National Bank to secure a loan The verdict hinged on a statute word interest and while he was cleared other indictments remain.
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Baseball Games Yesterday Across Leagues
Yesterday's scores feature National League results with Philadelphia defeating St Louis 9 to 4 and other games including Cleveland 6 over Baltimore 2. Atlantic League matchups show Lancaster 4 over Richmond 3, and Newark 3 over Acra 2 while railways news notes a Swiss vote and German state council approval on rail takeover plans.
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Death of ex Minister Francie IX June 19
The Hore John anci I senior proprietor and editor in chief of the Troy Times and ex minister to Austria Greece and Portugal died at his home in this city yesterday aged TL STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS. Evidences of Marked Strength to the Market for Securities. New York June 18 There were evidences today of marked strength in the market for securities and the level of prices was at times materially higher than yesterday's close. Some stocks beat a steady advance until the close of the market but some prominent shares sold off to yesterday's close or below it before the conclusion of the day's trading. The traders were watchful to take profits or join the short side. Closing bids: Baito Ohio Lehigh Valley Ches A Ohio J Central au Del Hudson N Y Central reading Lake St Pauls.
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General Markets in Philadelphia June 18
Flour slow with slight price drops and various grain futures quoted. Wheat firm with May futures steady. corn and oats steady. Beef, pork, and lard markets show quiet to mixed activity. stock categories reflect slow demand. Butter and cheese steady. cattle and sheep prices mixed.
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Cow dies after alleged suicide by pointer post lashing
A cow owned by Mr Exe Reutzabn of Myerarite reportedly died after an apparent self harm incident involving a post and rope. Local witnesses described a rapid sequence on an evening in late unhappiness. Investigators have opened a case to determine cause and responsibility.
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