Tragedy at Chamber of Commerce Building Ends in Death
In Detroit on June 25 Charles A. Swayser an insurance agent fought with Miss Effie Alvord in a private 11th floor office and tried to throw her from a window then shot her twice and leaped to the pavement. Both were long acquainted with a shared history at the city house of correction before Swayser died. Miss Alvord was badly beaten but not fatally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chamber of Commerce
Charles A. Swayser
Effie Alvord
State Street
Miss Alvord
Swayse
House of Correction
McDonnell
Life Insurance Company
J. D. Terry
Insurance Company
Terry
Alberta Burns
Miss Burns
West
Notable Christian Scientist Augusta Stetson Faces Tragedy and Trial
Reports describe Mrs. Augusta E. Stetson, famed founder of New York First Church of Christ Scientist, as she endures a violent assault by the man Swayse. A bystander witnessed two attempted throws from a window before final shots and a fatal fall. Separate notes recount a torpedo boat Biddle accident in Hampton Roads during a test, with boiler tube rupture injuring Fireman Warren and Water Tender O'Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Augusta E. Stetson
New York
Church of Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
United States
Biddle
Marshall
Warren
O'Donnell
Ericsson
Foote
DeLong
Colombia election stirs nation as July fourth vote nears
News from Cartagena reports Colombia is deeply unsettled over the upcoming presidential election on July 4. Both General Reyes and Dr. Joaquin Velez are said to command equal votes, raising fears of a revolution as the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Cartagena
Republic of Colombia
General Reyes
Joaquin Velez
Perdicaris and Varley Freed From Raisull in Tangier
Jon Perdicaris and Cromwell Varley arrived in Tangier after being captured by bandit Raisull. Perdicaris, fatigued but pleased with the reception, credits sheriffs Mulai Ali and Mulai Hamet for their release efforts. The exchange occurred June 24 with both men returning home, noting improved but thin conditions and heartfelt Moorish celebrations.
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Varley
Raisull
Tangier
Jon Perdicaris
Cromwell Varley
Perdicaris
Wazan
Mulai Ali
Mulai Hamet
Raisuli
Benaires
Zelal
Beni M’sara
O'Cllock
Loomis Mystery Cleared Up in Paris Departure for Africa
London dispatch reports Kent J. Loomis, brother of the U S assistant secretary of state, appeared in Paris then left for northeast Africa with Colline, son of a prominent American journalist. Ellis Loomis sails Marseilles for Jibatil and Abyssinia, about four months away, and reportedly holds the U S Abyssinia treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Africa
London
Morning Leader
Kent J. Loomis
Loomis
Jibatil
Abyssinia
Ellis
United States
Still Finding Bodies in Slocum Disaster Toll Reaches 912
The federal grand jury will meet Thursday to probe the General Slocum wreck as the coroner's inquest ends. Two burned bodies were found on the main deck and five more were recovered, bringing totals to 912 dead with 24 identified. Over $100,000 has been raised for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Suit Against Editor Dismissed in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids June 25 The case against James Doran editor of the Grand Rapids Evening Post, arrested last week for violating postal laws by publishing an advertisement, was dismissed on the advice of District Attorney Covell by State Court Commissioner Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mish
James Doran
Grand Rapids Evening Post
Potter
Covell
Japanese Armies Unite At Port Arthur Naval Clash
Reports from Port Arthur detail a naval engagement in which a Peresviet type battleship was sunk and a Sevastopol type battleship plus a Diana type first class cruiser were damaged. Generals Oku and Kuroki join forces and are pressing from Watangan toward Liao Yang, with a decisive battle anticipated as rouble fluctuations and troop movements accompany the action.
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Togo
Port Arthur
To&io
Sevastopol
Japan
Liao Yang
Oku
Kuroki
Watangan
Feng Wang Cheng
Warangeda
Kuropatkin Favors Retreat Near Kai Chou and Hai Cheng
War dispatches indicate General Kuropatkin will not fight near Kai Chou. He concentrates forces around Hai Cheng as Oku and Kuroki advance, with Japanese outposts reported north of Senchen and Russian lines retreating along the railway toward Kai Chou. Japanese columns occupy roads from Siugen to Kai Chou, Ta Tche Kiao and Hai Cheng, while Port Arthur siege operations appear suspended. The Japanese force is about 150000 with numerous guns.
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Kai Chou
Hai Cheng
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Oku Ahd
Kuroki
Liao Yang
War Office
Newchwang
Oku
Senchen
Kai Cheng
Kai Chow
Siugen
Ta Tche Kiao
Vandiapudze
Chapantin
Port Arthur
Port Arthur Attacked as Night Naval Action Rages
At Chefoo on June 25 a new night demonstration near Port Arthur involved forts firing from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. the next day. Destroyers and torpedo boats pursued attackers while a cruiser lay off the islands. by 8:30 p.m. heavy firing and searchlights signaled torpedo craft approaching as the assault continued into morning hours. The action appears to be a shore engagement with a naval demonstration, aiming to wear down defenders before a combined assault.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Auxilary Crgser
Plac
Salvation Army Holds International Congress in London
London June 25 The Salvation Army opened its international congress with General Booth presiding at Albert Hall. Delegates from 49 countries attended as Booth welcomed them promising royal approval from King Edward and praying for peace toward Japan. He also mourned the death of his daughter Mrs Booth Tucker in a Missouri railroad accident.
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London
International Congress of the Salvation Army
Albert Hall
General Booth
Edward
Salvation Movement
King Edward
Japan
Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
United States
Missouri
Campaign Opens August 1 As Cortelyou Delays Policy Talk
Chicago June 25 Secretary Dover after an hour with Chairman Cortelyou announced the Republican campaign will open formally August 1. Cortelyou will not name his nine member executive committee for two weeks and will not discuss politics for publication until after July 1. Dover travels east with Mrs Hanna to New York then joins Cortelyou in Washington.
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Cortelyou
Chicago
Dover
Auditorium Annex
East
Washington
Hanna
New York
Department of Labor and Commerce
Two Highwaymen Captured After Paymaster Robbery
Italian bandits who robbed paymaster Orson C. Longyear of 2700 were partly captured in La Montville near a tobacco shop. A wounded assailant and over 1300 dollars found on booted suspects. Sheriff’s posse closed in on the others at a West Hurley quarry. one man wounded in the leg.
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Kingston
Orson C. Longyear
Hudson River Bluestone Company
Lamontville
West Hurley
Police Chief Kasper Accused in Boy Assault at Sayre
Roy Comstock of Sayre Pennsylvania lies in critical condition after claim that Binghamton police chief Kasper assaulted him at three separate times without provocation. Comstock’s father later struck Kasper, who will be arrested. Feud spans over a decade between families.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Roy Comstock
Sayre
Kasper
Comstock
France to send warship after Hayti minister stoneing
Hayti apologizes for palace guard attack on French Minister Deprez who was stoned near the palace Wednesday. Paris officials say a warship will be sent to Hayti to demand redress and a full apology. indemnity is possible but not decided. One French ship will carry the demands.
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Port Ann Prince
Hayti
M. Deprez
Haytian
Wemenday
Paris
Council of Miniaters
Deprez
Delcasse
West Indian
Stampede to Escape Smallpox On Atlantic Express
Passengers leaped from windows and doors as the Atlantic express halted in Altoona Pennsylvania after a smallpox outbreak was discovered on the train. Guy Marks of Belleville New Jersey, ill with the disease, was removed to Blair County pest house. The article also notes police raids on two Philadelphia pool rooms linked to a New York syndicate and the subsequent bail for suspects and patrons.
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Altoona
Atlantic Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Guy Marks
Belleville
N. J
Pittsburg
Blair County
Philadelphia
New York
Charles Strawler
George Gladner
Gardner
John Flanagan
Baseball Scores and a Norfolk Train Wreck
National League games yesterday New York beat Boston 5 to 3 Pittsburg defeated St Louis 4 to 1 Brooklyn downed Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago not scheduled American League Athletics 8 Boston 4 Chicago 4 Detroit 0 New York 5 Washington 3 in 10 innings Cleveland St Louis not scheduled Train Wreckers at Work Norfolk Va June 25 freight train wreck at Myrtle 40 miles away two killed two men stealing a ride died as cars left track signaling likely switch error causing the derailment
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New York
Boston
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Athletics
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Norfolk
Norfolk & Western Railway
Myrtle
Wreckery
Cabinet shakeup announced for Roosevelt era
A sweeping cabinet reshuffle was officially announced from the White House. William J. Moody would become attorney general, Paul Morton would serve as secretary of the navy, and Victor H. Metcalf would head commerce and labor, with Cortelyou and Knox resigning effective June 30. Further changes anticipated next winter with Payne possibly retiring and Moody leaving cabinet by March. North Carolina Democrats nominate a full state ticket and vow school fund division by race.
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Washington
Evelt
White House
Tf Binet
Loeb
Wiliam J. Moody
Massachusetts
Paul Morton
Illinoia
the Mary
Victor H. Metcalf
California
Commerce and Labor
Cortelyou
Knox
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Tim Clusive
Department of Justice
Moody
Mr. Knox
Navy Department
Navy
Atchison, Topeka and
Boston
North Carolina Democrats
Raleigh
N.C
North Carolina
Democratic State Convention
Robert G. Glenn
Democracy
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Amos Ubner
Devilbiss & Ubner, Insurance
Albaugh Building
N. Market Street
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Ond Ally
Ernest Helfenstein
L. M. Nixdorff, Jr
Court St
Varangon
Berlin
Gaenke
the Tageblatt
Far East
Kai Chau
Clark Corbin
General Corbin
Henry Clark Corbin
Sina
Governors Island
Corbin
Misan Patten
France
Pardi
Victor
Metcalf
Commerce
Payne
Mandy Wilt Proberty
Canal Zone
Colon
Panama Canal Zone
Murati
Placeau
Murali
Canada
Davis
Trenton
Henry Jones
New Jersey
Hudson County
Elmer Durant
Jones
Durant
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L. I
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