Harvard Confers Honors on Roosevelt and Hay at Commencement
Harvard University bestowed honorary degrees on President Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of State John Hay during June commencement in Cambridge. The yard was fenced for security, guests entered Massachusetts Hall and Sanders Theatre, with Roosevelt described as a prime fitting example of a sturdy gentleman.
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Panama Route Wins in Congressional Conferees Favor Senate Amendment
Washington June 26 The conference on the Panama Canal bill reached an unanimous agreement in favor of accepting the Senate amendment which contemplates building the Panama route if the president can secure a clear title. Hepburn failed to secure six month limit for perfecting title. Senate amendment concurred in form as passed. Murdered By Unknown Man
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Indiana Storm Ravaged Indiana in June Destructive Weather
A massive storm swept across north central Indiana from Hancock into Hamilton, Boone, Tippecanoe, Madison, and surrounding counties. Hundreds of buildings were razed, trees uprooted, and roads blocked. Loss nears 2 million dollars with 50 injured and two deaths reported near Pendleton and McCordsville. Wire service disrupted across the devastated region. Hancock County bore the worst damage.
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Husband Was Woman in Baltimore Case Shocked
Baltimore reports reveal six years of deception as Hermon G Wood lived as a man and married Mrs Ernestine Ransch a widow grocery owner. Wood admitted being of the semi sex and had worn male attire since a North Carolina incident. She faced arrest as details emerged of mingling with men, drinking and smoking without suspicion. A second item notes a deadly Hatfield McCoy feud shooting in Mingo county W Va James Carter killed Charles Ellis and surrendered to authorities.
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Henry King Sentenced for Murder in Atlanta Race Tragedy
Henry King colored was sentenced to life imprisonment in Atlanta yesterday for murder during a race. The report notes an addition to a treaty between Mexico and the United States that adds bribery as a coverable crime in extradisabie cases. Frank P. Sargent was appointed commissioner general of immigration and took oath of office yesterday. Lady Pauncefote and her three daughters sailed to England on the St Paul. The New York Stock Exchange board sent sympathy to the king in London.
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King Edward's Health Improves with Noted Progress
A London dispatch reports King Edward's physicians issued morning and afternoon bulletins noting improved condition and a satisfactory wound. Crowds outside Buckingham Palace remained hopeful as the king showed signs of nourishment and cheerful mood amid continued cautious optimism.
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Engagement of Miss Clarisse Coudert to Conde Nast
The engagement of Miss Clarisse Coudert, youngest daughter of the late Charles Coudert of New York, to Mr Conde Nast of St Louis is announced. The note mentions Miss Condert as a niece of Frederic Condert, a famed New York lawyer, and quotes social commentary and royal coronation era chatter.
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King Edward Haunted by Prophecy of No Crown
London reports over a year of prophecies claiming the king would never be crowned. He has shown low spirits and moody behavior, fearing he will not see coronation day. Palmist Cheira and others forewarn of danger around May or June, with financial worries tied to the king’s fate.
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SHYLOCKS AT NAVY YARD LOAN PRACTICES REPORT
Washington report says several leading men at the Washington navy yard arrange loans to lesser provident employes at usurious rates. A board of officers will investigate with aim to dismiss employes convicted of such practices. Instances of 800 percent annual interest on small loans cited.
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Pattison Named Pennsylvania Governor Candidate at Democratic State Convention
Ex Governor Robert I Pattison of Philadelphia was nominated for governor by the Democratic State convention. George W Guthrie of Pittsburgh was chosen lieutenant governor. James Nolan of Reading was secretary of internal affairs. The convention focused on state issues with Pattison and Kerr as strong contenders.
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Burglars' Rich Haul in Somerset Store Safe
Burglars dynamited the safe of Perry J. Blough at a general store in Somerset on June 26, seizing 3000 gold and 1200 in currency along with about 20000 in notes. Blough, recently elected president of the First National Bank of Hooverstilic, faced substantial unrecovered losses as investigators pursued missing items. The burglars fled on a handcar.
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Fatal Family Fight in Peover New Hampshire
June 26 in Peover New Hampshire Martin A R lass shot his brother. W Glass assaulted his mother Mrs J F Glass last night striking her head with a revolver butt and pushed her through a window. She is in critical condition. Citizens are searching for Glass.
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