Robbery on Steamer Puritan Stuns Boston Victim
Boston man Henry W. Comstock reports theft of securities valued at about £12,000 from under a pillow aboard the Steamer Puritan on a New York trip. The bonds, including railroad and steel company coupons, were recovered to some extent in a New York hotel, with police tracing the suspect from the vessel to a business deal in Manhattan.
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Associated Press
Mass
Henry W. Camsiwk
Puritan
New York
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United States Steel Corporation
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Comstock
Jock
New York Hotel
Mount Pele Volcano Eruptions Reported From Martinique Island
Reports from Fort de France describe Mount Pelée showing renewed eruptions with strong lava and ash emissions. A damaging explosion on June 21 caused a village fire and two deaths, followed by a plume spreading seaward and ash cloud dissipating near Laprecheur as the eruption quieted by night.
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Martinsane
Peles
Juil Darich
White River Erier
PESSIMISM AT PARIS IN PEACE MOVEMENT REPORT
AP reports growing pessimism in official quarters over peace prospects. A Temps dispatch notes Russia’s reserve and war party gains, with troops reinforced against peace telegraphs from General Linevitch. The Temps says President Roosevelt seeks to end slaughter while no negotiations are indicated. Rosen is seen at the Russian embassy amid tight diplomatic contact.
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Stronz
Gentral Linevitch
Froosevskt
Garon Rosen Ielay
Bs Associated Press
Petersburg
Tom Porenge
Armbassador
Foreign Office
Count Cassini
Oime
Count Cassi
Gates
Cassini
Passien Gore
Ion
Mererican
St Petersburg
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Ubhich
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Japan
Shovid
TG Cenertl
Si Petersburg
Washington
London
Priti
Witte
St. Petersburg
M. Witte
Berlin
Arisugawa
Frederick Wiliam
Pxcat
Probing Girl's Death at Palmer House
Clara Elmeert died this morning at the Palmer House after a week of illness. Justice Blewett impaneled a jury with adjournment until Thursday. She lived in Spencer Wisconsin and had worked at the Palmer House for six months. Mourners to be contacted for disposition of remains. She was about twenty six years old.
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Fond du Dac
W. Jene
Clara Elméert
Palmer House
D. F. Blewett
Spencer
Wis
Hastings Undertaking
Smallpox Outbreak Spurs Alarm in Cities
Report from New York dated June 12 notes rising smallpox cases and frantic public reaction. The Herald dispatch cites widespread illness and fear as communities struggle to contain the disease.
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Associated Press
New York
Herald
Juniz
Pisubenie
French Cabinet Changes Hint at New government Shape
Paris reports cabinet reshuffles following the Defeasance with names like Leon Bourgeois and Henri Bourgeois under consideration. Premier Rouvi er weighs foreign affairs and potential entry of M. De Freyvier or M. Constans as minister. France eyes possible policy shifts with Morocco and Germany in focus.
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Associated Press
Paris
Leon Gourseots
Morocco
Rouvier
M. de Freevier
Constans
Foreign Office
Fouvier
Margeeo
France
Germar
Shawano Defeats Oshkosh in Southern Wisconsin Baseball
Shawano beat Oshkosh in a summer baseball game at Shawano. The match featured John Waukechee as a standout for Shawano and Roth as a notable shortstop. Umpire meeting with officials approved the event atmosphere and scheduling.
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Northwestern
John Waukechee
Shawano
Roth
Madison Prepares for Elks Convention
Spectator report from Madison Wisconsin notes berms decorated and a speaker’s stand up at Capitol Park south entrance as preparations ramp up for the Elks convention. Officials expect about 5000 to 6000 visitors with steamboat excursions and other entertainments arranged for the gathering.
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Madison
Wis
Capitol Park
Gore
Elks' Convention
Ich
Police Guard City Streets After Nighttime Car Move
Police protect cars on a June 12 morning street raid with officers guarding most streets. The strike ends with cars moved and authorities maintaining order overnight.
Laborers Arrested After Suspected Fatal Stabbing
A laborer from Uns was attacked and fatally stabbed. Otto Wantoin, a Finnish national, and companion August Sarin were arrested and held without bail as investigators pursue the case.
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Uns
Prababir
Otto Wantoin
August Sarin
Penc-Og
Life for Murder In EtMe Prison Violent Revenge Case
The inmate Kareiske was found guilty of murdering FP Stein Gead on March 11. The motive was revenge after a quarrel earlier that evening.
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Kareiske
Stein Gead
Bigelow In Hospital After Apparent Breakdown
Bigelow remains in hospital at Leavenworth Kansas with doctors stating a serious general physical breakdown. His condition is described as critical, though he offers no complaint as doctors monitor his progress and provide care.
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Frese
Leavenwerth
Joe Ner Mina
Frank G. Bicelaw
Breaghe
Gein
Thcmas
Bigelow
The President's Visit Sparks War Era Reception
President Roosevelt plans a two year wartime visit as unions break for an October 24 event. A brilliant reception is described, highlighting the president's appeal and the charged political mood.
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Union
Roosevelt
Smallpox Closes Schools and Churches in Grand Rapids
By order of the board of health a special meeting halted all schools and churches in Grand Rapids as smallpox spread worsened into a dangerous epidemic. The action reflects urgent public health concerns and aims to curb transmission.
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CBI Associated Press
Grand Rapids, Mich
Board of Health
Burglars Loot Carnegie Library in Tanesville
In Tanesville Wisconsin on June 12 burglars broke into the Carnegie library near the county line. They ransacked the building and secured some money.
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Associated
Tanesvle
Wis
Carnegie Library
Peace plans move forward as envoy meeting proceeds
Reports from Petersburg state foreign minister Minn and other officials push forward peace talks with quiet optimism. Count Cassini and M. Witte are linked to ongoing diplomacy, with Russia and Japan weighing terms and potential alliances as discussions continue in European capitals.
Far East policy views and Japanese alliance speculation
Fragments discuss M. Witte and his stance on Far East issues. They mention Japanese position, potential reactions to Russian policy, and rumors of influence from Viceroy Alexter and Yalu Timber figures. The text references a 1883 trip to Portugal and possible alliance shifts, with ministerial reactions and talks of expediency.
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M. Witte
Alexter
MM Bezobrazoff
Yalu Timber Company
Japan
Far East
Hmance
Arthur
Wiig
Fobey
Carret Berlow
St. Pat
Chicaro
Peter Matsuhite
Russia
Pushima
Petersburg
Flood disrupts New York train service and tunnels
A heavy flood overwhelmed sections of the city causing trains to halt and water to fill tunnels. Passengers fled into stations as power failed and underground lines flooded, with authorities scrambling to drain and reopen key routes.
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Associata Press
Elier
Chizen
B&bay Contracting
Direm
The
Bronx
Jone
New York
EADS
60Th Street
Unclear Source Noted Bomb Incident Near School
Two bombs wounded people today on the premises of a public building in Springfeld. The attack occurred during a routine event. The motive or selection of the school as target remains uncertain. authorities investigate possible links to Russia and local tensions.
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Sy Asset
Pittsburg
Pas
Springgeld
Lewis Baxer
Testimonys Unshaken Witnesses Mentioned In Court
An unclear report notes a major witness in a legal proceeding. The witness faced questioning about money and prior explanations, with the document indicating a contract and the involvement of a key individual in the case.
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Associ
Dune Grand Jury Studies Labor Leaders in Alleged Blackmail Plot
Members of the dune grand jury convened as State's Attorney Healy and Assistant State's Attorney Fake prepared to hear a reformational expose on labor leaders. Investigators under Fake and a police inspector reportedly gathered evidence of clerkmailing alerts against businesses, attempts to curb competition, and alleged admissions by labor leaders.
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CBI
Associated Press
Chicaca
Healy
Attstorner Fake
Fake
Goll pleads not guilty in bank embezzlement case
Milwaukee June 12 Goll former First National Bank assistant cashier pleads not guilty to a thirteen count indictment. Bond raised from 10000 to 23000 after judge Quarles calls the charges serious and orders Goll held until bail is furnished. The indictment charges misapplication of bank funds and false entries aiding Frank Bigelow.
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Millwaukee
Wis
Henry G. Goll
Ceshier
First National Bask
United Stats
Quarles
United States Marshal
Goll
United States District
Goh
First National Bank
Frank G. Bigerow
Bigelow
Quartes
Flood Threat Expands As Mississippi Floods Missouri Towlands
June 12 Wannibal Missouri reports show the Mississippi over top unprotected towland five to eight miles wide between Here and Reebok near Alexandria. Riley Smallwood drowns. others missing. Livestock losses mount across Alexander Canton Memphis West Quincy and Keokuk. The river rises three inches hourly and boats rescue residents above the flood line. Levees breach along Say levee while lower yards and stores flood. Entire crops submerged. property damage will run into millions.
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Associated Press
Wannibal
Mississippi
Here
Reebok
Towa
Alexandria
Riley Smallwood
Boonthaland
Alexandra
Canton
Memphis
West Quiner
Keokuk
Hannibal
Meer
Keokniz
Iowa
Moines
Missouri
Illinois
Warsaw
Bank Explosion Case Probed by Grand Jury
A grand jury investigates the dynamiting of a county bank in Eagar County as suspects connected to a hardware store and the bookkeeper WL Juntgen emerge. Juntgen reportedly borrowed funds from the hardware group who occupy a store under the bookkeeper's lodgings, while the bank’s president refuses to confirm plans to take action.
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Eagar County Bank
Besiz Temorrox
WL Juntgen
Perensis
Jy Attocks
Unigen
Loomis Proved Innocent in Washington Hearings
Secretary Taft left Washington for West Point after hearing in the Bowen Loomis case. Brown of the Asphalt company testified that Loomis exchanged a 25 000 check for American money, supporting Loomis’s claim that the matter was a simple convenience transaction.
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Ted Prese
Washington
D.C
West Point
Taft
Bowen-Loomis = inn
Ée Brown
American Asphelt Company
Steamer BF Carter Injured by Swift Current Collision
The steamer BF Carter was damaged Friday near Appleton after a guard broke and part of its hull was breached. Swift currents and a passing millroad scene hindered rescue, as workers and the company sought emergency aid and government action to secure safe passage for the bride or redirect traffic through the bridge.
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Carter
Appleton
Sue
Tha
Punt
Bonis
Tragic Death Verdict Strikes Omro Wisconsin Community
In Omro Wisconsin on June 12 a jury ruled Lucy Rounds died by drowning in a suicide. The 19 year old Omro High School junior, living with her uncle on a farm outside town, had learned of her father’s disgrace a week earlier and was found dead after a period of despondency. Her funeral was held at St. Marys church with burial in the War cemetery, as tears filled the town.
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Omre
Wis
Lucy Rounds
Robert Amey
F of the Peace
Charles Chase
A. M. Wilmarts
Hubert Chattert
Omro
Tune Ia
Ave
Misys
Lucy Founds
Wankan Cresk
Mies Rounds
Severa
Omra High School
Younes
Cass
Green Bay State Meet Ad Raises Public Interest
A statewide Easies convention gathers in Green Bay with Oshkosh promotion and bold advertising. Events include a midnight town clock spike, a Chinese banquet, band concerts, boxing, horse racing, city receptions, and a prize parade with prizes for best outfits and teams.
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Green Bar
Oshkosh
Bijou Theater
Eli
Teisi
Frenny Porth
Geliver
Eagles’ Nest
Chicago
Long Tali Point
Tthe Breweries
Green Bay
Wausau
Tommy Mowatt
Bulwankes
Bud, Tr
Chicaso
Sig Green
Milwaukee
Kideapolis
Barney Cinnamon
Miwaukee
Yeell
Aevie
Debates This Evening At Lyceum Literary Event
The Lyceum Literary Society holds a debate between the Phoenix society and the Lyceum team on land and personal property questions. Byes include Lewis Demaser Monches Wau Kesha county Mise Tekla E Stuts Oshresh George Wehrwein Manitewwee for the affirmative and Mrs Marie Sherburne Fremont Fre ibel Brion Arthur G Fromm Hamburg for the negative. Judge panel includes Attorney Co H For ward Cit Attorner Wy C Cowline and Principal A B O'Neil. Music will be provided by the violin ensemble.
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Lyceum Literary
Ibs
Marie Sherburne
Fremont
Freibel
Brion
Arthur G. Fromm
Hamburg
Rother
Iidges
Co. H. Forward
Cit Attorner Wy. C
Pope Receives Vancouver Archbishop for Diocese Report
In Rome the pope met privately with Most Rev Bertram Orth archbishop of Vancouver who presented the diocese report Jake Portitt showed strong interest in progress of British Columbia amid the audience with the pope two officials discussed church affairs and regional concerns.
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Associated Press
Rome
Bertram Orth
Vancouve
Jake Portitt
The Flag 1 Still There as Forts and Fleet Clash
Reports describe a nighttime clash near Fort Howard with destroyers sunk or driven off by Fort defenses. The battleship Texas conducted a frontal display while a swift cruiser deployed searchlights and rockets, as Forts Armistead and Carroll held their positions.
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Conston
Sti & Mine
Fort Mowerd
Armistead
Carroll Ka Ushes
Isceriain
Texas
Knell Fred
Big
Fort Howard
Poole’s Island
Howard
Eight Days For Vagrant Arrested In South Bend Case
Local report shows multiple arrests for vagrancy and family abandonment. Officers Dougherty and Eber Simpson brought suspects to the municipal court. Wroblenski faces abandonment charges with four minor children. Weather forecast predicts fair to warmer conditions in Wisconsin and cloudy skies with variable winds.
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Sundar Om
Dougherty
Goss
Branislaus Wwisi Menasha
South
Hi Hose
Sts. Hengia
Wisconsin—Fair
Presdar
Wariabie
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