Annexation debate shapes Cuba policy in Senate action
In Washington June 3 and June 20, debates center on Cuban annexation. Elkins argues Cuba should join the United States with protection for sugar interests and no anti American aims. Other actions cover pensions committee reports, conflict over Charleston exposition funds, and a bill to pay Rear Admiral Schley. The Senate also passes measures on seals, a Corpus Christi canal bridge, and Census immigration statistics.
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New Hampshire
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Isthmian Canal Commission
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Corpus Christi Channel
Texas
District of Columbia
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Seattle
Washington
King Maintains Progress After Wound Dressing
London reports Buckingham Palace issued updates on the king's condition. He has slept well, the wound dressing causes distress but no bad symptoms, and he occupies his invalid couch. A public mood remains cheerful as the stock market strengthens on favorable health news and official statements stress calm and cautious optimism.
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Drowned Suspect Cast Overboard at Clifton Lake
Neeach Wis June Special to The Northwestern reports William Hampfen son of Chicago clothing dealer Hampden missing after fishing near Clifton on Lake Winnebago. Parents fear drowning after no trace of boat or youth since Thursday. Brother notes possible suicide given health issues. several friends attended school with him. Funeral of J B Hamilton held with Masons Knights Templar in Oshkosh in attendance.
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Wis
William Hampfen
H. B. Hampden
Chicago
Clifton
Lake Winnebago
Hampden
Harold Hampden
William Hampden
Neenah
Erst
J. 3
Hamilton
Joseph BD. Hamilton
Masons
J. E. Chapin
First Presbyterian Church
Winnebago County
Fatal Duel Over Bill Sparks Double Tragedy in Hempstead
A dispute over a $2 unpaid bill in Hempstead L I ended in a street confrontation. Felice Ravo fired a double barreled shotgun at Joseph Curris, who died of chest and left side wounds while Ravo was wounded and likely to die. Also noted are two other suicide and homicide incidents linked to debts and water disputes in Cripple Creek and Huntsville.
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Associated Press
New York
Hempstead
L. 1
Felice Rave
Joseph Curris
Ravo
Carris
Cripple Creek
Col
Ernest M. Gray
George W. Gray
Washington
Huntaville
Ala
Johnson Boyd
Well
Mansovia
Robert Johnson
Prod Stephens
Hunterville
Stepiano
Bowl
Eun
Amre
Boyd
Johnson
Lightning Kills Two Across Colorado Ranch North Of Arvada
Two men from Graham Missouri and San Francisco were instantly killed by a lightning bolt on a northern Arvada ranch as the foreman called them to dinner. Both victims were strangers to Colorado. Reports note heavy rain from Saturday provided ample water for reservoirs and crop prospects in northern Colorado. Hail damage was minor.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Junge
George Spering
Graham
George Bates
San Francisco
Arvada
Colorado
Conaldoration on Philippine bill near completion
Washington June X. Conferees from both houses have nearly agreed on the Philippine civil government measure. They are expected to report to the Senate this afternoon. The coinage issue is to be postponed by removing it from the bill. Senate favors silver. House prefers gold. Territorial legislature remains in modified form. Democratic members absent at the forenoon session, but no effort expected to alter the accord.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D D. C
Houses
Congress
Senate
House
Butt
Tecumseh Wins Seawanhaka Trial At Bridgeport Yacht Club
The Seawanhaka Cup trial for international race honors began at Black Rock Connecticut with eight starters. Tecumseh of Bridgeport Yacht Club led after the first mark and then surged to the front on the broad reach, finishing ahead of Nutmeg Crusader and others in the two lap, twelve mile triangle course.
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Associated Press
Black Rock
Conn
Seawanhaka Yacht Club
Tecumseh
Bridgeport Yacht Club
Jones & la Borde
Oshkosh
Wis
Droad
Nutmag
Crusader
Seeres
Monsoon
Frontenac
Massqevit
Wilbuster
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Utmeg
Masgaort
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Massaurt
Seeress
Beached steamer Oregon afloat after Dutch Harbor stop
The steamer Oregon, leaking badly since Vancouver Island, reached Nome with two feet of water in the hold and damaged machinery. Captain Seeley diverted to Dutch Harbor to beach and repair, pumps kept running but water rose, passengers landed. vessel believed savable at Dutch Harbor or Devander.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Examiner
Seattle
Oregon
Dutch Harbor
Vancouver Island
Nome
Captain Seeley
St. Michael
Seeley
Devender
Three Milwaukee Senate District Conventions Nominate
In Milwaukee county three senatorial district conventions named C. C. Rogers Rip RNeukems and Barney Eaton as nominees. Resolutions endorsed Senator Spooner amid no mention of the state administration. The piece notes a sharp quip on political rhetoric.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Jane
Milwaukee County
C. C. Rogers
Rip Rneukems
Barney Eaton
Resoluthong
Spooner
Door County Delegation Backs Governor La Follette
Door county reports twenty seven delegates favorable to Governor La Follette at the Republican state convention with nine more to hear from, while the league shows fourteen delegates. Prairie du Chien caucuses confirm solid La Follette support, 98 to 10, with minor reversals in Prairie du Chien wards and Wauzeka.
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Gardner
Jacksonport
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Sevnaropol
Union
Washington
Crawford County
Prairie du Chien
Marietta
Wauzeka
Freeman
John A. Hageerty
Eleventh Floor League
Wolid la Folletta Dolegathar
Vote Split Among Delegates in City Rally
An exceptionally heavy vote was cast with eight of twelve delegates supporting La Follette and four backing the league.
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Theeague
Democratic committee reports no bribery in Danish West Indies matter
The Democratic members of the special committee investigating bribery in the Danish West Indies purchase decided not to issue a minority report. The panel will release a unanimous report today affirming that there was no bribery and will present the findings to the public.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Machinists Strike Threat Hits Union Pacific System
Omaha reports show nearly two thousand machinists, including boilermakers and those already struck, affected by a strike order on the Union Pacific system. Shops closed Friday night, walkout timed for 10 a.m. with local unions set to vote first. بعض notable locales include Cheyenne Grand Island Evanston and Chicago freight handlers reject a wage-boost plan without union representation.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Council Stutts
International Machinists’ Union
Machinists
Cheyanne
Grand Island
Evanston
Wyo
VESSELS REPORT SAILS AND ICE DAMAGE DENIAL
Report from Associated Press notes steamers Centennial Jeanie and Portland intact after ice conditions. The Thetta story denied while a whaling pack was observed eighty miles north of Cape Prince of Wales and Diomede. revenue cutter Theds stood by the imprisoned weaselm.
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Associated Pi
Port Townsend
Wasds
Cape Nome
Jeanie
Portland
United Ies
Thetta
Stesin
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Theds
Decision Declares Wisconsin Game Law Unconstitutional
In county court Judge C. Cleveland handed down a decision marking the state game and fish law unconstitutional. Attorney M. C. Philips notes the ruling impacts public conveyances and railroads. The case Wisconsin vs P. B. Le Faver and Willam Rogers discusses taxidermists and honesty. a stray line reflects on old morals about parenting.
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Cleveland
M. C. Philips
State of
Wisconsin
P. B. LeFaver
Willam Rogers
Storm Wrecks Crops Across River Valleys and Rail Lines
Widespread storm damage near Alton and Danville with crops ruined, farms flooded, and rail traffic halted. Reuter Brothers face heavy losses, Western Cartridge plant at East Alton flooded, with at least 5000 dollars loss and possibly more. Vermillion river overflows and bottom land crops destroyed. stock moved to higher ground amid widespread devastation.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Alton
Wood River
Reuter Brothers
Bix
Western Cartridge Company
East Alton
F. W. Olin
Plaza Creek
Farmera
Danville
Frawley’s Dramatic Death in Eau Claire
Thomas Frawley prominent Chippewa Valley attorney died at his Eau Claire home after a rapid illness from appendicitis and septic peritonitis. He arrived from Medford on a special train with doctors and family, expressed longing to see his wife, and arranged affairs on the journey. Surrounded by relatives and colleagues, his death shocks his wife and community. he was born March 6, 1851 near Troy New York and long active in Wisconsin Democrats and local business ventures.
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Thomas F. Frawley
Chippewa Valley
Medford
St. Luke's ' Hospital
St. Paul
Frawley
Eau Claire Public Schools
W. H. Frawley
Emmett Horan
Thomas Frawley
F. D. Sullivan
Omaha Road
Bundy and Wilcox
Mr. Frawley
Perkinstown
St. Paul and
Wisconsin Gold Democrats
Chippewa Falls
Northeastern Relimay
Troy
Thomas
Honora Frawley
Wisconsin
Vermont
Dane County
Congress Adjournment Sets 3 P M Tomorrow
Washington June 30 The adjournment resolution is drawn and fixes July 1 at 3 p m for final adjournment. It has not yet been introduced but will be promptly brought before the House if current dispatch of work continues. Naval appropriation and Philippine bills are the doubtful items.
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Associated Prem
Washington, D. C
Tite
Congress
Van Sant Safe and contested state auditor race
Delegates arrive for the Republican state convention in St Paul with several offices set for renomination. Governor Van Sant’s renomination appears assured as other top officials are expected to be renominated by acclamation. The closest fight is for state auditor with Dunn stepping aside and Jacobson Halden and Ivergon vying for the nomination. Illinois Prohibitionists also gather in Peoria for their state convention with a platform fight anticipated and officers to be chosen Wednesday.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
van Sant
Block
Duglass
R. C. Dunn
J. ¥. Jacobson
Odin Halden
St. Louis
G. Ivergon
Supreme Court
D. F. Reese
C. A. Plageon
J. A. Everett
Jacob L. Gish
Ray W. Jones
Illinois
Peoria
Ill
Hale Johnson
Chicago
H. D. Patton
Pennsylvania
Oliver W. Stewart
National Committee
John G. Wooley
Foraker Improves After White House Illness
Washington June 30 Senator Foraker, taken ill at the White House yesterday, shows marked improvement today and can go to his private office. He had a slight attack of peritonitis.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senator Foraker
White House
Unknown vessel foundered off Ashtabula harbor in storm
An unknown vessel is reported to have foundered off Ashtabula Ohio during Sunday night's fierce storm. No wreckage has been seen ashore, according to Associated Press reports from Ashtabula dated June 9.
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Associated Press
Ashtabula
Ohio
Oshkosh Woman Wins Dressmaking Suit
In county court Judge C. D. Cleveland ruled for defendant Jessie McMillen Meyers in the case M. P. McNulty vs Mrs Jessie McMillen Meyers. The suit claimed $115 for dressmaking services, but the court dismissed the suit.
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Jude Cleveland
Mra
Jessie McMillen- Meyers
C. D. Cleveland
M. P. McNulty
Jessie McMillen-Meyers
Menzel Named Superintendent of Motive Power
Milwaukee June 20 WW G Menzel of Buffalo N Y was appointed superintendent of motive power for the Wisconsin Central Railway to succeed F G Cleaver who has resigned.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
WW. G. Menzel
Buffalo
Wisconsin Central Railway Company
F.G. Cleaver
Traction Crew Worked Sunday On City Extensions
A crew of forty men from the Columbia Traction Company labored all day Sunday on city extensions near Bowen and Washington street. In a morning sermon, Rev. 8 BHanderson condemned the practice.
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Columbia ‘Traction Company
Traction Company
Bowen
Washington Street
Bhanderson
Offer to Miners Proposes Return to Work at Harwood
Report from Hazelton Pennsylvania notes copies of a notice distributed among Harwood colliery strikers offering resumption of work. Inside and outside men would notify foremen to begin mining, with names withheld. Several hundred strikers blocked access to Drifton colliery but allowed clerks and passenger crews through. In Putston engineers and pumpmen begin returning to duty, about thirty five, with most employed while a minority remain held out. Firemen did not join.
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Associated
Hazelton
Harwood Colliery
Harwood Collery
Pardee
Come
Drifton
Coxe Brothers and Company
Clerka
Delaware
Freciana
Putston
Bridge and Clausen Wed in Nominee Neenah Ceremony
Charles R. Bridge of this city married Dagmar Clausen of Neenah in a noon ceremony at the First Presbyterian parsonage in Menominee Michigan. Rev Skinner officiated. They will reside at 75 Fulton Street after August 1. The bride is Carl Clausen’s daughter. the groom is R W Bridge’s son.
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Charles R. Bridge
Dagmar Clausen
Neenah
Menominee
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First Presbyterian Church of
Renominee
Skinner
Death of Aged Resident Gottlich Splering
Aged resident Gottlich Splering died this morning at his son in law William Kasten s home after a five month illness from heart disease He was eighty seven years old A daughter Mrs Kasten and two sons Gustav Splering and Henry Splering survive He lived in the country the past thirty two years formerly a farmer in Nekim The funeral is set for Wednesday at 1 30 pm from his residence and at 2 pm from Church Street Lutheran Church with Mr Weng officiating
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Telaw
William Kasten
OttersStreet
Kasten
Gustav Splering
Henry Splering
Nekim
Church Street
Counterfeiters' Den Found in Chicago Secret Vault
In a West Van Buren Halstead site workmen uncovered a counterfeiters' den containing $5,000 in aqua coin and currency and a full plate set for producing $1,000 bills. A mob besieged the vault before police and U S secret service men controlled the scene. Captain Porter said the money was cleverly coined and printed and would defy most experts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
West van Buren
Halstead
Porter
United States Secret Service
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