Government construction bill for Pacific Cable discussed in House
June 11 reports show the Corliss bill authorizing government construction of the Pacific cable debated in the House with Richard opposing in favor of the Commercial Cable Company. Senate approves a ports bill for Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Senators discuss Panama Canal route and potential investigations into how funds were spent by Woods.
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Washington
Senate
Forto Rico
Philippines
House
Corliss
Richard
Commer Catie Company
Falrks
Fr. J. Thurber
Tes Export Association
Due
Kesbarre Miners Reject Compromise After Morning Developments
In Kesbarre, Mitch resumes charge of the miners quarters amid a failed intervention attempt by Wright and rising discouragement. Compromise is off the table as tensions linger and no freight moves on the Delaware Susquehanna Schuylkill line after strikers turn back a crew carrying supplies for non union miners.
Aiken Elected Imperial Potentate in Shrine Council
The Imperial Council of Mystic Shriners met in San Francisco on June 11 and elected Henry C. Aiken of Omaha as Imperial Potentate. All other officers were promoted to the next rank, with Frank Roundy of Chicago chosen as Imperial Board member.
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Aiken Imperial Potentate
San Francisco
Im L'Council of
Mystic Shriners
Henry C. Aiken
Omamperial Potentate
Frank
Roundy Chicago
Imperial Ofl- Board
State convention in full control at Pennypacker rally
Gase burg Pennsylvania June 11 The state convention convened this morning with Senator in firm control The nomination of Pennypacker for governor appears certain and drawing strong support from delegates at the meeting
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Pennypacker
Gaseburg
Oder
Indemnity Cut Down Agreement Reported
Ishington June 11 Minister and Pekin announce that the powers have agreed to reduce the indemnity in China by about ten thousand dollars, signaling a scale back in settlement terms.
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Ishington
Pekin
Cables An
China
Sam's Puppet Arrives in London With King Reception
Whitelaw Reid meets the king after arrival in London on June 11 as part of a visit noted in the dispatches. Reid's reception underscores the diplomatic courtesy extended during the royal audience and reflects the era's press coverage of foreign correspondents.
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Weer
Sam
London
Whitelaw Reid
Surrender of Dalarey’s lieutenant and troops noted
The report states that Mat More surrendered on day June 11 with his force. Commandant today Dalarey’s lieutenant surrendered with his men.
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Mat More
Dalarey
Surren
Illinois Cyclones Worst Storms in Years Rage Across State
A cyclone swept Illinois causing fatalities in multiple towns. At Pekin and Peoria lives were lost and extensive damage to crops and property reported. In Bloomington area Merna, three women died and about twenty people were injured as wires fell and communications failed.
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Pexia
Kineston
Péoria
Bloomington
Merna
Harriman Elected CP Rail President At Directors' Meeting
Salt Lake City June 11 Central Pacific directors elected E H Harriman as president and made Charles H Tweed vice president N T Smith treasurer J L Willcutt secretary and D R Gray assistant secretary The events occurred as Montpelier Vermont hosts the Grand Army veterans thirty fifth annual encampment with a fire camp event planned and ongoing encampment business continuing tomorrow.
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Salt Lake
Central Pacific
E. H. Harriman
Charlies H. Tweed
N T. Smith
San Francisco
J. L. Willcutt
D. R. Gray
Columbia University 148th Commencement Held Today
New York June 11 Columbia University celebrated its 148th commencement with over 700 degrees and diplomas awarded. The university gymnasium was crowded with students alumni and friends as ceremonies were held this morning.
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New York
Columbia University
University
Ohio county man travels with family to Choctaw nation
Paducah June 11 Imprisoned in a wooden cage to prevent self harm or harming others J W Pike of Ohio county Kentucky travels with his wife and six children in a covered wagon toward the Choctaw nation He survived a Civil War head wound that causes violent convulsions and he has been blind for seven years They expect to reach the Indian territory next fall.
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Paducah
J. W. Pike
Ohio County
Pike
Indian Territory
Northwestern Iowa Veterans encampment opens in Correctionville
Correctionville Iowa June 11 The annual encampment of the Northwestern Iowa Veterans association opened today under favorable conditions with about 600 veterans and 8000 visitors in attendance A strong program of speeches has been arranged for the three days the encampment remains in session
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Correctionville
Northwestern Ilowa Veterans’ Association
Lumber shipments to South Africa resume after peace
Tacoma June 11 immense fir lumber shipments to South Africa are resuming after three years of market closure. The Russian bark Ocean began loading the first cargo today signaling renewed trade with Africa.
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Tacoma
South Africa
Ocean
Federal grand jury discharges without indictment in beef trust probe
New Orleans June 11 The federal grand jury investigating the alleged beef trust was discharged at noon. No indictment was returned as they were unable to obtain the desired information from witnesses.
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New Orleans
Federal
Tunis Death Report For Sidi All Bey
Tunis, Africa, June 11. Sidi All Bey, a Tunis resident, died this morning in what local officials describe as a natural cause. The passing marks the end of a long public service career recognized by regional authorities.
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Tunis
Africa
Lane County Sheriff Race Narrowly Won by Withers
W W Withers, a Democrat, was elected sheriff of Lane County by a 521 vote plurality. He was the sole Democratic winner in the county as Republican margins ranged from 260 for governor to 1157 for county surveyor M Collier. The initiative referendum failed 809 to 130, with statewide opposition around 10 percent.
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W. W. Withers
Lane County
Supreme Judge
E. A. Lee
M. Collier
Convicts Tracy and Merrill Tracked by Roving Posse Near Gervins
In Gervins area on June 11 the escaped convicts Tracy and Merrill were surrounded by a posse after holding up a woodcutter and marching to secure breakfast. National guards from Salem and Woodburn joined locals, with bloodhounds out and a 200 acre timber tract cordoned as authorities pursue the fugitives.
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Gervins
Harry Tracy
Dave Merrill
August King
Ani
Salem
Woodburn
Neem
Aurora
Bloodhounds on Trail Myth vs Fact in Escape Case
An article rebuts sensational fear of bloodhounds pursuing Tracey and Merril, noting the dogs are gentle at heart and used for scent tracking. It explains historical misuse as fear propaganda, clarifying that slaves were not torn apart by bloodhounds but by other dogs.
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Tracey
Merril
Salem
United States
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Lynch on Trial in London Commune Case
In London the Irish members pressed Lynch’s arrest in the commune debate. Government Leader Halfour stated Lynch was not a burgher and denied him surrender rights. Lynch appeared at Bow Street court, did not answer the charge, and answered no statement when asked.
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London
Lynch
Halfour
Bow Street Court
Wedding of Mink Ethel Sigshee to Robert Small
Elaborate arrangements are ready for the wedding of Mink Ethel Sigshee daughter of Captain and Mrs Charles Dwight Sigshee to Robert Toombs Small in the Church of the New Jerusalem Washington DC June 11 The ceremony is a notable social season event The bride is described as a beauty and the only unmarried daughter of the commander of the ill fated Marne Small is the son of Evangelist Sam Small and works in newspaper publishing in the capital.
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Washington, D. C
Mink Ethel Sienber
Charles Dwight Sigshee
Robert Toombs Small
Church of the New Jerusalem
Findli
Sam Small
Wyoming aims for separate A O U W jurisdiction
At the A O U W supreme lodge session in Portland on June 11 a petition from Wyoming lodges seeks a separate jurisdiction excluding Idaho and Utah. They also petitioned for $600 benefit certificates.
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Portland
Supreme Lodge
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
Funeral meeting for Neighbor Leo Eggerth at Owl Tea House
Modern Woodmen are requested to meet at the Owl Tea House this evening at o’clock to arrange the funeral of Neighbor Leo Eggerth. GEO. A. HAMBLEN, Consul.
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Owl
Leo Eggerth
Geo. A. Hamblen
Wheat market report from New York and Chicago closes
Market notes from New York and Chicago Board of Trade with I L Ray and Co. Wheat futures showed morning strength on Roverimen report, winter wheat conditions down from a month ago. Margin data for Liverpool and San Francisco wheat present, with various price listings and related notes through June 11.
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I. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Tsepts
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Plank Decision Delayed for June to Kruger Family Wishes
The article notes that June to Kruger has not yet decided on his plank for the entire matter, currently relying on the wishes of his family and awaiting guidance. The source emphasizes parental input and family consensus in the tentative plan.
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Kruger
Barred from Malls Postcards Warned by Washington
Federal department in Washington announces a ban on all souvenir postal cards after August 1 due to rampant advertising and obscuring stamps. The order prohibits cards with enameled or treated imagery that hides government print. unsigned or damaged cards become valueless for postage and must be prepaid or returned to sender.
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Federal Department
Washington, Dd, Co
Oret
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
Bank of Bourne Incorporation filed with county clerk
Articles for Bank of Bourne recorded showing incorporators Jamon Newlands C F Kear and William Weigand. Capital stock set at 10000 dollars, 100 shares at 100 dollar par each.
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Bank of
Bourne
Jamon Newlands
C. F. Kear
William Weigand
Fugitive Paul Underwood Sighting Near Kamilchie
Reports from Kimilchie Washington area claim a man matching fugitive Paul Underwood was seen nearby. Mason County sheriff and deputies search the woods without uncovering any solid evidence to confirm the report.
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Kimilchie
Wash
Paul Underwood
Kamilchie
Mason County
Ike the Arkan san man avoids ads in all weathers
A remark attributed to Ike the Arkansan man explains he does not advertise during prosperous times because he sees no need, nor in hard times because he cannot afford it. He adds that he did not repair his leaking roof in fair weather because he did not need to, and he could not work in the rain.
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Ike
West Point Marks Hundredth Year With Ceremonies
West Point Military Academy celebrated its hundredth year with traditional ceremonies and pageantry honoring alumni, faculty, and cadets. The event highlighted the academy’s historic legacy, leadership training, and ongoing defense service.
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West Point Military Academy
Centennial Day at West Point Draws Roosevelt and Dignitaries
Old soldiers and hundreds of academy graduates joined President Roosevelt and Cabinet at West Point for the centennial celebration. General Duckner and Southern veterans received notable attention as the day began with a 21 gun salute, cadet review, and a luncheon with the academy’s alumni. Cadet Mithus, noted for Pekia duties, received a medal from the president on Congress’s behalf amid applause.
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Duckner
United Chytermne
Mbteit Hap Eeds
Duele Land
Albert J. Milla
Oorevelt
Hoowevelt
Wisconsin G A R meeting names state leaders at Stevens Point
Wisconsin G A R Chapter at Stevens Point on June 11 gathers Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups. Notables James Haven West Superior Martha Crosse Milwaukee L M Snyder Waukesha Chippewa Falls La Crosse bid for the encampment. Commander De Groff opened with an address as reports show nearly 10 100 members with some drops during the year.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
James Haven
West Superior
Marth Crosse
Milwaukee
L. M. Snyder
Waukesha Chippewa Falls
la Crosse
de Groff
Grand Army
Maine Republicans Convene in Portland State Nomination Planned
In Portland Maine on June 11 Republicans from Malone gathered for a state convention. At about one o'clock FM Simpeon of Bangor opened the meeting as chairman. The convention will nominate a gubernatorial candidate to be voted in the November election.
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Vortland
Malone
FM. Simpeon
Bangor
Experts Explore Cape York Deposits for Un Ore
New York experts report a Boston syndicate plans to send specialists to Cape York in the Hering Sea to inspect placer deposits with Un samples up to 64 percent. Discovered last fall, the group proposes a smelter at Puget Sound to process the ore.
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New York
Boston
Cape York
Hering Sea
Puget Sound
Morgan arrives in London amid coal strike query
London reports Pierpont Morgan arrived in the city this morning and he denies any link between his visit and the anthracite coal strike, asserting the mission concerns other matters.
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London
Pierpont Morgan
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