Wartime naval actions and arrests reported overseas
Reports describe brutal naval engagements with Japanese and Russian forces, including sinking losses and battlefield casualties. A Washington dispatch notes arrested Indianapolis journalist Hector Fuller at Port Arthur. In American political news, Fairbanks supporters discuss nomination strategies while Cannon and other figures are eyed. A New York court set June pleas as Nan Patierno’s counsel seeks grand jury minutes amid murder incitement case.
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Griscom
Tokio
State Department
Hector Fuller
Indianapolis News
Port Arthur
Fuller
Will
New York
Jolee Newberger
Nan Patierean
E Couneel
Grand Jury
Youngs Alfesed
State Lands Board to repay buyers on failed titles
Salem June 17 The state land board must repay to purchasers of school land the partial payments made even if delinquencies exist. Attorney General Crawford says repayment is due where the state title could not be conveyed, despite forfeiture rules. Few sales affected. Also reports a disaster fear in Baltimore plus a signed extradition treaty with Spain and the US in Washington.
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Fairbanks
Chicago
Hemenway
Indiana
Pairianks
Ymeraum
Bss
Filkins
Cullom
Pairbanks
Illinois
Crawford
Salem, Or
State Lend Board
George G. Brown
State Land Board
Greatest Marine Disaster Seen in a Century at New York
New York City horror as 62 bodies identified from the Scn to disaster with 75 still missing. morgue holds 70 bodies, 32 identified. over 1000 feared dead but official estimates narrow to about 600. Four investigations under way led by Secretary Cortelyou and others to determine cause and blame.
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Secretary of the Navy
New York
Boles
Beech
Eleth Street
Cortelyon
Uhier
Jerome
Seary
Coroier
Giver
Rice al Nikon
Great Gold Strike Near Gray Lack Mountain
In Medford Oregon on June 17 a rush of miners gathered near Gray Lack mountain where a huge gold strike is reported. An 18 year old boy and a companion found the ledge and brought back 10,000 in ore with a mortar and pestle. Three older men joined and collected 500 in a single day. The strike lies near the California line, close to early placer diggings.
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Medford
Oregon
California Ring
Roosevelt Snubbed in Delaware Delegates Fight
Two party slides were allowed to present their case while Roosevelt was omitted. Republicans protested at the slight as Addicks defeated anti-Addicks, securing all at large delegates and recognition of all from the districts. Photographs favored Hanna at headquarters, drawing sharp contrast with Roosevelt supporters.
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Roosevelt
Ieen
Hanna
Preadent
Delaware
Lelong
Republican Committee Meeting in Wisconsin Factions Represented
In Chicago on June 17 the republican committee met behind closed doors to discuss the Wisconsin dispute. Chairman Parse turned the chair over to Senator Scott to avoid claims of unfairness. LaPolletty and Spooner factions were represented as Roosevelt’s chances in Whi toweln were considered and a strong effort was anticipated.
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Chicvso
Wisconsin
Republic Con Pational Committee
Parse
Scott
LaPolletty
Spooner
Roosevelt
Whitoweln
Iron steamship burns at Moran's dock in Ohio
Seatthy June 17 reports an Iron steamship named Alp Ohio caught fire at Moran's dock at midnight. The berth dock aft was destroyed causing about 45000 dollars in damage from spontaneous combustion in a new room. The vessel formerly served as an Atlantic greyhound of 2400 tons. Market notes include wheat and corn futures with July wheat opening 85 and closing 84 and July corn opening 48 and closing 45.
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Seatthy
Alp
Ohio
Moran
Atlantic Greyhound
Chieigo
Frenchman Wing International Rage Races Open in Hamburg
Hamburg dispatch reports 280 luxury motor cars arrive for Bennett races drawing many operators. Emperor William surveyed the dangerous course with the Kaiser's party observing. Start signals issued at 7 am with 20 000 spectators and two grandstands filled as cars progressed in a field of entrants from England Austria Italy France Belgium and Germany.
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Hamburg
Emperor William
Empresas
Saalaburg
Ambassador Tower
William
Beumett
Kaiser
Wortemburg
Thery Wins Close Race in Hamburg
Thery, driven by Richard Braster, edges Jenatay by a narrow margin in Hamburg on June 17. Thery clocked five hours, fifty minutes and three seconds, as spectators including French researchers and officials praised the victor with ovations and congratulatory embraces.
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Hambure
Thery
Richard Braster
Rhow
Jenatey
Hamburg
Jonsiay
Jenatay
Wetdal
Shot Husband on Ranch Accident Near Albany
Mrs Mellwain, a prominent ranch figure, accidentally wounded her husband with a 22 calibre rifle while bird hunting on their property several miles from Albany Gr. The wounded man was placed in a carriage and taken to town for medical care. Doctors could not yet determine the outcome.
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Albany, Gr
Jane
Fleary PF
Meilwate
Bia Ranch
Mra
Mellwain
Moyer Charged With Murder in Cripple Creek Case
Cripple Creek authorities charge Moyer with murder in connection with a mine explosion that killed McCormick and Melvin Beck. Alleged conspirators include Weston Ped eration of Miners officers, with alibi and intent under inquiry. A warrant may be sent to Denver for further action.
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Cripple Creek
Cot
Cramp
W. D. Hay
He Federariyn
Denver
Lim
Southside Favor Complicates Baseball Park Location Debate
Southside supporters push for a site south of the OSO track while opponents fear flood risk and cost on a gravel bar near the old poor farm. Petitions show 158 favoring the southern site versus 16 for the north, with the board set to consider the ballots at the next meeting and likely choose a different location.
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Mexere J. FP
Carrier
Hf. Maa Wrourk
Deleymiet
Hieseboo Patrona
Haasbrouck
Allin
Train Robbery Near Bearmouth Stirs 100 Cowboys in Pursuit
A Northern Pacific express car was blown apart one mile east of Bearmouth as a bold robbery unfolded. Three blasts wrecked the car while passengers were not molested. A hundred armed men pursue, with Kid Curry suspected and a $10,000 reward offered dead or alive. A second note mentions a San Francisco suicide amid further sugar notes.
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Kid Curry
Ruste
Etute
Son of Foot
St. Louie
Elie
Che Pelekaere
Rob Shore
Ebane
Royal Blue Wrecked at Caseyville with Casualties
The westbound Royal Blue Flyer of the Baltimore and Ohio collided with a freight at Caseyville at 1 in the afternoon. One man was killed and several injured. The passenger train, crowded with travelers to the World's Fair, was badly damaged.
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St. Louis
Baltimore & Ohio
Caseyville
Afernnoon
Viet
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