Modern Woodmen Convention Discusses Rates and Growth
Delegates from the Modern Woodmen meet to consider insurance rate reforms, notably raising rates by over 50 percent and shifting more burden to older members. They project membership surpassing one million in two years and plan the next head camp in Milwaukee, with Portland losing out over cost.
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Uelght
Lon Wie
Boty
Virginia
Arizona
Columbia
Ohio
Middle West
United States
Milwaukee
Wis
Portland
Avalanches Kill and Disappear in Swiss Alps Tour Party
A Swiss avalanche near Urio in Geneva province killed an instructor and seven students from the Seurich high school during an instructional tour. Fourteen achalars and two ministers died or were injured, while rescuers search for bodies. Another party of 11 tourists and two guides, missing since June 3, may have fallen due to avalanche and landslide near Lake Como. Nearby Sweden reports King Oscar visiting Norrland with a base in Boden and Narvik as the Ofoten railway opens.
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Phiblas
Seurich
Zurle
Lake Como
Uria
Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar
Norrland
Boden
Narvik
Ofoten
Helmdal
Wreck of Caramalap Strands Mexican Steamer
Fort Iavaca Texas June 27 Mexican steamer Caramalap stranded near here with the captain killed in the wreckage and the crew saved with difficulty An accident claims the life of a 12 year old in Enter prise Wallowa county as he is shot taking a rifle from a wall rack Friday.
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Fort Iavaca
Texas
la Grande
Robert A. Shinn
Enterprise
Wallowa County
Desert Land Withdrawal Affects Franklin County Area
Officials announce immediate withdrawal of 1180 arid acres, mainly in Franklin county, including entire townships and fragments in Walla Walla Adams Yakima and Whitman counties. Government irrigation experts now study the tract for reservoirs and canals, with favorable prospects noted by inspectors.
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Whitman, Yakima
Adams
General Land Office
Land Office
Franklin Conely
Hewett
Wren
Franklin Monty
Walla Walle
Townshire
Adame
Yakima
Whitnan
Dem
Orion
Hamer County
Loo Acres
Echo Tract
Cruiser Roon launched at Kiel amid Kaiser and crew
The June 27 Kiel ceremony saw the Kaiser and the entire American colony present for the launch of the cruiser Roon. The vessel was christened by Countess Waldersee as workers in their clothes stood nearby. The Kaiser greeted each builder with a handshake and later toasted with Admiral Cotton aboard the Kearairao.
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Kaiser
Kat Serie
Waldersee
Admiral Cotton
Wholesale Arrests Riot Breaks Out After Hearings
New York June 27 five hundred ninety two arrests in last night's canting raid were brought before a magistrate this morning. On advice of the state's attorneys eight men were the only ones discharged as the crowd cheered wildly during the announcement.
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New York
Trial Spin Today Cup Course At Highlands
Weather calm and clear as Shamrocks 1 and 1 prepare for the cup course trial at Highlands on June 27. Sir Lipton arrives and plans a stretching sail rather than a true test. At 1 p.m. a seven mile breeze lifts the fleet as both yachts depart. The start quiets to short tacks after 12:40 as race action begins.
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Highlands
Sir Lipton
Roosevelt Heads to Oyster Bay in Private Car
President Roosevelt accompanied by J L Loeb H Barnes two stenographers and two secret service men left Washington on June 27 in a private car for Oyster Bay indicating a routine presidential trip with security detail aboard.
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Roosevelt
Loeb
Barnes
Secret Service
Oyster Bay
Freight Handlers Strike at St Joseph for 26 Percent Wages
Freight handlers at Missouri Pacific Great Western and Rock Island railways in St Joseph walk out this morning demanding a 26 percent wage increase. The action involves the unionized workers across multiple lines, impacting local freight operations and prompting potential talks with management.
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St. Joseph
Missouri Pacific
Great Western and
Rock Island Railways
Difficulty Securing Jury for Knapp Strangler Case
Hamilton June 27. It is conceded it is impossible to secure a jury to try the strangler Knapp before Monday. Only 11 men have been accepted, all subject to peremptory challenge, out of 118 summoned to voir dire.
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Hamilton
Extra Session Called June 28 In National Debate
President strongly favors the measure claiming vast benefits to commerce industry and national wealth. Colombia's congress to convene June 29 to consider the canal treaty with the president endorsing the accord as beneficial and indicating U S support for the treaty as paramount.
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State Department
Beaupre
Bogota
Colomban
Colombia
Threats and anti Jewish rhetoric surface across cities
In London on June 27 reports claim Phan activists seized a tithe appeal to fund anti Jewish measures in Bessarabia and Kishinet with a vow to expel Jews. A governor warns against the effort as religious societies warn of serious cases. St Petersburg notes an arch socialist broadcast urging unity with Catholics and Orthodox believers to “embrace him” and threaten fatal harm.
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Irow
Odessa
Phan
Coplee
Bessarabia
Kishinet
Lwe
St. Petersburg
Pinsk
Christ
Murderer Hougherty Attacks Inmate In Cell
Slashed with a razor in Hot Springs on June 27, Hougherty, a murderer sentenced to bang here Augie 34, attacked Williame an alleged fake foot racer in his cell. The brutal attack ripped liver and bowels. Williams faces only hours to live. Citizens are incensed and threaten lynching or burning.
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Hot Springs
Hougherty
Williame
Willams
Railway Collision Near Des Moines Injures Several
A Milwaukee and St. Paul accommodation collided with a freight west of Des Moines Iowa on June 27 killing engineer Erickson and brakeman Howard. Brakeman Hale Fremon Bodenberger Seleor and Berry were injured while engineer Perry was badly scalded. The line was blocked until morning.
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Des Moinen
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Collision Kills Two Men as Trains Wreck Near Petersburg
Norfolk news reports engineer Covington and his nephew Robert killed in a Norfolk and Western collision at an open switch near Petersburg. Many passengers injured as both trains were badly wrecked. Also: Ohio arrives from Nome with $270,000 onboard in Seattle.
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Norfolk
Covington
Robert
Norfolk & Western
Petersburg
Monmouth Battle 120th Anniversary Celebrated In New Jersey
In Freeloty New Jersey on June 27 a large observance marked the 120th anniversary of the Monmouth battle. Governor Murphy and dignitaries attended ceremonies at Monument Park with a national salute, parade, and a commemorative sermon. Senator Fairfax delivered the main oration as Bishop Scarborough led prayers.
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N. J
Monmouth
Molly Pitcher
Geweror Murphy
Sanrike
National Calote
Monument Park
Clive
Bishop Scarborough
Theodore W. Morris
Monmouth Battle Monument Commission
Will Carlton
Murphy
Fairlanks
Mc Fail
Trenton
Battle of Springfield anniversary at Presbyterian church
June 37 celebration under the Doughters of the Revolution marked the Stonefeld battle anniversary at the Presbyterian church in Springfield New Jersey. Parson Caldwell led American forces. his wife was killed earlier by a British soldier near Cranford.
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Springfield
N. J
Doughters
Stonefeld
Church Yard
Springield
Parson Caldwell
Cranford
Smallpox Case Leads Albatross Return to Port Townsend
The United States steamer Albatross, which ten days ago carried a party of scientists led by Professor Jordan to study fisheries in British Columbia and Alaska, returned to Port Townsend with a smallpox case. The patient boarded at Seattle and was placed in quarantine.
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Port Townsend
United States
Professor Jordan
British Columbia
Alaska
Seattle
Finance Revisions Ahead As Experts Sail For Manila
San Francisco June 27 Among passengers sailing for Manila today are Professor K H W Kemmerer of Purdue University and his wife Prof Kemmerer who has been appointed by the government to advise a federal commission. The mission aims to establish a new monetary system in the Philippines.
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San Francico
Manila
KH. W. Kemmerer
Purdue University
Fayette
Ind
Kemmerer
Commission of Federal Officers
Pew
Philippines
Violence and Threats Roil Kentucky Towns Amid Hunt for Witness
Reports from Jackson and Lexington detail threats of assassination and intimidation tied to the burning of Ewen's hotel and a key witness Gray Haddick. Guards protected Haddick, later removed, as investigators prepared to present the case to the grand jury. A reporter was assaulted in Lexington. attorney Noble attacked Wasson at a police station before being detained.
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Ktill
Jackson
Militha
Jane Wort
Gray Haddick
Crawford Tharp
Oxeanne
Jackoon
Jane Ode Cardwell
Tewore Hin
Ting
Rwen
British News From West Africa Dispatches June 27
Dispatches from Somaliland reported this morning that the London war office had no confirmation of any major invasion in Paris. Manning’s message suggested no mention of a breakthrough. if the Mad Milioh retreated, likely misinterpreted.
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Partie
Somaliland
London
Jin
War Office
Manning
Paris
Milioh
Bold Bandits at Work
Five men reported to have boarded freighters near Salt Lake City robbing the crew for the future. They beat and threw from a train car a Provo pair, Chas Nelson and a companion, near Soldier Summit. A section foreman at Pleasant Valley was also held up. Police pursue leads amid ongoing investigation.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Oregon Crop Outlook Promises Record Harvest This Year
Frank Lee of the North west Pacific Farmer forecasts a large prune crop in Oregon, potentially the largest yet with yields near 90,000 pounds. He notes drying capacity will be strained and anticipates season prices around 4 cents per pound. An observer adds a cautionary remark about certifying physicians and a young girl with a new plane.
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Frank Lee
Northwest Pacific Farmer
California
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