Fishing On Sunday Ends With Daring Rescue
Lewiston, Joe 4 report Harry Hartwell and William T Garland hooked an eight pound lake trout on Lake Auburn Sunday. Their boat capsized twice, tossing them into the water. With the line wrapped around Garland and the anchor rope trapping the craft, rescue came after about half an hour when two shore observers reached them by boat. Hartwell later landed the fish.
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Lewiston
Joe
Lake Auburn
Harry Hartwell
William T. Garland
Garland
Hartwell
Three Men Killed in Texas Court House Shootout
In San Augustine Texas three men died in a gun battle at the courthouse. Victims include Felix Roberts of the Galveston News and Sheriff Noel Roberts. Relations to prior feuds and recent killings add to tensions as telegrams seek militia from Governor Sayers.
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San Augustine
Tex
Court House
Felix Roberts
Galveston News
Sid Roberta
Noel Roberta
George Wall
Wall
Noel Roberts
Eugene Wall
Benjamin Brooks
Nacogdoches
Sayers
Outing At Minocqua Ties Politicians To Wisconsin Cottage
The Star reports as Philadelphia hosts the Republican national convention that Bryan Towne Jones Wetmore Hogan and Stone will attend a summer cottage gathering at Minocqua Wisconsin. Stone declines due to a strike injunction case. Wetmore says the gathering is a nonpolitical outing.
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Kansans City
the Star
Philadelphia
William J. Bryan
Charley A. Towne
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Col. M. OC
Wetmore
St. Louis
J. J. Hogan
Wisconsin
Minocqua
Wis
William J. Stone
Col. Wetmore
Senate approves Hazel for Western District of New York judgeship
The judiciary committee reported favorably on John R. Hazel of New York for the Western district of New York judgeship. Only one senator voted against him Pettus objecting to the testimony cited against his fitness for a federal judgeship.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee of the
Senate
John R. Hazel
New York
Pettus
Hazel
Otis Nomination Moved to Be Major General
The Senate committee on military affairs reported favorably General Otis for major general. When sent to the Senate in executive session there was a call for immediate action but objection caused the nomination to go over.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Otis
Senate
American Captain Killed In Manila Engagement
General Funston and 25 men engaged insurgents 25 miles east of San Miguel de Mayumo. Captain George J. Godfrey of the 22nd Regiment and one private were killed. The enemy’s loss is not reported. Twenty five armed insurgents surrendered at Calire on Panay.
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Manila
Funston
San Miguel de Mayumo
George J. Godfrey
22Nd Regiment
Calire
Panay
Bangor Man Takes Options on Deserted Farms
Calais June 4 Cyrus F Stackpole of Bangor has taken options on many farm tracts along the new Washington county railroad. He is said to represent a large syndicate aiming to bring a substantial colony of defeated Boers to the area.
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Calais
Cryus F. Stackpole
Bangor
Washington County
Maine zinc mining starts as land bonded to New York group
A. D. MacFoul of Mechias bonds 000 acres of his mineral land to D. E. Smith and associates in New York. Fifteen men are at work on the Lubec property, with substantial machinery arrivals signaling active zinc operations.
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Mechias
A. D. MacFoul
D. E. Smith
New York
Lubec
Potter Divorce Granted in Newport Supreme Court
James Brown Potter of Newport obtained a divorce from his wife Cora Urquhart in the copperate division of the supreme court. The petition was granted in Newport on June 4.
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Newport
James Brown Potter
Cora Urquhart
Supreme Court
Protecting Boxers and Destruction Around Pekin
Special despatch from Shanghai says Cossacks rescue Belgians after talks with Taung Li Yamen. Forty miles of Lo-Han Railway bridges and stations destroyed, months to repair. German Austrian guards arrive at Pekin. fears of massacres prompt urging concerted action by powers.
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London
Shanghai
Baron de Vinck de Deux Orph
Lo-Han
Pekin
Otis Leaves Angel Island After Quarantine
Major General Otis leaves Angel Island after quarantine and heads to Washington. He comments on Aguinaldo's followers, island riches, and the potential for increased commerce if stability returns. He notes 55,000 troops in the Philippines and a 10 percent April sickness rate.
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San Francisco
KR. & Gile
Angel Island
Eval Otis
Aguinaldo
United States
Otis
Otisaid
Washington
Trust stockholders in American Ice company list
New York Journal and Advertiser publishes a registry of stockholders and transfers from the American Ice Company from City Trust records. Notables include Robert A. Van Wyck Augustus Van Wyck Richard Croker Hugh J. Grant and many others amid state proceedings to block operations and potential contracts. The hearing adjourned and officials consider action while a separate inquiry in Albany weighs anti trust implications.
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New York Journal and Advertiser
American Iev Company
City Trust Company
Nussbaum
American Ice Company
American Ics Company
Robert A. van Wyck
Augustus van Wyck
Richard Croker
John F. Carroll
John D. Crimmins
Thomas F.crimmins
Elizabeth Croker
B. LD. Croker
George L. Ingraham
Edgar L. Furaman
Joseph Kk. Newberger
George C. Barrett
Martin T. McMahon
James Fitzgerald
Henry E
Coler
Dillon
Ice Company
Meyer Naussbaum
Albany
N. J
Roosevelt
Davis
Fee Trust
Rochambeau Statue Unveiled in Vendome France
The statue honoring General Rochambeau was unveiled in Vendome with ceremonies in France and the United States. Rochambeau, born locally, commanded six thousand French troops who aided the American Revolutionary War in 1780.
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Vendome
France
United States
Rochambeau
Miss Rogers Married in Private Ceremony
Miss Mas Rogers daughter of H H Rogers president of Standard Oil married William B E Coe in a private ceremony at the bride's home. The Rogers family is in mourning and the wedding was kept quiet due to the period of mourning.
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New York
Mas Rogers
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
William BE. Coo
Rogers
Armed Guards Protect St Louis Transit Car Shed
Sheriff’s posse guards the car shed of the St. Louis Transit Company tonight with about 60 men on duty. Pass members armed with Winchester shotguns and buckshot shells defend against disturbances. Ex Gov William J Stone counsels strikers and meets transit officials seeking a settlement. no agreement reached and adjournment set for tomorrow.
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Lenk
Jane
St. Louia Transit Company
Roplenann
William J. Stone
Counel
Boston Beats St Louis 6–1 in Memorial Day Tilt
Boston jumped to a third inning lead after hard hitting and an interference call on Donlin. Final score Boston 6 St. Louis 1 as crowds of 4909 watched at the Polo Grounds era ballpark. Umpire Swartwood ruled Donlin out for interference in the fifth.
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Boston
Swartwood
Donlin
New York Democrats Name Danforth Permanent Chairman
New York June 4 The New York state Democratic convention is expected to proceed smoothly with Eliot Danforth chosen as permanent chairman. The platform is anticipated to be as radical as W J Bryan would want. Delegates at large include Edward Murphy David B Hilof Richard Croker and Augustus Van Wyck with Van Wyck’s ties to the fee trust debated.
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New York
State Committee
Eliot Danforth
W. J. Bryan
Edward Murphy
Renssalaer
David B. Hilof
Albany
Richard
Congress Near Adjournment After Long Session
Washington June 4 Senate in extended session more than ten hours with four hours in executive session. Teller of Colorado spoke on the Philippines and Pettigrew of South Dakota pressed for action on the anti trust bill. A social dress session entertained spectators as Pettigrew debated Spooner.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Ssulon
Teller
Colorado
Pettigrew
South Dakota
House
House OKs Senate amendment for Louisiana Purchase expo funds
The House approved the Senate amendment to the sundry civil bill providing 5 million dollars for the Louisiana Purchase exposition in St Louis with a 127 to 75 roll call. The Mississippi river item was shortened to 2.26 million and a levee system study was added. Four appropriation bills remain in dispute as Congress moves toward adjournment. General Wheeler may be promoted to brigadier general to fill a vacancy, with retirement expected soon after.
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Washington
House
Senate
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Mississippi River Commission
District of Columbia
Tawney
Minnesota
Joe Wheeler
Ots
Wheeler
Rural guards claim Gonzales killed in fair fight in Santiago
In Santiago Cuba on June 4 rural guards say their officers killed Gonzales and his band in a fair fight after he had been jailed several times with witnesses fearing to testify. Separately, a Ward Eight Democratic caucus elected delegates led by George W. Furlong and Eugene H. Winslow with instruction for George C. Edwards.
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Santiago
Cuba
Gonzales
Mrs. John Sherman Dies in Mansfield at 72
Mrs. John Sherman, born Margaret Cetilia Stewart, died at midnight in Mansfield. The widow of Sherman, she was the only child of the late Judge Stewart and was married December 51, 1843. No children. She was a Mansfield native and will be buried there.
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Mansfield
Ohio
John Sherman
Margaret Cetilia Stewart
Judge Stewart
Sherman
Republican Club Plans Delegation to Nominates Long for Vice President
The Republican club of Massachusetts will send a committee to the Republican National convention in Philadelphia to do whatever it can for the nomination of John D. Long for Vice President.
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Boston
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
John D. Long
Dear Mrs Pinkham remedy notice
A reader reports relief after using L B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for headaches and backache. The letter from Mrs A To E1946 at Hi ton St Pa describes improved health and renewed energy following the treatment.
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L E. Pinkham
Mrs. A
Hiton St
Log Jam Halts Kennebec Drive After Rain
President F T Bradstreet reports a three foot rise in the Kennebec River on Saturday causing a major log jam at Madison. About 15,000,000 logs are stuck as six crews work to break the jam without dynamite and water has not backed up yet.
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Gardiner
F. T Bradstreet
Kennebec Log Driving Company
Madison
Delegates Arrive in Pittsfeld for Maine Congregational Convention
June 4 Pittsfeld reports delegates arriving by early trains for the Maine Congregational convention. By Tuesday June 5 the real work begins with at least two hundred strangers expected and hosted by local societies. Rev. E. F. Pemaber of Bangor preaches this evening to a large crowd.
Maine Pension Updates Announced for Widow Beneficiaries
Washington D C June 4 The following Maine pension changes from the May 16 issue are announced with entries for original widows etc Jennie B Joy Wyne 8 and Mary P Emerson Richmond 8 with special accrued dated May 21 Including names and city designations as listed in the notice
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Washington, D.C
Maine
Jennie B. Joy
Wyne
Mary P. Emerson
Richmond
General Gomez Arrives in Havens for Honor Demonstration
June 4 1900s era report notes General Maximo Gomez arrived in Havens. A large demonstration in his honor is planned for the evening to mark the visit.
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Havens
Maximo Gomez
Man Waits By Tree Box As Cop Chats At 11 30
A man leaning against a tree box on upper Eighteenth Street chats with a beat cop about being home early. The exchange reveals the man waited since his wife warned she would go to her mother's if he was late. The officer leaves whistling, noting the time.
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Upper Eighteenth Street
Louie
Washington Post
The Hard Part of It
Mrs Blimleigh complains about her husband fussing with plants and seeds at home. A neighbor notes the flowers will look nice and that he needs exercise after a day in an office. She laments the high cost of hiring help for Henrys enthusiastic planting in the first week.
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Henry
Chicago Times-Herald
Rubbish Avenue Strangers Walk Westward
A Chicago Tribune excerpt describes strangers walking westward from Michigan Avenue. A tall matronly figure leads the procession while a boy carries a valise and two umbrellas and asks about the street name, hearing it called Rubbish Avenue by a policeman.
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Michigan Avenue
Chicago Tribune
Republican Caucuses Convene in Portland Ward Halls
The Portland Republicans call its members to ward caucuses on Tuesday June 5 1900 at 7 30 p m to nominate delegates for the First District Republican Convention in City Hall Portland June 20 1900 the Republican State Convention in City Hall Bangor June 27 1900 and the Cumberland County Republican Convention in Portland June 11 1900 at 10 a m Forty seven delegates per ward will be chosen with a check list system and ballots prepared by the City Committee.
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Portland
Jour Velock
Wven
Cumberland County
City Hall
Jane
A. D
O Tame
Baghead
Republican City Committee
Exchee Ee
Brown Block
Long Island
Island Ward
Peaks Island
Euch
City Committee
Stage Mails Arrive and Close Times Listed
The notice lists arrival and closing times for services to Harpswell Long Chebeague Islands Bowery Beach and Cape Elizabeth Knightville with partial hours and ambiguous destinations. The fragmentary text implies a schedule but lacks full clarity on dates and destinations.
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Poate Isand
Harpswell
Long and Chebeague Islands
Bowery Beach
Cape Hilsabeth
Knightville
E.m
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