American woman jailed in Mexico after fatal home intrusion
Mrs Evelyne Collier, an American living in Sonora with her brother, reports to San Francisco that a Mexican man broke into their home, a pistol discharged during a struggle, and she was convicted of shelling and killing him. She awaits investigation and potential release urged by Senator Perkins.
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America
San Francisco
Hermosillo
Mexico
Wm. Frost
Ares
Sonora
Murder at Bank of Wichita: Miss Slavin Shot Dead
Miss Belle Slavin a Wichita stenographer found dead in the Nat ional Bank of Commerce office. A bullet wound to the head led coroner to suspect murder rather than suicide. Witnesses recall a strange man visiting the bank and lingering after hours. Letters found on Slavin were friendly in tone, and the revolver near her did not belong to her. Police pursue a robbery motive and a potential intruder in the bank.
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Wichita
Kan
National Bank of Commerce
McLaughlin
Miss Slavin
Air. Johns
Fr Johns
Kansas City
Low
Portland
Ore
Austin Akin
South Haven
Barber
London
Bank of England
Prominent Fresno Men In Brutal Ring Contest Tragedy Likely
Gregory Quigley and Morris Zeberg, well known Fresno youths, fought in a brutal ring match three miles south of the city. In round thirty one Zeberg slipped, Quigley landed on his heel, Zeberg fell and was taken home. Doctors say recovery unlikely.
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Cal
Gregory Quigler
Morris Zeberg
Zebers
Quigley
Train wreck in Kansas injures two at Oldenstye station
Union Passenger No. 1 derailed at 1:00 Sunday near Oldenstye Kansas after a split switch. Engine and multiple cars left the track. two persons badly hurt, possibly fatally, with reports from the scene.
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Lnion
Uilelinl
Uist
Oldenstyre
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Trach
Khalifa Defeated in Cairo Dispatch
A Cairo dispatch reports the khalif defeated with heavy native losses against British forces. Jie fled into the woods with a few followers and his capture is imminent.
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Cairo
Khalif
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HELP ALGER Gov Pingree Forms Probe with War Secretary
Gov Pingree forms a probe with War Secretary amid party disputes. The text cites Alger’s campaign stance on taxation and trusts, detailing his critique of Alver and McMillan. It notes Alger’s persistence in the senatorial contest, framing tensions within Republican leadership.
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Alver
McMilan
Republican Party
Algerig
Terrible mine explosion near Rossland BC kills five
At about 1 a m Saturday in the War Eagle mine near Rossland five men worked at the 25 foot level when a drill struck a misfired hole. Charles Post and Carles Lee were instantly killed. Mike Griffin died en route to hospital. Dan Green died from injuries. Charles Connein suffered severe arm injuries but may recover.
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B.C
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Charles Post
Carles Lee
Mike Griffin
Dan Green
Charles Connein
Drouth Devastates Colorado Range Lands, Reports Say
Denver reports from Secretary Charles F. Martin of the National Live Stock Association describe severe drouth destroying large Colorado ranges. He cites early stock losses in the San Luis Valley and warns that even surviving cattle and sheep will be emaciated by summer heat and snow. Similar droughts are reported across northern New Mexico, Oklahoma, the Indian Nation, western Kansas, and southern Texas.
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Charles F. Martin
National Live Stock Association
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San Luis Valley
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Oklahoma
India Nation
Kansas
Suutheer Tah
Will Fight P. D. Armour Southern Fruit Growers Form
W. Coupland, manager of the California Fruit Transportation Company, reports that Southern fruit growers have formed an organization to oppose P. D. Armour. Coupland says Armour leads a movement to control the fruit and vegetable trade across the Pacific coast and seeks to extend influence over Florida Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Maryland Virginia Delaware Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi and Texas.
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N.C
Armour
Rnit
Pacific Coast
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Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
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Virginia
Delaware
Tennessee
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Mississippi
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ABRAM GOULD DEAD Brother of the Financier
Salem Telegram reports Abram Gould, brother of Jay Gould, dies in Salem. Gould, long connected with the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain railways, had his health fail for months. He was a quiet man not often mentioning his family ties. The note also mentions a legal case about a graphophone witness in San Francisco and various local fires and crimes.
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Abram Gould
Jar Gould
Egent
Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain Railway Company
Jinco Impany
Mr. Gould
Jay Gould
Thief Steals 10500 From Bank, Escape Hints Emerge
A masked individual seized 10500 from a Metropolitan Bank branch, triggering a rapid investigation. Police report unclear details on the getaway, with witnesses noting a quick exit and possible vehicle involvement. No arrests announced as officers pursue leads.
Miles May Succeed QTIS in Philippines Command
In a clipped dispatch the article reports Gen. Miles, United States Army commander, is likely to become chief of the Philippine force. A telegram to President McKinley hints at Miles’ appointment with Manila as the probable destination. A personal friend quotes Miles saying he would go to Manila at once if asked.
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Sweel
McKinley
Federal Building
Chicago
Building Trades Council
French Crisis Qver Rousseau Second Attempt to Form
Rousseau succeeds in forming a new ministry after a Thursday morning summons by President Loubet. The cabinet includes Waldeck-Rousseau as premier and interior, Deleusse as foreign affairs, Gen. Callifet for war, and other ministers to oversee justice, navy, colonies, and public works. The report notes policy shifts and lineup details.
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Leper Station Fire Leaves One Dead on BC Coast
The Dercéy Island leper station on the British Columbia coast burned with one leper leading the escape and another fatally injured. Benjamin Parrott was hanged in Hamilton Ontario for killing his mother after leaving a confession.
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Dercéy Island
British Columbia
Benjamin Parrott
Hamilton
Ont
Market Quotations From Chicago Cattle and Grain
Market quotes show cattle common to prime at 3.00 to 3.75 with some up to 4.00 for sheep and hogs around 8.00 to 8.50. Wheat No 2 red, corn No 2, oats No 2 white, barley No 2, and rye prices listed with mixed lots and futures terms.
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Chicago
Connie
New York
West'sen
Beet Sugar Prospects In Iowa State Agriculture Visit
An agent from the Iowa Department of Agriculture toured the state evaluating beet sugar prospects. He noted Puerto Rico’s sugar output and Spain as potential markets, and said American methods could boost island production fourfold. Michigan leads with seven beet factories and a half‑million dollar capitalization, while further plants are expected in the region.
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Spain
United States
Michigan
Fruit Tree Man's False Claims Led to Arrest in Ames
A fruit tree salesman, T. M. Dunnigan, was arrested in Ames on charges of false pretenses after selling J. Campbell a bill of several hundred dollars for supposedly hardy trees. Expert witnesses from the State Agricultural College discredited the claim, stating such a winter hardy peach tree did not exist.
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T.M. Dunnigan
Armes
J. Campbell
Dunnigan
Campbell
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
South Dakota
J. L. Budd
J. Sexton
A. Olson
Horticultural Department
State Agricultural College
Duanigan
Canning Plant Opens and Insurance Ruling Noted
The Atlantic Canning Company started operations a few days ago and employs several hands. They expect about 28,000 cans of peas to be produced this year. The State Insurance Department issued a major ruling preventing mutual insurance companies from using paid up or endowment policies in Iowa.
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ISM
State Insurance Department
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County Auditors' Duties Examined by Gen Remley
Gen Remley's opinion states county treasurers must furnish information from official records and other offices as required, with the Board of Review set to meet July 2 to handle the information gathering and review. The article notes auditors may be ordered to submit quarterly data and that the Executive Council can compel compliance.
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Boardman Heirs Offer on Back Taxes Fight
The Boardman heirs propose pay of 4375 on a 125000 back tax claim tied to 1893, while the Board of Supervisors seeks 35000 for five years. Heirs argue a new statute bars recourse before 1898 and officials may take the case to court. Meanwhile Iowa State Volunteer Firemen's Tournament drew thousands to Missouri Valley with praise for Marshalltown Ida Grove Audubon Marion Sheldon and Logan. first prize awarded to Marshalltown and Marion. Smallpox scare ends with no new cases. vaccination urged for relatives. The State School Association met at Oskaloosa electing officers. rumors persist on abolishing the State Labor Commissioner’s office.
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Board of Supervisors
Iowa State
Missouri Valley
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Ida Grove
Audubon
Marion
Sheldon
Logan
Veteram Fromen
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Rescue Company No. 1
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Cedar Rapids
Pardoned convict near death to return home
Edward Flannigan of Page County, serving a 12 year term at Fort Madison Penitentiary, received a gubernatorial pardon to go home and die. After 3 years his cancer worsened, leaving his face largely eaten away and unlikely to live much longer. The case underscores his dire condition and uncertain prognosis.
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Edward Flannigan
Page County
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Burglar hits Tara Post Office in Oliver Wood store
Burglars entered the Tara post office located in Oliver Wood’s store and stole a small amount of stamps and merchandise. No suspects identified. German Shooters Meet noted as the Central Schuetzenbund of North America held its annual tourney in Dubuque last week with about 500 delegates and local sharpshooters attending.
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Oliver Wood
Schuetzenbund
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Chicago to Get Four Woman's Hotel and City News
The itemized digest notes Chicaro plans four women’s hotels and a surge of city events. It records marriage licenses totaling twelve in one day, postal service improvements funded by Congress, and a grand assembly debate in the nation’s capital.
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Grand Army of the Republic
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