Empress of Ireland wreck death toll and inquiries
Identification of Empress of Ireland victims proceeds in Quebec with nearly 100 houses identified and 18 more claimed at Kimouski. Officials report 969 dead or drowned and 415 escaped as royal inquiry and commissions are named to investigate the disaster and the Storstad’s role. Captain Anderson denies responsibility and cites right of way while divers and salvage efforts are discussed amid ongoing investigations.
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Quebec
Lady Grey
Kimouski
Henry Seaton Karr
E. A. Barlow
Canada
Salvation Army
Storstad
Ireland
British Board of Trade
Canadian Admiralty Court
Anderson
Capafa
Kendall
Montreal
Stortad
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Edward Hannussen
Nexaunee, Mich
Nault
St. Lawrence
Anderon
Lectiance
Nautt
Weather report for Rock Island area and astronomical events
Forecast for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity shows fair weather tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Reported 7 am temperature 65, high 89, low 61, wind 6 mph, precipitation .95 inch, humidity 81 at 7 am and 65 at 7 pm, water stage 6.4. Astronomical notes list evening stars Mercury Venus Saturn Mars and morning star Jupiter with June constellation visibility from 8 to 10 pm and varying star positions through the month.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Bootes
Ursa Major
Ursa Minor
Draco
Cassiopeia
Cepheus
Cygnus
Lyra
Aquila
Hercules
Scorpio
Libra
Virgo
Corvus
Hydra
Leo
Gemini
Auriga
Ophiuchus
Serpeps
Sagittarius
Historic church burned by suffragists in Wargrave
Henley England June 1 arsonists believed to be suffragists destroyed the parish church of St Marys Wargrave dating to 1538 only the tower fragment and scorched walls remain priceless bells melted scorched relics saved by the vicar two women seen nearby placard Stop persecuting women Windsor England June 1 mansion near the duchess of Sutherland burned police call suffragist arson Storstad ship Empress of Ireland tragedy etc
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Henley
Eng
St. Mary's
Wargrave
Thames
Windsor
Duchess of Sutherland
Nine robbers blow safe at St Lawrence Ice Cream Plant
Chicago report says nine robbers in a wagon abducted and gagged six employees of the St Lawrence Ice Cream company early today. They blew a safe and escaped with between two and three thousand dollars in cash.
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Chicago
St. Lawrence Ice Cream Company
Felony Conspiracy in Catherine Winters Case
Detectives file affidavits charging Dr Winters his wife and W H Cooper with conspiracy to commit a felony in the Catherine Winters disappearance. Authorities plan a forest swamp search near Newcastle as bonds are set and renewed. Evidence includes a cement cellar block with a red sweater a red undershirt a hair ribbon and bloodstains linked to a one armed man.
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Newcastle
Ind
Abel
Catherine Winters
Winters
William A. Winters
Robert H. Abel
Mr. Abel
J. Leb Watkins
Big Four Railroad
W. R.cooper
Catherine
Henry County
Watkins
Pr. Winters
Jackson
Myers
Cooper
Iowa Holds State Primary Amid Weather and Contests
Des Moines reports a state wide primary to choose Republican, Socialist, Progressive and other nominees for U S senator, congress, governor, lieutenant governor and state tickets. Voters may be light due to good weather keeping agricultural workers in fields. Key races include Edwin Meredith vs Maurice Connolly for the Democratic Senate nomination, Cummins against A C Savage, and a new legislature with wets and drugs clashing. Woman's suffrage features prominently in the legislative fight.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Congress
Edwin Meredith
Maurice Connolly
Dubuque
Cummins
A. C. Savage
Adair
Winters case stirs city as residents discuss charges
Citizens confront the Winters family dispute amid charges and judicial proceeding notes. Mrs Winters testified through her lawyer denying the charges while asserting the family’s faith. Separate report details the Baltic collision with the Clerie near Liverpool on May 21, leaving one injured crew member and the vessel towed to port.
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Winters
Cooper
New York
Baltic
Liverpool
Dublin
Illinois Printing Company block burned in Danville blaze
The Illinois Printing company block in Danville occupied by merchants and offices was badly damaged by fire. Loss exceeded 75000 dollars with much state printing destroyed including book work for the state historical society.
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Danville
Illinois Printing Company
State Historical Society
Joe Dawson Fighting Chance After Indy 500 Crash
Indianapolis June 1 Joe Dawson driver of Marmon No 26 thought fatally injured in the 500 mile race has a fighting chance for his life doctors say after first examination. Dawson saved Ray Gilhooley by veering to avoid the Isotta and the car overturned. Gilhooley and others injured. Rene Thomas winner and prize money distributed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joe Dawson
Marmon
Dawson
Ray Gilhooley
Isotta
Gilhooley
Ilinois Street
Chessagner
Sunbeam
Rene Thomas
France
Miss Wilsons Auto Held After Speeding Protest
President's daughter Miss Margaret Wilson and two companions were stopped in Hyattsville Md for exceeding the 12 mile per hour limit. After identifying the passengers the chauffeur was allowed to continue. Four girls struck by lightning in Freeport Alabama were injured. Alice Kasch died and Esther Mabel Hazel Hult quest were among those hurt.
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Washington
White House
Margaret Wilson
Hyattsville
Freeport
Alice Kasch
Esther
Mabel
Hazel Hultquest
Carranza 10 Be Heard as Mediators Weigh Open Talks
Across Niagara FallsOntario and Washington headlines report mediators leaning toward hearing the constitutionalists before final settlement of the Mexican crisis. U S officials say the move could shape the negotiations while other dispatches note arrests in El Paso and Panamanian tolls progress.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
el Paso
Quevado
Chihuahua
Fort Wingate
New Mexico
Huerta
William Sims
Salina Cruz
Simmons
San Diego
Cal
California
Mazatlan
Hercules
Garibaldi
United Sugar Company of
Los Mochis
General Black Ends Cadet Address on United Nation
General John C. Black of Chicago spoke at University of Illinois cadet memorial exercises saying the gray is worn today by loyal citizens of a united country. Cadets formed an escort for the Champaign and Urbana Grand Army of the Republic.
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Thankful Gray
United Country
Champaign
John C. Black
Chicago
Commissioner of Pensions
United States Civil Service Commission
University of Illinois Cadet Regiment
West Point
General Black
Champaign and Urbana
Maas' Soldiers Tear Up Tracks
Mexico City dispatches report federal troops marching south from Saltillo reached San Luis Potosi after twelve days. As Maas' army moved the rear guard destroyed railroad lines to hinder the constitutionalists' pursuit, disrupting rail links during the advance.
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Mexico City
Mex
Saltillo
San Luis Potossi
Joaquin Maas
Saltio
San Luis Postosi
Wilson Sees No Warrant In Lull Now
President Wilson argues current business soft spot is not general and is concentrated around railway offices, affecting steel and allied industries. He notes tariff not to blame and cites Redfield export data. Senate votes delay Norris resolution on New York Central antitrust status. Webb amendment shields labor and farmers' organizations from restraint claims. A 1,000,000-strong labor petition asks clemency for Ryan and 29 iron workers in a dynamite case. Wilson remains noncommittal.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
United States
Redfield
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Norris
New York Central
Commerce Committee
House
Webb
Gorman and
Sabath
Illinois
Ryan
French Cabinet Resigns Over Minority and Service Reform
Paris June 1 The French cabinet led by Prime Minister Gaston Doumergue has decided to resign. The group will meet to draft an explanation for retirement citing uncertainty over securing a parliamentary majority on financial measures and disagreements on a three year military service bill.
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Paris
France
Gaston Doumergue
Chamber of Deputies
War Waged in Domingo Near Barahona
Commander Bierer of the American gunboat Wheel ing reported renewed fighting between Dominican revolutionists and federal troops near Barahona. He said the Independencia gunboat planned to call for Puerto Plata reinforcements. He also noted that sugar company workers homes at Macoris were robbed of property by revolutionists.
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Barahona
Washington
Bierer
Wheeling
San Domingo
Independencia
Puerto Plata
Macoris
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Tweedle
Majestt
Essex
Anchor Point
Empress of Ireland
Laurence Irving
Rimouski
Mattie Heikkila
Negaunee
Mich
Mary Hokeola
E. Pikers
Lansing
Glenwood City
Wis
Fred Scharles
Germany
Sharies
Areola
Til
Sarah Pate
Illinoia
Shovel Brigade
George
Danville, Ill
Miss Wilson’s
MAAS
Domingo
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