Mutinous Crews Dreaded in Nebogat off Battle Reports
A Times dispatch from St. Petersburg says Admiral Nebogat off's sailors mutinied during the Sea of Japan clash and either threw or bound officers before raising the white flag. Eight men were hanged for mutiny in the Nebogatoff squadron. reports vary on other grisly acts as ships engaged.
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New York
Times
St. Petersburg
Nebogatoff
Red Sea
Jemtehug
Tokio
Orel
Yokosuka
Cronstadt
Libau
London
The
Standard
Great sea battle unfolds with Japanese naval victory
Reports from Cettinge indicate heavy losses after a major clash near Scutari Albania and Montenegro. Russian ships Borodino and Kamchatka were sunk while Asama and Mikasa led Japanese forces in a decisive engagement.
Wounded Japanese Tell Vivid Story of Attack and Pursuit
Wounded Japanese sailors reach Maldhuru navy yard hospital and recount the dawn to afternoon clash with the Russian fleet. They describe sighting the Russian line at 2 08 pm and the Kniaz Souvaroff leading, with Borodino, Alexander III, Orel Oslyabya, Navarin following in formation, Nicholas I at rear.
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Tokyo
Maldhuru Navy Yard
Tsushima Channel
Kniaz Souvaroff
Borodino
Alexander III
Orel Oslyabya
Navarin
Nicholas I
Indictments in Zeigler Mine Case
Grand jury in Franklin county returns four indictments over Zeigler mine explosion. Charges cite violation of mining laws. Indictments list is not released publicly.
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Zeigler
Springfield
Franklin County
French Delegates Cheered in Berlin at Royal Wedding
French delegates to the wedding of Crown Prince Frederick William arrived in Berlin and were cheered by a large crowd marking a rare public welcome for Frenchmen in the city. The emperor greeted them this day.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Bank's papers found in carload of sand
Workmen unloading a carload of sand at Bedford Indiana on June 2 discovered bundles of bonds and securities worth 300000 dollars. The papers belonged to the Wilmington Indiana bank which was robbed of the items and 2500 dollars on May 9. The documents were returned to the bank.
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Bedford
Ind
Wilmington
Mission Plan Altered by Congregational Missionary Society
Springfield Mass June 2 The Congregational Missionary Society adopted a report for a new national society with state allies. Opponents fear states would appoint delegates instead of church associations and worry about thousands in trust funds. The plan awaits operation after next year’s close.
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Congregational Society
Springfield
Mass
Congregational Missionary Society
Natonal Society
National Society
Wisconsin bank closed in Lady Smith by directors order
The president of the First National bank of Ladysmith Wis. says directors voted unanimously to close its doors temporarily. National Bank Examiner Earling is appointed receiver. Chicago reports the bank has a capital stock of 25000 dollars.
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Washington
First National Bank of Ladysmith
Wis
National Bank
Earling
Chicago
Hyde Driven In Likely Vote Down at Session
New assignment of parties in the Equitable Life controversy emerged as directors began their meeting in New York. First Vice President Hyde issued a statement saying the Frick investigating report would probably be voted down, a plan supported by President Alexander who had opposed Hyde.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Frick
Hyde
Alexander
Loyal Legion Extends Membership to All Sons of Companions
Milwaukee June 1 The Loyal Legion of the United States adopts an amendment to the constitution making all sons of Companions eligible for membership rather than only the eldest son.
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Milwaukee
the Loyal Legion of the United States
Sons of “Companions
Ralph E. Smith Ordered to Examination for Naval Ensign Seat
Adjt. Gen. Scott issued an order directing Ralph E. Smith to appear before the Illinois Naval Reserves examining board in Chicago at 10 a.m. on June 22. The test determines his qualifications for a commission as ensign in the Rock Island division.
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Ralph E. Smith
Springfield
Adjt
Scott
Ilinois
Chicago
Rock Island
Land Frauds From Oregon Said To Repeat In California
The Examiner reports that land frauds in Oregon will be duplicated in California. A system of robbery under color of law uses forgery to transfer large tracts of public domain in Modoc and other northern counties to private owners. Dummy locators and forged applicant names on the surveyor general’s files are cited.
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Oregon
California
San Francisco
The
Examiner
Modoc
Surveyor General's Office
Drowns at Bridge As Boat Overturns in Swift River
Oscar Valerius, 16, of Davenport, drowned when a hunting boat overturned near Rock Island bridge around 8 PM. Roy Voelkers and Lawrence Baumgarten escaped. rescuers reached the scene but could not recover Valerius, with the current and depth hindering later attempts.
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Rock Island
Oscar Valerius
Henry Valerius
Davenport
Roy Baumgarten
Lawrence Voelkers
Valerius
Voelkers
Baumgarten
Harrow Tragedy Leaves Lee County Farmer Near Death
M. L. Pickel a farmer near Flagg station Lee county lies in critical condition after a harrow pulled by a frightened team trampled him and dragged him across the yard Wednesday evening. He was unconscious when the implement dragged over him but survived due to the harrow’s slanted teeth.
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Lee County
M. L. Pickel
Flagg Station
Splinter Injures Farmer Then Fatal Tetanus Death
Walter Reed of near Eliza in Mercer county died at 30 from tetanus after a splintered board struck him in the nose while milking a stubborn cow. Blood poisoning and lockjaw followed as he suffered greatly. He leaves a wife and three children. In brief notes Secretary Hay and Mrs Hay left Paris for London today, showing health improvement. William H Baker resigned as assistant director of public works to Mayor Weaver.
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Walter Reed
Argus
Eliza
Mercer County
Mr. Reed
Hay
London
Paris
Weaver
Philadelphia
William H. Baker
Corbett Favorite for Tonight's Bout Against Hanlon
In San Francisco on June 2, Corbett remains the favorite at odds of 10 to 8 for the night’s bout with Hanlon. Both fighters weighed in, and indications suggest they will meet at the scheduled height.
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San Francisco
Jame
Corbett
Hanlon
Indictments Drawn Against Thirty In Meat Packing Scandal
Chicago June 2. Indictments against 30 men have been drawn based on evidence from the federal grand jury into meat packing methods. Assistant Attorney General Pagina, in Washington with Attorney General Moody, is handling the papers.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Met
Pagina
Washington
Moody
Musicians Meet in Peoria for State Convention
Peoria will host the state convention of musicians and music teachers next week with programs planned for Tuesday through Friday. Delegations from across Illinois are expected and several nationally known musicians will speak. Officers include President William F Bentley of Galesburg and Vice President L G Gottschalk of Chicago with Florence French of Chicago as secretary treasurer.
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Still City
Peoria
William — F. Bentley
Galesburg
L. G. Gottschalk
Chicago
Florence
French
Central Railway Company of Peoria Increases Capital Stock
The Central railway company of Peoria filed a certificate with the secretary of the state showing capital stock rising from 1,160,000 to 1,260,000 and a change of object to operate an electric railway in Peoria city and county and through Tazewell Woodford Marshall Stark Knox Fulton Mason and Logan counties.
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Central Railway Company of
Peoria
Secretary of the State
Outlawed conspiracies probed in Chicago bribery case
Grand jury efforts in Chicago focus on later acts tied to alleged bribe stories by Shea and Young of the Teamsters union. Investigators seek new overt acts after statute limits limit earlier bribery matters while a lumber district riot erupts with stones thrown at a wagon. two policemen are lightly wounded and police fire in the air to disperse the mob.
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Chicago
Grand Jury
Shea
Young
Teamsters’ Union
Statute of Limitation
Poller
Lumber
Thirty-second Street
Center Avenue
Gunboat Dubuque To Be Commissioned At New York Yard
The gunboat Dubuque will be placed in commission at the New York navy yard Saturday after delivery by her builders. The announcement was made by the navy department in Washington.
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New York Navy Yard
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
New York Yard
Emperor Nicholas Yet to Call Assembly Amid Rome Jubilant Birth Centenary
Rome reports Cardinal Respighi inaugurates the eucharistic congress with 6,000 in attendance as the pope marks his 70th birthday. In St. Petersburg, rumors claim a zemstky sobor decision on peace or war but officials deny a definite move. Press calls for a national assembly while reports detail naval losses possibly exceeding 10,000 if survivors number around 4,000. Rioting in Kmt Lode leads to Cossack gunfire, two dead and several wounded.
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St. Petersburg
Zemtsky Sobor
Admiralty
Servia Demands Amends From Turk
Constantinople June 2 Servia notifies Turkey it will recall its minister unless satisfaction is given by June for the violation of the Servian consulate at Monastir Macedonia Local police searched the consulate and seized pets Servia calls for dismissal and punishment of the police chief and a government apology for the incident.
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Constantinople
Servia
Turkey
Monastir
Macedonia
Bands in row over parade at Wisconsin fair
Beloit June 2 union musicians tried to block Evansville Beloit city bands from parading at a Modern Woodmen picnic. Rockford band refused to march. Freeport Janesville groups joined the parade despite fines. Madison Forester won prize drill and Evansville won the band contest.
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Beloit
Wis
Evansville
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Rockford
Freeport
Janesville
Madison Forester
Brakeman Narrowly Escapes in Creston Yard Incident
Charles Griffith a Rock Island brakeman narrowly escaped death in Creston Iowa yesterday when he slipped in the yards and fell under a moving string of box cars. His clothing caught, dragging him along the rails before the wheels passed by. he escaped with only slight scratches.
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Charles Griffith
Rock Island Road
Creston
Iowa
French Ambassador Not Returning to St Petersburg on Peace Conference
Paris June 2 officials say a peace conference between Russia and Japan is unfounded. The French ambassador to Russia Bompard on leave is not hastening back to St Petersburg and no concert of powers has been requested.
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Russia
Bompard
St. Petersburg
France
Japan
Ordinance Withdrawn On City Gas Works Lease
Philadelphia officials say the city council withdrew the ordinance authorizing a 75 year lease extension to United Gas Improvement Company. The measure would have paid the city 25000 dollars but faced no dissent in either branch.
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Philadelphia
United Gas Improvement Company
Warships seen at Luzon heading toward Lingayen Gulf
Five warships of different types were sighted steaming toward Lingayen Gulf on June 2. The lead colored vessels were reported moving slowly toward the Island of Luzon in the Lingayen area.
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Gulf of Lingayen
Manila
Island of Luzon
Autoists Liable for Damages From Frightened Horses
Indiana Supreme Court rules drivers may be liable for damages when accidents are caused by frightened horses in the state’s first automobile decision. Also reports Rooney Wins Wrestling Match in Aurora with Terrible Turk No. 8 losing the first fall, Rooney taking the next two. Locust swarms of 16 year locusts appear across southern Wisconsin from Janesville.
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Indiana Court
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Rooney
Aurora
Lil
John J. Rooney
Chicago
Turk No
Here
Turk
Wisconsin
Janesville
Wis
Aledo Business Men Endorse Interurban Rail Plan
At a Wednesday meeting of the Aledo Business Mens Association executive council, a resolution endorsed the Rock Island club move toward an Interurban railway between Rock Island and Aledo. A four member committee, chaired by EL. Wolff, will study proposed routes and arrange a carriage tour of routes next week, with members McRoberts James H Connell James McKinney KK M Whitham W C Galloway L B Morey William B Frew and Judge W T Church named.
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Aledo Business Mens’ Association
Aledo Business Union
Rock Island Club
Aledo
Rock Island
The
Business Union
EL. Wolff
Commity McRoberts
M. G James H. Connell
James McKinney
Kk. M. Whitham
W. C. Galloway
L. B. Morey
William B. Frew
W T. Church
Head severed on rail as freight hits man on main line
A westbound freight train struck C. F. Fanstrom on the north track of the C., L. B. Q. main line Wednesday afternoon. He lay with his head over one rail and feet over the other, dying instantly. a whiskey bottle was found in his pocket. Separately, reports from London say Mme Calve ruptured a vocal cord and may never sing again.
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C. F. Fanstrom
Fanstrom
Calve
London
Mme. Calve
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