City officers in scrap in police court clash
In Zanesville Ohio June 2 mayor James Helden and Police Judge Reed clashed after the mayor sought to withdraw an affidavit against a woman charged with intoxication. The judge refused and ordered the chief to eject the mayor, who resisted and struck the chief as the chief toppled the mayor with a club. In Minneapolis Dr Albert A Ames mayor pleaded not guilty to an indictment for attempted bribery.
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Zanesville
Ohio
James
Helden
Court of Police
Reed
Tracy
Hunnapolis
Minneapolis
Minn
Albert A. Ames
Jeffries
T. H
Evansville
Ind
Frank P. Jeffries
Evansville and
Terre Haute
J. G. Metcalfe
Mexican Central Railroad
Vincennes
C. P. Cobb
Knox County Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Knox County
Edson
Chicago mother recovers kidnapped daughter after long search
Mrs. Marion Thornton Egbert, of Chicago, traveled thirty thousand miles in disguise and spent thousands of dollars to locate and recover her child abducted by Dr J W Egbert. The abduction occurred at Fifty fifth Street and Madison Avenue in September 1900. A letter from Mrs Egbert confirms the child's return in Madras India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Madras
India
Marion Thornton Egbert
Indi
Fifty-fifth Street
Madison Avenue
Jones Found Guilty of Heywood Murder in Detroit
William M. Jones was found guilty of murdering George Heywood after a four week trial. Judge Murphy sentenced him to life at Marquette Prison. Jones showed no emotion during the trial and wept only when told of his sentence after his alibi wary. Mrs Heywood confessed adultery with Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
William M. Jones
George Heywoud
Murphy Fm
Merquette
Jones
George Heywood
Lincoln
Neb
Heywoods
Heywood
Strike Trouble at Metropolis Weed Plants
A strike in Metropolis has grown tense with foreman W W Benjamin attacked by strikers and revolver-brandishing workers driving six black men from factory districts. Plants run with light nonunion crews as the conflict deepens, marking a serious industrial crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolis
W. W. Benjamin
Iowa Appointments Made by President
Washington June 23 The president today sent nominations to the senate Marshals Edward Knott northern district of Iowa George McChristian southern district of Iowa United States Attorney Lewis Miles southern district of Iowa surveyor of customs George H Ludde of Burlington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Knott
Iowa
George McChristian
Lewis Miles
George H. Ludde
Burlington
Duke of Manchester Cleared for Lords Seat
London June 22 The Duke of Manchester today took the customary oath and seat in the house of lords his final disabilities having been removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke OF Manchester
London
House of Lords
Union Labor Church Planned by Marion. Indianapolis
A labor focused church to be called the People's church will be formed in Marion Indiana. Denomination not set and all who worship God may join. Central Trades council to oversee formation within ten days. Pastors salary and church upkeep funded by organized labor via monthly union card contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Indianapolis
Ind
Central Trades Council
People’s Church
Airship dash planned by McDonnell and Frederick
Chicago inventor Patrick Emus McDonnell and Arctic explorer Sergeant Julius R. Frederick plan a northward dash in an airship from Spitzenbergen, with May start. Indianapolis hosts talks as the craft nears completion and navigation readiness is confirmed. General Bragg sails for Havana to assume consul duties at 75.
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Pole
Indianapolis
Patrick Emus McDonnell
Chicago
Julius R. Frederick
McDonnell
Frederick
Spitzenbergen
Bragg
Havana
Fond du Lac
Wis
Edward S. Brage
Hava
Harry M. Robbins
Madison
New York
General Brags
Filipinos Yearn for Knowledge and Testimony in Tayabas
Manila reports General Cailles agrees with Malvar that Tayabas was the insurgents' best disciplined stronghold before surrender. The inquiry into Major Gardener's charges continues with several witnesses to be examined as Cailles offers to testify on conditions in Tayabas prior to his surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Cailles
United States
Cornelius ‘Dener
Tayabas
Washington
W. Leon Pepperman
Philippine Civil Service Commission
Pepperman
Commission
Awful Fates at Wil l Park Strike Camp
Two violent disasters unfold as a head of Martha Chapman is blown from a railroad camp near Jafollette. Enemies suspected. In Portland, a Phoenix Iron Works blaze destroys six buildings worth about 600000 with 200000 insurance, spreading to nearby yards and a bridge, while the fire department struggles due to water limits and lack of fire boat.
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Jafollette
Tenn
Martha Chapman
Will Park
Portland
Ore
Phoenix Iron Works
Wel! & Zwicker
East Matison
East Water Streets
East Side Lumber Company
Tthoenix Ironworks
Johuston
Port and Oregon Railroad
Madiso Street
City of Porthind
Standard Oil Company
Parlen, Orendorf & Co
Phoenix Works
Johnston
East Side Lumber” Company
de Both
Madison Street
Williamette River
Portland City
Oregon Street Ia
Citr
Parlen, Orenlord & Co. H
Judge Mark Bangs Illinois Pioneer Dies at Age
Chicago reports the death of Judge Mark Bangs a prominent Illinois Republican figure dating from the 1960s with national recognition. The notice confirms his passing today and notes his age was not fully stated in the available copy.
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Judge Mark Bangs
Illinois
Chicago
Mark Bangs
U M W president lays out figures on wages and costs
Wilkesbarre, June 23. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers releases a lengthy address arguing miners can be paid higher wages without raising coal prices. He claims mine workers productivity rose under organization, cites government and company figures, and urges arbitration while warning of railroad freight rate profits and public impact. Two Delaware, Schuylkill and Lackawanna trains depart from Hazleton for North Amboy, first shipment since the strike began.
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Pennsylvania
Cuba
Pensylvania
United States
Mitchell
M. W
Olyphant
John Markle
G. B. Marckle Coal Company
Markle
G. B. Markle
Tivers
Cook
Mons Proti
Peter
Paul
Mitchell Ie
Hazleton
Delaware
Schuylkill
Asquehannan
North Amboy
Mob Kills A Man In Jefferson Ta June
A warrant for Horace Shipman led Marshal Swearingen to arrest him for breach of the peace. Shipman opened fire as they approached, killing the marshal and prompting a prolonged gunfight. Dr Grimmett and Deputy Kendall retreated. Shipman fired hundreds of rounds, later dying from a volley of bullets after the stand-off ended at dawn.
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Jefferson, Ta
Horace Plan
Shipman
Marshal Swearingen
G. A. Grimmell
Swearingen
Shipman Fred
Grimmett
Sherrie Anderson
RAIL WRECK VICTIMS AT ST PAUL TRAIN CRASH
A passenger train on the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha line jumped the track near Ashton Minnesota. Two men were killed five others seriously hurt and several passengers lightly injured. Dead include J Robinson of Sioux City and Bar rett fireman. Injured include James Arskine St Dani F Weston St Paul C H Hall St Paul U Ss Thompson mail clerks. The engineer was badly hurt but to recover. Cause believed a misplaced switch and high speed led to derailment with mail cars and smoker piling atop the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Sioux City
Chicago
Minneapolis and
St. Dani
F. Weston
C. H. Hall
U. Ss. Thompson
Hotel Collapse in Dallas Leaves 9 Injured
In Dallas on June 23 the center section of the St. James hotel collapsed this morning burying thirteen men in debris. No fatalities were reported, but nine were injured with three seriously hurt.
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Dallas
St. James Hotel
Fire loss at state institution laundry building burns
Lincoln June 23 A laundry building valued at 15000 burned early today in the main group of buildings at the Linnis asylum for feebie minded children. There was no loss of life.
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Lincoln
Llinnis
Attempted Lynching in Iowa Town Sparks Jail Arrival
Charles Holliday alias Harry Moore was arrested for the murder of James Gallagher at River Junction. The arrest triggered mob excitement and an attempted lynching, but Holliday was spirited away to Iowa City for safekeeping.
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Iown
Muscatine
Done
Charles Holliday
Harry Moore
James Gallagher
River Junction
Holliday
Iowa City
England's royal pair arrive in London
England worded dispatch notes the king and queen arriving from Windsor in good health at noon. Another item reports a Saturday arson attempt in Lacona Warren county where Main street structures burned. Estimated loss stands at $10,000 as residents search for alleged arsonists.
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England
London
Windsor
Lacona
Warren County
Main Street
Spring snow falls across upper Michigan contrasts with heat
A June 24 report from Marquette describes snow in the upper peninsula with light flurries in Marquette Ishpeming and Tronwood. Nebraska and Towport frost warnings are noted but crops remain unharmed. Milner sworn as Transvaal governor in Pretoria amid cheers. Judge Gary’s wife Elbert H. Gary dies in Wheaton after malignant complications. An Illinois hospital land gift is announced in Springfield. Washington coverage notes slow debate on Philippine civil government and approved conference reports from military academy and sundry civil bills.
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Marquette
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Ishpeming
Tronwood
Chicago
Nebraska
Towport
Washington
Military Academy
Paterson Silk Strike Eases as Dyers Seek Conference
Paterson June 23 workers at silk mills largely stayed away with less than a third of normal numbers in attendance. A meeting of the striking dyers and helpers gave the executive committee power to end the strike if a conference with employers could be secured, signaling a possible shift from strict demands to negotiated terms.
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Paterson
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Irwin
Irwin Field
United Mine Workers
Union Labor Church
Andree Ean
Indianapols
Fairbanks
E. J. Dimmick
Lilller
Ambrose Higgins
Winona
Winona Lake
Tud
John Willis Baer
Boston
The
Daily Argus
Bell
Civil Service IN the Islands
Imit
America
Philippine Notes
Frederick S. Wild
Thirteenth Infantry
Lingayen
Pangasinan
Luzon
Captain Wild
Johnson
Worthat
Senor Villegas
Santo Tomas
Awful Fates
Tennessee
Portland, Ore
John Marks
Ashton
Texas
State Institution
Hardwick
Jasper Hardy Plains
Decatur
Laredwick
Dr. Thompson
Gary
Wheaton
Ubs
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Springfield
McFall
Mattoon
Bliss
Michigan
Marquette, Houghton
Ontonagon
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