Kaiser on Kearsarge Inspects U S Battleship in Kiel
In Kiel on June 26 Kaiser Wilhelm II boarded the American battleship Kearsarge for a full inspection. He greeted Admiral Cotton and the U S officers on the quarterdeck and then asked Captain Hemphill to show him the ship accompanied by his suite and Admiral von Tirpitz.
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Kiel
Prussia
Kaiser Wilhelm
Emperor Cine
von Grumm
Admiralty
Charles 8. Cotton
von FiFgatz
von Sendentsipran
Imperial Naval Cabinet
von Plessen
Count Vou Enlenburg
Cotton
Hemphill
United States
Emperor
Admiral Cotton
von Tirpitz
His
Emperor William Examines Turret on Kearsarge Visit
The emperor inspected a double turret on the Kearsarge and learned its speed and smoothness from Lt Mustin. Captain Hemphill explained turret performance and warned about war shock. Emperor William praised Hemphill and hosted a dinner aboard the Hohenzollern for US and German officials, with Admiral Cotton to host breakfast next day.
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William
Mustin
Otain Hemphill
Hohenzollern
Ambassador Tower
Kearsarge
Hemphill
Emperor William
Admiral Cotton
United States
Potts
Prince Henry
Prussia
Imperial Party
von Buelow
Cotton
Emperor
Prinz Heisrich
Delaware conference on unrest amid riot and killings
In Wilmington a murder case linked to the White lynching lacked evidence against Arthur Corneil after a magistrate hearing. William Cramer died from injuries after last night’s riot. William Simms was arrested for murder. A private high level conference with Chief Justice Lore and Governor Hunn addressed state affairs and a recent assault report near Dover heightened tensions.
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Wilmington
Del
Hollis
Arthur Corneil
William Cramer
William Simms
Cramer
Court House
Lore
Grubb
Spruance
Hunn
Ward
Richards
Wisher
Dover
McCool Acquitted in Homicide Case at Ten-Day Trial
Decatur Texas June 26 The jury found McCool not guilty of the murder of William G McNier after a ten day trial. McCool testified he returned to the house to fetch clothing and shot McNier in self defense when he thought McNier drew a revolver. A loaded pistol was found on McNier.
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Decatur
McCool
William G. McNier
McNier
Emperor William compliments U S squadron visit to Kiel
President Roosevelt received a cable from Emperor William dated Kiel June 25 praising the American squadron. He notes the salute to the visitors and admires the Kearsarge flagship and crew. The Emperor thanks the United States for the friendly reception and expects a pleasant stay.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William
Kiel
Cotton
Kearsarge
United States
William L. BE
John Mitchell Busy Attends Two Meetings
Kansas City report says John Mitchell, district officer of the U M W, and another Missouri and Kansas operators group member, attended two unofficial meetings. He claims little was accomplished beyond talk of a Pittsburg conference and inviting operators to join. Mitchell expects a wage increase request from the miners.
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John Mitchell
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Pittsburg
Kan
Jockey Charles Green Fatally Injured in Sulky Accident
June 26 Charles Green, a noted driver of trotting horses, was thrown from his sulky and suffered a fractured skull. Doctors say he cannot survive. Utica, N Y.
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Charles
Green
Utica
Reed Released After Insufficient Evidence
Chicago June 26 Harrold C Reed was discharged today for want of provocation after Laura Stickler said to have jumped from a hotel window several weeks ago.
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Reed
Chicago
Harrold C. Reed
Laura Stickler
Board of conciliation ready in fight over coal grievances
Richmond under martial law. In Wilkesbarre Pa on June 26 the conciliation board for operators and miners met, elected William J Connell chairman and Thomas D Nicholls secretary, and set rules for sessions. First hearings slated for Thursday 10 am focusing on Schuylkill region grievances. Operators deny blocking John Mitchell appearance and say miners may choose their representative.
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Wilkesbarre
Board of Conciliation
William J. Connell
Scranton
Oyers
Thos. TD. Nicholls
United Mine
Schuylkill
John Mitchell
Connell
Mitchell
Trouble on the Alton Road
The June strike of freight handlers on the Alton railway stalls progress as management station crews prepare for emergencies. Union leaders claim broad support, while Chicago officials report limited backing and watch for interference by drivers and coal teams. A unionist, M. F. Crosby, was beaten after advising against striking, and two members, J. Pence and P. Lavelle, were arrested for the assault.
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Chicago
Alton Railway
Larry Curran
Hugh McGee
Truck Drivers’ Union
James Barry
Express Drivers
Coal Teamsters’ Union
Teamsters
M. F. Crosby
J. Pence
P. Lavelle
Martial law-like controls limit Richmond street car service
In Richmond on June 26 the city ran street cars at night under heavy militiamen guard. Four to eight militiamen rode each car with loaded rifles and fixed bayonets. Authorities issued strict orders to maintain order and allow home shelter for women and children. Troops patrolled power houses and car barns. arrests occurred on slight provocation. A few disorder incidents occurred but no major rioting was reported.
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Richmond
City
Iles
West End
Henrico County
Guilt Found for Abingdon Bank Robber Lane
Galesburg June 26 After two hours the jury found Lane the Abingdon bank robber guilty yesterday afternoon. Raymond has pleaded guilty and only Quinn remains to be tried. Lane's alibi was shattered.
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Galesburg
Lane
Abingdon
Raymond
Quinn
Three Blacks Lynched in Newton Georgia
Meagre reports reach Atlanta of three negroes lynched at Newton Georgia, twenty miles south of Albany. They were accused of killing a white man trying to quell a row at a negro dance last week.
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Atlanta
Albany
Newton
Edward's Birthday Observed In London Celebrations
London June 26 King Edward's birthday observed in London and at home naval and military stations. The main function was the trooping of colors on Horse Guards Parade which the King attended on horseback.
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London
King Edward
Horse Guards
Seismic Shocks Felt in Hungary Cause Damage and Panic
Lau Hungary June 20 four violent earthquakes shook the area this morning. Several suburb houses collapsed and nearly all the town’s buildings suffered damage. Inhabitants are panic stricken.
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Lau
Hungary
Shocking News Hidden From Twin Children
In Logansport Indiana on June 26 a 17 year old son John Mey was killed in Panhandle yards. His twins younger siblings faced diphtheria and typhoid while the truth was withheld to spare them. A lie about the brother’s injuries appeared to ease their distress.
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Logansport
Ind
John Mcy
John Mey
Panhandle Yards
Littl
Fire destroys Cincinnati Abattoir plant worth 300000
A morning fire in Cincinnati damaged the Cincinnati Abattoir company's plant, a major western facility, with an estimated loss of 300000. The blaze caused extensive damage to the mill and equipment, with investigations underway to determine a cause.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Abattoir Company
Lipton Dines With President at White House
Washington reports Sir Thomas Lipton lunched with the president at the White House this afternoon. The scene included other officials and no glimpse of him was secured by reporters.
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Sir Thomas Lipton Dines
Washington
Sir Thomas Lipton
White House
Death of Davenport Clergyman Sparks Autopsy
Reverend DeForest, 60, Davenport resident and assistant to Bishop Morrison, was found dead in a California hotel. Autopsy planned. he leaves a wife, daughter, and son Fulton. Surviving Adele DeForest also noted. he was fond of out of doors sports and had served in Oregon.
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N Francisco
Cal
Ph Deforrest
Davenport
Grace Church
Deforrest
Oregon
Morrison
Washington
Iowa
Adele Deforrest
Associated Press
Fulton
Soaring costs shift building trades toward brick use
Building trades face high costs with spring demand slowing. Most new work favors smaller cottages while large projects are finishing prior contracts. Brick construction rises as frame costs lag, brick demand strengthens, and brickmaking machinery may expand, signaling a probable shift and brighter prospects for brick producers.
Executive Ability Mentioned in a Quip
A New York Herald quip highlights executive ability as the trait of ensuring subordinates are held accountable for failures while taking credit for their successes. The exchange is framed as a sharp, humorous observation on leadership.
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New York Herald
Indian Priest Ordained at Episcopal Hobart Mission
Rev Cornelius Hill known as Chief Onon Gwut Go was ordained at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles Hobart mission Onedia Wis He has long served as interpreter and missionary among the Onedin Indians The ordination honored his faithful services with Rev B Talbot Rogers of Grafton Hall Fond du Lac presiding The ceremony featured incense and notable episcopal ceremony.
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Onedia
Wis
Cornelius Hill
Onon-Gwut-Go
Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles
Hobart Mission
Hill
Jong
B. Talbot Rogers
Grafton Hall
Fond du Lac
Two Women Face Him in Court for Bigamy
Ray C. Smith alias Harrist DeFar, son of a Methodist preacher from Ames, faces bigamy charges after court testimony from two betrayed wives. The first wife, Della Wolgamott of Creston Greenfield Iowa, viewed for divorce and planned to prosecute in September district court. The scene outside the station showed both women with their child sharing a tearful embrace.
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Lincoln, Neb
Ray C. Smith
Harrist de- Far
Smith
Ames
Della Wolgamott
Creston
Greenfeld
Greenfield
Cornell Favorite In Varsity Race
June 26 report from multiple cities notes Cornell is favored in the varsity race set for 6 pm with favorable weather. Other items include Cornell winning the four-cared (four- corner) race in Poughkeepsie, a basebal l fan in Council Bluffs declared insane over baseball, Patrick Buckley arrested for arson in Streator Illinois, George S Miller indicted in New York, Willis B Perkins named as judge candidate in Grand Rapids, and a tornado near Dolliver Wright County causing damage with deaths.
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George Miller
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Brooklyn
George S. Miller
Miller
Driggs
Perkins
Grand Rapids, Mich
Willis B. Perkins
Supreme Bench
King Peter Receives Kaiser's Cordial Message
Belgrade June 26 King Peter held a reception for foreign diplomats with Russian and Austrian ministers present Others from several countries were willing to meet but not Col Maschevin a conspirator who holds a portfolio The king’s reappointment of the ministry is seen as signaling no punishment for the assassins of Alexander and Queen Draga. The German emperor sent a cordial telegram and the Austrian minister resumed official relations. Janesville Wis reports Join Gollmar a Servian refugee exiled by Draga’s orders has been pardoned by King Peter.
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Belgrade
Peter
Col. Maschevin
Assas
Alexander
Draga
Janesvillé
Wis
Gollmar
Cedar Rapids Loses Division Office to Davenport
Cedar Rapids will lose the Rock Island division freight office to Davenport on July 4, taking G. J. Albright and A. W. Eberbaer with it. The move ends the old B C R and NX presence here as the Rock Island updates its repair shops and notes new machinery for Davenport and Moline.
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Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Peoria
Division
Davenport
G. J. Albright
A.W. Eberbaer
Northwestern Fa
E. W. Winter
Rock Island System
Iowa
Moline
Dynamite Found by Police Raid in Sofia
Sofia June 26 police raid on Macedonian revolutionaries at Kesternis headquarters uncovers concealed dynamite. One explosion kills six men and injures several others.
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Sofia
Kesternis
Brooke Again Heads Army of Potomac Society
Gen John R Brooke was reelected president of the Society of the Army of the Potomac in Boston on June 6 setting the period for continued leadership of the veteran group.
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Brooke
Army OF Potomac
Boston
John R. Brooke
The
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Plano Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday and Railroad Arrival
Plano marked its fiftieth birthday with a gala picnic at Steward's Park Illinois. The historical relics committee displayed hundreds of portraits, old maps and papers in two large tents, highlighting decades of local history alongside the railroad's coming.
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Plano
Steward’s Park
Illinois
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