Seed Contract Dispute Involving Nellis and Government
Washington June 27 An affidavit by Charles Kingsley Falls Church Va alleges A C Nellis New York directed no books be kept and light weight seed packages in a government seed contract two years ago The government withheld 18000 from payment of a 108000 contract The Wilson inquiry found no government employee implicated and seed distribution delays were caused by faulty distributing machines Kingsley as Nellis foreman says records were not kept and workers were told to run weights light indicating light weight seed packages were used.
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Nellis
Court of Claims
Charles Kingsley
Falls Church
A. C. Nellis
New York
Wilson
Kingsley
Petition to the Czar Sparks Roosevelt Hay Dispute
Washington reports strong pro Russian hints that sending the B n ai B r ith petition over Kischeneff massacres to Russia may be blocked by Cabinet. Secretary Hay opposes forwarding. President Roosevelt remains firm, Cassini pushing, aim to present through St Petersburg.
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Kischeneff
Russia
Cassini
Hay
United States
Hays
Simon Wolff
Roosevelt
St. Petersburg
Count Cassini
Russia warns US over Jewish petition to Russia
Washington dispatch reports the Russian government regrets plans by Washington authorities to forward to St. Petersburg a US Jewish petition on Russia's treatment of its Jewish subjects. It expresses hope the United States will understand Russia's view of the matter. The Associated Press note accompanies the dispatch.
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Russia
Washington
St. Petersburg
United States
The _Associated
Fire and blaze sweep Grand avenue area in Milwaukee
A June Milwaukee fire gutted a building at 313 317 Grand Avenue extending to Thirr street and then spread to the Davidson hotel on Third Street and the Boston store on Grand. Estimated loss runs about 250 000, partly insured. In London a Colonial Secretary Chamberlain luncheon address praised by Premier Balfour as he urged unity and economic policy over politics.
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Grand Avenue
Thirr Street
Davidson
Third Street
Boston
London
The
Constitutional Club
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Balfour
Damon and Pythins
Rulers Congratulate New King of Servia
Belgrade on June 27 reports telegrams of congratulations from the kings of Italy and Roumania and President Lou bet of France plus Prince Nicholas of Montenegro. The messages are regarded as official recognition of King Peter as the new ruler of Servia.
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Italy
Roumania
Loubet
France
Nicholas
Montenegro
Peter
Servia
Shocking Neglect by Surgeons At St Luke’s Hospital
James Hadding of Keokuk Iowa nearly died on the operating table when surgeons forgot to keep him under anesthesia during a throat operation at St Luke’s hospital aaovne Wisconsin June 27 The man recovered consciousness mid operation and the incident is described amid other dispatches including Russia US relations and Payne's ill health notes
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Aaovne
Wis
St. Luke's Hospital
James Hadding
Keokuk
Hadding
Tri City Ministers Meet at Prospect Park
The Tri City Ministerial association will hold its season finale meeting next Monday at 10 30 a m at Prospect Park. Rabbi W H Fineshriker Davenport Rev M W Crumbaker Moline Rev H W Reed Rock Island present books review and two addresses on The Christian Church and Education and The Church and Laboring Men by local pastors. A basket dinner will follow at 12 30 with wives of members attending.
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Tri-City
M. R. Sawyer
Davenport
Rio Grande Flood Drives Families to Hillside Refuges
Rio Grande floods in New Mexico force hundreds of families to abandon homes and seek refuge in the foothills. Kansas legislature adjourns after an extra session with over fifty bills passed, mainly restoring washed away bridges and allowing county aid to flood sufferers. In East St. Louis, an interracial search party hunts an assault suspect, while Dublin stirs renewed interest in reviving the Irish harp amid strong support.
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el Paso
Texas
New Mexico
Kansas
Topeka
Kawa
Throbbing madness and escapes in small town headlines
Logansport Indiana reports John Obringer, armed with a revolver and knife, terrorizes residents, claiming divinely inspired grand plans and holding odd beliefs. He is subdued by police and jailed amid claims of hallucinations and a self proclaimed role as "the whole thing." In Kentucky another crime tale follows a missing witness after a hotel fire, while a Joliet warden refuses a federal prison post, preferring to stay in Illinois.
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Ind
John Obringer
Obringer
Costello
British Forces Deny Somali Disaster Report From Paris
Paris reports say the mad mullah destroyed five British posts between Burao and Bobotle in Somaliland, killing 39 British officers and capturing 2,000 native soldiers. London denies the disaster, stating the war office has Somali land enabling contradiction of the French report.
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Adibatik Abyssinia
Disputch
Burao
Bobotle
Somaliland
England
St. London
War Office
President Roosevelt Thanks Emperor William in Telegram
Kiel and Washington mutuals: Roosevelt sends thanks to Emperor William for the U S squadron welcome at Kiel and Admiral Cottons report of kindness. The president expresses deep appreciation for the friendship and goodwill shown toward the United States and reciprocates the sentiments in full.
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Roosevelt
Emperor William
United States
Kiel
Cotton
Theodore Roosevelt
Cornell Wins Three Races at Poughkeepsie Regatta
Cornell dominates the meet winning varsity four and eight oared races with strong showings by Pennsylvania Syracuse Wisconsin and Columbia In the two mile varsity four Cornell finished first in 10 34 and a third of a length ahead of Pennsylvania Wisconsin Columbia and Presboiwa re rowed for fourth In the eight oared two mile Cornell won in 9 15 Georgetown Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Columbia followed In the four mile eight oared race Cornell again led with Georgetown second Wisconsin third and Pennsylvania fourth Second place was recorded by crews expected to fare poorly.
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Poughkeepsie
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Columbia
Presboiware
Syracuse
Georgetown
Sweden to attend St. Louis Exposition
Sweden today officially accepted the invitation to participate in the St. Louis Exposition. The announcement was made from Stockholm on June 27, confirming Sweden's involvement in the upcoming fair.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Roosevelt train to Oyster Bay arrives after Washington trip
The presidential train car carrying the president from Washington to Oyster Bay arrived in New York at 2 PM. A jumble of notes mentions Correction to a story about She Had Weight to St. Joseph Michigan and a Buchanan resident Joseph L Richards losing weight after 91 weeks, plus a Joliet mayoral dispute over liquor license authority tested in court after a seven vote count.
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Oys
New York
Washington
Oyster Bay
St. Joseph, Mich
Joseph L. Richards
Buchanan
Mitly
Governor Beckham calls for lawful Breathitt county action
Breathitt county turmoil draws harsh editorial criticism from northern papers while Kentucky Governor Beckham insists he acts within the law to restore order. He rejects martial law and press pressures, arguing for lawful remedies and support from local judges. Separately, a Springfield foot-race case ends without further prosecution as victims withdraw. Des Moines reports a fatal crash between an accommodation train and a freight with two dead and several injured.
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Charles I
James II
Des Moines
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Tom Erickson
James Howard
J. W. Morning
Fred Sellor
M. J. Plynite
Co. W. Robinson
Fr. W. Bain
Thomas Was Right as to Belleville LYNCHING Letter Found
June 27 Springfield Rev Thomas of Belleville A M E church claimed he warned Gov Yates before a Belleville lynching. A letter dated June 2 arrived June 3 at the executive office and later to the attorney general. The original with file mark is preserved and no other communication exists.
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Springfield
Chicago
Thomas
Belleville
Yates
Oglesby
Attorney General
Executive Office
Roosevelt
Attorney General's Office
Trade is Conservative New York June
R G Dun Weekly Review notes no clearly unfavorable element in the business situation but several uncertainties foster conservatism. Dry goods trade slowed due to cold, stocks accumulate, and semi annual inventories look encouraging. June railway earnings up over last year and 174 percent above 1901. Cotton goods advance prices, wool steady, New England shoe shops busy for fall. U S failures 223 vs 200 last year. Canada 19 vs 29.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trades
New England
United States
Canada
1500 Yarn Workers Return to Work in Mills
Philadelphia June 27. An important move in the textile workers strike was made today as 140 yarn workers decided to return to work Monday in the carpet and blanket mills.
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Philadelphia
Chicago Arrest Linked to Melrose Hotel Robbery Case
Chicago police say wainamaer, alleged planner of the Melrose hotel burglary in Los Angeles in which gems valued at 15000 dollars were stolen, was arrested in his downtown hotel apartment three hours after arriving from San Francisco. Two other men, Join Engvual and Charles Reviigin, are already in custody.
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Wainamaer
Los Angeles
Cali
San Francisco
Engvual
Charles Reviigin
Bridgemen and surfacers hold Northwestern coach in Marshalltown
Thirty one workers occupy a Northwestern passenger coach in Marshalltown Iowa refusing to unload. They demand transport to Clarence or Clinton and insist on remaining in the car until sent to one of those destinations.
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Marshalltown
Clarence
Clinton
Man Kills Wife Then Shoots Himself in Wallington Home
In the Hermitage Wallington New Jersey William Dessler after a desperate struggle for a revolver with his stepdaughter Luin Miller wounded his wife and shot himself in the heart. He had sought reconciliation after a year of separation and died instantly.
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New York
Luin Miller
Hermitage
Wallington
N. 1
William Dessler
Brutal And Dastardly Crimes Spark Dark June News
An insane jealousy drive leads P. Worden of Cametown, NY to slash Edith Roscoe and attack her sister in law, then shoot himself. In Montana, Deputy Sheriff Luzzari is killed by Salvator Francishi in Meadeville after a face to face confrontation. In Wisconsin, N J Gunderson, 32, attempts to kill his parents with a rifle but neighbors intervene. he is later deemed insane.
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Sherouin
Conn
P. He Werden
Camtmel
N.Y
Edith Roscoe
Sherm Roscoe
Worden
Miss Roscoe
Salvator Francishi
Francishi
Lanzaris
LaCrosse
Wis
N. J. Gunderson
Honest Stranger Repays Long Ago Railroad Mistake
John S. Streeper, a Rock Island night ticket agent in Davenport, recalled a past error when a stranger he met at Fifth Avenue station returned after years to repay a dollar overcharge plus interest. The man insisted on settling the old debt, voluntarily handing over a dollar and a half.
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John S. Streeper
Fifth Avenue
Rock Island
Mr. Streeper
Rock Island Road
Davenport
Streeper
Threat of Assassins Forces Guard for Judge Cardwell
Jackson Ky June 27 Judge Cardwell who presides over the city court and fined two men on a disturbance at B J Ewen's hotel has received a threat of assassins. He will be guarded in his residence by officers following the warning and will continue to preside as usual.
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J. Jackson
Gray Haddick
Crawford
Tharp
Hargis
Ewen
Haddick
Joliet
Crolius
Frank Keserle
Jackson
Cardwell
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