Flood wrecks Dutchess Junction mills and deaths
Newburg New York July reports two Meisigah dam breaks unleash floods that wash away laborer housing and brick yards at Dutchess Junction. Several workers killed or missing, including John Conroy and Helena Lowrey, with bodies recovered and searchers digging through a debris field along the Hudson River railroad tracks.
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Newburg
N. WY
Fishkill Landing
Mattewan
Frank Timoney
Dutchess Junction
Contioy
John
Conroy
Ferry
Ann
William
Lowrey
Helena
Zuica
Timoney
John Zuica
Nuaber
Zulca
Martini
Martini Zilva
Con Murphy
Murphy
Pension agency consolidation reform proposal
A historic note describes plans rooted in ex President Cleveland's era to consolidate the nation's pension agencies. The aim is to reduce the number of agencies from a scattered array to a streamlined central system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Olahtean
Col Creede Death Verdict Finds Accidental Morphine Poisoning
Los Angeles July 4 Coroner's Jury rules Nicholas C Creede mining man died from accidental morphine overdose used to relieve neuralgia pain. Wife cited as separated. inquest scant on her role. No will found yet. papers not examined. Body to be vault tomorrow and likely sent east.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Nicholas C. Creede
Creede
Croedo
Real Tragedy on Stage in Atlanta Suburb
In a Pittsburg suburb, John Singleton acted a role where he was shot by rival Gary Brown. The scene drew applause until it was discovered Singleton was killed. The pistol Brown used carried a real bullpelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Colored Ameateatra
Pittsburg
John Singleton
Gary Brown
Singleton
Brown
Miners Strike Seen Extending Eastward in 24 Hours
Pittsburg July 4 The miners strike shows potential for spread east within a day as talks with operators progress. W F P DeArmitt president of the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal company agrees to join in a uniform settlement plan. Mine Workers officials Dolan and Warner monitor reports while scouts identify likely start points.
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Pittsburg
W. F P. DeArmitt
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Teaders
Pennsylvania Gas Coal Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Westmoreland Gas «Cal Company
Dolan
Warner
Andree's Polar Balloon Awaiting Favorable Wind
Dispatch from Hammerfest Norway reports aeronaut Andree awaiting favorable north winds for a launch from Dane's Island Spitzbergen. Officers of the Lifoten visited him on the 10th. start now planned for the 11th pending weather. storm risk noted for the 2nd.
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Stockholm
Hammerfest
Norway
Europe
Whale Island
Lifoten
Andres
Dane's Island
Spitzhermen
Andree
Hindman Nominated for Clerk of Court of Appeals at Kentucky Democratic Convention
Louisville July M The National Democratic state convention adjourned after nominating John B. Hindman of Adair county on the first ballot for clerk of the court of appeals. Secretary Carlisle Henry Watterson and other leaders spoke as about 1,000 delegates filled the hall. The gathering showed strong party unity despite tensions over free silver, aiming to reclaim discordant members and present a solid Democratic front against Republicans.
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Louieville
Sound Money
John B. Hindman
Adair County
Court of Appeals
Carlisle
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Republican Party
Hussar Maneuver Turns Fatal in French Drill
Special dispatch from Nancy reports during cavalry maneuvers in Paris July that Hussars mistook orders causing disarray. Several troopers were knocked down and injured, with many sustaining broken limbs or internal injuries. one rider was killed.
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Paris
Nancy
Department of
Meunthe-et-Moselle
Paya
Will Shot Out Mexican Cattle
El Paso July 144 The duty imposed by the new tariff on imported cattle will have a prohibitory effect as far as Mexico is concerned. During the last twenty four months about 41,000 head of cattle were imported from Mexico, paying roughly 750,000 to the government. The duty on Mexican cattle will range from 4 to per head, while the old duty averaged 1.40 per head.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Michigan’s A. L. Davis Elected President by Acclaim
At the annual meeting of the American Republican college league in Detroit today A. L. Davis of the University of Michigan was elected president by acclamation.
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Detroit
American Republican College League
A. L. Davis
University of Michigan
Hawaii Annexation Treaty Moves Ahead in Senate
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee favors ratification of the Hawaiian annexation treaty with no amendments, despite two senators’ abstention over a Native Hawaiian protection clause. Chairman Turple’s amendment was rejected and some changes may be pressed in executive sessions. Senator Davis hopes for immediate ratification, while noting possible quorum issues amid Japan's attitude.
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Washington
Japan
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Turple
Daniel
Davis
Cullom
Foraker
Clark
Morgan
Frye
Messrs
Senate
Secason
Tima
State Department
Friends of Annexation
Girl Murdered Near Hills Grove In Sullivan County
In Williamsport Pa July 14 a brutal killing of 1 year old Katie Dovit daughter of John Davis was found along Loyalsock creek near her home. Stephen Polinski the girl's lover and her father were jailed after a post mortem suggested death by suffocation.
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Willamsport
Hills Grove
Sullivan County
Katie Dovit
John Davis
Loyalsock Creek
Katien
Samuel McBride
McBride
Katie
Stephen Polinski
Davis
Devit
Dra. Gamble
Hill's Grove
Cross
Forkaville
Laporte
Fire alarm bill triggers spirited hearing in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on July 14 Governor Hastings presided over a lively hearing on the Kunkel fire alarm bill. Senator McCarrell and Representative George Kunkel argued the measure would curb fire losses and protect property. The bill also covers building construction rules for certain heights with Haddock supporting it. Coyle spoke for the American Hospital Association seeking a miners hospital at Mahanoy City with a $10 000 state appropriation. Frank S Platt testified for the United States Express Company opposing the tax on express firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunkel
Harrieburg
Hastings
McCarrell
George Kunkel
Thee
George Chance
John HH
Haddock
Coyle
Behaylkill
American Hospital Association
Mahanoy City
Thiel
Frank 8. Platt
New York
United States Express Company
Theil
Governor Hastings Objects To Several Bills In Harrisburg
The governor filed objections to multiple proposed laws. The measures involve borough incorporation rules across county lines, extending public road provisions, fire hydrant funding in boroughs, funding the Western Pennsylvania house of refuge, court official salaries, writs and notices corrections, highway passing rules, and reducing theater license fees for small boroughs and townships.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Luzerne
Fayette County
Borowshire
Pennsylvania
President McKinley to Attend G A R Meeting and Family Events
The president will interrupt his Lake Champlain vacation to attend the Grand Army of the Republic meeting in Buffalo on July 14 and join the Twenty third Ohio reunion near Fremont on September 2. He will also attend Mira Hayes wedding and defer Logan Day events in Chicago due to congressional adjournment delays.
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Buffalo
Washington
Lake Champlain
Grand Army of the Republic
Twenty-third Ohio
Speigel Grove
Fremont
Hayes
Mira Hayes
Congress
McKinley
Chicago
Eastern Situation in Europe Threatens Wider War
The Evening Standard warns that hostilities between Turkey and Greece may resume soon and contemplates a possible general European war. It notes public opinion in England resists war for Greece and suggests compromise with Turkey to avoid Greece’s ruin.
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Lordon
Eurropean
Turkey
Greece
Europe
England
Heiress to Millions Allegedly Tracked to Cincinnati
A woman believed to be Grace Stevenson of Boston, a missing heiress to millions, was found in Lexington with a man and left for Cincinnati in the afternoon. She had a bright complexion, dark brown hair with red tinge, and fine hands. her facial details matched a Boston photograph though her cheeks appeared fuller now.
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Grace Stevenson
Cincinnati
Lexington
Boston
Mass
Millionas
Plot to Kill a King In Rome Stuns Officials
Rome July 4. Overwhelming evidence ties Cherubino Trants manager of the Socialist journal Avent to a plot with Pietro Acciarito who recently attempted to kill King Humbert to assassinate the Ming. Many other arrested expected soon.
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Rome
Cherubino Trants
Socialist
Avent
Pietro Acciarito
Humbert
Diplomatic nominations sent to Senate from Washington
The president sent nominations to the Senate for diplomatic posts. William L. Merry of California is named minister to Nicaragua Costa Rica and Salvador. Horace N. Allen of Ohio is named minister resident and consul general to Korea. Perry M. De Leon of Georgia is named consul general at Guayaquil Ecuador. Granville James of New York is named consul general at Prescott Ontario. Charles Deal of New York is named consul general at St. Johns Quebec.
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Washington
Senate
William L. Merry
California
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Salvador
Horace N. Allen
Ohio
Korea
Perry M. de Leon
Georgia
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Granville James
New York
Prescott
Arrests Rapid After Young Turkey Inquiry in Constantinople
A hundred arrests followed the official inquiry by the military and naval commissions in Constantinople. They investigate twenty five students from the navy, military and medical schools charged with disseminating propaganda in support of the Young Turkey party.
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Constantinople
Military and Naval Commission
Young Turkey Party
Tragic Double Death in Washington Couple
William J Immel fatally shot his sweetheart Kitho Askew in Vancouver and then killed himself. Papers on Immel’s body reveal he came from Akron Ohio. The couple had frequent quarrels.
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Vancouver
D. C
William J Immel
Kitho Askew
Immel
Akron
Opinion on hake shop Law in Harrisburg
Attorney General McCormick has advised Factory Inspector Campbell that the hake shop law aims to limit workers to six days per week with weeks starting on Sunday not before 4 PM. The ruling interprets the statute as restricting continuous work and enforces weekly rest periods.
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Harrieburg
McCormick Haw
Campbell
Mat
Tragic Death Near Tracks In Binghamton
A corning youth, William Connell aged 5, was decapitated near railroad tracks in Binghamton North Carolina when he stepped from in front of a moving train into the path of a second. He died at the scene. Local authorities and railroad officials investigated the incident.
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Binghamton
N. C
William Connell
Corning
Hehta Cigarelle
Publisher McLaughlin Dead in Philadelphia
Frank McLaughlin, proprietor of the Philadelphia Times, died at his residence in Philadelphia after a long illness described as rheumatic gout. He was a prominent figure in local journalism and leaves a notable legacy in the city's press.
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McLaughlin
Philadelphia
Frank McLaughlin
The
Philadelphia Times
Bia
Drownings Near Wentlines Burg Shock St Albans
Frank Scott and Frank Hyre drowned at Wentlinesburg near St Albans while attempting to rescue the Dennin Dow family from a raging freachet. The incident occurred on July 4 and authorities investigated the cause and rescued bystanders.
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St Albans
Frank Scott
Frank Hyre
Wentlinesburg
Dennin Dow
Senate Deadlock Long Day Amid Harris Resolution Fight
The Senate stalled for hours over Mr Harris of Kansas motion to fix the government sale terms on the Union Pacific dispute. Debates, roll calls, and quorums paused progress as lawmakers debated and the matter was carried over until tomorrow. A White House visit invite to President McKinley for a Fremont Campaign reunion in Pittsburgh was presented, with the president considering attendance. Tariff bill conferees stayed past six, aiming for progress, but final agreement remained distant.
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Washington
Senate
Calla
Rol Calla
Harris
Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad
de Vice
Messie
Morgan
Thurston
Coaragain
Grow
C.W. Stone
W. A. Stone
Connell
Davenport
Showalter
Pennsylvania
St. H. Long
Fremont Republican Campaigners Association
White House
Pittsburg
Fremont
Republican Party
Foraker
Quay
Penrose
McKinley
House
Haid
Fireman With Nerve In Freight Wreck
In Chester Pennsylvania July 14 a switch rails wreck spilled a freight train carrying granite for the Reading subway near Fairview. Fireman William Reynier of Philadelphia was pinned by the fire box and badly scalded but directed rescue efforts while engineer Daniel Harker escaped unharmed. Conductor John H Connelly was thrown from the cow catcher with minor injuries. Trainmen Thomas Brannan and Timothy Burne were slightly hurt and the engine and tender were badly damaged.
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Chester
Reading
Fairview
Baltimore and Ohio
Daniel Harker
William Reynier
Philadelphia
Chester Hospital
John H. Connelly
Crum Creek
Thomas Brannan
Timothy Burne
Bright Miss Tyler named Cortland postmistress
Miss Mattie R. Tyler granddaughter of a former president was appointed postmistress at Cortland Virginia ending a long contest. She visited Washington to present her claim to Postmaster General Gary and Fourth Assistant Hrns ton. The office pays 565 dollars per year, succeeding Eugene C. Barr ett.
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Washington
Mattie R. Tyler
United States
Cortland
Tyler
Gary
Hrnston
Mise Tyler
Eugene C. Barrect
Foul play suspected as 8 year old Lavies vanishes
Charles Lavies aged 8 from Hazleton Pa vanished after arriving from Quakake with neighbors Charles and Mahlon Hinkle. He planned to deposit a large sum at the bank but did not, the money burned in the bank, and after a night search police report no clue to his whereabouts amid suspicions of foul play.
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Charles Lavich
Hazleton
Charles Lavies
Quakaka
Nimite
Charles
Mahlon Hinkle
Sign Of Good Times at Tyrone Posts Rising Receipts
The Tyrone post piece reports a $5,010.21 increase in receipts over the prior year, seen as an encouraging indicator of business improvement in the area during the past year.
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Tyrone
Naval contracts set for three torpedo boat builds
Secretary Long approves the board chiefs recommendations awarding contracts for three torpedo boats to Harlan & Hollingsworth of Wilmington Delaware Morrin Heighte Gas pod Engine of New York and Wolff & Zwicker of Seattle Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Long
Board of Naval Bureau Chiefs
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
Wilmington, del
Morrin Heighte Gas Pod Engine Company
New York
Wolff & Zwicker
Beattle, Waal
Prohibition Candidate Proposes $1000 Reward Over Capitol Fire
Rev Dr C Bwallow a Prohibition candidate for state treasurer claims evidence on the origin of the Capitol fire was suppressed by the legislative committee. He asserts building officials refused rewards and offers $1000 for stronger direct evidence to convict those responsible.
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Harrisburg
C. Bwallow
Prohibition
Mensis
Flastings
Haywood
Mylin
Delaney
Three Men Drowned In Reckless River Crossing
At Manchester New Hampshire on July 4 a rickety boat used to cross the Piscataquog river near Baldwin's bobbin shop capsized. Five youths attempted the crossing with no oars. three were swept to their deaths as the dam's swift current pulled the scow toward danger. Frank Bimard, 17, and Joseph Lavoe, 22, both drowned along with Thomas Drelen, ? others escaped.
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Mnchester
N. H
Baldwin's
Frank Bimard
Joseph Lavoe
Thomas Drelen
Alec
Crawford Victorious in National Republican League Presidency
Leonard J. Crawford of Newport Kentucky won the National Republican League presidential race in Detroit on July 4. Frederick W. Fleits from Pennsylvania posed the main challenge, with Illinois delegates backing Chicago convention plans but failing to unite. A. M. Higgins of Indiana placed third, and M. J. Dowling of Minnesota was expected to be re elected secretary, completing Crawford Dowling and Omaha as the leading slate. Resolutions endorsed the St. Louis platform and anti lynching declaration, while some western members urged minimal discussion of sound money.
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Detroit
Leonard J. Crawford
Newport
National Republican League
Friends
Crawford
Frederick W. Fleits
Pennsylvania
Ilinoia
Chicago
Fleits
Tanner
Linoise
A. M. Higging
Indiana
M. J. Dowling
Minnesota
St. Louis
Hanna backs arbitration in miners' strike settlement
Senator Hanna of Ohio said he has not refused to assist in settling the miners' strike. He added that no miner representative or other party has approached him, and he hopes the trouble will be settled amicably and by arbitration.
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Washington
Hanna
Ohio
Russian Order for American Rifles Spreads from Odessa
A special dispatch from Odessa reports Russian authorities favor American rifles and have ordered or plan to order 6,000 units from a sample noted for an unusually heavy stock and short barrel. The signals suggest growing military procurement ties with American arms suppliers.
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Tendon
Odessa
Simpson Res introduces probe of sugar trust
Representative Simpson of Kansas introduced a House resolution directing the Speaker to appoint a five member committee to investigate the sugar trust. The resolution was referred to committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugar Trust
Washington
Simpson
Kansas
House
Augar Trust
West Virginia Strike Forecast By Governor Atkinson
Cleveland reports Governor George W. Atkinson of West Virginia says strike news in his state has been overstated and he believes it will end within a month. He spoke during a visit to Cleveland on July 4.
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Cleveland
George W. Atkinson
West Virginia
Snys
Steamship Arrivals Highlight Transatlantic Liners
Steamship Trave arrived from Bremen and Southampton with a call at Queenstown. Germanic arrived in New York from Liverpool en route to Liverpool.
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New York
Trave
Bremen
Southampton
Queenstown
Germanic
Liverpool
Murderer Brown Hanged in Deadwood
Charles Brown was hanged today in Deadwood for the murder of Mrs. Colatone on May WW last. The execution marks the culmination of the case in the local district, with Brown meeting his end on the gallows.
Weather forecast across regions ahead of warm wave
The forecast notes clear conditions in the middle states with fresh to light southwesterly and westerly winds. Morning temperatures will be cooler, rising in the afternoon, while New England is set for fair weather. The eastern coast may see rain followed by a warm wave, with Friday bringing warmer conditions and light to fresh southerly winds in both regions.
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the Herald
New York
Middle States
New England
Estern
Fair Winds and Treaties Dominate Morning News
National and Atlantic scores update as Eastern regional events unfold. A Hawaii treaty defense panel and senate roll calls shape the day with various local notes including a priest milestone, a murder intent report, and county happenings across Lackawanna and neighboring regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign R Relations
Senate
Thirteenth's Great Work at Camp Lewie Merrill
The Thirteenth's great drill pace impressed as the Ninth Regiment showed a sixtee n minute drill while the Twelve Minute drill amazed troops. Governor Hastings and Major General Snowden with their staffs departed Camp Lewie Merrill after a pleasant day of company and battalion drills and favorable attendance. General Gobin recovered from an asthmatic attack and attended dress parade as camp activities continued.
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Ninth Regiment
Hastings
Snowden
Mount Gretna
Hie
Camp Lewie Merrill
Gobin
Thirteenth Regiment Sets New Field Drill Pace
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Camp Lewis Merrill Mt Gretna July 14. The Thirteenth regiment completed field inspection in twelve minutes, a record praised by headquarters and army officers. Rival Ninth regiment had earlier set sixteen minutes, fueling a lively camp rivalry as both units prepared for tomorrow.
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Lewis
Coursen
Colonel Coursen
Ninth Regiment
Sweeney
Logan
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Grover
Mckinley Bes
Col. Creede
Hall
Louisville
American Republican League
MR. M'Kinley
Iler
Tinly
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