Report Finds Miners in Desperate Straits in Anthracite Regions
Harrisburg June 14 The joint committee report to the senate details two years of dire conditions for miners in the anthracite regions with wages near a dollar weekly for many families. It notes airy company houses, calls company stores un-American, and urges laws against company stores, bi monthly pay, money orders, and foreign immigration limits. The report cites Mahoney City Shamokin Wilkes Barre as worst affected and recommends a state inspector and mine labor reforms.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Meredith
Mahoney City
Shamokin
Wilkes- Barre
Mibor
Congress
Biw
Board of Examiners
Pennsylvania
Two Tramps Seize a Train and Shoot Conductor
Parkersburg West Virginia June 14 Two black tramps boarded a freight train at Charleston and attempted to take the engine They mortally wounded Conductor Coff and Brakeman Matheny neither of whom can recover They took control of the train and fled several miles before stopping and alighting The engineer went to the next station for bloodhounds and placed them on the tracks but the pair had not been captured
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Charleston
Elhorae
Coff
Matheny
Mexico's New Volcano Commission Studies Earthquake
Oaxaca reports continue to arrive from the southeastern part of the state following a disastrous earthquake. Officials in Oaxaca City say a commission has been sent to study the phe nomenon and tremors.
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Oaxaca
State of
Mexico
Mall
New Volcano Report Near Juaneh Tehuantepec
Reports describe a newly formed volcano near Juaneh about 160 miles from Tehuantepec. Locals fear to approach while smoke and fire emerge from a distant mountain. A Mexican government commission will investigate earthquake damage, traveling via Vera Cruz.
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Tehuantepec
Juaneh
City of
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Cuban Insurgent Dispatches Seized by Jamaican Officials
Kingston Jamaica June 14 Dr Manye chief surgeon of the Cuban insurgent army under General Garcia arrived at Rio Bueno on Saturday with eleven Cubans. They escaped from Santiago de Cuba in an open boat carrying dispatches for the Cuban band in New York. Tamaican officials seized the dispatches and detained them.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Viele
Garcia
Rio Bueno
Santiago de Cuba
New York
Mystery surrounds Mrs Dorlat identity in church suicide
New York June 14 The woman who killed herself in the Calvary Episcopal church vestibule was identified as Mrs Josephine Dorlat by Max Gebauer a druggist who examined the body He traced her from a boarding house on Columbus Avenue to Bordeaux France and England noting she had a son in France and once met Queen Liliuokalani The Dr also cited her atheistic leanings and stated she was about 46 with a son and daughter living though their whereabouts are unknown
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New York
Calvary Episecopal Church
Josephine Doriat
Max Gebauer
First Avenue
Seventy-second Street
Columbus Avenue
Park & Tilford
Seventy-first
Seventy-second
Josephine Dorit
Bordeaux
France
England
America
Liluokalani
Sandwich Islands
Dorlat
Gebauer
Louis Balm
Steinway
Astoria
Boundary Treaty Ratified Between Great Britain and Venezuela
The final ratification of the boundary treaty between Great Britain and Venezuela was exchanged at the State Department. The agreement binds both governments and initiates the preparation of cases for the arbitral meeting in Paris, likely next winter, after which the United States steps back from the negotiations.
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Washington
Great Britain
Venezuela
State Department
United States
Bryan and Sewall Travel for Speeches in Virginia
Hon William J Bryan arrived in Norfolk with Hon Arthur Sewall from Washington. They met by committees, toured to Virginia Beach, returned for a reception and a brief Young Men's Christian Association address. Bryan spoke later at Armory Hall to about 4000 people before heading to Charlottesville for a University of Virginia appearance.
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Norfolk
William J. Bryan
Washington
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Virginia Beach
Sewall
Atlantic Hotel
Young Men's Christian Association
New York
Bryan
Armory Hall
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Natives of the South Defend Tariff Vote
Washington reports rebuttal to Omaha World Herald claims that Southern Democratic lawmakers who backed tariff protections are not native-born. All but one congressman are said to be born in the South, including Kleberg Slavden Brouseard and D Avery, with senators McLaurin Tillman McEnery Bacon and Clay similarly cited.
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Washington
Omaha World- Herald
South
Meyer
Louisiana
House
Kleberg
Slavden
Brouseard
Davey
McLaurin
Tillman
McEnery
Bacon
Clay
Traffic rumor denied in Jersey Central Jersey Central talks
Second Vice President and Controller of the Central Railroad of New Jersey said no traffic agreement with Pennsylvania and Jersey Central railways has been entered or contemplated. They know of no arrangement to change current relations and negotiations are not planned.
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New York
M. Wilume
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Jersey Central Raileade
Pension BusinesS Spurs Clerks and Claims Surge
Washington reports a surge in veteran pension applications after the new administration. The Pension Bureau added 100 clerks to the record division to handle claims. In ten days through last Saturday applications reached 14 50, and 83 days after March saw 4 100 applications disposed. About 45 000 claims now pend in the bureau.
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Washington
Pension Bureau
Clalma
Divisiana
Mormon Elders Whipped and Driven From Perry Florida
In Perry Florida on June 14 a party of eighteen armed men visited a Mormon missionary camp near Rocky Creek. They stripped the preachers tied birch rods and whipped them. They tarred one man’s coat and ordered the missionaries to leave the county. Eight women fled with them and relatives pursue the assailants.
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Perry
Fla
Taylor
Rocky Creek
Boy who ate glass to sue over X ray injuries
William Teary a California boy who ingested glass at a public exhibit says exposure to X rays harmed him He planned to sue Dr Hamlin for damages claiming injuries from the Roentgen light examination The doctors say his illness may stem from the diet rather than the rays.
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Oakland
Cal
William Teary
Co. D. Hamlin
New Fast Line Trains Reach Buffalo From Chicago
The initial train of the new fast line between Toronto and Buffalo via Grand Trunk and Lehigh Valley coaches arrived at noon. The first train into Buffalo on the new Wabash line arrived at 7:44 this morning, having left Chicago at 4:15 yesterday afternoon.
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Buffalo
Jones
Toronto
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
Chicago
Yale To Extend Teachers Courses For Another Year
New Haven June 4 The graduate department of Yale university will continue the teachers courses for another year with changes. Two ten week periods are planned one in fall and one in winter. Courses run only if at least fifteen students enroll and applications must be made by September 26.
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New Haven
Yale University
Quaint Bloomington Hermit James Piper Found Dead
James Piper, a long time Bloomington resident born in Carlisle Kentucky, was found dead. He was about 80 years old, valued property at about 100,000, and lived as a hermit after forty years in Bloomington. He reportedly never married.
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Lusint
Bloomington
James Piper
Carlisle
Original pension certificate invited for Richard A. Holley
Washington June 14 original pension certificate has been invited to Richard A Holley of Scranton. The notice lists the name and residence and signals approval for processing a pension document in his behalf.
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Washington
Richard A. Holley
Scranton
Million Dollar Cure Trial in Chicago
A Chicago man calling himself Dr. Harry Slater plans to claim a $1,000,000 reward from New York merchant Charles Broadway Rouss by proving his claimed cure. He aims to win the prize by restoring a right and pursues the financial incentive.
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Chicago
Swamp Herb Eye Remedy Attracts Controversy
A claim emerges that a common Virginia swamp herb can restore vision. The proponent plans to travel to New York to test the eye treatment on John F. Martin, a substitute employed by a wealthy patron.
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Virginia
New York
John F. Martin
Death by own action of Barney Barnato on voyage to Southampton
A Madeira dispatch reports Barney Barnato, the South Africa diamond king, leaped overboard from the British steamship Scott after leaving Table Bay on June 2. His body was recovered. Barnato, born Nett James, rose from diamonds to vast wealth amid Transvaal gold rush excitement. He reportedly faced nervous strain and health decline. he left a wife and three children in South Africa.
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London
Funchal
Madeira
Morocco
Scott
Table Bay
Cape Town
Southampton
Barney Barnato
Barnato
South Africa
Transvaal
Barnett James
McKinley Visit to Asheville Ends With Palace Access Crisis
President McKinley and party arrive in Asheville en route to Washington and tour George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore, where a row over press access to the palace led to a confrontation with Mr Harding before newspaper men were admitted alongside the president and cabinet.
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Asheville
N. DC
Une
McKinley
Nashville
Washington
Citizens’ Reception Committee
Asheville Light Infantry
Biltmore House
George W. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Mr. Harding
Porter
Dimes Grew Into Dollars in California Trust Battle
Asa W. Fisk of Horton sues to have his father’s estate held in trust until claims totaling 1 699 004 are settled. He recounts a 187 50 savings brought from Boston and says it grew to 964 368 via interest. He also seeks 144 601 alleging losses from bad investments in Tacoma and Washington. He was cut off in his father’s will.
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San Francisco
Cal
Asa W. Fisk
Horton
Fisk
Boston
California
Tacoma
Wath
Landa
Paris Bomb Explodes as President Jaure Survives Attempt
Paris papers say the blast near La Cascade restaurant in the Bois de Boulogne was likely a prank or the act of a madman and meant not to harm anyone. General Porter, the U.S. ambassador, congratulated President Faure on escaping the attack yesterday.
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Paris
Jaure
la Cascade
Bois de Boulogne
Longchamps
General Porter
United States
President Faure
Brockton Man Held Without Bail in Randall Murder
Henry Willis of Brockton was arraigned in Taunton district court on a murder charge in the death of William F. Randall whose body was found in the woods at Southaston. He entered a not guilty plea, received a Friday return, and stated that a quarrel led to the fatal blow.
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Taunton
Mass
Henry Willis
Brockton
Wilam F. Randall
Southaston
Willis
Randall
His Hair Turning Black in West Union
June W James Punham of Levanna, a small hamlet west of here, appears to be regaining youth as his hair darkens and teeth grow anew. The change leaves locals surprised at his revived vigor and sprightly gait.
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West Union
James Punham
Levanna
Here
Sugar Schedule Debate In Senate Amid Irregularity Charges
The Senate debated the sugar schedule of the tariff bill with a clash between Tillman and Hoar over charges of irregularities. Allison defended the schedule with tables showing sugar refiners protected less under the sugar provisions. Pettigrew urged trusts aimed amendments, while Allen pressed for legal action against trusts. A roll call on standardizing sugar failed 26 to 29.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
Tillman
South Carolina
Tilliman
Allison
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Allen
Nebraska
Lindsay
Mr. McEnery
Louisiana
Benatora Pettigrew and
Mantle
Post Office Classification Changes Across Pennsylvania
Changes in post office classifications announced today reflect revenue fluctuations. In Pennsylvania Columbus Millersville and Quakertown drop from third to fourth, while Gettysburg moves up from third to second, affecting local postings.
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Post Office Department
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Millersville
Quakertown
Gettysburg
Cyclone Strikes St Vincent Island Winding Devastation
A cyclone hit St Vincent Island in the Windward group causing damage to public buildings and injuries in Georgetown. Three crewmen drowned after a sloop capsized as the storm progressed. St Vincent Island, twice Staten Island in area with about 40 000 residents, lies five miles west of Barbados and is part of the British West Indies. Magnified by the disaster, the island’s chief products include sugar molasses ginger and cocoa.
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Kingston
St. Vincent's Island
Georgetown
St. Vincent Island
Staten Island
Barbadoes
Great Britain
Fire destroys Ellis Island main building
New York June 14 reports state the reception and clearance building at Ellis Island is on fire. Walls collapse and the structure, housing immigrant records, is doomed to total destruction. About 200 immigrants have been moved to barges. firemen and a few staff remain on the island with heavy loss feared.
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New York
Ellis Island
New York Bay
Pillle Taland
Business Outlook Roswell Flower Sees West Revival Ready
Ex governor Roswell P Flower reports a strong grain crop and rising western optimism. He notes improving railroad earnings driven by east to west freight and expects further gains, while avoiding specifics on Rock Island and Cas companies. He hints Eckels may replace him as Colonial Trust president but says no formal offer has been made.
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New York
Roswell P. Flower
West
Broadway
Chicago
Flower
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Chicago Cas
Rock Island Road
Eckels
Colonial Trust Company
Colonial premiers welcome in Edinburgh transit
Wilfred Laurier premier of Canada George Turner premier of Victoria Richard J Seddon premier of New Zealand Sir Hugh Muir Nelson premier of Queensland and Co C Kingston premier of South Australia arrived in Edinburgh June 14 and were welcomed by Lord Provost McDonald and the city chamber of commerce.
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Edinburgh
Wilfred Laurier
Dominion of
Canada
George Turner
Victoria
Richard J. Seddon
New Zealand
Hugh Muir Nelson
Queensland
Co. C. Kingston
South Australia
Strikers Return To Work At Apsley Rubber Plant
Hudson Massachusetts June 14 The entire work force at the Apsley Rubber company returned to work this morning and the factory dispute appears settled. Workers accepted Mr Apsley’s offers which are lower than previous wages. Apsley claims current wages are as high as those paid at other factories.
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Hudson, Mass
Apsley Rubber Company
Apsley
Lamp causes deadly blaze in Pittsburg home
A lamp explosion at the residence of Stephen Welsh near Sharpaburg early today sparked a fire that gutted the house and left four occupants badly burned. Stephen Welsh Mrs Welsh and two children injured with a child in critical condition. The home was destroyed and the loss placed at £10,000, fully insured.
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Pittsburg
Stephen Welsh
Sharpaburg
Dr George K Edwards Dies in Princeton Room
Dr George K Edwards of New Castle Pennsylvania died today in the room he had occupied during his college course. He was a favorite with the undergraduates and came from California to die in the town where he spent his most enjoyable days.
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Princeton
N. J
George K. Edwards
New Castle
Edwards
Calfornia
Fire Fatal in Dayton Home as Children Die in Fire
Firemen extinguished a blaze at the home of Frank Prestel on Nassau street. Rosa age 6 and Albert age 3 were found dead, badly charred, locked in each other arms after allegedly playing with matches.
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Dayton, O
Frank Prestel
Nassau Street
Rosa
Albert
Brakeman Steals an Engine in Ridgway Incident
Michael Mann a brakeman on the Buffalo St Marys and Southwestern railroad ran an engine two miles in Ridgway Pennsylvania while intoxicated. He was arrested after the incident.
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Ridgway
Michael Mann
Buffalo, St. Mary's
The Sugar Schedule and Boundary Talks Highlight Morning Report
Senate debates Sugar Schedule while Venesuela boundary issues and General-Hawaiian treaty topics appear. Local officials inspect five dean quarters and court-in-session notes occur alongside sports updates and a tragic death at Marvine Breaker.
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Senate
Washington
Dean
Marvine Preaker
Denial of Death Sentence for Rivera and Bacallao
The Spanish minister in Washington says no insurgent leader faces death or is under sentence. A Havana Key West report claimed Rivera and Bacallao were in danger of being executed, but official word refutes the claim.
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Rivera
Bacallao
Washington
Havana
Key West
Postoffice Changes Relegated Offices In Readjustment
Washington June 14 The fourteenth annual re adjustment of classification and salaries of presidential postoffices details Gettysburg Advanced and three offices relegated to fourth status with changes in pay and duties across the system.
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Gettysburg
Washington
Hawaiian Annexation Treaty Ready for Senate
Washington June 14 A treaty for the annexation of Hawaii to the United States is ready and will be sent to the Senate soon after the President returns from Nashville. The treaty mirrors the Harrison administration terms, withdraws by Cleveland, and would allow U S control over Hawaii without imposing self rule conditions on Hawaiians. It would assume the Hawaiian government debt and place crown lands and possessions under U S sovereignty.
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Senate
Wis
South
Clevelands
Washington
Hawaii
United States
Nashville
Sherman
Harrison
Cleveland
Alligator Attacks Boat as Johnston Fights for Girls
In Palatka Florida on June 14 Hiram Johnston hears his two daughters living near Georgetown crying from a boat on the bayou a dog in a rope tied boat is swallowed by an alligator Johnston fires his shotgun at the beast as the gator drags the boat several miles twisting the craft until he shoots it in the eye causing the boat to overturn Friends rescue the girls and kill the creature.
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Palatka
Fla
Hiram Johnston
Georgetown
Bayou
Johnston
Divorced Five Times Woman Seeks Right Man in Maine
In Clinton Maine on June 14 Addie W Buzzall a 34 year old woman has been married and divorced five times and remains the engine of the farm. Each former husband lives nearby and she says she ends unions when a husband fails to meet her standards of industry thrift and congeniality. She claims suitors come from fifty miles around and notes a man worth 10000 urged her to marry him after seventeen years of marriage ended because his wife was too slack.
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Clinton
Addie W. Buzzall
Young millionaire tears a $500 bill in court
Mount Vernon Illinois June 14 James Berry a young millionaire was arraigned for wife abandonment by his new wife Mrs Sale Miller Berry. The case was set for trial next Wednesday with Berry required to post bond. He objected to the bond saying he would pay himself and tore a $500 bill in two causing excitement as friends signed the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Ill
James ¥. Berry
Wells
Mra
Sale Miller Berry
Berry
Bond
Tramps Struck by Train on Pennsylvania Bridge
Three men were struck by a railroad train near Johnstown Pennsylvania just before midnight. Two died at the scene and a third was fatally injured. one victim was swept into the Conemaugh River and his body was not recovered. Railroad men described all three as tramps.
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Johnstown
Here
Weather Forecast for New York and Regions
The Herald reports for June 1 in the middle states and New England clear skies and rising temperatures with fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Interior action predicts a maximum of heat with Wednesday bringing sultry conditions, cloudiness, and possible showers or thunderstorms in western districts.
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Middle States
New England
Fale
Sultry
Warner Wether
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