Christian Endeavor Assembly Opens in Cincinnati
Visitors to the 20th International Christian Endeavor convention arrived in Cincinnati as preparations proceed for the event. Ohio and Kentucky delegates gather for business sessions and an international society meeting with an auditorium open ceremony planned for tomorrow evening. Local pulpits will be filled by visiting delegates on Sunday.
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Cincinnati
International Christian Endeavor Con Vention
Ohio
Kentucky
Shaffer Arrives to Settle Steel Strike in New York
President Shaffer of the steel and tin-workers association arrived from Pittsburgh to confer with J P Morgan regarding settlement of the sheet steel mills strike. He expects a satisfactory resolution for all parties involved.
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New York
Shaffer
Steel and Tin-Workers' Association
Pittsburg
J. Piterpont Morgan
Steel Trust
Train wreck at Nabroomepruit kills nineteen
London dispatch reports that the Hoers wrecked a train yesterday at North Nabroom epruit. Nineteen persons were killed.
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London
Body of Ex Gov Pingree Laid in State at Detroit
The body of ex Governor Pingree arrived in Detroit this morning and was taken to city hall under escort of Grand Army veterans. It will lay in state all day as thousands view the casket. Impressive military and civic obsequies are planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Helm Estate
Pettigrew Discusses Philippine Policy and Rail Career
Ex Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota visits Seattle amid talk he will join the Great Northern board. He defends American policy in the Philippines, calls it violent and misguided, and argues natives will seek self rule while warning against prolonged control. He praises railman Mr Kail as a top railroad figure and denies joining any railway directorate.
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Pettigrew
South da
Senat- Alagitan
Seattle
Perry
Senate
Tien
Philippines
Paci- Bear
Smart Boy
Cuba
Phillippines
Great Northern Railway
Kail
Three Robbers Cornered After Train Hold-Up
Three gunmen who halted a Great Northern west bound overland passenger train between Great Falls and Glendive reportedly hid in a cabin on Buck Allen's ranch near Wagner. They allegedly dynamited the express and secured up to 70 000 dollars, while a sheriff’s posse gathered, with a battle feared.
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Anaconda
Mont
Great Northern
Great Falia
Glendive
Buck Allen
Salles
Wagner
Motions for New Trials in Cedar River Condemnation
Frank King and John A. Davis seek new trials over Cedar River watershed condemnation. King alleges improper condition and underpayment of property, while Davis cites juror sympathy for the city. Affidavits quote jurors disparaging those not on the property and hint at graft motives, signaling delays in final settlement.
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Frank King
John A. Davis
Cedar River
KR. H. Thompson
Davis
Rand ball to aid iron trades strike at Armory hall
The allied iron trades plan a rand ball at Armory hall on the night of the 16th to support steel and machine workers on strike. Tickets cost cents. music will be provided and thousands are expected to attend.
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Allied Iron Trades
Armory Hall
S Trike
Messrs
Leander Crew Beats Penn in Grand Challenge Cup Race
The Leander crew defeats the University of Pennsylvania by a length to win the Grand Challenge Cup, finishing the race in seven minutes.
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Henle
Leander Crew
University of Pennsylvania
Leanders Win Ninth Cup at Henley Regatta
The Leanders retained the cup at Henley on July 6 after beating Pennsylvania by a length in a race watched by thousands. American money backed Pennsylvania early, but the English crew led at halfway and surged ahead to win as fans celebrated.
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Henley
Pennsylvania
Lipton ShamrocksWin in Three Mile Trial
In Glasgow on July 6 Sir Thomas Lipton’s two Shamrocks raced a three mile course and defeated the challenger by 200 yards. The result marks another decisive test for Lipton’s boats as they press toward the upcoming challenge.
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Glasgow
Thomas Lipton
Strike hits ship repair yard at Clallam Bay July 1
Eighty workers at Pullen's marine yard in Klamquimault formerly Potlalioch repair site strike for 30 cents an hour instead of the previously lower rate. The vessel Poltalioch had been stranded on a Washington beach at the Columbia River mouth.
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Victoria
B.C
Pullen
Kmaquimault
Washington Beach
Columbia
Public Works Board Opens Bids for Fire Dept Equipment
At a special meeting the board opened morning bids for a modern hook and ladder truck and 4000 feet of cotton hose. No contract was awarded yet and likely not before Monday when Chairman Thomason attends. The steamer Bailey of Yukon wreck fame has been raised and is enroute to White Horse for repairs.
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Board of Public Works
Fire Department
Thomason
Bailey
Yukon
la How
White Horse
Cooper Takes Charge as Seattle Public Superintendent
Prof. F B Cooper elected superintendent of Seattle public schools has arrived with Mrs. Cooper and two sons. The term begins July 1 and he will assume duties immediately. A sister of Mrs. Cooper accompanies them and two daughters will join from the East in about two weeks.
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F. BB. Cooper
Seattle
McKinleys Depart for Canton Tonight in Special Car
President and Mrs McKinley leave Washington tonight for Canton aboard a special car equipped with comforts for Mrs McKinley as advised by Dr Rixey. If needed, the President may return to Washington on short notice during the summer.
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Washington, Bb
Mra. McKinley
Canton
Washington
Elks sued for fifty thousand dollars damages
Allen Meyers sues the Benevolent and Protection Order of Elks for 50 000 dollars. He claims four thousand dollars damages for expulsion and eight hundred dollars for writing the order's ritual.
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Columbus
Allen Meyers
The
Benevolent and Protection Order of
Nika
Ancient ship Partan to coal at Seattle bunkers
The Partan, an ancient ship of the Black Diamond Coal Co., is taking on coal at Seattle bunkers tonight in preparation for its first voyage in many months from Seattle port.
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Partan
Black Diamond Cost Co
Seattle
Negroes Hanged in Vernon and Nearby Cities
Four men from Vernon were hanged for the murder of three negroes, with reports of body mutilation. Additional hangings occurred in St Augustine and Miami as authorities carried out the sentences amid anticipated protests from some in the community.
250 Pounds in Nickels The Seattle Fourth Festive Coin Haul
Thousands flocked to Seattle streets and lakes for Fourth celebrations noted by police and business records. The Madison street line carried about 3,000 riders while total fares neared 100,000, a city record. A nickel weight test showed 20 nickels equal 4 ounces and 99 nickels weigh a pound, with the day’s nickel haul banked by Seattle Electric Co. clerks into the night.
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Seattle
Madison Street
Bupt. Kempster
Seattle Electric Co
Lapida
Aseayer
Slot Machines Still Ahead in Washington Case
A judge's decision in the trade slot machines case faces no appeal per Washington law. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Griffin notes no statute allows appeals from a Justice court in criminal cases, leaving the outcome unresolved.
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George
Washington
Griffin
Building permits issued for new dwellings in city
John P. Beil receives a 1 1 2 story frame dwelling at 1422 North Fifty second street costing 425 dollars. A L Smith obtains a 1 1 2 story dwelling at 1818 Twelfth avenue costing 2000 dollars. Alfred Nobles gets a 1 story dwelling at 2685 Aloha street costing 500 dollars.
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John P. Beil
North Fifty-second Street
A. L. Smith
Twelfth Avenue
Alfred Nobles
Aloha Street
Rioting in Apurnos Ayrea Sparks Martial Law
July 6 dispatch reports rioting over President Ro ca's debt unification bill leading to martial law in Apurnos Ayrea and surrounding suburbs. The chamber of deputies will debate the bill today amid expectations of further unrest. Western Union notes Buenos Ayres under a state of siege for months.
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Apurnos Ayrea
Roca
Chamber of Deputies
New York
Western Union
Buenos Ayres
Alege
Alaska Salmon Hatchery Reservation Proposed
Col. Howard M. Kutchin, agent for Protection of Alaska fisheries, publishes in the Skagway Daily Alaskan a proposal to set aside Jeleska Creek Etoline Island Southeastern Alaska and adjacent waters as a temporary salmon hatchery reservation.
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Howard M. Kutchin
Protection of
Alaska
Skagway Daily
Alaskan
Jeleska Creek
Etoline Island
Mackinaw Arrives from San Francisco for Coal Loading
The Collier steamer Mackinaw, under Captain T Attlefield, arrived from San Francisco yesterday and proceeded to the bunkers this morning to take on a cargo of coal.
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Mackinaw
Tattlefield
San Francisco
British transport Menfort ashore near Isle of Wight
The British transport Menfort carrying 1600 troops from Cape Town went ashore on the Isle of Wight but has since been refloated with little damage. Separately the Seattle Electric Company filed a written-off franchise for a Fourth avenue street railway construction and maintenance.
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London
Menfort
Cape Town
Isle of Wight
Seattle Electric Company
Ita
Fourth Avenue
Thief Steals Gold Bags at San Francisco Mint
A theft at the San Francisco Mint saw six bags of gold worth 5000 dollars each vanish from the vaults. Superintendent Leach and agents, with Director Geo. Roberta and his staff, investigate since June 7, ruling out clerical error and suspect trusted employees. Evidence points to an inside job, with 30000 dollars remaining undeposited and the investigation ongoing.
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Ban Francisco
Leach
Troberts
Mint
Geo
BE. Roberta
Washington, D. C
Goss Will Not Slump Over Capitol Contract
Contractor T. F. H. Gores allegedly withdrew his bid of 136.00 for the new state capitol, but Gov. John R. Mr. Rogers and architect Charles W. Saunders say the contract will be signed as planned. Gores had paid 8000 in guaranty and claims a miscalculation on trench work will cost about 12000 in profit, while remaining faith to the commission.
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T. F. H. Gores
State Capitol
John R
Rogers
Everett
Olympia
Goes
Charles W. Saunders
van R. Pierson
Leas
Heat Wave Brings Relief Expected Soon
Weather bulletin reports continued high temperatures across the Middle and Southern Atlantic and Gulf states. New York records heat today with brief relief expected after ongoing heat casualties increase, as officials promise speedy relief from the heat wave.
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Washington, Pd.c
Atlantic and
Gulf States
New York
Pawnee Jim Show In Seattle Proves Sham
Critics denounce the Pawnee Jim troupe as fakery after a Seattle appearance. Reported cruelty to a steer and deceptive acts drew harsh public scorn as the crowd of about 2,500 witnessed the sham Western show collapse under scrutiny.
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Seattle
Worker injured by falling lumber at Stetson-Post Mill Co.
Robert Gyld an employee at Stetson Post Mill Co was seriously injured at the plant when boards fell from a lumber pile breaking his leg and bruising his side and head. He was taken to Providence hospital by ambulance. The Robert Wollar steamer sailed from San Francisco yesterday with passengers and cargo for Beattie and Everett.
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Robert Gyld
Stetson-Post Mill Co
Providence Hospital
Rtobert Wollar
San Francisco
Beattie
Everett
Capture of 93 Prs oners at Hopewell Reported
London dispatch from Pretoria states that on July 1 at Hopewell British forces captured 93 prisoners six wagons 100 rifles and 1000 rounds of ammunition from the commando. No British casualties reported.
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London
Pretoria
Hopewell
Ee Commando
Ner
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