Dreyfus Awaiting Court Martial After Conviction Quashed
Captain Dreyfus, once convicted, has his status changed to an officer awaiting trial. He is transferred to Iste Royal and will travel to France aboard the cruiser Sfax, which departed Fort de France last night. The ship is expected to reach France later this week.
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Cheyenne
French Guiana
Dreyfus
Iste Royal
Sfax
Fort de Francs
Martinggié
France
Heat Wave Deaths Record Toll Across Eastern Cities
Cincinnati reports a noon high of 104 with several degrees higher later, two fatalities linked to the heat and multiple cases described as fatal. Chicago records a 98 degree morning, with six heat prostrations and two deaths the previous day as the region endures a hot spell.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
South Bend Factory to Expand for Automobile Demand
South Bend firm announces closures of contracts for automobile construction totaling about one million dollars. New immense additions to the Wagon manufacture will be erected to meet the demand. The new department will cost about $400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Ebdaker Firoe, Manufacturing Company
Borhood
York
Mutiny of an Entire Garrison at Baler
Spanish garrison at Baler on Luzon mutinied and killed their commander. The incident explains their reluctance to surrender and raises fears of a standoff as reports filter through from Madrid on June 6.
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Madrid
Baler
Luzon Island
Milwaukee Miss Roberts Receives Flood of Marriage Proposals
The article notes Miss Roberts attracting numerous marriage offers by mail as she contemplates life partner options. Authorities have begun a stir over the Milwaukee publication, and Miss Roberts has traveled there to testify amid continued proposals.
Wheat trades in Kendrick at 40 cents per bushel
In Kendrick Idaho wheat changed hands at prices around 40 cents per bushel free of charges. Farmers hold a limited amount while warehouses remain well filled.
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Kendrick
Idaho
Yellow fever scare reaches New Orleans after patient dies
A telegram from Dr Boueho, New Orleans city health officer, states a cage of yellow fever appeared in the city, the patient died, and the disease is spreading by auto-parts, prompting health concerns.
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Tin
W. F. Brunt
Boueho
New Orcana
Governor Sayers Sets $200 Reward for Henderson Mob Members
Governor Sayers announced a $200 reward for the arrest of each person implicated in the Henderson county mob that attacked Humphrey and his sons. The notice notes multiple mob participants, so the total reward could be substantial if all involved are captured.
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Austin
Tex
Sayers
Henderson County
Humphrey
Colorado Springs Man Fatally Shoots Himself in Courtroom Drama
In Colorado Springs Jeth J. Lappin reportedly shot himself through the heart today after being arrested on a criminal assault charge. The inmate had a trial set for Wednesday and reportedly left a note to his wife amid the chaotic incident.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Jeth J. Lappin
Columbus Ohl
Samoa Crisis Eases as Chiefs Surrender Guns and Accept Commission
Malaitao and Mataafa show willingness to accept Samoa commissioners decisions and disarm. Mataafa favors a king but leaves the choice to the commission. The Mataafa faction surrenders 1990 guns as the cruiser Philadelphia heads toward San Francisco. Britain vows to veto any move to crown Mataafa.
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Apta
Auckland
Maliatoa
Mataafa
Samoa
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Kautz
Europe
Tarmaeen
Great Britain
Swiss Cheesemaker Dies in Factory Fly-Wheel Accident
Gottlob Piletaub a Swiss cheesemaker aged unknown met a fatal end at the Frederick Zurbrug cheese factory near Alliance when his arm was caught in a fly-wheel hurled him through the air. He struck timber and suffered a crushed skull and multiple bone fractures according to local reports.
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Alliance
Gottlolb Piletaub
Frederick Zurbrug
Here
Piletaub
Insurgent Escape Foils Lawton Plan at Morong Peninsula
On Morong peninsula insurgents slipped away defying General Lawton. Gordon’s troops withdraw across Antipolo to Morong as Hall’s command holds. Insurgent signals by night fires and day smoke, plus rugged terrain, aided escape. Supply trains abandoned, troops without food for hours, now fed by water supplies to Morong.
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Manila
Morong Peninsula
Lawton
Gordon
Antipolo
Morong
Col. Whalley
Pasig
Hall
Ex-Pelient
Trailess
Woman in Pennsylvania Receives 200 Marriage Proposals Daily
Miss T A Roberts of Music Pennsylvania is flooded with about 200 marriage proposals daily despite efforts to stop them. A Milwaukee matrimonial journal claims to have obtained her address and advertised her as a wealthy unmarried woman with twenty dollars in hand.
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Binghampton
N. Y
T.A. Roberts
Music
Milwaukee
Mire Roberts
Dewey Leaves Hongkong Aboard Olympia for Singapore
The official cablegram from Washington dated June 4 reports Admiral Dewey on the Olympia sailing from Hongkong to Singapore. The terse message reads Hong Kong on Singapore Dewey, indicating a call at Hongkong before proceeding to Singapore.
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Hongkong
Olympia
Warhington
D. C
Admiral Dewey
Department Thie Terning
Hong
Singapore
Dewey
Convicted Embezzler Sentenced to Five Years
Charles L. Heeler, a Wells Fargo messenger, convicted in district court for embezzling a large sum. He was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary after December offenses involving ten thousand dollars.
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Ban Antonio
Charles L. Heeler
Grand jury indicts 35 keepers in crusade liquor case
In Chattanooga Tennessee on June 6 a grand jury indicted 35 bartenders and keepers for selling liquor amid a crusade led by city ministers against Sunday saloons. Detectives were hired to secretly collect evidence and a report says valuable papers were stolen from the grand jury room. Additional arrests are anticipated as the case unfolds.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Bundey
Tole
Forest Product Prices Stabilized by Chehall County Association
The manem organization of the thn of Chehall county will be of great value to the oggers enabling them to prevent a price slump. It aims to keep log prices at % per thousand feet, not raise them, despite extra output from many donkey engines. Sawmills run at full capacity to meet consumption.
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Manem
Thn
Chehall County
Oggers
Committees Form For Reception Of Joint High Commission
Alaska Geographic Society announces reception and banquet committees for the American members of the joint high commission. On reception include Senator Foster Turner Gov. Rogers ex-Senator Wilson and others. Banquet chaired by Dr. John L. Meagle with program by Gen. J B Metcalf. The Rainier Grand will host. date pending.
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Joint High Commission
Alaska Geographical Society
Foster
Turner
Gov
Rogers
Wilson
Cushman and Jones
James Hamilton Lewis
T. J. Humes
Alaska
John J. Healy
John L. Meagie
J. B. Meteculfe
EB. &. Meany
Rainier Grand
Suit Filed for 10000 Damages in Grant Street Car Crash
The first damage suit from the collision between an electric car on the Grant Street line and a Northern Pacific train is filed. Complainant Harry E K Bull seeks 10000 from the railway and partner entities including Denny-Maine Land company and Grant Street Railway. Bull sustained a broken nose and permanent leg injury with bruising, and was knocked into water. attorney J L Wilhelm represents him.
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Grant Street
Northern Pacific
Harry EK. Bull
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Denny-Maine Land Company
C. L. Denny and
F. Blaine
Grant Street Railway Company
Isull
Henthes
Bull Hes
JL. Wilhelm
Army Training Woes Highlight Poorly Prepared Regulars
Washington reports say the regular army is in poor shape and unready for combat. Inspector General Lieut. Col. Reade warns Havana’s Eighth Infantry lacks basic knowledge of equipment, ranks, clothing, rations, and drill, risking loss of identity without veteran relief.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Havana
Eighth Infantry
United States Infantry
Reade
Mars Ia
Oil Well Disaster Near Marion Reported
A match lit by a spectator near an oil well three miles east of Marion ignited surrounding oil. Flames engulfed the area for several squares, destroying everything. Two men on the tank were badly burned before escaping.
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Marion
Ind
Marton
Fragmentary Crop Report From Indiana Weather Outlook
An incomplete OCR note reports on crop conditions in Indiana amid storms and winter damage. It mentions wheat, crop losses, and regional references to Gibeon and Potey Central Indiana, with scattered notes about flies and harvest timing.
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Indiana
Gibeon
Potey Central Indien
Plane project advances raises capital in Rochester
A tentative plan to convert a project into a stock company in Rochester is laid out. The Americen Corporation will lead the capital raise valued at about 80 million dollars. The plan, to be tested June 6 to 10, follows a preliminary step with several concerns addressed.
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Americen , & Corporation
Rochester
Insect Worm Descriptions From Local Observer
A resident about five miles west of Wes in town reports a worm of small size has eaten a considerable extent of crops. An entomologist from the agricultural college will inspect and advise on proper methods for introduction in the model and notes a possible Mekasian type, though this remains likely uncertain.
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Wes
Eonte Piper
Fate Agricultural College
Whisky Trust Faces Threat as Subscriptions Pour In
The Whisky Trust plans a 20 cent per gallon price rise and imposes patron restrictions. In New York dealers rally to resist monopoly with strong capital and organized committees. A June 4 general meeting will elect a twelve member board while weekly dealer meetings coordinate subscriptions and campaign strategy.
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Whisky Trust
Sal
Hahn
Hae
New York
Sports Arrive in New York From San Francisco
A delegation including ex-mayor Ellert and Sam Drucker arrived in New York from San Francisco. They report feverish interest in the fleet sweepstake. Kid McCoy also arrived from Denver. Frank Burress, a Jeffries advocate, bet $1300 to $1800 that Jeffries would win in 12 rounds.
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New York
San Francisco
Ellert
Sam Drucker
Kid McCoy
Denver
Frank Burress
Jeffries
Reed Remains in Congress as Henderson Named Speaker
Washington June 6 Thomas Reed will represent the first Maine district through the fifty sixth congress to fill out the term He had no intention of resigning his seat authoritatively stating the speakership succession is settled on General Henderson and Reed will remain in Congress
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Washington, D. C
Thomas Reed
Maine
Gen. Henderson
Wheat crop damaged across Indiana by bad weather
Reports from across Indiana indicate serious damage to the wheat crop. The state records a reduced wheat acreage for the year due to adverse conditions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Daylight Fireworks Fourth of July Plans Outlined
The Fourth of July committee met at the new headquarters with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Allen noting a detachment from the cruiser Iowa will join the celebration. Dr J K Crichton said the display will feature a Japanese day display with an American flag float and a large bomb show, plus Dewey and the battleship Iowa. An appropriation is expected to fund a coast wide guest display.
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Allen
Iown
Wi HM
Parry Wes
Clty
Washington
adwarty @t
California Fireworks Company
J. KE. Crichton
Apen
Gay
Arec
Dewey
Lowa
Prites in Training Foresee Hard Fight Against Jeffries
New York reports June 4 Piteeim intensifies preparations for the Jeffries bout with muscles described as steel bands. Fitz is confident of victory and vows a quick, decisive battle while Jeffries trains with rounds against Tommy Ryan Jack Daly and his brother. Prof Mike Donovan admires Jeffries defense but notes he may be beaten. The Australian remains the favorite at 1 to 1 as wagers rise.
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New York
Fits
Jeffries
Tommy Ryen
Jack Daly
Mike Donovan
Pita
Eighty Lives Lost in Quarry Collapse Near Allentown
Sixteen people are reported dead after a cave-in at Peter and Sons slate quarry in Berlinville. Among the buried are Ammon Beers and Jacob Shafer with his family, and Robert Snyder with his family. One body has been recovered. hundreds search the wreckage for remaining victims.
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Allentown
Nves
Berlinville
Peter & Sons
Ammon Beers
Jacob Shafer
Robert Snyder
Siven
Contractors Fined Over Eight Hour Law Violation
The Western Central Labor union won a victory in Judge Cann's court when Mythe Wakefield and David, who worked their men over the eight hour limit, were fined $25 each. The contractors have appealed to the superior court.
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Western Central Labor Union
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Island
Luzon
Kendrick Wheat Sales
Mateste
Filipino Secret Service Good
Miss Roberts
Uncle Sam
Moen
Sweet Smelling Trust
Fitzsimmons- Jeffries
Ebert
Reed
Congress
Henderson
Second Ave
Columbia St
W. Houghton
First Avenue
Jeweeler
Bicycle Riding Academy
Third Ave
Madison St
Thoes
Clay F Crear
Busity
Finan
Spelger & Hurlbut
Neal
Star Paint CO
Pike
Golden Rule Bazaar CO
H. N. Richmond Paper CO
Occidental Ave
Ss. R. Waggoner
D.D.S
Haller Building
Fitz
Himself
Joffies
Judge Cann’s
Lost Creek
Silver Creek
John E. McManus & Son
Rautman Plumbing
Coon Bros
Ay Duck
En Hildren
Felitz Tent and Awning Co
Yester Way
Seattle
William Taylor
Christy Hat Factory
London
England
Union
Wires Avenue
Union Street
Preston
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