Agriculture and trade notes from the Philippines to Alaska
Secretary Wilson discusses Philippines agriculture similar to Texas climate and the need for soil care stock raising disease prevention and postwar experiments. The piece also critiques Yukon railway charters and predicts delayed Yukon development while noting a fatal dye case in Toledo and pending action by Dairy and Food Commissioner Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Philippines
Texas
Dominion
Yukon Valley
Almaka
Canada
Orer
Alaska
Pacific
Yukon
Uncle Sam
Eveh
Winnipeg
Copper River
Alaskan
Toledo
Dairy and Food
Blackburn
Rosa McKinney Accuses Husband of Racketeering and Murder
Rosa McKinney arrived at the police station in A Pa on June 13 and accused her husband Samuel of a long history of crimes including robbery and murder. She recounted an 1874 house robbery on the Hudson River and killing its owner, and cited the Wendell theft in New York as his latest crime. Police found cash, negotiable bonds, and letters bearing Wendell’s name at the McKinney home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pa
Rosa McKinney
Samuel
Hudson River
John Wendell
New York
McKinney
Wendell
Cairo electric light chief surprised by two long lost letters
Major BE W. Halliday, president of Cairo Electric Light and Power Co., received two letters found stuck in an old post office box. The missives, mailed long ago, had remained undiscovered until yesterday, shocking him with their unexpected return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catro
Til
Une
BE. W. Halliday
Cairo Electric Light and Power Company
Butter Dye Kills A Child In Ohio
Toledo lawyer Walter W Brown meets with Derry and Blackburn to discuss prosecutions against a butter coloring maker after a Lucas county farmer’s daughter died from ingesting the poisonous substance. Officials say chemists have not yet identified the coloring’s ingredients.
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Columbus
Walter W. Brown
Toledo
Derry
Blackburn
Frown
Lucas County
Chemilen
Child regains voice after wire removal operation
Clara, four year old daughter of Roy Spring, living south of Marysville, swallowed a short piece of wire more than a year ago and lost her voice. She was taken to Columbia Hospital last week for an operation to remove the wire. The operation caused throat bleeding but the wire is removed and her voice is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Clara
Roy Spring
Letty
Columbia
Plow Trust Negotiations Abandoned in Chicago
Word from Chicago says negotiations for the proposed fifty million dollar plow trust have been abandoned by manufacturers. The meeting reports the deal will be officially declared off for now, with plans retained but indefinitely sidelined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alger Cares For Sparrows On War Department Portico
Secretary Alger protects sparrow nests on the War Department portico in Washington. A four young birds nest fell when the awning was lowered but the secretary ordered the nest spared until the birds are ready to fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Alger
War Department
Turtle Halts Traffic On Broadway Near Imperial Hotel
June 12 in New York a large turtle from a lobster and shellfish consignment halted Broadway traffic for 15 minutes beside the Imperial Hotel. The creature blocked cable car tracks after a wagon detour, drawing police, conductors, and amused bystanders before being loaded into a wagon and traffic resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Imperial Hotel
Broadway
Trafic
Missing bank official linked to defalcation at Cocheco banks
In Dover New Hampshire on June 13 the Cocheco National Bank closed for examination. Harry Hough treasurer of the Cocheco Savings Bank and assistant cashier of the national bank is missing since yesterday and a warrant for his arrest is issued. Officials say a defalcation occurred with rumors placing the amount between twenty thousand and sixty thousand dollars.
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Dover
N. H
Cocheco National Bank
Harry Hough
Cocheco Savings Tank
The
National Bank
Terrible Death at Moffat's Brewery in Buffalo
One man died and another was severely disfigured when a floor collapsed into a vat of boiling malts at Moffat's brewery in Buffalo. Zube, a brewery employee, was mired and killed. Andrew Louden, a milk dealer’s worker, was scalded but may recover.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Moffat
Zube
Andrew Louden
Louden
Mrs McGrew Struck by Neuralgia After Strawberries
Passaic New Jersey reporter says Mrs McGrew prominent women’s club member ate strawberries yesterday and developed neuralgia then lockjaw. Doctor Watson notes strawberries can trigger such reactions and cites another known case. Mrs McGrew has recovered.
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Passaic
N. J
Mra. B. MetGrew
New Jersey State Federated Women's Clubs
Mra. McGrew
Missed His Wife's Love
Samuel T. Markley of Billwood Indiana sues his wife's parents Mr and Mrs A Studebaker for 10000 damages alleging they poisoned his wife’s mind starting in 1897 after moving to Vera Cruz near the Studebakers. The Studebakers are described as very wealthy. Korn Drug Co Fifth and Pike Prescription Specialists Phone Pike 25.
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Wabagh
Ind
Samuel T. Markley
Billwood
A. Studebaker
Markley
Vera Cruz
Studebakers
Korn Drug Co
Fifth and
Pike
Altgeld Resigns From Ways and Means and Advisory Committees
Louisville June 12 John P Altgeld will resign from the ways and means and advisory committees of the Democratic national committee. His move follows Bryan advised plans to prevent a split in the Illinois delegation while Harrison forces gain ground at the Chicago meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John P. Altgeld
Ways and Means
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Chicago
Altgeld
Louleville
John FP. Altgeld
J. K Jones
H. M. Teller
W. J. Stones
W. V. Alien
Gam B. Cook
Missouri
Bureau
Cammittes
Harrison
Harrison-Gahan
Morrison
Altgrid
Iilinets
Alteeid
Timnolsane
Tismote Fe
Bryan
Opera Night In Venice Impresses Wakefield-Andrews Cast
The Wakefield Andrews company presented A Night In Venice at the Geasttie theater with stronger lead performances than Martha and improved costumes and scenery. Tonight Fra Diavolo will be sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Geasttie Theater
Wakefield-Andrews
Martha
Weather Outlook for Seattle and Vicinity
Tonight and Wednesday forecast fair and warmer with light west to north winds. High pressure over Western Washington and low over Southern California signal pleasant conditions for Seattle area. Snow reported from Idaho Falls with cold air in the Great Basin and showers in the Northwest yesterday and last night.
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Seattle
Washington
California
Rocky Mountains
Great Basin
Idaho Falls
Pacific Northwest
Northwest
Editors to Visit Tacoma Ahead of National Memorial Week
Tacoma June 1 President F B Cole of the chamber of commerce received a telegram from J M Page National Memorial annocation stating the party will be in Tacoma about July 1. The editors will meet in Portland for their annual convention and then come here for one day in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
F. B. Cole
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Page
National Memorial
Portland
Bloody Fight On A Boat In Cairo Ends With Fatal Wound
In Cairo on June 1 a fierce altercation on the tow boat Beaver between firemen Jake Johnwin and Hilt Lyons escalated. Lyons cut Johnson with a razor, severing the windpipe and injuring him four inches. Johnson then knocked Lyons down and assaulted him before collapsing. Both men are in the marine hospital. Johnson is expected to die.
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Cairo
Beaver
Jake Johnwin
Hilt Lyons
Lyons
Johnson
Marine Hospital
Moran Case Dismissed in North American Transit Line Suit
The Moran Krosva case against North American Transportation & Trading Co. was dismissed in a Saturday Superior Court record. Moran Street built several river boats for the company about a year earlier, leading to a $37,000 claim and a counterclaim for faulty construction on the steamer Hamilton. The case was settled out of court, terms undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran Kros. Va
North American Transportation & Trading Company
Moran Stree
Moran Res
North Americoan Oan& Trading Company
Crop report from Spokane and Adams County orchards
June 12 report from Tacoma says State Commissioner J. B. Baker toured Spokane and Adams County orchards. He notes a mixed crop with deep, loose soils better for apples, while clay or gravel soils harmed them. Jonathan Wealthy and Wagner likely fail, Greenings Spitzemberg and Youngstown pip have withstood. Prunes are largely wiped out and may be abandoned in Adams County.
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Tacoma
J. B. Baker
Spokane
Adame County
Jonathan
Wealthy
Wagner
Greenings
Spitzenberg
Youngstown
Adame
Puget Sound
Reception Honors Senator Fairbanks at Trimble Home
A social gathering last night at Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Trimble hosted Benator Fairbanks and party. Notables included Comptroller Dawes and Mrs. Dawes, Mrs. Bourke, Mrs. Stimeon, Mrs. Moale, Miss Minor, Miss Semple, Miss Hanford, and many others. The Skagit Chief ferried Fairbanks party and council members to Port Blakeley with plans for a visit to Puget Sound naval station at Port Orchard.
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Benator Fairbanks
W. P. Trimble
Comptroller
G. Dawes
Dawes
Judge Bourke
C.D. Stimeon
E. Moale
F. H. Oagood
Miss Minor
Miss Semple
Mise Hanford
De@teiguer
Hoge
Mra. Engle
Mra. Clice
Mra. Green
Pisken
Mies Willis
Miss Guetin
Mise Minor
Mise Brooks
J. C. Haines
Mra. Moale
Mre. Campbell
Mra. Lyons
Mra. Webster
E. ©. Graves
C. M. Austin
J. B. Allen
Skagit Chief
Senator Fairbanks
City Council
Chamber of Commerce
Port Blakeley
Puget Sound
Port Orchard
Spectacle of Animals Parade At Grand Street
Fargo showcases a grand parade featuring trained dogs ponies monkeys goats and clowns. A large collection of performing animals on earth is advertised with prices for adults 250 and children 15e. Parades run daily at 11 a m.
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FARGO
America
AJAX
Sebra
Grand Street Parade
Hotel owner hospitalized after quarrel with contractor
In Carlinville DL on June 12 Lee Wilson proprietor of the Central hotel was struck with a shovel by John Peeble a contractor during a quarrel. Wilson remains unconscious and may die. Peeble has been arrested. Wilson previously served on the St. Louis police force.
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Carlinville, DL
Lee Wilson
Central Hotel
John Peeble
Wilson
St. Louis
President Hill Arrives in Seattle for Visit
President James J. Hill of the Great Northern arrives in Seattle last night and checks into the Hotel Butler with his party. He denies any significance to the coastal visit, planning to stay three or four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Seattle
Butler
Hil
Mr. Hill
Turley Declines Senate Run For Private Life Return To Law Practice
United States Senator Thomas KB Turley of Tennessee announces he will not seek re election. He plans to retire to private life and resume law practice at his home after his current term ends, saying he is tired of the cares and troubles of official life.
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Jackson, Tenn
United States
Thomas KB. Turley
Tennessee
Senate
Turley
Ufe
Double Duel in Arkansas Ends in Bloodshed
In a rural Arkansas hamlet ten miles south of Fayetteville two men, Jim Herrick and John Hinkle, killed each other after a feud escalated. A younger brother of each man continued the fighting, both mortally wounded. Families align, and the village is under an armed truce as stockmen Herrick and Hinkle dispute over a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hinkle
Jim Herrick
Bean
Dad
Fayetteville
Ark
Herricks
Hinkles
New Spur on the Northern Pacific
The surveying party at Wallace reports completion of a line from the Custer concentrator to the Sixteen to One. The ox bow route climbs East Nine Mile, with grades under four percent, reaching the Sixteen to One in about three miles. Rail distance from here to the Sixteen to One is about eight miles, about a mile and a half longer than the wagon road.
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Wallace
Maho
Northern Pacific
Custer Concentrator
Custer Mill
Woman Dies After Fall on Iron Rake in Garden
Mrs. William Sechmick, 76, of Lone Swamp Berks county, fell on an iron rake in her garden. The rake teeth pricked her body causing injuries from which she died.
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Kutztown
William Sechmick
Lone Swamp
Berks County
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