Bland Dies Quietly at Lebanon After Long Public Career
Pioneer of silver movement Richard Parks Bland dies at 83 in Lebanon Missouri. Surrounded by family, he had suffered cerebral congestion after an illness and spoke his last words about his young daughter. Bland led silver policy efforts in Congress and helped pass the Bland Allison act of 1878. He sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1896, winning 225 of 512 votes.
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California
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al Moon
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State details on Alaskan boundary talks progress
Washington, June 15. The State department confirmed receipt of advices bearing on the Alaskan boundary dispute but denied they contained an absolute settlement. Officials said there is no fear negotiations will fail and expect smooth progress ahead.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
New Alaska Postoffice at Petersburg Reported
A postoffice was established at Petersburg Alaska a town north of Juneau with about two inhabitants. Residents petitioned Gov Brady for the office and news came via the steamer White Wing sailing from Seattle in May. The White Wing will next head to Petersburg with the schooner Blanche carrying 1200 salmon barrels and 100 tons of coal.
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Petersburg
Alaska
Juneau
Blanche
Woman Flogs a Thief After Grabbing Pocketbook
In Vincennes Indiana on June 15 Linsie Kluck was returning home when a thief grabbed her pocketbook and bolted she pursued and flogged him until he begged to be released the assailant yielded and fled the scene with the author noting the woman's quick action.
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Vincennes
Ind
Linsie Kluck
Death of Miss Laura Campbell Recalled at Funeral
In Dillsboro Indiana on June 18 Laura Campbell daughter of Squire Alexander Campbell died unexpectedly from hemorrhage of the lungs. A few days earlier she was part of a party of thirteen who sat to supper at a wedding reception.
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Ind
Laura Campbell
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Fight near Mainfield leaves man unconscious
In Danville Indiana yesterday Walter Newby clashed with William Reynolds over a $1 debt near Mainfield. Reynolds struck Newby on the temple. Newby lay unconscious for hours and his condition was reported as alarming.
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Mainfield
Walter Newby
William Reynolds
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Newby
Masons Tackle Negro Masonry Question at Grand Lodge
A committee of Past Grand Masters reported to the grand lodge on the issue of negro Masonry, reaffirming equality and eligibility for men of good repute, with amendments to remove references to colored lodges. The meeting closed after routine business and celebratory reception at Eika hall for the grand matron and officers.
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Jas K R. Maydn
T. M. Reed
J. A. Kuhn
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Theo. Amos
J. M. Taylor
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William M. Seaman
Tellacoom
F. Chadwick
Colfax
H. L. Kennan
Spokane
John Arthur
Seattle
Wm. McMicken
Olympia
Thos. M. Reid
Eika Hall
Skeleton Regiments Proposed for Eighth Corps Volunteers
Washington June 6 by order of the president Adjutant General Corbin received permission to organize three skeleton volunteer regiments from volunteers in the Eighth corps who wish to stay in the islands. General Otis notified the War department that the plan is practical and preferable to Filipino skeleton regiments. He believes over 2000 Americans can be secured immediately for a few regiments.
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D. C
Corbin
Tia
Eighth Corps
Otte
War Department
Port Albert Repairs Delays Steamer to Honolulu Route
Machinists and engineers work to repair Port Albert after arrival from San Francisco yesterday. Repairs expected to finish today with the ship awaiting Monday for Honolulu. Port Albert carries freight only and will not take passengers until the Garonne resumes the route in the fall.
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Honolulu
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Cavite Subdued as Lawton Advances in Manila Theater
General Lawton entered Lacan with minimal resistance and captured cannon while destroying ammunition. Cavite province is reported to be pacified with evacuees, and Filipino forces retreat toward Imus. A Cebu assassination prompts American protection requests amid ongoing tensions. In Cleveland, Wade Park riot erupts after transit strike, with injuries reported.
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Tiello
Windstorm Adds Thrill to New Richmond Rescue Efforts
A heavy wind and rain storm struck New Richmond Wisconsin on Monday night causing alarm after a disaster escaped. Rescue teams resumed work at the river with over 20 workers back in action this morning as money food and clothing continued to arrive on every train.
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Winc
Raine
Yukon Opens to Navigation and Dawson Mail Delays
The steamer Al-Ki reports Yukon navigation opened May 17 from Dawson to Whitehorse with ice cutting near Lake Masson. Fiora led a Dawson to Whitehorse run, May 25 to June 3. Mail from the launch at Skagway had not yet arrived. William P. Allen and a Nugget messenger followed the Al-Ki. Forty-two scows bound for Dawson at Tagish plus 60 more between Tagish and Kennett transport merchandise. sawmills operate at night for reconstruction after a Dawson fire. A wrecked pilot house wheel and oak lumber found west of Sitka near Cape Edgecombe. Sitka party to recover lumber and identify the vessel. Passengers on Al-Ki included F. J. Mayer and Mrs Mayer and Harold May.
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Dawnen
Allen
Tdawneon
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Cape Edgecombe
Al-Ksi
F. J
Alex Mayer
Mra. F. J
Harold May
Steamer Sunk in Volga Storm with 120 Dead
June 1 a steamer sank in a Volga River storm leaving 120 dead as villagers search for more missing. In New Richmon d the body of Martin was found, with 176 still unaccounted for according to officials. Senator Mark Hanna sailed to England aboard the St. Louis.
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Martin
New York
Mark Hanna
England
Latent Pronation Claims Tie to Ontario Mining Syndicate
Fragmented OCR notes report on latent mining claims pending terms and a syndicate controlling right to the claims. The piece mentions a July timeline, a queen element, and a central committee decision on judgments, with unclear names and dates.
City council approves codification work and attorney fees
The council votes to commence codification work with Cor H Humphrey as attorney for the city and names John K White and HH White as council members. Five men will be paid 3560 for the work, printing to begin immediately. In Herman Nebraska a disaster adds casualties and damages with ten dead and 82 injured. appeals for funds are launched.
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BRITONS LA ANGRY OVER TRANSVAAL SITUATION
London June 15 British readers clamour over the Transvaal crisis as excitement spreads. A sense of unity grows that a firm measure should be taken without delay.
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Transvaal
Both Towns Fooled by Fiery Hoax Near Wilbur Creston
In Wilbur Washington on June 15 a prank caused alarm as a smoke cloud atop Creston suggested a blaze. Firefighters, lines, and travelers rushed toward Creston before realizing a farmer had set four straw stacks ablaze, fooling both towns into fearing a disaster.
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Creston
A Disease Among Horses
June 15. Stock men in the Grand Coulee country report a disease affecting cattle rather than horses, with about 60 head showing signs. They note black lesions, bleeding, and death within hours. treatments include saltler injections and ergot, while carcasses are quickly eaten by coyotes.
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Ward
Grand Coulee
Norton Bros strike hits Maywood can works
Eight hundred Norton Bros. can workers at Maywood walked out at noon with reports that all shop workers may join. The Can makers union held a second daytime meeting to decide the action, citing unresolved wage differences and missing uniform pay adjustments since a prior two month dispute.
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Norton Bros
Maywood
Canmakers’ Union
Norton Broa
Drowning Victims Among McKendree Students Halt Commencement
Miss R Jepson daughter of Prof A G Jepson of Lebanon Mime Florence Spies daughter of Charles B Spies of St Jacob and Miss Haliene Jack daughter of B Jack of Beaucoup Thom were drowned while bathing in a wet creek near Lebanon Il during commencement week at McKendree College. Jepson sank in one foot of water trying to reach a parcel while the others perished in a bid to recover her.
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In Canberra Packers Face Postwar Backlash Over Canned Beef
Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture says American meat packers will struggle to rebuild after widespread accusations of rotten beef fed to U S armies. He notes years of effort to open European markets were hurt as sales collapsed and critics claim no real foundation to charges.
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United States Army
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Department of Agriculture
Death found him at his post on Milwaukee train
Milwaukee Wisconsin June 15 With his hand on the throttle engineer John T Gregg of the Milwaukee road died this morning The fireman twice spoke to him without reply before realizing something was wrong The train was stopped and Gregg was taken to the caboose He was about 48 and had worked for twenty years for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul He lived at Merrill Park
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Police Strike Threat Looms as Chief Reverses Order
Chicago June 15 The Uni ers Chief of Police Ripley rescinds or modifies an order that would have required patrolmen to remove obstructions from streets and be personally responsible for curb cleanliness, signaling a possible police strike.
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Uniers
Ripley
Thieves Sink River Steamer Manhasset on Elizabeth River
In Norfolk Virginia on June 15 thieves boarded the ferry steamer Manhasset at the Thomas Marine railway. After being ordered off the boat they cut the hawser and the vessel drifted to the river and sank in the channel near the navy yard.
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Elizabeth River
Navy Yard
Thomas Marine Railway
Cold Blooded Shooting in Norfolk Leaves Ida Ash Wounded
Ida Ash was attacked in her room by a colored man who rushed in and shot her twice. One bullet pierced her right arm and lodged in her aide, the other passed through her right lung. The assailant fled and remains at large.
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Ida Ash
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