Dewey to testify before senate on Philippines inquiry
Admiral Dewey is summoned to appear before the senate committee on the Philippines to testify about the Manila occupation. The committee has a camera to record his testimony and the hearing is set for Thursday. The Senate discussed Quay's motion on statehood for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma, while the House adopted a resolution for the War Department to provide a statement of Cuban treasury expenditures during reciprocity legislation.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Senate Committee
Philippines
Menila
Senate
Quay
House
Secretary of War
Convicts Seize Provisions in Washington Escapes
Special to the Star reports Merrill and Tracy, escaping convicts, raided McGeen brothers farm near Pioneer, stealing provisions and clothing while McGee was away. They then struck James McCluire’s farm near La Center for bacon and hats before heading toward Lewis River, with deputies trailing. A highwayman later threatened J. H. Friedman and son on Eighth Avenue and Yest erday Avenue.
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Star
Vancouver
Merrill
Tracy
McGeen Brothers
Pioneeran
McGee
Outlawe
James McCluire
la Center
Maguire
Lewis River
Heriff Marek
Locust Plague Strikes Baltimore and Surrounding County
Baltimore and central Maryland battle a swarm described as 11 year locusts estimated near 18 million. Lepid reports say billions of locusts devastate foliage from Towson to Loudon Park with holes in meadows and grain fields and birds like crows and sparrows strained to reduce the pest.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Towson
Haltimore County
Loudon Park
Crowe
Rodents Nest in Riverside Home’s Hidden Money
Lavigne, who had just bought a house in Greenback, New Jersey, found greenbacks beneath the floorboards. Paper money tore into pieces as he pulled it out, with rats scurrying away from the nest. The rats had chewed bills worth five and ten dollars into nearly unrecognizable scraps as Lavigne plans to seek redemption of the funds.
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Riverside
N. J
Lavigne
Chinese cruiser Chi wrecked by magazine explosion
A news agency report says the Chinese cruiser at Chi was wrecked at the Yangtse river mouth by a magazine explosion. Details are incomplete but many lives are believed lost.
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London
Chi
Yangtse River
Wreck on Iowa line kills two mail clerks and injures four
In a wreck near Ashton Iowa on the St Paul Minnesota to Guthrie line a mail clerk J Robinson of Sioux City and fireman John Barrett were killed. Five mail clerks from St Paul were seriously injured due to a misplaced switch.
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ST. Paul
Minn
BP. M
Ashton
J. Robinson
Sioux City
John Barrett
James Erskine
FP. Weston
C. HW. Hall
U. &. Thompson
Nurse Jane Toppan Charged With Multiple Murders
Barnes Table Mass June 22 Jane Toppan a professional nurse is placed on trial accused of poisoning and killing at least four people from the Davia family. The defense may plead insanity. Observers describe her as driven by mania for money and clothes.
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Barnes Table
Mass
Jane Toppan
Davia
Lee
Miss Oppan
Moros Confer with Americans in Mindanao Charity Talks
June 23 report by Baldwin from the field in Mindanao says Moros are engaging with American forces. The sultan is urging friendship while two chiefs hold firm. Baldwin expresses hope for a peaceful settlement.
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Minla
Caldwin
Mindanao
Baldwin
Kruger Return Talk In London War Secretary Sought
Amsterdam June 23 Boer Agent Weasels visited London to confer with the secretary of state for war on his own and Paul Krugers possible return to South Africa.
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Amsterdam
Weasels
London
Secretary of State For War
Paul Kruger
South Africa
Lodging house keeper seeks arrest of clerk after small theft
Gua Michelson reports to police that a night clerk named Frank absconded with $18 from his First avenue Main street lodging house. The owner wants the clerk jailed. Carnival planners petition city for a chemical engine and firemen on fairgrounds during the event. Reichert Bros pianos 110 Union.
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Gua Michelson
First Avenue
Main Street
Frank
The Mysterious Model at the Meat tle theater
The Mysterious Model a French comedy pleases the audience with humorous scenes and strong performances. New cast members Blea gulls Byron Julia Walcott and Marie Douglas shine as Niobe den Tan Pamela Purdy and the jealous wife plus Henriot de Lumbage and Charlies Fleming deliver solid turns. The bill also features Too Much Johnson and continues with an effective stock company staging.
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Meattle
Reynolds Company
Valla
Blea Gulls
Byron
Niobe den Tan
Julia Walcott
Jon
Ater
Pamela Purdy
Marie Douglase
Henriot de Lumbage
Russell
Drew
Johnson
Third Avenue
Willam Gillette
Ihs
Augustus Paling
Joseph
Milton Armour
Frederick
Pratt
Nk Readick
Leon Dattires
Fite
Elizabeth Hale
Augustus Mullings
Kelton
Miss Richardson
Market Report on Western Avenue Produce Prices
The markets show lively business with staple goods in strong demand. Berry prices rise with ordinary varieties at 1.75 and Clarke seed up to 2.25, asparagus at 1, cherries varying by quality, peaches and apricots slow, while butter and eggs stay unchanged.
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Western Avenue
Clarke
Bargain Produce Prices From Local Market Listing
A fragmented list shows assorted produce and fruit prices such as Valencia oranges at 4.23 per crate, lemons at 2.13, cherries and berries at various rates, potatoes 1.70 per cwt, cabbage 2 per hundredweight, celery 5 cents per dozen, and tomatoes around 1.61 to 1.78 per crate with other items including pumpkins cucumbers and Brussels sprouts priced per dozen or per sack.
Canary Islands physicist claims atmospheric electricity method
Las Palmas correspondent reports Senor Clements Figueras, longtime physics professor at St Augustine's College, claims to have invented a method to directly utilize atmospheric electricity. He says no generator is used and refuses to share the invention's key, noting the only remarkable aspect is the delay in discovering a simple scientific fact.
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London
Daily Mail
Las Palmas
Senor Clements Figueras
Canary Imands
St. Augustine’s College, Las Palmas
Somnambulist Plunges From Bridge Into River
Waukeagan June 24. John Rogiert of Loudon county Virginia a somnambulist wandered on the Shenandoah river bridge at Harpers Ferry and fell into the water breaking his right arm left rib and jawbone. He was found seated on a rock in the river and is in critical condition but expected to recover.
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Waukegan, II
John Rogiert
Loudon County
Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Wrose
Bhenandoah River
New Game in House Cloakrooms Sparks Gentler Gambling
In Cumberland Maryland on June 23 a new game appears in house cloakrooms. Players pick numbered prongs on six pronged electric fans to determine who pays for drinks, replacing the old greenbacks for drinks. The fans’ switches wear from constant use.
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Cumberland
Moonlight excursion advertised at Cap ital City dock
The notice advertises a moonlight excursion from Cap ital City at Galbraith's dock with a price noted at $0.15. It mentions H. H. Dearborn & Co trading salt tide land totes and a flour mill in Beacon Hill, with an office in Hatter's Block.
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Beacon
H. H. Dearborn & Co
Hatter’s Block
Capital City
Galbraith’s Dock
New Metal Eralorite Surfaces Inquiries in PQRIS
June 24 report notes a novel metal called eralorite, a molecular modification of aluminium. It is bright like silver and as hard as steel, yet non oxidizable and cheaper than brass. Engineers suggest substituting eralorite for nickel and copper in telephone and telegraph apparatus.
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PQRIS
Ctiff
Dowie Delivers Early Morning Sermon in Zion City
Washington June 24 Alexander Dowie preached to Zion City faithful in a remarkable address. He urged sinners to rise early and care for their wives with milk. He threatened discipline for late night revelers and warned of jail for those found in streets after ten o clock.
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Washington, D. C
Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Columbia
Saloons in City Parks Debate at Council Meeting
Tonight the Madison Park pavilion liquor license request by William Steffen tops the agenda as the police license and revenue committee leans toward approval. A flood of petitions from other park liquor sellers may follow if granted. The gambling resolution and the street committee report on creeds at and Second avenues north of the street are also under discussion. A Yale or West American outing is noted for tonight at Galbraith’s dock at 6:16 p.m.
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William Steffen
Madison Park Pavilion
Police, License and Revenue Committee
Councilan Gill
Titsood
Second Avenues
Auction of furniture and household goods by J T Wilbon
Consisting of a square piano large Wilton velvet car pet cost 182 dollars iron beds bedroom sets oak dressers book case oak and mahogany center tables mantel bed large mirrors oak rockers large leather chairs lace curtains cook stoves toilet sets kitchen queen bedding graniteware and a large organ auctioneer J T Wilbon conducts the sale likely listing typical estate items and household furnishings.
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J. T. Wilbon
Woman who told state secrets in war department dismissal
Rebecca J. Taylor a clerk in Adjutant General Corbin's office was summarily dismissed amid claims she criticized Philippine policy and informed Democratic senators. Officials deny Miles involvement, cite changes to classified service rules, and note her May 12 article as a factor in her removal. The case links to debates over leaks and wartime policy.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Rebecca J. Taylor
Corbin
Miles
Benator Culbernon
Arnold
Soan
Taylor
Large Import Order Boosts Music Stock and Sales Pace
A major import order enlarges stock of small musical instruments and supplies. LAHGEE SHIPMENT and TALKING MACHINES arrive along with latest records. Since adding Winter & Co. sheet music and other merchandise by late May, sales have risen daily, supporting belief in customer appreciation of low prices and courteous service.
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Lahgee
Winter & Co
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