Tragic Slocum Disaster Claims Large Death Toll
News records a catastrophic East River disaster as the General Slocum catches fire during a Sunday excursion. More than 600 people, many women and children, perish by burning or drowning with hundreds of others missing or recovering at Bellevue and Harlem morgues.
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New York
North Brother Island
Darlington
General Slocum
East River
Long Island Sound
Sound
St. Mark’s
Bellevue Hospital
Harlem
New York Bay
Randall's Island
William van Schaick
Tragic ferry disaster near North Brother Island reported
After a fire swept the General Slocum the scene grew chaotic as passengers crowded the hurricane deck and were driven into the river by a collapsing rail. Lifeboats and life rafts were not lowered promptly as tugs and a yacht raced to assist. By night nearly 400 bodies identified from 536 dead. missing around 50, death toll estimates 700 plus.
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van Schaick
North Brother Island
Slocim
New York
Hearst Gains Illinois Delegation at Democratic State Meet
The Illinois Democratic convention awarded Hearst the delegation to vote for him while his campaign managers failed to gain power. Hopkins faction controlled proceedings with ruthless gavel rule led by Frank P. Quinn of Peoria, routing Harrison supporters and unseating Carter H. Harrison as a delegate.
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Springfield
William R. Hearst
Hopkins
Hearst
John P. Hopkins
Ilinois
Mr. Hearst
St. Louis
Harrison
Chicago
James R. Williams
Carter H. Harrison
Hearst Party
Illinois
Frank P. Quinn
Peoria
Deacon Sues Pastor Over Alienation Claims
In Delaware circuit court at Muncie Indiana Edward Hilligoss of Anderson sues Rev. Martin C Bartlett of Muncie claiming the minister alienated his wife’s affections and seeks 5000 dollars in damages. The suit ends in the culmination of a prior dispute.
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Muncie
Ind
Delaware Circuit Court
Edward ©. Hilligoss
Anderson
Martin C. Bartlett
Russians Defeated Near Port Arthur in Major Clash
Reports from London and Antung say Russian forces were outmaneuvered and decisively defeated north of Vafangow. Japanese claims include 6500 Russian dead, 800 prisoners, and fourteen field guns lost. Early Japanese losses are estimated at around 1000 men.
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London
I.dent
The
Daily Mail
Antung
Jongyenpu
Sumengtsu
Sanchiatsu
Yukio
Port Arthur
Clissu
Vafanchow
Vafangow
Stakelberg Improves Position as Japanese Hit Right Flank
Telegram from General Baron Stakelberg dated June 16 reports a planned leftward enveloping attack by Russian forces was interrupted when Japanese troops counterattacked his right flank. He notes heavy losses, with thirteen of sixteen guns rendered useless, and many artillery pieces abandoned. Troop conduct praised for refusing to retire despite repeated orders.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Nicopatkine
Baron Stakelberg
Russians Sink Transports and Seize Vessels in War Report
Tokio reports Hitachi and Sado sunk by torpedoes with survivors arriving at Moji and Kolkuri. Details and casualty extent are unclear. In New York a $1.1 million verdict was returned for Morris Menges against General Louis Fitzgerald for services rendered in a separate case.
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Tokio
Moji
Kolkuri
New York
Spencer
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Morris Menges
Louis Fitzgerald
Terrific storm sweeps Cuba causes heavy death toll
A severe cyclone drenched Cuba with fourteen inches of rain in five hours, destroying El Cobre village and damaging railbridges. Forty five deaths and many missing. bodies seen in Cobre river. Bridges out on Cobre line and Cuba railway. a Havana train wreck killed a fireman and mail agent. Daiquiri mines crippled with six drowned. Telegraphed lines down, city properties damaged.
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el Cobre
Cobre
Cuba
Havana
Moron
Daiquiri
Cho
Severe Guantanamo Storm Wrecks Riverside Areas
Guantanamo Cuba June 17 reports record storm sweeping the region with continuous rain from Monday to Tuesday. Bano and Jaibo rivers overflowed their banks, flooding the countryside and causing injuries and deaths. Ten bodies recovered so far, with higher losses feared in low districts. railroads damaged. communication with outside districts cut.
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Guantanamo
Cuba
Chase Bano
Jaibo
Three Dead in Indiana Village Feud Duels
In Bryantsville Indiana on June 15 three men died and two were wounded after a street duel ending a long feud between the Rout and Tow families. The confrontation erupted near a crowd at the creation booth during a busy gravel road election, with both sides firing as bystanders fled.
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Kentucky
Hoosier
Bryantsville
Ind
Bedford
Bryantaville
Tow
Lawrence County
Indiana
The Blessing of Sorrow in Quick Hour Rd
A fragment reflective piece urges resilience after grief. It counsels not to scorn sorrow but to greet it as a teacher. The speaker, identified as Adelaide A., invites brave acceptance and a hopeful outlook, framing sorrow as a trusted guide.
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Adelaide A, Roctor
The Love of God and Life's Purpose in Faith
In reflecting on life’s cycles of effort and failure, the author explores if God works all things for good for those who love Him. Love for God guides obedience, character, and trust, with patience amid trials. The passage cites Paul’s promise, contrasts worldly fortune, and argues parental divine love comforts and disciplines, urging steadfast faith in Christ.
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St. Paul
God
Ttis
Jesus Christ
Brough
Imi
Hes
Cee
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Irev
Mark Guy Pearse
As God Wills and the Good Shepherd
A reflection on life’s outward trials and inner growth, noting that God orders experiences for final good rather than immediate happiness. Thorold quotes emphasize divine understanding of our needs and a guiding path through burdens toward peaceful pastures. The piece ends by praising true sympathy as practical help.
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Lfe
Anthony W. Thorold
Redeemed by Our Savior in Striking Scriptural Emphasis
Fragmentary OCR reads as a sermon style line praising the Scriptures and the concept of redemption through Christ. The readable words emphasize clearness and emphatic proclamation of salvation, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
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Ma Ae
Definition of True Victory Verses from Emerson and Jesus
Readings define victory as enduring neglect and boundless patience with grace. The excerpt contrasts self forgetfulness with shallow praise, praising humility and steadfastness. It ends by warning that self-centered outlook narrows the mind.
A Day With God Morning to Night Prayer Theme
A devotional passage describes morning communion guiding the soul for the day, with prayer linking earth to heaven and nightly hymns soothing the heart. It emphasizes turning to God in penitent adoration and finds strength in faith through prayer, quoting Rev Edward M Noyes on restoring the soul.
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Hfe
Earth
Heaven
Edward M. Noyes
The Love of Christ in Daily Life
The love of God is not a dream but a cultivated principle guiding conduct. It grows with life and shapes actions in work and rest, elevating employments and preserving youthfulness through steady practice.
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Christ
God
Everlaate
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