Destruction by Storm Wipes Out Holt County Family
A violent tornado in the Keya Paha valley near Stuart Nebraska kills eight, including Jacob and Maggie Greening and John Greening, and injures several others. The storm tears homes apart, destroys a bridge, and leaves widespread ruin with bodies found at multiple farms and one widow-critical survivor in Grace Greening aged 14.
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Naper
Neb
Keya Paha
Stuart
Holt County
Jacob Greening
Maggie Greening
John Greening
Mary Greening
Clara Anderson
Ida Anderson
Bertha Anderson
Theodore Anderson
August Anderson
Otto Metz
Henry Metz
Mr. Metz
Otto
Henry
John Berg
Jacob Berg
John Hauff
Jacob
Maggie
John Mary
Jacob, Jr
Grace Greening
Greening
Theodore Anerson
Mr. Anderson
Anderson Place
Child Dies After Lightning Strike near Hawarden
June 21 report from Hawarden details 12 year old Seiten of W. A. Brest family ten miles south of Hawarden killed instantly by lightning bolt entering through the chimney and traveling down the stovepipe while beside the stove. The other family members escaped unharmed.
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Hawarden
Seiten
W. A. Brest
Mgunning
Central Nebraska Seen Heavy Rainfall
Central Nebraska reports ongoing rainfall with nightly showers for a week and about two and a half inches total. Wheat and rye crops look strong, small grain is in excellent condition, while corn remains slightly backward. Weather watchers in St Paul, Nebraska note the moist conditions and favorable crop prospects.
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Nebraska
ST. Paul
Ned
General Chaffee Reports on Pekin Campaign Looting and Restraint
The War department releases General Chaffee's assessment of the Pekin relief operation. He notes widespread looting and shooting near the city and along supply lines, contrasts Boxer and civilian casualties, and describes the restraint imposed on American troops. He opposed entering the Forbidden City if looting continued, and praises limits on pillage there.
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Pekin
Washington
Chaffee
China
War Department
United States
Forbidden City
Shoots at Boss Shepard in Mexican mining town
El Paso reports A R Shepard, famed for guiding Washington’s growth in Grants era, narrowly survives an ambush near his Batopilas mine. A Mexican assailant fired repeatedly as Shepard fled toward his settlement, grazing his head but causing no serious injuries.
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New York
the Times
el Paso
Tex
Chiahuahua
A. R. Shepard
Batopilas
Shepard
Madman Kills at Illinois Central Depot in Rockford
A man bursts into the Illinois Central depot in Rockford and opens fire on bystanders. Policeman Frank Sully shoots back and kills the assailant, identified as A. G. Peterson of Chicago. A Swedish will fragment found suggests a daughter inheriting the rest.
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Rockford
Illinois Central
Frank Sully
A. G. Peterson
Chicago
Fortieth Infantry to sail from the Philippines about July 1
News from the adjutant general's office reports the Fortieth infantry will sail from the Philippines around July 1. The unit includes Captain France of Tipton, Iowa, as its only commissioned officer and nearly 100 privates from Iowa. Iowa people await its arrival with anxiety.
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Des Moines
Adjutant General
Fortieth Infantry
Philippines
Towa
France
Tipton
Iowa
Senator Penrose Withdraws From Lieutenant Governor Race
Toledo June 21 Senator E G Penrose of this city has withdrawn his name as a candidate for lieutenant governor before the Republican state convention.
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Penrose
Toledo
E. G. Penrose
Getting Ready for Kruger
Prominent Boer sympathizers in New York prepare for President Kruger's U S visit. A multi day pro Boer conference elected Chas D Pierce consul general of the Orange Free State as reception committee chairman. Pierce said no definite plans have been made yet.
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Kruger
New York
United States
Chas. D. Pierce
Orange Free State
Pierce
Justice Bradley Rules Judicial Power Limited in Indian Lands Case
In Washington on June 21 Justice Bradley refused an Indians request to bar opening Kiowa Comanche and Arapahoe lands in Wyoming for settlement. He ruled the matter political, not judicial, with appeal possible and said Congress handles treaty issues and remedies.
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Washington
Justice Bradley
Equity Court
Lone Wolf
Secretary of the Interior
Wyoming
District Court of Appeals
Bradley
Congress
United States
Bryan backs Hanna for next Republican presidential nominee
Bryan told Chicago reporters he supports Mark Hanna for the Republican presidential nomination and hopes the party will nominate him, but he doubts he can control the convention. He declined to name a Democratic candidate, saying it is too early and he has twenty years of work ahead.
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Chicago
J. Bryan
Mark Hanna
Bryan
Locomotive Blown Up Near Kansas City
Explosion on a Chicago and Alton locomotive pulling an inbound train at Blue Cut 15 miles east of Kansas City killed engineer George Grew and severely burned fireman Cortney. Passengers escaped unharmed. Grew died of scalds at the scene.
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Kansas City
Chicago & Alton
Blue Cut
Here
George Grew
Grew
Cortney
Morrison murder trial faces difficulty in second hearing
A special from Electrado, Kan., reports Jessie Morrison’s second murder trial remains unfavorable to the defense. No significant evidence supporting self defense has been presented, and the case stays against her.
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Jessie Morrison
Kansas City
Electrado
Kan
Soldier Ecker Captured After Fatal Deputy Sheriff Shooting
George Ecker, the Philippine volunteer who shot Deputy Sheriff C. B. Holden and wounded Fred Reardon, was captured today near Rock Springs Wyoming. He admitted the shooting, escaped lynching near Thomas Francis’ ranch, and was taken to Evanston for jail.
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Wyoming
Salt Lake
Utah
The
Tribune
Rock Springs
Wyo
George Ecker
Sherif C. B. Holden
Fred Reardon
Ecker
Thomas Francis’ Ranch
Evanston
Live Stock Market Report Steers Hogs Sheep Cash In Receipts
The live stock market shows a stronger cattle trade with good heavy weights and some 5 to 10 cent gains on select lots. Hogs opened slow with bids 2.5 to 5 cents lower, improving later but remaining weak. prices mostly around 5.87 to 5.92 per hundredweight, with top grades higher. Sheep and lambs held steady to modestly improved on corn fed and western stock, with western grass sheep selling lower as packers hesitated.
Kansas City Livestock Market Report
Cattle prices rise 5 to 10 cents for select steers while other categories remain steady. Dressed beef steers bring 5.50 to 5.90, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 4.90, western-fed steers up to 5.75, hogs steady to higher with top around 6.05, pigs 5.25 to 5.65, sheep and lambs show mixed gains with western lambs 1.35 to 3.00 and spring lambs 4.50 to 5.10.
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Texas
Root issues final order establishing civil government in the Philippines
Secretary Root issues the president’s proclamation creating civil authority in the Philippine islands effective July 4 1901. William H Taft named civil governor with executive power over civil affairs under military and commission oversight. local offices report to the civil governor. ongoing districts retain authority where insurgency persists.
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Washington
Root
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
William H. Taft
Secretary of War
United States
The
Hebron's New Court House Plans and Bid
The contract for a three story courthouse with a tower and Indiana limestone, designed by G. W. Burlinghoff, was let to Robert Burke of Omaha for 56000 dollars. Also noted is a statement that Boer leader Louis Botha? No, it mentions Andries De Wet planning a lecture visit to the United States in mid July.
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Hebron
Neb
G. W. Burlinghoff
Robert Burke
Omaha
Viet
Andries de Wet
United States
New 1898 Red Book Details Spanish American War Talks
The 1898 Red Book summarises official correspondence on Cuba independence, Hay's March 28 dispatch, and Woodford's note on self government with indemnity. It notes a potential six month Cuban truce urged by the queen regent under papal influence and the subsequent push toward intervention.
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Washington
Maine
Spain
United States
Cuba
Hay
Woodford
Congress
Paris
Philippines
Mr. Day
State Department
London
Suez Canal
Wwe
Germany
White
Baron von Buelow
Next Move Is Americas in Tariff War With Russia
Washington notes the retaliatory tariff battle may hinge on the United States taking the next move. Secretary Gage questions whether the Russian government has infringed US rights under the 1832 treaty. Article VI limits higher duties on imports from Russia and on US exports to Russia to the same as foreign goods.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Gage
Empire of Russia
Heinze Wins Minnie Healy Mine In District Court
Judge Harney awards the Minnie Healy mine valued at ten million dollars to F August Heinze in a case against Miles Finlan and the copper trust. Finlan had bought and spent forty two thousand on the property before offering it to Heinze for the same amount.
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Butte, Mont
Harney
District Court
Minnie Healy
F. August Heinze
Miles Finlan
Copper Trust
Heinze
Finlan
Corbin to Launch Special Military Inspection Tomorrow
Adjutant General Corbin will depart Washington tomorrow for a special inspection of military conditions and needs for the personal information of the president and secretary of war. Dr. Rixey visited the White House this morning and said Mrs. McKinney is improving.
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Corbin
Washington
Philippingslands
Rixey
White House
Strikes at American Trade Rates Russia Tariffs
The Russian ambassador reports to Washington that Moscow has issued a June 7 decree to impose higher tariffs on American white resin and bicycles under Russian tariff laws. The order, to take effect in two weeks, follows U S tariff restrictions on Russian petroleum and marks a new retaliatory move separate from sugar measures.
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Washington
Count Cassini
State Department
M. DeWitte
Russia
Presbyterian Creed Revision Committee Opens in Pittsburg
The creed revision committee, appointed by the last general assembly in Philadelphia, met behind closed doors in Pittsburg with full attendance. It plans a full week of sessions and aims to act at the first meeting, with several follow ups likely in New York, Chicago and Washington.
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Pittsburg
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
William Henry Roberts
New York
Chicago
Washington
Return voyage honors Count von Waldersee
Berlin reports a squadron led by Prince Henry will sail from Kiel in early July to greet Count von Waldersee on his return. After North Sea maneuvers the fleet will join the China ships and proceed together, in a nonpolitical display of honor for the field marshal.
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Berlin
Count von Waldersee
Prince Henry
Kiel
North Sea
China
Bryan on a Lecture Tour Moves Through Midwestern Cities
Lincoln dispatch reports W. J. Bryan departing for an extended lecture tour and pleasure trip. He will address Estherville Iowa tomorrow, then join Mrs. Bryan in Chicago before heading to Buffalo for the exposition. He plans to speak in Philadelphia and at other venues.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Estherville
Tuberculosis Dominates Opening Session of Colorado Conference
Denver June 19 The Colorado State Medical Society opened with a focus on consumption. Dr Henry Sewall presented a report stating 1674 tuberculosis deaths were recorded in sixteen months to May 1 1901. Of these 970 cases began outside Colorado and 480 have unknown origin.
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Colorado
Denver
Colorado State Medical Society
Henry Sewall
Two Regiments Near Completion Under Reorganization Law
Washington dispatch reports that two regiments lagging are the Thirteenth cavalry at Fort Meade and the Twenty eighth infantry at Vancouver. Enlistments last week exceeded 500 and officials expect this week to complete most if not all remaining units.
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Washington, D. C
Thirteenth Cavalry
Fort Meade
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Vancouver
Chilean Claims Commission Concludes Work
The Chilean claims commission in Washington DC wound up its labors today and expired by limitation. It has disposed of all business inherited from the first commission due to its failure to complete its work.
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Washington, D. C
Chilean Claims Commission
First Claims Commission
Thirty-First Mustered Out in San Francisco
The Thirty-first Infantry, U.S. Volunteer, was mustered out in San Francisco on June 19, marking the end of its service in the war era.
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San Francisco
Cal
Thirty-first Infantry
Rockefeller on a Lecture Tour at Chicago Convocation
Rockefeller visits the University of Chicago for the thirty eighth convocation commemorating its decennial anniversary. President W R Harper delivers the decennial statement while multiple university members address the gathering.
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Rockefeller
Chicago
University ‘of Chicago
W. R. Harper
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Ment
Hebron's New Court House
Pope
America’s
Waldersee
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