Chicago Sanitary District Trustees Visit St Louis for Canal Plan
The Sanitary District of Chicago trustees arrived in St Louis aboard the steamer Juliet to discuss extending the waterway from Chicago through St Louis to the Gulf of Mexico. They name a three member committee to confer with local business groups, gauge funding needs, and gauge canal effects on Missouri water supply and public health.
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St Louis
Sanitary District of
Chicago
St. Louis
Chicago Drainage Canal
Gulf of Mexico
Burlees Men's League
Manufacturers’ Association
Commndee
William Baker
Smyth
Cloiet
James A. Sedon
Illnois
St. Foispote
Gulf
Jones
Illinois
Mississippi
Chaffee Says Troops Remain in China Too Long
General Adna R. Chaffee, arriving in Manila with some troops, argues allies overextended in China. He warns that gains were likely lost and criticizes the surrender terms as too lenient, urging a firmer stance amid Boxer aftermath and ongoing military actions.
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Chaffee
China
Manila
Adna R. Chaffee
TakuGen
Svarchos
Priest not poisoned in priest death case
In New York a resumed inquest into the death of Rev. BE Phillips the Hazelton priest found dead under odd circumstances weeks ago found no poison in the viscera though a trace was detected. Dr Kirk Stanley linked to the case was discharged as the district attorney’s theory was disproved by the analysis.
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Father Phillips
Kirk Stanley
New York
BE. S. Phillips
Hazelton
Bausch
Ferguson
New York School of Pharmacy
Garveth
Ninth Avenue
Stanley
Ventiia
Drv Kirkealey
Tor
Ferg
Oid Stanley
Er Phillips
State Senator Doyle found dead in Lansing hotel room
M S Doyle a Clinton County state senator, wealthy cheese maker, was found dead in a Lansing hotel room. Death by carbolic acid poisoning allegedly taken for whisky, per Edith Manders the servant. Authorities doubt the story and will investigate.
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M.S. Doyle
Detroit
Mich
Elsie
Clinton County
Edith Manders
Wenworth
Lansing
Doyle
The Sunday School on the Revelation of John
Fragmentary religious article discusses the opening of the Book of Revelation by John the Beloved, noting Patmos exile, the seven churches in Asia, and symbolic imagery. It references early church authors and debates over authorship and dating, with scattered historical commentary and quotes.
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Jesus Christ
Asia
Ephesus
Smyrna
Per
Hell
Death
St. John
Epistethios
Migan
Teomeame
Zelaston
Patmos
Antes Jaha
St Joe
Anmintada
Archos Trainen
Tamitin
St John's Vite
Fires Destroy Quincy Stores and Stocks Worth 75000
A series of incidents flood the news with varied events including a $75000 fire in Quincy destroying buildings and stock. labor triumphs in Plainfield securing a nine hour day with full pay. police chiefs wrap up a season in New York and attend Gravesend races. a missing man near Oakaloosa Missouri sparks a syndicate to explore development. a Cleveland girl survives a sixteen story fall. and other disparate items from political notes to personal misfortunes.
Boer Defeat for a Change in South Africa Fighting
Pretoria reports details of Gen Dixon's column clash with Delarey at Viakfonteln on May 30. British force 1,500 including Derbyshires and Scottish units repelled Boer fire amid grass-set blaze. heavy losses on both sides. Col Wilton's 240 scouts routed 400 Boers west of Warm Baths, seizing 6,000 cattle and wagons. Beyer's command failed to recapture supplies.
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South Afri Contueer
Pretoria
Dixon
Delarey
Viakfonteln
King’s Own
Col. Wilton
Kitchener
Beyer
Warm Baths
Indiana coal trust forms Consolidated Coal Company
Ninety bituminous coal operators in Indiana consolidate to form the Consolidated Coal Company of Indiana with 129 mines and 10,000,600 dollars capital. Washington and Sullican promoters back the deal to stabilize the state’s soft coal industry, paying cash for properties and offering stock optional to operators.
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Indiana
Tom Ml Dollara
Chicago
Indianapolis
Washington
Supreme Justice Brewer Weds Misa Emma Miner Matt
Supreme Court Justice David J. Brewer and Misa Emma Miner Matt were married in Burlington Vermont at the bride’s home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G Glenn Atkins with only family present. The couple will spend part of the summer at Liberty Hall and then visit Milwaukee before returning to Washington to reside at 1412 Massachusetts avenue.
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Misee Matt
Burlington
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Misa Emma Miner Matt
Washington
Lindley Hall
G. Glenn Atkins
Free Congregational Church
Justice
International Company Formed To Operate In South America
A new corporation named International Company提 with $500000 capital seeks omnibus rights to banking, shipping, mercantile, mining, railroad and manufacturing across South American republics, Porto Rico, Cebu and the Philippines. Incorporators include Allan W Paige and W Sidney Downes. New York interests back the venture. Plans include banking branches, enhanced trade, transportation and possible mining. It will pay the state franchise tax of $50 per $1000 of capital stock.
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New Haven
Conn
Porto Rico
Cebu
Philippines
State Senate
International Company
Bridgeport
Derby
Allan W.paige
W. Sidney Downes
New York
South America
United States
Fragmentary OCR Note From Evening Issue
The readable text shows garbled lines about a game or event with unclear details and multiple misspelled words. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are legible to establish a coherent summary.
Half Penny Worth Questioned by Coin Dealers
St Louis report questions a St Joseph claim that a 1825 half penny sold for 850 dollars. Postmaster W F Hinkle forwarded an 1825 half penny to verify value, a dealer said such coins are worth about five cents and no known example nears 850 dollars. The dealer noted widespread inquiries after the story.
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Yee Giery
St. Louis
W. F. Hinkle
Satillo
Tenn
Star
St- Joseph
G. C. Messinger
Cain
Hinkle
St Louis
St. Joseph
Ex Senator Towne Ties To Beaumont Oil Venture
Former Senator Towne of Minnesota Gov McMillan Tennessee and ex Gov Hogg join a company planning extensive Beaumont oil field development with a $5 million capital plan. Towne also holds a quarter acre stake bought for 25000 in an already proved field and says he will devote time to making money after retirement from politics.
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Austin
Tex
Senator Towne
Minnesota
McMian
Tennessee
Gov
Hogg
Beaumont
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