British Vessel Sunk in Storm Drowns Three on Board Arequipa Loss
A gale battered Chile's coast as Pacific Steam Navigation steamer Arequipa with eighty aboard foundered at Valparaiso. Bodies of crew washed ashore. seven men were saved from Arequipa survivors later. British ship Foyledale wrecked nearby. captain's wife, son and six crew drowned. Chilean bark Chigilingo also lost two crew.
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London
Lloyds
Valparaiso
Chile
Associated Press
Santiago de Chile
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Arequipa
Valparatao
Viality
Foyledale
New York
Herald
Portland
Poyledale
Chigilingo
Three Children Lost in Steamer Collision at Hannibal
In the early hours, the steamer Ping Eagle collided with a large barge carrying Sunday school excursionists from Park Methodist Church Hannibal. Four to ten children drowned or were injured as the vessel struck a bridge pier and toppled toward the riverbank, with rescuers scrambling to pull survivors from the wreck.
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Ping Eagle
Mangihal
Lonnis Curt Laird Coppage
Aig Bleiberser
le Mets Almut
Park ‘Methodist Chirch
Hannibal Bal
Argu
Stein
Hannibal
Quincy
Mississippi
Abibe
Gliniowe Hall
Wwe
Fire Tragedy Shocks Town At Funeral Home Window
A doorway accident at a public viewing led to a fatal injury when a glass pane shattered. The victim, twenty year old Mine Prin, died at the scene. Emergency crews battled flames that morning, but the blaze proved deadly.
Negro Excursion Train Wreck Near Sumter Slays Several
An excursion train carrying negro passengers from Florence to Columbia collided with a washout near Wedgefield North Town College from Sumter during the evening. Several fatalities are reported including fire fatals of Briecinner George Wilson and Wisnegro Lreman, while Conductor Clemens is also said to be mortally wounded.
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Augusta
Fale Mul
Columbia
Wedgefield
Nttown Qolle
Sumter
D. C
George Wilson
Wisnegro Lreman
Clemens
Two Men Severely Injured in Rail Yard Accidents
In Wareford Minnesota on June 4 two railway incidents occurred. Scotty Stewart, a ballast crew worker for the Chicago and Northwestern, fell between moving cars and lost both legs, dying within three hours. A second man, intoxicated, slipped between cars of a gravel train and also suffered fatal injuries.
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Wareford
Minn
Warrast
Tiflund
Fay
Scotty Stewart
Chicago and Northwestern
Grain prices fall amid broad market slump in Shickgo
June 4 report from Shickgo notes a sharp drop in grain prices as market conditions worsen. Fragmentary text mentions widespread weakness across multiple grain types and a banner of negative sentiment among buyers and sellers.
Roosevelt in danger at Lincoln after dynamite found
A satchel of dynamite was found near the Chicago and Alton tracks in Lincoln, close to the point where President Roosevelt would alight. Police initiated a thorough investigation amid rumors of a plot during his arrival in Bloomington, Michigan.
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Bloomington
Lincoln
Chicago and Alton
Roosevelt
Finding a Body Near Montpelier Sparks Legend
In Montpelier area a buried body rumor stirred after last week’s discovery of a partial skeleton, likely a fifteen year old boy, found near the river and reburied in Plano. Local lore recalls eighteen years ago the boy vanished from Barnes county amid rumors of harsh parental treatment.
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Montpelier
Plano
Barnes County
Roosevelt dedicates Memorial hall in Rockford Illinois
President Roosevelt visits Rockford to dedicate Memorial hall, a $60,000 structure honoring Winnebago county soldiers and sailors. The city glitters with banners as thousands gather. Roosevelt arrives at 9 15 am and is introduced by Congressman Hitt before a brief address and flag unfurling.
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Rockford
Ill
Roosevelt
Memorial Hall
Winnebago County
Another Big Strike Threatens Anthracite Region
Miners in the Anthracite region threaten a large walkout as district presidents elected and approved by the United Mine Workers act on the board of conciliation. Operators’ refusal to recognize the presidents could trigger a regional strike under National President John Mitchell’s guidance. The district leaders, fresh from a conference, vow to suspend work only if operators refuse to bargain, with board members backed by mine workers across the region.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Wall paper fashions invade New York shops in 1904 designs
Readable fragments describe new wall paper trends such as perspective roses behind latticework and a wood imitation dado with evergreen crown creating a forest vista. Other designs include nautical aquatic scenes, sports themes with coaching parties, and costly hangings for libraries and dining rooms.
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New York
New York Evening World
Ign
Buffalo
Walla
Wadsworth
Gepesee Valley
Roventum
France
Han
Harold Williard
Song
Ol Livinjatin
Cutfield Tanding
Henry Taxingston
Mackay
Roslyn
Clarence Mackay
Ellendale Company M Touted as Best Drilled Unit
Captain Rice of the regular army after inspecting the North Dakota militia declares Ellendale’s Company M the best drilled organization in the state’s national guard. Led by Captain Randall, a prominent attorney and famed drillmaster, the unit surprised older companies with fewer Spanish War veterans and greater drill time and enthusiasm.
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Rice
Regular Army
North Dakota
Company M
Ellendale
National Guard
Randall
Ellendale Boys
Northern Pacific to Install Block Signal System
The Northern Pacific will operate the Jamestown to St. Paul main line under a block signal system to take effect by July 1. Blocks will be longer and telegraph stations fewer in the quieter season, increasing telegraph operators on the road.
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Northern Pacific
Jamestown
St. Paul
Flat Janitors Strike Hits Chicago Buildings
Chicago June 4. Fiat janitors in sixty buildings owned by Morrygoll Co have struck. Twenty men remain at work as elevators idle hot water pipes cold halls and possible food supply disruption loom. Harry Janeichke refused to move from his building prompting discharge and union vote for strike.
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Chicago
Fiat
W. A. Morrygoll_ & Co
Asmuch
Harry Janeichke
Sunday School Workers Adjoin In Fargo After Successful Meeting
The state Sunday school workers closed their session in Fargo after a highly successful gathering. Officers were reelected, including John Orchard as field secretary. The next annual meeting may be in Jamestown, pending executive committee decisions. Plans for full representation at the world conference in Jerusalem in 14 were completed with several delegates pledging to attend.
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Fargo
Of.cers
John Orchard
Jamestown
Jerusalem
Long Term Sentence For Kidnapping At Fargo
Judge Pollock sentenced William Rea to fifteen years in the state penitentiary at hard labor in Fargo. Rea was initially charged with abducting a girl for evil purposes, but the complaint was changed to kidnapping due to insufficient evidence, and the prior similar charge led to a harsher term.
Break in ingrain carpet ranks eases weavers’ demands
Philadelphia June 4 A shift in ingrain carpet manufacture occurred as several large firms announced they would grant a fifty five hour week and a ten percent wage rise. Lightenburger Co resumed under the terms while James Pollock & Son and Robert Carson signaled willingness to concede if peers followed. Haircloth weavers walked out, shutting four local mills.
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Philadelphia
Ingrain
Lightenburger & Co
James Pollock
Children Plan Burglaries Involving Milan Youths
Theodore Gagnier, an agedomplice of Milan, is arrested in a burglary at the G. Barnes residence in Margo. The youths, including two girls, allegedly planned the crime, with possible future arrests or surveillance for the girls. Gagnier disputes the charge, claiming innocence amid feuding with associates. Elsewhere in Jamestown, William Thompson and Jupiter at Bessie were arraigned on a separate cattle theft case, arguing ownership against Weston and entering a not guilty plea with adjournment.
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Theodore Gagnier
Milan
G. 5
Barnes
Margo
Gagnier Ix
Ilian
William Thompson
Eupiters
Bessie
C. Jamestown
Mia
Theresa Weston
Thompson
Mine Workers Call Convention In Wilkesbarre To Decide On Work Suspension
Wilkesbarre Pa June 4 The district executive boards of the United Mine Workers of America issue a call for a convention to be held here June 15 The object is to decide whether the miners shall suspend work pending settlement of the difficulty existing in the conciliation board.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers of America
Accident Shoots Boy as Glass of Silence Fades
Rudolph Taglehorn aged twelve is shot by playmate Herman Sylvester on Jacob Brehmis farm near Churches Petty. The boy died at his home in Trail. Ole Halgrims of Mayville, a 75 year old longtime resident, dies after illness. Mother Wylie of Buffalo reportedly ages beyond two centuries. An officer Gorman of the Farge police is charged with drunkenness and under suspension by Mayor Sweet.
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Rudolph Taglehorn
Herman Sylvester
Jacob Brehmis
Churches Petty
Howz
Trail
Ole Halgrims
Mayville
Traill County
Mr. Halgrims
Wai
Wylie
Buffalo
Breeband
Ireland
Wen
Gorman
Omcer Merman
Farge
Brooke
Efe Ie
Sweet
Pope refuses prior meeting with Loubet in Rome visit
In Rome on June 4 Mgr Lorenzelli Papal nuncio in Paris privately told President Loubet it would be impossible for the pope to receive him if Loubet travels to Rome as envoy of the king of Italy.
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Loubet
Rome
Mgr. Lorenzelli
Paris
Italy
Farmer Named as Neck-Breaking Incident Rumor
Sioux City brief recalls a farmer identified as Tamey Allen, described as an aged bachelor, reportedly connected to a fatal neck-breaking mishap near a plain area with unclear regional details.
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Sioux City
Tamey Allen
Statra
Date Palm Culture Promises New California Industry
A U S Department of Agriculture project, with the University of California, explores growing date palms in Southern California deserts. Professor A J Pieters heads seed and plant distribution, directing global seed collections while two assistants gather material. After a short survey, plans aim to expand date palm trials and eventual cultivation in the desert regions.
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California
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural College of California
San Francisco
St. Louis Republic
A. J. Pieters
University of California
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Department of
Pieters
Date Palma
Teters
Sti
Bouraueh
The Lady Cook Embraces Higher Status For Cooks
A London Daily Mail report notes educated women increasingly seek cooking roles away from governess work. Demand exists for cooks of higher birth and education, but barriers include class and equality expectations within households.
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London Daily Mail
Central Bureau
Southampton Street
Holborn
London
Firth
Indy
Abe
Remarkable Necklace Orchid Wins Medal at Hort Hall
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports a remarkable necklace variety orchid shown at Horticultural Hall in Boston. The plant, about four years old, features eleven drooping lace-like bloom strings, the longest three feet, with 486 small blooms. It won the Massachusetts Morticultural Society silver medal, native to Barnesay and introduced to England around 1885.
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Moston
Bostin
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Massachusetts Morticultural Society
Barnesay
England
New Russian Battleships Ordered for Black Sea Fleet
The Russian admiralty plans two 12,000 ton battleships for the Black Sea fleet. One to be laid at Nikolaief and the other at Sevastopol. Machinery to be sourced from private firms. Also ordered are torpedo boat destroyers for the ninth sea fleet from private firms. Ships to mirror the Zavietul and Zavidul built at Nikolalen.
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Black Sea
Nikolaief
Sevastopol Admiralty Yard
Zavietul
Zavidul
Nikolalen
First World Train Built to Move Water to Alkali Stations
The Union Pacific has constructed a press steel train with linked cars and valves designed to carry water to western water stations burdened by alkali. The project is described as a successful experiment and aims to improve water delivery where supply is impaired by mineral content.
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Union Pacific Rallyway
Bollera
Srith
Novel Charity Plan Aims Rail Benevolent Fund Book
Irish railway managers devise a scheme to collect humorous and thrilling stories from railway men to form a book benefiting the British Railway Benevolent Institution. Proceeds support the fund as the Dean and others back the project.
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British Railway Benevolent Institution
Great Railway Scheme Aims at Grand Central Tower
A proposed New York Central project would rise near Grand Central, potentially the largest U S building with 28 to 30 stories, combining hotel office and convention space. The scheme envisions a vast terminal complex to rival Pennsylvanias railroad center, with a major hotel and extensive transit facilities shaping Midtown Manhattan.
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Central
New York
New York Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
Guys Holland
Philadelphia Press
Grand Central Station
New York City
Squad Exchange
United States
Syndicate
Tract Society
Wall Street Exchange
Morse
United States Steel Trust
Bngdom Iui
Seeth and Weat
Manhattan
Dwight
Apo
Pennsylvania
Esmaies River
Ias
Sukalle
Madison A
Lexingts Avenue
Madison Square
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Buty
Bevin
Filtetung
Lincoln, Ill
North Dakota News
Illinois
Afynilate Las Leen
Ampterdata
Excelsior
Saya
Jagersfoutein
Ming
Specilly
Preat
Bome
the Lady Cook
Mawincer
Bowwirth
Cohasent
Mans
Livia
Tio Bors
Bla
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