Great Northern Transcontinental Line Boosts Comfort and Speed
The Great Northern Railway promotes its new equipment and faster schedules on the transcontinental line. Trains leave Huron on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7 45 a m connecting with Benson Minnesota main line. Arrival times are Monday Wednesday and Friday at 5 30 p m. Ticket agent W E Van Amburg notes observation cars barber and dining services to enhance travel.
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Benson
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E. van Amburg
Minor News Items From Across The Nation
Worms denuding trees in Minnesota sections. Wisconsin won nearly all events at Chicago intercollegiate meet. Rhinelander drugstore robbed. clerk shot and wounded. Former La Crosse mayor David Law has died. Fright from snoring caused a Brooklyn child to die. California Governor Budd grants reprieve to condemned train wrecker Worden until July 8. Mrs. Charles Parnell to reside at Trematon Castle. Dieppe dispatch: Liberta lost with 23 crew. Rear Admiral Lee dead at Silver Springs. California gas bills signed. Chicago gas trust to consolidate saving $250 000 annually. Camden tramp fight leaves two dead and several injured.
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David Law
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Charles Stuart Parnell
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Eng
Dieppe
Liberta
Iceland
Samuel Phillips Lee
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Silver Springs
Tanner
Chicago Gas Trust
Pea Shore
Camden
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New York Capitalists Buy San Xavier Mine Group
New York capitalists closed the purchase of the seven San Xavier mines from Boston owners. The mines are extensively developed and lie 16 miles south of Tucson Arizona. Count Manfred von Matuschka and Miss Ella Walker wed in Detroit Michigan. Miss Walker is granddaughter of Hiram Walker founder of Walkerville Ontario distillery.
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San Xavier Mines
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Manfred von Matuschka
Silesia
Ella Walker
Detroit
Mich
Democrats Unite for One Ticket in Iowa Convention
Des Moines June 25 Democrats and allied Silver Republicans and a Populist agreed on a single ticket for state offices with free silver as the theme. Ex congressman F E White named for governor with A W C Weeks leading a walkout by the Populists middle faction. The ticket includes White as governor, Plummer lieutenant governor, Kinne supreme court judge, Grain railroad commissioner, Rhinehart superintendent of instruction.
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D. F. Rhinehart
White
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J. R. Burgess
Ottumwa
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Boies
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Rhinehart
Grain
Judge Kinne
Beloit’s Benefactor Donates Emerson Hall Dormitory
Dr D K Pearsons of Chicago announces a $30 000 women’s dormitory gift for Beloit College at the close of its semi centennial commencement exercises. The dormitory will be named Emerson hall in honor of Professor Joseph Emerson.
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Beloit
Wis
D. K. Pearsons
Beloit College
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McKinleys Letter Pleases Them
The Times editorial in London June 25 praises President McKinleys congratulatory letter to the queen as an official token of the strong friendship and esteem between the English monarchy and the English speaking republic.
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London
the Times
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Fast Burlington Freight Strikes Obstruction Kills Brakeman
A Burlington freight derailed near Aiken Illinois, 16 miles south of Dusugue, killing brakeman Harry Ferris of La Crosse. The wreck blocked the road and the engine plus several cars were wrecked.
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North Dakota Agricultural College Commencement Underway
Farm College Commencement at North Dakota Agricultural College in Farao continues this week after an unusually successful year with exercises in progress.
Finish Fight Signed Between Maher and Sharkey
Peter Maher the Irish heavyweight champion and Tom Sharkey of San Francisco agreed to a finish fight in New York on a venue offering the largest inducement. Buck Connolly and Dan Lynch signed articles in Jersey City. Each side deposits 2500 to bind the match with Richard K. Fox as temporary stake holder and a further 2500 per side due August 2 bringing total to 5000 per side.
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Peter Maher
Pugilist
Ireland
Tom Sharkey
San Francisco
Emerald Isle
Buck’? Connolly
Pittsburg
Maher
Dan Lynch
Sharkey
Jersey City
Richard K. Fox
Window and Flint Glass Industries to Close Until Snow
Glass factories nationwide will shut down at midnight next Wednesday and may stay closed the longest period in industry history. A mass meeting in Cleveland on July 6 will seek wage increases of 15 to 25 percent, though manufacturers resist large raises, risking a suspension until snow flies.
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Cleveland
Heydlauff Charged With Forgery In Ashland Case
Warrant issued for Robert C. Heydlauff chief engaging clerk of the state senate on forgery charges. An inquiry found county orders paid by the County Treasurer Neon were fraudulently increased from small sums to amounts such as 3081.24. Heydlauff, known in state political circles, protests innocence.
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Wis
Robert C. Heydlanff
State Senate
Neon
Heydlauff
Archbishop Hennessy Attacks Public Schools in Wisconsin Address
Archbishop Hennessy created a sensation at St. Clara's academy in Sinsinaw Wis with an attack on public schools. He denounced them as irreligious and dangerous for future generations. He said Catholics pay one seventh of the 500 million cost of public schools but lack religious education privileges. The address praised parish schools.
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Hennessy
St. Clara’s Academy
Sinsinaw
Wis
Yerkes Plan Realized As Siemens Halske Consolidates
The Times Herald reports Charles T. Yerkes plan to supply all street railway machinery for Chicago New York Philadelphia and Pittsburg is now realized. Siemens Halske Electric of Chicago merges with Pennsylvania Ironworks of Philadelphia forming a combined capital of 3 250 000 to produce equipment for four major cities.
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Wage Scale Not Signed After Steel Conference
PittssurG June 26 The iron and steel sheet wage scale conference adjourned without agreement. Differences between the sides are minor but manufacturers refuse to sign until the tin plate scale is settled.
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Beet sugar soil report by agriculture agent
C F Saylor special agent of the department of agriculture in charge of beet sugar investigations visits Aberdeen to assess soil constituents for sugar beet cultivation and will prepare a favorable report.
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C. F. Saylor
Department of Agriculture
Baron Fagenbush Held for Denver Forgery Case
New York reports Baron Charles M Fagenbush who confessed to a large hotel swindle scheme and was arrested for forgery in Denver. He is held in 10000 dollars bail awaiting Denver police actions.
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Charles M. Fagenbush
Denver
Serious Charge Against Them
GRAND FORGSS North Dakota June 26 A local druggist and a Great Northern employee were arrested charged with mailing obscene literature. Both were placed under 500 dollar bonds.
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Great Northern
Fatal Cow Incident Claims Deer Creek Man
Launcelot Jenkins of Deer Creek Minnesota aged 65 years died after being injured while leading a cow. He became entangled in a rope and died soon after the accident on June 26 near Fercus Faris.
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Minn
Launcelot Jenkins
Deer Creek
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Offered for Ills
Advert reads that thousands suffer but are not sick, needing Hood's Sarsaparilla to tone the stomach spark appetite purify and enrich the blood and Hood's Pills to cure nausea biliousness and headache. It urges immediate purchase at local druggists.
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Cornell Wins 8-Oared Victory Over Yale and Harvard
Poughkeepsie June 28 Cornell triumphed in the big 8-oared race with Yale second and Harvard third. The contest showcased American methods and training, contrasting with Harvard’s English approach. Time 20:24, Cornell five lengths ahead of Yale. Harvard over eight and a half lengths back.
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Cornell Triumph Over Yale And Harvard Jubilation In Ithaca
Ithaca on jubilee day after Cornell crews defeated Yale and Harvard in a landmark victory. Students embraced, professors cheered, hats flew, and the town celebrated a historic sports achievement.
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Sullivan to Meet Fitz in Brooklyn Bout July 5
Martin Julian manager of Bob Fitzsimmons proposed a Sullivan versus Fitzsimmons match at Am brose park Brooklyn on July 5 in four or six rounds rain or shine. If Sullivan shows creditable sparring terms for a finish bout may be arranged. Sullivan to receive a share of gate receipts. Frank Dunn accepted on behalf of John L. Sullivan.
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Martin Julian
Bob Fitzsimmons
Frank Dunn
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Mr. Dunn
Julian
Fresh Trouble at Fort Gibson in Indian Territory
Disturbances flare again at Fort Gibson Indian Territory as the Cherokee freedmen payment resumes stirring local unrest. Telegrams to Secretary Bliss report the disturbance and plea for federal aid to prevent further disorders. Also notes Rock Island line rate cuts for Elks meeting travel from Kansas City to Minneapolis from $14.50 to $10.
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