Death of John Hay, Secretary of State, at Lake Sunapee
Newbury New Hampshire July 3 The death of John Hay secretary of state at his Lake Sunapee summer home occurred at 12 25 Saturday morning. He died quietly after a collapse with pulmonary embolism. He had returned from abroad two weeks ago and was resting after illness. The funeral will be held in Cleveland likely Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Topeka Bank Closes Owing Depositors Over 1.5 Million
The First National Bank of Topeka failed to open amid a run by about 300 to 400 depositors. Officials cited oversized loans to a single borrower and illness among leadership as factors. Deposits include over 500000 for the state, 29000 for the city, and about 30000 for Shawnee County. total liabilities listed at 1.58 million.
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Rossington
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Devlin
State of Kansas
County of
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Rockefeller Drive for Higher Education Reach
John D. Rockefeller champions ambitious program to boost higher education nationwide. Financing and governance details outline a plan to elevate colleges and universities, expand research, and widen access for millions of students across the country.
Rescuer Ground to Bits Ends Heroic Stand
New York on July 3 reports Joseph Olive a 35 year old city man crushed in a dramatic attempt to shield children from a runaway boiler used for blasting rock on Amsterdam avenue. Though the boiler menaced a crowd, Olive leaped to steady the horses but slipped and was run over saving the youngsters.
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Joseph Olive
Amsterdam Avenue
Olive
Death of Secretary Hay Shocks Washington D C
Washington mourns the death of Secretary Hay at his Lake Sunapee New Hampshire home. Reports said his health had shown signs of improvement, making the news a sudden and painful surprise to the capital. Hay spent summers in New Hampshire to seek relief from duties.
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Hay
Lake Sunapee
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Roosevelt
Wealthy Kansas City magnate to consolidate holdings
C J Devlin, a leading Kansas City figure, heads twenty six coal mining and mercantile ventures worth about seven million dollars. Illness prompted forming a corporation to cover his properties as he steps back from management. Liabilities total around two million, chiefly company debts. personal liability minimal. His life insurance premiums may reach one hundred fifty thousand dollars per year.
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Topeka
Missouri Telephone Company
PUDDLERS WAGE ADVANCE TO BENEFIT 2000 WORKMEN
In Pittsburg 2000 puddlers and other iron workers are affected as major producers announce wage increases granted by the Republic Iron and Steel company at a Detroit conference. The move follows an agreement with the Amalgamated Association pending settlement.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Detroit
Hay's Body Lies In State In Cleveland Chamber
The casket bearing John Hay's body rests in the Cleveland chamber of commerce auditorium under guard until the funeral services. Palms, wreaths, and sweet pea blossoms adorn the bier as crowds gather.
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Cleveland
John Hay
Chamber of Commerce
Farmer Ira Stal kills wife infant then dies in Indiana
Bloomfield Indiana July 4 Ira Stal a prosperous farmer near Stanford shot and killed his wife cut the infant's throat and fatally shot himself. Neighbors found the three bodies scattered around the house.
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Ind
Ira Stalcup
Stanford
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Rockefeller to endow $10 million for U. S. higher education
New York reports that John D Rockefeller will contribute ten million dollars to the General Education Board to be held as a perpetual endowment. The income will fund higher education nationwide, with future additions anticipated, and the gift broadens the board’s reach beyond the South.
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United States
General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
Wallace Buttrick
F.T. Gates
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Congress
Roosevelt
South
Rockefeller
Gates
Chauffeur Foote In Fatal Accident In New York
Frank C Foote a Great Northern chauffeur struck and fatally injured an unknown woman at Charles and Greenwich streets. She died thirty minutes later. Foote was bound for court on speeding charges when the accident occurred. Police say the death was accidental and Foote was remanded to the coroner.
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Frank C. Foote
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Charles
Greenwich
Foote
Armistice Talks Reported in Manchuria Drawn Up by Generals Linovitch and Oyama
Washington reports on good authority that negotiations are under way in Manchuria for an armistice. Plan calls for plenipotentiaries to be named after the armistice is arranged, with possible early announcement if talks advance.
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Manchuria
Linovitch
Oyama
Fourteen Indictments Voted in Chicago Strike Cases
Chicago June 30 fourteenth indictments said to have been voted by the grand jury in strike cases. The fourteen indictments include persons both inside and outside the ranks of labor.
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Chicago
David B. Henderson Resting Quietly After Stroke
Former speaker David B. Henderson, aged statesman, is reported to be resting easily in Dubuque on June 30 after a paralytic stroke. He is described as gaining strength and showing steady improvement under care.
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David B. Henderson
National House of Representatives
Death valley plunger piles up wealth to chase Chicago
Scott, the Death valley prospector turned gilded plutocrat, deposits 4500 at a Santa Fe office for a special train to Chicago. He has spent lavishly in Los Angeles, gifting $500 to hackmen and renting whole hotel floors, then disappears into the Mojave to return months later with more gold.
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Organization Leader Out Ders Resignation in Harrisburg
Israel W. Durham resigns as state insurance commissioner in Harrisburg. David Martin of Philadelphia is appointed successor. The move comes amid political upheaval and calls for Durham to step down due to alleged inattention to duties.
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Israel W. Durham
David Martin
Philadelphia
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Race War Threat Looms After Arson Arrests in Scottsville
Scottsville Kentucky July 3 authorities report rising tension as black residents threaten retaliation if jailed suspects are lynched. White fear grows of jail clearance and arson suspects, two moved to Bowling Green for safekeeping. Judge Falloway urged to call a special term to try the accused.
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Bowling Green
Falloway
Forest Rangers Sought for Black Hills Reserve
Acting Land Commissioner Fimple urged Secretary of the Interior to approve Captain Seth Bullock’s request for twenty more forest rangers in the Black Hills forest reserve South Dakota. The move aims to reduce fire risk after last summer’s timber loss due to ranger shortages.
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Fimple
Secretary of the Interior
Seth Bullock
Black Hills
South Dakota
Immigration conference planned for New York in September
At a Civic Federation executive meeting in New York on July 3 the committee agreed to hold a national conference to discuss immigration on September 26 and 27. Governors, boards of trade, chambers of commerce, labor groups and other interested bodies will be invited to send delegates.
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Immigrant arrivals at Boston set new annual record
Statistics from Boston show 66 646 immigrants admitted in the just ended federal fiscal year, surpassing the previous high of 65 850 set two years ago. The figure marks the port of Boston as a leading entry point for new arrivals in that period.
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Very Low Excursion Rates to Pacific Coast by North Western Line
Excursion rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other points on the North Western Line in effect from June 13 to July 3 with return limits. Two daily fast trains to the Pacific Coast The Overland Limited electric lighted and under three days travel The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars Rates and tickets available from Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Care Ad
Teething relief claim for babies using Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Advertised to soothe the child soften gums ease pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhoea. Price twenty five cents per bottle.
Very Low Rates to Indianapolis via North Western Line
Excursion tickets to Indianapolis will be sold July 19 20 21 and 22 with favorable return limits on account of the National Turnseat North American Gymnastic Union. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Bay.
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North American Gymnastic Union
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