Fire destroys U S government Ellis Island station
New York June 16. The United States government station on Ellis Island in New York harbor burned out with the loss likely to reach 750000 dollars excluding records. Immigrants totaling several hundred were moved to safety. 200 were transferred to the Battery barge office. Officials say no lives were lost.
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New York
United States
Ellis Island
New York Harbor
Harbor
New York City
Battery
John G. Carlisle
Ellis 2Land
Celebrated for its great leavening strength and healthfulness
The advertisement touts flour from Rowan Bakina Powpeter Co New York as strong leavening and healthful, claiming protection against adulteration common to the trade.
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Rowan Bakina
Indian Earthquake Strikes Calcutta Area Causing Widespread Damage
Reports tally extensive destruction across the region after Saturdays tremors. Shocks were felt from Simla to Bombay and Patna with many houses wrecked in Darjiling and Manipur towns. Rail lines damaged, bridges ruined, and heat records reached 126 degrees at Jacobabad.
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Calcutta
Simla
Agra
Bombay
Manipur
Hoogley
Burdwan
Dacca
Gopalpur
Patna
Raniganj
Nangipoor
Balisar
Maziffarpoor
Monghyr
Darjilni
Kohime
Jacobabad
Baluchistan
Can Cure Hog Cholera Through Railroad Experiments
June 16 reports from Iowa show hog cholera cured by experiments supervised by freight officials of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads. Despite fewer cases in summer, exposure to poor corn fed this year yields new instances. Railways hold scores of letters from hog raisers praising cures and prevention efforts across the Northwest.
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Iowa
Duevere
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Northwest
Fire destroys Georgetown mining town center in Eldorado County
California dispatch reports the business district of Georgetown Eldorado county was burned to ground after a morning fire originated in the main block and spread. An explosion of giant powder killed Mrs. William Newell and left many with injuries in the blaze.
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Avbsurn
Cal
Georgetown
Eldorado County
William Newell
Derailed Express Kills Engineer Near Ridgeville
The south bound Grand Rapids and Indiana express derailed at Stone station near Ridgeville at 3 p m. The engine was demolished and Engineer David Kramer of Fort Wayne was killed instantly.
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Richmont
Ind
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway
Stone Station
Ridgeville
Here
David Kramer
Fort Wayne
Union Plasterers Strike In New York Buildings
Union plasterers in New York strike after contractors refuse to nominate foremen. Buildings affected include Barnard College, Carnegie Music Hall, the Astoria Hotel, the Commercial Cable Building, and the New York Life Building.
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New York
Barnard College
Carnegie Music Hall
Astoria Hotel
Commercial Cable Building
New York Life Building
No Business of Importance
The House adjourned until Thursday after a 45 minute session with no business of general importance transacted.
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Washington
Readjustment of Presidential Postoffice Classifications
The 14th annual classification and salaries readjustment for presidential post offices has been completed. Key changes include Montana Billings dropping from second to third, North Dakota Bismarck rising from third to second, and several Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota towns shifting one or more grades between second and fourth.
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Washington
Montana
Billings
Minnesota
Halsted
Michigan
Au Sable
Lake City
Milan
North Dakota
Bismarck
Iowa
Keokuk
Carroll and Vinton
Dysart
Mystic
Story City
Newton
South Dakota
Pierre
Ipswich
Wisconsin
Merrill
Wauwatosa
Ahnapee
Iron River
Memekaunee
South Superior
Whitewater
Likely Calhoun Named as Madrid Minister
A Nashville dispatch says ex Commissioner Calhoun, sent to investigate the Ruiz case in Cuba for President McKinley, is the likely choice for minister to Madrid, with General Stewart L Woodford not mentioned by Secretary Sherman as a candidate.
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New York
Nashville
Calhoun
Ruiz
Cuba
McKinley
Madrid
Stewart L. Woodford
Sherman
Woodford
All bids cancelled for Indian clothing supplies bid
Washington, June 16. Bids to furnish clothing for the Indian service are cancelled and new bids will be called by Commissioner Jones in New York City on July 15 0117. An investigation into the old specifications and possible bidder collusion by some employees is nearly finished and several removals may follow within the Indian bureau.
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Washington
Indian Service
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
New York City
Indian Bureau
Clerk Charged With Burglary In Sleepy Eye Case
James Houston, a clerk at the Commercial House in Repwoop Fallis Minnesota, was arrested for burglarizing a Sleepy Eye residence Saturday night and stealing more than $800 in goods and notes. He confessed and most of the items were recovered at his home.
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Repwoop Fallis
Minn
James Houston
Commercial House
Sleepy Eye
Houston
Work of a Maryland mob
William Andrews a 20 year old accused of felonious assault on Mrs. Benjamin I. Kelley was seized from the sheriff, beaten unconscious, and hanged from a tree by an enraged mob after his arraignment and death sentence in Princess Anne Maryland. Andrews had traveled from North Carolina and was captured May 5. He was taken to Baltimore for confinement before the local trial.
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Princess Anne
William Andrews
Benjamin I. Kelley
Andrews
North Carolina
Kelley
Baltimore
Towne's Headquarters in Duluth for National Silver Republicans
Cubanco June 11 The National Silver Republican party executive committee meets to plan operations while the national committee delays its meeting. Chairman Towne appoints the executive committee with ex Senator Fred J. Dubois of Idaho set as chair. National HQ to be run by ex-Congressman Charles A. Towne of Minnesota and located in Duluth for now.
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National Silver Republican Party
Towne
Fred J. Dubois
Idaho
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
Duluth
Rate War Threatened in Chicago to St Paul Lines
Demoralization in passenger rates between Chicago and St Paul grows, with threats of a full scale rate war. Large roads warn small lines to stop rate cutting or face aggressive competition and drastic price cuts that could eliminate smaller carriers.
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Chicago-St. Paul
Chicago
St. Paul
West
President Ebert Opens Brew Association Convention
Three hundred fifty delegates attended the 37th annual United States Brewers Association convention as President Ebert opened proceedings He delivered an address opposing a Dingley bill tax hike affecting beer as well as hops barley malt and rye.
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BurraLo
Ebert
United States Brewers’ Association
Freight wreck on Boston and Maine leaves fatalities
In Exeter New Hampshire on June 11 a freight train derailed with 20 cars piled on a siding. Fireman D King died soon after hospitalization. Brakeman 8S. G. Candler was killed. Engineer Rankin and brakeman Young are reported missing.
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Exeter
N. H
Boston and Maine
D. King
G. Candler
Rankin
Young
Woman Dies After Self immolation Attempt in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE June 11 Mrs Joseph Puester wife of the South Side postal superintendent died from attempting to set her clothing on fire. She had long suffered nervous prostration and had threatened suicide on several occasions.
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Milwaukee
Joseph Puester
South Side Postal Department
Train Blown Up Near Havana Killing Dozens
A passenger train from Havana to Matanzas was dynamited 12 miles from Havana. About 6,000 in the express car was taken. The blast wrecked the passenger engine and a pilot engine, killing engineers fireman conductor and seven soldiers, with 3 passengers killed and 30 hurt. Insurgents were repulsed after the attack.
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Havana
Matanzas
Decision in Waite case limits state court reach
Judge Shiras ruled that an agent of the government acting within authority falls outside state court jurisdiction. The Iowa State case against ex Pension Examiner Waite centered on intimidating witnesses to secure evidence leading to Van Leuven's penitentiary term. On appeal, the state supreme court affirmed, Waite was surrendered, and Judge Shiras issued a habeas corpus discharge.
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Fort Doper
Shiras
United States
State of
Iowa
Waite
van Leuven
Sells
State Supreme Court
Montana man Vance not listed in supreme court docket
In Rarelina North Carolina on June 5 nothing is known about a supreme court decision involving Montana figure known as old man Vance. Local dockets show no Vance entry.
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Rarelina
N. C
Supreme Court
Senator Petti's Amendment Seeks Iron Ore Duty
Senator Petti has given notice of an amendment to the tariff bill on iron ore. The change would remove iron sulfide from the free list and impose a duty of 2.25 dollars per ton.
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Washington
Pettigrew
Eighty-Year-Old Counterfeiter Sentenced in Indiana
Jesse Way, age 80, was sentenced to seven years in the Indiana state prison for counterfeiting. He has spent 45 years of his life behind bars, largely for the same case for which he receives the new sentence.
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Indianapolis
Jesse Way
Indiana State Prison
Sullivan Fitzsimmons to Fight for World Championship
In Burrao New York on June 12 Sullivan challenged Fitzsimmons for a world championship finish fight with a $5,000 side bet. Dunn posted $1,000 to bind the match. Fitzsimmons first refused, then promised to consider the proposal and provide an answer soon after a cordial meeting.
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Sullivan
Town G. A. R. Encampment Closes in Marshalltown
The 23d annual encampment of the town department Grand Army of the Republic closed in Marshalltown Iowa with public installation of officers. Weather the first two days was unfavorable yet the gathering was one of the most successful. The Sons of Veterans plan their next year's event with the G. A. R. at Sioux City.
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Marshalltown
Towa Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
Siouxity
Wisconsin Federation of Labor Elects Officers
The Wisconsin Federation of Labor elected state officers at Appleton on June 12. Secretary treasurer is Martin J. Koe of Racine and state organizer is F. G. Weber of Milwaukee. Executive board members include W. G. Raymond and C. Hernan of Milwaukee, C. W. Stewart of Appleton, and George Dooney of Green Bay. La Crosse was named the next meeting place.
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Wisconsin Federation of Labor
Appleton
Wis
Martin J. Koe
Racine
F. G. Weber
Milwaukee
W. G. Raymond
C. Hernan
C. W. Stewart
George Dooney
Green Bay
la Crosse
Ex County Clerk Owen Ferguson Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
Fono pu Lac Wisconsin June 12 Ex County Clerk Owen Ferguson who shot himself January 8 died today. His wife had died the previous Christmas. He began drinking, was defeated for reelection, and was found short in his accounts. The wound proved fatal nearly five months after the self inflicted shot.
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Fono Pu Lac
Wis
Owen Ferguson
Libel Suit Targets Gates Over Book Company Claims
The American Book Company sues G. A. Gates president of Grinnell Iowa College for 100000 accusing malicious libel. Gates circulated a pamphlet alleging bribery and corrupt book adoption practices by the company nationwide. Pan American Delegates Banquet Held By Waldorf Hosts Merchants In New York.
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Des Mores
American Book Company
G. A. Gates
Iowa College
Grinnell
Gates
Book Company
New York
the Waldorf
Metropolis
New York Sails With Sealed Orders Into Unknown Destination
The United States cruiser New York flagship of the North Atlantic squadron, with Rear Admiral Montgomery Sicard aboard, left Boston harbor at 5 pm under sealed orders. Captains and crew do not know the port of origin, but experts expect a course toward the Caribbean cruising near Cuba after Cape Cod.
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Boston
New York
North Atlantic Squadron
Montgomery Sicard
Washington
Cape Cod
Cuba
Gibraltar
Rio Janeiro
Navy officials cautious on New York cruiser movements
Washington officials declined to discuss the cruiser’s movements. It was learned the New York is expected to report next at Hampton Roads Virginia and will be at sea about two days.
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Washington
Navy Department
New York
Hampton Roads
Lono Resigns as Havana Inspector General
A Havana dispatch says Weyler’s inspector-general Lono, head of the civil guard in Cuba and Havana’s military governor, has resigned in disgust and plans to sail to Spain on June 30. Lono expects Weyler’s recall, predicts Blanco or Lopez Dominguez as successor, and notes demand for extradition of Nunez Cariapa and Arteaga by the Washington government.
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New York
Havana
Weyler
Lono
Cuba
Spain
Leno
Blanco
Lopez Dominguez
Canovas
Dupuy de Lome
Washington
Nunez
Cariapa
Arteaga
United States
Florida
Desperate Battle With Tramps At Waituna Freight House
Eight tramps occupied a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern freight house at Waituna Indiana and fought two police officers when asked to leave. Two tramps were wounded as the officers fired their revolvers to subdue the group and capture all suspects.
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Waituna
Ind
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
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Mantle
Booth
California
Union Plasteres
Maryland
Towne’s
Silver Republican Party
Brewers’ Association
Hood
Sarsaparilla
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Pension Examiner
Sullivan and Fitzsimmons
Buffalo
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