Victoria Sinks Off Tripoli After Collision With Camperdown
The British battle ship Victoria, flagship of the Mediterranean squadron, sank off Tripoli after a collision with the Camperdown. Nearly 400 officers and crew were lost, including Vice Admiral Sir George Tryon. The loss followed a gaping hole flooding the hull as the ship settled and went down quickly. The Camperdown sustained serious damage and required repairs.
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Lampon
Victoria
Mediterranean
Sir George Tryon
K.C.B
Tripoli
Camperdown
Charles Johnstone
Tryon
Camperdowns
George Tryon
Paltea
Maurice Bourke
Earl of Mayo
Bourke
Navy
Maurice A. Bourke
Charles L. Coley
O. Morris
Thomas Bolster
Valentine D. J. Rickerd
Felix Foreman
Charles L. Ottley
B. F. Fellicome
Africa
Beyrat
Syria
Cyprus
Admiralty
Whitehall
Reene
Sore
Bear ‘al Markham
Ship Armor and Armament Details From Elswick Build
The vessel carried 21 quick-firing guns and 8 machine guns, with a maximum speed of 16.75 knots. Its armor consisted of compound belt and bulkheads 16 to 18 inches thick, and it was built at Elswick.
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Elswick
Victoria model on display at Transportation building
The Transportation building features a prominent naval exhibit a model of the warship Victoria with a complete torpedo net and a double brass railing stairway for visitors near the elevator. The article notes the ship's ill fate and places the display at Worth's Fam Grovnups on June 24.
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Victoria
National League of Republican Clubs Plans Aggressive Campaign in Chicago
Chicago to host the headquarters within a week as National League of Republican Clubs prepares a war footing campaign. Secretary Humphreys will relocate from New York while organizers target all states with American and immigrant clubs. Finance aims to raise 250000 dollars by June next year for an active educational nationwide drive.
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Chicago
National League of Republican Clubs
Masonic
League
Tracey
Republican Party
Three Cremated In Virginia Jail Fire Report
The Commonwealth reports three men jailed at Virginia were not released and their charred remains lie among the jail ruins. A day after the blaze a wagon of sawdust arrived with two men seen nearby. A curious investigator found a fresh human heel beneath the sawdust and a strong stench of flesh.
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Duluth
The
Commonwealth
Virginia
Pension Agent George W Van Leuven Suspended
Secretary Smith suspends pension agent George W Van Leuven of Lime Springs Iowa. He is accused of securing fraudulent pension claims and is under arrest in Lime Springs to appear before the grand jury session in Dubuque.
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Washington
Smith
George W. van Leuven
Lime Springs
Dubuque
Grand jury finds no indictment in lynching case
In Decatur Illinois on June 24 the grand jury notes there is no evidence to indict anyone for the lynching of Sam Bush a Black man killed by a mob weeks earlier. It states that leaders of the mob are well known but no charges will be brought.
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Decatur
Ills
Sam Bush
Grand
First National Bank Closes Doors in New Whatcom
Special from New Whatcom reports the First National bank in Seattle area closing at noon. Bank officials say assets exceed liabilities by a double amount and that all depositors will be paid in full.
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Seattle
Wash
New Whatcom
First National Bank
Mob Hangs Wrong Man in Tennessee Lynching
A mob in Gleason Tenn. hanged Jim Harris an innocent man who bore no relation to Lee Bennett Bennett is jailed in Dresden under heavy guard awaiting legal action and clarification of the case
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Minan
Tenn
Lee Bennett
Gleason
Jim Harris
Bennett
Dresden
Epidemic of personal crisis reports hits Hungarian towns
June 24 Vienna reports an epidemic of personal crisis cases in Bada Pesth and surrounding towns. Seven deaths by self harm were recorded in Bada Pesth on Thursday.
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Vienna
Bada Pesth
Norman Perkins Job Suit Revived In Rail Mail Office
In St Paul on June 24 a report claims Norman Perkins of the Tenth division railway mail service was asked to resign or removed to make room for a Democrat. Office staff would not confirm or deny the claim.
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Norman Perkins
St. Paul
Railway Mail Service
Irregularities Reported in Anamosa Penitentiary
The special committee report on the Anamosa penitentiary is with Governor Boies. Findings indicate a bad state of affairs and several official changes are anticipated.
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Des Moines
Anamosa
Boies
Buffalo Police Shake Up Prompts Rank Reductions
Burrato New York June 24 The board of police commissioners carried out a long expected shake up five captains were reduced to the ranks with many other changes extending from doorman to captains as part of the overhaul.
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Buffalo
Burrato
N. Y
Board of Police Commissioners
Western Passenger Lines Seek Action Over Rate Cut
The Western Passenger association meets June 27 to respond to Great Northern rate reductions that threaten through tickets. The Great Northern plans a 3000 mile yearly tick at 75 dollars, valid across its system, Sioux City and Northern, and Canadian Pacific between Nech and Winnipeg.
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ChicaGo
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Montana
Sioux City
Northern
Canadian Pacific
Nech
Winnipeg
Orning Mong
Canadian Pacific rushes to finish line to St Paul
Montreal June 24. A rupture between the Great Northern and the Canadian Pacific prompts CP to reaccept GN tickets. The CP claims it can now run Winnipeg to St Paul and Chicago. Thousands of men are rushed to complete CP’s new Regina to St Paul line, challenging Great Northern dominance.
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Montreal
Great Northe
Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
An Paul
Chicago
Regina
St. Paul
Canadian Road
Great Northern
Reading Despatch to Link Trunk and Reading Freight Lines
An upcoming traffic alliance between the Trunk and Reading systems will swap freight and general traffic. The first result is a new fast freight line named the Reading Despatch to improve interchanges.
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ChicaGo
Eastern Railway
Reading Systems, Inc
Ger
Reading
Judge declares Washington cigarette ban unconstitutional
United States district judge Hanford in Seattle rules the Washington anti cigarette sale law is unconstitutional. The decision states the state law prohibiting sale is null and void as it contravenes the U S Constitution and bars importers from selling or furnishing cigarettes.
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Seattle
Wash
Dge Hanford
United States
Cuit Court
State of Washington
Montana gold display at fair exceeds fifty thousand dollars
Helena loaned Montana National Bank loaned a gold exhibit for the fair. The collection is valued in the thousands and contributes to a total Montana display estimated at fifty thousand dollars, one of the richest on the grounds.
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Montana
Orth
Farr
Helena
Montana National Bank
Cowboy race leaders pass through Webster City breaksheat
Berry led the parade through Webster City at 4:30 pm then rode to Blairsburg nine miles east arriving at 6:25. Stephens known as Rattlesnake Pate and John Gillespie reached Webster City at 6:45, rested, fed horses, and left at 8:30.
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Webster City
Berry
Blairsburg
Stephens
Rattlesnake Pate
John Gillespie
World Labor Congress Planned in August Parade to Close
President Samuel Gompers returns to New York after arranging the world labor congress to be held from August 28 to September 4. The event will end with the greatest labor parade and demonstration ever seen in America.
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Cubcano
Samuel Gompers
American Federation Labor
New York
World’s Labor Congress
America
Tragic Circus Visit Motive Quoted in Wisconsin Youth Death
Word arrives from Barren Wisconsin of the suicide of Nelson Dallas countyYoungest son, a farmer's boy, believed to have hanged himself over being barred from a circus. The incident underscores the town's sorrow and countywide shock.
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Barren
Wis
Nelson
Dallas
World’s fair visitors tour Milwaukee by special train
ChicaGo crowds include foreign commissioners and a large group of Chicago journalists, about 150, who traveled to Milwaukee as guests of the Milwaukee Press Club and Cream City citizens for the day.
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ChicaGo
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Press Club
Thurber Seen as Likely Democratic Governor Nominee
Washington dispatch cites an even paper asserting Henry T. Thurber private secretary to President Cleveland is a likely next Democratic candidate for Michigan governor.
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Michigan Democrata
Washington
Henry T. Thurber
Clevela
Michigan
Break-In At Louis Nickelson Store Loots 150
BrisTo June 24 thieves broke into the Louis Nickelson store and carried away goods valued at 150 dollars. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
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BrisTo
8. D
Louis Nickelson
Georgia Cyclone Strikes Atlanta Area Causes Unroofed Homes
A cyclone 50 miles long crossed counties north of Atlanta toward Dallas and Rome. It unroofed a hotel and multiple homes in Dallas, damaged several buildings near the city edge, and injured some residents but caused no deaths. Crops along the storm path were ruined.
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Atlanta
Dallas
Rome
Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Kenesaw Mountains
T. Poster
D. W. Lawrence
Mrs. Hardin
J. B. Hurd
Cyclone Ravages Winfield Damaging Town Structures
A cyclone struck Winfield Kansas on June 24 causing extensive destruction to small houses and several injuries. The Episcopal pabbitt hotel and Thompson block suffered severe damage and the plate glass front of the First National Bank was blown out as the storm tore through the town.
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Winfield
Kan
Episcopal Pabbitt
Thompson Block
First National Bank
Tamany Chooses 1896 Presidential Slate In New York
The New York Tammany machine has reportedly chosen its 1896 presidential slate with Governor Mower as Boss Croker’s pick for head of the ticket and Dan Mont as the candidate to back for governor. The plan could sideline Senator Flower and set up a cross party appeal if Levi Morton becomes the Republican standard bearer.
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Ammany
Wasuixeton
Tammany
Mower
Croker
Danmont
Flower
Levi P. Morton
Explosion near Geffey station claims Muldoon and horses
A blast near Geffey station kills oil field worker Andy Muldoon. While descending a steep hill his wagon overturned after striking a stone. Searchers find only scattered flesh and no sign of Muldoon or his horses.
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Geffey
Andy Muldoon
Guffey
Muldoon
California Banks Close After Directors Meeting
San Francisco directors of the Pacific bank decide to close the institution with plans to pay depositors in the fall. The event follows a similar closing in Pomona where Peoples bank is shut.
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California
AN. Francisco
Pacific Bank F
San Francisco
Pomona
Cal
the Peoples PLC
Librarian Wanted for Agriculture Department
A librarian position is open in the department of agriculture with a salary of $1,300. Applicants must take the clerical examination and be prepared for examinations in modern languages including German Italian and Spanish library economy bibliography and literature and agriculture.
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Ashington
Department of Agricuture
Civil Serf Commission
Adon
Vermillion shooting ends in death of Bruyer
A Vermillion, South Dakota, man Jameson shot Abel Bruyer during a late night incident on the streets. Chief Ginn tried to stop the group driving too fast. Bruyer was struck when a revolver discharged while a struggle over the horse bits occurred. Bruyer died instantly. a suspect named Rey is jailed.
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Vermillion
Ermillion
Jameson
Abel Epyer
Ginn
Bruyer
Hiss
Rey
Apn
Third of the Town Destroyed in Kansas Fire
A major blaze in Leonardsville Kansas wiped out twelve business houses and three dwelling structures about one third of the town area. Loss is around 30000 dollars with partial insurance. The report notes local residents who opposed a waterworks bond proposal were not among the fire losses.
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Leonardsville
Kan
The Scheme of a Noble Lord in Genvon June 24
In the house of As the Earl of Winchilsea moveu at the government build granaries fill them with breadstuffs efficient supply the people for six months. so of a blockade by a hostile navy, fnaid, the English people wh eagemned to starvation or surrender.
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Genvon
Earl of
Winchilsea
Mutchler Dies In Easton Heart Disease Fight
William Mutchler Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania's Eighth District died in Easton of heart disease after a period of illness. He leaves a widow and son Howard Mutchler proprietor of the Easton Express and Northampton Democrat.
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Easton
William Mitchler
Congress
Pennsylvania
Howard Mutchler
Easton Express
Northampton Democrat
Justice Blatchford’s Illness and Court Balanceshift
Washington June 24. Reports say Justice Blatchford is not so ill as press dispatches claim though retirement after recovery is widely feared. His physician advises resignation if paralysis risk rises. If a Democrat succeeds him, the court would still tilt Republican overall with Fuller Field Jackson three Democrats and five Republicans. Justice Brewer’s independence adds nuance to the balance.
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Washington
Justice Blatchford
Blatchford
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Fuller
Field
Jackson
Jane
Brewer
Justice Field
Secretary Dissolves Ford Theatre Court of Inquiry
Washington reports that the Secretary has issued an order dissolving the military court of inquiry set up for the Ford theatre disaster and will defer to civil authorities to pursue the case.
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Washington
Ont
Military Court of Inquiry
Pine land probe awaits Baldwin return
Washington dispatch reports that no action on the pine land investigation in Northern Minnesota is expected until Congressman Baldwin returns to push the matter in Washington.
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Washington
Minnesota
Baldwin
Steamer R. E. Thompson Sinks After Snag Hit at Port Lane
The Union Pacific steamer R. E. Thompson struck a snag near Port Lane Oregon, filled with water and sank with no casualties. Loss including repairs is under two thousand dollars, and the vessel carried large freight and passenger lists.
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Port Lane
Union Pacific
R. E. Thompson
Conviction for Highway Robbery in Buffalo Minn
Lewis Hallet is convicted of highway robbery with accomplice Riggs who was cleared previously. The crime occurred near Montana cello last fall when an elderly man was robbed near Monti cello.
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Buffalo
Minn
Lewis Hallet
Riggs
Monticello
Grand Trunk stockholders plot American president switch
Dissatisfied stockholders of the Grand Trunk scheme to pool shares and elect an American president to replace Mr. Tyler. The report from Montreal notes mounting discontent amid ongoing tensions over leadership and future direction.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk Road
Tyler
Fire destroys Norman Cook residence in Mulligan township
Steepy Eye Minnesota June 24 The residence of Norman Cook in Mulligan township was destroyed by fire. Loss is $1000. A hundred dollars in currency was also lost.
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Steepy Eye
Minn
Norman Cook
Mulligan Township
Robbery Strikes D. E. Rice Home Near Wahpeton
Breckenridge Minnesota June 24 Robbers assailed D E Rice residence about a mile south of Wahpeton while the family attended Sells circus. Cash and a large amount of silverware were stolen.
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Breckenridge, Minn
D. E. Rice
Wahpeton
Tally Ho Coaching Trip From New York To Chicago
A tallahoe coach departs New York for Chicago under a $3,000 wager. Joe Pendergast holds the ribbons as the coach, whisking away with a post horn blast. The 1,000 mile run uses 24 horses in six changes, 150 miles apart, each being shipped by train to the next stop.
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New York
Chicago
Joe Pendergast
Montana Governor Wins Endorsement for Land Survey
Washington dispatch reports Governor Richards has secured Commissioner Lamereauxs endorsement to survey 27 townships in Montana. The survey aims to enable Montana to make its selection under the grant when admitted to the union.
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Montana Land Survey
Washington
Richards
Lamereaux
Montana
Thief Apprehended After NP Sleeper Route Break-in
Fercus Fallis Minnesota reports that the thief who robbed a Northern Pacific sleeper between Wadena and Perham has been captured at Frazee. He will be brought back for a hearing.
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Fercus Fallis
Minn
Wadena
Perham
Frazee
Breckinridge Announces Engagement to Miss Pollard
Washington June 24 reports the engagement of Representative W P Breckinridge of Kentucky and Miss Madeline Pollard now visiting Mrs Blackburn. The announcement confirms their forthcoming marriage plans.
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Washington
W. P. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Madeline Pollard
Blackburn
Local Notice Seeks Lost Shepherd Dog Reward
A farmer asks in business locals for help locating a black shepherd with white on neck and breast. Reward offered deliver to Charles Peaterson or M C Boney.
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Charles Peaterson
M.C. Boney
Twenty head of good horses and mares for sale
Twenty head of good horses and mares for sale including a fine black Percheron Stallion Good Style winner of first premiums at Minnesota and Dakota State Fairs. Also offering one of the best Standard-bred Stallions in the state during the season at my barns on 3d street Joan E Warp Haron 8 D.
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Minnesota
Dakota
3D Street
Joan E. Warp
Haron
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