Life Preservers on Slocum Called Almost Useless
Inquest into the General Slocum disaster heard testimony that life preservers were hard to fasten and fell apart under strain. Passenger Paul Liebenow described crumbling preservers when wires failed. Captain Van Schaick was brought in on a stretcher. hull raising and search continued. Death toll reached about 907 known dead, with many missing and unaccounted for.
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New York
Paul Liebenow
van Schaick
Tragedies Mark Western Federation Miners Strike in Denver
In a week of unrest on the Western Federation of Miners strike in Denver four deaths are reported. Emil L. Johnson killed himself by gas poisoning after cursing Governor Peabody for deportation actions that left his family in Cripple Creek starving. A miner with a card was murdered under a viaduct after seeking shelter due to lack of funds. Paul Menapace, a Trinidad deportee and strike sympathizer, is buried. The distress highlights the strike's harsh toll.
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Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Emil L. Johnson
Peabody
Cripple Creek
Johnson
Paul Menapace
Trinidad
Ile Ees
Military in the bullpen at Victor noted
A brief column describes a veteran's experience in the bullpen at Victor, recounting service and baseball context with local color and historical tone.
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Victor
House of Hoo-Hoo Burns at St Louis World’s Fair
Fire at the St Louis World’s Fair destroys the House of Hoo-Hoo with all contents. Five occupants escaped by climbing a tree as flames spread rapidly from a worn electric wire. Loss estimated at 60000 dollars. Building tied to United States lumbermen and local Hoo-Hoo board.
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United States
the Order of Hoo-Hoo
Suicide murder tragedy on eleventh floor in Detroit
In Detroit on June 25 Charles A Swaysee shot Miss Effie L Alvord of Saginaw in a Chamber of Commerce building corridor then leapt from the eleventh story to the brick pavement dying instantly. The woman survived and a letter found near the scene reportedly describes motive involving Miss Alvord and Ce.
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Detroit
Charles A. Swaysee
Effie L. Alvord
Saginaw
Chamber of Commerce
Swaysee
Streets Turned to Rivers in Concordia Flood
Concordia Kansas reports four and a half inches of rain caused streets to become rivers, cellars flood in the business district, and one building collapse with no injuries. Railroad yards flood and stock losses rise as railroads report numerous disruptions.
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Concordia
Kan
Miles Seen as Logical Prohibition Presidential Candidate
Chicago June 27 Interest at the Prohibition national convention in Indianapolis centers on General Nelson A Miles as the probable presidential nominee. Supporters cite his abstinence and long hold on prohibition principles while noting he has not publicly accepted. The article links his nonpartisan stance and history of not voting to his potential standard bearer role.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
King Edward Greeted by German Emperor at Kiel
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert arrived at Kiel and entered the Holtenau lock at the Baltic canal mouth where King Edward was aboard greeted warmly by the German Emperor.
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William
Prince Henry
Prussia
Frederick William
Emperor William
King Edward
Kiel Harbor
Kiel
Victoria and Albert
Beard
Holtenau
Baltic Canal
Roosevelt Receives Panamanian Minister in White House
In Washington on June 27 President Roosevelt received Senor Don J. de Obaldia the newly appointed minister from Panama in a formal Blue Room ceremony. Secretary Hay presented credentials and the exchange of greetings was cordial and hearty. A follow up social chat occurred with Hay and Obaldia.
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Washington
America
Republic of
Panama
Roosevelt
Senor
Don J. de Obaldia
White House
Senor de Obaldia
Hay
Minister de Obaldia
Two Brothers Electrocuted Picking Cherries in Lancaster
Benjamin Goshkey aged 24 and Edwin Goshkey aged 21 were electrocuted near Wabank Pennsylvania while picking cherries. A live wire through the cherry tree limbs caused Benjamin to fall from the tree and when Edwin tried to aid him he fell to the ground and died shortly after.
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Lancaster
Benjamin
Edwin Goshkey
Wabank
Music store ad promises savings on instruments and phonographs
The advertisement claims can save money on any instrument and phonograph brands including Victor Talking Machines and Edison Phonographs. It urges phone or in-person visits for those in the market, offering easy monthly payments through a local dealer.
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Victor
Talking Machines
Edison Phonographs
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