Wind Driven Disaster Hits New York Area
June 12 report details a severe storm causing three deaths and massive damage across New York and nearby areas. Gravesend Bay and Jersey City fatalities noted, with fires and electrocution from live wires. Major destruction to tents at Coney Island and widespread outages in Paterson from toppled trees and wires. Losses exceed 100000 dollars with 50000 in Flushing. many spectators injured in stampede after tents collapsed.
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New York
Gravesend Bay
Jersey City
David Clark
Coney
Bhrning
Sullivan Drops Out as Head of Miners
Sullivan of Cowhocton resigns as president of the United Mine Workers of Ohio and as state board of arbitration secretary after Governor Harmon appointed him to succeed Joseph Bishop. John Moore of Renidville is named to advance to the presidency. John Zelikna of Bridgeport selected to replace Moore as vice president. at the executive board meeting he received a gold chain.
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Sullivan
Columbus
Dennta HL. Sullivan
Cowhocton
Harmon
Joseph Bishop
Renidviile
John Zelinka
Bridgeport
Death of Colonel J M Goodspeed in Athens Ohio
Colonel J M Goodspeed, oldest past grand master of the Ohio Masons, died at his Athens home. He served with distinction in the Union Army during the Civil War and for many years was superintendent of the schools of Athens.
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Athens
J Mi Goodspeed
Grand Lodge of Masons of Ohio
Cokenel Goodspeed
Schoola of
Governor Gray Wins Latonia Derby in Record Crowd
Cincinnati June 12 Governor Gray the favorite won Latonia Derby in front of 15000 fans the largest Latonia stand and lawn crowd. He cut two decades from the track record for 1 1/2 miles and was within three twenth s of the American record. Star Charter placed second with four lengths to third Messen Boy. Time 2 40 25.
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Cincinnati
Latonia Race Track
Governor Gray
Star Charter
Messen
Boy
Killed by Sister in Prodigious Accident
In a playful mood Alline Gull foyle aged 18 pointed a revolver at her 14 year old brother Daniel. There was one bullet left and she unintentionally killed him. She is prostrated with grief and cries I did not intend to do it. Auto racer Fred Nygard of Omaha was fatally injured and his brother Larry Nygard badly hurt in a five mile race. Two men burned to death in Cairo when a boarding house burned.
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Heifston
Jime
Alline Gullfoyle
Daniel
Omaha
Neb
Fred Nygard
Wee
Larry Nygard
Went Appleton lake tragedy claims four girls
A garbled report from Appleton Wisconsin notes a boating accident on a lake near the city leaving four girls drowned. The text mentions illness and harmed individuals but lacks clear names or dates.
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Alby Sadie Badger
Appleton
Wis
Auto owner killed as tank explodes after crash
Washington June 12 A trolley car on the Great Falls and Old Dominion railroad hit a large touring car carrying five men at the Virginia end of Aqueduct bridge over the Potomac at Georgetown. The car overturned and its gasoline tank exploded. Harry W. Mitchell 40 owner of the car and Fred Kitchen a private in Company C Fifteenth cavalry were pinned under the tonneau. Mitchell burned to death Kitchen died later in hospital. Walter Hilary of Washington survived with others severely injured.
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Washington
Great Falls & Old Dominion
Virginia
Aqueduct Bridge
Potomac River
Georgetown
Harry W. Mitchell
Fred Kitchen
Fifteenth Cavalry
der the Tonneau
Mitchell
Kitchen
Walter Hilary
Port Myer
Local Politicians React to Burns Departure and Graft Probe
In Columbus Ohio on June 12 local politicians linked Detective W J Burns departure for Europe with the earlier sailing of a leading Democratic figure who left as the legislative graft inquiry began.
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Columbus
W. J. Burns
Europe
Ohio Wesleyan Civil War memories mark devotess day event
Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware hosts a Civil War memories program with 300 students present for the semi centennial celebration. General W. St. Warnock of Urbana gives the principal address as alumni banquet plans unfold with John G Wooley as toastmaster. Wed morning speaker Hey Lewis Valentine Kelley of New York br in commencement exercises.
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Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware
Ohio Svautavan University
W. St. Warnock
Urbana
John G Wooley
Lewis Valentine Kelley
New York
Methodist Review
Train Derails After Cow Collision Injures Many
Cincinnati June 12 A car on the Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth railway struck a cow a few miles out and was derailed Sixteen passengers were injured more or less seriously but none fatally
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Cincinnati, O
Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth
Expect Vote Today on Direct Senate Election Bill
Washington June 12 The senate will vote today on a resolution proposing an amendment to the federal constitution for direct election of United States senators. The measure is expected to pass but likely not in its House form, preserving federal control over election timing and procedure. The outcome appears to hinge on a narrow margin amid debate and political maneuvering.
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Senate
Washington
United States
House
Congress
Henry Clews New York Gawker Sees Era of Good Times Ahead
Henry Clews, prominent financier, predicts a rising economy as optimism grows in New York amid market signs. He cites steady growth, policy support, and renewed investor confidence shaping an era of robust prosperity.
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New York
Clews Optimistic On U.S. Economy Despite Probes
Lima, June 12 Henry Clews financier the sage of American finance told Ada graduates optimism as he spoke of a safe and sane prosperity era ahead He dismissed government probes and Supreme Court rulings as factors not hindering a lasting upturn and predicted uplift after passage of reciprocity bills and Congress adjournment
Chicago Baker Refuses Join Gates Bread Merger
Paul Schulze of Schulze Baking Co declines to enter the National Bread Company merger led by John W Gates. Promoters plan a wide national consolidation of major bread manufacturers across Baltimore Boston New York Philadelphia Detroit and other cities. The announcement follows dissent from several figures and public comments in the Spokane Byokeaman Review.
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Chicago
Gates
Paul Schulze
Schulze Baking Company
John W. Gates
National Bread Company
Baltimore
Beston
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Markets
A sprawling listing from Chicago to Toledo and Cleveland details varied prices for cattle, calves, sheep, hogs, and turkeys, along with grain quotes for wheat and corn. Entries name many buyers and sellers, including regional outfits and markets, with price ranges and commodity classifications across multiple states.
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Chicago
Denasnery
Pittsburg
Bille
Fuk OG
Bate
Owen
Lamnton
Cleveland
Falonna
York
Toledo
Youth killed in bare-knuckle fight in New York farm
Sixteen year old Jamen Smith died after a fight with Frank Burke who struck him under the chin with bare knuckles in an empty lot. Burke was arrested by detectives after the fatal clash that followed a prior dispute. In Hamilton, Dr. Guy Potter Hunton preached the closing sermon at Mik university, warning of the Sabbath decline and predicting theaters in churches and schools.
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New York
Jamen Smith
Frank Burke
Smith
Burke
Benton
Hamilton
Guy Potter Hunton
Minsat University
Mimuniversity
Commencement at State University Opens in Columbus
The thirty fourth commencement of Ohio State University proceeds with class day activities and a home student program. A bronze memorial tablet for former President Orton will be dedicated tomorrow, and Hon. Chester H. Aldrich of Nebraska, a graduate, will deliver the foundation address on Wednesday.
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Columbus
Qohic State University
Orton
Orton Ball
Chester HL Aldrich
Nebresia
TRSS
Akron man commits suicide in Maumee River
In Toledo on June 12 William Powell, 25, of Akron, left a note in his coat pocket stating he could not endure his crisis and then took his own life by drowning in the Maumee river.
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Toledo
William Powell
Akron
Maumee River
Former Mayor Bond Indicted in Columbus Bribe Probe
Former Columbus mayor Aaron Hond, now a Cleveland manufacturer, was indicted on two counts with Senator Thomas A. Dean for allegedly trying to influence votes against the Rose bill in 1908. Bond posted 10000 dollars, calling the charges absurd. Also indicted were J Meeder of Cleveland and L C Miller of Akron for allegedly bribing Representative Evana of Canton to oppose the Haas loan bill. Cipriano Castro headed for trouble as Castro agents say he heads to Venteuela, signaling possible Caracas fall.
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Bond
Columbus
Aaron
Gang Leader Shot Down by Officer in Park Riot
In Cleveland Ohio on June 12 a special policeman shot Stanley Brown during a park riot at Glouus Springs, Charles Brown cleared of blame after marshal A Eddel’s inquiry found self defense. The mob attacked ticket booths, stole cash, and looted offices as violence erupted. Also aviator Welsenbach died from a fall at Wiener Neustadt.
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Cleveland
Glouus Springs
Stanley Park
A. Eddel
Newbury Heights
Charles Brown
Brown
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