Archduke Johann Orth Said Lost At Sea In 1887 Case
C P Wychgel of Washington, dredging firm head, holds a letter he says proves Archduke Johann Orth vanished at sea after purchasing ballast from his Ensenada firm in 1885. The tale of the imperial archduke, his wife and a voyage toward South America has haunted reports for decades amid suspicions of life abroad.
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Miss Levis Hangs Self in New York Hotel
Miss Alice Levis twenty three, daughter of a St. Louis merchant, died by hanging in a New York hotel on Sunday. News was tightly controlled as her father Leo Levis travels in Europe awaiting a London coronation visit. The cause cited is melancholia allegedly triggered by fragile health.
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St. Louis
Leo Levis
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London
Mrs Winslow's Soothe for teething and relief
Soothe teething pain with Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup praised for calming irritability and easing teething while claiming safety for children. Advert says use for teething related crying and colic and promotes other remedies like Hale's Honey Toothache Drape as fast relief in one minute.
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Hale
Elks Prepare Monument Unveiling and State Meet at Logansport
Logansport Indiana gears to host Elks visitors for a week long festival June 16 to 21 featuring the state meeting, carnival Jubilee, and the unveiling of the Elks monument at Mt Hope Cemetery. Officials report thousands expected, with parades, receptions, and varied entertainments across the city. The program includes daily events from June 16 through June 21 led by Logansport Lodge No 64 and prominent Elks leaders.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Ralph Kerby
James McKague
Tyler
Cott Barnett
J. EB. McMillen
Julius Lienemann
Ed. Donovan
H. J. Crismond
D. A. Middleton
C. O. Wise
F. A. Dykeman
Navy plans and coast defense maneuvers amid Maine claims
The Navy advances its coast defense program with Admiral Cooper in charge from Chatham to Barnegat to withstand simulated foreign attacks. Kempf oversees Pacific coast defenses. The Maine claims dispute spurs possible direct appropriations, with Newport maneuvers to test Atlantic defenses and a marine land assault near New England. Meanwhile John L. Lynch dies at Cavite.
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Philip H.cooper
Chatham Light
Cape Cod
Barnegat Light
New Jersey
Atlantic
New England
Newport
Warning Speech in House Urges Caution on Treasury
Washington June 10 The House defeated a bill to transfer forest reserves to the Agricultural Department and to permit a presidential move to create game and fish preserves. Cannon led the strike out of the enacting clause, warning that expenditures may exceed receipts and that the government budget faces inflation without restraint.
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Agricultural Department
Cannon
Treasury
Lacey
Iowa
Roosevelt
Great West
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Commerce Committee
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Commercial Pacific Company
Senate approves naval bill amid canal debate
The Senate passed the $73 million naval bill authorizing two first class battleships two armored cruisers and two gunboats discarding the House plan for built at government yards. Debate covered Rebecca J. Taylor War Department discharge and arguments on the Isthmian Canal including Turner and Fairbanks on Panama rights and a Panama Canal Company sale.
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Isthmian Canal
Turner
Panama Company
United States
Panama Canal Company
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Fairbanks
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Fast Mail Service Cuts Travel Time Between Cities
Washington June 10 The Post Office Department announced a fastest daily mail service between New York, St. Louis and Western points. A daily 23.5 hour schedule on the Pennsylvania Railroad begins Sunday with a 2:45 a.m. departure from New York, reaching St. Louis at 2:15 a.m. Monday and stopping at Pittsburg Columbus Richmond Ind. and Indianapolis along the way, enabling early morning connections from St. Louis.
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Indianapolis
Hanna Navies With President Over Burton Race Claim
Senator Hanna held a long White House conference to address Ohioan Burton’s plan to withdraw from a congressional race and to clarify whether Cleveland political meddling is behind the dispute. He dismissed Burton’s charges as unfounded and noted Civil Service probes found no violation, while confirming his Ohio trip for his daughter's wedding and James Garfield’s accompanying visit.
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Hanna
Burton
Ohio
Congress
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Civil Service Commission
James R. Garfield
Civil-service Commission
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White House
Charles Leach
Two Killed as Trains Collide Near Macon Georgia
Southern Railway south bound passenger train from Atlanta to Macon collided head on with a north bound freight near Juliette twenty three miles north of Macon at 2 10 PM. Engineer James T Pittman of Atlanta and Fireman Ed West were killed. Nineteen passengers injured, including Isaac Bashinski Macon and Mrs Bashinski. Freight engineer Gaflee jumped to safety. Cause cited as freight engineer’s watch mis set.
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Juliette
James T. Pittman
Ed West
George 8
Gallee
Euacott
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J. M. Mixon
Rome
Pittman
Gaflee
One Passenger Injured In Dean Wreck Near St Joseph
A Chicago Great Western passenger train bound for St Joseph derailed at Dean seven miles north of the city. One passenger, Henry Vanderbaugh of New York, was injured. Seven coaches left the track and tumbled down a 12 foot embankment. Wrecking crews cleared the scene. the sleeping car was demolished but no others were hurt.
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Henry Vanderbaugh
New York City
Stranger Drowns in Boise Natatorium Plunge
H N Harper of Ohio, visiting Boise, drowned in the natatorium plunge. He dived and did not resurface. Death attributed to heart failure after the mishap.
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Ida
H. N. Harper
Ohio
France Reaffirms Policy Ties With Russia To Secure World Balance
Paris June 10 in the Chamber of Deputies premier Combes outlined a foreign policy centering on the alliance with Russia and preserving France's moral and material patrimony. He emphasized cultivating relations with nations of similar institutions and history while upholding other rights and France's permanent interests. The chamber will discuss interpellations on the government program Thursday.
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Chamber of Deputies
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France
Russia
American youth goes demented after hunting trip
A Rome dispatch reports Paul Haseltin Stanley, a young American, returned from a hunting trip and became suddenly demented. He rode his horse into the Altierle Palace courtyard surrounded by dogs and tried to ride the horse upstairs before being overpowered.
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London
Rome
Paul Haseltin Stanley
Grain tax clause passes Commons committee by 279 to 188
London June 10. The grain tax clause of the budget passed the House of Commons committee by 279 to 188 after a lengthy discussion. The chancellor of the exchequer denied the tax was a prelude to preferential duties.
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House of Commons
Queen Alexandra to give tea for thousand domestic servants
The Bishop of London announces Queen Alexandra will provide a tea for a thousand domestic servants in celebration of the coronation. Each servant will also receive a medal.
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Arthur F. Ingram
Queen Alexandra
Morgan to Dine With Choates In Presence Of Royal Party
London dispatch says J Pierpont Morgan, back from Europe, will dine with Ambassador Choate and Mrs Choate tomorrow. Edward Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria are expected to attend the dinner, adding royal company to the American visitors.
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London
German Atlantic Cable Company Plans New Transatlantic Cable
Berlin dispatch reports the German Atlantic Cable Company has decided to lay another cable from Germany to the United States, expanding transatlantic communications.
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Berlin
German Atlantic Cable Company
Germany
United States
Operators Refuse to Arbitrate Miners Dispute
The article covers a wage dispute between miners and operators. It details the union and operators meetings, the May 8 dispatch from United Mine Workers President Mitchell proposing arbitration via the National Civic Federation, and the operators' rebukes. Thomas, Truesdale, Baer, and Oliphant reject the idea, citing business management and legal constraints, ending with no further communications.
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Baer
Mitchell
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Thomas
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Information Report On Coal Strike To Be Presented
New York June 10 The Roosevelt coal strike report by U S labor commissioner Carroll D Wright is secured and will reach the president soon The interview process totaled about four hours and included leaders from both sides at the Manhattan Hotel and various railroad companies as the effort to resolve the dispute continues
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Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
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Manhattan
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Delaware & Hudson Company
Oliphant
Mece
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Thomas
Erie Company
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T “Have
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Meras
Ralph Ensley
National Civic Federation
William A
Lehigh Valley Company
Duryea
Coal Strike Tensions Rise Across Regions Amid Walkouts
Reports from Wilkes Barre to Fairmont show miners and operators grappling with unsettled contracts and escalating tensions. Union President Mitchell, Wright, and officials discuss progress as stone throwing and arrests occur near Duryea. In Virginia and West Virginia areas, strikers disrupt Loup creek and New River operations, while gunfire and guard deployments intensify at several mines.
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National Credit Mens’ Association Holds Its Seventh Convention
The National Credit Mens Association, with 4000 members, gathered at Liederkranz Hall in Louisville on June 10 with about 300 delegates and guests. W. O. Bradley and Walter Walker welcomed attendees, George F. Dieterle responded for visitors, Elbert A. Young gave the annual address, reports were read, and the session adjourned to continue tomorrow.
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Royal visitors to St. Louis world fair schedule outlined
Washington reports two royal arrives soon to St. Louis. Grand Duke Boris of Russia will land in San Francisco after a tour of the city and fair then proceed to Chicago and east via Niagara Falls. Later the crown prince of Siam will visit Washington then come west to St. Louis for hospitality.
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Bride’s Gift to Husband Sparks Toledo Wedding
The marriage of Thomas G. Fisher of Chicago and Rose E. Gugenheim of Chicago was performed by Rabbi Friend after license approval. The marriage contract sets Rose to pay the groom $17,000 as a wedding present, witnessed by Jo Meck.
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Thomas G. Fishell
Cable
Ee Pene
Chicago
Rose E. Gugenheim
Henry L. Wineman
Wise
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Beet Sugar Industry Not Gobbied Denial From Havemeyer
NEW YORK June Henry O Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Company denied a report that his company had gained a controlling interest in the beet industry in the United States. The report claimed Havemeyer held the Conny interest in several beet sugar factories.
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Portugal
United States
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Roosevelt
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Henry O. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
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American Refining Company
Ohio Governor Extends Reprieve in Taylor Kidnapping Case
Governor Nash extended the reprieve of Mrs Frances Langworthy Taylor and her daughter until October to allow time for new light from the Clara Taylor trial in Italy. The trio faces charges in the baby Margaret Taylor kidnapping and the two women may return to Cincinnati under the revised terms. The governor notes Clara Taylor’s alleged mental unsoundness and cautions the case could reflect poorly if she is found responsible.
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Nash
Frances Langworthy Taylor
Clara Taylor
Italy
Margaret Taylor
Franklin County
Little Margaret
Taylor
Contortionist Falls During Circus Act In Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids last night Mile. Naoma Ethardo a contortionist fell while balancing on two chairs striking her head and losing consciousness. She remained unconscious as the circus left the city with two other performers reportedly injured including two children.
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Mich
Naoma Ethardo
Oem
Mount Vernon Gunfight At Schoolhouse Leaves Three Dead
In Mt. Vernon Kentucky a disturbance at a Livta schoolhouse entertainment sparked a general melee. Pasig Northern was shot in the head and died, while John Renner and another man were mortally wounded. Over forty shots were fired amid multiple arrests.
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Livt
Pasig Northern
John Renner
John
Grape-Nuts Boosts Family Health and Savings Claim
A family describes how Grape-Nuts improved digestion and energy, reducing symptoms of dyspepsia. They recount switching from white bread and long-cook cereals to Grape-Nuts, noting better well being while spending less on breakfast, with four teaspoonfuls providing substantial nourishment.
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Wise
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