Storms Rage Across Central Illinois Tornado Toll Rises
A violent tornado swept through McLean Tazewell Logan De Witt Champaign and neighboring counties in Illinois. Twelve people were killed and many injured with a wide death toll likely. The storm tracked about 200 miles long and 100 wide with Bloomington near its center. Property losses reached a million dollars though no town in McLean County escaped. Winds reached 100 miles per hour as lightning flashed and rain drenched the region.
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Charles Canon & Co
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Illinois River
Shaw Shively
Shively
Central Illinois Tornado Leaves Heavy Loss and Fatalities
A massive central Illinois tornado ripped across McLean, Livingston, and adjacent counties injuring hundreds and killing several. Merna suffered the worst, with the Town Hall destroyed and three women killed. wide-scale damage to farms, trees, and utilities followed in Bloomington, Stanford, and Peoria regions, with trains and telegraph disrupted for hours.
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Mee- Lean
McLean County
Merna
Bloomington
Windfall Weather: Severe Storm Lashes Indiana Town
A heavy rain wind and electrical storm struck Windfall Indiana and nearby areas last night around midnight. A very strong wind was followed by one of the heaviest rains in years and an hours long electrical storm with continual lightning. Continuous coverage continues on page four.
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Elkhart
Indianapolis Journal
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Thurber Testimony Stirs Senate Over Cuban Reciprocity
In Washington on June 11 the Thurber testimony to the Senate Cuban relations committee revealed a voucher showing between five thousand and nine thousand dollars paid from the Cuban treasury to promote reciprocity with the United States under Governor General Wood. The disclosure sent shock waves through the chamber as senators clamored for copies, prompting caucuses by beet sugar interests and debate over the potential impact on pending reciprocity legislation and possible reductions with Cuba.
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Thurber Testimony on Cuba Export Payments Highlighted
In Washington on June 1 the Cuban relations committee heard F B Thurber, president of the United States Export Association, confirm receiving 2880 from the Cuban military government for distributing 90000 circulars and literature urging reciprocal tariff relations. He said three similar payments were made and noted a $2500 subscription from Havemeyer. The hearing also covered earnings, expenses, and a Wiley testimony on sugar subsidies influencing global prices.
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Banco Nacional de Cuba
Havemeyer
Sugar Refining Company
Export Association
Export
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Miller Out on Bail After Chicago Fire Tragedy
O. E. Miller head of St. Luke's Society, tied to the hospital fire last Monday, was freed on $5,000 bail. He faced man slaughter charges before Justice Prindiville as nine assistants remained jailed for disorderly conduct. Miller sought a habeas corpus writ but the judge ordered continued custody amid police evidence. A Methodist minister, Rev. Shaw, offered to mediate.
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St. Luke's Society
Miller
Prindiville
Chetlain
Shaw
Senator Fairbanks Favor Panama Route for Isthmian Canal
In a legislative speech the Fairbanks Indiana senator discusses the Isthmian Canal and endorses the Panama route over the Nicaragua option as outlined in the Senate bill.
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Panama
Nicaragua
Senate
Panama Route Saves $70,500,000 in Cost Claims
Senator Fairbanks urged the Panama route for the Isthmian canal in a Washington speech. He cited lower construction and operating costs, fewer locks, and safer, quicker transit than Nicaragua, urging support for the Panama plan and condemning the commission's dissenting witness.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Fairbanks
Indiana
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
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Senate
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Commission
Ohio
Hanna
Canal
West Point Centennial Speech Honors Alumni and Duty
The president’s address at the centennial exercises praises West Point for a century of military training. It outlines the school’s past value, the need for training, and the higher aim of producing efficient officers through service.
West Point Centennial Fete Honors Peking Medal Hero Titus
President Roosevelt attended the West Point centennial with a grand gathering of military and diplomatic guests. Cadet Calvin P. Titus received the Medal of Honor for bravery at Peking with the President and crowds witnessing the ceremony.
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Calvin P. T
Peking
Centennial Exercises at West Point Graduates
After a luncheon hundreds of visitors moved to Memorial hall a new stone structure for exercises. The President was escorted by the co officials and attended the ceremonies marking the centennial events.
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