Attempted murder shocks Old Forge mine in ambush
June 12 WilkesBarre Pa A Lehigh Valley Coal Co superintendent Thomas Thomas of the William A colliery narrowly escaped an ambush by several men on a locomotive near the colliery at Old Forge. Ten shots fired. six men sheltered inside the cab and tender. Strikes continued in Duryea area as officials urge restraint while talks proceed. Officials report unusual quiet in the region as West Virginia strike actions unfold elsewhere.
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Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lfe
Thomas Thomas
William A
Lehigh Valley Company
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Thomas
Locomo
Duryea
Eeenis Valley
West Virginia
Susquehanna Coal Company
Oir
Sus- Quehanna
Forecast for Today Indiana Illinois Ohio Showers Likely
Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for showers and thunderstorms across Indiana and Illinois with cooler conditions on Friday. Saturday looks drier for Indiana and Ohio, with brisk winds, and some variability in wind direction. Temperature averages and precipitation totals are shown, with Blythe as the weather section director.
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Indiana
Ilinois
Ohio
R.H
Pra
South Clear
St St South Clear
W. T. Blythe
Movements of steamers on June 12
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures in major ports. Hekla and De 1 Copenhagen reached New York dockside. Vessels sailing include Havre bound ships at Bremer, and Boston departures noted with Merion and Numidian bound for Montreal and New York respectively. Shipping lanes show vessels passing Lizard and Queenstown with Belgian and American routes.
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Hekla
Christiansend
Copenhagen
Ine
Havre Atossa
Breaner
Bererpool
New
Boston
Merion
Montreal
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Bel 1
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Neeune
Cassel
Miners Resist Strikes. Limited Work at Nearby Mines
Adopted resolutions to join the strikers and none went to the Acme mine today. Two other mines have few workers. At Shrewy twelve miles north of Charleston the Hocking Valley posted nine hours for a day’s work with biweekly pay and some men returned. In Honolulu the transport Solace arrived June 1 from San Francisco with a scarlet fever case and was quarantined before sailing to the Philippines.
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Charleston
Hocking Valley
Honolulu
Victoria
B. C
Solace
San Francisco
Philippines
Cable venture seeks street use for San Francisco to Honolulu link
The Commercial Pacific Cable Company asks San Francisco authorities for permission to lay a submarine cable conduit from Fulton Street to Market Street. The firm plans a line to Honolulu and Manila with operations to start by November and laying to begin within ninety days.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Manila
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Fulton Street
Market Street
British Cable Board chairman arrives to inspect Pacific link
Victoria reports C C Reynolds, chairman of the Pacific Cable Board, arrives aboard the Aorangi and proceeds to Bamfield Creek. He notes three spurs laid from Suva to Norfolk Island and Queensland, connects a 1,000 mile stretch, with a 7 mile link to New Zealand. He expects completion by late November or early December, ahead of contract.
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Pacific Cable Board
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Vancouver Island
Australia
New Zealand
Suva
Anglia
Oit
Norfolk Island
Queensland
Reynolds
Major Dangerfield wins Brooklyn Derby at Gravesend
F C McLenee's Major Dangerfield, a black colt, wins the Brooklyn Derby at Gravesend by eight lengths overtaking Homestead. King Hanover places third as Emshee trails. time 2 37 for one and a half miles on a heavy track. Artvis wins Tremont stakes in a tight finish, with Whirler and Whitechapel close behind. In Cincinnati Latonia, Secundus wins the Gentlemen's Cup after a tightly bunched race, with Eleven Bells and Laralighter among the leaders.
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Gravesend
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Odom
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Fire Eater
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Colonel Bill
Mount Hope
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Mayor Fleischmann
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Fore-and-Aft Wins at Fairgrounds in Six-Furlong Race
J Sidney Walker, the despised outsider, finishes last as Fore-and-Aft romps to win by three lengths over Lacy Crawford at six furlongs. Varner takes 5 to 2, Ignis 2 to 1, Father Weather 1, Guide Rock 5 to 1, Hy Lo 1. Elsewhere in Chicago, Hermencia and Lucien Appleby go 1 2 in a mile and one-eighth handicap, Hermencia winning by a half length over Lucien Appleby.
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Lacy Crawford
Varner
Ignis
Father Weather
Guide Rock
Hy Lo
Chicago
Hermencia
Lucien Appleby
Harlem
Proch
Dandola
Foxy Kane
Six Shooter
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Tod Sloan Jockey Fined In Paris For Speeding
Paris June 12 Tod Sloan the American jockey was sentenced to two days imprisonment and fined 0 francs for speeding in an automobile. He also faced 5 franc fines on two minor counts and was previously fined francs last year for a similar offense.
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Paris
Tod Sloan
Sloan
Missionaries prepared for foreign posts at Presbyterian conference
New York June 12 at the fifth annual conference of the Board of Foreign Missions sixty two newly appointed missionaries received post assignment instructions. Speakers included Rev John Fox Miss H W Hubbard Charles W Hand and Rev Arthur J Brown. Philadelphia June 12 lumber man Charles Hebard dies aged seventy one. He owned mills at Pequaming Michigan and elsewhere. Moines June 12 Judge N M Hubbard Cedar Rapids chief counsel for Northern Pacific Railway dies from injuries after a runaway accident.
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Board of Fores
Presbyterian Church
United States
John Fox
H. W. Hubbard
Charles W. Hand
Arthur J. Brown
Philadelphia
Charles Hebard
Tragic Wisconsin Couple Conflict Ends in Double Tragedy
In Shawano Wisconsin on June 12 a man named Putnam separated from his wife sought custody of his child. When the wife refused he shot the child in the head, killing him instantly and then shot himself.
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Shawano, Wis
Putnam
Thom Jefferson Outshines With Declaration Prose
The Atlanta Journal notes a strong opinion that Thom Jefferson crafts finer Declaration of Independence prose than biblical writing. The remark contrasts political document writing with religious scripture, highlighting Jefferson's persuasive style and historical impact.
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Atlanta Journal
Thom Jefferson
Toledo Beats Hoosiers In Hard Fought Baseball Showdown
Toledo defeats Indianapolis 3 to 2 at Washington Park as the Hoosiers’ miscues and slow defense undermine a promising start. Kellum allowed two runs and Mott kept Toledo in check with steady pitching, while Knoll and Coggswell sparked Toledo with key hits. Attendance was modest as Toledo capitalized on Indianapolis errors late to seize the win.
Eight Errors Yet Won in Louisville Game
Columbus failed to interest locals after the third, while Vassbinder faced heavy hits but the visitors fumbled throughout. Louisville won as attendance reached 3,115. score not stated.
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Mott
Louisville
Columbus
Vassbinder
Stormy delay and tied scoreboard in early doubleheader
In Milwaukee on June 12 a 3-3 score paused by thunder before a sixth inning halt, Minneapolis on third with one out. Line scores show Milwaukee and Minneapolis with scattered hits, two-base hits by Hallman, Clingman and tastings, plus errors and stolen bases as both teams pursue the win in a damp, delayed game.
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Kansas City Team Wreck Delays St Paul Baseball Game
Kansas City team wrecked en route to St Paul forcing the cancellation of today's game on Ladies Day. Game called at 3 45. Sutthoff likely to pitch against Toledo. Indianapolis remains fourth as leaders stay tight. Mott pitched well but may be scored against frequently. Also notes include Tim Donahue illness and a double play incident. Court injunction served on Lajoie and Bernhard in Philadelphia with jurisdiction questions pending.
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Genevieve Hecker Stars In Metro Golf Round At Essex
In New York the second round of the women's metropolitan golf championship at Essex Country Club featured champion Genevieve Hecker posting a 77 for eighteen holes, dominating Ruth Underhill who failed to win a hole. Shippen defeated Wills and Hernandez edged Ellis in tight matches. results also note Spiceland Academy field day and Memphis Gun Club three day shooting totals with Hesks and Cole among top finishers.
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Essex Country Club
Genevieve Hecker
Miss Hecker
Ruth Underhill
Hecker
Miss Underhill
William Shippen
C. G. Wills
Morris County
Helene Hernandez
Orange
Grace Ellis
Baturstoll
Record-Breaking Night For Elkes In Brassard Race
Harry Elkes powered to a world record pace in the Brassard race at Charles River Park, covering forty-one miles in one hour and breaking the prior marks from one to forty-one miles. Bobby Walthour, Nat Butler, and Charles McConnell competed, with Walthour finishing eight and a half laps behind. Elkes also posted a 1:23 1-5 fastest mile and moments before the finish lost pace to the crowd.
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Harry Elkes
Charles River Park
Will Stinson
Brockton
Elkes
Bobby Walthour
Nat Butler
Charles McConnell
Walthour
Stinson
Washington
Albert Champion
France
Howard Freeman
Portland
Ore
Coliseum Park
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Champion
McDonald sets Canadian five mile record in N S match
R J McDonald of St Francis Xavier broke the Canadian five mile mark in Antigonish beating Lebarre of Hamilton Ontario. McDonald clocked 25 47 to surpass the 26 14 old record as brothers Alexander and Dick Grant among Americans competed in the meet.
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R. J. McDonald
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Lebarre
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Ont
McDonald
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Boston
Dick Grant
Kidnapped Girl Reunites With Father in Chicago
Mrs Nathaniel Bloom, aged sixteen, met her father M Nathen in Chicago today for the first time since the girl was kidnapped from Hoboken New Jersey in 18%. She was identified by a facial scar. A delirious Aurora widow, Mrs Greene, claimed the child was not her daughter and related kidnapping details. The girl has since married a carpet dealer in Englewood. the husband notified the New York parents after hearing the Aurora woman’s statements.
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Nathaniel Bloom
M. Nathen
New York
Hoboken
N. J
Englewood
Aurora
Demas and the Naval Office Fight in New Orleans
A Washington Post report recalls Henry Demas, a Black naval officer nominee under McKinley, who faced a fierce Senate rejection. The loss crushed him and he died of a broken heart, and his daughter also died after a civil service setback. The office remained vacant as other Black applicants sought the post amid political currents in Louisiana.
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McKinley
Henry Demas
New Orleans
A. T. Benson
Demas
United States Senate
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Louisiana
Cincinnati Beats Philadelphia in Separate Baseball Clash
Cincinnati rip Philadelphia 6 to 3 as Voorhees exits early and Iberg allows seven earned runs. New York claims a 6 to 1 win over St Louis with George Smith directing errorless play. In Brooklyn, Pittsburg blanked Brooklyn 5 to 0 at Washington Park. Boston corners Chicago 3 to 1 after a late eighth inning rally. Attendance figures range from about 1,300 to 5,500 with multiple pitchers used.
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Baltimore takes early lead in six run second inning
In Detroit on June 12 Baltimore scored six runs in the second inning aided by errors by Casey and Yeager and three hits. The game was called in the eighth due to darkness with Detroit outscored 9 to 2 after a seventh inning reversal. Umpire Sheridan drew protests from the crowd as Baltimore seized control of the contest.
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Chicago Marathon of Errors Delivers Chicago Win In Second
CHICAGO June 1 The Chicagos win in the second inning aided by costly misplays after two outs as Winters singled and Callahan struggled to stop hits. Attendance figures and lineup notes appear in the box score with Green Mertes and Winters driving key plays.
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Chicagos
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Cornell Defeats Oberlin In Tight Meet
Cornell defeated Oberlin today in a close dual meet driven by stronger all around effort. Oberlin appeared rattled early and struggled to respond as the results showed. Final score lines indicate Cornell edged Oberlin with key performances from Batteries Bristol Whitney Makins and Robinson.
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Cornell
Rhe Cornell
Bristol and Whitney
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Trick Cycler Injured At Elks Fair In Minneapolis
Clarence Hamilton known as Moncrief, a trick bicyclist brought from New York, fell from a giant loop while attempting to loop the loop injuring ribs and internal organs. He is hospitalized in serious condition. The fair had witnessed prior failures by three others and continues the act.
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Clarence Hamilton
New York
E. L. Kilpatrick
John Larson
Josiah Dougherty
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Moncrief
Milwaukee dealer James B Orth held on embezzlement warrant
Milwaukee June 1 James B Orth manager for Karger Bros with offices in the Chamber of Commerce was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of 1090 dollars. He disappeared for days and then returned today. Reports allege he issued a 1 dollar check and misused company funds. an examination shows a long shortage in the books.
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Karger Bros
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Shouters press civil government aim in Senate clash
Report from the Senate session describes speakers opposing military rule in the Philippines and urging a civil government. The debate centered on the goal of establishing civilian authority amid ongoing governance questions.
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Pittsburg
Philippine Islands
Senate
Furnace firm offers hot water and steam heating estimates
Kruse and Deventer, at 0 and 4 East Washington street, Indianapolis, announce they now provide hot water and steam heating in connection with their furnace business and invite estimates for projects.
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