Iron Production Reaches Peak. Rail Earnings Remain Solid
Bradstreet's and R G Dun & Co report improving conditions across weather, crops, and labor. Iron production hits a record high while wholesale activity stays quiet but firmer, with better futures prices and rising cottons demand. Rail earnings improve despite Western curtailments, and lumber, hardware, and groceries move with varied strength. wheat exports rise week over week while business failures show some fluctuation.
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New York
Bradstreet
Irom
Cornex
R. G. Dun & Co
Industrial activity mixed as rail and steel demand rise
Irregular idleness in textile lines offsets gains in other sectors. Railroads report first-week June earnings 3 percent above last year and 7.8 percent above 191, driven by Western floods. Blast furnaces push production beyond prior highs while coke ovens and anthracite coal output hit new records, surpassing 60,000 tons.
Western coal trade shows mixed Western demand and pricing
The Black Diamond notes Western anthracite demand remains strong at distributing points with rising volumes, while Western soft coal faces price pressure and demurrage costs. Bituminous trade sees slight improvements in Chicago and St Louis as dealer interest grows and buyers prepare for fall stock.
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Chicago
Black Diamond
West
St. Louis
Bank Clearings Reported For Principal Cities
This week’s table from Headstreet presents bank clearings in major cities for the week ended June. It lists the percentage increases and decreases versus the previous week, highlighting shifts in financial activity across the region.
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New York
Headstreet
Post Office Graft Probed Across Departments in Washin
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports intensified post office probe activity in Washington. Inspectors target the salaries and allowances bureau led by Beavers, with a July 1 postal commission to study canceling machines, amid suspicions of corruption in machine contracts and free delivery. Rumors link Perry S Heath to delays and politics, while Machen and Beavers head key divisions. Representative Overstreet and Attorney Wishard are in town on related business.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Payne
Post Office
Bureau of Salaries and Allowances
George W. Beavers
Postal Commission
Bristow
Machen
McGregor
Upton
Baltimore
Dipecan
Perrys. Heath
Japan
Heath
Beavers
Leavenworth Man Chosen to Succeed Resigning Judge
Washington dispatch says William Cather Hook of Leavenworth Kansas has been selected to replace Judge Caldwell who resigned from the Eighth Circuit bench. Hook, born 1837 at Waynesburg, educated at Leavenworth High School and St Louis Law School, was appointed U S district judge for Kansas by President McKinley in 1899.
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Washington
William C. Hook
Leavenworth
Kan
Caldwell
Eighth District
William Cather Hook
United States
District of Kansas
McKinley
Waynesburg
St. Louis
Russian ambassador Cassini defends Jews amid Kishineff case
Count Cassini says he is not an enemy to Jews and cites warm friendships with Jews in Russia and Europe. He notes 157 million Russians and five million Jews as a minority to be protected, while acknowledging Kishineff rioters are jailed. He spoke with President Roosevelt about Russian treatment of Jews and long-standing U.S.-Russia friendship.
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Washington
Count Cassini
Europe
Russia
Ham- Pasrant
Germany
Paris
Sprigger
Roosevelt
Republic favored prince Peter of Montenegro in exile
The article outlines Prince Peter of Montenegro’s career from battlefield glory at Villersexel to involvement in Herzegovina’s freedom movement and the Russo Turkish war. It notes his Paris years, later Geneva residence, and deep ties to the Russian court, with connections to Nicolaievich the crown prince of Montenegro and other European royals, plus preserved relics like the Karn George arms and a bloodstained handkerchief.
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Villersexel
Hovor
Herzegovina
Lberty
Milan
Karageorgeviteh
Peter
Nicolaievich
Czar
Montenedro
Italy
Francis Joseph of
Battenberg
Mirko
Nenia
Vera
Montenegro
George
Alexander
Red Prince Peter Karageorgevich Linked to Socialist Circles
The in law of Montenegro and former ally of Alexander II of Russia received large sums from the imperial finances but fell into poverty. Since the new Czar’s accession, finances were steadied with possible Austrian aid. A Zurich dispatch notes Prince Peter studied eight years there, described as a zealous socialist aligned with German socialist leaders. He was nicknamed Red Peter during his Zurich stay.
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Ther
Montenegro
Alexander II
Russia
St. Petersburg
Peter
Francis Joseph
Austria
Berlin
Zurich
Peter Karageorgeviteh
von Wolmar
Fisher
Tausky
Red Peter
Prince
Prince Peter Karageorgevitch disclaims Servian throne claim
Geneva June 12 Prince Peter Karageorgevitch newly proclaimed King of Servia denies complicity in King Alexander and Queen Draga's assassination. He declares no direct or indirect involvement, condemns bloodshed, supports 1901 Liberal constitution, and envisions press freedom. He notes partisan networks but says he foresees no crown return unless formally invited. He mentions sympathy with Russia and son serving abroad.
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Geneva
Peter Karageorgovitch
Servia
Alexander
Draga
Peter
Alavantics
Peter Karagorgevitch
Belgrade
Vienna
Switzerland
Austria
Russia
Water Spreads Submerging Eastern East St Louis
Flood slows progress as waters rise over the southern part of East St Louis. An electric line serving Belleville is forced to suspend operations due to the inundation.
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East ST. Louis
Belleville
Flood relief appeals amid rising Mississippi flood in East St Louis
Mayor Cook of East St Louis issues a public appeal for aid as floodwaters advance through East St Louis and nearby towns. Rail lines and power infrastructure are threatened, thousands of refugees are housed in Belleville, and the river forecast suggests a month of high water if declines stay slow. Kansas City Kan urges federal aid, with 20 000 homeless in the area. A Indiana family displaced by Madison flood returns to Elwood.
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East St. Louis & Suburban Electric Railway
Belleville
Lake Bridge
Jerome Farmhouse
Jerome
Winstanley Park
Pittsburg Lake
United Waters
East St. Louis
Electric Railway
Louisville & Nashville
Lansdowne
Cook
The
Southern Railway
East St. Loui Yards
Spencer
Princeton
Ind
Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Kan
Gilbert
E. F. Ware
Washington
Kansas
Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Edward Porter
Madison
Ill
St. Louis
Sensational Belgrade royal murder rumors and burial pit
A Belgrade dispatch says King Alexander and Queen Draga were buried in a Rakovica pit with relatives and ministers placed above them before the grave was filled. Vienna notes sensational reports, including alleged palace desecration, while Berlin cites Nish garrison marching toward Belgrade with war gear.
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London
Belgrade
Alexander
Queen Draga
Rakovica
Vienna
Draga
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Buda-Pesth
Nish
Buda- Pesth
Servian Throne Claims Stir Over Milan’s Grandson
In St Petersburg on June 12 reports say King Milan’s second son by Madame Cristics, legitimized by the king, lives in Constantinople with his widowed mother and is described as handsome at age fifteen. In Vienna on June 12 Prince Alexis Kara Georgevitch, Milan’s nephew and a former claimant, declares he abandons his own claim and praises his uncle’s accession as best for Servia.
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ST. Petersburg
Milan
Madame Cristics
Karageorgevitch
Constantinople
Mme Cristics
Vienna
Alexis Karageorgevitch
Servia
Intervel
What the Christian Church Stands For address by Dr Lucas
Dr D R Lucas delivers an afternoon address on What the Christian Church Stands For closing the exercises. The first list of Central Christian Church charter members appears with names such as John H Sanders Polly Sanders Samuel Fieming Berena Higant James Forsee Zerelda G Sanders Cec Hatton BR Smith Sarah Smith Elizabeth McDowell Hester J Council Nancy Boston Edmund G Hosten Catharine McGee Peter H Roberts Sally A Roberts Benjamin Roberts Rebecca Smith and Ebenezer Burns Eliza Roberts Tomorrow the concluding exercises of the celebration will be held at 10:40 and 5 o clock in the afternoon.
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Canfield
Haughville
Austin Hunter
North Park
D. R. Lucas
Seventh Church
L. Allen
Morris-street
Tom Nason
Hillside Church
W. Brown
Enewood
Walter J. Carpenter
Olive Ranch
The
Christian Church
Central Christian Church
John H. Sanders
Polly Sanders
Samuel Fieming
Berena Higant
James Forsee
Zerelda G. Sanders
Cec Hatton
BR. K. Smith
Sarah Smith
Elizabeth McDowell
Hester J. Council
Nancy Boston
Edmund G. Hosten
Catharine McGee
Peter H. Roberts
Sally A. Roberts
Benjamin Roberts
Rebecca Smith
Ebenezer Burns
Eliza Roberts
Weisman Arrested Over Mantel Theft Dispute
Albert Weisman of 3% North Noble Street was arrested on a malicious trespass warrant from William Hobbs of 124 East Market Street. Hobbs, a real estate dealer, says Weisman removed a mantel from 212 North Pine Street, claiming it was part of the sold property. Weisman contends the mantel belonged to him and denies theft.
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Albert Weisman
North Noble Street
Shine and
Ormston
William Hobbs
East Market Street
Welsman
North Pine Street
Hobbs
Weisman
Missionary Alliance Convention Nears Closing at Local Church
The Missionary Alliance Convention at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church winds down with Rev. A B Simpson visiting from New York to preach today and tomorrow. He leads afternoon and evening services while Harry Maxwell conducts music and the annual missionary offering is taken tomorrow afternoon before the convention ends Sunday evening.
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Missionary Alliance
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
A. B. Simpson
Alliance
New York
Gospel Tabernacle Church
Massachusetts Avenue
East Street
Harry Maxwell
The Man and the Tiger Rev Milford Lyon Lecture
Rev Milford Lyon preached to a large crowd in a Prospect street tent on a cold night about The Necessity of the New Birth. He urged that men in natural state are dead to spirit and need inspiring sermons to open souls to Christ. A men only meeting is slated for 3:15 tomorrow with the same topic.
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Milford Lyon
Prospect Street
Mr. Lyons
Lyon
Governor Durbin's Trip to Washington Over Jacksonville Suit
Governor Durbin plans a Washington visit to seek War Department help with legal matters tied to a Jacksonville Florida clash during the Spanish American War. The suit against him, won by Durbin, has been appealed and will be heard in the Federal Court in New Orleans. a new attorney may be appointed if needed.
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Durbin
Washington
Jacksonville
Fla
New Orleans
War Department
Roses for the Living at Crown Hill Church Event
A church gathering recalls the loss of many members as Crown Hill Cemetery holds over 33 000 souls. Speakers praise the women of the church for fundraising and service while a program features solos, reminiscences, and platform talks from pastors and church leaders.
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Crown Hill Cemetery
Duncan
Philip Goetz
Ruth
Naomi
A. J. Clark
Missionary Society
P. M. Dill
Ald Society
F. C. Gardner
Christian Endeavor
William E. Bell
Junior Endeavor
Grace Tarriger
Boys’ Brigade
Frank Long
B. W. Cole
A. R. Betton
M. C. Brewer
Northwestern Christian University
Chas
Sixth Church
America
Founds
Art Church
F. M. Norton
Irvington
Lectures At Winona Lake School For Librarians
Prof. Howard Sandison of the State Normal will lecture on Psychology at the School for Librarians at Winona Lake July 6 to 14. The program includes five lectures on consciousness book estimation and public needs with Miss Hoagland and Miss Georgia Reynolds among speakers. W L Baylor former attorney general and James F Statesman of Peru will also address the event.
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Miss Hoagland
Public Library Commission of Indiana
Howard Sandison
State Normal
School For Librarians
Winona Lake
Sandison
Georgia Reynolds
Hoagland
Elizabeth C. Earl
Connersville
Indiana
W. L. Baylor
Jacob P. Dunn
Library Commission
James F. Statesman
Peru
Stahl Case Moves to Marion County Grand Jury
The Marion County grand jury will hear the Arthur Stahl bribery case next Monday. Judge Whalton bound over Stahl on conspiracy to bribe Edwin Logsdon of the Board of Public Works. Judge Alford and Prosecutor Ruckelshaus agreed to take up the matter promptly, with Ruckelshaus leading the proceedings and the same witnesses as in Police Court.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Arthur Stahl
St. Louis
Whalton
Police Court
Edwin D. Logsdon
Board of Public Works
Alford
Criminal Court
Ruckelshaus
Grand Jury
Stahl
Wire trouble hits New Telephone Company repair work
The New Telephone Company faces wire trouble due to a strike against it and the Central Union Telephone Company. A one man crew handles repairs amid ongoing protests. Strikers insist imported workers are paid $8 a day while they demand £ 2 1 2. The dispute has been referred to the Central Labor Union and may be settled in days.
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Central Union Telephone Company
Aecey
Devagee
Central Labor Union
Dobson Arrested for Assault on Wife After Quarrel
George W. Dobson of South Senate Avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon for assault and battery on his wife. He allegedly beat her, blackened both eyes, and drove her from the house. Patrolman Hoelliband arrested him after responding to the scene.
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George W. Dobson
Senate Avenue
Dobson
Detown
Hoelliband
Injuries of a Brakeman on Vandalia Line Near Amo
Injuries to J. Fisher brakeman of the Vandalia line occurred yesterday morning near Amo Indiana as he rode on a box car and leaned out. He struck his scalp and possibly internal injuries and was taken to the railroad hospital in this city for treatment.
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Amo
Ind
Fisher
Os Gene
Clergy and Choirs Set Services at Central Avenue Church
Rev Elijah P Brown former Ram's Horn editor will lead morning service at Central Avenue Episcopal Church with the topic Our Father. Evening program features combined choirs from Roberts Park Central Avenue and Zion German congregations performing a service of song.
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Elijah P. Brown
Ram's Horn
Central-avenue Episcopal Church
Our Father
Roberts Park
Central-avenue
Zion
Navy general staff plan would reorganize department
Washington details of the general staff project show the secretary of the navy as head with a vice admiral ranking chief of staff under him. Bureaus would fall under the secretary, except Navigation, moved to the general staff. The plan envisions war plans divisions, fleets and squadrons created by the fleet, and an executive committee to direct all branches, with the general board becoming a general council advisor to the secretary.
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Tasker Bliss
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Moody
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Navy
General Council
Marine Corps Staff Appointments Announced by Moody
Secretary Moody named Maj. Henry C. Haines Capt. Rufus H. Lane and Capt. Lucas J. Magill as assistant adjutants and inspectors. Abe Roosevelt, N. G. Burton, H. L. Rupert, C. Dewey and Fred A. were named assistant quartermasters with the rank of captain. W. C. Dangen becomes assistant paymaster at captain and First Lieut. William G. Powell as assistant paymaster at captain.
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Washington
Moody
Marine Corps
Henry C. Haines
Rufus H. Lane
Lucas J. Magill
Lestawaine
Abe Roosevelt
N. G. Burton
H. L. Rupert C. Dewey
Fred A
W. C. Dangen
William G. Powell
Doctor's Sample Promotes Postum Coffee Alternative
The wife of a Causey, North Carolina physician credits Postum Cereal Food Coffee with curing coffee troubles and restoring health after severe coffee consumption. She describes weight loss, stomach distress, and eventual improvement after switching to Postum, noting neighbors and others in the community followed the change. The physician endorses Postum in practice for patients who drink coffee.
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Causey
N. C
Coffee UK
Mily
Postum
Postum Co
Battie Croek
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