Winona Chautauqua Promises Large Summer Assembly
The Western Association of the Indiana Photog and the Na Pc Ut convention will draw about three thousand delegates. The assembly lineup is strong with world famous lecturers and entertainers, with enhanced music and numerous concerts. Windona lake is poised for prosperity as it grows into a major Chautauqua event.
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Western Association
Indiana Association of Photog
Bute W. CT
Na. Pc. Ut
Winona
Windna Lake
Rose Polytechnic Honors an Indianapolis Member
The Rose Polytechnic Institute alumni association elected officers in Terre Haute Indiana on June 21 President H W Foitz of Indianapolis vice president R L McCormick of Terre Haute secretary treasurer J B Aikman Sr of Terre Haute and W Arnold Layman of Terre Haute named alumni representative on the managers. E E Johonnott and five others from Terre Haute formed the executive committee with Cee B Peddie and Hendricks also listed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Rose Polytechnic Institute
H. W. Foitz
Indianapolis
R. L. McCormick
J. B. Aikman
W. Arnold Layman
Wagner Electric Company
St. Louis
Emai
Cee B. Peddie
van Hendricks
Johonnott
Aoe Haute
Commencement Exercisesat Spiceland and Fairmount
In Spiceland Indiana on June 21 the thirty second Spiceland Academy commencement listed nineteen graduates led by Walter C. Wilson and Deborah Edwards with Dr John P. D. delivering The Address The alumni meeting followed County Superintendent J A Green Street of New Castle spoke The nearby Fairmount Academy held its fourteenth annual commencement in Friends Church with Hon James E Watson delivering the address and diplomas awarded to twenty five graduates including Sadie E Anderson Clyde N Wilson and Carrie E Simmons among others.
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Indianapolis Journal
Spiceland
Ind
Spiceland Academy
Walter C. Wilson
Deborah Edwards
Snyder
Rufus Hinshaw
Greensboro
Grace BE. Stewart
Ethel Rds
Robert A. Roberts
J. A. Green Street
New Cas
Lois Henley
Richmond
Fairmount
Fairmount Academy
Friends’ Church
James E. Watson
Rushville
W. E. Schoonover
Sadie E. Anderson
Core Clyde N. Wilson
E. Mayme x. Ordeaene
Carrie E. Simmons
Otto W. Haisley
Beryl oNrner Brewer
Cleo Ratliff
Gertrude Willace
Leonard Little
Margaret Ber
Harvey A. Wright
Bernice C
M. Zoe McConnell
Alfred Johnson
Doherty
Charles Hayworth
Inez Nixon
Eli Leach
Preston FE. Lucas
Georgia A. Hiatt
L. Doyte Holliday
Hartford City to Build New School as Population Grows
Hartford City School Board bought three West Kickapoo street lots to permit a new two story brick school with four rooms and basement, costing over 7000 dollars. Architect to prepare plans. project to be bid at Montpelier next Tuesday evening. Building to relieve crowded conditions. will be fifth school in the city.
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Indian Wells Journal
Hartford City
Ind
Hartford City School Board
West Kickapoo Street
City
Orec
Montpelier
Storm wrecks farms in Howard County Indiana
A Hobson County storm worsened in Howard with Ezra Van Ankin’s barn near Oakford struck by lightning killing two horses. Wesley Smith’s barn near Greentown hit, small stock perished. A. J. Lats’ residence near Plevna damaged. Reuben Thorn’s barn near Fairfield struck killing two. William Beatty’s barn burned after lightning. Total property and crop loss estimated at 000.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Ezra van Ankin
Oakford
Wesley Smith
Greentown
A. J. Lats
Plevna
Reuben Thorn
Fairfield
William Beatty
Storm devastates Jay county with four mile wide path
PORTLAND Ind June 21 Last nights Storm was severe in the north part of Jay county especially in hall a path over four miles in width was swept Bryant and New Corydon were in its path at the first named place the hail was the widest ever seen there During the storm Youngs house was struck by lightning and badly damaged Throughout the belt touched wheat rye and oats were hammered to the ground corn of any size cut off and all kinds of fruits and
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Jay County
Hall
Bryant
New Corydon
Young
Bloomington
Monroe County
Ellettsville
Indiana and Ohio Weather Forecast Showers Saturday
Washington June 21 forecast for Saturday and Sunday predicts Indiana showers with Sunday fair and warm conditions and brisk southerly winds. Ohio likewise expects showers Saturday and fair Sunday with a warm trend and fresh winds.
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Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Local June Weather Summary From Forecaster Wappenhans
June weather report notes mean temperature and total precipitation with cloudy conditions. Forecast shows a 75 degree high and 48 degree low with 2 percent chances of precip. Wappenhans, local forecast official, provides the figures.
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R.H
Erat Pre
C. FL
R. Wappenhans
Bedford Storm Destroys Property and Delays Traffic
In Bedford Indiana the past twenty four hours brought heavy rainfall and an electric storm. Railroads centered here suffered washouts delaying traffic for hours. Telegraph service was crippled with limited lines including a route via the Southern Indians to Terre Haute. The new Presbyterian Church and several country buildings were severely damaged. The Collett residence was struck but occupants were away. The storm continued into noon with darkness forcing lights to be used.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bedford
Ind
Terre Haute
New Presbyterian Church
Tornado and Storm Ravage Indiana Towns
A noon tornado damages New Castle factories costing about 11000, with walls and roofs ruined. Monroe county storms ruin crops and damage Ellettsville church and barns. Hagerstown reports wind damage and tent destruction. Noblesville storm destroys wheat and sheds, injuring a rural carrier. Mount Zion church struck by lightning injuring choir. Other towns report wind rain hail and fire damage to crops and buildings across the region.
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Noblesville
Hamilton County
Thos. Barley
Bluffton
Mount Zion
Scottsburg
Loogootee
Martin County
Linton
Indiana
Willam
Willam Sterritmire
Walter English
New Albany
John Thomas
Frances Stillman Witnessed Perry Victory Dies in Elkhart
Frances Stillman aged 84, who as a child watched Commodore Perry’s Lake Erie battle, was found dead at her Elkhart home. Born in Kirky Vermont October 1807, she lived in Michigan City and Elkhart after marriages to D. P. Shumway and J. A. Stillman. Dropsy and lung trouble cited. Funeral for W. B. Goddard set for Monday at 10 a.m. in Greensburg. he was a lawyer and former Indiana legislator born February 22, 1837.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Frances Stillman
Lake Erie
Commodore Perry
P. D. Shumway
J. A. Stillman
Greensburg
W. B. Goddard
Spring Hill
Mary E. Hunt
Susan Evans
Washington
D. C
Interior Department
Tenry S. Lane
Treasury Department
Georgetown
Law College
James I. Blaine
Indiana
Marion man dies from toy bollet blast injuries
Ernest Strange, son of Joshua Strange, died from wounds after a June explosion at his Marion area home. He had just returned from his second term at Indiana University. His death follows news of other Indiana deaths including Robert P. Mayfield, Ephraim Bowen, and George W. W. Patten, all reported in June notices across Vincennes, Union City, Spartanburg, and Sullivan.
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Marion
Ind
Ernest Strange
Joshua Strange
Indiana University
Vincennes
Robert P. Mayfield
Cleveland
Harrison
Union City
Ephraim Bowen
Spartansburg
Sullivan
George W.W. Patten
Beveridge Finds Japanese Ambassador in a DePauw Meeting
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Greencastle Indiana June 21 Senator Beveridge reports a happy meeting with a former DePauw graduate in St Petersburg He describes conferring with Count Lamsdorff Renparint minister of foreign affairs and notes an incident as he departed the interview The letter excerpt highlights Beveridges connection to DePauw and his diplomatic contacts
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
H. A. Gobin
de Pauw
Beveridge
St. Petersburg
Count Lamsdorff
Aire
Cap Jags Doeness
Indiana Senator Beveridge and Japanese Ambassador Meet in Russia
The narrator recalls a chance encounter in Russia where Senator Beveridge of Indiana and the Japanese ambassador met, both graduates of DePauw University and members of the same fraternity. The meeting highlights shared origins in Ashland, Indiana, DePauw, and Methodist upbringing.
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Senator Beveridge
Indiana
Russia
United States
Ashur
de Pauw
Bot
Old College
Best oil well yet drilled in Grant county field No 4 Franklin Twp
Two reports describe strong oil and gas wells in Indiana and Texas. In Grant county Franklin township No 4 on the First National Bank farm yields about 150 barrels daily with enormous gas pressure, owned by Citizens' Gas Company. G W Barnes completes No 1 on Marion Hayes farm Center township with strong gas output. estimated two million cubic feet daily. In Sour Lake Texas J M Guffy Company strikes a genuine oil gusher, causing excitement as people flock to the new fields.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Grant County
Flrst National Bank
Franklin Township
Citizens’ Gas Company
G. W. Barnes
Toledo
Marion J. Hayes
Center Township
Gil
Dallas
Tex
Sour Lake
J. M. Guffy Company
Fish law clash sparks threats near Pulaski and Starke counties
Winamac Indiana June 21 considerable feeling arises over enforcing fish and game laws on possession of spears and nets. James Patty a Democratic warden accuses BE P Conner George Good Jacob Nice and John Hoover of law violations. He alleges prosecutor F G Viroulett refused warrants and would nolle cases. Patty claims men were fined but paid little and rearrested to secure payment. He accuses them of threats against him and his attorney.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winamac
Ind
James Patty
Wabash River
Kankakee
Fatty
BE. P. Conner
George Good
Jacob Nice
John Hoover
F. G. Viroulett
Pulaski
Starke
Atty
American trade abroad viewed from Terre Haute visit
A. F. Langdon, recent London agent for a Terre Haute flour mill, reports booming U S exports to Europe. He says British markets will exceed prior years, ships at the docks unload American cargoes, and trade spreads from bicycles to locomotives. Langdon notes growing US presence in Belgium and Holland and asserts retention depends on continued effort.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
A. F. Langdon
London
Terre Haute Flour Milling Company
United States
Europe
America
Belgium
Holland
Clark declared winner in Vigo county treasurer race
In Terre Haute Judge Rabb sitting for Judge White ruled Clark Republican won by one vote over Bolton Democrat in the Vigo county treasurer contest. Bolton plans Supreme Court appeal after County Board and Vigo Circuit Court decisions, with venue changes noted.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Rabb
Warren Circuit Court
White
Parke Circuit
Clark
Vigo County
Bolton
Supreme Court
County Election Board
Board of County Commission
Shirtwaist Men Steal Spotlight at Terre Haute Dances
Three dress code shifts unfold this week as shirtwaist clad men wow Terrehoute social rounds. Graduating class reception, Rose Polytechnic event, and High School alumni dance showcase coatless dancers gaining social traction while young women favor white shirtwaists and dislike colored options.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Rose Polytechnic
Epworth League officers elected at Winchester convention
At the Richmond District Epworth League convention held in Winchester this week, officers were elected: President Miss Laura M. Bertsch Centerville. first vice president Mrs C H Brown Union City. second vice president Miss Lilian Evans Richmond. third vice president Professor Ramsey Economy. fourth vice president Miss Minnie L Houck Greenfield. secretary Milton Reed Winchester. treasurer Miss Eva M Dougherty Richmond. junior superintendent Ada A New Greenfield. William Meyer near Russsville, Kokomo district, survived a honey bee attack after 200+ stings. treated by Dr J F Flora.
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Indianapolis Journal
Knightstown
Ind
Richmond
Epworth League
Winchester
Folowing
Laura M. Bertsch
Centerville
C. H. Brown
Union City
Lilian Evans
Professor Ramsey
Economy
Minnie L. Houck
Greeneld
Milton Reed
Eva
Peru Home Telephone Company Organizes in Peru
Peru Indiana June 21 The city council granted a franchise last winter for an opposition telephone company to challenge the Central Union monopoly. The Peru Home Telephone Company with 39000 capital is formed with L B Fulwhler as president Jerome Herff as vice president Joseph Bergman as treasurer and J K Kumiler as secretary and manager. It already reports 30 subscribers. Wabash Ind June 21 Eight delivery boys employed by grocers contractors struck for higher wages from 75 to $1 per week. Wagons did not run in morning. by afternoon strikers were discharged and new boys hired. No business interruption but many dinner delays.
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Indianapolis Journal
Peru
Ind
Central Union
Peru Home Telephone Company
L. B. Fulwhler
Jerome Herff
Joseph Bergman
J. S. Kumiler
Wabash
Wabash Grocers
Madison
Chicago
Arthur Orr
Louisville
Hagerstown
Losantville
Geneva
McPherson
Sons of Veterans
Indiana Organization
W. C. Glendenning
Portland
Electric
Ugsht Committee of Council
Union City
Eastern Indiana Oil and Gas Company
Winamac
Bay View Club
Henry Hoffman
Philip Delengen
Anna Viroulett
Ora Kellan
Noblesville
Oscar Stephens
Sheridan
Gertrude Harris
Reformatory
Blumenberg Editor From New York Arrives In Richmond
Richmond report notes Mark A. Blumenberg of New York, editor of the publication, arriving in the city on June 21 for undisclosed meetings. He is known for his work in urban affairs and journalism.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Mark A. Blumenberg
New York
Blumenberg Promotes $100000 Piano Trust in City
Musical Courier sought an option on Starr Piano Company's plant here but was not granted. Mr Blumenberg is pushing a piano trust to be capitalized at $100,000 and financed by New York men.
Battle Ground camp meeting opens with special rail rates
The twentieth century Battle Ground camp meeting begins July 2 and runs to August 5 with itinerant school after. Special rail rates within a 100 mile radius are arranged and preparations aim for a highly successful gathering led by Rev. G. W. Switzer of Lafayette.
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Battle Ground
G. W. Switzer
Lafayette
Marion
A. J. Ford
Geneva
T. O. Taber
Argos
Nashville
Shelbyville
Charles A. Tindall
Edinburg
Mr. Tindall
Terre Haute
Rawley
Watts and Byers
Harry Covert
Texas
Isworth Snyder
Indianapolis
Soldiers guard a Negro at Trinity Texas
A special Houston train with the Houston Cavalry and part of the Light Guard moved to Trinity to protect a Negro named Spencer identified as the man who last week attempted an outrage. Guards and a mob surrounded him as reinforcements approached and capt McCormick pledged protection at all hazards.
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Houston
Tex
Houston Cavalry Company
Light Guard
Trinity
Spencer
Trinity County
McCormick
Movements of Steamers Across Ports
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures on June 21. Belgravia and Pennsylvania reach New York from Genoa, Naples, Hamburg. Cufie sails to Liverpool. Astoria and Parisian depart Glasgow and Liverpool for North America. Fuerst Bismarck sails to New York. Victoria and Campania pass Genoa to New York and Queenstown. Commonwealth sails from Liverpool to Boston. Bolivia arrives at Genoa for Marseilles. Michigan arrives at Liverpool. La Lorraine arrives in Havre from New York.
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New York
Belgravia
Genoa
Naples
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Hamburg
Cufie
Liverpool
Moville
Astoria
Glasgow
Parisian
Montreal
Cherbourg
Fuerst Bismarck
Southampton
Gibraltar
Victoria
Leghorn
Palermo
Kinsale
Campania
Queenstown
Commonwealth
Boston
Bolivia
Marseilles
Michigan
Havre
la Lorraine
Losses by Fire Across Three Cities
Houston report details a fire at the Inman Nelms plant destroying 2300 bales of cotton with an estimated loss of 125.60 dollars. Victoria notes a department store blaze and a grocery fire causing about 140,000 dollars in damage with small insurance. Duluth records a timber yard fire at Bear Head lake yard valued at 90,000 dollars.
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Houston
Tex
Inman, Nelms & Co
Victoria
A. & Levy
Cunningham
Suicide of Civil War veteran in McCoy's Hotel
In Chicago on June 21 James A Marshall, a Civil War veteran, was found dead, upright on a bed in McCoy's Hotel. His wrists were gashed over a washbasin, and the self-inflicted death followed deep despondency. He was brother to George E Marshall, head of the stationers firm of the same name, whose wife died two years ago.
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Chicago
James A Marshall
McCoy’s
Geo. E. Marshall
Stationers
Miece
Injunction Blockades Actions by Mine Workers in Parkersburg
Judge John J. Jackson issued a sweeping restraining order against United Mine Workers lodges in Parkersburg W Va and two other lodges. The order bars interference with six Mattewan field mines operated by Thacker Lynn Logan Red Jacket Lyck Fork and Maritime Coal and Coke companies. It forbids threats public assemblies road blockades and any effort to halt mining or entry to works. The move mirrors a two year old injunction fought by the miners and police expect arrests.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
John J. Jackson
United States Circuit Court
United Mine Workers of America
Flat Top Coal
Thacker
Thacker Coal and Coke Company
Lynn Coal and Coke Company
Logan Consolidated
Ublic
Jackson
United Mine Workers
Multiple arrests and legal actions in country news mix
Reports note arrests of Mrs Sanders Mrs Springer and Miss Margaret Davis awaiting examination after a murder hint. National Good Roads Association work on a new road near Jackson Tennessee opens a Stace Good Roads convention with Governor McMillin and W H Moore among attendees. James Garven arrested in Billings Montana for cattle theft. cattle found on his ranch. Garven had tied property to a bank. Fundraising appeal abroad seeks puppies for Transvaal women and children amid Boer War. Anti trust suits by Governor Davis against North Little Rock Ice and Little Rock Brewing and Ice were dismissed after thorough probe by Colonel Murphy.
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National Good Roads Association
Jackson
Tenn
Stace Good Roads
Governor McMillin
W. H. Moore
Chicago
Samuel Garven
Billings
Mont
Robert Lee
Garven
Edwards
Bill
Lee
First National Ank
New York
Transvaal
David James Burrell
William van Rensselaer
Edward van Ness
Andrew D. Parker
Herman D. van Brockhuisen
Pretoria
Davis
Arkansas
North Little Rock Ice Company
Little Rock Brewing and Ice Company
George W. Murphy
Murphy
Wanamaker Buys Street Railway Franchise Offer
Philadelphia June 21 ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker issued an offer to buy the street railway franchise from Congressman Robert H. Foerder and other capitalists for 5600000, asserting it would match the city’s prior 3250000 offer to the same franchise holders.
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John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Ashbridge
Robert H. Foerder
Trouble Looms in West Virginia Coal Fields
June 21 Mattewan West Virginia reporting grave tension in Thacker Dingess and surrounding coal fields. Strikes, union agents, and armed guards create a tense scene as 2000 union miners plan a mass meeting and potential forceful action against nonunion workers. Police and guards prepare for possible outbreak when operators move to eject striking miners from company houses.
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Mattewan
W. Va
Thacker, Mattewan and
Dingess
Mingo
Lambert
Hatfield
Strikes and Politics in Chicago Labor Disputes Volume
The Industrial Commission released its eighth volume detailing 1900 Chicago labor disputes. It notes testimony claiming police bias toward strikers, influence of city authorities, and political calculations ahead of elections, with observers saying strikes surge near voting periods.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
Chicago
Delayed Peking Guard Fees Spark Indemnity Debate
Washington reports debate over who pays for foreign legation guards in Peking after withdrawal of main forces. China argues it should cover guard costs due to its inability to protect legations. Germany plans a $2 million rise in indemnity on July 1, with potential increases by others if indemnity talks stall.
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Washington
Legation
Peking
China
Germany seeks higher indemnity from China to 14 million pounds
Berlin reports that Germany intends to lift its indemnity claim against China from 12 million to 14 million pounds to cover expenses Germany incurred in China from May to July. Britain is said to back the increased demand.
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Berlin
Germany
China
Great Britain
Na Tung Named China's Minister to Japan
The Manchu Na Tung, former vice president of the Tsung Li Yamen, is appointed China's minister to Japan. A Boxer reputed figure, he narrowly escaped execution during anti-foreign purges. Japan's acceptance of the appointment is uncertain.
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Peking
Na Tung
China
Japan
Tsung Li Yamen
Miscellany of notable events from across the nation
Reports from Tennessee to New York, Salt Lake City, and Havana detail a fatal stabbing in Athens by neighbor E M Montgomery over a wheat cutting contract. Other items cover a Havana shipboard quarantine, a memorial at Washington’s tomb by Chilean navy, a new one mile bicycle record in Salt Lake City, a police raid on Louisville lotteries, a motor paced race in Worcester, a San Francisco church leader declining a university presidency, a Texas legislative special session, a damages suit against Washington Park Club, historical paintings sent to Buffalo exposition, a midstate tennis tournament, a Seattle Nome report of drownings, a wrestling bout set for Madison Square Garden, and the discovery of a Mexican body on a beach.
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E. M. Montgomery
James Hawn
Athens
Tenn
New York
Havana
Hoffman Island
General Baquedano
Washington
Salt Lake City
Eddy Smith
Louisville
Charles 8. Porter
Detroit
Mich
Nat Butler
Denny Munroe
Worcester
Mass
Porter
S. D. Hutsinpiller
Central Methodist Church
San Francisco
Ohio University
Sayers
Texas
Edwin D. Morse
Washington Park Club
Chicago
William A. Pinkerton
Cortez
Vera Cruz
Pilgrim
Ayuntamiento
Bufffalo
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
Middle States
Madison Square Garden
Charley White
Louis Heyos
Belgian minister seeks confirmation of massacre report in Siam Kial
Belgian minister M. Mauric Joostens sent a messenger to Siam Kial to verify a report that four Belgian missionaries were killed. The mission is fortified, with word that Tung Fuh Siang marauders earlier surprised and killed the native convert garrison in April.
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Peking
M. Mauric Joostens
Siam Kial
Obituary of Admiral Anthony Hiley Hoskins
London obituary notes Admiral Anthony Hiley Hoskins born 1528 entered the navy 1842 earned admiral rank in 19 and served in the Kaffir war 1852 33 in China 1858 and in Egypt 1882. He held posts including commodore Australian station 1875 74 admiral superintendent naval reserves 1882 65 commander in chief Mediterranean 1883 91 lord of the Admiralty 1880 85 85 91 93 and retired in 184
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hiley Hoskins
China
Egypt
Mediterranean
Admiralty
General Byron Laflin Dies in Hudson Mass native and Civil War veteran
Gen Byron Laflin, a Lee Massachusetts native and former large scale paper maker, died in Hudson New York. He served as captain of the Thirty-fourth New York Volunteers, rose to colonel, was breveted major general, and served as provisional Governor of North Carolina.
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Hudson, N. Y
Byron Laflin
Lee, Mass
Thirty-fourth
New York Volunteers
North Carolina
Mine cave in at Fidler colliery near Pittston
Thirty acres of coal land sank several feet as a cave-in occurred at the Fidler colliery operated by Elliott, McClure & Co in Pittston. The surface continues sinking and the shaft must be abandoned due to robbing pillars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Fidler
Elliott, McClure & Co
Command Changes Announced for Asiatic Station Vessels
Rear Admiral Rodgers at Cavite announces transfers on the Asiatic station. Charles W. Bartlett moves from the Piscataqua to Cavite, William D. Leahy moves from the Marivels to the Colgon, and Wittam L. Tarrant moves from the Gardoque to the Marivels.
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Washington
Rodgers
Cavite
Asiatic
Charles W. Bartlett
Piscataqua
William D. Leahy
Marivels
Colgon
Wittam.l. Tarrant
Gardoque
Death by own action at Confederate Soldier’s Jet
In Columbia D C June 2 J Frank Clayburne twenty five son of the late Colonel Clayburne of Lancaster commander of the Twelfth South Carolina Volunteers today committed death by own action to shooting after going to the Confederate soldiers jet in Woodlawn Cemetery No cause is known.
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Columbia
D. C
J. Frank Clayburne
Nee
Colonel Clayburne
Lancaster
Twelfth
South Carolina Volunteers
Mwood
Dr. F. H. Kerfoot Dying in Atlanta
Atlanta June 1 Dr F H Kerfoot corresponding secretary of the South CN gy BEI in ill health and unconscious following illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
F. H. Kerfoot
Carnegie Tale of Schwab and a Million Dollar Salary
Cincinnati dispatch recounts J. Pierpont Morgan narrating how Andrew Carnegie arranged a $1,000,000 yearly salary for Charles M. Schwab as a temptation to join German offers, Schwab destroyed the contract, and Carnegie sent him a check for the lost amount, framing the tale as altruistic generosity within the steel trust saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pittsbuts Dispatch
J. Pierpont Morgan
Steel Trust
Charles M. Schwab
Combine
Morgan
Carnegie
Germany
Webbe
Mr. Schwab
Schwab
Edward Prigger Arrest and Mother's Death
Police arrest Edward Prigger on wife desertion charges at his mother's Fulton Street home. Minutes later his mother Anna Prigger dies of heart disease, a condition she had suffered from. The warrant for the arrest had been on file for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Prigger
Anna Prigger
Prigger
Fulton Street
Family's Narrow Escape From Burning Home
George Hughes and his wife with their infant narrowly escaped a morning fire at 4 North East Street. The blaze began in a kitchen closet and rapidly filled the house with flames and smoke. Hughes carried the child outside while the wife alerted neighbors from a nearby ore box. The cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hughes
King
North East Street
Mr. Hughes
What the Bride Forgot. Philadelphia Record
A bride’s wedding report to society editors is missing one key detail the groom’s name. The typewritten account describes the bride’s pedigree ceremony and attendants but omits the groom, leaving readers to wonder who was marrying her.
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Philadelphia
Oxford Street
Varieta
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Weather Forecast
Indi
Ana
Westerday
Mio
Bramarck
Buffalo
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Ort Faines
Veaton
Wille Ronasa
Ark
Presly Collett
New Castle
Indianapolls Journal
Reinborn
Perry
W. H. Goddard
Fish Law
Laski and
Starke Counties
American Trade Abroad
Epworth
William Meyer
Ratcliff
Russiaville
Meyer
J. F. Flora
Telephone Company
Indiana Notes
W. R. Steele
West Virginia
Sanders
Springer
Margaret Davis
Fields
Boxer
A Anthony Hiley Hoskins
K. C
Knight & Jillson Co
Indianapolis, Ind
Andrew Carne
Gie
Co. M. Schwab
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