Runaway Spokane Train Demolishes House Kills Four
A Spokane Falls & Northern runaway train of sixty cars sped through the city, demolishing a six room house and the Crystal laundry, killing William Thomas Elmer Rise and two unidentified men and injuring eight others. The disaster left a debris pile nearly fifty feet high. local hospitals received injured victims including children from the Meyer family. James Slee survived unhurt. Irene Meyer among the survivors.
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Spokane
Wash
Spokane Falls & Northern
Great Northern
Crystal
Wiliam Thomas
Elmer Rise
William Thomas
John Slee
Meyer
Crystal Steam
Four Die in Freight Wreck Near Rawlins Wyoming
Four men were killed in a freight wreck four miles east of Rawlins Wyoming early today. The victims are brakeman McGrath and engineer Edward Baker both of Laramie, fireman Charles Frezel of Laramie, and an unknown tramp. Freight cars broke loose in Rawlins yards, rolled down Greenville hill, and slammed into a westbound freight. The engine crew of the regular train were killed. the track was damaged and rail traffic delayed.
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Rawlins
Wyo
McGrath
Laramie
Edward Baker
Charles Frezel
Rawlins Yards
Greenville Hill
Trains Collision Near Cole Junction Kills Four
In a wreck of two Missouri Pacific freight trains at Cole Junction west of Jefferson City on June 1, five people were killed or fatally injured. Fireman Mike Du Val and brakeman William Atkinson died, with two unknown men among those injured. Michael Finnegan of Jefferson City is listed as seriously hurt. The trains carried livestock and merchandise. many cattle horses and hogs were killed in the crash.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Pacific
Cole Junction
Mike du Val
William Atkinson
Michael Finnegan
Fatal railway accident on North Shore line near Point Reyes
A special extra coach carrying mourners from Tomales to San Francisco plunged off an embankment one mile south of Point Reyes after the engine and passenger car derailed. Two bankers were killed and about twenty hurt including Donneau former Marine county official and Sheriff James Lunsted. Victims included Anton Romat founder of the Overland Monthly and M. Kirk of San Francisco.
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San Francisco
North Shore Railway
Anton Romat
Overland Monthly
M. x Kirk
Donneau
Marine County
James Lunsted
Warren Dutton
State Dairymen’s Association
Bank of Marine County
Tomales
Point Reyes
Panic on Amsterdam avenue trolley injures several
Three people were severely hurt and a score bruised in a trolley panic on Amsterdam Avenue when a controller fuse blew. A woman struck her head on an iron piece, her husband and their child were cut, a ward man broke a leg, and several women fainted as passengers rushed for the exits.
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New York
Amsterdam Avenue
Architect McKim Receives King’s Gold Medal
London June 2 Charles F McKim New York architect tonight received the King's gold medal awarded by the Royal Society for architects. The medal honors his public US buildings and his presidency of the American Institute of Architects and to honor architectural progress in America. Ambassador Choate and others witnessed the presentation, seen as a tribute to his profession rather than to him individually. McKim has traveled to America twice in a decade.
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London
Charles F. McKim
New York
Royal Society For Architects
McKim
United States
Ae of Architects
America
Choate
Silver Jubilee of St John Knights Held in Columbus
In Columbus on June 22 the International Knights of St John marked the Silver Jubilee with several thousand knights and ladies present. After welcome addresses a delegate roll call occurred and badges and souvenirs were distributed, followed by af parade souvenirs issued for an afternoon procession.
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Columbus
International Knights of St. John
Ownership of Flood Ruined Grain In Court Dispute
In Kansas City on June 33 a legal case opened over ownership of flood damaged grain. An injunction was filed by the Moffatt Company to prevent suspending operations amid the dispute among grain men.
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Kansas City
Moffatt Combe So Aese
Board of Trade orders payment in grain dispute expulsions
Directors declare cases not subject to arbitration and order payment. Many board members prefer expulsion to permitting arbitration, citing ownership involvement in the grain disputes.
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Board of Trade
Pope to create new cardinals at public consistory
Rome June 22 draft dispatch reports a special consistory amid persistent rumors of the Pope's ill health. The ceremony, with the Pope partly veiled in vestments and borne in a chair, is described as lengthy and requires ongoing assistance. Cardinal Satolli is noted as transferred to the Summer Residence District of the Roman Aristocracy.
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Cardinal Satolli
Rome
Curia
Vatican
Sacred College
Monsignor Fischer
Cologne
Monsignor
Tallani
Vienna
Cavicchioni
Congregation of the Council
Pionor Ajuti
Liszice
Nocella
Consistorial
Katschthaler
Salzburg
Austria
Herro Y Espinosa
Valencia
Sarafino Vannuetelli
Frascati
Porto Santa Rufina
Satolli
Santa Maria
Aracaeli
Cardinal Agliardi
Propaganda
Chiesa Della Volpe
France
Fischer
Robert Seton
Jersey City
N. J
Heliopolis
Cardinal Vaughn
Westinster
Mgr
Merry del Val
Canada
Iis
Spanish ambassador to Holy See born in London
The text notes that the individual served for many years as Spain's ambassador to the Holy See, and mentions a mixed heritage with an English mother and London birth. It adds a remark about Cardinal Wiseman, first Archbishop of Westminster, being born in Seville in response to a question about his father's nationality.
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Holy See
London
Cardinal Wiseman
Westminster
Seville
Prices Drop at Dawson Bee Case and Potatoes
Seattle report notes steamers and scows arriving from White Horse brought about one thousand people and perishable goods. Staples were costly for weeks with eggs falling from 22 to 12 dollars per case and potatoes from 20 to 7 cents per pound, with all staples in proportion.
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Seattle
Wash
the Times
Dawson
White Horse
Lorenz Case Involves Defense Statement By Kumler
The transcript notes Lorenz stating his own innocence while attorney John E. Kumler declares that Lorenz will mount a full defense to all charges. Kumler adds Mrs. Lorenz is not connected in any way with the Washington case.
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Lorenz
John E. Kumler
Loren
Money Trail Lingers Over Letter Device Purchase
The Post reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow is probing a California firm, Postal Device and Improvement Co, for about 17 000 letter devices to indicate mail collection hours. Former Representative Loud of California is linked to pressuring for the contract while denying financial stake. Allegations cite 345 000 of a 106 000 deficiency in free delivery tied to the device, with denials from the Post Office Department and no statement from Machen.
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Washington
the Post
Bristow
California
Postal Device and Improvement Company
San Francisco
Gost
Loud
House Post Office Committee
Department
Machen
Post Office Department
Presidio
Sibley
United States
Joseph M. Sibley
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Post Offices
General Manifold Company
Federation of Labor
Federation
Madden
Payne
Postal Department
Congress
Machem
General Bristow
Lst
John E. Monk
Mrs Henry Siegel Hurt In Runaway Carriage Incident
Mrs Henry Siegel wife of Henry Siegel principal stockholder in Simpson Crawford Company was seriously hurt when a carriage was startled by a passing train at Mamaroneck. She lost a handbag with jewels valued over 1040 dollars.
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New York
Henry Siegel
Simpson-Crawford Company
Mamaroneck
Siegel
Chicago
Trouble in Nigeria British Kill and Wound 300 Natives
The former Sultan of Sokoto challenges British forces in Nigeria. A May assault by 130 West African troops on Durmi near Kano failed, with four British soldiers killed and sixty wounded while the enemy reportedly suffered about 300 casualties. Reinforcements and renewed pressure followed.
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London
Sokoto
Nigeria
Durmi
Kano
Rein
McKinley Memorial plans and funding push outlined
The McKinley National Memorial Association trustees in Canton and Cleveland reviewed progress of the $500,000 raised and need for about $100,000 more to endow and complete the monument. Designs will be invited from global artists, with Carnation League head Reynolds soliciting member support, while authorities seek broader gifts to secure ongoing maintenance.
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Cleveland, O
McKinley National Memorial Association
Hanna
Justice Day
Herrick
Lincoln
Canton
William McKinley
Frederic 8. Hartgrell
Canton, CO
Lewis G. Reynolds
Dayton, C
Carnation League of America
Carnation League
Assis
Reynolds
Messrs. Day
Lynch
Hartsell
Senator Hanna
Fairbanks
Cortelyou
Myron T. Herrick
W. A. Lynch
A. H. Revell
Frederick Hartsell
Willingford’s Death In Cell Reported In Columbus Tex
Denison dispatch reports Milles Willingford of Columbus arrested on accusations connected to the murder of George Geyer near Alton. Willingford died by suicide in his cell on June 10 after being questioned by Columbus officers. The case stems from the murder of the wealthy farmer.
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Columbus
Denison
Tex
Milles Willingford
George Geyer
Alton
Willingford
Aighel
Cunard Withdrawal Sparks Tempest In A Teapot
New York June 2 official Cunard statement explains three months notice led to withdrawal from North Atlantic conference indicating supply exceeds demand and demanding rate and share adjustments. J A Wright of International Navigation says no rate war likely while Morgan associate calls it a tempest in a teapot in discussionful remarks.
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New York
Cunard Steamship Line
International Mercantile Marine Company
Cunard Line
Cunard Steamship Company
Liverpool
Cunard
Cunard Company
James A. Wright
International Navigation Company
Mr. Steele
J. P. Morgan & Co
Enn
Ponasenas
Indictments widen post office scandal probe
George E. Lorenz and wife were named in a federal grand jury indictment in Washington amid a widening probe into post office procurement. The Groff Brothers were among those tied to a $7,500 payment and a $3,000 transfer to Lorenz, with inspectors Mayer Williams Farrell and others testifying. Public officials debate Sibley monopoly links and labor concerns as investigations extend over weeks.
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Groff Brothers
United States
Diller B. Groff
George E
Martha J. Lorenz
Post Office
Walter S. Mayer
Paul E. Williams
Joseph F. Farrell
Theodore W. Warner
William R. Lewis
Machen
Groffs
Toledo
George BE. Lorenz
Washington
Reports on post offices and investigations in New York
Washington June 22 reports from the Postoffice Department will summarize cashier finance clerk and other office conditions at about 230 first class post offices. Postmaster General Payne says no charges against second and third assistant postmasters general and no sweeping probe planned. A Metcalf plea seeks reopening with Roosevelt urged. New York June 22 grand jury resumes inquiry into automated cashier sales to the post office. Inspector Oldfield and George Miller testify as other witnesses are scarce.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
van Cott
New York
Payne
Shallenberger
James T. Metcalf
Post Office Department
Roosevelt
Mint
Roberts
Metcalf
Department
Mr. Metcalf
Federal Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Post Office
Oldfield
George F. Miller
Federal
Postal Scandal of 1884 Burnside Pleads Insanity
Washington reports detail the 1854 defalcation by Col. G O P Burnside, head of the Post Office Department disbursing funds, alleged as high as eighty thousand dollars. He pleaded insanity, was confined at St Elizabeths, and remains in the asylum while appearing in public at intervals with friends.
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Washington
Post Office Department
A. W. Machen
Far West
Thomas J. Brady
Col
G. O. P. Burnside
Walter Q. Gresham
Indiana
Colonel Burnside
Burnside
St. Elizabeth’s
Potomac
Capitol
Wotton
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Pour
Peking
Victoria
B. C
Kwang-Si
Hong Kong
S. John
Leo
Garroway
Liberian
M'Kinley National Memorial Association
Designus
Pope Leo Xi
Jalil
Morgan
Mrs. Lorens
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n Budweiser Oo
J. L. Bieler
Indianapolis
Havana
F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
St. Louis
Excelsior
Frederick S. Isham
Journal
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Harper’s Weekly
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