France Earthquake Devastates Southern Towns in June
Reports from Marseilles describe a powerful earthquake in southern France on June 11. Villages such as St Cannat Rognes Verderages were demolished. hundreds killed or injured, many trapped and lacking bread and life necessities. survivors seek shelter in tents as rescue efforts continue.
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Marseilles
France
Canaltier
Herault
Bouches du Rhone
St. Cannat
Roghes
Tambes
Alix
Vauvenargues
Venelles
Pellesanne
Puy Ste. Reparade
Arte
Submarine Kambela Sunk in Black Sea Collision
The Russian submarine torpedo boat Kambela sank during night maneuvers in the Black Sea while trials. Twenty crew died, including the commander and chief engineer, after a collision with another vessel as the sub attempted to force an entrance into a harbor.
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St. Petersburg
Kambela
Black Sea
Ilmer Het Tenant
Cantaly Nielekoff
Manuvers
Couvay
Government probes trust trial under antitrust law
The Department of Ination assigns two agents to New York to inspect conditions of a recent compromise between American Silk Refining and Pennsylvania Refining. Officials say the probe may reveal Sherman act violations, while Justice Department officials insist proceedings remain confidential.
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Washington
Department of Ination
New York
American Silrwh
Pennsylvania Refining Company
Genera Bongpjare
Department of Justice
Indicted Japanese Labor Leaders in Hawaiian Strike
Seventeen Japanese leaders in the plantation laborer strike in Honolulu were indicted by the grand jury on charges of conspiring to incite disorder. About 100 were out as the action followed sensational disclosures a day earlier from the Higher Wage association offices and the Jiji newspaper revealing incendiary letters and correspondence.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Higher Wage Association
Jiji
Mutiny Among Filipino Constabulary Near Mindanao
A portion of the second company of native constabulary at Davao in Mindanao mutinied on June 6 in the southern Philippines. They attacked the company quarters, wounding a native officer and after a three hour fight the next day killed an American named Libby and wounded four others. The mutineers fled to the mountains as relief forces arrived from Maps to aid the besieged Americans and loyal natives.
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Manila
Davao
Mindanao
Philippine Archipelago
Libby
Senators Work on Sunday in Washington Tariff Details
The senate finance committee studied and adopted tariff provisions on zinc ore. The plan taxes ore in three classes with rates from one third to one cent for ore over thresholds. Some producers express satisfaction while others doubt the need for certain changes.
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Washington
Senate
Toe Miksort
Meyburt Bly O
Soldiers Order Caread of Liquor, But Do Not Get it
A chaotic report covers a conference where Andrew Carnegie’s library idea is attacked. Mentions of July and August storms, wrecks, and a smuggling crackdown mix with unclear names and events. The chaotic prose links liquor patrols, public benefactors, and a crackdown on contraband.
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Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Charies and Corrections
Mall Stephen & Whee
le Pree Beenecogie
New York
Lekelws
Ae Instant Serreary
Cute Harbor
War Among Koreans in San Francisco at Korean Mission
Reported shooting at the Korean mission in San Francisco leaves Yang Sun Song and Yong Kim wounded, Chong Bong Who killed rival, likely to die, while Kim’s wound is not life threatening. Earlier, a Helena, Montana verdict cut damages for a death from a streetcar accident from 40,000 to 15,000, with a new trial possible. A marriage license exam requirement update and a Gravesend fatality at a horse race are also noted.
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San Francisco
Chong Bong
Yang Sun Song
Yong Kim
Chong
Kim
Lan Angeles
Korea
Orient
Helena
Mont
Helena Light & Railway Company
Supreme Court
Muichanm
Linber Merchant
Death of Rev Edward Everett Hale noted in nation mourning
Prominent preacher, author, and founder of the Lend a Hand society, Rev Edward Everett Hale died at his Roxbury home on June 10 after a long career in religious work and journalism. Presidents and public figures sent condolences as Hale’s legacy in literature and philanthropy was celebrated.
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Hosen
Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
Catterian
Roxbury
Washington
Taft
Dr. Hale
United States
Rev. Hale
Hoston Latin School
Bian Vard College
Nathan Hale
Edward
Harvard
Boston Advertiser
Unitarian Fair
The
Advertiser
Hale
Worcheater
Church of Unity
South Congregational Church
Borton
Tornado Lashes Texas Towns Causing Deaths and Damage
A Texas tornado near Paro Hamlin Merkel and Louders injures several residents and destroys homes. A Kanes City Mexico Orient passenger train is blown from a bridge, injuring seven. A. Golurp, three children killed. Mrs Golurp and A. Anderson seriously hurt.
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Fl Paro
Texas
Hamlin
Kansas City
Mexico
Orient Railroad
Big Springs
Louders
A. Golurp
Golurp
A. Anderson
Merkel
Kanes City
Orient
Hrazon River
Knox City
Aemin
J. E. Stalfond
Jealous Rival Linked to New York Murder Case
The body of Samuel Bervin, 22, a painter from East Ninety-eighth Street, was found in Catherine Street with his head missing later recovered under the Brooklyn Bridge. His sister Mollie Isaacson said he had been distressed over a forbidden romance with a young woman, suggesting a jealous rival as a motive. Police pursue this new lead to solve the case.
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New York
Catherine Street
Samuel Bervin
East Ninety-eighth Street
Mag
Brooklyn Bridge
Rersin
Mollie Isaacson
Hersin
Dorasaacson
Peculiar Defense in Murder Case Stuns Butte
J Sullivan a saloonman in Butte is acquitted of murdering Joseph Saler who died two weeks after a September 1908 shooting. Defense claimed Saler died from surgery and medical issues, triggering a medical society inquiry and multiple hearings. Sightings describe a booming mining camp, floods, and a separate case in Texas where a man faced execution.
Federal Authorities Cast on Heinze Case in New York
Fragmented text outlines federal inquiry into Augustus Heinze and associates. Mentions grand jury subpoenas and testimony required from Otto and Hialags brothers amid copper industry investigations centered in New York.
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Augustus Heinze
New York
Fed
Capper
Otto
Northwest Notes recounts misfortunes and events across the west
Items from Montana Oregon Nevada Idaho and Washington report drownings crashes and stabbings. Notable incidents include Vaughs death in a swimming race, a railroad derailment near Walcott, a fishing accident near Miles City, and a fatal stroke in Butte. Other notes mention rail and telegraph line plans, a saloon safe robbery, Midvale Fourth of July plans, a hospital death from yellow fever, a jail sentence for embezzlement, and regional labor and Native affairs developments.
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Purwart
Ves
Trait Blasérs
Butte
Wae Ee
Portland
Wilamette
Charles ix. Vaugh
Union Pacific
Walcott
Wryo
Ramies
Ak, Billett
Miles City
Mont
D. W. Connole
Lows
Montana
Anthon
Iowa
Frank A. Lacy
Florence Goldfield Company
Goldfield
Nevada
Chris Olson
First Scandinavian Bank
Everett
Wash
Ontario
Ore
Ontarioezmmett
Midvale
Willis Station
Missoula
Edward Saul
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Seattle
New Corporation
F. EB Woods
Coeur Walene
Ida
John Williams
Armated
Williame
Ballinger
Bull River
Wyoming
Ballinges
Earthquake hits Copiapo and river accident at Knights Landing
Fragmented wires report disaster across multiple locales. Four women drowned and a car plunged into a river at Knights Landing California as an earthquake near Copiapo Chile caused extensive damage and casualties. Reports mention bank concerns, legal cases, and political moves in several regions with varied impacts.
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Bethlehem Pa
Raymond Helnt
Bowne Town
Petron
Bellevell
Andrea
Heleme
Wayne Hovel
Font Hhild Hansen
Eisai
Faniler
Hirano
Fey
Hula
Atlanta
Potentieriog
Pathe Ktic
Euaseranily
Cuban Republic
Blalew
Weber
Rene
Ohsia
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Ramune
Nese
Islands
Talfax
Colifax Snee
Ponce
Jone
Katie Aearhond
Haute
Kansas
Beattie
Heibehee
Finjan
Frank
Otalus
Frank Gil
Ation
Yenisl
Anther
Philanthropoet
Turuooes
Meunes
Prom cTheir Peuttetions
New Mexico
Fiood
Trinidad
Colo
Folsom
N. M
Polsom
Chmmaron
Mlorenceyviy
Onte
Wiecemnutton
Sherrit Hym Wright
Seriou
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Wchard Hocking
Lamg Vuworth
Kank
Siats
Wney
Money Order Department of Hy Post
Lewiston
Idaho
Root
Clearwater
American Federation of Labor
Denver Hospital
Morrie
T He Ower House
Colorado
Hed Gore
Mouthe
Sapponad
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Knights Landing
Nike
Copiapo
Chile
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Berlin
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Bethel
Conn
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Reginser McCade
Ose
Omaha
Lazarus Silverman
Chicago
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Porto Rico
Banio Domingo
Lee
Fred Mobelle
St Dws
Constable Young
Willan Kane
Young
Mobelly
Kaw
Electra R. Beard
Children's
Tt. Association
Denver
Korinehl
Padang
Sumatri
Elizabeth Sharp
Premiae Society
Galem
Thomas
Tn Pennsylvania
Btual Company
M. Guebhell
Odv' Lat
Dr. Dubrovis
Union of Russia
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