Loss by floods in Spain spurs appalling destruction
Reports from Ofadrid indicate Sunday storm havoc in Durango Arratia and Faslorra with overflowing streams flooding vast areas. Corvantes town hit during a cattle sale leaving shelterless residents. River swept the town drowning scores, hundreds of cattle perished, and corpses litter the countryside. A crowded church at another town collapsed, many feared dead. The storm is the worst in years.
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Ofadrid
Apain
Raporty
Durango
Arratia
Faslorra
Corvantes
Thormada
Spoiled Paris Heiress Bride Betrothal Delayed by Father
New York dispatch notes wireless signal from the Hamburg American liner near Sandy Hook halting the proposed marriage of Clauss Sprackels and Mary Adele Case. The Spreckels heir delays nuptials for two years to consult his father John D. Spreckels, while Case's hitherto rise from poverty and stage dreams are recounted with details of herKlondike singing career and studies at Stanford.
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New York
Cincinnati
Cherbourg
Sandy
Hook
Wowey
Claussipreckels
John D. Sprackels
San Francisco
Mary Adele Case
Klondike
Paris
Hobokes
Atlantic
Spreckels
Wolcott
5Th Avenue
Set Street
Miss Case
Solicitor General Rules Whisky Is Whisky in Law
Washington June 8 Lloyd W Bowers solicitor general of the United States submitted to President Taft an opinion on the term whisky in law He holds that any coloring or flavoring added to whiskey does not destroy its character and that blended whisky may be considered whisky The full opinion spans thousands of pages and Taft authorized its public release while reserving a final decision pending further testimony
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Taft
Washington
Lloyd W. Bowers
United Glatow
Bowers
Peter
Ani
Ted
Bo Helper
Th Department of Agriculture
Bow
Six bucketshop men receive stiff sentences in court
Cincinnati Ohio June Six men who ran the O Dell company after William ODell's death faced U S court action this morning. The men received three to six months in jail and fines of 200 dollars each. The judge overruled a motion for a new trial and allowed appeals to the U S Court of Appeals. Bond was set at five thousand dollars.
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Cincinnati
O'Dell Company
William O'Dell
United States
Jalil
United States Ofrowl Courts of Appeals
Callahan Still Alive as Posse Hunts Attacker
In Jackson Kentucky a sheriff named Callahan, reported fatally shot, is described as still alive. A posse is pursuing the would-be slayer using hounds with the sheriff directed to recruit deputies and extend efforts to capture the assailant.
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Callahan
POSSE
Last Balloon Comes Down in Endurance Race
Indianapolis reports the balloon Indiana landed after a long endurance attempt near Ashland Tennessee at six oclock last evening. Pilot Iraher supplied a noon update confirming the delayed message. Indiana captured the endurance trophy with a forty nine hour flight while the distance cup went to the Forties balloon from New York for a 490 mile run.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dickson
Tennessee
Ashland
Iraher
Indiana
New York
Taft and Gompers End Rift with Mutual Forgiveness
President Taft and Samuel Gompers reconcile after a recent campaign dispute. Taft extends personal letters of introduction to Gompers for the labor leader’s forthcoming tour of Europe, signaling improved relations and a cooperative effort on labor matters.
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Washington
Jone
Taft
Gompers
Taft Tag
Amer‘ca Annibaieaders
Echo of the strike fuels McCloud forest fire
A forest fire near McCloud California threatens the McCloud Lumber Company plant and adjacent power houses as militia move to remove guncotton and powder. The blaze, suspected to be incendiary linked to yesterday’s strike, draws a train of water and about 20 firefighters to battle the flames while the scene remains quiet.
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McCloud
Calif
McCloud Lumber Company
Bie
Yeatorday
Six Boys Kidnapped Near Bank Antonio Texas
Six boys have vanished within eight weeks causing alarm in Bank Antonio area. Police search two hundred mile radius for clues to disappearances believed to involve forced labor in railroad camps. Inez boy missing yesterday. parents informed but no word from authorities.
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Bank Antonio
Texas
Jure
Inez
Engagement announced in Toston for Marion Lawson and James Puller Lord
Announcement notes Miss Marion Lawson second oldest daughter of Thomas W. Lawson engaged to James Puller Lord of Chicago. She told her father on returning from Maine. Lord is a Chicago resident active in clubs with several associations. engagement follows a club visit during Marjorie Lawson's appearance in a family picture in short skirts.
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Toston
Marion Lawson
Thomas W. Lawson
James Puller Lord
Chicago
Lawson
Maine
Mr. Lond
Whoeyer Rilers
Lord
Ridng Else Ghout
Mian Lawson
Mse
Marjorie Lawson
Governor Proclaims Flag Day Observance in Ohio
Columbus Ohio June 7 Governor Harmon issues proclamation urging residents to display American flags from all public buildings to mark the twenty second anniversary of the adoption of the flag.
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Columbus
Harmon
Ohio
Fire Devastates Presque Isle Leaving Thousands Homeless
A huge blaze in Presque Isle Mali has destroyed about half the town. It razed a thousand homes, ten storehouses, a church, the Masonic hall, the Canadian Pacific freight station, and a jail. The Joa will reach $100,900 with other structures damaged in nearby Fort Kein. Fire departments remain active as cool weather helps control flames in surrounding forests.
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Presque Isle
Mali
Burompe & Hundred
Canadian Pacific
Masonic
Partbou
Fort Kein
New Octopus Discovery Raises Trust Concerns
Senator Ben Dolliver reported discovery of a new octopus linked to a predatory corporation. He warned the Senate that the latest addition to the list increases prohibitory duties intended to curb trusts, urging a cautious approach to tariffs and antitrust enforcement.
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Washington
Benator Dolliver
Senate
Wool production dispute cited by Wisconsin figures
A debate over insufficient wool supply to outfit every person with a year’s woolen garments drew opposition from Smooth of Uiah and Warren of Wisconsin. The brief item notes leaders argue there is not enough wool, framing a policy contention.
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Smooth
Warren
Wisconsin
Viaduct Wrecked In Buffalo Dynamite Attack
In Buffalo New York June the incomplete New York Central viaduct superstructure was heavily damaged by three dynamite charges. Officials say the motive is unknown and the blast prompted a broad police investigation. The incident disrupted traffic as authorities reviewed potential targets and suspects.
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Buffalo
N. Y
You Central
Fall 10 Open Doors in Detroit After Suspension
In Detroit Michigan the firm Fall 10 Open Doors failed to open for business this morning after the death of A Milton Holton. The surviving line led by Fred Oswerne announced a temporary suspension pending immediate investigation. Local agents Ryne and Bloppan of New York brokerages were named in connection with the firm’s affairs.
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Hetroit
Orage Fem
Fred Oswerne and Company
Mattoide
Beautiful Blond Is Her Story In Doctor Death Case
Chicago June 8 The beautiful blonde linked to the death of Dr Haldine Cleminson's wife was exposed as a fraud. Police say they have a strong end against the doctor to present to the grand jury tomorrow. The woman, wealthy and once close to Cleminson, admitted the connection was professional and not intimate. Police note Cleminson’s early life in Domque Iowa and describe his path as troubled.
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Cleminson
Chicago
Haldine Clemingon
Ann
Dotmque
Iowa
Conference on Education of Backward Delinquent Children
Buffalo delegates at the sixth annual conference in June discuss discipline and custody issues. Leaders including James A Burnett and Florence A McNeal address Ungraded Schools for Backward Children as a Means of Reclaiming Delinquent Youth and urge limiting punishment while focusing on reform.
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Buffalo N.Y
James A. Burnett
National Training School For Boys
Washington
Burnett
Florence A McNeal
Cleveland
J. Elles Foster
Washington D.C
Bernard Hlexner
Louisvill
Japan
Grace Johnson
Red Wing
Minn
Orphelia L. Amigh
Geneva
Amigh
Senators Tell Bryan to Mind His Own Business
Washington June 8. A number of Democrat senators denounce William Jennings Bryan for criticizing their tariff stance. They cite his influence within the Democratic party and accuse him of attempting to dictate to the senators amid a controversy over taxing timber. Strong words mark the dispute as senators defend their independence.
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Bryan
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Sanmons
Smith
Bride at Findlay Wedding Led to Prison Cell
June Baney of Findlay wed Clarence Wisler son of a Bellefontaine merchant. A police officer interrupted the wedding feast and charged the bride with perjury as the couple spent the night in a police cell. Earlier a prominent man faced a conviction attempt.
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Findlay
Pearl Baney
Clarence Wisler
Bellefontaine
Tuight
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