Missing Minnesota launch found by divers after collision
Newport June 15 divers recovered a damaged Canopy frame from the missing launch of the battleship Minnesota. Five sailors were aboard when it was driven under a barge by a tow line, with only one body recovered and divers expecting to find the others near the wreck site as recovery efforts continue.
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Newport
Minnesota
Woolsup
Servik
Wiser
Neils
Toray
Roagh
Cape Charles
Norfolk
Laine
Phil
Naval
Found Body of Shafer in Ravine After Family Tragedy
June 15 Fronton Obid article reports Charles Shafer killed his wife and child, wounded his mother and mother-in-law, then shot himself. The body of Shafer was found in a rear ravine. his mother is under arrest. A 600 reward had been offered for his capture.
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Fronton
Obid
Ras
Charles Shifet
Vanda
Shafer
Joseph Hacker
Kidnapped Boy Captured by Sheriff in Bowling Green
Herbert Sinclair a 12 year old who endured a year of capture and escapes was found by authorities near Tyrone Payor Ivanias. He identified one man and a woman as his abductors before being taken to safety, with ongoing efforts to return him home and reconcile his story with Tyrong authorities.
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Bowling Green
Wide
Herbert Sinclair
Will
Tyroee
Payor
Ivanias
Lewan
Kenda
Nhen
Tyrong
Hines
Tyroc
New Milford Plans Grand 200th Anniversary Celebration
New Milford Connecticut readies a four day observance of the town’s 200 year settlement anniversary with an elaborate old home week style program. Citizens have prepared for years to stage one of the state’s most notable celebrations.
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New Milford
Conn
Jane
Connecticut
Taft Shows Slight Improvement After Illness
Taft, hospitalized at Fort Snelling, is somewhat better but still in bed. Doctors attribute the illness to acute indigestion and heat. He is attended by Dr. Seve and will remain for observation, with plans to depart for Sioux Falls tonight.
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Bloux
Immigrants May Go to New Orleans New Service Inaugurated
New Orleans newspaper item notes the Austrian Steamship Company launched a new service with the steamship Gerty bound for Trieste. Three ships will operate, aimed at directing more immigration from northern ports to the area. The report suggests a boost in arrivals through New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Austein
Austrian Steamship Company
Gerty
Trieste
Trix
Noth
Mine inspector closes a mine in Bridgeport Ohio
Bridgeport Ohio June reports that Mine Inspector Jones today closed Red Mod mine due to safety concerns. The action ends operations at the site under state oversight. Local workers face uncertain futures as inspectors enforce safety standards.
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Bridgeport
BeewaKe Pledge Aims Protections For Employees
A brief notice states the company will employ twenty percent of men while ensuring proper protection for workers. Warrants are to be issued today for the official care of the company.
Vassar students await commencement week events
Poughkeepsie June 16 students at Vassar hovered in eager anticipation as commencement week opens tomorrow with a sermon by Rev Dr Donald Sage MacKay. Grove and ivy exercises occur Monday with the play As You Like It in the evening. The alumni reunion is set for Tuesday and Wednesday features commencement day with Miss Jane Addams of Hull House Chicago as the orator.
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Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Varsoe Wee
Han Colamento
Donald Sage MacKay
Annie Ally Mice
Mise Jane Addime
Hull House
Chicago
Orator
Kissed Pupils Controversy Hits Steubenville High
In Steubenville on June 1 G W Walker Joselen faces charges of conspiracy by several in educational circles to force him from his role, amid a scandal over kisses and affectionate letters to female students. The school board deadlocks on re election. Superintendent Van Cleve withholds support amid bad blood and missing voters.
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Post Office
van Cleve
Dissolution of the Duma Looms in Russia Amidst Riots
Dispatches from St. Petersburg report an imminent dissolution of the Duma, with troops in the streets and machine guns ready to quell any riots. Stolypin’s accusations against deputies are acknowledged, while the government withholds funds and authorities warn of strict measures as fear spreads in major cities.
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St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Twereteth
Pyenier
Train disaster near Minot injures several. engineer killed
Minot North Dakota June 15 A Great Northern Oriental Limited traveling at fifty miles an hour wrecked forty miles west of Minot. The engineer Longvan was killed unknown fireman and several passengers were injured. Every car left the wreck and caught fire making rescue difficult.
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Great Northern Limited
Minot
8. D
Tog
Great Northern Oriental Limited
Direhut
Longvan
Invasion of Salvador Begun by Zelaya
Dispatches from Guatemala City report President Zelaya sending Nicaraguan forces to subjugate Salvador. Naval and military messages indicate Central American Island forces are on the eve of a general war as expeditions move toward southwestern Salvador and Honduras.
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Central America
Guatemala City
Ztnyavasion
Salvador
Fof Nicarigm
Jane
Corin
Honduras
Plan to Blow Up Peace Conference
The report notes that Russian anarchism allegedly planned to disrupt the international peace congress, but the gathering opened without incident. A total of 225 representatives from 47 nations attended the event amid distrust among powers.
Will Surpass Strike of 1905 in Chicago Turmoil
In Chicago the strike looms to surpass the 1905 upheaval as tension rises over grain yard labor and team standings. Key figures from the Packers bow, Holden, and Maines compare strategies while orders demand workers gather belongings and prepare to depart. The crowd awaits a potential strike declaration tonight as opposing groups force stakes.
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Chicago
Alonk Yard
Lesan
Abit Packers
Bowie Aga Holden
Temidters
Anaes
Mayor Schmitz Behind Bars in San Francisco
San Francisco June 15 reports Mayor Schmitz remained jailed after authorities refused bond. Sheriff ONeill, a Schmitz ally, helped transport him to jail where he will stay until sentencing. The detainment follows a graft investigation with the attorney warning of consequences for delay.
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Schulte
Toeay
Oneill
Din
Sefimus
Onell
Sehiite
San Francis
Doone
Prevost Bit Korn in Fight Preceding Tragic Death
In Lima on June 15 two business men, Marion Prevost and Jacob Korn, fought over a dispute. Prevost bit Korn’s thumb to the bone causing severe injury. Blood poisoning led to lockjaw and the death of Korn this morning. Prevost is grief stricken and under medical care. possible criminal action may follow.
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Lima, Olio
Marion Prevost
Jacob Korn
Prevost
Kern
Packers May Arbitrate
Bulletin from Chicago dated June 15 reports Nelson Morris and company agreeing to arbitrate disputes with teamsters if other packers yield. The brief item notes potential arbitration among Packers after negotiations.
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Chicago
Nelson
Morris and Company
Teamsters
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Wiliel Sven
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Mayor Schmitz
Lima
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