Vast 1904 era notes on ships, fires, and labor strife
Recap of rapid Asian battleship Arpad speed tests near Polu, Vermont blazes on Worcester mountain and two damaged residences, and a wave of labor disputes from carpenters in Philadelphia to hotel staff in Chicago. Forest fires in Maine threaten railways, water shortages loom for New York City, and police orders target missionaries in Germany amid broader emergency conditions nationwide.
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Polu
Jengt
Vermont
Aldabie Ryber Land
Movilaviok
Worcester
Neivy
Tesident Pack
He Strilars
Aroostogh
Maine
Bangor
Philmelphia
Hanes
Chinage
Grand Pacific
Chitage
Chieuzo
John W. Daniel
United States Senate
Einia
Gmnmanderr
Ron
Genoa
Neb
Union Pacific
Long Island
Melford
Farmingville
New York City
Col. I. G. Monroe
Water, Gas and Electricity
Cannon
Germany
Amnetia
Miuhie
Tugboat Association
Philadelphia
Iat
Jhe
Comiisiog
Kauai
Dewey Cuille Co
Eptite
Pittsburg
Ezir
Ottawa
Mesnin
Doyideon & Trackeray
Martinez & Co
Lowth
Ohio Republicans Light as Hanna Influence Looms Large
Ohio Republicans open convention to confirm Senator Hanna’s tight grip with 21 districts controlled by his allies. Herrick nominated, party platform backs Roosevelt era progress and voter rights, while contests for lieutenant governor and other posts hint at internal divisions despite a unified stance on the main ticket.
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Columbus
Tune
Hanna
Ohio
Tie State Central Committee
Cox
Cincinnuti
Dayton
Henator
Hanna and
Penker
Myron T. Herrick
Republican Party
Chillicothe
Roosevelt
Hanon
Teir
Hoathman
Boothman
Hanma
Harting J
Augustus M. Summers
Springfield
Jacob F. Burkett
Findlay
Samuel A. Wildman
Norwalk
John M. Sheets
Ottawa
Summers
J. W. Zeller
Lewis D. Konebrake
Mount Vernon
P. Humphrey
Ironton
Edwin A. Jones
Massillon
Jones
Board of Public Works
George T. Watking
Wakefield
Hawn
Herrick
Senator Foraker
Monks Dispersed as Army Seals Monastery Barricades
June 5 report from Paris describes 6000 demonstrators opposing authorities at the Jas Bliehere monastery. Soldiers breached gates, climbed to the roof, cleared barricades and forced the father superior and monks from the building amid clashes.
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Paris
Jas Bliehere
Tha Walla
Clerk Embezzlement Charge Hits District Auditor Office
Washington June 10 Watson a clerk in the office of the auditor for the District of Columbia and son in law of a wealthy retired railroad contractor was arrested on a charge of embezzlement of government funds. The amount is estimated from 60000 to 875000 with the warrant citing 8000 as the specific sum. Bond set at 25000 to be furnished by bonding companies. Watson alleges the shortage stems from careless bookkeeping and denies embezzlement, spending the night in the police station.
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Washington
Tamen Ky Watson
District of Columbia
Watbon
Ty Petty
Treasury Department
Leek
fMietrict
Cotreel
Tice Trimder
Baned
Timbla
Petty
Watson
Iag
Government Presses Colombia on Isthmian Canal Pact
Washington June 10 important talks have taken place between Secretary Hay and canal enterprise figures. The outcome is a firm aim to terminate negotiations with Colombia promptly if ratification appears delayed beyond a reasonable time. Roosevelt’s patience is stretched as Colombian congress convenes soon to ponder treaty terms.
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Columbia
Washington
Hay
Tanwne Canal Enterprise
I4 1
Colombia
Roosevelt
Congress
Nierragan
Costa Rica
Louisville and Nashville passenger train wreck near Mulh County Hill
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train from New Orleans to Cincinnati wrecked on Mulcrowgh’s Hill twelve miles south of Louisville. Fireman John Keller died from scalding injuries. engineer buried. President Milton Smith aboard uninjured. Several cars left the track, including the smoker and dining car. a tree halted the mail baggage express. Storms in nearby counties killed two and injured others, with two students at Corsica Academy struck by lightning and hurled to the floor.
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Louisville & Nash
Louieville & Nashville
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Louisville
John Keller
Tsimngdigtaly
Milton ‘In. Smith
Louisville & Nashville
Lightnin Kile
Dave Gtrin
Bevokville
Pun
Miun Lulu Mullen
Hoxste Keleo
Corsica Academy
Corsica
Ohio News. Muty and Diamond Importers in Court
In Ohio the government seeks a new trial against Fox Bros Co for diamond duties. General Thaddeus Sharracis led appraisers, boosting the Hathor firm’s case by $27,000. A diamond tax evasion network and a harvesting machine trust case surface as petitions target monopolistic practices and penalties rise under state law. Cleveland political maneuvering hints Mayor Johnson’s governor bid could come if pressured. An assault at an opera house involving Superintendent Vandeveler prompts arrest and a domestic dispute over funds for a town project.
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Chilome Alley
Fox Brox, & Co
Thaddeus Sharracis
Marvester
Businews
Ohio
Sts. Ibvides
Sagidge Hit To
Chardondune S.—Middlefield
Vandeveler
Opera House
Av. L. Gillen
Thinm
Gillen
Vonbeseler
Brigden
Arizona Attorney Is Disbarred in Putnam County Case
Arizona attorney W. W. Sutton, former Putnam County representative in the state senate, was disbarred yesterday by a circuit court in this city for four years. He faced 11 counts from Patnany County officials for conduct unbecoming a lawyer. Judge Mooney announced the ruling and said Sutton may apply for reinstatement after two years have elapsed.
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Pindley
W. WL Sutton
Ortiwa
Putnam County
Senate
Cirewit
Patnany
Mooney
Sutton
Receiver Petition Against W. D. Odell Co. Seeks Court Action
In Savannah Georgia on Monday a filer sought a receiver for W. D. Odell Commission Co of Cincinnati and a general accounting. He alleges officers and shareholders interfere with company management and claims ownership of 25 shares plus four other shares for which certificates were not issued. Aimed at freeing management from interference, the petition requests injunctions and clarity on shareholding. The case continues in the U. S. district court.
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Jy te-Thomas O. Mel Wride
Savannah
United States District Court
W. d Odell Commission Co
Cincinant
Melivide
Stovlk
Akron Creditors Approve Sale to Combine Co
At a meeting of the creditors of Aultman Miller & Co held yesterday the plan and sale of the company’s assets to the Illinois Combine was approved for 1010,000. Judge William A. Vincent of Chicago was involved, and while some legal formalities remain, the sale is considered imminent with about 200 creditors in attendance.
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Akron
Aultman, Miller & Co
William A. Vincent
Chiogo
Vincent Ip
Infernaional Harvester Co
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For and Publisher
William Thompson
New York
Insead
Wis
Thorpaan
Amesica
Arizains New
Hiri
Raelingaine
Tome
Weaffeld
Mie
State Department
Phi Ingersoll
United States
Ennaul
Cartagena
Colon
Ing
Holvoles
Mowe
Artie Flanigan
Sing Sing
8. Y
Flanigan
Igh McGoeorn
West Fifty-fourth Street
Tle
Vietro
Bollermuxers
Vollermaleees
Detroit
Bollermunkers
Elise
Robey de. Frank
Asiatic Squadron
China
Kentucky
Oregon
New Orleanns
Chefoo
Monterey
Pompey
Shanghai
New Lisbon
Seattle
Wash
Newey Krehel
Thufalo
Anew Luttman
Lomiwanda
Stover
Lutte
Krebel
Meeping Upatatrs
Jim- Yuel
Craft
Noyles
Smith County
Maennie
Nowyie
Wieth
Anron Th Turner
Grand Rnpiite la
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Ue Brooklyn
South Beater
Masa
Joseph Wood
Anton
Pulizariony
Ohio Republicans
Myron T. Merrick
Dent Roosevelt
Flamons
Portland
Medune de
Almort
Demy
Kansay
Mirra
Yeatertoy
Roose Volta
Paul, Hawland
Cleveland
Albert Douglas
Chilcathe
Terrick
Olio
Warren G. Harding
Marion *Star
WW. A. Erwin
Melville M. Gillette
Newark
Nevin
Walter D. Traubert
Callwell
Gilbert Got
Lette
Atute
Perry Kemlek
W. S McKinnon
Ashtabula
Conettsaman
D. KR. Watson
Nelson A. Sink
McKinnon
Sil
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Walter Guilbert
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Min District of Columbia
Fin Emberatoments
Ohio News
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Dunes
Dohnpen
Uinaelf
Jatine Kon
Polistiginny
Bint
Fundy
Toepeka
Chamber of Commerce Relief Committee
Honebrake
Topeka
Chamber of Comme
Springfeld
Fort
Springield
John B. Clingerman
Atute Central
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