Destructive Lincoln storm kills three in Merna Illinois
A mid night tornado near Merna Illinois kills three people Lena Cadagan Leroy Edward Mardin Leroy Annie Kelley Merna and leaves Mitchell Cunningham missing. Two hundred dancegoers at the town hall were endangered as the building wrecked. Illinois Wesleyan University suffered heavy damage and telegraph lines were down. Numerous homes unroofed and streets blocked by fallen trees.
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Lena Cadagan
Leroy
Edward Mardin
Annie Kelley
Merna
Mitchell Cunningham
Town Hall
Illinois Wesleyan University
Clinton
Chicago & Alton
San Jose
Convicts Trapped Near Cervais as National Guard Deployed
On June 11 Harry Tracy and David Merrill, escapees from the penitentiary after killing three guards, are surrounded by about fifty men in woods two miles east of Cervais. Reinforcements move from Salem and the city as Governor Geer orders a national guard company to Cervais.
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Portland
Ore
Harry Tracy
David Merrill
Cervais
Salew
Salem
Geer
National Guard
Gervais
Tracy
Merrill
The Liberty Poll Bell Returns to Philadelphia
The Liberty Bell, exhibited in Charleston, arrives in Philadelphia and is placed in Independence Hall after a parade escorted by troops and bands. Mayor Ashbridge greets the bell on behalf of the city as thousands cheer along the route.
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Philadelphia
Charleston
5. C
Independence Hall
Ashbridge
Mass Meeting Called to Set Local Rules Against Desperados
A miners and citizens mass meeting is set for Friday at the Bannock Assay office to organize the reservation mining district and adopt rules to disarm potential gunmen and ensure equal access to the mines. Mayor Steely will preside and attendance is expected to be strong.
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Bannock Assay Office
Reservation
Steely
Debate on Corliss Pacific cable bill ends in defeat
In the House the Corliss Pacific cable bill is killed by a 108 to 71 vote after committee of the whole debates. Corliss asserts no foot of the cable has been laid, while Richardson cites a $51,000,000 revenue shortfall as reason against funding the project. In the Senate the motion to discharge on a direct election amendment for the constitution fails 21 to 35 as Fairbanks backs the Panama route over Nicaragua.
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Washinon
House
Corliss Pacific
Corliss
Ysterday
Richardson
Cannon
Washington
Senate
Committee On
Fairbanks
Indiana
Panama Canal
Nicaragua
Panama
Cuban payments probe reveals $2880 voucher
In Washington on June 1 the Cuban relations committee heard F B Tharcer of the exporters association confirm receiving $2880 from the Cuban military government via Governor Wood. The voucher, one of three from the same source, covered advocating duty reductions on Cuban and US products. The witness noted $20,000 in literature circulated with Reid contributing $2500 from the Havemeyer sugar trust.
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Washington
F. B. Tharcer
Exporters’ Association
Committee On
Teller
Cuba
Wood
United States Exporters Association
Thurber
United States
Reid
Havemeyer Sugar Trust
Quay Elected State Chairman at Republican Convention
The Republican state convention in Harrisburg assembled at 10:40 AM with Senator Quay unanimously chosen state chairman. Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker of Philadelphia was nominated for governor on the first ballot, carrying 206 votes to 152 for Attorney General Elkin as the contest to the end shapes the nomination. The platform backs President Roosevelt's renomination, pledges tariff protection, supports antitrust efforts, and endorses reciprocity with Cuba.
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Harrisburg
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Philadelphia
Elkin
Senator Quay
Roosevelt
Cuba
Pennypacker
Boer Colonel Lynch Arrested as Galway MP Await Bail Ruling
London June 11 Col Arthur Lynch veteran Boer combatant and Galway representative elected to Parliament was arrested on arrival of the New Haven from France. At Bow Street he faced high treason charges and was remanded until June 14. He showed calm in court and did not seek bail. a request from Lt Col Philip Nolan for bail was denied due to lack of magistrate authority.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Galway
House of Commons
New Haven
France
Bow Street
Philip Nolan
Lynch
Open air Concert by the W. O. W. Band at Company Park
A public entertainment notes an outdoor concert by the W. O. W. Band in Company Park. Residents are invited to attend the free event under clear weather expectations. The program includes marches and popular tunes, with seating and crowd control arranged by local authorities.
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W. O. W. Band
Back From Thunder A Hard Trek To Idaho Gold Camp
Billy Hammond and wife, returning to Pocatello from a failed march to Thunder Mountain, recount a harsh journey via Mackay and Salmon City. They faced floods, snow, a 14 mile four day crossing, a 102 river crossings ordeal, theft of supplies, and near starvation before returning defeated with a cost around 800 dollars. Hammond remains skeptical about Thunder but sees other Idaho camps as possible prospects.
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Billy Hammond
Thunder Mountain
Monvicy
Billy
Wintr
Mr. Lammond
Arco
Hidorado
Mackay
Salmon Cjty
Salmon
Leesburg
Marble Creek
Pocatello
Leesburg Pass
Idaho
Secretary Root weighs Gen Smiths case after Waller
Secretary Root said he has not yet reviewed General Smiths case tried by court martial in Manila for alleged war rule violations in Samar. He noted Smiths case hinges on the Waller affair and that the President could order a new consideration, though the court could not be forced to alter its not guilty verdict.
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Washington
Root
Smith
Manila
Samar
Waller
Marine Corps
War Department
Hunt Declared Doomed for renomination in Bingham County
Frank Beane of Blackfoot said Hunt cannot win any vote for renomination from Bingham County. He asserted that Democrats in southeastern Idaho would oppose Hunt and that Hart could not rally local support. Beane planned to inform Bob Tschady of Wheeler’s view and urged Hunt supporters to visit the region.
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Frank Beane
Blackfoot
Bob’’ Tschady
B. Wheeler
Hunt
Bingham County
Idaho
Bingham
gHart
Brewery unions plan general strike after helpers' wage demands
Chicago readers learn that following the refusal to reinstate thirty brewery drivers' helpers who struck Monday for higher pay, other brewery unions prepare a general strike for tomorrow. The piece notes the helpers' action and the brewing firm's stance.
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Chicago
United States Brewing Company
Boers Surrender to British After Good Citizen Remark
Commandant Fouche oversaw Boer commando surrenders at Aliwal North in the Cape Colony. He said the Boers had been good citizens of their country and would be under British rule, noting their cooperation Monday June 9.
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Aliwal
North Cape Colony
Commandant Fouche
Lazative Bromo Quinine Cure Ad Claim
An advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Lazative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if the cure fails, signed by W. Groves.
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W. Grove
Imperial Potential Shriners elect officers in session
The Shriners held a meeting in San Francisco on June 11 and reflected officers. Henry Aikip of Omaha was noted among attendees as part of the Imperial Potential proceedings.
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San Francisco
Henry
Aikip 1
Omeha
Dempsey Irrigation Co Forms With 15000 Shares
The Dempsey Irrigation company filed articles of incorporation with the county recorder. Capital stock is 15000 shares of par value 1 each totaling 15000. Directors include Theodore Monroe D A Monroe W W Cooper J Palmer and Lee Merrick. The list of stockholders shows numerous individuals with varied shareholdings, including Lee Merrick 40 shares and many others up to 80 shares.
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Dempsey Irrigation Company
County Recorder
Theodore Monroe
D. A. Monroe
W. W. Cooper
J. Palmer
Lee Merrick
W. W. Looper
J. A. Francis
George Heath
J. A. Avery
Noah Rees
H. Monroe
A. Baxter
Frank Warner
Tom Halliman
F. Potter
H. E. Byington
A. M. Boice
L A. Bingham
G. F.H. Kidd
J. Tollefson
C. A. Bristol
W. McClellan
A. A. Henson
Andrew Hooper
Higgins
Daniel Higgins
H. Peterson
H. Harwood
L. F. Stocker
D. Aslet
W. R. Godfrey
J. A. Hanson
Pocatello Pioneers Organize For July Fourth Celebration
A Pocatello Pioneers committee meeting appointed a credentials panel to review registrants based on residence prior to September 1, 1888. The program committee seeks to know seats and badges needed, with July 1 deadline for claims. A parallel ladies committee will meet June 12 to finalize plans.
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Pocatello
Committee
Brakeman John Preachard Hurt in Train Collision Near Shoshone
John Preachard a brakeman on train No. 6 sustained a severe hand injury Sunday night near Shoshone when the cars closed on his left thumb. A surgeon was called at Shoshone and doctors hope the thumb can be saved despite the crush injury.
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the Statesman
John Preachard
Shoshone
Boiseites await country voices in Idaho politics
In Boise June reports from the Republican state committee praise unity and readiness to win. The meeting marks harmonious, shipshape party organization with leaders like Dubois and Heitfeldt facing opposition tactics, foreshadowing a Republican landslide locally and nationally. Idaho county representation details correct Idaho county will have 16 reps instead of 18 to include Thunder Mountain.
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Boise
Republican State Committee
Reublican
State Central Committee
Nez Perce
Idaho
Thunder Mountain
In Memoriam by Rey Van der Donckt
In this reminiscence the speaker bids departed loved ones farewell as they reach eternal rest. The verse contemplates striving, peril, and final peace, urging parents to join the final journey and share everlasting rest.
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Rey
van der Donckt
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