Destructive Iowa Storm Leaves Cherokee Housing Loss
A massive storm sweeping northwest Iowa centered on Cherokee destroyed about seventy houses in that city and caused extensive river flooding affecting Minnesota and Nebraska. Rail lines including Illinois Central suffered severe damage with bridges washed away and trains halted. Other towns like Merrill Hinton James submerged and crop losses reported as widespread flooding extended toward Sioux City.
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Wartemtoo
Iowa
Sioux
Illinois Central
Onawa
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Minnesota
Nebraska
Sioux City
Floyd River
Merrill
Hinton
James
Fairmount
Minn
Omaha
Neb
Elkhorn
St. Paul
West Point
Segars
Illinois & Central
Gen Hascock's Daughter Wed In Sudden Sorrento Ceremony
The wedding of Gen W S Hancock's daughter to W H Dow of Boston occurred quietly at the Redeemer Church in Sorrento Maine. The ceremony was arranged quickly with Rev John McCaw Foster officiating and Boston organist Frank Leslie Crowell providing music. An orchestra from Sorrento played at the reception.
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United Press
Bancor
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Sorrento
W. H. Dow
Boston
GT. Am
Rey
John McCaw Foster
St. John’s Church
Frank Leslie Crowell
Furst Bismarck Sets Transatlantic Speed Record
The steam ship Furst Bismarck arrived from New York at 11 o clock this morning after a passage of six days thirteen hours and ten minutes. The record time was faster than the previous mark on the route.
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Southamorton
Furst Bismarck
New York
Virginia Census figures show state population rise
Census Office bulletin reports Virginia's total population at 1,655,980, up 148,415 since 1880. Henrico, Norfolk and Roanoke counties lead in numerical increases, reflecting growth across the commonwealth.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Census Office Today
Virginia
Henrico
Norfolk
Roanoke
Punishing the Natives. German West Africa Expedition Returns
West Africa reports say a second German expedition has left the Cameroons river to punish natives who destroyed the prior expedition. The force numbers about three hundred whites and a thousand friendly natives, facing a powerful hostile chief with thousands of warriors. Some Germans captured earlier were tortured and died. no survivors are expected. The Germans are believed to seek memorable vengeance.
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West Africa
London
Camoons
Mrs O Shea Said To Hold Parnell Secretarial Authority
In a letter from London dated June 25 Mr Parnell asserts Mrs O Shea had the authority of his private secretary Mr Henry Campbell to attach his signature to letters produced in court. The claim relates to the Cork Daily Herald action for damages brought by Campbell.
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Cable
London
Parnell
O’shea
Henry Campbell
Cork Daily Herald
Gampbell
Allen & Ginter Win in $40,000 Bonsack Settlement
Ricamonp Va June 25 It is learned that over 40 000 was paid by the Bonsack Cigarette Company to the Allen & Ginter company as a compromise of their suit. The agreement settles royalty charges for all charge cigarette firms and reduces chances of further court actions.
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Bonsack Cigarette Company
United Press
Ricamonp
Allen & Ginter Cigarette Company
Parnell and Mrs O Sheas Quiet Sussex Wedding
Mrs O Sheas marriage to Charles Parnell was performed by a registrar in Steyning Sussex with two registrar clerks as witnesses. They traveled from London and Brighton in secrecy with a planned second ceremony in London for Catholic sentiment.
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London
O’shea
Parnell
Walsington Terrace
Brighton
Steyning Sussex
Steyning
Stonewall Jackson's Remains Moved for Monument Unveiling
The body of Stonewall Jackson was moved at 4 AM from its grave to a new vault prepared for the monument funded by Southern supporters. The monument, to be unveiled July 21, will stand over the remains and be a tribute to the Confederate general.
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United Press
Lexindon
Stonewall Jackson
Bakers Strike Sparks City Protests As Police Demand Disperse
A six thousand strong bakers gathering in the city escalates after a police demand to disperse. The crowd forms in the streets in response to unresolved labor issues linked to registry practices. Associated officials and actions unfold amid the march.
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Cable
Rosie Beats Lovett and Other Baseball Results
New York topped Brooklyn 9 to 2 as Lovett struggled against the Mets. Chicago defeated Cincinnati 4 to 2 while Berger’s misplay cost Creve Coeur. Boston beat Philadelphia 17 to 7 after Nichols pitched well. American Association games: Boston 13 Baltimore 5. Louisville 4 Columbus 2. Washington 7 Athletics 5. St Louis 9 Cincinnati 1.
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New York
Lovett
New Yorkers
Brooklyns
Rusie
Brooklyn
Buckley
Daly
McQuaide
Chicago
Cincinnati
Curiaco
Chicag 08S
Todlay
Ansons
Luby
Bowman
Mullane
Harrington
Lynch
Berger
Crevelano
Balwin
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Baldwin
Fields
Beatin
Zimmer
Batin
Panapetunia
Bostons
Nichols
Xeed
Phillies
Boston
Philadelphia
Batteries Nichols
Bennett
Thornton
Clements
Hurst
American Association
Baltimore
Columbus
Louisville
Washington
Athletics
St Louis
St. Louis
Cincinati
Alabama Poised To Lead U S Iron Output, Says Porter
Washington D C June 25 Superintendent Porter predicts a Census Office bulletin will show Alabama surpassing Pennsylvania in one year iron ore production and becoming the future iron producing center of the United States The South is praised for rapid industrial progress and equal output with 1870 levels in iron ore and pig iron influencing national iron manufacture outlook.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Keystone
South
United States
Porter
U.S
Prince George of Greece Arrives in San Francisco
Prince George of Greece lands in San Francisco aboard the Gaelic from Yokohama, escorted by Captain Lohmer of the Pamiat Azov. A tall 22 year old, he plans a two day stay before continuing to New York and on to London then Sturs via Copenhagen.
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San Francisco
Prince George of
Greece
Yokohama
Lohmer
New York
Mrs Laura Pearsall Beats James Finnery in Dubious Fracas
In a morning incident, Mrs Laura Pearsall reportedly struck James Finnery in what witnesses describe as a harsh confrontation. Details are unclear from the fragmentary report, with no official charges confirmed at this time.
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Laura Pearsall
James Finnery
Finnery
Ae Abe
Trains To Run Through Fayetteville and Charleston
Fayetteville to Charleston through line to commence July 1 with through service by the Charleston Sumter and Northern and Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroads. Schedule shows Charleston to Bennettsville to Fayetteville to Charleston, with morning and afternoon departures and approximate arrival times.
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Charleston
Sumpter and Northern
United Press
Cuanteston
Charleston, Sumpter and Northern Railroad
Averill
Fry and Averill
Cape Fé Fear
Yadkin Valley
Sumter
Northern Roads
Bennettsville
Fayetteville
Bennettaville
Infanticide case shocks Edenton suspect mother found in men's clothes
At Blunt's Mill Bridge Edenton a colored infant corpse led to a coroner’s inquest returning foul play as cause of death. Chief I W S and Constable Jim Robinson pursued, finding the mother Mary Johnson dressed in men's clothes near Hertford road. She is jailed awaiting Superior Court.
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Norfolk
Edenton
N. C
Blunt’s Mill Bridge
I. W.'Sandke
Jim Robinson
Jury Finds Ozburn Sane in Georgia Murder Case
Atlanta June 25 The jury in the Ozburn sanity inquiry returned an early morning verdict of sane after a trial that began yesterday. The condemned murderer faced execution tomorrow for a brutal sensational Georgia crime that drew crowded courts and intense public interest.
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Sane
The
United Press
Atlanta
Charles M. Ozburn
Georgia
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