Night college for bright boys to work and learn
Trustees approve a fall night costage enabling working youths to complete a college course in three to four years. The piece notes the shift from classic four-year college models to accelerated paths and summarizes a broader discussion on education and societal pressures. It also covers rat-catching industries in London and Scandinavia, with consular reports on Denmark showing modest earnings for rat catchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City College
New York World
Hayfield
Arresting cars to curb speed violations in the South
The Charleston News and Courier suggests seizing automobiles as a deterrent to speed law breaking. It argues that removing a car from circulation while violations are pending would pressure owners to exercise caution and support law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
The
Charleston News and Courier
Diamonds Rebound Amid Market Optimism in 19th Century Trade
Amid ongoing labor tensions and political unrest in France, the diamond trade in America shows renewed vigor. Maiden Lane reports a strong market for diamonds and pearls, with March imports worth about nine times higher than a year prior. A New York association aims to fund permanent foreign embassy homes through public education, while monarchist rhetoric remains a disruptive influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maiden Lane
New York
Town Adopts Morality Law After Salome Craze
Town follows New York in banning immoral stage performances as Salome provokes public demand for action. Public opinion swings toward reform amid a recent surge of pruriency on the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Submarine Sinks and Rescue at Sea Noted in June Reports
Wireless telegraphy saved 410 aboard the Slavonia after a collision near Flores island. The Prinzess Irene rushed to the scene at full speed and rescued all passengers. A convoy from Batavia aided recovery as reports circulated from Cunard agents in New York and Liverpool.
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Punta Delgada
Azores
Cunarder
Slavonia
Flores Island
Republic
Prinzess Irene
CG. Q. D
New York
Dunning
Cunard
Liverpool
Russian Submarine Kambala Sinks in Black Sea Storm
The Russian torpedo submarine Kambala sank during night maneuvers off St. Petersburg while under trial. Twenty crew members died including Captain Bielkoff and 17 others. Commander Aquilonoff survived after swimming to safety when the vessel collided with the battleship Rostislav in 28 fathoms.
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St. Petersbuug
Kambala
Black Sea
Bielkoff
Rostislav
Aquilonoff
Blekker
Tuchkoff
Steamer Sinks After Outing With High School Reunion
Fifty rescued as cargo shift caused the Shearwater to list off Philadelphia. Fire boat Ashbridge saved all aboard with no injuries before the steamer sank later. Two carboys of acid broke, flooding the engine room and forcing the engineer to abandon his post.
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Philadelphia
Shearwater
Delaware River
Ashbridge
Shear
Arch Street
Jersey
Ashtabula
Arundell
Fort Stanley
Canada
Ashtabula Harbor
Amboy
Two Iowa Men Found Dead in Well Near Kadoka
The bodies of John Gooder of Rock Valley, Iowa and W. D. Toney of Sioux City were found in a well on the McNally ranch two miles north of Kadoka South Dakota. Michael Malone, in their employ, is under arrest as a murder suspect.
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Iowa
Kadoka
S. D
John Gooder
Rock Valley
W. D. Toney
Sioux City
McNally
Here
Michael Malone
Cuba Debates Debt Settlement and Bondholder Pressure
In Havana the debate centers on renewing negotiations over debt payments and bondholder pressure. Rumors tie Senor de Ayala’s recall to push the claim, with a proposed congress resolution to cancel the pact between Gov Magon and Ayala for Cuba to buy Spanish cannon for 300000 dollars. Spain may still claim removal rights, though guns are largely not worth removal cost.
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Hévatia
Tuna
Cuba
Meister
Senor de Ayala
Magbon
Spain
Five Men Arrested in Alleged Train Robbery Case
Rochester N Y June 14 five men taken from the New York Central train No 21 westbound named Benjamin Marsh Albany Harry Brundage James Maroney Pleasantville Harvey Ferris Brooklyn and Harry Edwards New York admitted boarding at Albany but denied rifling express packages none over 30 one had 35 another 8 and the rest were penniless several carried bunches of keys no one was armed.
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Rochester
N.C
New York
Bombing of Leetonia Church Stuns Village
Unknown assailants dynamited the north window of the First Presbyterian church in Leetonia Ohio. Pastor Rev Joseph M Grimm has fought prohibition cases on trial locally. It marks a series of five attempted bombings with deputies deployed and arrests anticipated.
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Leetonia
First Presbyterian
Rav. Joseph. M. Grimm
Nquor
Davidson
Mary Agnes Ruiz Identified as O'Brien Heir in St Louis
St Louis friends identify Mme Mary Agnes O'Brien Ruiz as daughter of late Charles O'Brien a local boiler maker. She was born near Ninth and Cass, had a brother Charlie formerly with the fire department, and a sister. Once at Everett school she was known as adventurous and ran away at about 19 to New Orleans returning by box boat.
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St. Louis
Mme
Mary Agnes O'Brien Ruiz
London
Charles O’brien
Ninth Street
Cass Avenue
Charlie
Adventuress
New Orleana
Earthquake Toll Grows Across Southern France
Reports from southern France say the quake left St Cannat Rocqunes and Jam besc ruined with many buildings collapsed. Deaths total about 175 and may rise to 100 more. relief efforts deploy troops and food is being sent from Aix as villages remain cut off by damaged ileti telecommunications. Soldiers arrive to maintain order and aid rescue.
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Paris
France
St. Cannat
Rocqnes
Marseilles
Herault
Bouches du Rhone
Jambesc
St.-Cannat
Rognes
Aix
Puy Ste
Raparade
Denelles
Avignon
Wealthy mine owner missing after Indiana voyage
Blais Durbin of Patton Pennsylvania, reputed mine owner, is believed to have died by his own action or by accident after vanishing from the Goodrich steamer Indiana sailing from Chicago to Grand Haven. His coat hat and purse were found on deck five miles from Grand Haven.
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Muskegon
Mich
Blais Durbin
Patton
Goodrich Line
Indiana
Chicago
Grand Haven
Dr. Durbin
Lake Michigan
Scent Filibuster Plans Stir North Carolina Coast Action
In Hanton North Carolina on June 14 observers note the steamer Nanticoe has changed hands near Elizabeth City and been readied for service. The government suspects a filibustering expedition is forming and a revenue cutter monitors the scene for possible action.
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Hanton
N.C
Elizabeth City
Central Texas Storm Kills Eleven in Deadly Roundup
Eleven people die as a central Texas storm struck including a passenger train wreck near Sweetwater. Haskell Lueders Merkel suffered multiple fatalities while hail and wrecked buildings caused extensive damage and injuries.
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Texas
Dallas
Tex
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway
Brazos River Bridge
Sweetwater
Haskell
Luedere
R. S. Middleton
Tom Middleton
Joe Middleton
Willie Middleton
Maggie Bishop
Brooks
Lueberg
Merkel
J. E. Stamford
Cromwell
Minnesota Bankers Meet At Lake Minnetonka
Lake Minnetonka Minn June 14 bankers from across the state gather for the Minnesota Bankers association twentieth annual convention at Tanka Bay hotel. President Joseph Chapman Jr delivered the opening address and notable speakers discussed mining, insurance, tariffs and bank legislation. A gala evening at Big Island Park follows with plans for tomorrow including Kent of New York as chief speaker.
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Lake Minnetonka
Minn
Tanka Bay
Minnesota Bankers’ Association
C. J. Swain
Excelsior
Joseph Chapman
Northwestern National Bank
Minneapolis
Willam J
Olcott
Duluth
Lake Superior
Wiliam 13
Joyce
New York
Frank N. Nye
Tarif
L. C. Thorpe
Willmar
George E. Roberts
Commercial National Bank of
Hicago
Postal Savings Bank
Fred F. Farnsworth
American Bankers’ ‘Association
Big Island Park
Fred I. Kent
Bankers’ Trust Company of
Association
Missing Passenger Believed Drowned After Berlin Arrival
Naples June 14 The North German Lloyd steamer Berlin arrived from Genoa and Holland Bennett a Boston lawyer traveling with his bride was reported missing from the vessel and presumed drowned after he vanished from the ship. Mrs Bennett was aboard with friends. A separate note from Omaha reports a federal grand jury indicting D W Woods P R Torgensen James Gordon Jack Shelton and John Doe in the Union Pacific mail robbery of May 23.
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Naples
Genoa
Berlin
Holland Bennett
Boston
Benmatt
Indist
Omaha
Neb
Federal Grand
D. W. Woods
Pred ‘Torgensen
James Gordon
Jack Shelton
John Doe
Union Pacific Mail
Shooting Captain Raymond in hospital as condition holds
Report from Mercy hospital states Captain Raymond’s condition is serious but not immediately dangerous after a bullet struck near his spinal column. Earlier that morning surgeons planned to probe the wound while hopes for recovery remained, as three men drowned in Creve Coeur Lake near St. Louis.
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John
Jett
Mercy Hospital
Raymond
Wasg
Lake, St Louis
Creve Coeur Lake
St. Louis
Boston Unitarian Leader Honored in City Memorial
In Boston on June 14 a large Unitarian gathering at South Congregational Church paid tribute to Edward Everett Hale with sermons by clergy from many creeds. Flags flew at half mast and the funeral proceeded to Forest Hills Cemetery in private burial services.
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Boston
Mass
South Congregational Church
Edward Everett Hole
Bogton
Unitarianiam
Hale
Park Street
Forest Hil
Stop Collection of Tax by Oklahoma City Courts
United States court in the Eastern District of Oklahoma granted a temporary injunction restraining the county treasurer from collecting the last half of the 1903 taxes due from several railway companies including Missouri Kansas Texas Gulf Colorado Santa Fe Fort Smith Western and others, with McAlester Judge Halph B Campbell presiding.
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Oklahoma’ City
Okla
United States Court of the Eastern District of
Swedenborgian Conference Elects Trustees in Midwest
A fragmented report lists trustees-elect for a Swedish evangelical institute with attendees from Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado and Iowa. The piece mentions plans for a viaduct subway in Omaha and notes a marriage within a group called the Daughters of Lyton, indicating a period paper record of community events and institutional ties.
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Marer
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Stedmer
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Presbyterian Church
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Wonder
Provincetown
Michigan
United States Mint
Numismatic Club
William H. Woodin
Ene
Minneapolis Journal
Auto Club
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Lucders
Minnesota
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Mado
Rockford
Tyne
Swedish Free Church Conference
J. A. Hangonm
Olson
Holl Redge
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Oma Neb
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Boone
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J. Princalt
Ki Newquist
Nyholm
A. Anderson
Eton
Colo
Ing Halgen
Holcomb
Tue Ees
the Swediah
Bipligal Instit
Ching Omaha
Moe
Attia
Sie
Wero
Lyton
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