Married in Bed Bridegroom Fells From Window Before Ceremony
New Yorker Frank McKenna, preparing for his wedding at his New York home, fell from a third story window an hour and a half before the ceremony. He landed upright, broke a leg, and was briefly unconscious. Despite the accident the bride and priest waited, and by 9 pm McKenna, propped on pillows, joined in the vows with the bride. Doctors expect a quick recovery.
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Mrs Gridley Seeks Cremation in Yokohama for Husband
Washington June 7 A private dispatch from Mrs. Gridley widow of the cruiser Olympia s late commander asks that his remains be cremated in Yokohama if possible. If not available she requests embalming and shipment to the United States. The department will do everything possible to comply.
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Vanity drives death by own action in Anderson case
Coercner Sella of thin county returns a peculiar verdict in a death by own action case. Cora Drake poisoned herself due to vanity seeking luxuries and better clothes, driven to suicide by unfulfilled desires.
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Insurgents Push Toward Manila Amid Rail Cut and Skirmishes
Hong Kong dispatch reports insurgents cutting railways toward Manila and advancing within four miles of the city. A Spanish regiment mutinied, killed officers, and fighting continues with heavy casualties and prise seizures. British ships relay word that American aid to insurgents may accompany boats and machine guns.
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Delayed Pay at Camp Merritt Leaves Volunteers Short
San Francisco dispatch reports that on June 7 the paymaster visited Camp Merritt with clerks and $30 000, distributing May and two months pay to regulars but withholding volunteers. Authorities plan to pay volunteers soon as units slated for the Philippines prepare to sail aboard the Zealantia and Boreas, with carpenters finishing aboard the transports.
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Troop Movements and Ship Inspections Reported
The first detachment of soldiers will depart on board a vessel Wednesday after a full inspection. Zealandia to stream after boarding, with loading of stores to begin tonight. Centennial under hulls inspection. Monterey and Brutus at anchor awaiting voyage to the Philippines. Troop EF Fourth Cavalry arrived from Vancouver. more recruits and units from Ft. McPherson and Ohio expected. Finyurst Town volunteers due Wednesday morning.
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Hobson Promotion Proposals Circulate in Navy
The navy weighs options for Lt. Hobson hero of Santiago. Acting Secretary Allen and Commander Hitchborn discussed possible moves including a line officer promotion to rank lieutenant commander or commander. A shift from staff to line offers higher pay and greater advancement potential. Congres s likely to back the move when a decision is made. Meanwhile congratulations flow to Hullom Loomis and Admiral Sampson is thanked for actions related to the Santiago affair.
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Man of the Hour Foresees New Shell Technology
New York reports that after the rise of high explosives researchers across two continents strive to perfect a shell. An Army officer at West Point and Lt. of the infantry claims near completion of a detonating device enabling a shell to use explosives, potentially advancing warfare and ending armed conflict in time.
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Medals for Merrimac Crew Joint Resolution Offered
Washington June 7 Representative Hartman of Montana introduces joint resolution directing the secretary of the navy to prepare and deliver medals of honor to Lieutenant Hobson and each crew member for gallant services at Santiago harbor on June 8 1885. It appropriates $500 for the purpose.
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Hobson
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Czar Hears of Oregon and Ships for New Battleships
Washington June 7 Irving Scott president of the Grin Tron Works at San Francisco arrived in Washington en route to New York to sail for Europe. He will go to Ituasia on invitation of the imperial government to arrange for arming contracts for constructing battleships. Russian authorities heard of the Oregon record voyage and cabled Scott to Petersburg to arrange for building more vessels. Mrs Scott said Congress erred in authorizing four eagle turret coast defense monitors and Scott favors larger monitors with more fuel for better range and combat use.
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Kansas City rail workers threaten general strike over wages
A Kansas City railway workers committee demands wage increases to align with national standards. They claim engineers and firemen have endured 11 hour shifts with pay well below the standard, threatening a general strike if their requests are not met, warning of severe disruption to the line.
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Chicago Scandinavians Set First Norway Sweden Excursion
Nearly two hundred happy Scandinavians left Chicago yesterday afternoon on a special train for a trip to Norway and Sweden aboard the Dominion Steamship Line. The group, led by George Brobore, plans to depart from Montreal tomorrow bound for Guthunmung Seeder, then to Bele. Many travelers originate from states including Texas and Colorado, with a large turnout from nearby areas.
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Cripple Creek Mines Seem to Beat Expectations
Cripple Creek mining district shows gold output that far surpasses optimistic forecasts. The Quoriedo sprines company paid a quarterly dividend in June with larger than anticipated SGU title amount. Shipments last week topped 20 tons, including high grade ore, but rail car shortages limited further export.
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WILL FIGHT THE SPIRITS v Anderson Ina June is W KR Covert
Anti Spiritualist fighter Ottewa Chautauqua plans to stage a camp near the city July 2 with a tent and side show. He offers 3500 to any medium who produces phenomena he cannot reproduce and will expose mediums with two linen billboards. Missouri Pacific trains stop at Forest Park station for Topeka travelers with round trip fares June Bath. Pullman coaches offered on Santa Fe Route to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
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End of a noted case sparks compromise talk in San Francisco
San Francisco June 7 Rumors swirl that the Hale and Norcross case may be compromised. Attorney Garrett McEnerney for M W Pax and other stockholders moved the supreme court to amend the last decree by striking the 417 683 judgment with interest, leaving nine costs about 2300 on the second judgment for 417 688. If granted, the case would close, but stockholders fear a stock jobbing ploy while awaiting an expected jump in value.
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Armour Institute Founder Boosts Endowment by 500000
Philip D Armour adds 500000 to the Beneficence Endowment prompting a larger annual revenue plan. The gift supports 1100 students amid rising costs, expanding facilities and faculty without altering the Armour Institute building, while tuition income reaches about 100000. The Institute seeks broader educational gains for boys and girls and men and women.
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Frank W. Gunsavius
Armour Institute
No Action On Hawaii Senate Adjourning Pledged Senators
Washington June 7 Senators opposing the annexation of Hawaii canvassed the senate and claim they have enough to adjourn rather than take up the annexation resolution. They cite seven Republican senators as pledged in the list.
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Senate Votes Money Amid War Spending Deficiency Bill
The Senate passed an urgent deficiency bill to fund the ongoing Spanish-American War, with about 17.7 million in appropriations added to later general deficiency actions. The session saw debate on census-taking for the twelfth and subsequent censuses, but no final progress. Academy elects officers for the coming year with Dr Edward Jackson of Denver as president and Dr J T Searcey of Alabama as third vice president. Charnley inquest in Los Angeles finds death by suicide consistent with published facts. The Santa Fe line advertises Denver service via Pueblo and Colorado Springs with Pullman sleepers and free chair cars. local laundry highlights colored shirt and waist work.
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