Nashville reception as President visits Centennial Exposition
President and party arrive in Nashville by special train at 3:30 PM and are greeted by Major W. Thoms and local officials. They tour the Maxwell House hotel before heading to the Tennessee Centennial Exposition grounds where a guard of ex Confederates escorts them. President Finley delivers an address praising Tennessee’s centennial milestones and the nation’s progress, highlighting heritage and unity as the exposition opens.
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Tenn
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Mori
Upton Station
Mmajor 3. W.thoms
Techneskee
Omr Fes
Maxwell House
Union Station
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Maxtrell House
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Taylor
Tounece Knd
Bushnell
Voutimanda
Watt
Giliera
Milroor
East
Comibbnitiz
Tennessee
Uin
Strom
Washington
Adnir
North Cara
Cessu
Thias
Davicsn
Revanonas
Ence PecMar
Lipase Hbo Fide
Exposition promises growth through national production gains
The text extols a grand exposition as proof of the country’s wealth and production power. It asserts improving river commerce, better workmen, and expanded markets will raise employment and pay for all, uniting Americans across parties in pursuit of national progress. It emphasizes faith in prosperity and the unity of states despite political differences.
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Ewiteenye
Tmn
Tenren
Minard
Tipuseniis
Weicard
Baldy the Elephant Saves Child in Park Show
In Grand Parks New York, June 11, Baldy the elephant of the Hingling Brothers World’s Greatest Show heroically rescued a girl named Bessie, diverging danger as four Vinck bears attacked near hay bales. Baldy’s quick action and strength prevented tragedy, with the bear subdued and the crowd spared.
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Hingling Brothers
Tree Street
Baldy
Hesme Dacoma
Grace Faltet
Dacoma
Seriatiots
Ble Baldy
Tepairé
Bessie
Hardy
Lens
Serena
Bie
Haldy
Fle
Ericias
Hite
Signlin Towed In After Alaska Derelict Found
The steamer Oliver Tapeke arrived from Alaska with the derelict schooner General Signlin towed by the revenue cutter Corwin. All aboard reportedly perished en route from Sitka to San Francisco, except one body recovered, the year old son of Alaska Company’s manager. A bay with $2000 in gold was found on the steamer. the General Signlin was nearly under water when located, all hatches open, suggesting not deserted.
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Port Townsend
Jimeit
Oliver Tapeke
Alaska
Abe
Sitka
Corwin
General Sigin
San Francisco
Onaliska
Delaware murderer hanged after denouncing newspapers
James Gordy was executed in Georgetown Delaware at 10 06 am for the murder of his wife whom he had wed in New York two weeks earlier He denounced newspapers blaming them for his conviction and asked readers to seek the truth before God and then said farewell Oakland adds 11000 residents to its population and 3790700 to property valuations tied to city changes.
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Delaware
Georgetown
Del
James A Gordy
O'Clouk
Heaven
Gordy
New York
Dynamite Blast Damages Leavenworth Soldiers Home
A dynamite explosion shattered Gov Andrew J. Smith and his wife and daughter’s quarters at the National Soldiers' Home in Leavenworth. Mrs Smith narrowly escaped death, and the residence is described as a wreck with brick walls torn and debris strewn. Gov Smith attributes the attack to long‑running persecutions. a discharged veteran, Joseph W Oliver, was arrested as a suspect.
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Leavenworth
Ean
Andrew J. Smith
National Soldiers’ Home
Ahe
Gov, Smith
Daisy
Gov. Smith
Bie
Joseph W. Oliver
Oliver
Croker Faints At Windsor Races Reported Epileptic Fit
London reports Richard Croker recently fainted at Windsor races as his horse Westuhestar ran for the Romney plate. The paddock incident occurred while walking to his reserved seat, with Croker noting the faintness came from race track sand and a bad cigarette. He recovered quickly and said he is in better health than ever.
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New York
Epee Journal
London
Richard Croker
Mr. Croker
Windsor
Westuhestar
Harris on the U P as Senate debates sugar schedule
Washington June 11 The continued debate on the sugar schedule drew a larger Senate audience. Before the tariff bill, Harris Kansas introduced a resolution urging the treasury secretary to pay off Union Pacific liens before government obligations and then operate the road or pursue foreclosure if needed. The resolution was laid over.
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Washington
Harris
Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Wetmore Likely Succeeds Dr Eastman at State Charities
The state will this afternoon elect Dr Hi Wetmore of Bloomington as successor to Dr Eastman at the state board of charities. Wetmore, summoned from Impeoria by governor telegram, arrived at two oclock and proceeded to the meeting. Westminster’s New Pastor Rev A M Reynolds has been called to lead Westminster Presbyterian church at Hubson and Collessrenuy. He will accept, bringing a wife and two young daughters. He is noted for prompt services and short sermons, and will replace Ster 5 Farrand now pastor in Los Angeles California.
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Hi. Wetmore
Westminster
A.M. Reynolds
Oskaloosa Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Hupscon
Collessrenuy
Westminsteriats
Ster 5
Farrand
Los Angeles
Cal
V. Lindetl
Topeka Commercial Club
A. V Fees
Max
Buffalo Encampment Round Trip Rates From Topeka
The railroads set a round trip fare from Topeka to Buffalo for the national encampment from August 23 to 28 at 32.40, three dollars twenty cents less than the one way to Buffalo. Tickets go on sale August 2 and 21 and stay valid until September 20. Department Commander Theanisius Botkin returns from Buffalo and arranges Kansas headquarters at Gilicott building near the camp, with free first month use of a schoolhouse near the car line for visitors. Land and tent accommodations are arranged near Lake Erie and Niagara River. From the camp to Niagara Halls and the city, travel is easy with lodging from 1.60 to 2 dollars per day. Botkin plans visits to Libby Prison in Chicago for Kansas visitors.
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Topeka
Buffalo
Goa
Huffalo
Theanisius Botkin
Kansia
Gilicott Building
Kansas Wit. C
Grand Army
Lake Erie
Niazara
Old Fort Erie
Niagara Halls
Botkin
Kansas
Libby
Chicago
Massacre in Tock valley as British officers fall
An official dispatch from Simla reports a severe clash on the northern frontier. A Bombay mounted battery escorting 300 men of the First Sikhs and the First Punjab Infantry was treacherously attacked by native forces in the Tock valley. Captain Browne and Lieutenant Crockhunk were killed. several officers wounded. The conflict, led by the mullah of Powindish, appears more than a skirmish and signals strong anti British action.
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Simia
Bombay Mounted Battery
Firat Cegiment
Sithas
Punjab Infantry
Tock
Mulah
Powindsh
Gue
Vish
Mata
Captain Browne
Sikbas
Court hears Merchants National Bank vs Quinton third trial
In a district court at the courthouse Judge Hazen reaffirms a third trial in Merchants National Bank versus Quinton. The bank’s claim of about 33,000 plus interest stems from promissory notes. collateral notes were pledged. The jury has previously returned verdicts for both sides, with new trials granted each time. the case now resumes with a likely evening submission.
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Tetonthe
Merchants National Bank
Quinton
Jhrles
Quireton
Quintons
Stahl's Picnic Draws County Officials in Topeka Area
The Stairs annual picnic shifted to County Pressurer Stable grove near Topeka. About 20 to 40 Topeka residents attended with several county office candidates present. Ex United States Senator W A Potter James A Troutman and FM Stahl spoke on general topics and temperance. The event drew more country people and was more successful than prior years.
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Stairs
Stable Grove
Topeka
Prairie Center
United States
W. A. Potter
James A.troutman
FM Stahl
Bain Found Guilty In Coupon Investment Case
In Leavenworth a federal jury convicted officers of the American Coupon Investment Company of Topeka of using the mails for fraudulent purposes but found them not guilty on running a lottery. The offense falls under revised statutes 4,540 with penalties up to $500 fine and 18 months' imprisonment or both. Defendants Bain Day and A. M. Muidson of Topeka face sentencing June 22 as counsel requested a few prayers for mercy. The judge spoke with three compan
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Leavenworth
American Coupon Investment Company
Topeka
Thomas H. Bain
JE. Day
A. M Muidson
Toreka
Jhidge Culver
Emporia
Unclear Weather Report From The Columbian Building
The article describes temperatures around 18 degrees on street level and 1 degree in the weather box, with southwest winds shifting to northeast tonight. Mr. Jennings predicts cooler conditions tomorrow and possible showers from Chicago, with a northwest thunderstorm forming and a low near 65 last night.
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Columbian
Mr. Jennings
Chicago
Four Railway Washouts After Denver Storm
A Denver storm caused four railway washouts near Denver, a $25,000 fire and extensive minor losses. The tempest struck from 7 p.m. to after midnight, flooding streets and disrupting traffic from Manitou to Colorado Springs. Train services stalled, lines inactive, and residents evacuated while repairs continued through the night.
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Star
Pike's Peak
Rilo Grande
Manitou
Colorado Springs
Julesburg
Union
Chicago
Union Deput
Burlington & Migsuard Road
Tater Gtaon
Lve
Colorado
Cyclone Strikes Lyle Minnesota Teaches Destruction
A June 1 cyclone northwest of Lyle Minnesota tore through Kandiyohi and surrounding areas, demolishing about 20 houses and causing multiple injuries. A special Waterloo Iowa relief train arrived within an hour. Reports list at least one dead and ten injured with several seriously harmed. Names of injured and affected residents given in scattered accounts.
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Tune
Lyle
Minn
Thex- Carson
Kandiyohi
Witmar County
St. Paul
Henry Han- Suz
Peter Hansen
Ign Peter Hannon
Hiobert
Peterson
Charles Larson
Mra. Stipe
Christin Peterson
Maud Peterson
Boer Peterson
Charles Severson
Airs
Wy A
Prazin
Hughson
Wim
Grooke
Bubonic Plague Declared in Jeddah and Spreading Westward
Officially announced in June that bubonic plague exists in Jeddah, with warnings the dread disease is breaking out westward. The disclosure notes the outbreak’s presence and implications for public health amid the heat of the season.
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Jeddah
Tedd
Bryant to Plant Flag on Mount Saint Elias Beside Italian Prince
Port Townsend June 11 Henry C Bryant leads five climbers to scale Mount Saint Elias at Yualeutat base. Bryant, a Philadelphian, earlier explored Labrador and joined Peary relief expedition in 1884. He is joined by J Entrikin and EB Lathe of Atlanta, U S Coast and Geodetic Survey, with aim to plant the American flag atop the summit beside Prince Luigi who heads Italian ascent.
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Port Townsend
Henry C. Bryant
Yualeutat
Mount St. Elias
Bryant
Labrador
Ibvi
J. Entrikin
Eb, Lathe
Atlanta
United Stytes Coast and Geodetie Survey Corps
Prince Luigi
Move to Annex Hawaii as U S Territory Details Emerging
Chicago dispatch reports a Washington special noting a convention drafts a plan to annex Hawaii as a U S territory. Proposal includes ceding ports and crown land in return for U S protection and assumption of Hawaiian republic debt up to 34,007,000. Presidents and officials expect submission to Congress before adjournment.
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Chicago
The
Daily News
Washington
Republic of Ha
United States
Congress
Hawaii
Hawaiian Republic
New York Sighting Signals Unclear Mission in Atlantic
A U S war vessel believed to be the New York was sighted ten miles off shore heading south near Highland Mase at 1 am. Boston reports the cruiser New York with Rear Admiral Sicard aboard left harbor yesterday afternoon, and Washington will reveal its destination only once outside Rostor Mght. Navy officials deny details while confirming a high readiness level and anticipated report to Hampton Roads.
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Highland
Mase
New York
Boston
Montgomery Sicard
Port Ste 4
Rostor Mght
Washington
Navy
Tiwan
Hampton Roads
Chapman Is Free After Term Of District Jail
Elver ton H. Chapman spent the final night of his term in the district jail with a midnight sentence expiry. He stayed on until morning as a courtesy to the warden and breakfasted in the jail before leaving with his five children and a carriage for the city.
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Washington
Elverton H. Chapman
Ruth
Senate committee shoots down Tillman sugar probe resolution
Washington June 11 The committee on contingent expenses of the senate reports adversely the Tillman resolution for investigation of alleged sugar speculations. It is not known when the report will be made to the Senate. The report is understood to weigh the merits and suggests such investigations may be barren outcomes.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
Tully
Gatling guns patrol Huntsville as mob threat looms
Huntsville authorities deploy two Alabama guard companies and Gatling guns around Madison county jails to shield Thompeon and Ne Ville after an assault on the Lawler child in Decatur. Protests flare as a mob of 200 boards a freight to lynch negros. Governor Johnson orders 50 men to Huntsville by special train.
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Ala
Madison County
Thompeon
Ne Ville
Lawler
Decatur
Sterns
Avidiera Ture
Decavur
Hurtsville
Greenbrie
Gov. Johnson
Faint at Scaffold in Illinois Murder Case
A recorder topeka report describes an Illinois execution where Jalil weakened at the scaffold’s black cap. Sheriff nervous, crowd Ferried, delay nearly an hour. One line notes a murder of a wife last July with two hundred spectators and thousands outside.
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Rockford, I
Jalil
Oliver
Topeka Leaders Press Governor to Appoint Fanny Younkers State Architect
A delegation including Oscar Krauss Otto Kuehne Chris States Frank Gutsch and Lee Jones urged Governor today to appoint Fanny Younkers of North Topeka as state architect citing her qualifications and leadership among Cerne citizens.
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Younkers
Oscar Krauss
Otto Kuehne
Chris States
Frank Gutsch
Lee Jones
Topeka
Cerne
Fanny Younkers
North Topeka
Chicago Races Tribune Lass Altgeld Is a Better Man
A Chicago Tribune note contrasts Lass Altgeld with Tanner, arguing Altgeld would have faced less harm and criticizes the era’s racing culture. The column weighs personal conduct and public perception in a provocative historical reflection.
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Tribune
Chicago Bribe Accusations vs Governor Tanner Over Allen Bill
Chicago presses denounce Governor Tanner for signing the Allen bill aiding the Yerkes street railway monopoly for 50 years at 5 cents a fare. Editorials allege bribery by boodlers in the legislature, condemn Tanner, and warn of political ruin as public anger grows.
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Tanner
Tery’vertifie
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Yerkes
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Altwell
Hiver
Illinois
Allgeld
Farner
Furlan
Harlan
Peiberg
Neo
Senate
Enzenia
Louis
Philippi
Fortunes and Charities Highlight Williams Will Case
In New York on June 11 the validity of Tonsit Ostern’s will granting Fay Tempteton 140000 was upheld amid a 6 million estate dispute involving Miriam A. Deorn's heirs. Howell receives 45000 in trust if he avoids opposing the will. The Charity Board elected M H Heller of Tepela as matron of Sundhere home in Atchison and W D Saulte of Salina as matron of the girl Industrial school.
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iTonsit Ostern
Bay Templecon
Lowell Oxburn
Howell
Sistant Sale
Mebilo Berula Ind
Ballna Union
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