Steamer Sinks After Collision Near Hannibal
Three children and a woman drowned when the steamer Flying Eagle struck a bridge pier at Hannibal Missouri while towing a barge filled with Sunday school excursionists from Park Methodist Church Simdag school. About 250 children aboard the barge left Hannibal for Quincy and were swept toward the pier as the barge swung loose. Rescue boats reached the scene and saved most passengers, including seven missing children who were carried away by the current.
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Hannibal
Flying Eagle
Hannibal Bridge
Park Methodist Church
Simdag School
Pha'elack
Quincy
Mississippi
Roam
Crime Deepens Mystery in Prof Hicks Murder
The murder of Prof John F Hicks, assistant botanist at Ohio agricultural experiment station, remains unsolved after he was shot in Wooster near Miss Mary Gill’s home before 1 am. He died at the city hospital. Hicks attempted to flee toward Cleveland when an unknown assailant fired.
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J. F. Alcke
John F. Hicks
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Mary Gill
Wooster
Wull
Hicks
Cleves Land
Miss Gill
Uecury Boisegrain
West Liberty Street
Mgr. Hinks
Hilocks
Church Deacon in Prison in Indiana Forgery Case
Henry King a 49 year old Boggstown Indiana church leader and deacon admitted guilt to forgery and was sentenced to one to twenty one years in prison. He disclosed a devout Christian life yet confessed using profane language tobacco alcohol and deceit to forge neighbors notes and cash.
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Henry Hing
Henry King
Boggstown
Ind
Sea Graves and Storm Wrecks Reported
A gale battered Chile and Peru, wrecking the British steamer Buyle dale off Viel paraigo and sinking the Pacific Riew in Navigation Company’s steamer Arequipa with sixty three aboard. Some crew washed away, others missing. Rumors in Belgrade of King Alexander’s death by suicide after a suspected poisoning plot. Monte di Pietra in Naples destroyed by fire causing losses around 2,401,000. A Rock Island and Peoria passenger death due to axle failure near Peoria. several hurt. Excursion train wreck reported on Milgutle line with multiple injuries.
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Vielparaigo
Chile
Buyle Dale
Pacific Riew
Navigation Company
Arequipa
Rock Island
Peoria
Fng
Alt Alta
Petoria
Topeka flood relief seeks outside aid after riot threat
Fifty armed deputy sheriffs will guard North Topeka as a mass meeting votes to appeal for outside relief funds of about 100000. The flood has left many homeless with fifty eight known dead. Topeka plans distribution hubs and a statewide appeal via fraternal groups while preparations for protecting southern Topeka properties proceed.
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Ara
North Topeka
Commercial Club
Topeka
Kan
Anferera
Hiver
Bailey
Winchester
Bailes
Chere
South Side
North Side
Porter Left A Fortune For A Dubuque Hotel Porter
Mort Rorshaul a porter at the Merchants Hotel in Dubuque Ta received a draft for 21400 as his share of his late father s estate in New York. He recently turned 21 and has worked in hotels across the state. His mother remarried and lives in Dakota. Rossinus plans to stay briefly in hotel work before heading to New York to resume his career.
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Dubuque
Mort Rorshaul
Merchant's
New York
Mort
Mothag
Tier Hughand
Dakota
Rosslnus
Des Moines
Deadly GaInesville tornado devastates mills and town
A powerful tornado ripped Gainesville Colorado in minutes, killing at least 100 and injuring about 150. It leveled 190 cottages, destroyed two cotton mill sections, and crushed the Paeulet and Jones mills with many women and children among the dead. Rescue crews recover bodies as identification hinges on mill records.
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Gainesville
Southern Railroad
Elock
Outakitta
New Holland
Paenlet Cotton Mills
Milla
Honda
Amillia
Joseph Tegan
Cesar
Minesville
Textile workers strike idles ninety thousand in Philadelphia
A general textile workers strike in Philadelphia idle ninety thousand operatives across about 600 firms. Forty seven plants granted demands and operate with about fifteen thousand hands, while sixty three carpet mills halt work. Only a few plants, like the Tterkahire willy, concede a fifty five hour week and wage changes.
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Philadelphia
Hive
Colon
Planta
Iturain
Dyork
Tterkahire Willy
Wireless Messages Demonstrated Between Milwaukee and Chicago
The first official Marconi wireless test between Chicago and Milwaukee succeeded Monday evening. Mayors of both cities and leading businessmen witnessed the exchange of messages from stations with 240 foot signal poles and nearby shelter buildings as preparations begin for lake marine experiments.
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Marconi
Milwaukee
Chicago
Lake Marine
Great Danger at St Louis Flood Threatens Farmland
Mississippi River near St Louis rises over two feet daily flooding tens of thousands of acres on Missouri and Illinois banks. Crops ruined and farmers lose hundreds of thousands of dollars as the river spreads five to seven miles wide between Alton and St Louis with overflowing banks and debris.
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Mississippi River
Dannelling
St. Louis
Missouri
Alton
St. Louisa
Topeka Flood Death Toll Revised Downward
The estimated flood and fire death toll in Topeka Kansas has been revised to under twenty after further inspection. Earlier reports overstated fatalities as burning lumber and smoke swelled fears of broader destruction. Monday morning light clarified the situation and confirmed the lower figure, with no further fatalities expected.
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Topeka
Kan
Ron
Georgia Tornado Deaths and Destruction Rise
A deadly tornado struck Gainesville New Pholaied and White Sulphi Monday killing about 50 and injuring many more. Two hundred houses and the Cincinnati cotton mills were destroyed with much property seized at White Mills Distillery plant. Centered in Georgia and New York, widespread strikes and lockouts leave up to 200,000 idle workers in Greater New York amid industrial unrest.
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Georgia
Gainesville
New
Cook
White Mills
Umpany
Greater
New York
Earthquake toll tops eight hundred in Asiatic Turkey
British consul at Erevroum reports official estimate of 800 killed in the Vau district earthquake. Cattle losses are enormous as many animals were indoors due to late spring. About twenty villages were destroyed or partially demolished near Mt. Gipan. Center of seismic activity noted near Idie Mills. Also reports of mills reopening in Massachusetts amid labor unrest and a rubber company incorporation in Trenton New Jersey. Missouri grand jury returns bribery indictment against Senator Burris with ten additional indictments not disclosed.
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Erevroum
Vau
Asiatic
Turkey
Smaoy
Mt. Gipan
Missouri
Klute
Rank HH. Burris
St. Louis
Sofia Krueger
Gustav Krueger
Florenceville
Mr. Krueger
Beer
William Garrity
Bis
Joseph Usher
Cedar Rapide
Cormer King
Usher
Garrity
Grain and textile sectors face delays from weather and shortages
Grain men estimate 25 percent of the crop in Nebraska must be replanted with only early varieties maturing. Wet weather hampers fieldwork. In textiles, Philadelphia stake inaugurations near complete with over 100000 bonds filed. About six plants operate but are short handed.
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Nebraska
Philadelphia
Peles in Again Threatening at Fort de France
Anxiety rises over a recrudescent activity attributed to Pele in Fort de France Martinique. The general council urges immediate evacuation of the northern inland areas amid renewed tensions. Noted forger Charles F Moore dies in Indiana state prison Laporte. A wife’s parole bid is reported.
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Peles
Fort de France
Martinique
General ‘Council
Charles F. Moore
Indiana
Laporte
Railroads and militia plans shape Iowa future
Iowa news notes a Jasper County rail extension, new Des Moines Interurban to Newton, and plans to double track Rock Island line. Gov Cummins urges four regiments to camp with regulars. Cedar Rapids murders shock readers as husband shoots wife then himself. Key towns include Newton, Ottumwa, Davenport, Muscatine, Cedar Rapids.
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Jasper County
Reginara
Ciicuit
Self
Cedar Rapids
Cummins
Iowa
Adjt
Byers
Bates
Department of Missouri
War Department
Port Rlley
Fort Sill
Weather and trade trends in New York reports
Weather conditions in New York show improvements but drought and garden losses persist. Trade in steel, iron, and building materials faces strikes and labor disputes, with rail earnings up, tin plate output rising, and cotton goods under pressure from labor issues and weather. Exports for April and the fiscal year are detailed, with wheat and steel markets noted amid fluctuating quotations.
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New York
RL GQ
Din & Co
Pittsburg
London
United States
Canada
Seaboard
Chicago
Chicago and Midwest Market Prices Jump From Cattle to Wheat
Market notes list Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Toledo, Buffalo and New York prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains. Prices span wheat No 2 red 78 to 77 cents, corn No 2 31 to 38 cents, oats and rye variations, live stock ranges, dairy and butter values, with regional shipping grades and mixed lots. Entities include Chicago, Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Toledo, Buffalo, New York.
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Indianapolis
Bbc
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kory
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Monster Strike
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Tretiant
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Mounton
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Beacklin Rubber Manufcturing Company
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Nevj
Willian P. Sayer
James J. Austin
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Jubu J. Claupcey
John A. Bloan
Trento
Newton and Northwestern Railway
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Metz
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Iowa Central
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Harl Q. Cozad
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Lytton M. Younker
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Fastmaster Hedges
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Mahin
William Johnson
Harmer
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J. F. Hinson
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Des Moines College of Law
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Orphron
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Malvern
Calvary Baptist Congregation
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Franklin County
Board of Supervisors
Association of Churches
Aesaion
Creaton
Wm. Johnson
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Rh. P. Dickinson
Clinton Traveling Man, Attempted Suicide By Shooting. He Tiny Reroyer
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Ames State College
Frank Haird
Creston
Sullivad
Laland
Edward Flynn
Walenti
Simon Ericson
Muscatine
Frederik Otl
State Board of Medical Examiners
H. Matthey
C. B. Adams
Sac City
McKiveen
Edward Andrews
Buck Island
Altoona
Martha M. Sisco
Buckbutter
James Burnett
West Liberty
Lansing Bay
George Gordon
Max. H.‘Green
Rose
Bradstreet
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