Five Balloons Land Then Continue Flight in Indiana Race
Five of nine balloons in the Aero Club of America national distance race and Aero Club of Indiana endurance test have landed. Indiana’s entry, the Indiana balloon, dropped to earth at Shackle Island Tennessee and sailed on. The Indiana endurance race winner was Dr. Goethe Link and R J Irvin of Indianapolis, in the air about twenty two hours.
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Indianapolis
Aero Club of America
Aero Club of Indiana
Indiana
Shackle Island
Tenn
Nashville
Chicago
Scottsville
Goethe Link
R. J. Irvin
Westmoreland
University City of St. Louis
John Berry
John McCullough
Blanche
International Aeronautic Federation
Carl Fisher
Oscar Erbslech
Germany
Erbslech
Asbury Park
N. J
Pensacola
Florida
Mexico
Prison Battle in Tiflis Ends in Mass Casualties
A prison revolt in Tiflis results in eight prisoners and two wardens killed, four wardens and two soldiers mortally wounded. Five condemned convicts overpowered guards during transfer and opened fire in the corridor, then held out against a wardens’ detachment until mortally shot in repeated volleys. Three prisoners escaped but were shot by pursuing soldiers after resisting.
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Tiflis
Russia
Open shop dispute rocks Pittsburg industry
Indications point to a serious difference between the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company and the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers over the open shop policy, set to begin July 1, signaling likely labor tension.
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Pittsburg
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Flannigan Sets Hammer World Record at Celtic Park
John J. Flannigan of the Irish-American Athletic Club set a world record in the sixteen pound hammer throw at Celtic Park. He achieved 174 feet 338 inches from a seven foot circle, surpassing the previous mark of 173 feet 7 inches by Matthew McGrath.
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Flannigan
New Yark
New York
John J. Flannigan
Cleminson Denies Attacking Wife in Murder Case
Chicago June 7. Dr Haldane Cleminson further tangled in contradictions as he denied ever attacking the character of his wife Norah Jane Cleminson, for whose murder he is being held.
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Cleminson
Chicago
Haldane Cleminson
Norah Janeleminson
Wash ington lauds Jack Johnson on success and commerce
Booker T. Washington told the New York Negro Men's Business League that the real victory lies in success and economic footing. He cited a Black pilot who triumphed in Australia, saying commerce breaks color lines and determined effort wins trade, urging a commercial future for the race.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Booker T. Washington
Negro Men's Business League of
Australia
Robbers Torture Woman Threat of Lynchings in Belmont Pa
Five masked men broke into Mrs Minnie Ashe home in Belmont near Pittsburgh, bound and tortured three women including daughter Mary Ober and granddaughter Minnie Ober. They ransacked the house, found little cash, and fled after Miss Ober summoned help. Lynchings reportedly threaten if suspects are captured.
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Belmont
Pittsburg
Minnie Ashe
Mary Ober
Minnie Ober
Miss Ober
Serious floods halt Canadian Pacific trains in western Canada
Floods in the Rocky Mountains disrupt the main line of the Canadian Pacific in Canada. Passengers are stranded as several transcontinental trains are held and a circus train is stalled. An earlier report notes log jams in rivers near Revelstoke and between Sicamous delaying travel and starving animals.
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Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
Man
Rocky Mountains
Sycimus
Revelstoke
Des Moines Press Club Formally Launched
In Des Moines at the Savery hotel a large audience witnessed the formal launch of the Des Moines Press club with J. M. Pierce as president. The club plans to entertain President Taft if he visits Des Moines in October.
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Des Moines Press Club
Des Moines
Savery Hotel
J. M. Pierce
Taft
Explosion Injures Mrs Adams Filling Gas Stove
Mrs. Charles Adams sustained extensive burns when a gas stove explosion occurred as she tried to fill the stove can with gasoline.
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Manson
Charles Adams
Wharf collapses drown six on Lake Pontchartrain excursion
A wharf at Mandeville near New Orleans collapsed as the Margaret steamer neared the dock. Four women and two children drowned and up to seventy five people were thrown into the lake with many rescued. The landing had been unused for months and the tragedy sent a wave of panic as passengers plunged into the water.
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New Orleans
Margaret
Mandeville
Lake Ponchartrain
Lawson Engagement Splendidly Announced in Boston
Announcement from Boston reveals the engagement of Miss Marion Lawson second oldest daughter of Thomas W Lawson to James Fuller Lord of Chicago. The couple share a passion for horses and riding club life with Lord active in Chicago riding clubs. Marion Lawson learned of the match after a Maine trip and a club ride in Chicago where they first met.
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Boston
Marion Lawson
Thomas W. Lawson
James Fuller Lord
Chicago
Lawson
Maine
Mr. Lord
Marjorie Lawson
Mob Hangs LYNCHING Target in Florida Capital
In Tallahassee on June 7 a mob of about fifteen men snatched Mark Morris from his jail cell near the state capitol and hanged him from a tree. The mob overpowered the jailed keeper by a ruse and then shot him, leaving the jailer locked in Morris' cell. Morris, condemned for the murder of Sheriff William Langston, had shown signs of feigned insanity as a possible escape risk.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida State Capitol
Mark Morris
William Langston
Morris
Houston
Georgia
Whisky Shipment Seized Over False Labels in El Reno
United States District Attorney John Embry ordered seizure of a shipment labeled Tomatoes and Gloss starch but found whisky inside. The consignment from Kansas City contained 144 pints of liquor and was halted for mislabeled goods.
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el Reno
Okla
United States
John Embry
Kansas City
Turkish denial shields death toll as Turks vow punishment
In Washington officials rejected reports of 20 000 to 30 000 deaths in Asiatic Turkey claiming the toll will not exceed 4 000. A new court martial was set in Adana to try those behind the outbreak, while punishment steps follow similar actions in Constantinople. The second item notes thefts aboard the Galveston and Denver delaying a Manila-bound squadron, with court martials ordered and 2 500 pounds of engine room material stolen on Decoration Day sold to Yokohama junk dealers.
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Washington
Turkey
Constantinople
Adana
Tokyo
Giles B. Harbor
Manila
Galveston
Denver
Yokohama
Nurses Conclude Iowa Convention Elects Leaders
The two day session of the registered nurses of Iowa ended with Miss Anna Goodale Cedar Rapids named president and Miss Abbie Tabor Sioux City as vice president. Other officers include Miss Letitie McNally Independence recording secretary Miss Ida C Nefa Waterloo corresponding secretary Miss Floy Strayer Waterloo auditor Miss Louisa Raffaul Dyersville and Miss Jane Harrard Davenport delegate to the national convention Des Moines chosen as next meeting site.
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Dubuque
Registered Nurses of
Iowa
Anna Goodale
Cedar Rapids
Abbie Tabor
Sioux City
Letitie McNally
Independence
Ida C. Nefa
Waterloo
Floy Strayer
Louisa Raffaul
Dyersville
Jane Harrard
Davenport
Des Moines
Holiness Folk Re elect Fowler President
In Oskaloosa Iowa on June 7 Dr J Co J Fowler of West Union Massachusetts was re elected president of the National Holiness association at the business meeting held during the camp meeting at University park.
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Fowler
Oskaloosa
Co. J. Fowler
West Union
Mags
National Holiness Association
University Park
Cudahy Packing Co pays 82000 to federal taxes
Topeka reports Cudahy Packing Co has settled 82000 due to indictments over alleged revenue law violations. 695 counts remain pending. Company faced charges for placing a one fourth revenue stamp on oleomargarine requiring a 10 cent stamp. The payment does not conclude the case. further fines of 1 to 1000 dollars per count are possible.
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Topeka
Cudahy Packing Company
United States
H. J. Bone
Pilgrimage of Hero Worshiper Reveals Human Author
An admirer visits her favorite author and finds him ordinary and irritable. She recalls that the writer did not resemble the myth of genius, showing him in shirt sleeves, swearing at a grocery boy, with a close cropped hair and unshaven look, the most human specimen she ever saw.
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Atlanta Constitution
Jeffries Predicts Ketchel Possible Challenger Outcome
James J Jeffries says he would not be surprised if Stanley Ketchel knocked out Jack Johnson in their title bout at Colma California next October. He made the remark while in New York on June 7 and described himself as open to the idea of a Johnson defense if Ketchel were to win.
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Jeffries
Ketchel
New York
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchel
Colma
Cal
Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Edged in Chicago Markets
Chicago June 7 1909 hogs receipts 49000 yesterday 2886 today 700 mixed packers 7 20 to 7 65 heavy 7 30 to 7 70 light hogs 709 to 7 50 cattle 19000 strong 10 higher sheep 14000 steady estimated receipts tomorrow 14000 official yesterday 14459 shipments 3199 market 5 lower than Saturday best time bulk 735 to 765 light 700 to 760 mixed packers 730 to 770 heavy 730 to 775 rough 730 to 745 cattle strong sheep steady no grain markets Chicago election
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Texas
Stratford High School Bank Continues Through Summer
Stratford Iowa will keep its unique high school bank open during vacation months. Sixty-six depositors saved 250.59 dollars in sixty-four school days with Miss Clarice Swedlund named cashier. The bank operates like a real bank and plans to loan deposits when school resumes under school board supervision.
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Ixty
Clarice Swedi
Webster City
Stratford
Iowa
United States
Clarice Swedlund
Remsburg
Rural route costs exceed receipts in Perry Iowa
In Perry Iowa over the last three months the rural routes cost the government more than $1,000 beyond receipts. Postmaster Hoege notes this mirrors national spending on rural mail service. Carriers delivered over 100,000 pieces of mail and collected 11,897 pieces, with salaries totaling $1,125 and additional costs for auditors and department maintenance.
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Perry
United States
Hoege
Cartwell Heads U C T Officers at Mason City Iowa
The United Commercial Travelers close their June business session with sharp contests over officers and a delegate to the national convention. Grand officers named include Cartwell Davenport as senior counselor and Roper Fort Dodge as delegate to the supreme council. The next convention is set for Atlantic.
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Mason City
United Commercial Travelers
J. Y. Cartwell
Davenport
D. P. Palmer
Des Moines
L. L Edson
Council Bluffs
O. K. Palmer
H. S. Doran
Ottumwa
D. G. Thompson
Burlington
Will Urge Law Reform By State Bar Association
Davenport Iowa June 7 The committee on law reform of the state bar association meeting at Marshalltown June 24 25 will urge endorsement of a proposal to subject contingent fee contracts to inspection and approval by presiding judges Support of state supervision for private banks and rules on early appeals and new trials will be urged.
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State Bar Association
Davenport
Committee On
The
Marshalltown
Lifers Death at Anamosa Reformatory
Leroy Edwards life convict at Anamosa Reformatory dies after pneumonia illness. His body sent to Ottumwa for burial at his wife’s home. Edwards, about 33, was sentenced for life for a serious assault case.
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Anamosa
Leroy Edwards
Anamosa Reformatory
Ottumwa
Edwards
Erwin
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