River Falls Tornado Hurts Boys and Destroys Buildings
A cyclone-like tornado struck River Falls Wisconsin shortly after 6 pm wrecking sheds and barns in the Fourth ward. Harvey Veydt and Johnnie Deis were injured, with Veydt having broken ribs and Deis pierced by debris. other locals reported property damage along the South Fork Valley. The funnel cloud moved slowly north and east, with a narrow path watched by nearly all residents.
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River Falls
Wis
Michael Linehan
South Fork Valley
George T.smith
Co. P. Burnett
Major Burnett
Harvey Veydt
Johnnie Deis
Weydt
Deis
Need for a larger U S army cited in Philippine action
A Manila dispatch stresses the urgent need for a substantial American force to govern and deter Filipino resistance as General Otis lacks sufficient troops. Spaniards report the Zamboanga evacuation completed after a sharp engagement. insurgents switch to Spain. Wireless telegraphy demonstrations at Notre Dame and a marriage license in Appleton involve Alexander Skanadore and Mabel Bennett.
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Washington
Manila
Philippines
Otis
Madrid
Rios
Sapin
Jolo
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Spain
P. de Satrastegul
Appleton, Wis
Alexander Skanadore
Mabel Bennett
Sanadore
Oneida Reservation
Ex Governor Harrison Reed Dies at 86 in Florida
Former Wisconsin governor and Milwaukee Sentinel founder Harrison Reed died last evening in South Jacksonville at age 86 due to age related debilities. Reed’s career began in the east before he moved to Wisconsin in 1836 and he helped organize the state’s early press and constitutional framework.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Harrison Reed
East
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Sentinel
Constitutional Convention of
Novak murder case upheld. sentenced for life
Des Moines May 27 The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the lower court verdict in the Novak murder case, sentencing Novak to life in prison. The 1897 Walford store fire left one body found. conflicting IDs tied to Novak and Edward Murry, with Murry later identified.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Novak
Walford
Frank A. Novak
Edward Murry
Murry
Kondike
Penitentiary
Woman Manager Leads Fond du Lac Shirt and Overall Factory
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on May 27 a group of twelve women started a shirt and overall company with $100 each. They purchased the Strascino Piano factory to expand, raising capital from 1200 to 5000 and soon to 10000 dollars. The plant employs about fifty workers and runs about as many machines daily. A young woman oversees shopping and material purchasing.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Strascino Piano Company
Actress Adam Bothner Dies in Elgin at 30
English born stage actress Adam Bothner died at Sherman hospital in Elgin after spinal meningitis. Known for Teddy in Hoyt's Bunch of Keys, she had earlier appeared in opera and later led in Voodoo and other works. Husband Gus Bothner is in New York. body to be buried there.
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Elgin
Hrs
Adam Bothner
Teddy
Hoyt
Sherman Hospital
Miss Bothner
England
Gus Bothner
New York
Newport Wedding Plans Between Miss Dent and Prince
Newport May 27 Miss Julia Dent rant expected in Newport days after arriving in New York next Wednesday. The prince will visit mid August and the wedding will occur a few weeks after. Afterward the prince and princess will return to Russia with part of the year in St Petersburg and the remainder at the prince's southern estate.
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Newport
R. I
Julia Dent
New York
Russia
St. Petersburg
Missing P. D. Murphy Grain leader O Rourke in Bear Creek
Edward C. O Rourke, president of the P. D. Murphy Grain and Mercantile company, has been missing since May 16 from Bear Creek Outagamie county. His wife and relatives fear foul play though no motive or reason is known. he was noted for excellent habits and his wife is prostrate with shock.
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Milwaukee
Bear Creek
Outagamie County
Edward C. O'Rourke
P. D. Murphy Grain and Mercantile Company
Lawrenceburg
Ind
John P. Walker
John Mason
Thunderbolt Hill
Telegraphic World Notes From Across the Globe
General Harrison arrives in Paris and Dewey heads to New York by Oct 1. Schley ascended Pico Peak, visited Garden of the Gods. Nathorst expedition sails from Helsingborg seeking Andree. Fire at St John destroys 150 buildings worth 500000 dollars. Baudsine files New York bankruptcy petition with 30000 yearly income. Tremont House management likely change announced in Chicago. Staples Minnesota report: over one third of business portion burned, 50 000 dollars loss. Eminent Chicago ophthalmologists note styes epidemic. Mrs. Leatvine flings baby to policeman during Chicago fire panic. child unhurt. Illinois Steel South Chicago mills set world rail steel record in twelve hours, 1310 tons. Cuban American League asks Estrada Palma to account for seven million plus. Swanson bicycle trip from Janesville to Andersonville via New York with four companies for six hundred prize. Chief Justice Fuller and Brewer prep Venezuelean boundary commission in Paris.
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Benjamin Harrison
Paris
Dewey
New York
Schley
Pikels Peak
Professor Nathorst
Helsingborg
Sweden
Andree
St. John
N. B
John F. Baudsine
Chicago
Tremont House
Staples, Minn
A. Leatvine
Long
South Mills
Illinois Steel Company
South Chicago
Cuban-American League Has Called On T. Estrada Palma
Cuban Revolutionary Fund
Albert Swanson
Janesville
Wis
Andersonville
S. D
Fullerg
United States Supreme Court
Venezuean Boundary Commission
Justie Brewer
Venezuela
End Of Century Debate Dominates Presbyterian Assembly
The 1900 century end debate unfolds as the Presbyterian general assembly of the United States passes anti polygamy and Roberts expulsion resolutions. Reports show seminary enrollments, a freedmen’s board fund raise nears 40 thousand, and field secretaries detail progress and obstacles in global work. An evening address by William C Weedon highlights church outreach.
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Roberts
Utah
Preeadmen's Board
WY. M, A
Minneapolis
General Assembly of
The
Presbyterian Church
Kole
United States
Worll
William C. Weedon
Association of Honolulu
Y M C A convention debates urban vice and purity themes
Grand Rapids reports a large Y M C A international convention with strong attendance. Morning sessions centered on forces destroying young men. Anthony Comstock urged funding for the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice and Dr J M Buckley warned against rationalism.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Y. M. C. A. International
Anthony Comstock
New York Society For the Suppression of Vice
J. M. Buckley
The
Christian Advocate
Charles Erdman
Germantown
Bowery District Fire Wipes Out Coney Island Resort
A blaze in the Bowery district of Coney Island destroyed about 500000 worth of property across twenty acres. The fire affected 200 buildings from Til You's Walk to the old front tier, including hotels, theatres, pavilions, and stores. Four people were injured but expected to recover. officials suspect incendiary origins with kerosene traces found along boardwalks.
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New York
Coney Island
the Bowery
Bowery
Ocean
Tilyou's Walk
Old Frontier
Hygenia
Kirkpatrick
Michigan Senate Sympathy for Finland and State Budget Battle
Lansing May 27 The senate adopted resolutions expressing sympathy with Finland over its loss of charter and autonomy and urged President McKinley to signal support at the peace conference. The house rejected a June 7 adjournment date tied to tax bills and the senate then set June 17. The house approved a 76000 dollar appropriation for Michigan Spanish War settlers at 48 cents a day per man below officer rank.
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Lansing, Mich
Senate
Finland
Nmy
House
Fire destroys lodging house in New York incident
A fire at a lodging house in New York results in the death of a man and a woman. In Russia, czarist troops quell labor riots at Rega, killing twelve and wounding fifty rioters. The franchise tax bill clears New York senate with three Democratic senators joining the Republican majority.
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New York
Rega
Russia
New York Senate
Alaska Boundary Deadlock Narrows to Retaliation Talk
London reports the Alaska boundary negotiations with Canada have stalled as Ottawa demands a slice of Alaska. Washington weighs retaliatory steps after Canada refuses any compromise. U.S. and British officials move to protect American interests as a plan awaits approval.
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London
Foreign Office
New York
London Times
Alaska
Canada
The
Globe
Westminster Gazette
Washington
Canadian Commission
Choate
Department of State
Treasury Department
United States
Gage
Goat Roads Help to Obtain Twice the American Speed
A Paris Bordeaux run by M Charron in 11 hours 43 minutes 20 seconds contrasts with Wintons 218 mile Cleveland to Buffalo trip in 14 hours 16 minutes The Bordeaux trip at this rate would cover 218 miles in 7 hours 14 minutes highlighting road conditions as a major factor The French car averaged thirty miles per hour while the American barely exceeded fifteen miles The report also notes a Cleveland to New York run reaching Poughkeepsie in five hours 36 minutes for seventy miles
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Paris
America
M. Charron
Bordeaux
Winton
Cleveland
Buffalo
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
New York
Albany
Finnish Diet Debates Russian Rule Safeguards
The Finnish diet nears closing after arguing over a new military law and a counter measure to accept some Russian institutions while strictly protecting Finland’s rights. The Finnish press warns of proclamations urging rural unity with Poles against Russian rule, implying land division would hit the poor. agitation is framed as malevolent and aimed at triggering trouble with the Russian government. The London report notes J Hammond’s five year old colt Herminius won the Manchester Cup at the Whitsuntide meeting, with Tod Sloan riding but not placing.
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Helsingsfors
Finland
London
J. Hammond
Herminius
Lord Durham
Sherburn
Mr. Fairie
Chubb
Tod Sloan
Sloan
R. Waldie Griffith
Asterie
Royal honors for Reszke and notable gifts reported
A London dispatch notes Jean de Reszke receiving the Royal Victorian Order Fourth Class from the queen, with Sir Arthur Sullivan as the other musical member. Edouard de Reszke gained a gold goblet. Mmes Nordica and Heink received personal jewels and Edward Lloyd a silver inkstand and writing set. Berlin saw an electro technical congress open with 150 delegates. Alexandria reports four new plague cases.
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New York
London
Jean de Reszke
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Edouard de Reszke
Mmes, Nordica
Heink
Jewe
Edward Lloyd
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Davenport Fisher
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Casey Bros
Reed and Sale Stable
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EE. M. McConaughy
Ovrion
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Dor. J. R. Burroughs
Orrick
Stewart's Drug Store
Weat Side of Square
Washnranton, TA
Drs. J. H
H. C. Hull
Physicians and Surgeons
Tod P.m
Washington Nat'l Bank
P.W. McElwain
Wasnisaron
Lowa
Marsh W. Bailey
Opeice
Iowa
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. E. Anderson, M.D
Klein's Clothing
Frank Rogers
Victoria
Electro-Technic Congress
Berlin
Goettingen
Hanover
Alexandria
Egypt
Candy Kitchen
Schneider
R. A. Riley
G. H. Pratt
Optician
Klein
DeLong's Grocery
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
Hlanford
Peed and Sale Stable
Side Square
Aurplus
Hoee
Viepha A. Andeimaon
J.T. Ander
Washington County Savings Bank
Dow General Banking
Jon. Keen
A. Warre
H. Keck
V. P
First National Bank
Wmn. Blair
A. H. Wallace
Jameeph Keck
0. H. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Stewart
J. Henderson
Sh Ping
East Side
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
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