Cadets and sailors lost in midnight launch tragedy
Reports state the Minnesota steam launch vanished after a dance at the Jamestown Exposition. Authorities confirmed the steamer’s suspected wreck, and Navy officials notified next of kin. Several midshipmen from the class of 1906 to 1908 represented strong academic and athletic records. A board of investigation has been ordered as searches continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Hampton Roads
Robley D. Trans
United States
Fort Monroe
Minnesota
Exposition
Admiral Evans
Navy
Newberry
Robert H. Dodson
E. F. Dodson
West Ehightys Fourth Street
New York City
Jesse Conn
J. Conn
Cleveland ‘Avenue
Louisville
Frank R. Plumber
Eada Kitchen
Mabton
Wash
Harley L. van Dorne
C.L. van Dorne
Sixth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
George W. Westphal
Alster
C. B. Harding
Meenah
Wis
Thomas Holcomb
F. P. Holcomb
Comptroller’s Office
Treasury Department
Nineteenth Street
Northwest
Missing From Battle Ship Minneota Missing Midshipmen and Sailors
Six midshipmen and five sailors from the battle ship Minnesota are missing after an alleged launch accident returning from the exposition pier at Hampton Roads. Names include P H Field Colorado and H L Holden Wisconsin, with others from North Carolina Delaware Ohio Wisconsin. The navy believes the launch was run down or exploded, no survivors reported, and a coast-wide search underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Henry Field
Colorado
William Hollister Stevenson
North Carolina
Franklin Porteous Holcomb
Delaware
Herbert Leander Holden
Wisconsin
Henry Clay Murfin, Jr
Ohio
Walter Carl Ulrich
Robert H. Dodson
Jesse Conn
Frank R. Plumber
Horley L. van Dorne
George W. Westphal
Washington Post
Norfolk
Minnesota
Hampton Roads
Exposition Pier
Connecticut
Launcn
Royal Gala Ends in Death as Gen Ellis Collapses
General Sir Arthur E. A. Ellis, extra equerry to King Edward VII, dies suddenly of heart disease during a gala opera performance in London attended by King Edward and Queen Alexandra and guests from Denmark. Ellis, seated with Lady Ellis, fainted and collapsed mid event. doctors pronounced him dead within moments. royal attendance continued without interruption.
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Ins Theater
London
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Denmark
Arthur E. A. Ellis
Willis
Elis
Frederick Towers
Frederick
Gen. Ellis
Edward
Schatty
Government to file suit against anthracite coal monopoly
The Attorney General moves to file in Philadelphia against the Reading Company and seven allied railroads and their coal companies alleging conspiracy to stifle competition. The petition argues the railroads control 78 percent of anthracite tonnage and 75 percent of the ski mine output, while independent operators supply about 26 percent, and seeks dissolution of mergers and injunctions to restore competition.
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Reading
Lehigh
Lackawanna
Central of New’ Jersey
Erie
Susquehanna
Philadelphia
White House
Anthracite Trust
Coal Trust
Harriman
Department of Justice
Tillman-Gillespie
United States Circuit Court
Reading Company
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Erie Railroad Company
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
New York, Ontario, and Western
Delaware and Hudson
Tidewater
Pennsylvania, Railroad
New York, Ontario and Western Railway
Bilerice. Com
Philadél *Phil” ‘and Redding Baltway" Company
Central Railroad Company of
New Jersey
Erie. Railroad Company
Central Railroad Company
Government to Prosecute Harriman Over Railroad Deals
Interstate Commerce Commission split over pursuing action against E H Harriman and associates for alleged violations linked to the Chicago and Alton deal and related rail traffic plans. The White House and Attorney General reportedly favor litigation to restore the original status, with an early step to compel Harriman to answer key questions he refused at the New York hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Harriman
Chicago and Alton
Union and
Southern Pacific
San Pedro
Interstate Co ‘Merce Commission
Harriman
Mt Bar
Harriman- Aiton
White Hose
Knapp
Lane
Hirney
Train Stolen By Barkley McCutcheon in Bellingham
In Bellingham Washington on June 11 Barkley McCutcheon, a known local character, stole the Great Northern Seattle Bellingham local train from a station they left unattended for lunch. He jumped into the cab, reversed the throttle, sped north then south with full speed, and was later arrested after stopping the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Wash
Great Northern
Seattle-Bellingham
Barkley
McCutcheon
Elevator Falls Wounding Eleven at Port Richmond Coal Chute
Eleven men were injured this afternoon at the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company coal chute in Port Richmond Philadelphia when an elevator fell. Two men Louis Oftman aged 42 and Stephen Rockford 30 were seriously hurt but expected to recover.
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Richmiond
Philadelphia
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Port Richmond
Veeseig
Louis Oftman
Stephen
Rockford
David Taggart Found Dead
Police report the death of David Taggart in Orrville Ohio with preliminary details indicating a possible overdose related circumstance. Investigators are reviewing medical records and interviewing family members as the funeral plans are being arranged locally.
Russia Receives $50,000,000 Advance from Bankers
The Russian government secures a $50,000,000 loan from a syndicate led by Mendelssohn, citing improved internal conditions. Previously doubts about foreign aid lingered as Germany offered only extended payment time for Russian coupons amid global financial stringency.
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Steead
Iris
Amestic
Imp
Fussia
Germany
Mendelssohing
Russia
Metcalf party aground in James River
Norfolk dispatch reports the Maple, a lighthouse tender carrying Secretary of the Navy Metcalf and party, may be aground on a mudbank in the James River near Jamestown Island after departing at dusk. A rescue by Potomac tug awaited daylight, as weather worsened and no word came by nightfall. The note mentions prior presidential actions and the Secretary’s entourage, with a search planned if the vessel did not reappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James River
Washington Post
Norfolk
Metcalf
Jamestown Island
Nicaragua and Salvador At War Over Central American Turmoil
Reports from Mexico City dated June 11 1907 say Nicaragua and El Salvador are at war after revolutionaries captured the port of Acajutla from government forces. Gen Manuel Rivas led the assault from Corinto aboard the gun boat Momometomhbo, aided by Nicaragua’s government, signaling a breach of the Amepala peace treaty. Zelaya’s move sparks fears of a broader struggle in Central America as Salvadorean troops rush to Acajutla and Sonsonate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Zelaya
Guatemala
Mexico City
Nicaragua
Salvador
Manuel Delgado
Mexico Salvador
Figueroa
San Salvador
Acajutla
Manuel Rivas
Corinto
Momometomhbo
Amepala
O Acajutla
Anl
Pacific Hners
Nicaragans
Revolutioniata
Sonsonate
Delgado
Chapultepec
Diaz
Death of United States Senator John T Morgan
Senator John T Morgan of Alabama died last night in his Washington home at 315 John Marshall Place after a prolonged illness from angina pectoris. Nearly eighty-three, he had served 31 years in the National Legislature and was famed for his honesty and forensic ability. Funeral plans remain unsettled, with services likely in Washington and interment in Selma.
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Walter C. Ulrich
Milwaukee
Wis
Brigade
Mms
Franklin P. Holcomb
Newcastle
Del
Academy
Naval Academy
Herbert L. Holden
Portage
Annapolis
Ldent
David ‘M. Randall
Marine Corps
Minnesota
United States
John
T. Morgan
Alabama
Washington
John Marshal
Jada
Oremairis
Morgan
National Legis
Ife
United ‘States Senate
South
Senator Morgan
Eastor Morgan
Trenoy Bu
Fire Rescue At Elizabeth Street Furniture Plant
In New York on June 11 eight people were rescued from a fierce blaze at a furniture factory located at 63 and 65 Elizabeth Street. Police officer James O’Connell led the alarms and helped save occupants including a family, an invalid, and a six year old with a baby. An extension ladder and water streams finally brought him to safety after he fought through smoke on the fourth floor. The building sustained light damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth Street
James O'Connell
Jand
O'Connell
Agreement to ignore sensationalism in Japan issue
Washington officials echo a firm policy of no apology over the so called Japanese incident. President and Secretary Root resist jingo press pressure, warn Japan not to press demands, and affirm a dignified, conservative stance while noting no war danger. Officials expect normalizing ties despite domestic agitation in both nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jingo Press
Tokyo
Root
Japan
Amtalang
United Note
Thia
United States
America
Uf A
Washington
Okuma
San Francisco
State Department
California
Meant to Kill 190 Frustrated by Haywood Threats in Trial
Boise dispatch reports cross examination of Harry Orchard in the Haywood murder trial. He recounts stealing a live sheep for food, receiving federation relief during a strike, and being prodded to show he was broke. Orchard links Adams, Pettibone, and Haywood to his alleged crimes while court later reviews earlier assassination plots and attempted bombings. Mrs Adams is drawn into the case as Orchard claims she aided in diverting suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Orchard
Washington Post
Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Haywood
Moyer
Pettibone
Steve Adams
Adams
Denver
Billy Ackerman
Independence Station
Léster
Federation
Cripple “Creek
Orcherd
Globeville
Max Malich
Clalma
Adama
Joe Mahdich
Gov. Peabody
Gabbert
Goddard
Peabody
Mrs. Adams
Judge Goddard
Judge Gabbert
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Apa
Henry C. Murfin
Jnn
Jackson
Walter, C. Ulrich
Franklin P. Holcum
Field
Stevenson
Henry C.murfin,, Jr
Leutenant
Claas
Discovery Landing
Exposition Grounds
Powhatan Guard
Jamestown Exposition
Alricrs
Florida
Portsmouth
Newport News
Union Trust
Chicago and
Alton
Interstate Commerce Commission
David Taggart
Orrville
Fune
Beatie
Humbolt
Alaska
Fairbanks
Dawson & Treadwell
Nigaragua
Ocajulta
Jt.ig
Acajutia
Atruggle
Céntrel Americs
Calera
Ad -Pigieroa
Selma
Panama Canal
John H
Atlantic
John T. Morgan
Statesman
Crippie
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