Heat Wave Sparks Deaths and Storms Across MidWest
Heat records fall from Chicago to Springfield as violent storms bring hail and heavy rain. In Indianapolis a thunderstorm ends a four day heat spell. Chicago reports twelve additional heat deaths, Detroit reaches thirteen, and Topeka plus Sedalia set new high readings as rain arrives in some Kansas towns.
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Indiana Governor Threatens IU Ban Over Water Crisis
Indianapolis June 11 Governor Ralston said he is seriously considering asking the state legislature to remove Indiana University from Bloomington unless the city acts immediately to prevent a water famine now and in the future. He cites scarce water and poor filtration as a great health menace to the nearly two thousand students at Indiana University.
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Resolute Sets New Record in Am erica's Cup Trial At Sandy Hook
Resolute won the fifth race off Sandy Hook New Jersey beating Alexander Cochran's Vanitie by about four minutes on a 15 mile windward course. Resolute clocked 3 hours 16 minutes 40 seconds the fastest time ever over an America's Cup course. It was the third victory for Resolute confirming the owner’s claim of catching Vanitie in steady form.
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Suffragette Bombs Target Coronation Chair in Westminster
London reports say suffragettes planted bombs beneath a coronation chair in Westminster. The historic Stone of Scone was chipped by the blast, no arrests made, and the act is described as the greatest outrage so far by the movement.
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Jude
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Ogden Deeds Unregarded Hidden in Estate Records
Houston June 11 Temporary administrators of F A Ogden estate disclose hundreds of thousands in real estate deeds found in trunks and between book leaves. Deeds from more than a dozen states indicate vast holdings. no will or heirs cited. Ogden, a philosopher and poet, died of heart failure. wealth unsuspected.
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Rebels Assault Zacatecas Amidst Evacuation Plans
Reports from Saltillo and Vera Cruz detail constitutionalist forces under Gen. Panfilo Natera attacking Zacatecas to seize ammunition as federal troops supposedly evacuate. Estimates put the assault at about 10,000 men with rail lines cut, while other actions claim federal losses near Ahuecate and a major Zapata defeat in Morelos with over 1,000 killed.
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Senator Lewis Backs Dropping J Ham From Name
Washington reports Senator James Hamilton Lewis asks to enroll as Hamilton Lewis avoiding the nickname J Ham He argues it saves confusion while Senator Kern of Indiana warns against edits to public life The source also notes the duquoin case involving Jesse Joplin in a separate item with bail details
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Big Wheat Crop Means Prosperity Forecast By Bank Leader
Chicago June 11 The bumper wheat crop predicted by government experts boosts prospects of prosperity per George M Reynolds president of Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago He says business will pick up and uncertainty will fade The crop impact on banks elevators railroads and commerce will unfold after harvest with money for movement and better activity following the yield
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Relatives Seek New Inquiry Into Ella G Witter Body Found
Baltimore reports relatives press for a new inquiry into the discovery of Ella G. Witter's body found in a creek on Monday morning. The investigation, delayed amid demands for truth, remains unresolved as families seek answers and action.
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Tenement Fire in New York Claims Eight Lives
A blaze in a East Side tenement before 4 o clock killed eight people including five women and left seven more badly burned. Over twenty others suffered injuries as residents fled or leaped from windows to escape the flames.
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Man is murdered near riverfront in Kansas City
The body of Chancie Courtney of Wren Ohio was found near the riverfront with a fractured skull. Pockets rifled and shoes missing. Police think a robbery and murder by tramps occurred during an attempted robbery. He appears about 30 and was dead about a week.
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Eight Bathing Policewomen Patrol Chicago Resorts
Policewomen patrolled Chicago bathing resorts to curb harassment of women during the heat. They relaxed from duty as they sought to trap mashers who annoyed bathers, rolling through the land to enforce order.
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Mediation Progress in Mexican Crisis Signals Path to Carranza Talks
Washington reports progress as US commissioners accept mediator proposals for a peace plan. Secretary Bryan foresees talks with Carranza in person and notes Carranza’s reply has reached Niagara Falls. The Antilla carrying arms nears Tampico and may be turned back if its captain refuses to land munitions amid US Navy debates.
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Eight Die as William Day Runs Wild in Neon Street Battle
Neon Kentucky reports a deadly spree as William Day a “bad man” fired on the main street. Victor Stampher died from his wounds while a village magistrate and a hotel keeper were among the wounded. Day was cornered after an all day chase by a posse and died in a gun battle with officers.
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White House dog saved in incident at residence
A report from Washington notes Nickey the White House collie was saved from a distressing situation on June 11. No injuries are listed and the incident prompted a brief safety review at the executive mansion.
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