Mutiny on Russian Battleship Triggers Odessa Crisis
Report from Washington outlines mutiny aboard the Kniaz Potemkin in the Black Sea. Crew murdered officers, seized ship, and threaten bombardment of Odessa as main squadron vessels head toward the port. Open revolt sparks strikes, barricades, and civil unrest with police casualties and red flags.
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Black Sea
Washington
Thomas ¥. Heenan
Odessa
State Department
Kaiaz Potonkin
Russia
Kulaz Potemkine
George
MINERS DIFFERENCES SENT TO ARBITRATION
After a joint meeting of Illinois coal operators and United Mine Workers executives, the dispute over the shot-firer wage under last year's law is to be settled by arbitration. Representatives include H C Perry and W D Ryan for miners, A J Moorehead and H N Taylor for operators, with a fifth arbitrator to be chosen nationally.
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Chicago
Ilinois
United Mine Workers of Illinois
H.C. Perry
W. D. Ryan
Springfield
A. J. Moorehead
St. Louis
H. N. Taylor
Itli, Pais
Molly Pitcher Grave Marked in Monmouth Ceremony
Molly Pitcher’s grave in Carlisle Pennsylvania was honored with ceremonies led by the Patriotic Order Sons of America. A 1400 pound cannon from a Massachusetts arsenal now atop her grave, and a flagstaff bearing the national colors marks her resting place. The P O S of A plans to ask Congress to erect a monument to her memory.
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Carlisle
Molly Pitcher
Monmouth
Patriotic Order Sons of American
War Department
Washington
Massachusetts
Jaen
P.O. S. of A
Congress
Mayor investigates contracts over city filtration project
Philadelphia reports Mayor Weaver ordering the stop of paying warrants to Daniel J. McNichol under a $25 million filtration system contract until further investigation into the work and contractor’s claims. The mayor hints at possible criminal action if wrongdoing is found, while a separate note mentions resignations and indictments in wire fraud and political circles. A long column also notes consumption remedies and a local theatre opening amid unrelated items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Weaver
Director of Public Works
Daniel J. McNichal
Agai
President Roosevelt Attends Harvard Commencement 25th Anniversary
Cambridge June 29 Harvard marked the 25th anniversary of its elays with President Roosevelt as honored guest. He received no degrees yet sent a cable to Emperor William thanking him for gifts to the Germanic Museum. The day featured academic processions, multiple addresses, and social events across campus and nearby homes, including discussions on the Panama Canal and cipher messages from Washington.
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William
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Roosevelt
America
Commonwealth
Lawrence
Hertardé Yard
Saunders Theater
Harvard Wnion
Seemid
Anurl
Memorial Hall
Ela
Pores Jain Club
Chief Amarstat
Unive
Moroccan Situation Dominates Public Interest in London
London on June 2 regards the Moroccan issue as the top topic with broad public support for Britain’s policy backing France. German press attacks provoke some emotion but are not taken seriously. An official from the foreign office stated Britain’s policy aims to maintain peace.
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London
France
Great Britain
Foreign Attee
Former Speaker Henderson in Hotel Suffering Stroke
Dubuque on June 24 reports former Speaker D. M. Henderson confined to his hotel apartments with a slight stroke of paralysis. While improving, relatives note the condition may be serious. hopes remain he can leave his rooms soon, and a second stroke report is denied. John Hay at Newbury, June 29, said to have had a comfortable night and was in good spirits. In St. Petersburg, June 29, officials deny rumors of Kuropatkin killed or surrounded, stating no truth to the reports.
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Kalaz Potremkine
Odessa
Quilltchuk
Perwork
Rdas
Aera
Seflors
Hay
Newbury
N. H
John Hay
St. Petersburg
Eral
Kuropatkin
Sterling Dramatic Club Plans Weekly Show at Washington
J A Lamb's Furniture advertises on Main Street Washington offering a Sterling Dramatic Club event each week for an audience of about 40 people at the lodge.
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J. A. Lamb's Furniture
Arm Main St
Washington, Knd
Sterling Dramatic Ca
Indiana News: Wagoner Arrest Tangles Star Confedracy
Ex-Constable William Wagoner, a Muncie detective, faces charges of selling a horse rig stolen from Yorktown to a Danville liveryman. The case links Wagoner with ex-Sheriff Thomas Starr and involves a $500 bond. Wagoner claims no terms with Starr, threatens to reveal horse theft and arson information if not punished, while authorities send him back home empty-handed.
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Muncie
Ind
Jung
William Wagoner
Frank Downing
Yorktown
Danville
Thomas Starr
Jones
Wgoner
Sherif Barr
Downing
Starr
Wagoner
Hartford City
Wigoner
Ione
Mh Nels
Vigo National Bank Closed After Heavy Withdrawals
Terre Haute Ind June 29 After a two day run the Vigo National Bank is closed by order of the board of directors. Heavy withdrawals followed a move by the United Mine Workers to withdraw 90 000. Cashier Consman reportedly silent. bank says the discrepancy remains unchanged. Shortage estimated at about 100000 with factional quarreling among directors. Indiana United Mine Workers hold 60000 in the bank and tried to withdraw unsuccessfully. Government likely to transfer business to First National as Vigo’s prestige sinks.
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Sfier
Consman
Indiana Organization of the United Mine Workers of America
Bituminous Miners Face Possible General Strike
Terre Haute June 29 Secretary Phil Penna called the executive committee of the Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators' Association to meet due to unresolved trouble at the New Summit mine. Alleged violations of the agreement by miners threaten a large shut down across about twenty mines in the Linton district if no settlement is reached.
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Terre Hate
Ing
Phil Penna
Indiana
Trammond Man Dies After Train Fall At Indy
A Monowa railway worker, 24, attempted to climb an oncoming freight train in Trammond Ind. He slipped under the wheels and died at 210 Schuyler Avenue Indianapolis. He had only one day on the job in this city. Also noted is a Denver marriage report with a garbled name causing confusion about a Miss Emma Bender Armenian bride.
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Trammond
Ind
Indianapolis
Mius Maude Schuster
Chestnut Street
Indianapali
Cine Bryan
Monowa
Schuyler Avenue
Todignapous
Emma Bender
Denver
Bender
Civen
Tornado and Explosion Ravage Phillipsburg Area
A string of disasters near Phillipsburg Kansas and Emporium Pennsylvania left eight people dead and many injured. A dynamite explosion at Emporium Powder Co. west of Emporium killed nine workers and injured 12 to 15, while a tornado and violent storm damaged Phillipsburg and nearby farms, resulting in multiple fatalities and homes destroyed.
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Emporium
Jame
Emporium Powder Co
Lincoln
Neb
Fairbury
Wisonsaga
Phillipsburg
Kan
Rock Island
Kansas
Nebraska
Deaulel Weaver
Alexander
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Elmer Lamb
M. Gaswell
Elmer Laut
Board denies commutation for Kate Edwards death row appeal
Harrisburg June 24 The state board of pardons refused to commute Mrs Kate Edwards Berks County woman condemned for murder of her husband Gov Pennywacker will set execution date later A petition of 250000 signatures was presented The final vote reportedly split two for commutation and two against Danz case in Philadelphia held under advisement.
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Harrisburg
State Board of Pardons
Kate Edwards
Berks County
Pennywacker
Anena Fitch
Cleveland
Catherine Danz
Philadelphia
Kidnapped Baby Amid Revolver Exchange at Kansas City
A 34-year-old man Karl Burnham and an armed female accomplice abducted his 15-month-old child in Kansas City after a gunfight with Burnham’s wife who was wounded. The couple had separated three months earlier and divorce proceedings were ongoing. Reports also note a June 23 disturbances with over 300 killed and 1,000 wounded, and a separate suburban collision in Cincinnati injuring 20 or more. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is included with a testimonial from J. Barber of Irwinville, Ga.
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Kansge City
Karl Burnham
Burnham
Cincinnati
Sixth Presbyterian’ Church
Stern
Glen Bate
Cincinnati, Georgetown & Woortsmouth
Barber
Irwineville
Barcer
Chamberlain
Lindeman's Pharmacy
Cure for Kidney Disease via Electric Bitters
A reader from Cherokee, Indiana describes severe kidney illness and backache improved by Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with restoring health, recommending it to those with weak kidneys, liver, or stomach. Sold by J Jones druggist for fifty cents.
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F. Collier
Cherokee
J. Njones
Price Soc
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Streste
Suilur
Omitchuk
Salova
Kninz Potemkine
Cathedral Place
Moscow
St. Petersby
Fuualan Airway
Troopa
Lindeman’ Phermacy Bee Show Window
Jott Conference
Molly
John R. McLean
Columbus
Democratic Conrenction
Daugherty
Democratic National Committee
Ardmore
D. RB
Johnston
Chickasaw Nation
Palmer
Moseley
Consumpton
Wm. Myers
J. N. Jones Drug Store
Sterling Dramatic Co
Master and Man
Henderson
Indiana News
Vigo National Bank
Terre Haute
Operators’ Association
Sweetheart
Philipsburg
Waa
Lees
Peter Thompson
India
Panama
Beat Vale
New Orleans
Lee
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Hashington’s Growing Stores
Jepson
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