White boy and the Indian raid near Charlestown NH
In May 1756 two boys Charles Flanders and William Wheeler from Charlestown NH search for their owner William Wheeler’s gray horse and black mare. They are captured by a party of Indians. William is wounded but rescued when white settlers pursue and retrieve the horses. The boys are released at dusk and return to the block-house.
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Charles Flanders
William Wheeler
Charlestown
N. H
Connecticut
William
Charley
Tibet
Wien
Wiliam
Charney
Red Brother
Canada
Mychers
Sargent
Walpole
Vna
Little Cave
Fle
Init
Tramosire
Vermont
Frey
Willa
Four Die in St Louis Transit Strike Clash
In St Louis on a violent Sabbath, four striking transit workers and several others were killed or wounded as clashes with deputies and rioters intensified after a large gathering of street car workers returned from a benefit picnic. Deputies manned barricades near Washington avenue as shots and buckshot felled four, with more injuries reported and arrests of strikers.
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St. Louis
Washington Avenue
Broadway
Sixth Streets
Sheriff's Posse Comitatus
East St. Louis
Wolff's Grove
Park Avenue
Sherif’s
George Rine
Delmar Avenue
Edurkhart
Oscar Marvin
Col. Caven Cer
Mack Missick
Walhalla Hall
Missick
Otis Arrives in Rochester for City Visit
Gen. E. S. Otis arrives at Iblis 610 Home Rochester with wife and daughter and Capt. Leighton. He lies over at the Lieil road old home then departs for Washington. He comments the Philippines war is over and offers no further remarks.
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Rochester
N.Y
E. S. Otis
Leighton
United States Army
Chicago
Lieil Road
Washington
Philippines
Clever Girl And The Phonograph Proposal
A man asks a woman to marry him and hears a chorus of yes from a hidden phonograph recording. The girl explains her father barred direct consent, so she used the phonograph to convey an affirmative reply. The gag hinges on the device recording a dozen synchronized voices.
New York Exchange orders dissolution of Paine Schuyler firm
The New York stock exchange acting under its constitution warned Paine Schuyler & Co to dissolve within 30 days. The firm includes Sidney S. Schuyler a board member, J Overton Paine and Thomas B Paine.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Paine, Schuyler & Co
Sidney S. Schuyler
J. Overton Paine
Thomas B. Paine
St Louis strikers clash as deputies defend lines
After a Sunday riot, St Louis authorities keep gun equipped deputies guarding streetcar lines and power facilities. Chief Campbell and Sheriff Pohlman defend their actions amid near nightly violence, with Mayor Ziegenheim warning crowds and ordering minors indoors. Gov Stephens later criticizes the mayor for not aiding in suppression while General Bell declines militia call.
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St. Louis
Sheriff's
Washington Avenue
Posse
Campbell
Pohlman
Adjt
Bell
Ziegenheim
West End Coliseum
Jefferson City
Stephens
Rddt
Court to settle dispute over new city charter order
In St Paul the police commission prepared to enforce a city charter change appointing Connor as chief. Chief Giethel refuses transfer claiming removal for cause and the matter heads to court with both chiefs remaining at the department, police under strain.
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St. Paul, Minn
Pope
Morsay
Connor
Gietehell
Inneo
Oconner
Indian famine relief cost and support noted in letter
In a letter to the lord mayor A J Newton Lord Car on states fifteen percent of India's population is supported by the government. If famine lasts to December the government may spend £0.000e. The relief committee has dispensed 2 aca. The United States practical sympathy is appreciated.
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London
A. J. Newton
Lord Caron
India
United States
Farm Tale of George W. Choucwin Incident Reported
June 12 notice from West Newneid Mea records farm tales near East Wakenfeld where George W. Choucwin residents report an event. Authorities say a fire or assault occurred in the morning with three others involved and possible injuries.
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West Newneid
George W. Choucwin
Orm
N.eib
Wakenfeldd
Goodwin
Lee
Gelives
Sun
Fred Mireh
Personal quirks of notable figures amuse the era
Senator Moar often amuses himself with piano playing and is said to be skilled though few intimate friends have heard him. J B Pioda Swiss minister in Washington gave a public lesson on Democracy when he halted his carriage to share a soda with the coachman. The Gibraltar postal chief Miss Cresswell earns 740 a year and has served ten years, with Edith Shore as a female medical officer there. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman also crafts watches himself and his friends often receive Bannerman-made timepieces, though his watches sometimes erratic. Lord Salisbury joked about London time versus Bannerman time when asked for the hour.
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Moar
J. B. Pioda
Washington
Gibraltar
Cresswell
Kdith Shore
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Bannerman
Sir Henry
Lord Salisbury
London
Barnnerman
City preps for 1900 Republican National Convention
Philadelphia readies for the quadrennial GOP gathering with a complete convention hall on the Schuylkill bank and extensive hotel bookings. Delegations from Maine, Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri and many others occupy major hotels while national leaders plan sessions at the Walton, Bellevue, Lafayette and other houses. The hall seats about 16 050, with a large press stand, telegraph rooms, and extensive wiring. Esplanade approach and grounds are landscaped for the event Meantime state delegations are assigned to specific hotels across the city.
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Philadelphia
United States
Schuylkill River
Walton
Broad and Locust Streets
National Committee
Waiton
Maine
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Sons of Three
Hanna
Bellevue
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Lafayette Hotel
Alaska
Indiana
Idaho
Minnesota
New Jersey
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Virginia
Continental
Alabama
Florida
Ilinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Kansas
Maryland
North Dakota
Texas
Wyoming
Stenton
Colorado
Delaware
New Mexico
West Virginia
Nebraska
Stratford
Tennessee
California
Louisiana
Binegham
West Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Associated Press
Bankers report shows growth after new financial law
Washington June 11 Chairman Drosius of the house Banking and Currency Committee reports on the new financial law from March 14 to June 1. The measure increased the number of national banks and raised overall capital stock by nearly 37 percent while bank note circulation grew by 714 023. The committee finds conditions satisfactory. In Havana Gov Wood returns from Caibrien and Sagua saying elections quiet with nationalist and union democratic party support. In Fort Worth Texas John Hendricks killed his stepfather. his mother dies of fright.
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Washington
Drosius
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Javana
June
Wood
Caibrien
Sagua
Union Dermocratic Party
Texas
Fort Worth
Tex
John Hendricks
Hendricks
Death of Dr Braden President of Central Tennessee University
Nashville Tennessee June 11 Dr John Braden president of Central Tennessee University died here Sunday He was a founder of the institution which educates colored youth and has led it for 35 years In New York June 11 the district attorney decided that Ice Company officials held for general sessions will be sent to special sessions for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
Nashville
Yenn
John Braden
Central Tennessee University
South
New York
Ice Company
Zeller
Sessiors
Van Wyck Confesses Ice Stock Purchase Under Fire
Mayor Van Wyck testified before Justice Gaynor that he owns 4200 shares of American Ice Company stock with much unpaid, bought in April 1899 for 250000, paid 50000 in cash and 250000 in notes, after advice from C W Morse and John F Carroll who later contradicted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mayor van Wyck
Gaynor
Supreme Court of
Brooklyn
American Ice Company
The
Ice Trust
C. W. Morse
John F. Carroll
Tammany Tait
Messrs. Morse
Carroll
Copper
Boers Tear Up 21 Miles Of British Rail Line
London reports the Boers damaged 21 miles of Lord Roberts line between America Sidings and Roodeval in a bold raid. Authorities expect Gen. Kelly-Kenny to counterattack and reopen the line, as the war office weighs delayed supplies and stalled operations. Buller’s forces are in Boer territory near Gansoloi where fronts meet.
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London
Lord Roberts
America Siding
Roodeval
Kelly-Kenny
Rundle
General Dbotham
War Office
Buller
Gansoloi
Free State
Transvaal
Natal
Platform Outlined in Republican Dinner Discussion
Washington June 11 The Republican platform was the main topic at a dinner hosted by Senator Hanna Saturday night. Attendees included Senators Spooner Depew Fairbanks Davis Beveridee and Postmaster General Smith. The outline includes insuring the suppression of insurrection in the Philippines and establishing civil government for Puerto Rico and Hawaii along with annexation, American administration in Cuba, tariff reform, Monroe Doctrine reaffirmation, and a vigorous foreign policy.
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Washington
Hanna
Spooner
Depew
Fairbanks
Davis
Beveridee
Smith
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Nicaragua
Cuba
Saize
Ex-Governor Yates fatally harms Black man in Montgomery incident
In Montgomery Alabama on a Saturday Ex-Governor W C Yates fatally struck a Black man named Ed Parker a drayman on his property after Parker allegedly fatally harmed a servant in the premises officers say the governor acted justifiably with no charges expected.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. C. Yates
Ed Parker
Cetes
Immigrant steamer Gran Antila reaches quarantine
Immigration officials sail to New York Bay to inspect the Gran Antila after its arrival with over 2000 Italian immigrants. Officials report passengers are clean and healthy and believe most will be admitted, finding no violations of contract labor laws.
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New York
Friines
Wide rain event blankets Minnesota and Red River valley
A statewide rainfall from Friday night into Saturday morning covered much of Minnesota from central areas northward into the Red River valley. The wet spell reached wheat fields across the region and extended into British possessions.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
State
Red River Valley
Four Mexican Fugitives Hunted After New River Store Raid
Phoenix authorities report sheriffs posses near four Mexican murderers who killed Anton Olsen and John Stewart and robbed their New River station store.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Anton Olsen
John Stewart
New River Station
Four Killed In Train Collision At Warwick Suburban Line
Providence Rhode Island June 11 four people killed and about twenty five injured in a head on collision on the Union Railroad suburban line near Warwick. Two cars collided end on Sunday noon, three of the injured believed fatally hurt.
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Providence
R. L
Warwick
Union Railroad Company
Shipbuilder Isaac W. Nicholas Dies in Cleveland
Isaac W. Nicholas a veteran shipbuilder of Cleveland Ohio died Sunday aged 5 died in Cleveland. He built the lakes first three masted schooner the Escanaba which remains in service and also constructed the first shell steamer the Orono.
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Dexd
Cleveland
Isaac W. Nicholas
Escanaba
Congress Adjourns Amid Close Of Noted Session
Washington analysts recount a dramatic end to the session with Speaker Henderson’s gavel drop at five after a day of bipartisan goodwill. Senate and House leaders reported on naval bill adjournment delays, and a social closing ceremony followed with thanks to the chair. A Wakefield summary notes 127 session days, 12,152 bills introduced, 1,215 passed, and 255 public acts, marking unprecedented legislative throughput.
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Washington
Henderson
Senate
House
Senator Frye
Frye
Congress
House of Representatives
Wakefield
Allison
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Cannon
House Committee On Appropriations
Spain
Better Day Coming: Trade Review on June Markets
Dun and Company reports a cautious US mood as Congress adjourns and peace prospects in South Africa, with prices aligning to a natural level. Expect slower expansion until after the presidential election and potential China tensions. Weekly failures total 24 in the United States and 19 in Canada, compared with last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Congress
South Africa
China
United States
Canada
Will Pay in Full
New York reports that assignee Curtis of Prize McCormick & Co expects to liquidate most claims and can likely pay all obligations in full with about 250 dollars surplus after costs. A preliminary showing suggests the firm will have funds available once the assigneeship costs are deducted.
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New York
Jene
Curtis
Prize, McCormick & Company
Wind and hail devastate crops in Guthrie region
A Friday morning storm unleashed wind hail and lightning across Guthrie Oklahoma and surrounding townships. Thousands of acres of wheat were ruined by hail and wind, much corn and cotton damaged, and orchards stripped of fruit. Farmers report losses totaling many thousands of dollars.
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Guthrie
O. F
Dewey Welcomed to Detroit in Enthusiastic Reception
Detroit observers recount a highly cordial welcome for Admiral Dewey on Friday with mass crowds cheering in the afternoon and refined enjoyment by high society in the evening. The city lauded him as a popular idol in both public and private celebrations.
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Dewey
Detroit
Mich
Admiral Dewey
Reinhart Kills Wife Then Shoots Self in Odebolt Tragedy
In Odebolt Iowa on Wednesday Charles D Reinhart a wealthy landowner and proprietor of Reinhart flats in Sioux City shot and killed his wife before shooting himself. He is not expected to survive and authorities say he deliberately planned the crime.
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Sioux City
Charles D. Reinhart
Reinhart Flats
Odebolt
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