Cabinet Plans to Push War in the Philippines
Washington reports two cabinet decisions to renew the aggressive campaign against Aguinaldo in northern Luzon and to enforce a tight blockade to cut rebel supplies. Admiral Watson and Gen Otis coordinate to stop munitions landings as new volunteers are urged to join Maj. Gen. Otis’s force in Manila.
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New York
Washington
Journal and Advertiser
Holyoke
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Otis
Luzon
I Aguinaldo
McKinley
Watson
Suwon
Manila
United States
James B. Tascott Dies Noted Paint Manufacturer in Chicago
James B. Tascott, a Chicago painter and inventor whose paint production methods earned wide acclaim in the United States and Europe, died Saturday evening. His death recalls the long mystery of his son William Tascott, famed in Snell murder circles, who disappeared years earlier. Tascott had retired from business ten years ago and had repeatedly searched for his son, a quest that allegedly contributed to his declining health.
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Chicago
James B. Tascott
United States
Europe
William Tascott
Snell
Tascott
Cigars Seized Over Counterfeit Stamps in Kentucky
Revenue officers seize about eleven thousand cigars in Maysville Kentucky stamped with counterfeit marks from factory 3741 in Pennsylvania. The stamps are not from the Jacobs factory blamed for past counterfeit stamp shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
Revenue
Ninth District of
Pennsylvania
Jacobs
Cammany Plans Anti-Trust Campaign
The World notes that Cammany will align against the trusts. Its Fourth of July celebration will focus on the anti-trust war cry for the 1905 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammany
New York
Cleveland Riot Sparks Clash Over Streetcar Strike
Cleveland reports a fresh riot as two new streetcar lines open. A mob of about 2,000 bricks a motor man, A J McGrew, unconscious, taken to hospital. Police arrive after the crowd disperses. Mayor Farley warns of drastic measures while council suspends rules to push car operator standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Big Street
Scoville
Central Avenues
Pennsylvania Railroad
A. J. McGrew
St. Louis
Farlex
Hts
Everett
Farley
Jeffries Sharkey World Title Fight Bounded by Rules
William A. Brady and Tom O Rourke signed articles for a world championship bout between Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey. The 25 round contest is set for October 25, 1899 with a cutoff for inducements by September 1, 1899. If held in New York, Horton law interpretation applies and Marquis of Queensbury rules govern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William
A. Brady
Tom O'Rourke
Jim Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
New York State
Will Continue the Strike in Buffalo
The strike committee for freight handlers demanded 15 cents per hour for regular work and 20 cents for overtime from railroads. Superintendents refused, fueling a turbulent meeting at Fillmore hall where a large majority voted to continue the strike under current terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Fillmore Hall
Medals for All at Manila Harbor Battle
The Navy Department states that every man aboard Olympia Boston Baltimore Concord Raleigh Petrel and McCulloch during the Manila Bay engagement will receive the Medal of Honor regardless of rank or position.
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Washington
Navy Department
Olympia
Boston
Baltimore
Concord
Raleigh
Petre
McCulloch
Manila Harbor
Treasures in the East and Indian Gems
A discussion of Nepal’s prime minister Sir Jung Bahadur with a diamond hat valued over 100000 dollars and a priceless ruby atop it. It highlights imperial India celebrations with lavish rajah gloves encrusted in diamonds and emeralds. Indian treasures, especially the guicowar of Baroda, include the star of the south bracelet and a 254 carat Brazilian stone necklace valued at about 1 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung Bahadur
Nepal
Victoria
India
Ceylon
Burmiah
Guicowar
Baroda
Battle near Perezdasmarinas Traps Rebels Kill 5 Die 25 Wounded
American forces under Maj. Bubb and Gen. Wheaton fought off large insurgent forces near Perezdasmarinas six miles south of Imus. Misled by friendly Filipinos, the Fourth Infantry battalion endured heavy fire, sustaining five killed and 25 wounded as Wheaton led a relief that routed the attackers.
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Wheaton
Imus
Manila
Perezdasmarinas
Fourth Infantry
Maj. Bubb
Bubb
Lieut. Keeper
Tragedy at South Thirtieth Street Home
Emma Earanoski and her infant daughter Emma were burned to death when an oil can exploded as she tried to start a fire at their home in Pittsburgh. Enoch Earanoski was severely burned saving his family and remains in the hospital for treatment.
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Pittsburgh
Enoch Earanoski
Emma
South Thirtieth Street
South Side
Will of Robert C. Billings Details Public Bequests
In Boston on June 20, reports indicate the will of the late Robert C. Billings allocates about 700000 dollars in public bequests. The document outlines substantial sums designated to civic and charitable purposes.
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Boston
Robert C. Billings
Surgeon Dr. Thomas Summers Fatal Self Inflicted Shot
Dr. Thomas Osmond Summers, late major surgeon in charge of the fever hospital at Santiago and a noted yellow fever expert, shot himself in St. Louis on Monday evening. Despondency over presumed lack of government appreciation during the Spanish War is given as the cause.
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St. Louis
Thomas Osmond Summers
Santiago
Divorce secured by wife of bicycle rider James Michaelis
London June 20. The wife of James Michaelis the bicycle rider obtained a divorce on the grounds of desertion and adultery.
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London
James Michaelis
Tornado Devastates New Richmond and Herman Areas
Reports from New Richmond Wisconsin and Herman Nebraska describe catastrophic tornadoes with massive loss of life and property. New Richmond faces an uncertain death toll likely over 100 as relief trains with medical aid arrive. Herman reports ten killed and extensive destruction with 500 homeless residents awaiting help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Richmond
Wis
St. Paul
Wisconsin
Herman
Neb
Trade Review notes paradoxes in prices and exports
R G Dun notes that rising prices due to scarcity may harm future prosperity. Exports surpass imports by 23 million, with 250 million in securities returning from Europe. May stock declines imply higher consumption. production may overtake demand as furnaces rise and buyers secure next year. Bradstreets sees favorable distributive trade and early fall orders, iron and steel showing unprecedented summer activity.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Europe
United States
Canada
Bradstreet’s
Community rally offers charity and life restart hope
Survivors describe a chaotic scene as they receive sustenance and support, while those unscathed feel dazed and uncertain about next steps after the disaster. Aid organizers emphasize continuing relief and a fresh start for affected residents.
Riot at Buffalo docks leaves several shot in altercation
A gang of 30 to 40 stevedores opened fire on about 50 iron ore handlers aboard the whaleback Samuel Mather at the Minnesota iron ore docks. 150 to 200 shots were fired. John Malyck was wounded in the back and may not recover. Two others were shot in the shoulder. Sixteen attackers were arrested. The clash arose after ore handlers called freight handlers seabs.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Samuel Mather
Minnesota
John Malyck
Joseph Malick
Mike Smith
Jim Howard Not Killed in Kentucky Feud
London Kentucky June 17 E B Golden arrived from Manchester and says Jim Howard had not been killed by the Bakers. He was last seen carrying a Winchester rifle with two revolvers buckled. Clans gather as Bowlings and Jacksons come to aid Bakers while Whites and Howards rally their fighters.
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London
E. B. Golden
Manchester
Jim” Howard
Howard
Bowlings
Jacksons
Bakers
Howards
Trade Advances Highlighted In Market Report
A brief market note describes ongoing progress in production and consumption with steady advances along the line as supplies become available. The report emphasizes continued gains across the trade.
Pingree Attacks Legislature Over Veto Messages
Lansing June 17 Gov Pin gree vetoed the amended beet sugar bounty bill and a 40000 state building and exhibit appropriation for the Pan American exposition at Buffalo. He criticized the legislature for not fully heeding the people's wishes and proposed a 325000 annual limit on sugar factory payments despite the amended bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingree
Lansing
Mich
Buffalo
Train Robbery Near Shady I T
A southbound Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railway train No 2 was held up by three masked men at a curve about a mile south of Shady I T around 2 45 Friday morning. The amount stolen was not disclosed by the express company.
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Kansas City
Star
Mena
Ark
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railway
Shady, I. T
Express Company
Rio Grande Flood Shuts Laredo Water Works and Shops
The Rio Grande reached its highest level since 1876 at Laredo on June 17 causing flooding that shut water works and ice plants on both sides and halted operations at the Mexican National machine shops. Many poor families along the riverbanks saw homes flooded or washed away with belongings swept downstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Rio Grande
Laredos
Mexican National Machine Shops
Cloudburst in Texas Floods Valley and Kills Five
A San Antonio dispatch reports a cloudburst in the mountains north of Spotford Junction Tuesday night. A torrent burst down the slopes transforming arroyas and streams into raging water and flooding the valley below. Five people are reported dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Republic
San Antonio
Tex
Spotford Junction
Warning to U S meat packers from Stockholm report
United States Consul General Winslow reports to Washington on meat inspection in Stockholm. He cites trichinosis found in one piece of Swedish pork and in 24 carcasses, warning that Stockholm remains a good market but careless packing could spoil it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Winslow
Stockholm
State Department
Gov Scofield Proclaims Aid for New Richmond Disaster
Wisconsin Governor Scofield issues a proclamation urging public aid for New Richmond calamity victims. Citizens are asked to send monetary contributions promptly to Maj. M. R. Doyon in New Richmond, who is appointed to oversee relief until local committees can assume responsibility.
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Scofield
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
New Richmond
M. R. Doyon
Storer Receives Formal Audience in Madrid
Madrid June 117 The newly appointed minister to Spain Mr Bellamy Storer was received in a formal audience by the queen regent. No speeches were made only cordial phrases. The regent was amiable and inquired about President McKinley’s health.
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Madrid
Spain
Bellamy Storer
Storer
McKinley
Senators Plot Tin Plate Trust Breakup
Senator W A Clark of Montana Charles Edwin Miller of New York and J E Shaw han of San Francisco met at the Auditorium to discuss forming a group to oppose the tin plate trust They proposed a Joliet Illinois plant with a capital of 1 000 000
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Tin Plate Trust
Chicago
W. A. Clark
Montana
Charles Edwin Miller
New York
J. E. Shawhan
San Francisco
Joliet
Lynching of Edward Gray in New Orleans Area
Edward Gray, arrested in St John parish with Charles Morrelle for burglaries, was lynched Wednesday morning after authorities released him for lack of evidence. Morrelle's status not specified.
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New Orleans
Edward Gray
St. John Parish
Charles Morrelle
Peace Conference Ends July as Deliberations Continue
The Hague June 15. It is expected the peace conference will not adjourn before mid July as delegates finish their labors. Acceptance by the powers of conference decisions remains an open question.
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The
Hague
Death of Mrs Woodford in Brooklyn
Mrs Julia Eve lyn Capen Woodford wife of Gen Stewart L Woodford former United States minister to Spain died Wednesday in Brooklyn New York on June 15 obituary notice confirms death of a notable diplomat's spouse.
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New York
Julia Evelyn Capen Woodford
Stewart
L. Woodford
United States
Spain
Brooklyn
Street Car Strike Sparks Riots in Cleveland
Rioting by sympathizers of the street railroad strike broke out in multiple city sections around noon. Several imported motormen and conductors were injured by stones, and police arrested a number of participants.
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Cleveland
Battle Over Hymns Splits Huntingburg Church
In Huntingburg Dubois county young members clash with elders over new songs and reforms. Old guard bars doors and nails windows. reformists break in as Rev J M Trealer sides with the youth. Several leaders are on trial at Jasper for trespassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Christian Church
Huntingburg
Dubois County
Jasper
J. M. Treaier
Mr. Trealer
Woman Roasts Herself to Death in Woods
Margaret Ward, aged woman living with son-in-law Wal Hight Jr., set fire to her clothing in a personal crisis. Her screams drew family notice. she was found burned and died after days of agony on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broominecton
Ind
Margaret Ward
Wal Hight, Jr
Scared to Death by Lightning Hits Indiana Family
Lightning struck the Harvey Col glazier frame house seven miles south of Salem on Wednesday afternoon. While the family fought the blaze the wife died of heart failure caused by the excitement, sitting in a chair.
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Sarem
Ind
Lichtning
Harvey Colglazier
Salem
Elevator and Contents Burned at Terre Hacre
Fire at Perrysville Indiana destroyed a large elevator containing 6600 bushels of corn and several freight cars. The fire started from a spark from a passing engine and the town was saved with difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Hacre
Perrysville
Ind
Chicago & Eastern
Brother killed by mistaken shot during hunt in Green County
June 15 report from Brocournetox Indiana states Henry Leech of Clearcreek and his half brother Eldon Frantz of Green County went hunting. Frantz mistook his brother for a hawk and fired, killing Henry Leech instantly.
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Brocournetox
Ind
Henry Leech
Clearcreek
Eldon Frantz
Green County
Frantz
Couple killed by enraged bull in Indiana barn
George Laurie and his wife Rebecca Laurie, aged and respected residents near Heytington Indiana, were killed by an enraged bull. Their bodies were found in a barn where the animal is kept, mangled almost beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heytington
Ind
George
Rebecca Laurie
Postmaster Martin's Invention
John W. Martin postmaster of Scottsburg Indiana has perfected a device shaped like a carburetor that converts gasoline into gas. The instrument is designed for engines using gasoline as motive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
John W. Martin
Scottsburg
Owens Recommended for West Point Cadet Appointment
Congressmen Overstreet recommended Charles W. Owens of Indianapolis for appointment as a West Point cadet with Blaine Miller as alternate. Owens is described as a poor lad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpianapolis
Ind
Congressman Overstreet
Charles W. Owens
West Point
Blaine Miller
Owens
Died of Morphine Poisoning in Indianapolis
Fred Holz aged 39 of Indianapolis died at his father’s home on Thursday from morphine poisoning after suffering neuralgia and being out of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpranapolis
Ind
Fred Holz
Knight Swallows Liniment in Despondent Act
Union City Indiana June 17. Joseph Knight attempted suicide by swallowing liniment but will live. He was brood ing over imagined troubles affecting his mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Ind
Joseph Knight
Ten-year-old shoots self during hunt in Brownstown
Fred Wayman ten year old son of James Wayman accidentally shot himself with a Flobert rifle while hunting Thursday afternoon in Brownstown Indiana and died about an hour later authorities reported the tragedy occurred as the boy was handling the rifle in the fields near his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown
Ind
Fred
James Wayman
Alonzo Strope Dies in Cigarette-Related Death at 16
Tipros Indiana June 16 Alonzo Strope aged 16 died at his home in the eastern part of the county from cigarette smoking after weeks of nosebleeds and intractable bleeding despite medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipros
Ind
Alonzo Strope
Electrical Storm at Terre Haute Causes Little Damage
A violent electrical storm with a heavy rainstorm struck Terre Haute Ind on Wednesday afternoon but caused little damage according to local reports. TeRRE Havre is noted in the dateline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Terre Havre
Ind
Trolley Wire Incident Injures Indiana Repairer
Charles Washburn a line repairer at Manion Indiana was struck by a 500 volt trolley wire and hurled about 30 feet. He recovered enough to walk home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manion
Ind
Charles Washburn
Wabash College President Resigns to Join Oberlin
Crawfordsville Indiana June 15 Trustees accepted the resignation of President G S Burroughs who will become professor of Old Testament language at Oberlin College. His departure follows a meeting of Wabash trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville, Ind
Wabash College
G. S. Burroughs
Oberlin College
Indiana Fee and Salary Law Upheld by State Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the fee and salary act on appeal from Madison county in the Harmon case. County commissioners sued Recorder Harmon to recover fees he failed to remit to the treasury, challenging the 1891 1895 acts as unconstitutional while claiming entitlement to all collected fees per the 1879 act.
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Indiana
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Harmon
Madison County
County Officers’ Association
Recorder Harmon
Lion Escapes During Show Episode in Indiana Town
A lion named Brutus escaped from a local animal show in InpraNavonts Indiana on North Illinois street. The beast roamed for about an hour, jumping street to street, breaking into a groc ery store through an open window and feeding at a butcher shop icebox. A bite injured a man before Brutus was finally overpowered and recaptured.
Hoe Fatality Near Mt Vernon Leaves Two 20
Evansville telegraph reports Henry Robinson shot Walter Smith in a field about eight miles from Mt Vernon on the Illinois side after a quarrel over a hoe. Robinson fled but was captured and brought to Mt Vernon. Both men were twenty years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Henry Robinson
Walter Smith
Mt. Vernon
Illinois
Robinson
Mt. Verner
Death of Mrs. William Floyd Attributed To Grief
Investigation shows Mrs. William Floyd died from poison taken in a personal crisis. The case cites a son who left home after punishment two years ago and was later killed on a New Jersey trestle, grief given as the cause of death by her own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutnolk
Ind
William Floyd
New Jersey
The Vesky Cut Worms Cause Wide Corn Losses
An Indiana farmer reports an unusually large army of cut worms this season with whole fields of corn destroyed. The pests ravage at night when temperatures are cool, threatening further damage and possible reseeding of affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snore
Ind
Gora
Prominent Indiana farmer killed in horse accident
Musctk Indiana June 11 Samuel Hindman of Delaware county near Selma was thrown from a frightened horse and fatally injured. Isaac Fenton his brother in law was also thrown and in dangerous condition though likely to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musctk
Ind
Samuel Hindman
Delaware County
Selma
Isaac Fenton
Throat Cut by Glass in Indiana Plant Accident
Frank Herrell, a plate glass worker in WoKomo, Ind, had his throat cut from ear to ear when a 20 pound dagger shaped sliver fell from above while carrying a large plate. He required 50 stitches and, while badly hurt, may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wokomoo
Ind
Frank Herre
Herrell
Largest snake 17 feet long killed near Noblesville
The largest snake seen in this part of the state was killed by Joseph Baker near Dismal Hill, five miles northwest of Noblesville. The jet black reptile measured 17 feet 6 inches long and 9 inches in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
State
Joseph Baker
Dismal Hill
Bicyclist injured after collision with carriage
Dr. J. D. Clarke assistant house physician at the eastern Indiana Insane hospital in Richmond was riding a bicycle in Indianapolis on Thursday when he collided with a carriage and sustained serious injuries requiring removal to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
J. D. Clarke
Eastern Indiana Insane Hospital
Richmond
Lightning Strikes Barn Killing Horse at McCabe Farm
During a heavy electrical storm the barn of Wm. McCabe near Dixtsporo Indiana was struck by lightning. One horse was killed outright and another was rendered totally deaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixtsporo
Ind
Wm. McCabe
Here
Buried Under a Car Kills Coal Train Worker
Homer Ferguson head brake man on a coal train was killed when five coal cars derailed near Beedford Indiana. One car rolled over trapping him beneath it. The accident occurred near the city on June 13 as cars jumped the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beedforrd
Ind
Homer Ferguson
Sisters Fatally Injured in Runaway Accident
Noblesville Indiana June 13 A buggy runaway severly injured Flora age 18 and Bessie age 41 daughters of former postmaster William Scott of Sheridan. Both sisters died from their injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Flora
Bessie
William Scott
Sheridan
Local Angler Captures Eight Foot Blue Racer in Indiana
Misshawankea Indiana June 13. Alexander McConnell and a companion from the area captured a blue racer snake eight feet three inches long and three and one half inches in diameter at the thickest part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misshawankea
Ind
Alexander McConnell
Tabernacle Burned at Island Park Assembly Grounds
The tabernacle on Island Park assembly grounds at Rome City, LaGrange County, burned. It was about 155 years old and would seat 4,000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Ind
Island ‘Park Assembly
Rome City
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