Beyond Depths Two Girls and Boy Drowned At Anoka
Anoka Minnesota June 16 a drowning tragedy in Rum River near the city claimed the lives of Lizzie Murphy Nellie Mahoney and Johnnie Mahoney aged twenty seventeen and eleven as they bathed one and a half miles above Anoka. The treacherous river bottom and holes led to their immersion while attempting to rescue the youngest. Murphy head clerk in a dry goods store and Mahoney a millinery pupil. Parents are frantic.
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Anoka
Minn
Rum River
Lizzie -Murphy
Nellie Mahoney
Johnnie Mahoney
Bathin
Miss Murphy
Miss Mahoney
At Beverle's Park Bridge Collapse in Cleveland
A 6 o'clock accident at Beverle's park in Cleveland hurled about two hundred people from a broken foot bridge into a ravine. Forty sustained cuts and contusions, with ten severely injured. ambulances took several to hospitals. Survivors walked away or were treated at the scene. some injuries may be fatal.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Beverle’s Park
Bellar
Lightning Strikes Louisville Street Car Driver
A lightning bolt during a Sunday storm in Louisville injures street car driver James Price near the union depot, shattering the front platform. The J B Watson & Co distillery warehouse is struck, burning and destroying the warehouse and about 7000 gallons of whisky, with total losses around 12000 dollars, fully insured.
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Louisville
Seventh Street
Union Depot
James Price
J. B. Watson & Co
Collision on Curve Severs Two Wisconsin Central Workers
At Carpepppewa Falls on June 16 a freight engine on the Wisconsin Central collided at high speed with a short line passenger train two miles below the city. Engineer J. C. Watson and fireman Archie McNalth were killed. Both locomotives were demolished. The wreck occurred on a curve, and neither crew member saw the other approaching.
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CarPePpewa Falls
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Eau Claire
J. C. Watson
Archie McNalth
Thomes
Tragic City Storm Strikes Cincinnati Streets
A severe thunder storm in Cincinnati between noon and 1 pm caused extensive damage to macadamized streets with rainfall at 1.35 inches per hour. Edward Lanahan of 10 State Street drowned after being washed into a sewer while clearing obstructions. Wires for telephone and electric light were down across the city.
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Cincinnati
Edward Lanahan
Epa
No. 10
State Street
Wind Storm Damages Pittsburg Area Shops and Tracks
A severe wind and rain storm struck Pittsburg on June 16 at p.m. Heavy thunder and lightning caused O'Neill's carriage shop in Lawrenceville to be blown down with losses of several thousand dollars. Railroad and street car tracks were significantly damaged.
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Pittsburg
Pittspuro
P.m. O’neill
Lawrenceville
Sailboat capsizes on Lake Winnebago. teen girl drowns
In OsuxosH Wisconsin on June 16, Miss Emma Pomeraning aged 16 drowned when a sailboat with her brother and a friend capsized on Lake Winnebago. Her body was recovered beneath the craft with hands clinging to a rope.
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Osuxosh
Wis
Emma Pomeraning
Lake Winnebago
Pomeraning
Woodenware Plant Burned in Menasha Wisconsin
The Menasha Woodenware company plant at Oskosu Wisconsin was destroyed by fire. Buildings including a saw mill cooper shop repair shops and four blocks of dry goods were burned. Loss is about 60000 with 50000 insurance. Also reported Webster Massachusetts June 16 Aloise and Annie Fellker daughters of Mr Fellker of Wilsonville Conn were struck by a train and killed while the father fell from the bridge and was only lightly hurt.
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Oskosu
Wis
Menasha Woodenware Company
Webster
Mass
Aloise
Annie
Fellker
Wilsonville
Conn
Partyville ‘State ‘Line
Druids Propose Miiwatxun Resolution in Wis Event
Fragmentary notes indicate a June 16 Wis event featuring the Druids and Protéats near Miiwatxun. The incomplete text mentions resolutions and a possible order or guide from Wisconsin authorities.
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Wis
Pyeuide of
Wisconsin
Fight at the Occidental Club in San Francisco
Fragmentary OCR notes record a clash at the Occidental Club in San Francisco involving a person named Billy and mentions Newark and coast events. Details are unclear but indicate a scuffle or fight scene in a city venue with possible connections to donors or aerial events.
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Occidental
San Frangeco
Occidental Clib
Billy
Newark
UN Agitio
Little Lora Bauntleroy Dying Washny Junie 16
Fragmentary text reports a person named Lora Bauntleroy near a dying incident dated June 16. The readable portion hints at a medical or tragic event with unclear context and names. Further specifics are unreadable in the damaged OCR.
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Lora
Bauntleroy
United States Fonetic Society Seeks Government Schools
A Chicago driven plan to create a nationwide chain of fonetic schools stalls in Congress as a $50 million appropriation moves forward. Support comes from Senator Farwell and Reps Mason and Lawler, with Charles A Story of United States Fonetic Company leading the push. Professor Swing of Chicago endorses the system, comparing it to major scientific advances and praising its potential to teach spelling in a fraction of current time.
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United States
Fonetic’ Society
Washington
Chicago
House
Farwell
Mason and
Lawler
Charles.a. Story
United States Fonetic Company
Tee
Story
Mr. Story
Cunard
Swing
Stolen Stanley Proofs Alarm London Papers
The St James Gazette reports the complete proofs of Henry M. Stanley's The Darkest Africa were stolen by an unknown person who offered copies to an English newspaper and two colonial papers. The papers accepted the copies but publication was halted by a circular from the publishing house warning against publishing the work and signaling liability.
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Stanley
Loypoy
St. ‘James
Henry M. Stanley
Africa
Senate Commerce Committee backs river bill growth
The Senate committee on commerce, handling river and harbor legislation, expects to report to the Senate by midweek. House action started at 20 million dollars, with Senate increases around 4 million, possibly reaching 25 million in conference. Speaker reportedly will not allow the bill to pass unless scaled down from the House total.
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Senate
Reed
Washington
Stone
Senate Committee
Dhen
Frye
House
Des Moines River land case upheld firm title near river
Judge Shiras rules the Des Moines River land company holds title to odd sections five miles each side of the river in Iowa. Government suit dismissed. Settlers owning 200 to 600 acres under warranty deeds must relocate after the decision. 700 settlers affected. Northwest brief notes also mention a Montana scare later deemed false.
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Fort Depar
Iowa
Des Moines River
Shiras
River Land Company
Land Office
Warhike Telegrams Deny Tongue River Indian Outbreak
A Miles City report to The Pioneer Press debunks sensational rumors of an Indian outbreak in Tongue river valley. Capt. Harmon from Ashland says there is no foundation for fears as Cheyenne braves are frightened by the notion of troop pursuit while supposed camps are only sand hills and pine stump sentries.
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Montana
Ferest
St. Paul
Miles City
Mont
Pioneer Press
Tongue River Valley
Harmon
Ashland
Tongue River Agency
Iowa dealer enjoined from selling by the bottle in Spencer
District Judge Thomas heard the state’s suit against John Coonan, manager of an original package joint, requesting an injunction against liquor sales by the bottle. The court granted the injunction, forming that a bottle packed with cases is not an original package his consignor defines as the package for transport.
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Iowa
Spencer
Thomas
Storm Lake
John Coonan
One Iowa Town’s Way Fort Dongs Moves Against Packages
Dayton Iowa residents push to end original package sales after a five year old child is found intoxicated. A traveling liquor seller is asked to leave town and closes his business. The episode reflects Dayton’s prohibitionist stance and public safety concerns.
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Fort Dongs
Iowa
Dayton
Drowning at St Croix Lake in Wisconsin
Albert Lil lingeren, a young man from White Birch, Wisconsin, drowned in St. Croix lake while ferrying a team of horses. The boat capsized when the horses were frightened, pulling him in. he was struck by a horse and knocked unconscious. He is believed to be single and his parents reside in Stillwater.
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St. Croix Lake
Gorpoy
Wis
Albert Lillingeren
White Birch
Stillwater
Welsh Presbyterians Back Bennett Law Favor Public School Bible
The Welsh Presbyterian convention in Milwaukee on June 15 endorsed the Bennett law and condemned the Supreme Court for ruling the Bible out of public schools. The resolution reiterates support for the law and criticizes the court decision as contrary to public education interests.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Welsh Presbyterian Convention
Supreme Court
Governor calls July 19 for special elections
Springfield Tl June 16 The governor issued calls for special elections to fill vacancies in the house of representatives of the general assembly set for July 19.
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Springfield
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Adams Nominated for Fifth Term at Republican Convention
In Cutcago on June 15 the Fourth district Republican convention nominated George H. E. Adams for a fifth term in Congress on the first ballot.
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Cutcago
George ‘He, Adams
Congress
Grant and Lee Monument Fund Meeting in Kentucky
A Middlesborough gathering organized the Grant and Lee Monument Association to build a lasting fund in Louisville Kentucky. The subscription committee reported fourteen thousand one hundred dollars and three thousand dollars was subscribed at the meeting. Telegrams of encouragement were read from governors Hill Campbell and Taylor, Charles A Dana, and others.
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Sateens
Ed Nainsook
Ladiss
Charlie
Mousseline
Ladies Underwear
Vest
EEOST
Rheinbercers
East Second Street
Nest
Second National Bank
Prichs
Derby
Nk. le
Deposit Bank
Becker & Schelilers
Winona, Minn
Brewers
Bremer, Kaiser
Bohemian
Erlanger
Ama Export
Rooyal Bamn Owner Co
Wall Street
N. Y
Peter Bub
Franz Fale
Ruhne
West Third Street
Emler
Citv
Main Street
Geo. Haskin
Morrison & Johnson
Advanised Co
Moor
Eger Oreking
Bert
Douglas
Brockton
Doud
Phsicians
Bard’ Blook
Winona
Ther
Anoka, Minn
Mexican Land and Colonization Company
New York
A. Herald
Ensenada
Lower California
California
San Diego
American Colonists’ Protective Association
Residente
Diaz
Gen. Torres
Epee Company
Peninsula
Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Des Moines
River Land
Other
Northwest News
Grant and Lee
Monument Fund
Hood
Preece & Latsch CO
Worte
da. Merigold & CO
Winona Jobbers’ Association
J. Presch
Roscgh Horizon
Doul, Sons & CO
Boots
W. Williams
Morse & Son
Gath City Carriage CO
Crockery
Gregory & CO
H. D. Perkins & Son
H. J. Willis
H. Choate & CO
L. C. Porter Milling CO
Winona Mill CO
Sto1t & Son
Wu. M. Hurlbert
H. J. O'Neill
Preech & Latsch CO
R. D. Cone CO
Indurated Fiber Ware
West'’N Indurated Fiber CO
Faiaz
Doovad
W.W. J. Bsvaws
Umber, Empire Lumber CO
Laird-Norton CO
Winona Lumber CO
Youmans Bros. & Hodgins Union Lumber CO
Ricormick Murr
Achine Co
N. B. Fulmer, Aer
Landon & Roberts
Winona Plow CO
Schlitz Bilwaukee Beer &Cigars G
Baynton’s Sons
Schroth & Ahrens
Ons. Farm and Breight, Wino!a Wagon Co
Winona Willow Works
Petroleum and Its
Hanford Oil CO
L. D.schoonmaker
John Dihtze
Eruit Importer
J. Stirneman
JOHN
von. Rohr’s
Xs J. von Rohr & CO
Third St
Fifth St
Luis’ Ss
Poe
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