Terrible Licking River Bridge Collapse Kills Many
A construction accident on the new Licking River bridge between Cincinnati and Newport collapsed the false work. Ninety men were carried down, with forty dead and many injured. Spectators aided in rescues as coroners prepare inquests on both sides of the river.
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Licking River
Prea Crcinnati
Newport
Andrew and
Albert Baird
J. P. Lynch
Bruce Conas
Lynch
Conas
Sullivan
Licking
Covington
Niwrt
Wilson
Davis
Newport Pier
Mother's Despair Follows Bridge Disaster as Rescue Ongoing
In Cincinnati the Licking River bridge collapse killed several workers and injured many others. Rescue crews recovered two bodies, with more feared trapped. a second span failure endangered rescuers. Mary Sponsor, mother of two victims, attempted suicide at the scene but was saved. She remains in a fragile condition.
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Fred Pierce
John Pierce
Elizabeth Hospital
W E. Wilem
Wilam Wessling
Frank Muir
Leonard
Licking River
Wall
Mary Sponsor
Bevy
Frank
John
Carnegie Speaks at British Trade Association Conference
At the British Iron and Trade Association annual meeting in Chicago, Andrew Carnegie urged British and American manufacturers to expand beyond U S markets. He argued the United States remains England’s key customer and future trade growth lies with the Americas.
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Lospos
Tron Trade Association
Woos. Crane
Bnugh
United States
Great Britain
North
South America
Andrew Carnegie
Britain
America
England
Presbyterian Unity Speech At Central New York Banquet
Rev Dr Charles A Briggs of Union Theological Seminary spoke at a Syracuse banquet of the Presbyterian Social Union of Central New York. He warned unity requires diversity and urged creed revision or a new confession to reflect modern theology. He estimated consolidation could save ministers and funds if unity strengthened.
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Syracuse
Charles A. Briggs
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Social Union of
Central New York
Briggs
Pacific Coast
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church of
Mothers Friend Offered For Woman Labor Aid
For the first time we present Mothers Friend as a remedy to ease labor pains and reduce risks to mother and child. If used as directed it may lessen the horrors of childbirth and sometimes eliminate them. Sold by Laubach & Boyde and Roller & Wilson.
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Bck
Laubach & Boyde and
Roller & Wilson
Liver Regulator for Dyspepsia and Bilious Headache
An old advertisement promotes a liver regulator claimed to ease dyspepsia, biliousness, and headaches. It emphasizes natural herbal ingredients and offers dosing instructions for relief and improved digestion.
Destructive Minnesota Tornado Leaves Towns Wrecked
A funnel shaped cyclone devastated southern Minnesota near Jackson to Minnesota Lake on June 17. Homes schools barns and trees were toppled. many killed and injured. Reports from Wells Easton Walls and nearby towns describe ruined buildings and coerced evacuations as trains were delayed and rescue work began.
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Mankato
Minn
Minnesota
Jackson
Chicago, Milwaukee and Paul Railroad
Minnesota Lake
Wells
Windiay
Sherorne
Gifteen Cellulars
Easton
Lindun
John Brown
Death and ruin as lightning strikes Grant monument
A Chicago thunderstorm struck the Grant monument in Lincoln Park sheltering about fifty people. Three were killed and two seriously injured, with others shocked or injured. The deceased include Lewis Meyer and an unidentified man possibly Adolph Beck. Injured include Harry Phillips, Mrs. Mattie Olsen, and Louise Schmidt. Mrs. Olsen later became insane from the shock. Senator Gallinger leads a push for southern government sanatoriums amid crude aside about light opera by Senator Hansbrough.
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Chicago
Grant Monument
Lincoln Park
Lewis Meyer
Natt Street
Shelly
Austin Avenue
Harry Phillips
East Kin
Adolph Beck
Louise Schmidt
Dayton Street
James B. Farrows
Milwaukee
A. P. Hirschberg
Madison
Wis
Thither
Hansbrough
Patti
Dismissal of Rutan Boyer Case in Pittsburg
The case against ex State Treasurer Boyer over interest on state funds was dismissed by Alderman Mayer. Senator Rutan was absent due to illness, and controversy arose over subpoenas recalling witnesses that they need not appear.
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Harnissero
Cnll
Ratan
Allegheny
Boyer
Pittsburg
Mayer
Rutan
J. K Herr
Prescott Re-elected President Of Typographical Union
The International Typographical union members, returning from Atlantic City, resumed business. In the afternoon session William B. Prescott was re-elected president on the first ballot, after a productive morning focusing on the Childs-Drexel home and fund.
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Philadelphia
International Typographical Union
Atlantic City
Childs-Drexel
William B. Prescott
William B Prescott
Bettie Thomas Lewis Case Upheld by Court of Appeals
In Weytheville Virginia June 17 the court of appeals sustained Judge Leakes in favor of the defendant in the Bettie Thomas Lewis case Judge Lacey dissented The opinion by Judge Fauntleroy was concurred in by three other judges The plate valued at 225000 with Bettie Lewis likely to receive about 90000 after legal costs The lawyers share ranges up to 50000 excluding Allan The heirs at law receive nearly 18000 Bettie Lewis an illegitimate mulatto daughter of the late W A Thomas a Richmond resident The case has drawn wide nationwide interest since spring TRU.
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Bettie Thomas-Lewis
Court of Appeals
Leakes
Lacey
Fauntleroy
Sttie Lewis
Fajent Allan
Bettie Lewis
W A Thomas
Richmond
Tru
Institute of Homeopathy Holds Session in Wasuinaton
At the American Institute of Homeopathy session a special five member committee to revise laws and extend annual meeting terms was approved. A committee on transportation to the Chicago World’s Fair was authorized. New chairmen were named and papers on pedology and surgery were discussed.
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Wasuinaton
American Institute of Homeopathy
Chicago
Woman Shuts Case After Grand Jury Report in Tracy Killing
The young woman from Tracy was discharged after the grand jury report on the shooting of railroad brakeman De Clarke by Miss Ludwig. De Clarke had pursued Miss Ludwig, who refused him. He was shot and wounded by her brother weeks earlier, and last week Ludwig killed De Clarke as he walked the street.
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Mediaid
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StockTos
Cal
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de Clarke
Tracy
Rand
Political Frictions Echo in Senate Debate and Amendments
Coverage of the Senate session includes debates on river and harbor funding, a failed river and harbor boat railway plan, and a conference scramble over amendments. Senators Dolph Mitchell Allen Squire and others defend measures as proceedings stall until a further conference.
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Mormil
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Committee On the Judiciary
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Ball
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Mitchell
Allen Squire
Messin Frye
Queens
Democratic committee to choose temporary chair at Palmer House
The National Democratic sub-committee meets at Palmer House to decide the temporary chair. Henry Watterson leads with Brice, Gruman, and Ransom as members. Debates include Voorhees, Stevenson, Craft, and Campbell as potential candidates.
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National Democratic Committee
Palmer House
Henry Watterson
Brice
Ohio
Grurman
Maryland
Ransom
North Carolina
Barbour
Virginia
Cleveland
Senator Voorhees
Indiana
Adlai Stevenson
Whoon
Clayton A. Crafta
Illinois
James E. Campbell
Campbell
Bonn for the New York Senator Looms as Hill Supporters Arrive
Chicago dispatch reports David B Hill supporters hoisting his flag at the Auditorium as Lt Governor Sheehan Richard Croker and Richard Murphy Thew arrive to push a convention outcome with debate over temporary chairmanship and a possible Cleveland second place bid. In Iowa and Missouri coverage, Cleveland leads in some districts while Boies is favored by others as party factions gather. A New Jersey youth aged 11 was arrested for stealing a Missouri mortgage bond from journalist John Drew amid a city theft wave and a fugitive father.
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David B. Hill
Sheehan
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Richard Murphy
New York
Henry Watterson
Sheerin
Grand Pacific
John G. Prather
Missouri
Cleveland
Hoosier
Lamef
Uncle Laase
St. Louis
Tammany
ElizaBeth
N. J
James Sheridan
John Drew
Hanging at York: William Painton Executed in Jail Yard
William Henry Painton was hanged in York jail yard for the July 1891 murder during a robbery of Mr and Mrs Strominger at Lewisberry. He overpowered them, stole 800 dollars, and tried to revive Mrs Strominger after the attack. Accomplices Daniel Wesley and Franklin Sipith of Harrisburg received ten and fifteen year terms.
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York
William Henry Painton
Painton
Michael Strominger
Lewisberry
Sullivan County
Daniel Wesley
Franklin Sipith
Harrisburg
Mra
Rainfall Pour by Swisher Rain Company Sparks Hope
Farmers praise an artificial rain event that began the night before last and continued through the night, boosting crops after a long dry spell. Swisher Rain Company claims it can produce rain on twenty four hours notice.
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Swisher Rain Company
Melbourne
Swisher Company
A. U. O. H Elects Officers at State Convention
The A. O. H. state convention adjourned sine die. State delegate James Jackson of Philadelphia was elected. Secretary Cornelius O'Brien of Philadelphia and treasurer Patrick Fallon of Pittsburg were chosen. Pittsburg will host the next meeting with 20 000 members in good standing.
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Wilkesbarre
James Jackson
Philadelphia
Cornelius O'Brien
Patrick Fallon
Pittsburg
The Father Goes to Prison for 10 Years in Somerset
Somerset, Pa June 11 William C Miller known as General Sigel the murderer of his man Her hotetler was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary at a special court session last night His son Bob escaped with two years Florence Fuhrer of Pittsburg the slayer of Michael Nilind received nine years and William Boyer convicted of criminal assault will spend eight years in the penitentiary
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Somerset
William C Miller
General Sigel
Hi Man
Bob
Florence Fuhrer
Pittsburg
Michael Nilind
William Boyer
Republicans Nominate Chester I Long in Seventh District
The Seventh district which includes Jerry Simpson is set for a congressional race with Chester I Long chosen as the Republican candidate from Medical Lodge. The Tribune notes union tensions as Ex President Brennan Leads Typographical Union No 6 and suggests possible机器 automation changes.
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Kan
Chester I Long
Congress
Simpson
Mr Lang
Medical Lodge
Jerry Simpsons
New York
the Tribune
Brennan
Typographical Union No 6
Fatal Fall in Miami Elevator Shaft Injures Worker
Fred Eckstein of Eckstein White Lead, Miami, fell through an elevator shaft yesterday and died from a fractured skull. The accident occurred at the city building site, authorities said.
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Ohermsyatt Juven
Fred Eckstein
Eckstein White Lead Company
Miami
Old Hutch’s Squash Pie Scheme Takes a Restless Turn
A New York laborer reports Mr Hutchinson called Old Hutch plans to retire from the grain trade and run a cafe. He once daily fetched squash pie from Hudson restaurant on Beaver Street but fled after a failed pie supply sparked a mood to control rival eateries.
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New York
Brllidge Street
Tates
Cra'kery
Histore Sofia
Old Couple Receives Twins in Carson Nevada
In Carson City on June 17 Harrison Breedlove aged 70 and his 63 year old wife were presented with twins. Authorities believe they are the oldest couple given such a gift. The article notes plans to send the father mother and children to the World’s Fair.
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Carson, Nev
Harrison Breedlove
Alr
Worsler Not Guilty in Liquor Charge Against Club Steward
The Philadelphia jury found Edward Worsler, steward of the Fair Hill Independent Political club, not guilty of selling liquor without license on a Sunday. The verdict followed Judge Reed’s legal instruction on a novel question about a club steward’s power to furnish liquor to members.
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Philadelphia
Edward Worsler
Fair Hill
Cure for severe dyspepsia praised by Mr Wentz
Geneva New York resident Mr W D Wentz reports a perfect cure from Hood's Sarsaparilla for the severest form of dyspepsia after all foods seemed to melt in his stomach. Hood Co of Lowell Mass promises to send all particulars if written.
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W. D. Wentz
Geneva
N. Y
Hood
Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Philosophical Musings and Unusual Inventions Highlight 1920s Talk
A dialogue touches on modern wonders unknown a century ago, cites digestive aids like Simmon s Liver Regulator, and notes a Philadelphian’s curiosity as a house fly learns to respond to a sustained buzz to obtain sugar.
Aunt Fanny's Health Restorer Adends Digestive Tonic Claim
Glad Tidings. The grand specific for the prevailing malady of the age, Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Costiveness, General Debility, etc., is Aunt Fanny's Health Restorer. This great herbal tonic stimulates the digestive organs, regulates the Liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies, Sample's free. Lj TEe packages Sold by Laubach oyd.
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Fanny
Lj Tee
Laubach Oyd
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