Week in Review Highlights National and World Affairs
A condensed weekly roundup notes Tolstoi’s improving health, McCormick’s ambassador nomination to Austria, union congresses in Denver, and Flood damage to the Fountain River railroad at Pueblo. Other items mention General Brooke’s rank bill, Chicago court findings pending, Marlborough’s Garter order, Manila protests over the Philippines bill, and a reported assassination attempt on Prince Obrensky near Kharkoff.
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Dewet Obdurate in Pretoria Dispatches Report
London reports say Boer delegates except Christian Dewet are ready to accept British terms while General Dewet may push for full independence. Cabinet to meet and Commons to hear that the struggle is nearing end though Dewet prefers death to surrender yet would yield to the majority if needed.
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London
Pretoria
House of Commons
Christian Dewet
Dewet
British Accept U.S. Warship to Retrieve Pauncefoote Body
The British government gratefully accepted a U S warship offered by the United States to bring home the body of Lord Pauncefote the late British ambassador in Washington. The foreign office expressed deep appreciation for this and other American signs of sympathy.
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London
United States
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Foreign Office
Belgian Steamer Stanley Ville Wrecked Off Gold Coast
The Belgian steamer Stanley Ville, en route from Antwerp to the Congo, ran on the Hoeven rock near Axim on the Guinea coast and was totally wrecked. Sixty passengers and crew were rescued by the steamer Lobo, leaving Antwerp largely unscathed.
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Axim
Guinea Coast
Africa
Stanley Ville
Antwerp
Congo
Hoeven
Gold Coast
Presbyterians Pick Los Angeles for General Assembly
The Presbyterian church commissioners chose Los Angeles as the site for the next general assembly by 287 votes to 149 over Cleveland. Western contenders included Denver Colorado Springs San Francisco and Salt Lake City. The assembly adjourned sine die this afternoon.
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New York
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Presbyterian Church
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Cleveland
Denver
Colorado Springs
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
New Land Office Officials Appointed in Seattle
On May 31 or by June 2 the Seattle land office will transfer to new managers. Receiver L. B. Andrews and Register John Henry Smith, both recently qualified, are expected to take charge next Saturday.
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Seattle
United States Land Office
L. B. Andrews
John Henry Smith
Skagit
Attempt on Italian King Reported in Naples Train Stop
Italian police suspect an immature anarchist plot after two stones were hurled at the king's train near Naples. Authorities cite stronger evidence of a broader plot against the pope, prompting renewed vigilance.
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Rome
Naples
Ravenna Fire Destroys Bartholomew’s Hardware Store
A blaze originating in Bartholomew's hardware store gutted the business district of Ravenna Minnesota on May 27. Officials estimate losses at about $100 000 with many shops severely damaged or destroyed.
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Ravenna
Minn
Bartholommew
Washington state convention notes and regional economy items
The sixth annual Federation of Women's Clubs convention will meet in Pullman June 4 to 6. Oats rise as British buyers target South Africa. The 15th annual Sunday schools convention closes in Spokane. Whitman county sheep industry expands with a record wool crop awaiting shipment. Pacific coast lumber and shingle firms win an ICC rate victory. Western lumber moves from Minnesota transfer to Chicago at same rates. Seattle Masonic bodies plan a temple costing about one hundred thousand dollars. Mrs. Bertha Rines marked a health birthday at Clear Lake. Malim Bros of Port Townsend bought the steamer Dauntless. Wenatchee experiences a building boom. University track team departs for eastern meets against Whitman, Washington State, and UI Spokane club.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western
Minnesota
Chicago
Bertha Rines
Clear Lake
Malim Bros
Port Townsend
Wenatchee
Peace Near as South African Talks Progress
London reporting on South African peace negotiations cites a government member saying the war is practically at an end and a definite announcement may take several weeks to allow Boer leaders to confer with their followers.
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London
Associated Press
Findings Disapproved in Waller Day Court Martial
General Caffee reviews the Samar executions case and disapproves most findings. Maj. L. W. T. Waller and Lieut. John A. Day are contrasted for ordering natives killed. commander acted without consulting Gen. Smith and faced moral and legal questions about wartime actions. Major Waller's mental state cited. acquittal on murder largely approved but minor offense finding disapproved.
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Manila
L. W. T. Waller
John A. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Anda R. Caffee
Maj. Waller
Waller
Gen. Smith
Major Waller
Ma. Waller
National banks report April 30 resources and liabilities
Washington May 26 statement of the resources and liabilities of 4426 national banks shows capital stock 671,176,312, deposits 3,111,690,195, bank notes 309,718,730, loans and discounts 3,172,757,485, total resources 5,862,135,451, average reserve ratio 27.20 percent.
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Washington
United States
Condit
New Passenger Steamer For Columbia & Okanogan Line
Wenatchee dispatch reports a new passenger steamer being built for the Columbia & Okanogan Steamer Line. The keel is laid at the port and the swift water craft is expected to dominate upper Columbia River traffic this season.
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Wenatchee
Columbia & Okanogan Steamer Line
Columbia River
Teamsters Strike at Chicago Stockyards Sparks Meat Shortage
Chicago May 27 The 500 stockyards teamsters went on strike for shorter hours yesterday. A meat famine is feared as deliveries are scarce this morning and unlikely tomorrow without a settlement, since packers cannot find workers to replace the strikers.
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Chicago
Lord Pauncefote Dead and Rochambeau Statue Unveiled
Lord Pauncefote the British ambassador died at 5 30 this morning after a long illness. His death leaves Hollenden as dean of the diplomatic corps. In Washington the same day the Rochambeau statue was unveiled with a display of Franco American friendship as Countess Rochambeau and President Roosevelt attended the ceremony.
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Washington
Lord Pauncefote
Pauncefote
Hollenden
Lord Julian Pauncefote
Preston Canal
England
Supreme Court
Hongkong
Count de Rochambeau
France
French Republic
United States
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lafayette Square
Roosevelt
Countess Rochambeau
Stanford Professor E M Pease Is Dismissed By Jordan
Stanford University announces the summary dismissal of Professor E M Pease after he refused to resign. President David Starr Jordan says he will not trust or respect the Latin chair head, and the professor denounces the action. The event echoes a prior dismissal of Professor Ross. In Scranton, Pa the Delaware Lackawanna and Western miners face a pending June 2 strike order from mine workers.
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Cal
E. M. Pease
David Starr Jordan
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Jordan
Stanford
Ross
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Cyclone Ravages Union City Leaves Six Dead
A cyclone formed by converging winds yesterday afternoon devastates Union and surrounding areas. Six people are dead and six injured as the storm tears houses apart and uproots trees. Reports indicate heavy damage in Jonesville and Pacoleto.
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D. C
Jonesville
Pacolet
Hill clears merger suit remarks amid Burlington terminals visit
James J. Hill president of the Northern Securities Company returning from Burlington inspections to St Paul denied any compromise in the merger suit. He stated there is nothing to a settlement and that the courts will decide fairly, adding confidence in the courts and ownership of the property.
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St. Louis
James J. Hill
Northern Securities Company
Burlington
St. Paul
Hannibal
Wall Street
Hill
General Strike Ordered by United Mine Workers
Huntington W Va May 26 The United Mine Workers adjourned after ordering a general strike of all miners in Virginia and West Virginia to begin June 7 and last until a 10 percent wage increase is granted. The union expects 90 000 miners and laborers to join at the start in Virginia and West Virginia, over three fourths of the coal region workforce.
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Huntington
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United Mine Workers
Virginia
West Virginia
US Consul reports four months of food in colony
United States Consul Ayme at Fort de France cabled that Admiral Servan met him on the flagshi page Tage Friday afternoon. The admiral asked him to inform the government that there are enough supplies to feed everyone needing help for four months and nothing further is required.
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Washington
United States
Ayme
Fort de France
State Department
Admiral Servan
Tage
Tornado Kills Six in Union D C Area
A tornado swept over the Union D C region yesterday afternoon killing six people and injuring several others. Damaged homes and businesses were reported along the path of the storm. Rescue crews worked through the evening to assist survivors and assess the extent of the destruction.
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Assembly selects Los Angeles for next meeting
The Presbyterian General Assembly meeting in New York on May 27 chose Los Angeles California as the site for the next assembly session marking a shift in venue for the denomination's gathering.
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New York
Presbyterian General Assembly
Los Angeles
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