A Bogey of Politicians and Journalists
Joseph Chamberlain criticizes American competition as a bogey while addressing Kynochs Limited shareholders. He argues modern legislation strangling British industry harms English manufacturers through railway charges strikes and parliamentary interference, noting the electrical industry left for the United States due to home office and local board meddling.
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Joseph Chamberlain
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Kynochs Limited
United States
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Home Office
Levy on Transvaal Gold Mines for Boer War Costs
London publicizes a forthcoming levy of 250 million dollars on Transvaal gold mines to fund half the Boer war costs. The measure is popular in England, seen as punishment for the war being driven by gold mine interests.
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London
Transvaal
England
Battleship Oregon Homecoming Sparks City Celebration
Oregon comes home from Yokohama aboard the battleship Oregon as crowds fill the waterfront in San Francisco. Capt. Charles M. Thomas commands the ship which left Yokohama on May 16, greeted by cannon fire and shrieking whistles in a festive welcome across the port.
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Govien Gate
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Yokohama
Millionaire seeks divorce under Merida Law in West Palm Beach
Henry M. Plugier, the millionaire of West Palm Beach, has filed for divorce under the Merida Law. The action cites Infinity as a cause for divorce, and the paper notes that he plans to remarry soon after the decree is granted, an open secret in local circles.
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West Palm Beach
Henry M. Plugier
Merida
Turks Disgusted With Influence of Izzet Bey in Constantinople
Vienna dispatch notes the Young Turks gain strong official support as 80 prominent officials go abroad to join the movement due to resentment of the court clique led by Lazet Bey, Sultan Abdul Hamid’s secretary. Tewik Pasha threatens resignation over the same issue.
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Tewik Pasha
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Abdul Hamid
Yuka
Stranger terrorizes City Hospital keeps neighbors awake
Michael Rowland of Cuyahoga Falls is identified as the insomnia culprit nicknamed Stranger. He was injured last Saturday and again Wednesday, drawing attention to unusual disturbances at City Hospital.
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Cuyahoga Falls
City Hospital
Councilmen Silent At Sessions Rumor Holds Council in Idle Hour
A local report notes Councilman Sawyer and Dr. Jacobs have fallen quiet since sworn in, avoiding speeches at Monday sessions while rumor and newspaper coverage hum around their reluctance to “shoot the hot air.” The piece portrays their restraint as a possible pledge to sign names to speeches in print, delaying public remarks.
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Sawyer
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Platt amendment accepted by Cuban convention delays U S withdrawal
Washington reports that despite Cuba’s constitutional approval of the Platt amendment the United States will not end trusteeship or withdraw immediately. A detailed process is outlined requiring election laws, chosen officers, and a functioning government by early October, with General Wood guiding the selection of capable leaders. The army’s role shifts to policing as withdrawal remains gradual.
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Havana
Fugitive Husband Blondin Sought After Headless Body Found
Lowell police pursue Wilfred Blondin, husband of a Chelmsford murder victim, as authorities believe he plans to flee by bicycle toward Canada. He last worked at a Boston bakery and rode away upon learning the body's identification.
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Lowell
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Wilfred Blondin
Chelmsford Woods
Canada
Inrenas
Blondin
Boston
Murdered Girl Drowns After Attack by Unknown Boy
Teresa Stanenznik a 7 year old girl was killed last night while fishing on Washon street pier. An 11 year old boy unknown to her choked her and threw her into the water where she drowned. Police search continues as her body was recovered.
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Cleveland
Ing
Sun Booms Foraker for President In Eagle Will Not Hide Its Head
The Sun editorial in New York on June 18 endorses Senator Foraker for the presidency. It lauds him as a capable Statesman and asserts the American Eagle will not need to hide its head in shame if he becomes President, arguing he is suitable for a high office regardless of age.
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Senator Foraker
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Foraker
Gompers Warns Metal Trades on Union Opposition
Washington June 13. Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor says the National Metal Trades Association will regret opposing the unions. He asserts union organization is essential to protect workers and public peace and predicts unions will grow despite efforts to crush them.
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American Federation of Labor
National Metal ‘Trades Association
National Metal Trades Association
Carnegie aLL D awarded at Glasgow University
Glasgow June 15. The LL D degree was formally conferred on Andrew Carnegie at Glasgow University. Carnegie did not speak, but bowed to acknowledge the honor. The ceremony lasted only about two minutes, with students' cheers echoing through the hall.
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Andrew Carnegie
Univer
Mr. Carnegie
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Studenta
Parole Board Receives Parole Applications in Ohio
Columbus June 13 The Board of Managers of the Penitentiary is handling several parole requests today Isaac Hartman serving 10 years from Summit County for manslaughter is among the applicants He has strong recommendations from Akron citizens He killed Geo Bloss in a disputed fight in Akron and died in hospital Hartman claims self defense His sister accompanies him to Lisbohalt
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Board of Managers of the Penitentiary
Ixaac Hartman
Summnit County
Akron
Geo. Blossaer
Aloun
Lartmin
Lisbohalt
Metal Trades Association Threatens Labor Strike
The Metal Trades Association moved to push hours and wages to a local issue and marshal 500000 dollars to guard their interests, risking a general strike of 850000 metal trades workers in the AFL. AFL leaders say the organization’s move jeopardizes its existence and vows a strong fight. W Hoath of the International Association warned the clash could become a fight over wage and workday principles.
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Independence status questioned by Thomas W. Lawson
Boston news reports Thomas W. Lawson questioning if others are selling the ship Independence without his consultation. He notes unusual yachting activity this year and says he has not been consulted on the boat’s keel status or the published correspondence since keel laying.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Jax Ayain
Poehiung
President’s Agent Seeks Cottage for Mrs McKinley
A report from Atlantic City on July 13 indicates a presidential agent is here seeking a suitable cottage for Mrs McKinley to relocate her as soon as travel is possible. The effort reflects ongoing arrangements tied to the First Lady’s needs during her recovery.
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Atlantic City
Night watchman falls through elevator shaft at Douber works
Canton reporter notes Chas Derrick, a night watchman, tumbled from the third floor to the cellar at about 10 this morning. He remains unconscious and his prognosis is doubtful as he is treated at the scene.
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Douber Works
Gunn Scott Wedding in Akron Quiet Ceremony
Mr J Newton Gunn of New York formerly Y M G A secretary in Akron married Miss Mabel Scott of this city by Rev J B W Blake. The bride is the sister of Gunn's first wife who died two years ago. They departed at once for New York.
Italian worker injured by falling clay at sewer pipe shop
L Atuulentske, an Italian employee at Robinson Bros sewer pipe shop, had his left leg crushed by falling clay on Thursday morning. Paramedics from Parkes' ambulance brought him to his home at Adana and Forgests with no broken bones reported.
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L. Atuulentske
Robinson Bros
Parkes
Adana
Sudden Death Claims 31 Year Old Henry Blum
Henry Blum aged 31 died suddenly at his home 111 Campbell Ave Wednesday night from a lung hemorrhage. Coroner K O Leberman found a preexisting lung trouble.
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Henry Blum
Campbell
K. O. Leberman
Elks Ball Team Forms Under McGarry Chairmanship
Mr Hugh McGarry chairs an Elks athletic committee to organize a baseball team. The club plans to start a series of games, opening with a match against Youngstown from last year’s lineup.
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Hugh McGarry
The
Elke
Youngstown
Taken Home After Injury In Weekend Incident
The injured man Alex Bilitinn was moved from City Hospital to his home in Cuyahoga Falls by ambulance on Thursday while still suffering severe injuries from Saturday’s incident.
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Alex Bilitinn
Cuyahoga Falls
Thureday
Jurke
Ed & Colt
Dark Horse May Lead Akron Caucus To Senatorial Convention
In Akron Tuesday night supporters forecast a heated contest for delegates to the Cleveland Senatorial Convention on June 21. Alexander and Sieber camps mobilize in Summit and surrounding counties, claiming large delegate shares. Sieber's side cites labor bill opposition and legislative tenure as factors. The outcome hinges on Summit County division with predictions that Harris has little chance.
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Cleveland
Bieber
Alexander
Summit
Dia
Alexandr
Summit County
Sieber
Sumunt County
Clark
Behalt
Alsthough
Sfebex
Harris
Ashtabula
Car Struck 3 Year Old at North Harvard
Nels Pearson aged 3 was struck by a car at midnight Wednesday on North Harvard, receiving a scalp wound and facial cuts while lying on the curb. Park's ambulance rushed him to the hospital. he is expected to recover. His home is in Alte roo.
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