Boers Retire While Allen Arms and Cattle Leave Country Barren
Boer forces retreat from Machadodorp as Lord Roberts presses forward with five day armistice. Burghers warned against surrender while destroying bridges and burning veldt to hamper pursuit. Boers report abundance of arms and ammo and plan retreat to Lydenburg district amid heavy wagon trains. Mine profits and links to Kruge and Steyn cited in conflicting proclamations.
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London
Lord Roberts
Machadodorp
Louie Botha
Botha
Middleburg
Lydenburg
Barabaton
Laurenco Marquez
Kruge
Steyn
Free State
War Office
Pretoria
Lord Roeberts
Baden-Powell
Delagoa Bay war plan and rail victory forecast
A London dispatch reports Cape Town expects Delagoa communications to be cut off quickly and the war to end. Lord Roberts aims to sever the Free State and Transvaal by seizing the railway between Johannesburg and Laing's Nek, likely this week, with reports of no definite moves toward Komatipoort.
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New York
the Tribune
London
South Africa
Cape Town
Delagoa Bay
Komatipoort
Swaziland
Lord Roberts
Free State
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Laing
Nek
Movement Toward Ermelo and Cape Town Crisis Eases
Vance moved from Volksrust toward Ermelo as Free State conditions hold steady. General Rundle’s division skirmishes with commandoes with minor outpost actions and artillery near Ficksburg. A ministerial crisis in Cape Town is believed resolved with assurances to Sir John Gordon Sprige from Schreiner’s group enabling him to enter office.
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Vance
Volksrust
Ermelo
Free State
Rundle
Ficksburg
Cape Town
John Gordon Sprige
Mr. Schreiner
British repulse Boer attack at Zand River in 800 offensive
London reports a belated dispatch from Lord Roberts dated June 16 describing an attack on a British post at Zand River on June 16. General Knox drove off the Boers in a clash that left four dead and four prisoners. British casualties included Major Seymour and two others killed and nine wounded. Rumors of Roberts seizing the Delagoa Bay railroad and cabinet changes are the day’s other notes.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Zand River
Knox
Seymour
Cape Town
Delagoa Bay
Cape Town Announces New Cabinet Lineup
Cape Town announces a new cabinet with Sir J Gordon Sprigg as premier and treasurer, J J Graham colonial secretary, Rose-Inness attorney general, S Watts public works, Sir Peter Fourne agriculture, and C B Frost without portfolio.
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Cape Town
J. Gordon Sprigg
J. J. Graham
Mr. Rose-Inness
S. Watts
Department of Public Works
Peter Fourne
Department of Agriculture
Frost
Clark delegates chosen at Helena convention for state votes
Helena June 18 delegates named at county convention to head to state conventions in Helena and Butte. Resolutions back W A Clark for senator and Bryan for president, denounce the Republican policy, endorse income tax and free coinage of silver, and urge unity for Kansas City.
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Helena
Clark
Butte
Chirk
Kansas City
W. ¢ Riddell
John A. Matthews
Ef. C. Day
Thomas Cruse
A. J. Davidson
W. CC. Riddell
H. H. Potting
J. Phelps
W. G. Bennett
W. O. Hutchinson
G. F. Ingram
W. E. Peersell
William Muth
C. W. Dresser
N. W. McConnell
W. F. Hartwig
Harry Zeayas
W. M. Rigas
A. C
Republcan
Luet
W. A. Clark
W. J. Bryan
James Sullivan
State
Democratic Central Committee
J. & M. Nell
R. RK
Purcell
Roosevelt's Boom a Thing of the Past
A fiery city parade showcases support for civil service, with two anti civil service protests. Delegates and crowds fill streets as Republican forces push for McKinley or Roosevelt, amid a three day campaign and club receptions.
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Roosevelt
Italy's cabinet resigns amid Parisian style deadlock
In Rome June b a cabinet resignation is announced by Premier Pelleux after a deadlock over rules of procedure and disagreements within the cabinet over negotiations. The chamber adjourned as a new ministry is to be formed and Signor Baracci was summoned after the resignation. In St Paul the Northern Pacific Railroad filed to absorb the St Paul and Duluth line for 2 790 421 dollars and pledged a 20 million gold bond issue, with 9 971 000 issued now.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
General Pelleux
Signor Baracci
Senate
Signor Dallilo
Visconti Venosta
Count Ronaste
Justice
Signor Carmine
Tinaner
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Typhoon Delays U.S. Regiment Arrival in Manila
Manila June 18 consular corps visit the U S commission led by J William Taft. A typhoon washed out the road between Tarlac and Manila delaying the arrival of the th regiment for about a week. The Hancock transport returns to the bay awaiting moderation of the weather.
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Manila
United States Commission
J. William Jf. Taft
Tarlac
United States
Hancock
Wheeler Assigned to Department Command in Chicago
By direction of the president General Joseph Wheeler today was assigned to the command of the department of the likes with headquarters at Chicago. He relieves Brigadier General James F Wade who has held that command temporarily in conjunction with his regular command the department of the Dakotas.
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Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Department of the Likes
Chicago
James F. Wade
Department of the Dakotas
Arrests in Santo Domingo Target Former Government Leaders
In the northern part of the republic of Santo Domingo many arrests have been made, including leaders of the former government party. The events unfold as authorities act against political figures in the region.
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Santo Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
Delegates Name Committeemen For Convention Work
Philadelphia June 18 delegates from Western states organize and nominate committeemen for convention work. Names include California George A Knight Idaho Frank R Grooding Montana Thomas H Carter Oregon Wallace McCammant Utah Heber M Wells Washington K C Neufelder Wyoming G E K Warren Arizona C H Akers Hawaii Samuel Parker.
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California
George A. Knight
Idaho
Frank R. Cgrooding
Montana
Thomas H. Carter
Oregon
Wallace MceCammant
Utah
Heber M. Wells
Washington
Committee On
George W. Reed
F. J. Airshie
John F. Forbis
Wallace McCammant
Arthur Brown
IL. M. Sims
Arizona
Frank Dysart
Nominees and Committees by State Listings
A sequence of names by state lists individuals such as Oregon Rufus Moore Utah George Hanson Washington Herbert Conner Arizona J A Vail California W M Garland Idaho W B Heyburn Montana David I Folsom Oregon Henry E Ankeny Utah Thomas Kearns Arizona John Dorrington Washington Levi Ankeny Montana David FE Folsom Oregon Thomas McEwen Utah C BE Loose Arizona Charles R Drake.
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Oregon
Rufus S. Moore
Utah
George M. Hanson
Washington
Herbert S. Conner
Arizona
J. A. Vail
California
W. M. Garland
Idaho
W. B. Heyburn
Montana
David I. Folsom
Henry E. Ankeny
Thomas Kearns
John Dorrington
Levi Ankeny
George L. Shoup
David FE
Folsom
Thomas McEwen
Charles R. Drake
Roosevelt Tightens Grip As Philadelphia Convention Opens
The Philadelphia convention opens amid feverish activity and robed banners. Delegates and leaders, led by Roosevelt worshippers, pour into the city as McKinley and Roosevelt supporters predict an acclamation. Senator Hanna arrives to assess the mood while Quay and Dolliver backers press for their candidates.
Roosevelt nomination debate hints at Judge Tripp bid
Philadelphia June 11 Chairman Mc Cammant of the Oregon delegation said he hopes to nominate Judge Tripp of South Dakota for vice president if Roosevelt is not the nominee. He noted the delegation believes Roosevelt should not be pressured into the nomination and that Tripp would be a strong alternative.
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Roosevelt
Woodruff
New York
Hanna
McKinley
Platt
Quay
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
McCammant
Oregon
Judge Tripp
South Dakota
Tripp
Fighting in Colombia Demands Panama Surrender
Report from Kingston says General Parras with 1500 infantry and 500 cavalry pressed on Panama, after a June 13 14 battle near Bejuca plain and Anton Hill. Government losses cited at 400 dead 35 officers, with Parras demanding surrender to General Campos or capture by force.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Panama
Don
Colon
Bejuca Plain
Anton Hill
Belasato
Parras
General Campos
Campos
Deportation Ordered for Chinese Immigrant in Bozeman Case
Special dispatch reports Judge Knowles ruled Lung Un must depart the United States despite claims of minority status. The decision aligns with the Quee Chee ruling, classifying Un as his father’s status, with appeal time granted. Also notes a separate injunction appeal involving J. O. Bender and the Grand Opera House of Butte.
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Knowles
Lung UN
United States
Bozeman
Bowery Kingdom
Montana
Custom House
San Francisco
Circuit Court of Appeals
Oregon
Circuit Court
Quee Chee
Blake
Supreme Court
J. O. Bender
J. A. Murray
Grand Opera House Company
Butte
Court Warns Denying Settlement in Open Case
The court noted after filing the complaint that any attempted settlement would not be recognized. The defendant was given one week to answer and warned to show proper cause for disregarding the court order.
Federation of United States Catholic societies discussed
Catholic circles consider uniting Roman Catholic lay societies nationwide under central direction. Bishop McFaul of Trenton endorses the plan and argues Catholics are underrepresented in politics while stressing equal rights for all Americans. He urges Protestant support for Catholic civic equality.
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New York
United States
McFaul
Trenton
N. J
America
Fire Rages Through Bloomington Business District
A great conflagration in Bloomington on June 19 threatens most of the business portion. Fire from Green’s Wholesale Hardware and Model Laundry spreads west on Main Street. The Dunley building and post office are at risk with losses around 500000. town calls for aid from Peoria and Springfield.
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Bloomington
Green
Main Street
Dunley
B.S. Green Company’s
Grand Company
Thomson & Co
A. Vincent and Kohn
Pixley & Co
Miller & Sons
Dudley Hall
David
Nome Beach Diggings Yield Rich Prospecting Haul
Captain Mason reported direct news from Topkuk beach diggings as the Jeanie brought 30 passengers toward the discovery. Five or six returned to Nome. The rich find included pans worth 75 to 100 dollars. Lighterage firms prosper in Nome harbor as the Jeanie paid about 10 dollars per ton to land cargo on the beach.
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Seattle
Wash
Mason
Nome
Topkuk Beach
Jeanie
Fire Near East Helena Threatened Homes
A blaze at a stable and nearby shed on Oscar Hermon's property in East Helena was set by children at play. Helena fire engines arrived by railcar, a hose line from Prickly Pear Creek connected, and the fire was put out in about an hour with an estimated $2,000 loss.
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Standard
Helena
East Helena
Oscar Hermon
Tee House
Prickly Pear Creek
Brazil France coffee treaty reduces duties by twenty percent
Negotiations for a commercial treaty with France have been satisfactorily concluded by the Brazilian minister of foreign affairs at Rio Janeiro. France will grant a reduction of 20 percent on the duty on Brazilian coffee.
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New York
France
Rio Janeiro
Fire destroys Commonwealth Mining mill in Pearse
Pire at Jaucson Tucson Ariz June 18 news reports the destruction by fire of the Commonwealth Mining company's mill at Pearse. The loss is estimated at half a million dollars.
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Tucson
Ariz
Commonwealth Mining Company
Pearse
Street Car Strike Deepens In St Louis
In St Louis on June 18 the street car strike worsens as railway officials claim an end to the walkout while workers with the Federation of Labor vow to continue. Despite many attempts to blow up street cars, Sheriff Poolman says extra deputies are unnecessary. Five cars were disabled by dynamite overnight with no injuries reported.
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St. Louis
Federation of Labor
Poolman
Surrender Talks Reported Between Kruger and British
Lourenco Marques correspondent says Judge Van Lieuwen carried a message from British authorities to President Kruger offering safe passage if he surrenders. The message was not delivered in person, Reitz rejected surrender, and Fortune, head of the Transvaal secret service, is taking important documents to Europe.
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London
Lourenco Marquez
The
Times
van Lieuwen
Pretoria
Kruger
Machadodorp
Reitz
R. J. H. Fortune
Transvaal
Europe
Well Known Old Timers in Peal Murder Trial
The jury in the Martin Peal case returns a murder in the second degree verdict after a five day trial. Judge Parker will impose sentence next Friday morning. Peal killed William Ennis two years ago over a perceived grievance amid strong local interest. Hartman Hartman and F B Stuart defended Peal with County Attorney M M Duncan and Colonel W F Sanders prosecuting.
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The
Standard
Virginia City
Martin Peal
Parker
Hartman & Hartman
F. B. Stuart
Peal
M. M. Duncan
W. F. Sanders
William Ennis
Mr. Ennis
Ennis
Pan American Peace Movement Advances at Central Music Hall
At Central Music Hall Chicago on June 18 eloquent speakers urged arbitration and broader harmony among sects parties and nations. Messages of support arrived from Roosevelt Laurier Harrison Diaz and others while readings were postponed until the movement becomes permanent.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
David KB. Henderson
May Wright Sewell
Theodore Roosevelt
George Dewey
Harrison
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Thomas B. Reed
W. Bourke Cochran
Hazen S. Pingree
Diaz
Senor Felipe Berriezabal
Porto RICOS Population Figures From Census Bulletin No 1
Inspector General J P Sanger releases census bulletin showing Porto Rico population 955 248 as of Oct 16. Density 264 per sq mile. San Juan 52 048 and Ponce 27 982 largest cities. 57 towns with 1 000 plus. urban share 21 4 percent. Rural island with Maryland like density in 1890.
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Washington
J. P. Sanger
Porto Rico
Maryland
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Cuba
San Juan
Ponce
Klondikers Arrive as Yukon River Blockade Delays Return
Victoria B C June 18 The steam er Danube brought a large number of Klondikers and 150 000 in gold. Passengers report the Yukon river water was very low and is now blocked by the steamer Clifford Sifton which ran on a sand bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Yukon River
Clifford Sifton
Fire damages De Courcey building on West Broadway
The 10 story De Courcey building at 676 West Broadway in New York suffered damage and loss of contents estimated at 110000 dollars in a fire tonight.
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New York
de Courcey
West Broadway
Alaska Judges Assigned for District Court Residency
The attorney general assigns district court judges for Alaska with Melville C. Brown district 1 to reside in Juneau Arthur H. Noyes district 2 to reside in St. Michaels and James W. Wyckersham district 3 to reside in Eagle City in the June 18 notice from Washington.
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Washington
District Court For the Distriet of
Alaska
Melville C. Brown
Juneau
Arthur H. Noyes
St. Michaels
James W. Wyckersham
Eagle City
Kinyoun Contempt Proceedings Postponed in San Francisco
The contempt trial against Dr. Kinyoun, federal quarantine officer, was postponed in San Francisco as Judge Morrow’s injunction against further quarantine measures in the state remains under review. The court indicated a possible rescheduling after further proceedings.
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San Francisco
Dr. Kinyoun
Morrow
United States Court
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Butte, Mont
Eer
Jms Ag
Zand
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Delliver
Cook County Republican Marching Club
Young Men's
Republican Tariff Club
Pittsburg
Blaine Club
Cincinnati
Hamilton Club
Canton
Edward Addick
Wilmington
Del
Tippecanoe Club
Cleveland
Colorado-Philadelphia Club
Denver
George W. Cook
Wolcott
Colorado
Enall
Italy
Northern Pacific Property
Amairs
Wheeler
W. C. van Fleet
William H. DeWitt
George A. Steel
George H. Baker
Wyoming
Willis Vandeventer
William Griffith
Committee On Resoitations
Chester A. Rowel
John PD. Daly
George Sutherland
J. M. Ashton
C. H. Akers
Permanent Organisation
F. R. Gooding
C. W. Goodale
Nebraska
Henry Kogatyz
Malcolm A. Moody
F. J. Hayfield
J. L. Hubbell
Committee On Rales and Order of Business
J. Ll. L. Ormabie, Montene Dyler Worden
McKinney
Nagara
National Committee
Chirimcom
Haverford
Senator Quay
J. FP. Saunders
Dolliver
Colombia
Lung Yn
Catholic Societies
Brazil
Pire
Jaucson
Klondikers
Siegel
Clothing
Hutte, Montana
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