A Double Demonstration for Mafeking Relief and Victory
The relief of Mafeking and Lord Roberts victories sparked nationwide jubilation on the queen's birthday. London and towns flaunted tri color displays with miniature union jacks, torchlight processions, and holiday observances. Honours and prayers may mark a national thanksgiving day per Mr Balfour.
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London
Mafeking
Lord Roberts
House of Commons
Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Cuban post office probes under General Wood scope
Havana reports inspectors still review postal accounts with a month expected for the full report. General Wood orders a thorough island overhaul across departments and the treasury North American Trust Company and customs service. No fraud hints arise but a complete investigation is urged to satisfy public demand.
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Havana
General Wood
Island
Treasury
North American Trust Company
Custome House
Russian Battleship Polleda and Aurora Launch Before Emperor
In St Petersburg on May 24 Emperor Nicholas witnessed the launch of the battleship Polleda and the cruiser Aurora. The czar also presided over the keel laying of two additional battleships, marking a high point in naval construction.
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St. Petersburg
Polleda
Aurora
Emperor Nicholas
Massacre at Kao Lou Tsun blamed on regional governor
The May 14 massacre of native Catholics at Kao Lou Tsun is attributed to the stance of Fakas, the acting governor of Pe Chi Li, accused of siding with the boxers. General Yang Fu Tung, sent with troops by the viceroy, was reportedly murdered during talks with Boxer leaders.
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Kao Lou Tsun
Fakas
Pe Chi Li
Yang Fu Tung
Day of elections rocks Methodist general conference
Chicago May 24 was marked by heated debate as eastern and western book agents were named. The Western agent choice led to the retirement of Dr. Lewis Curtis of Chicago amid controversy over office management. The conference abolished the Epworth league secretary post and paused adding secretaries for benevolences related to Freedman’s aids and Southern educational societies, ending with an adjournment sine die.
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Chicago
Methodist General Conference
Lewis Curtis
Epworth League
Sunday School Union
Freedman’s Aids
Ninde
Chamberlain Regrets British U S War Sympathy Split
New York May 24 fifth annual dinner of the British Schools and Universities club at the Holland house with 199 guests. Letters from the queen Prince of Wales Joseph Chamberlain Earl of Rosebery Duke of Briavel and Admiral Dewey conveyed regret that American opinion is divided on the war. Chamberlain urged unity in spirit with Spain‑American era aims. Rosebery warned the US about misreading the Transvaal war and urged goodwill and support from America.
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New York
British Schools and Universities Club
Holland House
Queen
Prince of Wales
Joseph Chamberlain
Earl of Rosebery
Duke of Brevil
Dewey
Philip and
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Lord Rosebery
Transvaal
Boxers Drilling Spur Diplomatic Action in China
The Chinese Boxers movement grows as high Manchus and imperial clan members join. Diplomatic corps demand immediate suppression by the Tsung Li Yamen with threats of foreign troop landing. Russian troops occupy Wasampho in Korea and block ferry passage in territory claimed by Russia.
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Shanghai
Pekin
de Cologan
China
Korea
Wasampho
Rusesla
Army academy bill amended to raise ranks and cadet slots
The military affairs committee of the senate today finished consideration of the military academy appropriation bill. It was amended to add sections from the army reorganization bill granting the major general commanding the army the rank of lieutenant general and the present adjutant general the rank of major general. The president's cadet appointments were increased from 39 to 50.
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Washington
Military Affairs Committee
Senate
Military Academy
Army
Jeffries and Sharkey Set for August 25 bout
New York May 24 Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey were matched today to fight on Aug 25 with the best purse promised. If Sharkey loses to McCoy on June 25 or to Kublin on July 16 the Jeffries bout will be off and Jeffries will offer to meet Sharkey's conqueror. Stakeholder is Al Smith and Charley White will referee. Rules to be the same as the Jeffries Corbett fight.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Sharkey
McCoy
Kublin
Jeffries
Russian plan to defend Manchuria outlined with six posts
St. Petersburg May 24 plan for Manchuria defense details six fortified posts to be erected. General B Sacharoff head of the Russian general staff will depart for Manchuria at month end with eight officers to prepare for a possible clash with Japan.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Bsacharoff
Chhef
Japan
Steamer Charles 10 Lane sails for Cape Nome with 200 passengers
The Charles 10 Lane steamed from San Francisco on May 14 bound for Cape Nome carrying 200 passengers. En route at Seattle 100 more fortune hunters will join the voyage. The Lawton also sailed for Alaska via Seattle to transport troops to various Alaskan headquarters.
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San Francisco
Charles
Lane
Cape Nome
Seattle
Lawton Allso
Alaska
San Francisco Businessman Found Dead After Threats
G. P. Seeling, longtime partner at Simon Leiser and former San Francisco resident, was found dead at his home this evening. He had repeatedly warned of self harm due to financial troubles and is believed to have returned from a visit in San Francisco to enact the threat.
Maginnis Arrival Sparks Senate Seating Speculation
Martin Maginnis arrived in Washington this afternoon and is expected to present credentials tomorrow, possibly by Senator Carter. The vote to seat either Clark or Maginnis remains under strong consideration at this session.
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Maginnis
Washington
Martin Maginnis
Carter
Clark
Nominations Confirmed by Senate in Executive Session
The senate in executive session confirmed William Gage of Michigan as commissioner for the Kilian claims commission and John C. Freeman of Wisconsin as consul at Copenhagen.
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Washington
Senate
William Gage
Michigan
United States
John C. Freeman
Wisconsin
Copenhagen
Alaska Delegates Debate and Amendments Adopted in Congress
Washington May 24. The house spent hours on the Alaska civil government bill with two major amendments adopted. One authorizes the secretary of war to issue permits to excavate or dredge for gold below low water at Cape Nome. The other strikes out the arrest and bail chapter in civil actions. A proposal to create a territorial delegate for Alaska passed 71 to 21. The session adjourned after 10:20 p.m. with work on the bill continuing tomorrow.
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House
Alaska
Secretary of War
Cape Nome
Senate
Conference
Willams
Illinois
Congress
Warner
Wheeler
Kentucky
Manitoba
Bartlett
Georgia
Halifax
Tongue
Oregon
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
General Grant
cMeer
Alaskan Hill
McGowan Inquiry Recommends Court Martial
The court of Inquiry found improper discretion in the shooting and fault by Captain McGowan for not reporting to the commander in chief. It notes he arranged support for the deceased Filipino’s widow and children and recommends a court martial likely to be ordered.
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Washington
Court of Inquiry
McGowan
Manila Bay
Navy Department
Long
Enormous Salary Lists Continued From Page One
The article notes a discussion on governance for Porto Rico and the Philippines, claiming liberty as the supreme example as talks resume after a 6 o'clock senate adjournment following an executive session.
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Porto Rico
Senate
McClellan Nominated for Democratic Vice Presidential Candidacy
In Washington on May 24 supporters in Congress announced Representative George R B McClellan of New York as a candidate for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. Among those urging his nomination are Representatives Stallings Underwood Maddox Tate Cawherd Bellamy Norton Ruppert Chandler Drigas Fitzgerald and De Vries from several states.
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Washington
George RB. McClellan
New York
Congress
Mr. McClellan
Stallings and
Underwood
Alabama
Maddox
Tate
Georgia
Cawherd
Missouri
Bellamy and
Norton
South Carolina
Ruppert, Chandler, Drigas and Fitzgerald
de Vries
California
Representative Parker Faces Minority Report On Canteen Bill
In Nashington on May 4 the house received the anti-canteen bill report. The War Department opposed abolition of the canteen and submitted a favorable bill recommendation with no comment. Representative Parker of New Jersey is expected to file a minority report given military authorities favor the canteen.
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Nashington
War Department
Parker
New Jersey
Bridge Collapse Kills Pioneer Near Kendrick Idaho
A wagon bridge over Bear creek two miles above Kendrick collapsed this morning while Fa Barker and Joseph Campbell were crossing with a load of wood. Campbell died instantly. Barker unharmed.
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Kendrick
Idaho
Bear Creek
Fa Barker
Joseph Campbell
Campbell
Washington May 24 Nominations Sent to Senate
The president sent to the senate nominations for Volunteer Army Sergeant L. C. Humphrey of Company B 3rd Infantry to be second lieutenant.
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Washington
Senate
Volunteer Army
L. C. Humphrey
3Rd Infantry
Leutenant
Battalion Sergeant Major 8. Y. Britt Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Battalion Sergeant Major 8 Y Britt of the 47th Infantry is slated for promotion to second lieutenant. The move marks a leadership advancement within the regiment.
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8. Y. Britt
47Th Infantry
Census Man’s 26 Questions From the Federal Census
The article lists twenty six census questions the government will ask during a census. It covers name, address, family relations, race, sex, birth details, marital status, children, birthplaces, residence duration, naturalization, occupation, employment months, schooling, literacy, education main facts, home ownership, and mortgage status for houses and farms.
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United States
Child’s riddle joke about a creature on the floor
A Lake View father recalls his toddler son’s playful report of something running across the kitchen floor. The child names several ideas before finally declaring it was water, though the exchange highlights his curious observation and humorous misfires.
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Chicago Chronicle
Lake View
Wats
Expensive Rabbit on a Plantation and a Tramp Tale
A plantation owner docked Italian workers five dollars per rabbit chase, costing a single rogue cottontail 1250 dollars and ending such chases. Then Charles Tiffany, lost in Maine, is mistaken for a tramp by Shaker Aunt Aurelia at Poland Spring, who feeds him and later receives a gift of silverware.
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Jefferson Parish
Charles L. Tiffany
Great Jewelry House
Poland Spring House
Maine
Central Park
Mr. Tiffany
New York
Aunt Aurelia
Poland Spring
Tiffany
Aurelie
Mr .Tiffany
Trustees’ Office
Shaker Village
Poland
Shaker Sisters
Aroun
Aurelia
Aletheia
Violin Making the Staple Industry in Markneukirchen
In Markneukirchen Saxony and its surrounding villages the violin trade is the sole income source for about 15 000 residents. Every age group from children to elderly retirees is employed in making various parts of violins, keeping the entire district busy with this craft.
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Markneukirchen
Saxony
Creeping rails on St. Louis bridge depend on traffic tonnage
The Fads bridge across the Mississippi at St. Louis experiences creeping rails that shift with traffic flow. The movement always travels in the direction of travel and peaks with higher loads.
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Mississippi River
St. Louis
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