Oppose Landing of Foreign Marines in Peking Turmoil
June reports from Buaxanat and Tien Tan describe the dowager empress ordering the tsangi yamen to resist Europe and the Hoxers movement. Viceroy troops are to block foreign reinforcements to Peking, while 60 killed or wounded in Boxers fighting near the Hoang Tung rail station and amid desertions and ineffective guard details.
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Buaxanat
Ga- Sette Mys
Europe
Peking
Tien Tan
Hoang Tung
Tien Tsin
Kitting
Carolina and Northwestern Rail Gauge Improvement Begins
Lixcotstos North Carolina June 5 work to broaden the gauge of the Carolina and Northwestern railroad has begun and will be pushed to completion. A unique arrangement is noted as the rails now in use are too high for standard gauge. stock and rolling equipment are involved in the transition.
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Carolina and Northwestern
Lixcotstos
N. C
Carolina and Northwestern Railroad
Radical Victory in Italy Alters Government Stand
June 6 report from Rowe notes a radical election victory despite ministry support. Former party leaders Colombo and Bignor Colombo were defeated, boosting the opposition and reducing the ministry’s room to maneuver. Parliament may be dissolved or governance move to decree, with instability likely.
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Amcent
Rowe
Colombo
Bignor Colombo
Ite
Thomont
Death warrants issued for four murder cases in NC
Governor certifies supreme court murder decisions and fixes hanging dates in Raleigh Clinton Concord Tarboro. Jouca to be hanged Aug 8, Kinsauls Aug 3, Ednegro Sept 3, Dane to hang Sept 11. Insanity appeal noted for Jones. Also a Philadelphia man credits Electric Bitters for recovery after severe illness amid local ad copy.
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North Carolina
Bareion
Jane
Supreme Court
Russell
Thomas Jouca
Raleigh
Archibald Kinsauls
Clinton
William Ednegro
Concord
Chauncey Dane
Mrattle
Tarboro
Jones
Committee to Probe Mayor Woodward Charges
A five member committee was appointed by the general council on June 5 to investigate alleged reprehensible conduct by Mayor James G. Woodward. The panel will determine truth or falsity of the charges and report to the council. if guilt is found, articles of impeachment will be prepared for immediate steps.
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Arvasta
Couscl
James G. Woodward
Im T
Investi
New York
Jane
Reigon
Academy of Music
Committee On
Ig Tho
Kansas City
Democrats Meet in State Convention and Primaries
Amid a packed Democratic state convention, three candidates vie for West Virginia governor with Shively as a possible late entrant. Holt leads in the Huntington camp for Missouri governor, with Tavenner second in West Virginia. McGraw, Holt backers, and the party quiver on slate unity as delegates gather June 5.
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Weat
Virginia Democracy
WiIl
Holt
Dockery
Missouri
West Virginia
Pankegteuno
W. Va
John E. Holt
Huntington
Lewis N. Tavenner
Parkersburg
Lewis and
Flournoy
Carters
Theas
Tavenner
John T. McGraw
Elkins
Jasnes
John W. Davis
Homer B. McKinley
A. N. Campbell
W. G. Bennett
Death of Stephen Crane reported in London papers
The death of American novelist Stephen Crane is noted after a long illness. Reports describe him as one of the era's most influential writers. The London press and the St James Gazette reflect on his enduring literary impact.
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Baden Weller
Bapex Weisz
Jane
Stephen Crane
London
Loxpon
St. James
WH. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Portia Inspires 1900 Lucy Cobb Commencement Address
Hon. P W Meldrim delivered the literary address to the Senior class of 1900 at Lucy Cobb. Valedictorian Mise Clare Felker received her diploma as the graduates were praised for beauty and poise in white and pink organdie. Meldrim extolled Portia as an ideal, urging women’s education and self reliance in every field.
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Mise Clare Felker
Lipecomb
Man
Lucy Cobb
Missea
Fannie Moeldrim
Louise DuBose
Misa Gertrude Jackson
P. W. Meldrim
Savannah
Bis
Portis
Merchant of Venice
Portia
Mr. Meldrim
Meldrim
Venice
Isles
Socrates
Portias and the home light amid public glare
In a tribute to Portia and the sanctity of home, a speaker praises the balance of public triumph and private devotion. The ceremony includes a valedictory to teachers, prize awards for oratory, music, and notes, and diplomas are conferred to the graduating class. An array of advertisements, testimonials, and health remedies fill the remainder of the page.
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Oor
Belmont
Portias
Monroe
M. A. Lipscomb
Lacy Cobb
Fannie Meldrim
Sarah Lamar
Carolyn Dobb
Mary Nigel
Katie Joater
Mim Addin Brand
Mis Lacy Goodrob
Nannette Hodgson
Augusta Rickman
Marguerite Thomas
M.G. Michael
Mary Ell
A. L. Hull
Board of Trustees
Pretoria Occupied Ends Boer Resistance Jubilant London Celebrates
Lord Roberts reports Pretoria in British hands after eight months of war, ending Boer resistance. London erupts in celebration as crowds fill streets and officials raise the signal “Pretoria is occupied.” Roberts’ forces coordinated attack and entry for decisive victory.
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Loupos
Lord Roberta
Pretoria
Great Britain
Bloemfontein
Traravaal
England
Dever
London
Mansion House
War Office
Hatloos
Te Neers
Cualapaih
Lord Roberts
Roberts
Botha
Roberta
Lord Roberts Dispatches Near Six Mile Spruit Engagement
War office reports from Six Mile Spruit describe British and Boer actions with flank attempts and a march toward Pretoria. Dispatches mention Somerset and Sussex Yeomanry, horse artillery, and hedged progress as the main force eyes Pretoria a few miles distant. Boer envoys in Chicago say fighting will continue despite the fall of the Transvaal capital, while a Philadelphia reader praises King’s New Discovery for a long cough and chest pain relief.
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Pretoria
Lowpor
Jane
War Office
Lord Roberts
Somerset
Sussex
Auth Bank
Lotroean
Yeomat Au
Tasker
Sharma Bas
Southermont
Hutton
South Wales Mounted Rifles
Wood
Hamilton
Columna
Gordon
Ironstein
Anie E. Springs
Howard St
Philadelphia
de King
EL. R. Palmer
Warren J. Smith & Bro
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