Kitchener Made Viscount Amid Budget Debate
London announces Lord Kitchener promoted to viscount by King Edward with a £50,000 grant, provoking cross party opposition from Irish nationalists. Government guidance cites his eminent service. Budget talk compares to Lord Roberts' prior £100,000 award amid war-time considerations.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Edward
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
John Dillon
William Redmond
Swift McNeil
Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Loudon
Beer
Pretoria
Transvaal
Vereeniging
Baden-Powell
Louis Botha
General Beyers
Lord Ritcherfer
Gaynor and Greene plead cision by the court
In Quebec on June 4 counsel for Colonel Gaynor and Captain Greene, wanted in Savannah Georgia for alleged fraud in government contract work, answered the U S petition to set aside habeas corpus writs. They claim they were illegally removed from Montreal and that the case lies with Quebec courts to decide extradition under the treaty. The U S sought to annul the habeas corpus steps. the answer argues removal warrants were illegal and no offense covered by the treaty was committed. Court reserved decision.
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Quebec
Gaynor
Green
Savannah
Montreal
la Fontaine
United States
Great Britain
Sherman to Lawton Line Begun by St Louis and San Francisco
Major J F Hinckley arrives from Brownwood with orders to locate and build a 140 mile line from Sherman Texas to Lawton Oklahoma intersecting Oklahoma City extension at Tawton. Oklahoma and Southeastern Railway stockholders sell charter and right of way in Oklahoma County for 37 000 to an SL&SF agent. Contract for Oklahoma City to Coal Gate Texas line let at 1 ½ miles. Captain Williams praised by Jackson Argus. voters urged to place Williams on June 5 ticket.
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Sherman
Texas
Lawton
Oklahoma
Tex
J. F. Hinckley
St Louis
San Francisco
Brownwood
Ohina
Tawton
Oklahoma City
Quanah
Oklahoma and Southeastern Railway
Oklahoma County
St. Louis
Boers Celebrate End of War and Homecomings in Transvaal
The departure scenes resemble large picnics as General Schalkburger and General Botha urge burghers to unite for social and spiritual progress. They foresee hardship in returning families and restocking farms, with huts ordered from coast towns for housing. Kruger is reported seriously ill in Utrecht.
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Schalkburger
Transvaal
Botha
Kruger
Brugsels
Utrecht
Mont Pelee crater findings. no lava flow or cataclysm
President Heilprin reports after Mont Pelee summit visit that the new crater lies within known confines, no molten overflow, no subsidence, and no topographical changes. Eruptive activity likely ended though signs of quiet volcanism may persist. expedition details describe ascent, storms, and electric discharges without significant damage.
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Mont Pelee
Heilprin
Mont Peles
Belilprin
Associated Press
Port de France
Leadbetter
Acier
Vive
Basse Pointe
Mr. Leadbetter
Crete
Lale Palmiste
Fallaise
Yaqui Uprising Battles Intensify in Mexican Campaign
June reports from Hermosillo describe a major Yaqui revolt as Mexican forces under General Torres suffer heavy losses. A detachment of 73 troops was ambushed with 50 Yaqui dead and many wounded. only one from the unit escaped unharmed. Runners speak of widespread Yaqui war activity and looming decisive mountain battles as reinforcements gather.
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Tucson
Ariz
Torres
Masatlan Mountains
Hermosillo
Bello Gomez
Jose Valejo
Luis Torres
Lorenzo Torres
Masatiin
Hermomlo
Aguassite
Calera Town Fire Sparks Birmingham Help Request
A late night telephone message from Calera Alabama reported the town on fire and asking for aid. A fire engine was sent on a special train but Oxmoor firemen learned their services were not required and returned to Birmingham. No further fire details available.
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Wown
Caléra
Birmingham
Als
Calvra
Oxmoor
Mont Pelee Eruption Report by Kennan Party
The narrative describes June 1 ascent with George Kennan near Acier and Mont Pelee, noting a dramatic crater edge view, heavy steam output, and no lava flow. Observations dispute any major topographical change and confirm Mont Pelee struck no lasting eruption. May 8 destruction at St Pierre is discussed with lightning effects and record rapidity of loss.
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Mont Peles
Robert T. Hill
United States
Nfe
St. Pierre
Mont Pelee
Acier
Jacaccte
Kennan
Fort de France
Leadbetter
Monne Rouge
Mr. Kennan
le Precheure
Roosevelt Urged to Appoint Mediator for Anthracite Strike
News from Washington and Wilkes-Barre report the New York Board of Trade and Transportation urging President Roosevelt to appoint a commissioner to investigate the anthracite strike and seek arbitration between miners and operators. Senator Hanna is cited as a potential appointee, while unions in Scranton and Nanticoke report continued walkouts and water-supply concerns.
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Hay
Hanna
Mitchell
New York
Trade and Transportation
Civic Federation
New York Board
Wyoming Valley
Scranton
Frank P. &Argent
Mitchell Erd
Wilkesbarre Police
Wes
New York Board of Trade
Roosevelt
Despondent wife of G Davenport commits suicide
Mrs G Davenport of Anniston Alabama shot herself at home near Darmanville in a session of despondency. The death ends a period of ill health and leaves a husband five daughters and four sons. The report lists local lodge officers and announces Jacksonville State Normal School commencement events for June with a schedule of board meeting music recital sermons and addresses.
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Hebron
Eb, D. Mohare
BH. Ursy
C. C. Henderson
J. W
Martin, Jr
T. J. Palmer
J. GW. Martin
J. BH. Gilliland
J. D
R. P. Walker
Tyler
T. H. Akridge
J. H. Parker
Stewards
L. P. Howell
Chaptain
Calhoun Lodge
Oxana
M. J. Black
R. L. Monk
William E. Kreb
John Reid
L. D. Phillips
Sentinel
Bert Morten
Joan Birk
James McLott
C. W. Daugette
State Normal School
Jacksonville
Board of Directors
R. W. Barnwell
Alabama
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Woman's Christian Association
G. W. Brock
State Board of Examiners
France May Name New Cabinet Leader In 1904
President Loubet is said to offer Henri Brisson the task of forming a new cabinet. If Brisson declines, M Combes is expected to take the mission. Potential ministers include Delcasse, General Andre, Leygues, Crup pi, and Camille Palletan in key posts across foreign affairs war public instruction justice and marine.
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France
Loubet
Henri Brisson
Parla
M. Brisson
M. Combes
Senate
Charente-Infereure
Mf Combes
M. DelCagse
Andre
M. Leygues
M. Cruppi
Chamber of Deputies
Justice
Camille Palletan
Peruna Promises Cure For Catarrh In Systemic Remedy Claim
Medical examiner notes and public testimonials tout Peruna as a universal catarrh cure. Letters from Miss Blanch Grey and Mrs. X. Schneider praise renewed strength, health, and quick relief. The vendor asserts Peruna directly targets nerve centers and mucous membranes, offering a free book and gratis advice from Dr. Hartman.
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Blanch Grey
Alabama Street
Memphis
Chicago
His
Perunia
Peruna
Perune
Hartman
Femina Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Hartman Sanitarium
Llewellyn Jordan
U. S. Treasury Department
Columbia, College
West Point
Confederate Tribute to the Late Dr Palmer
United Confederate Veterans in New Orleans issues General Orders No 28 mourning Rev. Dr B M Palmer a famed Confederate chaplain and public servant. The obituary lauds his Christian service, patriotism, and leadership during the Civil War with praise of his eloquence and charitable acts. The order directs full honors and conveys deep personal sorrow from Gen J B Gordon and Adjutant George Moorman.
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United Confederate Veterans
Garon
B. M. Palmer
New Orleans
Annerring
South
Georgh Moorman
Army of Tennessee
Louisville
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Angelo Heilprin
National Geographical Society
Anghlo Hoilprin
Atlanta
Boyrden
Muse Store
Unnevet
George Kennan
Countess Mogelstad
Dr. Miles
Nervine
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de Miles
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Mitty
Dr. Mites Medion
Elkhart
Ind
New York Board of Trade Appeals
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Nanticoke
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Icide
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J.R. Leatherman, Jr. D
The
United States Treasury
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DR. Palmer
J. B. Gordon
George Moorman
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