Loomis and Bowen Diplomatic Shifts Announced
Washington announces a series of diplomatic reassignments. Francis Loomis moves from Venezuela to Portugal while Bowen becomes minister to Venezuela. Griscom advances to Persia, Eddy shifts to Constantinople, and Blanchard rises at Paris. Loomis faces pay cut but seeks better prospects abroad.
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Washington
Thange
Francis B. Loomis
Venemuela
Portugal
John N. Irwin
Towa
Berbert W Bowen
New York
Miister
Fersia
Caracas
Mr. Loomis
Venezuela
Lloyd C. Griscom
Pennsylvania
Lexation
Constantinople
Perera
Spencer F Eddy
Timois
Paris
Griscom
Arthur Bailly Blanchard
Louisiana
Venesuela
Loomis
England
Liston
Bowen
United States
Barcelona
Persia
State Department
Dir
Free Trade for Porto Rico Session Set for July Fourth
Governor Allen telegram to Secretary Hay announces a special Porto Rico legislature session on July 4 to fix the proclamation for free trade between the United States and Porto Rico under the Foraker act. Hollander act findings say the island is ready to sustain internal taxation to support free trade policy.
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Talends
Washington
Hay
Allen
Porto Rico
San Juan
Cnantmoua
United States
Porto Fico
McKinleys Plan Canton Trip After Illness
President McKinley continues to improve at the White House and may travel after July 1. Surgeon General Sternberg and Dr Rixey report progress while no call is made to Dr Johnston. If recovery holds, Mrs McKinley will join him in Canton where the home is prepared for their stay through the heated term.
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Washington
Bill McKinley
White House
Sternberg
Philippines
Rixey
Johnston
McKinley
Certon
Stockton Torpedo Boat Breaks Down On Trial
Washington June 17 The torpedo boat Stockton broke down on her trial trip this morning. A telegram from Rear Admiral Evans to Judge Advocate General Lemly says Stockton is disabled due to an ail pump and right engine failure and will return to the navy yard at once. The naval trial board will depart for Washington tonight, and repairs are expected to take some time.
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Stockton
Washington
Lemily
Evans
Naval Trial Board
Port Monroe
Navy Yard
United States Cleared In Chilean Claims Case At Sea
The United States and Chilean claims commission ended its session with the finding that the U S was not liable in the 1891 seizure of the Chilean steamer Ttata, ruled that no wrong occurred, and dismissed the suit. It also awarded $4,000 damages to the Central and South American Telegraph Company for a 1892 tax amid the Chilean uprising.
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Washington
United States and
Chilean Claims Commission
United States
Chile
South American Steamship Company
Prada
Switzerland
Gage
Vicuna
Stata
San Diego
Government of Chiles
Central and South American Telegraph Company
Charity Ball Review Reveals Miss Rice as Bess Vin Bur en
A detailed theatre critique praises Mise Nancy Rice for a revelatory Bess Vin Burnen in The Charity Ball. It commends Hollinger Alma Whitsall and others while noting varied stage skills and occasional enunciation issues amid an overall strong company performance. The Lyceum underperforms early but improves with Bertie Fowler and The Brothers Camm delivering standout acts. rain tamps audience but turnout remains solid. Local notes include a Richmond lodge invitation withdrawal affecting future events.
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Nancy Rice
Miss Hice
Co Uttle
Miss Rice
Bess Vin Buren
Wall
Miss Hollinger
Aleady
Alma Whitsall
Butler
Stuart
Hugh
Farrell
Lyceum
Bert
Bertie Fowler
Gome
Camm
Atlanta
Mack
Kytie Bellew
Doris
Dorothy
Enti
Doris & Go
Gerry Society
Bishnend
Negro Mob Vows to Kill Whites in Jacksonville
At a June 17 meeting in Jacksonville Florida a mob of over a hundred black men swore vengeance on whites and seized streetcars driving off motormen and conductors. The mob dispersed when police arrived and Wille Cook was seriously wounded by a pistol ball in the melee.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Wille Cook
Newport News Shipyard Lays Off 1200 Workers Today
Newport News Va June 1 Twelve hundred men from the plant of the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company were laid off today with as many more possible tomorrow if the striking machinists do not return. Only enough staff will stay to handle rework, especially the Main liner rebuilding.
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Newport News Ship Building Company
Newport News
Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company
Georgia
Daily Mail
Daily Constitution
Legislature
Congress
Starving Atlanta Preacher in Jail Swears to Die
Catherne Allison, an Atlanta negro preacher, was convicted of shooting a woman in Chattanooga and sentenced to five years. While being taken to jail he vowed to starve himself, and eight days later he has not eaten or drunk water. He is too weak to sit up or speak clearly and doctors warn he may die soon.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
Tenn
Catherne Allison
Mathews May Return to Face Atlanta Charges
A fengram to Attorney Burton Smith states W A Mathews indicted by a grand jury will return to Atlanta to face charges. Mathews, once president of Piedmont Loan and Banking Company, plans to come next Saturday or sooner if needed. Sheriff Nelms and Judge Candler discussed the return. expenses would be borne by interested parties or the sheriff if Mathews is brought back.
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Ttig
Smith
Mathews
Atlanta
Nelms
Judge Candler
Charley Hill
Jude Candler
Paretes
Valiettar
Throbbing Headache Relief Promised by New Life Pills
Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. The copy claims the pills purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, noting they are easy to take and cost 25 cents with a money back offer if not cured. Drugstores endorse the product.
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Dr. King
Petitions for Charters Filed for Two New Firms
Two applications for charters were filed yesterday in the office of the clerk of the superior court. Wing Transfer Company seeks a $10,000 capital stock. incorporators are C S King C LL King L King and J W Bubba. Mutual Benevolent Association of Georgia seeks no capital stock. incorporators are BR W Watson J C Rasberry G of Smith and W W Dawson. The latter is fraternal and mutual, with no stock.
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Transfer Company and Benevolent Association
Superior Court
Wing Transfer Company
Mutual, Benevolent’ Association of Georgia
C. 5. King
C. LL King
King
J. W. Bubba
Tranafer Company
Benevolent”Association
BR. W Watson
J. C Rasberry
G of Smith
Fulton County
W. W. Dawson
North Carolina
Jets to be sold at auction on West Peachtree and Sprint
This afternoon at five o'clock auction sale of Jet vehicles on West Peachtree and Sprint streets is planned. The notice also mentions a council meeting Friday and brief routine business from yesterday. A hospital benefit concert tonight features George C. Walters and Dr. James N. Brawner with proceeds to the hospital.
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West Peachtree and
Sprint Streets
Peachtree Place
Cork
Hospital For Incurables
Philip & Crewshall
George C. Walters
James N. Brawner
Cailles 18 Ready to Quit Collecting in Guam
General Guyoner reports Cailles prepared to surrender after talks in Santa Cruz province. preliminaries set for June 24 with 147 of Cailles troops to surrender by Wednesday and the rest by next Monday. Infante and Gueverra pledge good faith as skirmishes occur in Bahul and Cebu conditions worsen with insurgent bands joining American deserters heading to Mindoro.
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Manta
Guyoner
Santa Cruz
Casiles
Calles
Gueverra
Cailles
Sumner
Infante
Bahul
Forty-fourth
Cebu
Mindoro
Both Shots Called for a Life in Collins Mississippi
In Collins Mississippi on June 17 an altercation between HD Larrey and an elderly man named Davis ended with both men killed instantly. No one knows who fired first and no further details are available.
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Mississippi
Collins
Miss
HD. Larrey
Davis
Tts
Battleship Alabama Sails for New England Cruise
The United States battleship Alabama sailed today to join the North Atlantic squadron gathering at Newport. The group prepares for a midsummer cruise along the New England coast starting June 25.
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Alabama
United States
North Aftlantic Squadron
Newport
Jung
New England
Denton Yard Conductor Trial Set for Tomorrow
The case against G B Denton, Southern Railway yard conductor, indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the wreck, will be tried tomorrow or Thursday as Judge John Candler manages the docket. Disposition that day included twelve convictions, four guilty pleas, and two acquittals. Ethridge received ten years in the penitentiary in two burglary cases.
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Denton
Southern Yard
G. BR. Denton
Southern Railway Company
John Candler
Criminal Superior Court
Samton
Dunton
Jodge Candler
Witbridge
Atlanta
Tima
Ethridge
Tom Davis
Charley Young
Gabe ‘Thompson
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Siegud CO
Forto Rico
McKinleys
Canton
Pearline
Drina
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Necroes
Council
Augusta
Gibbes Anderson
Charleston
General Gummer
Rela
Life Assurance Society
Robert L. Foreman
Equitable Building
Hawkes
Atlanta Optician
Peachtres
Bright Boys
University of Georgia
University At
Athens
North Georgia Agricultural College
Dahlonega
Georgia Military College
Milledgeville
Medical College of Georgia
School of Technology
Normal and Industrial College For Girls
State Normal School
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Emory College
Oxford
Mercer University
Macon
Medical
Atlanta Constitution
Mtecetene
Atlanta, Ga
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