Missing American teachers sought in Philippines case
Four American teachers from Cebu vanished after a June 10 outing. Detachments of native constabulary search for them with orders not to return without success. Major Gardener cites Malvar testimony on Tayabas insurgent control and cooperation with American forces. Colonel Baldwin describes Moros’ stance. sultan rejects foreigners unless they adopt local religion and customs, threatening war if not.
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Manila
Cebu
Cornelius Gardener
Malvar
Batangas
Gardener
Tayabas
Tach
Franklin Bell
Frank D. Baldwin
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Mindanao
Badlod
Baldwin
Malabang
Lake Lanao
Massin
Incidents of Peace Joy That Shook All Britain
London crowds celebrated peace with wild but orderly revelry. Mafficking featured feathered costumes and flags while costers toppled hats in a hat-smashing carnival, as clerks and East Enders joined the joyous spectacle amid hotel crowds and cheering police restraint.
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Britain
London
War Times
Strand
Piccadilly
Pal Mall
Pretoria
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Coster
Cecil
White Chapel
Charing Cross
Bank of England
Manston House
Royal Exchange
East End
East
Cornhill
Lombard
Threadneedle
Hootels
Court finds Chicago officers not intoxicated despite riot at Venice
London report on the Venice case reveals US consul Henry A. Johnson urged a defense plea of drunkenness, which officers rejected. Admiral Crowninshield censures Captain Dayton for neglecting defense, notes indignities of confinement, and calls a court martial a farce. Only Doddridge and Ledbetter shown to be liquor-influenced, others not. Riot began when Wynne shouted a chail. Langley and Kress deemed indiscreet but not subject to further action.
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London
United States
Venice
Henry A. Johnson
Crowninshield
J. H. Dayton
Chicago
Crown- Inshield
Dayton
John
Doddridge
Robert &. Ledbetter
Robert F. Wynne
Marine Guard
Ledbetter
Fiorain
Langiey
Mob surrounds jail as Edison case sparks fear
Vincennes Indiana June 18 a restless crowd gathers around the county jail amid rumors of a lynching of Bill Edison the ex convict accused of assaulting a four year old girl Deputies and police brace for possible action with Governor Durbin wiring for troops and the sheriff ordered to swear in up to a thousand more deputies to protect the prisoner in peril Indianapolis reports confirm the governor urged calm and law full proceedings while mobs hover at the jail outside forces are mobilized to avert violence
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Durbin
Vincennes
Ind
Bill Edison
Irma Fpfohl
Lerge
Edison
Indianapolis
William Edison
Depot to cost half million in Norfolk
Seven rail roads entering Norfolk have completed arrangements for a half million dollar union depot on the Lamberts Point division between Church and Granby streets. The stone station will sit on the belt line used by Norfolk and Western Southern Sea board Air Line Atlantic Coast Line and Norfolk and Southern. It will be reached by three different car lines.
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Norfolk
Norfolk, Va
Union Depot
Lamberts Point
Norfolk and Western
Church and
Granby Streets
Southern
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Norfolk and Southern
Rain Breaks Drought for Tennessee Crops
Memphis Tennessee June 18 drought across west Tennessee eastern Arkansas and north Mississippi ends as generous rains fall over the past two days. Crops that were stressed by dryness now show soaked fields and grasses improving with expectation of strong yields.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Court martial urged for officers over cafe disturbance ends quashed
The court recommended court martial for Lieutenant Doddridge Captain Wynne and Surgeon Ledbetter for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Crowninshield quashed all recommendations after finding no sufficient evidence of liquor impairment and noting the incident involved a dispute with a waiter and disruptive acts in a deserted square.
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Doddridge
Captain Wynne
Ledbetter
St. Marks Square
Crowninshield
Admiral Crowninshield
Wynne
Italan
Republicans Split Over Dead Cuban Reciprocity Bill
Seventeen Republican senators in caucus vow they will not vote for the administration Cuba reciprocity bill while others pledged to oppose or support negotiations. The meeting discussed delaying action on the measure, potential extra sessions, and possible adjournment without Cuban reciprocity, with leaders from Platt to Spooner urging options and harmony.
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Jos. Chi
Washington
Cuba
Senate
Aldrich
Platt
Spooner
Senaor Platt
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Friends of Cuban
Congress
Perkins and
Bard
California
Mitchell
Simon
Oregon
Foster
Gambie and Kittredge
South Dakota
Nelson and
Clapp
Minnesota
Dietrich and MiNard
Nebraska
Elkins and
Scott
West Virginia
Jones
Stewart
Nevada
Burton
Kansas
Burrows
Michigan
Mason
Illinois
Wellington
Maryland
Allison
Harmony
Senator Burrows
United States
Sugar Trust
Quay
Dietrich
Georgia Saw Mill Association Meets in Tifton
The Georgia Saw Mill Association held its regular session in Tifton on June 18 with broad turnout from Georgia and Florida. Discussion led to modified rules on classification and inspection known as Savannah merchantable of 1883, and labor conditions were noted as unsatisfactory. The body plans to reconvene July 15, and a Georgia Hoo-Hoo banquet followed the meeting at Hotel Battle with entertainment led by Jica Great Snark and J. Lee ensign.
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Tifton
Georgia Saw Mill Association
Georgia
Florida
Savannah
Georgia Hoo-Hoo
Batle
Georgia Saw Mills Association
Jica Great Snark
J. Lee
Ensign
Hobson Kiss Incident Halts Spanish Trophy Ceremony
New York June 18 Special Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, hero of the Merimac, attracts a crowd in New London at the unveiling of a captured Maria Theresa gun. A dare led Miss Pearl Benjamin to seek a kiss, Hobson offered only a handshake, and she cried, nearly spoiling the ceremonies.
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New York
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Merimac
New London
Cevera
National Guard
Oscar E. Stanton
United States Navy
Culbert Harrison Slocumb
Miss Benjamin
Captain Hobson
Texas Railroad Commission Grants Single Line Rates
Texas railroad commission decisions include single line rates for all Harriman lines in the state on the Southern Pacific network following a May hearing. The order reduces revenue by about 25 percent across the Southern Pacific routes in Texas. In London, King Edward’s physicians advise him to curtail public engagements ahead of the coronation due to strain.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific Railroad
Harriman
Edward
London
Ax Handle Plant Burned In Louisville Fire
The Tugner Day and Woolworth ax handle plant at Seventh and Pumesni streets was damaged by fire this morning, with losses estimated at 85000 dollars and covered by insurance.
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Louisville
Tugner, Day & Woolworth Company
Seventh
Pumesni
Tifton Beats Fitzgerald 6 4 In Rain Reduced Game
In Fitzgerald Georgia a fast game with no scores until the sixth inning ended 6 to 4 as Tifton defeated Fitzgerald. Rain began in the sixth inning hindering pitching control. Fitzgerald to play Cordele next Tuesday at home.
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Tifton
Fitzgerald
Cordele
Fatal Missouri wreck near Mexico blocks railroad traffic
A Chicago and Alton passenger train en route from Kansas City to St Louis jumped the track two miles west of Mexico Missouri in the evening, killing Engineer John Keller and injuring twelve passengers, with three reported seriously hurt. The incident disrupted service as crews worked to clear the ditch.
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Missouri
Mount Leonard
Chicago and Alton
Kansas City
St. Louis
Mexico
Hoon
John Keller
Queer Family in Danville Merges Cat and Groundhogs
The son of ex Alderman Gunner keeps a home menagerie on North Franklin Street with a cat, two kittens, and two groundhogs. The mother cat adopted the young hogs, sharing affection among all four. Gunner approves, calling the family the happiest in the city after watching the group for days.
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Danville
Iils News
Guiner
Franklin Street
Gunner
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Boa
Amd
Whitehall
Phive
Burbin
Gut
Po Eeeeoty
Ota
Iowa
M. A. Birdsall
Wattring
N. Y
Miles
Ail Benagtiste
Miles Medical Co
Elihart
Mr. Yopher
Hugh McLaughlin
United States’ Court
Peters St
Atlanta
Hartman
Onlu
Ee. Hartman Sanitarium
Colum 1
Hobson
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