Beets and Cuba Stir Republicans in Crack Cabinet Session
Republican senators debated Cuban reciprocity in Washington with eight speeches for the measure and two in opposition. Foraker Lodge Hale and Hanna urged unity and policy action while Burton and Burrows defended beet sugar interests. Conference adjourned until chairman Aylison calls another meeting, with plans for next week.
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Aylison
Forker
Beveridge
Lodge
Hale
Warren
Aldrich McComas
Hanna
Pratt
Connecticut
Burton
Burrows
Foraker
Cuba
Aldrich
Febels
Kansas
Oklahoma Boy Dies After Water Cure Attempt
Authorities investigate the death of 14 year old Arthur E Pelore of Guthrie Oklahoma after companions allegedly treated him with the water cure. He was submerged in the Canadian river until his lungs and stomach filled with water, dying days later near Shawnee.
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Arthur Pelore
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla T
Pottawattomie County
Arthur E Pelore
Shawnee
Canadian
Tombs Angel Dies After Rescue Work In New York
In New York on June 20 Mrs Himnestin Shaf fer known as the Tombs Angel died after years of poor health that forced her to retire from rescue work begun after Mrs Foster’s fatal Park Avenue hotel fire. In Washington Georgians Paul Turner and Mrs Turner are noted among visitors.
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Dead
New York
Himnestin Shaffer
Angel
Foster
Park Avenue
Washington
Paul Turner
Turner
Italy 18 Making Trouble Secretary Assures Italian Ambassador
Washington June 2 Signor Mayer des Planches Italian ambassador met at the state and navy departments to discuss publication of the court of inquiry findings on the Venice affair involving Chicago officers. Moody expressed regret over publication and said officials did not approve it. The case hinges on Admiral Crowninshield’s discretion whether to publicize the report and potential actions by the navy department. The Italian ambassador seeks full records, notes the press’s attitude, and plans to press the matter with Secretary Hay tomorrow.
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Washington
Signor Mayer Des Planches
Italan
State
Navy Departments
Chicago
Venice
Moody
Bla
Admiral Crowningfield
Navy Department
Crowninshield
Navy Départment
Dayton
State Department
Hay
Signor
Mayer
Rome
Girl Burned in Front of Hotel Sparks Rescue Fire
In Braddock near Pittsburg today Annie Reno aged 10 died from severe burns after her clothing ignited from a rubbish fire behind the Robinson Hotel. Four rescuers Jennie Ellis Mrs Annie Baker Mrs Mary Malloy Justice John G Richards were badly burned but expected to recover. The death was imminent within hours. Separately in Washington Sen Hanna Representatives Burton and Dick conferred on Burton’s renomination. Burton likely to remain a candidate though the issue was said open.
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Pittsburg
Annie Reno
Braddock
Jennie Ellis
Annie Baker
Mary Malloy
Justice John
G. Richards
Robinson Hotel
Hanna
Burton
Washington
Cleveland
Flashes From The Cable Close Dates At Liverpool
News briefs report provisions exchanges in Liverpool plan to close on June 28 with earlier June 26 and 27. Henry White asks AP to contradict a New York printed announcement. A daughter's engagement to Marshall O Roberts is mentioned. Andrew Carnegie funds libraries near Glasgow offering £10006 if Patrick burgh runs library under public Libraries act. Edmund Burton, Australia’s premier, doubts imperial customs union being practical politics though future years may see trade within the empire.
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Liverpool
Henry White
United States
London
Associated Press
New York
Marshall O. Roberts
Andrew Carnegie
Patrick
Glasgow
Edmund Burton
Australia
Family swept to death in Tennessee flood whirlpool
Nelson N. Reynolds of Wanatah Indiana and his wife and three children drowned when a bridge was swept into a torrent in Tennessee. A daughter survived. The family, visiting Tennessee, were preparing to return home when the accident occurred.
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le Porte
Ind
Wanatah
Nelson N. Reynolds
Tennessee
Reynolds
Dalton to be lynched fears in Kansas town
Marysville Kansas June 20 Sheriff Guthrie arrives from Texas with James Dalton alleged murderer of Sheriff Batterson four years ago A heavy guard placed over the jail to deter mob violence authorities anticipate an attempt to lynch Dalton despite precautions
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Dalton
Marysville
Kans
Guthrie
Texas
James Dalton
Batterson
Canal Bill Seen Likely to Pass as House Edges Toward Panama Plan
Washington notes a strong canal sentiment as the House nears final approval of the Panama bill. Cabinet optimism grows while conferees discuss timing and possible tweaks. Senators and representatives weigh routes Nicaragua vs Panama with conferees predicting the Senate language may prevail.
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Washington
Capitol
House
Senate
Panama
Hay
Morgan
White House
State Department
Attorney
Messrs Hepburn
Iowa
Fletcher
Minnesota
Davey
Louisiana
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Cashier Shoots Self as Newport Bank Fails
In Newport Rhode Island cashier Anthony Sherman of Merchants Bank shot himself and the bank was closed amid a crisis. City officials said the bank’s affairs were in very bad shape and steps were taken to wind down the private institution after the attempted suicide.
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Newport
R. I
Anthony
Sherman
Merchants’ Bank
Burdick
Pensions for Life Savers in House Favor
Washington June 20 The house commerce committee favorably reported a bill providing pensions for members of the life saving service. Crozier Wins at Last Washington June 20 The senate in executive session confirmed Captain Crozier to be chief of ordnance. Dunn of Brunswick Wins Washington June 20 The senate confirmed Henry T. Dunn as collector of customs for the district of Brunswick Ga. Kitchener Going to England Cape Town June 20 Lord Kitchener will arrive from Pretoria June 2 and sail the same day for England.
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Burton
Ohio
Spooner
Iowa
Willams
Mississippi
Nicaragua
House
Senate
Fletcher
Minnesota
Hepburn
Davey
Lousiana
Washington
Ifa Saving Service
House Committee On Commerce
Crozier
Captain Crozier
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ends Blood Disease Effects
Hood's Sarsaparilla promptly neutralizes the acid in the blood that the disease depends on. It completely eliminates it and strengthens the system again on its return. Try Hood's.
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Hood
Negro to Front at Harvard Class Day
Roscoe Conkling Bruce of Tuskegee Alabama delivered the class oration at Harvard class day in Cambridge. The event followed by a Hasty Pudding Club spread and seniors gathered around the old tree for private exercises near the John Harvard statue.
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Roscoes Conkling Bruce
Tuskegee
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Univerality
Roscoe Conkling Bruce
Ala Bruce
South
Hasty Pudding Club
John Harvard
College
Malvar Gives Evidence In Regard To Charges By Gardener
Malvar, ex insurgent general, testifies before the board in Manila about charges of cruelty in Tayabas. He accuses native officials of aiding the insurgents, refuses to name principals, says federal party urged surrender. He notes the term Bular Blen for aiding revolutionists and that Tayabas was well organized in 1902.
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Gardener
Manila
Malvar
Tayabas
New Serial by Max Pemberton in The Sunny South
The Sunny South will begin serializing Barbara of Ollerton by Max Pemberton next Sunday in four installments. The novelette blends romance intrigue and excitement with lavish illustrations. Also promised is a Dent Doyle Sherlock Holmes tale, The Hound of the Baskervilles, appearing later in the series.
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Max Pemberton
Barbara of
Ollerton
Dr Doyle
Sunny South
Ronan Doyle
Disbrow Silent on Deaths of Miss Lawrence and Foster
New York June 20 Coroner Nugent could not resume the inquest into the deaths of Miss Sarah Lawrence and Clarence Foster as the subpoena for Louis Disbrow was not served. Deputies were refused entry at the Richmond Hill residence. Rowland Miles, Disbrow's attorney, said he would not allow Disbrow to testify without formal charges. The inquest seemed effectively ended if Disbrow continued to withhold testimony.
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Miss Lawrence
Mr. Foster
New York
Nugent
Sarah Lawrence
Clarence Foster
Louis Disbrow
Disbrow
Richmond Hill
Young Disbrow
Rowland Miles
Northport
Inventor of Roll-Top Desk dies in Colorado Springs
Captain C E Tyler, once a wealthy St Louis resident and river steamboat operator, and inventor of the roll top desk, has died in Colorado Springs. He built a large fortune from his patent and was well known to river passengers before the war.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
C E. Tyler
St. Louis
Colombian import duties rise on foreign goods
Washington June 20 United States Charge Bogota reports to the state department that by a decree on the Sth instant the Colombian government has increased import duties on all foreign merchandise from July 1 next.
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Washington
United States
Beaupreat
Bogota
State Department
Marietta Sails to San Juan for Venezuelan Developments
Washington June 20. The gunboat Marietta departed New York Navy Yard under orders to reach San Juan Porto Rico for a brief stay awaiting developments in Venezuela. The voyage underscores U S naval attention to Caribbean affairs and oil rich Venezuela. The ship’s movements reflect a show of force and readiness amid regional tensions.
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Marietta
San Juan
Washington
New York Navy Yard
Porto Rico
Venezuela
Major Waller and Mrs. Waller Arrive in Washington
Major Littleton W. T. Waller of the Marine Corps and Mrs. Waller arrived in Washington tonight from New York City.
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Waller
Washington
Littleton W. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Valet Jones Granted Bail in Rice Murder Case
New York reports Charles F. Jones, valet to slain Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice, confessed involvement with Albert T. Patrick in Rice's death. Jones was admitted to bail of 1000 dollars and will be sent to Texas by a brother.
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New York
Charles F. Jones
William Marsh Rice
Texas
Albert T. Patrick
Rice
Teddy
Jones
Congress of Immigration Agents in Galveston Meeting
In Galveston Texas on June 20 the first congress of the Southern Pacific Land and Immigration Agents convened to foster closer cooperation between the immigration department and land agents of the railroad. About 150 agents from the north, mainly Illinois, arrived by special train. The day featured speeches and talks.
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Congress of Immigration Agents
Galveston
Tex
Congress of the
Southern Pacific Land and Immigration Agents
Immigration Department
Southern Pacific Railroad
Illinois
Debates on Philippine civil government bill continue in Congress
Washington June 70 Debates on the Philippine civil government bill span from 11 am to 6 pm with strong applause for speakers. Jones of Virginia argues friar lands and forest timber would aid corporations and syndicates, while other members press self government and criticize army conduct, noting costs and casualties in the Philippines. The Isthmian canal bill goes to conference after senate non-concurrence. The house adjourns to 11 am tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Jones
Virginia
Insular Affairs Committee
Messrs. Hamilton
Michigan
Kahn
California
Bil
Patterson
Tennessee
Philippines
Senate
Schurman
Professor Schurman
Buencamino
Mr. Crumpacker
United States
Kern
Illnois
Roosevelt
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Robinson
Nebraska
Small
North Carolina
Senate in Secret Session Advances Military Monument Bill
Washington June 20 The senate met in secret session with Boay attending to executive business most of the day. It agreed to a conference report on the military academy appropriation bill and adjourned until Monday. Debate touched a Fredericksburg Va monument for General Hugh Mercer authorized in 1777 with advocates and opponents voicing positions.
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Boay
Washington
Senate
Military Academy
Fredericksburg
Hugh Mercer
Congress
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Plat
Connecticut
Ghrkrell
Missouri
Mrgs Warren
Wyam
Army of 150000 Strikers Still Defies Operators
Wilkesbarre Pa June 20 quiet day at strike HQ as 150000 idle miners avoid collieries. Unions meet to handle relief and strike business while Indianapolis convention plans loom. Williamson mine explosion kills five. Mitchell silent. Wife’s burned North Wilkesbarre home tied to a colliery fire. company to investigate. Supply fears warn of three month reserve if general work suspends. Roanoke Pocahontas area sees little change. dynamite rumor unconfirmed. Jones figures: organizers arrested. Mother Jones speaks. bail pending.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Coal Company
Indianapolis
Williamson
W. Va
John Snyder
Dorrance
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
North Willkesbarre
North Wilkesbarre
Stanton Hill
Indianapoli
Ind
W. B Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
National Convention of
United States
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Ilinois
Iowa
Roanoke
Pocahontas
Tazewell County
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Twe
W Va
Jones
Clarksburg
Thomas Haggerty
Bernard Rice
Three Men Die on Gallows in Two Countries
June 20 reports two Negroes hanged in Elliott City Maryland for murder, while Walter Gordon, a white man, was hanged at Brandon Manchester after conviction for Daw's murder. Gordon had killed Daw and Daw's employee Day to secure a farm, fled to Dakota, enlisted in the U S Army, then Canada Mounted Cavalry before arrest.
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Maryland
Manitoba
Baltimore
Frank Jones
John Johnson
Israel Radetsky
Elliott City
Brandon Manchester
Walter Gordon
Charles D. Daw
Jacob Smith
Daw
Gordon
Day
Dan
Smith
Dakota
United States Army
Halifax
Second Canadian Mounted Cavalry
South Africa
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Canal Bill
Self
Harvard
Valet Jones
Mr. Jones
Schley
Samar
General Smith
Navy
Army
Mr. Steele
Williams
Window and Plate Wholesale and Retail
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Forsyth
Peters St
Savannah
F. J. Gooledge
Bro. Beebeaes
Sreag
Capitola
All Grocerymoen
Atlanta Milling Company
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