Call for Volunteers Reinforcements for Gen Otis
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley to call for volunteers for service in the Philippines. Nine to twelve regiments may be formed with 12 000 to 15 000 volunteers, supplementing regulars now estimated at 28 000. Enlistment will follow early war recruitment procedures under army officers.
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Cscaco
Washington
The
Tribune
McKinley
Philippines
Otis
Islands
Thehilippines
Death sentence for Colonel Arguelles commuted in Philippines
June 28 report details Colonel Arguelles a Filipino commissioner being sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for treason. He allegedly advocated autonomy for insurgents and warned civil war if disorders continued. Commutation to 13 years cited his prior service. amid war reports, American volunteers return home and Filipino papers claim retreat by the United States. Nearby outposts captured General Pio del Pilar's 82 piece brass band. The Hague Times correspondent notes a heated naval conference clash over gas use versus submarine warfare.
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Arguelles
Americana
Manila
Schurman
Fiui‘pino
Filipino Congress
United States
Washington
AGER GIVES HIS VIEWS BEFORE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
Joseph B. Ager, president of the Maryland State Grange, testified to the industrial commission in Washington. He argued that farm price supports via a farmers trust are impracticable, criticized colored labor as unreliable, and attributed social ills to liquor. He lamented Grange declines, blamed politics for reduced membership, but said farming remains comparatively safer economically.
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Maryland State Grange
Industrial Commission
Washington
Joseph__B. Ager
Havemeyer
Public Sentiment Splits Over Bringing Negro Miners
In Prissuna Kansas on June 23 a group of 74 African American coal miners and 13 Southern women were placed in the company stockade as strikers tried to block them. Public sentiment condemns bringing Black workers from the South. The United Mine Workers executive board plans to confront big operators while smaller operators settle amicably. Strikes at Onyverano see talks fail as unions reject a company offer. In Chicago Swift & Co. workers join others in quitting. most packers yield to demands and return to work, with about 20 Swift employees still out. Military orders send Illinois troops home from Pana. Miners in Joplin press for action against smelters as prices shift.
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Prrissuna
Kan
South
Fleming
United Mine ‘Workers’ Association
Railroads
Cricago
Swift & Co
Telegramic Briefs Highlight Rapid Global Events
A laundry trust restructure is planned. Two Brest fishing smacks capsized with 12 drowned. General Sternberg inspects San Francisco hospitals. Georgetown awards LL.D. to Rear Admiral Schley. Weber and Rymauer set half mile mark at one minute flat. Spokane lawyer Allen dies after appendicitis surgery. Twenty-fourth Infantry and 160 recruits sail for Maine aboard Zealana. Hoeidleberg board grants doctor of laws to Carnegie Carnegie Carnegie. Choate Jr. named third assistant secretary at London embassy. P Lombard to Mobile carries leprosy case aboard Chinese crew. Union Trust sues Everett Land in Seattle for 1.5 million. Cherokee council frees criminals under Curtis bill. German ambassador Von Houchen visits State Department, departs for Berlin midmonth, signaling stronger ties.
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Lanndry Trust
Brest
France
George M. Sternberg
San Francisco
Georgetown University
Schley
Fred Weber
Frank Rymauer
Toledo
Hiram E. Allen
Spokane
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Maine
Zealana
Board of Regents of
Hoeidleberg University
Phareley Soetone
Andrew Arnegia
Joseph A. Choate, Jr
Ambassador Choate
United States
London
P. Lombard
Mobile
Union Trust Company
New York City
Seattle
Everett Land Company
Cherokee Executive Council
von Houchen
State Department
Berlin
Tensions Rise as Troops Stand By for Capetown
Dispatches from Capetown report extreme tension with business at a standstill awaiting a settlement of difficulties. The Shropshire Regiment is ordered to prepare for embarkation to Capetown while the Transvaal and Orange Free State negotiators face pressure for concessions.
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Loxpoy
Shropshire Regiment
Capetown
England
League
Sir Alfred Milner
Orange
Transvaal
Volksraad
Joseph Chamberlain
House of Common
South Africa
Blommmrontem
Volksrand
Progress at The Hague Peace Congress Likely Breaks
The arbitration commission drafting committee finished articles one and seven of the Russian proposals and will draft regulations for board procedure. German reports say William will stay aligned with other powers, with a favorable decision expected on the question. A holiday is expected after June 28 to seek final government instructions.
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Tee Haus
Arbitration Commission
Germany
William
French cabinet meets to outline Monday declaration
Paris June 24 The first cabinet council under the new ministry met at the Elysee with President Loubet presiding. The line of a government declaration for Monday was decided. General de Galliffet urged transferring officers who engaged in undisciplined demonstrations. The Radical Socialists will back the government if it defends the republic.
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Paris
Elysee Palace
Loubet
de Gallifot
Dreyfus Landing in Brest for Transfer to Rennes
Brest France June 24 The pending arrival of Dreyfus dominates local talk yet the town remains calm He will be landed at the arsenal at night guarded and then moved by special train to Rennes without delay also in Brest Bars Ont Insurance Corporation Kansas City Real Estate and Underwriters agency denied a license due to anti trust concerns Des Moines Iowa Railroad news and Iowa requisition for Goldsmith Lee Burrington Wyoming renounces and other brief items noting officials and incidents
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Rennes
Brest
France
Dreyfus
Arsenal
Bars Ont Insurance Corporation
Jaretson City
O’roar
Kansas City
Iowa Railway
Burrington
Iowa and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company
Tee
Des Moines
Louisa
Oakville
Burlington
Denmark
Muscatine
Southwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Kentucky Democrats Convent ion at Louisville in turmoil
For a third day in a row the Kentucky Democratic state convention at Louisville adjourned amid disorder. The floor was invaded by unseated attendees, blamed on Stone-Goebel faction sympathizers by Hardin supporters, while the latter deny packing. Expectation grows that the convention will resume work today.
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Louisville
Nells
Stone-Goebel
Hardin
Republicans Name Date For Omaha State Convention
Omaha will host the Republican state convention on Thursday September 21 at 2 o clock p m The basis of representation is one delegate for each 100 votes or major fraction thereof cast for Hon M L Hayward for governor in 1898 and one delegate at large for each county C F Reavis of Falls City named temporary chairman on recommendation of the state committee
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Omaha
M.L. Hayward
C. F. Reavis
Falls City
Pingree and Alger back Michigan senate bid
Governor Pingree and Secretary of War General Russell A. Alger announce an alliance supporting Alger’s bid for the Michigan Senate with a platform opposing trusts advocating equal taxation and direct election of senators. Alger confirms the Michigan race with McMillan and Burrows seeking renomination. Municipal fire tournament at VAlley shows Sheldon, Audubon, and Onawa strong. Marshalltown wins several events.
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Senate
Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Alger
Pingres
Cupaco
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
McMillan
Burrows
Charging Ahead in 2005 High School Mile Record Attempt
John R. Gentry paced a practice mile on the Grosse Point track Friday in 2005. Henry B. Plant, president of the Plant Steamship Co, died at his home on Fifth Avenue in New York. Chicago capitalists back a plan to form a trust in Redwood lumber on the Pacific coast. Admiral Schlegis to address Chester, Pennsylvania, on July 4. Charles E. Waters, a manufacturer, filed bankruptcy in Chicago with liabilities of 86,930 and assets of 80,700. Ed Dunthorat and Jack McCormack fought a six-round draw in Chicago. Fidelity Trust Co capitalized at 500,000 torentored in Kansas City. Henry C. Flower of Kansas City to be president. Modern Woodmen of America will relocate Illinois headquarters to Springfield from East St. Louis. Death of John G. Moore announced on the New York stock exchange. News received of D Arcey Island leper station destroyed by fire in Victoria. one leper dead, another feared dead. American Steel and Wire Co declares a quarterly dividend of 1 34 percent on preferred stock. no dividend on common. Governor Pingree vetoes military reorganization bill citing cost and little change. Jesse R. Spanning, Spaulding & Co head and former Chicago port collector, becomes president of Chicago Union Traction Co. Supreme Council of United Commercial Travelers opens 11th annual session in Columbus. presiding Supreme Commissioner Charles W. Rice of St Paul. Sessions are secret. James Green, wanted in Seattle for cabman murder and in Walla Walla for bunco, arrested in Harrisburg, Pa.
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John R. Gentry
Grosse Point
Henry B. Plant
Plant Steamship Company
Fifth Avenua
New York
Chicago
Aosition
Redwood Lumber Companies
Pacific Coast
Admiral Schlegis
Chester
Charles E. Waters
Ed Dunthorat
Syracuse Giant
Jack McCormack
Philadelphia
Star Theater
Fidelity Trust Company
Kansas City
Henry C. Flower
Woodmen of America
Illinois
Springfield
East St. Louis
John G. Moore
Moore & Schley
New York Stock Exchange
Victoria
D’arcey Island
American Steel and Wire Company
Pingrea Friday
Jesse R. Spanning
Iamper Firm
Spaulding & Co
Chicago Union Traction Company
Supreme Council of the United Commercial Travelers
Columbus
Charles W. Rice
St. Paul
James Green
Seattle
Green
Walla Walla
Wash
Harisburg
Johnson Ousted Modern Woodmen Leader Appoints White
Rock Ispano June 28 A reshuffle in the Modern Woodmen of America removal of General Attorney J C Johnson and appointment of J W White of Rock Falls Illinois startled about 400 000 members. The change was engineered by W A Northcott Illinois lieutenant governor and head consul. Johnson from Peabody Kansas is a Democratic national committee member. A Philadelphia man narrates a dramatic recovery after using Electric Bitters saying they saved his life and he urges others to try them priced 50 cents at Vic Emmert Co’s drug store.
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J. W. White
Modern Woodmen
Rock Ispano
Order of Modern Woodmen of America
J. C. Johnson
Society
Rock Falls
Johnson
W. A. Northcott
Ilinois
Order
Peabody
Kan
Democratic National Committee
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Vic Emmert & Co
Missionary to Porto Rico appointed by Iowa synod
The Presbyterian synod of Iowa yesterday appointed Dr. J. Milton Greene of Fort Dodge as a missionary to Porto Rico, the first Presbyterian mission sent to that country. Rev. Charles Permott of Waterloo was named superintendent of state missions. Also notes on health ads and unrelated items follow.
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Porto Rico
Des Miongs
Presbyterian Synod of Iowa
J. Milton Greene
Fort Dodge
Presbyterian Church
Charles Permott
Waterloo
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Cabanis
Fifth
Illinois Infantry
Tanner
Minera
Jorrin
Missouri and Kansas Zinc Miners’ Association
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Miners’ Association
Stindstill
Hague
Iowa
Cheyenne
Richards
Joseph Goldsmith
Douglas
Goldsmith
Hazen
Benton
Jaws
Labor
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H. A. Wilson
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Wiourra
Rock Island
Charles Edwards
Kentucky
Diz
Nichols-Shepard
Nichols & Shepard CO
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Strand House
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Fairgrounds
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Onawa
Marshalltown
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Neb
Paul Bizo
St. Julian Bahand
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Dudley
Fronviman
Manip
Lmparcial
Baron du Marousis
Khalifa
Cato
Egypt
Apia
Honolulu
Kautz
TES
Mt Abn
Stokes New Care Afar
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Charcot
H. G. Weber & CO
Atlantic
Nervita Medical Co
HMG, Weber & CO
Ole Agents Atlantic, Lowe
Felix DE Brur
H. G. Weber, Ag’t
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