Cuban convention Accepts Platt Amendment in Sixteen to Eleven Vote
Havana June 13 The Cuban constitutional convention voted 16 to 11 to accept the Platt amendment. A substitute report urging acceptance was submitted by Tamayo Villuendas and Que Sarra. Delegates detailed in favor and opposed lists, with several absentees. The body will appoint a committee to draft the electoral title and demonstrate good faith as U S supervision may end after a stable state government is established. The move could lead to U S withdrawal possibly by autumn if order and independence are shown.
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Havana
Senores Tamayo
Villuendas
Que Sarra
Committee On Relations
Congress
Senores Capote
Jose M. Gomez
Tamayo
Monteaguedo
Delgado
Betancourt
Giberga
Llorente
Quesada
Sanguilly
Nunez
Rodriguez
Berriel
Quirez
Ferrer
Senores Zayas
Aleman
Eudaldo Tamayao
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Cisneros
Sih Vala
Fortyn
United States
Administration gratified over Cuban Platt amendment adoption
Washington June 13 The administration officials say they always believed Cuba would adopt the Platt amendment and ratify the Cuban constitutional convention. They express genuine gratification that the government’s firm stance influenced the Cubans to finalize the ratification.
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Cuba
Washington
Root Praises Cuban Platt Amendment Adoption
Secretary of War Elihu Root, in Buffalo on June 13, welcomed an AP dispatch from Havana reporting the Cuban convention had adopted the Platt amendment. He called it the wisest act for Cuba, promising independence and strong backing from the United States for Cuba’s future.
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Buffalo
Elihu Root
Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
United States
Torpedo boat Goldsborough breaks shaft on trial run
Seattle, June 13. The torpedo boat Goldsborough built by Walf and Zwicker of Portland broke her shaft during a final official speed test off the Seattle waterfront. It is expected repairs will take about ten days. The vessel had passed two prior tests and was nearing the end of its trial course when the accident occurred.
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Seattle
Wash
Goldsborough
Walf & Zwicker
Portland
Strike Funding Boost For New York Machinists
The Herald reports the Amalga mated Society of Engineers in London promised financial aid to the New York machinists. The AF of L will tax 2,000,000 members’ 10 cents each for the strike. Iron molders and other metal workers pledged to help if manufacturers act against the strikers. a nationwide sympathetic strike on railroads is considered.
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New York
the Herald
National Metal Trades Association
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
London
American Federation of Labor
New York District Lodge of Machinists
United States
Canada
Groom Had Smallpox In Wedding Matrimony
Leonard Kranz and a Michigan woman wed in Chicago last Sunday while Kranz suffered a highly developed smallpox infection. Health officials say he had been contagious for six days, and the couple did not know until separated for isolation. Kranz, a sailor from Marine City, Mich, stood with his bride before the priest as germs threatened others. Mrs Kranz had recent vaccination and good prospects of escaping.
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Chicago
Leonard Kranz
Michigan
Kranz
Marine City
Mich
Pacific Fire Insurance ends operations after Jacksonville fire
New York June 13. The Pacific Fire Insurance Company of New York retires from active business due to losses from the Jacksonville fire. Claims amount to $80,000. Reinsurance arranged with Westchester Fire Insurance Company of New York. The Pacific ranked high among underwriting concerns.
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Pacific Insurance Company
Jacksonville
New York
Pacific Fire Insurance Company of
Florida
Westchester Wire Insurance Company
Pacifice
Jacksonville loss prompts Pacific withdrawal plan
The Pacific company faced a damaging setback as Jacksonville losses did not topple the firm but shrank its capital margin. Directors chose to withdraw from the field while the company carried over $6,000,000 in insurance in force.
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Jacksonville
Pacific
Scholars on a Strike for Shorter Study Hours
Belleville Illinois June 13 large pupils at Bunsen public school strike at noon demanding shorter study hours. They march with sticks forcing girls and smaller pupils to join. Principal Herr ejects them threatening police. Truant officer fails to disperse strikers. they move across street and scatter as police arrive. Leaders named by Herr and to be expelled.
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Belleville, Ills
Bunsen Public School
Herr
Newport News Shipyard strike nears critical stage
Newport News Virginia June 13 The strike at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Docks has reached a critical stage with 500 striking machinists and 200 skilled electrical plumbing and pipe fitting workers laid off. 150 more laborers cut as interference with work grows. Other departments face layoffs as works finish ahead of machinists. yard could close within a week.
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Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Docks Company
Germans plan coal mining expedition to Shan Tung
Berlin reports the government will assemble a large force of coal miners from the Rhine provinces to operate Shan Tung mines after peace returns. Each miner joining the expedition pledges five years of service in the mines.
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Berlin
Rhine
Shan Tung
Labouchere Fined For Contempt In Sub Judice Case
London June 13 Henry Labouchere fined 50 pounds in King s Bench for contempt of court by commenting on a case still sub judice. Counsel for the plaintiff pressed for imprisonment of Labouchere and Horace Veales editor of Truth, but the judge ordered a fine and costs against the proprietor.
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London
Henry _ Labouchere
King’s Bench Court
Mr. Labouchere
Horace Veales
Truth
Army commissary fraud probes spark expectant arrests
San Francisco reports General Shafter and Inspector General Maus overseeing federal grand jury probes into alleged fraud in the army commissary in the city. Captain Seymour says losses could reach hundreds of thousands of dollars as arrests are anticipated. stores around town sold government goods, with Abrams & Sons tied to the case.
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San Francisco
Shafter
Maus
Department of California
Federal Grand Jury
Army Service
Lewis Abrams & Sons
Seymour
Uncle Sam
Army
Quartermaster’s Department
Hall of Justice
Abrams
Rumor of Ironwood Destruction By Cyclone Circulates
In Milwaukee on June 13 a circulating rumor claimed Ironwood was destroyed by a cyclone. Verification failed. At Wisconsin Central offices late at night it was said a violent storm earlier had toppled telegraph wires cutting northward communications beyond Stevens Point for hours. Telephone lines were down and Ironwood messages were delayed via telegraph.
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Milwaukee
Ironwood
Wisconsin Central Railway
Stevens Point
Navy Abbreviations in Chinese Service Honors
Washington June 13 The Navy Department explains an omission from the list of honors regarding brevets for gallant conduct at Peking. Captain Hall was recently brevetted for his command of the legation guard, while Captain Myers had prior brevets and was advanced four numbers for his gallantry at Peking.
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Navy Department
Washington
Hall
Peking
Legation Guard
Myers
General MacArthur Seeks Transfers for Manila Troops
Washington June 13 Adjutant General Corbin received a cable from General MacArthur in Manila requesting transfers of desirable men from regular regiments to stay in the Philippines. Corbin replies granting the requested authority for the transfer.
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Washington
Corbin
MacArthur
Manila
United States
M&cArthur
Oregon Homeward From Orient Arrives A Day Early
San Francisco reports the battleship Oregon arrived in the afternoon from the Orient. Preparations had aimed to mark a memorable homecoming, but the vessel reached port 24 hours sooner than expected, catching planners by surprise.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Orient
Bloomfield Farmer Found Shot Near Belknap
Frank Bennett, a well known farmer from Bloomfield, was found dead by the roadside near Belknap. He had been shot in the head with a heavy load of shot and his skull crushed. The perpetrator is unknown and no motive was found.
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Bloomfield
Frank Bennett
Belknap
Grocery Store Price Promise Read Prices
Store proclaims 100 cents buys more goods in grocery department than elsewhere with quick sales at small profits. Key message urges shoppers to read current prices and compare value.
Washington legislature adjourns after special session
Olympia June 14 The special two days session of the Washington legislature adjourned after enacting a new capital punishment law and passing three bills vetoed by Governor Rodgers after the regular session. A Pan-American bill was amended to strike out references to women commissioners, ending their legal recognition hopes.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Rodgers
Finance report shows surplus at AOUW session
Buffalo June 13. At the supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen the finance committee reported year ending May 31 1901 receipts 944,481 disbursements 77,441 surplus assets over liabilities 197,297. After discussion the convention adjourned and the day was spent at the Pan American exposition.
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Buffalo
Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
Lord Pauncefote Comments On Treaty Prospects
In London on June 13 Lord Pauncefote said he knew nothing of any rumor he would not return to Washington. Asked about ratification prospects for the Hay Pauncefote treaty he replied negotiations have barely begun to be considered, yet he has great hopes of its eventual passage.
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London
The
Daily Mall
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Congress
Berlin reports satisfactory progress in Peking indemnity talks
Berlin on June 13 reports that contrary to newspaper claims no serious hitch has occurred in the indemnity negotiations with China. Authoritative quarters say ministers of the powers and Chinese representatives are making satisfactory progress and an agreement is likely, even if talks extend a week or two.
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Berlin
Peking
No Hope of a Rescue at Port Royal Mine
West Newton Pennsylvania June 13 another explosion occurred at 4 p m in Port Royal mine No 2 shaft sending a blast of oil dust and smoke confirming the gas remains active. Mine inspectors may need 24 hours to decide on another rescue attempt before flooding. Coroner Wynne began an inquest with two witnesses. the inquiry likely will last days as local businessmen seek the cause from survivors.
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West Newton
Port Royal
Wynne
West Moreland County
Miss Ruth Hanna to Christen the Cleveland Cruiser
Cleveland June 13 Miss Ruth daughter of Senator Hanna accepted an invitation to christen the cruiser Cleveland now under construction at Bath Me The plan is for the vessel to be launched within a short time officials indicate the ceremony will mark the ship s christening with the Hanna family connected to the event and the project progressing toward launch
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Cleveland
Miss_ Ruth
Hanna
Bath
Boer party captured at Braziland border
Pretoria reports General Pultney's division has captured a party of Boers on the Brazi land border, including the brother of Acting President Schalk-Burger.
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Pretoria
Pultney
Schalk-Burger
Braziland
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