Senate debate over trusts and armor plate stirs tempers
Washington June 1 senators spar over armor plate production and the trusts in a caustic debate. Mr Hanna clashed with Tillman and Allen on government aid for armor plate and steel mills while Hale pressed for India relief and questioned Britain’s actions. The memorial was referred to the appropriations committee.
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Senate
Miles
Corbin
Hale
Hanna
Ohio
Secretary of the Navy
Ao SR
Timan
South
Caroline
Ti Alien
Nebraska
Teller
Colorado
Alten
Pettigrew
Saa
Mr. Hanna
Mr. Tillman
Ator
Indian relief petition prompts Senate debate in June
At the session opening Senator Perkins presented a petition from organizations and individuals in his state urging Congress to appropriate funds for India's relief. He asked that the matter be referred to the appropriations committee and hesitated to press further for relief, noting potential government hesitations from Britain.
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Mr. Hale
India
England
Great Britain
Aldrich
M J. Perchris
Bigle
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Washington
M I T Senior Reception Marks New Era for Institute
Massachusetts Institute of Technology held its senior reception and banquet at the Exchange Club with about 100 alumni and nearly all of the class attending. Speakers included James M. Crafts and president-elect Henry S. Pritchett.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alumni Association
Exchange Club
James M. Crafts
Institute
Henry 8. Pritchett
Crafte
Pritenett
Robert H. Rijchards
Samuel J. Mixter
Clifford M. Leonard
Alexander 8. Wheeler
Corporation
M. 4.T. Glee Club
Fegeom
Benevolent Fraternity Opens Sixth Season on Boston Common
The Benevolent Fraternity of Churches starts its sixth season of open-air meetings on Boston Common tomorrow at o clock. A new location on a con street mall near Charles Street is approved by Mayor Hart. Rev. H Haro will speak and music will be provided by a choir.
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Benevolent Fraternity of Churches
Boston Common
Hart
Charles Street
Con Street
H. Haro
Won't Regulate Trusts House Debates Constitutional Amendment
Washington June 1 The House ended a two day debate on a joint resolution to empower Congress to regulate trusts by constitutional amendment. The vote failed to reach two thirds with 154-121 and 38 votes short of the required threshold. Five Democrats and one Silverite joined Republicans while two Republicans sided with Democrats. Populists opposed the resolution as debates turned personal and featured closing remarks by DeArmond and Littlefield with McCall opposing.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
Messrs
Campbell
Montana
Naphen
Massachusetts
Scudder
New York
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Thayer
Fitchburg Railroad Inaugurates Improved Parlor and Sleeping Service
With the summer time change of June 4 the Fitchburg railroad introduces upgraded parlor and sleeping services. A parlor car runs between Boston and Burlington Vermont leaving Boston at 8 pm arriving Burlington 4 pm. Another parlor car operates between Boston and Binghamton New York leaving Boston at 9 pm arriving Binghamton 8 am. A sleeping car runs Boston to Chicago with departure 1 pm and arrival in Chicago at 3 am. A night service runs Boston to St Louis departing Boston at 6 am arriving St Louis 7:26 am.
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Burlington
Bamton
N. Y
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Chicago
Boon
St. Ane
St. Louis
Tower Operator Guilty In Tunnel Wreck Case
Philadelphia coroner's jury finds William A. Lantell, switch tower operator for Baltimore & Ohio, responsible for a May 13 tunnel wreck that killed an engineer and fireman. Lantell admitted sleeping on duty. he is held on $1000 bail. Jury urges eight-hour workdays, two operators per tower, better signaling devices, and improved lighting and verification in tunnels.
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Philadelphia
Penn
William A. Lantell
Baltimore & Ohio Ballroa Company
Twenty-fifth Street
Lantell
Or Né
New Steamship Service to Yarmouth and Boston Inaugurated
A new steamship service between Yarmouth and Boston will begin around June 2. The development involves the Bayly service to Yarmouth and a Manchester route, with the Halifax area noting the upcoming maritime link.
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Yeareena
Yarmouth
Stea Company
Mana
Manly
Aula
Boste
Halifax
Beech
Williams Wins New England Tricollegiate Meet at Amherst
Williams College claimed first with 62 6 points at Pratt Field. Bray led Williams with wins in the mile two mile and half mile races. Wesleyan and Amherst followers scored notable marks as twelve records fell.
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Wesleyan
New England
Thietic Association
Pratteld
Williams
Agi
Bray
Sphleyele
Wells
Ty Phillips
Ty Wilson
Same
E. Williams College
Woman in distress tries to shoot self and suffocate on nightgown
A sick woman sought to end her life with a revolver and later strangled herself with her nightgown. Her husband, described as slick, had left with another woman and did not return by late afternoon. A nurse and watchers restrained her and she later attempted to use gas again.
Pretty Alice Walsh Edges Death in Malden Tragedy
Alice Walsh a Boston resident attempted suicide in Malden after a troubled romance with a Boston bartender aged about 40. Neighbors and family defend her character while noting prior discharge from a factory job and a nervous temperament. Doctors say she remains alive with no clear motive given and relatives seek to keep details private.
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Jude
Alice Wald
Alice
Alicia
Boston
Chamié
Boer Forces Reported Between Pretoria and Johannesburg
The Daily Chronicle notes possible Boer groups moving from Pretoria toward Johannesburg or Harrismith, with renewed fighting near Ventsir, Bergether hills, and accusations of British advances under General Buller. Messages discuss timing, telegraph reports, and potential shifts in control as British forces maneuver.
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Pretoria
Lora Roberts
Johannesbu
Ian Hamilton
The
Daily Chroniclé
Etoria
Louréfizo Marquez
Free State
Ventetsirs
Harrismith
Amsterdam
Haaaje
Khpugér
Kruger Death Rumor Shapes Transvaal War News
A belated despatch on May 29 reports Kruger fit and the Pretoria occupation hoped for after Johannesburg. Lord Roberts moves toward the Transvaal capital while flying columns suppress opposition and seize key rail points. Capetown dispatch notes a colonial revolt near Douglas with sixteen killed, but no official confirmation.
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Kruger
Kroonstadt
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Roberts
Transvaal
Messares
Cape Town
Douglas
Spence
Relief Possible at Koomassié as 3000 Move to Aid Town
Colonial Office reports Cape Coast Castle dispatch May 31 says Captain Hall with 300 men has entered Koomassié May 2. Governor Hodgson with sick and refugees expected to reach Fumsu May 3. About 3000 troops have been marching to relieve the beleaguered town. Spectator hopes authority will soon be re established.
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London
Colonial Officé
Cape Coast Castle
Captain Hall
Koomassié
Frederick Mitchell Hodgson
Fumsu
Nigeria
German Press Criticizes Peace Terms Over Boers
Berlin June 1 German newspapers object to the CHS proclamation on occupation of Motho by British troops and the treatment of non-combatants amid peace talks. The Vossische Zeitung argues detained Boers and a Kruger trial would violate international law, urging amnesty after peace.
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Berlin
CHS
Pope Yin
MtoHa
Vossische Zeitung
Want Boers as Immigrants Considered for Colorado
Chicago reports a proposal by the Union Pacific Land Company to bring Boer immigrants to Colorado. The plan envisions 1,000,000 acres offered under the Carey land act with no gift charge, funded via instalment plans after settlement. Agent Wantland explains the scheme and its aim to relocate Boers to Julesburg Wyoming area for settlement.
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Chicago
Weaver Berube
Thomas Wals
the Platté
Colorado
Union Pacific Land Company
Pacini
Julesburg
Wyoming
Vislea
Wantland
Envo ys on the Proposition Pittsfield Fame Loree
Fragmentary wire service notes describe envoys discussing a land offer in Colorado for Boers. The report mentions opposition or hesitation and references emigration and political divisions between groups.
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Pittsfieild
Fame Loree
Giizeris
Colorado
Winthrop Golf Meet Opens Amid Plea for Better Greens
On June 1 at Winthrop lines the Winthropeste Stabibeat Court Park hosted a golf afternoon where Bernard Nichols and Lan Ot rook played. A surprising drive from tee one to the third fairway yielded a notable score. Sichole posted a five medal score, while Nichols reached three under par at the turn and finished with limited details provided.
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Winthrop
Bernard Nichols
Lan Ot Rook
Winthropeste Stabibeat Court Park
Winthros
Servos
Frances Niver and Archer Friend Married in Boston Ceremony
The wedding of Frances Niver daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph B Niver and Archer Dana Friend took place in Boston. The bride wore white silk and mousseline with a tuile veil and was attended by Edwin T and Janice B along with H H L Friend. Following the ceremony a reception was held and the couple will reside in Gloucester during the summer.
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Frances Niver
Joseph B. Niver
Archer Dana _ Friend
Shegn
Pone
Bostan
Edwin T
Janice B
Gloucester
California heiress Miss Crocker to wed Captain Harrison
Miss Crocker, California heiress with four million dollars, will marry Captain Francis Burton Harrison at Tuxedo on Thursday. Her wedding gown features twenty thousand dollars worth of point lace with a front satin panel, mousseline de soie, and a lace bertha, highlighting a new fashion. Her going away gown is dark blue crepe de chine with satin trimming.
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Crocker
California
Harrison
York
Miss Crocker
Tuxedo
Francis Burton HarrisonJate
United States Volunteers
Cuba Postal Frauds Prompt Inaugurated Inquiry
A Havana dispatch quotes General Wood stating that Cuban postal frauds amount to petty theft and that an inquiry has begun. He says the US has improved the service, and assures most officials with civil ranks were affected while most soldiers remain untouched. He comments on island finances and election preparations as party ventilation is planned on boards.
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New York
General
Weod
Havana
Postal Service
United States
Unite
Rand
Inana
Yee Maena
Neely
Reeves
Rich
Tieen Nime
Calley
Clerks Demonstrate in Lynn Over Shop Closure Pact
Clerks from the Retail Clerks Association and Lynn union staged a protest against a local merchant accused of bad faith. The dispute centers on a signed agreement to close three shoe stores and a fourth shop while rivals would also close. the merchant allegedly refused to close his West Lynn outlets, citing rival business activity as a motive. The parade and meeting followed a recent clerical shakeup and dockside march through downtown.
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Lynn
Ynn” Cégtta Leber Union
Retail Clerks’ Association
Iver
West Lynn
Sctien
Jamaica Plain Fire Destroys Warehouse on 8373 Street
Fire engulfed a building on 8373 Street in Jamaica Plain owned by M. Kelly. The cause remains under investigation as authorities assess the extent of the damage and determine the loss.
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Ate Te Street
Demelan
M. Kelly
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