Russia alleges retaliation over U S tariff on petroleum
The Russian ambassador to the United States says Moscow has issued a new tariff order in response to a March 9 Treasury tariff on Russian petroleum. The June 9 decree raises duties on American white resin Calafine and Galapet White resin and increases bicycle duties under Russian law. The action, not tied to sugar measures, marks a new round of discretionary duties. The tariff takes effect about two weeks from issuance.
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Count Cassini
State Department
Treasury
United States
Russia
St Louis Exposition Aims to Outrival Past Endeavors
Reports from June 18 detail G W McBride saying the 1906 St Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition will surpass prior fairs, with $95 million from government, $10 million from the company, and more from outside sources. He cites broad support and expansionist significance for the event.
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New York
G. W. McBride
United States
Oregon
Ite
St. Louis
Middle West
President to proclaim abolition of duties with Porto Rico
The president plans a proclamation ending duties between the United States and Porto Rico. The insular legislature, meeting in extraordinary session, set July 4 as the date to present its case that revenues from the Hollander tax law will render the island self sufficient.
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Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Insular
Bates' New Command Headed Washington Dispatch
Brigadier General John O Bates, just back from the Philippines, has been ordered to take command of the department. The announcement places Bates in a key leadership role within the military command structure following his recent return.
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John O. Bates
Philippines
Department
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Neb
Mayham
Department of Colorado
Aeas
Auction At Craig-y-Nos Castle Surrounds False Bid Scene
The Craig-y-Nos Castle in Wales, residence of Adelina Patti, was auctioned after a dramatic bid dispute. A false bid sparked a scene, with the property bought for £15,000 against a £50,000 reserve price.
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Jones
Craig-y-Nos
Wales
Adelina Patti
Wlen-Cederstrom
Train Goes Into Water After Trestle Collapse
Northbound Seaboard Air Line train plunged from a trestle into a pond near Raleigh on June 18 injuring 20 to 30 passengers none seriously. Lights failed, water filled cars, but Baggageman Smith escaped and warned a following freight by lantern. Newsboy aided passengers in escape.
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Seaboard
Smith
Dispatch by Stonewall Jackson Found in Maryland Home
In Hagerstown on June 18 Mrs. Ja co Dellinger found a dispatch authored by T. J. Jackson dated May 3, 1868, noting Confederate forces at Chancellorsville and faith in eventual success. The paper, signed T J Jackson, was left at Mrs. Dellinger's home once occupied by Confederate soldiers.
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Jaco Dellinger
Williamsport
Stonewall Jackson
Lee
Chancellorsville
T. J. Jackson
Jury convenes for second murder trial in Elgorano
A jury was sworn Monday in Elgorano Kas for Jessie Morrison's second trial for the murder of Mrs. Olin Castle. After four days of selection, the panel includes 9 farmers and 3 laborers. a Black juror was excused. The state plans to exclude much testimony from the first trial and the jury should be given the case promptly.
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Kas
Jane
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Fire damages church and parsonage in Weatherford
Weatherford Texas on Main Street reports the Catholic church and its parsonage destroyed by fire. The buildings valued at 3000 with 2000 insured. Nearby old jog house and contents burned. resident Mrs. Robinson uninsured and receiving a liberal subscription aid.
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Weatherford
Tex
Main Street
Alabama Heads to New England Coast Cruise
The United States battleship Alabama departed to join the North Atlantic Squadron gathering at Newport in preparation for a summer cruise beginning June 26 along the New England coast.
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New York
Alabama
Newport
New England
Governor Pingree Weaker Despite Dysentery Attack
London reports ex Governor Pingree of Michigan is slightly weaker since Sunday as he suffers a severe dysentery attack, keeping anxious observers on edge about his condition.
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London
Pingree
Michigan
Debs Helps End Terre Haute Machinists Strike
Terre Haute Indiana June 18 The local machinists strike was settled through Eugene V Debs involvement. Workers win ten hours pay for nine hours worked with other concessions by the men.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene V. Debs
Young Polk of Nacogdoches Becomes Remarkable at Sixteen
A. T. Polk and his wife near Nacogdoches report their son Sam Polk is 16 years old, 6 feet 1 inch tall, and 216 pounds. The piece notes his exceptional physical development. It also reports the death of E. C. Osborn, longtime Princeton University treasurer since 1885, at Princeton New Jersey at age 51.
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Tex
Here
A. T. Polk
Sam Polk
E. C. Osborn
Princeton University
Princeton, WN. J
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