New Department Proposed for Colonial Affairs and Foreign Commerce
Washington June 23 A new executive branch titled department of colonial affairs and foreign commerce or similar is deemed essential to manage growing foreign possessions after the Spanish American War. Cabinet deliberations, reports on colonial control, and plans for civil government in dependencies precede congressional recommendations with Robert P. Porter eyed to head the proposed office.
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New Zealand Judge Named Acting British Consul at Samoa
Consul For Great Britain at Wellington, New Zealand, reports Major Nair, judge of the New Zealand land court, has been appointed acting consul for Great Britain at Samoa. The eight hour law controversy threatens to delay operations at the smelters for only a few days or a week, as managers and men argue over the scale.
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Rough Riders Gather for Las Vegas Reunion Events
Chicago dispatch reports rough riders and sightseers arriving in Las Vegas New Mexico with troops from Joplin driving 800 miles. A 3 pm Saturday business meeting precedes Roosevelt led events including steer-tying contests fireworks reception and Sunday address by Governor Roosevelt. The parade merges with citizens' parade Monday as officials plan welcome at Raton. Theodore Roosevelt travels to Las Vegas for the La Quisma fight anniversary events.
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Tension in Cape Town and Milner’s proposals debated
Dispatch from Cape Town reports extreme tension as the Orange Free State presses the Transvaal for concessions. Milner’s franchise plan faces opposition lacking wider English language rights and mining center seats. Shropshire regiment readies for Cape Town embarks. New York banks plan no July rate changes with some Brooklyn lenders likely to cut from four percent.
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Aguinaldo Takes Command as Rebels Mass 2000 in Philippines
Manila reports General Aguinaldo has assumed command of General Luna s army and mobilized a 2000 man rebel force from Antipolo. Skirmishes wounded two Seventeenth regiment members while MacArthur s troops stay vigilant. Rail traffic to San Fernando resumes after bridge repairs as transport Centennial battles tides near Point Engano and natives contest supplies. Baltimore once grounded at the same port. Hooker arrives at Singapore from New York.
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Smelter Managers Chase Labor Scales Amid Striker Standstill
In Denver on June 23 the managers of ASRCo smelters continue talks to fix labor scales while striking workers await overtures, a situation noted as ongoing with little public movement.
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Requisition for Jester sparks Missouri manhunt
Sheriff Nelson of Audrain county received a requisition from Governor Stephens for the return to Missouri of Alexander Jester, wanted for murder near Warrensburg in 1876, after escaping to Oklahoma. A sister provided Jester’s location in Shawnee, Indian Territory.
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