No News From Pretoria March From Bloemfontein to Pretoria
London reports a British advance toward Pretoria as Roberts nears the city after a long march from Bloemfontein. Critics expect little delay in occupation, with forces to push out opposition and secure rail points. A note from Cape Town mentions rebels killing 16 British, but the war is reported ending with less carnage than feared.
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London
Johannes Durge
Lst
Pretoria
Cape Town
Douglas
Col
Spence
Dgloemfontein
Keroger
China’s Foreign Commerce Shocks with Rapid Growth
Washington June 1 United States Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai sent to the state department an account of China’s foreign commerce for last year highlighting a remarkable expansion. The net value of the import trade reached $188,103,775 nearly double 1890. Opium imports exceeded the prior year by more than $1,000,000. Cotton goods trade also surged from $54,255,557 to $73,571,917 as it had been nearly stagnant for three years.
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Washington
United States
Goodnow
Shanghai
States Department
China
Brides for Mormons head West after carload to Utah
A Denver bound carload of girls converted to Mormonism travels to join Utah followers of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. They come from Missouri, Illinois and other states hoping to marry rich Mormons, with Miss Jennie Hodens claiming some may remain single if no suitable matches appear. Missionaries in Cedarville report North America synod discussions and a total foreign mission spend of 45559 in Syria and China amid persecution.
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Denver
Col
Utah
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
Missouri
Town
Iliness
Jennie Hodens
Peoria Boanty
Missionwa Les
Reformed Chares
Cedarville
Reformed Presbyterian Synod of North
Boers to Visit Lincoln for Bryan Interview
A message from Philadelphia announces Jules Francis Smith reaches Pretoria as the Transvaal president nears departure. Boer envoys plan a Lincoln visit on June 11 for a private interview with W. J. Bryan regarding Boer affairs. The Hawaiian Islands Democrats hold a convention June 11 to choose a Kansas City delegate. The twelfth census enumeration began nationwide Friday, costing Uncle Sam 315,000,000 to complete.
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Philadelphia
Jules Francis Smith
Kruger
Pretoria
Transvaal
Evan
Lincoln
Pointer
Washington
W. J. Bryan
Hawaiian Islands
Kansas City
Chambet
United States
Unele Sam
Old Officers Re-Elected In Confederate Veterans
LouisvilleJune1 All officers of the United Confederate Veterans were re elected in record time. John B Gordon heads the list as commander in chief. The Sons of Confederate Veterans refused to adopt the confederate flag policy. Rain postponed the grand parade and many entertainment events. Iscoe Hindman of Louisville was elected commander in chief of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans.
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Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
John B. Gordon
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Confederate Union
United States
Confederate Veterans and Sons of Veterans
Iscoe Hindman
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
JAIL FOR BANKRUPTS
In New York on June 1 a federal appeals court held bankrupt clothing maker Samuel Schlesinger must pay or serve time in Ludlow Street jail for debt. The ruling distinguishes contempt for failing to pay from failure to turn over bankrupt estate assets to the trustee.
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New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Sanmiel Schlesinger
Ludlow Street
Was There A Plot Washington Diplomatic Hunch On Boxers
In Washington on June 1 diplomats discuss a suspected European plot to gain a permanent Pekin lodgement and control of the Pei Ho river. They credit the alert actions of the United States minister Conger and Rear Admiral on the Newark for thwarting the plan, causing hopes the Boxer excitement will fade soon.
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Washington
Pekin
Pei Ho
United States
Mr. Conger
Newark
Money in Circulation. National Bank Notes Rise in May 1900
Washington May 1 The comptroller of the currency reports at May 31 1900 total national bank note circulation 200 458 559 up 58 424 355 for the year and 15 210 568 for the month. Bond secured circulation 263 089 117 up 56 783 163 year and 17 021 955 month. Lawful money backed circulation 57 300 772 up 1 631 172 year and down 1 511 992 month. Registered bonds on deposit to secure circulation notes 276 829 990 and to secure public deposits 041 853 950.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
United States
Cuba postal thefts limited to 60,000 soldiers
Havana June 1 Gov Gen Leonard Wood says irregularities in the Cuban postal service amount to plain theft only. He notes that of about 60 000 soldiers sent to the island only one volunteer officer was directly charged with embezzlement.
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Havana
Leonard Wood
Senate OKs amendments to military academy bill
Washington June 1 The senate agreed to amendments elevating Gen Miles to lieutenant general and Lt Gen Corbin to major general The chamber also staged a spirited exchange Friday over armor plate pricing with Senator Hanna clashing with Senators Tillman andailer on the other side
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Washington
Senate
Military Academy
Miles
Hanna
Tillman and
Telier
Indictment Lets Taylor Face Kentucky Bench Warrant
A Franklin county grand jury indicts William S. Taylor as an accessory before the fact in the Goebel murder. A bench warrant authorized arrest, with Deputy Sheriff John Suter tasked to serve it and deliver Taylor to Franklin jail. He notes uncertainty over possible help from Indiana officials.
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Frankfort
W. O. Taylor
Kentucky
Taylor
William Goebel
Franklin
William S. Taylor
William 3. Taylor
Caleb Powers
F. W. Tollen
John L. Powers
John Davis
Henry Youtsey
Chas. Finley
W. H. Culton
John Howard
Berry Howard
Harlan Whittaker
Richard Combs
James Howard
Harry Howard
Goebel
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Franklin County
Commonwealth
John Suter
Hot Springs
Leonid
Piles Remedy Promoted by Buckeye Ointment Ad
An old advertisement touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as an infallible cure for piles and fistula with risks hinted at for rectal cancer. It lists prices from 50 cents to 75 cents per bottle and notes availability at H. L. Tucker's drug store.
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Tabler
H. L.tucker’s
Appeals Court Delays Actions Until Docketed
The Kentucky Court of Appeals refused to act on pending motions until they are docketed in the usual manner. The move leaves the fate of minor state offices in limbo and delays trial of the appeals to the court’s full term. No strong likelihood of an early agreement to advance.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Richmond duel in Virginia ends in death and pardon
Captain Page McCarty, veteran editor and famed Virginia duelist, quarreled over Miss Mary Triplett after a ball in Richmond. Mordecai killed McCarty in a pistol duel. McCarty was wounded, imprisoned, and pardoned after doctors warned he would die. Triplett later married and died. McCarty faded, and a later clash with John S. Wise led Wise to relocate to New York.
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Richmond
Page McCarthy
Virginia
Les Om
University of Virginia
Hichmond
McCarty
Miss Triplett
Mordecai
Han
Mary
Page Mc- Carty
W.B. Tabb
Johnb
Meredith
WK. Trigg
Gov. Kemper
Mary Triplett
Philip Haxall
Society of Women
John S. Wise
Wise
Metaurty
New York
Advertisement for Herbine Liver Remedy at Tuckers Drug Store
A vintage ad describes sallow jaundiced skin as a sign of liver disorder and claims Herbine will restore liver health. It mentions prices in cents and promotes the remedy available at H L Tuckers drug store.
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Lver
Price
Mets
Rncents
H- L. Tuckers Drug Store
Vermi luare remedy advertised at drug store
An advert claims predisposition to worms in children can lead to emaciation weakness and convulsions. White's Cream Vermi luare is touted as the most successful and popular remedy priced at 25 cents at I H. L. Turker's drug store.
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H. L. Turker
Coffin Too Large for Doors Buries In Yard
Mrs Amanda Wilson died in Louisiana Missouri on May 25. The coffin could not pass through the doors so the body was laid in the yard and lowered into the grave with eight men assisting. Elder EJ Lampton officiated and estimated the weight at 445 pounds. An advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Stirrup Paste appears.
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Louisiana
Amanda Wilson
EJ. Lampton
Wilsyn
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