London under martial law as guards fire on rioters
London reports martial law proclaimed after civil guard fires on rioting citizens killing eighteen. News from Lord Kitchener’s camp is suppressed as England mourns South African campaign casualties and hospitals overflow. Abra Malam, son in law of General Joubert, captured near Pretoria with his force.
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Chinese To Govern Their Cities After This Month
At a meeting of allied generals today it was decided to transfer city administrations to the Chinese within the month. Special trains will be run all week taking troops to Taku Confederate Soldiers' Home. Atlanta adds: sixty old Confederate soldiers entered the home this morning in ceremonies with Governor Chandler and Clark Howell.
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A Big Offer to Negroes for Cemetery Relocation
New York report states Clarence Mackay, a millionaire, offered to move a cemetery from his country home grounds to allow a proposed golf link. He proposed a new site, new headstones, and to bury for free up to 11 congregation members who may die within a year. the negro church reportedly accepted.
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New York
Clarence Mackay
Mackay
Newman elected president of New York Central railroad
W. H. Newman was chosen as president of the New York Central railroad this morning. He also continues as president of the Lake Shore railroad.
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New York
W. H. Newman
New York Central Railroad
Lake Shore Railroad
Marines Land in Jacksonville Labor Trouble
A revenue cutter force of marines has landed in Jacksonville Florida to bolster police amid labor strife. The unrest involves black workers who refuse suitable jobs and prefer charity support, prompting the government presence.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Indians Threatened With Disruption After Yesterday’s Game
Yesterday's game caused a crisis as manager Gerrans released Young and replaced Sage with Green as umpire. Players Graham Leary Hanna Andrews threatened to leave for Ogden, prompting Gerrans to resign. Trustees meet tonight to reorganize and arrange park management under Phil Kerrigan.
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Gerrans
Young
Green
Sage
Graham
Leary
Hanna
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Ogden
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Mrs. McKinley Reported Worse AmidHopeful Updates
Washington reports indicate Mrs. McKinley is not worse with signs of improvement noted by doctors. A June bulletin says her condition is as favorable as possible though no immediate danger is foreseen and some improvement is hoped for.
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Washington
Leadville Hosts State Labor Federation Convention
The sixth annual state convention of the Colorado State Federation of Labor opens in Leadville as organizers push to unionize the town. Leaders present their plans as for the greatest good and have committees across the city to promote trade unionism.
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Leadville
Colo
Colorado State Federation of Labor
Gigantic Trust Planned by Pittsburg Shovel Makers
Manager Loring moves to form a huge trust of shovel manufacturers in Pittsburg with a capital of ten million dollars. The deal aims to consolidate production and control market supply amid growing demand.
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Pittsburg
Loring
Mexican priest and companion arrested over church fund theft
In Madrid on June 8 Jesus Esparasa, a Mexican priest, and Marie Paddilla were arrested at the Mexican ambassador’s request. Esparasa is charged with absconding from Gundalajara with sixty thousand dollars of church money. The couple lived in fine style and the money has been recovered.
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Madrid
Jesus Esparasa
Marie Paddilla
Gundalajara
London Gambling Craze Draws Scandal Across Society
London society faces a rising gambling fever with well known women in financial trouble from large losses. The World notes universal pursuit of wealth as hostesses invite guests to their homes to play roulette and bridge for money, exposing gilded youth and patrons to risk and public scandal.
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London
Eivery
Monte Carlo
Prominent June Wedding in Washington Society
Washington reports the first prominent society wedding in the capital with James G. Blaine Jr. marrying Martha Hichborn, daughter of War Admiral Hichborn. The bride is said to be the prettiest woman in Washington. Australian papers advertise prizes for a national flag design to mark the new era. The top prize is a $250 check from The Australian Review of Reviews, judged by six Australian premiers.
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Washington
James G. Blaine, Jr
Martha Hichborn
Hichborn
Commonwealth
Australian Review of Reviews
Man ends life over salary math in Hazelton
Michael Malojoska a track laborer died by suicide in Hazelton after calculating that at his wage of 1.10 dollars per day it would take about 3050 years to reach President Schwab's million dollar salary.
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Hazelton
Michael Malojoska
Schwab
Extra Session Contemplated by Government in June
Washington reports a cabinet official says an extra session of Congress is probable and could be called early next month. Key figures are scattered, with Henderson in Europe and others abroad, while the Capitol renovation continues. The issue centers on Philippines duties and promised civil government. The president and cabinet reportedly oppose the move unless necessary. The Manila customs suit decision is due in October.
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Spooner
Philippines
Henderson
Europe
Supreme Court
Manila
Fight at Tien Tsin Ends With Casualties and Guard
War report from Tien Tsin details a clash where Welsh fusileers tried to stop French looters. The French repelled them with bayonets as Germans assisted. casualties include one French dead and multiple wounded among French, Germans, British, and a Japanese. A German guard then restored order.
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Tien Tsin
Two Straight Records Set In Fast Indians Win First Game
Indians beat Boulder 6 to 1 in a one hour fourteen minute opener breaking western time records. Boulder rebounded next day but lost 2 to 1 as Indians edged them by luck in a tight rematch. Also notes on Blue Ribbon Trap Club and Cheyenne Rifle Club scoring near records.
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Missouri
Mississippi
Cheyenne
Palace
Boulder College
Redskins
Western Diamonds
Indians
Boulder
Boulders
Blue Ribbon
Great meteor sighting over Adriatic March 21 1676
A bright object rose from the Adriatic sunset three hours after dusk and moved east-northeast to west southwest across Italy between Rimini and Leghorn. Reported heights and sizes vary wildly from one author to another, with descriptions claiming 88 miles high, a half mile circumference, or as large as a house.
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Italy
Rimini
Leghorn
Calmers
le Cat
Bohn
Blacksmith’s blunt toast sways Yorkshire voters
In a farming district famed for hackneys, a visiting candidate failed to impress horse breeders until a local blacksmith summed up the rivals with a terse quip about riding a car and shoeing horses. His laconic remark, plus messages urging subscriptions and rag donations, moved pockets and opinions.
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Yorkshire
Perilous coach ride near Thermopolis cliff edge
During a rough return from Thermopolis the stage teetered near a precipice as a wheel overhung the drop. The driver whipped the horses just in time to pull the coach back onto the road, saving all aboard. Officials later recalled the driver’s quick action as a near miss.
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Richards
Grant
Tynan
Thermopolis
Big Horn
Governor Richards
Stallion catalogue offered for Pine Bluffs ranch stock
For sale at the ranch run by L. C. Kinney in Pine Bluffs Wyoming there are registered mares and fillies young and mature as well as larger trotting bred stallions. The ad pledges superior stock with extended pedigrees and notes high demand for road horses.
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Ithe Ranch
L. C. Kinney
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
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