Peace Conference Sets Course for War Rules
Special Cable from The Hague reports three weeks of steady work at the peace conference. It rewrote naval warfare rules, revised Brussels rules, dismissed radical Russian inventions limits, and debated a permanent arbitration tribunal. The clash over defending territory pitted Belgians against great powers with England wavering. the goal remains extending war laws to invaded populations while preserving fair play.
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M. Beernaert
Belgium
M. Martens
Russia
Beernaert
Chamber of Deputies
Sweden
Denmark
Servia
England
Lord Derby
Fire scare at Powers Theater during Juliet scene
A faint smoke on stage at Powers Theater during Maude Adams’ Juliet caused a panic among matinee girls. Manager Powers quelled fears by singing the Star Spangled Banner as electric light wiring ignited a fake moon before a parrot’s screech reignited alarm.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Mr. Faversham
Powers’ Theater
Maude Adams
Juliet
Romeo
Dearborn Street
Mr. Favers
Powers
Mr. Powers
Judge Ong Arrested on Embezzlement Charge in Cleveland
Judge Walter C. Ong, a prominent Cleveland jurist and friend of Governor Bushnell, was arrested on an affidavit by Joseph Conrad alleging embezzlement of 100 dollars. He was arraigned before Justice Griswold and posted bond for a Monday hearing.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland, CO
Walter C. Ong
Joseph Conrad
Conrad
Ong
Justice Griswold
Hts
X’r. Conrad
Copperhead Bite Proves Fatal Ahead of Doctor Response
Joseph Clapper of Chandlersville died in terrible agony after being bitten on the right index finger by a copperhead snake yesterday in Zanesville Ohio. The venom spread through his system before a physician could be reached.
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Jos
Commercial Tribune
Zanesville, O
Joseph Clapper
Chandlersville, d
Paris Doomed After Pilot Signal Misread Off Cornwall
The American Line steamer Paris, wrecked off the Manacles May 21, is declared doomed as seas drive her ashore. Only about a dozen crew remain with the captain and three officers while divers cannot work and holds fill with water. A dispute with agents and underwriters broke out when the crew reached Falmouth.
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Coverack
Cornwall
Paris
Falmouth
W.N.W
Mohegan
American Line considers building replacement ship in US
New York June 10 The vice president of the American Line says the company plans to build a ship to replace the Pac if American shipyards have capacity. No details are decided yet. A vessel equal to the St Louis and St Paul would cost about 2 million dollars if built in the United States, possibly cheaper overseas.
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New York
Wight
American Line
United States
St. Louis
St. Paul
George Brown Shot Dead in Seymour Indiana
George Brown was killed in Seymour Indiana tonight after approaching a buggy carrying Dave Harris and his son. A revolver report preceded two rapid shots and Harris fled with his horse. Brown recently disappeared from his home and was believed linked to a man found dead in a refrigerator car.
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Commercial Tribune
Seymour
Ind
Geo. Brown
Dave Harris
Brown
Harris
Kilbourne Wins Franklin County Democratic Delegates
In Columbus Kilbourne defeats Lentz for 24 of 25 city delegates to the Democratic State Convention. Lentz wins only a handful of county delegates as returns come in, with factions accusing each other of past pledges to John R. McLean. A lengthy State Committeeman James Ross blast targets Lentz’s finances and political manipulations.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
James Kilbourne
John J. Lentz
Lentz
Kilbourne
McLean
James Ross
Ross
John Lentz
John R. McLean
Wyandotte
McLean, Kilbourne
Williams
Sheriff Young
Allen C. Myers
John McLean
Washington
Cincinnati
Franklin County
Democratic Party
John
Sam Black
Barton
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Billingsgate
Bryan
Chicago
Hardin County Democracy Meeting Highlights Populist Influence
In Kenton on June 10 the Hardin County Democracy assembly drew mainly Populist elements with gold advocates notably absent. The platform called for government control of railroads and municipal affairs.
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Commercial Tribune
Kenton
Hardin County Democracy
Paranaque Taken as Forces Move on Bacoor
General Lawton occupies Paranaque and nearby villages Malibay and Lag Pinas ahead of advancing on Bacoor. Rebels fled Paranaque and trenches south of Manila during the night, escaping along the coast. Only alleged amigos left in Paranaque.
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Lawton
Malibay
Lag Pinas
Bacoor
Paranaque
Manila
Para
Killing of Tom Baker sparks Manchester courthouse melee
A shooting in Manchester Clay County ends with Tom Baker dead in front of the guardhouse tent as troops deploy a Gatling gun to back the crowd. Suspect origin of the shot linked to Sheriff Beverly White’s house remains unconfirmed while Baker's faction tensions flare and arrests are not yet made.
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Baily
Manchester
Bakers
Howards
Baker
Beverly White
Cook
Commercial Tribune
London
Sheriff White
Tom Baker
Worden
Bal Howard
White
Lucas
Barbourville
Tom der
Dreyfus Leaves Islands Aboard French Cruiser Jax
Cayenne France reports the cruiser Jax departed at 6 20 this morning with Dreyfus on board. He had embarked on the war ship at 7 o clock yesterday morning for the voyage.
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Cayenne
French Guiana
Jax
Islands
Dreyfus
Tornado Destroys San Pedro Alarza Area in Valladolid
A tornado swept over San Pedro Alarse in Valladolid province, destroying about 160 houses and causing significant losses. Ten bodies have been recovered from the ruins.
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Madrid
San Pedro
Alarse
Valladolid
President's Desire Urges Malloys to Continue Good Work
The article praises Gol. Dick and John R. Malloy for ongoing contributions. It emphasizes the president's desire for them to persist in their beneficial efforts, noting commitment and steady service as key goals for the future.
TWO SENATORS ON THE STUMP
Senator Hanna will chair the Republican National Committee and lead the next campaign while Senator Foraker and others stump in Ohio. Captain Joseph B Bachelor Jr of the Twenty fourth Infantry has arrested the Spokane post chaplain, a North Carolinian by birth with noted fire eating proclivities. Continued on Second Page.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Nxt
McKinley
John R. Malloy
Ohio State Executive Committee
Foraker
Ohio
Nash
Away Hanna
Columbus
Malloy
Senate
House of Representatives
Beveridge
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Cullom
Illinois
Burrows
Michigan
Thurston
Nebraska
Allison
Iowa
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Elkins
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Frye
Maine
D. B. Henderson
Judge Nash
Buckeye
Payne
New York
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Dolliver
Cousins
Samuel M. Tayler
Taylor
Joseph B. Bachelor
Twenty-fourth
United States Infantry
Spokane
Bachelor
National Guard
United States Volunteer Army
Four Lives Lost in White Pass Landslide
The Amur reports a June 4 landslide on the White Pass killing one man and injuring several. a scow sank on Lake Bennett with cargo. Of nine Halifax party members who ventured to Alaska a year ago via Edmonton, three survivors arrived in Victoria Jacob Boutier J S Dunbrook and Frank Johnson. six companions perished including I Dickson Dominick A L Igard Dunsward Lon Gibbons John Brown.
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Edmonton
Jacob Boutier
Halifax
J. S. Dunbrook
Victoria
Frank Johnson
I. Dickson
Dominick
A. L. Igard
Dunsward
Lon Gibbons
John Brown
Hanna sails to Europe from New York after Cleveland departure
Senator Marcus A. Hanna left Cleveland for New York this afternoon by Lake Shore Railroad at 3 o'clock to sail the following Wednesday for Europe. The trip signals a long absence from Washington and a focus on international affairs.
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Marcus A. Hanna
Cleveland
Cleveland, CO
Hanna
Lake Shore Railroad
New York
Europe
Amid Harlan County Tensions After Abe Lee Killing
In Middlesboro Kentucky on June 10 tension rises between Lee and Taylor factions after the Abe Lee ambush murder. Lee faction hunts the killer while Taylors arm for defense. both sides warn of bloodshed as citizens urge lawful action.
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Commercial Tribune
Middlesboro
Lee
Taylor
Harlan County
Abe Lee
Taylors
Taylor Brothers
President’s praise as Paranaque victory prompts rushed reinforcements
Washington reports after an hourlong meeting between the President and Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn, 2400 recruits from the Presidio and 19th Infantry move toward Manila. Lawton praised for bold Paranaque assault as Otis prepares fresh divisions for Luzon summer campaign.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Meiklejohn
Otis
Philippines
Paranaque
Manila
Presidio
San Francisco
Ward
Camp Meade
War Department
Luzon
Ninth Infantry
Madison Barracks
New York
Lawton
Peace or war in South Africa looms over Britain
The article reports a London debate on South Africa policy with Chamberlain favoring ultimatums and possible troop/troop naval demonstrations to force Transvaal concessions, while Prime Minister Salisbury seeks peace and warns war as a last resort. Milner is a key ally behind Chamberlain, and Kruger looms as a potential ultimatum target.
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Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
Mr. Chamberlain
Cape
South Africa
Great Britain
Alfred Milner
Kruger
Transvaalia
Europe
Asia
England
Navy Dispatch Confirms Admiral Kautz Arrival in Honolulu
Telegram to the Navy Department from Admiral Kautz in Honolulu reports arrival on June 1. He plans to depart June 10 and reach San Francisco on June 22.
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Washington
Navy Department
Kautz
Honolulu
San Francisco
Volksraad Approves Kruger Franchise Proposals
Pretoria June 10 The Volksraad approved President Krugers franchise proposals after a morning of private deliberations and instructed the government to draft them as a law for submission to the Volksraad.
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Volksraad
Krugers
Pretoria
Transvaal Republic
Kruger
Higbee Sued for Divorce Amid Infidelity Accusations
Elizabeth D Higbee sues Frank D Higbee for divorce charging infidelity and attacking his character. She also claims he attempted poisoning her and engages in accusations of dishonest business methods. Higbee resides at Marlborough Hotel New York. He chaired Paris Exposition statue project and served on World Fair diploma committee.
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Chicago
Frank D. Higbee
New York City
Elizabeth D. Higbee
Montauk Point
Spain
Two Drownings After Catamaran Sinks On Stockton River
A party of twenty youths on a catamaran were overturned at midnight near Stockton California. Desperate struggles followed and while most were saved two—Miss Mabel Kafta and Welter Hendersom—were reported drowned.
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Stockton
Cal
Mabel Kafta
Welter Hendersom
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