Senate Debates Canal Funding Amid Tilt Over Nicaragua Route
The Senate resumes the isthmian canal debate as Senator Morgan attacks an Indiana amendment to borrow 130 million dollars for canal construction. Senator Fairbanks defends spreading costs over years via bonds at 2 percent interest. The session also touches on G A R funding and a President chosen canal route with a 10 million start allocation.
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Washington
London
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Fairbanks
Indiana
Secretary of the Treasury
Nicaragua
Oceanic Canals Committee
Hoar
Republcan
Mr. Morgan
William McKinley
General Grant
Mason
Treasury
United States
House Discusses the Irrigation Bill in Congress
The House adopted a special rule for the irrigation bill and held a general debate. Speakers included Mondell Tongue Tidrell and Shallenberger in favor, while Ray opposed. A memorial by Adams Carnegie Schurz Barrett Smith Welsh urged a Philippine inquiry committee. Carnegie’s signature came by cable.
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House
Senate
Mondell
Wyo
Tongue
Ore
Tidrell
Mass
Shallenberger
Néb
Ray
N. Y
Judiciary Committee
Representative McCall
Massachusetts
Charlies Francis Adams
Andrew Carnegie
Carl Schurz
Edwin Barrett Smith
Herbert Welsh
Congressional Committee of Investigation
Philippines
Mr. Carnegie
Cable
Pro-Boer Sentiment Grows as War Prolongs Says Pretoria Report
In Pretoria on June 11, reports state 10 225 Boers have surrendered to date. Many are children as young as 11 and most are under 30, with some septuagenarians. bitterness centers on France and Germany, blamed for prolonging the war due to their press. Some Boers even wish to fight for Britain against those powers. They acknowledge receiving ammunition via Portuguese territory.
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Pretoria
France
Germany
Elephant Performs Gone Threatens Keeper in Paris Park
A crowd of about 3,000 witnessed the execution at midnight in Tours City Park of Barnum Bailey's largest elephant after it went mad on the way to the station. The animal broke chains, attacked its keeper, and had to be killed. Two hundred men helped strangle the elephant with a rope.
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Tours
France
Barnum
Bailey
Estimating Contest Offers Shared Prize Odds
The notice explains a $34,000 Estimating Contest where 10 people each contribute estimates. Each participant gains ten chances per prize, totaling 1,490 prizes and 14,990 opportunities to win a portion of the prize pool.
Bryan comments on Indiana platform and unity struggle
W J Bryan comments from Lincoln on the Indiana Democratic Convention. He says the platform is good but reorganization aims to split the party, condemns the Fowler bid and trusts, and urges a principled fight over individuals to keep the party aligned with its voters. He notes the Kansas City platform was not reaffirmed and urges organization to prevent evasion.
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Tribune
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Indiana
Fowler
Kansas City
Chicago
Bryan
Democratic Party
Medals For Those Who Fought Off Santiago
The Navy Department completes a list of about 800 officers and 6000 enlisted men to receive the West Indian campaign medal. Admiral Schley and fleet officers will be honored. the deceased Admiral Sampson’s family will receive his posthumous medal. Bars denote service at Manzanillo Bay and other awarded sites. Meritorious service medals go to exceptional performers like Blue, Ward, Hobson, and Wainwright.
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Washington
Navy Department
Santiago Bay
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Manzanillo Bay
Board of Awards
Blue
Ward
Hobson
Wainwright
Ambassador Choate Hosts Dinner for Coronation Guests
London June 12 US Ambassador Joseph H. Choate entertained Whitelaw Reid special envoy to the coronation at his residence. The guest list included the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland Marlborough Wellington, the Japanese minister Baron Hayashi, the French ambassador M Gambon, Joseph Chamberlain, War Secretary Brodrick, and many other dignitaries. A musicale followed the dinner.
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London
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Great Britain
Whitelaw Reid
Edward
Miss Reid
Duke
Duchess of Sutherland
Duchess of Marlborough
Duchess of Wellington
Baron Hayashi Tadasu
M. Paul Gambon
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Mary Endicott
Washington
Brodrick
Wyndham
Ireland
Miss Bentinck
Five New Dances for the Coming Season
Milwaukee, June 12 The National Association of Dancing Masters approved a committee report listing five new dances for the season Lyric Pompadour Delmar Sterling and The Lyric resembles a polka Pompadour follows schottische Delmar blends redow n and two step Sterling mixes minuet gavotte and waltz The Eros or Cupid dance targets children.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Association of Dancing Masters Today
Committee On Work
Lyric
Hitchcock to Sell Horses in Training at Public Auction
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune New York June 12 Thomas Hitchcock Jr owner of many first class race horses will sell in training at public auction at Sheepshead Bay June 2 The list includes Dr Riddle Somerset Rossignol and other two year olds many of which have raced He says he has many yearlings recently purchased to develop himself and will dispose of his other horses to focus on the youngsters
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Sheepshead Bay
Dr. Riddle
Somerset
Rossignol
Volcano Activity Reports Explosions and Tremors in Hawaii
The latest reports from Kilauea indicate eruptions on Sunday June 1 with two explosions. Red ash gas and sulfur were expelled as a thick smoke cloud rose higher than usual. Severe earthquakes were felt in Honekan, distant from the volcano, signaling ongoing activity.
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Honolulu
Victorias B. C
Kilauea
Hawaii
Honekan
Jefferson Davis Memorial Arch Design Revealed
The design for the Jefferson Davis memorial arch to be built in Richmond Virginia has been announced. The arch will be Corinthian in style crafted from Southern granite. It will stand 40 feet high in the clear with a width of 7 feet and a breadth of 2 1 2 feet and a height of 6 feet with overall dimensions of 2 1 2 feet wide.
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Jefferson Davis
Atlanta
Richmond
Commercializing the Senate and Wealth as Qualification
A debated New Jersey Senate pick faces criticism from The Commercial and The Post for wealth and business experience as credentials. The papers argue that financial success alongside education and legal training can justify a high political role, while defending business readiness over traditional political activity. The critique questions who should be trusted to represent the nation in the Senate.
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New York Commercial Ind
New York
New Jersey
Ast
Jeter Sewell
States Senate
Bost
Thes
Par
John F. Dryden
United States
Senate
Congress
A Woman's Pet Economies
A New York News piece surveys women who hoard small items as thrift quirks. It details Julia who steals stamps in spirit, a hotel writing room saver, a pastboard box keeper, string and paper shrewdness, and matches hidden for guests. It notes men' s different, subtler savings habits.
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New York News
Julia
Henesty
parsim@uious
New Jersey
Florida
Yonkers
Nat
Widow of Colonel Henry Wins Libel Suit in Paris
In Paris on June 12 the court ordered Joseph Reinach and the Siecle to pay 500 francs to Mme Henry and 500 francs to her son plus costs, ending a 200000 franc damages claim for alleged injury to the widow after Reinach's accusations about the deceased officer. The ruling noted good faith and no intent to harm the widow and orphan amid context of the Dreyfus forgery confession.
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Paris
Mme. Henry
Henry
Joseph Reinach
The
Siecle
M. Reinach
Dreyfus
Nervous New Yorker Talks Aloud in Streets
New York Evening Post notes a common sign of urban tension as many male residents voice thoughts aloud in crowded streets. The habit, driven by street noise and work pressures, is especially visible in the financial district and is less common among women. Paris is mentioned as a city with a similar sight among artists and writers.
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New York Evening Post
New York
Paris
Advertising pitch urges readers to subscribe
A blunt promotional note asks readers to stop thinking about a large sum and urges subscription to the Commercial Tribune with a call to send in an estimate, aiming to ease readers' minds.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Ohio Mandamus Aims to Fill Lieutenant Governor Seat
Judge George B. Okey and O. J. Cosgrave announce plans to file a mandamus petition in the Ohio Supreme Court seeking to compel Governor Nash to appoint an elector to the Lieutenant Governor’s office. The case hinges on Nippert’s resignation creating an unprecedented vacancy and the governor’s duty to appoint.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
George B. Okey
O. J. Cosgrave
Cincinnati
Nash
Nippert
Okey
Supreme Court
State of Jo
George K. Nash
State of
Ohio
Carl L.nippert
Oho
Brough
Hayes
Judge Nippert
Harding Wins Favor for Sup Subsistence Post in Ohio
Senator Harding gains support from Governor Nash and backs ex-Sheriff J. E. Robinson for Superintendent of Subsistence as the Board of Prison Penitentiary Managers names him. Senator Patterson backed ex-Sheriff Sandy Bateman, a former Senate clerk. Nash's influence signals possible gubernatorial backing for Harding.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Samuel L. Patterson
Pike
Harding
J. E. Robinson
Board of Penitentiary Managers
Patterson
Sandy’ Bateman
State Senate
Nash
Robinson
Knox County Republicans Name Slate At Vincennes Meeting
The Knox County Republican convention in Vincennes nominated a full ticket led by Representative Robert F. Weems and Prosecuting Attorney O. C. Phillips. Other candidates included James M. McGowen for Clerk, 8. A. Jordan Jr. for Auditor, John D. Anderson for Treasurer, Patrick Lanahan for Sheriff, Thomas B. Thompson for Recorder, Dr. John H. Barnett for Coroner, Lemuel Edwards for Assessor, W. Co. Chancellor for Surveyor, and Co. C. Hor rall, Edward Polk as Commissioners, with E. C. Gilmore W. E. Walker and Leroy Boyd as Councilmen. Alvin McClure served as Chairman and Dr. J. H. Hammond as Secretary.
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Commercial Tribune
Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
Robert F. Weems
O. C. Phillips
James M. McGowen
A. Jordan, Jr
John D. Anderson
Patrick Lanahan
Thomas B. Thompson
John H. Barnett
Lemuel Edwards
Pawtucket Militia Called as City Faces Unrest
Governor Kimball orders the state militia into Pawtucket for the first time in city history after a street car strike sparks disorder. The days of clashes injure more than twenty, including 12 year old Verner Thompson who dies from wounds.
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Pawtucket
R. L
Kimball
Verner Thompson
Reichsrath Leaders Clash During Danube Agreement Debate
Vienna June 12 in the Reichsrath a chaotic scene occurred during the Danube navigation pact debate. Pan German party leaders Herr Schoener and Dr. Wolff exchanged insults and boxed each other’s ears, with friends separating them as cheers and jeers echoed through the galleries.
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Vienna
Reichsrath
Herr Schoener
Dr. Wolff
Child questions feeding animals in humorous dialogue
A boy asks his father about the cost of feeding various animals in a joking exchange. The dialogue moves from lions to sparrows, with each animal pair suggesting small or large meals and the idea of a man keeping many beets.
Gulf Captain Recounts Twisted Gulf Stream Tale
Captain Jonathan Glibton of the Moonshine returns from the West Indies and describes a wild Gulf Stream anecdote. He swears the current reversed direction and the sea formed a central water pile as his crew, exhausted and intoxicated, listened to his dramatic account at Marble Hall in New Orleans.
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Jonathan Glibton
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Moonshine
West Indies
Gulf
New Orleans
Noes Cing
Glibton
Gulf Stream
Glibten
Glubton
Custom House
Thomases
Indian Ocean
Hair fashions in 1900s Paris inspired coiffure trends
New York Sun surveys modern hairdressing with softer pomp and natural waves. It notes back hair importance, versatile front styles, and variations for high or low arrangements. Parisian influence includes en bandeau knots, flowers, gold plaques, and foliage motifs.
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New York Sun
Ernie
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Teething Aid
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and colic relief in children. The copy touts gentle relief and claims for stomach discomfort in infants.
Miners Steadily Making Gains Across West Virginia Fields
A special despatch notes miners in West Virginia rapidly growing recruits and widespread work stoppages. In southern areas no change, while Chesapeake & Ohio shows 12 000 out and 2 000 at work. Norfolk & Western lists 14 500 out with only 1 500 working. Cabin Creek area reports mines deserted as workers heed the strike.
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Commercial Tribune
West Virginia
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Miners Returning in Pocahontas Field
Roanoke Va June 12 The Norfolk and Western Railway Company officials report gradual improvement in Pocahontas coal field conditions with 40 of 46 mines operating. Union miners have returned in large numbers and expect all mines running by next Monday. White miners stay in the fields fishing hunting and some take outside work at $1.25 daily.
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Roanoke
Norfolk & Western Railways Company
Pocahontas
RUMORED OPERATORS RECRUITING NEGRO WORKERS FOR MINES
A Charleston dispatch reports rumors that operators are recruiting and sending Black workers from Alabama Georgia Texas and Louisiana to West Virginia to replace striking miners. Operators deny knowledge of the plan while National Statistician Chris Evans plans talks. Separate item notes Erie Railroad laying off seventeen freight crews amid anthracite strike related slowdowns.
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Charleston
W. Va
the Gazette
Thurmond
Alabama
Georgia
Texas
Louisiana
West Virginia
Chris Evans
The
United Mineworkers
Mechanics Institute Holds Commencement at Greenwood Hall
Greenwood Hall filled for the Ohio Mechanics Institute annual commencement. Thirteen graduates of the technological department received diplomas sent by Prof John L Bearer as President James Leslie and Rev Pendleton addressed the class. An orchestra performed and art students displayed exhibit work open to the public through Saturday.
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Greenwood Hall
Ohio Mechanics’ Institute
John L. Bearer
James Leslie
Revy P. Y. Pendleton
Max Addleman
John G. Bate
Charles L. Burgoyne, Jr
John C. Eberle
Joseph H. Feemster, Jr
Frank L. Forester
George M. Krieger
Ralph W. Lucius
Clarence W. Luhn
Carl Mayer
Joseph H. Rogers
Artuhr H. Voss
Edwin J. Titus
Planned Kidnap Plot Targeted Senator Clark's Son
Police in Butte arrest Sam Consentino amid a conspiracy to kidnap wealthy families. Proposed victims included Senator W A Clark's youngest son and Lulu Largey, a wealthy Butte and New York resident, with alleged accomplices in Chicago.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Pioneer Press
Butte
Mont
Sam Consentino
W. A. Clark
Lulu F. Largey
New York
Consentino
Chicago
Keller
Simons
St Paul
Maritime arrivals and sailings from European ports
June maritime notices list ships arriving at and sailing from Cherbourg Liverpool Plymouth and Rotterdam. Vessels include La Lorraine Ber genland Cassel New England Oceanic Hekla and Sylvania with routes to New York Boston Philadelphia Havre and Antwerp.
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la Lorraine
Havre Barbarossa
Bremen
Cherbourg
Cassel
Queenstown
Bergenland
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Oceanic
New England
Boston
Merion
Lizard
Antwerp
Plymouth
Hamburg
Montreal
Rotterdam
Bolongne Sur Mer
Christiansand
Copenhagen
Browhead
Sylvania
L' Aquitaine
Havre
Crisis Over Cuba Dominates Washington Debate
The article details a White House push to pressure opposing senators over Cuba policy and General Wood, with Aldrich under heavy scrutiny as his leadership wanes. It notes maneuvers to keep the rebate senators aligned and hints at broader electoral implications and intra party tensions.
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White House
McKinley
Congress
Wood
Havemeyer
Teller
Thurber says Cuban funds used openly for Cuban information drive
Francis B. Thurber claims Cuban money financed the campaign to distribute literature about Cuba. He states the funds came from Cuban import taxes and a $2,500 contribution from Mr. Havemeyer, with General Wood acting within authority to aid reciprocity efforts.
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New York
the Herald
Francis B. Thurber
Senate
Cuba
United States
Washington
General Wood
Mrs Ross Lane to edit McComb Herald in Findlay
H M Pomeroy sold the McComb Herald to Daniel Dyer and Mrs Ross Lane wife of an express messenger killed by Ferrall two years ago in Columbus Lane will move to McComb this week to run the country paper The paper will switch from Democratic to Republican.
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Commercial Tribune
Findlay
H. M. Pomeroy Today
McComb Herald
Daniel Dyer
Ross Lane
Express Messenger
Panhandle
Columbus
Ferrall
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