President Roosevelt urges Congress for Cuba reciprocity aid
Roosevelt sends a message to Congress calling for substantial tariff reductions on Cuban imports. He cites moral and national interests, referencing McKinley and prior messages, and aims to unite lawmakers behind a rebate plan to aid Cuba and<?> the United States.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Roosevelt
General Wood
Congress
Cuba
United States
Burton's Dictum Drives Away Dove of Peace
Editorial notes Burton's policy dictates fear as a tool. The piece warns that Burton's stance influences national policy while promising will hold him accountable for financial outcomes and results.
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Burton
Dove OF Peace
Settlement in the Ohio Campaign Committee Power Debate
Central Committee to decide campaign management powers as Hannaites and Burton supporters clash over an advisory versus executive committee. A proposed compromise would split duties between Abel's executive panel and an advisory group while preserving elected ward committees and finance responsibility. The plan awaits Central Committee approval.
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Central Committee
Burton
Marshal Chandler
Hot Springs
Chandler
Harvey D. Goulder
Wm. P. Abél
Hannaites
Abel
Wm. R. Hopkins
Moran Tied to Philadelphia Robbery After Boston Arrest
Nicholas Moran of Cincinnati, released in New York as a suspect in Mrs Kingdon's jewels theft, arrived in Boston and was_ held by three Boston inspectors. He was taken to Police Headquarters and later to hotels to seek identification, with police failing to match him to any recent robbery. Authorities aim to connect him to a Philadelphia burglary.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
Nicholas Moran
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
New Waltzes Chosen By Dancing Masters
The Normal Association of Dancing Masters of the United States and Canada selects three new round dances and an original dancer for next year. The Military Dip Gavotte Olympia and The Drawing Room Lancers are the new steps with a dip for each move.
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New York
Normal Association of Dancing Masters
United States
Canada
Olympia
Mrs. George Innes Testifies in Divorce Suit
Mrs. George Innes told a New York court she plotted with Crowhurst to write letters to inflame her husband’s jealousy. She admitted dictating stronger letters and said Innes seized a desk letter and declared it useful for securing a divorce. She claimed threats to force a confession.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
George Innes
Crowhurst
Innes
Mrs. Innes
Hobson Retirement Delayed by Naval Affairs Committee
Washington June 13 The House Committee on Naval Affairs postponed action on the retirement of Naval Constructor R P Hobson due to defective eyesight. The panel said only grave reasons justify special legislation and that rest may restore his ability to serve. The committee favorably reported a bill to retire Captain John Russell Bartlett as Rear Admiral without pay.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
R. P. Hobson
Hobson
John Russell Bartlett
Senator Aker Seeks Porto Rico Resident Commissioner Seat
Senator Aker introduced a measure granting the Porto Rico Resident Commissioner a House seat without voting rights, placing the official on the same level as territorial delegates. The proposal targets representing Porto Rico in Congress while preserving non voting status.
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Washington
Foraker
Porto Rico
House of Representatives
Town Police Fire Destroys Alexander City
A fierce fire wiped out Alexander City Alabama with 1500 residents and $750000 in losses. The blaze started in the foundry and machine works and spread rapidly due to a light wind and no water works. Jefferson telegraph and telephone offices were destroyed delaying reports. Depot of Central Railroad of Georgia burned. trains redirected tonight.
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Alexander City
Danville
Central Railroad of Georgia
Central of Georgia
Telegraphers May Go Out On Strike
In New York and major centers, secret telegraph messages urged a nationwide strike by operators. Unrest grows after Western Union changes, with a Chicago meeting planned to form a unified federation resembling typographic unions. Delegates from key cities are invited. a general strike remains possible pending director action.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Cincinnati
Hammond
Western Union
Chicago
Federation of Labor
Randolph Street
Engineer who aided capture of John Brown at Harper's Ferry
John W. Smith of Fortland Missouri, an early Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineer, died after a fall. He joined home guards and helped capture John Brown and his men during the 1859 Harper's Ferry uprising, and witnessed Brown's hanging months later.
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Springfield
John W. Smith
Fortland
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Home Guards
Brown
Coronation Week Plans Stir London Ahead of King's Return
The final Buckingham Palace court heard Lord Mayor Sir Joseph Dimsdale present a royal address as Their Majesties prepare to leave London for Windsor. Coronation week features dinners, receptions, the coronation ceremony, and a naval review with foreign princes and envoys in attendance. The King praised unity and sacrifices made during the South African war.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Windsor
Prince of Wales
St. James Palace
Lansdowne House
Windsor Castle
Londonderry House
St. Paul's
Guild Hall
India Office
Edward
King Edward
Joseph C. Dimsdale
Corporation
London County Council
South Africa
Roosevelt Would Seek Authority To End Coal Strike
The president plans to urge Congress to pass new legislation enabling direct or indirect action to resolve the coal strike. He favors a law allowing a representative board to compel arbitration among operators and miners to reach terms, amid fears of famine as both sides claim gains and the tie-up continues.
Easterners Fear Famine In Bituminous Coal
New York reports rising concerns among Eastern coal users as a West Virginia strike threatens supply. Prices for soft coal have jumped to 4.50 to 5 per ton from normal 2.75 to 3, with open-market stocks held largely by speculators. Company officials doubt a broad famine but fear longer strikes could intensify shortages and push prices higher.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
West Virginia
Miners Plan Expulsion of Noncompliant Workers in Wilkesbarre
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on June 18 strikers press campaigns to pull all coal company workers into the walkout. The union moves to expel engineers firemen and pumpmen who have not joined the strike by tomorrow night and publish their names as unfair workers. President Mitchell offered no new information on the West Virginia situation.
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Wilkesbarre
Sere
Miners’ Union
Presient Mitchell
West Virginia
One Thousand Return to Work in West Virginia Mines
Huntington reports strikers along the Norfolk and Western rapidly losing ground as about 1,000 miners at Algoma Indian Ridge and Cooper's return to work. Indications suggest more break from the strike tomorrow amid agitators' pleas.
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Huntington
W. Va
Norfolk & Western
Algoma
Indian Ridge
Cooper’s
Increase in coal mine work after strike across up river towns
Reports from up river towns say more men are at work in coal mines than on any day since the strike began. Mother Jones held a meeting at Worthington but U S Marshals reported no violations of the injunction.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Mother Jones
Worthington
United States
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