Hanna Intensifies Bid to Oust Three-Cent Tom Johnson
Senator Hanna rolls out practical street railway reform plans aiming at Cleveland Mayor Tom L Johnson. He backs seven-cent fares for a quarter and tightens Republican clubs to gain support in Ohio and nationwide while targeting Johnson's political power. A separate note covers presidential yacht changes with the Dolphin used by the Roosevelts and Moody taking the Sylph for Navy use.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Hanna
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Mark
Tom
United States Senate
Ohio
New Democratic Congressional
Democratic National Committee
James K. Jones
Mark Hanna
Ac- Sp
Mr. Johnson
Senator Hanna
Uncle Tom
Johnson
United States
King Edward Advances in Recovery After Operation
King Edward's physicians report progress as satisfactory with no immediate danger. Public notices draw crowds at Buckingham Palace and St. Pauls as the royal family attends services. bonfires and public rejoicing are urged nationwide as the King moves from bed to a movable couch and delays are rearranged.
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London
Edward
Buckingham Palace
King Edward
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Queen Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Marlborough House
Chapel Royal
St. James’ Palace
Lord
Lansdowne
Prince and Princess of Wales
India Office
Lord Cranghorne
Spain Rejects Pope Suggestion On King Alfonso Bride
Madrid reports say Spaniards oppose Pope Leo XIII’s proposal to marry Alfonso to a princess from Austria or Bavaria. They favor a robust match for the frail king, specifically Louise d Orléans of Portugal, seeking strong succession and royal status.
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Princess Louise
Orleans
Portugal
Alfonso
New York
American and Journal and Commercial Tribune
W. R. Hearst
Madrid
Leo
Austria
Bavaria
Louise d'Orleans
Steamer George Dunbar Founders After Fatal Lake Erie Wreck
The steamer George Dunbar foundered off Kelley's Island in a Sunday wreck. Drowned were Mate Myron Tuttle and three unknown sailors. Captain John Little, wife, and daughter survived after reaching shore in a yawl. Rescue efforts continued as seas remained treacherous.
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Kelley’s Island
George Dunbar
John Little
Port Huron
Mich
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Alpena
Little
Wealthy cattleman and wife murdered in Texas region
Report from Cos, Sonora Mexico says Henry Ward and his wife, once near Brandon Texas, were killed by two Mexican workers. The killers were slain by pursuing officers near Chuchuta after a running gun battle. no officers were injured.
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Hillsboro
Tex
Cos
Sonora
Mexico
Henry Ward
Brandon
House marks first Sunday session since 1811 in tribute
Washington June 29 The House of Representatives held a Sunday session to honor late Reps Amos Cummings of New York and Peter J. Otey of Virginia. Marine Band played in the lobby as widows and families attended. delegates from Typographical Union No. 6, the Letter Carriers Association, and the New York Pilots Association were present. The Journal will record a regular legislative day, marking a 1811 precedent as members paid heartfelt tributes to Cummings.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Amos Cummings
New York
Peter J. Otey
Virginia
Moody
Marine Band
Typographical Union No. 6
Letter Carriers’ Association
New York Pilots’ Association
Cummings
Cannon
Illinois
Appropriations Committee
Henry Winter Davis
House
Messrs. McClellan
N. Y
and. Foss
Russia in a Huff and Silence Over King Edward Illness
St Petersburg notes show no court or ministry envoy visiting the British Embassy to express sympathy for King Edward. Authorities attribute Russia's chagrin to Britain’s peacemaking in South Africa. Count Lamsdorf reportedly admits peace unsettled Russia’s calculations and resents lack of Boer consultation in Europe.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Edward
South Africa
Count Lamsdorf
Great Britain
Europe
Mrs Matthews 18 In Lawyer's Hands
Dayton Ohio June 29 The publication of alleged discrepancies in the accounts of Mrs Viola Matthews former Chairman of the Building Committee of the Young Women's League caused surprise among those unaware of rumors. Mrs Matthews denied making a statement saying she has placed the matter in her attorney J C Patterson and may speak later. A league member said action will be brought soon unless Mrs Matthews or her bondsmen settle.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Viola .Matthews
Young Women's League
J. C. Patterson
League
Roosevelt Signs Isthmian Canal Bill
President Roosevelt signed the isthmian canal bill in Washington last night confirming congressional approval and advancing the canal project.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rebels Attack Cape Haitien From Two Sides
Fighting rages in Cape Haitien as northern rebels clash with General Firmin's forces. Killick's fleet bombards the city while foreign consuls seek safety on the gunboat Creto Pirot amid heavy street fire and danger to residents.
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Cape Haitien
Firmin
Republic
Admiral Killick
Creto Pirot
Elections Begin in Port au Prince as Deputies Voters Rise
Port au Prince reports calm voting as Deputy elections start. Other cities see military supervision and heightened excitement amid the nationwide electoral process.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Elope at Havana Ends With Detention of Couple
On June 29 the Ward Line steamer Havana arrived from Vera Cruz with Amadeo Raves a Frenchman and Isabelle LaCavallerie a 15 year old Mexican girl aboard bound to marry. Authorities in Havana held the pair after embezzlement allegations by the girl's father and French Mexican officials intervened. Captain Robertson refused to marry them. Raves plans a damage suit against the Ward Line and to seek French aid.
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New York
Ward Line
Havana
Vera Cruz
Amadeo Raves
Isabelle LaCavallerie
Raves
Senor Zaldo
Robertson
Miss LaCavallerie
France
Nation to Become Missionary for Dowie
Carrie Nation writes from Iowa that she has joined Dowie’s movement as a missionary. She says she has studied Dowie’s doctrines and healing methods and believes them to be the only true religion. The letter to Mrs. Mary Ellis notes her intent to serve as a missionary.
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Commercial Tribune
Wichita
Kan
Medicine Lodge
Carrie Nation
Dowie
Mary Ellis
Pope Leo Sends Mosaic Gift to President Roosevelt
In Rome on June 29 Bishop Thomas O Gorman of Sioux Falls will carry a letter from the Pope to President Roosevelt and present a mosaic view of Rome from the Vatican studio as a gift. The plan to appoint O Gorman Apostolic delegate to the Philippines appears abandoned for now.
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Rome
Thomas O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
Roosevelt
Vatican
O'Gorman
Philippines
William H. Taft
Largest cotton mill in the world planned near Kansas City
The Star reports a ten million dollar project near Kansas City to build the world's largest cotton mill. W. B. Smith Whaley will lead as president and general manager. The plant promises 500000 spindles 12000 looms and 4000 workers with a 2450000 dollar yearly payroll and output of 75000000 pounds of cloth.
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Kansas City
the Star
W. B. Smith Whaley
Olympia & Granby Cotton Mills
Columbia
S. C
Witten McDonald
Kansas City Times
Mammoth Springs
Ark
McDonald
Edward F. Swinney
First National Bank
John. R. Mulvane
Topeka
Kan
W.S. Woods
National Bank of Commerce of
Edward Wilder
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
A. E. Robinson
Mexican Central Railway
City of Mexico
Parade March of the Marine Division by Admiral Prince Henry
A march titled Parade March of the Marine Division has been issued by a publisher in Leipzig and features Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia as its leading figure.
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Prince Henry
Berlin
Marine Division
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Leipsie
Tablet Unveiled In Memory Of William McKinley
A white marble tablet bearing gold inscription honoring William McKinley was unveiled at Metropolitan M E Church Washington with President Roosevelt and Secretary Cortelyou present. Judge Thomas H. Ander son funded the tribute. The shield‑shaped inscription quotes Nearer My God to Thee and Thy will, not ours, be done.
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Washington
William McKinley
Thomas H. Anderson
Ohio
M. E
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Frank Bristol
Fairbanks
Grosvenor
Robert W. Taylor
Congress
McKinley
United States
Colorado climbers survive eighteen hours on Cook Stone Mountain ledge
Samuel Lower of Tipton Iowa and Miss Goldie Mutchins of Tippecanoe City Ohio spent eighteen hours on a 12000 foot rock ledge after reaching a narrow shelf 100 feet from their start. Rescuers hauled them up the rock face where they fainted at the rescuers feet. The 17 year old girl endured extreme exposure.
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Commercial Tribune
Colorado Springs
Col
Cook Stone Mountain
Samuel Lower
Tipton
Goldie
Mutchins
Tippecanoe City
Lower
Asterta at Dover Yacht Report
Dover England June 29 The Asteria the American yacht Colonel Alexander Bono Hamilton C owner hds ar
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Asterta
Dover
England
Alexander Bono
Hamilton, C
Hds
Plan of Action in Steel Trust Fight This Week
New York June 29 The battle over the United States Steel Corporation pivots on George W Perkins and J P Morgan. Carnegie and his allies prepare a plan of action this week while Perkins remains unperturbed ready to defend Morgan’s strategy against a split of the steel empire.
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Pennsy
Commercial Tribune
New York
United States Steel Corporation
George W. Perkins
Steel Corporation
Mr. Morgan
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Europe
Steel Trust
Pennsylvania Iron and Steel
John Tretlane
Perkins
Steel Trust Finance Committee
Mr. Perkins
Body of Jesse James moved to Kearney cemetery
Jesse James body disinterred from the Excelsior Springs homestead plot and reburied in Kearney Mo beside his father and wife. Mrs Zerelda Samuels and Frank James attended with Jesse James Jr among the mourners. Quan trell era comrades served as pallbearers in a brief service.
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Kansas City
Jesse James
James
Excelsior Springs
Kearney
Zerelda Samuels
Frank James
Jesse
Mary
Quantrell
Jesse James, Jr
Bob Ford
Boy Fights Off Six Foot Blue Racer Near Akron
Howard Judd, son of Thomas Judd, near Akron, chased a six foot blue racer Saturday. The snake bit his leg as it coiled, cutting the head with a jackknife after all attempts to release failed. He remained calm despite the peril.
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Tec Commercial Tribune
Wabash
Ind
Howard
Thomas Judd
Akron
Russian Czar Pleased With Russian Warships
Commander G B Harber United States Naval Attache at Paris arrived in St Petersburg for duties and was warmly received by the Emperor who praised the warships built by the Cramps. Harber tours gunworks and government shipyards across Russia.
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Petersburg
G. B. Harber
United States
Paris
Harber
Russia
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Charles Washie
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