Peace Talks Seen Sliding Toward Settlement Amid South Africa Tensions
Pretoria reports cautious optimism over Vereeniging peace talks despite discord among delegates and a stubborn minority favouring war. London and The Hague note possible access for Boer delegates to Europe and a cabinet meeting to settle financial details. A near-term announcement is expected, with budget delays signaling a potential peace outcome.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Vereeniging
The
Hague
Transvaal
Europe
London
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Edward
Associated Press
Liberal Party
Aiere
Rochambeau Statue Unveiled in Washington Ceremony
In Washington on May 26 a grand crowd witnessed the unveiling of the bronze statue of General Count Rochambeau. The event highlighted military pageantry and the enduring bond between France and the United States through the commemorated relief for the American Revolution.
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Washington
Rochambeau
Olution
French Republic
United States
Jealousy Tragedy Claims Three in Kansas City
Frank Robinson shot and killed his sweetheart Gertie Rawlins and rival Alba Albak then fatally wounded himself in a Kansas City home. He had written to his mother that Ferguson’s rivaly prompted the killings before turning the gun on the couple and himself.
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Kansas City
Frank Robinson
Yars
Gertie Rawlins
Alba Albak
Asent
Robinson
Ferguson
Xa Fa
St. ‘Vouin
Scientists Show Little Interest in St Lucia After Volcano Activity
The report notes May 27 from Lastries in St Lucia that St Pierre and Mont Pelee attract scientists but locals are fleeing or dead. Fort de France quiets after a large exodus. Martinique Siffferts have food for now. Soufriere on St Vincent is less active while regional tensions ease. In Missouri, Allie Petty shot Mrs Friend and her daughter before killing himself. both women wounded, mother may recover, Petty dies.
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Lastries
St. Pierre
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Fort de France
St. Vincent
Sweetheart
Self
Greenfield
Allie Petty
Arcol
Mrs. Friend
Train Robbers Foiled Near St Joseph Roy's Branch
An attempted robbery of Burlington Express train No 26 near Roy's Branch, one mile north of St Joseph, was foiled after torpedoes exploded and a red light was seen. Engineer Fred Mudgett and Conductor Samuel T Tatum signaled to proceed. the robbers fled with a red lantern as police, led by Superintendent G M Hohl, pursued. Roy's Branch has a history of hold ups by Pat Crowe's gang.
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Burlington Express
St. Joseph
Roy's Branch
Omaha
Union
Fred Mudgett
Samuel T. Tatum
Union Station
Red Lantern
Roy
Pat Crowe
Mediation Plan Emerges From Chicago Mine Strike Talks
In Chicago a May 87 conference brought together National Civic Federation members and labor leaders including United Mine Workers President John Mitchell and Longshoremen’s Samuel Keefe. They discussed a plan to convene a New York arbitration session involving mine operators and federation leaders with possible Senate Hanna approval and a pending public indication within days.
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Civic Federation
Chicago
National Civic Federation
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Frank P. Bargent
Franklin McVeagh
Samuel Keefe
Longshoremen’s Union
National ‘Civic Federation
New York
Hanna
Court Martial Findings Challenged by Reviewing General
Manila May 26 official findings in the Major L W T Waller and Lieutenant John A Day court martial over Samar natives killing are disapproved by Major General Adna R Chaffee. Waller is faulted for unlawful retaliation while Day is urged to disobey orders on grounds of legality and duty to country honors. Washington May 27 Captain McDonald denies all charges before Senate Philippine committee saying O'Brien lied about actions and that officers did not violate women or aid in misconduct.
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Manila
L. W. T. Waller
John A. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Adna R. Chaffee
Waller
Major Waller
General Smith
Smith
Lieutenant Day
Day
Military Service of
United States
McDonald
Washington
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
O'Brien
Philippine Committee of the
Senate
O’brien
Cook
New Wins Latonia Derby in Front of 10000 Crowd
Harry New from C R Ellison stable won the Latonia Derby by a clear margin. South Trimble and Martin Burke finished second, Abe Frank fourth, with 5 to 1 odds for the winner. Betting swung between 9 to 1 and 5 to 1 as the race closed. Adverse report on Hoar bill favors presidential route selection.
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Harry New
Cincinnati
C. R. Ellison
South Trimble
Martin _ Burke
Hig Ble
Abe Frank
Baptist Sermon At St Paul Opens Anniversary Week
Baptist Sunday services at St Paul’s Presbyterian drew a large audience for the annual missionary sermon by Dr. A C Dixon who framed Ezekiel based lessons on Christian service. Visiting ministers preached across Protestant churches as Baptist Young People’s Union sessions began with strong attendance.
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St. Paul
Presbyterian Church
A. C. Dixon
Ezekial
Dixon
Baptist Young People’s Union
Ryan Wins in Fourth Round Scored Decision
Tommy Ryan defeated Jimmy Handle in New York last night by decision in a ten round bout slated for a ten round fight.
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Ryan
Kansas City
Tommy Ryan
Jimmy Handle
New York
Aled Ag
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