Allied Forces Plan Transfer of Pekin Control to Chinese Officers
June reports say allied generals will hand Pekin governance to Chinese officials gradually during June as evacuation plans proceed. Von Waldersee and staff depart soon, trains move troops to Taku, and German baggage is being removed. Allies may withdraw fully by July or when Chinese authorities show order.
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Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Taku
von Waldersee
Chibli
Christian Herald
Shensi
Arthur Smith
Tien-Tsin
Vinkfontein Battle Spurs Boer War Talk in Britain
London reports Gen Kitchener’s account of the Vinkfontein engagement. The Boer assault on an entrenched position near Johannesburg caused heavy losses on both sides, with Delarey credited for capable leadership and Boer gallantry in pursuing Gen Plumer’s convoy. Refugees are returning to the gold belt amid fears of renewed fighting.
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London
Kitchener
Vinkfontein
Johannesburg
Delarey
Dickson
Plumer
Winkfontein
Italian Princess Born in Rome Amid Jubilation
Queen Helena has a daughter born at 9 this morning in Rome. The infant will be named Yolanda Margherita and both mother and baby are doing well. The event triggers salutes across Italy and the nurse earns staged payments totaling 6000 dollars on milestones.
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Rome
Helena
Yolanda Margherita
Italy
German War Toasts Prompt French Backlash
Paris reports strong French resentment over German Emperor toasts to the French army and a reply from General Bonnal. The Matin notes the army rejects German glorification and Berlin events stir widespread displeasure in circles across France.
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Baiser
Paris
Germany
Bonnal
France
Berlin
Matin
Anarchists Arrested in Madrid Suspected Regicide Plot
It is avowed that two anarchists, a Spaniard and an Italian, detained in Madrid on suspicion of involvement in a regicide plot, arrived as steerage passengers from America on May 11.
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America
Marseilles
Madrid
Spain Draws Back Military Attaches Abroad
Madrid June 3 The Spanish military attaches at embassies and legations overseas have been withdrawn for reasons of economy. The move affects diplomatic staff across multiple countries and reflects a broad cost cutting shift in Spain's foreign service.
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Spain
Madrid
Great Tehuantepec Fire Kills Over Seventy Inhabitants
A vast fire on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca during June burned for ten days, killing more than seventy plantation families who perished in their huts. The blaze, starting on a coffee plantation, consumed thousands of acres of crops and destroyed multiple buildings before a tropical rain finally halted it.
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Loos
Oaxaca
Mex
Tehuantepec
Cycling hills and healing with Banner Salve
A brief ad notes cycling as a sport with ups and downs and promotes Banner Salve from Rushton’s drug store for cuts and bruises claiming quick healing with no substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushton’s Drug Store
Rockefeller Gift Boosts Medical School Endowment
Chicago reports a $1,000,000 gift to establish a New York City medical research school and notes Dr. Harper may purchase land near the University of Chicago with John D. Rockefeller named again as a benefactor of higher education.
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Chicago
New York City
Harper
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Flying Dutchman Dies at Paris Stock Farm
Paris Kentucky June 3 The noted race horse Flying Dutchman owned by Clay and Woodford of this city died yesterday at Ben Woodford’s stock farm from catarrhal fever. The horse was a high class stake horse regarded as one of the best in the west and as a two year old was bought by Pat Dunne from Col W L Simmons of Lexington for 15000 dollars.
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Ying Dutchman
Paris
Flying Dutchman
Clay & Woodford
Ben Woodford
West
Pat Dunne
Col. W. L. Simmons
Lexington
Cure Eczema with Botanic Blood Balm Claims
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for eczema and itching caused by blood humors. It promises blood purification and permanent itch relief with a trial offer and prepaid medicine, listing C D Rushton as a local dealer in Atlanta and offering free medical advice until cured.
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Botanic
Blood
Atlanta
C. D. Rushton
Youngblood Resigns Treasury Post in Alabama Auditor Departure
Colonel Youngblood of Alabama resigns as auditor for the treasury department, effective June 15. President appoints R. A. Person, assistant auditor, to succeed him.
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Youngblood
Treasury
Washington
Alabama
Treasury Department
R. A. Person
Sage Wins Land Decision in Hastings & Dakota Rail Land
St Paul Minn June 3 The Minnesota supreme court awarded Russell Sage title to Hastings and Dakota Railroad land in Stearns county The decision deprives settlers who had been improving farms of their homes and fruits of their labor.
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St. Paul, Minn
State Supreme Court
Russell Sage
Hastings & Dakota
Stearns County
Belmont Mansion Sells to Mrs Belmont on Fifth Avenue
New York June 8 Oliver H P Belmont sells to his wife their residence at No 67 Fifth Avenue north of Fifty third street. Mrs Belmont pays 65000 for the property which carries a 125000 mortgage. Belmont bought the house in March 1899 and the City Club formerly occupied the dwelling.
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Belmont
Wise
New York
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-third Street
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O
A family question about dessert is answered with Jell O as a quick no bake option. It requires only hot water and two minutes of preparation before cooling. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Census fixes US population at 76 million 303 thousand 387
The census bureau finalizes the 1900 population as 76,303,387. A prior November 27 estimate of 76,304,799 was provisional and subject to change.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Foley's Kidney Care praised by buyers in two states
Allen Halverson of West Prairie Wisconsin says people travel ten miles to buy Foley's Kidney Care. J A Spero of Helmer Indiana calls it the medical wonder of the age at Rushton's drug store.
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Allen Halverson
West Prairie
Wis
Foley
J. A. Spero
Helmer, Ind
Rushton
Fire wipes out Jasper Texas town with $100000 loss
The town of Jasper in Jasper county Texas burned completely after starting at 3 a.m. The fire destroyed seventeen houses and every business building. Burglars had previously opened the post office safe and the county treasurer’s safe, then set the fire to cover their crime. No lives were reported lost and the robbers escaped.
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Jasper
Texas
Beaumont
Jasper County
Robers
Allen's Foot-Base and Foot-Ease Shoe Comfort Claim
Advertisement claiming Allen's Foot-Base powder lets women wear one size smaller shoes. Promises instant relief from coins bunions swelling and sores and comfort for sweating hot feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c with free trial by mail Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
New York
United States declines assist in China indemnity loan
The state department says the United States will not join France and Russia in guaranteeing a $387,000,000 loan to China. The loan would enable China to promptly pay indemnities agreed by the powers, and the move is declined.
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China
Washington
United States
State Department
France
Russia
Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured by Pain Balm
Geo B. Cary editor of the Guide Washington Virginia recounts severe ankle sprain relief after trying several medicines. He used Chamberlains Pain Balm and reports rapid relief and a complete cure. Sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
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Geo. B. Cary
The
Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Four-Year-Old Prodigy Engaged for Speech at Springfield
Cincinnati reports Madeline McHenry a four year old orphan is hired for 100 dollars to deliver an address at the Knights of Pythias grand lodge annual meeting. Her selection followed a closing convention incident in Springfield.
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Cincinnati
Madeline McHenry
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Springfield
One remedy stops skin itch Dean's Ointment
An advertisement claims a single cure for itchiness across the body with Dean's Ointment priced at 50 cents available at any drug store.
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Dean
Naval salute to Cardinal Gibbons prompts inquiry
The Brooklyn Navy Yard commandant was asked for a detailed statement about reports that Cardinal Gibbons received a naval salute and undue honors during his visit. No reprimand has been issued.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Washington, D. C
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Constipation Cure Ad Claims Rocky Mountain Tea
An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as an absolute cure for constipation in all forms. It asserts total disability or death are outcomes of neglect or bad treatment and recommends asking a druggist for the 36c preparation.
Robert J Thompson Promoted to Legion of Honor
Decorated with the Legion of Honor, Robert J Thompson of Chicago, secretary of the Lafayette Memorial commission, is promoted by the French government to Official de la Legion dHonneur for securing the Paris exposition monument to the memory of the friend of Washington and the cause of American liberty. The honor is conferred by direct action of the French President.
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Legion of Honor
Chicago
Robert J. Thompson
Lafayette Memorial Commission
Legion of Honor of
France
Washington
Thompegon
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Advertised as Pile Cure
An advertisement from Houseworth Bros. claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cures piles without surgery and warns against counterfeit products.
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DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Doctor Payne Charged With Assault in Boston
Dr Summer Paine arraigned in Municipal court on a charge of assault with intent to kill Peter L Damm a noted music teacher found with his wife at Payne home Wednesday evening. He waived warrant reading and the case was continued to tomorrow with bonds at 500. Mrs Payne and her daughter have left the home.
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Dr. Payne
Boston
Mass
Summer Paine
Peter L. Damm
Payne
Mystery ends as girl found dead in woods
The three year old daughter of Frank Simpson of Tobyhanna was found in the woods three miles from home. Death was due to starvation and exposure, closing the disappearance case in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania.
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Wood
Stroudsburg
Frank Simpson
Tobyhanna
Knightstown trio strikes oil fortune in Texas
Dewey, Scott, and Allen Haywood of Knightstown have reportedly hit a significant oil find in Texas, signaling a potential local fortune. The brothers are linked to the Knightstown area and new energy venture.
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Dewey, Scott
Allen Haywood
Knightstown
Texas
Apache Chief Eskim-in-zin Endured Unjust Imprisonment
Special Washington letter recounts the Apache chief Eskim-in-zin who faced wrongful confinement and died in captivity. Friends like John P. Clum and Gen. O. O. Howard fought for his release. historians note Army brutalities and broken promises after Camp Grant massacres. Eskim-in-zin sought land on the Gila and wanted to support his family, not rely on government rations. He remained jailed from the 1870s until 1895, never seeing justice.
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Washington
Es-kim-inzin
Capt
Dreyfus
Eskim-in-zin
John P. Clum
Clum
San Carlos Agency
Arizona
C. O. Howard
Es-kim-in-zin
War Department
San Pedro
Watson
Lieut. Watson
Pearce
San Carlos Reservation
Capt. Pearce
Gen. Howard
San Carlos
Wotherspoon
Mount Vernon Barracks
Vincent Colyer
Old Camp Grant
Ariz
Eskim-inzin
Colyer
Gen
O. O. Howard
Post Office
Howard
New Camp Grant
Irons
United States Army
Durance
Clim
Alabama
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Smith D. Fry
Minstrel Visit Reveals Modern Thanksgiving Cushions
The janitor philosopher in the Chisego Daily News notes that modern Thanksgiving includes more than turkey. Chestnuts are part of the stuffing and the holiday experience.
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Turkey
Chisego Daily News
Salt as a Heart Stimulant Mentioned in Brooklyn Life
A fragment notes salt being touted as a heart stimulant with a quip about Mr. Faintheart trying it. The dialogue involves Clara May and May Did, reflecting a humorous or speculative snippet from Brooklyn Life.
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Clara
Faintheart
Brooklyn
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