Hectic Week Says Timely Events Across Nations
A condensed summary from a long list of items reports King Edward improving, troops returning from South Africa, notable Senate speeches, ongoing coal miners strike, mass layoffs at Union Pacific, and an amnesty plan for Filipinos. Also noted are Philippine civil government moves, coronation postponements, tornadoes in Indiana and Ohio, Portland fire losses, Mindoro and Paragua civil governance set for July 4, rising Asia trade, and various U.S. political and industrial developments.
Dewey recounts Manila surrender linked to Spanish capitulation
Admiral Dewey testified before the Senate on the Manila surrender, stating the city surrendered to him as the Spanish fleet was sunk under a formal understanding with the Spanish governor general. He described Aguinaldo arriving, his role, and the Spanish demoralization influencing surrender while Dewey refused to recognize Aguinaldo's government or title.
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Dewey
Senate Committee On the Philippines
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Senator Lodge
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Conway General Pratt
Singapore
Concul Williams
Japan
Auinaldo
Admiral Dewey
Don Emilio
Ile
Expositions 1905 Deficiency Bill Spurs Lewis and Clark Aid Debate
Washington reports discuss the general deficiency bill granting funds to Buffalo and Charleston for exposition deficits while senators caution against further aid. Oregon hopes for Lewis and Clark Centennial support despite precedents set by Chicago and St. Louis expositions, as lawmakers weigh Pacific coast funding.
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Charleston
Oregon
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St. Louis
Congress
Senate
Pacific Coast
Vote Not to Strike in Paterson Silk Meet
Delegates from all silk industry branches in Paterson vote 12 to 8 against ordering a general strike in sympathy with dyers' helpers. The socialist trade and labor alliance abstained. Many weavers out for a week are expected to return home as conditions shift.
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Paterson M.“J
Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance
China Renounces Sovereignty Claims in Manchuria Report
London dispatch reports from Pekin that a recent mining and railways concession agreement with Russia includes a clause whereby China virtually renounces all sovereignty claims in Manchuria according to the Daily Mail correspondent quoted as a high authority.
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London
Pekin
Daily Mail
Roesia
China
Manchuria
Hearing Opens in Hague on American Russian Sealing Dispute
Dr Asser, arbitrator, began hearing counsel and expert testimony June 28 in the Hague. United States and Russian ministers to the Netherlands attend. To be heard are HN D Pierce third assistant secretary at Washington, counsel for the United States, Captain Baker and M Komayhoff from the Russian Foreign Office.
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Dr. Asser
United States
Netherlands
HN. D. Pierce
Washington
United
Baker
M. Komayhoff
Magazine Explosion At Madrid Encamperment Fatalities Reported
A gunpowder magazine at Cara guanchel near Madrid exploded in the morning. Two men were killed and fourteen injured. The blast demolished many houses and shook the royal palace doors open. The king and crowd rushed to assess damage.
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Caraguanchel
Commercial and Financial Happenings Across Our Commonwealth
A Salem hops market record hits 14 cents a pound while Newberg's Pacific college graduates 26. Medford prepares a steel bridge over Lear creek, and Salem closes its US Navy recruiting office as 23 enlist. Coal work near Medford halts for assay results. Columbia county timber claims rise in demand. Oregon City’s Willamette Pulp & Paper builds a small saw mill on Girays river for pulp logs. Southern Oregon fruit prospects rise sharply. Mt Angel college graduation week spans three days. Corvallis grain warehouse burns, losing 13,000 bushels wheat and 2,000 bushels oats with $5,500 insurance. Portland-Oregon Railway strike halts mail as one car runs. Eugene hosts State Teachers' Association meeting June 25-28. Moro hosts W C T U 14th annual convention. Knights of Pythias Fifth district meets in Salem with 100 delegates. Salem clerks form labor hours union. Pacific Coast Biscuit plant explosion kills one, injures three. Golconda mine yields rich, small vein ore valued at $50,000 to $100,000 per ton. Wallowa County sheepmen prosper from a record wool clip and high prices. about 250,000 sheep present.
Commodity prices and notable local notices from Wheat-Walla era markets
Market figures show wheat, barley, flour, hay, potatoes, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, meat, wool, and mohair prices with per ton, per hundredweight, and per pound rates. Separate briefs report: Meagher, a steeplechase jockey, killed in Toronto. Ada Gray found destitute in New York City. Also noted are political and infrastructure items: Spanish Nationalists’ leader congratulates Roosevelt. Gould railroads to tidewater at Baltimore may cost 20 million. canal-safety concerns linked to volcanic threats.
Canals Assured Plan Advances Panama Canal Bill
Washington June 27 The conference committee on the isthmian canal bill reaches a unanimous agreement to accept the senate amendment permitting the Panama route if clear title is secured. Hepburn fails to secure a six month title perfection limit and the senate amendment is adopted as is. Morgan signals support for the Spooner amendment, suggesting senate amendments will be agreed to.
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Panama Canal
Hepburn
House Confcrees
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House
Morgan
Alabama
Congress
Spooner
Nicaragua
King Edward II Convalesces as Public Hope Rises
London reports rapid recovery of King Edward after illness with officials noting his increasing interest in public affairs and gratitude shown in opening telegrams. Doctors describe restlessness minor and improved condition this morning. Regency questions remain purely speculative with no formal step planned.
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Freight Handlers Threaten 20 Percent Wage Rise in Chicago
The Freight Handlers and Warehousemen's Union, with about 75000 members in 200 Chicago warehouses serving 24 railroads, demanded a 20 percent wage increase. They warned they could block freight in and out of Chicago sheds, potentially pulling in the teamsters if a strike occurs. Railroads granted a raise six months ago and may resist this new demand. general superintendents planned to meet, while union leaders would allow time for discussion.
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Teamsters
Union
Tornado Toll Reported Across Dakotas and Iowa
Sioux City reports a tornado sweeping Southeastern South Dakota and Northwestern Iowa last night. Widespread damage includes wrecked church and hardware store in Sioux City and shattered shade trees. Hudson and Tyndall report losses and damage to small buildings and trees. No fatally hurt in Sioux City. Maurice reports tree and building damage.
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Resolution urged probe of transport service abuses
Washington June 27 Representative Sule of New York has introduced a resolution calling for a congressional investigation into alleged inadequate and scandalous conduct in the United States transport service between San Francisco and the Philippines. The proposal asks for a three member House committee and a three member Senate committee to conduct the probe.
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Sule
New York
United States Transport Service
San Francisco
Philippines
House
Senate
Union Pacific Discharges 650 Cheyenne Workers
Cheyenne Wyoming June 27 The Union Pacific has discharged the remaining 500 men in its shops bringing total laid off to 650 including 30 boiler makers and helpers who struck The order says the shops will be closed permanently dismantling of machinery will start immediately and long idleness expected The payroll reduction in the city will be about 75000 dollars monthly
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Amnesty Proclamation Planned for Philippine Amends
Washington reports cabinet agreement on an amnesty proclamation to be issued on Independence Day. It would free political prisoners including Aguinaldo and those at Guam, restore civil rule, and grant pardons while keeping military protection until civil government fully takes over.
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Washington
War Department
Root
Wright
Guam
Philippine Islands
Mindanao
United States
Philippines
Possible abandonment of coronation plans in London
New York reporters note growing doubt about a lavish coronation after delays. Merchants face losses from postponement and may resist large scale preparations again. Westminster Abbey remains closed with preparations halted, awaiting final decision on the ceremony.
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London
The
Herald
Westminster Abbey
Many Laws Invalid In Ohio Supreme Court Ruling
Columbus June 30 An extra session of the Ohio legislature appears certain to fix a problem created by the supreme court ruling several laws invalid The court held Cleveland city government unconstitutional and that a Toledo police control law is void It upheld the Royer act limiting supreme court jurisdiction and directing Governor Nash to appoint a lieutenant governor Nippert named probate judge of Hamilton county and Archer President pro tem of the senate would have succeeded the lieutenant governor Trauger’s vacancy claim is sustained.
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Supreme Court
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Toledo
Jones
Royer
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Nippert
Hamilton County
Mercur Begins Rebuilding After Destructive Fire
Mercur Utah on June 30 reports that rebuilding of the fire damaged town has begun. Prominent citizens expect a firmer town with better fire protection. Provisions arrive to last for days and homeless residents are provided for. Mining property suffered no damage and the mining industry will continue without interruption.
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Utah
Fires at Sandhurst Cadet Quarters Alarm Residents
London reports a fresh mysterious fire at Sandhurst military college within cadet quarters. The blaze was quickly extinguished using only clothing as fuel. No gunpowder or evidence has yet identified the arsonists, and authorities continue to investigate the source of the fires.
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London
Military College
Sandhurst
Ogi
Moros Attack American Escort in Mindanao
Five soldiers of the Twenty-seventh Infantry forming the advance guard escorting a wagon train near Camp Vicars Mindanao are attacked by ten holomen. One soldier is badly wounded. another head injuries reported. Moros claim attackers were from Bacolod seeking to kill Americans.
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Twenty-seventh Infantry
Camp Vicars
Island of Mindanao
Bacolod
Frank D. Baldwin
Mindanao
Baldwin
Would Sell Philippines Plan Proposed by General Burt
General A. S. Burt, newly returned from the Philippines, suggests selling the islands to Japan on an installment plan for 150 million dollars. He argues the move would control coaling stations and trade routes, create strong eastern allies, and avoid a large US military presence and expense.
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A. S. Burt
Philippines
United States
Orient
Trolley Car Afire in Brooklyn Injures Dozens
A Myrtle Avenue trolley on a fast return trip to the Brooklyn Bridge from Ridgeway picnic park caught fire. The blaze burned the motorman and five passengers, with many others injured while leaping to escape. Car carried 110 passengers and the fuse failure allowed flames to sweep the car. The motorman remained at his post despite severe injuries.
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Indemnity Dispute Over Gold or Silver
The Pekin Times correspondent reports criticism of the U S plan to pay China's indemnity in gold or silver, noting other governments disapprove and urging the United States to reconsider. Mandarins are seen using indemnity to burden the people while blaming foreigners. Russia withdraws from the Tien Tsin allied government with General Wokak returning home, objecting to new Allied conditions.
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United States
China
Russia
Tien Tsin
Wokak
Spaulding to Retire From Treasury Post
General C L Spaulding first assistant secretary of the treasury has definitely notified Secretary Shaw that he is to retire. He probably will not again exercise the functions of an assistant secretary.
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Washington
C. L. Spaulding
of the Treasury
Shaw
King Edward III S Ceremonies Stil Likely Delayed
King Edward is critically ill at Buckingham Palace after an emergency operation for a severe abscess. Despite initial hope, doctors warn of possible complications such as septic peritonitis, with Queen Alexandra urging calm as the coronation faces postponement and preparations are torn down amid public alarm.
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Buckingham Palace
Francis Knollys
Buckingham
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Alexandraa
England
Alexandra
Princess of Wales
Rfti
Wireless telegraph links to Maui and Hawaii islands
Honolulu reports the wireless telegraph system will open between Honolulu Maui and Hawaii. Recent tests indicate solid operation and promising performance for interisland communication.
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Viaan Francisco
Maui
Hawaii
Forest fire threats Marshall mining camp in Colorado
A weeklong forest fire near Chipeta mountain near Salida Colorado shifts under high winds and threatens the Marshall mining camp 20 miles west as residents evacuate. Postmistress Mrs Gimla telegraphed the governor detailing the developing situation.
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Chipeta Mountain
Marshall
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Kileana Volcano in Hawaii More Active Than Four Years Ago
San Francisco reports from Hawaii that Kileana volcano shows peak activity since the last eruption four years ago. Since June 1 the crater is spewing urban fame and ash as ships pass. Hilo sightings describe daytime cloud formations and a nighttime fiery plume, with near constant ground tremors near the crater.
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Rodrick Dhu
Hawaii
Kileana
Hilo
Toronto Strike Ends With Compromise Wage Scale
Toronto June 26 The strike by street railway employees ended after a compromise. The company wage scale set at 5 cents per hour with years of service stays in effect until July 1. Employees may meet under board of trade auspices. ballot on 18 and 20 cent scales could raise pay if approved, while the company won zone to refrain from recognizing the union.
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Toronto
Board of Trade Mittee
Rglar
State Dept Receives Dispatch on Cuban Revolution
Washington June 26 The state department today received four cases from United States Minister Bor Caracas The officials intend to publish the dispatch text It is understood the report covers the revolutionary movement against President Castro recognized as the strongest yet to date The movement has sparked broad concern among authorities in the region
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United States
Bor Caracas
Dent Castro
Planters Association Treaty Debate Involves Britain
From New York on June 26 a terse report notes discussions about a potential alliance involving Great Britain and reciprocal measures. The text references Havana, Palma, and a proposed treaty, but the overall clarity and specifics are limited by the fragmentary OCR.
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Planters’ Associat
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Pettre
Palma
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