Debate on India relief and naval armor delay at Senate
Washington June 2 The session heated as Hale attacked Britains Indian relief spending while Perkins urged referral of a Californiamemorial. Aldrich quipped on pro Boer rhetoric. Hanna impressed as a sharp debater challenging Tillman Chandler on armor costs and production delays amid Carnegies refuted testimony.
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Allen and Tillman clash over armor plate plans
In a tense exchange, Hannaa accuses delays in armor plate production while Tillman mocks officials as both laws and thieves. Allen presses if the senator has any armor plate ties, Fianna denies and snappily critiques political armor, drawing applause.
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Political clash over 1896 tactics and bank assessments
Teller accuses Hanna of Republican campaigns repeating 1896 tactics by taxing manufacturing firms and banks for political contributions. Hanna denies the charge, while Teller cites the First National Bank of Denver as a conduit for Democratic funds, claiming substantial sums were raised.
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First National Bank
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Senator’s Fund Incident Ends with Bank Teller Reveal
In a campaign incident a bank teller states that the amount involved was neither $200,000 nor $100,000, leading to the end of the affair. Hanna confirms, and the senator is implied to know the truth.
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Teller
Pekin Quieted by Arrival of Guards for Legations
Minister Conger reports to the state department that 350 guards for the legations of Russia France Great Britain Italy Japan and the United States have improved conditions in Pekin. The city is quieter though the Boxers remain active in the surrounding country. Also noted is census enumerator Henry Ross visiting the White House early in the day with blanks and Secretary Cortelyou providing available information to the president.
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Senate adopts amendments to military academy bill
Washington June 2 The senate agreed to amendments to the military academy bill making General Miles a lieutenant general and General Corbin a major general and then passed the bill.
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Senate
Military Academy
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Corbin
Anti-Trust Amendment Defeated in Senate Vote
Washington reports the anti trust constitutional amendment failed by 154 to 188 as the required two thirds did not vote in favor. The result blocks the proposed reform in the legislature.
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Washington
Ball Players in a Scrap In Philadelphia Game
In a Philadelphia baseball game against Chicago the absence of La Joie and Flick from their usual positions led to a report that Flick was injured in morning practice. A fist fight revealed Lajoie had a black eye and X rays showed two broken bones in his left hand, sidelining him for about a month.
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Unnana Gable
Badey
Senate clash over armor plate and Indian aid in June debate
In Washington the senate debated English conduct toward the Boers and Indian famine relief. Hanna Tillman Allen Wellington and Teller sparred over armor plate policy. The naval bill draft was disagreed to and returned to conference. The military academy bill passed elevating Miles and future army commanders to lieutenant general. Seventy nine private pension bills passed. The house rejected a constitutional amendment to curb trusts. 144 ayes to 131. Two Republicans opposed and five Democrats supported. A night session approved Indian treaty bills.
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Senate
Congress
Loud
McCall
Explosion at Welly well town's horrible toll reported
At Marietta Ohio on June 2 a nitro glycerine blast at the Welly well east of the city claimed several lives and left many wounded. Killed were William Wirtson and Thomas Daniels among others. fatally injured Ames Spears Henry Stotlar and Pawson Stotlar. serious injuries to John Stotlar and Walter Daniels.
National League and American League Scores Reported
In Chicago on June 2 the National League games featured Brooklyn 3 over St. Louis and New York 6 over Pittsburgh, Boston 9 over Cincinnati, and Philadelphia 7 over Chicago. American League scores included Chicago defeating Milwaukee 8 to 1, Milwaukee beating Cleveland 2 to 1, Kansas City 5 over Indianapolis, and Minneapolis 8 over Detroit. In Mexico Mo Captain D A Hiner, 65, a river pilot, died at his home. he steered the steamer that brought General Grant to the Shiloh battlefield. New York reports that Robert E Bonner testified regarding $70,000 in bonds found after his father’s death among a Tig engine case pages.
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Street Railway Strike Persists as Old Men Return Issue Divides
In St. Louis on June 2, the street railway strike continues with no fatalities yesterday. The stumbling block to ending the strike remains whether to reinstate older workers, a question the citizens' Committee steering the settlement does not endorse the union on.
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St. Louis
Cvitigens
Siege threats and silent dispatches as Boer war news stalls
London cables report Pretoria communications cut while Lord Roberts remains silent. Boer forces reportedly tighten grip near Pretoria and Johannesburg as citizens' committee faces pressure. Reports claim Kruger has been captured and news from Lourenzo Marques describes panic and renewed Boer activity in the Free State near Ventersburg Tarrismith. Philadelphia dispatch notes schoolchildren’s sympathy reaching Kruger as he plans to move to safety.
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Trouble Over Official Fees and Misuse Allegation
Des Moines June 2 Chris Jones clerk of the supreme court is charged with converting about 4300 in official copy fees for Supreme Court opinions. He claims the money was his personally, not state funds, arguing the 4800 allowed by statute, after discounts and expenses, leaves him owed nothing.
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Chris Jones
Supreme Court
Jones
Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Ad Claims Many Cures
An old advertisement states if you are sick do not experiment but take the medicine from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts and promises a record of the largest number of cures.
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Lydia E&. Pinkham
Hand and finger misfortune at Yorkshire factory hospital
A factory worker brings her 5-year-old son to a Yorkshire hospital after his finger and thumb become interlocked. The surgeon laments the delay, noting the defect likely existed since birth and fears treatment is now unlikely. The boy faces scornful blame as the mother scolds the child in broad dialect.
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Thettle
Tommy
German Syrup and Liver Bitters Advertisements
A curbside remedy promotes Boschee's German Syrup for severe lung trouble and claims it heals, allays inflammation, and aids expectoration. It also touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver bitters to revive torpid livers, improve digestion, and restore vitality, with sample availability at Josmmert's drug store.
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Joseph Emmert’s
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Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor Offers $28 Made-to-Order Suit
A sales pitch from The Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor urges customers to skip ill-fitting hand me down garments and order a new suit. Joan S. Harpster promotes tailored fittings and current styles at an appealing price of $28, framing the offer as an exceptional deal.
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First Class Laundry Work by Cascade Laundry
Geo G McCarry offers first class laundry with personal attention and prompt pickup and delivery. Office is under First National Bank. Excursion tickets to Milwaukee via Northwestern line sold June 2 to 5 at reduced rates, limit June 30, for Women’s clubs meeting. apply to Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.
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Chicago & Northwestern R’y
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