British Escape Near Welmansrust Cripples Boer Camp
Lord Kitchener reports a British detachment from General Beaston surprised Boers at Steenkoolspruit on June 12. Twenty-five rifles and several casualties occurred as Boers closed to short range and fired deadlyly. two officers and sixteen men killed, many wounded, with prisoners taken. Two Tampoms captured. full details pending. The loss unsettles the Australian contingent and may spur Boer resistance despite Dewet defeat. Press notes deny peace talks, while Rhodes predicts federation within years but warns against premature self-government.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Welmansrust
Middleburg
Beaston
Steenkoolspruit
Beasten
Kitchengi
Dewet
Botha
Kruger
Daily Mail
Capetown
Cecil Rhodes
Bulawayo
Judge Peters Favored for Pension Commissioner
Washington dispatch reports talk of H. Clay Evans retirement as pension commissioner. Judge S. R. Peters of Newton Kansas is cited as a serious White House contender and likely successor. Topeka dispatch confirms Peters invited to Washington for the appointment.
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Judge Peters
Washington
H. Clay Evans
S. R. Peters
Newton
Kan
Congress
Chicago
Record-Iteralé
Topeka
R. Peters
Kansas
McKinney
Blue
Peters
Peters’ Seummons
White House
Reductions in Indemnity Terms Explained
Washington reports that the recent large reduction in indemnity is explained by the method of calculating claims. Each country counted its military expenses through July 1, aiming to complete settlements by that date.
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Washington
Mexican Kills Texas Sheriff In Lone Toll Texas
Deputy Sheriff J C Duke reports from the Schnabel ranch seven miles southeast of Luling that R M Glover sheriff Gonzales county was killed and Henry Schnabel wounded by two Mexicans The Mexicans escaped details unavailable and the incident remains unresolved
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Texas
Luling
Tex
J. C. Duke
Schnabel
Here
R. M. Glover
Gonzales County
Henry Schnabel
General William M Gardner Dies in Memphis at 78
Memphis Tenn Jan 17 General William Montgomery Gardner veteran of the Mexican and civil wars aged 78 died here tonight after graduating from the military academy at West Point in the class of 18.
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William Gardner Degd
Memphis
Tenn
William Montgomery Gardner
Gardner
Genera Academy
West Point
Negroes Arm Themselves at Leavenworth Rumor Flare
Leavenworth Kansas June 17 reports suggest that local Negroes may be arming with revolvers bought from Fort Leavenworth soldiers. Following the Fred Alexander burning conservatives fear race tensions may erupt, stirring uneasy mood among residents and officials.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Fort Leavenworth
Fred Alexander
Caille Signs to Surrender and Appoints Awaiting Courts
Signatories for General Cailles pledge surrender with troops to Amperioran authorities at Santa Cruz Laguna. Estimated force exceeds 500. Seventeen judges named to first instance courts, including eleven Americans assigned to key circuits such as Manila and Dagupan.
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Manila
Infant
Guivar
Cailes
Cailles
Santa Cruz
Laguna
Amperioran
Kinkaid
New Mexico
Odtin
New Hampshire
Appari
Blount
Georgia
Dagupan
Johnson
Michigan
Batangas
Linebarger
Illinois
Nenva Cacares
Carson
Virginia
Iloilo
Bates
Vermiont
Negros
Norris
Nebraska
Cebu
Carlock
Samboanga
Ivkis
Towa
Jolo
Whitsett
Missouri
Black Horn and Yakima Indian Try to Murder Police Chief
Yakima Indian and Black Horn of the Umatilla reservation attempt to murder Brisbow, chief of Indian police, during a drunken arrest in Pendleton. Brisbow is struck from behind, three pistol shots fail to stop the suspects, and they flee toward the Blue mountains as a mounted search party forms. Black Horn is previously accused of a past murder.
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Pendleton
Ore
Blue Mountains
Black Horn
Umatilla Reservation
Brisbow
Japan the Only Hitch Cannot Borrow Money at 4 Per Cent
Pekin June 17 Foreign ministers say yesterday's meeting did not settle all issues yet progress is satisfactory toward a conclusion. They report the indemnity and a 4 per cent rate are nearly agreed, with Japan the main hitch as it cannot borrow above 5 per cent. Ministers favor favorable treatment for Japan. Rockhill, for the United States, offers to add 3 per cent to the tariff if China widens and dredges the Shan Li and Pei Ho rivers and enacts tariff reforms.
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China
Pekin
Japan
Jayiun
Rockhill
United States
Shan Li
Pei Ho
Northern Pacific plans cattle and sheep on share basis
News from Grand Forks says Northern Pacific agents are authorized to buy cattle and sheep in Montana and deliver them to farmers on a share basis. The plan targets Russian Swedish and Norwegian homeseekers who have recently settled in the area and taken up claims.
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Minneapolis
Minn
the Times
Grand Ioyks
N. D
Northern Pacific Road
Montana
New Governor Arrives in Newfoundland for Duties
Sir Cavendish Boyle, newly appointed governor of Newfoundland, landed from England at St Johns and will take the oath of office tomorrow. The British warship Columbine arrived this afternoon and flagship Charybdis will stop at Cape Race to inspect the wreck of the liner Assyrian. The Charybdis is due here tomorrow.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Sir Cavendish Boyle
New Foundland
England
Columbine
Charybdis
Cape Race
Carybdis
Increase in Philippine Revenues Reported for 1901 First Quarter
The War department division of insular affairs published a statement showing Philippines customs revenues rose by 920,515 for the first quarter of 1901 compared with 1900, totaling 2,199,304 dollars.
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Washington
Philippines
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Kline Ensuing Shootings End In Fatal Act In Denver
Arthur Kline a Roswell stockman shot and killed his wife Beatrice Kline in Denver. He wounded Marshall Maddux and fatally wounded the landlady who tried to intervene, then killed himself. Jealousy sparked after Beatrice deserted him.
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Klinoe
Braineas
Denver
Colo
Roswell
N. M
Arthur Kline
Beatrice Kline
Marshall Maddux
Sinks In A Collision Ferry Disaster Off Whitehall Street
NEW YORK June 14 A Staten Island ferry Northfield crowded with passengers was rammed and sunk by the Jersey Central express boat Mauch Chunk off Whitehall Street. Dozens are dead and many more believed drowned. frantic scenes as passengers struggled in the water and tugboats worked to rescue them. Women and children taken from the rail and supported by men as the vessel settled into a crippled hulk. No bodies recovered by 12:30 a.m. investigators report uncertain totals.
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New York
Whitehall Street
Staters Island
Jersey Central Railroad
Northfield
Bioh
Staten Island
Wall Street
May Adopt Australian Plan
Havana June 15. Senars Bravs, Silva, Aleman, Betancourt and Zayas named by the constitutional convention committee to draft the electoral law. It is probable the Australian system will be adopted.
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Havana
Tilmola Keeps Up Pace Battleship Illinois Arrives at Newport News
The Illinois steamed into the yard this afternoon at five o clock after a remarkable coast run. She maintained an average speed of fifteen knots under natural draught, signaling steady progress as she neared the yard.
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Tilmola
Newport News
Illinois
Federal Bureau of Technical Work Ignited in Empire
Deputy Consul General Hanouer in Frankfort reports steps are under way in Germany to create a federal bureau of technical work within the empire. The State Department confirms progress and ongoing preparations.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Hanouer
Frankfort
Germany
Federal
Bureau of Technica
Empire
Conger in Washington Seeks White House Interview
United States minister to China EB H Conger is in Washington to meet the president and Secretary Hay before returning to Pekin. He plans to confer with both officials today and has been kept informed by the State Department on Chinese affairs since leaving China.
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Conger
Washington
Hon
EB. H. Conger
United States
China
Hay
Pekin
State Department of Chinese Affairs
Union Pacific deal rumor stirs Wall Street and St Paul stock
June 14 New York rumor claims Union Pacific gained control of St Paul via a $25,000,000 stock transfer from an unnamed holder linked to James Henry Smith. Denials came from St Paul, but stocks rose on the chatter as Hill’s railroad moves and Rockefeller’s alleged influence linked to Smith’s holdings.
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Ronda
New York
Wall Street
Union Pacelle
St. Paul
John D. Rockefeller
James Henry Smith
Smith
Union Pacific
J. J. Hill
Great Northern
Smith Coterie
Hill
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Road
Northern Pacific
Rockefeller
Locomotive Boiler Explosion Kills Two in New Mexico
A Union Pacific engine exploded four miles east of Clarks, Nebraska, killing engineer Charles J. Fulmer of Omaha and fireman David Jenkins. Head brakeman William Fleming, also from Omaha, was severely scalded and had a broken leg. The derailed train No. 17 caused four hours of traffic delay. Officials recovered the wreck and boiler to probe the cause, which remains a mystery.
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Eireman
Columbus
New
Union Pacific
Charles J. Fulmer
Omaha
David Jenkins
William Fleming
Wallace
Fulmer
Clarks
Government Bay Corn Address on Corn Corners
In Minneapolis at the West hotel a Farmers' Alliance meeting heard George H. Phillips of Chicago. He argued for government taxing the farmer a cent per bushel to fund elevators and storage for 100,000,000 bushels of corn and to pay 40 cents Chicago basis for it.
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Government Bay
Minneapolis
Farmers' Alliance
George H. Phillips
Chicago
West Hotel
Government
American Coal for France Sees Export Advantage
Consul General Gowdy in Paris states American coal can compete with imports to Europe, highlighting benefits amid the new English export tax. The major barrier is high ocean shipping rates affecting shipments to Europe.
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Washington
Gowdy
Paris
Department of State
Europe
White House Sick Report After Morning Consultation
Washington June 4 After the fat morning consultation of Mrs McKinley s physicians the following bulleting was issued Mrs McKinley s physicians report that her condition continues to improve.
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White House
W.ashington
Former Fairfield Boy Crowns Death Notice by Drowning
Fairfield Neb June 14 A telegram from Kansas City reports the death by drowning of Glen Prickett youngest son of the late W S Prickett He was born and raised in Fairfield and is mourned by the community as a local youth with ties to the town.
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Fairfield Boy Crowns
Fairfield
Neb
Kansas City
Glen Prickett
W. 5. Prickett
Mrs Pullman seeks divorce in Cool County Court
Mrs Lyn Fullman filed a suit in the Cool county court for divorce from George M Pullman on the ground of desertion. The action was filed today in Chicago.
Professional Swine Judges Meeting in Des Moines
The Association of Professional Swine Judges met in Des Moines in conjunction with the State Swine Breeders' annual meeting. They voiced grievance toward the Iowa state fair management for selling a building for 50 dollars once used as judges’ headquarters, leaving them without a headquarters.
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Des Moines
Association of
Professional
State
Fraud Claims Spark San Francisco Army Gear Probe
In San Francisco on June 14 Captain A W Kimball post quartermaster at the Presidio denounced fraud allegations as unverified while urging inquiries. Authorities report second hand stores hold government shoes and clothing. Abe Abrams and family face arrest warrants amid an ongoing probe into army surplus sales and possible collusion with quartermaster staff.
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San Francisco
A. W. Kimball
Presidio
J. B. Rawles
Artillery Corps
Army
Abe Abrams
Louis Abrams
Reynolds
Sacramento
Seymour
Haus
Abrams
Quartermaster’s Department
Aoe
Two Missionaries Eaten in New Guinea Massacre
News from New Guinea via Sydney reports the massacre of Rev. James Chalmers and Rev. B. F. Tomkins with fourteen native teachers by cannibals. Troops found evidence including a jaw bone and thigh bones, hats, and trouser portions of Chalmers. The expedition punished natives by destroying villages and canoes, with prisoners describing the horrific cannibal act.
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Victoria
B. G
New Guinea
Sydney
Australia
James Chalmers
B. F. Tomkins
Teach in Philippines Appointment At CHDAR FALLS
President Seerley announces another appointment for the corps of teachers in the Philippines at CHDAR FALLS IN June. Edwin M. Wilcox of Montour is the latest named, bringing the total to four graduates assigned to service.
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Philippines
Chdar Falls
Seerley
Edwin M. W!icox
Montour
Firemen Die In Santa Fe Collision Near Williams Arizona
Two firemen are killed and four injured in a deadly collision on the Santa Fe line six miles east of Williams Arizona. The deceased are Lee Perkins of Williams and Jim Monahan of Winslow, both firemen.
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Les Angelos
Cal
Santa Fe
O' Williams
Ariz
Lee Perkins
Williams
Jim Monahan
Winslow
Chief Sharp Nose of Arapahoe Nation Dies at 66
Cheyenne reports Chief Sharp Nose, leader of the northern Arapahoes at Wind River reservation, died recently at 66. Renowned as a bloodthirsty war leader, he was linked to numerous murders and led the tribe in the recent rebellion against the Fort Washakie agent, urging warpath at provocation.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Sharp Nose
Arapahoes
Wind River Reservation
Fort Washakle
Live Stock Market Report South Omaha and Kanans Ol
The South Omaha market shows steady demand for good beef steers and calves with yesterday’s prices mostly holding. Hogs opened 5 to 7.5 cents lower on a heavy run while sheep and lambs sold at steady levels with clipped lambs 4.25 to 4.75 and wethers 3.65 to 3.75.
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South Omaha
Kanans
Kansas City Livestock Prices Mixed Across Commodities
Cattle markets show steady to lower tone with steer and packer categories mostly flat or easing. Beef steer prices like 36.40 to 5.85 reflect regional readings, while cows and calves hold around 8.25 to 5.50 with modest shifts. Hogs trend steady to slightly lower, top around 0.05, pork mix near 5.85 to 6.00. Sheep and lambs show a softening pattern, western lambs 4.50 to 5.10, ewes 3.25 to 4.75, spring lambs at 4.25.
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Ikansas City
Lsc
Texas
Miles Praises Flag On Flag Day At Pan American Grounds
At the Pan-American grounds temple of music in Buffalo on June 15, Flag Day activities were led by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Grand Army of the Republic. Lieutenant General Miles received enthusiastic acclaim and reviewed the flag’s history. He said Washington designed it to endure as the emblem of free people and that the flag remains the oldest unchanged ensign, growing with stars through three centuries.
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Buffalo
Temple of Music
Daughters of the American Revolution
Grand Army of the Republic
Miles
Washington
Mrs McKinley Out Of Danger In Washington
Washington reports Mrs McKinley’s condition improving slowly as physicians discontinue daily bulletins. If her status worsens, bulletins will resume. Dr Rixey said she was doing well and maintaining gradual improvement while resting in her room.
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Washington
Five Largest English Cities Population Figures
A preliminary census volume lists the five biggest English cities excluding London as Liverpool 684,847 Manchester 543,969 Birmingham 623,182 Leeds 428,953 and Sheffield 280,714. The England and Wales male total is 15,721,728. females 16,854,147. armed service personnel abroad excluded.
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London
England
Liverpool
Manchester
Birmingham
Leeds
Sheffield
England and
Wales
Indianapolis Winner Leads Woodmen Meeting Choices
The Modern Woodmen of America head camp opened today in St Paul with a resolution granting the executive council power to relocate the next meeting if railroad rates are unacceptable. Five candidate sites were proposed for the 1903 meeting: Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Saratoga Springs, Los Angeles, and Denver.
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Indianapolis
Paul
Minn
Woodmen of America
Executive Council
Grand Rapids
Mich
Saratoga
N. Y
Los Angeles
Denyer
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Mep
Fromon
St. Paul Senda
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Xere
Gen. Miles
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