Court-martial Reprimands Captain McGowan for Filipino Killing
Reported by the Army and Navy Journal the May 29 court-martial at the Washington Navy Yard found Capt. McGowan guilty on all charges and sentenced him to two years suspension with half pay and a public reprimand. The case followed exoneration of Gen. Funston over two Filipino killings during the benevolent assimilation program. The defense claimed the native approached a casco to smuggle liquor, and McGowan fired toward the water as a warning.
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McGowan
Monadnock
Funston
Indianaplis Sentinel
Army and Navy Journal
Washington Navy Yard
Secretary of the Navy
Long
Judge Advocate General of the Navy
Lauchheimer
Marine Corps
Representative Overstreet Explains Sherman Act Amendments
Representative Overstreet spoke to the House Saturday detailing the anti trust bill he helped write. He described new amendments that strengthen penalties to make the Sherman Act effective and correct. He highlighted a key provision denying trusts use of the mails and all privileges of interstate commerce.
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Overstreet
House
United States
Bryan argues on Filipino status under U.S. rule
In the June North American Review Mr. Bryan contends that Filipinos must be either citizens with eventual representation or subjects necessitating a complete government overhaul. He notes a republic cannot have subjects and compares potential wards to Indians as a possible model.
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The
North American Review
Bryan
Bryan nominating platform fears echoed in letter
Horace Boies writes to James J. Russell of New York that renominating Bryan on the Chicago platform would not only defeat their party next fall but also destroy the party's influence on national affairs for years to come.
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Horace Boies
James J. Russell
New York
Bryan
Chicago
Election day issues in Portland Oregonian report
The Portland Oregonian cites a Republican view of today’s election focusing on two issues: bad money or good money, and Pacific expansion or Pacific stagnation. It also summarizes the national situation in a nutshell.
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Obegon
Portland Oregonian
Minnesota Senator Promotes Finnish and Sami Migration to Alaska
Senator NgEson of Minnesota says Finns and Laps can build a great country in Alaska and urges encouraging their immigration. He claims Alaska is warmer and more fertile than Finland and Lapland and more productive overall.
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NgEson
Minnesota
Alaska
Finland
Lapland
No dishonesty in Cuba beyond Neely’s sphere
A terse Indianapolis News note asserts there is no dishonesty in Cuba outside of Mr. Neely’s influence, and that Neely’s reach is currently limited and will shrink further.
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Cuba
Neely
Indianapolis News
Proposal to incorporate Swiss republic with United States proposed
A serious proposal from Switzer land suggests the most ancient European republic could be incorporated into the United States of America, indicating a bold, if unlikely, change in transatlantic relations.
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Switzerland
Republic of Europe
United States of America
Hall Leads City Trusts in Democratic Backing
TauMany Hall heads a network of leaders tied to the largest trusts in New York City. The arrangement positions them at the center of local governance and political influence.
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TauMany Hall
New York City
Roosevelt Vice Presidency Nomination Likely
An Aptuor Overst agent quotes Governor Roosevelt expected to accept the nomination for Vice President, signaling a shift in the Roosevelt campaign strategy and party plans.
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Aptuor
Gov. Roosevelt
River levels rise and fall across several towns
River readings posted from Pirrspura Pa June 4 show 6.8 feet and rising while Crucimwatt Ky June 4 has 9.3 feet and falling. Other sites report varied levels with Wheeling on June 3 at 6.2 feet stationary and Lovimsvi Lug noting canal and falls readings as business remains good.
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Pirrspura
Clear
Vrarcroft
Wheeling
Hkisina Sox
Ind
River steamers schedule and river news update
Gauge mark at 7 A. M. 114 feet. The Hattie Brown Captain Ross and Clerk Vawter leaves at 2 P. M. tomorrow for Warsaw. The steamer Cincinnati Captain Bryant and Clerk Lepper will be down tonight for Louisville. The Louisville Captain Brennan Clerk Langhart will be up tonight for Cincinnati. The Big Kanawha Captain Cropper Clerk Lawrence Hawkins will leave at 7 A. M. tomorrow for Louisville. Eva Alma leaves Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 A. M. for Monterey Kentucky River King Stewart and Pratt. Congressman Griffith provides official report on the recent Ohio River survey. Captain Jonathan A. Barker aged 89, veteran river steamboat captain, dies in Newton Massachusetts. Senate passes emergency river and harbor bill after amendments. One hundred seventy five round trip passengers aboard City of Cincinnati at Madison. sixty three added at Carrollton. Exchange five miles from Vevay where City of Louisville met and brought the excursionists back.
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Hattie Brown
Ross
Vawter
Warsaw
Cincinnati
Bryant
Lepper
Louisville
Brennan
Langhart
Big
Kanawha
Cropper
Lawrence Hawkins
Eva Alma
Monterey
Kentucky River
King, Stewart and
Pratt
Griffith
Ohio River
Jonathan A. Barker
Newton
Masa
Senate
Madison
Carrollton
Vevay
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Digestion and Stomach Health
An advertisement likens disorderly digestion and nausea to a train off the track and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure, claiming Hood's Pills also relieve indigestion and nausea and restore balance.
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Hood
June Day of Perfection Arrives Amid Quiet Pleasantries
The line evokes a rare June day with perfect weather and tranquil light. Readers are reminded to notice the small moments of calm and clarity that define a flawless afternoon.
Lighting Harnessed and Electric Transit Proposals
A submarine telephone cable links Mackinac Strait to Marquette Detroit and other cities. Paris Versailles suburban service will run by electricity. Steam locomotives to be replaced by electric motors. Havana streetcars to switch to electric power. City faces transit delays due to sewer work while seeking rapid transit solutions. The telephone proves effective in rural areas for warning of intruders and aiding fire and medical alerts.
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Straitoa
Mackinac
Marquette
Detroit
Paris
Versailles
Havana
Persistent Advertising Turns Effort Into Nation Building
The piece extols steady, repetitive work as a force shaping society. It compares patient processes from knitting to printing to recruiting, arguing that small, repeated actions accumulate into large, lasting outcomes across culture and economy. It emphasizes persistence as a driver of progress and collective wealth.
Iron ore and watchspring in furnace exchange
A metaphorical pairing contrasts iron ore and a watchspring under heat, suggesting unseen resilience. The line hints at a cycle of strain and perception where metal and mechanism reflect on their own endurance.
Bryan's Populist and Green Stance vs Old Line Democrat Label
The remark questions how Bryan could align with Populist and Green positions while being described as an old line Democrat, highlighting conflicting political identities.
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Bryan
Senate Extradition Bill Clears Senate Amid Debate
Senator Fairbanks backs a Cuban extradition bill replacing the House version. The measure allows return of alleged Cuban criminals to Cuba for trial under Cuban law, with key debates over due process and rights. The bill passed 46 to 10 after amendments were struck out.
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Senate
Washington
Fairbanks
House
Charles F. W. Neely
Cuba
United States
Senate Judiciary Committee
Stewart
Hoar
Committee On Judiciary
Teller
Macon
Mason
Spain
Tillman
Platt
Connecticut
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Executive Department
Rawlins
Hate
Market Outlook After Boer War Turbulence and Gold Flows
New York in June 1900 notes stock markets buoyed by relief in London as gold supplies from Africa waver and a expected return of gold from South Africa plus Alaskan reserves ease financial strains. War shadows China but no imminent global conflicts. domestic trade should stabilize after a past boom. Credit stable, demand for American goods rising, and opportunities remain for foreign trade and American enterprise.
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New York
London
Africa
South Africa
United States
Alaskan
China
Spain
England
Men Rely on Dealer Judgment for Wedding Gifts
A Philadelphia Record report describes how men often defer gift choices to jewelers who know taste and budget. Regular buyers supply spend limits and recipient details, then wait for a thank you note to reveal the gift.
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Philadelphia Record
Paradox of Opening Day Contracts Signed for Exposition
On the day of Paris exposition opening a contract was signed for the rising and dismantling of the buildings hosting the fair showing the transient nature of pomp.
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Paris
Cavalry Horses Escape Mauser Fire in South Africa
A report notes that Mauser bullets failed to stop a mounted charge as horses were shot through the lungs or breast yet continued to gallop about 400 yards before collapsing. The observation highlights the resilience of cavalry mounts under fire.
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South Africa
Mrs Sherman Paralyzed After Stroke At Mansfield
Mrs John Sherman suffered another stroke Sunday afternoon at Mansfield Ohio. Attending physicians say little hope of recovery and were at her bedside all night. She is not much improved this morning.
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Mansfield
Ohio
John Sherman
Old Country Paper Dear to Me From Home
Poem lines express attachment to a cherished local newspaper from home. The speaker values the paper over city dailies, seeing it as a link to youth, love, and pastoral scenes, and longs for the dispatch from home.
The Difference Between Iron and Steel Declared Worthless
A brief device note proclaims iron and steel differ by a fiery process while asserting steel, though costing a penny, holds intrinsic value beyond small price.
Strange Wichita Real Estate Tale Tied to Dewey
A Chicago Chronicle tale recalls Gen. Hazen and a poker game in Wichita that netted him fifty town lots which he left to his wife Mrs. Dewey. The Wichita boom faded, many players died, and market values later rose. if title is clear, Mrs. Dewey could gain a notable fortune from the land gifts.
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Harry Hill
Dave Payne
Dave Bancroft
Capt. Crouch
Gen. Hazen
First US Post Office Opens in Foreign Land at Paris Exhibit
Commissioner General Peck reports the United States post office is now in full operation in the national pavilion at the Paris exposition. The building houses an information bureau, American chamber of commerce Paris, and offices for 18 national commissioners. States headquarters occupy one floor. The post office is registered and the entire facility serves American citizens in Paris.
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United States
President McKinley
General Peck
Peck
Bureau of Information
American Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Europe
Africa
Asia
Chicago Record
Associated Press
THE
Soldier Answers Captain With Comfort While Under Fire
A South Africa war incident describes a volunteer regiments under heavy fire. A soldier attempting to lie down is swarmed by biting ants and Mauser bullets pass overhead. He insists he can lie down after shouting that he is comfortable now, prompting the captain’s frustrated command.
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South Africa
Decline in French Clarets Driven by American Exports
In Lancaster County Pennsylvania German beer and California wine have sparked a sharp drop in French clarets exports. The shift reflects broader competition from North American beverages impacting European wine markets.
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California
Madison Wholesale Market Prices Flour to Produce
The Madison wholesale market lists various commodities with mixed figures for flour perfection and bulk items. Prices cover flour, grain, seeds, produce, groceries, and poultry with per ton or per bushel quotes and notable variations across categories.
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Madison
Ceee
Graags
Rene
Alifornia
Java
Reduced Rates to Indianapolis via Pennsylvania Lines
Reduced rates to Indianapolis via Pennsylvania Lines offer low price nontransferable excursion tickets from Pennsylvania Lines Indiana ticket stations to Indianapolis. Tickets are valid returning Friday June 5th inclusive. May 2 through Friday and June are referenced in the poll context of the Democratic State Convention.
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Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Lines
Indiana
Tickets Via Washington to Philadelphia for GOP National Convention
Two excursion ticket forms to Philadelphia offered by Pennsylvania Lines for the Republican National Convention. One direct route, one via Washington with same fare. Washington route allows a top-over at the National Capital. Ticket sales June 1 to 18. ask Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agents for details.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Washington
National Capital
Pennsylvania Lines
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