Disaster at Roodeval cuts Roberts line of communications
London reports a British disaster on June 8 at Roodeval where the Fourth Battalion Derbyshire Regiment was largely wiped out or captured. Two officers and fifteen men died, five officers and seventy two men wounded. Boers reportedly held 500 or more prisoners and continued to sever reinforcements north of Kronstadt. Methuen was engaged within ten miles of Heilbrun on June 8.
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London
Frederick Forestier-Walker
Roodeval
Lord Roberts
Derbyshire Regiment
Kronstad
Fostier-Walker
Methuen
Heilbrun
Buller Reports Engagement at Klip River Defile
Gen Buller reports at Natal headquarter that a 3 000 strong enemy force tried to occupy the Klip River defile but retired as heavy guns opened fire. Maj May and Capt Jones directed artillery while the South African Light Horse and the Second Cavalry Brigade engaged. about six soldiers were killed and seven wounded.
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Royal Artillery
Jones
Royal Navy
South African Light Horse
Second Cavalry Brigade
Sympathy for Boers Speeches At Chicago Meeting
Resolutions of sympathy for the Boers condemnation by the English and gratitude for the Chicago ambulance crew now serving in South Africa were approved at a United Steam Societies of Chicago meeting without a dissenting vote.
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Curiaco
Chicago Ambulance
South Africa
United Steb Societies of
Chicago
Dewey Private Train Leaves for Grand Rapids
Deragon reports the Dewey private train with Admiral and Mrs. Dewey departed for Grand Rapids at 9 a. m. today.
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Deragon
Side-Lights on Philippine Insurgency Documents Found
Manila discovers Aguinaldo plans for Manila uprising, arms purchases, bribes, and letters involving Aguinaldo, Bryan, and Hoar. Papers show orders to Sandal 1 Bolomen to kill Americans, protect banks, and use boiling oil. Includes German arms payments, Hong Kong hotel bills, and notes on anti Imperialist support. General Pantelon Garcia reported fever then moved.
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Manila
Funston
Smith
Panatale
Garcia
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Talolo
Buencamino
Sandal
Hans
Bolomen
Hong Kong
Howard Bray
Spencer Pratt
Singapore
Japan
War Department
Buncanno
W. J. Bryan
Hoar
Junta
Pantelon Garcia
Jaen
Japan and Russia war predicted by expert in Chicago dispatch
Dr. R Fujisawa of the Imperial University of Japan in Chicago for Paris talks predicts a coming war with Russia as tensions rise. He notes secrecy in Japan, a navy expansion to defend commerce and dignity, and suggests Russia provokes the Boxer incidents in the East.
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Chicago
Japan
Russia
R. Fujisawa
Imperial University of Japan
Paris
Republicans Outline Platform At Philadelphia Dinner
A Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders shaping the Philadelphia platform at a dinner hosted by Senator Hanna. Present were Senators Spooner Davis Fairbanks Beveridge Depew and Postmaster General Smith. The platform declares the Philippine insurrection largely ended with guerrilla resistance, civil government under way, and Cuba to gain freedom when deemed safe.
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Caicago
the Tribune
Washington
Philadelphia
Hanna
Spooner
Davis
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Depew
Smith
Philippines
Cuba
General Otis Honored by President for Services
Washington May 11 General Otis called on the President who thanked him warmly for his signal services to the country.
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Washington
Otis
United States scope in China crisis limited to protecting interests
The United States will not pursue broad policy shifts in China, keeping to open door commitments and protecting American lives and property. Admiral Kempff will likely lead naval actions with a small force as foreign powers intervene, with 300 Marines and sailors already en route to Tien Tsin.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
United States
Conger
Kempf
Europe
Pekin
Tien Ten
China
Pekio
Tien Tsin
Russia
England
Japan
Germany
France
Admiral Kempff
State Department
Philippines
Remey
Kempff
Missionaries Safe as China Promises Protection
Washington reports Minister Conger says Pao Ting Fu missionaries are safe for now as Chinese troops move in to protect the mission though full security may fail due to the Boxers' influence. A Pekin cable to the Methodist Episcopal Board notes mass killings of native Christians and critical status of foreigners.
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Washington
Conger
New York
Davis
Gamwell
Pekin
The
Methodist Episcopal Board
Press
McKinley
War Department probes filibustering expeditions in China
A Washington dispatch states Major-General MacArthur has sent army officers to China to learn of any filibustering expeditions being fitted out. They will relay information to naval authorities for capture plans and report on local feelings to keep officials advised.
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New York
Herald
Washington
War Department
MacArthur
China
Boer forces in Free State number about five thousand
London dispatch says the Boer kommandos in the Free State led by Dewet and Olivier total around 5,000 men. They face roughly six divisions plus troops guarding the railway, in a tense strategic balance.
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New York
Tribune
London
Free State
Dewet
Olivier
Requisition Honored for Extradition of Nora Hughey
Frankfort Kentucky June 11 Governor Beckham has honored Governor Nash request for extradition of Nora Hughey wanted for trial in Columbus Ohio on money theft charges.
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Frankfort
Beckham
Nash
Nora Hughey
Columbus
Section men wage strike on Chesapeake and Ohio line
Trenton Ohio June 11 section men of the Cincinnati and Hin ton Division of the Chesapeake and Ohio Road go on strike demanding higher wages.
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Trenton
Ohio
Cincinnati and Hinton
Chesapeak and Ohio Road
Boxers Revolt Triggers Russian Pivot in Far East
London sources say the Boxer uprising mirrors past rebellions and lacks a central Chinese suppressor. Russia appears ready to act, with London military observers proposing reinforced Wei Hai Wei and Tein Tsin garrisons, possibly aided by South African troops after the war. Dispatches claim Tsan Le Yamen opposes foreign forces in Pekin while Russia moves to widen influence with railway advances toward Pekin.
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New York
Tribune
London
Gordon
Russia
Wei Hai Wei
Tein Tsin
Hong Kong
India
South Africa
Kruger
Far East
Lord Salisbury
Germany
China
Great Britain
Pekin
Tsan le Yamen
Markets in Cuicano and Cincinnati June reports show gains
Cuicano cattle and hog receipts rise with active demand and steady to strong prices. Cincinnati wheat, corn, oats, rye show higher or steady quotes. Chicago wheat surges July trad ers report damage hints and crop uncertainty. Toronto rye softens while New York eggs firm.
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Cuicano
Chicago
Toronto
Desirable Madison Property Sold Under Mary Trow Estate
Jefferson Circuit Court orders sale of Mary Trow estate real estate in Madison Indiana including homestead on River Block 8 and multiple lots with leases, assorted stocks from Firemen & Mechanics Insurance Madison and other firms, and household goods. Auction set for June 23 1900 with private sale closing June 21 1900. terms 1 3 cash 1 3 in six months 1 3 in twelve months.
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Ward Page Walker
Hannah Boden
Real Peta Aiaeeed JSON
First Street
Broadway
Sale
Flint Street
Mary Trow
City of
Madison
Second Street
Elm Street
Kim Street
Second and Elmallee
West Street
Alex. Cravens
Esid Lot
Second Streets
Dunn
Second
Main Street
Wm. H. Rahe
Old Town
City of Madison
Goyert & Vogel
Madison Gas and Electric Light Company
Indiana
National Bank
Cincinnati
Alc
W. Trow Co
Firemen & Mechanics’ Insurance Company
Madison Insurance Company
National Branch Bank
Madison Gas and Electric
Fifth National Bank
Ohio
W.trow Co
First and
Broadway Streets
Madison Insurance Co
Ind
Jefferson Circuit Court
Ohio River Boundary Case Arguments in Court of Appeals
Attorney General Taylor and Assistant Attorney General Moons of Indiana arrive to argue the re hearing of the Ohio River boundary case in the Court of Appeals at Frangfort Kentucky on June 11.
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Frangfort
Taylor
Moons
Indiana
Court of Appeals
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