Commission on Philippines urges civil force to replace army
Judge William Taft and the Philippines Commission faced a flood of national and local callers in Manila during the first week. They seek a peaceful, well-governed transition, praising Gen MacArthur, while exploring a civil force to supplant the army. Reports note distrust of native officials and troubling losses in ongoing operations.
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Manila
William Hi ‘Taft
Philippines Commission
Philippines
MacArthur
Spain
Unplaced cannon loaded with powders and projectiles
A city site remains loaded with a cannon and ammunition since it set Manila, though the weapon has not yet been placed to position.
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Manila
POWERS IN ACTION AMERICA'S BIG GUNS GO
Dispatches report Admiral Remey sending two more vessels to the theater of disturbance. In Tien Tain about 1,500 foreign troops have departed for Pekin by two trains. Welsh Fusiliers and engineers ready to move north from Hong Kong due to Boxer unrest. Washington notes no new China updates since Saturday, with officials prepared for rapid action if needed. The Monocacy and Nashville due to join the Asiatic squadron to bolster forces.
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Tien Tain
Pekin
Hong Kong
Welsh Fusiliers
India
Washington
State
Navy
China
Conger
State Department
Fu Cer
Navy Department
Admiral Remey
Manila
Kempft
Asiatic Squadron
Taku
Monocacy
Nashville
Tien Tin
Four killed and several wounded in streetcar strike violence
Streetcar workers clash with deputies leaving four dead and five wounded. Edward Thomas and Fred Bormh were shot in front of the city, while Ed Burkart died later from head injuries. Deputies also shot a motorman on Delmar Avenue. Transit company service faced disruption with police guarding lines across the city. Missouri national guard contemplated if unrest continued.
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Edward Thomas
Saidelor
ED Burkuart
Southwestern
Cuban Justice Seen as Dollar Driven in Havana
June 11 report from Havana argues Cuban justice has become a theater of money. It notes bribery allegations against Secretary Souza of the cathedral court and complaints over penalties in the customs fraud case. It mentions Gen Wool, Captain Pitcher, and concerns foreigners feel about the court system and consular protections.
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Souza
Cathedral Court
Ouza
Carlos Bevarrise
Bevarrise
Wool
Custom House
Elief
Capt. Pitcher
Caph Pitcher
Danger in Kansas City Gun Found Loaded
Kansas City officers discovered a loaded gun among seized items tied to a Spanish loan from the government. The weapon had been moved to a local park. authorities are continuing searches for related ammo and potential traces of the war-related shipments.
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Kansas City
City
Jube
Das Deen
Cansen
War Department
Hantees
Roberts Delayed as Boer Raid Disrupts Rail Link
London reports Boers tore up 21 miles of railway between America Sid ing and Reoodeyal delaying Roberts raid plans. Gen Kelly-Kenny expected to reopen the line soon though no word from Lord Roberts in three days. In Philadelphia, the Republican convention site is ready for the June 19 opening with the convention hall complete on the west bank of the Schuylkill.
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London
Lond Roberts
America Siding
Reoodeyal
Kelly-Kenny
Roberta
Lord Roberts
Rundle
Botha
War Office
Lourenzo Marques
Komvith Poort
Krueger
Philadelphia
United States
Dyer
Ifa
Mobs Kill Farmer in Sneads and Backlash Tragedy
In Sneads Florida, Ernest Hardwick, a white farmer, was beaten by a gang of men and died within hours. A mob later killed John Sanders, suspected as an accomplice, and another man was killed in the mob action. Fort Worth reports a related domestic tragedy as Hendricks’ mother dies soon after the incident.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Joho Pandrigieg
Hendricks
Nashville Dispatches to Take Washington in 1900
Admiral Remey sends the Nashville from Cavite to Taku replacing the Helena which was unavailable. The Nashville sails with 80 marines and two lieutenants per the June 6 1900 Navy Secretary notice. The ship is faster than the Helena at 16 30 knots and should reach Taku late this week.
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Remey
Washington
Navy Department
Flint
Nashville
Taku
Helena
Manila
Cavite
Boxers and foreign relief efforts amid Beijing crisis
Reports from Tien-Tsin and Pekin describe escalating danger to foreigners as Boxers threaten legations. Ministers seek guards, viceroys resist, and allied troops prepare to enforce demands. Americans under Captain McCain help bolster security while rail lines are repaired and guarded.
Burglar Duel Ends with Watchman Shot at Madison Street
In Chicago at 281 West Madison Street early this morning James Delaney, a private watchman, fought an unidentified burglar. Delaney suffers two gunshot wounds with one believed fatal. A deadly gas explosion in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, at the Bilsworth mine on June 1 killed Themes Forsythe and Willie Rodgers and injured three others.
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Poan
Chicago
James Delaney
W. Madison Street
Tilaney
Apricus
Monungahels
Bilsworth Tines
Biisworth
Forsythe
Snd
Williew Rodgers
Local Weather Forecast Shows Mixed Conditions Across Regions
The forecast mentions fishing and setting of sun and moon, followed by fair and cooler conditions in the eastern portion. It also calls for fair tomorrow in Illinois with cooler in the extreme southern portion. Warmer in southern and western portions with fair tomorrow overall.
UNITED BRETHREN Convence at Four Days Conference Claypool
Warsaw Indiana June 11 The annitub ministerial institute of the Bi Josephs conference of the United Brethren church opens a five days session at Claypool Koseluske county The conference includes Elkhart Goshen Ligonier Wabash Bremen Plymouth Hak Trestn Simuaiogeater Alibially Valley and Buchanan Springs Mich presided by Rev By Parrett evangelist at large.
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Warsaw
Ind
Bi Joseph's Conference
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Koseluske County
Elkhart
Goshen
Ligonier
Parrett
The
United Brethren Church
Multiple Fatalities and Incidents Reported Across Cities
A boiler explosion at Anniston Works killed several workers and caused injuries. Reports detail a series of accidents and violent events from from Indianapolis to Biloxi, including drownings and a carriage crash. Police and officials note investigations and ongoing distress following the incidents.
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Alm
Reed
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Will
Traverse City
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Alexander Mearthar
Seg
Welwyn
Moosmin
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Omaia
Romney Beedent
Siowon Adams
Mita
Esagalt
Alfred Milner
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Waterval
Ming Witterstein
Biloxi
Mins
Giller
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