Lord Pauncefote Died After Brief Illness in Washington
Lord Pauncefote, the British ambassador to the United States, died at the embassy in Washington at 5:35 AM after a short illness including asthma and rheumatism. Half-mast flags were ordered, condolences sent to London, and a state funeral planned with the diplomatic corps attending. His death prompts arrangement for burial at St Johns Church and Rock Creek Cemetery, then possible transfer of remains to England.
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Senate
Henderson
House of Representatives
Rock Creek Cemetery
England
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Munich
Bavaria
Hong Kong
French Statue Unveiling Honors Rochambeau at Washington
Washington May 25 President Roosevelt joined French representatives to unveil the statue of Marshal de Rochambeau in Lafayette Square. The ceremony featured a French naval band, sermons, and speeches stressing Franco American friendship and shared struggle for independence.
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Cuba
Prince Henry of Prussia snubs German deputation in Dublin
London reports Prince Henry of Prussia refused to meet a German deputation in Dublin. The group included Count von Stolberg and two German artists, chaired by Trinity College Ireland’s German professor. A delegation member lamented the prince should have greeted Irish German countrymen as in New York. The Irish Times calls for a clearer explanation.
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Dublin
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Trinity College
New York
Ireland
Irish Times
United States
Roebling raises wages for 4000 workers to ten percent
The Roebling company increases wages for its 4000 employees by about 10 percent, citing higher living costs. Its main output is wire and wire rope. Cincinnati unveils a new steel and concrete baseball grandstand, dubbed the Palace of the Fans, likely the finest in the nation. The saying about the good shepherd emphasizes caring for his flock over fleece.
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Charles G. Roebling
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mines and Mining News Spotlight Big Deals and Strikes
W C Whitley of East Helena plant warns that the executive committee rejects strike proposi tions and the works will stay closed indefinitely. A major deal in Thunder Mountain is reported as Charles Skiles Burg of Pennsylvania Gas bonds groups of claims from Col Fitch of Butte and New York for 100000. Black Lead mine near Rhodes Peak is noted for a rich dyke across the region with gold and copper assays.
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American Smelting & Refining Company
East Helena
Charles
Skilesburg
Purc
Carnegie Steelcom
Pennsylvany & Gas Company
Col. Fitch
Butte
New York
Montana
August Hy Butte
Rhodes Peak
Lolo Bitter Root
Rhodes
BC mining bonds and disasters hit region in period
Bonded deals surface as Blue Bird mine near Sandon transfers to G D Potter and F K McBroom from J L Montgomery and D C Corbin. Bayonne group on Kootenay lake bonds to Finch Campbell for 50000 from A L Davenport. No. 2 coal mine at Coal Creek Fernie suffers major explosion killing many. No. 3 saw some escapes. Granby smelter processed 9065 tons last week, 430904 total. Finch Campbell plan cyanide mill 50 tons daily at Second Relief near Ymir. Alberta coal claims bonded to Blackmore Co for 40000 with Proctor adjoining.
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Sandon
G. D. Potter
F. K. McBroom
J. L. Montgomery
D. C. Corbin
Bayonne
Kootenay Lake
Finch & Campbell
A. L. Davenport
Fog Horn
Ymir
British Columbia
Coal Creek
Granby
Davenport, Paine & Co
Spokane
Alberta
Blackmore & Co
Montreal
Proctor
Mining News Flags Abandoned Oil Well Near Tenino Oregon
Mixed mining updates note abandonment of an oil well near Tenino Oregon after a depth of 1 045 feet last year. At Republic Washington the Tom Thumb mine shows more development than any other, with other local mines preparing resumption. Also mentions Spokane Indian reservation entry pending Roosevelt signing, Helena smelter closures impacting nearby districts, and various bond actions and assay totals for April.
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Republic
Mammoth
Whisky Hill
Palmer Mountain
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Spokane
Mining activity and railway plans in early Montana region
Reports show considerable mining activity around Dourge ing district while Northern Pacific officials plan large repair shops at Missoula. Miss Isadore E. S. Dowden is elected superintendent of the Montana Children's Home society. Garnet is expected to have one of its best seasons yet as the Butte Labor Temple is incorporated to serve as a permanent headquarters for labor. Charles Lennox and Martin implicated in multiple holdups. Lennox killed in Silver Bow after confession. H H Matteson indicted on 90 counts for embezzling nearly $198,000 from First National Bank of Great Falls. Insurance companies paid about $629,762 in death losses in 1901, up from 1900. A work-train wreck on Jennings branch in British Columbia injures Bridge Foreman Collins. three inches of rain cause landslides delaying trains in the Rockies. A Montana corundum crystal, one of the largest on record at 16 inches and 13 pounds, uncovered near Belgrade, heads to St Louis for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
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Missoula
Isadore E. S. Dowden
Montana Children’s Home Society
Butte
Butte Manent
Charles Lennox
Martin
Dillonly
John R. Williams
Silver Bow
Williams
H. H. Matteson
First National Bank of Great Falk
Matteson
Cmpanies
Jennings Bras
British Columbia
Guy Crafforth
Troy Wa
Collins
Collins & Livingston
Kalispell
Rockies
Helena
E. A. Steffel
Montana Corundum Company
Belgrade
St. Louis
Montana
Funnel shaped clouds terrorize Fremont area in May storm
A series of funnel shaped clouds swept over Fremont Nebraska on Saturday afternoon, driving fear through residents and moving toward Hooper twelve miles west. The storm toppled several barns and small buildings, but no injuries were reported. Lightning cut communications, causing delayed reports from railroad offices.
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James Murphy killed at Kettle River log drive
James Murphy, a two year worker at the way sawmill, died after an accident while driving to the Kettle River. He slipped, was crushed by a log, and drowned. his body was recovered with a crushed right leg and he died soon after. The report notes a separate item about an April earthquake in Guatemala and J. H. Coffman of Puyallup being chosen as commandant at the soldiers' home.
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Way
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New York
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United States
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Quezaltenango
J. H. Coffman
Puyallup
Soldiers’ Home
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