Terms of Peace Announced to House of Commons
London June 2 The first lord A J Balfour announced peace terms for South Africa to the Commons. Burghers surrender rifles and ammunition. Prisoners returned with property intact. Dutch taught in schools if desired, used in courts if needed. Military occupation to end soon, no tax on the Transvaal, three million pounds for restocking Boer farms. Rebels stand trial, rank and file disenfranchised, death penalty abolished.
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London
House of Commons
Treasury
A. J. Palfour
Balfour
South Africa
Transvaal
All England Rejoices At Dawn Of Peace
London and many parts celebrate the end of the South African war with parades, bells, flags, and street crowds. King Edward’s stance seen as a calm example as stock exchange bellows “God Save the King” and sends a telegram to Lord Kitchener. Crowds flood Buckingham and St James’s Palaces for levees and cabinet gatherings amid joyous official greetings.
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London
Ireland
United Kingdom
South Africa
Edward
Mansion House
Royal Exchange
Trafalgar Square
Stock Exchange
Lord Kitchener
London Stock Exchange
The
Joseph C. Dimsdale
St. James's Palace
Downing Street
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Buckingham Palace
St. James’s Palace
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Fouche
Cape Colony
Mafeking
East
Economy with Boys' Clothes at Mer rimack
The Mer rimack store promotes affordable boys clothing focusing on value and quality. It claims to offer prices as low as the quality can be handled by anyone, stressing satisfaction over mere cheapness.
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Merrimack
Fabric House Announces Unique Signs and Fabrics Line
The firm presents special signs and fabrics that cannot be duplicated, highlighting distinctive materials and manufacturing methods. Local shops begin stocking the new line this month, with plans for broader distribution and promotional events in coming weeks.
Polo Ticks Charged With Cruelty At Hurlingham Match
London June 2 A summons was sworn against Lawrence Waterbury the American polo player for cruelty to animals in using sharp spurs during the Hurlingham game for the American cup. The next match date set for Saturday June 7 after a delay that angered the Americans.
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London
West London
Earl of Shrewsbury
Lawrence Waterbury
Hurlingham
Hurlingham Committee
Edward
Patteson W. Nickalls
G. A. Miller
Death by Own Action Club Suspected in Chicago
Chicago reports a traveling salesman L Wachman died in a North Clark street saloon after a glass of beer. A found letter from T Wulff New York hints at a death by own action club with members pledging to end their lives. Police believe the street note may point to club headquarters.
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Chicago
L. Wachman
Clark Street
New York
Wachman
California
T. Wulff
Wulf
Death of Malden Telegraph Operator from Smallpox
Malden June 2 Matthew G Corbin one of eight telegraph operators recently removed from Boston Western Union offices died at his home after two weeks quarantine He was 23 years old Nine smallpox cases exist in the city with officials hopeful as numbers drop and efforts to exterminate the disease continue.
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Malden
Western Union Telegraph Company
Boston
Matthew G. Corbin
Corbin
Smallpox Patient Dies After Relapse After Anti-Vaccinationcare
Eloi Goddu, a smallpox patient treated by anti vaccinationist Dr H L Houghton, died at Winchester after a relapse. Goddu, ill six weeks, had seen partial recovery before Houghton contracted smallpox himself and left for Newton quarantined with Dr McIntosh. Goddu’s sister also contracted the disease.
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Winchester
Eloi Goddu
H. L. Houghton
Mr. Goddu
Houghton
Knox recovers from cold travels to Old Point Comfort
Washington June 2 Attorney General Knox is rapidly recovering from a cold that kept him from his office. He has gone to Old Point Comfort for a few days seeking rest and recovery.
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Washington
Knox
Old Point Comfort
Hazleton District Averts Crisis as Mine Strike Spreads
Hazelton June 2 engineers firemen and pump runners respond to United Mine Workers strike order. Companies report unknown strike size while non union workers fill posts to run pumps. Officials keep special officers at mines to avert trouble as clerks who refused duties are discharged.
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Hazelton
Hazleton
United Mine Workers
Strikers Log 8 Hour Day At Shamokin Collieries
Sub-bosses fill fire rooms after firemen quit, while 95 percent of pumpmen and engineers join the strike in Shamokin Pennsylvania. Officials say enough workers remain to keep steam in the colleries as leaders plan to widen the walkout within hours. About 16,000 miners and boys are employed in the district.
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Shamokin
Shipman Coal Company
Colbert
Connell & Co
Enterprise
Quiet Wyoming Region Reports Strike-Driven Idle Lifting
Reports from the Wyoming district indicate extreme calm as coal companies say most pumps are running and firemen largely obeyed the strike order. Pumpmen and engineers remained away from mines, but companies report they manned the machinery in most cases.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming District
Rochambeau Delegation Aboard Gaulois Reach New York
From Boston to New York the Rochambeau mission members Guillemin Lagrave and de Billy report a pleasant trip with only an accident to Major Berthelot. The group explains it is now a private visiting party and contemplates stops in St. Louis Chicago and possibly Cincinnati with dates in mid June.
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New York
Guillemin
Michael Lagrave
Aobert de Billy
Rochambeau
Boston
Cambridge
Berthelot
Créiset
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Mont
250 Strike Cotton Weavers Quit in New Bedford
About 250 weavers in Pierce mill No 1 walked out over pay differences after the 10 percent wage advance in April. Many struck in sympathy, leaving few workers in the two weave rooms. The Manufacturers' Association may meet this afternoon to seek a settlement.
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New Bedford
Pierce Mill
Manufacturers’ Association
Fires at Boston auction house and Sudbury street building
A weekend blaze in the basement of Lewis J. Bird & Co. at 32 Bromfield street caused substantial smoke damage and insured loss to antique goods. Nearby, a second fire at 56 to 70 Sudbury street damaged Vega and Standard Band Instrument firms and other ground floor tenants, with total losses estimated around $8000.
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Boston
Lewis J. Bird & Co
Wesleyan
Bromfield Street
Old South Church
Horgan, Robey & Co
Sudbury Street
Vega Company
Standard Band Instrument Company
W. B. Davis
Record May Deaths Hit New Chicago High
Chicago reports May saw fifty deaths by self harm, the highest in city history, with 134 deaths from Brights disease and rising pneumonia linked to influenza poison. Health department cites flu as a prime factor and calls for broader attention beyond consumption.
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Chicago
Health Department
Bright
Colonial Tie French patent calf vamp shoe description
Colonial Tie features a patent calf vamp and French Matt Kid quarters with three large lace holes and silk laces. A rich bow forms at the front while the shank and heel boast a graceful curve. Overall this pair is described as the richest footwear yet produced.
Mayor Badger Delays License Commission Decision
Mayor Badger has not announced an appointment to the license commissionership and plans a formal statement tomorrow. He will publish a letter outlining his ideas and is considering two candidates for secretary, while reserving action on O'Connor until the board of aldermen acts. The board of health cremator matter is criticized as precipitated and is being pressed forward.
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Badger
Courier-Citizen
Conway
Board of Health
Smith
Toomey
Bridgeport Boiler Works Company
William Hogan
O'Connor
To the Police Tribunal a Night of Drunkenness and Fines
In a Monday police court session Judge Hadley presided over common drunkenness cases. John Heslin claimed he stopped a runaway horse in Merrimack square and avoided injuries, but was fined $2 after heated remarks. Patrick H. Wyman received four months to the workhouse for carrying on. George H. Littlewood, for a third offence, drew four months in jail. Peter Miron and Joseph Souza faced varying penalties with suspended sentences. A familiar pattern of intoxication and rowdy conduct was noted, ending with the conclusion that the records were all against the defendants.
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Hadley
John Heslin
Merrimack Square
Hamilton
Coleman
Holland
Heslin
Patrick H. Wyman
J. J. Crowley
Joseph P. Mann
Curran
George H. Littlewood
Joseph Souza
Peter Miron
Markham
Middlesex Street
Miron
Highway Robbery Report Leads Police to Two Suspects
Lowell police investigate a morning highway robbery on Hall street involving three men who assaulted John Kelly from Down East and later beat Tremont & Suffolk officer Nelson Potter. Harry F. Timney was arrested after identification by Potter and pleaded guilty to assault and battery and drunkenness with a $500 bond. Police seek the remaining two suspects within hours.
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Lowell
Harry F. Timney
John Kelly
Kelly
Hall Street
Nelson Potter
Tremont & Suffolk Corporation
Timney
Potter
Club Richelieu elects officers at annual meeting
Members of Club Richelieu met at Richardson's farm Long Fond for their annual gathering. Adelard Landry was re elected president, with Alex J. Dion as secretary and Wilfrid Cordeau as treasurer. Landry has served as president since the club's start four years ago.
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Club Richelier
Richardson's Farm
Long Fond
Adelard Landry
Alex. J. Dion
Wilfrid Cordeau
Landry
Cherry Pectoral Promises Quick Relief For Consumption
An advertisement recalls a family testimonial from Avoca New York praising Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a speedy cure for consumption after years of illness. The piece lists product code and price details, noting a 1.08 dollar offering from AYER CO Lowell.
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Ayer
D. P. Jolly
Avoca, N. Y
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Mr. Balfour
England
Liverpool
Norfolk
Errimack Clothing CO
City Hall
London Court
Suicide Club
Wyoming
Boston Fires
Q’sullivan Bros. Co
MR. Badger
Down East
Tremont
Suffolk Watchman
CLUB
Richelieu
C. Ayer
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