Modus Vivendi Talks Doomed To Shape Indemnity Deal
Ambassadors and Secretary Hay met to hammer out a middle ground on the Chinese indemnity. The plan envisions a joint and simultaneous guarantee by all powers but avoids making any single government liable for more than its share, with the U S capped at 25 million. Rockhill reports the United States seeks a reduced claim but will not refuse full payment if others insist. Academy action: Cadet Cressy dismissed after swift court martial processing.
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Washington
Hay
United States
Rockhill
Pekin
China
Mr. Rockhill
Philippine Rule in Philippines Civil Government Planned
Washington reports the administration considers a new civil government for the Philippines with a Governor, a legislative council, and other officers. The Secretary of War would hold supreme direction, with a distinct civil and military authority, resembling the early New Mexico setup under Spooner law influence.
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Washington
Philippines
Archipelago
Legislative Council
Spooner
New Mexico
No Change In Mrs McKinley Condition Dr Rixey Says
Washington reports Dr Rixey left the White House after meeting Mrs McKinley for an hour and a half saying there is no material change in her condition. He could not confirm any improvement or setback, while the president remains hopeful about the outcome.
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Washington
Tariff and trusts debate at Washington June meeting
The industrial commission weighed the tariff question with trusts. Rep Robert W. Taylor of Ohio warned against congressional discussion hurting the country and defended the Dingley law as equitable while opposing trusts. George Gunton rebutted Edward Atkson on freer trade, likening it to savage freedom that harms both others and the wearer.
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Washington
Industrial Commission Today
Robert W. Taylor
Ohio
Congress
United States
George Gunton
New York
Edward Atkson
Gunton
Tle
Hazing Attempt Stopped by Navy Measures at Annapolis
Navy department actions quashed an effort to revive hazing at Annapolis. June report notes strict enforcement and clear stance against even mild hazing within the academy.
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Navy Department
Annapolis
Washington
June
Victim of belief in Christian Science dies in Baltimore
Miss Maud Knight dies at her brother's Baltimore home allegedly from belief in Christian Science. She treated his sick child by faith healing, opposed physicians, and fell ill with stomach trouble. Physicians later diagnosed brain softening after authorities intervened.
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Baltimore
Maud Knight
Miss Knight
Census disappointment in Canada lowers population forecast
Ottawa officials anticipate a census shortfall with official returns showing under 5.5 million instead of 6 million. The decline is blamed on fewer births in Ontario and continued Canadian emigration to the United States amid rising living costs and growing prosperity.
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Ottawa
Ont
Ontario
United States
Dominion
Lost All Gain Gen Charies Says Allies Stayed Too Long
Gen Adna R Chaffee arriving in Manila with troops says Chinese indemnity terms will decide the fate of the province of Chili and the evacuation by foreign troops. He criticizes the allied stay for worsening opinion in China and notes Russia seeks to maintain influence in north China while avoiding expansion. He plans to sail on the Wright soon and returns by early July.
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New York
The
Sun
Manila
Adna R. Chaffee
Semner
Taku
Chaffee
the Sun
Chili
China
Russia
Gen. Chaffee
Manchuria
Wright
Philippines
Cannibals Kill German Expedition Members at St Matthias
Berlin reports details of a German expedition to St Matthias island where cannibals killed and ate all but Dr Heinroth and Dr Mencken a secretary Herr Caro and a white sailor. 80 natives attacked as guards were overwhelmed 12 died and survivors fled by boat to an adjacent island then returned.
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Berlin
Dr. Heinroth
Zeitung
St. Matthias
Herbertsch
New Britain
Mencken
Herr Caro
Heinroth
London Commentary on Anglo American Trade and Flags
London papers praise cordial Anglo American sentiment at a chamber of commerce banquet. Discussion centers on a ships and trade alliance, symbols of the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes, and hopes to expand shipping and markets with joint ventures and government cooperation.
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London
Chamber of Commerce
St. James
Empire
Globe Ace
Westminster Gazette
Chamberlain
London Chamber
New York Chamber of Commerce
the Times
Lord Lansdowne
America
Major Arthur Dead in Cleveland Residence
Major George Arthur assistant paymaster U S Army died suddenly at the Weddell house in Cleveland. He was about 43, unmarried and recently returned from the Philippines where he was attacked by drunken soldiers and beaten while protecting his cash box. He was a son of P M Arthur grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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Cleveland
George Arthur
United States Army
Philippines
Weddell
Arthur
P. M. Arthur
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Violent Chicago Storm Injures Dozens As Lightning Hits Homes
A violent rain and electrical storm hit Chicago last evening causing extensive damage. About 50 houses were struck by lightning and a score or more of people were injured. Basements downtown flooded and 0.92 inches of rain fell in under an hour. A squall on the lake spared several fishermen. Clara Fry, wife of a railroad foreman, was struck by lightning in a barn behind her home and may die.
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Chicago
Ill
Clara Fry
Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad
Touch of Winter Hits Boise in Early June Frost
Boise reports an unprecedented cold spell for June with temperatures around 20 to 26 degrees. Government weather officials note severe frost across the valley, damaging fruit though total losses are not yet known.
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Boise
Ida
Trains Strikes Providence Conductor Kills Davenport
Charles E. Davenport a freight conductor for the Consolidated road was instantly killed in Providence when he stepped from his yard caboose into the path of a Boston train due in the city at 1 52 pm. The accident mangled him and severed a leg. Davenport, married and a 20 year veteran, was well known among railroad men statewide.
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Providence
R. I
Charles E. Davenport
Consolidated Road
Boston
Davenport
Kaiser May Visit Russia in August for Troop Manoeuvres
Berlin reports, citing the Munich Allgemeine Zeitung through a St. Petersburg source, that the Kaiser may travel to Russia in August to observe Russian troop manoeuvres. Denials of plans to shoot with Archduke Friedrich or visit England were issued. Officials say nothing is decided, though a journey is not impossible and the Kaiser may be accompanied by the imperial chancellor.
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Berlin
Munich
Allgemeine Zeitung
St. Petersburg
Russia
Archduke Friedrich
England
Foreign Office
London District Railway Electrification Plans Unveiled
Charles T. Yerkes announces a plan to power the District railway with electricity, banking partners to fund and own half the stock. The syndicate forms an electric traction company to build a Chelsea station and rolling stock, convert the line over two years, and run without disrupting service.
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London
Charles T. Yerkes
Installehill
Yerkes
J. S. Forbes
Chelsea
Heavy Snow Falls Across Central North Dakota
Jamestown reports heavy snow in central and northern North Dakota with two hours of snowfall this morning. Snow on the Jamestown northern railroad towns melted quickly, leaving slushy streets and damp conditions.
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Jamestown
N. D
North Dakota
Jamestownorthern
Providence Boy Drowns At Pond Near Eddy Street
Joseph McAvley aged 15 drowned this afternoon while playing on a small pond near Eddy street. He fell from a raft that capsized and despite efforts to save him, he drowned before rescue. The body was recovered.
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Providence
R. L
Joseph Mc‘Avley
Eddy Street
Not Guilty Verdict in Scranton Medical Case
Judge Kelly directed a verdict of not guilty for Mrs. Clara Boyd the Dochetic priestess charged with illegal practice of medicine. She allegedly attended Mrs. Lydia Nowell at childbirth. both mother and child died due to alleged lack of proper medical care. Evidence showed she did only pray at Newell's request.
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Scranton
Kelly
Clara
Boyd
Lydia Nowell
Throop
Newell
Wept Kal Tos From Our Dag Bears The Kind You Have Always
The fragment describes a nostalgic or sentimental note about Kal Tos and the Dag Bears, referencing enduring kindness and a familiar, cherished presence. The readable text hints at themes of reunion, memory, and lasting affection for a team or group called Dag Bears.
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Kal
New Philadelphia Mint to Use Electricity and Public Access
The new mint will cost about 3,000,000 dollars with over 2,000,000 spent on the building and the rest on machinery that will nearly treble capacity. Electric presses replace steam, and a gallery system will let visitors watch coinage from metal receipt to vault storage. The counting and packing methods include a copper-counting board and bagging of large denominations.
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Philadelphia Mint
Dickens
California
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Nova Scotia
Klondike
South America
New Mexico
Lake Superior
Pennsylvania
Grand Jury Report Hits Swan and Lowell Defendants
Boston June 6 Middlesex grand jury reported at East Cambridge for the June term. Roland A Swan formerly Arlington town treasurer clerk indicted on about 282 counts for larceny. bail raised from 10000 to 25000. Over 200 counts exist. losses estimated 24000 to 30000 with destroyed books. Other Lowell indictments include Frawley rape and multiple adultery convictions. polygamy, breaking and entering, larceny, and various guilty pleas. Trial set for next Monday morning.
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Roland A. Swan
Arlington
Swan
Dist
Atty. Wier
Wier
Almy
Cambridge District Court
Sheldon
Horace J. Cheney
Waltham
Cheney
Chick L. Darlington
Malden
Gennaro Medaglia
Newton
Albert F. Roberts
Sealer
Weights and Measures of
Cambridge
Roberts
Lowell
Daniel Frawley
Mary Smith
Paul Rooney
Aristide Cantaia
Jennie Clement
Lewis W. Barrows
Ovila Scpignos
Philip Jalbert
Elizebeth Casey
Lascivious
Joseph Ducharme
Joseph Groleau
Fred Sassville
Charles H. Hopwood
Walter F. Mitchell
Joseph Goodroe
Joseph Charbonneau
Guil
Big Brewery Fire at Milwaukee Causes Heavy Loss
The Pabst Brewing Company suffered a fire loss estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars, fully insured. John Smith, a coppersmith, died from injuries after falling four stories during the blaze.
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Milwaukee
Pabst Brewing Co
John Smith
Arguments Over Woman Suffrage End in House Rejection
In Hartford on June 6 the House debated woman suffrage for about an hour before the bill was defeated 119 to 53. The result narrows current prospects for enfranchisement and reflects divided views among legislators.
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Hartford
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Digestion Aid
A historical advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens the stomach and treats indigestion. It suggests that half the ills that men inherit come from indigestion and positions the product as making indigestion impossible.
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