Kruger Still Resolute as Pretoria Falls to British
London dispatch from Machadorp Station reports President Kruger insisting the war continues. He rejects surrender, praises Steyn and De Wet, and says the capital is a state of mind, not bricks. He vows to move quickly, not be captured, and to return to Pretoria when possible.
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London
Transvaal
Machadorp
Kruger
Daily Express
Lourenzo Marques
Pretoria
Steyn
de Wet
Free State
Mr. Kruger
Lord Roberts
England
Lourenço Marques
Reitz
Lydenburg
Machadoro Station
Lourenzo Marquez
Miners The Magnet Dispatch From Milner
London reports Milner telegram from Cape Town noting many miners and others plan to depart from Southampton to the Transvaal on Saturday. A public warning against premature return is urged to avoid delaying Cape port crews. Return or work resumption likely requires at least a couple of months.
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London
Colonial Office
South Africa
Alfred Milner
Cape Town
Transvaal
Southampton
Cape Ports
Colony
Natal
Roberts to be made Marquis by War Office report
The War Office reports that Gen Lord Roberts is to be elevated to Marquis as a recognition of his masterly conduct in the Boer War. London date June 7. The Birmingham Post, Joseph Chamberlain’s organ, notes the announcement.
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War Office
London
Lord Roberts
Birmingham Post
Joseph Chamberlain
Kruger Seeks Refuge on Dutch Warship Friesland
An official source at the Hague reports a serious question about Kruger before the Netherlands ministry. The paper says President Kruger planned to seek refuge aboard the Dutch cruiser Friesland off Lorenzo Marques, with strong belief that orders have been sent to the ship’s commander.
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the Hague
Kruger
Netherlands Ministry
Friesland
Lorenzo Marques
State Department Not Informed of Holds Visit to Pretoria
Washington reports the State Department has not directed the Pretoria trip of Mr Holds, U S consul at Lourenco Marques. If he entered the Transvaal he did so without instructions and likely for his own private business. Holds is a Boer sympathizer and has been urged to remain strictly impartial in his duties.
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Washington
State Department
Pretoria
Holds
Lourenzo Marques
Transvaal
Germany Ready for Joint Action but Not Lead in China
Berlin reports say Germany is willing to cooperate with other powers yet avoids taking a leading role in intervention in China. German papers deny a secret Russia Japan pact against Britain, while the National Zeitung claims Britain is allied with Japan.
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Berlin
Germany
China
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Far East
National Zeitung
Empress orders 3000 troops to defend Pekin railroad
Shanghai dispatch reports the Dowager Empress mobilizing Gen. Neth-Si-Chong with 3000 men to guard the Pekin railway amid a severe clash with Boxers. About 200 dead. 180 British marines with a machine gun press from Tien Tsin to Pekin as roughly 900 British sailors arrive, signaling Britain’s firm stance.
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London
Shanghai
Neth-Si-Chong
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Great Britain
Dowager Empress honors Li Hung Chang with top square dragon
Vancouver reports Empress Dowager awards Li Hung Chang the square dragon medal. A court photographer will publish his portrait in regalia. The piece recalls Li Lien Yin, the eunuch poisoned by relatives after amassing 28 million taels, with a tale of bribes and imperial intrigue.
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Vancouver
B. C
Empress of China
Li Hung Chang
Li Lien Yin
Li Lien
Grand Council
Extermination Policy in Armenia Alarms Constantinople
In June dispatches from Constantinople warn that Turkish policy aims at gradual extermination of Armenians by assimilation through conversion. Russia appears the only power able to intervene, but would require protection of Armenians, risking loss of nationality. Russia’s influence grows from an accord with the Porte over railways near the Black Sea frontier. The sultan fears Russia, and might concede in exchange for safety.
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Constantinople
Armenia
Russia
Porte
Black Sea
King of Sweden Guests at Paris Exposition
The King of Sweden and Norway arrived from London to attend the Paris Exposition. President Loubet and Foreign Minister Delcasse met him at the station as the Republican Guards band played the Swedish national anthem. Loubet escorted the king to the Bois de Boulogne residence once owned by Dr. Evans, now prepared for royal visitors.
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Paris
Sweden
Norway
London
Loubet
Mr. Delcasse
M. Loubet
Avenue du Bois de Boulogne
Evans
Lipton Elected Member of Royal Cork Yacht Club
At a Royal Cork Yacht Club meeting in Queenstown on June 7 Sir Thomas Lipton was elected a member. He expressed intent to challenge for the America's Cup under the club's auspices.
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Queenstown
Royal Cork Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
Taylor Champion Opens Golf Championship at St Andrews
Taylor defeated Harry Vardon to win the open golf championship at St Andrews in England as of June 7. The event resumed with favorable scoring conditions and the field was reduced to 12 amateurs.
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Harry Vardon
England
London
St. Andrew’s Grounds
J H Taylor Wins Open Golf Championship
Former champion J H Taylor led after the third round with 234, rivals Harry Vardon 240 Braid 243 White 243 Park 244 and Robert Maxwell 248. Taylor ultimately won the Open Championship in a close finish across the field of 33 professionals.
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J. H. Taylor
Harry Vardon
Braid
White
Park
Robert Maxwe
J.H. Taylor
Billot praises Britons and Boers in Senate remarks
Paris June 7 In a Senate debate on a colonial army bill Gen Billot former minister of war praised Great Britain for supporting her generals during Transvaal reverses and hailed the Boers as brave fighters for independence, rifle in one hand and a Bible in the other.
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Paris
Senate
Billot
Great Britain
Transvaal
Detroit Millionaire Moves Across the Line to Canada
William Cottrell, formerly Mt. Clemens resident and millionaire, fled to Windsor Ontario to escape heavy taxes and alleged extortion by state officials. He left a mansion sold at a loss and a mausoleum. The state tax commission uncovered about 400000 dollars in mortgages not listed on assessments, cited as the real reason for his exile.
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Detroit
Mich
William Cottrell
Mt. Clemens
Windsor
Ont
Cottrell
State Tax Commission
Canada
Senator Clark Denies Marriage to Ward Amelie La Chapelle
New York reports claim senator William A. Clark of Montana will wed his ward Amelie La Chapelle but his family denies the tale as unfounded. They say he has been educating many youths in Montana since infancy, not forming a marriage.
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New York
W. A. Clark
Montana
Amelie la Chapelle
Clark
Parade Ban by Allied Trades Over Convention Hall
Philadelphia June 7 43 allied building trades council organizations refused to join the Allied Republican clubs parade during the convention week citing non union labor construction of the hall. Each union declined to parade and R T Mitchell secretary spoke for the council.
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Philadelphia
Allied Buildings Trades Council
Young Republicans
Allied Council
R. T. Mitchell
A Fatal Slumber. Exeter Man Killed On Electric Car
Exeter New Hampshire June 7 Word reached here that John McDougall was killed by an electric car at Hampton last night. He lay on the track as the motorman saw him too late to stop. The body was badly mutilated. An inquest will determine cause of death. He was about 40 and unmarried.
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Exeter
N. H
John McDougall
Hampton
More Smallpox Case Reported by Manchester Board
Manchester board of health reports another smallpox case. Joseph Morin, 181 Orange Street, found at home with a mild form and nearly recovered. He had worked at a mill for two days, exposing many to infection.
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Manchester
N. H
Board of Health
Joseph Morin
Orange Street
Scotch Irish Society holds annual convention in Knoxville
The Scotch-Irish Society of America opened its annual convention in Knoxville Tennessee with Acting President Dr. John McIntosh of Philadelphia presiding. Historical papers were read during today’s session.
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Knoxville
Tenn
The
Scotch-Irish Society of America
John McIntosh
Philadelphia
Envoys Abraham Fischer and C H Wessels Arrive in St Paul
Boer envoys Abraham Fischer and C H Wessels arrived in St Paul Minnesota and a public reception was held this afternoon.
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St. Paul, Minn
Abraham Fischer
C. H. Wessels
Wind Storm Ravages Faulkner Kansas Town
Chetopa Kansas June 7 a powerful wind storm nearly destroyed the village of Faulkner seven miles northeast of here. A school house and a church were destroyed along with several dwellings. No casualties are reported.
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Chetopa
Kansas
Faulkner
Here
Dr Thomas's Electric Oil on Farm Accidents
Accidents frequent on farms cause cuts bruises and sprains. Dr Thomas's Electric Oil relieves the pain instantly and is described as a must have for safety on rural work.
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ills and Indigestion
Hood's Pills offer liver relief and cure biliousness and indigestion. Easy to take and operate, they are priced at 25 cents.
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Johnson Laboratories, Inc
Philadelphia
Hood
Women’s clubs debate reorganization at Milwaukee session
At Milwaukee Wisconsin June 7 the General Federation of Women’s Clubs held a heated session over reorganization. The vote 498 to 298 defeated the plan amid sharp floor clashes. Mrs Lowe maintained control as discussions focused on state federations and possible Indiana club involvement. The nominating committee later presented a ticket headed by Rebecca Lowe with Dennison Fox Hendrick Van Voschten Noyes for various posts.
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Milwaukee
Minn
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lowe
James Dow
New York
Dow
Indiana
Brock
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Williamson
New Jersey
Presdent
Rebecca Lowe
Georgia
Charles Dennison
Harriet Fox
Michigan
Geo. Hendrick
Emma van Voschten
Iowa
Geo. Noyes
Wisconsin
Roosevelt Speaks at St Pauls School Anniversary Day
Governor Theodore Roosevelt spoke at St Pauls School Concord New Hampshire marking a large attendance for anniversary services. He praised American citizenship work and athletics as pastime not business, noted Spanish War ties with six veterans from the school, and supported a planned memorial for those who served. The event featured alumni awards and an evening dance.
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Concord
N. H
St. Paul’s School
Bishop Niles
Robert Paddock
New York
E. M. Parker
Floyd Tompkins
Church of the Holy Trinity
Philadelphia
Geo. H. Coit
D. D
Theo. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
St. Paul's School
Gilad
Gov
Sherman Evarts, Esq
George B. Shattuck
Boston
Oval
Trinity
Gov. Roosevelt
Lester O. Dole
Virginia Minn Fire Destroys City Business and Homes
Fire on the Mesaba Iron range destroyed the Virginia Minnesota business and most of the residence sections. In about an hour 125 buildings burned from the Moon and Kerr mill to the railroad, eight blocks away. Loss estimated at 500000 with no known deaths. relief and basic needs dire as telegraph service failed then resumed.
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Duluth
Minn
Virginia
Mesaba Iron Range
Moon
Kerr Mill
Silver Lake
O. D. Kenney’s Bank
Moon and Kerr
Brown University seeks Rockefeller gift with urgent fund drive
Providence on June 7 reports Brown University has 868000 of the 1000000 needed by commencement day June 20 to obtain John D Rockefeller's conditional 250000 gift. Solicitors are visiting business houses to urge contributions and an encouraging start is noted.
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Providence
R. I
Brown University
John D. Rockefeller
United States and Turkey faces possible diplomatic rupture
A Listok article notes rising alarm in Russia over US demands for $190,000 in Armenian massacres compensation from the Porte. It cites US threats of naval show of force, euro powers and Russia urging restraint, and traces US imperialism shifts under McKinley from Cuba to the Philippines within an election context.
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America
Turkey
Russia
Listok
Porte
United States
Constantinople
Europe
Republic
Sublime Porte
Spain
Cuba
Philippine Islands
McKinley
Philippines
United States policy in Far East and South Africa to be debated
London Times notes imperialist bias driving U S actions in the Far East and interference in South African affairs. It alleges Republicans extend military expenditure beyond 300 million pounds and risk entangling the nation in the Philippines. It warns McKinley’s naval moves may boost his prestige while provoking European powers.
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United States
Far East
Democratic Party
Philippines
Porte
Europe
London Times
Joe Jefferson Reveals Fountain of Youth In Coastal Fishing
The veteran actor claims youth remains with him as he alternates fishing trips and stage work. He jokes about never sticking to one path to avoid aging, enjoying Cape Cod to the delta of the Mississippi before returning to theatre with renewed vigor.
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Joe Jefferson
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Cape Cod
Mississippi
Jefferson on Shakespeare and stage life during travels
The interview explores how a great play informs on costume and language of its era and discusses the differing value of modern drama compared to Shakespeare’s time. It recounts a temperance quip about Rip Van Winkle and a humorous letter from an inventor offering a patent spring bed as thanks.
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England
Jefferson
Dunk
W. J. Florence
Mr. Jefferson
New England
Florence
Connecticut
Hartford
New Haven
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Detroit Millionaire
Senaor Clark
National Convention Hall
Manchester Board of Health
Scotch Irish Society
ST. Paul
Pitter
Virginia, Minn
Standard Oil
Lowerle
Whehrin & CO
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Weed Street
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Harvard Ale
Harvard Brew. CO
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