Inquiry into Burdette-Coutts Charge on South Africa Hospitals
London hearings reveal government defense that shortages did not stem from supplies. Lord Roberts cites Bloemfontein and Paardeberg conditions, 6369 hospital admissions for enteric fever, 179 deaths in three months as troops faced fatigue and sanitary failures during the South African campaign.
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London
South Africa
The
Times
W. A. Burdette-Coutts
M. P
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
War Office
Lord Roberts
Burdette-Coutts
Kroonstad
Lord Methuen
Bloemfontein
Paardeberg
Bloenfontein
Fights Near Senekal and Roodeval Spruit Reported
London dispatches dated June 29 summarize Lord Roberts bulletins from June 26 27 noting Boer defeats seven miles north of Senekal and at Roodeval Spruit. Casualties were three killed and ten wounded. British forces burned a laager and repelled attacks. Additional reports mention Hunter leading Ian Hamilton toward Frankfort, and Baden-Powell capturing an influential Boer Ray amid large rifle haul.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Dreiper
Prefers
Nel
Senekal
Rustenberg
Shipwrecked Crew of Everett Reported Died at Nome Voyage
Cape Nome mail details the loss of six aboard the schooner Everett under Capt. J H Johnson of San Francisco. Five perished including Capt Johnson, P Lair, Charlies Elliott, R A Nichol and J Smith. only James Murphy survived. Wreck on St Lawrence island after Nov 6 voyage from Nome. captain froze exploring in snow. diary notes show dwindling rations and scarce foxes they hunted.
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Victoria
B. C
Cape Nome
Everett
Johnson
San Francisco
J. H. Johnson
P. Lair
Mohomish
Charlies Elliott
Denver
R. A. Nichol
Plymouth
Mass
J. Smith
Seattle
Nome
St. Lawrence Island
Savuka
James Murphy
Murphy
Survivors of Arctic Hardship Face Fatal Cold
Daily the men faced dwindling provisions and worsening conditions as death loomed. A Christmas eve entry noted four sticks and half a box left. Rotten fish and whale carcasses fed the group before one by one they perished, with Lair, Smith, Nichol lossing out. Charles Elliott and J Murphy survived until Elliott died en route to the mission.
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Lair
Smith
Nichol
Charles Elliott
J. Murphy
Elliott
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Takes Morgantic Marriage Oath
In Vienna at the Hofburg the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his future wife Princess Chotek swear an oath that their marriage is morgantic. The wife will not be Empress, nor will their children inherit the throne. The ceremony included ministers and dignitaries as Count Goluchowski read the documents. The marriage is set for Sunday.
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Vienna
Franz Ferdinand
Hofburg
Chotek
Goluchowski
Archishop
Sullivan slept in a cell amid court case over bartender assault
New York June 28 John L Sullivan famed pugilist spent last night in Market police court prison after being held on $500 bail for allegedly assaulting George Snyder a Broadway saloon bartender. Sullivan said he slept in a cell for the first time and hoped for leniency while asserting a 50 percent cafe interest and right to enter.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
King Barleycorn
Market Police Court
Deuel
George Snyder
Broadway
John L
John
Sullivan
Snyder
A Friend of Labor Seth Low Grants Eight Hour Day
New York June 28 Seth Low president of Columbia university ordered the 24 boiler room and electrical department workers shifted from 12-hour to eight-hour shifts without wage cuts and pledged to hire one-third more staff. He called the change a matter of justice and wisdom and said he would practice his beliefs where he has the power.
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New York
Columbia University
Seth Low
Low
Fatal street shooting in New Orleans at Mayor hotel
In New Orleans on June 28 a fatal street affray occurred at the Mayor hotel. Gordon Reddy Jr and Robert L Askew of Bowie Lumber were approached by the Garrig brothers after breakfast. A shootout followed on the street injuring Askew fatally while Reddy was critically wounded. The Garrigs and J E Besson faced gunfire. a bystander was slightly wounded.
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New Orleans
Gordon Reddy, Jr
Bowie Lumber Company
Robert L. Askew
Mayor Hotel
Garrig Brothers
Reddy
Askew
George
Duncan
Leon
J. E. Besson
Three Oaks Mark Dewey Cannon Unveiling Celebration
Three Oaks Michigan hosts a public unveiling of a cannon donated by Admiral Dewey. Crowds arrived by train as perfect weather drew thousands to the town today. The ceremony began in the afternoon and continues tomorrow with events for the visitors.
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Three Oaks
Mich
Admiral Dewey
Indiana Iron mill to close indefinitely in Muncie
Muncie Ind June 28 The local management of the Indiana Iron mill announced this evening that the plant will close down Saturday night indefinitely Nearly a thousand men will be affected here The mill is among the largest controlled by the Republic Iron and Steel company.
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Muncie
Ind
Indiana Iron Mill
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Bomb found before Bulot residence in Paria
Police discovered a lighted bomb with powder and lead fragments in front of the door of M. Bulot the republic procurator in Paria at 440 am on June 2. Bulot’s home was the site of the 1882 Ravachol anarchist bombing.
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Paria
M. Bulot
Republic
Ravachol
Lady Randolph Churchill Betrothed Man Recovered and Sent Front
The Daily Express reports Lady Randolph Churchill and Lieut Cornwallia Weat have forgiven health and been ordered to return to the front. The wedding is postponed.
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London
The
Daily Express
Lady Randolph Churchill
Cornwallia Weat
Queen presents loving cup to Dublin municipality
The Queen presented a gold loving cup weighing 14 ounces to the Dublin municipality in memory of her recent visit, a gesture reflecting royal appreciation for the city and its people.
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London
Dublin
Watch the little colds grow into big illnesses
A vintage ad urges vigilance over small colds that can develop into consumption and death, promoting Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a cure. The copy emphasizes early care and prevention to avoid severe outcomes.
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Dr. Wood
Seymour Safe as Tien Tsin Relief Continues
London dispatch reports the International relief column under Col Dornard lifts Admiral Seymour after 15 days of tough defense at Tien Tsin. American Marines aided, casualties list Americans three killed two wounded, British two killed one wounded, Germans 15 killed 27 wounded, Russians 10 killed 37 wounded. Pekin relief efforts escalate with 20 000 troops landed.
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London
Tien Tsin
Seymour
Nieh
Shanghai
Col. Dornard
Admiral Seymour
Taku
Pekin
Tsechulin
Legations
Unsettled Chinese minister fate questioned by cables
Washington reports meagre developments in Chinese affairs as Kempff and Li Hung Chang messages fall short of settling the fate of Pekin foreign ministers and their families. Wu could not reconcile variances between viceroy statements and other cables but defended their overall accuracy and alignment with Kempff.
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Washington
Kempff
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
State Department
Admiral Kempff
Seymour
Pekin legations reported safe through June 24
A New York dispatch from June 28 cites the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation's London office, stating reliable authority confirms Pekin legations remained safe and were under government protection through June 24.
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New York
Hong Kong and Shanghia Banking Corporation
London
Pekin
Croker backs Bryan as nominee amid ice trust fears
Richard Croker, returned from England, signals support for Bryan and predicts his nomination and victory. He hints ice trust issues may force witness action, while at the Democratic club he faces questions on leadership and potential deputy changes. Other figures, including Van Wyck and Sulzer, travel to advance party lines.
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New York
Richard Croker
England
American Ice Company
Tammany Chief
Ice Trust
Democratic Club
Carroll
Croker
Chicago
Mr. Croker
Mr. Bryan
New York State
Eiberon
N. J
General Adna R. Chaffee Visits Chicago During China Tour
Gen Adna R Chaffee commander of American forces in the Flowery Kingdom arrived in Chicago at nine this morning and was hosted at the Union League club as a guest He declined interview and later called on Gen Wheeler at army headquarters in forenoon travel notes confirm visit impressions
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Chicago
Adna R. Chaffee
China
Flowery Kingdom
Union League Club
Chaffee
Gen. Wheeler
Army
Two Chicago Merchants Expelled for Bucketshop Dealings
Charles R. and Albert McLean of McLean and Company were found guilty by unanimous vote after a three week trial before the board of trade directors. They were expelled from membership, ending a long contested proceeding at the Chicago board of trade.
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Chicago Commission
Board of Trade
Chicago
Charles R. and
Albert ©. McLean
McLean and Company
Chicago Board of Trade
Train collision near Norfolk injures crew and passenger
In Norfolk Virginia a passenger train and an engine collided near the Norfolk depot on the Virginia Beach division. The engineer suffered a broken hand and a fireman, named Sawyer, was killed as he jumped away. A lady passenger sustained minor injuries. Several New England excursionists were among those aboard.
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Virginia Beach
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Norfolk Depot
Sawyer
Santa Fe Opens San Joaquin Extension for July First
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway announces the San Joaquin Valley extension to San Francisco will begin passenger service on July 1, 1900. The line stresses uniform high quality across its Chicago to Los Angeles and San Diego network with superior dining and equipment. It highlights attractions from mountains to Grand Canyon and promises daily Pullman and tourist sleeper service, led by Mr Fred Harvey.
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San Joaquin Valley
San Francisco
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francico
Denver
Galveston
Strets
Overland
Miles
Fred Harvey
Grand Canon
Arizona
Ufe
California
Éiseoand
Golden Bate
Pullman
Tourtet
California Limited
Convention Signs and Drama Ahead of Democratic Meet
Kansas City prepares for the Democratic convention as signs and crowds gather. Hotels receive cots and bedding while the convention hall nears completion. Talks swirl about Bryan, the Chicago platform, and a potential vice presidential race with candidates including Sulzer Hill Towne and others. David Fi wired plans to arrive Sunday as anticipation grows.
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Associated Press
Coates House
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
Nebraska
Philadelphia
New York
Sulzer
Hill
Kanene City
Lincoln
Exet i. A. Shievely
Indiana
Chas. A. Towne
Minnesota
Towne
Licans
David Fi
Lawn Mowers Repair Service Reopens at Old Shop
LAWN MOWERS OEL KNAP associates with PTON & GILMAN at the old shop on Middlesex Street to continue refinery repairs. Mowers will be sharpened cleaned and returned in first class condition with orders by postal card or telephone 593 promptly attended to.
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Oel Knap
Pton & Gilman
MT Middleses Street
Lincoln pilgrimage to see Col Bryan questioned
Persons from Lincoln say Col Bryan is not expected in Lincoln. The convention hall endured a severe test in the strong wind storm last evening and the outcome was satisfactory. The hall remains unfinished with some steel components still not arrived.
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Lincoln
Col. Bryan
Convention Hall
Fireworks Rise in Glory and New Display Trend
The New York Mall and Express notes a booming fireworks market ahead of the Fourth with higher demand for powerful devices and small private displays. New torpedoes and cat-scat cracklers benefit manufacturers as public shows expand, led by Rough Riders festivities and a Roosevelts-linked political backdrop.
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America
Artemus Ward
Aladdin
Rough Riders
Gov. Roosevelt
New York Mall
Express
Chicago Teachers Charged With Poor Spelling Probe
Trustee Joseph Schwab urged an official investigation by the district superintendent of schools into claims that Chicago teachers cannot spell and that half of high school graduates write letters with numerous misspellings. The superintendent agreed to inquiry but dismissed the charges as exaggerated.
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Chicago
Joseph 8
Schwab
Chicago Tri
Welsbach Light with Yusea Mantle Adverts New Bright Mantle
An advertisement touts the Welsbach Light using the Yusea Mantle claiming 50 percent more light and three times the strength, with long life and lower running cost under half a cent per hour and 100 candle power per light. Also promotes first class gas cooking ranges on installment plans.
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