Cubans Accept Platt Amendment by 16 to 11 Vote
Havana June 13 The Cuban constitutional convention approved the Platt amendment by 16 to 11 with no discussion after opening. Delegates split along pro and con lines as 16 in favor and 11 against. several members were absent. Washington rejoiced at the ratification signaling U S withdrawal from supervision soon if Cuba forms a stable government. Officials expect a speedy evacuation contingent on order and sanitation measures, with independence possibly by autumn.
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Tamayo
Villuendas
Quesada
Committee On Relations
Congress
United States
Big Cities Barred In Modern Woodmen Meeting
St Paul Minn June 13 election of officers and a long fight over admitting cities over 200000 to the orders jurisdiction dominated the day. A report to admit city members was debated with motions to remove the limit. Chicago was voted down 260 to 328 and other cities followed similarly. Utah was the only favorable outcome likely for Friday. Officers reelected included Head Consul W N Northcott Head Clerk C W Hawes and Head Adviser Dan B Herd.
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Minn
Woodmen of America
Law Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Detroit
Cleveland
San Francisco
W. A. Northcott
Ilinois
C. W. Hawes
Dan B. Herd
Tow
Y M C A International Convention Opens in Boston
Delegates flood Mechanics Hall for sessions on YMCA progress over past years. President William S. Dodge repudiates a controversial Boston museum reception circular. Evening program draws massive crowds for speakers Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler Rear Admiral F J Higginson Capt A V Wadhama Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson and Col Curtis Guild Jr presiding. audience wildly applauds Wheeler and Hobson.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Y. M. C. A. International
William S. Dodge
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Joseph Wheeler
F. J. Higginson
A. V. Wadhama
United States Navy
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Curtis Guild, Jr
Olg Hall
Gen. Wheeler
Hobson
Damaging storm hits Traverse City and surrounds
A heavy rain and hail storm moved through Traverse City Michigan and Grand Traverse County Wednesday afternoon. One inch and a quarter of rain fell in an hour with hail as large as hens’ eggs. Fruit trees were stripped and berries ruined while three sons of William Eikey sheltered in a barn. lightning struck the barn killing the eldest boy, age 14, with the others left unconscious. The storm also produced damage in Chicago Milwaukee Oshkosh La Crosse Moneaqua Lowell and Pretoria with deaths from lightning and by hail and a headless body identified in Lowell
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Mich
Grand Traverse County
William Eikey
Chicago
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Stewart Avenue
North Normal Parkway
Englewood
Woodlawn
Hyde Park
Grand Crossing
Kensington
Milwaukee
Ironwood
Stevens Point
Ashland
Oshkosh
Wis
City Hall
la Crossé
M. Kreely and Son
Arcadia
Port Royal mine disaster death toll rises to 18
West Newton June 13 Port Royal mine disaster claims 18 lives after Harvey Beveridge David James deaths are confirmed and a new explosion indicates gas remains active. 13 bodies remain entombed as rescue attempts pause for guidance from mine inspectors and officials. Father Carroll offers 2000 reward for recovery or rescue. authorities oppose further entry.
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West Newton
Harvey Beveridge
McKeesport
Port Royal
David James
G. W. Schleuderberg
Pittsburgh
Pan-Handle
Pather Carroll
Smithton
Father Carroll
Improvement Continues for Mrs McKinley at White House
Washington June 13 Mrs McKinley’s physicians report she continues to show improvement and may spend part of the day in a rolling chair Dr Rixey’s visit was brief and more encouraging though cautious The heat affected her little and Surgeon General Sternberg noted favorable progress The doctors predicted she would sit up and she did briefly though not for long Also a drug ad fragment appears mentioning Rocky Mountain Tea for mothers and children
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Washington
Indemnity Totals Tangle In Hague Arbitration Bid
Washington June 13 Mr Rockhill proposes submitting the indemnity issue to The Hague while clarifying the total amount. Reports say 450,000,000 taels was misunderstood as agreed, though no formal accord exists among powers. Berlin sources claim steady progress toward agreement with China, even if talks extend a week or two.
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China
Mr. Rockhill
Hague
Rockhill
Nerlin
Peking
Berlin
The Ball Games. Burlington farmer found dead by Belknap
Burlington Iowa June 13 Frank Bennett a well known farmer was found dead at the roadside near Belknap Iowa shot in the head with a heavy load of shot and his skull crushed with a heavy instrument probably the butt of a gun The perpetrator is unknown motive unclear Kansas City Missouri June 13 Philip C Shaffer of Philadelphia elected imperial potentate of the Order of the Mystic Shrine and San Francisco chosen as meeting place for 1902 Crops damaged Burlington Iowa June 13 excessive heat wind hail and rainstorm caused heavy crop damage Jowntown fires Perry Iowa June 13 wire broke at Woodward causing about 40000 in property loss Fire and business district damaged Quick Meal stove sold only by Tom es
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Port Royal
Wynne
West Moreland County
Burlington
Frank Bennett
Belknap
Ila
Kansas City
Philip C. Shaffer
Philadelphia
Order of the Mystic Shrine
San Frantisco
Will Fight Machinists In National Trade Dispute
New York June 13 convention of the National Metal Trades association plans to bolster employer efforts in the machinists strike. A 500000 stockpile for a strike committee backs the push, while machinists threaten to mobilize 650000 metal trades workers nationwide. External aid from London and possible general sympathetic rail strike are noted, with labor groups contemplating broader actions.
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The
National Metal Trades Association
United States
Herald
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
London
American Federation of Labor
Jcihuki
New York District Lodge of
Canada
News in Brief: Global Events and Local Incidents
Americans won a second day of shooting in a commemoration match at Hendon England while Joseph Marabee faced arrest in Chicago over a family tragedy. The Standard 631 explores Texas air field development as a major topic. The Chinese court plans a perilous return to Peking. Princeton marked its 154th commencement with 207 degrees conferred. King Edward awarded medals to 3000 South African veterans in London. Federal inquiries into San Francisco army commissary fraud threaten revelations of vast sums. Illinois honored graduates as Luther Lailin Mills delivered the address. Wall Street reports Penn Railroad controls Penn Steel for rails. The Earl of Stamford warned English women mirror American morals. The piece also surveys royal succession laws across Europe, noting three major systems, and highlights France’s smallest conscript, Emile Mayot.
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Engand
Joseph Marabee
Chicago
Standard 631
Texas Air Fields
Peking
Prinnceton
Edward
London
Army Service
San Francisco
University of Illinois
Luther Lailin
Earl of Stamford
National Vigilance Society
Pins Swallowed By Young Dressmaker In Austin
A Chicago Record Herald quip about dressmakers noting that swallowing pins is not a normal risk. Nils Schiff of Mandel's department jokes no one in his shop could swallow four pins, stressing the habit would be unsafe and unwelcome. The fragment ends with a reference to F. B. Snyder offering a bedroom view.
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Nils Schiff
Mandel’s
Chicago Record-Herald
Beauty thief stays and pimples flee with tea
A quirky ad urges readers to use Rocky Mountain Tea to remove pimples and blackheads. It promotes Swartwout & Swartwout and Tingling Bros, then mentions a carnival circus committee seeking 100 costumed boys and invites applications to Morse & Devel.
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Swartwout
Tingling Bros. Ciocus Committee
Morse & Devel
Ilinois Fastest Sea Fighter Sets World Speed Record
Boston June 13 The Illinois, fastest bat teship in America, anchored at President's Roads after a successful trial on a 60 nautical mile Cape Ann to Cape Port poise run. She averaged 17.31 knots over four heats, with a complete 300 yard circle in 3 minutes 10 seconds, and 66 knots total time 3 49 46 recorded, under naval officials' praise.
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America
Ilinois
President’s Roads
Cape Ann
Cape Port
United States Naval
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Evans
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Indorse His Course By Cabinet Over Third Term
Washington June 13 cabinet meeting had no major questions as Stoot and Hay were away. Members unanimously approved the president's third term pronouncement, noting public opinion should not misread any endorsement of a pre existing ambition. Also reports place Senator Fairbanks as likely 1904 Roosev elt rival. Choctaw leader Wilson Jones dies at territory residence near Caddo. A humorous exchange on household balancing ends with a housewife outlining a simple method.
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Stoot
Hay
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the Tribune
Fairbanks
Indiana
Roosevelt
Sherman
Tex
Wilson NL Jones
Caddo
Stove maintenance and sales in brief ad
A compact classified notice advertises stove storage and sealing, brick cleaning, mica polishing, and stacking for a small sum. It mentions Nagel Quick Meal Gasoline Stove and Berber Law Junior models with prices around 53.75 and 2.90, and references Tom & Dag in relation to polishing stoves and related goods.
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NAGEL
Berber Law Junior
Buroner We
Steslovens
Tom & Dag
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