Cuban Constitution Rejected by United States
Havana reports that Washington refused to accept the Cuban constitution as adopted, prompting disappointment among conservatives who believed it would be acceptable. Generals Wood and Root offered explanations. the White House insists on full Platt amendment acceptance without changes, while Cuba’s assembly debates coaling stations, sanitation, and intervention terms. The president and cabinet vow to keep U.S. forces on the island until Cuba complies.
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Havana
United States
Washington
Wood
Root
Washington Commissions
Platt
Connecticut
Lodge
Massachusetts
Fairbanks
Indiana
Committee On Relations
Cuba Intervention And Platt Amendment Ambiguity
The passage argues Cubans fail to neatly carry out sanitation plans and misinterpret the Platt amendment’s provisions. It objects to changes that render U S intervention rights unclear, insisting on a straight unambiguous acknowledgment of the U S right to intervene to protect Cuban independence or a stable government.
Funeral of Michler in Washington with military escort
Funeral services for Lieutenant Colonel Francis Michler, secretary to Lieutenant General Miles, were held at St. John's church. A military escort from Fort Myer and Washington barracks accompanied the body to Arlington cemetery for interment in a vault. Rev. Alexander Mackay Smith led the ceremonies as General Miles and officers attended.
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Washington
Francis Michler
Miles
St. John’s Church
Eleventh Cavalry
Fort Myer
Fourth Field Battery
Washington Barracks
Thurch
Arlington Cemetery
Alexander Mackay Smith
Attacked secret orders and labor unions in synod report
In Pittsburg on Friday the Reformed Presbyterian synod heard Rev. John Willie of Colorado condemn secret societies and link labor unions to them. A committee was urged to study aims of labor organizations. A Chinese rights petition urged repeal of the Chinese exclusion law, with congregational votes and petitions to president and congress. Prof. D B Wilson led devotions. Moderator Martin announced next year’s committees.
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Pittsburg
Reformed Presbyterian Synod
John Willie
Colorado
Daniel Chestnut
United States
Johnston
Pacific Coast
Congress
D. B. Wilson
Martin
Peace in Northern Pacific
New York reports an official statement that an understanding has been reached between Northern Pacific and Union Pacific interests. J. P. Morgan will hold the Northern Pacific board, with several names named as representatives of common interests. Louis A. Heinsheimer of Kuhn Loeb & Co confirms the settlement but provides no details, stating the differences are settled and the matter is at an end.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific Board
J. P. Morgan
Louis A. Heinsheimer
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
World’s Police Army Debate at Mohonk Conference
Arbitration conference heard views on disarmament with calls to refer disputes to The Hague and a planned world police army. Speakers urged navy preservation for protection of missionaries and trade, while endorsing arbitration.
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Lake Mohonk
Wadham
Hague Court
United States
Henry R. Steele
J. Milton Green
Presbyterian
Porto Rico
Login
George B. Stewart
Auburn Theological Seminary
Five Men Lynched at Lookout Modoc County
Bieber Calif June 1 Details reach of lynching of five men at Lookout Modoc county Calvin Hall 72 and his three half breed sons Frans 26 James 19 Martin 16 and B D Yautis 2 were seized from Lookout hotel by a mob of 30 to 50 assailants after arrests on charges of petty larceny and burglary They were hanged at two bridge locations near Pitt river before guards could intervene. district attorney sheriff and coroner moved to scene for an inquest.
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Lanus
Agaist
Hall
Weir
Lookout Hotel
Lookout Hotel By Constable Carpenter
R. Nichols
J. W. Brown
S. Goyette
Calvin Hall
Pitt River
Frank Hail
Yantis
Alturas
Kruger Appeals for Peace Reported by Sun
June 1 dispatches from Loxipox and Dayton note A P reports General Botha telegraphs via the Netherlands to General Kruger urging peace talks. It cites Lord Kitchener’s permission for Such a move. In Dayton motormen on the People's Street Railway strike at 4 pm over union recognition.
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Associated Press
The
Sun Today
Botha
Standerton
Mgr. Kruger
Netherlands
Kruger
Lord Kitchener
Dayton
People’s Street Railway Company
Massillon Market Totzepo Notice And Repair Ad
The page itemizes local notices and ads including shoe repair by Herman R. Hintz on South Erie Street over Miller's Jewelry, and a Pilgrim Publishing Company notice about upcoming book status and subscriber charges. Also lists DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills and Chas W Cupples address along Tremann Street.
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Herman R. Hintz
Lock
Erie Street
Miller’s Jewelry
Grea
DeWitt
Chas. W. Cupples
Tremann Street
Rider & Snyder
E. Main St
China Accepts Indemnity Terms Pleasing to Powers
Pekin June 1 China has conditionally accepted 450 000 000 taels as the indemnity owed to the powers. Foreign ministers express satisfaction though some delay may occur as they assess China’s ability to guarantee payment. Ministers debate revenue collection, preferring customs at 10 percent and 5 000 000 taels yearly from likin tax, provided likin duties on foreign goods are dropped.
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Pekin
China
Councilman Paid Police After City Crisis
Wheeling reports a municipal stalemate over an emergency appropriation halted police pay. Officers threatened a Saturday strike. City Clerk O'Brien lacked funds until Dr. Haskins agreed to cover salaries, averting a broader security lapse. Mayor Sweeney warned against borrowing, citing a restraining ordinance.
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Wheeling
O’brien
Chiif Ritz
Dr. Haskins
Quick Relief for Asthma and Piles Ad Copies
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas reports eight years of asthma with severe attacks lately. Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief without fail. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve offers pile relief without surgical expense. Counterfeits warned. Carrier addresses Rider & Snyder. Banner Salve heals cuts and bruises after cycling downs.
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DeWitt
Chas. W
W. Tremont Street
Rider & Snyder
E. Main Street
Savannah man held for further examination on forged check
John McCullough of Savannah Georgia was committed to the Tombs for further examination in police court here charged with forging a 557 dollar check on the Savannah Bank and Trust company. McCullough was arrested on the steamship City of Augusta as she ran into port, his bride being with him.
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New York
John McCullough
Savannah
Savannah Bank and Trust Company
McCullough
Augusta
Ex Captain King Found Guilty In Bribery Case
The sealed verdict in the bribery case against former Captain and Quartermaster Cyril W. King of the U S A was opened in the United States circuit court in Mobile Alabama. It finds him guilty as charged of receiving money with intent to influence his official actions.
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King
Mobile
Ala
Cyril W. King
United States
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McKinley
Cuba
Rapenaalhive
Michler
Dr. Mackay Smith
Strong
World's Police Army
Navy
Cali
Massillon
Totzepo, Junoe
Wheat
Pilgrim Publishing Company, Ltd
Pen, Co
F.C Dewwitt
GCO
Chicago
Chas
Easnee Street
S.F. Wefler
DR. Kutchin
U. S
Columbus
Ohio
America
State of
Doctor Kutchin
Kutchin
Brights
Thadas
Ford
Charles Yannayon
Rittman
Versailles
Kutchis
H.G. Abell
Cortland
Conrad
Oaerville
Bud Crooke
Hontas Crook
John B. Crook
Nerans
S Aviles
Si Jie
Meyer
Lakeside Stuck Farm
Cantan
Olita Alen Cree
Toy Vielny L
Roekeys
Blrebey Gy
Nion Spap
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