Three Dead in Mine Explosion Rescues Near 200
Explosion trapped 200 miners at No 2 mine in Grouster O. Six or more were injured. three men Evan Joseph John McClelland and Aaron Swanson died as crews battled fires and two more blasts. Mine owned by W P Read & Co of Chicago.
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Grouster
Evan Joseph
John McClelland
Aaron Swanson
William Williams
Elmer G. Biddison
Williams
Joseph
W. P. Read & Co
Chicago
Buller Outflanks Boers In Fresh Inkewelo Move
London dispatch from June reports General Buller detailing Allied operations at Van Wyck hill and Inkewelo. Talbot Coke with Tenth brigade and South African Light Horse seized Van Wyck, facing sniper fire and light casualties. Hildyard’s coordinated assault outflanked the berg defenses between Botha's Pass and Inkewelo, driving the enemy from a strong position with minimal losses to British forces.
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Hildyard
Botha’s Pass
Inkewelo
Laing
Visitors at Pretoria presidency replace Burgher guards
On June 5 British officers visited the presidency at Lonpoyx Pretoria and informed Mrs. Kruger that Burgher guards would be replaced by British troops. The Burgher guards laid down their arms on the building porch as the change was announced.
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Hong
Hollis Visit to Kruger Deemed Not Official
Dispatch from Lourenzo Marques reports United States Consul Hollis met with President Kruger. In Washington officials stated Hollis's trip was not an official mission and generated comment.
Rathbone troubles deepen as vouchers rejected in Havana
Estes G. Rathbone former director of posts faces growing scrutiny as the auditor’s department invalidates 15000 dollars in vouchers including 8000 dollars paid twice mainly at Muncie Indiana. Fidelity company may be held liable for Rathbone bond amid clashes with Neely associates and a 2000 dollar bond for Corrydon Rich while threats surface over new testimony.
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Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Muncie
Ind
Fidelity Company
Rathbone
Miller
Rich
Mer
Neely
Bigelow Accused of Guilty Knowledge in Paisley Case
Pittsburg June 9 The end committee in the Paisley investigation charges Public Works Director Bigelow with guilty knowledge of Paisley’s peculations. Rumors had suggested he would be disclosed or removed but the report asserts his awareness of the scheme.
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Paisley
Pittsburg
Public Works
Bigelow
Bureau of Highways and Sewers
A Week of Prayer and Church Reforms In January Synod
In Aspory Park New Jersey on June 2 the general synod of the Reformed Church in America considered the first ten resolutions from the growth committee. A week of prayer was adopted. committees were formed to revise ordination baptism and installation forms. a proposal to place graduates from Reformed colleges in pulpits sparked debate and was withdrawn as unconstitutional. In Philadelphia on June 9 the Lutheran Pennsylvania synod heard reports from Monmouth Airy Theological Seminary and concerns over Cambridge Episcopal divinity students and a society pressuring calls among peers.
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Aspory Park
N. J
General Synod of the Reformed Church In America
Cornelius L. Wells
Reformed Church
Philadelphia
Lutheran Synod of Pennsylvania
Theological Seminary
Monunt Airy
Episcopal Divinity School
Cambridge
Mass
Lutheran Seminary
New York
Steinhauser
Allentown
World Temperance Congress Opens in London With Notables
The World temperance congress opens in London next Monday with the archbishop of Canterbury presiding He will speak and host a garden party at Lambeth palace on Thursday The lord mayor hosts a reception next Friday A grand cosmopolitan temperance meeting will be led by the Earl of Carlisle Lady Henry Somerset chairs Tuesday Numerous American speakers are listed
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London
Loxpox
Archbishop of Canterbury
Lambeth Palace
Earl of Carlisle
Henry Somerset
Congress
Boxer movement and Boxers in China threaten dynasty
Reports from Lexpos state millions involved in the Boxer movement, with authorities fighting to suppress it. Chinese troops reportedly kill many Boxers near Tien Tsin and possibly defeat government forces near Pao Ting Fa. Legation guards await orders to intervene as foreign legations seek reinforcements.
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Lexpos
Tien Tsin
Pekin
London
Pao Ting Fa
Legation
Vienna
China
Prices Decline Shifts in Trade Signal Slower Growth
New York June 9 R G Dun weekly review notes Congress adjourned after a useful session and progress toward peace in South Africa, yet major business changes await the presidential election. Prices ease across commodities with iron and coal down, petroleum and rubber retreating, and wool and silk weakening. Failures rise in the United States to 206, up from 159, while Canada shows 19, up from 10.
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New Yorks
R. G. Dun & Co
Congress
South Africa
China
Bessemer Association
Pittsburg
Southern Makers
Steel and Wire Company
United States
Canada
Wall Street Dullness Triggers Broad Market Break
In New York the combination bull in wheat and bear in stocks sparked unease over railroad rate prospects west of Chicago. A widespread and costly rate war loomed if no settlement, aiding a market collapse as prices fell in late trading. Missouri Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio showed weakness amid dividend fears. The bank statement hinted at a small cash loss due to heavy Treasury withdrawals, with interior receipts slightly above prior estimates but still uncertain. The day ended active and weak near session lows, with bond prices largely unchanged and total par value sales at 1,190,000.
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New York
Chicago
Hst
Missouri Pacific
Baltimore
Ohio
Sub-Treasury
United States
Russians Fight In China Amid Naval Action At TienTsin
A June 9 cablegram from Nimitz or navy deference Bar DWE reports Russian forces clashing in Tien Tsin with 900 men ashore and 25 ships present. British, Russian, Chinese admirals discuss joint protection of lives and property as rail link is cut and relief ships requested.
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Tong Ev
China
Pekin
Tien Tsin
McCalla
Tien Tsin-Pekin
Kemper
Brave Corporal and Fighting Americans at Catubig
Reports from Captain H. M. Day and First Lieutenant J. T. Sweeny recount the April 15 siege of Catubig garrison on Samar. Thirty-one men held off an estimated 600 insurgents, with Corporal Carson displaying leadership under dire fire until rescue by Lt. Sweeny’s party arrived. Captain Dey awards the men the highest commendation for courage and judgment.
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Wasametor
War Department
H. M. Day
Forty-third Volunteer Infantry
J. T. Sweeny
Catubig
Island of
Samar
Fortythird Infantry
Corporal Carson
Lieutenant Sweeney
Leo Ang
Dey
Carson
Missionaries Safe Amid Pekin Danger Cable
A Presbyterian mission dispatch from New York reports limited danger to missionaries in Pekin despite Boxer unrest. Dr John W Henry a senior China missionary confirms Still danger while noting no major depredations yet. The Presbyterian board cares for 58 American missionaries in Shantung. The American board also says all missionaries are well though government morale is low and seeks state department aid.
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New York
Pekin
John W. Henry
China
Presbyterian Board
Shantung
American Board
State Department
Wheat futures surge on bullish crop damage reports and buyers
In New York and Chicago on June 9, wheat futures jumped 24 to 25 cents per bushel as crop damage news from the northwest spurred outside buyers. July wheat climbed from 75 to 77 cents, closing at 77 4 cents, with heavy option activity around 5 million bushels. Foreign houses joined the buying, while some speculators pressed prices but retreated as highs were posted late.
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New York
Northwest
Three Girls Detained by Mob in St Louis
A mob of women and boys attacked Lena Kaenter, a lunch vendor for California Avenue streetcar line workers, stripping her to the waist and daubing her with green paint while others held her. Two shopgirls were similarly assaulted an hour later, and forced partial disrobing before escaping.
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St. Louis
Lena Kaenter
California Avenue
General Pio del Pilar Captured Near Manila
Manila area reports say Filipino leader General Pio del Pilar was captured near Manila during the night of June 9 to 10 50 p m Japanese anger grows after Korea refuses audience over political suspect torture and execution news from Yokohama London and Washington describe tensions and a treasury depository bank call for 5 million dollars due by June 25
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Manila
Manita
Pio del Pilar
Rusia
Korea
London
Daily Mail
Yokohama
Japan
Russia
Masamoho
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
the Treasury
Dewey Denies Writing To Aguinaldo In Manila Discovery
Vancouver dispatch reports a Manila Times copy describing insurgent documents found May 2 by General Funston including Aguinaldo letters and Aguinaldo’s own letter book. It claims Manila firms had unseen ties with rebels while Dewey says he never wrote to Aguinaldo and explains he employed Aguinaldo for specific tasks with no promises.
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Dewey
Vancouver
B. C
Manila Times
Tdzuma Maru
Documenta
Funston
Wildman
Manila
Aguinaldo
Detroit
Admiral Dewey
Aguidalda
Paopores
Girl Rioters Sentenced in St Louis Riot Case
Three girls Annie Swez An nie Klasch and Mary Tritina were jailed for two years in reform school after May 80 street car assault on Miss Pauline Hensel and stripping her clothes. A saloonkeeper is sought for refuge denial. Warrants issued for Thomas Reynolds Albert Nichols Frank Worth George Hill Joseph Ette and William Francis for conspiracy to interfere with the United States mails.
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St. Louis
Annie Swez
Annie Klasch
Mary Tritina
Pauline Hensel
Reform School
Clark
Court of Criminal Correction
Schumacher
Hensel
Thomas Reynolds
Albert Nichols
Frank Worth
George Hill
Joseph Ette
William Francis
United States
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Wall Street
Samar Island
Chicago Grain and Provisions
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Banke
O. W. Lewis
Lashlusio
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I. L. Peterson
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J.P. Emerson
Dre, Kennedy & Kergan
Dre. Kennedy
Kergan
W. P.M
Jackson
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Whitten
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