Bill to protect officials passes House in big vote
Washington June 10 The House passed the anti anarchist bill by 175 to 38 to shield the president vice president cabinet members and foreign ministers and ambassadors from deadly attack. A recommit motion failed 71 to 123. The measure is a thirteen section substitute for the Senate bill including a death penalty for targeted officials and at least ten years for those who attempt such offenses. The day also covered transfer of forest reserves to the Agriculture Department and creation of game and fish preserves.
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Texas
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Mississippi
Messrs. Mondell
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Shafroth
Colorado
Bell
Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
South Africa
Department of Agriculture
Mondell
Interior
Agricultural Departments
Liberty Bell Arrives in Washington for Philadelphia Run
Thousands view the Liberty Bell as it passes through Washington en route from the Charleston exposition to Philadelphia. A patriotic program includes The Star Spangled Banner by the Marine Band, remarks by officials, and child spectators placing flowers on the car. Minute Men in colonial uniforms stand guard as bands perform throughout the day. The car stays overnight in Washington before continuing to Philadelphia.
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Cuban Minister to Open Havana Legation in New York
Havana minister Gonzalvo Quesada sails to New York with his family and will proceed to Washington to open the Cuban legation at the Hotel Raleigh until a house is secured. He carries Palma’s good wishes to Roosevelt and will press for swift tariff reduction for Cuban products. Many citizens bid him farewell. Gen Garcia’s eldest son may be sent to Hamburg as consul general.
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Packers Must Loosen Up Investigation Brings Contempt Risk
Judge Parlange in the eastern district of Louisiana rules that local representatives of packing companies must answer questions from the grand jury probing the beef trust. The grand jury is due to meet this afternoon and witnesses are expected to refuse, risking contempt and possible habeas corpus actions through the circuit court.
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DISSENSIONS AMONG BOERS AT BLOMFONTEIN
June 10. Tension rises within the Orange Free State colony as Boers who surrendered under peace terms refuse to shake hands with those who surrendered earlier. Authorities fear lasting bitterness between the two factions of burghers will persist long after peace.
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Blomfontein
Joyful populace honors King and Queen at peace celebration
London aids a joyous return of peace in South Africa with a royal thanksgiving service led by King Edward and Queen Alexandra at St Pauls. The royal procession along the Mall to Trafalgar Square drew cheering crowds and the sword of the city was officially presented to the king.
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Queen Alexandra
St. Paul's
Stepney
Canal Week in Senate and Nicaragua Route
Washington June 9 The senate will spend most of the week on the inter oceanic canal bill. Supporters of the Nicaragua route hope for a vote next Saturday, though odds are against it. Senator Harris of Kansas opens debate today in favor, followed by supporters and opponents. Senator Fairbanks plans a Wednesday speech in support of the Spooner bill.
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Fire at St. Luke's sanitarium kills six in Chicago
A blaze at the St. Luke's society sanitarium on Wabash avenue and Twenty-first street in Chicago killed five men and one woman and injured about thirty. The building, once the Hotel Woodruff and Hotel Lancaster, housed many patients seeking treatment for drink and drug addictions. Iowa Democrats set a state convention for September 2 in Des Moines.
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Too Much of Athletics Sermon at Columbia and Bernard
Bishop Burgess of Long Island preached at a Columbia University and Bernard College baccalaureate, noting athletic prize winners are memorialized in bronze while Greek prize winners are written in water. He urged that physical development and moral strength go together, saying health helps men fight life’s battles and temptations.
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Burgess
Episcopal Diocese
Long Island
Columbia University
Bernard College
House schedule prioritizes Pacific cable and irrigation bills
Washington June 9 The House program for this week includes bills on the Pacific cable and irrigation. Special rules are prepared, cable set for two days and irrigation for three. The cable bill funds an American built and operated cable for Philippine insular service. Opponents favor private competition. Supporters expect passage despite some leaders’ opposition.
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Odell Praises Nebraska and New York Tour States
Gov Odell spoke at length on his trip through twenty five states praising national prosperity. He singled out Nebraska noting abundant crops and business focus with limited political attention. He highlighted Cuban sugar policy as a divisive issue while praising overall administration.
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Pleasure Is Soon Ended Excursion Train Wrecks in Michigan
An excursion train on the Detroit and Mackinaw railroad carrying over 500 passengers wrecked at Black River near Alpina Michigan while at about forty miles per hour. One man was killed instantly, three were probably fatally injured, and nearly fifty others sustained injuries from bruises to broken limbs.
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Farmer Murders a Doctor in Garden Grove
Dr W D Duff shot and killed by W H Clark a farmer after threatening return to town Clark turned himself in saying he kept his promise Duff formerly practiced in Garden Grove recently moved to Blockton incident occurred at a drug store two shots struck near the heart also reports of a white woman killed by a negro in Lawrence Kan and the capture of Pug Ryan in Cripple Creek Colo with ties to past desperado gang activity
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Breckenridge
Railroad to Route Coos Bay and Rosebury in Oregon
The Oregonian reports a railroad will be built between Coos Bay and Rosebury with construction to start by September 1 at the latest.
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Kruger to Remain in Holland
BRUSSELS June 9 Mr. Kruger declares he will end his days in Holland.
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City near Mount Tacona wrecked by volcano blast
Central American city of Retalbulen at the foot of Mount Tacona was buried by lava ash and rocks with about 1000 killed. Nearby Champanico Tapachuio and Santa Maria reported volcanic activity as aftershocks followed the April 15 quake that devastated Quezaltenago. Palena’s report confirms widespread destruction and ongoing tremors.
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G. M. Mellville
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Santa Maria
Countervailing Sugar Duty Passed in Simla Council
The sugar bill authorizing a countervailing duty on bountied sugar until the Brussels convention takes effect cleared the Indian council. Viceroy Lord Kurzon urged refiners to improve methods to justify the protection afforded by the duty.
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Union Pacific Expands Holdings in Southern Pacific Stock
NEW YORK June 7 The Evening Post reports Union Pacific Railroad company increased its holdings of Southern Pacific stock from 75000000 to 90000000 dollars indicating a larger stake in the rival line.
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The
Evening Post Today
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Southern Pacific
Immigration Increases at New York Port
New York officials report May migration figures show 82,004 immigrants landed, up from 73,667 in April. The data record details by port, with annual adjustments and implications for labor markets and urban population.
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Port of
Morocc o Washington to Madrid minister named
From Morocco to Washington Madrid June 7 Senor de Ojada former Spanish minister to Morocco has been gazetted minister of Spain at Washington in succession to Dike de Arcos. Boer officers in prison camps near here have been granted liberty and parole. Kruger reported well health in The Hague June 7 with no illness evidence.
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Madrid
Senor de Ojada
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Dike de Arcos
Hamilton
Bermuda
King Albert of Saxony in critical condition
Ik Dresen June 7 reports King Albert of Saxony is very ill for several months and the condition is regarded as critical. His health status is a major concern in Saxony with no immediate improvement expected.
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