Triennial Yale reunion member Hay dies in New Haven fall
Adelbert S. Hay formerly United States Consul to Pretoria, son of Secretary Hay, fell from a fourth story window at the New Haven House in New Haven on Sunday morning June 23. He had attended Yale class reunions and was last seen on the Yale campus before his fall. Authorities deem death instantaneous, with speculation on the circumstances. The report also notes the Republican state convention in Columbus Ohio and remarks on locomotive efficiency discussions with British officials.
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Adelbert S. Hay
United States
Pretoria
Hay
New Haven
Young Hay
Yale
Tie
James Sullivan
Cahill
Missouri politician dies after brief illness
Police Commissioner John Trice a prominent Missouri figure died at St. Joseph on June 26 after a short illness of diabetes His death came as a sudden shock to family and friends despite a prior apparent improvement
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John Trice
St. Joseph, Mo
Cuban Education Report Highlights Cuba School Progress
Lieut Hanna, Cuba’s school commissioner, reports strong education growth. In December there were 412 schools and 3313 in August, with 172,273 pupils enrolled and an average attendance of 123,362. There were 3583 teachers, 1456 men and 2127 women, costing 264,612 dollars for the last four months of 1900.
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Lieut Hanna
Cuba
Porto Rico Revenue Measures Prompt Free Trade Prospect
Porto Rico officials notify Washington that revenue measures are formulated to cover island government expenses. If correct and adequate, a presidential proclamation may establish free trade between the United States and Porto Rico. The island possession shows prosperity.
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Porto Rico
Washington
United States
International Salt Trust planned combining major salt firms
A proposed new corporation, International Salt Company, would unite the National Salt Company, Canadian Salt Company, and Salt Union of England. It would produce 5 to 6 million tons annually, with National Salt Company supplying about one third. The plan includes a sea salt operation on Porto Rico to cure fish.
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National Salt Company
Canadian Salt Company
Salt Union of
England
International Salt Company
Porto Rico
Rinehold Bogas Statue Unveiled in Germany
The Bismarch statue of the old iron chancellor was unveiled on the 16th with Emperor William and many dignitaries present. Chancellor Von Bueloro gave the address, and the figure is shown in military dress with a helmet.
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Rinehold Bogas
Bismarch
Germany
Emperor William
von Bueloro
Mrs Botha Sifts Kruger War Plans from Holland
Mrs. Botha interviews Mr. Kruger to learn how he intends to carry on the South African war from his safe Dutch retreat.
Steamer Louisiana Wrecked Off Cape Ballard's
The Orient Steam Navigation Company's steamer Louisiana commanded by Captain McNay, from Liverpool June 18 for Montreal with 400 passengers, wrecked Tuesday night off Cape Ballard's. All aboard reportedly saved, but storm caused panic as passengers stampeded while the vessel, bound for Montreal with cargo, neared Cape Race.
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Orient Steam Navigation Company
Louisiana
McNay
Liverpool
Montreal
Cape Ballard's
Cape Race
Deserter Meekin Surrenders With Cailles Force at Santa Cruz
Private Frank Meekin of the Thirty-seventh Volunteers stationed at Manila deserted earlier to join General Cailles insurgents. He surrendered with Cailles troops at Santa Cruz on June 24 after taking the allegiance oath and is confined in the guard house awaiting trial in Manila.
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Frank Meekin
Thirty-seventh Volunteers
Manila
Cailles
Caille
Santa Cruz
Maniia
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Adelbert Hay
Vol. X
Saline County
Missouri
Hanna
Columbus
Foraker
State Central Committee
France
Elliott
Cape Colony
Colony
Lord George Hamilton
India
America
International Salt Trust
Mrs
Botha
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