End of Boer War Declared as Peac Terms Signed in Pretoria
London and Ottawa report that Lord Kitchener and Boer delegates signed terms of surrender in Pretoria ending the war. King Edward praises peace before his Coronation, with nationwide celebrations, church services, and public demonstrations from London to Ottawa and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Lord Milner
House of Commons
Great Britain
Balfour
Edward
South Africa
Daily Express
Utrecht
Holland
Kruger
Transvaal
Mansion House
Joseph C. Dimsdale
War Office
Churches of
Washington
South Hive
Sorsehdar
Peablnaee Saukherre
Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Montreal
Que
Notable Early 1900s World and Domestic Events Amid Turmoil
Mrs Solomon Grayson shot and killed her brother in Decatur Alabama after hearing he planned to leave the country. The United Presbyterian general assembly debated covenant changes. Roosevelt faced criticism for Memorial Day remarks on lynching. Government cash balance after eleven months stood at 186 470 222 dollars. Baron Shibusawa visited San Francisco en route to discuss a Pacific steamship trust with J P Morgan. Lord Minto praised as suitable for British ambassador in Washington. Confederation sentiment grew in Newfoundland as Canada discussions rise. Senate hissed Senator Carmack over claims on Philippine troops. Fay Parks of Quincy Newfoundland committed suicide after her mother’s rebuke. National Conference of Charities speakers urged Chicago housing for the poor. American Architectural League praised Washington’s planned improvements. Buencamino urged American rule as the islands’ hope. A seven-year-old boy fell from a boat and drowned near Benton Harbor Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Grayson
Henry Grayson
Decatur
Ala
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Roosevelt
Shibusawa
Japan
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean Steamship Trust
P. Morgan
Lord Minto
Canada
Washington
Confederation
Newfoundland
Senate
Carmack
Tenn
Philippines
Fay Parks
Eudora Parks
Quincy
Natonal Conference of Charities and Corrections
Detroit
Chicago
America
American Architectural League
Toronto
Buencamino
House
Ellsworth
Co. B. Bhafer
Benton Harbor
Mich
Pawpawiver
James Darby
Terre Haute
Malta
Borat
Charleston Exposition Closes With Mixed Outcomes
Charleston marks the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition closing with notable advertising value and renewed trade outlooks. The event boosted Charleston as a tourist draw, improved harbor prospects, and spurred talks of a Baltimore Charleston Ocean Line serving the West Indies, while stockholders faced limited financial returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
8. C
South Carolina
Philadelphia
Boston
West Indies
Havana
West Indian Ports
Baltimore
Fatal accident during New York speed trials at Richmond
Andrew Fetherston, an assessor for Richmond borough, was crushed to death when a seven horsepower auto driven by Mr Baker swerved toward spectators during a mile speed trial under the Automobile Club of America. John Brick, Etla Hay, Capt. Thomas Taylor, Charles Bowden and others were injured in the crush and trampling as the crowd fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gabe
Fous
St Gris
Automobile Club of America
Andrew Featherstone
Richmond
John Brick
Stapleton
Toth
Etla Hay
Corcord Stiten Island
Thomas Taylor
Frace
Charles Bowden
Baker
Mr Baker
Fetherston
Brick
Taylor
Republicans Await Democratic Plans Before Setting Campaign Issues
Washington on June 2. The Republican Congressional Committee will not formulate issues for this year’s race until the Democrats have launched their campaign plans. President Roosevelt and Representatives Babcock and Overstreet of the committee agreed on the decision.
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Washington
Republican Congressional Committee
Roosevelt
Babcock and Overstreet
Guthrie Nominated by Indiana Democrats Without Opposition
Monticello Indiana June reports the Tenth Indiana district Democratic convention unanimously nominated Capt William Guthrie of Monticello for Congress with no opposing candidate.
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Monticello
Ind
Indiana
Capt
Wiliam Guthrie
Congress
Army Reduction in Permanent Establishment Ordered
By direction of the president Secretary Root issues a general order decreasing the permanent military establishment and altering the makeup ratio under the army reorganization law. The total strength is fixed at 287,000, with a reduction of 10,790 full-time personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Lant Mey
Mien
Fire destroys resort area and damages multiple buildings
A blaze swept Sunday through a coastal resort area, destroying Kasten's hotel and several neighboring structures. Franklin Hansen, 25, and Morris Kaam, 75, were injured as flames engulfed the street, with the fire spreading to a brick building before dawn. The disaster affected hotels and venues including the Casino, Burns' venue, and the Monnesia hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasten
Ockaway Bach Thomas
Franklin Hansen
Morris Kaam
Long Ts
Guy
McKrove
Walters
Pede Peterson
Monnesia
Tel
Harry Genetté
Boston Visit Marred by Major Berthelot Injury
Maj. Berthelot aide de camp to Gen. Brugere fractured his left leg at Charlestown Navy Yard while touring facilities with Vice Admiral Fournier and staff. He slipped on a polished floor and was taken to the Gaulois for treatment as the visit ended in confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Rochambeau Miston
Berthelot
Gaulois
Navy Yard
Admiral Fournier
Admiral Johnson
French Delegates Leave for America Mission
Boston on June 2 reports the departure of French delegates sent by the president to come to America. The dispatch notes the mission’s gratitude and confirms their travel to participate in upcoming engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
France
Amacrica
Fire destroys seaside hotel row and stables
A blaze at Morrison Street area seaside resort properties including Brennan's hotel and Horr Bros store destroyed frame buildings. Loss estimated around £10,000. A man found burned to death in a building is believed to be a candy maker. Several others suffered minor burns. Fire likely started in Kyten's hotel kitchen from a gas stove or boiling candy.
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Horr Bros
Morrison Stables
Brennan’s Hotel
Ky ~Ten's
Bicycle Collision Ends in Death for Lancaster Teens
In Lancaster on Wheatland avenue two 17 year old riders Walter Powell and Daniel Treewitz collided at night without lamps. Powell died at St Joseph's hospital from a fractured skull after remaining unconscious. Treewitz suffered internal injuries and shows little chance of recovery.
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Lancaster
Walter Powell
Daniel Treewitz
Powell
Treeewitz
Wheatland Avenue
Treewitz
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Blacksmith Michael ODonnell Fatally Assaulted in Strike Tension
Cincinnati reports Michael ODonnell a blacksmith for Emerson Fisher Carriage Company was assaulted by unknowns and died Saturday. He was a noted opponent of the fencing strike, raising suspicion of a revenge killing. He leaves a widow and five children.
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Cincinnati
Michael O'Donnell
Emerson- Fisher Carriage Company
O'Donnell
Unveiling of Rochambeau Statue on Gaulois Flight to Lisbon
On Sunday afternoon the unveiling of Count de Rochambeau's statue reached completion aboard the battleship Gaulois which conveyed the mission to the United States. The flotilla including the Kearsarge and Olympia saluted 21 guns as Gaulois departed for Lisbon. The escorting Olympia answered with a 21 gun salute, then Boston Light echoed 17 guns for Gen Brugere and 15 for Vice Admiral Four ier. Maj Berthelot's condition improved after his leg fracture. he returned to France aboard the Gaulois.
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Washington
Count de Rochambeau
Gaulois
Lisbon
France
Actioner
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Boston
Rochambeau
Charlestown Navy Yard
Banks Named Fiscal Agents for Government in Hong Kong and Manila
The International Banking corporation and the Guarantee Trust company of New York were designated by the president as fiscal agents of the U S government at Hong Kong and Manila. Their bonds were filed and approved Saturday by the solicitor of the treasury.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
International Banking Corporation
The
Guarantee Trust Company
New York
Hong Kong
Manila
Treasury
China To Honor Goodnow For Peacekeeping Services
The government plans to award a decoration to John Goodnow, the U S consul general at Shanghai, for his role in maintaining peace in central China in 1900.
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Americas
China
Peking
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
Mount Pelee Expedition Reveals New Crater Features
The National Geographic Society expedition led by Prof. Angelo Heilprin ascended Mont Pelee on Sunday. Observations showed three separate vents, new mud eruption behavior, and a dried Lake Palmiste bed with the former bluff now fallen into the crater. The ascent reached 700 meters with dangerous conditions reported.
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Fort de France
National Geographic Society
Angelo Heilprin
Mont Pelee
Leadbetter
Hellprin
Heilprin
Heilsprin
Fallaise
Palmiste
Helprin
City Grand Jury Exposes Widespread Municipal Corruption
St Louis June 2 The April grand jury with help from Circuit Attorney Joseph W Falk filed a final report to Judge Douglas stating no record matches the scope of official corruption found. Four public men have been indicted and arrested on charges of bribery and misconduct in office including Frederick W Ziegenhein Louis Schnell and Charles I Geraghty. Indictments arise from city contracts and misuse of public duties in 1902 and related cases proceed to trial.
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St. Louis
Joseph W Falk
Douglas
Frederick W Ziegenhein
Cherookee Street
Henry Ziegenhein
Louis Schnell
Copelin Avenue
South Side Supply Company
House of Refuge
Charles I. Geraghty
House of Delegates
Bayard Avenue
Baseball results from Sunday across major leagues and minors
National league games featured Cincinnati over St Louis Detroit? at Kansas City, Milwaukee beat St Paul. In Western play Omaha and Denver split and Des Moines and Cedar Rapids posted scores. Three leagues reported Evansville over Bloomington and Terre Haute over Decatur. Davenport tied with Rock Island in a high scoring clash.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
American Association
Kansas City
Kansas
Ity
Milwaukee
St Paul
Minneapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Indianapolis
Omaha
Denver
Peoria
Colorado Springe
Milwapukee
Colorado Springs
Les Moines
St. Joseph
Cedar Rapids
ford—Rock Island
Roukroraenst
France awards Legion of Honor to U.S. officials
Assistant Secretary Pierce Colingham and Commander Rodgers receive Legion of Honor for organizing Rochambeau visitors reception. Awards follow their praised service. Susquehanna firemen vote not to strike as foreseen conflicts lead to barbed wire fences and police guard. Belfast.
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Washington
France
Pierce
Col Bingham
Rodgers
Legion of Honor
Peirce
Collingham
Susquehanna, Pa
Erie Railroad Company
Forest City
Susquehanna County
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City of London
Prt Ree Ee Ee
Foreign Commerce Bureau
State Department
5. C
Staten Island
Gralois
Rochambeau Commission
Victor Hugo
Pelee
John KE. Murphy
Board of Engineers
Charles F. Kelly
El-iott Avenue
John J. Maher
Grand Jury
Baseball
Jame 2
A+ Corre
of WeKinley
Lincoln
Williamn McKinley
St. Paul's Methodist
McKinley
Farm Stand
Keosauqua
Cantril
Here
Albert Hale
Dora Donohue
Hale
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