King Edward’s Health Improves Amid Coronation Talks
London reports a Buckingham Palace bulletin notes King Edward improved steadily with little fever since surgery. The bulletin mentions resumed appetite, pain returning mildly, and continued cautious management of his condition as officials prepare for possible coronation events and state duties. The American special embassy led by Mr. Whitelaw Reid nears dissolution after St Paul’s services.
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Buckingham Palace
Eben
Whitelaw Reid
St Paul’s
Lord Lansdowne
Reid
Prince of Wales
James H Wilson
Army of the
United States
Mr. Wilson
Continent
Mr. Reid
Services Held At Hour King Was To Be Crowned
London dispatch reports a solemn service at St Pauls cathedral at the hour the king would have been crowned. Peers colonial premiers envoys and MPs attended as archbishops bishops and the lord mayor joined in prayers and benediction. A parallel service occurred at St Margarets Westminster with cabinet ministers and Commons members present.
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London
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul's Cathedral
Houses of Commons
Duke of Cambridge
William Dalrymple Maclagan
York
Frederick Temple
Canterbury
Joseph Crimsdale
Cosmo Gordon Lang
Stepney
Arthur F W Ingram
Buckingham Palace
St Margaret’s Church
Westminster
House of Commons
India
Australia
Africa
Yale Varsity Wins Yale Harvard Boat Race With Roosevelt Present
Yale defeats Harvard in the varsity eight by four lengths with a time of 20 20 to 20 33. Harvard wins the four oared race by 214 lengths while the freshman race ends in a draw. President Roosevelt attends from the Dolphin and draws a large crowd.
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Conn
Yale
Harvard
Cambridge
Elis
Roosevelt
Regatta Committee
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Michigan Republicans Renominate Bliss At Detroit Convention
Detroit June 27 The Michigan Republican convention renominated Governor Aaron T Bliss of Saginaw for a second term on the first ballot. The ticket includes Maitland Warner McCoy Powers Blair Wilidey Fall Kelly Wright with Maitland and Blair on first ballot. The platform supports Roosevelt administration Cuba aid tariff protection and anti monopoly measures while urging a safe primary law and enforcement against monopolies.
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Detroit
Aaron T Bliss
Sagi- Raw
M L. Cook
Hastings
John Patton, Jr
United States
Grand Rapids
Bliss
Michigan
Congress
Roosevelt
Illinois Democrats nominate in two districts
Galesburg on June 27 reports the Fifteenth Illinois district backing Jonas Olson of Galva for Congress. Decatur on June 27 notes Wilber B. Minds of Mattoon chosen by Democrats in the Nineteenth Illinois district for Congress.
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Galesburg
Illinois
Jonas Olson
Galva
Decatur
Wilber B. Minds
Mattoon
Ilinois
Cover request for Bella's piano causes domestic quirk
In Yonkers a playful exchange centers on upgrading a piano cover. The husband suggests a hermetically seated design, sparking comic domestic banter about finding a perfect fit.
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Bella
Yonkers Steteaman
Untitled Texan Names New Off Ship The Senator
A fragmented note suggests a figure nicknamed Texan named his new off ship The Senator. The text hints at curiosity why the name was chosen, with garbled dialogue implying a political or regional reference.
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Church
Yonkere Stateaman
House Passes Philippine Civil Government Bill Amid Debate
Washington reports that the House passed the Philippine civil government measure by a near party line vote 141 to 7 with McCall of Massachusetts joining Democrats. The bill outlines a two house legislature after peace, a gold standard peso, a broad bill of rights, tighter franchise rules, and a complete financial system contrasting with the Senate version.
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Philippines
Philippine Commission
House
Supreme Court of the
United States
Porto Rico
Democratic amendments defeated over Philippine self government debate
In a Senate roll call 89 to 128 the amendment by Mr McCall to declare US policy to develop Filipino self government failed, with only Mr McCall and Mr Littlefield voting with Democrats. Other amendments by Mr Patterson were rejected as the House adopts the isthmian canal conference report.
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Patterson
Tenn
Islands
McCall
Rep
Mass
United States
Prosvenor
Cooper
Wis
Taft
Littlefield
Ih House
Senate
Norbeck Confesses Police Corruption Ties to Mayor Ames
Minneapolis report states Christopher C Norbeck admitted during trial testimony that Mayor Ames ordered him to take directives from Special Officer Irwin Gardner, who is jailed six years for bribery. Gardner allegedly directed graft from prominent city interests and houses of ill fame.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Christopher C Norbeck
Ames
Irwin Gardner
Gardner
Dewey Testifies on Manila Surrender Before Senate Panel
Washington June 27 Admiral Dewey tells a Senate committee the surrender of Manila occurred under a prearranged understanding with the Spanish governor general and that Aguinaldo and Filipinos were not relied upon to take the city. He recalls communications from Pratt and Aguinaldo, notes no Latin American aid, and defends using Filipino forces as military necessity. The hearing also notes miners’ strike responses and a fatal shooting on Angel Island.
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Manila
Washington
Senate Committee On the
Senator Lodge
Aguinaldo
Agunaloe
Arriva
Tole Hm
Aguina
Theultpiros
Aguitalde
Tewes -Ch
Aguinaglée
Aguiraldus
Bac
Uraidee
Wald
Pratt
Drewes
Navy Department
Filipioes
Congress
Cuba
Herple
Admira Seymour
United States
Subig Bay
Agunaldo
Miners and Operators Fail to Agree on New Michigan Wage Scale
Delegation of Michigan miners and operators met with President Mitchell in Wilketebarre for an all day conference to set a new wage scale. The sessions resumed Thursday and adjourned at noon without reaching any agreement. Both sides will report on the matter.
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Wilketebarre
Michigan
Mitchell
Democratic state central committee elects leaders in Chicago
Members met at the Sherman house on Thursday to organize for the campaign. John P Hopking was reelected chairman by a 24 to 1 vote and then made unanimous. Charles Boeschenstein of Edwardsville was elected vice chairman. Wolhuam B Brinton of Peru was chosen treasurer.
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Chicago
Democratic State Central Committee
Sherman House
John P Hopking
Charles Boeschenstein
Ealwardsville
Wolhuam B Brinton
Peru
Uncle Sam Wins International Special Class Race
Kiel reports Francis J. Riggs of New York owns the American yacht Uncle Sam which won the first international special class race on Thursday, crossing the line eight minutes ahead of all other flags.
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Kiel
Uncle Sam
Francis J. Riggs
New York
Chicago and New York Market Summary on Wheat Corn and Livestock
Chicago and New York markets show wheat firming after early weakness with July at 78% and September around 77c. oats steady to firmer and butter and eggs holding gains. Hog and cattle values rise with heavy packing hogs at 7.35 to 7.65, beef steers up to 10.98, and lambs around 4.50 to 6.85, reflecting steady demand across commodities.
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Neb
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