Memorial Day Observances At Arlington In Washington
Memorial day events were led by the Potomac department with a parade of G A R and patriotic groups, a monument and grave decoration at Arlington, a 12 o clock artillery salute, and remarks by President Roosevelt emphasizing civilian government in the Philippines and condemning lynchings while praising soldiers’ humane conduct and civil governance efforts.
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Washington
Department of the Potomac
G. A R
Axlington
Arlington
United States Field Artillery
Marine
Marine Band
Rooseveltis
Hay
Lincoln
Roose
Sheera
Omarks
Kholdar
Washington Frankiin
Marshal Hundlton
Milwaukee
Sons of Veterans
National Letter Carriers’ Association
Exposition Building
Muskegon
Mich
McKinley
Charles H. Hackley
Phil Kearney
Hackley
Michigana National Guard
United States Infantry
Maj Wood
Fort Sheridan
Unite States Revenue
Cattera Merrill and
Fessenden
McKinley Monument
Gov Hliss
Charles Wo Niehaus
Charles Hadden
Clarence W Sisson
Philadelphia
Post
Fice
Charles Emory Smith
Post Office
Trade review notes improved markets and crops outlook
R Dun & Co reports ease in the market, favorable crop prospects and rising confidence abroad outweigh labor conflicts and odd weather. Wheat and corn yields boost agricultural prosperity, with strong grain movement, rising railway earnings, and steady collections. Failures for the week total 14 in the U S and 2 in Canada.
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New York
Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Destructive Floods Hit Western Oklahoma and Indian Territory
May 31 reports describe rising streams including the North Canadian and Washita inundating Winita and Lawton areas. Four feet of water cover portions of Walkers townsite and Rush Creek floods main streets. Rescue and loss fears rise as farms, Woods claim at Lawton, and camps along the Wichita mountains face widespread damage to property and crops.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Washita
Winita
I. T
Chickasaw Nation
Rush Creek
Wichita
Kan
Lawton
Comanche County
Cache Creek
Wildman
Wichita Mountains
Edward's Natal Day Celebrations Across London
London observed King Edward's birthday with a May 30 military display at home stations and a November 9 date abroad. Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards and the Irish Guards presented colors drew vast crowds as the king rode with a notable escort.
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London
Edward
Horse Guards
Irish Guards
Life Guards
Fatal gas explosion at Hondo coal mine near Eagle Pass
Four killed instantly and six fatally injured in a gas explosion at the Hondo coal mine No 5 on the Mexican National lines 14 miles from Eagle Pass Texas. Explosion occurred Friday near San Antonio. Local report cites hazardous underground conditions and a difficult rescue.
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San Antonio
Tex
Yeaulé of & Gas
Eagle
Friday Pike
British pick for Paris envoy may delay arrival in England
London May 31 The appointment of Ayna's secretary Michael Henry Jewert as the next British ambassador to the United States may not take effect until the remains of the late Jefote reach England. Officials expect salary parity with Paris ambassador and say the move would satisfy Washington who valued his tact and courtesy at the legation.
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Londo
Michael Henry Jewert
Paris
Lord Pauncefote
Herbert
England
Iesbencelon
Lord Pauncetit
Pauncea
Edwar
Mr. Herbert
Edmund J. Monson
France
Great Britain
Washington
Legation
United States
Mr Herbert
Edward
Leila
Richard T. Wilson
New York
Vanderbilts
Ogden Goblets
Astors
Venezuelan Commission
Emi
Logan
John & Legrin
Soldiers’ Home
Thiieas
White House
Maryland
Association
Roosevelt urges cabinet to stay near Washington in summer
President Roosevelt has told his cabinet members to adjust vacation plans so they can remain within easy reach of Washington through the summer and early fall. One member had planned to open his country home in New England, but the president prefers proximity to the capital.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New
British Envoy to Washington and Roosevelt Westward Plans
The British government backs Mr Herbert for ambassador to the United States amid delays before Lord Pauncefote’s arrival. Officials note Herbert’s Paris tenure and Washington work qualify him. President Roosevelt plans two Western trips in fall with stops in Springfield Illinois Detroit Michigan and San Antonio Texas and possible New Orleans visit.
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Roosevelt
Springfield II
Detroit
Mich
San Antonio
Hunt
Mississippi
New Orleans
Peace deal reportedly secured between Boers and Britain
Brussels dispatch says Boer delegates in Europe acknowledge a peace agreement in South Africa. The settlement would be signed in the names of Boers and British allies, including Mr Kruger, to curb guerrilla actions by Irreconcilables claiming delegation orders.
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Brussels
Europe
South Africa
Great Britain
Kruger
United States Ship Eagle Decorates Maize Wreck
The Maine Decorated Havana reports the gunboat Eagle decorating the wreck of the battleship Maize Friday. President Palma and the Society of Veterans sent wreaths.
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Havana
Eaglé
Maize
Palma
Society of Veterans
Memorial Day Observances Span Nation in 1900s News
Across cities from Springfield to San Francisco crowds paused for memorials honoring federal and Confederate dead. Graves were decorated at Camp Butler Fort Leavenworth and Fort Hood era monuments, while ceremonies featured speeches, parades, and schoolchildren choirs commemorating fallen servicemen.
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Springfield
Ill
Sangamon River
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Frank C. Bruner
Beardstown
A. R
France
San Francisco
National Cemetery
Presidio
Eltligna
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Sue
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Ated Meter
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Adust
Ah American Arma
Civm
Luke Wright
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Lfe
Philippine Ielands
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Mampshire
Maine
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Canton
Chicago
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Pest
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Barker
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Low
C O Howard
Bronke
Riverside Park
Grand Army of the Republic
Brooklyn
U S. Grant Post
America
Thomas G. Jones
United States District Court of
Alabama
Fort Leavenworth
Henry Leavenworth
Kansas City
Forest Hill Cemetery
Daughters of the Confederacy
Westport
Knoxville
Tennessee River Bridge
Manila
American Club
McKlinky
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