Praise for Peace King and Queen at St Pauls
London reports a subdued yet impressive thanksgiving for peace in South Africa. King Edward and Queen Alexandra attended services at St Paul’s with royal family members, greeted by cheering crowds as they traveled via the Mall and Trafalgar Square. The ceremony featured Sullivan’s te deum and the anthem O God Our Help, with a simple sermon on The Blessings of Peace.
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South Africa
Empire
Edward
St. Paul's Cathedral
Queen Alexandra
St. Paul’s
Buckingham Palace
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince of Wales
Lord Roberts
Mall
Trafalgar Square
Strand
Fleet Street
Terriple Bar
St. Paul’s Cathedral
King Edward
St. Paul's
Stepney
House of Lords
House of Commons
Royal Fusiliers
Yorse
Savas
Arthur Sullivan
Victoria Embankment
Venezuelan revolution forces prepare march to Caracas Valencia
A New York report cites a friend claiming Gen Manuel A Matos leads 13000 revolutionists planning to seize Valencia and press toward Caracas within two weeks. They hope to reach Caracas by July to coincide with Venezuela independence day.
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New York
Manuel A. Matos
Venezuela
Caracas
Valencia
Death of Rev. Dr. George E. Hepworth Former Herald Editor
Rev. Dr. George E. Hepworth longtime New York Herald editorial staff member and Sunday sermon writer died at 11 p.m. Saturday at his 222 West Twenty third Street residence. Born February 4 1838 in Boston he rose from Boston Unity Church pastor to Union Church and Disciples ministries before aiding in Civil War efforts and public relief. He later edited the New York Evening Telegram and then served as an editorial writer for the New York Herald.
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George E. Hepworth
New York Herald
Chicago Record-Herald
Twenty-Third Street
Hepworth
Boston
Church of the Unity
Fifs
Aid de Camp
Gen. Banks
Louisiana
South
Slepworth
Church of the Messiah
Samuel Osgood
Congregational Church
Church of the Disciples
Gen. Grant
Europe
James Gordon Bennett
America
Archbishop McCabe
Dublin
United States
Constitution
Queenstown
Bennett
New York Evening Telegram
Sutton and others charged with perjury in military scandal
Warrants naming Eli R. Sutton of Detroit John Ht Hunter J W Woodworth HH Kauffer and S N Bickerstaff of Kalamazoo sworn to Saturday and filed with Justice Pinckney. Sutton faces perjury in May 1900 trial and others before the grand jury. Prosecutor Tuttle signs for all except Sutton whose complaint bears Attorney General Oren.
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Lansing
Mich
Eli R. Sutton
Detroit
John Ht. Hunter
J. W. Woodworth
Kauffer
S. N. Bickerstaff
Kalamazoo
Justine Pinckney
Sutton
Wis
Oren
Tuttle
Marsh
White
E. S. Roos
Wenderson-Ames Company
Bickerstaff
Senderson- Ames Company
Senate Grants Full Amnesty to Americans in Cuba
The senate passed a bill granting full amnesty to American citizens in Cuba or facing proceedings there. The house has approved it. C F W Neely and Estes G Rathbone near freedom, Rathbone seeking a new trial or congressional inquiry if not in the United States. A plan to extend amnesty to Cuban war participants was rejected. a presidential pardon for that group was recommended. London notes: Oxford will confer honorary Doctor of Civil Law on Joseph H Choate at the encema ceremony.
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Senate
Cuba
House
C. F. W. Neely
Estes G. Rathbone
Freedom
Rathbone
United States
Congress
Choate
London
Oxford University
Oxford
Joseph H. Choate
Miner Killed by Lightning in Electric Storm
Instant death for William H. Springer a coal miner at Cannerburg struck by lightning during a June electric storm in Washington Indiana.
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Washington
Ind
William H. Springman
Cannerburg
Senate Passes Lodge Philippines Bill With 48 to 30 Vote
The U S Senate approved the Lodge Philippine government bill 48 to 30 with three Republicans Moor Mason and Wellington voting no and Democrat McLaurin voting yes. The measure authorizes a Philippine commission and offices of civil governor and vice governor and sets conditions for elections taxes and land and rights under U S control with a future census and reports to the president.
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Senate
Moor
Mass
Mason
Wellington
McLaurin
Philippine Commission
United States
Philippine Islands
Supreme Court
Islands
Government of the
Supreme Court Orders Writ Against Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
The Missouri supreme court issued a writ of ouster against Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Co and suspended it on condition the firm comply with corporation laws within five days. The court reserved the question of fines. Other packers named must respond by June 18 to file returns to the rule.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Havemeyer Takes Control of Beet Sugar Industry
In Central Washington on June 6, H. O. Havemeyer and John D. Rockefeller along with associates bought control of the beet sugar industry. Formal transfer awaits Congress action on the Cuban reciprocity question.
Ambassador Charlemagne Tower Returns to Russia Post
United States ambassador to Russia Charlemagne Tower, on leave in the United States, boarded the steamer Columbia on Thursday to resume his post after a period of absence.
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New York
Charlemagne Tower
United States
Russia
Columbia
Judge denounces Hubbard life term for Monroe murder
In Indianapolis Judge Alford denied Charles Hubbard's motion for a new trial and sentenced him to life imprisonment for the murder of Gus Monroe. The ruling came after argument in the criminal court on June 7.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Alford
The
Criminal Court
Charles Hubbard
Gus Monroe
Hubbard
Landslide Victims Include Italian Officials in Grigna Ascent
In Italy near Lake Lecco a landslide on Mount Grigna claimed the lives of Signor Riva a University of Rome professor and Count Gino Prinetti a cousin of Italy's foreign affairs minister while they climbed the mountain.
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Rome
Signor Riva
University of Rome
Gino Prinetti
Grigna
Lake Lecco
Switzerland
Mitchell Meets Wright Over Coal Strike in New York
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrives in New York and holds a two hour conference with U S labor commissioner Carroll Wright at the Manhattan hotel. Mitchell says he explained miners’ position and causes of the strike and Wright will report to President Roosevelt. He will also confer with operators on Tuesday.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Union
Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
Mitchell
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Manhattan
Wright
Commissioner Wright
Roosevelt
Liberty Bell arrives in Washington en route to Philadelphia
The Liberty Bell reached the Pennsylvania depot in Washington on Monday on a special train from Charleston ex position. Thousands viewed the car as patriotic ceremonies opened with the Marines band playing the Star Spangled Banner.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Depot
Sixth Street
United States Marine Band
McFarland
Board of Commissioners
Wilson TI. Brown
Joint Committee
Councils of Philadelphia
Marine Band
Sousa
Perjury arrests and missing colonel sweep across states
In Lansing and Detroit the Henderson-Ames firm men surrender on perjury charges with bonds of 10000 each and July 7 examinations set. Col Sutton remains at large after Detroit search fails. Washington reports a favorable Senate panel action on Hawaii plague compensation totaling 1000000 plus 500000 bonds. Salem notes three guards killed and two convicts escape from the Oregon penitentiary. Copenhagen cites rising Swedish emigration to America amid tougher military service rules.
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Senate Committee On
Pacific Islands
Porto Rico
Hawaii
McKinley
Territory of
Army Officers Promoted by Roosevelt in Distinctive Service
President Roosevelt promoted officers for service in Cuba the Philippines and China. John C Bates and George W Davis were made major generals. Only two West Pointers appear on the list.
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Cuba
Philippines
China
Roosevelt
John C. Bates
George W. Davis
Springfield to hold special election in Fifteenth circuit
Gov Yates ordered a special election in the Fifteenth judicial circuit to fill the vacancy from Judge John D Crabtree of Dixon. The ballot date is set for July 7.
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Springfield
Ill
Floods Contaminate Midwest Towns Across Several States
Beatrice Nebraska reports Cortland cloudburst flood reaching the city cutting rail links and flooding bottomlands with possible loss of life feared. Clarinda Iowa endures heavy rainfall destroying property and crops as residents seek high ground. Clinton Illinois sees Rock River flood two to four feet deep across farmland with destroyed crops, damaged bridges and livestock refuge on high ground. Savanna Illinois tornado devastates York township barns and a church with heavy rain and livestock losses.
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Neb
Cortland
Clarinda
Clinton
Rock River
Savanna
York Township
Strike Settlement Ended Chicago Wagon Drivers Strike
In an all night conference arranged by the Illinois state board of arbitration, the packing houses and their striking teamsters reached a peaceful settlement. Packers raise wages. teamsters drop learn steward demands and allow nonunion and union workers. organizers may work among nonunion staff. Sixty four injured and seventy two arrested in the day of action amid amid disruptions.
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Chicago
Illinois State Board of Arbitration
Teamsters
State Board of Arbitration
State Street
Trade Review notes improved outlook from South Africa peace
R G Dun weekly review says peace in South Africa boosts foreign markets and gold mining. domestic demand limits immediate gains but indirect effects will help. Labor disputes curtail earnings, but orders remain large and car shortages ease. May railway earnings rise 6.8 percent from last year. US failures 218, Canada 16 this week.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
South Africa
United States
Canada
Train wreck injures horses and kills brakeman near Mix Station
A special horse train on the Cleveland Cincinnati and Chicago St Louis railroad wrecked near Mix Station Friday. About 20 of its 91 horses were injured. Brakeman James Borden of Ansonia was killed. Engineer Daniel Kunkel and Fireman George Boyer, both of Bellefontaine, were badly injured. Four horse owners were injured.
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Cleveland, Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
Mix Station
James Borden
Ansonia
Daniel Kunkel
George Boyer
Bellefontaine
Chamberlain Holds Narrow Oregon Governor Lead
Portland reports nearly complete returns from 28 of 33 counties with Chamberlain a 258 vote majority for governor. Full results may be required to decide the race and could take days. The Republican ticket is largely elected, apart from the governor, by about 7,000 to 12,000 votes.
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Portland
Ore
Chamberlain
Lightning Claims Centenary Youth in Illinois Storm
Wilbur Chase, 17, son of Rev. Mattison W. Chase of Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, was killed instantly by lightning during a Friday storm near Wheaton Illinois. The tragedy struck the region as the storm swept over the area.
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Chicago
Governor Yates Names Elwood to Railroads Board
Springfield June 6 Gov Yates announced Col Isaac L Elwood will join the railroad and warehouse commission filling the vacancy from James McKinney resignation Elwood a former colonel was selected to serve on the state regulatory panel in Springfield Illinois
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Yates Filma
Springfield
Ill
Yates
Isaac L. Elwood
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
James McKinney
Convention Ends in Norfolk After Three-Week Session
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers national convention adjourned in Norfolk after over three weeks. They will reconvene on the second Tuesday in May 1904 in Los Angeles California.
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Norfolk
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Los Angeles
Cal
Morgan partner urges conference to end coal strike
G W Perkins, partner of J Pierpont Morgan, seeks a conference to settle the coal strike The move is driven by Morgan who is said to be willing to settle if Vanderbilt roads agree to the plan The report cites prompts from Morgan for a lasting settlement.
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New York
G. W. Perkins
J. Pierpont Morgan
Whale back steamer collision near Duluth claims nine lives
The Thomas Wilson and the George G. Hadley collided near the Duluth canal on June 9. Nine sailors died as the Wilson sank quickly after a crash that left the Hadley badly damaged but reaching shore with a rescuing crew aiding survivors. Lifesavers and tugboats aided in plucking men from the water.
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Minn
Thomas Wilson
Cameron
George G. Hadley
Fitzgerald
Duluth Canal
Wilson
Hadley
Superior
Hadiey
Ship Canal Pier
Train Wreck Kills One Injures Dozens in Alpena Excursion
An excursion train carrying over 500 people from Alpena to Saginaw on the Detroit and Mackinaw Railroad wrecked at Black River at 40 miles an hour. August Grosinski was killed instantly. three others fatally injured and nearly 50 hurt of varying severity. The German Aid Society of Alpena organized the trip. The tender left the track, the engine braked hard, and cars toppled into a ditch leaving a coach split in two.
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Alpena
Mich
Detroit & Mackinaw
Saginaw
Black River
Grosinski
German Aid Society of
Hopper
August Grosinski
TWO VICTIMS AND DAMAGE FROM COLUMBUS STORM
A Columbus wind and thunder storm on Sunday caused two deaths with another potentially fatal injury and property damage. J. J. Willis and Louis Mc Clain died, while M. C. Cochran may have been fatally injured. Willis was struck near a large oak on Upper First Avenue and Cochran was nearby. Mc Clain stood in his Phoenix City yard when a clothes line sparked the strike.
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J. J. Willis
Louis McClain
M.C. Cochran
Willis
Upper
First Avenue
Cochran
Phoenix City
Actor Tierral Takes Poison in New York Suicide
Robert Jefferson Tierral an actor said to be son of a San Francisco attorney killed himself by poison in New York. Friends report he had been despondent for some time.
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New York
Robert Jefferson Tierral
San Francisco
Protectionist Echo Hits Free Trade Reform in Wygland
The piece urges restoring corn duties as a wedge for protection, arguing U S industrial growth under protection disproves free trade. It cites British pottery trade and England’s decline under free trade, suggesting protective duties may spread to Great Britain if grain protection succeeds, reflecting cross Atlantic pressure.
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Wygland
Thomas
England
Troy Times
Pottery Gazette
London
United States
Great Britain
Dolliver Defends Philippine Policy Against Democratic Attacks
The Troy Times notes Senator Dolliver of Iowa delivers a strong rebuke to Democratic charges of conspiracy and mismanagement in the Philippines. He defends the administration’s benevolent policy and condemns insults aimed at American officers and soldiers. The North states emphasize that armed resistance there has waned, with critics urged to read the president’s Decoration Day speech. Cuba is declared free and independent, backed by the Montes doctrine warning outsiders to interfere.
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Dolliver
Towa
Philippines
Troy Times
Melinley
Towan
Philippine Islands
Pacific Ocean
Senator Deliver
Albany Journal
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