British Forces Advance and Boer Retreat Reported
London reports indicate British forces concentrated at the Klip and Gansvai junction repulsing a Boer advance with heavy artillery fire. Casualties cited include six killed and seven wounded as Buller pushes operations toward turning the Boers on both wings. Schreiner to resign amid Afrikander Bund dispute. China situation remains grave as foreign reinforcements approach Pekin. trains with troops and armor move toward the capital. Some reports of unrest in Tien Tsin and Shanghai unsettled. Americans in Tung Chow are said safe.
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London
Buller
Natal
Klip River
Gansvei
Drakensberg
Laing
Nek
Kelly-Kenny
Methuen
Heilbron
Colville
Methuen Leff Lindley
Knox
Roodesval
Derbyshires
Baird- Douglass
Wilkinson
China
Pekin
Tientsien
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
the Times
Tung Chow
Navy Department
Kempf
Taku
Monocacy
Copenhagen
Denmark
Donger
Andover Seminary May Move to University City
Andover Seminary in Andover Mass for ninety two years may relocate to a university city. The institution carries an endowment near two million dollars and campus buildings but has seen a decline in enrollment to twenty three, with five slated to graduate this week amid past controversy over Dr Smyth's probation after death.
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Andover
Mass
Andover Seminary
Smyth
Lawson Sets 24 Hour Cycling World Record in LA
John Lawson known as the Terrible Swede broke the world 24 hour bicycle mark by riding 528 miles and 928 yards in Los Angeles on June 11. The previous unpaced record stood at 492 miles.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John Lawson
Russia in Action Continues Bloodshed and War Deployments
Reports from Tien Tsin and Pekin describe Russian forces landing 4 000 troops with twenty guns near Pekin and Boxers attacking Chefoo missionaries. Simultaneously in St Louis a deadly riot between strikers and a citizen posse leaves four dead eleven wounded as militia is readied and police brace for further violence.
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Journal
St. Louis
Edward Burkhardt
Sixth
Washington Streets
Campbell
Twelfth
Franklin Street
Albert Babcock
Portlock
Washington Avenue
Park Avenue
W. D. Mahon
Street Railway Employes Union
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Hazleton
America
Indian maniac fatally wounds six in Virginia
Piuto known as Jack Higgins ran amuck in Virginia on June 11 fatally wounding five squaws and one buck. No motive is known for the killings and the assailant’s whereabouts were not immediately clear.
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Virginia
Nevada
Piuto
Jack Higgins
Fleet Readies for Active Service at Newport
Washington June 11 The Kentucky has left for Lynnhaven Bay to join the North Atlantic Squadron at Newport. Indiana and Massachusetts likely at the rendezvous. Kearsarge already there. Admiral Farquhar will command one of the world’s most powerful aggregations amid tensions in China.
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The
Journal
Washington, D. C
Kentucky
Lynhaven Bay
Newport
Indiana
Massachusetts
Kearsarge
Farquhar
China
Prominent Republicans to Shape Party Platform at Convention
Washington dispatch reports a Philadelphia conference of leading Republicans to draft the national convention platform and select speakers. Senators Wolcott and Lodge to hold key roles, with Hanna Foraker and Fairbanks attending. Foraker expected to chair the resolution committee and present the platform to the convention. Vice presidential candidate expected to be Senator Allison. Dolliver and Long slated as stalking horses.
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Journal
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Wolcott
Lodge
Hanna
Foraker
Fairbanks
Allison
McKinley
Dolliver
Long
National Committee
Brooklyn man killed in acetylene gas experiment
William Burris of Brooklyn died from injuries suffered at home while attempting to manufacture acetylene gas to cut costs. A tank exploded as he mixed ingredients, breaking his nose and skull and tearing his eyes. His wife and child were slightly hurt in the same incident.
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Journal
New York
William Burris
Brooklyn
Burris
Impressive First Communion at St Matthias Church
A large audience witnessed a morning service at St Matthias Catholic Church where 25 young parishioners, 18 boys and 7 girls, received their first communion. The choir performed Haydn as Father Laurent offered an inspiring sermon, with a decorated church and a notable turnout. Recipients included Peter Knight, Frank Breen, William Kelley, Albert Barry, George Chayka, Martin Walker, Clement Welch, Everhad Fuller, Leonard Fuller, Charles Fuller, Henry Welch, Leo Barry, Eddie Healey, George Tice, Eddie Geltz, Johnny Bissisi, Frank Weingart, Thos Sherry, Cleo Richard, Carrie Chayka, Annie Bissisi, Mary Kennedy, Jennie Callahan, Catherine Fowler, Nellie Archer.
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St. Matthias Catholic Church
Haydn
Father Laurent
Peter Knight
Frank Breen
William Kelley
Albert Barry
George Chayka
Martin Walker
Clement Welch
Everhad Fuller
Leonard Fuller
Charles Fuller
Henry Welch
Leo Barry
Eddie Healey
George Tice
Ed Geltz
Johnny Bississi
Frank Weingart
Thos Sherry
Cleo Richard
Carrie Chayka
Annie Bissisi
Mary Kennedy
Jennie Callahan
Catherine Fowler
Nellie Archer
Health School in Session at Y M C A
Another meeting of the Health School is held this afternoon at the Y M C A rooms under the Battle Creek Sanitarium. The program covers Cooking Physical Culture and Nursing and Home Remedies with speakers Mrs. Alice Merry and Dr. J K Froom. Demonstrations include cooking scientific principles and the chemistry of food.
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Battle Creek Sanitarium
Alice Merry
J. K. Froom
McGovern Faces White in 25 Round Seaside Bout
New York June 11. The clash between Terry McGovern and Tommy White of Chicago draws heavy interest as they prepare for a twenty five round fight at the Seaside Athletic Club tomorrow night. McGovern is the betting favorite though White’s past performance against McGovern has gained him many admirers.
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The
Journal
New York
Terry McGovern
Tommy White
Chicago
Seaside Athletic Club
McGovern
Whie
Terry
Otis Reports Philippines Situation Under Control
General Otis in Washington says the Philippines situation is well in hand and not in need of more troops except to replace returning soldiers. He describes affairs as in a very favorable condition.
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Journal
Washington, D. C
Otis
Philippines
Mrs Gladstone Relapses in London Near Death
Mrs Gladstone, widow of the late statesman, has suffered a relapse in London and is again unconscious. Doctors report recovery appears unlikely and her condition is critically grave.
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Journal
London
Gladstone
Akron Desertions Reach Manila Court Martial
A letter from Joseph Kempel of the Seventeenth Infantry reports Peter Lee formerly of Akron deserted to the Filipino insurgents and was recaptured, now in Manila prison awaiting court martial. Another Akron man is said to have deserted and joined the Filipinos.
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Akron
Ohio
Joseph Kempel
Seventeenth Infantry
Peter Lee
Seventeenth
Manila
Kempel
Four cremated in Maine farm building fire
A farm building owned by George Goodwin near New Field Maine burned early today and four people were cremated. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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The
Journal
New Field
Maine
George Goodwin
Here
Man killed over spilled milk at Clifton resort
John Beck of Springfield was shot and killed yesterday at Clifton pleasure resort near the city by Robert Mendenhall a dairyman who owns land adjoining the grounds. Mendenhall surrendered this morning. The shooting stemmed from milk spilled at Mendenhall's spring.
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The
Journal
Springfield
Ohio
John Beck
Clifton
Here
Robert Mendenhall
Mendenhall
Regular meeting of Iowa Lodge No. 11 this evening
The Iowa Lodge No. 11 schedules a regular meeting this evening at 8 o'clock. Members are advised to attend and participate in the session.
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Iowa
Fire destroys large New York grain elevator complex
Fire swept through the big grain elevators owned by George E. Ketcham & Co. in New York this morning, causing an estimated loss of about a quarter of a million dollars.
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New York
The
Journal
George E. Ketcham & Co
Cycling Now If You Ride an Orient or Imperial
The note mentions cycling in relation to Orient or Imperial bikes with reference to Schmidt Eros as a potential related name. The fragment is unclear but suggests brand mentions and a person.
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Schmidt Eros
Showers Likely Tuesday Across Iowa Forecast
Chicago June 11 forecast indicates parts of Iowa will see partly cloudy skies with probable showers Tuesday. The extreme west tonight may be unsettled and northern areas expected to warm.
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Chicago
Iowa
Big Vessel Stranded Off Cape Hatteras
A large unknown three masted schooner ran aground twelve miles north of Cape Hatteras early today. The vessel sits in a perilous position as high seas roll over it. Two life saving units have moved to rescue the crew.
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The
Journal
Norfolk
Cape Hatteras
Explosion at Duke Brick Works Kills Two in Anniston
A blast at the Duke Brick Works in Anniston Alabama today killed two workers. Two others were seriously injured and six sustained minor injuries in the explosion.
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Anniston
Ala
Duke Brick Works
Train holdup suspect identified by traveling accountant
Kansas City on June 9 EL W Stewart traveling accountant for the Missouri and Pacific Railway identified J W Fishback as the leader of three men who held up the Missouri Pacific train near Nearman Kansas on December 20.
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Kansas City
EL .W. Stewart
Missouri & Pacific Railway
J. W. Fishback
Coates House
Missouri Pacific
Nearman
Kansas
Bloom Skalnick Wedding Ceremony at Armory
Harris Bloom and Miss Eva Skalnick were married at the Armory in a Jewish ceremony officiated by Rabbi Bleeden. The bride was given away by Mr and Mrs Max Skolnick and Mr and Mrs J Mark. A large guest list attended a feast and dance with Paudhet's orchestra.
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Armory
Rabbi Bleeden
Harris Bloom
Eva Skalnick
Joseph Bleeden
Max Skolnick
J. Mark
Paudhet
A. Rosenberg
West Iiberty
O. Shiler
Lone Tree
Oxford
S. Goldstein
Chicago
S. Ruby
Bekie Stein
Ollie
L. Skolnick
Perechman
Iowa
Harry and
Dava Brein
Bloom
Riverside
Brida
Damascus native presides at Princeton class dinner
Robert Garrett Jr. returned from Damascus Syria to attend his Princeton class reunion. He traveled from Syria after receiving an invite while with an exploring party and served as president at the class dinner.
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Robert Garret
Princeton
Syria
N. J
Robert Garrett, Jr
Damascus
Garrett
Fearful storms sweep Silesia causing deaths and damage
Severe storms in Silesia killed eleven people and caused extensive property destruction amid heavy lightning across the region. Berlin reports the weather as violent with widespread damage to homes and farms.
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Berlin
Silesia
Charles Clifford Brought Home
Charles Clifford has recovered from injuries received May 31 and was moved this morning from Robert Lee's home in Sev enty-Six township to his own home in the city. He traveled well though tired on arrival. Bruises heal well but the sprain and broken bone in his leg will keep him from moving about for some time.
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Charles Clifford
Robert Lee
Boys follow girls to church and beyond
A playful aphorism notes that boys accompany girls where they go and cautions against setting dates based on expected bills. It frames social expectations and prudent dating planning in everyday language.
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