Boers Retake Sloomfontein and Move on Johannesburg
Special to the Journal From Lorenzo Marques June 12 reports Boer forces under General Dewet marching toward Johannesburg with 13,000 Burgers ready to fight. British near Johannesburg prepare for a likely clash described as a terrible battle potential with 20,900 British troops nearby.
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Tonsul
Transvaal
Sloomfontein
Steyn
Orange Free State
Elandsfontein
Roberts
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Dewet
Youthful couple drown in river near Fern Grove
Louisville youths Willie McAlee aged sixteen and Ferdinand Morris aged seventeen drowned while skiff riding in the river at Fern Grove. The boy died trying to save his sweetheart Frederica Morris who had fallen in. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.
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Journal
Louisville
Willie McAlee
Frederica Morris
Fern Grove
Filipino general captured near Manila by U S forces
Manila June 12 Another Filipino general has been captured. General Sizon who battled with MacArthur last fall on the railroad north of Manila fell into the hands of Lieut Johnson of the forty first infantry. Sizon was reportedly operating about a thousand troops north of Manila.
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Sizon
Lieut. Johnson
Manila
MacArthur
Forty-First Infantry
Simon
Samuel Gomphers to Lead St Louis Strike Inquest
Samuel Gomphers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will arrive in St Louis to oversee the strike inquest. ExGovernor Stone voiced no hope for renewed peace talks with the Transit Company as riot victims are mourned and witnesses summoned.
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St .Louis
Posse Comitatus
Este
Journal
St. Louis
Samuel Gomphers
American Federation of Labor
Stone
Famous Spy Belle Boyd Dies in Kilbourne Lecture Hall
Belle Boyd the famed Confederate spy died suddenly in Kilbourne Wisconsin of heart disease at age fifty seven after arriving to give a lecture. Her notoriety from Civil War espionage is noted in briefs.
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Kilbourne
Wis
Belle Boyd
Boxers Activities Empire of the Host
British marines open the rail line to Lang Fang with Russians on board as tension in China grows. Natives flee toward Shanghai while Empress Dowager orders resistance at Yangtze crossings. Washington plans to reinforce marines. reports of Pekin fighting circulate from London to New York.
Deserter Private Wilde Captured Near Tarlac
Manila dispatch reports Private Wilde of the Twelfth Infantry captured May 4 near Tarlac by Ninth infantry detachment. Wilde, a deserter with a lieutenant’s commission in the insurgent army, carried a Mauser rifle and 100 rounds. Insurgents testify against him at court martial. he is morose and refuses to speak of his conduct.
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San Francisco
Manila
Wilde
Twelfth Infantry
Ninth Infantry
Tarlack
Illinois Undertakers’ Association opens twentieth convention
Peoria hosts the Illinois State Undertakers Association gathering with new features and a broad program. Elias P Lyon of Bradley Institute will discuss bacteriology and Dr Emerson M Sutton will demonstrate thoracic and abdominal cavities. Examinations will be held after Friday’s close per Health Board arrangements.
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Peoria
Illinois State Undertakers’ Association
Elias P. Lyon
Bradley Institute
Emerson M. Sutton
State Board of Health
Representative Cochran Threatens Whipping Post for Philippine Policy
Washington June 12 Representative Cochran of Missouri spoke on Philippine policy in vehement terms. He said those keeping the U S ignorant of the true situation should be whipped and pilloried. He predicted McKinley would seek a new army of fifty to seventy five thousand to quell unrest and that the current force might be recalled due to campaign pressures.
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Washington, D. C
China
Far East
Long
Cochran
Missouri
Philippine Islands
United States
Philippines
Missourian
McKinley
Monument to General Putnam Dedication in Greenwich
In Greenwich Connecticut on June 12 a grand celebration marks the dedication of a monument to General Putnam. The bronze tablet narrates Putnam’s famous ride down a hundred stone steps amid a shower of bullets on Putnam Hill.
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Greenwich
Conn
General Putnam
Putnam Hill
Putnam
Enimaiti
Lodges Open Annual Session Sets Attendance Record
Sioux Falls reports the Supreme and Superior lodges of the A O U W and D of H opened their annual meeting. Attendance surpasses any in the past decade with large delegations from Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska present.
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Sioux Falls
S. Dak
D. of H
Supreme and Superior Lodge
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Rhode Island Episcopal Convention Opens in Bristol
The 110th annual Rhode Island Episcopal convention opened at Trinity church Bristol with about 250 clergymen and delegates in attendance. A missionary concert is scheduled for this evening.
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Rhode Island Episcopal Convention
Bristol
R. L
The
Episcopal Church of
Rhode Island
Trinity Church
Chair Trust in New York Plans 6 Million Capital
New York June 12. Chair manufacturers meet to discuss a financial plan and the possible issuance of bonds. Reported agreement to form a six million capital including purchase price for twelve concerns. The industry has averaged four million in yearly business.
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C. F. Gammon
American Bible Society
China
Gammon
Universal Boxers Society
Boxer Organization
Journal
Partial Moon Eclipse Visible Across United States
A partial lunar eclipse will occur this evening and be visible nationwide. The eclipse lasts seven minutes and eight seconds, barely visible without a telescope, with start times listed for major cities including Washington at 10 16 2 p m and New York 10 28 4 p m.
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Washington
D. C
United States
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Cycling to ride Orient or Imperial bikes by Schmidt Bros
A brief note indicates cycling options featuring Orient or Imperial models offered by Schmidt Bros. It highlights availability and brand focus, signaling a local shop emphasis on these bicycles.
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Orient
Imperial
Schmidt Bros
Chinatown Quarantine Lifted if No Plague Cases
San Francisco Health Board will lift the Chinatown quarantine on the 24th if no new plague cases arise. A mob destroyed Quong Fook's undertaker shop after three coffins were displayed outside.
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San Francisco
Health Board
Quong Fooks
Great Northern Passenger Train Derailed in Summit Mont
Special report from Spokane June 12 says the Great Northern east bound passenger train derailed at Summit Montana yesterday due to a broken rail. Two engines and four coaches left the track with a score of passengers injured, some fatally.
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the Journal
Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Summit
Mont
Dolliver Emerges as Leading Vice Presidential Hope
Washington and Philadelphia dispatches say Dolliver's campaign for vice president is growing. Republican leaders in Congress consider him a strong candidate, with Louisiana Purchase states likely to support him. The Philadelphia convention scene heats as contest seats loom, Alabama and Tennessee battles dominate discussions, and Dolliver appears to stand against a field led by Allisonmove.
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Washington, D. C
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Louisiana Purchase
Philadelphia
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
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Washington
Walton
Dick Payne
Scott
Kean
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Allison
Flames Ravage York Tribune Plant at Coney Island
A fire at the York Tribune plant on Nassau Street near Coney Island broke out shortly after midnight. Three alarms were sounded as flames and heavy smoke hampered escape for staff. damage is estimated at five thousand dollars.
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New York
Tribune
Nassau Street
Dark for the British as Boer forces gain ground
London reports rising Boer aggression in the Free State and Transvaal. Bloemfontein reportedly reoccupied while 13 000 Burghers under Dewet march on Johannesburg. British defeats at Elandsfontein and losses of Yeomanry at Senechal heighten impatience with Free State commanders.
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Free State
Transvaal
Bloemfontein
Dewet
Johannesburg
Elandsfontein
Lorenzo Marques
Herr Pott
Pott
Roberts
Pretoria
Senechal
Roodeval
Knox
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McGovern and White Set for 25 Round Sea Side Bout
In New York on June 12 Terry McGovern and Tommy White of Chicago prepare for a 25 round lightweight clash at 126 pounds. White previously held McGovern to six rounds, boosting betting odds as McGovern remains the favorite at ten to seven.
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the Journal
New York
Terry McGovvern
Tommy White
Chicago
Sea Side Athletic Club
White
McGovern
Allied Printing Trades Convene In South Framingham
The sixth annual New England Allied Printing Trades convention opened in South Framingham with President George H. Coop of Somerville presiding. Officers to be elected for the ensuing year. The group has seen vigorous activity in recent months.
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Boston
The
New England Allied Printing Trades
South Framingham
George H. Coop
Somerville
Census Returns To Be Announced Daily
Director Merriam of the census bureau says once returns are ready they will be announced daily by bulletins. Big cities will be heard from first and the counting in populous localities should be ready for an nouncement in about two weeks.
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The
Journal
Washington, D. C
Merriam
Census Bureau
Missouri Music Teachers Convention Opens at State University
Missouri State Music Teachers Association begins its fifth annual convention at the State University in Columbia. The meeting runs through Friday with an unusually large attendance. The group seeks a university chair of music and a state law requiring towns over two thousand to teach music in schools. They will consider mandatory teacher examinations for music instructors and plan prizes to encourage musical composition.
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Columbia
Missouri State Music Teachers’ Association
State University
Ocean Liner Resumes Regular Trans Atlantic Service
The Cymric of the White Star Line sailed from New York today resuming its regular trans Atlantic service after transporting troops to South Africa for the British government.
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New York
The
Cymric
White Star Line
South Africa
Cambridge Honors Choate Langley and White with Degrees
The University of Cambridge conferred honorary degrees on United States Ambassador Joseph H. Choate Professor White of Harvard and Professor S P Langley of Washington.
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London
University of Cambridge
United States
Joseph H. Choate
White
Harvard
S. P. Langley
Washington
Masonic Home Dedication At Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas hosts the dedication of a new Masonic Home with 3000 visitors and 750 delegates in attendance. A day of celebration features a barbecue as part of the festivities.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Unsettled Weather Across Iowa Tonight
Unsettled weather expected in Iowa with showers and thunderstorms tonight or Wednesday. Northeast portion likely to warm up tonight as conditions shift.
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Chicago
Iowa
Knife Fight In Bellefontaine Ends In Wounding
June 12. Squire Nichols was arrested and fined for illegal liquor sales. Mrs Dan Newlands accused Nichols wife of selling liquor. A desperate knife fight between the women left both in serious condition. Game Warden Shirley intervened to save Mrs Nichols.
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Squire Nichols
Dan Newlands
Nichols
Shirley
Needle Exits Boy's Body In Illinois
In Chicago Illinois on June 11 1919, Oscar Ringman two year old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Ringman 9912 Ewing avenue had a needle two and a half inches long work its way from his skin after being swallowed months earlier Doctors noted no serious injury and the child is now in good health.
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Chicaso
Ilinois
Oscar Ringman
Andrew Ringman
Ewing Avenue
Bass
Ice Plant Burns Down at Coney Island
Hygienic Ice Co of Coney Island destroyed as fire sweeps the Fyetente Ice Co plant on Twenty first street in Coney Island New York. Loss on ice machinery estimated at one hundred thousand dollars.
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Hygienic Ice Co
Coney Island
Journal
New York
Fyetente Ice Co
Twenty-first Street
Fce
Local Freight Agents Meet in Boston at Faneuil Hall
National Association of Local Freight Agents holds its annual convention in Boston with a moonlight excursion and a Nantasket Beach banquet planned. The group aims to exchange views on merchandise transportation, harmonize methods, improve railway service, and elevate the status of local freight agents.
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Boston
National Association of Local Freight Agents
Faneuil Hal
Nantasket Beach
Sub-committee of Republicans selects temporary leaders
An adjourned meeting of the Republican National Committee sub-committee in Philadelphia on June 12 laid plans for the convention. It recommended activating Senator Walcott of Colorado as temporary chairman and G. W. Johnson as temporary secretary, later made permanent.
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Philadelphia
Republican National Committee
Walcott
Colorado
G. W. Johnson
Bids Opened for Refunding Levee Bonds in New Orleans
The Board of Commissioners for the fifth Louisiana Levee District opened sealed proposals at noon for refunding bonds totaling 165000 dollars. These are fifty year five percent bonds with semi annual interest payments. A certified check of 1000 dollars must accompany each bid.
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New Orleans
Board of Commissioners
Louisana Levee District
Madison Veterans Reunion Opens in Dell Rapids
The Madison Veteran Association opened its reunion in Dell Rapids South Dakota on June 12 with many Spanish American War veterans in attendance. Colonel Stover and Chaplin Dally were among the principal speakers.
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Dell Rapids, S. Dak
Madison Veteran Association
Colonel Stover
Chaplin Dally
Re-Election of Senator Wetmore in Newport session
Newport June 12 The Legislature opened to elect a United States Senator Senator George P Wetmore will succeed himself as Wetmore seeks another term in the national seat in Providence.
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Senator Wetmore
Newport
R. L
United States
George P. Wetmore
Tuesday's Bargains: Three Bicycles at Schmidt Bros
Three good as new second hand bicycles available at Schmidt Bros. Each bike is fully guaranteed and offered as a Tuesday bargain.
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Schmidt Bros
Special Excursions to Colorado and Utah Dates Announced
The BCR&N announces round trip excursion tickets on June 20 July 9 17 and August 1 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden. Returns limited to Oct 21 with a single fare plus two dollars. Tickets available via any BCR&N ticket agent or direct from G Farmer AGP and T A Cedar Rapids IA.
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Pueblo
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Ogden
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