Comprehensive Weekly Review of World and Local Happenings
A condensed survey lists general Corbin sailing to the Philippines, a new Kansas City party, London anti-Boer disorder, Russian oil duties, Oklahoma land rush interest, and volunteers due by June 26. Reports cover disasters from Olympia to Buffalo, shipping speeds, fires, tariffs, labor strikes, and political moves impacting McKinley era policy and U S tensions abroad.
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Corbin
Philippines
Kansas City
London
Oklahoma
Manila volunteers to reach San Francisco by June 26
It is expected that about 7 000 volunteers will arrive from Manila by June 26. Ships Aztec and Logan carry units and discharged soldiers, with timetable for arrivals from Manila to Nome noted, including the Ohio Buford and Kirkpatrick consignments and a previous release of the Pennsylvania for a Nome trip.
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San Francisco
Ting
Manila
Nagasaki
United States
Thomas
Ohio
Kunda
Buford
Logan
Kirkpatrick
Pennsylvania
Nome
Torpedoes to be removed from cruisers
The Navy Department has decided torpedoes should not be carried on cruisers. New and under construction ships will omit torpedo tubes except on Maine class, freeing space and crews for engine rooms and other uses. The move follows Spanish War experience and aims to reduce space and maintenance issues on large ships.
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Washington
Navy Department
Growth and Deals Drive Oregon Industries and Mines
The state reports robust growth with farmers selling cattle and wheat, mines in Robnsonville district selling ore to San Francisco, Quartz gulch claims sold for 25000, a new steam laundry planned in Eugen, the Southern Pacific adding services, frost damage in Eagle and Tine valleys, and Baker County tax collections nearing 350000 in about 60 days.
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Benton County
Baller Sherman
Robnsonville
Baker County
Taft Named Civil Governor of Philippines in 1901 Order
Washington June 24 Secretary of War announces the president’s order establishing civil government in the Philippines. Willum H Taft becomes civil governor from July 4 1901 while the military governor’s civil duties end, with insurrection districts and unrest conditions noted. The arrangement follows Philippine Commission instructions of April 1900 and War Department oversight.
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Washington
Bsecretary
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Willum H. Taft
Philippine Inlands
Secretary of War
United States
Philipine Commission
Elihu Root
Explosion at Rittenburg store causes deaths and injuries
A massive blast at the Rittenberg store in a Pa tenement building killed and injured many. Debris and fire spread through upper floors as firefighters fought to rescue victims. A second muffled explosion followed within minutes, trapping workers as the building collapsed. Witnesses describe scorched walls, flying debris, and victims burned or crushed by falling structures.
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New York
Rittenburg
Rittenberg
Allen
Sepa
Portland plans grand Fourth of July celebration with surprises
Portland readies a large Independence Day event as eager organizers push plans for big surprises, cheap rail fares to draw visitors, and wide citizen and visitor participation. Local officials promise generous entertainment efforts and a warm welcome from neighboring cities during the holiday.
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Portland
Citiente
Ecllnate
God Chareman
Oklahoma Land Opening Preparations Reported
Washington reports Governor Richards assistant commissioner of the general land office conferred with Secretary Hitchcock regarding Kiowa Cottanche Apache and Wichita reservations in Oklahoma. Richards says no mineral evidence water will be sufficient and preparations for the opening in August are ready. Governor Jennings estimates 100000 will seek the land though only 18500 entries are possible.
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Washington
Richards
General Land Office
Hitchcock
Seontary Kegan
Vanderanter
Kiowa
Cottanche
Oklahoma
Jennings
Manney Navigates Hell Gate With Warship Demonstration
On June 22 Captain Henry Manney piloted the battleship Meragachusetta through Hell Gate without a pilot to prove a ship of that class can pass the dangerous narrows. The feat drew crowds from river craft to shores. Secretary Long ordered that ships as large as the Massachusetts only use Hell Gate in great emergencies.
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New York
Hell Gate
Henry M Manney
Treaties With Southern Republics in Limbo
Washington reports the 20th marks the deadline for exchanging ratifications on the reciprocity treaty with Nicaragua. Indications suggest no extension will be added by supplementary article. The reciprocity treaty with Ecuador is awaiting consideration by its congress.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Ecuador
Powder Contract for Seacoast Guns Placed in Washington
The ordinance bureau of the war department will contract for 373000 pounds of smokeless powder for seacoast guns. Special care is to be given to powder selection due to recent smoke less powder troubles at San Francisco.
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Washington
Ordinance Bureau of the Warriment
San Francisco
Striking Miners Fire On Maritime Mine Guards
In Matewan West Virginia on June 22 strife between union and non union miners led to violenceat the Maritime mine gates. About fifty shots were fired leaving two union men dead and another wounded. Deputies supported by Sheriff Hatfield stood by as workers massed for a new entry tomorrow.
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Fred
Mingo
Hatfeld
Brotherhood of Railway Employes to Move HQ to Denver
Bates announces the Brotherhood of Railway Employes headquarters will move from San Francisco to Denver soon. The organization admits all railway employees without regard to their job type and has a large, growing membership among railway men.
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Denver
Bates
Broterhood
Brotherhood
San Francisco
Railway Om
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