London Underground to switch to American electric pattern
London officials approve Charles T. Yerkes plan to electrify the Underground using American system modeled on Chicago elevated trains. Yerkes and partners pledge funding, aim to replace antiquated cars, rebuild stations, install electric lights, and start within months once Parliament consent arrives.
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London
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J. S. Forbes
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United States
England
Great Britain
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Royal scandal in Berlin Empress' Brother sues for loans
Anna Milewski formerly lady in waiting to Princess Amalia sues Duke Ernst Guenther brother of Empress Augusta Victoria alleging Amalia received 12,000 marks yearly and that Milewski loaned 80,000 marks of her own to the princess who was in decline. She claims Egyptian police arrest and forced return to Prussia and seeks repayment of 20,000 francs with interest.
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First
Anna Milewski
Amalia
Schleswig-Holstein
Augusta Victoria
Ernst Guenther
Egypt
Malta
Walker
Ernst Guentier
Joachim of
Prussia
Vlatotuiff
Aurora murder confession shocks town
A telegram from Galena, 24 miles off the railroad, reports Mrs John Stallion and her two sons Janes and WI Crab tree confess to murdering Alice Stallion the 16 year old stepdaughter. The mother allegedly killed Alice with a poker and dumped the body in the James river. The confession claims the girl was to be married soon and jealousy fueled the crime.
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Aurora
Galena
Stone Cogunty
John Stallion
Janes
WI Crabtree
Alice Stallion
Alice
James River
Stallion
Alleged Boodling in New York Albany June 7
State Labor Commissioner McMakin expects five deputy factory inspectors in New York City to be arrested for collusion and malfeasance in office. He has learned that factory department employees took bribes to overlook violations and charged $5 to $10 for licenses to manufacture in their homes, though no license fee is required by law.
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New York
Albany
McMakin
New York City
Harrisburg appoints Scranton recorder Harrisburg appoints Harrisburg appointee to Scranton post
Harrisburg, June T W L Connell of Scranton was yesterday named recorder of Scranton by Governor Stone to replace James Motr who resigned. Motr’s resignation arrived in the governor’s morning mail and was promptly accepted. The Municipal League of Scranton had asked for Motr’s dismissal last Saturday, but the resignation made a hearing unnecessary.
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Scranton
Harrisburg
Shamokin Workers Form Grievance Committee for Camero n Mine
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on June 7 workers at Cameron colliery chose a committee to prevent petty strikes and handle grievances with management. A district nine United Mine Workers committee will be elected at each colliery as negotiations continue to avoid idle operation.
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Cameron
Ev Ery
Ninth’ United
Mine Workers’ District
Morgan Alarms Switzerland Jencon June 7
Fragmentary report notes a Morgan related item titled Alarms and Switzerland referencing Jencon on June 7. Details are unreadable but imply a contemplated action or trust involvement.
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Morgan
Switzerland
Jencon
New Civil Government for Philippines Shaped by War Power
Washington June 7 The president and secretary of war study a civil government for the Philippines with a governor and legislative council under war control. The supreme authority remains unsettled though the secretary of war is expected to hold final power. The plan mirrors the brief New Mexico arrangement with a civil governor and army commander.
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Philippines
Archipelago
Legislative Council
Haseen
Spooner
New Mexico
Massacre and Cannibalism of German South Sea Expedition
Special correspondence from New Guinea reports the killing and cannibalizing of most members of the first German South Sea expedition on St. Matthias Island. Only Dr. Heinroth survives. 12 died, others wounded, and camp looted after a surprise attack by cannibals. The survivors later reached St. Matthias then were rescued by the expedition vessel.
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Taghblaat
New Guinea
St. Matthias
Dr. Heinroth
Herbertshop
New Britain
Dr. Mencken
Herr Caro
Accidental Death At Target Practice In Fair Haven
Fair Haven, Ohio June 7 Curtis Roberts superintendent of schools was accidentally killed while target practicing with a group including his sweetheart Mary Alferton. A shot deflected from a stump and struck him, dying hours later. Also reported Lieutenant Townley convicted by court martial in Manila and sentenced to dismissal for commissary irregularities. president must approve. President cancels Buffalo exposition attendance due to wife illness. no further details.
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Cincinnati
John Fivitt
Ripley
Hushes
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Brown County
Cyrus Storer
Brass Creek
West Union
Edward Stewart
Nemington
Fair Haven
Curtis Roberts
Mary Alferton
Roberts
Washington
Richard H. ‘Townley
Navy
Manila
Townley
Buffalo
Buffalo Exposition
Week's news condensed from May to June the 1890s
A weekly snapshot reports: Prince Bismarck dies in Berlin at 48. King Edward reduces church establishment. Dr Daniel Purinton offered presidency at West Virginia University. James A Herne dies in New York. civil government to rule in the Philippines July 1. Jamestown Cape Colony surrender. robbers in Ellwood City steal 1700. European powers possibly unite against Britain. social notes include marriages of Lehr Blaine Jr Brewer and others. notable events in New York society and naval incidents. Derby winner Volodyovski. various expulsions and appointments. Jamestown stamp and weather notes. postmasters appointed. Alabama governor ill. New Jersey statehouse custodian dies.
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Berlin
King Edward
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Denison
Philippines
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Cape Colony
Kritzinger
Ellwood City
Maryland
Baltimore
James CG. Blaine, Jr
Washington
Hichborn
Tillman
South Carolin
David Brewer
Supreme Court
Burlington
Emma Matt
City of Ice
Teshmoo
Cleveland
Erie
Woodbury
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Fildy
P. Ss. Flynn
Blue Mountain
Mad
G. J. Creasey
California
Annapolis
R. E. Burke
Dallas
Tex
Mare Island Navy Yard
Vallejo
Cal
William C. Whitney
Volodyovski
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Veronere
Stephen B. Verner
Syracuse
N. Y
Charles Ss. Perry
Iowa
West Point
New York
North Dakota
Jamies P.B
State -House
Newton
Nod
General Markets Report From The Market Desk
Markets show mills quiet and steady soy notes with prices for wheat and corn mixed and dull. Hay and sheet goods steady. pork and lard firm with Continental and New York poultry prices listed. potatoes steady with regional shifts. veal calves and other items noted with varied quotes across regions.
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Continent
York
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