Peace Celebrations Across Provinces as War Ends
Telegrams from provinces show universal joy after the war’s end. Magistrates free offenders, schools dismiss, and major towns report convoys and exchanges closing. At Blenheim Palace a phonograph on a church tower broadcasts the peace dispatches while the Union Jack rises and the anthem rings out. Queen Alexandra greets the crowds at Buckingham Palace with cheers.
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United States
Joseph H. Choate
Choate
Douglas Robinson
W. C. Endicott
J. Lee Saltenstal
Robert S. Keeling
Berlin
Aris
Blenheim Palace
Duke of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
New York
Aylmer -Scott
Queen Alexandra
Frrom
Buckingham Palace
Peace Enthusiasm Spreads in Melbourne Markets
The Melbourne stock exchange held a great demonstration after news of peace arrived. Speakers at the Town Hall meeting included Clarke, Premier, Peacock, and Federal Attorney Deakin who urged pride in the English race and predicted Britain’s benign rule would end rancor in conquered territories.
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London Times
New Yorke Times
Cablegram
London
Times
Melbourne
Australia
Melbourne Stock Exchange
Madden
Great Britain
Clarke
Peacock
Deakin
Jamaica Greets South Africa Peace With Prayers
Kingston Jamaica reports wide relief at the peace announcement in South Africa. Governor Sir Augustus Hemming sent a congratulatory message to Joseph Chamberlain, British Colonial Secretary, after official news was received.
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Kingston
Jamaica
South Africa
Sir Augustus Hemming
Joseph Chamberlain
Hong Kong Welcomes News of South Africa Peace Terms
Upon news that peace terms were signed in South Africa the harbor ships were dressed with flags and salutes were fired from forts and warships in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong
South Africa
Peace in South Africa Celebrated Across Canada
Montreal rejoices as peace negotiations end and a general holiday is proclaimed. Prisoners are released and firecrackers fill the streets. In Toronto, flags fly high and schools take half holidays as public buildings glow and a 21 gun salute echoes from armories. Government hints at a wider day of rejoicing soon.
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Montreal
Province of
Quebec
South Africa
Toronto
South Africa peace news sparks jubilant celebration in St John’s
The arrival of peace news in South Africa triggers enthusiastic rejoicings in St John’s N F. Ships in the harbor are decorated, flags raised, and church bells rung. A general holiday and formal day of thanksgiving are planned for tomorrow in line with British observances.
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ST. John's
N. F
South Africa
Great Britain
Cape Town Declares June 15 as Day of Thanksgiving
The announcement of peace was made publicly in St George's Cathedral this morning and met with relief across the city. The town is adorned with union flags as June 15 is set as a day of thanksgiving in the churches.
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Cape Town
Peege
St. George's
Pope Expresses Joy Over Peace News
In Rome on June 2 the Pope welcomed the news of the South Africa peace and said he hopes to close his eyes in world-wide peace.
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Rome
South Africa
Boers Plan Commando Movements From Pretoria
A number of Boer leaders depart Pretoria to organize commando forces. The operations are expected to occupy about a fortnight and are aimed at consolidating control in the region.
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Pretoria
King Edward Receives Widespread Congratulatory Telegrams
London reports King Edward has been greeted by many European sovereigns and princes with congratulations. A telegram from Emperor William is noted as especially gratifying. The Pope also sent sincere congratulations on the re establishment of peace in South Africa.
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London
Edward
William
South Africa
Kruger Declines Visitors After South Africa Peace News
Amsterdam reports Mr Kruger refuses to receive visitors or comment on peace in South Africa. Boers’ delegates show disappointment and avoid discussion while Dutch papers claim Britain gains nothing from the unjust war and faces new difficulties. They praise Boer courage and lament sacrifices as in vain.
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Amsterdam
South Africa
Kruger
Great Britain
Feeling of Joy in Paris as War Ends
A London Times New York Times special cablegram from Paris on June 3 reports a widespread sense of joy among all parties that the war is over. French papers avoid anti English bias, emphasize restraint, and seek respect by showing courtesy to others.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Paris
Times
England
Peace terms end Boer War as Balfour proclaims agreement
London reports the House of Commons applauding the terms with the Boers. King Edward VII acknowledged as sovereign, Dutch language schooling in Transvaal and Orange River Colony, arms licenses, civil government plans, and a 15 million dollar aid package for restoring homes and sectors.
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Lord Milner
Mr. Steyn
Bremner
Co. R. de Wet
Hertzog
Orange Free State
Schalk- Burger
Reitz
Louis Botha
de la Rey
Edwad VII
Lord Kitchener
Comntant
Botha
de Wet
Transvaal
Orange River Colony
South Africa
Orange River
South African Republic
Couiiallee
Peace terms read to Lords as British leaders praise Pauncefote
In London the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge attended the House of Lords for Lord Salisbury’s peace statement. The premier paid tribute to the late Lord Pauncefote and explained surrender terms to end the South Africa conflict. Lord Rosebery voiced hearty congratulations.
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Cape Colony
Natal
Mr. Balfour
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
House of Commons
Commons
Cape
Choate
Westminster
London
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Lord Tweedmouth
Lord Rosebery
Peace Negotiations Chronicle for Boer War Ends War
London reports release of parliamentary correspondence detailing the steps toward the peace accord. It shows Schalk-Burger proposing talks March 12, Boer delegates submitting terms, Brodrick rejecting independence based proposals, and British leaders coordinating with Milner and Smuts. The Vereeniging commission negotiated surrender of independence, with self-government under British oversight, and the final agreement was approved with a time limit before ending the war.
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London
Schalk- Burger
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Brodrick
Steyn
Orange Free State
Schalk-Burger
Botha
Mr. Steyn
Vereeniging
Lord Milner
Loi Milner
Gen. Smuts
Hertzog
Vereniging
Mr. Chamberlain
Tures
De Wet Named Acting President Amid Conference Shuffle
Pretoria notes Gen. De Wet signed first as Orange Free State delegate after Mr. Steyn nominated him Acting President upon retiring from the conference.
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Pretoria
de Wet
Orange Free State
Steyn
Satisfaction in Austria War Ends
From Vienna the Times correspondent reports a widespread sense of deep satisfaction across all classes that the war has ended, with England's long trusted friend on the Continent among those expressing relief and hope.
Times Editorial Praises British Gains After South Africa War
The Times editorial attacks the German press for harsh comments on the end of the South Africa struggle and lauds Britain for emerging stronger. It notes imperial gains, consolidated resources, and new imperial sympathies, while highlighting allied praise from the New York press and jealous rivals.
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London
New York Times
the Times
South Africa
New York
Disappointment in Germany and Boer Sympathy
Berlin correspondent argues German comments on peace show impotent malice and despairing resignation. Germany long promoted Boer independence, provoking hate and calumny. Even as it washes hands, Berlin presses influence to sow trouble between England Russia and America, though U.S. goodwill helps counter dissident intrigues.
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London Times
New York Times
London
the Times
Berlin
Germany
Kruger
South Africa
England
Russia
America
Roosevelt
Lord Pauncefote
German business classes hope for postwar world revival
Berlin reports that Germany’s business classes welcome the end of the South African war and anticipate a global upturn as London’s financial confidence rebounds. May orders from Berlin firms tied to peace will be filled, while the Vossische Zeitung cautions against overoptimism and notes British Colonial Secretary Chamberlain may reserve colonial markets for Britain. Boer valor is lauded in many papers as they lament their defeat by a vastly stronger power.
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London
House of Commons
Treasury
A. J. Balfour
Whitehall
Joseph Chamberlain
Colonial Office
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Henry White
Lord Rothschild
Sarah Wilson
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Balfour
South Africa
Edward
William Redmond
Lord Kitchener
Cape
Natal
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Vossische Zeitung
Chamberlan
Belgian Press Weighs Peace Terms and Aftermath
Brussels dispatch reports a Belgian press tilt toward declaring peace with Britain urged to show generosity. Indépendance Belge notes Britain must prove a spirit of fairness to erase wartime impressions. Le Journal condemns Kruger and Leyds as terms mirror last year, blaming Boer delegates for wasted fighting and their exclusion from talks.
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London TimEs
New York Times
London
Times
Brussels
England
Indépendance Belge
Great Britain
le Journal
Kruger
Leyds
Gen Pearson Plans Return to South Africa
Gen Samuel Pearson the Boer representative in the United States said he would visit the British Embassy to seek transportation to South Africa. He claimed Britain will repatriate Burghers under peace terms and lamented his financial ruin from the war.
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Washington
Samuel Pearson
South Africa
Pearson
Great Britain
Louisiana
Boers Here Will Go Home Peace Terms Comment
Charles D. Pierce former Consul General at New York for the Orange Free State said the Boers got the peace terms they deserved and indicated they would go home. He spoke after the agreement between England and the Boers was announced.
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Orange Free State
Charles D. Pierce
New York
England
Mr. Pierce
Boer Refugees to Return to South Africa Say Pierce
Pierce predicts Boer refugees will return home with property. He notes South Africa will remain under Boer control and mentions W. D. Snyman staying at the Union Square Hotel. He doubts his own claim to any title and views his office as obsolete.
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South Africa
England
Cape Long
Mr. Pierce
W. D. Snyman
Union Square Hotel
Pierce
Gen Louis Botha to Europe after signing peace accord
Paris dispatch reports General Louis Botha telegraphing his wife in Brussels that he has signed the peace agreement and will depart for Europe next month. the note confirms his immediate travel plans following the signing.
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Louis Botha
Europe
Paris
Brussels
Cotton and Grain Exchanges Close for South Africa Peace Day
Liverpool. June 2. The Cotton Grain and Provision Exchanges closed at 1 pm today due to the general holiday proclaimed in celebration of peace in South Africa.
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Liverpool
South Africa
Duc de Chartres Gifts 11000 Francs for Asian Study Fund
A Paris cablegram reports the Duc de Chartres has donated 11000 francs to the Geographical Society in memory of his son Prince Henry. The interest will be awarded every three years to a French researcher to finance an economic study and geographical exploration in Asia.
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London Times
New York Times
London
Times
Paris
Duc de Chartres
Prince Henry
Geographical Society
Asia
Gates Denies Union League Club Proposal
John W. Gates and his son Charley Gates deny being proposed for Union League Club membership. Gates says he was never considered and calls the tale a fabrication. Charley says any proposal would have been unknown to him.
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Union League
John W. Gates
Charley” Gates
Union League Club
Gates
Chicago
Charley
Cunard Company Plans Move Nears Government Review
London June 2 The Cunard Steam Ship Company says it is negotiating for the companys future position but cannot issue a definite announcement until government submissions are received. Directors declined further comment amid speculation that talks may involve the Morgan group or another syndicate.
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London
Cunard Steamship Company
Cunard Company
Morgan
Morgan tapestry gift to king doubtful rumor
A London dispatch says a tapestry valued at 500000 dollars was presented by J Pierpont Morgan to King Edward for display behind the coronation chair at Westminster Abbey, but officials deny knowledge of the gift. Morgan Sr. is reported to be in Venice.
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
Edward
Westminster_Abbey
J Pierpont Morgan, Jr
United States
Mr. Morgan, Sr
Venice
Papal Secretary of State Receives Governor Taft in Rome
In Rome on June 2 Cardinal Rampolla, Papal Secretary of State, granted an audience to Judge Taft Governor of the Philippine Islands. Bishop Thomas O Gorman of Sioux Falls acted as interpreter for the meeting.
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Cardinal Rampolla
Rome
Taft
Philippine Islands
Thomas O’gorman
Sioux Falls
M. D
Promoter S. Wulff Proves He Is Very Much Alive
S Wulff a mine promoter spent yesterday debunking rumors of his death. A Chicago dispatch stated L Wachsmann died from poison with a letter from Wulff tying them to a death by own action club. Wulff explained he never intended to die and that Wachsmann suffered heart disease.
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S. Wulff
New Street
Chicago
L. Wachsmann
L. Wulff
Wachsmann
New York
Wulff
Mr. Wulff
Democrats Open State Headquarters in Albany Opener
The New York Times reports on June 2 that the State Democratic Headquarters is reopen at 119 North Pearl Street Albany opposite the Dutch Reformed Church. Prominent Democrats including Frank Campbell and David B. Hill attended as building décor highlighted flags and bright interiors. Numerous lawmakers and party leaders from across New York filled the central room with speeches and greetings.
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Albany
Elswhere
State Democratic
State Democracy
Pearl Street
Orange
Union Railway
Democratic State Committee
Frank Campbell
David B. Hill
Lewis Nixon
Hill
John B. Stanchfield
Elmira
Bird S. Coler
Brooklyn
J. Danforth
Bainbridge
New York City
J. K. McGuire
Syracuse
G. W. Batten
Lockport
J. Gerling
Rochester
James
B. Donovan
Little Falls
C. A. Pugsley
W. M. West
National Hamilton Bank
D. C.dow
First National Bank
Cobleskill
John Cunneen
Buffalo
W. A. Parshall
Port Jervis
H. O. R. Tucker
Troy
I. J. Beaudrias
Yokers
J. J. Cummins
G. M. Palmer
Assembly
Vic Dowling
T. Felly
S. J. John F. Carroll
John J. Scannell
Charles F. Murphy
Corporation Cor
John Whalen
Julius Harburger
William C. Osborn
Scudder
Louis F. Haffen
John T. Oakley
Charles W. Dayton
Percival F. Nagle
Thomas J. Durin
Timothy P. Sullivan
John Fitzgerald
John W. Keller
Nicholas J. Hayes
I. A. Hopper
Ambrose McCall
James Shevlin
Campbell
Democrats Praise Albany Headquarters and Unity Drive
Lewis Nixon voices appreciation for the new permanent Democratic State Committee headquarters in Albany. He and other leaders claim the move will reduce misunderstandings, unify the party, and present a clear platform centered on economy and public welfare amid calls for harmony in New York politics.
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Lewis Nixon
Democratic State Committee
Albany
Rty
New York
McCarren
New York City
Tammany Hall
Bryan
Democracy
C. V. Fornes
John de Witt Warner
Henry M. Goldfogte
Robert A. van Wyck
William J. Grynor
Brooklyn
Daniel S. Lament
J . W. Bourke Cochran
Democratic Party
Edward M. Shepard
Patriotic Movement
Case of Chicago's Officers In Venice Inquiry
Secretary Moody received a cablegram from Admiral Crowninshield reporting the findings of the court of inquiry into Chicago officers involved in Venice trouble. The department will not publish conclusions now, fearing reflection on Italian judges and police. no court martial is recommended for the officers.
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Washington
Moody
Chicago
Venice
Italy
Queen Wilhelmina Thanks Americans for Sympathy
Consul General J R Planten announced a message from Baron Van Lynden minister of foreign affairs of the Netherlands thanking the United States for sympathy and interest shown during Queen Wilhelmina’s illness.
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J- R. Planten
Netherlands
Baron van Lynden
Wilhelmina
United States
Herajesty
Democratic Rally Calls for Statewide Organization and Policy
John B. Stanchfield outlines a dire need for a unified Democratic party across New York State, criticizing Republican dominance, trusts, and misgovernance. He argues for county committee reorganization, issue presentation to interior newspapers, and a liberal policy to unite Democrats and defend honest government. John T. Oakley of Tammany Hall backs unity with the State Committee.
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John B. Stanchfield
Governor Flower
Empire State
Rome
Stanchfield
Ice Trust
Beef Trust
Lowne
Harlem
Albany
John T. Oakley
Tammany Hall
New York County
Democratic Committee
State Committee
Plan to Clear Chicago Methodist Debt in Two Years
At a Chicago Methodist ministers meeting a plan was approved to retire about 260000 in church debts by Oct 1. Churches raise pledges up to available amounts, with a supplementary fund gathered by three Presiding Elders, the City Missionary Society Superintendent, a Clark Street Board member, and a Laymen’s Association representative and distributed as needs arise.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal
City Missionary Society
Clark Street Board
Laymen's Association
Secretary Shaw Visits Custom House in Routine Conference
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw met with Collector Stranahan at the Custom House for routine departmental business. He also called at the Sub-Treasury and said his visit concerned only ordinary transactions and refused to discuss the silk bonds inquiry.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Custom House
Stranahan
Department
Sub-Treasury
Shaw
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