Germany Will Expand Role to Suppress Boxers in China
A Foreign Office official said the Boxer uprising in Shan Tung is serious and Germany will cooperate with other powers to protect life and property. German Minister Garon von Netteler stated Germany will land more troops if needed, noting French interests were first affected.
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Peking
United States
Conger
Nanely
Germany
Boxer movement in China sparks fears of foreign missions
Rev. Sowerby, after twenty years in China, says Boxers lack organization and are armed with modern weapons supplied by the imperial family. He notes Empress Dowager's anti foreign stance, rising anti foreign sentiment, and potential invasion of Peking could threaten foreign missions across the region.
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Sowerby
China
Pao-Ting-Fu
Tung
Iow Pe
Kiao-Chau
Peking
Boxers Threaten Extinction as Tien Tsin Barricades Rise
A Belgian engineer's Chinese servant reports five foreigners and two Chinese dead in the Grand Canal with one foreign woman among the bodies. A Boxer placard warns foreigners face extermination on June 10. Rumors say Boxers clashed with Catholic Christians at Tung Hu, three Christians killed. Reinforcements arrive: 131 British, 31 German, 50 French, 45 Italian marines. The Terrible is expected and Ti M S Barfleur has arrived, securing Tien Tsin.
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Pao-Ting- Fu
Grand Canal
Tung-Hu
Ti. M. S. Barfleur
Clark University Bequest Faces Campaign for 500000
Worcester June 6 trustees confront fundraising hurdle over Jonas G Clark bequest requiring 500000 to unlock the gift. If millions exist the bequest may not lapse. Trustees plan next week to decide whether to appeal for public funds or abandon the effort.
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New York Times
Worcester
Mass
Jonas G. Clark
Clark University
Clark
Attendance at Zoological Park Surges in May
At a Zoological Society meeting, Prof. Osborn reported that from June 1 last year to this year the park recorded nearly a quarter of a million visitors, May daily peak reached Decoration Day. A new lunch room at the reptile house aids fund for animal purchases. births include buffalo calf and several deer, coyotes, wolves, prairie dogs and waterfowl with many prairie dogs ready for exchange.
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Zoological Society
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Zoological Park
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Reptile House
Medals Awarded at AMA Meeting in Atlantic City
The fifty first annual American Medical Association session awarded the Academy Prize Medals for Essays to Dr A J Bendjet of Buffalo and Dr PF Gregory Connell of Chicago for papers on Quantitive Tests for Protolysis and Exstrophy of the Bladder. Dr Victor C Vaughn of Ann Arbor discussed typhoid outbreaks in Spanish American War camps and urged better field sanitation education at West Point. Three candidates for AMA president stood as Dr C A Reed Dr Charles Wheaton and Dr Osler.
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N. J
American Medical Association
A. J. Bendjet
Buffalo
N. Lesved
Nicholas Senn
PF. Gregory Connell
Chicago
Victor C. Vaughn
Ann Arbor
Mich
National Military Academy
West Point
Association
C. A. Reed
Cincinnati
Charles Wheaton
St. Paul
Osler
Baltimore
Subscriptions for Actors' Home Fund Reported
The New York Herald lists yesterday gifts from Mrs Barney Williams S150 A Feinberg 20 and William J Dupont 85. Previous acknowledgments total 65710.30 and grand total reaches 56885.20. The Herald says the list will close in a few days and asks late contributors to act now.
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Actors’ Home Fund
Ancient battle site located near Karditsa
The Athens correspondent of The Daily Express reports Captain Dousmanis finds the great 48 B.C. battle between Julius Caesar and Pompey occurred near Karditsa, fifty miles northwest of Pharsalus, not near the Thessalian city as once thought.
Outrages on German Pilgrims Probed by Vatican and Prussia
Berlin reports May 24 at St Peter s in Rome saw German pilgrims and priests attacked by French pilgrims. Both the Vatican and the Prussian minister at the Vatican are investigating the outrages and the Prussian official has demanded full satisfaction.
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German newspapers invited on free trips to Paris Exposition
The North German Lloyd and Fiamburg American Companies offer complimentary Paris Exposition trips to leading German newspapers representatives. Departures via Cherbourg are scheduled for June 8 and June 14.
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Lloyd and Fiamburg-American
Cherbourg
Hackett to Return to Criterion Next Season
Cablegram from Charles Frohman announces Daniel Frohman arranged for James lk. Hackett to reopen at the Criterion Theatre next season with his hit The Pride of Jennico. Hackett will close his present engagement at the Criterion next Saturday night.
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Daniel Frohman
James Lk. Hackett
Criterion Theatre
Jennico
Hackett
the Criterion
No Reply from Turkey on Armenia Crisis
London June 7 Constantinople correspondent reports the Porte has not yet replied to Russian and American states on the subject of Armenia. SaVos telegraphs the update from Tuesday.
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Armenia
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Constantinople
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Porte
Prince von Wohenlohe sells Russian estate at Werke
June 6 report that Prince von Wohenlohe the imperial chancellor sold his Russian estate at Werke to General Tshopelevsk for 3,000,000 rubles.
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Prince von Wohenlohe
Werke
Tshopelevsk
State Departments Dilemma Over China Policy
The New York Times reports Washington debates whether to join European actions or act alone as Boxer unrest grows. Ministers seek protection for missionaries while Conger warns of rising danger and possible American troop use in China.
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Washington
State Department
Department
China
Conger
United States
Chicago's Diploma Mill and the English Army Prospect
Evidence from Postal Inspector Gould ties Metropolitan Medical College to selling worthless diplomas by mail. British Consul Wyndham confirms English applicants sought army physician posts after reading Chicago ads. He says India's plague boosted demand, and the college’s promises damaged Chicago's educational reputation abroad.
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New York Times
Chicago
Gould
Metropolitan Medical College
England
William Wyndham
Penrose Amendment Passes as Senate Battles Naval Bill
Senate votes 39 to 35 to adopt Penrose amendment amid intense debate over armor plate and hydrographic surveys. House and Senate conferrees clash on ocean surveys and cadet sea course as leaders push to finalize naval appropriation amid partisan exchanges and a late-night adjournment.
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Senate
Senate Holds Out Against House Concurrence
The Senate rejected surrender of its rights as the House refused to accept the conference committee's conclusion. Hale urged insistence on amendments and the conference requested by the House. Butler was named a conference minder as Tillman was away. The Senate adjourned at 10 40 P M until 11 o clock tomorrow.
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Butler
Senate
Penrose
Dale
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Willman
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Hopkins
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Sha
Tillman
Senator Carter’s Stump Speech on Oregon Vindication
Senator Carter of Missouri urged anti expansionists to use the pause in House action on the Naval bill to submit views on the Oregon election. He cited Oregon as a vindication of the administration policy as he noted Tongue, four years...
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Appropriations of Congress Total 709 Million for Spanish War
Senator Allison and Speaker Cannon released a statement totaling 709 729 476 for the first session of the Fifty sixth Congress with 131 247 155 linked to the Spanish war. Expenditures show ordinary appropriations at 578 482 321 for 1901, with increases mainly in navy pensions postal service census and permanent funds.
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Allison
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Cannon
House Committee On Appropriations
Fifty-sixth Congress
Spain
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Treasury
War
Navy Departments
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Treasury Department
President McKinley Visits House Side of Capitol
President McKinley, visiting Washington on June 6, walked from the Senate toward the House side to reach the Ways and Means Committee room. He was escorted by Col. Ramsdell and Secretary Root, greeted by Gen. Henderson and House members, then returned to the White House for dinner.
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New York Times
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McKinley
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Senate Chamber
Senate
Congress
House
Col
Ramsdell
Root
Smith
Wilson
Hitchcock
Ways and Means Committee
Sundry Civil Bill Passed and Sent to President
The Sundry Civil bill was agreed upon by both houses today and sent to the President for signature. Items struck out include the memorial bridge across the Potomac River and the payment provisions.
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Washington
Potomac River
Public Printer Produces Large Congressional Record
The Public Printer released a two volume Congressional Record in 186 pages after extensive rush work. It includes Senate proceedings up to 2:40 this morning and House material until the call, with reports on Hanna and a list of trusts and capitalization. Palmer mobilized the entire staff to ensure a prompt, accurate edition.
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New York Times
Washington
Congress
Congressional Record
Senate
House
Capitol
Hanna
Foraker
Williams
Mississippi
Palmer
Congressman's Blocking Tactics Over Coeur d Alene Testimony
Washington reports Congressman Lentz of Ohio used procedural obstruction to delay House business after protesting the lack of printed Coeur d'Alene investigation testimony. He blocked unanimous consent, opposed bills, and insisted printing be ordered before any other action. The day saw amendments pass despite his efforts.
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Coeur d'Alene
Dolliver
Iowa
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Itnas
Order
Coeur d’Alene
Benton
Friends of the
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
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Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Appropriations
Congress
Senate
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Committee On Agriculture
Taylor Denounces Rumors On Barge Office Report
Special Inspector R K Campbell filed a report on New York Barge Office conduct with Assistant Secretary Taylor. Secretary Gage has not yet seen it and no action to remove officials was decided. hearings will follow after accused present their side. Taylor condemned morning papers for sensational claims.
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Washington
R. K. Campbell
Immigration Bureau
Barge Office
New York
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Barge
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Reporter Calls Charges Based on Imagination Disgraceful
Mr. Taylor defends himself and confirms he has the only copy of the report. He accuses rival papers of publishing speculative charges before any official word from Secretary Gage. Taylor says no detailed charges will be published until proper channels act and he will review the report for days.
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Wheeler to be retired from active service
Washington June 6 It is reported Gen Wheeler will receive no post with his brigadier general of regulars commission and will be placed on the retired list within days He was born Sept 10 1836 and would reach the sixty four year age limit Sept 10 next Six officers Davis Chaffee Hughes Wheaton Bates and Schwan are named as top contenders for the vacancy with Davis seen as the likely winner.
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War Department
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
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Chaffee
Hughes
Wheaton
Bates
Schwan
Alaska Nominations For Judicial Posts By President
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Alaska judicial offices under the new law. Judges Melville Brown James Wickersham and Arthur H. Noyes. Marshals James M. Shoup Cornelius L. Vawler George G. Perry. Attorneys Robert A. Friedrich Joseph K. Wood A. N. Post. He also nominated John G. Brady to serve as Governor of Alaska.
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Senate
Alaska
Melville
Brown
James Wickersham
Arthur H. Noyes
Minnesota
James M. Shoup
Cornelius L. Vawler
George G. Perry
Iowa
Robert A. Friedrich
Joseph K. Wood
Montana
A. N. Post
Nebraska
John G. Brady
Senate orders probe of Appraiser's Office at Port of New York
The Senate adopted a resolution directing the Committee on Civil Service to investigate charges against the administration of the Appraiser's office at the Port of New York. The move was introduced by Mr. Gallinger of New Hampshire.
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Senate Today
Gallinger
Rep
N. H
Committee On Civil Service
Port of New York
Congressional Nominations Maine and Ohio
In Maine Second District Democrat Halsey H. Monroe and in Ohio Thirteenth District Democrat James Albert Norton receive nominations. The brief item lists the party and candidate names for upcoming contests.
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Maine
Halsey H. Monroe
Ohio
James Albert Norton
Senate Rejects Spriggs Nomination as Nevada Agency Agent
The Senate rejected the nomination of Frederick B. Spriggs of Cuca New York to be agent for the Indians of the Nevada Agency in Nevada. Senator Gallinger introduced a bill to appoint a commission to determine needed legislation for a uniform standard in medicine and surgery nationwide. House bills introduced before adjournment carry over to next session.
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Senate
Frederick B. Spriggs
Cuca
N. Y
Nevada
Gallinger
United States
House
California man's bid on proper labeling of champagne wine
In the Senate yesterday Mr. Pettigrew advanced a resolution to discharge the Education and Labor Committee from further consideration of the Eight-Hour bill. Mr. Hawley moved to table the resolution and the vote carried 33 to 28.
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Kahn
California
Senate
Pettigrew
Committee On Education and Labor
Hawley
Hobson to take a rest in Manila leave of absence
Naval Constructor Hobson, famed for the Merrimac, now in Manila, is found unfit for duty due to physical condition. He will take a leave of absence, another constructor to fill his post temporarily. His disability is not seen as serious and a short rest is expected to restore health.
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Hobson
Merrimac
Manila
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