Boers Surprise British Camp Near Middelburg
Lord Kitchener reports 12 June night attack at Steenkoelspruit 20 miles from Middelburg. 250 Victorian Mounted Rifles of Gen Beatson’s column surprised by Boers. 2 officers and 16 men killed, 4 officers and 38 men wounded, only 2 officers and 5 men escape. Two pom poms captured. many taken prisoner and released.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Welmansrust
Middelburg
Beatson
Steenkoelspruit
de Wet
Botha
Kruger
Daily Mail
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Bulawayo
Victorian Mounted Rifles
Kitchener
Delagoa Bay
Buckley To Church on False Religions in Boston
The Rev Dr J M Buckley preached at Park Street Church on false religions noting Europe’s sects in America and new beliefs like spiritualism Mormonism and Christian Science. He denounced Christian Science for denying disease and praised the Bible as spiritual truth guiding faith hope and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J. M. Buckley
Christian Advocate of
New York
Park Street Church
Europe
Columbus
America
United States Supreme Court
Buckley
Rome
Athens
Populists Plan Gubernatorial Bid in Douglas County
After informal meetings in Douglas County Populists resolve to nominate a gubernatorial candidate for fall elections. They argue the State Constitution blocks a Lieutenant Governor from completing an unfinished term, a point under dispute in local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Douglas County
Summer Homes in Vermont
A brief notice highlights a feature on summer homes in Vermont from the Book of A. W. Ecclestone with agent S. Pass'r Agt. at 385 Broadway. The item appears in the day’s pages alongside hotel arrivals, fires, weather, and marine intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Intelligence and Foreign Mails
Pas Real Estate
Vermont
A. W. Ecclestone
Vacancy Gubernatorial Disability Caused by Senate Move
The article explains the vacancy in the governor’s office following Dietrich’s U.S. Senate election. Lieut. Gov. Savage would serve until the next state election when the disability is believed to be removed. John O. Wieser, a former gubernatorial candidate, argues the state lacks a governor until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietrich
United States Senate
Savage
John O. Wieser
Cailles Surrenders as Filipino insurgent leader agrees to capitulate
Manila reports Cols Infante and Guivara signed for Gen Cailles to surrender his forces at Santa Cruz Laguna Province. The number of troops is uncertain but likely over 500. American officials welcomed the move as evidence of insurgent disintegration and a path to end fighting in Luzon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Infante and
Guivara
Cailles
Santa Cruz
Laguna
Washington
War Department
Department
Luzon
Bay Lake
Society of Mandlo-Ducats
Edward N. Jones, Jr
Eighth Infantry
Aguinaldo
Sumner
Federal Party
Gen. Malvar
Seventeen Judges Appointed to Courts of First Instance
Seventeen judges named to the Courts of First Instance in Manila include eleven Americans assigned to key circuits. Manila Kincaid of Texas and Qoblin of New Hampshire head the Manila district, Aparri Blount of Georgia covers Aparri, Dagupan Johnson of Michigan covers Dagupan, Batangas Linebarger of Illinois, Nueva Caceres Carson of Virginia, Neilo Bates of Vermont, Negros Norris of Nebraska, Cebu Carlock of Illinois, Zamboanga Ickis of Iowa, Jolo Whitsett of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Perseus Sinks Into Double Steering Gear Failures
Two accidents struck the Iron steamboat Perseus in one day as a broken steering chain left the vessel adrift first near Liberty Island and later five minutes from Coney Island. Passengers were ferried to safety by Cetus and Cygnus and the Perseus was towed to Erie Basin for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perseus
Liberty Island
Coney
Battery
Coney Island
Cetus
Harvey
New Yorker
Dalzell
Barret
Erie Basin
New York
Brooklyn
Staten Island
City
Tillman’s Plan to Bar McLaurin From Primary
In Columbia on June 16, Tillman peers say he fixed for McLaurin to draw a blank next summer. A new party oath would be required for all candidates except McLaurin, expanding to pledge support of the national platform and caucus votes. McLaurin opposes the changes, leaving his participation in the primary in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Tillman
McLaurin
National Democratic Platform
Oak Beach Pier Collapses During Maiden Steamer Voyage
The Oak Beach pier at Babylon Long Island collapsed as the steamer Oak Beach landed passengers on its maiden trip. About fifteen people fell into shallow water, were rescued with life preservers, and all escaped serious harm though clothing was ruined. Authorities cited sand erosion under piling and current strain as causes. Rescue numbers exceeded those in danger and many clung to wreckage until saved.
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Babylon
L. I
Oak Beach
Drugged but saved a train near Shamokin
Telegraph operator Lawrence Hannan and helper Thomas Horan were found half naked and nearly dead in a signal cabin near Shamokin. Robbers drugged and beat them after posing as train passengers, but Hannan warned the express train to pass safely before collapsing. Doctors revived them with heart stimulants after chloroform and chlorhydrate exposure. Arrests were made though suspects were not identified. the robbers are believed linked to a gang blamed for a prior police shooting in Mahanoy City.
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Shamokin
Renn
Lawrence Hannan
Thomas Horan
Big Mountain
Philadelphia and
Reading
Here
Hannan
Horan
Mahanoy
Speed of the Wisconsin Battleship in 48-Hour Trial
The Wisconsin arrived in San Francisco after a 48 hour trial under natural draught with full power. Official two hour average ran 16.45 knots and the 48 hour average 15.3 knots near the Santa Barbara Channel. A forced draught run could have surpassed 18 knots. earlier trials reached 17.176 knots and 18.6 knots on coastal voyage.
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San Francisco
Wisconsin
Navy Department
Santa Barbara
Golden Gate
Puget Sound
Dowie's Fears of Kidnapping by Chicago Physicians
John Alexander Dowie claimed physicians in Chicago plotted to kidnap him and detain him in a hospital to erase his reason. He warned a possible nighttime kidnapping after a Zion Tabernacle service and urged Zion Guard support for protection. He threatened retaliation if the physicians continued calling him paranoid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion Tabernacle
Zion Guard
Dowie
Elijah
Thin weak people get flesh and strength by Leon Hofe
An advertising notice touts MALT EXTRACT as a product that helps thin weak people gain flesh and strength. It presents Leon JOHANN HOFE as the promoter or author of the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Johann Hofe
Remarkable record of self made scholar W Duff Piercy
W Duff Piercy, valedictorian at McKendree College, completed the classical course after five years of study and funding his education and his wife’s. He worked as a newspaper correspondent, taught country schools, and earned honors including the McCullagh prize and Bryan medal. He is elected to head Greenville schools for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
W. Duff Piercy
McKendree College
Piercy
McKendree
Pierct
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Greenville
Ill
McCullagh
Bryan
Perry
Brown
Ewing College
Mount Vernon High School
Ball players arrested in Yonkers golf grounds clash
Two baseball players were arrested at the Saw Mill River grounds in Yonkers as police consider a test case on baseball playing amid golf links activity. They were released on bail after about 200 residents offered bonds. a morning hearing was scheduled.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Saw Mill River Grounds
McLaughlin
Adams
Young Men's Christian Association
Walter Thomas
Thomas
Moth Miller Fights Hop-Toad At Plainfield Hotel Waldorf
In Plainfield New Jersey last night a four inch white moth battled a large miller toward the Hotel Waldorf yard. The moth struck air and winged dust drifted as the miller strained to flee but finally was snapped up by the toad. The crowd watched as the toad ended the strange life or fight with a single lurch and the moth left scattered white powder on the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
N. J
Henry Windham
Waldorf
Ex-Congressman Peters Named Pension Commissioner
Topeka Kansas June 16 ex congressman Peters of Kansas received a dispatch summoning him to Washington where he will be offered the post of Pension Commissioner succeeding H Clay Evans President McKinley had considered ex congressmen Blue and Peters for the position and Peters summons confirms the appointment in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Peters
Kansas
Washington
H. Clay Evans
McKinley
Blue
White House
Sussex Name Change Sparks Deckertown Revival
In Deckertown New Jersey residents note the town’s name shift toward Sussex, reflecting broader county ties as 1 500 locals navigate the change. The item also advertises burglary insurance from The United States Fidelity Guaranty Company at 140 Broadway with capital and resources listed.
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Deckertown
N. J
Sussex
New Jersey
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Broadway
Americans at Grand Prix at Longchamp
Visitors from the United States flocked to Longchamp for the Grand Prix de Paris. American horses jockeys and patrons, led by Henry and Olympian, mixed with French and English turf elites amid heavy wagering. Cheri ridden by Rigby won by a head as Olympian faded, with Tibere and Lady Killer close behind.
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NEW York Times
Paris
America
Longchamps Race Course
United States
England
France
Coar
Henry
3. R
F. P. Keene
Olympian
Foxhall
Iroquois
Keene
Cheri
Tibere
Rigby
Lester Reiff
Lady Killer
Saxon
Dido
William Kk. Vanderbilt
President Loubet
Leopold
Belgium
Cabinet
Count
Countess de Castellane
Control of Western Roads Ties Harriman to Pacific Lines
In Chicago the sudden departure of E. H. Harriman and John J. Mitchell sparks belief that Harriman has gained control of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Road. A composite agreement to unify western lines is discussed as Morgan and Harriman shape policy. Several railroads and financiers are named as future controllers of western routes.
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Chicago
E. H. Harriman
East
John J. Mitchell
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Harriman
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Tribune
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Brent Kuhn, Loeb & Co
The
Rockeellers
Hill and Morgan
St. Louis
Gould
Rockefellers
T the Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fé
Rock Island and Pacific
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Con verse Served Writ While on Steel executive Tour
Edmund C. Converse executive and former National Tube president faced a peculiarly delivered writ after a McKeesport street railway stock dispute. Davenny arranged service while Converse was touring plants with a party aboard a special train, reaching Greensburg through a roundabout route.
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Pittsburg
Edmund C. Converse
United States Steel Corporation
National Tube Company
James L. Davenny
McKeesport
Mr. Converse
Duquesne and Wilmerding
New York
Boston
Allegheny County
Davenny
Converse
Big Steel Combination
Scottdale
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Court Equity Suit Promptly Set for September Trial
The Sheriff and officers boarded a special train with Mr. Davenny and Con stable to fetch Mr. Converse from the street railway offices. Converse, president of the company, bonded for appearance on the first Monday in September when the equity case will be heard. Davenny served as treasurer.
Mrs McKinley Improves as Health Progress Reported
Washington June 16 The improvement in Mrs McKinley s health continues Dr Rixey said he was satisfied with her condition She sat up in a rolling chair and chatted with the President at her bedside The White House quiet day saw the President entertain visitors with plans for relocation to Ohio by July 1 if her condition allows Canton reports say the home there is nearly ready and could speed recovery Hope remains she may travel by July 1 if progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Mec Williams
Chicago
Canton
Ohio
Mrs Botkin May Face Freeing If Delaware Fees Hinder Trial
San Francisco reports that Cordelia Botkin may escape punishment as Delaware medical experts demand high fees for attendance at a second trial. The District Attorney notes Dr T L Wolf seeks $1000 cash plus per diems and travel, while Drs Downs and Bishop require $25 per day. Judges may drop the case if a cost agreement cannot be reached and sufficient witnesses cannot be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cordelia Botkin
T. L. Wolf
Delaware
Cook
Mexicans Resent Invasion of Chinese in Western Mexico
A Hermosillo dispatch reports Chinese labor driving out native workers in mines and other industries across Western Mexico. Angry mobs attacked forty arriving Chinese laborers at Guaymas. several were injured and some Chinamen have been murdered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Austin
Texas
Hermosillo
Mexico
Guaymas
Metuchen High School appoints new superintendent
Plainfield N J June 16 There is opposition to the Metuchen High School board removing Prof E L Anderson as superintendent and hiring Thomas Van Kirk of Highland Park at a salary 300 less. Anderson supporters plan to contest the decision under the law restricting removals to cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield, N. J
E. L. Anderson
Metuchen High School
Thomas van Kirk
Highland Park
van Kirk
Anderson
Nyles Standish Ginger Ale Recipe Note
A brief note describes Nyles Standish Ginger Ale served well iced with lemon peel and no burn, highlighting its simple presentation. The fragment notes beverage style and garnish for a casual drink serving.
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Nyles
Kennedy Jury Discharged After Deadlock in Murder Trial
A 12 jurors deadlocked 8 in favor of acquittal and 4 for conviction in the Emeline Reynolds murder case against Samuel J. Kennedy. Judge Newburger discharged the jury after prolonged deliberations. Lawyer Moore said he would seek to quash the indictment or release Kennedy on recognizance while awaiting next steps.
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Emeline C. Reynolds
Samuel J. Kennedy
Kennedy
Newburger
Foreman Rue
Eigh
William Proudman, Jr
Benjamin E Shafer
John M. Thompson
Theodore Wee Louis R. Searles
Henry T. Smith
Willia Mek. Wisall
Frederick W. Morris
Joseph E. Aue
John H. McDonald
Blaksley Barnes
An Willam E. Pruden
Robert M. Moore
Philbins
Marion
Agai
Kennedys
New Dorp
John P. Pursell
Staten Island
Mrs. Kennedy
Moore
Criminal Courts
George Ferry House
Dorp
Witesses
Grand Hotel
Osborne
Court of Appeals
Buffalo Jay
Astor House
Muttel
Benjam Shafer
Foreman
Serne Newburger
Theodore Weed
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Victorian Rifles
Nebraska
Financial Review
Ly Cetus
Cygnus
South Carolina
Oak Beach Pier
SPEED
Illinois
Moth Miller
Hop-Toad
Corse
Morgan-Harriman
Atchison, Topeka
Santa
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago and
Northwestern
Burlington and Quincy
Missouri Pacific
Great Northern
Allom
Pennsylvania
Mrs. McKinley
Mrs. Botkin
Metuchen
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