King Edward Recovers but Skips Ascot Today
King Edward and Queen Alexandra began a Windsor journey by motor car after illness but the King will not attend Ascot today. Doctors urge rest and caution while the royal party proceeds with planned Windsor events and state attendance remains on hold for the King’s health readings.
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Aldershot
England
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Windsor
London
Ascot
Alexandra
Prince
Princess of Wales
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
Duke of Connaught
Devonshire
Duke and Duchess of Portland
Lord Farquhar
Windsor Castle
Sir Francis Knollys
Exchange Telegraph Company
Francis Laking
Lloyd’s
Extradition Sought for James I Dalton in 1898 Prison Murder
Sheriff Guthrie of Marshall County Kansas obtained from Governor Sayers an extradition warrant for James I Dalton, jailed in San Antonio for the Marysville prison guard murder of Charles Batterson on April 6, 1898. Dalton, a Dalton gang member, and two others fled the prison and are still at large in Texas.
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Austin
Texas
Guthrie
Marshall County
Kan
Sayers
James I. Dalton
San Antonio
Charles B. Batterson
Marysville
Dalton
Indian Territory
Locusts Devastate Fields in Grandin ND
Locusts swarm grain fields around Grandin North Dakota as farmers combat the outbreak. They spray soft tar to drive and burn insects and dig trenches with coal oil to trap them. Several fields already ruined with fears of widespread damage if locusts take flight.
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North Dakota
Grandin
N. D
Carnegie Offers Athol a Public Library Building
Andrew Carnegie offers to give Athol Massachusetts a fifteen thousand dollar library building fund. J Howard Lee of Boston proposes to buy the Music Hall lot and present it to the town as the site for the new library if voters accept Carnegie's offer.
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Worcester
Mass
Andrew Carnegie
Athol
J. Howard, Lee
Boston
Carnegie
Index to Departments and Page References
Stocks firm. Financial Markets pages 12 13 14 list wheat corn oats cotton iron butter. Amusements page 9 arrivals at hotels on out of town buyers page 3. Court calendars page 10 legal notes page 16 losses by fire page 3 marine intelligence and foreign mails page 6 New Corporations page 13 railroads page 2 real estate page 14 society page 7 united service page 3 weather report page 3 yesterdays fires page 3.
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Marine Intelligence
United Service
Weather Report
Burnett's Vanilla Leaves A Wholesome Taste
An advertisement extols Burnett's Vanilla as pure and wholesome, promising a pleasant, clean flavor that leaves a good impression on the palate.
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Burnett
Ex-President Cleveland to Receive Juris Utriusque Doctorate
Philadelphia June 16 ex President Cleveland will be awarded the Juris Utriusque Doctor degree at the Augustinian College of St Thomas Villa Nova near Philadelphia becoming the first in the United States to receive this honor He will be accompanied by Mrs Cleveland and Princeton faculty A special train will carry the party to the city and Cleveland will address the graduating class of the college
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
College of St. Thomas
Villa Nova
United States
Hengelmuller
Morgan J. O’brie
New York
William J. Hill
St. Paul's Church
Brooklyn
Joseph F. Daly
F. T. Fitzgerald
Bicyclists Cause Trouble in Sayville Rampage
William ONeill, coachman to Gen George Moore Smith, pleaded guilty to assault in the third degree after a Sunday clash with bicyclists on Smiths Sum mer house sidewalk. Frank Wells, son of Under Sheriff Wells, is said to have been struck, knocked off his wheel, and pushed into the gutter. Smith threatened to defend his family if the sidewalk conflict continues, while cyclists argue the sidewalk doubles as a bike path on a fifteen foot width.
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Sayville
L.li
William O'Neil
George Moore Smith
Justice Crum
Gen. Smith
O’neil
Frank Wells
Illinois Democrats to Meet in Springfield Convention
Illinois Democrats gather in Springfield for the State Convention with no major fights expected over the Kansas City platform or the next State Central Committee chair. The platform is largely settled while a debate over reaffirming the silver plank is anticipated to be quiet. Lawrence B. Stringer of Lincoln named temporary chairman as the convention opens at noon.
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Springfield
Ill
Kansas City
Sam Alschuler
Aurora
D. J. Hogan
Geneva
Philippines
National Party
Illinois
Lawrence B. Stringer
Lincoln
Chicago Water Bonds Payable and Outstanding Totals
Controller McGann reports $332000 redeemed for July 1 water bonds and $226195 secured for semi annual interest due July 1. He paid $300000 in water certificates leaving $1500000 certificates against the municipal water plant with $500000 to aid December 1 and $1,000000 before 1903 end. Outstanding water plant bonds total $3643000 with the last due July 1 1916.
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Chicago
McGann
New York
New National Bank of North America Opens in Chicago
The Chicago National Bank of North America opened in the former Metropolitan National Bank building. On opening day deposits exceeded 3 million dollars after only forty five days of operation. President Perry presides with Julius S. Potmeroy as cashier. capital stock of 2 million was over-subscribed by more than 10 million and allotted to 20 shareholders.
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Chicago
National Bank of North America
Metropolitan National Bank
Perry
Mr. Perry
Julius S. Potmeroy
Dogfish Infestation Hampers New England Fishermen
Boston reports the dogfish invasion crippling fisheries from Sable Island to the Maine coast. The swift schooner Regina is hauled for repairs as Capt. Shay notes the fish appeared earlier and farther northeast than ever, forcing small-boat fishermen to suspend summer fishing.
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Boston
Regina
Shay
Sable Island
Maine
The Every Day Train to California
The electric Overlan Limited leaves Chicago at 8 00 P M to California with service via Chicago and North Western Union Pacific and Southern Offices. Travel advertised with electric lighting and rapid route connections.
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California
Overlan
Chicago
North-Western
Union Pacific and Southern
Broadway
Republicans to caucus on Cuba policy in Senate conference
Washington reports that Republican leaders plan a Cuban bill at a Senate conference tonight or tomorrow. The Spooner plan offers a 20 percent cut in Cuban duties with a targeted distribution, while beet sugar interests push for a House bill Morris amendment or a treaty option. Aldrich cautions overstrength and seeks compromise, as administration allies grow weary and demand strategic choices.
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Washington
Committee On
Cuba
Spooner
Congress
Aldrich
House
Senate
Platt
Minnesota
Michigan
United Democratic
Cleveland
Palma Opposes Cuban Sugar Rebate Proposal
President Palma of Cuba has informed President Roosevelt that he opposes the rebate proposition tied to Cuban sugar. The issue centers on economic relief measures affecting Cuban exports and U.S. policy, with Palma urging no financial concessions that would alter trade terms.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Palma
Cuba
To West Point or Newburg Day Line Strs Fare
Tickets priced at 1.00 allow round trip passage to West Point or Newburg on the Day Line. tickets valid for the season. Boarding at New Landing W 129th Street with 9:15 A M departures.
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West Point
Newburg
Newlanding
W. 129Th St
Proposals on Cuba Policy Mentioned to President Roosevelt
The text argues a plan would be objectionable and costly to distribute. It suggests Secretary Hay relayed Cuban President Palma’s opinion to President Roosevelt, possibly via Senor Quesada, the Cuban minister, though exact communication method is not stated.
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Roosevelt
Hay
Senor Quesada
Palma
The Presidents Appeal to Public Opinion
The Times surveys Roosevelt Cuba policy praising the presidents open appeal to public opinion on party differences. It notes the message to Congress as bold and straightforward and hoping to gain national support. The paper urges generosity to Cuba as urgently needed amid the debate over US honor.
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London
the Times
Roosevelt
The
Times
Congress
United States
Cuba
Capt John L Hines Trial for Alleged Cruelty in Philippines
Capt John L Hines of the Twenty third U S Infantry faces court martial at Plattsburg for alleged cruelty to Private Peter W Penlow of Company F. Penlow was strung up by the thumbs in Jolo after a post office robbery tied to the case. Police later found jewelry in his shoe and money under his bank as two suspects were pursued. Penlow was convicted and sentenced to five years. The trial resumes tomorrow with further testimony.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
John L. Hines
Twenty-third United States Infantry
Plattsburg Barracks
Philippines
Hines
Peter W. Penlow
Jolo
Penlow
Capt
Tree Privates
Atrocities by Filipinos Recover Bodies of American Soldiers
The bodies of a sergeant two corporals and four privates from the Fifth Cavalry captured May 30 by Ladrones at Pinangonan Rizal Province were recovered. Most were torn limb from limb and four could not be recognized. Nine men were identified as part of the Ladrones band including two Terese police members. The soldiers were buried together as separate interments were not possible.
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Manila
Fifth Cavalry
Pinangonan
Rizal
Terese
Morong Province
West Virginia Central and Western Maryland Railroads Merge
A Gould Fuller syndicate plans to appoint either Joseph Ramsey Jr or I S Landstreet as president of the combined railroads. The company name stays the same for now. Baltimore directors retire around July 1 and will be replaced by syndicate picks including Gaither Fuller Hood Herrick and Warfield. Landstreet presented Washington County with a 434000 New York draft for stock.
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Baltimore
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Wabash
I. S. Landstreet
Gould-Fuller Syndicate
West Virginia Central
Western Maryland
Baltimore City
George R. Gaither
E.L. Fuller
John M. Hood
Myron T. Herrick
Reclamation Plans Tied to Babylon Valley Water Storage
Baron von Oppenheim the German irrigation commissioner visits Northern Colorado with Frank Trumbull and endorses storing mountain water to reclaim the Babylon Valley. He envisions a canal system fed by a new Constantinople to Baghdad railroad corridor and German capital lands revived by water, turning barren farmland into productive territory with a new city rising on the Babylon site.
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Denver
Gel
Babylon
Baron von Oppenheim
Dewey and Sons Promote Pure Wines and Makers
The ad proclaims Dewey Wines are pure and urges buyers to trust the makers. H. T. Dewey & Sons Co. advertises at 138 Fulton Street, New York, stressing authenticity and quality.
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Dewey
H. T
Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
Conflicting Tales on Gomez Payments in Cuban Campaign
Washington reports a clash between Gen. Leonard Wood and Secretary Root over claims of Cuban Treasury funds paid for Gomez's withdrawal in favor of Tomas Estrada Palma. Vouchers show $1,700 for pacification services. total sums range up to alleged $25,000, with Root noting not denying Gomez received large sums.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Secretary Root
Gen. Wood
Gomez
Tomas Estrada Palma
Call & Canard
Mr. Root
Roosevelt
Cuba
Palma
Gen.Wood
Root
War Department
Gen
Maso
Maso Party
Olls
Secretary Root Assumes Full Responsibility for Cuba Payments
Washington June 16 Secretary Root takes full responsibility for payments to Gen Gomez by Gen Wood during the Cuban occupation. War Department notes Cuba’s precarious era, Gomez’s leadership, and Congress’s two year knowledge of the expenditures including Gomez’s payments.
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Washington
Root
Gomez
Wood
Cuba
Congress
War Department
Department
United States
Gen
Philippines
Spain
Brooke
Payments for Reciprocity Proposal in Senate Action
Senator Teller introduced a resolution directing the Secretary of War to provide the Senate with a full itemized statement of all payments made from Cuban funds to any person or corporations for the purpose of promoting reciprocity. The disclosure request centers on financial support linked to reciprocity efforts.
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Washington
Teller
Senate
Secretary of War
Travelers Save Time with Westcott Express Baggage
Travelers save time and expense by checking baggage with Westcott's Express offices in New York and Brooklyn, promoting a faster, safer way to transport belongings.
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Westcott's Express
New York
Brooklyn
Adv
War Occupation Resolution Consideration Stalled
A Senate session discusses a resolution concerning United States and Cuba during the military occupation. Congressman Kean of New Jersey objects to immediate consideration, causing the measure to be laid over.
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United States
Cuba
Secretary of War
Kean
N. J
Forecast of the Canal Vote in Senate Favoring Panama Route
Washington report notes a Senate canvass predicting at least 45 votes for the Panama route in a Thursday decision and expects a possible HouseSenate deadlock or acceptance of the Hepburn bill amendment. Panama supporters aim to win, Nicaragua backers retreat from chances.
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New York Times
Washington
Senate
Canal
Hanna and
Kittridge
Panama
Mr. Morgan
Nicaragua
Congress
House
Cloudburst Causes Deadly Wreck and Wide Damage in Vermont
A cloudburst near Middlesex and Barre Vermont unleashed a flood that washed out a Central Vermont freight line, killing five railroad workers and destroying a Bol ton bridge and a Middlesex sawmill. The wreck wrecked timber, logs and livestock downstream on the Winooski River. MONTPELIER reported heavy rains flooding streets, bridges, and cellars, with continued $mud and debris cleanup.
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Bolton
Middlesex
Winooski
John Egan
Montpelier
Wells
Plainsfield
Cabot
Consolidated Electric Company
Exhumation planned for Clar ence Fosters body today
Good Ground Long Island reports a week of mystery in the Foster Lawrence case. Coroner Nugent and District Attorney Smith move toward exhumation of Clarence Foster as Pinkerton detectives probe suspicious footprints, a beach fight, and a missing man tied to the deaths of Foster and Sarah Lawrence.
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L. I
Sarah Lawrence
Clarence Foster
Louis A. Disbrow
Charles Fremont Foster
Foster
John Nugent
Tianna Bay
Lawrence
John Carter
William Walton
Nugent
Disbrow
Eastport
Walton
John S. Lawrence
Old Trinity Churchyard
New York City
Riverhead
District Attorney's Office
St. James
Charlies Fremont Foster
Southampton
Dr. Nugent
Mr. Foster
Livingston Smith
Smith
New York
Pinkertons
William H. Field
Field
Charles Carter
Quogue
Carter
Nelson B. Squires
Squires
Ternell
Humid Day in New York Ends with Thunderstorm
A storm soaked New York with a dreary downpour on a humid summer day. Morning humidity hit 89 percent as the thermometer rose from 74 degrees, peaking near 55 degrees of apparent heat by early afternoon before easing to 81 with 72 percent humidity.
Diamond swindler captured in Harrisburg
Abe Rothschild alias A M Graham the New York diamond swindler tied to a Shippensburg $500 000 haul was arrested in Harrisburg by city detectives on a description from Post Office Inspector Sutton. He admits identity and says credit goes to Sutton. A loaded revolver and a list of Dauphin Cumberland and Perry counties towns were found in his room.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Abe” Rothschild
A. M. Graham
New York
George H. Stewart
Shippensburg
Morgan and
Welsh
Post Office
Sutton
Rothschild
Carlisle
Dauphin
Cumberland
Perry
Manufacturing and Selling Company of America
New York City
Healthable note on Hoff extract sustains warmth safety
The fragment praises JOHANN HOFF'S EXTRACT for keeping the entire system in healthy condition during warm weather and warns against imitations.
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Johann Hoff
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MR. Cleveland
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Chicago Bank
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London Times
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Tom
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Combined Roads
Babylon Valley
Mr. Teller
Vermont
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