Russia withdraws from Tien-Tsin talks and shifts blame to Britain
The Peking correspondent notes Russia will withdraw from the Tien-Tsin foreign government discussion and will not back British led terms for the city’s restoration. The move seeks to gain leverage while casting Britain as responsible for the retained Pei-chi-Li chief city. United States Minister Conger cites disputes over indemnity payment terms as China seeks favorable interpretation of the protocol.
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London Times
New York Times
London
Peking
Times
Russia
Tien-Tsin
Yamen
China
Pe-chi-Li
Wogack
Italy
Japan
France
Germany
United States
Conger
Window Glass Prices Rise as Industry Anticipates Change
Pittsburgh dispatch reports leading window glass jobbers quoting higher prices with about a 5 percent rise within the week. Insiders foresee the De Pauw factory machine at Alexandria Indiana boosting output and possibly ending imports while the American Window Glass Company foresees global control. Pittsburg Plate Glass Company has withdrawn quotations as wages dispute stalls a proposed 10 percent wage advance.
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Pittsburg
Penn
de Pauw
Alexandria
Ind
American Window Glass Company
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Wceorkers
Camorra Wins Naples Municipal Elections
In Naples on June 22, candidates backed by the Camorra, the secret society, won all ward contests in the recent municipal elections. Government dissolution of the Municipal Council is anticipated. The piece notes a prior 1901 defeat of Camorra candidates by small margins after two years of Italian government rule.
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Naples
Camorra
Secret Society
Tammany Hall
Index to Departments Amusements Arrivals and News Pages
A listing of sections in the newspaper identifies departments such as Amusements on page 9, hotel arrivals on page 5, out-of-town buyers on page 7, fire losses on page 5, marine intelligence and foreign mails on page 7, real estate on page 11, religious and society on pages 9, weather on page 5, and yesterday's fires on page 5.
Chicago in Twenty four Hours Morning Noon or Night
An advertisement touts fast New York Central service across Chicago in a day, claiming reliable travel around two scents per mile and strong overall convenience for riders.
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Chicago
New York Central
Outcome of Rome municipal election and Cargorra influence
The Rome correspondent of The London Times notes a cautious win for reformers with the secret organization voting for Socialist candidates to secure victory. He questions if the new Municipal Council can curb the Cargorra’s influence in civic administration.
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Friends of Good Government
New York
Rome
London Times
Cargorra
President Roosevelt Leads Odd Cavalcade Down Pennsylvan ia
Washington reports a curious scene as President Roosevelt rides a country outing leading a cavalcade that includes Governor General Wood and a flamboyantly dressed foreign-looking rider in scarlet and gold. The crowd believes they glimpse a royal visitor and discovers the episode ends with a gag as the apparent dignitary turns out to be a cigarette advertisement.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wood
Gen. Wood
Marine
White House
Portland Fire Devours Phoenix Iron Works Area
A midnight blaze in Portland destroyed six blocks, causing 600000 dollars in losses with 200000 in coverage. Major hits included East Side Lumber Company and Phoenix Iron Works, plus Johnston shipyard and Standard Oil warehouse as flames spread through wood structures and bridge spans. Water supply failures hampered efforts. no fireboat existed to aid from the Willamette river.
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Portland
Oregon
Phoenix Iron Works
Wolff & Zwicker
East Side Lumber Company
J. H. Johnston
Portland City and Oregon Railroad Company
Madison Street
City of Portland
Standard Oil Company
Parlen, Orendorff & Co
Torpedo
Phoenix Works
Johnston
Willamette River
Portland City and Oregon Street Railway
Parlin, Orendorff & Co
Appeal to Restore Pope's Temporal Power
Bishop McFaul urges Roman Catholics to contribute to a Peter's peace annual collection to restore the Pope's temporal sovereignty and keep the Vatican on neutral ground. The pastoral letter notes the Pope's global influence and calls for a united Catholic effort among nearly 300 million faithful.
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Trenton
McFaul
Leo
Vatican
District of Columbia
United States
Holy
England
America
Russia
Germany
France
Rome
Pocono Mountain Special Schedule Update
The Pocono Mountain Special for Delaware Water Gap Stroudsburg and Mt Pocono runs Fridays and Saturdays at 2 P M via Lackawanna Railroad with return Sunday nights and Monday mornings No stop between New York and the Gap Resort Bureau 429 Broadway corner Howard Street.
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Pocono Mountain
Delaware Water Gap
Stroudsburg
Mt. Pocono
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
the Gap
Resort Bureau
Broadway
Cor
Howard St
Richfield Springs Sleeper on Lackawanna Rail Line Adve
Richfield Springs sleeper runs on the Lackawanna system leaving New York daily at 8 45 P M with a parlor car aboard for the 10 A M train.
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Richfield Springs
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
Coronation Week Opens Amid Rumors Quashed London
London prints a sunny coronation week as King Edward and Queen Alexandra return from Windsor amid rumors of the king’s health. Officials deny the gossip, noting the monarch rests, attends services, and enjoys quiet games with household members. Queen Alexandra rides in Windsor Park while crowds crowd streets and embassies display flags. Count von Waldersee and other dignitaries meet Lord Roberts after a dinner praising British Army and South Africa efforts.
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London
Empire
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Windsor
Francis Knollys
Francis
Windsor Castle
Royal Gardens
Eawn
Alexandra
Windsor Park
Hyde Park
Mansion House
Count von Waldersee
Aosta
Earl Roberts
King Edward
Lord Roberts
South Africa
China
Long Island Rail schedule takes effect June 25
The Hampton Express departs New York Pier 13 E R at 3 00 p m and 3 20 p m from 34th Street E R except July 4. The Shelter Island Express leaves 3 50 p m from 34th Street E R except July 4. The Hamptons Friday Special runs at 3 20 p m with parlor cars except July 4. The Shelter Island Friday Special departs 2 50 p m except July 4. The Special Friday train operates July 3. Parlor car reservations from Long Island City must be paid when secured.
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Long Island Railroad
Hampton Express
New York
E. R
34Th St
Shelter Island Express
Hamptons
Shelter Island
Long Island City
Adv
British Army Praised by German Generals Amid Tensions
Lord Roberts leads a dinner tribute praising the army and Emperor William while the Marquis of Lansdowne misses the event due to a minor indisposition. Count von Waldersee’s remarks on the British Army are welcomed by the British press, seen as an official rebuttal to hostile German papers.
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Lord Roberts
William
Coronation Gift to Royal School of Art Needlework
The Times reports Princess Christian received £10,000 from Edward Stern as a coronation gift to complete the Royal School of Art Needlework. The school, founded in 1872 in South Kensington, advances elegant embroidery and tapestries with royal support from King Edward and Queen Alexandra.
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Edward Stern
Royal School of Art
London Times
New York Times
London
the Times
Christian
Europe
Italy
France
Low Countries
Princess Christian
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Exhibition Road
South Kensington
Stamping Out Disease in the Philippines
Major Gen. Lloyd Wheaton credits American Army and Civil Commission efforts for saving hundreds of thousands of lives in the Philippines through compulsory vaccination against smallpox and decisive action against bubonic plague and cholera. He highlights zones of protection for natives near garrison towns, vaccination, food, housing, and medical care as keys to pacification and goodwill with locals.
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San Francisco
Cal
American Army
Civil Commission
Lloyd Wheaton
United States Army
Philippine Islands
Luzon
Manila
Philippines
Gen. Wheaton
Wheaton
Gen. Bell
Bell
Toronto mobs halt streetcar service in riot turmoil
Toronto riots erupt as strike sympathizers attack streetcars with stones bricks and eggs forcing suspension of service. Militia and extra police mobilize with 750 mounted troops and further regiments to restore order as drivers endure injuries and arrests rise.
Cholera Outbreak Strikes Philippines as Death Toll Rises
Ninety American soldiers have died from cholera since the outbreak began. Health authorities in Manila and provinces impose strict regulations as the epidemic grows. Manila reports 1,530 cases and 1,236 deaths. provinces total 7,369 cases and 5,440 deaths.
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Manila
Queen Dowager of Spain seeks bride for King Alfonso
Rome report says the Queen Dowager has asked the Pope for a suitable marriage ally for King Alfonso. The Vatican is reported to have suggested an Austrian or Bavarian princess as a match.
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London
Daily Express
Rome
Spain
Alfonso
Earthquake Shocks Cassano al Jonio In Calabria
A violent quake with subterranean rumblings was reported from Cassano al Jonio in Calabria. No damage was reported.
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Rome
Cassano al Jonio
Calabria
Convention closes with $5507 mission collection
The annual Christian and Missionary Alliance convention concluded in Nyack New York on June 22. The afternoon collection for missionary work totaled 5507 dollars.
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Nyack
N. Y
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Colorado Special leaves Chicago by Colorado Special daily
Advertises the Colorado Special train leaving Chicago at 6 30 P M daily with low excursion rates. Travel via Chicago and North Western and Union Pacific Bus. Offices listed at 287 and 461 Broadway with ticketing and schedule details.
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Colorado
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western
Union Pacific Bus
Broadway
Just 20 Hours from New York to Chicago Pennsylvanian Special
Advertisement notes the Pennsylvania Special train offering a rapid 20 hour schedule from New York to Chicago, appealing to business travelers and executives seeking fast rail service. The item emphasizes speed and convenience.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Old Goldfield Found Near Helena Believed To Yield More
In Helena Montana the long hidden bed of Last Chance Creek was found while digging a well by P R Martin and an assistant. Twelve colors of gold were recovered from a sand sample revealing a possible new placer vein in the historic Last Chance Gulch area. Prospectors had searched thirty five years and one miner died in a cave in during earlier digs.
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Helena
Mont
Last Chance Creek
Last Chance Gulch
Montana
Federal Post Office
P. R. Martin
Martin
Lower
Hollins Avenue
Runaway Interurban Car Injures Motorman and Riders
Motorman Bartley Cavanaugh and several passengers were severely injured when Car No. 2542 on the Sixth Street line sped out of control after a fuse blew. Cavanaugh tried to stop the car by braking and signaling a switch, but the vehicle swung into Columbus Avenue, throwing twelve passengers to the floor and injuring a woman with a fractured rib. Cavanaugh and Mrs Eliza Cavanaugh were taken to J Hood Wright Hospital with fractured ribs after the car derailed near One Hundred and Tenth Street.
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Amsterdam Avenue
Interurban
Bartley Cavanaugh
West Fifty-third Street
Columbus Avenue
Tenth Street
Cavanaugh
J. Hood Wright Hospital
Eliza Cavanaugh
West Twenty-fourth Street
Kentucky’s Rich Lead Mines Attract Investor Attention
Joplin mining experts say Kentucky lead deposits near Gratz and Moxley are the most promising new field. They note ore in Kentucky River hills is richer than in nearby Joplin, Mo, where output declines despite rising demand and prices. Investors eye Kentucky development.
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Moxley
Joplin
Kentucky
Kentucky River Hills
Kentucky Territory
Joplin Field
West Point or Newburg Day Line Steamers Fare
Tickets offer round trip travel to West Point or Newburg by Day Line Steamers for one dollar. Valid for the New landing at West 129th Street at 9 15 A M with advance purchase.
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West Point
Newburg
New Landing
Pennsylvania Special Runs From Metropolis to Metropolis
A Pennsylvania Special train travels between major cities in about four hours less than a full day, highlighting rapid intercity service.
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New York
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Metropolis
Chinese cruiser Kai-Chih sunk with only two survivors
Shanghai dispatch reports the unarmored Chinese cruiser Kai-Chih exploded and sank in the Yangtse River. Thirty seconds after the blast 150 officers and men perished or drowned while only two sailors escaped. The vessel, built in 1884, displaced 2,480 tons and measured 259 feet, armed with eight breech loaders and six machine guns.
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London
Central News
Shanghai
Yang-tse
Six Persons Burned In Trolley Car Crash Fire
Five passengers and the motorman were seriously burned when a fuse blew on a Myrtle Avenue trolley in Ridgewood Queens just before midnight. Motorman Thomas Huff leaped clear as flames engulfed the front of the car. Victims included Oscar Von Boickland his wife and daughter Grace of Brooklyn plus Frank Moreny and Philip Roth, all treated at Brooklyn Hospital with the girl most gravely burned. Firemen extinguished the blaze as passengers fled and scattered to the ground.
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Ridgewood
Queens County
Myrtle Avenue
Steuben Street
Thomas Huff
Wyckoff Street
Brooklyn
Oscar von Boickland
Grace
Willoughby Street
Brooklyn Hospital
Frank Moreny
Philip Roth
Hatfield
Williamsburg Hospital
President Mitchell Defends Miners Pay in Arbitration Plea
In WilkesBarre on June 22 President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers issued a public statement countering operators claims. He argues cost of living rose and miners earned less than other workers, citing figures to show higher wages are affordable without coal price hikes. He says railroads take high freight, miners work 200 days yearly for about 1.42 per day, and urges arbitration to end the strike.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers, of America Today
Pennsylvania
United States
United Mine Workers Organization
Premature Hair Loss Aids From Burnett's Cocoaine Ad
An advertising note in the Morning Telegraph promotes Burnett's Cocoaine as a preventive against premature hair loss. The piece promotes the product as a luminous example in the financial section.
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Southern + Railroad
Morning Telegraph
Burnett
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Oregon City
Coronation
Kensington Gardens
Crystal and
Alexandra Palaces
Alexandra Park
Great Britain
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Toronto
Ford Protection
Ontario
Toronto Street Railway Company
Johnson
Scollard
Yonge
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Yorkville
King Street West
Queen Street West
Dundas
Yonge Streets
Yonge Street
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W. H. Moore
McKenzie
Quigley
Dundas Street
Niagara
Governor General
Queen’s Own
Lead Mining Corporation of America
Big Twin Creek
John B. Offutt
New York City
Harry W. Forbush
Herbert F. Russell
Charles E. Warren
H. G. Offutt
Acetylene Gas Company of
Louisville
New Jersey
Old Goldfield
Mon
Mitchell Qoes
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