Vinkfontein Battle in Boer War Draws Attention
London dispatch details a fierce clash at Vinkfontein near Johannesburg. Delarey’s assault tests Boer resolve, with 174 British and Dutch casualties and De la Rey praised for gallantry. Carnegie defends British credit amid global pessimism while arts and auctions fill the cultural pages.
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New-York Tribune
the Tribune
London
Kitchener
Vinkfontein
Johannesbaro
Deslarey
Dixon
Plumer
Colenso
Lydenburg
Durpan
Rand
Johannesure
Winkfont
Johannesburg
The Cramp Vickers Deal
Philadelphia May 31. Negotiations for the purchase of a controlling interest in Bethlehem Steel by George E. Vickers Company of England are reported as successful. Concessions were made by both sides with details pending final perfection. Major holders including Joseph Wharton are not confirming.
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Tribune
Philadelphia
Bethlehem Steel Company
George E. Vickers Company
England
Vickers
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Iron Company
Direct Steel Company
Steel Company
Iron Company
Bethlehem Company
Joseph Wharton
Largst
Shegten
Peace Reached Over Northern Pacific Board Ties
After a long confrontation among Harriman Kuhn Loeb and Morgan Hill factions over Northern Pacific control to shield Union Pacific, a settlement is announced. Morgan Morgan interests will largely control NP's board with other names pending, signaling lasting harmony and a revived “community of interest” plan. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific shares rose as markets anticipated the settlement.
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Harriman- Kuhn
Loeb
Morgan-Hill
Union Pacific
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific Board
J. Pierpont Morgan
Jacob H. Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
Harriman
J. P. Morgan
Resignations Refused by South Carolina Governor
Governor McSweeney refused to accept the resignations of United States Senators Tillman and McLaurin after their public event in Gaffney. He urged withdrawal to avoid a bitter campaign and asserted the state’s interests come first. McLaurin said he might withdraw if asked, while Tillman offered no comment.
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Tribune
Columbia
S. C
McSweeney
United States
Gaffney
Tillman
McLaurin
Tillman Non-committal on McSweeney resignation in New Jersey
Senator Tillman replies to The News and Courier from Trenton stating he has received no letter from Governor McSweeney and questions the governor’s authority. He says the governor’s function is ministerial, limited to notifying the President and state legislature of vacancy and can advise withdrawal of resignation, but cannot bind legal action.
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Charleston
S. C
News and Courier
Tillman
Trenton
McSweeney
Senate
Schwab resigns at Duquesne to join U S Steel execs
Joseph E. Schwab general superintendent of Duquesne Steel Works resigns to become assistant to Charles Schwab president of United States Steel Corporation and move to New York June 15. A. R. Hunt succeeds him as superintendent of the Homestead Plate Mills.
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Pittsburg
Joseph E. Schwab
Duquesne Steel Works
United States Steel Corporation
Charles Schwab
New York
A. R. Hunt
Hunt
Homestead Plate Mills
Carey
Carnegie
Carnegie Steel Comn
St. Cis
Cmegeretta
Penn
Carnegie Giants
Cortright Leads Parade With Retired Deputy Chief Still On Shield
Thousands lined Broadway yesterday as a police parade moved from Battery Park to the Worth Monument. Senior Inspector Moses W. Cortright led, still wearing the deputy chief shield despite no longer holding the title. Inspectors McLaughlin, Clayton and another McLaughlin followed. rain gave way to sun after 1 p m. The procession featured ten battalions, a band per battalion, and a reviewing by Mayor Van Wyck and officials. Patrons toasted officers receiving bravery medals while spectators ribbed, and public remarks touched on Devery and Venezuelan criticisms involving Loomis.
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Broadway
Moses W. Cortright
Patrick H. McLaughlin
Elias P. Clayton
William W. McLaughlin
Cortright
Battery Park
City
Twenty-third
St. Madison-ave
Fortieth St
Fifth-ave
Worth Monument
van Wyck
Murphy
Devery
York
Rhinelander
Michael Kelly
Isaac Bell
William A. Miles
Meyer
William H. Ahrens
Captain Chapman
Tenderloin
High
Inspector Thompson
Thirty-fourth St
Thompson
Loomis to have a new post after Venezuela exit
Washington reports Minister Loomis will not return to Venezuela citing health issues and harsh attacks over State Department orders. He is in Europe recuperating and will receive another diplomatic post when a suitable vacancy is found. Meanwhile Russell will stay at Caracas for an undetermined period.
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Washington
Loomis
Venezuela
State Department
Europe
Russell
United States
Caracas
New York Athletic Club moves to weed out unruly element
The New York Athletic Club board, in office since January, tightened discipline with suspensions aimed at a small fraction of members. Two suspended men were reinstated after a board review due to insufficient evidence. Directors vow to continue until the unruly element is eliminated or reformed, despite younger members' dissatisfaction. President Van Wormer called it a purely club matter.
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New York Athletic Club
van Wormer
Newman Named Central Railroad President
President Newman of the Lake Shore Railroad agreed to become head of the New York Central after a meeting with Mr. Vanderbilt last week. Personal objections to leaving his Lake Shore post were overcome, and the official announcement is expected after the directors meet next Monday.
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Newman
Lake Shore Railroad
Vanderbilt
New York Central Railroad
the Central
The
Central
Tribune
Captain Cyril W. King Found Guilty In Bribery Case
The sealed verdict in the bribery case against former Captain and Quarter master Cyril W. King, U.S.A., was opened in the United States Circuit Court. It finds him guilty of receiving money with the intent to influence his official actions.
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Mobile
Ala
Cyril W. King
United States
Two Drowning Victims Recovered at Flat Rock Dam
In Philadelphia on May 31, the bodies of Bertram Osman and Florence Densmore, two of seven youths swept to death over Flat Rock dam in the Schuylkill River yesterday, were recovered today. Divers faced difficulty due to the river’s swollen condition.
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Philadelphia
Flat Rock Dam
Schuykill River
Bertram Osman
Florence Densmore
New Train to Buffalo and Chicago Debuts June 2
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a new fast daily train to Buffalo and Chicago starting June 2. Train leaves New York at 10:00 a.m. and reaches Buffalo by 9:20 p.m. and Chicago by 3:00 a.m. The service features elegant new equipment and the latest car-building improvements. office remains at 125 Broadway.
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Buffalo
Chicago
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Broadway
Advet
Cuban Terms Rejected by Cabinet Over Platt Amendment
Washington May 41 The administration ruled the Cuban Constitutional Convention's acceptance of Platt amendment terms with modifications was not substantial compliance. Cabinet debates centered on coaling stations sanitation and intervention as essential, with rejection to be delivered to the Cuban body and a wait for its next action. Senator Platt Lodge and Fairbanks advised the President amid this decision.
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Platt
Connecticut
Lodge
Massachusetts
Root
Wood
United States
Cuba
Fairbanks
Indiana
Uneasiness in Havana over Washington advices on Cuba
Havana reports unease among delegates over the appendix to the Cuban constitution and potential U.S. treaty terms. Conservatives think acceptance will stand, while Radicals fear future administrations may diverge. Troop presence remains unlikely to trigger crisis before a Cuban government is formed. Municipal elections close. Montero’s Union Democratic rally signals stance toward U.S. relations.
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Havana
Washington
Root
Gualberto Gomez
United States
Cuba
Montero
Union Democratic Party
Carlos Garcia
Santiago
Correoso
What General Wood Says
Havana May 31 Lefiores Capote and Tamayo had a long conference with General Wood. He said he never understood that Root's explanations would be incorporated in the acceptance and that the convention regarded them as explanations only and not part of the acceptance.
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Havana
Secretary Root
Dady Bid Not Favored for Havana Contract
Havana May 31 Intimations unfavorable to the Dady bid for paying and severing Havana are given out The amount is just under 14 000 000 and engineering officers hesitate to assume responsibility while Havana taxpayers oppose it No charge of collusive bidding but lack of competitive bids and interests expecting a share weigh against the contract Readvertising is hinted Mr Cady insists the bid is reasonable.
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Ca3sle
Tribune
Havana
Cady
Mrs McKinley Remains Very Ill in Washington
Mrs McKinley shows no improvement and remains exceedingly weak as doctors watch her condition after a fatigue of travel. No new bulletin tonight. consultation with Sternberg and Rixey tomorrow will determine further steps. President McKinley plans only the Harvard commencement on June 26 amid ongoing concern for Mrs McKinley. The Pan American Exposition opens as trains to Buffalo increase service.
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Humphry Ward
S. M. Crothers
Boston
London
Washington
President McKinley
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Harvard
McKinley
New York Central
West Shore
Buffalo
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