International and Domestic News Briefs with War and Politics
The report covers a Chinese imperial appeal for foreign noninterference and the Dowager Empress seeking protection at the Russian Legation, several troop movements around Peking, and battles in South Africa. It also notes plague deaths in Australia, famine in India, and a London Temperance Congress address, plus domestic items on warship plans, a St Louis car strike, Minnesota unrest, and New York City crime raids. Weather forecast and recent temperatures conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien- Tsin
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Lord Roberts
War Office
Paget
Lindley
Buller
Botha
Adelaide
India
Temperance Congress
London
Canterbury
San Juan
Otis
Washington
Philippines
Navy Department
Admiral Kempf
Manila
St. Louis
Stephens
Leech Lake
Chicago
Northwest
Charles G. Wilson
Hand Petroleum Exchange
Colorado
Mallory Line
Notman
Delaware Capes
West Seventeenth St
van Wyck
Ice Trust
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Collapse in China Rumors of Dowager Empress Fleeing to Russia
A review of potential outcomes if the Dowager Empress flees Beijing and seeks Russian protection. The piece weighs the likelihood of a formal Russian protectorate, the fate of a possible Chinese emperor, and the risk of international conflict as Great Britain and Germany resist Russian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Peking
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
Japan Would Stand Firm If Russia Attacked, Warns Writer
The writer argues Japan would protest with force if challenged by Russia, despite internal ministerial crises. Japan’s naval power is vast, potentially overwhelming Russia in the Pacific, and a Russian strike could spark a broader global conflict. China could collapse, with other powers fighting over fragments, risking world disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
Pacific
Black Sea
Baltic
China
Rome
Mayor Van Wyck Ice Trust hearing sparks calls for action
Editorial argues the Gaynor inquiry exposes strong evidence of corruption surrounding Mayor Van Wyck and city leaders in the Ice Trust affair. It says the proceeding should prompt proper authorities to probe fully, while preserving the mayor’s right to due process and noting a trial remains for crimes or malfeasance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wyck
Ice Trust
Tammany
Justice Gaynor
Tammany Hall
Buller Advances via Drakensberg into Orange River Colony
News from Lord Roberts notes General Buller moved from Newcastle through Botha's Pass crossing the Drakensberg toward the Orange River Colony. He may push west to assist Vrede Bethlehem Harrismith or press into the Transvaal. Roberts and his lieutenants could handle the Transvaal if Buller stays apart. The next move hinges on Lord Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
General Buller
Tugela River
Laing’s Nek
Natal
Transvaal
Newcastle
Drakensberg
Botha
Majuba Hill
Laing
Nek
Orange Free State
Orange River Colony
Gansvlei
Kiip
Vrede
Bethlehem
Harrismith
Orange River
Steyn
Sir Redvers
General Rundle
Ficksburg
Invasion Route Seen Through Transvaal Weakness
The text discusses an invasion into the Transvaal via the Orange alliance as a weakness, outlining possible routes through Standerton to Johannesburg or across to Ermelo Middelburg Komati Poort, with potential interference on Boers moving toward Lourenco Marques or Lydenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Orange Alliance
Standerton
Johannesburg
Ermelo
Middelburg
Komati Poort
Lourenco Marques
Lydenburg
Self-government in the United States not by dummies
The writer argues that self-government cannot rely on stuffed images and dummies. If Americans must govern any part of the world they will do so themselves and will not hire Tagals to hold offices without bearing responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philippines
Germany
France
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
Philippine
Governor balks at calling state troops amid St. Louis riots
The St. Louis mob clashes resulted in three deaths and many injuries. Governor Stephens questions the need for State troops, citing cost and politics, while citizens view his stance as neglect of duty and a betrayal of public rights amid ongoing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Stephens
Rumor Signals Pressure Not Resignation for Mayor
The piece argues the mayor shows resilience and refuses to resign despite rumors, while noting those spreading the gossip harmed his reputation. Does not provide concrete events or dates.
End of Philippine Insurrection Declared by Government
The Philippine conflict ends when insurgent government is defeated and forces reduced to sporadic brawlers. No formal surrender is required, and the war is considered concluded as insurgent capabilities collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Narrow escape from Paris blaze warns of careless locals
A young American woman in Paris nearly died after her dress caught fire from a cigarette end. The piece urges New York readers to crack down on discarded burning match and cigarette ends on crowded city stairs and transit terminals to reduce danger and untidiness. It also lampoons political figures and notes Italy's ministerial crisis and taxing burden as unrest grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Italy
Independence guaranteed by the United States is a flawed proposal
The piece argues that both Tagal rebels seeking independence and American Democrats demand a guaranteed government, which would still be controlled by the guarantor. It warns such a setup would render Philippine independence a dummy, expose the United States to global blame, and severely tarnish American honor.
Croker Plans Cuss If He Sees Bob and Gus Rumor
The item notes Croker threatening to swear when he encounters Bob and Gus amid circulating chatter. It mentions William Jennings Bryan allegedly buying a new geography labeling Oregon as the enemy's country. It also reports Spanish bullfighting reaching Paris area after Enghien showing to about ten thousand spectators.
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William Jennings Bryan
Oregon
United States
Pyrenees
France
Paris
Enghien
Notable Appointments and Deaths Highlight 19th Century Figures
A roundup lists R C Gill overseeing 400000 models in the Patent Office. Major Henry Dalbiac killed near Senegal. Franklin Fisk tipped as Chicago schools chief successor. Princess Mathilde Bonaparte turns 81 with Paris salons. Carroll Boggs discussed for Illinois Governor. James Maloney named Socialist Labor Presidential candidate. Colonel Stark linked to National Guard funding. John Mullins praised for Birmingham free library. Lt Colonel Ward eyed for Luzon rail project. Morris Estee named U S District Judge for Hawaii with California ties.
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Henry Shelley Dalbiac
Middlesex Imperial Yeomanry
Senegal
Illustrated London News
Franklin P. Fisk
Northwest Division High School
Chicago
Harrison
E. B. Andrews
Chicago Public Schools
Carroll C. Boggs
Fairfield
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Illinois
Judge Boggs
University of Michigan
Supreme Court
James F. Maloney
Lynn
Mass
Socialist Labor Party
Congress
Roberts
Morris M. Estee
Hawaii
Booth
California
Stoneman
Budd
Cadet Lottery Fund Drives Berne Youth Corps
A Berne Switzerland cadet corps ages eight to about fifteen funds arms with lottery tickets. Tourists from America and Britain find the sight odd as youths in uniforms solicit purchases. A Chicago Record correspondent notes rising emigration from the Homonna district to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Emigration boosts peasant welfare and trade in America
The passage notes peasants paying arrears and redeeming mortgaged land, boosting farm security and replacing huts with comfortable homes. It cites $152.28 sent to Homonna District last year and $52,374 remitted in Q1, with Aba Al Torda seeing rapid emigration and 200 passports issued in one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
América
Homonna
Mat
Aba al Torda
Ministry
Varied Dill and many acts headline Koster & Bial's last night
A long bill of variety acts filled Koster & Bial's with W. G. Fields as a tramp juggler and many named performers across turns by Zrenji and Millie, Fred Niblo, Vashti Earle, Lulu Shepard, the Deltorellis, and more. Other venues featured Tony Pastor's Theatre, the Lion Palace, Hammerstein's Victoria, Eden Musée, Keith's, and Proctor's with numerous acts, films, and vaudeville numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koster & Bial
W. G. Fields
Zrenji
Millie
Fred Niblo
Vashti Earle
Lulu Shepard
the Deltorellis
Artie Spencer
Lozelio
Violet Dale
Jorden
Welch
Caswell
Arnold
Lorenz and Halpin
Grace Vaughn
Funeral for Dr Paul Gibier at Pasteur Institute
The funeral for Dr Paul Gibier founder and head of the Pasteur Institute at 313 West Twenty third street will be held at the institute at 11 o clock this morning. The service will be simple per Dr Gibier’s wish with a short address by Rev Dr Eckals of Bayside Long Island. The body will be cremated at Fresh Pond Long Island and burial will be private. Dr Gibier’s nephew Dr George G Rambaud is expected to succeed him at the institute and is in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gibier
Pasteur Institute
West Twentythird St
Suffern
Institute
Gibler
Eckals
Bayside
Long Island
Fresh Pond
Tribune Reorter
George G. Rambaud
Istitute
Dr. Rambaud
Paris
America
Bequest to Yale Noted in Hoyt Estate Probate
The will of Henry L. Hoyt of Staatsburg is probated in Poughkeepsie Surrogate Court. Estate valued at 100000 dollars real and 50000 dollars personal. Three thousand dollars endowment to Yale University, three thousand to St James Church Hyde Park, 229,500 to heirs Gertrude and Gerardo Hoyt and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Henry L. Hoyt
Staatsburg
Yale University
St. James's Church
Hyde Park
Rainfall Brings Hope for Monsoon in Southern India
Baron Curzon reports a good rain in Southern India with scattered showers elsewhere and forecasts a strong but late monsoon. Despite relief efforts, hot weather continues and about 5,802,000 people remain on famine relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Baron Curzon of
Kedleston
George Hamilton
India famine relief fund expansion in Bombay committee
The Executive Committee of the Committee of One Hundred on India Famine Relief met at the Chamber of Commerce with members including Willam E. Dodge and Spencer Trask. A Boston committee and Philadelphia relief body were noted, and the Americo-Indian Relief Committee was formed to distribute aid to famine areas in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atidesaed
India
Chamber of Commerce
Willam E. Dodge
L. T. Chamberlain
Isaac N. Seligman
Darwin R. James
Robert C. Ogden
E. Francis Hyde
John Crosby Brown
Spencer Trask
Boston
Crane
Bates
Hart
Brown Brothers & Co
Permanent Relief Committee
Philadelphia
Ashbridge
Hingham
Mass
Harrison
Mount
H. H. Hanna
Indiana
Committee of
One Hundred
Americo-Indian Relief Committee
William H. Fee
United States
Bombay
Robert A. Hume
Mittee
National India Famine Charitable Relef Fund
Francis Maclean
Bengal
Ular
America
Interdenominational Missionary Relief Committee
Committee of One Hundred
Abandonment of Tung-Chau Mission Confirmed
Cable from Peking reports Tung-Chau abandoned by missionaries with they safe in Peking. Native converts reportedly massacred and scattered. At Tung-Chau 16 missionaries, 19 native helpers, 213 native communicants, 300 adherents, 450 Sunday school members, and 2% of pupils in education department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Peking
Tung-Chau
Educational Department of
Transatlantic Travellers Headed for Departure
Archbishop Lewis of Kingston Ontario sails today on the Lahn with several groups of tourists. Tomorrow Friesland carries Professor Henry E Northrop and party Mrs H L McChesney and party Miss H M Barbour and party. Senator Aldrich family sails on the St Louis with Mrs Lancey Nicoll and Mrs George L Ingraham. Air passengers include Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Miss Gladys Vanderbilt. The Cymric failing today will carry Arthur Balfour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop Lewis
Kingston
Ont
Lahn
Friesland
Henry E. Northrop
H. L. McChesney
H. M. Barbour
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
St. Louis
Lancey Nicoll
George L. Ingraham
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Gladys Vanderbilt
Cymric
Arthur Balfour
Captain Phelps's Coaching Trip Heads West
Monticello New York June 1 Captain Phelps arrived this afternoon with eleven in the party including maids and valets. The four coaches have traveled thirty miles and climbed about a thousand feet since 11 o'clock. He will proceed to Liberty tomorrow and then west to Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
N. Y
Phelps
Middletown
Liberty
Binghamton
West Point Graduation Hop Shines At Milas Hall
West Point New York June 11 graduation hop featured Cadets Inveara Courty Beck Bull and Schley as escorts. Colonel and Mrs Mills hosted the guests at a brilliant evening event marking the cadet class milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. Y
West Point Inveara
Beck, Bull and Schley
Mills
Miss Gould Visits Mammoth Cave In Kentucky
Special report from Louisville dated June 11 notes Miss Helen Gould and her party toured Mammoth Cave and planned to return Wednesday. At Horse Cave the local school welcomed them with an elegant floral design and asked to photograph Miss Gould, who agreed marking her first such request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Helen Gould
Mammoth Cave
Horse Cave
Will of James M Constable Filed For Probate
The will of James M Constable of Arnold Constable Co was filed for probate. He leaves Mamaroneck country home to son Frederick A Constable, cash to Harrie M Arnold, city house at 0 Madison Ave to Amy Henrietta Weatherbee, and equal residue to all three children. Money in the firm’s capital remains for seven years or longer as beneficiaries decide. Two perpetuity fellowships in the Eye Museum go to two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Constable
Arnold, Constable & Co
Frederick A. Constable
Mamaroneck
Harrie M. Arnold
Henry Arnold
Amy Henrietta Weatherbee
Madisonave
Eye Museum
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Edex Musee
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Sherlock Holmes
Hanmerstein
Victoria—S—Roof Garden
Keith
Lion Palace Roof Garden
New York Theatre
Advis Ae Tribune
T. G. Sellew
Fulton St
Carl H. Schultz
New York Daily Tribune
Edward M. Shepard
Gus
Kansas City
Brother Bob
Mr. Morse
Croker
Bob
R. C. Gill
Mathilde Bonaparte
Paris Aociony
Jerome Bonaparte
W. L. Stark
National Guard
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John Davies Mullins
Birmingham
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Francis G. Ward
Luzon
Water Bureau of
Buffalo
Panama Canal
Toperly
Brooklyn
Chicago Record
Budapest
Aberdeen
Henry Thomas
Cross Roads
Leaf River
Henry
Mount Morris
Shan-Tung
Kiao-Chau
Imperial Righteous Harmony
Taekwang
Pu Chun
Erc
Josh
Chicago Times-Herald
Tenderfoot
Philadel Phia
Tony Pastor
Joe Welch
Miss Louie Dacre
Three Gardners
Tyson
McBride
Goodrich
William Cahill Davies
Pat
Mattie Rooney
Forrester
Floyd
Jacklin
Ingram
Tween
Lazelle
Tenny
Livingston
Lew Pistel
Alvan
Juggler
Vitagraph
the Lion Palace
Bettina Girard
Happy Fanny Fields
Everett Trio
May Fiske
Lena and
Vani
Balls
Crane the Magician
Coakley and
Husted
Hammerstein
Victoria
Johnson Brothers
Wormwood
Holloway
Morris
Satsuma
Rossow
Hayes and Healey
Louise Dresser
Marion Winchester
Giovanni Portanova
Czarina
Eden Musée
Queen Victoria
Ireland
Musée
Charles Dickson
Thest
Sam Lockhart
Francesca Redding
Texas
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Howe
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Harry
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Richard Pitrot
O'Rourke
Burnette
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Leslie
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Proctor’s Twenty-third Street Theatre
Mrs
Robyn
Oriska Worden
Vera Rial
Adele Archer
Zeno
Carl
Fisher
Carroll
Montague
Wes
Nellie Burt
Lamonts
Kalatechnoscope
Ralph Stuart
Proctor
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Monkeys
Jess Dandy
H. V. Fitzgerald
Gruet
Beers
Conway
Leland
Barton and Ashley
Agnes Herndon
Palace
Guitanos
Giacinta Della Rocca
John
Etta Gilroy
Grant
Barrett
Learned
Paxton
Parker
Scott
Wilson
DR. Gibier
YALE
India Famine Relief Fund
Committee of One Hundred On
Beets Church
Bet Papa
First Presbyterian Church
Delhi
Ohto
Sdatwissal
J. L. Brubaker
Altoona
Penn Jamesee
Sregh Presbyterian Church
New Texas
Church of the Holy Trinity
W. F. Etherington & Co
Jeane
M. A. Fereday
Mount Vernon
Park & Aes
Cash
Bleket
Louis J. Peeler
Theouch
Miss & R. Haviland
Park Congregational Church
Fall River
Andea
Goldboro
Geairat Préckotedian Church
Kan
Sog City
Mib
Franklin
Ohio
A. M. Deterich
Albany
Porter
Ely
Nanane Telnet
Christian Endeavor Society
Ugumesid
Egbert E. Carr
Marlborough
Pomroy Brothers
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Daugh
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Captain Phelps
Miss Gould
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