Five New Battleships Planned By Secretary Long
Secretary Long announces a battleship circular listing five identical ships with copper sheathing options. Three ships will be copper-sheathed, two unsheathed, affecting displacement and speed. Bids will show prices with and without sheathing, as Congress debated the issue. Ships named Pennsylvania New Jersey Georgia with Virginia and Washington proposed for the remaining two.
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THE
Tribune
Washington
Department
Congress
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Georgia
Virginia
Sampson's Claim Decided by Court of Claims
The United States Court of Claims ruled that Rear Admiral W T Sampson was commander in chief at Santiago, with Commodore Schley commanding a division squadron under him. It found the Spanish fleet inferior and awarded a total bounty of 166,700 dollars, with Sampson receiving 8,335 and Schley about 3,000. The New York was among the vessels engaged.
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Washington
United States Court of Claims
W. T. Sampson
Santiago
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Sampson
Admiral Cervera
Admiral Schrey
New York
Navy to issue bids for classified armor plates
The Navy Department completed a circular calling for bids on armor plate, adopting a three class system for face hardened Krupp processed armor, Harveyized armor, and lighter plates. The bidder must supply the highest grade with potential upgrades at no extra cost, and a large initial order may test price reductions. An additional steel maker may enter competition with existing armor suppliers.
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Washington
Navy Department
Ordnance Bureau
United States
Navy
A Healthful Breakfast Change With Grape-Nuts
A period suggestion for a complete breakfast change to improve health. Proposes Grape Nuts with cream or milk, fruit, and two soft eggs as a ready to cook option. Recommends boiling water and eggs in nine minutes to reach a creamy white, emphasizes concentrated nutrition and varied meals for brain work.
Pan American Congress Delays Date for Second International Congress
Washington reports thirteen nations at the Ministers of Countries meeting of the Bureau of American Republics decide that the exact date for the second International Congress of American Republics is to be set by the United States and Mexico. The venue remains Mexico City with Buenos Aires opposition not adopted. Ecuador sent a consul authorized to act. Brazil’s minister absent awaiting credentials. The Executive Committee to be consulted on timing.
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Washington
Ministers of Countries
Bureau of American Republics
International Congress of American Republics
United States
Mexico
Ecuador
Senhor de Assis Brasil
Unparalleled year foretold by Treasury official
Washington reports O L Spaulding, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, predicts the fiscal year ending June 30 will show unprecedented growth and prosperity. He notes exports and imports have crossed the $2 billion line for the first time, with total trade gains spreading across industries, labor, and capital.
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Washington
O. L. Spaulding
McKinley
Democratic Party
Hay
China
Northwest
South
Asia
Porto Rico
United States
Hawaii
Alaska
News From China Continues Amid Foreign Clamor
The report cites steadiness of the Empress Dowager and denies rumors she sought refuge at the Russian Legation in Peking. Officials say anti-foreign agitation is aimed to suggest Russian sympathy with rebels. Russia insists its action has been restrained, avoiding invasion to prevent any impression of ulterior motives.
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Peking
Russia
China
Nabeshima
Navy to dispatch battalion of Marines to Philippines
Washington reports Admiral Remey requests a marine battalion to reinforce Manila and Cavité. Navy plans to assemble about 250 Marines from Naval Academy and yards for transport by August 1. Army turnover of Cavité and Basilan to naval control prompts stronger coastal garrison and continued operations at Guam and other stations in the Philippines.
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Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Cavité
Caviténinsula
Basilan Island
Olongapo
Guam
Kempff
Department
Philippines
Shanghai
Austria
Canton
Swatow
Amoy
Naval Academy
New York
League Island
Manila
Cavité Naval Station
Admiral Remey
Navy
Memorial for the Maine's Men at Arlington
Arlington National Cemetery receives a new memorial for the Maine's sailors from the battleship Maine. An old iron anchor with a wooden crossbar rises ten feet above a concrete base near Captain Sigsbee's grave, with a bronze inscription in the center of the cross.
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Washington
Spain
Arlington
Potomac
Virginia Shore
Lawton
Maine
Attitude of Japan on China Crisis Aims for Cooperation
London reports indicate Japan will not seek sole leadership in China crisis. Embassy says Japan will cooperate with European Powers and avoid actions distasteful to Britain. The murder of the Japanese chancellor in Peking may cause complications, but no decisive measures yet. Fo-Kien promised not to be alienated. Kiang-Si sits in the British sphere.
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London
Japan
China
Peking
Che-Kiang
Fo-Kien
Kiang-Si
Yang-Tse River
Great Britain
Bryan Reaffirms Chicago Views On Democratic Platform
Chicago June 13 William Jennings Bryan drew large crowds discussing the Democratic National Convention next month. He and National Committee leaders debated whether to rewrite the 1898 money plank or reaffirm the Chicago platform while adding new issues. Bryan stressed money trusts and imperialism as key concerns and suggested the Philippines policy should aim for stable government before handing control to locals. He predicted a campaign to win every state, while acknowledging not every state will yield the same support.
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Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Senator Jones
J.G Johnson
Charles A. Walsh
D. J. Campau
Michigan
Kansas City
Bryan
Jones
Philippines
Republican Party
Congress
United States
WI Bryan
Kansas
Rioting in Peking Reach Acute Stage as Attacks Rise
Washington dispatches report intensified rioting in Peking targeting foreign legations. Belgian secretary attacked twice, two British legation interpreters assaulted, British quarters burned. Japanese chancellor Akira reportedly killed. Nabeshima notes official confirmation uncertain. Conger cables new Tsungli Yamen ministers. railway guards to restore safety. No official word on an American missionary casualty.
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Washington
Peking
Legation
Philip May
Sir Claude MacDonald
Sugiyama Akira
Akira
Keiziro Nabeshima
State Department
Conger
Tuan
Tsung-li-Yamen
Arlington Honors General Lawton With Mortared Anchor Tribute
Descriptions recount a large anchor and two antique bronze mortars at Arlington in memory of General Lawton. Floral wreaths from Manila cling to the staff while a flag waves above the grave, drawing crowds who have worn the lawn to a pathway.
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Lawton
Philippines
Manila
Far East
Arlington
Fireproof dwelling houses showcased in New York
The article notes four Ameri can basement dwellings at 301 303 305 and 105 West Onehundredfifth Street built by Hamilton M Weed. Constructed like modern fireproof offices with steel beam floors and three inch fireproof partitions, they aim to prevent fires from defective flues and contrast with brick shell and wood filled hazards.
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Pulitzer
Raymond
Andrews
Adams
OT West One
Hamilton M. Weed
Broadway
Harvard
Telegraph notice on Great Northern line to Peking
The Western Union Telegraph Company issues a notice that the land line route via Matmaichin and Mongolia to Peking China remains open but messages are accepted at sender's risk.
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Great Northern Company
Matmaichin
Mongolia
Peking
China
Missionary Cable Updates Safe Status Amid Rumors
Dispatch from Rev J H Pyke to Dr A B Leonard notes Dr N S Hopkins and Presiding Elder Frederick J Hayner safe at Tsun hua about one hundred miles south of Tien Tsin with two women missionaries Edna G Terry and Miss Croucher. A rumor of Dr Terry’s murder is denied by Leonard who seeks confirmation on safety for all.
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J. H. Pyke
A. B. Leonard
The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Tien-Tsin
N. S. Hopkins
Frederick J. Hayner
Tsunhua
Edna G. Terry
Miss Croucher
Leonard
Methodist
Terry
Lower Broadway
Pyke
Child Injured by Wagon in New York Incident
Four year old Robert Herman of 178 Avenue A playing tag at Avenue B and 11th Street was struck by a delivery wagon owned by Brauer of 678 East 158th Street. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital in serious condition. Fireman Henry E. Sullivan of Engine Company No. 3 saved him by grabbing the child before the wagon’s rear wheel passed.
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Peking
Japan
Akira
Foreign Office
Tokio
Protocols
Robert Herman
Avenue A
Avenue B
Eleventh-st
8. Brauer
Bellevue Hospital
Henry FE. Sullivan
Eleventh St
Avenues C
Sullivan
Boxers and Christians Engaged in China Tension
A May 3 report from Rev. C H Fenn in Peking notes rising Boxer strength and threats against foreigners and Christians. The Presbyterian Board details China missions, personnel, and facilities while seeking relief through U.S. State Department contacts amid continuing danger around Paotingfu and Shantung.
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Shanghai
Shantung Province
China
Brown
Peking
East
West Shantung
Paotingfu
State Department
Washington
Shantung
Wherry
Associated Press
John J. Gwynne
College of St. Francis Xavier
Father Gwynne
Presbyterian Board of Missions
Yorktown Sails for Chefoo Amid Boxer Disturbances
The Yorktown departed Shanghai yesterday bound for Che-Foo, with Boxer disturbances reported there to the State Department via the U S Consul. Admiral Kempff appears to have ordered the move, and the Yorktown should reach Che-Foo by Friday or Saturday. Castine remains at Shanghai and Kempff coordinates defense options along the Yangtze.
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Washington
Navy Department
Yorktown
Shanghai
Che-Foo
United States
State Department
Shantung Peninsula
Kempff
Che- Foo
Taku
Castine
Chin-Kiang
Yang-tse- Kiang
Rumors in Shanghai Over Empress Dowager Amnesty
Shanghai on June 13 reports extraordinary rumors that the Powers have settled the Chinese question by agreeing to forgive the Dowager Empress and her Manchu advisers provided they promise to amend their future conduct.
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Shanghai
Dr Edna G Terry’s Friends Alarmed Over Her Safety
Alarm spreads among Mount Vernon legal circle and Tsun Hoa mission ties as Dr Edna G Terry a Boston University trained physician in China near Peking amid Boxer violence is reported missing. Her mother Mrs H E Terry says no word has come and no cable indicates a murder. Mrs Terry and Elmer P Smith seek details from mission board unsure of her fate.
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Edna G. Terry
Elmer P. Smith
Mount Vernon
China
Miss Terry
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Tsun-Hoa
Peking
H. E. Terry
Port Jefferson
Long Island
Boston University
New England
Terry
South Fifth Ave
Fleet leaves Newport for Boston under Rear Admiral Farquhar
The North Atlantic Squadron departed Newport at 9:30 A.M. led by the flagship New York bearing Rear Admiral Norman H. Farquhar. Indiana Texas Massachusetts followed in column. the Kentucky, from Hampton Roads, is expected to join in Boston tomorrow as the fleet advances toward its destination.
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Newport
R. I
Boston
New York
Norman H. Farquhar
Indiana
Texas
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Hampton Roads
Democratic State Convention at Columbus erupts over McLean delegates
Ohio Democrats convene at the Auditorium with W S Thomas of Springfield as chair. Webster Hunting ton of Columbus named temporary chair. Delegates Dowling and Wilson McLean factions win seating after heated vote. Platform denounces imperialism, tariff policy, trusts, currency reform, and endorses William Jennings Bryan for president. Delegates chosen for national convention and several state posts amid disorder and police presence. James Kilbourne and Abraham W Patrick elected electors at large. McFadden for Secretary of State. Simpkins and Peter Brown named for state offices.
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Columbus
Ohio
W. S. Thomas
Springfield
State Central Committee
Webster P. Huntington
Dowling
Montgomery County
Wilson
Cuyahoga County
McLean
Committee On
Kansas City
National Democratic Committee
William S. Thomas
Springfeld
Horace L. Chapman
Jackson
James Kilbourne
Abraham, W. Patrick
New Philadelphia
M. O. Burns
Hamilton
C. L. Brumbach
Greenville
M. B. Clyburn
Hillsboro
John McSweeney
Worcester
Isaac R. Sherwood
Toledo
A. J. Warner
Marietta
Harry H. McFadden
Steubenville
Ballard B. Yates
J. D. Simpkins
St. Mary's
Peter R. Brown
Chillicothe
Board of Public Works
Family tax rule restored on steamship tickets noted
Charles H. Treat reports that Commissioner Wilson revoked the earlier ruling allowing one tax per family and enforces tax on each individual ticket when traveling abroad. Tour operators argued the change would reduce travel barriers, but the revived rule targets groups traveling on a single ticket, denying the family bundle a tax break.
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Charles H. Treat
Internal Revenue
Wilson
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