US China trade boosted by Consul Goodnow report
Consul-General Goodnow at Shanghai says US China trade is larger than official customs show. He argues the Maritime Customs understate American imports in 1900, cites values for cotton goods kerosene flour and other items, and notes Germany and other nations subsidize shipping while the United States does not.
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Brani gan death follows street quarrel and arrest
James E Branigan a 41 year old druggist of 161 Amsterdam Ave and 149 West 67th St died in Roosevelt Hospital after a beating. Patrick McHenry 33 of 204 West 64th St is jailed for murder with a West Side court appearance set. Mrs Sadie Bosser and Jennie Cox linked to the case as boarding witnesses.
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Navy board to survey Porto Rico base site
Secretary Long appoints Captain Cooper Commander Berry Lieutenant Commander Staunton Surgeon Lowndes and Civil Engineer Parks to report from Porto Rico on a base location and its strategic value near the isthmian canal with meeting at San Juan and Mayflower at disposal. The panel also reviews abandoning San Juan if a permanent station is built elsewhere.
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Isthmian Canal
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Captain Impey Punished by Court Martial at Mare Island
The court martial sentenced Captain Robert E. Impey to a loss of ten numbers in grade and pay reduced to furlough pay for two years with a public reprimand. Secretary Long approved the reprimand and rank reduction but remitted the furlough, stating active duty is needed. Impey is to be released from arrest and restored to duty.
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Impey
Treasury
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Illinois Battleship Trial Shows Record Speed
Rear-Admiral Robley D. Evans praises the Illinois after a trial achieving the highest speed yet by an American battleship. Officers believe three quarters of a knot more could be found, possibly reaching eighteen knots with full power. Ten naval cadets on trial duty lauded for their service. The Illinois also noted for smooth engine performance and overall readiness.
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Robley D. Evans
Illinois
Navy Department
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England
Quartermaster’s Department
United States Army
General Greely
Signal Corps
Navy
Platt Addresses Cuban Question at Phi Beta Kappa Meet
United States Senator Orville H. Platt of Connecticut spoke for over an hour on Cuba to Phi Beta Kappa alumni at the Hotel Savoy during their third annual meeting. Reporters were barred. He said his remarks were informal and not intended for publication.
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United States
Connecticut
Cabinet discusses Cuba after Platt amendment
At the Cabinet meeting there was talk of future procedure in Cuba now that the constitutional convention has accepted the Platt amendment. No action was deemed necessary. Secretary Root returned from Buffalo and reported no need to reduce U S troops in Cuba as forces stay until Cuba forms its own government.
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War Department
United States
Acceptance of the Amendment by Cuban Constitutional Convention
General Wood reports from Havana that on June 12 the Cuban constitutional convention added the Platt amendment to the February 21 constitution. The action, ordered by the Military Governor, Domingo Mendez Capote, follows the May 31 War Department report and confirms the convention’s acceptance with formal dispatches dated June 14.
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Cuban Commission Draws Up Electoral Law For Nation
Havana reports the Constitutional Convention appointed Lefiors Bravo Silva Ale man Betancourt and Zayas to draft an electoral law. The commission may adopt the Australian system and uses the New York law as a base. The Sunday Tribune will note who holds the powers.
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Patrician Nosis
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Trade of true interior
Treasury statistics report monthly internal commerce trends across major regions. April figures show cattle hogs and sheep gains, wheat price lift boosts livestock movement, Atlantic ports handle rising grain. Texas cotton, New Orleans grain exports grow. orange shipments to Vladivostok mark diversification.
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Insurgents in Philippines Surrender and Talks of Armament
Manila reports Col Bolanos and 41 rifles surrender at Lipa as fighting earlier killed Lt Springer and wounded Capt Wilhelm and Lt Lee. Deserters blamed for officer toll. Panay suffers heavy rindderpest damage while Cailles hints at surrender of 100 guns to Gen Sumner at Santa Cruz within three days.
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Prince Leases Island Paraguay from Sultan of Jolo
San Francisco a dispatch from Manila says Prince Poniatowski has an absolute fifty year concession for the island of Paraguay from the Sultan of Jolo. He is forming a 10 million dollar company to explore timber mining rubber and pearl industries and develop shipping roads and harbor improvements. John Anthony presented documents to the Philippine Commission seeking indorsement.
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De Beers Agents In Guiana Visit To Assess Operations
Kingston Jamaica June 4 The Royal Mail steamer Orinoco arriving from Southampton May 29 brought two representatives of the De Beers Mining Company to inspect the gold fields of British Guiana for possible extensive operations. Large funds have recently been raised in the colony interior. Mr Chamberlain Secretary of State for the Colonies has barred further emigration of laborers to work under the American syndicate on the Quito Guayaquil railroad project.
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Assyrian Wreck After Cape Race Collision
The Leyland Line steamer Assyrian ashore off Cape Race went to pieces in heavy seas during the night and is a total wreck. The tug Petre, aiding, also wrecked. all crew members escaped to shore and are housed at the Cape Race lighthouse. The hulks of Petrel and Assyrian lie submerged except for the bridge on the Assyrian. Algerine will transport the crews and a female passenger to St John’s.
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Treasury Bond Purchases Reported by Secretary
The Secretary of the Treasury today announced purchases totaling $45,999 in U S bonds. The allocations include $50,000 of 1907 issue at 113.8435, $10,000 of 194 at 108.9996, $4,250 of 1907 at 113.85, and $1,700 of 1904 at 108.9996.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Italy's Foreign Policy Stresses Latin America Ties and Tripoli
In the Chamber of Deputies Signor Prinetti outlined Italy's foreign policy emphasizing cordial Latin American relations where many Italians emigrated, and support for the Triple Alliance. He noted plans to negotiate with the United States and Russia, while maintaining tariff stance to aid renewed treaties with Germany and Austria.
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National Woodmen Choose Indianapolis for 1903 Convention
Telegraphic notes report the Modern Woodmen of America selecting Indianapolis as the site for their 1903 national convention. Other items mention a fire aboard the Norwegian steamer Atlas at Port Eads, a death of Sharp Nose of the Northern Arapahoe, a New York Life cashier’s suicide in Cleveland, a violent robbery and arson in Pittsburgh, and a Pennsylvania Limited train wreck near Rochester with minor injuries.
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Indianapolis
Fire at Galleys Island Shipyards Wrecks Vessels and Supplies
A large blaze at Galleys Island shipyards in St. Petersburg destroyed slips, the cruiser Villas and other ships, government buildings, timber, and military warehouses across the Nova Fontanka Canal. Twelve people died in the flames and total damage reached 10,000,000 rubles according to Novoe Vremya.
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Mrs Botha Arrives in The Hague Stays Near Scheveningen
The Hague June 14 Mrs Botha has arrived and is staying at a hotel near Scheveningen She will visit Mr Krieger.
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Unidentified assailant attacks minor Interior official
In St. Petersburg on June 4 a minor Interior Ministry official was attacked by an unnamed man. The incident sparked rumors of a Nihilist outrage, though the official sustained no injuries.
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Ministry of the Interior
Woman Awarded 20000 in Supreme Court Verdict
Mrs. Sarah FE Stewart of New York was awarded 20000 damages against the Metropolitan Street Railway Company in White Plains Supreme Court. The widow, daughter of the late A T Albro, sued for 50000 claiming injury from a Lexington avenue car crash at Forty fifth street on January 31 19 through company carelessness. Her hip was broken and she was crippled for life. She testified on crutches.
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New York
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Spain Declares Maine Claims to U S Government
In Madrid a Cabinet Council chaired by the Queen Regent decided that any claims by American subjects over the Maine destruction in Havana Harbor should be addressed to the United States government under the Treaty of Paris.
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Extradition Granted for New York Larceny Suspect Adler
Bernard Adler of New York had extradition approved in Bow Street Police Court. He is wanted by New York police on larceny charges after arrest in Southampton on May 22.
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Bronx hearing over Peter Cooper name for Morris High School
The Manhattan and The Bronx Committee on Special and High Schools held a hearing on changing the Peter Cooper High School name to Morris High School. Bronx residents argued the old name Morris School. debate featured Miles M. O'Brien and James L. Wells amid calls to honor Gouverneur Morris.
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Russia’s Terms for Germany Prompt Impasse on Tariffs
Berlin reports from St. Petersburg specials indicate Russia will not seal a commercial treaty with Germany if Berlin insists on a double tariff or even a minimal tariff for Russia. The notice is attributed to official Russian government sources.
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Gold Shipment to Holland Ordered by National City Bank
National City Bank ordered 500000 in gold to replace 400000 drawn from its vaults for shipment to Holland by today's steamer. Demand sterling closed at 4.88 percent yesterday. Foreign exchange houses expect only a small amount sent abroad soon.
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Explosion at Paris suburb cartridge factory kills fifteen
A cartridge factory in the Les Moulineaux suburb of Paris exploded, killing about fifteen people and wounding around twenty. Most injured were women, with many victims severely mutilated.
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Les Moulineaux
Population of English Cities Excluding London Ranked
A new census volume lists the five largest English cities by population excluding London: Liverpool 684,470, Manchester 343,?9, Birmingham 622,182, Leeds 428,953, and Sheffield 380,717. City populations account for about 77 percent of the total, with rural areas at 23 percent, and overall London-averse trends show declines in birth and death rate changes since 1861.
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Port Royal Mine Disaster Rumors Grow
Port Royal Pennsylvania June 14 rumors spread that more than eighteen men reported missing after the Port Royal mine explosion may be burned. Two men from Smithtown have been missing since the night of the blast and a wild tale claims up to thirty unknown victims. The final tally will take long to determine.
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Elections in Amsterdam Defeat Liberal Party in Second Chamber
Amsterdam reports that on June 14, elections for the Second Chamber of the States-General produced a Liberal defeat. The result reshapes party strength ahead of national policy battles.
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