Boers On the Aggressive Britons Discouraged By Disasters
London reports discourage Boer aggression as Waterkloof skirmish confirms fighting form. British naval worries rise over the Mediterranean squadron and torpedo boats amid political censure. Christie's sale of royal wines draws dealers. Earl Russell bigamy case slows in Lords. Sir Henry Irving's King Charles I shines with Ellen Terry. Bernhardt and Coquelin active. Crawford reviews L'Aiglon. five Canadian statesmen to join National Literal Club. Adelbert S. Hay death noted.
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Earl Russell
Sir Henry Irving
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Charles Beresford
House of Commons
Lord Charles
Christie's
St. James's Palace
House of Lords
Henry Irving
Charles I
Lyceum
Ellen Terry
Henrietta Maria
America
Sarah Bernhardt
Coquelin
West End
Marion Crawford
London
England
National Literal Club
A. Blair
L. H. Davies
W. 8. Fielding
F. Fisher
D. Mills
International Salt Company formed from National Canadian Salt and Salt Union
The National Salt Company merges with the Canadian Salt Company and the Salt Union to form the International Salt Company. It will dominate global evaporated salt output with five to six million tons annually, sourcing mines in New York Michigan Ohio Kansas Texas and Louisiana, with Canadian Ontario wells and England's Cheshire salt, and plans sea salt in Porto Rico.
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Standard Oil
National Salt Company
New Jersey
West Virginia
United States
Rocky Mountains
Spanish-American Salt Company
Salinera Espanola Compania
Spain
Italy
Canadian Salt Company
Canada
The
Salt Union
England
International Salt Company
Russia
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Kansas
Texas
Louisiana
Ontario
Salt Union Procpeer
Cheshire
Engand
Porto Rico
One Legged Man Dives From Erie Ferry in Daring Swim
A one legged man leapt from the Erie Railroad ferry Delaware just after departure, leaving his crutches behind. He swam, removing his coat as rescue boats and tugs chased the wake and threw a line. A deckhand from the John G. McCullough jumped after him but both were hauled aboard the Pulver. The swimmer demanded his crutches and appeared unharmed. An odd note mentions a California return travel offer in small print.
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Erie Railroad
Delaware
Chambers St. Slip
John G. McCullough
Erie Fleet
Pulver
Trade War Predicted by Vanderlip on European Powers
Washington reports Frank A. Vanderlip returning from Europe convinced of a coming massive commercial war against the United States. He cites Europe uniting to curb US trade, with Austria and Goluchowski leading opposition while England may back moves. Vanderlip warns of renewed treaties expiring in 1908 and predicts Europe will not openly declare hostility until recovery from agriculture slumps.
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the Tribune
Washington
Frank A. Vanderlip
Holy Alliance
Metternich
Mr. Vanderlip
Europe
Austria
United States
Goluchowski
England
Germany
France
Russia
Vanderlip
Old World
South America
Russia's tariff dispute with United States heats up
In St Petersburg Russia increases duties on American goods over Gage's petroleum interpretation. The Russian ministry rejects U S tariff views, warning further trade action will provoke a retaliatory US response. Report notes Secretary Hay's explanations likely fail and cites potential November court hearings and broader trade losses. In Columbus Ohio Republicans sweep preliminary state convention contests. Foraker and Hanna unite, Daugherty faction defeated, Caldwell withdraws, Nippert named. platform will focus on national issues with a conservative stance on the trust question.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Ministry of Finance
Gage
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Hay
M. de Witte
Columbus
Ohio
New State Central Committee
J. W. Sharp
McKinley
Nash
Hanna
Cuyahoga County
McKisson
Daugherty
Committee On Credentials
Supreme Court
Foraker
Caldwell
Anti- Saloon League
Hamilton County
Carl Nippert
Cincinnati
Judge Drew
Morgan County
Committee
Friends of the National Administration
Russia and United States share mutual interests on tariff dispute
Vladimir A Teplow Russian Consul General says the tariff feud stems from U S misunderstandings. Russia has no sugar bounty and seeks the cheapest market, which is America. Siberia will become a major market for U S goods, with machinery and other products in demand. Count Cassini sails, but visit cited as routine.
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Vladimir A. Teplow
Russia
United States
America
Germany
San Francisco
Siberia
Chicago
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
Wants Mother's Clothes Beaten in Court of Appeals
Edith H. Simmons of Yankton South Dakota appeals for her mother Angelina Crane's jewelry and personal effects and a share of the Crane estate, claiming injustice while the city of New York holds the will and gifts. A Surrogate's Court decree directs a $52,204.26 transfer tax payment to the city for a drinking fountain bequest, with paintings and clothing deemed worthless by tax authorities.
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Court of Appeals
Edith H. Simmons
Yankton
S. D
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Coler
National City Bank
Angelina Crane
Edith H. Crane
City of
New York
Sarah Anna Simmons
Foraker Delivers National Tone at Ohio GOP Meet
In Columbus on June 24 Senator Foraker, introduced by P W Durr, urges a high stakes November vote linking state results to McKinley administration. He notes Ohio’s pivotal role and warns a Democratic win could reduce Republican Senate seats and House representation for ten years, urging unity and support. The speech contrasts prosperity under Republican leadership with potential Democratic shifts.
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Columbus
Ohio
P. W. Durr
State Central Committee
Senator Foraker
United States
Nash
Congress
House of Representatives
William McKinley
McKinley
Benjamin Harrison
Democratic Party
Three boys struck by train in Coalport tragedy
In Trenton on June 24 Simon Levenson twelve was killed instantly while crawling beneath a freight train. His brother Charles five had his right leg amputated above the knee and nine year old Harry Marshall lost his right leg below the knee. The injured father collapsed in distress as police and witnesses assessed the scene.
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Trenton
N. J
Coalport
Simon Levenson
Charles Levenson
Harry Marshall
News
Enson
Painter Killed at Niagara Bridge Collapse
Niagara Falls N Y June 24 A ladder used by three men painting the steel arch bridge slipped Edwin Clark 23 fell to the gorge and disappeared his body not recovered Patrick Flanigan fell thirty feet and broke his left leg William Gardner clung to a rope and escaped unharmed
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Niagara Gorge
Edwin Clark
Patrick Flanigan
William Gardner
Two Killed in Train Wreck Near Pittsburgh
Train No. 23 known as the Cleveland Flyer derailed at Monaco about thirty miles west of Pittsburgh. At least two men died J W Cunningham fireman of McKees Rocks and Larry or Loney Black baggage master of Mount Washington. About thirty injured. two others unnamed were taken to Rochester hospital and may die.
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Pittsburg
Monaco
Here
J. W. Cunningham
McKees Rocks
Penn
Larry
Loney” Black
Mount Washington
Rochester
Cleveland
Cunningham
Yohe
E. H. Stewart
Stewart
Jamestown
N. Y
Columbus
Vivian
W. Va
Akron Varnish treasurer vanishes with $25,000
Akron Ohio June 2 Special reports J H McCrum the missing treasurer of the Akron Varnish Company took about $25,000 to South America on notes signed by himself and bearing the name of vice president J M Beck who denies signing the notes. The loss was found after an investigation and the paper was not due. The day before departure Kubler warned McCrum of his extravagance. The Thousand Islands train schedule was altered with a 6 25 PM departure and dinner service in the dining car.
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Akron
Ohio
E. G. Kubler
Akron Varnish Company
J. H. McCrum
J. M. Beck
South America
Kubler
Southern Pacific to Spend Big on Rail Upgrade
The Southern Pacific plans to invest between 350 million and 400 million dollars over the next years to modernize track, signals, and equipment. President Hayes leads the effort to raise rail weights to 85 or 90 pounds and straighten curves while reducing grades. Steel bridges replace wooden structures, and this year includes a large engine order with at least 3 million dollars allotted for equipment.
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Trintne
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Hayes
C. P. Huntington
Cincinnati son-in-law offered 12s 6d in the pound
London reports Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati has enabled his son-in-law the Duke of Manchester to propose to his creditors a payment rate of twelve shillings sixpence in the pound. A creditors meeting is scheduled for Thursday to discuss the offer. Ideal summer climate noted in Vermont advertisement follows.
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London
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Duke of Manchester
Flood toll rises in Bluefield region to scores dead
Roanoke dispatch reports flood devastation across coalfields near Bluefield and Keystone. Deaths likely 60 to 75 with property losses in the hundreds of thousands. miles of railroad track washed out and hundreds of houses damaged or swept away. Keystone a narrow valley town heavily hit with numerous buildings ruined and residents stranded.
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West Virginia
Bluefield
Ennis
Roanoke
Keystone
Elkhorn
Stewart
Fast Train to Colorado via Missouri Pacific Railways Expands Service
Missouri Pacific Railway now operates double daily trains from St. Louis and Kansas City to Colorado Utah and Pacific coast routes. Trains depart St. Louis at 9 00 AM and 1 01 PM Kansas City at 6 00 PM and 6 01 AM with through sleeping cars between St. Louis and destinations in France. Excursion tickets on sale. For details contact Wm. EL Hoyt G E P Agt 31 Broadway New York. HL Schultz's mineral waters bottled for out of town shipments. Orders to 40 First Ave N Y.
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Colorado
Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Kansas
Utah
The
Pacific
Kansas City
France
Wm. EL Hoyt
G. E. P. Agt
Broadway
N. Y
Advt
Schultz
First-ave
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New-York Tribune
CABLE
Tribune
South Africa
Waterkloof
Cape Colony
French
Lord Kitchener
M. de Bloch
United Service Institution
Adelbert S. Hay
LN. F
California
Verland Limited
Union Pacific
Paroo
North-Western Line
Republicans United
Foraker and
Teplow
Mrs. Simmons
Woman's Hospital
Newark
St. Luke's Hospital
Tribune Fresh Air
Poland
Block Island
Steamboat Co
Samuel
Adyt
Painter
Niagara
Cleveland Flyer
Thousand Islands
Grand Central Station
Southern Pacific Improvement
Vermont
A. W. Ecclestone
Pass
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Southern
J. W. Crotty
Norfolk and Western Road
Mr. Crotty
Crottys
Crotty
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