Drowsy Parliament and Scarlett go to Boer camps
London dispatch reports a stagnant Commons and calm Lords. Ella Campbell Scarlett sails for South Africa to aid Boer refugees as a court physician in Corea’s recent service. London social life buzzes with gatherings as ministers boast support while Parliament debates Gibraltar work and education bill withdrawal. Carnegie pledges library at Hamilton. American tennis players Davis and Ward reach doubles semi finals.
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South Africa
Orange River Colony
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Europe
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Ward
LM. F
London Coal Tax Battle and Coronation Proclamation
London reports a tense House of Commons debate ending with the coal tax approved by a 50 vote margin after disorder over hearing opponents. Also a Lords session on Gibraltar claims no basis for Spanish aggression fears. A proclamation notes King Edward’s coronation planned for June with ceremonial details and exclusions of Westminster Abbey Diorama.
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Treasury
House of Lords
Gibraltar
Lord Selborne
Spain
Senator Mitchell Heads to Paris for Wife’s Illness
Senator John H. Mitchell left Portland for Peru and then Paris after a cable notified him of his wife Mrs. Mitchell’s serious illness. Inquiries from Paris indicate Mrs. Mitchell remains in imperfect health.
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United States
John H. Mitchell
Peru
Paris
Oregon
Lieutenant Downes Killed in Samar Campaign
Manila reports Lieutenant Edward E. Downes of the 1st Infantry and one private killed in the southern Samar fighting. Captain Woodburn of the 19th Infantry reportedly captured Samson’s camp on Bohol. Private Kraus also died with four wounded. Lieutenant Minatt seized fifty four insurgents in Tayabas northwestern Luzon. The Army Register lists Major Thomas C. Woodbury but omits Captain Woodburn.
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Samar
Woodburn
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Kraus
Minatt
Tayabas
Luzon
Army Register
Thomas C. Woodbury
Ministers Still At Odds In Indemnity Talks
At Peking the foreign ministers met to debate only minor indemnity points. Sir Ernest Satow refuses a 10 percent tariff rise if China cannot pay. M. de Giers has not agreed to 4 percent interest. Mr Rockhill favors little further delay as a census of issues proceeds. Arthur Smith warns of Boxer danger if China does not regenerate.
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Ernest Satow
China
M. de Giers
United States
Rockhill
Arthur Smith
Tien-Tsin
Robert Hart
Manchurian Report On Manchuria Talks Denied
In St. Petersburg on June 27 officials dismissed The Times dispatch from Peking claiming Russian minister M. de Giers told Chinese authorities negotiations on Manchuria would reopen as entirely inaccurate.
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Manchuria
Cuban electoral law project outlined for Cuba
Havana June 27 The electoral commission formed by the Cuban Constitutional Convention has finished its draft electoral law. It calls for universal suffrage and use of Australian ballots with party columns and marks. Voting bans apply to armed officers, sailors, and soldiers. Only two radical members helped draft the plan, likely drawing Conservative opposition.
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Secretary seeks probe of railroad cash shortage
Havana June 27 the secretary of the Cardenas Jucaro Railroad asked the courts to investigate an alleged shortage of 108120 in the company's accounts. Directors and employees will be summoned before the court for examination of the accounts.
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Brixton Burglary Cast Changes At Herald io Theatre
George S. Probert to play Septimus Pontifex this week at Herald io Theatre replacing Joseph Holland who is resting. E H Sothern to open Garden Theatre season on Monday September 9 with Richard Lovelace. Lawrence Irving and Miss Sadie Martinez noted among cast details. Broad Street Theatre Philadelphia to stage The Marriage Game next season under Louis Nethersole. Richard Mansfield to tour October in Monsieur Beaumarchais at Brooklyn. Southampton summer noted. Marie Wainwright to revive The School for Scandal next season with John E. Henshaw and May Ten Broeck in leading roles.
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Three Deaths From Heat In City Reported
A heat wave caused three deaths in the city yesterday. Elizabeth Hepburn age 33 of 28 Forty-first st Brooklyn Solomon Mayer age 68 cigar dealer of 110 West Forty-sixth st and John Murray age 50 laborer of Clifton Staten Island died from heat induced causes. Mayer had worked at 763 Sixth Ave for 25 years and succumbed after illness in the afternoon. Murray, working on fortifications at Fort Wadsworth, retired at 6:30 pm and was found dead in his room.
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Solomon
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John
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Staten Island
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Sixth-ave
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Nauticlus St
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Mr Gibb Gifts 5000 To Adelphi Endowment
John Gibb has given 5000 to Adelphi College endowment, boosting this year’s total donations to about 50000 from Brooklyn donors. The fund aims to provide many free scholarships for public high school pupils as it grows. Henry W Maxwell Charles A Moore and another sponsor eight Scholarships for Training School for Teachers graduates opening next September, with eight selected from over twenty five nominations.
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Adelphi College
Adelphi
Gibb
Brooklyn
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Charles A. Moore
Flood in Pocahontas area spurs heavy damage reports
Roanoke dispatch notes no confirmed deaths from last night’s Pocahontas flood though water reached three feet in parts of town and tracks suffered severe damage. Officials say repairs to track and bridges between Vivian and Davy may begin soon while Dry Fork area adds three more fatalities. Elsewhere in Virginia and West Virginia, bodies are recovered, farms and mills wrecked, and losses tallied between 125000 and 700000 dollars as rescuers search for additional victims.
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Known Dead Number Thirty-Five in Bluefield Disaster
June 27 Bluefield West Virginia reports 35 known dead with up to 35 more believed buried in debris. Rail and wire systems seen recoverable. three thousand workers repair washouts to Vivian. Relief trains reach Elkhorn as communities evacuate and aid is distributed.
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Dentist Dies After Fall While Trying to Board Moving Car
Dr Charles C Saunders a 30 year old dentist from Maidsville West Virginia died at Flower Hospital from injuries after slipping while attempting to board a moving Third Avenue Line car on Fifty First Street and Third Avenue. His skull was fractured when he struck an elevated road pillar. He recently arrived from Brazil. His baggage was sent to the Fifth Avenue Hotel and his brother and place of residence are listed in Morganstown Virginia.
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Goulds Offer of Elk to State Forest Preserve
Albany reports a letter from George J. Gould offering fifty elk to the State for its forest preserves. Fish and Game officials indicate readiness to accept, noting existing private elk and moose herds in Adirondack parks and that feeding has not been required, suggesting elk may have once inhabited the region.
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Watertown and La Grange Weddings Reported Today
In Watertown, Charles H. Watts former County Judge wed Katherine Mitchell widow of Assemblyman Isaac L. Mitchell at 2 PM with Rev. Dr. Porter officiating. In La Grange Jennie Howard married Howard Sanford Wilson son of Brooklyn’s George W. Wilson with Rev. A D O Neil and several bridesmaids and groomsmen. guests traveled from New York, Brooklyn, Buffalo and Rochester. Emma Weir and Dr. William Grant Lewi wed yesterday at the bride’s home in Albany in a family ceremony led by Rev. Dr. Max Schlesinger. Lewi’s relatives and Albany ties mark a large ceremony with Julius Hich as best man and Mrs Charles Hirschhorn matron of honor. The couple will reside in Albany.
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George W. Wilson
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Ae Ee Herman Weil
Weather Report Shows Unseasonable Heat Across Regions
Summary of yesterday’s record heat across the north and east with max temps near 102 in Houghton Michigan and 95 in Ontario. Forecast calls for continued high temperatures in the East and South with scattered showers and local storms moderating heat in the Mississippi Ohio valleys and lake region. Pacific winds toward Grand Banks and daily observations from Tribune Station note temperatures around 75 to 90 in current readings and expected fair, warm conditions.
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Pope Illness Rumor Sparks Vatican Anxiety
A Paris dispatch cites the Petit Bleu reporting the Pope seriously ill with Dr. Lapponi at his bedside. Vatican officials reportedly express concern over the Pontiff’s health as the medical scene unfolds in Rome.
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Tribune subscription rates and mailing options
Subscriptions and single copies for The Tribune are listed with weekly and tri weekly rates, almanac pricing, and domestic and international mailing details. Ads and communications should be sent to The Tribune in New York City. payment accepted by money order, draft, or registered letter.
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