Drowsy Parliament in London as Scarlett Goes to Boer Camps
London reports a stagnant Commons and a Commons and Lords session dull with debate over Gibraltar works. Ella Campbell Scarlett sails for South Africa to aid Boer refugees as a court physician. she is the first woman appointed by the Colonial Office for medical work there. London society buzzes with charity events, receptions, and social engagements amid a poised political backdrop.
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London House adopts coal tax after heated committee vote
London report says the House of Commons in committee approved the coal tax by 86 margin after disorder sparked by Irish critics accusing the chair of partiality. Prime ministerial aide A J Balfour told Unionists the Education bill would be dropped due to crowded business and reintroduced next year. In the Lords Lord Selborne denied Spain fears of aggression while Gibraltar questions were debated. A separate item notes a proclaimed king Edward coronation date yet to be fixed and ceremonial preparations at the Westminster palace.
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Weserminster Hall
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Treasury
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Gibraltar
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Spain
Senator Mitchell Heads to Paris for Wife Illness
United States Senator John H. Mitchell departed Portland Oregon last night to reach Paris in response to a cable about his wife’s serious illness. Paris inquiries dated June 2 reported no definite diagnosis as yet.
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John H. Mitchell
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Lieutenant Killed in Samar Invasion Report
Manila report states Lieutenant Edward E. Downes of the 1st Infantry and one private were killed in southern Samar. Captain Woodburn of the 19th Infantry captured Samson’s camp on Bohol. Private Kraus died and four were wounded. Lieutenant Minai seized fifty four insurgents in Tayabas northwestern Luzon. Army Register lists Major Thomas C. Woeteury but omits Captain Woodburn.
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Kraus
Minai
Tayabas
Luzon
Army Register
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Ministers Still at Odds at Peking Meeting
The day’s talks on indemnity mainly covered minor points as Sir Ernest Satow resists a 10 percent tariff rise if China cannot pay. M. de Giers has not agreed to 4 percent interest on the indemnity. Mr. Rockhill urges little delay, while Arthur Smith in Tien-Tsin warns of Boxer danger if China does not regenerate in years.
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Ernest Satow
China
M. de Giers
United States
Rockhill
Arthur Smith
Tien-Tsin
Robert Hart
Inaccurate Times dispatch on Manchuria talks reopening
From St. Petersburg June 27. The Times dispatch from Peking claiming that Russian minister M de Giers told Chinese authorities negotiations on Manchuria would be reopened is considered entirely inaccurate by official circles here.
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Cuban electoral law draft to be presented tomorrow
Havana June 27 The electoral commission for Cuba has completed its draft electoral law for universal suffrage and the Australian ballot system. Ballots will show party columns with party marks to aid illiterate voters. boards will be party–elected and judicially presided. government powers barred from elections. sailors soldiers and armed officeholders barred from voting. Two radical members dominated the commission.
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Railroad seeks probe into $103120 shortage
Havana June 7 The secretary of the Car denas Jucaro Railroad has asked courts to investigate an alleged shortage of 103,120 dollars in the company accounts. Directors and employees will be summoned before the court for an examination of the accounts.
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Brixton Burglary role filled by George Probert at Herald io
George S. Probert will play Septimus Pontifex in The Brixton Burglary at the Herald io Theatre for the rest of the week, replacing Joseph Holland who is taking a brief rest. E H Sothern opens his season September 9 at Garden Theatre with Richard Lovelace. Miss Sadie Martinez plans The Marriage Game at Broad Street Theatre Philadelphia September 23 under Louis Nethersole. Richard Mansfield tours in October with Monsieur Beaumarchais. Marie Wainwright schedules revival of The Fool for Scandal next season. John E. Hensh and May Ten Broeck to have leading roles.
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Brooklyn
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Southampton
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the Hool
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Three Deaths From Heat In City
Three residents died from the day’s heat in the city. Elizabeth Hepburn, 33, of 28 Forty-first St Brooklyn. Solomon Mayer, 68, cigar dealer, of 110 West Forty-second St, and John Murray, 50, laborer of Clifton Staten Island. Mayer had been in the cigar business at 763 Sixth Ave for 25 years and died after failing to drink water. Murray, employed on Fort Wadsworth fortifications, grew ill at 4:50 pm and was found dead at 6:30 pm. The heat peaked at 85 degrees by 3 pm and stayed high with humidity. shore crowds and cooling hoses aided some. A fire department order keeps hoses attached to hydrants for horse cooling. Also noted: heat waves across the region and a separate note on moulders quitting Joliet due to heat.
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Mr. Gibbs Gift to Adelphi Endowment Launches Scholarships
John Gibb donated 5000 dollars to Adelphi College endowment, boosting a surge of about 50000 dollars raised this year. The fund aims to fund free scholarships for public high school pupils as it grows. Eight scholarships for Training School for Teachers graduates will be offered next September, selections already narrowed from over twenty five nominations by the faculty.
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Adelphi College
Adelphi
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Brooklyn
Henry W. Maxwell
Charles A. Moore
Flood toll rises in Virginia and West Virginia after Pocahontas flood
Reports from Roanoke indicate no known deaths in Pocahontas aftermath though homes and tracks suffered. The storm cut rail work between Vivian and Davy, delaying repairs. New fatalities emerge in Dry Fork area with three men drowned saving belongings, and two unknown bodies found near Richlands. Damages across Tazewell and surrounding counties estimated between 125 100 and 700 000 dollars amid continued riverine salvage and searches.
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Known Dead Number Thirty-Five in West Virginia Flood
Bluefield West Virginia June 27 reports list thirty five confirmed deaths from the flood with many more believed missing. Three thousand laborers repaired washouts to Vivian while relief trains aid Elkhorn and nearby families as rail lines near reopening on Saturday night.
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Edward van Dyke
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Dentist dies after fall while boarding 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 car at Fifty first street. His skull was fractured when he struck an elevated pillar. He had recently arrived from Brazil and sent his baggage to the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
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Morganstown
Goulds Offer of Elk Meets State Forest Plans
Albany special reports Fish and Game officials reviewed a 1901 letter from George J. Gould offering to donate about fifty elk. William F. Fox said the offer would be welcomed and Elk Moose in Adirondacks noted, with private parks of Litchfield, Webb housing such animals as precedents.
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Adirondacks
Edward H. Litchfield
Litchfield Park
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Mr. Webb
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Weddings Highlight New York State Society Ties
In Watertown and La Grange on June 27, Charles H. Watts and Katherine Mitchell wed with Rev. Dr. Porter officiating. Jennie Howard wed Howard Sanford Wilson with Rev. A D ONeil and a cadre of relatives from New York, Brooklyn, Buffalo, and Rochester attending. Emma Weir and Dr. William Grant Lewi celebrated a family ceremony at the bride’s home, with Rev. Max Schlesinger presiding and Elias Illich as best man. Dr. and Mrs. Lewi plan to reside in Albany.
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Lyon Lord Playfair
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Adelaide
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On Eee Herman Weil
Record Heat Wave Brightens Early Summer Across U.S.
A warm wave sweeps east of the Rockies with record highs. Houghton Michigan hits 102, Ontario's Bissett 98, and many eastern districts exceed 90. Thunderstorms dampen heat in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys, while New England and Mid-Atlantic expect continued high temperatures with scattered showers. Local weather notes from Tribune observations accompany subscription and distribution details.
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Lightning injures two siblings near Hollins Roanoke
In a June thunderstorm near Hollins two Broonfield children, a twelve year old girl carrying a hoe and her brother, were struck by lightning as they left a field. The girl was injured and the boy suffered a broken arm.
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Pope Illness Rumor Grips Rome and Vatican
Paris reports from Rome claim the pope is seriously ill with Dr. Lapponi at his bedside. Vatican officials express concern as health worries mount. Also notices mixed with travel promos and obituaries appear, including marriage and death announcements.
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