Civil Authority to Rule Philippines From July 1
Washington reports that civil government will be established in the Philippines on July 1 under military authority, with a Philippine tariff to follow. The move aligns with prior plans, and Taft will be informed by cable of his appointment as first civil governor. Also notes a Baltimore moonshine operation and the Blaine-Hichborn wedding in Washington.
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Philippine commission
supreme court
San Francisco
Taft
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Marthe Hichborn
Admaira Hichborn
James G. Blaine
wrest
Maine
Blaine
New York
Europe
Valkfontein Fight Described as Desperate War Action
Details from London describe Valkfontein as one of the war's most desperate engagements. British forces under Gen. Dixon repelled 1,200 Boers, losing 50 men as Derbyshires and yeomanry recovered guns after a fierce melee. Lord Kitchener reports Jamestown surrender and Gen. French placed in Cape Colony command, signaling intensified reinforcements and broader operations.
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French
Cape Colony
London
Valkfontein
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Kerup
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Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Jamestown
Cane Colony
Kritzinger
columms
Cape Town
Fritzinger
Intercollegiate track opens Stadium at Pan-American
In Buffalo on June 5 16 colleges and universities competed in a major track and field meet at the Pan American exposition Stadium. Duffy of Georgetown won the 100 yard dash while the Maloney brothers of Chicago dominated most events. Perry of Princeton won the 889 yard run and A Maloney edged Helland of Georgetown in the 440 yard dash. Jones of New York led the running high jump with strong showings by Cornell Chicago Georgetown Pennsylvania Westminster Beloit Minnesota and others. Three passengers killed and sixteen hurt in switch engine accident near Atlanta. The steamship Ronald foundered off Atlantic City with Captain Hamilton Cassidy and a crew of 25 rescued. ship valued at 100000 and cargo 200000.
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Georgetown
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Westminster
Maloney brothers
Chicago
J. M. Perry
Princeton
A. Maloney
Helland
Jones
New York
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Beloit
Minnesota
Yate
Purdue
Amherst
Ronald
Atlantic City
Hamilton Cassidy
Cassidy
Cabinet rules out extra session of Congress
Washington June 5 The cabinet unanimously decided no extra session of Congress is needed this summer. Secretary Root and Attorney General Knot opined that presidential authority over the Philippines under the Spooner amendment is ample, and their views were approved by all cabinet members.
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Washington
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Knot
Philippines
Spooner
Indemnities Fixes Agreement Dominates Chinese Talks
Washington reports a formal fixed indemnity total of 327,000,000 for China with negotiations focusing on payment methods. Russia proposes bonds with joint endorsement, Britain favors China issuing bonds with individual guarantees, while the U.S. worries over constitutional and fiscal limits. A final plan may hinge on a modus vivendi to keep negotiations on track.
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China
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United States
congress
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Russia
Vield Marshal von Walderser to travel via United States
Vield Marshal von Walderser, the ka se r’s representative in Chili, will travel to Berlin by way of San Francisco and New York. The route will cross the United States.
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Berlin
San Francisco
New York
United States
Minister Herron Expelled for Conduct Unbecoming a Christian
George D. Herron former professor of applied Christianity at Grinnell College faces expulsion from the Congregational church after a council of eight organizations found conduct unbecoming a Christian. Evidence cited cruel treatment of his wife leading to divorce and legal separation. Herron claims divine inspiration while blaming his wife for refusing to convert. Mrs Herron sought divorce in Algona on desertion grounds.
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Des Moines
George D. Herron
Iowa college
Grinnell
Herron
New York
Moses
Abraham
Dr. Herron
Constitution Dismasted Won't Halt Cup Races
The defending Constitution yacht was dismasted during a trial off Brenton's Re Lightshin near Narragansett Pier. A mate was swept overboard but rescued. no injuries to crew. A second mast was prepared, promising no cup race delay amid similar past incidents. In Cumberland Maryland a youth died after attempting to ride a ram in bravado, plunging down a slope.
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Brenton
Narragansett Pier
Mount Morris
Tie
Cumberland
Lyrhe Walon
Potomac
Pennsylvania Legislature Drives Bills to Governor in Harrisburg
Railroading rapid transit bills through the house and senate continues as amendments are rejected. Reports detail final passage attempts, local tax and voter registration measures, and a bridge project between Union and Northumberland counties. Consul Stowe reports war related inquiries exceed 700, with many Americans in Cape Town camps seeking aid.
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Fecht
Emory rapid transit
senate
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Cavenor Stone
Aineighig
ciy
William T. Solly
orphana’ court
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Pittsburg
House
Union
Northumberland
Lewisburg
cenate
Stowe
Washington
Jimes
Gneral Stowe
Cape Town
state department
Ameri
Carnegie predicts US aid if Britain attacked
Andrew Carnegie told a London press representative that continental powers would seek American help against Britain, and the United States would not refuse, comparing it to Britain’s Spanish American War involvement. He spoke at the Juanghim Hotel during Chamber of Commerce events and stressed Anglo American unity and friendship. An unrelated Newark freight wreck at Macedon killed two men and injured two others when an open switch caused a collision between a light engine and an eastbound freight.
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Beleves
Lomton
Andrew Carnegie
Great Britain
United States
Mr. Carnegie
Juanghim Hotel
London
Scotland
Chamber of Commerce
New York Chamber of Commerce
Windsor
Milward
Edward
dole- Baicz
combinatons
Carnegie
Newark
N. Y
West Shore
Macedon
Eugene Welch
Clyde
Charles Wright
Richard Pettinger
John McCarthy
Both Sides Made Concessions on Tunnel Strike
A conference in New York at contractor John B. McDonald’s office between union and contractor committees ended with an announcement that the Rapid Transit tunnel strike is over and an agreement has been signed. It is understood that workers who went out will be reinstated and concessions were made on both sides.
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New York
John B. McDonald
Fires burn near Los Benos California 24900 acres
A blaze roars across Southern California near Los Benos burning over twenty four thousand nine hundred acres as firefighters battle the fast moving flames amid dry conditions and strong winds.
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