Prison escape and Ghent strike reported in Europe
In Bern at Grauvent prison four convicts escaped after assuming disguises and spreading panic. Belgium’s Ghent saw a violent clash as striking lightermen attacked nonstriking workers, police firing in self defense, one striker killed and three wounded. Johns Hopkins linguist Thomas S Baker is named academic expert in languages.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cured Eczema and Strength
A series of customer endorsements claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cured severe eczema after two years of ineffective medicines. They recount regained sleep, appetite, energy, and health for users in Gardiner New York Oswego and Auburn, urging readers to buy only Hood's Sarsaparilla from druggists.
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Queen Victoria Hosts Roberts Victory Toast At Balmoral
London June. Queen Victoria with the Duke and Duchess of York and other royals toasted Lord Roberts and the army at Balmoral. Dispatches describe Pretoria surrender negotiations and British advance, plus later reports of the Thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry’s defeat near Lindley. Also notes Mrs Lowe WII Be Re-elected and obituaries of Rev Dr Storrs, with other June items from Milwaukee Brooklyn and Montgomery.
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Victoria
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Pretoria
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de Lisle
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Hellbron
Kroonstad
Col. Spragge
Bathz
Baden Powell
Hunter
Lichtenhurs
Redvers Buller
Lowe Wii
Milwaukee
Mysterious Murder and Boxer Rebellion Ties Reported
Historical dispatches detail the murder of Mr Norman amid Boxer unrest in China. Viceroy and Chinese forces, including volunteers led by Atyjur Higgs, faced clashes as Russian troops move from Port Arthur toward Pekin. Berlin chatter cites a plan for a united European and American naval command to respond to the chaos.
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Yung Ching
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Berlin
China
Boers Envoys in Chicago Seek Aid for Widows and Orphans
A Chicago welcome for three South African peace envoys drew a large audience. An admission fee raised $5,000 for Boers widows and orphans. C H Fischer received an ovation while urging continued struggle for liberty. Wolmarans, Wessels, and Altgeld spoke, praising liberty and American support.
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E. F. Duone
C. H. Fischer
Orange Free State
Fischer
America
Great Britain
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Wessels
Altgeld
United States
Legacy for Horses and Dogs in Mrs Amerman Will
Worcester Mass June 5 probate filed for Ella M Amerman widow of ex congressman Amermer. $10 000 left in trust for care of her heroes and a dog with Rev Joseph K Dixon as custodian of annual income. Possible will contest alleging undue influence by Dixon. Also reports Porto Rican Expedition society organized in Columbus with Miles elected president and Michier as secretary.
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Amermer
Penn_sylvania
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Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Boston
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Beelety
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Nelson A. Miles
Col. F. Michier
Bia
John R. Brooke
Admiral Schley
Fred Jones
James Johnson
Bradford
G. A. Garrettson
Cleveland
Fred Bennett
Peoria
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Tolstoy Novel Depicts Rail Laborers Life
Nuggets of News notes 5,776,000 Indians on relief and $289,151,100 in bonds for new 2 per cents. The U S Senate confirms Brig. Gen. Elwell Otis as major general. Transport system saves $3,087,155 in troop shipments to the Philippines. Count Leo Tolstoi writes a new work titled The New Slavery.
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National Senate
Elwell
Otis
Philippines
Leo Tolstoi
George Washington Landmark Carved Initials on Bridge
A northern rumor describes the famed natural Virginia bridge and surrounding park where George Washington enjoyed viewing sunsets. One goose carved with the first president’s initials is rumored to bear his mark, attributed to his hands.
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Lee
Wacvaington
Frst
Lund
FIGHTING THE GUERRILLAS A Successful Tablas Expedition
Major Johnson with two infantry companies and 25 men from the Eighteenth sailed from Romblon to Tablas. They met about 60 rebels who retreated, 40 were captured with officers and 10,000 rounds of ammunition and 24 rifles seized. Additional actions near Norzagarsy in Bulacan left seven Americans wounded as trench assaults were repelled and then carried. Trumpeter Speaker praised for bravery by Gen. Funston. Pursuit continues for captors of Charles D. Roberts near San Miguel de Mazyumo with multiple units involved.
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Twentyninth Infantry
Eighteenth Infantry
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Funston
Fourth Cavalry
Charles D. Roberts
San Miguel de Mazyumo
Counterfeiters sentenced in bold conspiracy case
Jacobs Kendig Burna and Downey arraigned and pled guilty in Philadelphia federal court. Jacobs and Kendig receive 12 years in Eastern Penitentiary and 5,000 dollar fines. Burns gets 18 months. Downey 2 years. Fairbanks and O De z receive prison terms and fines. Bynum nomination rejected in 33 to 33 vote. Steeple climber Romaine dies in Cold Springs. Arnold surrender warrant issued in San Francisco for embezzlement charges.
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William M. Jacobs
William L. Kendig
James Burna
Lancaster
Samuel B. Downey
Internal Revenue Collector
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United States District Court
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Eastern Penitentiary
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Downey
Harry Fairbanks
Thomas O’dez
Death of novelist Crane in Germany at age 30
Stephen Crane, brilliant American novelist and war correspondent, died in Bartenweller Baden Germany aged 30 after a period of illness. He became ill in England and succumbed to consumption leaving a short report of his death yesterday.
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Baden
Stephen Crane
England
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Black Forest
New York Democrats Endorse Bryan With Hill Leadership
Democratic state convention selects at large delegates David B. Hill Richard Croker Edward Murphy and Augustus Van Wyck with electors Frederick Cook and Robert C. Titus The platform backs Kansas City planks opposes war taxes favors gold silver parity abolishes tariffs with Porto Rico supports liberal pensions and direct senator elections Bryan named for president the delegates to unite with other states The event signals a stormy session led by Hill and ends quietly Also noted Washington report praising Idaho governor for enforcing order after Coeur d Alene agitation.
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Richard Croker
Edward Murphy
Augustus van Wyck
Frederick Cook
Rochester
Robert C. Titus
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Porto Rico
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William Jerminga Bryan
Nebraska
Furcher
Congress Adjocans and Senate Turmoil Over Warship Funding
The Thirty sixth Congress adjourned amid partisan strife as leaders wrapped up big supply bills and debated crimp Cramp warship contracts. Senators Hanna Pettigrew and Carter led sharp charges, while executive nominations were confirmed. a Cham bers heated exchange focused on bankrolled shipbuilding and political funding. A separate Vineland autopsy ruled Dr Giles Chambers death an apoplexy, not murder, as Altoona reports poisoning suspicions and Winnipeg endures a deadly cyclone with injuries and fatalities.
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