Baltimore Electric Strike Forces Reinforced By Linemen
Baltimore on May 30 reports striking electrical workers reinforced by 159 linemen from local telephone companies. They demand five dollars per day for a nine hour shift. A conference with railway and electric company officials yielded no clear result, leaving the city still in darkness except for Weisbach ramps. Meanwhile a fatal accident at a works site in Chester Pa. involved a 19 year old inmate named Giles Mills. another worker, Charles Crane, was injured. A Chinatown quarantined in San Francisco due to pest concerns prompted police postings at exits without proper health certificates.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Cure All Maling Maladies
A vintage health ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the arch enemy of germs and a cure for female weakness rheumatism neuralgia and general illness. Testimonials from Gertie Lancon Newark Valley H W Atchinson and Annie E E Luck praise its effects.
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Still Routing Filipinos Rebels Halted Headquarters of Gen Calties
A rebel stronghold and headquarters for General Callies on Pacin island was surrounded May 26 by detachments of the Forty second, Thirty seventh and Eleventh Cavalry. Callies fled, Pacin burned. Captain Norduns scouts near Valderama May 12 killed 35 enemies. In Panay Cebu Tayabas Laguna Zambales Pangasinan reports show 14 enemy killed, 60 rifles, a Nordenfeldt gun and ammo seized. A rebel major who surrendered near Lisem last week influenced 46 men to surrender at Tarlac.
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Lord Roberts Reaches Johannesburg as Boers Flee
London reports Lord Roberts entered Johannesburg at noon after Boer retreat. Cavalry pushed beyond the city, with units near Zuurfontein and within twenty miles of Pretoria. Bridge damage at Vereeniging and rail wrecks slow supply as French maneuvering disrupted Boer rear guard.
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Rockefellers Relieved After Appendectomy in Danvers
Westork May 24. William Rockefeller underwent an operation Monday for appendicitis. The procedure was successful and he is rapidly recovering. His son, W. G. Rockefeller of Greenwich, Conn, released a statement noting the attack months earlier and the doctors advised the operation when he was able to endure it. The operation was performed today and the patient is progressing well.
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General Castro's Victory in Venezuela Overview
Venezuelan consul in New York reports Cyastro captures Hernandez and declares peace assured. Castro, ruling since October after Andrade fled, seeks Hernandez as minister who refuses unless presidency. Hernandez raised 2000 men, fled to mountains, war resumed, was captured May 27. Castro poised to become president due to popular support.
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Lord Salisbury Forecast on South African Policy
Lord Salisbury told the London Conservative association dinner that Britain must guard against future wars by limiting annexations and disarmament, insisting no shred of former independence remain for the republic. He warned annexation would trigger new conflicts and urged protection of native races within a reconciled British empire.
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City of London Conservative Association
Commander Hanna to retire from chairmanship now
Cleveland May The Leader predicts Senator Hanna will not be the next national committee chair. An advisory board of top politicians will aid the national executive committee in running the campaign. Hanna will join the board and remain a leading figure without bearing the full duties of chairman.
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Riots flare in St Louis over streetcar strike
Rioting across three city districts left at least three dead and dozens wounded as streetcar crews and strike sympathizers clashed with rioters. Shots damaged property and injured workers including Nerman Pestuhke, John T Rice, and R. H. Sulson. Police intervened after multiple confrontations near Broadway Pestalozzi and California avenues.
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McCoy Beats Brar In Six Round Fight Scuffle
Kid McCoy landed a decision over Syracuse Tommy Brar after a dramatic six round bout in Chicago. A post fight brawl erupted as both fighters remained on their feet, with Referee Hogan denying a draw and the fracas ending only after police intervened. Hogan retaliated after being punched, and the crowd clashed before order was restored.
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Ex-Queen Liliuokalani Sails Home Amid Illness
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani left San Francisco aboard the City of Pekin for Honolulu and is reported hopelessly ill. She had sought medical care in the east and, upon learning her illness, chose to return home to die among her people.
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Army of Inquisitors Prepares for Twelfth Census
Washington reports after 15 months of preparation the preliminary work for the twelfth census is nearly complete. About 300 supervisors, 2,420 enumerators, 2,400 special agents, and a 1,000 plus clerical staff are ready. Over 15 million schedules have been prepared for manufacturing and agricultural inquiries. June 1 marks the start of field work by 45,000 workers, with full results not expected until September and total costs estimated between 15 and 16 million dollars.
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United States
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General de Galliffet resigns as French minister of war
Paris May 20 General the Marquis de Galliffet resigns as minister of war. Official notice names General Andre as his successor. In a letter to premier Waldeck Rousseau de Galliffet cites illness and emotion. The premier’s age speaks to a wider political dispute over language used toward an army officer. The resignation prompts regret for reforms under his direction including bans on harmful intoxicants.
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Rebels and Boxers Rally Across China Amid Foreign Fear
The rebelling Boxers gain strength in northern China with Manchu army support and empress dowager backing. Foreign legations plan guarded moves as Russia may land troops. Belgian envoy seeks audience while missionaries face rising danger. A Pekin dispatch notes guards summoned and aid expected. In the U.S., a Pittsburgh to New Castle fast train records 47 seconds for a mile, and a man reports a fatal farmyard shooting in Pennsylvania.
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