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Roanoke Island helped popularize tobacco while an English firm crafts artificial marble. Reports say 1904 Games will be held in St Louis. Cal cowboy prefers a steer to a horse. Various global curiosities include Viking finds near Kiel and Africa’s Red Kaffir teeth. Times note royal wills, colonial finance, Sydney trade, Argentine cattle, Luxor cat cemeteries, and unusual animal facts.
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Roanoke Island
Hell
St. Louis
Kiel
Mussia
Italy
Edward
Queen Alexandria
Queen Victoria
Affairs of State on Cuban Convention and Philippine Tariff
Cabinet discussions clarify that the Cuban convention cannot modify the Platt amendment and Knox will review Supreme Court decisions for their tariff bearing on the Philippines. The Cuban message rejects changes and urges full adherence. Secretary Gage highlights rising treasury surplus and favorable national finances.
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Washngton
Supreme Court
Knox
Philippines
Congress
Reeetion
Gew
United States
Gage
Cuban constitution rejected by U S. Havana reacts
Havana reports shock and disappointment after the United States refused to accept the Cuban constitution as adopted by the Havana convention. Conservatives note expectations of Washington approval and fear the convention may not revisit the issue amid bitter accusations of treason and betrayal.
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Havana
United States
Washington
Asshev
Congress
Bet
Severe Boer Battle Ends With Heavy Casualties
Lord Kitchener reports to the war office dated May 1 detailing a fierce engagement near Sidon. The British line was driven back and suffered 35 dead, 74 wounded, with several officers killed.
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Sidon
Jane
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Machinists Return to Work in Providence Pact
Two Providence Engineer Company machinists resume duties after finalizing an agreement granting a day off and a wage advance. The settlement follows weeks of negotiations and affects the motion of employees toward improved pay in upcoming months.
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Providence
Providence Engineer
Sugar Prices Reduced by Arbuckle Brothers
New York reports price reductions on all grades of refined sugar by Arbuckle Brothers, with 13 points noted. The American Sugar Refining Co. made no changes.
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New York
Sune L
Arbuckla Brothers
American sSugar, Refining Co
Growth of Trade With Scandinavia Marks Ten Year Rise
Washington reports a comprehensive study by Frank S. Hitchcock on U S trade with Denmark Sweden and Norway from 1890 to 1900. Exports to the three nations grew from 9 million to nearly 29 million. imports barely above 4 million in 1890 and just over 5 million in 1900. Denmark leads the bloc with exports over 18 million in 1900, while Sweden and Norway together account for about 7 million.
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Washington
Frank S H. Hitchcock
Agricultural Department
United States
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Scandinavia
Death of Kas A Hearne Actor and Playwright in New York
Kas A Hearne renowned actor and playwright died in New York City on a Sunday afternoon after eight weeks of illness from acute bronchitis and pneumonia. He had been in Sag Harbor when a play of his own, not yet staged, was canceled. He returned home and declined, with Mrs Hearne, his three daughters, and a four year old son beside him.
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New York
Kas. A. Hearne
Richard C McCormick Dies at Jamaica Home
Richard C. McCormick died at his Jamaica Long Island home Sunday. Born in New York City he was Arizona territorial governor from 1866 to 1869 and later served as assistant secretary of the treasury in 1877 78. He was elected to Congress in 1885 for one term and represented the United States at the 1889 Paris Exposition. He married the daughter of late Senator Thurman of Ohio. she survives him.
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New York
Richard C. McCormick
Jamaica
L. SE
Arizona
United States Treasury
Congress
United States
Thurman
Ohio
Nationalists win Havana municipal elections in June vote
In Havana on June 3 the nationalist candidate Senor Miguel Gener was elected mayor with 11,1135 votes, defeating Senor Mora of the republican party who won 7,533 and Senor Carlos Garcia of the democratic party who earned 3,21. The nationalists also won 18 seats on the municipal council, the republicans four, and the democrats two.
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Havana
Senor
Miguel Gener
Senor Mora
Senor Carlos Garcia
Democratic Party
Republicane Four
Democrats
Toro
Military Riot at Shorncliffe Barracks in Dublin Fusiliers
A Dublin fusiliers detachment rioted at Shorncliffe barracks over an imagined grievance. They wrecked the barracks, opened fire on the guard, and faced a reinforced squad with ball cartridges and bayonets. Two guardsmen were seriously injured. the riot lasted two hours.
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Dublin Fuallista
Shorncliffe
London
Shornciffe
Dublin Fusiliers
Fusiliers
Constitution Sails Toward Newport Under Light Southwest Breeze
The Constitution was towed by the Mt. Morris from Bristol to Sandy Point Prudence Island where head sails were set as a light southwest wind pushed her toward Newport. Initial plans to sail from Bristol were interrupted when the wind died before starting time.
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Linstol, LE
Newport
Mt. Morris
Sandy Point
Prudence Island
Bristol
Fire destroys railroad repair shop and cars at Hudson
Fire Sunday destroyed the Chicago Saint Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad repair shop in Hudson Wisconsin along with 37 box cars and tools. The railroad says the loss is about 50000 dollars and the fire is blamed on spontaneous combustion.
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Hudson, Wis
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad
Hank Wright Found Dead in Council Bluffs Lodging House
Hank Wright a famed western character of two decades was found dead in his bed from heart disease at a Council Bluffs lodging house Sunday evening. He once plotted to kidnap Jay Gould.
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Omaha
Hank Wright
Western Ranges
Council Bluffs
Jay Gould
Arkee man shoots man over daughter in lovers’ quarrel
A. E. Walker of Arkee shot Owen Logan after finding them talking on Saturday night. Logan died instantly from the gunshot wound. The incident occurred as a dispute over Walker's daughter Jessie. The case is being investigated by local authorities.
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J. Joseph
A. E. Walker
Arkee
Jessiea
Owen Logan
Logan
Mrs McKinley Remains Very Weak in Washington
Washington June 3 Mrs McKinley continues very weak with no significant improvement since Saturday. The lingering illness from San Francisco still concerns doctors and the president as physicians report a comfortable night but little change. President McKinley stays by her side while officials and visitors express anxious concern at the White House.
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Washington
Rixey
McKinley
Judge Matson
Ohio
White House
Mechinley
Senator Elkins
Santo Domingo Revolt Suppressed Rebels Shot or Imprisoned
Kingston reports Santo Domingo revolt crushed at its inception with several prominent rebels shot or jailed. Among the imprisoned is the son of the late President Hereaux, said to have led the movement. Royal Mail steamer La Plata notes reduced cargo exports from Colombian ports due to recent heavy duties to fund the currency and revolution expenses.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Santo Domingo
Hereaux
la Plata
Five Injured in Drunken Street Fight in Chicago
A drunken street fight at 1024 West 109th street left five men injured, two seriously. All participants worked at the Pullman car works. Knives clubs and bricks were used as the dispute erupted after drinks at a saloon.
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Chicago
West 109Th Street
Pullman Car Works
Soldier finds dead in closet in disreputable Grand Rapids area
Harry Lemming, a former soldier and inmate of the Soldiers' Home on a leave of absence with money, was found dead in a closet of a house in a rough part of Grand Rapids on Sunday. Police suspect foul play as details emerge.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Jane
Harry Lemming
Lemming
Church festival brawl over Risque song in Pleasant Valley
At Pleasant Valley church festival 13 miles from Parkersburg W Va Robert Crawford sang a Risque song sparking a row. B S Hedrick and Mack McLaughlin were dangerously cut while P G Knopp had a tooth knocked out. Robert Crawford Mack McLaughlin John Stanley Grover Alleman and John Pettitt were arrested.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Robert Crawford
Pleasant Valley
B.S. Hedrick
Mack McLaughlin
P. G. Knopp
Mack. McLaughlin
John Stanley
Grover Alleman
John Pettitt
Death of Charles W Putnam in Worcester
Charles W. Putnam, 72, president of Putnam & Sprague Co., Worcester, Massachusetts, died here June 1. A descendant of Gen. Israel Putnam, he spent 47 years in the furniture business in this city.
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Charles ¥. Putin
Worcester
Mass
Charles W. Putnam
The
Putnin & Sprague Co
Gen
Israel Putnam
Jockey Injured in Overland Park Quarrel
Dunn a jockey was shot in the jaw and behind during a quarrel at Overland Park. Victor Collins other jockey involved. Dunn taken to hospital. Ning escaped.
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Denver
Janes-James
Dunn
Victor Collins
Overland. Park
Ning
Bank notes stolen dispatch from Siepere report
May 31 report from Lenton notes a dispatch received by The Daily regarding stolen bank notes. Details are incomplete and wording fragmented.
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Lenton
the Daily
Maishaw
Siepere
Dowie's Elisha Claim Shocks Chicago Masses
John Alexander Dowie proclaimed himself Elijah the prophet before 5000 at Zion Auditorium in Chicago. He declared a theocratic government, denounced the pope and newspapers, urged nationwide constitutional reverence to God, and demanded tithes to the storehouse of God.
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Chicago
Elijah
John the Baptist
John
Earth
Malachi
God
Jesus
Peter
Moses
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Masonry
United States
To Another One A Sermon On One Talent And Persuasion
Dr Talmage urges those with a single talent to use it for good. He argues that one talent can match ten by spreading cheer, patience, honesty, or persuasion, and warns against undervaluing ordinary people. He contrasts gifted individuals with everyday virtue, calling all to meaningful service.
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Talmage
Heaven
Gong
Pennsylvania Avenue
Chestnut Street
Broadway
State Street
la Salle Street
Euclid Avenue
Mary
Martha
Abraham
Sarah
David
St. John
Patmos
Robert South
Nowland Hill
Jeremy Taylor
Dean Swift
Lorenzo Dow
George Whitefield
Job
Elijah
Christ
Paul
Humdum
Burns
Gettysburg
Church of God
North Star
Jerusalem
Hight
Noah Webster
Treaven
Earth
Martin Luthers
John Knoxes
Wesleys
Richard Cecils
Miltons
Chrysostoms
Hersehells
Lenoxes
George C Peabodys
Abbot Lawrences
Openings in the earth alarm Duite Mont settles
In Thutte Montana on June 3 five large cracks appeared in different parts of the city. The largest crevice on West Galen street measures about 12 inches wide with notable depth. Gas and water lines are disrupted while City Engineer Rickenbach notes shifting elevations and bench marks. Citizens grow concerned as the ground movements continue.
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Thutte
Mont
Dutte
Rickenbach
Main Street
Broadway
Tuite
Tragedy at Lake Shore Crossing Kills Two
Erie Pa June 3. Hugh Walters and Michael Findley were killed and Truce Hazlett fatally injured when their rig struck a fast Lake Shore train at Northeast 16 miles east of Erie. The victims lived at Findley's Lake New York and were returning home.
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Erie
Lake Shore Railroad
Hugh Walters
Michael Findley
Truce Hazlett
Findley
Thautes Drowning At City Park Lake In Denver
William T Thaute aged 24 a machinist and second lieutenant in Company B 1st Colorado National Guard drowned while rowing on City park lake in Denver. The boat swamped in view of about 5000 spectators as two companions escaped unharmed.
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Denver
Col
William T. Thaute
Colorado National Guiard
City Park
Heat and Thunder Swing Death Toll Across Continent
London report states several days of intense heat followed by violent storms with thunder and hail. The outbreaks of lightning have caused numerous fatalities and widespread crop devastation across various regions.
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London
National Fete Day review by King Victor Emmanuel in Rome
Rome June 3 large crowds witnessed a review of troops by King Victor Emmanuel who was enthusiastically received. The king personally conferred upon Premier Signor Zanardelli the collar of the Order of Annunzita.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Signor Zanardelli
Military Attaches Withdrawn Across Spanish Embassies
Madrid reports the Spanish military attaches at embassies and legations abroad have been withdrawn for economy reasons.
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Madrid
Newcastle Strike Hits Penn Carreer Engineering Works
June 3 report from Newcastle indicates a strike by boiler makers at the Penn career engineering works. Details on scale and outcomes were not fully available in the fragment.
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Newcastle
Penncareer Engineering Works
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Northwich
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India
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James A. Hearne
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