U S Troops May Be Sent to China
Washington reports consider possible dispatch of United States troops to aid in China. Navy actions are planned with Yorktown and Monocacy near Chefoo and Taku, while consular reports from Tien Tsin warn of mob control and safety for foreigners. Public officials debate augmenting forces in Manila and Cavite.
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United States
China
Remey
Navy Department
Cavite
Kempff
Ivis
Newark
Taku
Chefoo
Kempft
Philppines
Navy
Navigation Bureau
Remer
Friends of the
Tien Tsin
Nashville
Water shortage halts 2400 foreign troops near Pekin
Washington reports three official dispatches confirming water scarcity hampers the international expedition toward Pekin. Troops stalled two thirds of the way, with no reliable streams or wells amid drought and anti foreign fortifications. Officials warn progress is far from reassuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marente Eka
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pekin
Béiing
Tien Tsin
Cabinet meeting debates Chinese crisis and contingencies
Washington June 15 cabinet session extended past 1 o clock as the group discussed the Chinese situation described as critical. Officials noted severed communications with Pekin and sixty hours without word from Minister Conger. Secretary Long cited 600 marines at Cavite available if needed to protect American property and citizens.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pekin
Conger
Long
Cavite
Milwaukee Circuit Judge Daniel Johnson Dies at 76
Judge Daniel H. Johnson of Milwaukee County circuit court died today from apoplexy at age seventy six. He had served on the circuit bench since 1987 and was previously the city attorney. A native of Canada, he was widely known across the state.
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Jedge
Daniel
Jehineon
Aasotiated Press
Milwaukeeo
Wis
Jndre
Daniel H. Johnson
Circuit Court
Milwaukee County
Johnson
Hrwan
Canada
Corner Stone Laid For Tenth Ward School Building
The corner stone of the new Tenth ward school building will be laid Monday afternoon at 1:50 by the Board of Education. A time capsule will be placed beneath the stone. Pupils from Dale Fifth and First ward schools join in the ceremony with addresses by Acting Principal John Mulva and Dr H B Dale. Rev J Abbott will offer prayer. all public school children and citizens are invited to attend.
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H. B. Dale
Board of Education
Tenth Ward
Dale
Messor
John Mulva
J. Abbott
First Bupilet Church
British in Pursuit After Pretoria Subdues Boer Forces
London reports from Lord Roberts describe Boer evacuation of a position near Pretoria on June 12 and a British advance with the Suffolk, Derbyshire, and volunteer units. Casualties were light. Diamond Hill was seized, prompting Boer retreat. Baden-Powell consolidates in the west. about 600 Boers surrender and 230 prisoners are captured. Klerekdorp capitulation noted. Cronje’s surrender cited. strategic rail links and continuing operations referenced.
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Associated Pres
London
War Office
Lord Roverts
Pretoria
Jan Hamilton
Diamondill
J Cir
Ingo Jones
Diamond Hill
Hamilton
Barantin
Lord Roberts
Dralt
Baden-Powell
Transvaal
Baden-Paowell
Klereksdorp
Lomion
Klerkedorp
Hunter
Klerksdorp Repo
Cranje
Mary
Lerdin
Klerksdorp
Johannesburg
Kroonstad
Vierfontein
Cronje
General Cronje
St. Helena
Mafeking
Rabveris
Genem
Fauntren
Holloway
Poart
Severry
Cape Town
Alep
Wisconsin University law dean resigns from post
General B. K. Beyans announced his intention to resign as dean of the University of Wisconsin law school. He cited advanced age as the reason and left open his successor prospects.
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University of
Milwaukes
Wis
Wisconsin Apedal
Madison
Major Filipino insurgent leader captured at Tarlac
General MacArthur reports Manila cable that Maqubulos with eight officers and 124 men surrendered to Colonel Li at Tarlac. This detains the principal insurgent chief in Tarla¢ and Pangas enan, signaling a significant collapse of rebel forces in the region.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
MacArthur
Manilla
Macabulos
Street Car Strike To Submit Reinstatement To Arbitration
In St Louis on June 13 the local street railway workers voted nearly unanimously to submit reinstatement of strikers to arbitration. The executive committee is empowered to negotiate a final settlement with the Transit company. Samuel Gompers spoke at a mass meeting urging a fair pact. The proposed agreement bars discrimination for union membership and disallows intimidation to join unions, with future disputes to be settled by arbitration. The company will meet with union officials to discuss mutual interests.
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Associated Press
St. Lou
Tennende
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New Name Suggested For Nursing Mate Mitch McKinnon
June 15. Washington discussion on vice presidential chances follows an interview in New York with Senator Platt. He mentions BR O Dell as a potential candidate if the New York delegation backs him, with others suggesting Deliver of Iowa or Allison backing Deliver. Bliss is ruled out due to personal reasons, while Long’s candidacy is pressed by Joseph H. Manbry of Meine, who says he meets Hanna’s criteria and would be a good president. The Sampson-Senley controversy remains in play.
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Mitch McKinnon
Associated Press
Philadelphia
New York
Platt
BR. BR. O'Dell
New York State Republican Committee
Oell
Dalliver
Iowa
Allison
Joseph H. Manbry
Meine
Secretary Long
Hanna
Blis
Lang
Emirses de
Sampson-Senley
Dividend Declared by Northern Tactic Railway Company
The Northern Tactic Railway Company directors declared a dividend of one percent on common stock for the past six months and an additional one percent, with no extra dividend for today.
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New York
Northern Tactic Railway Company
Tennessee Republican rift over Evans and Brownlow delegates
Reports from Philadelphia and Nashville describe a heated Republican dispute over the Brownlow and Evans delegations in Tennessee. Alliance leaders claim procedural irregularities and contests, while Evans and Brownlow backers defend their conventions and seating.
Brownlow Delegation Seats Determined Amid Debate
The assembly debated representation as Indiana's delegation split on voting. a motion to grant each delegation half a vote failed while the Brownlow delegation was seated on the temporary roll with Henry R Gibson Foster W. Brown George N. Titman and John A. McCall listed among the state at large delegates.
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Tenneameans
Dublin
Indiana
Brownlow
Henry R Gibson
Foster W. Brown
George N. Titman
John A. McCall
Fire destroys Wixcandry Carriage works in Janesville
Milwaukee special reports a Janesville Wisconsin fire that totally destroyed the Wixcandry Carriage company factory. Losses run into thousands with insured amount listed at 17,000 dollars. Origin of the blaze unknown. Stock in the plant valued about 24,000 dollars was destroyed.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Janesville
Wixcandry Careriage Company
Preliminary report on eclipse observations at Wadesboro
The Smithsonian under C. G. Abbott presents a preliminary account of corona observations from the Wadesboro eclipse. The study focused on inner corona structure, bolometer heat, and spectrum, noting a bright eclipse with visible Mercury and Venus, legible equatorial streamers, and polar extensions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wadesboro
N. C
Smithsonian
C. G
Venus
Cappella
Dewey Declines Vice Presidential Bid
Admiral Dewey, back from a western cruise, says he has not been offered the vice presidential nomination and would not accept it if offered. He reaffirmed his unchanged position from the past three months and noted no pursuit of candidacy. He will remain at Beauvoir near Washington until month’s end before attending the navy board session in Newport.
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Myr
Abhott
Faroury
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Dewey
Dla Western Uip
Beauvoir
Washington
Newport
General Board of the Navy
Noamuch
Bryan
Unus
Admiral Dewey
Resigns Position at Une Haigh School
Misa Laurine Wright, eloquence teacher at Une Haigh school, resigns to return to her home in Wau Watusa Wisconsin. A farewell program in her honor appears this morning featuring mandolin club, vocal and banjo solos, readings, and flute pieces by Miss Jackson and Edgar Comstock.
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Misa Laurine Wright
Une Haigh School
Wauwatusa
Wis
Miss Wright
Mandolin Club
Miss Jackson
Shawano
Edgar Comstock
Final Arrangements by Democratic National Committee in Kansas City
The Democratic National Committee sub committee met in Kansas City to finalize plans for the July 4 national convention. Key issues include hotel rates and contractor capacity to complete preparations. Chairman James K. Jones presided with members from Kansas, Tama, Michigan, Colorado, Missouri and others.
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Socratic
Kinnans City
Associated Press
Kansas City
Democratic National Committee
James K. Jones
National Committee
J. G. Johnson
Kansac
C. A. Walsh
Tama
Messrs. Campeau
Michigan
Adair Wilson
Colorado
Wm. Stone
Missouri
John J. Martin
Jones
Car Wreck Injures Five on Kansas City Line
A car carrying railroad men collided with a work train on the Kansas City Leavenworth electric line near Marshall Creek ten miles east of Leavenworth. Five railroad workers were injured, including H. W. S Tubbs of Ranges City who is reported to be in critical condition. Edward Holliday Edward Flourney Henry Burkhart and John Armstrong of Armourdale were named among the injured. The engineer on the work train escaped unharmed.
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Sear Manaan
Associated Press
Leavenworth
Ken
Kansas City-Leavenworth
Marshall Creek
Tubbs
Ranges City
Edward Holliday
Kansas City
Edward Flourney
Armourdale
Henry Burkhart
Akrmourdale
John Armstrong
Death of Thomas Spalding Shocks St Paul Route Officials
Thomas Spalding, longtime agent on the St Paul road, died recently at Oshkosh. Business colleagues express deep regret and convey sympathy to his family. Funeral services set for Sunday at 3 PM at St Peter's Catholic Church after private family rites at his home.
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Thos
Spalding
Fenn Kallwar
Thomas Spalding
Ube St Paul Road
Isis
Thomas Wall
Onhkosh
van Vitet
Milwaukee
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