British envoy takes seat in Lords after oath
Lord Pauncefote of Preston, Britain's ambassador to the United States, took the oath and his seat in the house of lords for the first time in this parliament on the 20th. The Washington appropriation requested covers 50 Filipino teachers to study in U S normal schools for a year with free tuition.
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William F. Case
Terre Haute
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Til
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J. Ll. Davis
Waynesboro
Mixt
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Leary
Engineering and Mining Journal
Kiel
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Queen Victoria Jubilee Nurses Fund
R.G. Dun & Co
Canada
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Iem
Botha
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Paterson
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Nebraska
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Corbin
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Tokio
Japan
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Agoncillo
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Paris
Marseilles
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China
Barker Guilty in Shooting Case Trial
New York reports the jury found Barker of Arlington New Jersey guilty of shooting with intent to kill Rev. John Keller. The verdict came after a one ballot decision, with Barker appealing. Keller and Barker’s wife reacted emotionally as the judge instructed the jury on proper legal standards. Barker’s counsel plans an appeal to the supreme court after sentencing likely Thursday.
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Arington
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Lntent
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Marker
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Supreme Court
Devastating West Virginia Flood Ravages Keystone and Valley
A massive flood in the Elkhorn basin of West Virginia and Virginia destroys Keystone and many coal facilities. The disaster, comparable to Johnstown and Galveston in scope, cuts rail lines and telegraph service, with estimates of 200 to 600 deaths and property losses in the millions.
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Elkhorn
Clinch Valley
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Hoshi Toru Assassinated in Yokohama Meeting
Hoshi Toru, former Japanese minister of communications and former president of the house, was stabbed yesterday at a Yokohama city meeting and died shortly after. The assassin, about fifty, claimed the act served the country’s interests.
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Hoshi Toru
Lestate
Hoshi Tora
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House
Thirteen-Year-Old Betts Found Not Guilty in Wilberger Killing
In Winfield Kansas on June 22 a jury returned a not guilty verdict for 13 year old Charles Betts in the murder case of farmer C Lt Wilberger. The trial referenced Clyde Moore awaiting his own proceeding and noted Betts had a claimed alibi while both boys fled with a revolver after the April 15 incident.
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Moore
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Relics Recovered From Royal Savage Wreck Sunk 1776
A Burlington dispatch reports diver J. G. Falcon found three gun carriages and about thirty cannon balls at the Royal Savage wreck off the coast where Benedict Arnold commanded in 1776. Two carriages go to Smithsonian, one to Burlington. relics lie in thirty feet of water.
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Washington
City of
Most Destructive Storm Hits Kanawha Valley in Years
In Kanawha Valley W Virginia on June 23 a severe storm brought high winds and 3.25 inches of rain. The Kanawha River rose to about thirty feet by 8 p.m. with flood feared. The Kanawha and Michigan Railroad lost three bridges north of town and halted traffic.
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Three Negroes Shot Near Florence on Gulf & Ship Island Line
A report from Florence, a Gulf & Ship Island line station about fifteen miles south of Jackson, states three black men were shot and seriously wounded tonight by unknown assailants on an excursion train. An investigation is underway.
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General Wood Illegible Fever Rumor Cleared
Havana reports Gen. Wood does not have yellow fever. He has malaria for a few days and is convalescing. He has not missed official duties and applies self care. No yellow fever in Havana for six weeks.
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Diplomatic Shock Over Japanese Minister Hoshi's Death
Washington June 1 officials of the Japanese legation express shock upon learning of the assassination of Mr. Hoshi a prominent diplomat and former cabinet minister. He served as minister of communication in Japan and held vigor in his official life both in Washington and at home leaving a widow and a five year old son.
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President Issues Civil Rule for Philippines Change
President declares civil government established in the Philippines with William S Taft named civil governor. The military governor will cease civil duties after July 4 and continue only in districts where insurrection remains. Taft to exercise executive civil authority previously held by the military governor.
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Onter
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Agoncillo Leaves Paris for Home Amid Quiet European Life
Agoncillo the European representative of Aguinalde has given up his Paris apartments and left for Marseilles. He is said to be returning to his own country after months of inactivity in Paris and little news from the Philippines. He had asked to return to Hong Kong on private business and lived quietly, seldom leaving his residence.
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Botha Surrender Report Weighs on Transvaal Crisis
London dispatches claim Gen. Botha will surrender after Kruger's decision, with The Sun repeating the sensational notice. The Sun says surrender may have occurred and British foreign office circles reportedly believe the formal act has taken place.
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Tragic Culmination of Trouble in Ginstersville Alabama
June 22 reports deadly outburst between negroes and whites in Ginstersville Guntersville Alabama. Clebe Montgomery colored shot with Winchester bullets by a shooting crew amid alleged barn arson. several suspects jailed. lynching indictments in Alturas California involve Calvin Hall and others.
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Clebe Montgomery
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Grant
Mouve County
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Daniel Yantis
Robert Leventon
Isom Fares
James W. Brown
Sien
Old Capital debate ends with call to dismantle
Commentary from Greenville Times argues the old Mississippi capital should be torn down rather than preserved Its neglectful condition is cited as evidence that only a new capitol with proper upkeep can serve state needs. The piece urges selling the old site and funding the new building with the proceeds.
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