Peace Terms Signed Quietly Ending South Africa War
London dispatch reports peace in South Africa signed at Pretoria in a private house after talks between Lords Kitchener Milner and Boer delegates. The accord ends hostilities, with celebrations in concentration camps and mixed reactions in St Helena and Bombay.
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de Wet
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King Edward To Attend Peace Service In St Pauls Cathedral
The Japanese press praises Britain's calm persistence and vast resources after the South African peace agreement. King Edward will attend a peace thanksgiving service at St Pauls Cathedral on Sunday June 8 with the Lord Mayor Sir Joseph C Dimsdale and city officials in state.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Joseph C. Dimsdale
French Cabinet Resigns Under Waldeck Rousseau
Paris June 3 The Waldeck Rousseau ministry formally resigns at a Elysee Council presided by President Loubet. Waldeck Rousseau cites health and completed task and Loubet agrees to carry on until successors are named. Senator Combes favored to form new cabinet with good chances after three year tenure.
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Loubet
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
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Senate
Lipton Blamed for Reduced Dividends in London Meeting
At the Lipton limited annual meeting shareholders blamed the reduced dividend on Sir Thomas Lipton. Critics cited his yacht racing focus and entry into the liquor business as factors. Lipton offered to refuse the gift of advertising expenses, but no shareholder accepted. All directors were re elected and a vote of thanks was given to Lipton.
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Lipton, Limited
Thomas Lipton
Apprral
Sir Thomas
Sir Thomas Lipton
Rebellion Spreads in Chi Li Province
Jesuit priests in Tien Tsin report the southern Chi Li rebellion is spreading. They add that some villages in the district shot Chinese Government representatives when asked to surrender arms.
Porto Ricans Executed Four Murderers in Porto Rico
Four men Bernabe Acevedo Jose Torres Ramon Troche Cadena and Juan Torres were garroted in Ponce for murder robbery and outrage in October 1898 at Guayo They confessed and two helped fit the garrote One resisted the cloth over his face and died after a 15 minute struggle They killed Antonio Delgado Delpino near Adjuntas on September 30 1898 and were part of a gang of 25 who looted and assaulted his household including the removal of ears from Delpino and the women victims
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Bernabe Acevedo
Jose Torres
Ramon Troche Cadena
Juan Torres
Guayo
Antonio Delgado Delpino
Adjuntas
Delpino
Coronation Parade Rehearsal Moves Through London
London reports the second day’s coronation parade rehearsal from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. The smaller procession practiced all stops and formalities, lasting about four hours ahead of the full June 27 pageant.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Suez Canal Trade Increases Receipts Exceed 100 Million
Paris June 3 report of the Suez Canal Company shows transit dues receipts over 100,000,000 francs for 1901. A dividend of 133 francs per share is proposed. The year’s tonnage reached about 10,823,860 tons, largely petroleum and railroad material.
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Paris
Suez Canal Company
Morgan Visits Athens Berlin
A Milan dispatch reports J Pierpont Morgan aboard his yacht Corsair left Venice for Athens. From Athens he will go to London for the coronation festival and then proceed to Germany to address transatlantic navigation syndicate concerns.
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Milan
Vossieche Zeitung
J. Pierpont Morgan
Venice
Athens
Morgan
London
Germany
Transatlantic Navigation Syndicate
Children Killed In Strike Riots
VIPMA reports further strike riots at Lemberg Galicia last night. Hussars engaged rioters and gunfire caused casualties. Hospitals reported several casualties and damage amid the unrest.
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Lemberg
Galicia
Hussars
British Grain Tax Stands After Question in Commons
In London the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Michael Hicks Beach answered in the House of Commons that the tax on grain would not be removed. He stated the government would maintain current taxation on grain, despite prior questions.
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London
Michael Hicks-Beach
House of Commons
Gualiy
Chamber of Commerce seeks gold standard basis
A Philadelphia Times report notes the Chamber of Commerce will present a finance committee report at its June meeting. The committee reaffirms support for redeeming silver dollars in gold on demand, argues for a gold standard, and warns against continued silver certificate excesses and currency debasement risks.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Finance and Currency
House of Representatives
John Harsen Rhoades
Chamber
Congress
Treasury
Japan as Honest Broker Between China and the West
An essay argues that Western liberalism clashes with Confucian society and that Japan, having studied both sides, could act as a mediator. It suggests China may more easily approach Western ideas through Japan rather than by direct Western pressure, framing Japan as a bridge between antagonistic civilizations.
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Confucius
Europe
Mencius
Hoth
Marquis Ito
Japan
T. Jyewags
84 Years On Hands And Knees
A Salt Lake Herald obituary of Horace Storms who, born with a broken spine after a nurse dropped him at 38 months old, spent a life crawling and selling pencils and stationery. After eighty four years of cheerfulness and work he killed himself at Highland Falls New York, seeking release from suffering.
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Salt Lake
Horace Storms
Highland Falls
N. Y
Storms
Salt Lake Herald
Fire destroys Davies Prints & Co foundry shop
Reading June 3 report says the foundry and machine shop of Davies Prints and Company on Ninth Street were destroyed by fire. Firefighters battled the blaze, with the loss exposing equipment and materials in the shop. No injuries are reported.
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Reading
Davies, Prints & Co
Senate Passes Philippine Bill Amid Debate and Amendments
The Senate voted 48 to 30 to pass the Philippine government bill after extensive debate on amendments. Arguments centered on military policy, court jurisdiction, and concerns over administration of the islands. Members pressed inquiries about war department information while cautious remarks followed regarding Aguinaldo and the Malolos convention.
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Philippine Commission
Mr. Lodge
Commission
Supreme Court
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Senate
Mr. Culberson
Texas
Beveridge
Culberson
Miles
Mr. Dietrich
Nebraska
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Luzon
House Debates AntI Anarchy Bill And Presidential Protection
The House began consideration of the anti Anarchy bill with a substitute for the Senate measure. Ray argued the Senate version unconstitutional and Lanham pressed against a bill singling out a specific leader while supporting protection for officials. Other business included river and harbor action and several public works bills.
Naval bill reported with shifts in shipbuilding policy
Washington June 3 Mr Hale of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee reported the naval appropriation bill. The measure supports all new vessels at House prices but removes the requirement that half be built in government yards. It authorizes a Pacific coast battleship or cruiser and contracts with the Holland Company for five submarine boats. The Navy may test other submarines and purchase one up to 175000 dollars. The reported bill increases House appropriations by 544905 to a total of 78166888.
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Committee On
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Ohio
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William McKinley
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Browne Testifies Before Senate Relations Panel
Washington report states newspaper man H. J. Browne appeared as a witness before the Senate Committee on Relations. He discussed a possible conference fee and addressed questions about land ownership amid ongoing inquiries.
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Washington
H. J. Browne
Senate
Cabinet Discusses Chicago Officers Case and Venice Findings
Washington reports three cabinet members met to review the Venice inquiry on Chicago officers. A statement may come Friday. Admiral Crowninshield's squadron may depart Italian waters. no international diplomatic action expected. Cabinet also discussed fall naval manoeuvres and consular service needs.
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Hay
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Payne
Chicago
Venice
Crowninshield
Ships Move North as Caribbean Tensions Ease
Secretary Moody received a cablegram from Commander McCreary aboard the Machias announcing the ship’s arrival at Colon from Bocas Del Toro where guard duties held during a threatened clash on the Isthmus. Powell reports Port au Prince quiet. The Topeka heads north and the Cincinnati, reassigned from relief duties, will also return north.
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Martinique
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Senate Cuba committee to compel Thurber to testify
The Senate Committee on Relations with Cuba intends to compel Francis R. Thurber of New York to appear in Washington after he has repeatedly cited business as the reason for not attending. A new summons will be issued and if he still refuses, the committee may order his arrest and have him brought to testify.
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Colorado
Dietrich
Aguinaldo
Philippine Committee
Senate
McComas
Maryland
Mr. Batley
Texas
Washington
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Francis R. Thurber
New York
Troops From the Philippines Arrive and Schedule
San Francisco reports troop movements with the transport Warren due from Manila a week after June 3 and the Kilpatrick expected June 16. The Hancock departed Manila May 27 carrying the Ninth Infantry headquarters ten companies 440 enlisted men fifty prisoners and 314 casuals. The Sherman left May 28 with Major General Lloyd Wheaton and Brigadier General Simon Snyder plus 580 enlisted in the Sixth Infantry 11 enlisted in the Nineteenth Infantry 51 sick 11 insane and 42 discharged soldiers.
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San Francisco
Warren
Manila
Kilpatrick
Hancock
Ninth Infantry
Sherman
Aeajer
Lloyd Wheaton
Simon Snyder
Sixth Infantry
Nineteenth Infantry
Pension Certificates Issued Across States
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports pension certificates issued under dates in May across Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey and Delaware. Names include John H. Wright Philadelphia Thomas Palmer Reading William Schoonover Noxen Catharine Hall Coal Run Lizzie Green Jersey City and Eliza J. Davis Baltimore among others with amounts ranging from eight to twenty dollars and various addenda such as restoration renewal or reissue.
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John H. Wright
Kingston
Thomas Palmer
Philadelphia
William Ne
Philip Moyer
Landingville
John J. Christian
Pottsville
William H. Bequeath
Everett
Peter J. Ott
Easton
Samuel Rodebaugh
Pottstown
Jacob Schoonover
John Est
Allentown
William Hampton
Middletown
Denison Wetherill
Hamlinton
Joseph H. Neff
Hummelstown
William Carson
Corinne
William Thomas
Talley Cavey
James J. Schooley
Noxen
Joseph Armstrong
Carlisle
Edward EB
Rockwell
Lawrenceville
Patrick Boyle
Larksville
David E. Nail
Johnstown
Daniel Sims
California
Elizabeth J. Nail
Ann Kilroy
Wilkesbarre
David S. Beard
Trowbridge
Catharine C. Mar
Angeline Thomas
Lewistown
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Falmouth
Anna_ C. Wiskemann
Hutler
Renewel
Abbey Ruggles
Athens
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Ephraim Orcutt
Hagerstown
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Long Run
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Ear Spring
George H. Kitchens
Pokomoke City
John Brown
Eliza J. Davis
Baltimore
Mary A. Thomas
New Jersey
Matthew Masterson
Soldiers’ Home
Thomas P. Cole
Phill
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Swainton
Jeremiah J. Hor
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Lambertville
Muel Michel
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Lizzie B. Green
Jersey City
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Crease
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Thomas Sitonelt
Millsboro
Jam E. Conaway
Georgetown
Purnal Hellens
Milton
The Passing of the Horse
The Electrical Review cites La Locomotion Automobile noting a rapid drop in European horse numbers due to trolley roads and automobiles. It highlights Paris and London declines and predicts the horse will soon be extinct as a burden in cities while horses remain for pleasure and support elsewhere.
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Court ruling on injunction contrasts with limited relief
The report notes a permanent injunction sought against Cyrrane de Bergerac faces rejection, while a similar case titled The James Boye in Miawouri only secured a temporary restraining order.
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Cyrrane de Bergerac
James Boye
Torrid Weather Prostrates City as Heat Reaches Year’s High
Philadelphia endured the hottest day of the year with temperatures from 71 at dawn to 90.5 at 4 PM. Dozens of horses collapsed, workers weakened, and several people were overcome. By night, a refreshing breeze hinted at storms likely today and cooler weather tomorrow. The heat victims included Valentine Richard, 20, Mary Bender, 18, Richard Baumgardner, 35, and Officer Michael A. Piersig, 40, all admitted to local hospitals.
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Mercury
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Poplar Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Mary Bender
Stiles Street
Pennsylvania Hospital
Richard Baumgardner
Fifty-fourth
Vine Streets
University Hospital
Michael A. Piersig
Pennock Street
Hahnnemann Hospital
Soups Out in Paris Fashion Reigns Cold Consomme Now
Paris cooks rail against fashion as hot soup is banned leaving only cold consomme. The shift arose to keep cheeks pale and evenness of complexion, angering culinary artists who cherish veloutes and ornate creams. London Telegraph reports this Parisian decree upsetting traditional soup artistry.
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London Telegraph
Mistress Ashes Part Of Long Housekeeping Suit
The case before Judge Tillinghast involves Arabella Livsey suing John K H Nightingale executor for Amelia Livsey for a decade of housekeeper and nurse services. Plaintiffs claim compensation for duties including cleaning up ashes from Amelia Livsey who was said to be an inveterate smoker. The elder woman of Elmwood avenue died in 1900 at nearly 92. The Providence Journal notes many eccentricities in the deceased’s life. An unrelated paragraph discusses the Chinese temple stone instrument a basalt chime used as a musical instrument.
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John K. H. Nightingale
Amelia Livsey
Providence Journal
Tillinghast
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