Justices Are Nominated For Porto Rico Reforms
The Times reports the June 4 nominations to Porto Rico posts. Leo S. Rowe and Martin G. Brumbaugh, both Penn professors, are named to the commission to revise laws and to head Porto Rico education. Other judicial and executive appointments follow, including Jose Severo Quinones as Chief Justice and Louis Sulzbacher as Supreme Court justice.
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Washington
Leo
S. Rowe
Porto Rico
Martin G. Brumbaugh
McKinley
McKinney
W. P. Potter
Allegheny
Senate
Jose Severo Quinones
Supreme Court of
Louis Sulzbacher
Missouri
Jose C. Hernandez
Jose M. Piquieras
Rafael Noeto Y Abellio
William N. Holt
Kentucky
United States
District of
Edward 8. Wilson
Ohio
Noah B. K. Pettingill
Joseph F. Daly
New York
Leo 8. Rowe
Pennsylvania
Juan Hernandez Lopez
San Juan
P. R
Jose C. Barboosa
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron
Ponce
Jose de Diego
Mayaguez
Manuel Camunas
Fajardo
Andreas Crosas
Martin Grove Brumbaugh
John E. Kendrick
Rhode Island
the Island
Kansas City
Hikins
New Mexico
Congress
University of Pennsylvania
L.S. Rowe
Daly
J. H. Lopez
Rowe
Brumbaugh
Train To Replace St Louis Strikers Draws 250 Men
A special train will leave this city tomorrow morning carrying about 250 experienced motormen and conductors to fill St Louis Transit Company strike vacancies. N J Ferrand said his office has recruited nationwide and 400 of 3,000 workers remain on strike. He warned of heavy trouble and a planned six week later Detroit strike as the company seeks to push out workers.
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St. Louis
N. J. Ferrand
St. Louis Transit Company
Heed
Filbert Street
Baltimore
Mr. Fe
Detroit
Street
British Consul probes alleged mutiny aboard bark Carl Von Dobein
The British Consul said no action was taken beyond an investigation into the vessel’s claim to British registry. The bark, Swedish by origin, was later said to be classed as British under authority, while crew refusals and confusion surrounded the mutiny report.
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Carl von Dobein
Railroad Collision Near Weldon Kills Two Men
A collision on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad near Weldon, North Carolina, killed two workers instantly and left three others seriously injured. The fast mail train No 32 struck an open switch at Gergeburg and crashed into the area, prompting investigations into the derailment and safety failures.
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Weldon
N. C
Atlantic Coast Line
Gergeburg
Boxer Fanatics May Have Massacred Many Americans
Port June 4 reports from Pao Ting Fu and Pekin describe a volatile crisis as Boxers threaten foreigners. The conservative party pushes for repression while the moderate faction led by Prince Ching warns of possible war with foreign powers. Names tied to new British ventures are cited in arrests that did not occur. Sir Claude MacDonald seeks clarification from the Tsung Li Yamen. The US State Department asks Conger about Rev. Charles Tracy Pitkin. Conger says Pitkin is safe.
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Pao Ting-Fu
Pekin
Pao-Ting-Fu
Tien-Tsin
Prince Ching
Lin
Pekin Syndicate
Kia
Shan-Si Commercial Bureau
Fan
Shan-Si
Claude MacDonald
Tsung-Li-Yamen
State Department
Conger
Charles Tracy Pitkin
Pao Ting Fu
United States
Newark
Kempff
Manila
China
Philippines
US Minister Conger Reports Boxer Persecutions Rise
Washington reports from Pekin on June 4 describe worsening Boxer murders and persecutions outside Pekin. Foreigners flee as railway projects halt and Chinese government struggles to restore order while US naval force remains small and capable reinforcement from Manila if needed.
Hill and Girdner Clash Over Bryan Nomination
The article reports a tense encounter at the Hoffman House as Girdner confronts Hill over the 1900 Democratic platform and Bryan’s influence. It describes possible political dealmaking to nominate Elliot Danforth for governor at Saratoga and outlines shifts in New York Democratic delegate planning.
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Hoffman House
Hill
Girdner
Bryan
David B. Hill
Senator Hill
Grover Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
Madison Square
Cossacks Slay Boxers Near Tien-Tsin Rescue Mission Returns
Two more foreigners arrive after fleeing Pao Ting Fu with one badly injured. The relief expedition and mounted Cossacks return reporting a clash with Boxers at Tuli. Wounded include Lieutenant Bleaskey, Dr. Hamilton, a trooper, and a civilian. Eight Americans and three China Inland Mission members are missing.
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China Inland Mission
Great Dar
Pirates Loot British Yang-Tse Steamer Kutwo
Desperadoes disguised as passengers hijacked the British steamer Kutwo on the Yangtze River. They robbed passengers and escaped with the loot, terrorizing travelers during the raid near Shanghai.
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Shanghai
Cossacks dispatched to aid Belgians after interview in Shanghai
A Shanghai dispatch reports Cossacks sent to rescue Belgians following a tense meeting between Belgian Minister Baron De Vinck de Deux Orp and Tsung Li Yamen officials. Bridges and stations on the Lu Han Ry are destroyed, requiring months to repair. German and Austrian legations guard Pekin as calls grow for concerted action to curb violence.
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London
Shanghai
Baron de Vinck de Deux Orp
Tsung Li Yamen
Lu Han Ry
Pekin
Ice Trust Brings Van Wyck and Kin to Stand Trial
Judge Gaynor orders Mayor Van Wyck to testify about stockholding in the Ice Trust. Augustus Van Wyck also faces exposure as a stockholder and loses a bid for future nomination. Comptroller Coler says city payments to the trust will be halted until the case is resolved. The era’s public anger grows as the Ice Trust crackdown unfolds.
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Frank Campbell
John Norton
Troy
Elliott Dapnforth
Kansas City
Croker
Hill
Bryan
New York
Timmies
Gaynor
Mayor van Wyck
Ice Trust
van Wyck
Supreme Court
Tammany
Augustus
Roosevelt Croker
Coler
Trust
Buffalo Strikers Return to Work With Higher Pay
About 2000 to 2500 railway workers from Erie Lehigh Valley Lackawanna and Western New York and Pennsylvania railroads return to work after quitting six days ago. Most will resume in their old positions with increased pay.
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Buffalo
Erie, Lehigh Valley, Lackawanna and Western New York
Pennsylvania
Revolt Fear Grips Political Machines Leaders Fear Revolt
Amid a tangled political scene, machine bosses face rising opposition as mayors and local officials are pressed to explain their stance. The Durham Elkin group loses strength with Quay's possible withdrawal, weakening the alliance and prompting talk of an extra session to push a sympathetic U.S. Senator.
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Quay
Durham-Elkin
Mountville Statesman
Nero
United States
Burlington gets attention on Vanderbilt and rail interests
New York reporters note brokers linked to Vanderbilt affairs say Union Pacific and Pennsylvania lines show potential movement. The report highlights interest from Vanderbilt associated parties and other investors in railroad alignments and projects.
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New York
Vanderbilt
Union Pacific
Pennsylvania
Political value of tomorrow's assemblage on silver sentiment
The piece notes the expected impact of tomorrow's gathering on Eastern support for silver, marking a shift since Bryanism rose suddenly across the nation. Juices CHAMBERS.
Barker Denies Campaign Deal With Hill After Rumor
Wharton Barker, Populist presidential candidate, denied rumors of a deal with U.S. Senator David B. Hill. He told Tue Tisens reporter he has not made and will not make any deals, insisting his platform differs from the Democratic line. He noted friends in the opposition but says politics will not interfere with associations.
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Wharton Barker
People’s Party
United States
David B. Hill
New York
Barker
Tue Tisens
Fareens
Wasi Ie
Rossa
Mudge Questions Attendee About Party Buyer
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mudge asking who the young fellow was at a party who never bought anything. Yabsiey replies that the man is the buyer for a dry goods firm.
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Mudge
Yabsiey
Strikers Return to Work as Old Workers Preferential
The report notes some workers revert to duty with old men given preference over newer, less satisfactory laborers. Freight handlers are the main exception. Most workers receive a pay increase, indicating a general upturn in labor conditions as strikes ease.
Indictments in 1894 Ward Wreeked Out in Court
Assistant District Attorney Boyle moved to clear old cases as juries returned not guilty verdicts on sixteen indictments against eight Third ward political figures from 1894. Defendants included Peter Monroe Richard Fogarty Richard Powers John McCabe Joseph McNammee Martin Reardon Charlie Martin and Alexander McGee amid factional arrests.
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Boyle
Third Ward
Peter Monroe
Richard Fogarty
Richard Powers
John McCabe
Joseph McNamiee
Martin Reardon
Charlies Martin
Alexander McGee
What Is That Infernal Cater Described by Ie Gay Herlem
A fragment from an old page notes Ie Gay Herlem’s quip about an “infernal cater.” The brief line captures a curious aside or caption amid the periodical’s miscellaneous items.
Machine Politics Dominate Burlington Districts Amid Primary Tensions
City reports reveal a stubborn party machine in Burlington shaping primaries and threatening November turnout. Mayor Ashbridge stays distant amid legislative conflicts as ward factions clash over Keator Powers and Linton, with anti machine protests expected in several districts. Rumors say a major international bank and a Burlington trust firm played roles in local stock movements.
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Ashbridge
Linton
Tom” Powers
Keator
Senator Mason Resolution Seeks End to South African War
Senator Mason introduced a resolution urging the Senate to express hope for an early peace in South Africa on terms including independence for the South African States. The message reflects wartime sentiment as the government contemplates negotiations.
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Washington
Mason
Senate of the
United States
South Africa
Major Bowls You Get All Those Little Sears
A fragmentary OCR shows a sports moment with a major rolling up his sherea to bowl and a player asking what you get from the many little sears. The text is garbled and difficult to parse as a coherent report.
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