Hanna Accuses Pettigrew of 1892 Cramp Conspiracy Charge
The Times reports Senator Pettigrew accused Charles M. Cramp of funding the 1892 Republican campaign with 400000, to be repaid with ship contracts, a charge denied by Senator Carter. Pettigrew pressed the anti trust bill and demanded adjournment only after its passage, sparking sharp debate in the Senate alongside pension law discussions and remarks on Gov. pensions administration.
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Wassington
Cramp
Republican
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Pettigrew
Congress
Carter
Senate
Committee On the Judiciary
House
Gallinger
Committee On Judiciary
Mr. Pettigrew
Pretoria Surrenders as England Jubilant Victory Declared
War Office dispatch from Lord Roberts says Pretoria is now in British hands and the official entry will be made at 2 o clock this afternoon. The British forces overwhelmed the Boers, forcing them to retire north. The Irish Battalion was reported captured in the action.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Botha Surrenders as Roberts Demands Unconditional Pretoria
London reports Lord Roberts's dispatch from Pretoria stating Basotho officials sought surrender via a flag of truce. Roberts refused terms, insisting Pretoria fall only unconditionally, while his troops moved toward the city at dawn. Botha had chosen not to defend Pretoria.
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Roberts
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Ian Hamillton
de Tesle
South African Republic
Sandberg
Mil
Gaybreak
Botha
Congressmen Dick A Campaign Power
The Ohio leader dispenses of retirement rumors and details how they started. Sergeant at arms Wiewell appointed 100 clerks and minor officials under Charles Dick of the Republican national committee to handle convention duties. The rest of the 70 ushers doorkeepers and pages will be announced, completing convention hall plans. Chairs bunting and flags were set as 6000 for committee work noted. The morning pay for the $24 000 ice reconstruction was settled with contractors. Mayor Ash and local citizens’ committees were featured in the paced preparations.
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Wiewell
Charles Dick
Republican National Committee
Wiew#ll
Thuy
Ash
Chinese Empress Defies Powers in Pekin Crisis
The China Gazette reports the Dowager Empress orders the Tsung Li Yamen to confront Europe while restricting Boxer interference. The Viceroy is said to have troops opposing further landing by foreign warships and blocking reinforcements reaching Pekin amid ongoing operations.
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Suanonat
The
China Gazette
Europe
Pekin
Hostilities Now On at Tien Tsin With Boxers
Washington June 5 The Navy reports Admiral Kempff at Taku Forts has landed about fifty seamen to reinforce a marine battalion as foreign troops engage Boxer forces near Tien Tsin. Dispatches say Boxers’ vanguard neared the city four miles away.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Kempff
United States Steamship
Newark
Taku Forts
Pel Ho River
Kempei
Navy Department
Tien Tsin
Admiral Kempff
Chinese Troops Bolt in Huang-Tsun Station Clash
An Associated Press visit reports Huang-Tsun on the Pekin-Tien Tsin Railway burned, two bridges damaged, and hundreds of Chinese troops bolting. About sixty were killed or wounded as Boxers patrolled nearby. rail workers deserted posts and guards failed to stop unrest.
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Tien Tsin
Associated Press
Huang-Tsun
Pekin-Tien Tsin
Feng-Tai
Lu Kou Chiao Yamang
United States Refuses to Menace China Cabinet Report
Cabinet session reports Secretary Hay reading a note from Minister Conger in Pekin. The communication states the China situation is very unsatisfactory and that great alarm is felt in Pekin despite assurances. The minister will be given further instruction and support.
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Washington
Hay
Conger
Pekin
China
Untitled fragment on US China policy and British cooperation
Fragmentary passage discusses US stance toward China and British pressure. It notes American independence from coercive joint actions and asserts willingness to avoid entanglement that could threaten the Chinese Empire. It frames a cautious, noncooperative position regarding new imperial pressure.
Foreign ministers push for naval blockade to Pekin route
Vienna June 5 The Neue Freie Presse reports foreign ministers from Pekin urge their governments to approve a squadron of foreign warships to blockade the Pei Ho river leading to Pekin and to blockade Tien Tain.
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Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Pekin
Pel Ho River
Tien Tain
New York Democrats Back Bryan and Bipartisan Money Plan
New York Democrats unanimously adopted the unit rule and pledged delegates to Bryan for the presidency. They also endorsed a bimetallic compromise, rejecting the Chicago free silver plank while affirming support for gold and silver as the nation’s money standard. The convention left the Chicago issue to a five member committee, while Bryan expressed satisfaction and anticipated unity.
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New York
Democracy of
Kansas City
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Spain
Schranb
Norman K. Mack
Grady
York
James E. Milne
Empire State
Finest Worsted Suits Sale at Discount Prices
A new line of Pure Worsteds in pin stripes checks and wove patterns is offered at reduced prices of 13.50 12 and 10 after an earlier deal could not be undone. The sale features stripe and check Flannels Cheviots Oregon worsteds and Black Chevots with urgent call to shop Saturday.
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Oregon
New Fancy Wash Vests Offered by Top Makers
A vendor advertises 1000 new fancy wash vests at 1.50 each, urging readers to consult leading clothing dealers in the city and New York. The firm claims to have purchased their latest thousand vests for the season, highlighting linen, pique, crash, and silk effects with perfect fit and new patterns.
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New York
June Bargains Promised In Window Displays
An advertisement promises nationwide bargains with two to three dollar items offered at a discount of one fifty in a window display. It emphasizes consistency across different windows with the same make and pattern and questions if the promise is being kept.
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Gallinger
Turner
Committee On Pensions
Pensions Committee
Patrick
Congress
Pension Department
Judgment Entered Against Magowan in Rickey Case
The Supreme Court at Trenton entered judgment against Frank A. Magowan in a damage suit against Alex C. Rickey for costs totaling about 400 dollars after Magowan failed to press his case following a court ordered new trial. The case arose from a robbery at the Rickey residence years ago. The prior jury verdict had been reversed and a new trial was granted, but Magowan defaulted.
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Trenton
Supreme Court
Frank A. Magowan
Alex. C. Rickey
Rickey
Sprinting for Train Dislocates Water Chief Shoulder
Frank L. Hand, chief of the Water Bureau, dislocated his right shoulder yesterday while sprinting to catch a train. He lives in Melrose during the summer and will be confined to his home for some time after the fall.
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Frank L. Hand
Bureau of Water
Hand
Melrose
Gaynor extradition bill reported to full committee
The House judiciary sub committee reported the Gaynor extradition bill to the full committee with a recommendation to table it. No vote was taken, but the bill is deemed dead for this session.
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Mr. Hoar
Mr. Morgan
Senate
Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Gaynor
Pertinent Questions Value versus price in clothing offers
The ad touts cheap clothing and value for money with patterns that claim the best results in men’s garments. It promotes summer suits priced from eight to thirty dollars and asserts customers get more the more they pay, urging shoppers to compare quality and cost at Prary & Co, 1620 Chestnut Street.
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J. B. Foraker
England
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Ohio
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Nebraska
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Techete Braska
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