Coal police strike at Wilkesbarre sharpens guards and arrests
In Wilkesbarre six strikes and arrests follow riotous mine protests. Special officers Nimmick Narr Eames and O'Brien face a postponed hearing as Charley McCann remains in Mercy Hospital. Deputies quit duty amid rising tensions as unions press for protection and paid relief.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilkesbarre
William Nimmick
John Narr
Edward Eames
Thomas O'Brien
Stanton Mine
Charley McCann
Price
Mercy Hospital
City
Philadelphia
National Board
John Fallon
United Mine Workers
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Hollenback Mine
Knight Commander of the Bath for Herbert as U S envoy
London June 6 The Hon Michael Henry Herbert newly named British Ambassador to the United States will be made a Knight Commander of the Bath before departing for Washington The Order of the Bath ranks second to the Garter its name tied to an archaic bathing ceremony revived by George I and now includes military and civil divisions
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United States
London
Michael Henry Herbert
Lord Pauncefote
the Bath
Washington
Order of the Bath
England
Garter
Henry IV
Charles II
George I
French Cabinet Forming Includes Delcasse War General
Le Francais reports the new cabinet lineup with M. Delcasse to stay Foreign Minister General Andre continuing as War Minister M. Chaumie to become Justice Minister and other posts to be filled.
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M. Delcasse
General Andre
Paris
le Francais
Foreign Office
Andre
M. Chaumie
syndicate buys Alaskan Klondike property for large investment
A South African syndicate linked to Cecil Rhodes former associates has seized Klondike boundary property in Alaska and plans to invest 1,000,000 pounds. William Fitzhugh of San Francisco will inspect the holdings and receive a 10,000 pound fee, likely the largest such payment on record.
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London
Cecil Rhodes
Alaska
Klondike
William Fitzhugh
San Francisco
Hill to Meet Cleveland Albany July 19 Club
In Albany on June 6 a Tilden Club committee reported former Senator David B Hill accepted to address a New York City meeting on July 19 under the club auspices. Former President Grover Cleveland also agreed to attend and speak. An invitation went to William J Bryan with no reply yet. Senator Bacon of Georgia has accepted to speak.
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Albany
Robert B. Dowling
Henry D. Hotchkiss
John C. Calhoun
Tilden Club
New York City
David B. Hill
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Senator Bacon
Georgia
Virginia Constitution Formally Adopted
The Virginia constitutional convention adopted the new constitution by 90 to 10 in a recorded vote. Mundy and Walters and 88 Democrats were aye, while 10 Republicans voted no. A recess to June 25 was set for engrossment, with only the registration ordinance remaining.
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Richmond
Cameron
Petersburg
Messrs. Mundy
Walters
Committee
Steel Trust Case Argued In New York
The United States Circuit Court began argument on a preliminary motion in a suit by C. H. Venner & Co. and James Pollitz, stockholders in United States Steel, to test the constitutionality of a New Jersey statute allowing the exchange of 200 million dollars of 7 percent preferred stock for 5 percent bonds. The case, initially filed in state court, was moved to federal court.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
C. H. Venner & Co
James Pollitz
United States Steel Corporation
New Jersey
Steel Trust
Union Pacific Boosts Southern Pacific Holdings
The Evening Post reports Union Pacific Railroad Company raised its Southern Pacific stock from 75 million to 90 million dollars. The move aims to guard against potential speculative interests securing a large SP block that could harm Union Pacific property.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Wilkes Torpedo Boat Completes Trials Off Newport
The torpedo boat Wilkes finished official trials near Newport R I with no mishaps. It averaged over twenty six knots and reached twenty six and a half knots at times, exceeding the required speed by about a knot.
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Philadelphia Times
Newport, R. L
Wilkes
Trust Bill Revived in Congress Action
Representative Richardson of Tennessee reintroduces the trust bill that previously passed the House but failed in the Senate. The measure tightens Sherman act provisions against restraints of trade, grants civil action rights to injured parties, bars mail use for trust business, and enables prosecutions of interstate trust shipments.
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Washington
Richardson
Tennessee
House
Senate
Moody to reveal findings in Venice sailors case
Secretary Moody plans to publish findings exonerating Lieutenant Wynne and peers in the Venice disturbance case. To avert Italian hostility and protect sailors ashore, Rear Admiral Crowninshield will move the European squadron from Italian waters. Moody’s pro exoneration stance prompted the retreat from a secret ruling.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Crowninshield
Secretary of the Navy
Venice
Moody
Italy
Navy Department
Mr. Moody
Naval
Death by own dynamite blamed in Philadelphia tragedy
William Guy a telephone lineman was torn to pieces in his room by an explosion in Philadelphia. Witnesses said Guy kept dynamite in his room and while the exact cause is unclear, suicide is the leading theory as the boarding house sustained heavy damage and his remains were scattered through the building and an adjacent alley.
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Philadelphia Times
Franklin
William Guy
Guy
Eight policemen escort infant from hospital in Philadelphia
A 6 weeks old girl named Antoinette is escorted by eight policemen and a patrol sergeant from the Woman's Homoeopathic Hospital to the Twenty-sixth and York streets police station. Dr. Antoinette E C Russel named the baby after herself. If unclaimed, the child will be sent to the Philadelphia Hospital.
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Susquehanna Avenue
Twenty-sixth
York Strets
Antoinette E. C. Russel
Russel
Antoinette
City Hall
Thirty-first District
Eant Crossin
Haverstack
Philadelphia
National Guard to hold Gettysburg inspection in July
General orders from the Pennsylvania National Guard announce the annual inspection during the division encampment at Gettysburg from July 12 to 16 under Inspector General Sweeny. Officers are barred from dining with enlisted men and from bringing nonessential cooking gear to camp.
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Harrisburg
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Sweeny
Doctors leave of absence clears Gettysburg Guards encampment prep
Dr John V Shoemaker surgeon general of the National Guard obtained prolonged leave from Mayor Ashbridge to arrange sanitary plans for a 10000 man encampment at Gettysburg. Rumors of a proposed pairing of officers followed but both generals denied the claim as absurd.
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Gettysburg
John V. Shoemaker
National Guard
Ashbridge
Board of Charities and Correction
W. M. Geary
Almshouse
Genen
Penrose Frames Republican Platform At Harrisburg Convention
Special to the Philadelphia Times reports Senator Penrose in Harrisburg framing the platform for the state convention. He plans to endorse suits against the Beef Trust and railroad merger and Roosevelt administration policies while seeking the national end of the matter. Senator Quay expected to arrive. Penrose declines on the temporary chairmanship.
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Philada Times
Harrisburg
Elkin
Pennypacker
Senator Penrose
Washington
Walnut Street
Senator Quay
Penrose
Beef Trust
Roosevelt
Liberty Bell Parade Sparks City Hall Dispute
The Liberty Bell will join Charleston parade despite Mayor Ashbridge's bid to block it. City Solicitor Kinsey later ruled the special committee, not the Mayor, custodian of the bell. Committee travels to Charleston, then to Norfolk and Washington before delivering the bell home Tuesday morning.
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Ashbridge
Broad Street
Pailadelphia Times
Isaac A. Elliott
Bureau of City Property
Elliott
Exposition Grounds
Wilson H. Brown
Brown
Edward W. Patton
Henry Clay
John L. Kinsey
Kinsey
Rebuild Plan Set for Church of the Saviour Fire
Funds totaling 100000 dollars are secured to rebuild the Church of the Saviour destroyed by fire. One donor will cover electric lighting for the new structure planned on an improved design. The organ will cost 12000 dollars and memorial windows will be replaced, saving the committee several thousand. The site extends to Chestnut Street and the building will extend in an L shape. Work starts July 1.
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Chestnut Street
Merchants Held for Giving Prizes in Post Mail Case
Sioux City report says the Davison Brothers department store, acted on by a federal grand jury, faces indictment for alleged postal regulation violations tied to a promotion giving away $6,000 in prizes to ticket holders with purchases.
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Sioux City
Committee of
Davison Brothers
Federal Grand Jury
Weather forecast for Eastern States likely rain this weekend
Local forecast calls for rain with fresh south winds across Eastern Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and New Jersey. The period includes Saturday and Sunday with unsettled conditions and breezy south winds.
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Pennsylvanua
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
Arrivals of Ocean Liners Noted in Weather Bureau Page
The June 6 1902 Philadelphia Weather Bureau issue records arrivals of ocean liners in a brief column. The note lists ships and related maritime details alongside the day’s weather observations.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Sarcreae
Confederate graves in Loudon Park honored with flowers
In Baltimore on June 6 the graves of Confederate soldiers at Loudon Park were decorated with flowers by Maryland members of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States. Father Ryan provided choral numbers for the ceremony.
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Baltimore
Loudon Park
Marylands
Army and Navy
Con- States
Father Ryan
Quay weighs compromise plan to resolve Republican split
Rumor outlines a scheme where Attorney General Elkin becomes Lieutenant Governor and yields delegates to Judge Pennypacker for Governor. A Supreme Court vacancy would trigger Pennypacker’s seat, with Elkin as Governor. Quay has not finalized his view, awaiting Harrisburg talks and Elkin’s stance.
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Elkin
Pennypacker Supreme Court
Senator Quay
Pennypacker
Supreme Court
Quay
Watres
Philadelphia
Durham
One Ballot Expected for Pennypacker Nomination
Senator Quay predicts no dark horse at Harrisburg convention with Judge Pennypacker slated for nomination on the first ballot. Sibley of Franklin may chair the convention and weigh gubernatorial hopes. Quay travels to Harrisburg to lead Pennypacker’s campaign and ensure delegates.
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Washington
Quay
Harrisburg
Judge Pennypacker
Representative Sibley
Franklin
Senator Quay
Sibley
Atres
Princeton Freshmen Celebrate End of Exams in Town
Princeton reporters describe freshmen in costumes and a brass band parading the town after exams. Graduates arrive as Princeton gears up for the commencement period with crowds filling the streets and festive cheers.
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Princeton
N. J
Sever
Ben
Kidnapped Girl Returns Home After Four Years
Margaret Taylor, abducted from Cincinnati over four years ago, arrives with her parents and young brother Edward in New York. The family then goes to Cincinnati where an ovation greets them at Cumminville, while coverage notes focus on the ongoing extradition case of Ora Taylor.
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Cincinnati
Margaret Taylor
Edward
New York
Taylor
Cummineville
Olera Taylor
Accused Policeman Mehler Cleared in Inquiry
Police Board of Inquiry examined Charles Mehler of the Twenty sixth and York station after saloonkeeper George Dunn alleged a robbery at his Nineteenth and Huntingdon street saloon. The board found the charges unfounded and Mehler was acquitted.
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Charles Mehler
Twenty-sixth
York Streets
Police Board of Inquiry
George Dunn
Nineteenth
Huntingdon Streets
Police Board
Dunn
Mehler
English
Superintendent of Police
Congress May End July 1
Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee said he does not plan a resolution for Congress adjournment yet as Senate course on the Nicaraguan Canal and Cuban pills remains unclear. He nevertheless believes Congress could adjourn around July 1 if business allows.
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Washington
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Senate
Suing Insurance Combine in Illinois Fire Trust Case
An equity information against 110 fire insurance firms and M. F. Zent of Belleville was filed in Chicago by Attorney General Hamlin’s office. The Western Insurance Union allegedly controls over half of Illinois fire insurers and seeks an injunction to halt illegal combination. Zent is described as a rate fixer and policy provision controller. affidavits allege fines of 1000 each for rate cutting.
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Chicago
M. F. Zent
Belleville
Charles W. Thomas
Hamlin
Western Insurance Union
Illinois
Zent
River and Harbor Bill Signed Anticipated By Roosevelt
Representative Wachter presented the engrossed river and harbor appropriation bill to President Roosevelt. Representative Burton, head of the River and Harbor Committee, stated the President would sign the measure once he reviews it.
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Washington
Representative Wachter
Maryland
House
Roosevelt
Burton
Crabtree Will Urges Sons to Serve Country in Time of Need
The will of the late Judge John D. Crabtree of Sterling Illinois leaves $200,000 to eight children and urges his sons to be ready to defend America if the nation requires their service, recalling the Civil War era of 1861 to 1865.
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Sterling, Ill
John D. Crabtree
John
Man Sets Himself On Fire and Dies in Richmond
William Armstrong aged 70 in Richmond sinks into kerosene fueled self immolation and shoots himself to death. He left a note asking forgiveness for his wife and family after a long rheumatism illness.
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Richmond
Ind
William Armstrong
Steel Plate Pool Prices Stay Unchanged After Meeting
Reports claimed a price rise at the Waldorf Astoria meeting but the highest authority confirmed prices remain as before the discussion. The decision followed lengthy talks among pool participants.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Low Coffee Prices Hit Record Lows in New York
Rio No 7 spot coffee sold at 54 percent cents the lowest price on record. Futures edge 0 points below prior lows from December 1890. Henry Stelkep predicts further drop as planters struggle to raise coffee profitably.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Henry Stelckep
Close Race for Congress in Georgia Primaries
Late returns from Georgia primaries confirm an estimated result with a noted exception in the Tenth district. The incomplete counts leave the final outcome unresolved as officials continue to tally votes.
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Georgia
Altanta
Fire at Keyser shop wipes out Whitmer stock
A wholesale table works in Keyser owned by Robert P F Whitmer of Philadelphia burned a cooler with a large stock for the St. e. The loss is not yet determined and investigators survey the scene.
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Keyser
W. Va
Robert PF. Whitmer
Philadelphia
St. E
Wars Dream of Miles Disclaims War Secrets Disclosure
The War Department denies General Miles was ordered to Washington over the Arnold case. Miles, returning from Kansas Fort Riley to West Point, is not yet deemed to disclose whether he handed papers to Senator Culberson. Officials say no recall order has been issued.
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General Miles
Kansas
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
West Point
Kansas City
Miles
Arnolds
War Department
West Poin
Fort Riley
Arnold
Senator Culberson
General Corbin
General Davis
Captain West
Culberson
Root
Kas
Syracuse
N. Y
Taft
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