General Buller Reports Victory at Laing's Nek
London dispatch reveals General Buller stating Talbot Coke's forces seized Van Wyke Hill on June 6 with 4 killed and 13 wounded. Artillery support followed with naval guns placed on key positions as Hildyard led a bold assault to outflank and compel Boer retirement, aiming to render Laing's Nek untenable.
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Laing
Nek
London
War Office
Yellow Boom Farm
Talbot Coke
South African Light Horse
van Wyke Hill
van Wyke
Inkewelo
Hildyard
Botha's Pass
English Prisoners Held as Hostages in Pretoria Campaign
London reports scant light on the Pretoria situation as about 3,500 British prisoners are accounted for including 120 officers, with about a thousand taken as hostages by the Federals. Milner’s staff moves toward Pretoria to establish Transvaal government and a proclamation of annexation may follow. Mrs Kruger meets Roberts staff as burgher guards are replaced by British troops.
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London
Transvaal
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
United States
Hollis
Kruger
Washington
Cape Town
Alfred Milner
Lord Roberts
Presidency
Hollis and Kruger in Close Conference
Lorenzo Marques June 8 United States Consul Hollis returned from the Transvaal after a two hour meeting with President Kruger at Machadopord. He carried friendly dispatches urging peace yet Washington says he had no State Department authority.
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Lorenzo Marques
United States
Hollis
Transvaal
Kruger
Machadodorp
Boer Positions Pressed as Rundle Moves at Queenstown
General Rundle led a strong demonstration against Boer lines in Hammonia Orange River Colony on June 8. Brabant’s Queenstown Mounted Rifles, two guns, and Cape Mounted Infantry under Colonel Dalgetty pushed the outposts and located a third raider, but no battle occurred.
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Hammonia
Orange River Colony
Rundle
Brabant
Queenstown Mounted Rifles
Cape Mounted Infantry
Dalgetty
Warren Advances Through Griqualand West to Campbell Town
General Warren leading a strong force including Canadian Artillery advances north through Griqualand West and encamps at Campbell Town with no opposition. Rebel bands are gathering arms to oppose the British commander.
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Cape Town
Warren
Griqualand West
Campbell Torday
Woolen Mill Owner Hugh Whiteley Dies Suddenly
Hugh Whiteley senior partner of H Whiteley & Sons owners of the Good Intent Woolen Mills died suddenly in his office at Forty seventh and Market believed from heart failure while seated. He was known for integrity and leadership in the mill community.
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Hugh Whiteley
Frm
H. Whiteley & Sons
Good Intent
Oile
Br. Whiteley
Boxers Attack Chinese Troops in China Crisis
The State Department and War Department weighed options as China turmoil tests policy toward foreign powers. Secretary Hay signaled close consultation with diplomats while avoiding actions that might provoke European intervention. Officials debated sending a land force to aid marines, though no such step was taken yet. The China situation strains plans to reinforce the Philippines and maintain fighting strength in Luzon.
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Hay
Conger
Pekin
State Department
Department
Philippines
War Department
Luzon
China
Chinese Block Way of British Forces
London reports from the Far East indicate Boxer activity continues as powers plan joint action to suppress disorders. British reinforcements delayed by authorities, while Russian and Austrian troops reach Tianjin and German cruisers head to Taku with marines. rain may aid suppression as farmers resume normal work.
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London
Far East
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Hansa
Gefion
Kiao Chou
Taku
France to Cooperate With Other Powers on China Situation
A cabinet meeting led by President Loubet heard Foreign Minister Delcasse report dispatches on China's status. The French minister at Pekin works with other diplomats, and Admiral CourreJolles at Taku with his squadron is instructed to cooperate and protect foreigners as needed.
Admiral Kempff Heard From Cablegram Reveals Little
Washington June 8 The Navy Department received a cablegram from Tonk Ku dated June 3 stating American forces landed to protect interests with consent of China. It notes 56 men to Pekin and others to Tien Tsin, nine hundred men ashore and twenty five warships present.
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Navy Department
Washington
Tonk Ku
China
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Metalla
Helena
Tien Tsin-Pekin
Empress Exile Urged in Far East Conflict
The St. Petersburg press faults the Dowager Empress of China for Far Eastern turmoil and calls for her removal and occupation of Pekin to dictate terms to the Tsung-li Yamen. It argues the Empress has usurped power by robbery and endangers regional stability. The piece notes censorship allowed the printing with official approval.
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St. Petersburg
China
Far East
Pekin
Missionaries in Pekin District Face Boxer Danger
Cable from Dr John W Henry reports missionaries still in danger but not yet victims as Boxers ravage China. The Presbyterian Board, in receipt of the reply stating still danger, notes no serious depredations yet and urges aid from the State Department as government remains demoralized.
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New York
Presbyterian
Pekin
John W. Henry
China
Presbyterian Board
Fiftypro
State Department
Grand Opera House Opens Summer Season with Leading Artists
This afternoon Heshim's Grand Opera House opens for the summer season featuring a lineup of prominent artists. The program promises a showcase of top talent and high quality performances to begin the warmer months.
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Grand Opera House
Heshim
Mayor Ashbridge Replies To Committee In Defense Of Personal Life
Samuel H. Ashbridge writes in Philadelphia on June 7 defending his family against what he calls willful defamation by the North American and opposing the committee resolutions. He argues a money verdict cannot heal injuries and questions the authority and usefulness of proposed investigations while urging free critique of official acts.
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Mr. English
Fibel
English
Wanamaker
Pierle
Samuel H. Ashbridge
Philadelphia
Cotton Exchange Seat Sells for 3000 Dollars
A New York cotton exchange membership certificate sold for 3000 dollars. The last actual sale price was 2300 dollars. Market observers expect a further advance due to a new commission rule adopted last Wednesday.
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Cotton Exchange
New York
Commission
Kerens to Get His Loving Cup Today
National Committeeman Richard C. Kerens of Missouri will be presented with a loving cup by the Young Republican Club at their South Broad Street house in Philadelphia. The event precedes a convention vote that is expected to renominate the president, with Wiswell's convention staff assignments nearly complete and 1,200 appointments made from across the states. Former Senator Washburne of Minnesota and Secretary Long are also in attendance as the campaign moves toward final decisions.
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Chads
Ashbridge
Arms Wiswell
Richard C. Kerens
Missouri
Philadelphia
Young Republican Club
South Broad Street
Kerens
National Committee
Arlington Hotel
Washington
Chicago
W. D. Washburne
Minnesota
East
New York
John D. Long
New England
Washburne
Long
Timothy D
Gettysburg Painting to be Presented to Philadelphia Brigade
Rothermel's The Battle of Gettysburg painting, now in Harrisburg's relic room, will be presented to the Philadelphia Brigade Association at its Wednesday meeting. Brigade adjutant John W. Frazier reports the canvas leans, risking further damage, and urges cooperation with mayor and city councils on preservation.
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Rothermel
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Philadelphia Brigade Association
John W. Frazier
Sree
Philadelphia Architect Lectures On Traveling Study
In Chicago at the Architect League of America meeting on June 8 W C Hays of Philadelphia presented a paper discussing Philadelphia's traveling educational program and the role of the Architectural Student in advancing education during the session.
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Chicago
Architect League of America
W. C. Hays
I’hiladelpale
Philadelphia
Uca
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood
The ad claims bad blood causes many diseases and ailments and promises Hood's Sarsaparilla will transform impure blood into good blood. It presents Hood's as America’s greatest medicine and urges early use to prevent impurity.
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Hood
America
Republican committee to arrive for Monday meeting
Con an Dick telegraphed from Washington he would not reach the city before Monday and plans to return to Akron for the Congressional convention. President Horace D. Gaw received Hanna’s letter noting the national chairman will be here Monday and attend the sub committee meeting.
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Republican Committee
Conan Dick
Akron
Washington
Horace D. Gaw
Hanna
More Quarters Secured At Hotels For Visiting Delegations
A flood of new applications for hotel quarters arrived yesterday and prominent visitors dispersed from the Hotel Lafayette. Delegations from Ohio Rhode Island New York New Jersey Indiana Minnesota Idaho and others were listed with counts ranging from eighteen to eighty people alongside party leaders and committee figures.
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Hotel
Lafayette
United States
J. B. Peraker
Ohio
Rhode Island
Charles R. Drayton
New York
L.B. Little
New Jersey
Kean
H. ©. Loudensinger
Indiana
Charles 8. Hornley
Minnesota
Tard
Idaho
Shoup
George E. Bomden
Republican County Committee
L. E. Quigg
H. M. Dougherty
Tariff League of America
W. F. Wakeman
Charlies W. Fairbanks
Revestion
Politician guests book rooms at major hotels
Delegates and prominent figures from across the states secure accommodations in Philadelphia hotels. Pont of Delaware and Attorney General Elkin of Pennsylvania stay at the Stenton while Hanna Thurston Bliss and others reserve suites at the Stratford. Roosevelt Depew Manley Scott and more find lodging at the Wal ton Continental and Bellevue.
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Walton
Roosevelt
Depew
Joe Manley
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Continental
Wm, Youngblood
Judge Buckley
Alabama
T. M. Jamison
Illinois
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Heath
W. W. Johnson
Maryland
B. Wellington
Kansas
Carter
Montana
H. «. Plumbley
North Dakota
Wells
Utah
Taylor
Kentucky
Jacob Hees
New York
Comptroller Dawes Roams Philadelphia Ground for Convention
Comptroller Dawes and Assistant Postmaster General Heaton arrived in Philadelphia and registered at the Bellevue hotel. Dawes said he came to inspect ground and the convention hall and, when asked about Vice Presidential and other candidates, noted that many names had been mentioned but the nomination remained open to anyone.
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Charles J. Dawes
the Treasury
Perry
Heaton
Charles Dick
Ohio
Bellevue
Dawes
Philadelphia
Illinois man for McKinley's mate
The Illinois Republican scene centers on Calhoun who nearly recovered losses and seeks a future role. He declined the governor’s chair and Richard Yates was nominated. Calhoun, aged and widowed with two daughters, is praised as orator and thinker while speculation ties him to a Vice Presidential run at the Philadelphia convention.
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Calhoun
State Republican Committee
Richard Yates
Illinois
Peoria
Billy Mason
Cullom
Cannon
Mason
Thirty-seventh Assembly
United States Senate
Philadelphia
Completion of Rev Dr Joseph D Newlin's forty years at Incarnation
The Church of the Incarnation Broad and Jefferson Streets schedules a full day to mark Rev Dr Joseph D Newlin's forty years as rector with Holy Communion at 8 AM and a 10 30 ordination service. Dr Newlin will preach at the evening service. Edwin M Poteat of Memorial Baptist Church preaches tomorrow morning on Proclaiming the Lord's Death and in the evening on Demas a Counter Fascination.
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Broad
Jefferson Streets
Joseph D. Newlin
Maton R
Feh
Newlin
Edwin M. Poteat
Memorial Baptist Church
Demas
Holy Trinity Church
Garrett Smith
Emanuel Peedertenan Church
Pennsylvania Railroad Department
Young Men's Christian Association
Forty-first
Westminster Avenue
St. John's P. KE
Third
Brown Streets
Northern Liberties
Epiphany Baptist Church
Chestnut and
Thirty-sixth Streets
Wayland Hoyt
P. E. Churgh of the Holy Spirit
Eleventh Street
Bays Avenue
Herbert M. Boyer
Bishop McCabe
Asbury M. K
Henry Berkowtz
Rodeph Shalom
Europe
Pt. M
Baptist Temple
Broad and
Berks Streets
Central Congregational Church
Teenth
Green Streets
J. Charles H. Richards
Edward of
Marsovan
Turkey
Turkish Empire
Church of Christ, Scientist
Twenty-first Street
Fairmount Avenue
Holland Memorial
W. Fe
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Pentyeaiandeavor Union
Church notices schedule sermons and events for tomorrow
The message lists multiple church activities tomorrow including sermons at Holy Trinity Emanuel Peedertenan Epiphany Baptist and P E Church of the Holy Spirit. Services cover morning and evening open worship with varied topics and choir anniversaries under several pastors and directors.
Insane Woman Found on Street Near Home
Mrs. Josephine Oulton aged 51 was found wandering near her home at 2247 Uber Street by a Twenty second district policeman. She appeared insane and, on the surgeon's advice, was sent to Philadelphia Hospital for examination awaiting further tests.
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Josephine Oulton
Twenty-second District
Uber Street
Philadelphia
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