Kruger Still Blocks the Way to End of War
London June 23 All the news from South Africa remains satisfactory for the British. Trains between Durban and Johannesburg should run soon. Pretoria says General Botha has full powers to conclude peace and is willing to surrender, but President Kruger remains obdurate. A Pietersburg deputation has invited Lord Roberts to send a force to receive the town’s submission, viewing Pietersburg as far from active warfare.
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South Africa
Durban
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Botha
Kroger
Pietersburg
Transvaal
Lord Roberts
Kitchener
Bobs
Kumassi
Hogson
Willcox
Boers Instigated Ashanti Rebellion Revealed
The Ashanti rebellion, feared to be grave, is alleged by British officials to have been fomented by Boer emissaries led by Dr. Muller the Orange Free State agent in The Hague. Muller, long based on the Gold Coast, used native chiefs and traders to arm natives with British mine gold, aiding an intrigue that drew Sir Arthur Hodgson to Kamassee and led to encirclement. His actions are said to explain intensified warfare methods and two drives against the relieving British force.
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Press Publishing Company
New York World
Philadelphia Times
London
Muller
Orange Free State
Hague
Gold Coast
British Colonial Department
Transvaal
Arthur Hodgson
Kamassee
Boers Ignorant of Chinese Trouble
The Chinese imbroglio overshadows the Transvaal war but British censorship blocks cables to South Africa. Dr. Leyds hopes Kruger will learn by Monday, strengthening burghers with new information. The piece argues Britain would sacrifice Far East interests to conquer the two republics, a penalty for provoking war.
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Spec
Prses’ Foruishing Company
New York World
Philadelphia Times
London
Transvaal
South Africa
Leyds
Kruger
Great Britain
Far East
Working to save nation's existence in Paris manifesto
Paris June 23 A committee advocating Boers independence forms in Paris. Forty French Senators and Deputies sign a manifesto calling for unions with Russia America Germany Holland and England to press peace and spare both republics from destruction. It urges the United States not to remain indifferent as Europe aided its own birth.
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Paris
Russia
America
Germany
Holland
England
United States
Europe
Attempt to Kill Prince of Monaco in Paris Street
Paris report describes a failed assassination attempt on Prince Albert of Monaco as he left Paris. A German nobleman, grief-stricken by his son’s Monte Carlo death, attacked the prince at a railway depot before guards intervened and subdued the assailant.
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Press Publishing Company
New York World
Philadelphia Times
Paris
Prince Albert of
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Monaco Exposition Palace
Khedive Upsets British Court Hospitality Over Illness
The Khedive’s illness stirs political worry in Britain as Queen and Ministers brace for possible royal reception changes. He arrived under pressure, distrusts England, and insists on free three nights of entertainment. An advance agent previously arranged plans, now canceled amid uncertainty.
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England
Albion
Agen
Windsor Castle
Revolution in Bulgaria Ninety Killed in Clash
In Varna district clashes between troops and peasants left 90 dead and 372 wounded. A state of siege covers Varna Shumla Tirnova Rasgrad Rustchuk and Ristovats. Government tightens newspaper licensing and editor qualifications.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Varna
Shumla
Tirnova
Rasgrad
Rustchuk
Ristovats
Dudley and Doane Captivate Salisbury in London
Bishops Doane and Dudley addressed the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in London drawing praise from Lord Salisbury and the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Westminster Gazette lauded their fluent, witty, forceful delivery and noted a warm English reception with no twang in their speech.
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Publicat Cress Company
New York World
Philadelphia Times
London
Doane
Dudley
Lord Salisbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Westminster Gazette
Canterbury
American dies by own action in London hotel
London June 23 A man apparently E B Claffin of Washington has blown out his brains in a city hotel. He arrived Wednesday with a man named Muirhead who went to Paris Thursday. Claffin was last seen alive yesterday. The door was forced open this afternoon and his body found with a revolver in his hand and a wound to the right temple. An inquest will be held.
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London
E. B. Claffin
Washington
Claffin
Muirhead
Paris
Claftin
Convention Visitor Loses Watch in Crowded St. Louis Area
Edward Sherer of 2021 Arsenal street St. Louis and resident at 127 South Thirteenth street reported a theft last night at Broad and Vine. His watch chain and locket valued at 200 dollars were stolen from his pocket as a man rubbed against him in a crowd outside Industrial Hall. Police are seeking the pickpocket.
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Edward Sherer
Arsenal Street
St. Louis
South Thirteenth Street
Broad and
Vine Streets
Industrial Hall
Trapped by Filipinos as U S Troops Engaged
The War Department reports on June 23 that General MacArthur cabled from Manila detailing a June 18 reconnaissance by Fortieth Volunteer Infantry under Captain Millar. A detachment of four officers and 100 men were ambushed by insurgents along the Tagayan river, with several Americans killed and many wounded.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Adjutant General
Fortieth Volunteer Infantry
Millar
Tagayan
Tagayan River
Reinforcements Fail to Hold Position at Coast Post
Fifty men sent to reinforce from Tagayan could not hold the position and withdrew to a coast post. Casualties include killed: Robert R. Coles, John H. Haywood, Fred Holloway, John T. Pelham, Frank Salisbury. Corporal Jesse G. Moody. Michael J. McQuirk. Wounded include Captain Walter B. Elliott and others. missing: Sergeant William Northerons. Full report pending.
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Tagayan
Robert R. Coles
John H. Haywood
Fred Holloway
John T. Pelham
Frank Salisbury
Jesse G. Moody
Michael J. McQuirk
Walter B. Elliott
Thomas Millar
Jeff Efig
James W. Jefferies
Roxie Wheaton
George Hollaris
Marley Phillips
John W. Smith
Edwin EB. Williams
George W. Wells
Lex M. Ramters
William Northerons
Troops for Philippines sail from San Francisco
Three transports will sail for the Philippines before July 1 from San Francisco. The Leelan and Conemaugh load quickly and will receive a deckload of mules after cargoing. Grant departs July 1 for Manila via Nagasaki with the Sixth Cavalry bound for China. Lenox carries horses for the troopers.
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Philippines
Leelan
Conemaugh
Grant
Manila
United States
Nagasaki
Honolulu
China
Lenox
Portland
Home for Firemen Dedication in Boonton
Firemen from New Jersey and New England attended the dedication of the State Home for Firemen at Boonton New Jersey Governor Voorhees and his staff reviewed a parade in which around 3000 men participated in New York on June 23 1909 or similar year with broad participation by fire units and officials.
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New Jersey
New England
Boonton
N. J
Voorhees
Gilligan Convicted in Turner Murder
Newport News June 23 A Gilligan was convicted in Isle of Wight county court of the murder of C Beverly Turner. The jury fixed his punishment at eighteen years in the penitentiary. Gilligan loved Isabelle Turner and claimed self defense saying she was with him when the shot was fired.
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Newport News
Gilligan
Isle of Wiget County
C. Beverly Turner
Isabelle Turner
Great Britain Faces Multiple Crises in 1900
The article surveys Britain's imperial strains from South Africa to China, noting the Transvaal annexation plans, the deaths of Muravieff and Loch, Salisbury’s politics, and Roberts' hardening policy. It highlights pacification progress in South Africa, looming punitive expeditions, and concerns over Kumassi and colonial staff losses.
Wheeler May Run For Congress In Alabama Special Term
General Joseph Wheeler May seek the unexpired House term from Alabama’s Eighth district after resigning. A circular letter indicates he will be available to friends at the time. Contenders agreed the winner would serve a full two year term per district committee rules.
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Huntsville
Ala
Joseph Wheeler
Eighth
Wheeler
Funeral Services for Dr Lloyd Horwitz Held at Family Home
Dr Lloyd Norris Horwitz 38 died in Helena Montana Friday. Funeral services planned this week at his father’s residence 1910 Walnut Street. He was Penn Class of 1902 graduate and earned a Jefferson medical degree before serving as resident physician at Philadelphia Hospital.
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Lloyd Norris Horwitz
Helena
Montana
Walnut Street
Pr. Horwitz
University of Pennsylvania
Jefferson
Philadelphia Hospital
Princess Victoria romance ends with grandmother shock
Paris reports a secret engagement between Princess Victoria of Wales and Prince George of Greece was discussed by aristocrats and diplomats at the Exposition. A London attache recounted Victoria's past loves and said George has long pursued marriage, though she repeatedly refused. Victoria is over 30 and George is a year younger.
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York O Rona
Philadelphic Times
Paris
London
Victoria of Wales
Prince George
Greece
Crete
Victoria
India
Prince of Wales
George
Copenhagen
France Mourns Count Muravieff and Franco Russian Ties
The sudden death of Count Murayieff, Russian Foreign Minister, unsettles French officials and politicians. Delcasse downplays personal ties, stressing the czar remains foreign minister. the Franco Russian alliance is treated as potentially secure despite the loss. Americans in Paris express respect for Muravieff and acknowledge Czar Nicholas II as a strong partner in progress.
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Count Murayieff
Count Murayvieff
England
France
Great Britain
Russia
M. Delcasse
Count Muravieff
Council of the Czar
Muravieff
Czar
Vengeance by a Southern Mob in New Orleans Murder
In Livingston parish an elderly widow Mrs Josephine Coates was murdered in her Tickfaw river residence. Frank Gilmore was arrested after seen leaving the house and confessed when mobbed at the Coates home. He was hanged by a beach tree limb as a mob filled the night with fear and retribution.
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New Orleans
Josephine Coates
Sallie Otts
Tickfaw River
Livingston Parish
Frank Gilmore
Coates
Gilmore
Newspaper Men Go to Seashore Excursion
The annual outing of the Venn aylvania Railroad carried Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia journalists to Cape May yesterday aboard West Jersey trains. Over 300 guests joined the party and plans call for a return Monday with stops at Stockton during the seaside trip.
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Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
West Jersey Road
Cape May
Stockton
Restless Southern Negroes voiced by preacher
Representatives of the Philadelphia Colored Baptist Preachers Union hosted an impromptu reception at 621 South Seventeenth street in honor of Rev. A. J. Stokes of Montgomery Alabama. Stokes aims to raise funds to endow Montgomery Institute for Colored Youth and the Old Folks Home and predicts widespread unrest may trigger a southern exodus without change. He plans to visit the Pope in Rome during his abroad trip, marking a rare American Black observer to the Vatican.
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Philadelphia Colored Baptist Preachers’ Union
South Seventeenth Street
A. J. Stokes
Montgomery
Alabama
South
Stokes
Rome
Unlucky 7 11 Theme Haunts Camden Policy Play
Police players across Camden adopt seven eleven rows this week after William H. Ross aged 77 suffered a fall at 7 11 last night. He tumbled seven steps of an eleven step flight injuring his shoulder blade and collarbone. Treated at Cooper Hospital.
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William H. Ross
Ross
Central Avenue
Cooper Hospital
Cyclers' Union Meet to Open Tioga Track in Philadelphia
Philadelphia will reopen Tioga Saturday for a large cycle meet under the American Cycle Racers' Union. More than a hundred top riders from amateur and professional ranks will compete, with two professional events making five heats each and $100 to the first in one prize. Notable riders include Tom Cooper Eddie Bald Floyd McFarland and Orlando Stevens.
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Tioga
American Cycle Racers’ Union
Tom Cooper
Eddie Bald
Floyd McFarland
A Taylor
Orlando Stevens
Jay Eaton
H. Freeman
Destitution in Labrador Reported by Grand Lake
The Grand Lake reports immense ice along Labrador coast and beyond into the Atlantic making a transatlantic passage unlikely for weeks. It notes severe destitution among Northern Labrador settlers and includes a Special Telegram to The Times. Cape May Class Tournaments Opened with Scores List from Cane May Club golf links this afternoon.
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Labrador
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Belle Isle
the Times
Cape May
Cane May Club
Coffins for Ocean Steamships Proposal
A German navigation company plans to place an embalming office aboard its steamships to prevent bodies from being thrown overboard. All passengers would receive coffins at no cost, ensuring their remains or lives reach the voyage terminus.
A Provost Receives A Curious Parishioner Protest
One Brother Dickey parishioner sends a gentle protest about a crisper chicken tale. The critic notes a six year old rooster in the story and points out one eye is missing, casting doubt on the harvest's age and condition.
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Dickey
Endurin
Wheat Nears Dollar Mark in Chicago Wheat Pit
July wheat at 66 1 2c on the Board of Trade session with 88c close, up 4 1 2c from yesterday. No failures reported since Leitz corner attempt. market praised for unprecedented rise, with strong demand and limited supply from Northwest spring wheat, bumper winter crop outside Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and a public granaries stock over 45 million bushels. Bulls flood the pit with orders.
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Board of Trade
Jung 4
Joseph Leitz
Great Northwest
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
United States
Chicago
Dollar Wheat Predicted After Sharp Market Upswing
New York June 23 Wheat futures surged on the Produce Exchange with July at 98% and September 93 1/4 cents amid heavy covering by shorts and renewed crop damage reports from the West. English cables and expert notes fueled bear fears while traders speculated on larger future wheat yields. Corn moved up in sympathy, though with fewer bullish factors supporting it.
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New York
Produce Exchange
Chicago
Shorts
MACHINE MEN WIN IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
Schuylkill County primary results favor Quay forces with victories in judicial, congressional, and senatorial races. George R. Patterson of Ashland is broadly favored for the congressional nomination, while Do Brumm and Daniel Duffy show strength but not enough to derail Patterson. Henning leads in Pottsville for judge, with Arthur L. Pottsville gaining support in southern and western districts. further details are fragmented in the report.
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Henning
Ae Roars de Lorca Btil
Asche Ettie
Juage
R. Ras
Odd Exchange Over Eyewear Policy At Store
An unclear customer exchange centers on the constraint that spectacles cannot be sold without the husband’s presence. The brief fragment hints at a domestic or policy misunderstanding and mentions prices like five cents, with the dialogue implying a mistaken or humorous view of eye care.
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