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Hands Off China Call From Brookyln Editor
Rustworthy urges public protest at foreign fleets in Chinese waters and condemns American military action. He argues the United States should pursue open trade rights rather than partitioning China and warns Congress holds war powers, not the president.
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Tien-Tsin
Pekin
Brooklyn
Manila
China
United States
Western Hemisphere
McKinley
Congress
New Nicaraguan Canal Route Claim Reveals Feasible Waterway
A survey on the Darien Isthmus reports a practical, straight water level canal from Lagardi on the Atlantic side to the Gulf of San Miguel on the Pacific. Generals Wellman Serrell and Rothwell back the plan, estimating a sub 65 million dollar cost and a shallow, sedimentary-cut path despite a disputed Andean spur tunnel. Admiral Walker remains skeptical while Berrell defends feasibility with step-like elevation changes to accommodate tall ships.
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Panama
George F. Wyckes
John G. Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Edmond Wellman Serrell
United States Engineers
R. P. Rothwell
C. E
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Lagardi
Atlantic
Gulf of San Miguel
Pacific
Eanh
Andes
Walker
Berrell
Hoosie
Populists Push Isthmian Canal With Electric Trolley Plan
The discussion argues for a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific with a tunnel and electric trolley through it to move vessels unable to proceed under steam. Advocates say a cheaper Isthmian route than Nicaragua deserves prompt consideration if a great waterway is truly desired. The Populists claim a timely edge by being first to convene.
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General Serrett
Atlantic
Pacific
Endgame in South Africa set for terms of settlement
The piece notes that outside observers see the war as effectively over and predict a final settlement once campaigns finish. British forces push from Natal to join Roberts, while Kruger and Botha defend in the north. American sentiment favors an honorable settlement that respects Boer independence, with terms not yet known.
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China
South Africa
Buller
Natal
Roberts
Steyn
Orange State
Transvaal
Kruger
Botha
England
Kansas Farmers Trade Plow For Golf Clubs in Paris Visit
Kansas farmers at home take up golf while visitors to Paris show keen interest in the racket. The note hints at American farming figures adopting the game during their overseas trip.
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Paris
Our Presidents and Vices Since 1789 Overview
The passage recounts presidential elections from Washington in 1789 to McKinley, noting twice elected leaders, VP successors, re election contests, oldest and youngest holders, lifespans of early presidents, and living ex presidents Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland, with a fragment ending on Vice Presidents elected by the people starting with John Adams in 1780.
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Cleveland
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Martin van Buren
Grover Cleveland
William Henry Harrison
James Buchanan
Taylor
Andrew Jackson
General Grant
Polk
Garfield
Benjamin Harrison
Adams
Colonial Congress
Four Vice Presidents over sixty and succession history noted
The article lists four Vice Presidents over 60 at election Kings aged 67 Clinton Hendricks 66 Morton 65 and recounts six VP deaths in office Clinton 1812 Gerry 1814 King 1858 Wilson 1875 Hendricks 1885 Hobart 1899. It covers non vacancy until 1841 Harrison 1841 Tyler Fillmore Johnson Arthur and Garfield. It notes living ex VPs Morton and Stevenson and explains 1886 cabinet succession act and eligibility rules. Woodruff of New York may shed his coat for the ticket and vest as well.
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Clinton
Hendricks
Morton
Gerry
Wilson
Hobart
Harrison
John Tyler
Taylor
Fillmore
Lincoln
Johnson
Garfield
Arthur
Tyler
Levi P. Morton
Adlai E. Stevenson
Congress
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Senate
Self Regulating Prices Against Rising Steel Costs
The article argues that market forces override price fixing as demand for iron and steel rises. It notes steel prices climbed to 35 a ton, spurring supply, then fell to 28 a ton, restoring demand for building and machinery. It contends trusts cannot escape natural law, and price discipline emerges without government amnesty extra context mentions an amnesty in the Philippines.
Pennsylvania Republican primaries shape congressional races
Republican primaries in Chester and Delaware counties for the Sixth District, Bucks and Montgomery for the Seventh, and Schuylkill for the Thirteenth foreshadow continued renomination of Butler and Wanger. Democrats nominate Green in Berks Lehigh, with Schuylkill voters to back Patterson against Ryan. Clearfield and Fulton show anti-Quay challenges amid shifting party strength.
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Delaware
Bucks
Montgomery
Schuylkill
Berks
Clearfield
Fulton
Thomas 8. Butler
Irving P. Wanger
Gressman
Henry D. Green
Berks-Lehigh
George R. Patterson
James W. Ryan
Quay
Joseph Alexander
Frank G. Harris
Pennsylvania Politics Bubbles as Primary Season Reopens
The piece notes renewed activity in Pennsylvania politics with about thirty counties yet to hold Republican nominations for county officers and state legislature. Primaries in those counties stagger through August or September while candidates and supporters intensify efforts. wheat prices hindering farmers and raising bread costs.
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Harrisburg
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City Forester fights caterpillars to save trees
Foliage along city streets shows caterpillar damage as city forester Lewis and assistants plan spraying with paris green in squares. Residents urged to spray their own trees to protect new plantings and keep shade from the pests, with a warning to destroy the caterpillars before they ruin the trees. The note closes with a stray remark about Platt's fractured rib and a broken heart.
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Paris
Financiers See Raid on Rapid Transit
New York observers warn of a stock raid on Brooklyn Rapid Transit as 20000 shares traded and the price fell about 15 points in a week. Analysts compare this to the Metropolitan Traction Company patterns with Third Avenue Railroad, predicting further depreciation and possible receivership or absorption.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Metropolitan Traction Company
Third Avenue Railroad
Third Avenue
Vreeland
Thomas Ryan
Metropolitan
Brooklyn Rapid
Memorial Window Honors Mrs. Sarah Smith at Bainbridge Church
An unusually large congregation gathered at Protestant Episcopal Crucifixion Church on Bainbridge Street to unveil a stained window in memory of Mrs. Sarah Smith, first matron of the Home for the Homeless. Rev. Henry L. Phillips preached on moral heroism in female character, praising wives and mothers as central to societal virtue.
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Locust Gap Breaker to Start Trial Run Tomorrow
The Locust Gap breaker, a $500,000 plant near Mount Carmel, will begin a trial run of machinery tomorrow. It is expected to employ about 1,500 men and boys and is described as the finest in the United States, owned by Philadelphia interests.
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Double Funeral in Kutstown for Grandfather and Grandson
Special Telegram to Tue True reports in Kutstown on June 24 the double funeral for Max Miller aged 77 a wealthy retired baker killed at the Philadelphia crossing and his grandson Herbert Miller of Alburtia who both died of colon illness attended by family and townspeople.
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Labor League to Enforce Eight Hour Law in City Contracts
The United Labor League at Bricklayers' Hall authorized counsel Clinton Rogers Woodruff to pursue legal action to enforce the eight hour law against contractors on city contracts. The group also backed Sunday shaving enforcement and planned organizing Disston's workers in Tacony. A Foundry Helpers and Chippers' Association meeting is set for Sunday with forty new members to be initiated and Philadelphia Socialist Labor section to elect delegates. A July 22 grand picnic is planned at Labor Lyceum Park in Frankford.
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Disston
Tacony
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Philadelphia
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Frank‘ord
Prohibitionist A C Jones seeks Senate seat oppose Tillman
In a South Carolina race A C Jones, a Prohibitionist, runs for the United States Senate against B R Tillman. The report also mentions municipal bans on spitting in Mobile and social notes about Paris and New York figures.
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Theatres and Parks Vaudeville Acts at City Venues
A listing of venues and performers including Keiths Theatre Grand Continuous Vaudeville, Ch Hill Park Rosatis Band Central Park, World's Fair Marine Band Washington Park, Liberatis Band Willow Grove, Damroschs Orchestra Woodside Park and First Regiment Band with schedules for outdoor and indoor acts.
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First Regiment
Social Notes and Travel Plans From Philadelphia Society
Passengers on the Rhynland from Philadelphia join Haverford College cricketers for a tour of England and Europe, with Paris Exposition. Attendees include W. H. Kirkbride and I. Wallace Reader. Numerous social events and engagements span Atlantic City Devon Devon Inn York Harbor, with engagements, transfers to cottages, and forthcoming weddings and travels.
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W. H. Kirkbride
I. Wallace Reader
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England
Kirkbride
Elephants and wildlife stir at the Zoo during convention bustle
Bolivar the elephant sulks through the Republican convention as crowds and bars test his temper. Lioness mother protests separation from cubs while a new English fallow fawn greets visitors. Cuban crocodile, martens and returning birds complete a lively zoo roundup.
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Schuylkill Valley
Manley
Parochial School Exhibition Showcases Student Work
An exhibition of grammar school pupils from Cathedral parish opens with the boys under the Christian Brothers at Eighteenth and Race streets and the girls under the Sisters of St Joseph at Wood Street. Girls’ graduating exercises are Thursday morning. Both exhibits include freehand drawing pastel work and water color painting and continue today.
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Philadelphia Names Sailors On The J Paul Steamer
New York dispatch lists Philadelphia residents headed for departure on the J Paul of the American Line next Wednesday. The list includes E X Armstrong F H Bendig Mrs Bendig R Bendig Ralph Blum and family Ralph Blum Jr Theresa Blum Ralph Clement Samuel Clement Collins family John Converse Miss Mary Converse Miss Helen Converse Anita Hemmel Anita Hum mell Lawton Kendrick Mrs Kendrick J Matthews Mott Howard Pusey Charles Emory and others with accompanying wives and maids.
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James Mrs. Warden
Jerah J. Warden
Benjamin J Mala Mier
Charles Ae
E. Worthington
Alumni Association at Egg Harbor City Public Rrchains Elects Officers
At the fourth annual meeting of the Alumni Association of the Egg Harbor City Public Rrchains officers were elected. President Albert C. Stephany and Vice President George Muebler were chosen. The gathering was held last evening in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey.
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T. George Muebler
Stand Off With Unloaded Rifle Ends in Arrest
Altoona June 24 Frank Singer intoxicated fired a salute from a repeating rifle at Teddy Roosevelt. An officer tried to arrest him but he stood off seven officers with the gun. His six year old son finally helped end the siege by tossing the weapon from a window. The gun was found unloaded.
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Altoona
Frank Singer
Teddy Roosevelt
Singer
Cuban teachers bound for Harvard summer school in Boston
The transport McPherson left Santiago de Cuba this morning carrying 125 Cuban teachers mainly young women to Boston to attend Harvard University's summer school. Many parents refused consent for daughters to go. hundreds of applications were refused. A priest accompanies the group for chaperonage.
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Santiago de Cuba
McPherson
Boston
Harvard University
New Italian Ministry Formed With Finance Allocation
Rome June 24 King Humbert approved the ministerial list submitted by Signor Saracco with the Finance portfolio going to Bruno Chimierri. The ministry will take the oath of office tomorrow. The government's candidate for the Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies is Tomasso Villa, a noted advocate.
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Humbert
Signor Saracco
Bruno Chimierri
Chamber of Deputies
Tomasso Villa
Cologne cyclone devastates buildings injures several
Berlin dispatch reports a cyclone in Cologne causing the demolition of many buildings and the collapse of factory chimneys. Several people were badly injured as the storm disrupted the city.
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Berlin
Cologne
Cuban Laborers Strike at Havana Electric Company
A strike by Cuban and Spanish workers at the Havana Electric Company protests wage inequality with American workers. They demand parity, citing Amerneta pay around forty cents higher, while contractors rebut that Americans are worth more as laborers.
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Navana
Havana Electric Company
Americans in Glasgow Pulpits for Temperance Union
American delegates to the World's Christian Temperance Union hired many Glasgow church pulpits. Rev. Charlies Ha aan conducted an afternoon meeting and Mrs. Barnes led the evening gathering as part of the Edinburgh program on June 24.
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Edinburgh
Christian Temperance Union
Charlies Ha Aan
Shot Itls Finger Off John Cavill Accident
John Cavill aged 22 of 2220 Ser gent Street accidentally discharged a revolver while inspecting it. The injury fragmented a finger and a bystander was taken to the German hospital for treatment.
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