Burghers Cheer Union Jack and British Troops
London reports from June 25 describe General Ian Hamilton's fall from a horse injuring his collarbone while Clements routs Boers near Wynberg. Lord Roberts notes no casualties and celebrates Heidelberg as a strong English town with crowds and a Union Jack salute amid cheers for British and colonial troops.
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London
South Africa
Ian Hamilton
Heidelberg
Valentine
Hutton
Pretoria
Anley
Crispin
Hoar Endorses Republican Party and McKinley Policy
Special Telegram from Worcester Massachusetts dated June 25 reports Senator George F Hoar pledging loyalty to the Republican party and its national candidates. He supports trust in McKinley and the party over Bryan and Tammany, while distinguishing the Philippine policy from Cuba's approach and expressing hope for pledges of independence for the Philippines under Republican leadership.
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Worcester
Mass
George F. Hoar
Republican Party
Philippine Islands
McKinley
Bryan
Tammany
South
Mr. Hoar
Cuba
Massachusetts
Injunction Granted for St Louis Strikers as Transit Flows Continue
Judge Elmer B. Adams issued a temporary injunction restraining W D Mahon and all of Amalgamated Association Division No 131 from interfering with streetcar service on St. Louis Transit lines. Cars ran today without interference, though many riders still used wagons and buses amid striker sympathy and fear of repercussions. Coroner Lloyd reopened the inquest into the deaths of strikers Thomas Aine and Burckhardt, with the jury returning three verdicts. Thomas died of a gunshot wound attributed to a posse member acting in the line of duty.
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St. Louis
Elmer B. Adams
United States District Court
W. D. Mahon
Division No. 131
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America
St. Louis Transit Company
Lloyd
Thomas
Aine
Burckhardt
Posse
Forty Ninth AAAS Annual Session Opens in New York
The American Association for the Advancement of Science began its forty-ninth annual meeting today at Havemeyer Hall Columbia University New York. Sixteen affiliated societies including the American Chemical Society and the American Forestry Association are also in session.
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New York
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Havemeyer Hall
Columbia University
American Chemical Society
American Forestry Association
Pers
Drowning Fatality at Atlantic City Claims Dr Balliet
Dr Howard P Balliet a 24 year old Philadelphia physician drowned in the surf at Atlantic City near Ocean avenue while teaching Miss Sadie Delker to swim. Life guards aided but he sank in a strong undercurrent. Delker unaware of the danger survived. Balliet arrived in Atlantic City for Miss Lizzie Stewart wedding and was to be an usher.
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Atlantic Cry
Atlantic City
Ocean Avenue
Howard P. Balliet
Philadelphia
Balliet
Sadie Delker
Ritner Cottage
New York Avenue
Miss Delker
Dr. Balliet
Alvin Jeffreys
Ash Parker
Jeffreys
James Slavan
Parker
Dr. Ballet
Don Smith
Joseph Mattero
Sixteenth
Brown Streets
Bethlehem
Philadelphia School of Pharmacy
Dr. Balllet
Lizzie L. Stewart
George Stewart
New York Hotel
Atlantic and
Michigan Avenues
Miss Stewart
Wedding Shattered by Death of Dr Balliet at Hotel
Miss Stewart learned of Dr Balliet’s death from a Times correspondent and was deeply moved. The tragedy cast a somber mood over the wedding ceremony as guests recalled his kindness and shed tears upon learning of the drowning. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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Stewart
Dr. Balliet
Times
Many Bodies Yet Unidentified In Georgia Train Wreck
Atlanta June 25 Thirty seven bodies have been recovered from the Southern train wreck one mile from McDonough. Six found today with three identified D Y Griffith W L Morrissette J H Hunnicutt and charred fragments. Injured sent to McDonough Macon and brought here have left for home. Many bodies remain unidentified at undertakers awaiting claimants most are negro section hands. The wreck involved an eight to eighteen man repair gang total casualties about forty one. Some bodies believed still under debris to be cleared by tomorrow. Officials note a last minute inspection before the crash and list seven passengers fifteen road employees three unidentified whites and no word on eight negro workers. A dispatch from McDonough names two unidentified whites as Robert Buchanan and R M Seewalt.
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Southern
McDonough
D. Y. Griffith
W. L. Morrissette
J. H. Hunnicutt
Macon
Georgia, Midland and Gulf Road
Camp Creek
O. K
W. A. Vaughan
The
Jones
Henson
Florida
Robert Buchanan
R. M. Seewalt
Chicago
Relief of Kumassi Imminent in Ashanti Campaign
Dispatches from Ashanti indicate the Kumassi relief should be achieved this week. About 850 men of the British Central African native forces sailed on June 22 to Ashanti to quell the rising, marking the first time those forces participate in imperial duties.
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London
Ashanti
Kumassi
Rubber hose saves life in well cave in West Deerfield
West Deerfield Mass June 25 Fred Lansair nearly died when a cave collapsed in his well trapping him under moist earth and a fallen boulder. Neighbors freed him and a rubber tube forced through a small gap enabled breathing and intake of stimulants. He remained hopeful until rescue.
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West Deerfield
Mass
Fred Lansair
Lansair
Tnto
Oere High Sen Ee
Sree Eee
Polish Editor on Trial for High Treason
A Leipsic dispatch reports the Supreme Court opened the trial of Wishold Keifgeber editor of Gazeta Ostrowska at Ostrowa Posen. The indictment names Melerowicz and tailor Kelenda tied to alleged plots for Poland’s resurrection, amid charges of high treason.
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Bertin
Leipsic
Supreme Court
Wishold Keifgeber
Gazeta Ostrowska
Ostrowa
Posen
Melerowicz
Ose Kelenda
Poland
Moltguber
Bar Association Meets Today in Cambridge Springs
Scores of local and neighboring county bar members left last evening to attend the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association in Cambridge Springs Crawford county where the event will begin today.
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Cambridge Springs
Crawford County
Pro Congress Speakers Include U S Solicitor General
The proceedings will feature an address by John K. Richards Solicitor General for the United States Other speakers include Lyman D G of Harrisburg Talcott Williams and T C Dale of this city.
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John K. Richards
The
United States
Lyman D. G
Harrisburg
Talcott Williams
T. C. Dale
Judge Tarvin to Seek Kentucky Democratic Nomination
Covington Kentucky June 25 Judge James P Tarvin president of the Ohio Valley Bimetallic League will be a candidate for the gubernatorial nomination before the Kentucky Democratic convention at Lexington July 19. Democratic leaders have asked Governor Beckham to call an extra session of the Legislature to consider legislation for the November election.
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Covington
James P. Tarvin
Ohio Valley Bimetallic League
Kentucky
Lexington
Beckham
Ay Ion Ts Enonead
Governor Stone Seeks Return After Health Improve
Special Telegram reports Governor Stone writing from Washington that his health has improved due to ear treatment and he hopes to return to Harrisburg soon. He notes his condition is improving and anticipates resuming duties shortly.
Millions of Silver Dollars Moved From Old Mint To New
The transfer of 71 million silver dollars, secured for the last silver certificates issue, from the old Mint on Chestnut Street to the new Mint on Spring Garden Street was completed yesterday. Containers included numbered canvas bags and pine boxes, with one thousand dollars per bag, all guarded by two Mint employees and Adams' Express Company in separate routes. Mark H. Cobb and Augustus W. Bomberger received the packages at Sixteenth and Spring Garden Streets for storage and safekeeping.
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Spring Garden Street
Adams’ Express Company
Mint
Sixteenth
Spring Garden
Mark H. Cobb
Bureau of Mints
Augustus W. Bomberger
Eee
Australian Commonwealth Bill Passed Third Reading
The Australian Commonwealth bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons today amid cheers in London.
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House of Commons
London
Mason's Tablets Cure Various Ailments Easton Ad
Mason Chemical Company markets yellow tablets for dyspepsia brown tablets for constipation red tablets for cough white tablets for sore throat. An appeal to druggists offers 80 tablets and price by mail from 513 Arch Philadelphia Pa.
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Mason Chemical Company
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Arch
Philadelphia
Matwn
Prohibitionists Convene as National Nomination Hints Rise
Catcano June 25 reports delegates arriving for the convention at First Regiment Armory. Woolley and Hale Johnson, both Illinois, favored for president. Swallow from Harrisburg leads on the first ballot. VP picks hinge on presidential region. several candidates named from various states. Committee to elect temporary chair, treasurer report awaited. platform likely to focus on liquor traffic with possible woman suffrage plank.
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Catcano
Regiment
John G. Woolley
Hale Johnson
Illinois
Woolley
Johnson
New England
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Kansas
Tennessee
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Montana
North Carolina
Virginia
Arkansas
W. W. Smith
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
E. L. Eaton
Des Moines
F. T. McWhirter
Indianapolis
Dr Swallow Not Seeking Nomination But Open to It
Dr Silas C Swallow and Prohibition friends travel from Harrisburg to Chicago for the national convention. He says he is not seeking the presidential nomination though he would not refuse it if offered. Supporters believe he may be nominated, and he accepts the possible sacrifice for party principles.
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the Times
Harrisburg
Silas C. Swallow
Chicago
United States
Swallow Boom Starts West Delegations Headed to Prohibition National Conv.
Delegations from Philadelphia and eastern counties, after departing Baltimore and Ohio Railway yesterday, head to Chicago to back Dr. Silas Swallow for President. Other candidates include Walter B. Hill, John G. Woolley, H. B. Metcalf, and Hale Johnson. Pennsylvania leaders and delegates listed.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania
H. B. Metcalf
Rhode Island
Hale Johnson
Illinois
Woolley
Hill
Charles R. Jones
Edward B. Hiram DeWalt
Lewis L. Eavenson
Alonzo Brown
F. G. Percival
H. F. Dittman
Edward 8. Jones
Woman Held in Bail in Boulden Kidnapping Case
In Bikton Maryland Elizabeth Potts near Elkton was arraigned before Judge Groves charged with aiding and abetting Harry Boulden in kidnapping his four daughters. Potts was held on $4,000 bail and taken to jail, while Boulden remained the central figure in the sensational kidnapping case.
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Rank Bowden Sok
Ars
Georgia Floods Swallow Bridge as Rivers Burst Banks
Owing to heavy rains the Ocmoigee river remains well above danger level in Macon Ga. A newly built bridge collapsed under the flood today and all streams in the area are out of their channels. Reports indicate no crop damage though six persons were drowned while attempting to ford swollen streams.
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Macon
Ocmoigee
Burglary Ends With Fire After Attempted Cremation
A thief entered the San Francisco home of E B Cederberg while the family was away and bound nurse Lillian Rose to a bed. He robbed the house of $120 in gold and jewelry, then fled as flames were set, though the attempt to cremate the woman and child was later relieved by the fire department.
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San Francisco
Albany to sail from Southampton after rapid work progress
The United States cruiser Albany, arrived June 14, will depart June 26 after accelerated work. She will meet the Sevidia et Gibralta to transfer stores, though the exact arrangements remain unclear.
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Albany
Southampton
Eng
United States
Sevidia Et Gibralta
One Dies Two Made Heroes By River
A trio of water accidents near Neshaminy Grove Yardley and Gloucester left one boy dead and two rescued by quick actions of youths. Thomas McCarthy 12 of Philadelphia drowned after his boat capsized. Harry McGuigan 11 saved a baby Charles Clark. 14-year-old Thomas Middleton saved Ella Sweeney. James Kelly 13 suffered a severe head wound diving at a pond and required eight stitches.
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Yardley
Neshaminy Creek
Thomas McCarthy
John H. Simmons
Joseph Adams
McCarthy
Beechwood Street
Gloucester
Charles Clark
Townsend's Wharf
Harry McGuigan
Gloucester Ferry
Ella Sweeney
Hudson Street
Burlington
Ella
Thomas Middleton
James Kelly
Thirty-second Street
Abbotsford Avenue
St. Timothy’s Hospital
Kelly
Republican Ticket Endorsed by Union League in Broad Street
Upwards of 300 members of the Union League gathered in Broad Street yesterday afternoon to endorse McKinley and Roosevelt for President and Vice President. The resolutions pledged support and praised the Republican platform, including protection for American industry and opposition to free silver. The meeting was chaired by Joseph G. Darlington with brief addresses by Darlington, R. Dale Benson, and J. Levering Jones.
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Union League
Broad Street
McKinley
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
Joseph G. Darlington
Dimner Beeber
Darlington
R. Dale Benson
J. Levering Jones
William McKinley
Ohio
United States
Theodore Rooseyvelt
New York
Austen
City Notes Cites Fatal Fall and Fire Losses in Frankford
City notes report Robert Murray 00 years old of 4235 Orchard street Frankford fell thirty feet while picking cherries and died instantly. Fire at C H Mas i and Sons carpet plant at Westmoreland avenue and Amber street caused $60000 loss. origin unknown. Atlanta wreck victim H B Creseman formerly lived in the city and recently married Kate Wharton of Philadelphia. Search for John Swayne Jr body continues in Big Timber Creek with no trace found. A steer on Market street alarms stock yards near Forty first street. Clergy at a meeting in Alliance Building urged ballot reforms and related actions led by Rev Dr W Webb.
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Robert Murray
Orchard Street
Frankford
C. H. Masiand & Sons
Westmoreland Avenue
Amber Street
H. BR. Creseman
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
Kate Wharton
Philadelphia
Big Timber Creek
Gloucester
John Swayne, Jr
William Street
Market Street
West Philadelphia
W. Webb
Alliance
We May Yet Beat the Windy City
Census estimates suggest Philadelphia population may range from 1.3 million to 1.35 million, potentially overtaking Chicago for second place. Earlier projections fluctuated, but urban growth appears strongest in West Philadelphia, south of Washington Avenue, and in Chinatown amid rising slum populations.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Chinatown
West
Washington Avenue
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