Opposition blocks vote on trusta amendment in House
Democratic opposition stops passage of a resolution to submit the question of restricting trusta to the states for a constitutional amendment. Attorney General Elkin notes the Supreme Court voids Governor Stone’s veto. people cannot vote until 1901 legislature approves. Senate Privileges and Elections panel votes to investigate race based franchise exclusion as potentially unconstitutional in North Carolina.
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Supreme Court
Stone
Elkin
Senate Committee On
North Carolina
Luzerne Republicans Set July 7 Primaries For State Senate Race
Luzerne County GOP schedules primaries on July 7 with Crawford system ballots for the Twenty first district State Senate nomination. The timing compresses campaigning for contenders to a single month, though many have already organized efforts.
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Luzerne
Crawford
Constitutional Amendments Publicized in Pennsylvania
Joupee Wiss of Dauphin County orders the Secretary of the Commonwealth to advertise two proposed constitutional amendments that the Supreme Court ruled Governor Stone had no right to veto. They will run in two newspapers in every county three months before the November election. If approved by the legislature they will reappear before the 1901 election for a people vote. One amendment requires personal registration in cities and the other permits the use of voting machines.
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Dauphin County
the Commonwealth
Supreme Court
Stone
Republican Organization
Secretary
The
Commonwealth
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Dems Rally for Withdrawal Over Cuba Policy
The Lancaster Examiner accuses Republicans of flip flopping on Cuba, saying those who urged U.S. entry now push for quick withdrawal. It argues the Democratic motive is to trap Republicans, claiming the party is morally incapacitated and reliant on opponents' mistakes.
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United States
Cube
Lancaster Examiner
Pretoria Falls to British Army as Roberts Enters Capital
Lord Roberts enters Pretoria after eight months of war with the British in control of the capital. Boer resistance was limited outside the city as General Botha and many troops escape. The Boer treasury of about 5 million dollars was moved to safety and a 400 man Irish battalion was captured. The commentaries view Pretoria’s fall as a likely turning point in the war.
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Puetoris
South African Republic
Lord Roberts
Botha
Pretoria
Washington
Roberts's March to Johannesburg Praised as War Mastery
The Philadelphia Times lauds Lord Roberts for a relentless advance from Kroonstad to Johannesburg. It calls the entire campaign a perfect example of modern war, noting dislodgement of Boer positions with minimal losses and highly mobile logistics that moved 127 miles in eight days while keeping trains close to the front.
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Kroonstad
Johannesburg
Philadelphia Times
Roberts
Orange River
Senator Advocates Hawaiian Expansion Based on Trade Data
Senator Lover cites Hawaiian trade rising from 11.5 million in 1895 to 33.5 million last year, within six million of Chinese trade, predicting rapid gains with Porto Rico and the Philippines as colonies absorb surplus manufactures and demand American farm produce.
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Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Pittston Republicans Endorse Ferris for Judge Nomination
The Pittston Republican group supports George Ferris Req for judge, citing his local roots and countywide popularity. Leading county lawyers endorse his candidacy, stressing his qualifications for the esteemed district bench and recognizing his potential to wear the ermine with high standing in Luzerne County.
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George
Ferrie
Ferris
Luzerne
Tax Lancaster Examiner Opposes Governor Veto On School Funds
The Lancaster Examiner, while opposing Governor Quay and Stone, questions the veto of part of the State school appropriation. It argues the veto reflects concern that state education spending is extravagant and inequitably distributed, leaving some counties with little local tax burden.
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Lancaster Examiner
Insurgent Senator Weiss Barred From Republican Nomination
In Lebanon county court Judge Endlich ruled against the Republican county committee denying insurgent Senator Weiss a renomination unless he pledges to join party caucuses and follow party decisions. The ruling implies loyal voters may freely vote against such a pledged candidate, described as a poor specimen resembling a doubtful egg.
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Endlich
Berks
Republican County Committee
Senator Weiss
Congress reforms pensions and opens lands to homesteads
Changes driven by the Grand Army of the Republic widen pension eligibility and allow widow support while retaining income limits. The free homes act passes to patent homesteads on lands taken from Indians, enabling free entry of millions of acres in the West. The Nicaraguan Canal and shipping subsidy bills advance, with the canal set as Senate special order December 10.
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Grand Army of the Republic
House
Senate
Railroads Unite East and West Java Travel All Island in Two Days
A summary of railroad expansion notes across continents. British locomotives numbered nearly twenty thousand with average annual mileage and earnings per engine. Advocates foresee ever larger locomotives and heavier rails, while Indian lines raise rail weight and extend rail length up to 40 feet on one line.
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West Java
Great Britain
India
Indian Southern Railway
East Indian Railway
French Canteen Orders Limit Alcohol in Army Camps
A New York Times report notes a rule restricting wine beer and cider in the French army canteens to curb growing intemperance among troops. The move aims to reduce misconduct and insanity linked to alcohol in government forces.
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Cleveland
Brooklyn Eagle
France
Marquis de Gallifet
Richmond Dispatch
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised remedy promises quick relief
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease cures painful swollen feet and nails while easing tight or new shoes. It touts relief from sweating and callouses, promotes comfort, and offers trial by mail for 35 cents plus stamps.
Buckwheat Cakes Recall a Confederate Soldier
A Virgini an recalls Stonewall Jackson's buckwheat cakes and a former skirmish soldier who cooked the batter. The man, now living with servants, maintains buckwheat flour prep in a dining room stove and pairs the cakes with Virginia sausage meat, hoping the crop persists.
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Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Virginia
New York Sun
Ministerial Malaprops Noted in Lancashire Parish Sermons
Clergyman in Lancashire quotes a Bible verse about a roaring lion and mentions a bishop planning to visit parishes in the diocese. At Kensington parish church a curate asks prayers for a family crossing the Atlantic and other sick persons, as noted in Bishop How's Notebook.
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Manchester
Kensington
How
Allen's Foot Ease promises relief for tight shoes
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease a powder shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy gives instant relief to corns and bunions. Prevents swollen feet blisters callous and sore spots. Allen's Foot Base is a cure for sweating at all stores Addrene Allen 8 Le Roy NY.
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Olmsted
I le Roy
N. Y
Matl
Allen 8
Imate
le Roy
Tickets at premium as McKinley convention nears
Philadelphia dispatch says Pennsylvanians show rising interest in the Republican national convention to be held June 19 while ticket availability remains scarce. Col Quay and Gen Reeder tour for tickets, 4000 citizen allotment limited by 1500 fund subscribers, delegates share tickets, with sessions possibly three days. Preparations include visits to Girard College and harbor excursions, club events, and a strong push to unite behind McKinley’s choice for vice president.
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Philadelphia
Colonel Quay
National Committee
Pennsylvania
General Reeder
Republican State Committee
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McKinley
Representative Party
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Quay
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Amsterdam
Mr. Murphy
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Frederick Cook
Rochester
Robert C. Titus
Buffalo
Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
Republican clubs map Philadelphia welcome plan for convention week
J Hampton Moore leads a state league letter outlining convention week in Philadelphia for Republican clubs. The program includes registration at Union Republican club headquarters, a large parade on June 18 with clubs from multiple states, and a mass meeting at the Academy of Music when the national convention opens June 19.
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Navy drafts reinforcement for Kempff at Taku
Telegraph dispatches from June 6 describe Rear Admiral Kempff asking for 50 sailors and a battalion of marines as fighting erupts near Taku. Secretary Long sought plain terms on actions taken amid Conger’s report that Boxers threaten foreigners and the Chinese capital.
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Remey
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Long
Conger
Peking
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Tien Tsin
State Department
Taku
St Louis Strike Seeks Militia After Citywide Unrest
Fifty prominent citizens telegram Governor Stephens urging immediate militia deployment to protect life and property as riotous lawlessness disrupts streetcar service and paralyzes business. Reports say negotiations with the transit company are paused over employee reinstatement. A farmer, John Krenhall, and two men were beaten after riding a transit car, with officials blaming strike sympathizers for the assault.
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Wilsit
William Deneke
Houck
John Krenhall
Mexico
Krenhall
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure by Washita Doctor
Dr D B Cargill of Washita LT credits Electric Bitters with curing Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. The letter claims the remedy purifies blood and treats eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It also touts liver kidney and bowel stimulation and strength building with the product sold by W B Prise Pittston and Stroh pharmacy West Pittaton.
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Stroh
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When you need medicine you should get the best that money can buy
An advertisement endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine money can buy, highlighting its proven efficacy and superior quality.
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Hood
Fourth Class postmasters appointed in several states
Fourth Class pestmasters, Washington, June 6. The following fourth class postmasters have been appointed: Connecticut Mechanicsville O Chase. Pennsylvania Garland C E Nelson Gold Henry Everitt Mason John Mason Veley William Currier.
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C. E. Nelson
Gold
Henry Everitt
Mason
John Mason
Veley
William Currier
Sinister Patent Cure Claims to Cure Constipation
An ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a safe and certain cure for constipation. It promises relief for organs nerves muscles and brain with a bold claim of worldwide effectiveness and lists a price of 25 cents plus Stroh's Sanam and other remedies.
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Stroh
Voting machines in Pennsylvania debate heats up
A Supreme Court ruling forces the secretary of the commonwealth to advertise proposed amendments to the constitution as backers of voting machines push a costly, experimental scheme. Governors veto, lawmakers weigh costs around 1.5 million dollars plus maintenance. The issue, tied to election reform and uniform ballot laws, dominates party considerations ahead of a potential 1901 popular vote.
Death of renowned Congregationalist leader Dr. R. S. Storrs
Dr Richard Salter Storrs pastor emeritus of the Church of the Pilgrims in Brooklyn died at his home after a long final illness. He was born 1821 in Massachusetts and served as pastor since 1846 and chaired the American Home Missionary Society. His widow and three daughters survived him.
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Richard Salter Storrs
Church of the Pilgrims
Brooklyn
Edward B. Coe
Louis R. Packard
Philip Washburn
Storrs
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Braintree
Mass
Amherst College
Andover Seminary
Brookline
American Home Missionary Society
Mary Elwell Jenks
John Phillips
Boston
Aid For India Sufferers From London Donation
The Peninsular and Oriental Steamship company donates 25000 dollars to the India famine fund. Cholera persists in Bombay districts as large works are deserted. The Bombay government opens scattered village works and relief efforts continue with about 5770000 people receiving aid across British India.
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London
Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company
India Famine Fund
Lord Curzon of
Keddleston
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British
Important Decision on Strikes in New York
Justice James Fitzgerald held it is not illegal for workmen on strike to peaceably employ pickets outside a workshop. He dissolved the injunction restraining Nathan Rosen stein and other officers of the Cigar Makers union from interfering with Kerbs Wertheim Schiffer cigar manufacturers. Prior to the strike the plaintiffs employed over two thousand workers.
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James Fitzgerald
Supreme Court
Freedman
Nathan Rosenstein
Cigar Makers
Kerbs
Wertheim & Schiffer
Aged Woman Physician Arrested in New Jersey
Dr. Sarah B. Chase, 67, of Auburn, New York, is held in Newark, New Jersey on $2,500 bail as a fugitive from justice on the charge of sending improper medical advertisements through the mails. Warrant issued May 23 by U S Commissioner Avery of Auburn upon complaint by Anthony Comstock.
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Anthony Comstock
Sarah B. Chase
Auburn
N. Y
Newark
N. J
United States
Whitehead
Avery
Vermont Jail Break Figures In Manchester Escape
In Manchester Vermont David McKee and Alexander McCall who were jailed for burglary escaped by sawing through steel bars over their windows. Despite searches, their whereabouts remain unknown.
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Vermont
David McKee
Alexander McCall
Arnold Extradited Surrender Warrant to Britain
The state department issued to the British embassy a warrant for the surrender of Julian Biddolph Arnold said to be the son of Sir Edwin Arnold. He is held in San Francisco on an embezzlement charge in London.
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Washington
State Department
Julian Biddolph Arnold
Sir Edwin Arnold
San Franciseco
Lon
Steeple Jack Killed Fixing Yonkers Man in Cold Spring
Steeple climber Stephen W. Romaine died when the lightning rod he clung to gave way while repairing the Methodist church steeple in Cold Spring, New York. He fell about 250 feet to the ground and was killed almost instantly. Romaine resided with his widowed mother in Yonkers and was years old.
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N. Y
Stephen W. Romaine
Romaine
Yonkers
Drowned While Frog Shooting Near Elmira
John Young a prominent Waverly resident drowned accidentally while shooting frogs on Shepherds creek at Lockwood during a June day in Elmira New York authorities reported the incident and identified the deceased.
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N. Y
John Young
Waverly
Shepherd’s Creek
Lockwood
Brief News Notes: Counterfeiter Dead After Sentencing
Robert Bradley, a self confessed counterfeiter, dropped dead when sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by Judge De Haven of the United States district court at San Francisco. Harry M. Caris of Concord New Hampshire appointed government auditor to determine bounty due soldiers from the Manila battle. The mansion of J C Donner of Standard Oil on Valley road Mahwan New Jersey burned with contents. loss about 75000. Mrs Waldron, guest of Mrs Donner, seriously burned. Four defendants in Langaster revenue cigar stamp case have pled guilty in Philadelphia: Jacobs Kendig Downey Burns.
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United States District Court
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Harry M. Caris
Concord
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Manila
United States Court of Claims
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Standard Oil Company
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Mahwan
N. J
Waldron
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Philadelphia
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William L. Kendig
Lancaster Cigar
Samuel B. Downey
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Cost of Transporting Troops to Philippines and Cuba
The quartermaster general reports that army transports saved the government 9 087 155 versus commercial rates. Manila via San Francisco 7 349 340. via New York 813 731. Cuba and Porto Rico 924 083. Rail costs 2 173 847 cash and 856 846 for animals and freight. Pacific railroads credits would double these figures.
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South African peace envoys greeted by large Chicago audience
In Chicago the Auditorium drew a large crowd for a welcome to three South African peace envoys. An admission raised about $5,000 for Boers widows and orphans as Judge Dunne presided. C H Fischer of the Orange Free State received an enthusiastic ovation. Wolmarans and Wessels also spoke.
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Roosevelt defers action on ice trust matter
Albany June 6 Governor Roosevelt said there were no new developments in the ice trust matter and executive action would be deferred for several days. He will depart Thursday for Concord New Hampshire to visit his nephew who is attending the St Paul school.
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Reconstruction contract for Kilpatrick awarded
The secretary of war awarded the Kilpatrick reconstruction to John Robbins Company of Brooklyn for 408000 dollars. The transport will be fitted for service between the United States and the Philippines.
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Secretary of War Today
John Robbins Company
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Philippines
Mag and Family Echo Local Dialect in Indiana Verse
A short Indiana newspaper verse recalls a young woman named Mag with playful dialect, noting her father paw and mother maw in a light regional piece from Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
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