Skagway Flag Incident Sparks Diplomatic Contention
The State Department reports no rep regarding the Skagway flag affair, noting the event stemmed from the raising of a Beith customs ensign and not a British emblem. Officials say the matter appears minor under the Oct 4 1899 modus vivendi, with Skagway within the American line and customs checks limited to import locations. no official action anticipated.
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WASHINGTON
State Department
allie cia
Hoy
Skagway
Uhikest Pass
White Pass
Jane Skagway
Skapway
Claims Under Adjudication From City Plague Aftermath
A San Francisco telegraph reports Honolulu June 29. Claims total estimated around 10 000 with total possibly reaching 5 000 000. Japanese and Chinese consuls report thousands of claims. numerous individuals also file. Legislature debates salaries bill with large cut and potential failure to pass during extra session. Grand Jury reports no bribery found in Legislature. Chinese certificate registrations reach about 29 000, exceeding census figures.
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Cazette
HONOLULU
San Francisco
Court of Commerce
Chinatown
Ileniith
House of Representatives
Senate
beibury
Cheal Andee Gear
collector of Internal revenue
Penn crew drawn Bucks side in Grand Challenge Cup
In the Grand Challenge Cup drawing the University of Pennsylvania crew drew the Bucks side, an estimated advantage of 1 to 2 lengths. Pennsylvania also drew the London Rowing Club in the pairs, noted as a weak crew, with Leander drawing New Col tere. The winner of the Pennsylvania London race faces the Thames crew. Also, Reno Vaudeville Company drew a good house for their act, receiving encore among strong reception tonight in Carson.
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Gazette
HENLEY
University of Pennsylvania
Bucks
Pennsylvania
London Rowing Club
Leander
Col+ tere
Thames
Reno
Carson
Marquand Liabilities Not Yet Ascertained
New York June 2 An expert accountant works on the books of Elenry Marquand and Company to determine liabilities and assets. Frank Sullivan Smith, the recorder, said no schedule or statement could be provided for several days. He declined to estimate assets or liabilities, noting securities protecting accounts appear strong and could be realized without loss if creditors request. He could not say whether the firm will pay dollar for dollar until the stock exchange positions are reviewed.
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NEW YORK
Elenry Marquand and Company
Sullivan Smith
Al Smith
suchigure
wredters
Mr Smith
Mr. Smith
stock exchange
Conference breaks up and strike ordered
The joint conference of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers and major steel firms adjourned after a brief session. The union asked for signing the scale for all Mills, while manufacturers refused to sign for all and exempted two plants from last year. President Shaffer ordered a nationwide strike involving all union sheet mills and about two thousand skilled workers.
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PITTSBURG
Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
American Shee Steel Company
American Steel Hoop Company
dessinn
Amalgamated Association of class
Union
old Meadow
Scottdale
Saltshore
Shaffer
Declaration Declaration Edited For Protestant Succession
The Gazette reports that a Lords select committee examined the sovereign declaration on transubstantiation and found the language may be modified without reducing its effectiveness to uphold the Protestant succession. The suggested form omits phrases about idolatory, considered objectionable to Roman Catholics. Weather then notes Nevada forecasts cool changes with continued warmth and a fresh westerly wind.
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LONDON
House of Lords
ford
Weather Differs Across Cities As Heat Wave Persists
A regional weather bulletin notes extreme heat across major cities. Chicago reports 74 at 9 am after a storm, New York 84, Boston 90, Detroit 8 degrees cooler, and Louisville 92 with forecast 98. The day foresees continued heat and storms, with alerts for dangerous weather in the Great Lakes region.
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NEW YORK
Weather Bureau
BUFFALO
ST. LOUIS
PITTSBURG
KANSAS CITY
LOUISVILLE
DETROIT
Conger
CLEVELAND
mercury
lower lake
CINCINNATI
WASHINGTON
Samuel Turner
Floral park
Seventh National Officials in Trouble
New York June report from the Gazette's leased wire states the United States Commissioner Shields found the evidence insufficient to justify a search warrant in the alleged over certification case involving officers of the Seventh National Bank and the Park Bank related companies.
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Gazette
NEW YORK
Shields
Seventh ‘National Bank
a.nwarrent
Baltimore Tunnel Caves In On Train
The Union Railroad Tunnel in Baltimore east part of the city caved in shortly before 2 AM. A rear express car was struck by debris but no severe injuries occurred. The northbound express left Union Station at 1:08 AM with three baggage and express cars and three passenger coaches. officials halted the train and recovered passengers without alarm as others in nearby houses faced risk from the exposed cavity.
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BALTIMORE
Union Railroad
Pennsylvanian Railroad Company
eelock
Union Station
Boer Prisoners in Bermuda Arrive Quietly Under Guard
The British transport Armenian arrived with 920 Boer prisoners off Darrells Island Bermuda. Guardships Medway and Medina anchor nearby while officials tour the scene. Prisoners, from veterans to youths, gaze at passersby and ask for fruit and grog. Camps are being prepared on surrounding islands for their reception.
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Gazette
HIAMILTON
Bermuda
Darrells Island
Medway
Medina
The
Government Contract Case Ends in Pitt Acquittal
The Military Court of Volunteer officers acquitted Harold M. Pitt, Evans & Company manager, on charges of improperly purchasing government stores. Provost Marshal Davis ordered a reconsideration, but Pitt’s acquittal was reiterated. General Quavis calls the verdict a travesty on justice.
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Harold M. Pitt
Evans & Company
Davis
Pitt
Barrows
Pitts
Quavis
Bank Statement and War Dispatches From Telegraphs
Bank statement data for the week ending today shows loane, deposits, circulation, reserves, and surplus with declines and small gains. Lord Kitchener reports Boer attacks near Brugspruit and an armored train dispersing them, with casualties and surrender noted. Wool markets in St. Louis show steady to unchanged prices across grades.
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Lord Kitchener
LONDON
Pretoria
Delagna ine
Brugspruit Bight
Cloudburst on the Canadian Pacific disrupts Quebec line
Lowellton Maine reports two miles of Canadian Pacific tracks washed away by a cloudburst in Bury Province Quebec. Houses flooded, miles of highway destroyed, water up to thirty feet in places. All trains halted on this section with conditions on the Quebec Central also severe. Wheat market moves with Chicago and San Francisco reports noting price shifts.
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Gazette
LOWELLTON
Canadian Pacifc
Bury Province
Que
Canadian Pacific
Quebec
Central
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