Anxious Frame Reports on Botha Reticence and War News
The Sun reports Botha reached Standerton and asked Kruger to seek peace via telegraph, with Kitchener said to permit. About 1,000 Zulus reportedly join the warpath due to Boer raids in Zululand. The war office denies official details on Pretoria fighting and a supposed May 2 British defeat.
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Sun
South Africa
War Office
Pretoria
Central Railway Machinists Strike for Pay Hike
About 400 New York Central machinists and 50 helpers in Buffalo walked out for a 10 percent raise. In Chicago 200 shipyard machinists joined a broader strike totaling about 1,500 workers. In Holyoke Massachusetts 2000 paper mill workers struck as called by the Eagle lodge of papermakers and stationary firemen unions.
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Buffalo
New York Central Railway
Chicago
Holyoke
Mass
Esgle Lodge of
Fishing boats in squall reported off Charleston missing crew
A fleet of fishing boats 40 miles south of Charleston is feared lost after a squall yesterday. Fifteen men aboard three boats are missing. Separately in Pittsburg a tow boat explosion near Tarentum wrecks the George S. Ross. Captain Kelly is missing and presumed dead, three crew burned.
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Charleston
S.C
Pittsburg
George S. Ross
Tsrentum
Kelly
President's wife reported improved health update
Washington June 1 Secretary Cortelyou reported that Mrs McKinley rested well overnight and her condition is more favorable. A Queen Helena in Italy welcomed a daughter this morning with mother and infant doing well.
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Cortelyou
Italy
Rowe
Jane
Helena
Two Points of View on Chicago Machinists Strike
A Chicago machinists strike continues as shop committees consult with many firms. Labor leader Roderick says several manufacturers signed new terms and others are negotiating while outer shops await word. Employers' Fraser & Chalmers criticizes the action as a setback to arbitration and ten-hour wages dispute. In Racine Wisconsin a new St Luke's hospital addition was dedicated by Mr and Mrs William Horlick in memory of their daughter Alice P Horlick.
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Jane
Roderick
W. J. Chalmers
Fraser & Chalmers
Chalmers
New York
Racine
Wis
St. Luke's Hospital
William Horlick
Alice P. Horlick
Addition Honored For Racine Justice Winslow Gift
Representative Cooper presented the city addition to the people of Racine. Justice J. B. Winslow of the state supreme court accepted the gift on behalf of the people. The addition cost $20,000.
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Cooper
Expansion ideas spark Times editorial on U S growth
The London Times hints at Uncle Sam's expansion plans. It notes the Supreme Court insular cases decision may not address merits of the quarrel. The paper warns a ruling against expansion would be anachronistic and that Americans intend broad development, following a path set by history and nationhood.
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London Times
Uncle Sam
London
the Times
United States Supreme Court
United States
Massachusetts
Louisiana
Platt Amendment Stand Stiffened by Cuban Case and Loomis Exit
Washington reports that the Platt amendment dispute with Cuba remains unresolved as the Cuban constitutional convention rejects terms. Secretary Root relayed the stance through General Wood while Loomis will not return to Venezuela, with Russell to head the Caracas leg for now, amid tensions and a health standpoint.
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Wood
Platt
Connecti
Loomis
Venezuela
State Department
Europe
Russell
United States
Caracas
Castro
Jefferson on federal judges as sappers and miners
The quotation portrays Jefferson calling federal judges a corps undermining the constitution while claiming their actions aim at development. He contends judges have opened a path for republic expansion into regions its founders did not intend, leaving little room for retreat.
Two Unions at Odds Halt Ordinary Building Work
Elwood Indiana June 1 The dispute between the Carpenters union and the Amalgamated Association of Woodworkers over jurisdiction inside mills has paused all building improvements. Carpenters refuse to work while woodworkers continue, seeking wage advances. No decision yet from AFL executive committee. The North town steamer departed for Europe. Secretary Root criticizes Platt amendment interpretations as beyond fair meaning.
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Carpenters’ Union
Amalgamated Association of Woodworkers
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Northwestern Steamship Company
Northtown
Europe
Dar
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Massachusetts
Root
Queen Wilhelmina Honored by Berlin Review Parade
Queen Wilhelmina and the Dutch prince witnessed the emperor's review of Berlin garrison. The queen rode with the empress to the castle as crowds cheered. American officials and diplomats attended, noting the remarkable drill and pageantry despite heat and dust. A separate report covers an attempted Burlington train robbery near Savannah and a Sioux City discussion on locomotive procurement and British versus American engineering.
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Wilhelmina
Netherlands
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Prince of the Netherlands
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Wilemina
Lomense
Bonnat
Revie
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Burlington Limited
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Savanna
Ills
Dorothea to serve Illinois Naval Militia train ship
Dorothea is stripped of her guns and sails from Buffalo with a fifty five person Illinois Naval militia crew. She will stop at Detroit for mail then head to Chicago to serve as a train ship for the militia.
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N. Y
Illinois Naval mi
Dorothea Sumbeat
Dorothea
Chie
Naval Militia
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Chicago
Hartford City
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Blackford Glass Cony
Hurrle Glass Company
Litia
Indian Secretary replies on American locomotives and British preference
Lord George Hamilton defends British manufacture in Indian rail contracts while noting limited American orders since a major strike. He cites readiness to present figures and argues American production improves yearly in quality and price amid competition. Oil pipelines expand supply reach via Port Arthur to deliver fuel efficiently.
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Lord George Hamilton
House of Commons
Alfred Hickman
Board of Management
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America
Born to Serve dispute at Rev Sheldon home
Topeka Kansas June 1 The wife of Rev Sheldon clashes with the preacher over his story Born to Serve in which a servant girl is treated as an equal. Mrs Sheldon asserts she did not write the book and private conversation time is needed. The servant leaves the home next day. Part Proprietor of 160 Acres of Land at Pullman Illinois Mrs Alice Lamer tied to sisters ownership of land near Calumet river Chicago.
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Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
Sheldon
Topeka
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Pullman
Alte Pass
Alice Lamer
Chicago
Calumet River
Clark, Hollenback
Petroleum versus coal pits Texas gusher in play
Texas oil interests threaten the bituminous coal industry as J M Guffey Petroleum negotiates to buy two whale boats at Cleveland to deliver fuel by lake vessel. The move signals possible competition for Pittsburg coal, with Texas gusher potential impact on prices and supply.
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Texas Oil
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Soldiers Riot at Saloon Near Presidio
Soldiers from the 45th and 46th infantry wrecked Mrs Powers saloon outside the Presidio after finding a member unconscious. A squadron of cavalry and provost guard arrived to quell the disturbance. An official investigation will follow.
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Presidio Reservation
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46Th Infantry
Cavalry
Michigan Dominates College Field Meet at Marshall Field
A large crowd watched Michigan, Wisconsin, Chicago and others in the annual college meet at Marshall Field. Kechie of Wisconsin won the mile in 4 34 5, Merrill Beloit took the 434 yard dash in 49 4 5, Baird Northwestern won the discus with Webster Wisconsin second, Hahn Michigan won the 100 yard dash in 10 seconds.
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Kechie
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Leiblee
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United States to Remain in Cuba Until Platt Amendment Adopted
Secretary Root informed Gen. Wood that the United States will keep control of Cuba until the Platt Amendment is substantially adopted. The president approved the action last Tuesday.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Wood
Root
Dr A M Unger Admits Bail In $15 000 Trial
Chicago June 1 Dr A M Unger on trial for alleged conspiracy to swindle life insurance firms on policies for Marie Defenbach now deceased was admitted to bail today in the amount of $15 000.
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Chicago
A.M. Unger
Marie Defenbach
No Indictments Against Healer Dowie
The grand jury in Chicago on June 1 voted no indictments against Healer Dowie and several followers in connection with the death of Mrs. H. W. Judd after a thorough investigation.
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Dowie
Chicago
Spain's royal house in imminent danger
June 1 report claims the captain general was warned of a foreign anarchist plot to kill the king and queen regent. Also noted are brief items on a St Joseph amphitheatre fire, science skepticism, and other fleeting world briefs.
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Barcelona
ST. Joseph
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