Peace Proclaimed in South Africa at Last
London rejoices as the city marks the peace with South Africa. Officials announce terms of surrender after Boer forces lay down arms. Celebrations spread globally with church bells, flags, and public cheers as Milner and Kitchener confirm the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Mons
Balfour
Wounerd
South Afren
AMI
Aken
Ware
Transvat
Hebel
Telat
London
Lord Kitchener
Tard Kitchener
Tord Milner
Mansion House
Joseph C. Dinedall
Basis of Representation for Fourteenth District Delegates Set
Democratic committee members from the new Fourteenth district meet in Monmouth and call for a August 5 convention. Delegates are apportioned by one for every 200 Bryan votes, with Hancock 20 and Mercer 24 among the counties. John Schafer chairs the port I rock area, David Turnbull serves as secretary, and the drive aims to persuade Congressman Mickey to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Democratic Congressional Committee
Fourteenth District
Bryan
Stanin
Emperor Willian and Potts Attend Gala Opera
Berlin reports that Commander Potts of the U S N, after a review, was invited by the emperor to a gala opera with his wife and later to dine at the new palace Potwain where the shah of Persia and the crown prince of Stam were also present. The audience granted Potts the press of Lexides the audience.
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Berlin
Emperor Willian
M. Potts
U.S. N
United States
Potts
Potwain
Persia
Stam
Taft Ill in Rome Amid Pope’s Court Visit
Taft is confined to his room in Rome with a slight fever described as tensilitis and not considered serious. Cardinal Rampotla, papal secretary of state, is involved. Bishop Og osmunt of Stony Falls, South Dakota, is listed as redux interpreter amid the papal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Cardinal Rampotla
Kaw Taft
Ogosmunt
Stony Falls
South Dakota
Striking Miners Halt Work Across Wyoming Valley
In Wilkes Barre and surrounding districts engineers firemen and pumpmen join a nationwide strike. Most eight hour day crews walk off with nonunion replacements brought from Philadelphia. In Shamokin and Mahanoy City, about 95 percent of key workers quit, leaving mines idle as bosses attempt to fill posts. No violence reported. officials promise updates as page two continues.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Prwpmen
Philadelphia
Wyoming
Shamokin
Hing Bomen
Mit TL
Mitchell
Mahanoy City
Mahanoy
THE SMALLEST MAN Iowa Claims to Have the Record in the Midget Line
Iowa reports Major Gants of Fairfield claims the world smallest man title. At eighteen inches tall and about thirty pounds he is thirty years old. He weighs less than most men and their height compares to a line of tiny peers.
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Iowa
Eldéra
Major Gants
Fairfield
Lavina Stratton
Pyirield
Awful railroad accident kills three near Star Grave
A June 2 Greenville Pa crash near Star Grave on a steep grade left Ethel McClure and Bevis McChire dead, and severely injured Mary Owens and Mrs John Owens. Charles Clute is believed to have died. a carriage party en route to Jamestown was involved. The scene lies midway on a steep grade with high train speeds.
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Greenville
Etx
Tere
Ethel McClure
Bevis McChire
Tujnred
Mia
Charles Clute
John Owens
Mary Owens
Jamestown
Iowa Insurance Report Covers Past Year
Des Moines editor reports state life and mutual fire insurers issued risk, paid losses, and paid taxes and fees. Four stock and mutual fire insurers wrote substantial premiums, with totals reaching over 1.97 million in taxes, 1.3 million in state taxes, and 707 thousand in fees.
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Des Moinex
Tone 2
Merriam Fis
Klaus
Insni
Facts About British Boer War Near Closer End
A dated digest lists totals of troops and prisoners with figures for the British and Boer forces, casualties, and settlements through 1902. It cites major events from Stormberg to Pretoria, names key leaders such as Salisbury Roberts Kitchener and Kruger, and notes surrender terms, peace talks, and dates of occupancy and annexation.
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Bri Jarygowt
Totat
Lamnen
Tao
Laranem
de Wet
Cape Colony
Botha
Zalnland
Kitchener
Delarey
Methuenspring
Cecil Rhodes
Chick of Star
Kimberly
Ladysmith
Pretoria
Daring Mount Pelee ascent ends amid eruptions and mud
Describing Professor Angelo Heilprin's ascent to Mont Pelee summit amid violent steam, ash and mud eruptions, the account notes his careful observations and discovery of synchronous eruptions between the River Valleise crater and the summit crater. The journey, risks, and mud-covered descent are detailed along with damage fears to the Vive plantation.
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Fort de France
Martinique
National Geographical Society
Angelo Heilprin
Thes Guldex
Mont
Teofessor Heilprin
Philadelphia Geographical Society
Heilprin
Plantition
Fernand Clerc
Mr. Stied
Loupein
Redeatin
Steauz
Einde Spor
Saple
Ag Lis Hf
Tye
Srispnet
Iprin
Mont Pelee
Vallaise
Rui
Clare
Hellprin
Montreloc
Separate Criminal Insane Prisoners At Milhigan City
June 2. The insane criminals at the state prison at Milhigan City are to be separated at once. The action follows a board of charities investigation which found most unsatisfactory conditions stemmed from mixing the criminal insane with other prisoners. The report urged provision for separation and the northern hospital building to be used for the insane if needed.
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Tadianapolis
Tod
Te State
Milhigan City
Sep
Board of Site Charities
Auto Run Isawa y At Speed Trial in Staten Ishin Tragedy
Auto race disaster at Staten Ishin rams barrier and crowds. One man killed and four men and two women seriously injured as car from Baker Motor Veliny of Cleveland crashes. President W C Taker and driver Edward Delzer held on $5,000 bail for damages. Injured listed include Andrew Featherston dead on arrival. Capt Thomas Taylor with leg injuries. Mrs Louise Johnson, Mrs Hay, John F Brick, Patrick Kyng, Jon Bokart. Authorities aid victims. details vary.
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Staten Ishin
W. C. Taker
Baker Motor Veliny
Cleveland
Edward Delzer
Damieit
Andrew, Featherston
Thomas Taylor
Louise Johnson
John F. Brick
Mrs. Hay
Patrick Kyng
Jon Bokart
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Teelani
United Kingdom
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Sedh Chaserlate
Kawaint
Penemlon
Toer
Milner
Kiteh
Gram
Hill
Ned
Faul Kruger
Lond Roberts
Mickey
Popal
Kaiser
Persona Non Gratha
Rome
Iowa Insurance
Cruid
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain and Ireland
Joseph Chaimberla
Lord Milner
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitehine
French
Ian Hamilton
Bruch Hamilton
Tucker
Kekewich
Kruger
South African Republic
Steyn
Orange Free State
Schalk- Horger
Transvaal
Joubert
Louis Botha
Mount Pelee Crater
Prof
Volcano Hill
Hades
Aines
Des Moines
Postoffice
O'Connell
White Sivnn Min
Lim
Gold Ridge
White Swan
Dastard
Reostaqua
Cantritt
Here
Albert Hale
Dora Donohue
Hale
Nada
Montress
Que
Associated Press
Ottawa
Washington
Whiteside
Santiago
Cuba
Fourth Guananamo Regiment
Harvard
Yale
Atasslos
New York
Berkeley Oval
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Duluth
Minn
John Dumphy
Lakes
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