Congress Adjourns After an Emotional Closing Day
The House ended its session with a patriotic sing along in the galleries and a mass chorus as Speaker Henderson adjourned at 5 with no riotous scenes. The naval bill dispute ended in Senate approval of the Senate amendment and final adjournment followed by a calm Senate session and a presidential receipt at the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wshington
Henderson
Hall of Representatives
Mercer
Nebraska
Ball
Texan
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Tawn
Miteherald
Congress
Cannon
Messrs. Foss
Dayton
West Virginia
Cummings
New York
Lentz
Ohio
Bille
Coeur d'Alene
Billa
Senate
Hale
House
Frye
Washington
Capitol
Massive US battleships sail to join Atlantic squadron
Battle ships In China and Massachusetts depart League Island Navy Yard for Hampton Roads to join the North Atlantic squadron under Admiral Farragut. A 450 man crew arrives from Washington Brooklyn and Boston. Admiral Crowinshield inspects prior to departure as mobilization begins for six weeks of maneuvers.
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Philadelphia
China
Massachusetts
League Island Navy Yard
Hampton Heads
North Atlantic
Farquhar
Washington
Brooklyn
Boston
Crowinshield
Bureau of Navigation
New York
Kearsarge
Indiana
Texas
League Island
Republicans Prepare Hall for National Convention in Philadelphia
The National Export Exposition auditorium is nearly ready for the Republican National Convention set in twelve days. Wiswell will formally take possession next Wednesday while the local committee wants early transfer to manage safety concerns. National committee members arrive by Saturday with Senator Hanna expected for events, as arrangements for a monster night street parade and allied clubs entertainment proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wiswell
National Committee
Senator Hanna
Kerene
Missouri
Young Republican Club of Theavity
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
Hanna
Allied Republican Clubs
Republican Cluba
Cluba
Legislative Contest in Somerset Assembly Nominations
The Dauphin county court heard a trial over the Somerset county legislative contest. The dispute asks which ticket won the April 21 primary for assembly, with Fred Rowe and William H Banner opposing Wil lam H Koontz and Samuel Kendall. Both tickets filed certificates. County Chairman Burkey testified about the return judges who declared Koontz and Kendall nominees.
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Harrisburg
Somerset County
Dauphin County
Simonton
Lssue
Fred Rowe
William H. Banner
Willam HH. Koontz
Samuel Kendall
Assembly
State Department
Burkey
Messrs. Koonix
Kendall
Sir Thoms Fore Elected to Royal Cork Yacht Club
At a Royal Cork Yacht Club meeting in Quirmstown on June 7, Sir Thoms Fore was elected a member and expressed intent to challenge for the America's Cup, setting sights on the club’s storied competition.
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Quirmstown
Royal Cork Yacht Club
Thoms Fore
Tatention
Kruger Defiant as War Rages Beyond Pretoria
A Daily Express correspondent reports President Kruger in a shunted railway car near Machadorp stating the capital is not conquered and that burghers will fight to the last man. He dismisses claims of gold and a refuge on a Dutch warship, praising Steyn and De Wet while predicting continued guerrilla warfare.
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Republic
Pretoria
London
Transvaal
Marhadorp
Kruger
Daily Express
Lourenzo Marques
Steyn
DeWet
Free State
Mr. Kruger
Lord Roberts
England
President Kruger
Tam
Reitz
Cherilla
Lydenburg
Passenger ships and arrivals listed for June coastal ports
In June the Cunard and rival liners report movements from Havre Cherbourg and Liverpool to New York and Amsterdam with arrivals including Teutonic Germanic Aller and La Bretagne. Ships sail between New York, Havre, Cherbourg, Liverpool, Boulogne and Bremen.
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New York
la Bretagne
Havre
Baler Priederich Mamburg
Mymouth
Cherbourg
Rovie
Liverpool
Plymouth
Fuemt Nimmarck
Newmouth
Amsterdam
Newark
Boulogn
Boylan
Town
Teutonic
la Touraine
Bremerhaven
Aller
Mherbourg
Southampton
Germanic
Quinnstown
Pennsylvania G A R Encampment Adjourns at Gettysburg
The forty third annual encampment of the Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic adjourned at noon. Elected council of administration includes William J. Wray Murvey Miller George J. Swarts Joseph Schwartz all of Philadelphia and H H Bengough of Pittsburgh. Delegates to the national encampment named from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Titusville and other towns. Veterans witnessed an exhibition drill by Soldiers Orphans School pupils from Scotland Pa totaling 275 under superintendent M Thornhurst.
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Gettysburg
Department of Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
William J. Wray
Murvey Miller
George J. Swarts
Joseph Schwartz
Philadelphia
H. H. Bengough
Mittsburg
Edward
Rice
William
Ben Oliver
James Hutton
Isaac C. Hoath
W. A. Stewart
Harry G. Davie
John Watson
James Hine
da Bosa
J. Banka
Leechburg
W. N. Jones
L. I. Shattue
Titusville
J. M. Stoover
Chester
N. B. Spreakeman
Coatesville
Harry Watson
Greenville
H. F. Deardaley
Montrose
L. ¥. Diller
Gettysboro
Walter L. Graham
Butler
Jacob Hoover
Lewisburg
W. C. Knox
Ligonier
James Sweger
Lancaster
L. Denne
Wellsboro
J. H. Druckemiller
Lehighton
Milton Gherst
Lebanon
W. A. Stone
Allegheny
George F. Batley
Morristown
G. John Gould
Mt. Carmel
Philip Helst
Etna
John E. Manship
Germantown
J. L. Shoemaker
Wyoming
John Breckinridge
Steelton
Thomas G. Charles
Altoona
TL. & Eisenhower
Cardele
Hh. H. Helenate
Waverly
A. C. Koder
Mechanicsburg
John FP. Peters
A. B. Stevens
Scranton
T. N. Boyle
A. Jones
F. T. Totten
James B. Rows
Pittsboro
Soldiers' Orphans’ School
Scotland
M. Thornhurst
Agriculturalists Meet in Lock Haven
The division Institutes of the State Board of Agriculture convened in Lock Haven on June 7. Major Levi Wells, recently retired dairy food commissioner, spoke on Pure Food Laws and Enforcement. He defended his actions amid opposition and praised Governor Stone’s course. J. T. Rothrock discussed forestry reserves and future use of state land for health institutions and pure water. A five member committee was named to draft a bill for increased funding to extend Institute work.
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Lock Haven
State Board of Agriculture
Levi Wells
Dairyard
D. M. Pry
Washington County
W. H. Hrosina
Lancaster
S& FL
Kruger Invited to Locate Near Tioga County Farm
Report from the Canton Sentinel says President Kruger may settle near Brownlee Tioga County Pennsylvania if he evades the British. Henry Malles a Kruger relative in Brownlee invited him to locate there and Dom Paul has sent a letter accepting the invitation. Inquiries are being made about farm prices in the area which has many Dutch residents.
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Tioga County
Himira
Canton
Kruger
Brownlee
Henry Malles
Transvaal
Dom Paul
Cardinal Gibbons Confers Degrees at Catholic University
Cardinal Gibbons today conferred degrees on a large number of students at the Catholic University in Washington. An opening address by Rev. Mr. Conafty prefaced presentations in technology, law, philosophy, and theology, followed by a closing cardinal’s address.
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Washington
Cardinal Gibbona
Conafty
Brewers Convention Ends at Atlantic City with Officers Elected
The United States Brewers association concluded its fortieth annual convention in Atlantic City. Rudolph Brand of Chicago was elected president and N W Kendall of New Haven vice president. Joseph Theurer, Willam Hoffman, Gallus Thomann, and Charles A Schults were named treasurer and secretaries. A letter from Susan B Anthony requesting a temperance orator was ruled out for political reasons. The body debated malt beer standards under the pure food law and planned to submit proposals to the agriculture department in Washington. Mayor Franklin P Stoy attended a banquet at Hotel Rudolf with 360 covers. next meeting place to be set by the directors.
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Atlantic City
Uited States Brewers’ Association
Rudolph Brand
Chicago
N. W. Kendall
New Hiaven
Joseph Theurer
Willam Hoffman
Gallus Thomann
Charles A. Schults
Susan B. Anthony
Congress
Franklin P. Stoy
Association
Rudolf
Doctors Elect Officers at American Medical Association Meeting
Atlantic City N J June 1 The American Medical Association elected officers with Dr Charles A Reid of Ohio as president and a slate of vice presidents secretaries treasurer and librarians from multiple states The session included routine business and an oration on medicine by Dr John A Witherspoon of Nashville Tennessee
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Medical Association
Githers
Charles A. Reid
Ohio
A. W. Calhoun
Georgia
Colonel Woodhull
Philp Marvel
New Jersey
BE. E. Quine
Tlindla
George W. Simmonda
Ilinois
A. M. Davis
Minnesota
Henry FP
Newman
George Webster
Illinois
Miles F. Porter
Indiana
E. Pletcher Ingalls
Tilinoia
W. T. Rodman
Pennsylvania
Joseph M. Matthews
Kentucky
Judicial Council
James KR. Gutrle
Iowa
G. I. Mills
Tennessee
RK. C. Moore
Nebroska
Dia J. Herberger
District of Columbia
John D. Roberts
Charles L. Rodman
Connecticut
8. L. Jepreel
West Virginia
John A. Withersapoon
Nashville
Funeral Directors Meet Elects Officers at Hazleton
State Funeral Directors association sessions feature W. J. Atwood of Philadelphia delivering an address on chemicals and fluids by Max Hunkle of New York while Joseph J. Barry discussed the profession. Officers elected include President C. W. Naulty and vice presidents A G Hooke EB Naginey FE K Bright with secretary George Chandler Paul and treasurer W J Atwood. Next convention set for Johnstown.
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Hazleton
Magleton
Toay
State
Philadelphia
EB. Bh. Naginey
Hellefonte
K K. Bright
Northumberland
George Chandler Paul
W. J. Atwood
John Henderson
Johnstown
Joseph Stevens
Altoona
Albert Moore
W. Day
Williamstown
W. Naulty
Wesley Kehr
Joseph J. Barry
Cottrell Shoots Himself in Heat of Despair
Thomas D. Cottrell, elder and noted speculator in this city, shot himself today in the heat. He died shortly after or is soon to die with his brother Edward Cottrell of New York at his side. Despondency over the affair and financial reverses are believed to have driven the act.
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Chinsgo
Thomas D. Cottrell
Edward Cottrell
New York
Local News Briefs Cover Politics and Crime
Morning briefs report adjournment of General Congress, defeat of a Chinese boxer, and defiant stance by President Keycer. Local items urge toll removal at Park Gate, court reorders, and calls to reinstate police officers. Community sections include Scranton, Nay Aug Park, Pace Mall, and county notes.
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Congrom
Keycer
Northeutern Poorsylvania
Sollotter Vouburg
Select Council
Nay Aug Park
Bound by masked men terrify 12 year old in borough
Gwennie Williams aged 12 awoke to two masked intruders in her home on electric avenue. They tied her hands and feet, carried her to the cellar, and left after locking the doors. Her father Beth Williams was gone at the time. he returned about midnight and later heard cries from the cellar. Police have no clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwennie Williams
Olyphant
Beth Williams
Electric Avenue
Williams
Sunbury Water Plugs Shut Off as Negotiations Fail
Sunbury Pennsylvania reports the Northumberland Water Company has shut off all fire plugs after failed negotiations with borough authorities over water charges. The expired contract paid 40 dollars per plug annually. the company offered 322 dollars, while officials want 20 dollars. The stands remain shut until terms are agreed.
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Sunbury
Northumberland Water
Conference for Twenty fifth district adjourns after ballots
The senatorial conference met in Coudersport on June 1 after fourteen ballots. Each county backed its own candidate. The group adjourned to meet in Wellsboro on August 8. Hon Pred CL Leonard offered a resolution pledging the winner to attend and abide by the caucus action on the U S Senate nomination.
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Coudersport
Welleboro
CL Leonard
United States
Governor Nomination Declined in Local Statement
Toneville figure Taylor today declined to seek the Republican nomination for governor in a statement from Indianapolis. He cites duty to himself and family and offers full support to the party’s nominee, saying he cannot pursue the candidacy.
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Toneville
Taylor
Kverting Pot
Indianapelis
Govenor
Iis
Kanematne
Couimnet
elVil Nherty
Myvell
Drowned While Fishing in Ohio River Near Economy
A man and boy drowned while fishing in the Ohio River near Economy. William H. Mieltenstein, 45, and his son George, 11, were pulled under after the elder reportedly attempted to rescue the boy.
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Pitter
Ohio River
Willian H. Mieltenstein
Hile Eon
George
Shweeon
Reece
Representative Gaines Introduces Reform Bill on Congressional Employment
Washington June a representative Gaines introduced a bill prohibiting members of Congress from acting as attorneys for railroads or other corporations seeking charters or aid from the United States government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reprenitative Gaines
Teen
Congress
United Sates
Boxers Repulse Forces Amid Chinese Crisis Reports
Telegraph from Tien-Tsin on June 6 describes Boxer forces challenging Chinese troops led by General Nich. Reported destruction of railway property and attacks on foreigners near Pekin. Dowager Empress orders 3000 guards to protect the Pekin railroad as British marines and German sailors move to secure Europeans.
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Tien-Tsin
Pekin
Great Britain
Nich
Tung-Hu
Shanghai
Neih- S'Chong
Loxers
Tien Trin
Berlin
Che Fon
Tien Tain
London
China
Pekin la
Morning Post
Tien Tsin
Euill
Tong Fong
Langon
Mme
Astier
Mosers
Ossent
Cades
Nieh
National Fremont Association Accepts Republican Convention Invite
Pittsburg June 7 The National Fremont association composed of members of the first Republican national convention met today and unanimously accepted the invitation of national chairman Hanna to attend the Philadelphia convention. A call was issued for survivors of the old party to meet in Philadelphia on the 1st inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
National Premont Association
Hanna
Olf
Philadelphia
Exhibition awards honor American engraving talents
The exhibition awards include a medal of merit to American artist Dames McNeil Whistler for engraving and gold medals to Joseph Peverott Cole for wood engraving and to Bonnell for engraving, recognizing notable American winter work.
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Pari
June T
Dames McNeil Whistler
Joseph Peverott Cole
Af Mautner
Down Bonnell
Weather forecast for Wallington June shows showers Friday
Forecaster predicts showers in Eastern Pennsylvania on Friday with Saturday turning fair. Winds shift from brisk southerly to variable as the weekend progresses.
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Wallington
Philvania
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Major Wells
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Gaines
National Fremont Association
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