American Missionary Edna G. Terry Murdered in Tsung Hua
News from New York confirms the murder of Dr Edna G Terry who led the Methodist Episcopal Woman's Foreign Missionary Society station at Tsung Hua China The report cites a message to her brother in law and notes the distance of Tsung Hua from Beijing Officials in Washington report a shift in stance by the Dowager Empress toward foreign troops in Chinese territory and detail naval measures including a planned battalion of marines for the Philippines and Cavite defenses.
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New York
Edna G. Terry
Methodist Episcopal Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Tsung Hua
China
Terry
Methodist Episcopal Board
Tien Tsin
Hopkins
Hayner
Washington
Foreign Office
Tsung LA Yamen
Pekin
Ching
Russia
Philip May
Navy Department
Manila
Remey
Philippines
Absence and Preliminaries at Philadelphia Convention
Visitors arrived in force as the convention began in Philadelphia. Alabama and Delaware were fully represented while most national committee members were absent or proxyed. Ex Chairman M S Quay was notably absent, with proxy held by Senator Penrose. Officials tested the convention hall acoustics amid speeches by Mayor Ashbridge and others as the band prepared for the event.
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Philadelphia
Alabama
Delaware
National Committee
Quay
Pennsylivania
Penrose
Ashbridge
Wiewell
Dobbins
Building Committee
Birth of a Prince Son Noted by Queen Victoria
The state department was notified by Queen Victoria of the birth of a prince son of the Duke of York. Acknowledgement will be sent by the state department and the president will convey congratulations in accordance with international etiquette rules.
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Washington
State Department
Pensions Granted to Several Recipients
Washington June 1 The following pensions have been granted William Ackerson Mountain Top Lackawanna county William G Movie Scranton and others in the list with disability and service records as cited.
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Washington
William Ackerson
Mountain Top
Linerme County
William G
Movie
Scranton
End of St Louis Street Railway Riot Nears
The St Louis strike appears near settlement as police and sheriff say the critical phase has passed and transit resumes with non union workers. An inquest into Sunday’s riot opened with conflicting testimony. Sherman Patterson, head of the local union, was stabbed and mortally wounded by Edward Cundy amid a saloon dispute. Patterson died shortly after. Cundy was arrested.
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St. Louie
Sherman C. Patterson
Street Railway Men’s Union
Patterson
Edward Cundy
East St. Louis
Cundy
Ohio Democrats End Nine Hour State Convention In Turbulent Session
Columbus June 13 After a nine hour session the Democratic state convention adjourned amid uproar and disarray. Delegates clashed over ballots and leadership with police drafted to clear aisles as names for secretary of state and other offices were announced amid confusion and last minute changes.
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Columbus
McLean
Hamilton County
John R. McLean
Cincinnati
Kalbourne
Patrick
Thomas
George W. Hull
Toledo
Chapman
Huntington
Charles W. Baker
John McAweeney
F Brombech
MB. Olybirn
Elvetors
Shane BR. Sherrod
A. J. Warner
McFadden
Supreme Court
Allen W. Smalley
Dairy and Food Commission
W. Balland
UW. Yates
Selious Commission
Board of Public Worker
Peter Y. Brown
Six Men Die in Logging Railroad Wreck at Cammal
Six men are killed and one badly injured in a logging railroad crash near Cammal Pennsylvania. An out of control train plunged 200 feet down an embankment, instantly killing engineer McGillvery and fireman English both of Cammal along with four Italian laborers. The coroner and undertaker left for the scene at midnight.
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Willamsport
Cammal
Ths Place
McGillvery
English
Frank Carlson
Jello Dema
James Roe
Memnon
Justice of the Peace
Schuyler
Kentucky Governor Requisition Demands Stir in Indiana
Indianapolis reporters note DhL Justus Gowber and T. C. Campbell with Shevilt Sutter arrived from Frankfort with a requisition for W. 5. Taylor, a Republican candidate for Kentucky governor. Governor Mowat was away, and Attorney Campbell planned to block any argument on the requisition upon his return.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dune Dhl
Justus Gowber
T. C. Campbell
Shevilt Sutter
Frankfort
W. 5
Taylor
Kentucky
Mowat
Campy Hell
Democrats in Possession Court Ruling in Ky State Offices
In Frankfort on June 1 the court of appeals sustains part of Attorney General Brockenridge motion in minor state contests and discharges supersedant bonds of Republican water officials. The decision allows Democratic state officials to take possession of offices and buildings related to state duties.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Brockenridge
Chiala
Liability of Brokers in War Tax on Margin Trades
In Philadelphia on June 1 Judge McPherson ruled against the government in a suit by broker J B Fleshman against Internal Revenue Collector Penrose A McClain. The court held no authority exists to collect an additional tax on implied resale contracts in margin transactions, allowing Fleshman to recover $4 544 90.
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Philadelphia
McPherson
United States Circuit Court Today
J. B. Fleshman
Internal Revenue
Penrose A McClain
Fleshman
J. B. Fleshman & Company
McClain
Transvaal Crisis Deepens as Kruger Shifts Capital
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts restoring line of communication to Pretoria while Kruger plans moving executive center to the mountains at Nelspruit Machadodorp. Boer forces withdraw, farms to be confiscated, press prints leaflets, Milner resigns, Buller casualties listed.
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Kruger
London
Pretoria
Huller
Ermelo
van Renens Mass
Steyn
Orange River Colony
Rundle
Lourens
Marquez
Machadodorp
Transvaal
Nelspruit
Lorenzo Marquez
Swaziland
Strathceonas
Schreiner
Cape
Alfred Milner
Buller
War Office
Belle Mine Struggle Intensifies Amid Tension
Reports from Belle describe a strike at the mine with heightened tension and warnings of stern action. Officials and workers clash over conditions as authorities consider possible measures to restore order.
Census returns from New York to complete city schedules
Washington June 1 The census trea in te trecript of the flat completed schedules about 53 in number which now revives from New York city. It is expected that within two weeks the wake of the count in mime of the large city will be made known.
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Washington
New York City
President appoints Byrn to codify U.S. criminal laws
Washington reports June 1 that the president named ex Representative W. D. Byrn of Indiana to the commission tasked with codifying the nation's criminal laws. He replaces a previously named member who has declined.
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Washington
W. D. Byrn
Indiana
United State
Bryan in Chicago Explores 1896 Platform Rewrites
William J. Bryan visited Chicago where he discussed the 1900 campaign platform with party leaders and supporters. He advocated rewriting key money planks while others favored reaffirming the 1896 Chicago platform and addressing imperialism and trusts. He argued conditions are more favorable now than in 1896 and predicted a nationwide campaign to win all states.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Senator Jones
C. J. J. Johnson
Charles A. Walsh
D. J. Campau
Michigan
Kanene City
Bryan
Jones
Dryan
Philippines
Republican Party
Window companies resume plants under wartime shift
Pittsburgh based American Window Company plans to reopen plants of United Glass in Cleveland Elvira in Elmira New York and Cobansey in Mindgaport New York. The facilities have been closed year round and the re opening at the start of the next fire season will provide employment to many workers.
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Pittsbodune LL
American Window Clie Company
Strange
Planta
United Glass Company
Cleveland
Elvira Company
Elmira
N. Y
Cobansey Company
Mindgaport
N. 4
Commencement Exercises at University of Pennsylvania
The one hundred forty fourth commencement was held at the Academy of Music with degrees awarded in arts and sciences, medicine, dental, veterinary medicine and philosophy. Willian L. Prather, president of the University of Texas, delivered the address.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Academy of Music
Willian L. Prather
University of Texas
Georgia Democratic Convention Opens With Delegates From Across State
In Atlanta Georgia Democratic delegates gathered tonight from every county for the state convention to be held tomorrow. The gathering will nominate a full state ticket and choose at large delegates for Kinane City convention. The platform will align with party lines and support William J Bryan.
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Atlanta
Tomorow
Choow
Kinane
William J. Bryan
Toxera Kill Report Ignites Missionary Controversy
A morning briefing highlights General-Chinew Toxera killings on an American mission, with mentions of the Republican National Committee Regine Work Bryan Discheen Money Trusta and Imperial Jem. Northeastern Pennsylvania reports discuss the Toxer movement while liquor law violators face conviction.
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Chinew Toxera
Republican National Committee
Regine Work
Bryan Discheen
Trusta
Imperial Jem
Hanna Has No Choice In Vice Presidential Speculation
Philadelphia June 18 The national committee meets to frame proclamations and settle contested delegates as Chairman Hanna arrives, guarded by locals at Bron Street station and hotel. He denies any president’s candidate and says his aim is to find the best man while naming Dolliver as a possible contender.
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Philadelphia
National Committee
Hanna
Bron Street
Walton
Culilors
Senator Hanna
Lewis
Mr. Woodruff
Mr. Biles
Senator Allison
Senate
Dolliver
Mr. Hanna
The Clerk Came Back to Indianapolis
The aspiring clerk John F R Sullivan returned to Indianapolis from Green Castle after fleeing Washington under a charge of embezzling about 50 000 dollars of public funds. He said after eleven years of wandering he wished to save his employers. It is understood he spent several years in Canada.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John FR. Sullivan
Marit County
Green Castle
Canaria
Political Appointments Noted in Harrisbury
The governor announces appointments to state and regional boards including Trustees at Awlum for Chronie Jenne at Werhers ville and the Western Pennsylvania Institution for the Peeble Minded. Also named are General Jobin A Wiley and George T Davenport among others in Franklin Meadville and Lebanon.
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Harrisbury
Chronie Jenne
Werhersville
Dolph le Lemberger
Horace Firenk
Lebanon
Jet Aom
Pexsimre
Pletalphit
Pennsylvenia Institution
Polk
Jobin A. Wiley
Franklin
George T. Davenport
Meadville
Sage and Mira Injured in New York Incident
In New York in June a woman named Sage suffered injuries after a shopping trip when a mud covered wire gave way near her residence. She fell down steps, sustaining a right leg injury and severe head trauma, with officials noting a possible groin strain.
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New York
Mra Trek
Ion
Admiral Dewey Returns Home After Eight Days Outing
Admiral Dewey and his party arrive in Washington by the B&O railroad at 8 o clock this evening. The return trip from Michigan is without incident. Mrs Dewey has nearly recovered from a slight illness and enjoyed the eight days of outings.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Bilmore and Ohio
Michigan
Dewy
Mrs Gladstone Dying In London Nightfall Report
Announcement late yesterday evening stated that Mr William E. Gladstone was not expected to survive the night.
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Mrs. Gladstone
London
William E. Gladstone
Convention work begins at Republican National Committee session
The Republican National Committee met at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia to hear Alabama contest cases and set rules for the temporary organization. Factions Vaughan and Wickersham clash. federal office holders influence observed. Ninth District spared from exclusion. Delaware contest referred to harmonize differences.
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Alabama
Vaughan
Wickersham
Ninth
Philadelphia
Republian National Committee
Walton
Hanna
Henry C. Hayne
Wisconsin
Hann
Washington
State Central Committee
Wiecker
Payne
United States
Delaware
Walter WH. Hayes
Addicks
Weather forecast for Washington area in early June
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for showers on Thursday with Friday turning fair. Light to moderate winds from the south push in from the Mastery region as temperatures trend mild through the period.
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Washington
Mastery Pennsylvania
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