Hawaii annexation treaty signed in Washington
The United States and Hawaii formalized a treaty to annex the islands. Secretary Sherman and Hawaiian special commissioner Thurston led the ceremony as Minister Hatch signed the Hawaiian copy. A Japanese protest cited potential changes to prior advantaged status under current Hawaii Japan ties.
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Washington
State Department
Harrison
Senate
Cleveland
United States
Hawaii
Little Island Republic
Lorin Thurston
Messrs
Adee and
Cridler
Sherman
Messrs. Day
Adee
Babcock
Gaytree
Mindeter Hatch
A. W. Kinney
Dole
Hatch
Fulow
Thurston
Kinney
Japan
Opposition in Senate to Hawaiian annexation treaty
Washington June 16 The Senate met to read President McKinley’s Hawaiian annexation treaty and accompanying message in executive session. A bloc led by Senators Gray Mills Pasco White Caffery Pettigrew and McEnery signaled fierce opposition to ratification. Senator Davis sought publication of the documents but faced a single objection, delaying action until tomorrow.
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Washington
Hawaiian Islands
Senate
McKinley
Gray, Mills
Pasco
White
Caffery
Pettigrew
California
Senator Pettigrew
South Dakota
U S policy backs Hawaii annexation as national aim
The president stated that the United States cannot permit any foreign interference in Hawaii affairs. He asserted that annexing the islands and making them part of the United States aligns with the nation’s established policy.
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United States
Sherman
Hawaii
Samoa
Great Britain
Islands
United
Sttates
Barnato's Daughter Claims Heir to Wealth
Saya the Diamond King Barnato is pursued by his first wife who travels from Cleveland to expose him. Jacob Blackman, a handsome man, describes his daughter’s claim to Barnato’s wealth and a possible suicide to avoid exposure. The daughter, Mrs. Blackman, believes she can prove heir status through unique body marks. She and her husband plan to sail for England next week.
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Cleveland, O
Perry Street
Jacob Blackman
Barney Barnaton
Blackman
Russian Poland
Poland
Thristol
England
Hamburg
Bristol
South Africa
Cohen
United States
Johannesburg
Barnato
Mra Blackman
Mail Frauds Caged In Philadelphia Case Details
Philadelphia officers report the arrest of W. H. Gil mort alias Thomas W. Hackett alias Breckinridge and two women on fraud charges tied to mailing schemes. The trio, with past aliases and a history of appeals from Utica to Jersey City and Philadelphia, are held in $1000 bail awaiting Erie fall term trial. Their elaborate cons included bogus charitable lectures and collect profits from supposed widows and victims across multiple states.
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Philadelphia
W. H. Gilmort
Thomas W. Hackett
Breckinridge
Lucinda Hackett
Erie
Forater Street
Harrisburg
United States
Wolf
W. J. Mehary
Post Offics
Central
New England
Niagara Falls
Jersey City
Hackett
Ryan
New York
Homewood
Harriaburg
James H. Fahnestock
International Navigation Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gilmore
Letter That Triggered Arrest Of Trio
A letter referenced in official documents led to the arrest of three suspects. Police have not released their identities or charges, but investigators described the correspondence as pivotal evidence in the case. Local officials urged patience as the investigation continues.
Zimmermann predicts Day to succeed Sherman as secretary
Rev. Rh M Zimmerman of Jeanette Pa says Washington officials tell of foreign appointments held until January when Day of Canton will take over as secretary of state for McKinley. Sherman's ill health and workload fuel belief he will resign in the fall.
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Pittsburg
Rh. M. Zimmerman
Jeanette, Pa
Nuremburg
Germany
Washington
State Day
Canton
John Sherman
McKinley
Sherman
State Department
Princeton Prizes Honors Banquet Winners and Fellowships
At Princeton on June 14 a large attendance heard President Patton and Mr. Cleveland unveil prizes and fellowships. Winners include John Henry Keener for mental science, Horace Grevky Paget for classical fellow, Nicholas Stahl for Class of 1800 experience science fellowship, Henry Norris Russell for mathematical fellowship, Robert Leo Hallett for best essay, and Robert Fulton Sterling and Henry Ford Stockwell for Landes debate prizes. Multiple primes across English, architecture, economics, mathematics, and junior oratory were awarded to students from Harrisburg, Scranton, Philadelphia, Newark, and other locales, with honoraries and honorable mentions noted.
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Chandler Green
John Henry Keener
Harrisburg
Horace Grevky Paget
Oswego
Nicholas Stahl
Scranton
Henry Norris Russell
Oyster Hay
N. Y
Alexander G. McCook
Robert Leo Hallett
Milford
del. Lande
Robert Fulton Sterling
Hiairsville
Henry Ford Stockwell
Hammonton
N. J
Thomas St. Clair Evans
Blairsville
Baird Prises
Arthur Will Leonard
Cincinnati
Wilford McTivaine Post
Berut
Syria
Edward Cameron Thompson
Middletown
Percy Robert Colwell
Warwick
Frederick Barnard White
John Barclay Decourtoy
Philadelphia
Theodore Cuyler
George Howe
Columbia
8. C
Matthew Lowree
Warrior's Run
Paul Curtis Martin
Springeld
Frederick Leopold Johnson
Newark
George Alexander Armstrong
Newburgh
Howard Herr Yocum
Clase
Daniel Edward Nevin
Pittsburg
New York Herald
Robert Comin
New Concord
Thomas Sumpton Minger
Birdsboro
Frederick John Newton
Jahindher
Inla
Robert Livingston Beecher
British Columbia
William Miller Gambell
York
William Magill Schultz
Danville
John Reese
Merchants Protest Powell Nomination for Hayti Post
Philadelphia and other merchants urged the senate foreign relations committee to oppose William F. Powell's appointment as minister to Hayti on grounds of his color. They argued a white minister would better advance business interests. The committee rejected the objection and recommended Powell favorably.
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Senate
Powell
Hayti
Washington
Philadelphia
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
William F. Powell
Hayth
Who is Frank Reed Found in Minneapolis Memorandum
The decomposed body of a burglar shot by Henry H. Barber three weeks ago was found in a vacant lot five blocks from Barber's home in Minneapolis. A memorandum book bears the words My name is Frank Reed My home is in Jacksonville Fla confirming the victim’s claimed identity.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Henry H. Barber
Barber
Frank Reed
Jacksonville
Farm Hand Dies After Bee Attack Near Middleport
John Alert, a farm hand from Middleport, was stung on the head by a swarm on Monday and died today from the effects of the stings. His head was swollen and he remained unconscious from the time of the attack until death.
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Lockport
John Alert
Middleport
Monahan Declared Guilty in Wife Murder Case
Baltimore verdict finds Peter Monahan, age 0, guilty of first degree murder for the axe attack on May 2 last. He faces sentencing to death tomorrow for the killing of his wife Midget.
Devastation in India as Earthquake Ravages Assam Region
Reports from Calcutta describe widespread destruction across Dacca Jamalgar Murshidabad and Assam with shattered tea plantations collapsed courts and treasuries. Goalpara Dhudri and Shillong suffer heavy loss while railways and telegraph lines fail. Jubilee celebrations may shift to relief funds as fatalities and infrastructure ruin rise.
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Calcutta
Dacca
Jamalgar
Ad Murshidabad
Assam
Cachar
Duare
Kriehnager
Mymendingh
Silket
Shillong
Gauhati
Goalpara
Dhudri
Protests Eject Attendees as Doors Are Besieged
Witnesses recount how seated listeners were removed from the proceeding and crowds surged to the doors. The uproar forced several preachers to step outside to calm the scene, reflecting a heated public response to the session.
Queen Victoria's Eyecight Report Denied
London reports deny sensational US claims that Queen Victoria is almost blind. No evidence suggests deteriorating sight for a woman her age. The queen's physician Sir John Watt Reid is away on holiday, indicating no immediate health concerns.
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London
United States
Victora
John Watt Reid
Queen Victoria Begins Jubilee Journey From Balmoral
Queen Victoria left Balmoral today for Windsor Castle marking the first step in a royal anniversary program to celebrate the sixtieth year on the throne. The eve of the jubilee is Saturday, with detailed preparations for the busy week ahead.
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Balmoral
Scotland
Victoria
Windsor Castle
Minister to Spain Nomination for Stewart Woodford
The president nominated Stewart L. Woodford of New York to be minister to Spain. An old ally of Senator Platt, Woodford is praised as a natural diplomat with a fortune in law and broad Republican support. His cabinet prospects had been foreshadowed for weeks, and acceptance is expected.
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Washington
Stewart L. Woodford
New York
Spain
Woodford
Senator Platt
Congress
Platt
Experts Count Gold Vault Cash at Sub-Treasury
Washington experts who audited the New York sub-treasury vaults reported $194,085,000 in cash on hand. The total included notes, $44,408,000, gold $77,050,000, silver coin $82,719,000, and minor coin $229,000. Gold weighed 155 tons and silver about ten times that, with one dollar discrepancy in petty cash.
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New York
Washington
Sub-Treasury
National Junior Order of American Mechanics elects officers in Pittsburg
The national council met from 10 to 12 and elected officers for the upcoming year. Louisville won the next annual meeting site over Washington DC and Worcester. A parade of 9,000 in uniformed ranks accompanied the session. Proposals include consolidating funeral benefit associations and the Delaware amendment to reduce national council representation.
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Pittsburg
National Council of the Junior Order of American Mechanics
Washington
D C
Worcester
Maian
Louisville
Upton
Grant
Colorado
J. O. Howell
Irwin
A. EB. Muchler
Marion
J. H. W. Anderson
Supreme Recorder
Charles MH
Temple
Johnstown
C. L. Worls
San Marciel
N. M
Co. L. Brown
Allegheny
C. W. Reed
Dayton
J. H. Dias
M. R. McGrew
Carnegie
National Council
Duel With Swords In Paris Wounds General Rebillot
Paris reports a duel between 16 year old General Rebillot and M Camille de St Croix, author of a critical erikele on the coup. In the afternoon clash, Rebillot was wounded above the eps. The event occurred amid mounting tensions over the December coup.
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Paris
Rebillot
M. Camille de St. Croix
Mie
Rebilot
Pennsylvanian Postmasters Named by Senate
Washington June 4 The senate today confirmed nominations of Pennsylvania postmasters including BR. J. Mott at Port Allegory and G. H. Bwearingen at Dunbar in a formal confirmation move.
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Washington
Senate Today
Pennsylvania
BR. J. Mott
Port Allegory
G. H. Bwearingen
Dunbar
McCullough Held on Bigamy Charge in Delver
John McCullough, who bought a small Delver area farm a year ago, was arrested today on bigamy charges. He traveled from New York with wife No 2 and one child. Detectives acted on lead from his first wife.
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Dever
Del
John McCullough
Here
MccCullough
New York
President nominates Julie Goliveumid as acting general at Berlin
The June 4 dispatch from Consul General in Berlin reports the president naming Julie Goliveumid of Wisconsin to serve as acting general at Berlin. The nomination indicates a leadership appointment in the post during the current diplomatic setup and reflects United States administrative decisions abroad.
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Berlin
Washington
Nomlineied Jutlie Goliveumid
Wisconsin
The Hawaiian Annexation Treaty Signed
A chaotic morning page notes the signing of a treaty to annex Hawaii. News items describe Great damage from a quake in Ia and tariff changes impacting Jamaica while sports highlight Scranton earning its first shutout and local leagues awaiting updates. The paper also mentions legislative work, a Kentucky visit, and local school commencements.
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Garthquake
Inia
Jamaica
Scranton
Evoka
Presbytery delays action on Olivet pastor resignation
The New Castle Presbytery postponed ruling on Rev. T. E. Montgomery resignation at a Milford meeting after a closed session in Central church. The decision left reinstatement of expelled Olivet Presbyterian church members to the congregation amid about fifty women in attendance.
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Wilmington
Del
New Castle
New Tariff For Jamaica Seeks Restored Rates
Washington reports Jamaica plans a new tariff law that would raise duties on imports from the United States and renew hopes for a reciprocity treaty. Fruit crops look strong, bananas have jumped in price, coconuts vary by size, and US fruit exports are expected to reach high levels this season.
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Washington
Jamaica
United States
Stormy seas hit British Isles flooding cities and ships
London June 16 heavy gales sweep north England and Scotland flooding Glasgow suburbs and surrounding countryside while railroads submerged. Liverpool storms drive ashore Nelson’s flagship Foudroyant, touring coast as a show ship, feared lost. Belfast June 11 hurricane sinks steam collier Susannah, captain Kelly, ten crew drowned.
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London
England
Scotland
Glasgow
Liverpool
Nelson
Foudroyant
Belfast
Susannah
Kelly
Wedded a Wealthy Girl in Private Michigan Ceremony
In Petriot Michigan this afternoon Bishop Foley joined Count Manfred Von Matuschka Baron de Toppolesen and Spatten to Miss Eva Walker at the bride’s father Franklin M Walker residence. Civil rites by Justice Schellenberg followed at noon. The couple’s wealth is placed at fifteen to twenty million.
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Petriot
Mich
Foley
Manfred von Matusehka
Baron de Toppolesen
Spatten
Mise Eva Walker
Franklin M. Walker
Justice Schellenberg
Count von Matuschka
Silesia
Regiment der Gardes du Corps
Eberhardt von Matuachka
Count Ackman
Miss Walker
Hiram Walker
Walkerville
Ont
Walker
Cadets Hazed At West Point Prompt Withdrawals
Bertram Randers and an Arkansas youth left West Point after reporting severe hazing during cadetship exams. They had entered the admission tests yesterday with a pass of zero and resigned their nominations this morning. They accuse Cadets Scott Mannia and Nesbit of hazing, but refused further participation. Binders comes from the Sixth Indiana district.
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West Point
N. Y
Bertram Randers
Arkansas
States Military Academy
Scott
Ma@innia
Nesbit
Banders
Steamship Arrivals New York June Fourteen
Steamship arrivals reported a mix of ships including the Awana from Liverpool via Queenstown, the Helgenland with calls at Philadelphia for Livtved, and the Obdam from Rotterdam for Now Mei with Parla and other ports noted among the entries.
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New York
Awana
Liverpool
Queenstown
Helgenland
Philadelphia
Ffor Liv
Livepool
Routhampton
Parla
Rotterdam
Obdam
Weather forecast for New York and New England regions
A mixed forecast shows rage weather evolving with slowly varying rainy temperature and warming partial southerly winds. Friday shifts to warmer sultry conditions with fresh southerly winds and possible rain in western sections and near the lakes.
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New York
New England
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