Man Claims $17,000 Theft Amid Liberty Mining Tale
George Mulligan, Liberty cowhand tied to a failed Alaska venture, reports two masked attackers stole $17,000 from him after a night out. Police traced Mulligan to headquarters while investigators scrutinize the wreck, with Mulligan later admitting he still has the money hidden.
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George Mulligan
Nef
Poa
City Mining & Exploration
Liberty
America
Nagle City Mining @ Exploration Co
Alaska
Seattle
Alaska Commercial Hotel
Mulligan Wes
Mulligan
Mr. Mulligan
Meredith
Venezuela decision delays gate minister until U S attitude clarified
The document from June 1 indicates Venezuela will withhold appointing a gate minister until the United States shows a new attitude. It notes steps to signify the shift in diplomatic tone and reflects tensions between Caracas and Washington.
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Nepiela
United States
Venezuela
Rumor of British Retreat Misreported In Pretoria
A June rumor claimed Britain had been rear Pretoria with 8 wounded and 606 missing. The report was quickly discredited and unclear details were denied by official sources.
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Pretoria
Two Bold Cracksmen Loot a Ballard Grocery Safe
Early this morning two skilled safe crackers blew open J. C. Cady's Ballard grocery safe on Ballard avenue and escaped with cash, certificates of deposit totaling 899.09, and other papers after a street battle with night watchman Duffy. Duffy fired 16 shots but the robbers fled by boat. one man appeared wounded.
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Ballard
J. C. Cady
Duffy
Ballard Avenue
Leary Avenue
Spokane & Fastern Trust Co
Spokane
Cuban constitutional convention to swallow the Platt amendment
Root states the United States demands unqualified acceptance of the Platt amendment from Cuba. The Cuban constitutional convention is urged to submit promptly or risk harsher terms from U.S. Congress if by December no agreement is reached.
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D. C
Root
United States
Wood
United
On Trial for Bribe Taking in Transit Co Case
Delayed in transmission a grand jury probes bribery charges against transit officials and representatives alleged to have bribed legislators. The case centers on railway company officials and payments to lawmakers under scrutiny.
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Grand Jury
Transit Co
Railway
No Duel Settled After Paris Row
Paris June 1 The dispute between Sarah Hernhardt’s son and a Paris journalist ended without a duel. Young Hernhardt resented an insult to his mother made by the journalist in print.
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Paris
Sarah Hernhardt
Wernhardt
Barrett Endorsed for Minister to China by Chamber
At a special chamber of commerce meeting yesterday John Barrett was unanimously endorsed for minister to China. The action anticipates the vacancy likely to arise from the retirement of Minister Conger. President Clise opened the meeting and outlined the chamber’s ongoing work.
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John Barrett
Chamber of Commerce
China
Iniser Conger
Clise
Chamber
Lawson transfers yacht to NYYCs entry for cup defense
Settled in New York on June 1 the New York Yacht Club reportedly carries the point with Lawson the Boston man who built a yacht to enter the cup races. Lawson is said to consent to transfer his boat to a member of the club to sail in the races to determine the challenger who will meet the Shamrock in defense of the international cup now held by America.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Lawoon
Boston
Lawson
America
Washington, Pd.c
Lola Ronnie
Jas. Ayres
Kenmore
Settlement of Pacific Railways Fight Puts Morgan in Charge
New York June 1 reports a final settlement of the clash between Union Pacific and Northern Pacific. J P Morgan will compose the Northern Pacific board, James J Hill offers a cautious remark, and Loeb Co confirms the adjustment. Officials say a national pool may form with about six billion dollars in capital and four large groups.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
J. P. Morgan
James J. Hill
Loeb & Co
Northern Pacific Railways
Barrett Endorsed by Pacific Trade Bodies for White House Bid
The Pacific coast chambers of commerce unanimously back Barrett for the high office. Tacoma reports similar approval. Resolutions will be sent to the President and to senators and congressmen with a recommendation for personal endorsement of the auction and Barrett’s candidacy. Barrett, present by invitation, thanks the chamber for its action.
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Barrett
Chamber
Swell dinner on stolen plate sequel foiled burglary
Philadelphia report says Oswald Hartman and wife were arrested on robbery charges after nearly $30,000 in plunder and pawn tickets were found at their home. A charity fair guest observed missing items at a dinner party and alerted police, leading to a preliminary hearing and heavy bonds.
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Philadelphia
Oswald Hartman
Hartmans
Settlement Ends Seattle Electrical Strike at Noon
The electrical workers strike in Seattle ended as concessions were won by the Electrical Workers' union through company president Jacob Furth. Inside and outside workers, trimmers, and other electricians will return as union members, with work starting Monday morning. The settlement followed meetings with business leaders, clerks, and union representatives, plus approval by the Building Trades council.
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Electrical Workers
Electrical Workers’ Union
Seattle Electrical Co
Jacob Furth
Furth
Retail Clerks Union
Jas. P. Goldarmith
J.J. Haggerty
Leo Kohn
Jas. P. Griffin
A. M. Sommer
M. Summerfield
Clerks’ Union
W. H. Middleton
Western Central Labor Union
Building ‘Trades’ Council
Electricians
Building Trades’ Council
Mrs McKinley Shows Momentary Improvement
Bulletin from the White House reports Mrs McKinley rested well and in a somewhat more favorable condition. A later update states her condition remains essentially unchanged with only one chance in a thousand of recovery and a high risk of fatal relapse if she suffers another attack.
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Washington, PD. C
White House
Washington, D. C
Regular Members Appointed to Police Force
Chief Meredith announced the appointment of A. W. Crane A. G. Lane J 1D. McClurg Hane Damm and Lavuts Gilbert as regular members of the force. Fire chief Cook will complete further appointments in a few days.
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A. W. Crane
A. G. Lane
J. 1D. McClurg
Hane Damm
Lavuts Gilbert
Meredith
Cook
Fire Department
Queen Wilhelmina Nominated Chief of Guards
Berlin June 1 The Kaiser nominated Queen Wilhelmina of Holland to be chief of a battalion of guards and chasseurs The honor was conferred during a review of German troops at Potsdam
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Berlin
Wilhelmina of Holland
Pottedam
Labor Council Fail to Bridge Gap with Machinists Union
In San Francisco Bishop Nichols of California, invited by the labor council to mediate between employers and the Machinists' union, reports say his efforts have failed. Today about 200 moulders left shops after non union machinists were employed.
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San Francisco
Nichols
California
Labor Council
Lexow committee reports no proven official corruption yet
The Lexow committee inquiry remains inconclusive after lengthy sessions. Donaldine again absent, Blaine poised to present next week, Gardner testifies on losses at Pincus brothers joint. Reporters testify on city conditions while a detective is accused of overspending.
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Inett
Lexow
Donaldine
KE. L. Blaine
Law and Order League
George Gardner
Pincus Brothers
Meredith
Post- Intelligencer
Wappenstein
Griftheaid
Daughter born to the King and Queen of Italy
Rome June 1 reports the birth of a daughter to the king and queen of Italy. Both mother and child are well. The girl will be named Yolande Margherita. Royal disappointment over the expected sex and vast bets on the child's gender dominated royal circles. Carrier pigeons spread the news nationwide.
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Rome
Italy
Yolande Margherita
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