Senate re elects Quay and other brief notes
Senator Quay announces bid for reelection to the senate. Plague cases reported in Rio Janeiro. Threshing machine dealers form a pool in Chicago. English Adventists expect Christ’s second coming soon. Nathaniel P. Hill leads general debility. Sugar price up 10 points by American Sugar Refining. French chamber votes confidence in government. Samuel A. Elliott elected president of the American Unitarian Association. Kansas praised for penitentiary roll. Louisiana caucus backs S. C. McEnery and Murphy J. Foater for US Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Senate
Rio Janeiro
Chicago
Nathaniel P. Hill
United States
Colorado
American Sugar Refining Company
French Chamber of Deputies
Samuel A. Elliott
Cambridge
Mass
American Unitarian Association
Chicago Chronicle
Kansas
Democratic
Baton Rogue
8. C. McEnery
Murphy J. Foater
United States Senate
George Dewey, Jr
John Sherman
Washington
Mansfield
Robley D. Evans
United States, Navy
Army and Navy Hospital
Hot Springs
Ark
Thomas Brady
Nashville
Tenn
Joplin
Walter F. Bradley
Sunday Mining Company
Alexander Burns
Hamilton Wesleyan College
Iowa Wesleyan University
Simpson College
Iowa
Toronto
Canada
Funston Acquitted Over Filippino Kill Charge Amid Luzon Fighting
Manila dispatch reports ongoing scouting and skirmishes in northern Luzon with units from the Ninth through Thirty-sixth regiments killing 46 enemies, taking 180 prisoners and 300 rifles. Brigadier General Funston is cleared of charges for killing two natives, deemed justifiable after he halted a murder in progress.
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Manila
Luzon
Ninth
Twelfth
Edward E. Gardin
Twenty-ninth
Blue Jackets
Helena
Patanog
Island
Masbate
Frederick Funston
Zambeles
Funston
Foreign troops must land to protect legations in China
Beijing reports warn that Boxers threaten Christians as the diplomatic corps seeks explicit measures from the Chinese Foreign Office. Shanghai notes Beijing’s critical state after government troops’ defeat, with calls for foreign troops to defend the legations and missionaries to withdraw.
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Pekin
Tsung- Li-Yamen
Chinese Foreign Office
Shanghai
Pe Chi Li
Chang Tung
Shan Si
Lynch Leads in International Typographical Union Race
Canvassing board returns show Donnelly defeated by Lynch for president by about 4 000 to 5 000 votes. First vice president race between Hays and Hawkes is too close to decide from returns, with indications favoring Hawkes of Chicago if a difference exists.
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Indianapolis
The
International Typographical Union
Donnelly
Lynch
Hays
Hawkes
Chicago
Banker Drake of Albia Dies Suddenly in Chicago
John E. Drake of Albia Iowa a longtime leading banker and brother of ex Governor Drake died suddenly in Chicago at the Great Northern hotel. Hemorrhage of the lungs was given as the cause.
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Chicago
Ill
John EF. Drake
Albia
Drake
Great Northern Hotel
Natives Claim Charleston Loot After Wreck Discovery
Manila Freedom reports the steamer Churruca found natives on the wreck site island with articles from the cruiser Charleston. The wrecking party failed to locate the hull, prompting theory the natives cut masts and hid the hull to save salvage for themselves.
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Seattle
Wash
Manila
Mrs Gladstone’s Illness Worsens. Family Summoned
London May 28 The illness of Mrs Gladstone is now reported to be more serious. Her strength is gradually failing and the members of the family have been summoned to Hawarden.
Report of Thirty Thousand Boers Passed Vaal En Route
The Standard reports from Vredefort dated May 24 that about thirty thousand Boers passed through and crossed the Vaal on Tuesday. The figure is likely an overestimate.
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Saya
Vaal
London
Vredefort
Congress Nearing the End in Push for Adjournment
Washington May 28 Senate and House leaders forecast adjournment by June 6 with final action focused on appropriation bills and the anti trust measure. Debate centers on Philippine questions and remaining conference bills while Montana's senate race and Clark election question loom on the docket.
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Washington
House
Senate
Clark
Wellington
Teller
Pettigrew
Turner
Spooner
Montana
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Roberts Across the Vaal Advances to North Bank
London May 28 The War Office reports Lord Roberts says on May 27 at 1:15 p m the forces crossed the Vaal and encamped on the north bank. Casualties were four as the advance saved coal mines on both sides. Baden Powell notes Mafeking Bulawayo railway restored and Canadian artillery with Plumer. Lieutenant Webber captured at Heilbron. Kruger issues proclamation asking burghers to choose peace or continued fighting.
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North Bank
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Vaal
Mafeking
Plumer
Beira
Webber
Heilbron
Kruger
Newcastle
Transvaal
Diamond Thieves Caught
Chicago police report a man arrested in Leipsic Germany for stealing 15,000 dollars in diamonds. Charles Woodward alias Williams alias Anderson alias Watron alias Wright, long sought as a top thief known as the Diamond Swallower, has allegedly stolen about half a million dollars in diamonds and spent nearly twenty years in various jails in the U S and Europe.
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Chicago, Jr
ChiIcaco Nolice
Leipsic
Germany
Charles Woodward
Williams
Anderson
Watron
Wright
Chicago
Woodward
Europe
United States Intervenes Over Boxer Uprising in China
May 25 26 reports from Washington and Pekin describe U S steps to compel China to suppress the Boxer movement and protect American lives and property. Conger coordinates with European powers while China faces pressure and potential foreign naval involvement. A Chinese cavalry clash near Beijing leaves a colonel and seventy others dead or wounded.
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Conger
State Department
United States
China
Pekin
Peqin
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Canton
Tan Chur Lin
Talmage on the trouble in America on South Africa war
London May 26 Rev Dr Talmage told the Chronicle representative that he has gathered from the president and cabinet that the United States has no intention of interfering in the South African war. He said America has its hands full with its own troubles and is not seeking involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
London
New York World Cablegram
Chronicle
America
Russians Map Defense of Manchuria With Six Fortified Posts
A plan for defending Manchuria has been drawn up with six fortified posts. General Sarachoff, chief of the Russian general staff, will depart for Manchuria at month end with eight senior officers to study strategies for a potential clash with Japan.
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ST. Petersburg
Manchuria
Sarachoff
Japan
Delegates to New York Democratic Convention
May 26 report shows 450 total delegates with 226 needed to instruct. Bryan counties have 300 elected, 171 uninstructed. 129 delegates remain to be elected, 150 to be instructed.
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Bryan
New York
New York State
Fire at Bureau of Engraving and Printing Causes $1500 Loss
A fire at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington today caused about 1500 dollars in damage, mainly to outbuildings. The incident did not disrupt operations printing government money and securities, and the cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau
British Advances Reported as War Strikes South Africa
An official bulletin from Pretoria dated May 26 says British forces have occupied Vredefort and are advancing on Schoenmansdrift. General Dewet reports the federals hold Hellbrow and Protchefstrom. He notes the call for troops is meeting with a favorable response.
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Pretoria
Vredefort
Schoenmansdrift
Dewet
Hellbrow
Protchefstrom
Reivorse
Chase After Aguinaldo In Northern Philippines
Major Peyton C. March leads a Thirty third Infantry battalion with Colonel Luther Hare pursuing a rumored Aguinaldo escort through difficult terrain northeast of Benguer. Sergeant Berry and four privates rescued the San Mateo president’s daughter from Ladrones. twelve ambushers attacked, killing the sergeant as seven Ladrones fell. Lieutenant W P Elliott of the cruiser New Orleans died at Cavite from sunstroke.
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Nanila
Peyton C. March
Thirty-third Infantry
Luther R. Hare
Thirtythird Infantry
Ebenguer
Aguinaldo
March
Berry
Twenty-seventh Regiment
San Mateo
W. P. Elliott
United States Cruizer
New Orleans
Cavite
Irregular Wabash Elevator Declared by Board of Trade
Chicago May 26 The board of trade directors declared irregular the Wabash elevator of the Chicago Elevator company. Russell Sage is president and George Gould a director.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Chicago Elevator Company
Russell Sage
George Gould
Resolutions Endorse U S France Ties Over Lafayette Statue
The house committee of foreign affairs approved resolutions expressing cordial U S France relations in connection with the Lafayette statue unveiling in Paris on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Washington
United States
House Committee of Foreign Affairs
Lafayette
Paris
Boer Envoys Visit Baltimore Philadelphia Providence and Boston
The Boer envoys Fischer Wessela and Wolmarans say they cannot meet everyone due to time constraints. They will visit Baltimore Philadelphia Providence and Boston next week and may extend to midwestern cities if possible. They thank the American people for sympathy and hope their delay does not lessen goodwill.
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Washington
Messrs. Fischer
Wessela
Wolmarans
United States
Europs
America
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Providence
Boston
Middle States
Goebel reward commission adjourns amid tight spending
Kentucky Reward Commission in Frankfort reports only minor bills paid. Commissioner Moore says public funds spent are small and used conservatively for legitimate purposes. He denies knowledge of any indictment against former Governor Taylor. Democratic leaders are split on whether an autumn election is required under the state constitution. Chief Justice Hazelrigg signals support for an election.
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Franfort
Goebel Reward Commission
Moore
Taylor
State Executive Committee
Hazelrigg
Who Will the Senate Chose In Montana Vacancy
Senator Carter of Montana presented Governor Smith's certificate appointing Martin Maginnis to fill the Clark vacancy. The certificate mirrored Acting Governor Spriggs' order appointing Clark to succeed himself. Chandler then moved to refer credentials of rival claimants to privileges and elections. the measures were laid on the table to be taken up next Wednesday.
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Washington
Carter
Montana
Smith
Martin Maginnis
Clark
Spriggs
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Priest Leaps to Death at Whirlpool Falls
At Niagara Falls a lone priest, likely from New York City, committed suicide by leaping into the rapids after posing for a photo. He sent the pictures to M. J. O'Donnell of New York, said to be pastor of St. Andrew's Church, and his two assistants are Rev. W. J. Steward and Rev. Edward S. Leonard. The man was about 50 years old.
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India
Cuba
Porto Rico
Morris
Jeffries
Corbett
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Laura Humber
John Humber
Duluth
Minn
Cheyenne & Northern
Colorado & Southern
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Orin Junction
New York Journal and Advertiser
Bryan
New York City
Marion
Ind
Harwood & Bailey
Atlantic
City
N. J
Wickham Hoffman
United States Volunteer Service
Geneéra ‘Firmias
Williams
Nagara Falls
N. Y
Whirlpool Rapids
M. J. O'Donnell
New York
St. Andrew’s Church
W. J. Steward
Edward S. Leonard
Congress Disagrees Over Armor Plate and Cadets Amendments
Washington May 26. Conference on the naval appropriation bill reports a disagreement on the armor plate amendment and on senate changes to terms for Annapolis cadets and ocean and lake surveys. Agreement reached on all other items. Chairman Hull notes the session is late and the army efficiency bill cannot be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Annapolis
Hull
House Committee On Military Affairs
Hall
Queen Victoria Thanks U S President for Birthday Congrats
Ambassador Choate in London cabled Queen Victoria’s thanks to the State Department for the President’s birthday congratulations. The note reads Your Majesty’s warm thanks to the President of the United States.
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Washington
Choate
London
Queen Victoria
State Department
United States
Vv. I
Tree over Livingstone grave bears Royal Geographical inscription
A decayed tree above explorer David Livingstone's grave carries an inscription carved by the Royal Geographical Society in London. An iron telegraph pole now marks the site where Livingstone died, and the inscription block was transported by men from Chitembo near Lake Bangweolo to the coast.
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David Livingstone
Royal Geographical Society
London
Livingstone
Chitembo
Lake Bangweolo
Africa
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as foot cure and powder
A collection of adverts promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for swelled and burning feet with 25 cent powder, free samples, and ordering details from LeRoy New York. Other promotions include Dy Walter Baker Company recipes, Piso Cure for consumption, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, and general notes on deeds and habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
We Promise Ourselves Great Things We Never Get
An ad style line extols Magnetic Starch claiming unmatched durability, urging readers to try it as a lasting household solution. It reads like a 19th or early 20th century consumer pitch.
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Sidney Telegraph
Charles Callahan
Fi Ilet
Nebraska
Bidney
A. Lewis
Dickinson County
Kas
Abilene
Charles Steele
J. P. Morgan & Co
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Missouri Supreme Court
Missouri
Stoddard
Wyoming
South Africa
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Meadow Lawn
Mattoon
McKinley
Grant
Snow
Samuel Alechuler
Aurora
Illinois
Fuston
Than Donnelly
Charleston
Congress
Roberts
Roea'an
Annecu
Pretories
Kentucky Reward Commission
Maaginnis
Leapa
Hood
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
Winslow
Price
St. Jacobs Oil
Age
Grecers
W. L. Douglas
W.N. U
Omaha
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