Roosevelt Seeks Cuba Policy Despite Political Risk
President Roosevelt plans to send a message to Congress reaffirming his Cuba reciprocity stance. He says duty to the United States and fairness to Cuba guide him, despite opposition from anti reciprocity Republicans and concern for political prospects. He intends closer U S Cuba relations and will not stay silent on the issue. The message may mark an end to active pro reciprocity efforts.
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Washington
Congress
United States
New Republic
Irrigation bill passes in Congress after tense session
Washington June 14 The irrigation bill passed by a comfortable majority after a long battle in Congress. President Roosevelt had urged reclamation of arid lands and early support led to the measure becoming law. The Senate approved without a roll call and House leaders initially warned it would fail, but a late campaign secured passage despite opposition.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Friends of Frigation
Senate
House
Cheyenne Board of Trade Thanks Wyoming Delegation and Roosevelt
The Cheyenne Board of Trade passed resolutions thanking Wyoming's representatives in Congress for securing passage of the irrigation bill and President Roosevelt for his cooperation in the effort.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Cheyenne Board of Trade
Wyoming
Congress
Roosevelt
River and Harbor Bill Signed by President
The president signed the river and harbor bill today in Washington as part of the legislative action. The signing confirms formal approval of the measure, with unspecified immediate effects outlined by officials.
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Washington
Colonel Ayme Coming Home from the Caribbean
BASSE TERRE Island of St Christopher St Kitts June 14 Colonel Louis H Ayme the United States consul at Guadalupe George Kennan famed traveler Prof Angelo Hellprin president of the Philadelphia Geographical society and Mr Varian and Mr Jacacci arrived here yesterday from Fort De France Martinique on the steamer Fontabelle which will leave tomorrow for New York All are in good health
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Basse Terre
Island of St. Christopher
St. Kitts
Louis H. Ayme
United States
Guadelope
George Kennan
Angelo Hellprin
Philadelphia Geographical Society
Varian
Jaccacci
Fort de France
Martinique
Fontabelle
New York
Boers Grow More Friendly in Pretoria Reports
Reports from district areas indicate Boers are growing friendlier with only bitter sentiment aimed at France and Germany. They claim the war extended due to French and German press promises, with some even hoping to fight for the British against those powers. General Dewet praises the younger fighters as the main asset after the older burghers withdrew.
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Germany
Pretoria
National Scouts
Dewet
Siver
Cable link proposed from San Francisco to Honolulu and Manila
The Commercial Pacific Cable company asked city supervisors for street permission to lay a conduit from Fulton street to its Hobart Building office. The plan calls for a submarine cable between San Francisco and Honolulu and Manila, with operation expected by November. Work on the project has begun and laying of cable would start within ninety days.
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Cal
Honolua
Manila
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Fulton Street
Hobart Building
Market Street
Montgomery
Honolulu
Crew murdered by savages off Cape Wilberforce
A Malayan sailor aboard Port Darwin reports that ten Malay crewmen of a trading schooner were attacked by Black Australians near Cape Wilberforce, with only one survivor who endured privation before rescue. A second ship, the Dutch bark Geertruida Gerarda, was cast on its beam ends with three survivors and unknown remainder.
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Victoria
B. C
Aorangi
Port Darwin
Cape Wilberforce
North Australia
Hark Geertruida Gerarda
Java
Newcastle
St. Mary
Bey of Tunis dies. succession follows
Tunis dispatch reports Bey Sidi Ali dead this morning. Born October 4, 1817, he was son of Sidi Ahsin and ruled after brother Sidi Mohama des-Sadok from October 27, 1882. His son Mohammed, born 1855, succeeds him. Tunisian royal line has reigned since 1691.
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Sidi Ali
Siul Ali
Sidi Ahsin
Sidi Mohamades-Sadok
Bey
Mohammed
Train Blown Off Track Near Corwith
A tornado struck an empty excursion train on the Town Central five miles east of Corwith, while traveling at thirty miles per hour. Three cars were blown from the track, leaving the engine and two last coaches on the rails. No injuries were reported.
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Corwith
Here
Woman Named City Treasurer in Kansas City Kan
Kansas City Kan mayor Craddock appointed Mrs. William J. Adams as city treasurer to succeed her husband today. The move makes her one of the few women in the role in the region, reflecting a ceremonial shift in local governance.
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Kansas City
William J. Adams
Kan
Craddock
Earthquakes Hit Tulcan Near Colombia Frontier
Violent earthquakes have been felt during the last fortnight at Tulcan, a town near the Colombian frontier, with authorities noting continued seismic activity around Guayaquil and broader Ecuador.
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Ecuador
Guayaquil
Tulcan
Miss Nye to Wed in Laramie
In Laramie Wyoming on June 13 cards announce the marriage of Miss Bessie Nye daughter of the late William Nye. The notice records a forthcoming wedding and notes her father’s passing.
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Miss Nye
Laramie
Wyo
Bessie
Willam
Bhi") Nye
Morgan Goes to Venice
J Pierpont Morgan departed London this afternoon heading to Venice via Paris. The trip moves Morgan from London to continental Europe, with Paris as a transit point on the journey.
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Venice
London
J. Pierpont Morgan
Paris
Morgan Losing No Time
A London dispatch reports Morgan moves quickly toward control of Cunard interests while imperial premiers conference discussions delay decisive action. Shipping men and colonial officers acknowledge his potential progress though official steps await the imperial leaders meeting.
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New York
London
the Tribune
Morgan
Cunard
Beet sugar friendly Republicans oppose tariff reciprocity
In Washington on June 13 a conference of Republican senators friendly to beet sugar plans opposed a Cuban tariff reduction reciprocity bill. They pledged to vote for the House version, reject amendments, and consider dropping the issue or backing a rebate plan.
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Washington
House
Morris
Elkin
Committee of Con
Elkins
Burrows
Jones
Nevada
Cuba
Thurber
Friends of the
Cuan
Waller and Day Arrive in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO June 13 Officers Major W L T Waller and Lieutenant J A H Day of the marine corps arrived from Manila aboard the transport Warren. They had been tried by court martial in the Philippines on cruelty charges to Filipinos but were acquitted. Both officers are enfeebled in health from long service.
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Day
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Manila
Warren
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J. A. H. Day
Marine Corps
Philippines
Irrigation Expert Appointed by University of Wyoming
LARAMIE Wyo June 13 Prof Burton P Fleming of the University of Wyoming has been notified of his appointment as an expert in the office of irrigation investigations. He will probably remain here.
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Irrigation Investigations
Laramie
Wyo
Burton P. Fleming
University of Wyoming
Office of Irrigation Investigations
Madam Haney Wins Damages Suit in Paris
Paris court rules in favor of Madam Haney wife of Lt Col Haney in a 200000 franc damages suit against Joseph Reinach former Siecle editor and the Siecle newspaper. Reinach and the Siecle manager must pay 1000 francs to the widow and her son.
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Paris
Madam Haney
Haney
Joseph Reinach
The
Siecle
M. Reinach
Live Stock Market Report South Omaha and Kansas City Cattle
Market overview shows light cattle runs with steady to firm prices for beef steers and butcher stock, good sale for cows and heifers, and weak hogs with declines on lighter weights. Sheep prices steady to firm with lambs up to 6.50, Colorado wool lambs in range 6.50 to 6.75. Kansas City quotes native steers 4.50 to 7.60, Texas stockers 5.40 to 5.20, hogs 6.70 to 7.55, sheep 4.00 to 6.10.
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South
Omaha
Colorado
Kansas City
Texas
Whitney plan to electrify U S railroads with Ganz co
The Tribune reports William C Whitney and associates aim to convert steam lines to electric by expanding Pittsfield plant with Ganz Co of Budapest. A US branch factory and fifteen locomotive builders are to join, serving street railways in Philadelphia Newark CT and surrounding areas while eastern traffic grows.
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the Tribune
Stanley Electrical Manufacturing Company
Pittsfield
Mass
William C. Whitney
Ganz & Co
Budapest
Europe
The
Tribune
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Ganz
Whitney
Encampment Dates In Doubt For Iowa Guard
Adjutant General Byers traveled to Fonda to confer with Colonel W B Humphrey about the encampment for the Fifty-second Iowa National Guard. The planned date shifted from July 17 to June 26, prompting protests from units at Fort Dodge and Webster City. A final decision will follow talks with local residents and the colonel, with a likely encampment today.
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Des Moines
F.a
Byers
Fonda
W. B. Humphrey
Fifty-second Regiment
Iowa National Guard
Fort Dodge
Webster City
More Boers Surrender In British War Update
London June 14 864 Transvaal Boers surrendered yesterday raising the total capitulations for all colonies to about 12 000.
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London
Transvaal
Bessie Bonehill Nearing Death in London Hotel
New York report says actress Bessie Bonehill is dying of cancer at a London hotel. Accompanied by her husband W R Seeley and her son she traveled to Europe last September for an eight month engagement but illness forced cancellations. An operation was performed and she showed some improvement before her condition worsened.
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Bessie Bonehill
New York
Bessie Bonehil
London
W. R. Seeley
Europe
Indian Massacre Near Santa Rosa Canyon Reported
Colonel William Christy reports a massacre of Yaqui Indians at Santa Rosa canyon sixty-five miles from Minas Prietas. About 300 Yaquis including men, women, and children were killed or wounded by 600 Mexican troops under General Torres after dawn.
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Tucson
A. T
William Christy
Valley Bank
Phoenix
Brietas
Sonora
Santa Rosa Canyon
Minas Priedas
Torres
Minas Prietas
Hermosillo
Prietas
Christy
Torre
Santa Rose Canyon
Convicts Surrounded Near Gervais Oregon
Salem Ore June 12. At 7 o clock this evening Tracy and Merrill the convicts who escaped from the Oregon prison Monday after killing three guards are surrounded in a timber tract about 200 acres long east of Gervais Marion county. Two companies of national guard and about 100 armed citizens surround the timber making escape seem impossible.
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Ore
Tracy and
Merrill
Oregon
Gervais
Marion County
National Guard
Exposition to sign Sunday operation pledge with Shaw
President Francis authorized by exposition directors to sign a contract with Leslie M. Shaw secretary of the treasury pledging the fair not to operate on Sundays. The move follows a Shaw letter asking compliance with the $35,000,000 federal appropriation condition requiring contract execution before vouchers for salaries and expenses are approved.
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ST. Louis
Francis
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
National Commission
Million Acres Open in Texas
FORT WORTH Texas June 12 Over 1 000 000 acres of Texas school lands have been thrown on the market by the recent decision of the state supreme court holding that renewal of school lease to cattlemen was illegal.
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Fort Worth
Tex
State Supreme Court
Ilegal
Safe Blowers' Work
Robbera blew open the safe of the Bank of Fountain at Fountain Colorado fifteen miles from Colorado Springs last night. He made off with cash and valuables, prompting an investigation by local authorities and a search for clues. The incident disrupted banking hours and heightened concerns about security in Fountain.
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Colorado Springs
Confers Degree on Reid at Cambridge University
Cambridge England June 11 Whitelaw Reid special ambassador to the coronation of King Edward received the degree of doctor of laws from Cambridge University The public orator John Edwin Landis cited Reid's prior visits to England and to France His long tenure at the New York Tribune and his charitable fund for poor children were highlighted as part of his distinguished career.
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Cambridge University
Cambridge
England
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Edward
John Edwin Landis
Reid
France
Talleyrand
New York Tribune
Transatlantic
House panel defeats Brooke advancement bill vote
Washington June 11 the house committee on military affairs rejected a favorable report on the senate passed bill to promote General John R Brooke to lieutenant general and retire him at that rank The 7 to 3 vote crossed party lines as members cited opposition to retirement at an advanced rank and to the related bill advancing Surgeon General Sternberg.
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Washington
House Committee On
Senate
John R. Brooke
House
Sternberg
Wanted in Colorado Denver Case Fire
Harry Tracey and Dave Merrill are sought in Colorado for murder robbery and horse stealing after escaping the Oregon penitentiary. They killed three guards then fled. Tracey was to stand trial for Valentine Hoy murder in Routt county before abducting the Aspen sheriff and escaping to Oregon.
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Colo
Harry
Tracey
Dave Merrill
Oregon
Colorado
Valentine Hoy
Routt County
Aspen
Neosho River flood destroys wheat and corn at Iola
The Neosho River flood reached its highest mark and continued rising. In Iola Kansas the river a mile wide swept away acres of wheat and corn. Missouri Pacific track sections were washed out forcing passengers and baggage to be ferried across a makeshift lake. City water works and electric plants remained safe.
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Kan
Neosho River
Missouri Pacific
Boers and British Share Tea and Tobacco Amid Truce
Reports from Pretoria dated June 11 describe renewed fraternal exchanges between Boer and British forces. A Balmoral Transvaal commando surrender was followed by a large sing song as British troops at a blockhouse between Balmoral and Pretoria halted trains to offer coffee and tobacco to former foes.
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Pretoria
Balmoral
Transvaal
Swedes Leaving for America Emigration Grows From Copenhagen
Copenhagen June 11. Emigration from this port to the United States is increasing, with many emigrants being young Swedes heading to America. The trend reflects a significant outflow of Swedish nationals seeking opportunities abroad.
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America
Copenhagen
United States
Man Hangs Self in Keosauqua Jail
Edward Hale who shot and killed Miss Zora Donahue in Cantrilom on Decoration Day hanged himself in the Keosauqua jail. The incident was confirmed by local authorities. Further details on motive or investigation were not immediately available.
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Edward Hale
Zora Donahue
Cantrilom
Decoration Day
Keosauqua
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