World News Roundup Highlights 1900s Europe Asia and Americas
San Francisco machinists sign union pacts while robber band wrecks Bradner branch of Mechanics Bank and steals 4000. Manila sergeant Henry Wilson jailed for three years for theft. Boers surrender in Bechuanaland and Rhodesia. Woodbury Eddy libel trial begins in Suffolk. Cuban Platt amendment approved. frost fighting fears in Lyons. international cannon congress planned for November.
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San Francisco
Bradner
Mechanics’ Bank of Fostoria
Manila
Henry Wilson
Bilibid
Palapye
Paladine
Bechuanaland
Fort Tull
Rhodesia
Josephine A. Woodbury
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Concord
N. H
Christian Scientist Sect
Suffolk
Mass
Committee On Relations
State Department
Couvert
Lyons
Acheson, Warren & Co
Passaic
N. J
Flat Rock
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
Department of State
James A. Hearne
Latah
Wash
Jasper
Texas
Johhannesburg
Vancouver
B. C
Senor Gener
Havana
Senor Mora
Senor Garcia
Supreme Court
Congress
Cal Hawkins
Pacific Coast
Billy Armatrong
Rossland Athletic Club
Rossland
Tehauntepec
Thomas Pearne
Methodist Church
Cincinnati
United States
British West Indies
Covington
Kate Hester
J. Shreck
Alligator Lake
Miss
Shreck
Pekin
Coun von Waldersee
Butte
Captain Howgate a Noted Soldier and Disgraced Officer
Captain Howgate United States Army retired died recently after a dramatic career. A trusted signal service officer he faced charges of misappropriating government funds, escaped in a ruse from a guarding officer, hid for years, and was later found running a New York book store. Convicted and jailed, he returned to Washington to resume life. He was born in England and served from 1862 through the Civil War to gain promotion in the Atlanta campaign before entering the regular army and reaching captain in the signal corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Street
Texas
Palentine
John M. Nell
Presidio
San Francisco
Minneapolis
United States
Elijah
John
Malachi
God
Jesus
Peter
Moses
John Alexander Dowle
Chicago
Zion
Masonry
Howgate
Signal Service
Secret Service
New York
Washington
D. C
Albany County
North Pole
England
Twenty-second
Michigan Volunteers
Chicamauga
Atlanta
Regular Army
Signal Corps
Departure of Waldersee Follows China Indemnity Agreement
Mr Rockhill reports that Waldersee resigns after China accepts indemnity of 450 million taels. German forces to shrink to one brigade. Mr Conger expects to sail for China around July 7 as two months leave ends. Rockhill to return home soon.
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Washington
Rockhill
United States
Pekin
State Department
Count von Waldersee
China
Conger
Bryan compares McKinney line to imperial rule
W J Bryan denounces the insular cases ruling calling it distasteful and says the court, presidents and Congress seek to alter government. He urges the people to repudiate the verdict. Queen Helena bears a daughter in Rome and names the princess Yolanda Margherita.
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Lincoln
Neb
Emperor McKinney
W. J. Bryan
Supreme Court
Bryan
Congress
Helena
Rome
Yolanda Margherita
Large oil deal links Dabney and Corbin in Washington state
R T Dabney sold a half interest in 20000 acres of oil land across Spokane Whitman and Adams counties to D C Corbin of Spokane. The price remains unreported. Quartz from the Tom Thumb mine is currently hauled to the Republic mill. A placer report claims over five ounces of gold in a single Discovery claim day. A Republic mine boarding and bunk houses burned causing about 6000 dollars in losses. The fire department could not reach the scene.
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Washington
R. T. Dabney
Spokane
Whitman
Adams Counties
D. C. Corbin
Tom Thumb
Republic Mill
Placer Mines
Republic Mine
Mining notes and ore profits from British Columbia and beyond
Heavy rains flood Boundary creek while Havelock Gillan, a miner at Rossland, dies from injuries. Rawhide mine in Phoenix camp shows strong results for Dominion Copper. Arlington dividend reaches 20000 on 2 cents per share of 1 million capital. Silver lead mines in British Columbia remain wealth generators with large profits across Koote nay and Slocan districts. North Star and Centre Star pay dividends. Payne and St Eugene report substantial funds. New machinery for Chicago & British Columbia Mining, and Rincon purchases expand Hewett holdings. United Copper of Montana files for 80 million capital.
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Boundary Creek
Havelock Gillan
Rossland
Dominion Copper Company
Phoenix Camp
Arlington
British Columbia
Kootenay
R. Bell
Summit City
Sondon
Payne
North Star
Fort Steele
Hewett Mining Company
Silverton
Holman and Insinger
Spokane
Rincon
Hewett
Chicago & British Columbia Mining Company
Phoenix
Cameron
Lake Group of Claims
Last Chance
Skylark Camp
Slocan
St. Eugene
Boston
Ymir
B. C
Centre Star
Mining activity and development across Cedar Canyon district
The article notes urgent work at a high derrick site with heavy activity in Meteor and Cedar Canyon mining areas. Keller residents set up a townsite opposite the mountain, Snow Storm Mining of Mullan Idaho plans two car ore shipments this month, and a 600 foot tunnel ledge is under contract. King Gold Copper Mining at Valley Stevens County reports 385 in gold and 86.75 in silver from 800 pounds of ore.
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Meteor
Cedar Canyon
Keller
San Poil
Snow Storm Mining Company
Mullan
Idaho
Mahon
International Mining Congress
Boice
Eben B. McLeod
Western Passenger Association
Chicago
Congress
King Gold & Copper &Mining & Milling Company
Valley
Stevens County
Wash
Veteran recounts cure by Pink Pills in Civil War tale
A veteran from Feacon Leonardstown recounts his Civil War injury and paralysis, then credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with a full recovery. He says eight years of use cured chills and improved health, and notes he has recommended the remedy to others. Notary public certifies the affadavit. Pills sold by dealers or by mail from Schenectady New York.
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William H. Whiting
Mt. Holly
Buffalo
Co. F
Tenth
New York Cavalry
Washington, D. C
Dr. Williams
John L. Beale
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N, Y
Rockefeller Institutes Medical Research Fund Established
John D Rockefeller has provided $200000 to a group of prominent medical men to fund an original scientific research program in medicine and hygiene. The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research will be incorporated and based in New York City.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
United States to Stay in Cuba Until Platt Amendment Adopted
Washington reports the US will maintain control of Cuba until the Platt amendment is substantially adopted. Secretary Root informed General Wood, with the president’s approval, reflecting ongoing policy. Berlin notes Prussia’s crop shortage losses totaling 183,750,000 marks in wheat and 103,000,000 marks in rye.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Wood
Root
Prussia
Berlin
Jane
Prussian Board of Trade and Agriculture
Count von Buelow
Self-Defense and Suicide in Fergus Falls Hotel Tragedy
A guest identified as George Gilbert of Portland shot himself in a Fergus Falls hotel room leaving a bullet wound on his forehead. A revolver lay near the body as police investigated the apparent suicide. The item also notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic and Philadelphia letter carriers adopting lighter uniforms.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
George Gilbert
Portland
Oregon
Botha Aims at Peace as Kitchener Grants Backing
London reports Botha has reached Standerton and appeals to Kruger via the Netherlands Government to seek peace. Lord Kitchener reportedly allows this path as British and Boer forces clash around Winburg and Ladysmith in a tense South Africa war update.
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Lord Kitchener
Recont
London
the Sun
Botha
Standerton
Kruger
Netherlands
Kitchoner
Sun
Zululand
Viakfontein
South Africa
War Office
Pretoria
Wheat Prices and Livestock Rates Across Markets
A mixed market report lists grain prices for Club and Blue stem wheat with bulk and sack rates, and notes live stock quotes for beef and pork, poultry prices per dozen and per pound, egg cases, and dairy products. It also mentions a June pardon and labor actions affecting mills, with stray references to gunny town notices and a patent tonic ad.
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News OF the World
Northport
Buffalo Hump
Pierre
United Copper Company of Montana
Wild Rose Prairie
Feacon
Leonardstown
Grove
Eve Porte
Pe Geneon Kitchener
Winlfontein
Johannesburg
Moers
Delarey
Dixon
Plumer
Colenso
Lydenburg
Durban Johannesburg
Heidelbergs
Vladfontein
Natick
John Eliot
Eliot
Biliot
Eyatifiliott
Tacoma
Toole Haa
State Board of Pardons
Lilie Whirlwind
Tadinth
Tier Lodge
Sentepap
al Thea Hn Hoovey
Yenne Reservation
Sais
Nea
The
Popor
Carly
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