NEW GOVERNOR Sir Henri Gustave Joly de Lotbiniere
The elder son of Gaspard Pierre Gustave Joly de Lotbiniere born in France on December 5, 1829, trained in Paris, and rose as a Liberal leader in Canada. He served in provincial and federal roles, led retrenchment policies, joined Laurier’s rise, and held inland revenue minister duties. He supported agrriculture, forestry, and imperial loyalties, and resided near Quebec at Pointe Platon.
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Royal Military College
Kingston
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St. Lawrence River
Train Wreck Kills Thirty Five on Southern Rail Line
A passenger train on the Macon branch of the Southern railway struck washouts 100 feet long and was wrecked. Every person except those in the Pullman car perished, with thirty five dead overall.
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Atlanta, Ga
Macon
The
Southern Railway
Wash
Kruger pays bills with printed I O Us and holds gold
The Seattle Times notes President Kruger appears cautious about a proposal, using IOUs to cover expenses while keeping gold reserves intact.
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Kruger
Seattle Times
Died From A Fit Newsboy John James Dies In Pond
John James a Record newsboy died after epileptic fits while sitting on a raft in Trail creek pond at the west end of town. He sank instantly and was recovered after 45 minutes. death appears immediate with minimal lung water. Funeral set at St George church England. his union seeks funeral expenses.
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Trail Creek
John McKay
le Roi
Davis’ Street
Thomas H. James
The
War Eagle
Thomas James
Circus
St. George's Church of England
Boers Regroup Around Water Tank Near Kruger's Rail Car
The Boers have quit their laagers and are now grouped around a water tank at a railway siding where Kruger's capital car is.
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Kruger
Toronto Star
Peasants Slain in Varna Districts Conflict
In Sofia on June 22 reports state 90 killed and 312 wounded in the clash between troops and peasants in Varna districts. A state of siege is proclaimed across Varna Shumla Tirnova Rustchuk and Ristovatz. The government moves to curb newspaper access with strict editor qualifications.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Varna
Shumla
Tirnova
Rustchuk
Ristovatz
Nominations Show McKinley Roosevelt Party Unity
The passage argues that the acclamations of McKinley and Roosevelt reflect Republican control and a shift from isolation. It links war outcomes to renewed confidence, foreign policy engagement, and shared responsibilities in the family of nations, noting trade, tariffs, and silver issues as revival factors.
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United States
McKinley
Roosevelt
America
Family of Nations
Phillipines
Hawaii
Samoa
China
Taking the Census The Large Cities of Washington Complain
Large Washington cities protest the decennial census process arguing undercounting and unfair resource distribution. Officials urge reforms and request scrutiny of data collection methods and funding allocations to ensure accurate urban representation.
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Washington
Population counting methods compare nations and a Sino crisis
The article contrasts British census accuracy with the U S method of counting, noting timing precision at noon and corrections after, while warning that the China crisis tests U S policy to stay out or join powers and risk spoils.
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United States
Great Britain
China
Spokane Chronicle
Chinese bombardment devastates Tien Tsin mission area
Journal and Advertiser reports Chefoo correspondent that Chinese shells set fire to mission buildings in Tien Tsin then spread to the native city destroying all. Allied forces press China’s assault as 160 dead and relief rushing from Taku amid attempts to break through.
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New York
Tien Tsin
Chefoo
Journal and Advertiser
Taku
Origin of Boxers and mining stocks in 19th century view
A historical piece examines the Boxers as a secret society aimed at driving foreigners from China with Wu Ting Fang explaining Yee ho chuan as righteous harmony by fists. It also offers guidance for small investors in mining stocks emphasizing assessable share structure, treasury limits, guarded promoter control, fair broker commissions, and cautious judgment of leaders.
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Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Lucan
Treasury
Treasury Stock
Arthur Orton
Mining Investments Prospects in British Columbia
The piece argues that replacing the Martin government with a stable leadership and a new lieutenant governor will unlock British Columbia’s mineral wealth. It notes reduced wartime risk and rising European interest in China as factors that may attract British and Eastern capital, urging a fresh start in provincial development.
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Joe Martin
Henri Joly
McInnes
British Columbia
Martin
China
Berlin
Skin the Goat and Mullett in Immigrant Return Debate
The figures Skin the Goat and Mullett, labeled Invincibles, are cited as rejected immigrants in the current presidential race. Their return is used to argue that the administration is steered by English influence and Engl control across factions.
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United States
England
Prediction of 19th Century Wars Across Continents
The text notes a forecast that the nineteenth century would end with a rival of carnage, citing the Boer War the Chinese war the Ashanti rebellion and revolutions in South America as evidence of ongoing global conflict.
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South America
War claims in Boer conflict draw public interest
Fragmentary text notes a connection between Chinese war efforts and Boer war claims stirring public interest. No clear details.
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