FIGHT WITH BOXERS NEAR TIEN-TSIN REPORTS
Two more foreigners reach Tien-Tsin area badly injured as Cossacks search for missing Americans and China Inland Mission members. Boxers near Tien-Tsin threaten further attacks. Chinese officials show inaction while foreign guards bolster police. Reports detail burns on the Tien-Tsin railway and ongoing violence with casualties among Russians and missionaries.
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Tien Tin
Pao-Ting-Fu
Tuli
Bleuskey
Hamilton
China Inland Mission
London
Peking
The
Times
Tune 3
Huang Sun Station
Tien, Tsin
Tien 'Tsin
Shanghai
Tsung li Yamen
Lu Han
Guarde Lave
Posog
Armed Guards Guard Transit Hubs in St Louis Strike
Sheriff Pohlman’s posse guards power houses and car sheds of the St. Louis Transit company. About 900 men on duty with dawn relays to cover shifts. Posse armed with Winchesters shotguns buckshot shells and under strict military discipline.
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Peane Comittatne
St. Louis St. Louis
Tune 6
St. Louis Transit Company
Pohlman
Posse
Sheriff's Posse
Child Sold for 15 Dollars in Custody Dispute
Edwardevine, A., June 6. Smith, a railroad fireman, and his wife separated over custody of their two and a half year old boy. He offered to give up his due for 15 dollars, and the money was paid.
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Fald
Edwardevine
Smith
Fremont freight accident kills two workers in Ohio
In Fremont Ohio on June 6 Freman Bowser and brakeman Prentis perished when a freight engine toppled after a rail spread. Two other workers were severely injured as debris and wreckage spread across the line.
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Rehe
Ofera City A Library Muscatine Banker Offers Gift
A Muscatine banker, P. M. Museer, yesterday offered to present a public library association with four libraries in the city. The gesture aims to bolster local library service and resources.
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Ofera City
Muscatine
Iowa
Mystery in Anoka County As Alibis Stand
In Anoka Minnesota on June 6 officials reopen the case after Balcom Egan and Shepherd prove alibis. A Hawley Clay county tip references a half breed in that area arousing suspicion. Sheriff Merelli reports no theft gun lead. Wise remains in poor condition with little change noted. Dr Rees says one lung nearly solid but recovery hoped.
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U Anoka
Minn
Balcom
Egan
Shepherd Hays
Anoka County
Hawley
Clay County
Minneapolis
Merelli
Wise
Joseph Wise
Rees
Durkee Heirs Blaisdell Case Dismissed by U S Court
Washington June 6 One of the largest suits against the government has been dismissed by the United States court of claims The Blaisdell case involved 4 623 512 claimed to be due to the heirs of Charles Durkee of Kenosha Wisconsin for first mortgage Pacific railroad bonds alleged to have passed to the Utah governor in 185 and later placed in the U S treasury.
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Blaisdell
United States Court of Claims
Washington
Charles Durkee
Kenosha
Wis
Pacific Railroad
Durkee
Utah
United States
Women Capture Milwaukee Four Thousand Club Delegates
Four thousand club women and many trunks filled Milwaukee on arrival for the Federation of Women's Clubs general convention. Delegates caucused on the train as presidential possibilities surfaced. The convention opens at the Alhambra theater with Mrs. Lowe presiding and welcomes and the president’s biennial address planned. A lake shore drive and Alhambra sculpture program cap the first evening.
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Thonsand Club
Milwaukee
Wisdune
Federation of Women's Clubs
Alhambra Theater
Lowe
Lake Shore
Alhambra
German Catholics Seventh Biennial Convention Opens in Milwaukee
The German Catholic benevolent societies of Wisconsin opened their seventh biennial convention in Milwaukee with delegates from major towns. Fourteen thousand visitors were expected as the first session at St. Mary's Church featured a welcome by Mayor Haskins and a reply by State President Theodore Kersten. Archbishops Katzer and Messmer attended amid plans for a monster parade and picnic.
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Milwaukee
German Catholic Benevolent Societies of
Wisconsin
St. Mary's Church
Haskine
Theodore Kersten
Man With a Temper Fires on Wife Then Kills Himself
In Winnipeg on June 6 Francis Kerr a 56 year old city employee shot his wife after a quarrel over the youngest child's bedtime. He then killed himself with a pistol bullet to the heart. Mrs Kerr is reported to recover.
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Winnipeg
Francis Kerr
FIGHTING IN CHINA DELAYS REINFORCEMENTS AT TAIKU FORTS
The navy reports Admiral Kempff on June 5 landed fifty marines at Taku to reinforce a battalion ashore as fighting with Boxers intensifies near Tien Tsin. Dispatches from London and Berlin describe the siege’s seriousness with empress Dowager's stance and European powers seeking a unified command to curb foreign intervention.
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Washington
Tuis
Kempff
Newark
Taku
Pel Ho River
Navy Department
Tien Tain
London
Daily Mail
Ten Tsin
Tien Tsin
Berlin
Musein
China
Innes
Peking
Tsing Mi Yamen
Tsung Wo Yamen
Teung Yanwen
Hoxers
Shanghai
Europe
Inland Tablas engagements push advance against rebels
Manila reports Maj. Johnson with two infantry companies landed on Tablas and four columns converged on rebels, seizing 40 insurgents and 1,000 rounds of ammunition along with 24 rifles. Other units clashed near Narazagaray, Bulacan, with seven American wounded as trenches were carried. News notes cite awards for bravery and new Alaska federal posts for Iowa men.
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Tablas
Manila
Maj. Johnson
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Remblon
Twenty
Garison
Rombison
Narazagaray
Bulacan
Funston
Fourth Cavalry
C. D. Roberts
San Miguel de Maquino
Federation of Women Opens Fifth Convention in Milwaukee
The fifth annual convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs begins in Milwaukee with lively debate on business matters. Mrs Lowe delivers a profound address in morning session. The color controversy affects discussions but Massachusetts delegates prefer quiet board resolution over public protest.
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Aulratio
Milwaukee
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Lowe
Colored Women's Club of
Boston
Massachusetts
Credential Committee
Fires Raging In Forests In Northern Districts
Reports to Fire Warden Andrews show widespread forest fires across northern districts including Beltraim St. Louis and Morrison counties. One warden notes timber loss valued at $50 000 in Morrison county while another blaze near Randall destroyed several dwellings and many meadows were set alight. No serious injuries reported.
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Abtase
St. Paul
Andrews
Beltraim
St. Louis
Morrison Cown
Morrigan
Randall A
Wisconsin Catholic Societies Delegates Attend Mass in Fond du Lac
Delegates to the Wisconsin Catholic Benevolent Societies convent in Fond du Lac attended pontifical mass celebrated by Archbishop Katzer of Milwaukee. Rev. M. J. Lochemes preached on Catholic patriotism urging each member to adopt the motto For God Church and Country. Routine business followed and an entertainment at the armory featured Nicholas Gonner of Dubuque delivering the principal address.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Ivee
Catholic Benevolent Socretien
Wisconsin
Katzer
Mitwaukee
M. J. Lochemes
Pro Nono College
St. Francie Seminary
Armory
Nicholas Gonner
Dubuque
Veterans Reunion at Glenwood Wisconsin Encampment
Poor Hundred Old soldiers assemble in Glenwood Wisconsin for the annual encampment of the St Croix Valley G A R Veterans association. About 600 visiting veterans attended as civic groups marched to Glenwood Park. An address of welcome by H Dean followed by remarks from H P Burdick and Phil Cheek preceded a park banquet.
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Glenwood
Wmn
Glenwool
Wis
St. Croix Valley
Veterans’ Association
G. A. Tt
Nne
Glenwood Park
Dean
H. P. Burdick
Orceola
Phil Cheek
Baraboo
Woman severely burned in Fort Dodge accident
Mrs M M Tabor of Fort Dodge Iowa suffered severe burns while doing laundry when she fell across a stove after an epileptic seizure. Her left arm and body were badly burned as she was pulled from the hot water tub. she was not discovered for about two minutes and may lose use of her arm.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Falling Coal Bucket Kills Dock Worker in Wis
A bucket on the Lehigh Coal and Coke dock in Superior Wisconsin fell when a cable broke, instantly killing dock hand George Sandquist and injuring another man. The incident occurred as the bucket passed overhead, the crew fleeing the collapsing load.
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Weet Superior
Wis
Lehigh Coal and Coke Company
George Sandquist
Muscatine to vote on water plant purchase proposal
The Muscatine city council accepted a proposal from Muscatine Water Works to buy its water plant for 100000 dollars. The purchase hinges on a municipal ownership question to be put to voters.
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Muscatine
Muscatine Water Works Company
Labor violations probe to be opened in Minnesota
Washington June 7 Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Taylor has decided to investigate alleged violations of the contract labor law in northern Minnesota. He informed Congressman Steves that a special agent will be sent to the northern boundary region to conduct the inquiry.
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Minnesota
Washington
Assistiut
Two Boys Drowned in Duluth Accidents
Duluth report cites two drowning incidents yesterday involving ten year old William Wahlen and Bernard Bergquist. Each boy died at a different location, Wahlen in a slip and Bergquist at the Dinleyard ranch. Both were wearing bathing suits.
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Duluth
William Wahlen
Bernard Bergquist
Dinleyard Ranch
Convicts Slay Overseer Then Flee After Escape
In Berlin on July 7 four convict murderers killed the overseer at Graused penitentiary and escaped. One wore the victim’s uniform and with a sword led the others toward town limits where they split up. two have since been captured.
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Berlin
Jane
Graused
Hmits
Fatal shooting in Dalton family tragedy shocks town
A revolver left on a table by an older son led to a tragic accident in Dalton. The weapon discharged, fatally wounding a fifteen year old boy. Authorities report no intent and are investigating the careless handling of the firearm.
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Hinkon
Marion Junctson
Corneling Zurof
Dalton
Hard Man to Cougirl Trial Discharged Without Verdict
Aberdeen 8 D Tune 7 The jury in the case of Andrew Helgaline charged with cattle stealing was discharged after nearly forty eight hours with no verdict. Jury reported eleven to one for guilty. Second trial not until November term. Helgaline has prior county charges but no prior conviction. It is alleged he served two farms in Minnesota penitentiary before coming to this state several years ago.
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Cougirl
Aberdeen
Tune
Andrew Helgaline
Campbell
Helgaline
Inauguration Follows Vote Counts For City Officers
St Paul mayoral election yields fourth term for incumbent with a recount showing J J McCardy retained office by 32 votes over Democratic challenger. Official returns previously listed Betz, Democrat, ahead by 15.
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St, Paul
Dime 7
J. J. McCardy
Mr. Betz
Dem
Nominations sent for Minnesota postmasters confirmed by Senate
The president sent nominations to the Senate for Minnesota postmasters including A. B. McGill and Paul B. Underwood. The nominations were confirmed by the Senate.
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New St. Paul
Washingto
Senate
Minnesota
A. B. McGill
Paul B
Underwood
Ferguk Falla
Bjorkquiet
Moorhead
Surrender Looms as Pretoria Holds at Nightfall
June 7 report from London notes Lord Roberts’s forces near Pretoria extend to within 200 yards of the town as Boer resistance collapses. A proposed armistice was discussed but unconditional surrender was demanded, and Pretoria was set to be taken by Queen Victoria’s troops later in the day.
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Londo
Was
Tord Roberts
South African Republic
Busha
Wurth
Botha
Pretoria
Boiha
Kroger
Tretorn
Dinanter
Tandon
Roberty
Imperieal Geomany
Bindiey
Medinen
Tate
Methuen
Krongstid
Pune
Spirisge
Methuet
Roberta
Anne
Queen Victoria
Duchess of York
Christian
Victoria
Cours
Lord Roberts
Craiggowan
New York Democrats Choose Delegates for National Convention
New York Democratic state convention elected delegates David Bo Hish Richard Croker Edward Murphy and Augustus Wyek. Alternates Frank Campbell Nacob Ruppert I C Morgan and James Cleve. At large electors Frederick Cook Rochester and Robert C Tits Buffalo. Platform favors Kansas City stance, opposes war taxes, calls for gold silver parity, abolish tariffs with Porto Rico, curbs monopolies, broad pensions, and Bryan nomination. Convention stormy but ended quickly.
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Kansas City
New York
David Bo Hish
Richard Croker
Edward Murphy
Augustus Wyek
Frank Campbell
Nacob Ruppert
C. Morgan
James Cleve
Frederick Cook
Rochester
Robert C. Tits
Buffalo
Chicago
Party Lyhe
Porto Rico
United States
William J. Bryan
Bun
Missouri Democratic Convention Faces Ten Contested Delegations
Fragmented report from Kansas City on a protracted wrangle in the credentials committee. Ten delegations dispute standings among factions from Braiis and Wat city Unneked, with decisions shaping the state convention and the bid to nominate a full slate of state officers.
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Fenmite
Delewadink
Bistenn
Kansas City
Tyne
Credentiats Committee
Braiis Am
Wat City
Sesto
Strike Tensions Rise in St Louis Transit Fight
Prominent citizens call for order as negotiations continue over a transit strike. The St Louis Transit Company seeks a settlement while strikers demand reinstatement of all discharged workers and adherence to prior positions. Attorney Lelichen states every man in service must be retained and workers resist.
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Ornor
St. Louis
Sitia
Rhe
Lelichen
Illness of Captain Coghlan After Manila Bay Service
Navy reports Capt. Coghlan who commanded the Raleigh at Manila Bay is seriously ill. The Deed relief to hospital for treatment. Captain Dyer of the Baltimore under Admiral Dewey to be relieved when Coghlan recovers. Advices from the Navy still scant on prognosis.
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Navy Denaravat
Dyer Roseve
Winsilington
Tyne — Wort
Navy Department
B. Coghlan
Raleigh
Manila Bay
Conan
Pager Sound
Nom
Dyer
Baltimoore
Dewey
Coghlan
Cart
Ily Department
Malgon Reaction carries state by safe margins
Complete returns from twenty counties show Republicans leading the state ticket. Wolverton leads justice of the supreme court race by 7 851. Tongue leads in the western district for congress with 2 421 votes. Moody leads in the eastern district with 560. Republicans expected to control both senate and house with a joint majority of 22.
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Portland
Mooily
Rep
Ro Guress
French Hold Against Moorish Assault Near Figuey
Dispatches report thousands of Moors massing near Piguey and Zubia to strike French posts. Heat and thirst devastate onlookers as hundreds die while French forces fortify positions and vow to repel the attack and retake forts near Figuey.
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Landini
Algiers
al Piguey
Zubia
Figuey
Underground Gas Fire Threatens Calumet Workmen
Six men overpowered by furnace fumes at Calumet and Hecla mine in Michigan June 7 as venting rock fractures release gas. Eight rescue workers narrowly escape asphyxiation and are rushed to hospital while crews cover the fire underground and prevent spread.
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Gan
Roughton
Mich
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