Illinois Fastest Battleship in America Sets New Speed Record
The Illinois, docked at Presidents Roads, achieved an average speed of 17.31 knots over 66 nautical miles from Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise and back, four hours straight. It completed a 300 yard circle in 3 minutes 10 seconds at full speed, proving extreme agility under the trial board's watch. Rear Admiral Sampson and Rear Admiral Evans praised the performance as a new champion.
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Poston
America
Illinois
Presidents Roads
Cape Ann
Cape Porpoise
United States Naval
Sampson
Evans
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Naval Station Prospect Explored for Porto Rico
Secretary Long to appoint a board of naval officers to study establishing a first class naval station in Porto Rico or nearby eastern Antilles. Admiral Luce earlier studied harbor advantages and the Mayflower will aid the inquiry.
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Washington
Long
Porto Rico
United States
Admiral Luce
Culebra
Antilles
Torpedo Boat Goldsborough Breaks Shaft on Trial Run
Seattle June 14. The torpedo boat Goldsborough built by Wolf & Zwicker Portland broke her shaft during a final official test while at full speed opposite the city. The vessel had passed two tests and was near the end of her course when the accident occurred. Repairs are expected to take about ten days.
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Seattle
Wash
Goldsborough
Wolf & Zwicker
Portland
Labouchere Fined in Contempt Case
London June 14 Henry Labouchere was fined 50 pounds in the king's bench court for contempt of court by commenting on a sub judice case. The plaintiff's counsel sought imprisonment for Labouchere and Horace Veales editor of Truth, but the judge imposed a fine and costs instead.
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London
Henry Labouchere
King’s Bench Court
Labouchere
Horace Veales
Truth
Japan Will Not Borrow Continue Postwar Public Enterprise
Yokohama June 14 It is reported the cabinet of Kazu Hatsu plans to continue the postwar public enterprise funded by available money. The new government will not resort to loans.
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Yokohama
Kazu Hatsu
China
Japan
Progress satisfactory in Peking indemnity talks
Berlin reports no serious hitch in negotiations over the indemnity question. Authorities say talks among the powers ministers and Chinese representatives are progressing well and an agreement may be reached, even if talks extend a week or two.
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Peking
Berlin
Army commissary fraud probe spurs grand jury actions
San Francisco reports General Shafter and inspector general Maus probing alleged army store fraud. Arrests of Lewis Abrams & Sons follow findings that government goods were sold to peddlers. Officials differ on scope with claims losses may reach hundreds of thousands. recruits and soldiers may have traded gear. Hall of justice has seized three wagonloads of goods tied to Abrams and partners.
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Shafter
Maus
Department of California
Federal Grand Jury
Army Service
Lewis Abrams & Sons
Seymour
Uncle Sam
Army
Quartermaster’s Department
Hall of Justice
Abrams
Navy Explains Missing Honor Brevet at Peking Siege
Washington reports clarify confusion over Captain Hall receiving a brevet for gallant Peking siege service while Captain Myers, previously in command of the legation guard, had been advanced four numbers in a prior Chinese service honors list. The Navy Department issued a statement to resolve the discrepancy.
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Navy Department
Washington
Hall
Peking
Legation Guard
Myers
General MacArthur asks transfers for U.S. troops in Manila
Adjutant General Corbin received a cable from General MacArthur in Manila showing many regulars wish to stay in place. He sought authority to transfer those willing to regiments remaining. Corbin granted the requested authority in reply.
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Washington
Corbin
MacArthur
Manila
United States
Oregon Homecoming Sparks City Welcome in San Francisco
The battleship Oregon arrived in San Francisco from the Orient in the afternoon to a planned celebratory homecoming. Preparations for the event were under way but were surpassed by the ship’s earlier arrival by about a day.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Orient
Rumor of Ironwood Destruction By Cyclone Circulates
In Milwaukee on June 14 a circulating rumor claimed Ironwood was destroyed by a cyclone. Railway and telephone lines were down, with the Wisconsin Central reporting telegraph wires blown down and communication delayed to Stevens Point.
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Milwaukee
Ironwood
Wisconsin Central Railway
Stevens Point
Vision Aid Ad From Dakota Avenue Watchmaker
An advert urges readers to seek proper glasses for weak eyes and to avoid costly mistakes by consulting the firm. It promotes accurate eye knowledge, free information, and affordable glasses from a Huron South Dakota shop on Dakota Avenue near Third Street.
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Dakota Avenue
Huron
South Dakota
Raudenbush Musical Supply House Ad
Wholesale offer from Raudenbush Musical Supply House invites customers to specify piano organ violin guitar mandolin cornet or strings and receive illustrations descriptions and wholesale cost prices from Raudenbush Building Sr Pacun Moxy
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Raudenbush Musical Supply House
Cuban Constitutional Convention Accepts Pratt Amendment
Havana June 14 Cuban constitutional convention accepts the Pratt amendment by 16 to 11 in a session with no debate. A committee on relations proposed the amendment as a constitution appendix and the convention will appoint a committee to draft the electoral law.
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Havana
Senores Tamayo
Villuendas
Quesada
Committee On Relations
Congress
Senores Capote
Jose M. Gomez
Tamayo
Monteaguedo
Delgado
Betancourt
Giberga
Llorente
Sanguilly
Nunez
Rodriguez
Berriel
Quiroz
Ferrer
Senores Zayas
Aleman
Eudaldo Tamayao
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Cisneros
Cuba Adopts Platt Amendment Sparks U.S. Gratitude
Washington officials express genuine gratification at Cuba’s ratification of the Platt amendment and expect a swift American withdrawal after Cuba demonstrates faith and capable governance. Emphasized prerequisites include an effective police force and sanitation to protect both native and foreign residents. the removal could occur this summer with independence possible by autumn if conditions are met.
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Washington
United States
Root Praises Cuban Platt Amendment Adoption
Secretary of War Elihu Root, in Buffalo on June 14, backed Cuba’s adoption of the Platt amendment. He called it the wisest and most patriotic act for Cuba, saying it guarantees independence and that the United States will back Cuba’s best interests.
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Buffalo
Elihu Root
Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
United States
No Hope of Rescue at Port Royal Mine Disaster
West Newton Pennsylvania June 14 an explosion in Port Royal mine No 2 shaft sent up oil dust and smoke showing gas still active. It may take 24 hours for inspectors to decide on rescue chances and flooding. Coroner Wynne opened an inquiry with two witnesses. inquest may last days as a juror group probes for cause.
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West Newton
Port Royal
Wynne
West Moreland County
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