Asquith Speech Divides Liberal Party Over Boer War
London June 22 Herbert Asquith former Liberal home secretary denounced Queens Hall pro Boer resolutions as not representing the Liberal party. He signaled acceptance of annexation of the South African republics while urging liberal reform and unity. Conservatives hailed his moves and doubts about party leadership grew as press commentary blamed rivals and called for loyalty to Campbell Bannerman.
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London
Herbert H. Asquith
Queens Hall
Liberal Party
South Africa
Canada
Australia
Asquith
Mr. Asquith
Petty
The
Daily Chronicle
Henry Campbell Bannerman
John Morley
Daily News
House of Commons
Cuban Constitution Adopt Platt Amendment
Secretary Root received Governor General Wood's letter announcing the Cuban constitutional convention’s adoption of the Platt amendment. The Cuba n constitution follows a U S model and the amendment suffices for the country’s relations with the United States.
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Washington
Root
Wood
United States
Cuba
Navy Paymaster on Trial for Advancing His Salary
Paymaster John M. Martin of the United States navy stood trial at League Island navy yard on charges he advanced salary money to himself and paid Surgeon Marsteller from government funds. The defense admitted the act as a violation of navy rules. no loss or danger to the government occurred. Two court sessions were held with no public information released.
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Philadelphia
John M. Martin
United States Navy
League Island Navy Yard
Marsteller
Martin
Beresford Complains About Mediterranean Fleet Strength
London June 22 The Daily Mail prints a letter from Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford decrying the shallowness of Britain’s Mediterranean fleet. He says his duty as second in command limits public remarks though he has voiced his views strongly to authorities in clear Anglo-Saxon language.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Lord Charles Beresford
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Lord Charles
Guage
Both Governments Satisfied Over Chilean American Awards
Washington report states the United States and Chilean commission agreed on compensation from a joint award. The sums total about 000 for American citizens and 5 for a Chilean citizen. Both governments express satisfaction with the outcome and the limited disputes between nations.
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Washington
Cuna
Chile
United States
Bloodshed at Matewan Mines as Union and Guards Clash
Hundreds of on strike union miners marched on the Maritime mines in Matewan West Virginia. Guards with Winchesters blocked entry and fired about fifty shots fatally wounding Boyd Martin and Riley Johnson while Samuel Artrip was wounded. Union men dispersed and vow revenge as more trouble looms. Sheriff Hatfield and deputies are on scene amid rising tension.
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Matewan
W. Va
Lambert
Boyd Martin
Riley Johnson
Samuel Artrip
Mingo
Maritime
Hatfield
Cap” Hatfield
Bay City Machinists Reach Accord Resume Work
Bay City Michigan June 22 The strike of machinists in Bay City and Saginaw ends after a conference between manufacturers and strikers representatives The Metal Trades association proposes a 6 1 4 percent wage increase with nine hours per day and alignment with the National Metal Trades association and International Association of Machinists The agreement approved by both cities unions and operations resume Monday morning Over 600 men affected in Bay City alone
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Bay City
Mich
Saginaw
Metal Trades’ Association of the Valley
Metal Trades’ Association of the
Saginaw Valley
National Metal Trades’ Association
International Association of Machinists
Battleship Massachusetts Passes Hell Gate Feat
Captain Henry M. Manning navigated the first class battleship Massachusetts through Hell Gate without a pilot to prove such ships can pass the dangerous channel. Spectators lined the shores as the voyage drew attention from New York to Washington. The Navy warned no battleship should attempt the route again except in exceptional emergencies.
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New York
Hell Gate
Henry M. Manney
Massachusetts
Willets Point
Fort Schuyler
Washington
Navy Department
Newburyport
Long
Philippine government officers may lead new administration
The article notes that details of the new government remain to be worked out and that July 4 is chosen not for an extraordinary inauguration but as a symbolic American holiday. It suggests Philippine commission members will oversee various departments in the forthcoming administration.
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Fouth
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Lynched Leaders of Secret Order in Benton
In Benton Louisiana on June 22 two black men Smith and McLand were hanged after being accused as leaders of a secret order involved in conspiracies against whites. The mob allowed Smith five minutes to pray before swinging him to a tree. McLand faced his fate stoically as Edwards remains at large and authorities seek him to prevent further violence against imprisoned Black prisoners tied to Foster murder.
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Benton
Smith
McLand
Mce- Land
Prince Edwards
John Gray Foster
Edwards
Foster
Vision care warning from a local watchmaker optician
An advertisement warns weak eyes worsen without properly fitted glasses and urges readers to seek accurate eye knowledge and affordable glasses. It promotes a free information offer and highlights a display of brilliant cut glass at Watchmaker and Optician on Dakota Avenue near Third Street in Huron South Dakota.
Seattle Trades Council presses for nine hour workday
Seattle trades council demands nine hours work per day with no pay cut from manufacturers and wood shops in response to a lumber exchange boycott. If not granted, the council may order all local mill operatives out, halting mills and stopping city building operations, affecting about 6,000 workers.
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Seattle
Wash
Seattle Trades Council
Seattle Lumber Exchange
Trades Council
Morans
Civil government to begin in Philippines July 4
Washington reports that civil government will be established in the Philippine islands on July 4 with Judge William H. Taft named civil governor. He will head the Philippine commission, which will continue, under an order issued by the president through the secretary of war.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
William H. Taft
Philippine Commission
Tragic Turtle Creek Fire Kills Mother and Child
In Pittsburg suburb Turtle Creek, Mrs. William Ferguson tried to soften furniture polish on a stove and added turpentine. The flaming can lit the kitchen and, in a bid to save the house, she threw it from a window and struck a nearby 3 year old boy. Both victims later died from burns.
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Pittsburg
Turtle Creek
William Ferguson
Everything Musical at Wholesale Offer
An advertisement promotes wholesale musical instruments from Jess Raudenbush Musical Supply House. It invites buyers to request instruments such as piano organ violin guitar mandolin cornet or strings and promises illustrations complete costs and wholesale price. The ad cites Raudenbush Building St. Paul Mouyy with misspelled names.
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Jess
United States Ambassador Choate Ill in London
United States Ambassador Choate is confined to bed by a summer cold in London. Doctors report a notable improvement in his condition after treatment.
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Ambassador Choate
London
United States
Choate
No Negroes in the Place Stirs Glencoe Tension
Deputy U S Marshal Sisson was called to Glencoe Oklahoma June 22 after Santa Fe officials warned that citizens threatened force to expel a gang of 40 colored men employed to raise grade. Glencoe enforces a rule barring any colored person from visiting or living in the village.
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Guthrie
O. T
United States
Sisson
Glencoe
Russian descent man sent to asylum over Messiah delusion
Conrad Edele vard, of an ancient Russian family and a descendant of a Finnish governor, was examined in court and sent to Jefferson asylum after being found to hold a messianic delusion.
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Chicago
Conrad Edelevard
Finland
Jefferson Asylum
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Europe
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Dakota Avenue
Third Street
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Atlanta
E. H. Debray
Debray
Hammond
Raudenbush Musical Supply House
Raudenbush
St. Pavl
Mouyy
Eomer & Co
Dearborn St
Ferry Seeds
D. M. Ferry & Co
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Marv Co
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Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Hiei
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Assiniboia
Alberta
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Western
F. Pedley
Ottawa
Orn
W. H. Rogers
Watertown
S. Dakota
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