Dewet Escapes With Force Intact Amid Pretoria Crisis
London dispatch reports General Dewet likely fled with his force intact as Buller advances near Laings Nek. Buller’s column moves from Volksrust via Charleston. 8,000 Boers withdrawn. Ermelo gun count 15. Schreiner resigns with Milner taking his place as Afrikanderbond split widens.
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British Forces Break Boer Resistance Near Pretoria
London June 15 Lord Roberts reports a renewed British push southeast of Pretoria after Methuen and Kitchener defeat Dewet at the Rhenoster river on June 12. The Boer camp was captured and burghers scattered, with Botha still undefeated as Roberts presses to restore lines of communication and secure the army in South Africa.
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Milner Prefers Coalition Ministry in Cape Colony
Cape Town June 15 Sir Alfred Milner governor of Cape Colony is averse to Schreiner resigning and supports a coalition ministry to push through the planned imperial measure.
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Gold Brick Turned Copper Shocks Hastings Banker
Hastings William Kerr president of Adams County bank reports Denver mint confirmed a gold brick he bought for 13000 from a Lawrence Kan man is actually copper. The seller claimed mining ties to Kerrs California cousin. In Kansas Topeka big coal strike nears end as three of four major companies sign an agreement with miners.
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Oldest Mission Indian Woman Dies at 110 in San Disco
Mrs Ganjingo, oldest Mission Indian in the county, dies at 110 in San Disco Cal She was among early Catholic converts and remained a constant member of the Methodist church Verified by church records.
Milwaukee Masons elect new grand master
C. C. Rogers of Milwaukee elected grand master of the Masonic grand lodge of Wisconsin, succeeding C. E. Whelan of Madison, at Milwaukee on June 15.
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Empress Favoring Boxers Unites European Powers
London dispatch says the Empress dowager backs the Boxers, driving out moderate officials and forcing European powers to cooperate to restore order in Pekin. A 2000 marines force may be insufficient if the Boxers take Pekin and the uprising spreads. Russians may join under a European mandate.
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the Tribune
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Foreigners Fear Loss of Power as Empress Reorganizes
A cable from Pekin reports Tuan, father of the heir apparent, named president of the tsung li yamen with three new ministers, all aligned with anti foreign sentiment. Conger notes no material improvement, while guards repair the railway and foreigners hope for safety once Pekin arrival.
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American Doctor Edna G. Terry Killed in China
News from New York reports Dr Edna G Terry in charge of the Methodist Episcopal Women's Foreign Missionary society station at Tsung Hua China was murdered. A message to her brother in law stated the incident and urged breaking news gently. Hong Kong reports the steamer Nation chartered to carry 800 British troops to Tien Tsin with departure date undisclosed.
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Hong Kong
Tien Tsin
British Troops to Sail for Tien Tsin Commanded by Major Morris
Orders have been issued for a British troop contingent to sail for Tien Tsin on June 14. Major E. Morris of the artillery will command the force assembled here for service in the north.
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Bryan and Jones Pin Platform Issues for Democrats
William J. Bryan and Democratic National Committee Chairman Jones state money imperialism and trusts will be three key platform issues. Bryan expects to carry every state he did in 1896 plus Kentucky Maryland Indiana Ohio New York and the Pacific coast. He predicts strong gains in Kansas Colorado and the Dakotas with New York and Ohio as pivotal battles.
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Democratic State Convention Names Nebraska Delegation
The Democratic state convention in Courmetvs Ohio adjourned after nine hours naming Delegates at Large James Kilbourne Abraham A Patrick W S Thomas and Horace L Chapman Alternates M O Burns John McSweeney C L Brumbach and M B Clyburn Electors at Large General Isaac R Sherwood and General A J Warner Secretary of State H H McFadden Judge of the Supreme Court Allen W Smalley Dairy and Food Commissioner Ballard B Yates School Commissioner J D Simpkins Board of Public Works Peter Y Brown The platform endorses the Chicago platform and instructs the delegation to support William J Bryan for president.
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Rod Mills to Resume Operations in Jouret Illinois
Thorpe of Illinois Steel announces the rod mills will reopen next Monday employing 300 to 400 workers after weeks of closure due to the frenzy in American steel and wire stocks which shut 12 plants.
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City Hears Fire Burned Businesses Prompt Fire Engine Purchase
A blaze destroyed the Phoenix and Vulcan buildings owned by C. G. Lawrence and C. E. Evans in Thayer Kansas causing about 50000 dollars in damage with 23000 dollars insured. A bucket brigade protected the rest of the business. Half an hour earlier the city council voted to buy a fire engine.
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Fire destroys half a million feet of lumber in Wisconsin
RHINELANDER Wisconsin June 15 Fire destroyed nearly 500000 feet of dry lumber owned by the John Godkin Lumber company The blaze started near passing trains and spread through the yard damaging stock and structures Authorities investigated the origin of the fire.
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Harcourt Will Not Seek Re-Election to Commons
The Derby Daily Telegraph reports Sir William Vernon Harcourt will not seek another term in Parliament due to age and declining health. The notice notes his advanced years and frailty as reasons.
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House of Commons
British Marines Drive Boxers as International Column advances Toward Pekin
Sixteen British marines repelled Boxer units near Lang Fang and fought along the railroad eight miles beyond Lofa. They killed 20 to 30 Boxers, with the column sustaining no British losses. The expedition totals 2,044 personnel from eight nations.
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More British Land Amid Tension at Tien Tsin
June 14 report says 163 more British have landed with 20 sent to Pong Shan. A special train moves General Nieh to consult the viceroy as telegraph to Pekin remains cut. Russian warships and torpedo boats are in the Taku area while troop landings are blocked. Boxers, 6000 strong, attack the Catholic convent at Pao Tung Fu as officials stay inactive. US warships Nashville and Manacsy noted at Taku.
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Yang Tsun
Nieh
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Japanese Official Killed in Pekin Murder At Rail Station
Longpon dispatch reports Sugiyama Akira chancellor of the Japanese legation murdered by Tung Fuh Siang's soldiers while proceeding alone on official duty at Maingate railroad station. The incident is described as brutal and carried out at the station.
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Sugiyama Akira
Tung Fuh Siang
Maingate Railroad Station
Legislature reelects Wetmore to Senate and votes to abolish Newport capital
Providence, R. I. June 14. The general assembly re elected George Peabody Wetmore the Republican incumbent as senator. The house voted to submit to the people a constitutional amendment abolishing Newport as one of the state capitals.
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George Peabody Wetmore
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Prominent Kansas City Man Wounded in Overseas Conflict
W. T. Power, a well known Kansas City figure active in business and social circles, was killed on June 5 at Lindley in the Orange Free State. He had left Kansas City around November 1880 to enlist in the British army and was about 30 years old.
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W. T. Power
Lindley
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Yellow Fever Outbreak in Tehuantepec Isthmus
Yellow fever in the Tehuantepec isthmus remains virulent in Oaxaca Mexico. Many foreigners and ranch men flee as several Germans at Verise fall ill with the fever amid the hot June weather.
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Knights of Honor Begin 25th Annual Session in BurraLo
The supreme lodge of the Knights of Honor opened its 25th annual meeting in BurraLo on June 14. Routine business only was transacted.
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Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Honor
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