Crisis in Spanish cabinet and flood disasters dominate week
Reports detail a Spanish cabinet crisis and multiple disasters from Texas floods to Guatemalan earthquakes. Deaths reach 141 in Goliad while Major events include Admiral Schley's Memorial Day address in Bangor and a coal famine impacting New York City.
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Insane man shoots and dies after confrontation in Anaconda
Patrick Putgstevens a former inmate of the state insane asylum shot four people including Hayes and Deputy Daly in Anaconda Mont before being shot by Sheriff Conley. Hayes and Daly survive. Putgstevens dies two hours later. Coroner Hayes will hold an inquest.
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Fragmentary note on a child death near the Baale river
A severely garbled report describes an incident involving a two year old child from Walter Sarton near the Baale river north of Awerlenn Valle. The text mentions a home event at Lovelock Buniay afternoon and unclear search cues and names.
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Baale
Awerlenn
Valle
Winut Lovelock
Buniay
Letra
Jeter
Peace Achieved in South Africa Report Reaches London
Lord Kitchener wires Pretoria announcing signings of a document of surrender by Boer representatives and Lord Milner at 10 30 pm. News spreads quickly through London clubs and hotels as bells ring and crowds rejoice. The War Office informs King Edward and the Cabinet before public release with church services and prayers of thanksgiving.
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London
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Pretoria
Lord Milner
South Africa
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Mansion House
Joseph Dimsdale
War Office
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Churches of London
British reject Boers terms ratification demand
Pretoria dispatch reports that British authorities refuse to let Bolars have Bruger ratify surrender terms and insist Boers in Europe have no voice in settlement. The cable notes Helteh managed to carry most contentions while minor points on generous general treatment appeal to Boers. Lord Kitobers personality seen as key to peace.
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Chapel in His Factory Provides Morning Worship
Frank Woodbury a furniture maker in Orwell near Oswego New York fits a chapel in his factory and each workday morning leads a twenty minute service for his 150 employees who form the congregation the hours are counted as part of the workday.
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Eruption of Mont Pelee Seen in Local Skies
A letter from Monotula notes St Pierre volcanic activity affected local air and sky. A red sunset glowed on the horizon, followed by a deep red glow that lingered west after sunset and appeared again before dawn in the east, attributed to volcanic dust.
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Filipino Ex-Secretary Denies Cruelty Reports
General Buencamino, once Aguinaldo's war chief, met with President to correct false reports about U S conduct in the islands. He praised the civil government under Taft and the army, saying cruelty stories are largely false or exaggerated and the army has kept discipline amid temptations.
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Manila
Aguinalo
Root
Buencamino
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Aguinaldo
Federal Filipino Party
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Taft
Man Injured in Sleep After Crow's Nest Incident in Baltimore
John Rowley, a sleepwalking man, lies in critical condition at his Baltimore home after attempting to climb a crow’s nest in a deserted midnight yard. He ascended a tree, reached the fifteenth rung, and fell to awaken with a dislocated hip and back injuries.
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Baltimore
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Retirement of General Brooke Ordered by U.S. Authorities
A recent military order issued in Cuba and reaching Washington calls for the retirement of General Brooke. The notification, traced through U.S. command channels, reflects top-level authorizations and pending specifics on succession and duties.
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Washington
Aunana
Milwaukee Man Hypes Bull For $100 Bet
Conor Saljee Hert Peterson of Milwaukee wagered a companion that he could hypnotize a ferocious bull on a Racine county farm to enter a cornfield. The bull rammed him through a high board fence fracturing ribs and dislocating a shoulder. He was hospitalised in unconscious condition and later said he would pay the bet.
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Racine
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Peterson
Mrs Craven Drops Bid as Fair Widow Claim Ends
Mrs. Nettle R. Craven abandons her bid to be widow of Senator James G. Fair and accepts $50,600 to drop lawsuits against the estate. The payout transfers millions to Charles L. Fair and sisters Theresa Oelrichs and Virginia Vanderbilt. Craven had sought $500,000 after alleging a contract marriage in a Colonial hotel.
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Sawmill Accident Leaves D R Ballentine Injured
At Noblesville Indiana D R Ballentine was repairing a pulley when a belt tore his clothes off and threw him. He fell on his head sustaining a broken neck yet remains alive with no hope of recovery. The onlookers report it as a rare nonfatal neck injury. He is 50 years old and leaves a large family.
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Tragic Attack Sparks Citywide Manhunt at Dusk
A violent assault last Friday left a woman injured as a mob searches for a Black suspect. Police report a large crowd formed after the incident near the riverfront, with authorities urging calm and restraint.
End of War in Eight as London Chronicle Hints Peace
The London Daily Chronicle claims negotiations this week may end the war in South Africa. It says the government refused rebel amnesty and self rule, with British language in the two Boer towns. A South African doctor recovering and other named figures are referenced in a garbled update.
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London Daily Chronicle
South Africa
Congress Deliberates on Philippine Bill and Silver Coinage
The Senate moved toward a vote on the Philippine government bill with committee opposition noted. The House debated increasing the silver coinage and recoinage, with subsidy changes and treasury secretary powers under review. Bills approving county courthouse bonds in La Cruce Arizona and Alaska school funding were advanced, while a Tuesday vote date was set for Philippine governance and amendments.
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Subsidy coinage bill and Senate debate briefed
The House passed a bill to authorize coinage of silver bullion into subsidized coins and regulate mint reserves. Reports show Senate discussions on Philippine affairs and war department inquiries, with debate over loans, river improvements, and memorials. A conference report on fortifications and other measures was adopted as adjournment occurred.
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