Surrenders by Boers Rise Amid Repatriation Talks
London June 16 dispatches report Boers surrendering with great good will. About 16,500 have surrendered. British kindness extended to those who come in. General Dewet's arrival at Windburg camp sparked enthusiasm as crowds pressed to shake his hand. He praised women's wartime support and urged loyalty to the new government. Repatriation committee works to return burghers to farms. concentration camps become supply depots. Two thousand national scouts will be discharged with ponies to return to farms. In Washington, June 18, the Senate plans daily sessions through Thursday to debate the canal bill with speeches on Nicaragua and Panama routes ongoing.
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Murderer Johnson's Jail Suicide Blazes Halted
In Bryan leaves Kansas City a condemned murderer named John Johnson set fire to his cell and hanged himself using his suspenders after initial flames were tamed. He was awaiting execution for the murder of Sarael Radotsky, jewelry peddler, in March in Bryan, Kansas.
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Cleveland Muddle and Burton Campaign Clash
Cleveland June 17 Senator Hanna conferred with aides while Burton presses for an advisory committee to guide his campaign. William Abel remains Hansa party chairman and a split in the county executive line threatens the Tammany faction. Federal officials dispute Burton’s claims of an alleged conspiracy as Howland and others vie to influence candidate selection amid factional tensions. In Cuba, Colonel Harry Williams says annexation to the United States is likely within years as most Cubans favor the move and governance improves.
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Tree
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United States
Riots and Troops as Anthracite Strike Rages Toward Central Falls
Rioting spread from Pawtucket to Central Falls and neighboring towns as troops deployed by Governor Kimball struggled to restore order. Electric service resumption triggered demonstrations. tracks were vandalized and cars attacked, with marines briefly charged to disperse crowds. Miners, rail workers, and local officials weighed the strike’s impact as reports described hardened resistance and potential military control across Cumberland, Lincoln, and North Providence.
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Tragedy in Mississippi Leaves Six Children Dead
Reports from Brandywine Mississippi detail a horrific act in which six Weatrope children were killed while their mother is believed to have committed the murder in a temporary insanity episode. The mother wounded herself, and the family home burned. A search party found her in a graveyard and she then wounded herself. Authorities pursue charges as the bodies are recovered and the home is found destroyed.
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Atian
Mississippi
Loute Weatrope
Brandywine
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Clairborne County
Senate Hints at July 1 Adjournment Amid Reciprocity Debate
Washington June 11 senators with business insight foresee adjournment by July 1. They expect Republican unity on a reciprocity bill, possible Democratic support, and potential amendments to block or secure passage. Beet sugar advocates warn of GOP defections while Cuba relations loom as a factor in the approach to legislation.
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Pension Legislation and Panama Route Debate
Washington reports indicate House action suspensions approving 25000 for Lincoln memorial plans 100000 for prison ship martyrs 10000 for Fredericksburg monument and two pension law amendments increasing widows pensions and disability payouts. Debates cover Panama vs Nicaragua routes with Cullem and Kittredge arguing Panama superiority while Costa Rica concessions and timing are discussed. Louisville sees a 50000 fire loss at Mengel Box plant.
Terrible Deed and Other 1890s News Snippets
A tragic double shooting on a garrison in Columbus ends with a soldier killing his sweetheart and then fatally wounding himself as they sought to die together. Other items include a Cincinnati University board dispute with Dr Thad Reamy accusing President Ayers of profane language and misrepresented records, and reports on a Venezuelan revolution with analysts predicting limited immediate success. Also noted is the death of James Edgerton Learned, longtime The Evening Post editor, and a dramatic pursuit of outlaw Lon Henderson in Indianapolis.
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Tenury W. Gragg
United States
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