Boers Sign Peace Treaty Ends South African War
Announcement from Pretoria by Lord Kitchener and Lord Milner declares terms of surrender after a two year war. King Edward and government express satisfaction as London and major cities celebrate with public cheers, processions, and promises of postwar reconstruction and Boer repatriation.
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Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Lord Milner
Houan of Commons
Great Britain
House of Commons
Balfour
Edward
Wns
Hay
South
South Africa
London
Brodrick
Buckingham Palace
Aii
War Office
Milner
Unckingham Palace
Storm Lashes Burlington Damaging Crops and Homes
A damaging storm hit Burlington Sunday morning causing extensive crop and residence damage. Reports indicate rainfall may reach eight inches, raising concern for affected residents and local farms.
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Burlington
Dane
Monument to Alphonse Doudet Unveiled on Champs Elysees
On June 3 the memorial for Alphonse Doudet was unveiled on the Champs Elysees. Many prominent literary figures with Parla names attended the ceremony.
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Moneve
Paris
Alphonse Doudet
Champs Elysee
Parla
Decoration proposed for U.S. consul at Shanghai
China announces that John Goodnow United States consul general at Shanghai may receive a decoration in recognition of his services in maintaining peace in central China in 1900.
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China
Peking
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
Peuce
Queen Wilhelmina Leaves Fret Outing in The Hague
Queen Wilhelmina resumed public outings in The Hague on a Saturday after a reprieve from serious illness. She visited the Cuath Low Park, taking a brief respite in the capital while staying under close guard and medical attention.
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the Hague
Wilholwing
Peace Terms Declared As South Africa War Ends
London reports the British and Boer leaders agreeing to surrender arms and suspend further resistance with terms to be finalized by Kitchener and Botha. The British crown grants limited amnesty while occupation ends and a peacetime police framework is set. Crowds celebrate in London as peace is hailed in Cape Town and Vienna reports a deadly gas explosion.
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England
Liverpool
Manchester
South Africa
London
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Helena
Ceylon
West Indies
Ware
Transvaal
Pierre Aes
Ireland
Edward
Whitechapel
Buckingham Palace
Mafehiing
Lady
Emith
Peace News
Cape Lown
St. George's
Michigan Military Clothing Frauds Create Sensation in Court
Testimony by William Tey White former Michigan National Guard quartermaster general unravels the Illinois Supply Company scheme tied to Henderson Ames Co Kalamazoo and Col Sutton of Detroit. White and Arthur F. Maresh admitted guilt in prior cases. perjury suspicions rise as prosecutors gauge imminent arrests.
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T. White
Tansing
Mich
William Tey White
Michigan National Guard
Supreme Court
Roos
Kalanmazno
Col
Bil Te Sutton
Detroit
Illinois Supply Co
State Military Board
National Guard
Iinnia Supply Co
Eli R. Sutton
Arthur F. Maresh
Allegan
Military Board
Henderson-Ames Co
Kialamazon
White
Henderson-Amen Co
Tilinoin Supply Co
Henderson-Amen
Kalamazoo
Comepany
Tllinois Supply Co
Sutton
March
Oren
Gen. White
Kakeffer
Ingham County Grand Jury
Rena
Marah
Gov
Pingree
Barrows Dies at Oberlin College President
Oberlin June 4 President Barrows of Oberlin College died Tuesday morning after a gradual decline. He was about 65 years old and famed for presiding over the Parliament of Religions in 1893. After returning to the United States in 1807 he gave over 250 lectures on Orient experiences. He became Oberlin president in 1893, advancing endowment and equipment at the institution.
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Barrows
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Mes
Great Parliament of Religions
Flood Strikes Joliet City in Worst Freezing? No, Flood Clarity
Joliet suffers the worst flood in its history with lower city under water. Police report drownings of Fddle Mellovern Liege rie McVean and a girl named Kennedy, while many rescued by boat. Widespread damage, dozens evacuated, and property losses reach about 100000 dollars. Separately a powder magazine explosion near Wilkes Barre kills no one, four Guayete murderers garroted in Ponce, and a postal currency bill proposes a new form of government checks payable at post offices.
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Joliet
Soliet
Fddle Mellovern
Liegerie McVean
Kennedy
Washington
Wiped Off The Map At Mount Sherman Station
The Mount Sherman railroad station atop Wyoming’s 9000 foot summit, once a perilous curiosity for travelers, has vanished after the Mount Sherman tunnel opened. A granite monument to Ames brothers now marks the site, and a sham rock shop on the wind swept summit once fooled passengers as two telegraphers peddled fake ores and hats amid fierce gales.
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Mount Sherman
Wyo
Chicago American
Dixey
Ames Brothers
Union Pacific Railroad
Sherman
Overland Flyer
Red
Hende
Rivers Mose Ketchum Hawks and Blame in Spring
A reminiscence frames Mose Ketchum as a playful rogue who claimed many spring chickens and doves, with neighborly jests about a hawk and a longstanding feud over poultry. The speaker, jokingly, calls him a rascal while recalling past thefts and mischief.
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Rivers
Mose Ketchum
Rascal
Courtesy Business The Power Of Inborn Courtesy In Trade
A brief essay argues that adding a simple thank you with payments is a moral duty, not a legal requirement. It cites a young woman who questioned this etiquette and asserts courtesy elevates business toward brotherhood, costing nothing and enhancing civilization.
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