Boers Sign the Peace Treaty Ends South Africa War
London declares peace after two years and eight months of conflict. Lord Kitchener Milner and Boer delegates sign terms of surrender granting limited rifles and ammo, Boer autonomy, farm restoration, prisoner repatriation, and potential land grants or relocation aid. King Edward welcomes cessation of hostilities.
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Lord Kitchener
South Africa
King Edward
London
Pretoria
Lord Milner
House of Commons
Great Britain
Balfour
Edward
Brodrick
Buckingham Palace
War Office
East End
Mansion House
Joseph C. Dimsdale
England
Liverpool
Manchester
United Kingdom
St. Helena
Ceylon
West Indies
Damaging Storm Strikes Burlington In June
The heaviest rainstorm of the year hit Burlington Iowa on Sunday morning. Crops and residence property suffered damage with an estimated six to eight inches of rain.
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Burlington
Monument Unveiled for Alphonse Doudet in Paris
The monument on the Champs Elysee honoring Alphonse Doudet was unveiled on Saturday with many of Paris's celebrated writers in attendance.
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Paris
Alphonse Doudet
Champs Elysee
American to Be Honored by China for Peace Efforts
The government plans to award a decoration to John Goodnow United States consul general at Shanghai for his services in maintaining peace in central China in 1900.
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China
Peking
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
Queen Wilhelmina Outing After Illness at Castle Loo Park
Queen Wilhelmina made her first public outing since illness, riding in the Castle Loo park Saturday in The Hague. The royal appearance marks a cautious return to public life amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Castle Loo Park
Speed tests turn fatal in Staten Island auto event
In Grasmere Staten Island a speed trial under the Automobile Club of America ended with one man killed and four injured when a seven horse power egg shaped car swerved toward spectators. Victim Andrew Fetherstone, Richmond borough assessor, was crushed and died instantly. Injured included John Brick, Captain Thomas Taylor, Ella Hay, and Charles Bowden as bystanders were trampled.
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New York
Grasmere
Staten Island
Automobile Club of America
Andrew Featherstone
Richmond
John Brick
Stapleton
Ella Hay
Concord
Thomas Taylor
Charles Bowden
Mr. Baker
Mr. Fetherston
Brick
Taylor
Fire destroys hotels at Rockaway Beach in June blaze
A deadly blaze at Rockaway Beach killed Max Kastem and Lydia McKrow, both 32, and wounded several others including Thomas McKrow and son Frank. Dozens of frame hotels and shops, from Kasten’s hotel to Brennan’s, were leveled in hours, with losses around 120000 dollars. A man found burned in a building is believed to be a candy maker. The fire likely started in Kasten’s kitchen from a gas stove or candy pot boil over.
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New York
Max Kastem
Lydia McKrow
Rockaway Beach
Thomas S. McKrow
Frank
Martin Hanson
Morris Kasten
Long Island City
Young McKrow
Kastens
Kasten’s
Collonade
Walters
Sagamore
Burns
Seaside Avenue Museum
Annex
Peterson’s
Mousette
Harry Genette’s
Herr Bros
Morrison Stables
Brennan’s
Memorial Day Observances Across Cities and Memorials
Memorial day ceremonies span multiple states with graves decorated at Lincoln and Grant sites in Illinois and Ohio. Muskegon unveils a bronze McKinley statue funded by Charles H. Hackley, amid large parades and civic tributes.
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Lincoln
Grant
McKinley
Munskegon
Mich
New York
National Guard
United States
Navy Yard
Miles
Barker
Nixon
Low
O. 0. Howard
Brooke
Muskegon
Charles H. Hackley
Phil Kearney
Hackley
Michigan National Guard
United States Infantry
Maj. Wood
Fort Sheridan
Ill
United States Revenue
Morrill
Fessenden
McKinley Monument
Gov. Bliss
Mr. Hackley
Charles H. Niehaus
Charles Hadden
Clarence W. Sisson
Grand jury reports vast municipal corruption in St Louis
The April grand jury with Circuit Attorney Falk presented its final report to Judge Douglas. It cites unprecedented official corruption and notes four public men indicted, arrested, and under bond to answer to the charges. A new grand jury will be impaneled to continue the investigation.
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St. Louis
Joseph W. Falk
Douglas
Bells Dedicated in Lincoln for McKinley Memorial
Ten bells were dedicated at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Lincoln Nebraska to honor William McKinley. The ceremony followed a sacred concert lasting an hour featuring his favorite hymns Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee.
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McKinley
Lincoln
Neb
William McKinley
St. Paul's Methodist
Woman Perishes in Flames in Cleland Fire
Fire at Philip Sogolovitz residence on Broadway near Cross Street early Saturday destroys part of the dwelling. An unknown domestic female worker perishes in the blaze while several Sogolovitz family members escape with their lives.
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Cleland
Philip Sogolovitz
Broadway
Cross Street
Sogolovitz
Oats Deal Closes With 10 Million Bushel Buy
Chicago June 2 The James A Patten oat deal that bought 10 000 000 bushels closed with a price up to 491 1 2 cents. Profits are estimated at about 200 000 dollars.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Heilprin Reaches Pelees Top at Mont Pelee Summit
In Fort de France on June 2 the National Geographic Society reports Prof Angelo Heilprin ascended Mont Pelee with two guides and Mr Leadbetter. He observed three vents, a dry Lake Palmiste bed, and a fallen edge of the crater while mud and steam erupted from the summit.
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Fort de France
National Geographic Society
Angelo Heilprin
Mont Petee
Leadbetter
Heilprin
Mont Pelee
Fallaise
Lake Palmiste
French Delegates Leave After Washington Statue Unveiling
Boston June 2 The French Rochambeau mission aboard the Gaulois departed for Lisbon after a dinner on board. Salutes from Kearsarge and Olympia followed the Gaulois as she left harbor. Maj Berthelot's leg injury improved and he returned to France on the Gaulois.
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Boston
France
America
Washington
Count de Rochambeau
Lisbon
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Rochambeau
Gaulois
Kearsarge
Olympia
Boston Light
Brugere
Fournier
Berthelot
Charleston Day Climax of State and West Indian Exposition
Charleston observers mark the final day of the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition with a night blaze of light. Speakers review the event as a success despite weak financial returns to stockholders. The fair boosted port facilities and spurred negotiations for a steamship line to Philadelphia and Boston.
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Charleston
S. C
South Carolina
Drowning of 300 Japanese fishermen reported in May gales
Victoria reports early May storms off Hokkaido causing heavy losses. Teuri and Yokishiri islands saw 122 boats fishing for herring when the storm hit. At least 70 boats were wrecked and 220 of 1,355 men drowned. Additional wrecks reported from other districts.
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Victoria
B. C
Hokkaido
Teuri
Yokishiri
Whitelaw Reid Sails for Coronation Voyage
Whitelaw Reid the U S special ambassador to the coronation of King Edward sailed Saturday for England aboard the Cunard liner Umbria with his wife and daughter.
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Whitelaw Reid
New York
Helen Gould To Be Granted Master of Letters
New York University will confer the degree of master of letters on Miss Helen Miller Gould Miss Emily Ogden Butler and Mrs Henry Draper who have served as president of the woman s advisory committee.
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Helen Gould
New York
New York University
Helen Miller Gould
Emily Ogden Butler
Henry Draper
Miners Strike Enters Sixth Day With Mixed Compliance
Wilkesbarre Pa June 3 The United Mine Workers order calling out all engineers firemen and pumpmen at eight hour mines went into effect with most men quitting yet pumps staying in operation. Mitchell claims 80 percent out while company officials put regional turnout around 65 percent for Lehigh Valley and higher disruption for Reading. Officials say mines remain able to steam and flood risk remains limited as the industry stays quiet.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Lehigh Valley
Scranton
Shamokin
Delaware, Lackawanna
Alaska Volcano Erupts Near Mount Blackburn
Geologist J C McFarland recounts a volcanic eruption near Mount Blackburn Alaska on April 11 with ash clouds smoke and a stream of debris. He describes oppressive air a tremor and a sudden opening in the peak sending material into the sky. The event affected surrounding country for miles and took days to reach the base.
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Seattle
Wash
the Times
Skagway
Alaska
J. C. McFarland
McFarland
Mount Blackburn
North Pacific Ocean
Muir Glacier
Tornado Strikes La Crosse Wisconsin Fireball Scene
A tornado ripped through La Crosse on June 3 unroofing homes and smashing windows while pedestrians were swept from street corners. Several hurt though none fatally. A strange calm preceded a roaring collapse followed by a 150 foot fireball that struck a saloon, causing panic among crowd gathered for an Odd Fellows delegation.
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la Crosse
Wis
Odd Fellows
Riot clash in Lemberg leaves several dead
A serious affray between soldiers and strikers in Lemberg Austria on Monday left three civilians dead. Soldiers were stoned as they returned from drill. windows were smashed and 40 workmen were wounded by sabre or gunfire before further clashes and hospitalizations occurred.
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Lemberg
Austria
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Holland
Pacific
Colonial Office
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DE Wet
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Frank C. Bruner
Beardstown
Childen
Camp Butler
National Cemetery
Canton
President McKinley
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John A. Logan
Soldiers’ Home
Illinois Republican Association
White House
Oakwoods Cemetery
Calvary
The
Philippines
Manila
American Club
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee River Bridge
Maine
Havana
Eagle
Palma
Society of Veterans
Pelee
Mid Mach Danner
Rochambeau Commission
Japan
la Crosse, Wis
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