British and Boer War Dispatches Report Mixed Front News
London reports say Majuba and Laing's Nek evacuated by Boers. Buller masters Laing's Nek rail line and Roberts' communications improve. A Boer bulletin claims 200 killed and 700 prisoners in Roodeval attack, while British forces near Lofa repulse Boxer forces with light losses.
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London
War Office
Buller
Joubert
Volks- Tust
Laing
Nek
Majuba
Clery
Lgogo
Roberts
Lord Roberts
Redvers Buller
Bloemfontein
Hunter
Kelly-Kenny
Kroonstad
Kruger
Machadodorp
Steenkamp
Froneman
Dupley
Fourie
Nel
Roodeval
Delegates Named to Kansas City Democratic Convention
Wisconsin delegates at large and alternates listed for the Kansas City gathering on June 13. David S. Rose and T. J. Fleming of Milwaukee join George B. Hilton Oshkosh and others from Madison La Crosse Kenosha Platteville to represent the state. Edward Wall is favored for re election to the national committee. The platform endorses the Chicago program, Bryan, anti trust stance, and tax reduction. Judge James H. McGillan opened the meeting with remarks.
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Milwaukee
Bryan
Kansas City
Davids. Rose
T. J. Fleming
George B. Hilton
Oshikosh
George W. Bird
Madison
D. J. Plumer
Wausau
C. L. Hood
la Crosse
Louis G. Bohmines
Kenosha
T. L. Cleany
Platteville
Edward ©. Wall
Chicago
William J. Bryan
James H. McGillan
Green Bay
Thomas L. Cleany
Bereaved Testimony in Rufus King Estate Case
In Baltimore a court hears Miss Katherine Noble testify over whether Rufus King or his son Rufus Jr. died first after the Mohegan wreck. Noble recounts clinging to a plank with the child as the ship sank, the boy later perishing, while the wife and mother also died. Aurora, Indiana reports Ada Wing’s elopement with Harry S. Blettner and their rapid wedding and return. Chicago notes baseball scores with St. Louis, Brooklyn, Boston, New York, and Chicago results for the day.
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Baltimore
Rufus King
Columbus
Katherine Noble
King
Rufus, Jr
Miss Noble
Miss Noble Salys
Aurora
Ind
Ada Wing
Cincinnati
Charles B. Wing
Bushnell
Harry S. Blettner
C. O. Shirey
Kirsch
Lawrenceburg
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Kansas City
Cleveland
Detroit
De Wet burns supplies as British clash near June fronts
Reports from the war front describe General De Wet capturing and burning thousands of clothing and equipment while engaging British forces. Lord Methuen is noted to be fighting the same day, with dispatches noting Boer withdrawals and British casualties.
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de Wet
Roodeval
Boer War Office
Transvaal
Lord Methuen
Daily Express
Machadodoro
Lourenuzo Marques
Kruger
Botha
Delarey
Steyn
Lourenzo Marques YS
Middleburg
Buller
War Office
Tannery Fire Loss Near Mellen Reaches 300000 Insurance Covered
Mellen Wisconsin June 13 The fire that destroyed the Fayette Shaw and Co tannery plant Saturday night will total about 300000 and is fully covered by insurance leaving no further liability to the company local officials said today
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Mellen
Wis
Fayette Shaw & Co
Invincible McGovern Wins Fourth-Round Bout in New York
Terry McGovern defeated Tommy White in the fourth round last night in New York.
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Invincible McGovern
New York
Terry McGovern
Tommy White
Mormon Elders Seek Converts in Wisconsin Towns
Two Mor mon elders from Utah conduct house-to-house canvass in Evansville and nearby towns. They do not hold open meetings but press their cause. Reliable sources report cool receptions in each location.
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Baraboo
Wis
Utah
Evansville
Wisconsin
No Nebraskan in Congress as Russia preps new battleships
The report notes that Nebraska has no natives among its federal lawmakers in either chamber. It adds that Russia is constructing new battleships whose hulls are lined with asbestos.
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Nebraska
Congress
Russia
Navy to build eleven armored ships and three cruisers
A Washington dispatch reports the U S Navy plans a large expansion with eleven armored ships and three enhanced Olympia type cruisers. Plans call for five battleships at 18 million, six cruisers at 24 million, and three improved Olympians at 2.8 million each, plus 35 000 tons of Krupp armor costing up to 19 million.
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New York
The
Tribune
Washington
Congress
Navy Department
Oregon
Brooklyn
Olympia
Atlantic
Secretary of the Navy
Portugal United States tariff pact lowers duties on wines
The president issued a proclamation announcing a reciprocal commercial agreement with Portugal under the 1897 tariff act. Portugal gains lower duties on several American products while the United States extends favorable rates to Portuguese goods. The king may suspend the pact if crude cork or coffee duties rise or if the United States treats Portugal unfavorably on listed products.
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Washington
Portugal
United States
Azones
Madeira Islands
Spain
Brazil
West India Islands
Paper making machinery ships to Shanghai first by Americans
A Resoft factory shipped paper making machinery to Shanghai marking the first American shipment into China and possibly the only such machinery sent there. In Benton county, 15 year old William Lex died after a horse and a colt ran away, dragging him and fracturing his skull during an attempt to lead them to pasture at Mayhew Lake.
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Shanghai
China
Celestial Empire
Japan
St. Paul
W William Lex
Mayhew Lake
Benton County
Man jailed in Indiana for perjury and kidnapping plot
Indianapolis report says William Shortridge of Southport is jailed on charges of perjury and conspiracy to kidnap Elsie Thomas, 15, daughter of Rev. Wh. O. Roberts. The plan allegedly involved forcing her into a marriage with Leslie McLaughlin after a church social.
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Indianapolis
William Shortridge
Southport
Elsie Thomas
Wh. O. Roberts
Roberts
Leslie McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Shortridge
Misa Roberts
Alderman Powers Loses Fish Pull In Milwaukee
Milwaukee scene shows Alderman John Powers failed to declare his fishing catch. Game Warden Tracy seized boxes labeled Alderman Powers Chicago weighing more than legal limit. Powers claimed the fish belonged to a friend and could not be divided. The state held the cargo. Also in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the Supreme Court allowed Fergus Falls to collect a $10,000 loan for a Grand hotel made contrary to law after a decade long dispute.
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Milwaukee
John Powers
Chicago
Northwestern
Tracy
Tracey
Alderman Powers
Powers
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Fergus Walls
Britain’s Other War Near Prah Affects Gold Coast
Accra reports a serious reverse to Colonel Carter and Major Wilkinson’s relief column a day north of Prah with heavy casualties. Rumors speak of further disaster on the north bank where Ashantis are entrenched as rains delay Willcocks’ advance. News void from Kumassie fuels pessimism about the governor’s safety and coast towns fear for protection.
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Accra
Gold Coast
Carter
Wilkinson
Prah
Willcack
Prahsu
Kumassie
Harrisburg Counterfeit Arrests Prompt Nationwide Watch
United States Detective Thomas Porter Mon day arrested John Conover and Murry McIlaney for counterfeiting and altering currency. They raised $1 bills to $5 and $10 by pasting stamps from cigar boxes on notes. Conover confessed passing at least $100 in raised bills. McIlaney and Conover waived examination and posted $1600 bond.
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Harrisburg
United States
Thomas Porter
John Conover
Murry Mclfaney
Conover
McIlaney
Justice Jenkins
Runaway Horse Injures Three In Racine
In Racine on June 18 Lucas Lathrop’s frightened horse bolted after a street car. Lathrop was thrown, suffering a scalp wound and internal injuries as the buggy capsized. Mrs. Mary Cary, aged, was unconscious with a head wound, face and wrist injuries, while Mrs. L Mann had minor bruises.
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Racine
Wis
Lucas Lathrop
Main Street
Mary Cary
L. Mann
Fire forces evacuation at Tribune building. Journal property damaged
A blaze at the New York Tribune building drove out editors and compositors while much of The Journal’s property suffered water damage. Separately, twenty eight women were arrested in a New York pool room.
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New York Tribune
New York
Attacks the Unions Sees Peril in Organized Labor
Henry F. Devens testifies before the industrial commission presenting the employer view of the Chicago settlement with the International Machinists' union. He supports arbitration as a future settlement method and prefers a board of arbitrators drawn from the trades. N. F. Thompson blasts labor unions as a menace, arguing strikes threaten society and that socialist ideas and wage disputes erode citizenship, law respect, and individual contracts.
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Washington
Henry FF. Devens
New York
Metal Trades’ Association
Industrial Commission
Chicago
International Machinists’ Association
N. F. Thompson
Southern Industrial Convention
Huntsville
Ala
Thompson
Baby Swallows Hatpin in Port Turon
A one year old in Port Turon Michigan picked up a hatpin and swallowed it at architect John C Kaumeier's home. Mrs Kaumeier prevented the point but the pin slid into the child. The baby shows no current distress and may undergo X ray localization in Detroit if needed. Also reports drownings in Wisconsin and a fatal accident on the Michigan Central railroad near Mason.
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Port Turon
Mich
John C. Kaumeier
Knaumeiers
Detroit
Mason
Allegio Giuseppe
Antonio Cuneci
Michigan Central Railroad
Giuseppe
Cuneci
Saginaw
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Tien Tsin
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Lang Fang
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Fung Ah Siang
Feng Tai
Tung Fu
Ashville
Monocacy
Aku
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International
Sin
Uncle Sam
Beloit, Wis
Rovay
Britain
Hodgson
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
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CHAS
H. Keck
Oasurmi
Frank Stewart
C. M. Keck
I. M. Sproull
Jon. G. Farmer
Gp& TA Bor&n Ry
Cedar Rapids
Baby
Delavan
Loucius Waite
Darien
Delavan Lake
Cedar Point
Phillips
fHlmer
Albert
Felling
Stephen Crane
Baden-Weiler
Fred Grant
Manila
Grant
Samiguez
Italy
Inforial
Hotel Allen
E. C. Keck
Florist
Frank Bowers
Allen
W. E. Anderson, M. D
Quekice
Klein’s Clothing
Washington, Towa
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
Marsh W. Bailey
Oferice
City Hall
Iowa
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
FHIOR
Bear Alberson
Acery
Tom
W. H. Butterfield
Law
Crall
P.J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
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Ofoaory
uoTy “Haag
Ojiason
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
Stewart's Pharmacy
T. J. Dempsey
Bret Olans
National Bank
Captrail
Summivn
Does & General Banking
W. R.iaffrey
A. Anderson
Non
Unser
J.T. Anderson
Nd Doagen
Jon. Kron
A. Whats
Hw, Keow
M. Kmox
First National Bank
Rbial
A. H. Wallace
Jespee Keck
D. H. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Df. Henderson
Moothart
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Kempie Flower Co
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Lowa
R. F. Riley
Smouse
Il. Knecht
Rocky Mountain
Burlington
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