Execution of Frank Butler in Australia headline
In Sydney July 19 John Newman alias Frank Butler convicted of murdering Captain Lee Weller is hanged. He confessed his guilt and revealed his birth in Staffordshire England. Spectators were few as the court carried out the sentence amid public interest in the Newman case and its aftermath.
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ANSW
John
Frank Butler
Lee Weller
Blue Mountain District
Francisco
Lewnan
Ily
Staffordshire
England
Andree’s Arctic Balloon Voyage Delayed by Weather
OCR reads details of Andree's pole voyage plan with the Eagle balloon from Spitzbergen toward Tromsoe. It notes preparations, wind conditions, ascent attempts, and a telegramed greeting to supporters, with plans for a July 1896 attempt postponed due to unfavorable weather.
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Tromsoe
Spitzbergen
A. Andree
Alaska Development Company Forms to Exploit New Alaskan Fields
Seattle July 19 The Alaska Development Company was organized to develop coal and oil fields recently discovered in Southeastern Alaska by R C Johnson of Los Gatos California and T J Hamilton of Seattle The experts report the find as world class with oil near tidewater 850 miles west of Juneau and coal beds inexhaustible Thirty thousand feet of pipe ordered from Pittsburgh a steam schooner to transport material will be chartered and a refinery financed to handle output. oil quality described as best ever seen and the quantity as unlimited.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska Development Company
Alaska
R. C. Johnson
Los Gato
Cal
Mr. Johnson
T. J. Hamilton
Tidewater
Juneau
Pittsburg
Insurgent Campaign Advances in Havana Province
A Havana Herald dispatch reports insurgents moving west, claiming an accomplished invasion of Havana province. Near Juguey Grande on July 11 Colonel Armando with 70 men was routed by General Carillo, Spanish losses 20 killed and as many wounded, 25 Spanish deserters joined rebels, with reports of attacks near Cardenas and 5,000 rebels in the area. Weyler withdraws toward Havana leaving Sancti Spiritus.
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New York
Herald
Havana
Weyler
Matanzas
Alvarez Armandez
Juguey Grande
Carillo
Cardenas
Gomez
Sancti Spiritus
Cienfuegos
Three Die When Scow Flips Over Dam on Piscaquog River
Five Baldwin bobbin shop workers rode a flood swollen scow on the Piscaquog river. The boat went over the dam and capsized. Frank Simmard Joseph Lavoi and George Tirien drowned. Thomas Tirien and William Lavoie were rescued after swift swimming grab.
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Manchester
Nhs
Baldwin
Piscaquog
Frank Simmard
Joseph Lavoi
George Tirrien
Thomas Tirrien
William Lavoie
Congress Covers Pacific Harbor Debates And Paris Expo Invite
In Washington on July 17 the senate discussed Pacific railroad affairs and the San Pedro harbor dispute as Stewart and White sparred. The joint resolution welcoming France to the 1900 Paris Exposition passed. The house adjourned after journal approval with a recess planned for Monday. On July 19 Forsythe urged striking the sugar schedule from the tariff. The Army Bicycle Corps completed 60 miles at Table Rock Nebraska before heading to Rule Missouri. The Humboldt harbor project received a favorable federal report.
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Washington
Pacific Railroad
Senate
Harris
Union Pacific
Stewart
White
San Pedro
France
Secretary of War
Cal
House
Journal
Cannon
Bailey
George A. Forsythe
House of Representatives
Belknap
Ilinois
Congress
Forsythe
Army Bicycle Corps
Table Rock
Neb
Twenty-fifth Infantry Bicycle Corps
Missouri River
Missouri
Humboldt, Cal
United States
Bullet Wound In Heart Hopes Restored By X Rays
Nelson, shot in the chest in Washington Park on July 1, underwent two sciagraphs at the Chicago hospital. Doctors say the bullet may have pierced the heart or lodged near the spine, with lateral imaging needed to confirm. He endured the procedure with little pain and showed signs of recovery despite the severe wound.
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Washington Park
Edith M. Staples
Chicago Hospital
Wash- Inston Park
Nelson
No Fishermen Strike After City Meeting
Astoria reports no strike action this season as fishermen decide to fish or salt their catch after discussing 8 cent canner prices. The move earns broad support from local business leaders while some plan to salt fish rather than work for the low rate. In Port Angeles, Portland craft of steel and tinplate works reaches agreement with a 50 thousand dollar city bonus and 400 to 700 workers expected within ninety days. Missouri fruit crop valued at about 20 million dollars is larger than its wheat and Illinois crop combined, per The Republic.
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Astoria
Port Angeles
Wash
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
the Republic
Missouri
Illinois
Linnton Tragedy as Fireclaims Two Children and Father
Linnton Oregon July 19 Canute Bessen aged 44 and his baby brother Syver about 19 months old died in a house fire last night. The five children were in bed at their mother's home two miles below and six miles west of Linnton when the blaze was started by other children using firecrackers. An English physician argues daily railway car travel has hygienic value and may aid gout patients.
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Linnton, Or
Canute Bessen
Syver
Linnton
Bob Curzon
Cicely
Bob
Ciceely
Christendom
Robert Curzon
St. George’s Hospital
Mainwaring
Major Mainwaring
Trnswer
Cheg
Jabez Bunger
India
Richard
Little One
St. George's
Jabez
Leutenant
Wheat Market Strength and Outlook in Chicago
The Chicago market shows a week of activity with a 5 cent July wheat advance and a slope toward selling as new wheat comes to market. Farmers face decisions on timing, while trade expects a robust harvest and higher prices over the next year. European eastern harvests are troubled by floods and rust, signaling potential tight supply.
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Chicago
America
Oklahoma
London Times
Europe
Austria
Hungary
Danube
Servia
Bulgaria
Roumania
Tuungary
Market Prices for Wheat to Veal in Valley Oregon
The listing shows commodity prices across grains, animal products, and other staples. Wheat values include Walla Walla and California figures. oats, barley, and millstuffs quote per bushel or ton. Dairy and eggs list butter, eggs per dozen, and cheese quality. poultry covers chickens, broilers, geese, ducks, and turkeys. also included are potatoes onions hops wool mohair and mutton beef and veal prices.
Native Creamery and Farm Prices Listed in Local Market
Butter Fancy creamery brick 18c. eggs fresh ranch 17 18c. Poultry live per pound hens 10 11c spring chickens 2.50 3.50 ducks 2.50 3.75. Wheat feed 25 per ton. oats 21. corn whole 20 cracked 20. meal 20. Barley rolled 19, whole 18.50. Fresh meats dressed beef steers 6c cows 6c. mutton sheep 6c. pork 6c 3c. veal small 6. Fresh fish halibut 4%c, salmon 9c, salmon trout 10c, flounders 3 4c, ling cod 4 5c, rock cod 6c, smelt 2 4c.
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Walla Walla
Valley
California
Oregon
Young America
Oregon Burbanks
Wool—Valley
Washington
San Joaquin
Mountain
Market prices for farm commodities and produce listed
The document compiles current quotations for Wool-Choice foothill and mountain wool, hops, millstuffs, hay, potatoes, onions, fresh fruit, butter, cheese, eggs, citrus, and rice. It notes per pound, per cental, or per box rates for various grades and regions, with Japan noting rice as a major crop occupying over half the arable land.
Nurse Wins Love Across Generous Uncle's Heart
Cicely, a 19 year old nurse, and Bob Curzon, a 20 year old medical student, clash over an uncle Major Mainwaring’s opposition to their marriage. Cicely goes to nurse the bachelor to win consent, and the Major, recovering from injuries, offers marriage after a life changing moment.
Letter Fragments Reveal Aunt’s Bold Move in South of France
A dramatic misreading of a letter from CICELY MAINWARING to Robert reveals an aunt’s bold claim of marriage to his late uncle Richard and an intent to boost his allowance. The scene is set with a hunting accident and romantic intrigue as Bob reacts with astonishment.
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Robert
Richard
France
Cicely Mainwaring
Jove
Bob
Chicago Tribune
First sapphire found in Idaho worth London valuation
An Idaho miner presented a nearly cubic sapphire weighing 208 carats and 1.5 by 2 inches, described as the largest in Idaho and possibly the world. Tiffany's New York agent offered 3500, and the owner planned to travel to London to seek full value. The gem, water worn with a blue color, has a minor fracture.
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Idaho
Miner's Bureau
Montana
New York
Tiffany
London
Taylor
Denver Republican
Elephant Charles II Dies After Three Hour Ordeal
In Liverpool vicinity a notorious elephant named Charles II was killed after three hours. Two surgeons used aconite laced carrots and buns then attempted injected poison via a syringe. A doctor inhaled fumes and nearly died, saved by a colleague. The elephant finally collapsed and died.
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Liverpool
Charles
Charles II
Charles T
Only Six Survivors Of Queen Victoria’s Early Parliament
A 19th century reflection notes that six survivors remain from the November 20 1887 crowd at the House of Lords during Queen Victoria’s first Parliament opening. It lists Mr Leader Mr Hurst Wentworth Fitzwilliam Earl Fitzwilliam Sir Thomas Acland Wolverhampton’s Mr Willie and Mr Gladstone as the living remnants, with no first ministers alive.
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House of Lords
Queen Victoria
Mr. Leader
Victoria
Mr. Hurst
Horslam
Wentworth Fitzwilliam
Malton
Earl
Frogs as Soldiers in Iceland Mosquito Battle
A traveler notes frogs imported by an English physician serve as an army against Icelandic mosquitoes. Frogs patrol areas around lakes, reducing biting plagues where residents shield themselves from insects.
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Iceland
Lamp Chimneys Improve Safety and Light by Slanted Top
A German firm makes a lamp with the bulb at the upper part and an oblique cut on the upper rim. It is said this design makes it safer to blow out and produces taller steadier flames, improving light. The safety gain relies on blowing from the high part of the slanting top.
Moths Kept Away with Tansy in Winter Storage
The New York Sun notes tansy leaves work to deter moths while packing fur blankets and woolen clothing for summer storage. In earlier generations moth balls were unknown and tansy was freely sprinkled among stored items to keep them fresh and sweet in the fall.
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New York Sun
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Worth
Jonh Bridges
Weeney
K. L. Montgomery
Henry Estistin
L. F. Cox
Birmingham
Candia
the Times Cort
Athens
Pat Candia
Andree
Atam
Oscar
Joes Bay
Mem
Havana Province
Woundea
Weekly Market Letter
Downing, Hopkins & Company
Review of Trade
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San Francisco
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