Iowa Tales From the Stormy Year of Many Deaths
A sprawling Iowa roundup reports numerous deadly incidents including eight cows killed by lightning near Washington, a Burlington inmate escaping Fort Madison, a 12 year old struck by a freight train near Cedar Rapids, and a threshing accident deaths near Monticello. It notes a fatal depot fire west of Tiberty, legal appeals in Bellevue, a death by lightning near Albia, a serious head injury at the Coralville plant, burglaries near Odebolt, a deaf girl in Dubuque with a live lizard in her stomach, suicides and murders, a freight-car tragedy near Clinton, and a chilling family shooting in Oskaloosa. The piece also covers storms in Webster City causing widespread damage and two children killed in a house collapse aftermath, with assorted other accidents and crimes across the state.
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Martin Swift
Washington
Jos. Cuddy
Clinton
Iowa Paint Manufacturing Company
Vinton
Fort Dodge
William A. Schultke
Buriington
Roy Long
T. C. Long
Cedar Falls
Fredsville
West
Tiberty
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Giles and
Deohs
Chris Eckerlebe
Mina Kiel
Bellevue
United States Supreme Court
Harlan
Murphy
Eckert Jobe
Iowa Central
Worthington
John Johns
Albia
James Paintin
Coralville
Herman Meyer
Odebolt
Wein
Schlegel
Clausen
Dubuque
Clara Kuntz
Harvey Pringle
Chisago & Northwestern
Eddie Matthies
Auburn
Nemuri County
Nebraska
Lyons
Carl Yates
Taylight
Oskaloosa
Oficer Cricket
Yates
Webster City
Baptist Church
Kurt Butler
John Luppus
Minnie
Carl
Luppud
Cash Uilbert
Atlantic
Greenville
Liga
Guthrie Cenrey
Uly
Binder
Explosion at Bulgarian cartridge works kills many
News of the Week reports an explosion at a Rustehuk Bulgaria cartridge works killing 46 with many injured, plus dozens in critical condition. Other items note the Russian czar and empress meeting the German emperor at Cronstadt, and various European and American political and financial developments. The mix includes legal rulings on Chicago bicycle taxes, silver price drops, and international tensions in Crete and Turkey.
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Rustehuk
Bulgaria
Germany
Cronstadt
Russia
Honenzollern
Uich
Alexander
Peterhoff Palace
Tuley
Chicago
United States
Athens
Weyler
Mantanzas
Madrid
Calcntia
Penn
McCord
Japan
Dardanelles
Crete
Honolulu
Senate
Sewall
Quay
Tiavana
Congréss
Ibis
Turkey
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Palmyra Island
Upper Nile
Dervisnes
Jantins
Gold Creek Mining transfers Ith properties for 15 million
The Tribuna reports Gold Creek Mining Company of Nevada sold its Ith properties to a British syndicate for 15 million dollars. Original capital stock was 400 thousand. Also in Wisconsin officials advertise bids to cut and mill Red Cliff reservation timber with annual sawable amounts set, while a drive to repeal the new fire and police law surfaces ahead of the August legislature session led by Mayor Starkweather and other city leaders.
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Gold Creer Mining Company
Nevada
Ith
New York
The
Tribuna
England
London
Gold Creek Mining Company of
Ashland
Wis
Capt. Scott
LaPointe Indian Agency
Wisconsin
Michigan
Washington
Tumber
Red Cliff
Bayfield
Wilch
West Superior
British report vast Malakand action in Chitral district
Malakand reports indicate nearly all tribes joined late attacks on British forces in Chitral. About 2700 enemy fighters killed with many wounded among tribesmen. Wounded tribesmen appear discouraged and resistance expected to fall. Berlin dispatchs criticize new American consul at Apia as unscrupulous and justify German interest protection.
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Simla
Malakand
Chitral
Tlareh
Apia
Berlin
Samoa
United States
Hawaii
July Deficit Reports Heavy Treasury Shortfall
Washington reports a July deficit of 11 million dollars. Secretary Gage is not greatly disturbed, citing urgency deficit bill and pension payments as the main causes. Expenditures for last month exceed July 1896 by 3 million dollars.
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Washington
Gage
Treasury
Dentists unify with Boston's Fillebrown as president
Newport News August 7 The American Association of Dentists and Southern Dental association have merged into one body. Dr Thomas Fillebrown of Boston is elected president and Dr George H Cushing of Chicago becomes secretary. The merger follows a convention at Old Point Comfort begun Monday. London August 7 Parliament prorogued after Queen's Speech, with third reading of the appropriations bill completed. Rebels in Uruguay discuss peace terms with the president and indicate a signed agreement may end the war this week. Washington August 9 Agriculture Secretary Wilson estimates farm price gains totaling 500 million dollars, wheat crop value up 75 to 100 million. Millyilie Glass workers union sets the coming season wage scale with a 1½ percent increase. Paris August 9 The Gaulois reports a pigeon bearing Andree’s polar balloon mission instructions captured near Gradisca, twenty-two miles from Trieste.
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Fillebrown
Newport News
American Association of Dentists
Southern Dental Association
Old Point Comfort
Thomas Fillebrown
Boston
George H. Cushing
Chicago
Montevideo
Uruguay
Washington
Wilson
Andres
Paris
Andree
North Pole
Gradisca
Coritz
Trieste
Austrasun
Gary
German plans to curb American bicycle trade in Berlin
Consul General de Kay reports to Washington on Germany's efforts to prevent American bicycles importation and sale. He notes schemes to raise tariffs and urges an international plan to protect American bicycle trade marks in Germany.
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Washington
de Kay
Berlin
State Department
Germany
Aug
Mason
Frankfort
Mascon
China
Japan
South America
United States
Possidevane
Indian Mints Likely Opened Despite Britain Delay
The British government will probably reply to the U S commissioners in October on bimetallic proposals. American envoys see Britain's delayed decision as not discouraging and expect the Indian mints to be opened. They believe the Times misrepresents government views, echoing early financial circles opposed to change. The report from the mints suggests a favorable stance toward silver.
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London
American Bimetallic Commission
United States
Great Britain
Great Britaain
India
Death List Grows From Elevator Fire in Chicago
Two more victims linked to the Northwestern elevator explosion are confirmed dead or missing, with Charles M. Conway and Thomas Monaghan named among the casualties. Uncertain cause cites dust ignition, hot boxes, or external sparks as theories. speculation centers on fallen timbers and grain dust.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Charles’ M. Conway
En-Gine Company No
Thomas Mona
Shortage Suspected in Chester Prison Accounts
Big shortage estimated at six to ten thousand dollars linked to Orla Havil, former clerk at the Illinois Penitentiary in Chester. Thomas Westcott reports ongoing investigation and possible arrest. figures range from 6,090 to 10,000, with updated totals pending. Greece frontier line discussed by Athens Telegraph correspondent. Britain’s claim to Klondyke supported by officials preparing for potential dispute.
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Chester
St. Louis
Thomas Westcott
Fairfield
Orl.Havil
Westcott
Orla Havil
Sherman Denies Hawaii Japan Arbitration Guarantee
Secretary of State John Sherman said the United States will not guarantee the outcome of arbitration between Hawaii and Japan if the arbitrator rules against Hawaii. He noted the treaty of annexation must not be ratified before arbitration concludes, else legislation by Congress may be needed on Japan's Hawaii claims.
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Sherman
Works
New York
John Sherman
Amagansett
Long Island
Washington
Japan
Ued
Hawaii
Congress
Tennyson Memorial Beacon Unveiled at Freshwater Downs
On Friday at Freshwater Downs Isle of Wight the Tennyson memorial beacon was unveiled by the dean of Westminster. The beacon replaces an old marker near the poet’s favorite walk The Raw and is visible for miles. Memorial committee chair Joseph Harriman noted substantial US subscriptions.
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Tennyson Memorial
London
Klondyke Gold Output Estimated for San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 9 a mint clerk assessed Klondyke gold shipments. He said Alaskan mine gold brought to the city would total under 800,000 dollars, and gold sent to other U S mints this year under 2,000,000 dollars. The Alaska gold averages 700 to 800 fine, some reaching 900, worth about 115.50 to 117 an ounce.
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San Francisco
Cal
Literary Notes and Aug/Sep Century Topics Reviewed
The Century's August and September pages touch Alaska with John Marx on the Alaska Prip and the Sierra explorer. James H. Leilees discusses Menace of Legislation in North American Review. Till sketches Peter Spotts Wiremun, while Ferrill describes common bees. Garlands Spirit of Sweetwater opens in Ladies’ Name Journal, plus Whitney’s Two Mrs Ghosters. Kole of journals note education year-round and vacation school work. The Spoils of Poynton by Henry James is released by Houghton Mifflin. Dellaper’s midsummer issue highlights hot weather fabrics with color plates and mourning attire, Diana of the Ephesigns, and a Paris necromancer encounter.
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Alaska
John Marx
Sierra
Nevada
North American Review
Tlon
James H. Leieles
Charles Thaxter Till
New York
A. Ilyatt Ferrill
Hamlin Garland
Sweetwater
A. D. Whitney
A. Kirkpatrick
American Monthly Review of Reviews
W. M. Polman
New York City
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Boston
Henry Tames
Roderick Hudson
London
Tha Quthoy
EF Lynde
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