Uncertain Future As Crowd Fills St Peters Square
Rome reports no pope named after the second conclave day. The leading candidate remains strong amid continued stalemate.massive crowds gather in St Peters Square as smoke signals prompt speculation and anxious anticipation of a papal decision.
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St. Peter's Square
Rome
Leo XIII
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's
Pope
Vatican
Holy See
St. Peter's Plaza
Colima Volcano Erupts With Dense Smoke and Detonations
A Colima eruption is reported with great clouds of smoke carried northeast by sea winds. Officials note loud detonations and rumblings with earthquakes felt in surrounding districts. No major damage reported, but villagers have fled to safer areas.
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Mexico
Colima
Honor First War Secretary Unveiled in Thomaston
A bronze memory tablet honoring General Henry Knox the first secretary of war under Washington was unveiled Saturday evening in Thomaston Maine. The tablet was purchased by General Knox Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Thomaston
Henry Knox
Washington
General
Dr. Vanderlip Dies Founder of YMCA and art museum
Rev. George Matra Vanderlip D D founder of the YMCA in America and a founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, long served as president of the American Baptist Publication Society. He died at his Brooklyn home from heart disease. Born in Argyle New York in 1832.
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Dr. Vanderlip
New York
George Matra Vanderlip
D. D
Young Men's Christian Association
America
Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Baptist Publication Society
Brooklyn
Argyla N. Y
Money claim as United States files attachment suit in St Louis
The United States circuit court attached the Merchants' Brokerage and Commission Company in St Louis after Marshal Dorsey seized offices. The suit, filed Friday by William Wilmorton of Preemption Rock Island County Illinois, seeks $40,000 alleged investment. The case echoes prior turf investment failures with nationwide customers.
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William Wilmorton
Rock Island
Milneis
Commission Company
Campbell seeks extradition of Goebel case conspirators
Colonel T C Campbell who led Goebel assassination prosecutions left for Frankfort to ask Governor Beckham to deliver Taylor to Kentucky authorities. He plans to seek a writ from the U S Supreme Court if refused and will direct Caleb Powers prosecution with trial starting Monday.
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New York
T. C. Campbell
Goebel
Kentucky
Frankfort
Beckham
Durbin
Taylor
Supreme Court of the United States
Campbell
Caleb Powers
That Army Glove Contract Hearing Before Secretary of War
Secretary Root will hear Edward L. Lauterbach of New York representing Luis N.Liteauer and John G. Millburn before the War Department concludes action on Colonel Garlington’s glove contract investigation. General Davis, judge advocate general, will submit his opinion to the secretary of war.
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Washington, D. C
Root
Edward L. Lauterbach
New York
Luis N. Liteauer
Secretary of War
Garlington
War Department
John G. Millburn
Barlington
Davis
Strauss Plans American Tour Under Wolfsohn Direction
Richard Strauss will open in New York with an orchestral concert then a recital with Mme Strauss de Athne as vocalist. He will conduct multiple orchestral concerts nationwide for leading managers and appear in a limited number of recitals in major cities.
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New York
Richard Strauss
Henry Wolfsohn
Mr. Strauss
America
Strauss
Mme. Strauss de Athne
Beyreuth
United States
Panama Isthmus Disturbance Ends as Castro Takes Command
Washington report by cable states General Castro arrived and assumed command, sustaining the government on the isthmus. General Cobos caused disturbances. Commander Inchlef will depart the department.
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Washington
United States
Gudger
Panama
Cobos
Castro
Inchlef
Hanna Returns to Lead Ohio Campaign Effort
Senator Hanna flew back to Cleveland from Newport to attend a key meeting of the Consolidated Street Railway directors. He plans to devote much of the coming month to early state campaign work and is expected to team with Colonel Myron T. Herrick to push the slate.
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Hanna
Cleveland
Newport
Consolidated Street Railway
Myron T. Herrick
Sugar Duties Continued
SIMLA reports the levying of countervailing duties on imported and bound sugar extended to March 31, 1904. The move follows the likelihood that sugar available for export from bounty countries by that date will have received bounties. The government may reimpose a differential duty if any country restores bounties directly or indirectly.
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Simla
Indictments Claim Post Office Theft Involving Several Officials
Seven indictments returned in a post office scandal name August W. Machen John T. Cuppen William Long Thomas W. McGregor Leopold J. Stern and George E Lorenz plus C Martha Lorenz Maurice Runkel and others. Allegations include conspiracy over contracts to paint boxes and provide satchels with improper payments and kickbacks. Crawford released on bond while Long awaits bail arrangements. charges cover painting contracts Reading Albany Scranton and Cleveland and supplying leather satchels to save costs for the government.
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Washington
August W. Machon
Free Delivery
John T. Cuppen
Lock Haven
William ©. Long
William Gordon Crawford
George E. Lorenz
Toledo
Martha J. Lorenz
Maurice Runkel
New York City
Thomas W. McGregor
Rural Free Delivery Service
Leopold J. Stern
Baltimore
Crawford
Long
Machen
Cupper
Reading
Albany
Scranton
Cleveland
Stern
Satchela
United States
Negotiations Edge Toward Openings in Manchuria Ports
Washington reports progress in Manchurian talks with China and says a treaty defining United States trade opportunities in Manchuria could be ready for signature before September. The opening date hinges on ratification of the treaty.
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Washington
United States
Manchuria
Continental Tobacco buys Dortsch rehandling plant
In New York on Tuesday Continental Tobacco Co. secured the rehandling plant of N. F. Dortsch & Co. of Louisville. The consideration is not disclosed. It is understood the Dortsch plant transfer includes the Continental company’s New Orleans plant to Louisville.
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Tobacco Trust
Louisville
New York
Continental Tobacco Company
N. F. Dortsch & Co
Dortsch
New Orleans
Continental Company
Four More Miners Recovered From Union Pacific Mine
The bodies of four more miners all Finlanders have been recovered from entry No 16 at the Union Pacific mine in HANNA Wyoming. Entry No 18 is also being searched as rescue efforts continue. Pumping will begin at entry 20 where water has been found so work can start there once bodies are removed.
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Hanna
Wyo
Union Pacific
Ex-Senator Allen Delivers Princip al Speech at Reform Conference
About fifty reform leaders gathered at the St James hotel in Denver for the People's Party conference. Ex Senator W V Allen of Nebraska gave the principal address advocating reorganization to unite reform factions. A committee was formed to draft resolutions and prepare an address to the public for Tuesday afternoon.
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Allen
Denver
People's Party
St. James Hotel
J. A. Edgerton
National Committee
Edgerton
Milton Park
Texas
J. H. Calderhead
Montana
United States
W. V. Allen
Nebraska
J. 8. Fetter
Illinois
J. M. Mallett
Frank W. Owers
Colorado
R. H. Reemelin
Ohio
H. B. Hewitt
Kansas
W. A. Poynter
Consul General John J. Long Dies in Scotland
John J. Long United States consul general at Cairo Egypt died in Dunbar Scotland after an accidental fall from a dark staircase He was 57 and had served as consul general since October 1900 His home was in St Augustine Florida He fell Monday evening and died overnight while visiting friends during a tour of Scotland before returning home.
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London
John J. Long
United States
Cairo
Egypt
Dunbar
Scotland
Mr. Long
St. Augustine
Fla
Cable to the Philippines Congratulatory Note From Washington
Secretary of War Root sends a cablegram to Francisco Reyes of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce. The message extends respectful greetings to President Roosevelt and Root and congratulates the chamber on its progress toward prosperity through thoughtful treatment of archipelago affairs.
United People's Party endorses reform conference actions
The national executive committee of the United People's Party met in Denver and endorsed all Reform Party conference proceedings and Tuesday proclaimed actions. A meeting in St. Louis on February 22, 1904 was set, with a push for an early 1904 nominating convention before Republicans or Democrats. A permanent organization was formed led by J. A. Edgerton to build reform parties nationwide.
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Denver
Colo
United People's Party
Reform Parties
United People’s Party
St. Louis
J. A. Edgerton
Balfour to abolish duty on molasses in customs bill
Premier Balfour told the Commons that the remaining business of the session would include a customs bill. The measure would abolish the duty on raw molasses among other duties.
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London
Commons
Balfour
House
Extradition Warrant Issued for Whitaker Wright
United States Marshal Henkell received the extradition warrant from Acting Secretary of State Atlee for Whitaker Wright the London promoter held at Ludlow Street jail since April. Inspectors Wallis and Phillips of the London City police will board the Oceanic to take Wright aboard.
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Wright
New York
United States
Marshal Henkell
Atlee
Whitaker Wright
London
Ludlow Street
London and Globe Finance Association
Wallis and Phillips
London City Police
Omaha South Market Report July Cattle Hogs and Sheep
South Omaha cattle receipts moderate for the week with July showing about 8500 head more than July 1902 due to corn feds. Beef steers mostly steady with top around 5.30. cows steady to strong. hogs sold at 5.00 5.02 and 5.06 6.05 for various weights. July hog supply up about 36,500 head. sheep quotations listed for lambs yearlings and ewes across good to fair categories.
Kansas City Market Reports Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Cattle receipts 2000 head including 300 Texans steady with cattle classes ranging from native steers 3.75 to 5.25, Texas cows 1.60 to 3.00, stockers 2.80 to 4.35, bulls 2.00 to 3.75, calves 2.00 to 5.25. Hogs receipts 6000 head 5.10 to 6.15, bulk 5.10 to 5.20. Sheep receipts 1000 head muttons 3.00 to 4.85, lambs 3.15 to 5.90.
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Kansas City
Texas
Colonel Worth Millions: Land Titles Found Across States
Executor Edwin Warfield has located three million dollars in property belonging to Colonel George T. Cline's estate. The eccentric Chicagoan died July 7 and probate has begun. The estate may reach six million as letters and papers are reviewed, with land in Nebraska Illinois Indiana Missouri Wisconsin Ohio New York Virginia and Maryland, mainly large farming tracts.
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Nebraska
Chicago
Edwin A. Warfield
George T. Cline
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ohio
New York
Virginia
Maryland
Cline
California
Pope Treasure Robbed in Vatican Thefts
Rome reports a vast sum 20,000,000 Hives roughly $4,000,000 disappeared from the pope's private chambers. The treasure chest held 1000 Hre gold pieces and was kept in a secret repository with access limited to high Vatican officials.
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Rome
Leo
Vatican
Man Makes A Fool Of Himself By Letting His Wife Decide
A humorous reflection on a husband who follows his wife’s lead, illustrating how a spouse’s decisions can shape a man’s actions and perception in daily life.
Texas‑bound fugitive traced to Washington arrest
Seth E Tracy, a Texas native now living in Washington, was arrested on Friday by local detectives for Houston authorities. He faces an Indictment over a $20,000 shortage in the funds of the school board where he served as secretary. Texas officials were notified of the arrest. He regretted the timing.
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Washington, D. C
Seth E Tracy
Texas
Houston
Texas Authoriies
Mysterious gift of 11110 in cash to Schuylerville man
An elderly woman left at the door of James Mealey of Schuylerville a package containing 11 110 in greenbacks with no explanation beyond it being from a friend. Mealey, in financial distress, recently underwent bankruptcy and had his store and stock sold to meet obligations.
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James Mealey
Schuylerville
Mealey
Try One Package Defiance Starch Offers Extra Value
A sales pitch promises one package of Defiance Starch will please buyers. If satisfied the buyer gets one third more for the same money and the product supposedly cooks better, lending an appealing claim of non sticking to iron and improved texture.
Secretary Shaw Showcases Luxurious Treasury Report Cover
Secretary Shaw of the treasury displays a twelve month annual statement in morocco binding with gilt filigree and red ribbon bowknots. The ornate presentation accompanies detailed treasury transactions and policies bound in exquisite style for Congress consideration.
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Shaw
The
Treasury
Congress
Morocco
Red Cross Ball Blue Promise White Clothes Again
An old advertisement urges readers to use Red Cross Ball Blue with a large 2 on the package and 6 canta to fade stains and restore whiteness to clothing. The copy promotes laundry whitening as a simple household fix.
Chances for Young Deweys at Annapolis School
The Annapolis academy seeks 207 cadets to become captains of oceanic war in any future conflict. The article notes this demand is unparalleled as West Point and Annapolis typically cannot be fully equipped. Annapolis wants more cadets than seem available and emphasizes the unique opportunity for aspiring naval leaders.
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Paul Joneses
Deweys
Farraguts
Academy At
Annapolis
Oceanic
West Point
Piso's Cure Featured In Local Throat Medicine Ad
An 1900 advertisement from Van Buren Indiana promotes Piso's Cure as a top remedy for throat ailments. The notice highlights the medicine's efficacy and urges readers to use it for various throat disorders.
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Piso
Vanburen
Ind
Number of School Days Through American History
The excerpt notes 1840 census first counted schooling days per inhabitant at 208 days, rising to 420 days by 1850, 672 days by 1870, and 1 020 days by 1890. It credits Horace Mann and his followers with agitation during this period.
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Horace Mann
Defiance Starch Sells Everywhere Says Seller
An advertising line touts Defiance Starch as the best and most available product with a bold claim of unmatched quality and quantity. The slogan links happiness to the starch’s presence and usage.
Edward's Modest Daughters and Royal Roles
King Edward's three daughters show little ambition and favor that their sister-in-law and aunts Helena Louise and Beatrice represent royalty. The Duchess of Fife and her sisters avoid state duties, attend few functions, and seem unlikely to marry into foreign royalty, likely becoming British peers instead.
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Edward
Helena
Louise
Beatrice
Duchess of Fife
Queen Victoria
Duke of Fife
Irving and Diraeli Dizzy Vision Recalled at Strathfieldsaye
Fifteen years ago a striking moment at the Duke of Wellington’s Strathfieldsaye house stirred talk over the appearance of Henry Irving. The tall cadaverous actor seemed to stagger to his host, prompting wonder if the guest had risen from the dead. Lord Beaconsfield observed the Lyceum star and mused that Irving could resemble himself in person.
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Duke of Wellington
Strathfieldsaye
Henry Irving
Lord Meaconsfield
Alfred Rothachild
Lyceum
the Statesman
Irving
Stranger Cure Claims for Kidneys Pill Remedy
Friarpoint Mississippi August reports a boy with spinal illness worsened until a new remedy Dodd's Kidney Pills was tried. After eight boxes the boy recovered fully and has remained well. Father G L Butler urges others to give the medicine a fair chance and test its benefits.
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Friarpoint
Miss
G. L. Butler
Dodd
Mr. Butler Caye
True merit like a river quiets the deeper it runs
Notable quote attributed to Hazlitt highlights that genuine merit grows silently as depth increases, producing less noise and more substance.
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Hazlitt
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Lorenzos
People's Party Conference
Falla
Philippines
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Diraeli
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