Gold stock in the United States under revision
George Roberts announces possible corrections to the 1900 gold stock estimates after an extended inquiry by the mint and New York sub-treasury. The review covers gold in treasury and banks, private safes, and shipments abroad, with potential reductions of up to 100 million dollars, while stressing that the figures do not reflect liquid resources.
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Washington
George Roberts
Mint
Muhleman
New York Sub-Treasury
Treasury
Linderman
Pacific
Bank of Grand
Geneva
Bureau
Reckless sacrifice trims clothing prices to record lows
A bold sale promotes unprecedentedly low prices on men’s clothing with claims of exceptional value. The offer urges shoppers to compare and see the savings, highlighting a dramatic drop in cost and the amount of merchandise available.
Cable connects Azores to United States in new line
The Commercial Cable Company has opened a direct telegraph link between the United States and Portugal. Messages from President McKinley and the King of Portugal praise the achievement and the renewed ties between the two nations. The Favain island connection marks the first direct U S Portugal telegraph link.
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New York
McKinley
Portugal
United States
Azores
Washington
Lisbon
WM. McKinley
United States of America
United States of North America
Republic of the
Favain
Daring Robbery Strips Mail Pouch of Over Twenty Eight Thousand
A New York theft reports one of three leather mail pouches in transit from the general post office to substation O at Fifth Avenue and Thirteen Street robbed last Thursday. The bag held drafts checks and cash but payment on the drafts is stopped, reducing the robbers’ gain. The loot was lost through a torn section, and the bag emptied before officers could recover it.
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New York
the Journal and Advertiser
General Post Office
Fifth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Post Office
Sixth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Democratic landslide in North Carolina returns
Raleigh August 3 returns show the democratic majority at 59 595 after 64 678 fusion 5125. Several counties report irregularities Randolph Harnett Wilkes and Chatham with ballot box tampering in Atwaters precinct. Senate seats 38 Democrats nine fusionists three doubtful. House 95 Democrats 18 fusionists twelve doubtful. Mecklenburg Combs Robinson lead on the constitutional amendment with Bach at 3500 and New Hanover 3008.
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Raleigh
N. C
Randolph
Harnett
Wilkes
Chatham
Atwater
Senate
House
Mecklenburg
Combs
Robinson
Banner Counties
New Hanover
Free Scholarship Open at Oread Institute in Worcester
A state wide scholarship in domestic science at the Oread Institute Worcester Mass opens to any Helena resident meeting governor's selection. Applications accepted until Aug 1. The winner will receive a one year course upon health clearance and strong recommendations. Two years ago Miss Matheson of Helena held the scholarship.
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Helena
Oread Institute of Domestic Science
Worcester
Mass
Matheson
Canadian Defeats Minnesota In Beawanhaka Cup Race
Montreal August 3 the Beawanhaka cup series opened on Lake St Louis with the Canadian Defender Red Coat defeating the American challenger Minnesota White Bear club St Paul by six minutes and seconds. The Red Coat measured 20 feet 7 inches to the Minnesota 4 feet 6 inches with the Minnesota crew lighter.
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Montreal
Minnesota
White Bear Club
St. Paul
Red Coat
Lake St. Louis
McKinley Leaves Canton for Ohio Vacation Return
President McKinley departed Canton this evening to resume his vacation in Ohio after visits in the area. He travels by train and is expected to reach Canton by tomorrow night.
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Washington
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Collier Verifies Orders in Powers Case Spell
In Georgetown Ky Aug 3 Daniel R Collier adjutant general of Kentucky under the Taylor administration testified about Governor Taylors orders to move state guard to Frankfort after Goebel shooting. The day brought denials and partial admissions on a string of alibis and alleged confessions.
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Georgetown
Powers
Daniel R. Collier
Lancaster
Kentucky
Taylor
State Guard
Frankfort
Goebel
Franklin County
Cantrill
Collier
Tallow Dick’ Coombs
Henry Youtzey
S. H. Stone
W. H. Culton
Culton
Stone
George L. Danforth
Louisville
Carpenter
State Senate
James Harkoad
Barbourville
Golden
Ike Golden
H. Gibson
Harkload
J. L. Butler
Butler County
Burton
Breckinridge County
Ihle
Loutaville
Butler
Weaver
Senator Goebel
Grayson’s Springs
C. W. Carter
Woodmen of the World
Grayson's Springs
Plague Confirms Four Cases and Two Deaths in London
London reports four plague cases with two deaths confirmed by bacteriological examination. A telegram from Past Assistant Surgeon Thomas to the Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Service notes no expected further spread.
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Washington
The
Marine Hospital Service
Thomas
London
Marine Hospital
Thoma
Wages Slashed 15 Percent at Steel and Wire Plants
Reported 15 percent wage cut ordered by American Steel and Wire affects about 2,000 workers across four local mills. No official confirmation yet. the measure, if true, went into effect yesterday.
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Jonet, I
American Steel and Wire Company
Mil
Yellow fever outbreak confirmed in Hillsboro County Florida
Washington dispatch confirms yellow fever in Hillsboro county Florida with Surgeon Wy man of the marine hospital service reporting from Key West and Surgeon J W White having departed for the scene with the state health officer accompanying him.
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Washington
Wyman
The
Marine Hospital Service
J. W. White
Key West
Fla
Hillsboro
Florida
White
Milwaukee Population From 12th Census Counts
Milwaukee's official 12th census returns list a population of 245 315. The city shows an increase of 80 845 residents since the previous count, an 39.54 percent rise.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Population 285 315 in 1900 Census Count
Washington reports Milwaukee Wisconsin has 285 315 residents in the new census tally up from 204 468 in 1890. The official count issued by the Census Office provides the latest population figure for the metropolis.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Wis
Diplomatic visit to the state department and White House
A formal delegation arrived in full diplomatic dress before 11 with Mr. Nakashima the charge and secretary of legation. Secretary Hay escorted them to the White House where the president welcomed them in the blue room. The talks focused on Japan's progress and broader two nation interests.
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State Department
Nakashima
Legation
Hay
White House
China
Japan
Rosebery Objects To War Office Interference In House
Lord Rosebery confronted Marquis of Lansdowne over calling Lord Wolseley to House to back government military plans. He rejected being snubbed in public duty and urged disabusing belief in blind War Office confidence. Premier Salisbury noted Wolseley might voice approval or disapproval, but the matter was dropped.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Rosberry
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Wolseley
Lord Roseberry
Lord Salisbury
Bresci's Companions In Plot To Assassinate Italian Royals
The Herald reports movements of Bresci and alleged accomplices in the King Humbert assassination plot. Malatesta sails for England aboard an American liner six weeks ago while Quintavalli is traced as a French line passenger. Other linked figures include Antonio Lana the baker and Sassi the student, with Leonardo Lama aboard the Wilhelm II. Enrico Malatesta cited as managing director of the operation.
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New York
the Herald
Prese
Humbert
Margherita
Breed
la Belle Theresa
Malatesta
England
Quintavalli
Antonio Lana
Sassi
Mateo Sassi
Naples
Hoboken
Antonio “Lana
Rafaelo Lama
Enrico Malatesta
Italy
Bresel
Breesel
Paterson
Board of Survey to Examine Shortage of Government Property
A board of survey led by Lt Col Willham K E Dougherty and Capt A A Cabannis with 2nd Lt Alfred B Putnam will meet in Seattle on Aug 2 to investigate shortages tied to officers in Alaska and Manila who did not receipt for stores invoiced and shipped on government transports and commercial vessels during the last fiscal year.
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Vancouver
Waeh
Willham KE. Dougherty
A. A. Cabannis
Alfred B. Putnam
Seattle
Alaska
Manila
W. W. Robinson, I Jr
United States Army
Ex-Alderman Flaherty Returns From Nome Boom Town
Ex-Alderman E. Flaherty, who left Helena for Cape Nome last May, has returned home saying the Nome boom town under the Arctic circle has little to offer besides bad health and wary mining sharks. He notes 30,000 residents, many eager to go back, but few Montana miners profit, and指出 many claims remain with old-timers.
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Helena
E. Flaherty
Cape Nome
Arctic Circle
Nome
Montana
Secretary Denies Review in Helena Land Case
The Interior Secretary denies Northern Pacific Railway’s motion for review. The case involves land in the Helena district where odd numbered sections in the east half of township 27 were found not to belong to the railway by the general land commissioner. The decision upholds the earlier ruling.
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Standard
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Helena
General Land Commissioner
Hermann
Missoula
General Land Commissioners
Canadian Pacific strike from Lake Superior to Pacific coast
A Winnipeg dispatch reports a broad strike by machinists blacksmiths boilermakers fitters laborers and locomotive painters across Canadian Pacific routes from Moose Jaw to Vancouver including Winnipeg La Grande Field and Cranbrook with 659 workers in Winnipeg out. The walkout aims to pressure unions and could become sympathetic threatening a system-wide tie-up.
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St. Paul
Minn
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Dispatch
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lake Superior
Pacific Coast
Moose Jaw
Medicine Hat
Revelstoke
Camloops
Vancouver
la Grande
Field
Cranbrook
Severe gale sweeps United Kingdom delays August bank holiday travel
A severe gale rages across the United Kingdom halting Channel traffic and inconveniencing thousands of excursionists on the August bank holiday. Rain and wind cause damage in provinces. several small vessels ashore and many seek harbor refuge.
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London
United Kingdom
Zeiloff Edges Jackson In One Round Bout In Denver
Otto Zeiloff of Chicago defeated Young Peter Jackson of San Francisco by decision at the Olympic club in Denver in a single round. The bout showcased bulldog tactics with Jackson weighing 141 and Zeiloff 135 pounds.
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Denver
Colo
Otto Zeiloff
Chicago
Peter Jackson
San Francisco
Olympic Club
Jackson
Zeiloff
Japanese minister presents credentials to president
Washington August 4 The Japanese minister Kogoro Takihira laid his credentials before the president today presenting the formal seal of his embassy and beginning official relations.
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Washington
Kogoro Takihira
Trade conditions show cautious buyers as steel and copper shift
R G Dun and Co Weekly Review notes mixed signals in August. Prices for raw materials drift lower while demand for iron and steel remains strong, bolstered by bar and plate orders. copper exports rise but home consumption lags. Wool and textiles stay active with wide sheetings falling 15 to 20 percent.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Chicago
Basie Nees
Minnesota Real Estate Division Among Relatives
A Minnesota real estate case involves the remainder real and personal property located in Iowa. The Minnesota property is divided among near relatives. The low property is divided between relatives and sisterhood of the church.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Penalty Paid in Jealousy Murder at Walla Walla Penitentiary
James M. Simmons, 34, a farm hand, shot and killed Will D. Buchanan, 25, a prison guard, in Walla Walla after discovering his wife with the victim. Simmons fired one shot as Buchanan rose from bed. he then fled, leaving four children undisturbed. Buchanan had served about two months as a penitentiary guard.
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Walla Walla
Wash
James M. Simmons
Will D. Buchanan
State Penitentiary
Simmons
Milton
Trade conditions show buyer advantage in Bradstreet forecast
New York reports Bradstreet economy notes buyers still favored, with midsummer demand fair but below last year and below expectations. Bank clearings and failures rise modestly, while railway earnings stay strong and low prices spur heavy buying. Wheat shipments fall week to week, with several years of comparison provided, and ongoing shifts in crop prospects and industrial prices.
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New York
Bradstreet
Wenet
Will of Archbishop Hennessy Filed for Probate in St Paul
The will of Archbishop John Hennessy of Dubuque Iowa has been filed for probate in St Paul by administrators Roger Ryan and Clement Johannes. The estate totals about 1 000 000 dollars with 400 000 dollars held in trust or investments.
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St. Paul
John Hennessy
Dubuque
Roger Ryan
Clement Johannes
Metal Workers Form 28 Local Unions In Indianapolis
The Metal Workers of the United States meet in Indianapolis and near completion of their organization. The body will consist of 28 local unions and is divided into two classes proprietors and workers. The declaration urges emancipation from the proprietary class and calls for local, national and international organization to balance power with capitalism and ensure workers share in the fruits of labor.
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Indianapolis
Metal Workers of the
United States
Iniession
Forty-Eight Enlisted Men Appointed Second Lieutenants
The president named 48 regular army enlisted men as second lieutenants in various arms. All had excellent service records and high exam averages. The appointments follow this year’s military academy graduates, leaving 11 army vacancies to be filled by civilian appointments, which will be announced soon.
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Washington
Military Academy
Willle Ave
Bryan plan emphasizes imperialism in Indianapolis speech
Bryan finishes an 8000 word address to be delivered in Indianapolis next Wednesday accepting the Democratic nomination. He keeps focus on imperialism, prioritizing foreign territory policy over other topics to be detailed in a later letter of acceptance.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Indianapolis
Philippine Archipelago
Chicago
Towne
Butcher Gus Eddinger Shot After Escape in St Louis
In St Louis on August 3 Gus Eddinger a butcher serving custody in the four courts suddenly attacked the deputy marshal and then fled chased by a crowd. Deputy Charles Ray shot him in the back as Eddinger refused to halt. Eddinger had drawn notoriety years ago in a prize fight with Fredericks.
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St. Louis
Gus Eddinger
Eddinger
Charles Ray
Fredericks
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