British Take Bethlehem in July Bethlehem Caused By Military Action
Lord Roberts reports Bethlehem fell to Clements and Paget on July 4 after a maneuver by Ulsters and Yorkshire light infantry with minimal casualties. Baden-Powell reached Hussenberg without opposition. fighting near Rustenberg unsettled, with Irish and Imperial yeomanry involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Clements
Paget
Bethlehem
DeWet
Ulsters
Yorkshire Light Infantry
McPherson
Weeks
Conway
Boyd-Rochefort
Scottish Rifles
Imperial Yeomanry
Rustenberg
Stromberg
Proceedings to remove Georgia defendants to federal courts resumed
In New York on July 10 the trial resumed before U S Commissioner Shield for BH D Greene J F Gaynor FE H Gaynor and W F Gaynor all of Georgia. The case concerns fraud in Savannah Harbor improvement contracts and implicates the Gaynors and Greene alongside Captain O N Carter who was recently sentenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
BH. D. Greene
J. F. Gaynor
FE. H. Gaynor
W. F. Gaynor
Georgia
United States
Shield
Gaynors
Greene
Savannah Harbor
O. N. Carter
Examination of Stirley Continues in Carter Case
In Leavenworth prison the examination of J. W. Stirley former chief clerk in the engineer's department continues. Stirley's testimony aided Captain Carter's conviction and the proceedings proceed to resolve further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth Prison
J. W. ©. Stirley
Engineer's Department
Carter
Martial law proclaimed at Nome City by General Randall
Steamship St Paul arrives with 54 passengers and 1.5 million dollars in gold dust. Martial law was declared to curb mining claim jumping and lawlessness as Nome faces disease outbreaks and high unemployment. Local officials debated protection of property with Commissioner Rawson proposing military oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nome City
Randall
United States
St. Paul
St. Michael
Nome
Alaska Commercial Company
Cape Name District
J.S. Langford
Peter Johnson
Rampart District
Cape Nome
Chamber of Commerce
Rawson
Japanese and Chinese clash near Tien Tsin with heavy artillery
Tien Tsin July 5 Japanese troops defended the settlement against a two pronged Chinese attack from the arsenal side and the railroad station. Allied forces repulsed the first assault while turning the Chinese left at irrigation trenches. Casualties and losses were not yet known as the artillery duel continued late. Two thousand Japanese troops landed at Taku today with 14,000 more expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
H. M. &. Terrible
Ladysmith
Algerine
Taku
Gold From the Klondike Returns to Seattle
The City of Seattle arrived from Alaska with a gold contribution estimated at 900000 dollars for world wealth. About 200000 dollars of dust was shipped to Seattle from Dawson via the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Bank of British North America. The treasure occupied 13 strong boxes and some sacks. Individual consignments included over 100000 dollars in gold and notable Klondikers Joseph Barrett and P Larsen. Dawson passengers report the clean-up progressing satisfactorily as gold pack trains reach Dawson daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Bank of British North America of
Dawson
Joseph Barrett
P. Larsen
Fitz Will Meet Ruhlin Before Horton Law Repeal
New York reports two heavyweight bouts arranged before the Horton boxing law ends September 1. Fitzsimmons vs Ruhlin to fight in August with 25 rounds under Marquis of Queensbury rules, winner 75 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Horton
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gus Ruhlin
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Tom Sharkey
Fitzsimmons-Ruhlin
Marquis of Queensbury
Charley White
Harry Bryer
Billy Madden
Rublin
Yuhlin
Ruhlin
Fitzsimmons Ruhlin
Uproar in French Chamber as Debaudy dAison Shouts
The French senate and chamber of deputies ended the budget debate and adjourned for autumn after a tumultuous session. Conservative Debaudy dAison branded M Deschanel’s critics as a servile majority then hurled invective at the presiding officer, was dragged from the chamber, and later shouted Long live the king as dissolution decree was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
M. Bray
M. Millerand
M. Deschanel
D. Debaudy d'Aison
M. Debaudy
Aison
d’Aison
M. Debaudy d'Aison
Waldeck-Rousseau
M. Debaudy d’Aison
King
Judge Woody Denounces Gallagher Pardon as Abuse of Power
Lieutenant Governor Spriggs pardoned Patrick Gallagher, serving 37 years for second degree murder in Missoula, based on new affidavits. Judge Woody, who presided at Gallagher's trial, objects strongly, urging reforms to pardons and warning such actions threaten the courts and jails. The board of pardons will review the case on July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Smith
Spriggs
Patrick Gallagher
Missoula County
Mike Carney
Martina
State Board of Pardons
Woody
Gallagher
Montana
Secretary Reverses Land Office In 80 Acre Butte Dispute
The Interior Secretary overturns the General Land Office, favoring Robeson T. White assignee of Winifred Carver in contest over an 80 acre Butte property. White's second filing as a soldier's additional entry is deemed valid, while Jacob Pugh's substitute is rejected, establishing additional rights as property rather than forfeitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Carver
George W. Carver
Jacob Pugh
General Land Office
White
Red Cross Reorganization in Washington Under Act of 1898
The National Red Cross association reorganizes under congressional act approved by President McKinley. The old body expires, a new advisory board is chosen and will elect officers within ten days. Members include Clara Barton, Phoebe Hearst, Walter P Phillips, J Ellen Foster, and others from Connecticut New York Pennsylvania and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Red Cross Association
McKinley
American Association
the Red Cross
Miss Varton
Chevy Chase
Clara Barton
PB. H,. Warner
Stephen FE. Barton
Ellen FE. Musasey
Walter P. Phillips
Connecticut
William Flather
W. H. McMichael
Fam
Silver Bow Leads Montana in One Year Assessment Jump
Helena July 10 Special Dispatch reports Silver Bow county shows the largest one year assessment gain in Montana with total assessments excluding railroads at 36 611 730 an increase of 8 244 200 over the prior year Personal property and mine proceeds drive the rise rising from 5 705 625 to 15 856 720 Other counties Totona Gallatin Jefferson Granite report mixed results with declines and modest gains for 1900 totals and changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Montana
Silver Bow
Laurandeau
State Board of Equalization
Totona
Gallatin County
Jefferson County
Granite County
Ohio in Quarantine Arrives at Port Townsend
The steamship Ohio arrived in Port Townsend Washington tonight marking a quarantine stop as it continues its voyage. The event is reported from Port Townsend on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Ohio
Yellow fever outbreak in Quemados near end
The Havana yellow fever situation at Quemados is nearing end with no new cases in over 1 days. Major Decker, a noted expert, remains the only serious case while two other patients convalesce. Disinfection of infected premises is nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Quemados
Decker
Chicago Wins Brooklyn Trophy in Closest Whist League Match
Chicago defeated Brooklyn trophy holder by the narrowest margin in American Whist league history. The Westerners tied with New York, yet Chicago claimed top honors on the high score by their players while New York trailed by a small gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Parle
N. Y
Chicago
Brooklyn
Westerners
New York
Notable Alaska Prospector George Cleveland Dies at Yonker Cove
Seattle reports mussel poisoning in southeastern Alaska claims George Cleveland one of the region’s oldest prospectors. He died July 2 at Yonker Cove and fellow miner Thomas Sherwood narrowly survived after overindulgence in mussels. Cleveland’s remains were sent to Juneau for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
George Cleveland
Alaska
Cleveland
Yonker Cove
Thomas Sherwood
Juneau
Schweinfurth Renounces Faith and Leaves Heaven
A Rockford Illinois dispatch reports George Jacob Schweinfurth once revered as Messiah declares he renounces his faith and will depart the so called heaven immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rockford, Ill
George Jacob Schweinfurth
Provisions for Quer Army in China Increases for Troops
The War Department reports the transport Sumner will sail from San Francisco on the 16th with a battalion of the Fifteenth Infantry. It carries summer clothing for the Philippines and a complete winter outfit for all soldiers in China or ordered there. This signals a likely extended stay of American troops in China through the coming winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Quartermaster’s Department
East
War Department
Sumner
San Francisco
Fifteenth Infantry
Philippines
China
Reciprocity with Germany Put into Effect
The United States and Germany finalize reciprocity arrangements. Secretary Hay and the German ambassador sign the convention and the president will issue a proclamation placing new duties in force within days. The terms mirror the France agreement, reducing duties on German still wines argols paintings and statuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
Hay
France
Senate
Dingley
Forest Fire Rages West of Boulder Creek California
A blaze started July 4 by a fire balloon near here continues to burn destroying thousands of acres of timber. Twenty five to thirty sawmillers and several camping families along Bear Creek abandoned camps after three days of futile efforts to control the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder Creek
Cal
Here
Brendleton
Bear Creek
Divine Healer Cinched in Fraud Case
Francis Truth known as a divine healer appeared in U S circuit court and pleaded guilty to seven indictments for using the mails to defraud. He paid a total fine of 2500 dollars with five counts at the maximum 500 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
Francis Truth
United States Circuit Court Today
Tsar Hosts Prince Kotopito of Japan in St Petersburg
The czar returned this afternoon to St Petersburg and welcomed Prince Kotopito of Japan, in a ceremonial reception signaling cordial relations between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Csar
Kotopito
Japan
Nome Ship Quarantined After Amal Pox Cases
The Ohio with 80 passengers was quarantined on arrival at Nome due to several amal pox cases among travelers. It will remain until morning for quarantine inspection and likely be sent to a fumigation station since northern fumigation was not possible. No one was allowed to board the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Ohio
Ishmael All Over Again as Nome Rush Gathers Steamers
The Santa Ana remains in quarantine for smallpox when the St. Paul sails north. Captain Charles Anderson likens the scene to Ishmael and notes five shooting scrapes in five days. Dr. Z T Mallaby warns of a pending Nome epidemic amid poor sanitation and typhoid risk. Name residents defend claims with hot gunfire as prospecting stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Santa Ana
St. Paul
Charles Anderson
Alaska
Ishmael
Nome
Z. T. Mallaby
Spokane Fires Hit Bridge Cars and Stand in Spokane
Fire in a condemned bridge above the Union depot grounds scorched several rail cars including the Great Northern sleeper Benton and the O R N Portland car. The Spokane Athletic club grand stand at the baseball grounds was destroyed, with total losses around 5,500. rebuilding starts tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Union Depot
Great Northern
Benton
Osakis
O. R. & N Portland
Spokane Athletic Club
Spokanes
Stanfords
Suit Over Sugar Freight Rates Aims At Railroads
In San Francisco a suit arising from a Gustin of Kearney Nebraska complaint was filed in the U S circuit court against Southern Pacific Union Pacific and the railroads’ receivers. The Interstate Commerce Commission alleges discriminatory sugar freight rates harming Kearney consumers and seeks restoration of the old rate plus 300 dollars daily penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
A. J. Gustin
Kearney
Neb
United States Circuit
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States District
Coombs
Guetin
Julius Andrea & Sons Company Enters Creditors
The Milwaukee firm Julius Andrea & Sons, manufacturers of vertical supplies and diegeles, placed its affairs in the hands of creditors. Liabilities amount to 104,006 dollars and assets to 125 thousand dollars with no preferred creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Julius Andrea & Sons Company
Litas
Foresters Discuss Expansion Plans at Milwaukee Session
Milwaukee July 10 Foresters supreme lodge devoted to plans for extending the order into new jurisdictions. Election of officers will take place tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Supreme Lodge of the United Order of Foresters
Wittt
ALL CARRY WINCHESTERS Killed by Marshal Ambush
A U S marshal was instantly killed and three desperadoes mortally wounded and captured after a fight on the Arkansas River 49 miles east of Glencoe. The outlaws had stolen cattle from a reservation and were headed to a railroad station when the clash with marshals ensued. The survivors were unlikely to recover and would be sent to Pawnee federal jail if they live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Gelncoe
O. Try
United States
Arkansas River
Here
Pawnee
Boers Evacuate Senekal Area During Reconnaissance
An extended reconnaissance shows Boers evacuated positions around Senekal in the Orange River Colony. Numbers moved toward Ficksburg and Bethlehem with retreat implying a rapid end to the war in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senekal
Orange River Colony
Ficksburg
Bethlehem
Pers
Casualty List Details from South Africa War Week
The War Office reports for the week ending July 7 in South Africa show 1 officer and 189 men killed wounded or captured. Additional deaths from accidents and disease total 6 and 2 respectively, with 4 officers and 11 men invalided home and 72 officers and 12% men listed as casualties. The overall tally reaches 48 188 officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
South Africa
Boer Delegates Visit French Foreign Minister in Paris
In Paris on July 10 the Boer delegates Wessels Fischer and Wolmarans with Dr Leyds visited M. Del Cassé, minister of foreign affairs, to discuss matters with the French government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Messrs. Wessels
Fischer and
Wolmatans
Dr. Leyds
Transvaal
M. del Cagse
Walnut Fire Destroys Opera House and Depository
A major fire in Walnut Alabama on July 10 consumed the opera house and Dennis West & Co grain elevator, plus the bank building, the Burlington depot, two blocks of stores and several smaller structures. Loss range put at 60 000 to 75 000 dollars, with partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut
Opera
Dennis West & Co
Burlington Depot
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Barth Brock
Denver, Colo
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