Nitrals Nek Captured After Daylong Fight
Lord Roberts reports heavy late day battle near Nitrals Nek 18 miles from the Crocodile River. Scots Guards garrison overpowered as Boers attacked with superior numbers. reinforcements were delayed. Casualties uncertain but heavy. Simultaneous outpost actions near Durdepoort and Krugersdorp noted. Buller reports Boer prisoners released at Ladysmith.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Pretoria
Nitrals Nek
Scots Guards
Royal Artillery
Lincolnshire Regiment
Nek
Nirals Nek
Crocodile River
Rustenberg
Godfrey
King’s
Scotch Borderers
Grays
Lincoln Regiment
Durdepoort
7Th Dragoons
Ounes
Buller
Ladysmith
Pardons Board Restores Citizenship to Reginald Caryll
Special Dispatch reports the state board of pardons approved Governor Smiths action restoring citizenship to Reginald Caryll after he served two years starting in December. Carylls case follows a post conviction review and the board voted to grant clemency.
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The
Standard
Helena
State Board of Pardons
Smith
Lolo County Man Sentenced for Grand Larceny
Lodge county under a sentence for grand larceny. The 80 day sentence reductions were approved. EF J Clieve convicted of burglary in the second degree in Yellowstone county on Nov 18 88 and sentenced for two years. Fred Chaffey grand larceny in Meagher county Sept 4 1898 one year. John Simington grand larceny in Deer Lodge county Sept 15 1899 one year.
Montana County Assessments Rise in 1910 Figures
The state board of equalization received assessment rolls from Fergus Chateau Beaverhead Valley and Meagher counties with Fergus showing the largest rise besides Silver Bow. Total values include real and personal property with stock sheep and cattle priced per head, plus ranges and livestock categories across the five counties.
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Standard
Helena
Fergus
Chateau
Valley
Teton
Beaverhead
Meagher
State Board of Equalization
Fergus County
Silver Bow
Chateau County
Beaverhead County
Valley County
Gaynor hearing resumes over removal bid in Savannah case
The July hearing before Commissioner Shields on the removal of J. F. Gaynor W. P. Gaynor E. P. Gaynor and Benjamin D. Greene for conspiracy to defraud the United States continued in Savannah. Evidence included contract lists checks and vouchers from 1890 to 1896 and testimony on advertising, bids and harbor work. The session adjourned with the hearing set to resume Monday.
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New York
J. F. Gaynor
Gaynor
E. P. Gaynor
Benjamin D. Greene
United States
Georgia
Shields
Erwin
Brown
W. ©. Stirley
Carter
Atlantic Construction Company
Stirley
War Office
Savannah
Helena Meeting Abandoned For August Races
The Helena association drops plans for August horse races after Pat Egan failed to recruit coast horses due to the state circuit. Few horsemen agreed to travel on short notice, leading directors to abandon the meet.
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Standard
Helena
Pat Egan
San Francisco
Justice McAdam frees Marceau in habeas corpus case
New York July 12 Justice McAdam in the supreme court sustained the writ of habeas corpus for Theodore Marceau of San Francisco who was arrested on a kidnapping charge from his former wife ten years after his 5 year old son. He was discharged from custody after the writ was upheld.
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New York
Justice McAdam
Supreme Court
Sophronia Dennis Held on Pension Fraud Charge
Deputy U S Marshal Meiklejohn brought Sophronia Dennis to the county jail after she was held to the grand jury by Commissioner James on pension fraud charges. Bail set at zero. The next grand jury will be convened by Judge Knowles in September.
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The
Standard
Helena
United States
Meiklejohn
Anaconda
Sophronia Dennis
James
Knowles
Rain Falls Across Northwest Provinces and Decan
Lord Curzon reports to the Secretary of State for India that excellent rain has fallen in the northwest provinces and parts of Central India with useful showers at Decan. The message confirms beneficial weather aiding crops and relief for drought conditions in the region.
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London
Lord Curzon
India
Lord George Hamilton
Northwest
Decan
All Foreigners Reported Massacred at Tientsin
A war dispatch notes bombardments near Tientsin with Chinese resistance, the French settlement at risk, and expansion of artillery. It states ten thousand troops are present, more are needed, and Russian and Japanese forces are expected to intervene.
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Tientsin
Liscum at Tientsin and Japanese China plans
Washington reports a Tokio dispatch on the assassination of Baron von Ketteler at Pekin and fighting near Tientsin. It notes Japan may deploy a limited force, with Liscum and two battalions reaching Tientsin, and outlines logistics for transports, coal, and a Nagasaki landing permit under state department talks.
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Washington
Tokio
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
Tientsin
Siberian
Yokohama
China
Nabeshima
Japan
Sth Army Corps
Hiroshima
Taku
War Department
Liscum
Bureau of Military Information
Zalinski
U. A
San Francisco
Peiho
Gulf of Pechili
Quartermaster Department
Philippines
Nagasaki
Logan
Flintshire
Wyefield
9Th Infantry
Manila
State Department
Fate of Pekin colony looms in new dispatches
London reports the Pekin edict and Chinese sources attempt to broker an apology for the capital outrages. Tientsin updates heighten alarm as lack of unity among classes stalls progress, worsening the crisis.
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London
Pekin
Tientsin
Prince Tuan Declared Insane Amid Turmoil
Reports say Prince Tuan has become insane as rebels approach Tsintau. German forces withdraw some troops from Taku to shield Tsintau. Women and children from Newehwang have arrived.
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Chefoo
Prince Tuan
Tsintau
Taku
Newehwang
Paris Temps Sees Position on State Matters
Paris publication reports at night that the Temps is in a position to affirm a stance that contrasts with the state's prior stance. The article signals a developing political or administrative position in the French capital.
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Paris
Silence from Pekin on legations deepens European alarm
Reports note no further telegrams reached Europe after Sir Robert Hart’s June 24 dispatch describing a desperate situation. The Temps adds the silence is sinister and questions whether the legations remain safe or if dates were manipulated amid the alleged massacres around June 20 or July 10.
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Pekin
Robert Hart
Europe
Germany monitors Chinese messages over Beijing crisis
Berlin officials dismiss a Washington Chinese minister report as likely false and part of a broader Chinese lies network. Papers note uncertainty over which government the document represents and align Germany with other powers against special China aims. The press praises Dr. von Mumm Schwarzgenstein and doubts recent Chinese dispatches.
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Berlin
Washington
Baron von Ketteler
Taku
Kwang Hsu
Prince Tuan
Europe
America
Foreign Office
Pekin
Count von Buelow
Germany
China
von Mumm Schwarzgenstein
Tientsin
Plans for feeding the army in China outlined
Washington reports the War Department plans to supply Nagasaki troops with 60 days of rations landed with them. Transportation will move stores promptly to enable a rapid move toward China if needed. Manila will serve as base for supplies with weekly Manila to Taku transport to establish a Chinese soil base.
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Washington
War Department
China
Nagasaki
Chaffee
Liscum
Manila
Taku
Chinese merchant reports legations demolished and foreigners killed
A Shanghai report says a local Chinese merchant received a June 30 letter from Pekin announcing the legations were demolished and foreigners killed. The same source claims 30,000 Russians are marching toward Pekin from the north.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Missionaries Arrive at Fuchow as Christian Threats Rise
Hongkong reports quiet on the West river while missionaries reach Fuchow from various regions. In Teking, Chinese residents openly discuss placing prices on Christian heads amid rising tensions.
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Hongkong
West River
Fuchow
Teking
General Shafter Revokes Passes for Manila Transports
In San Francisco on July 12 General Shafter received war secretary orders to revoke all transport permits for civilians not in the army or navy. The action aims to meet public service needs. About 150 applicants, mainly spouses and friends of officers, had sought passage.
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San Francisco
Mrs. Franks Remedy Promises Local Cure for Women
An ad touts Mrs. Franks Remedy Co claiming a scientific local treatment for female troubles. It promises direct application at the seat of trouble, a money back guarantee, and options of $1 for one month or $5 for six months plus a free booklet. The firm lists 10 and 11 Earth Block Denver Colorado.
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Mrs
Denver, Colo
Nebraska fusion conventions settle state ticket split
Nebraska fusionists in Lincoln concluded multi party talks with a three way division of offices and electors. The ticket designates William A. Poynter as governor, E A Gilbert lieutenant governor, S B Howard treasurer, William D Oldham attorney general, and H Griess auditors, with a full slate split among democrats populists and silver Republicans.
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William A. Poynter
Boone County
E. A. Gilbert
York County
S. B. Howard
Holt County
William D. Oldham
Buffalo County
Griess
Clay County
H. R. Gray
Saunders County
Frank Rancom
J. H. Felber
W. A. Garrett
W. G. Swan
Peter Ebberson
Robert Oberfelder
L. M. Wente
J. Hughes
Nebraska
Stevenson
M. P. Harrington
West
Towne
Harrington
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
J. H. Edmiston
State Central Committee
National Committee
National Party
M. Harrington
Edmiston
Wheeler
Custer County
W. H. Thompson
W. D. Oldham
Kansas City
OP. Harrington
Poynter
John ©. Verzer
Omaha
Oldham
A. Gilbert
Wool Market in Great Falls Sees No Sales Second Day
Great Falls wool market reports no sales for the second day, 1900s era bids declined. J G Smith of Pondera offered 19 000 pounds with two bids up to 14 cents but refused to sell. Last year clips brought 17 1/2 cents. Public wool warehouse talks emerge, mass merchants may meet.
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Great Falls
J. G. Smith
Pondera
Consul Reports on Cuba Under American Rule in 1909
The British consul in Cuba notes early American rule disappointed many in trade and public works, but credits US authorities for honest effort and sanitary gains. He urges a permanent government in Cuba, calls for direct Britain Cuba steamship links, and warns foreign capital is essential for industrial rehab after war and insurrection losses.
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London
Cuba
United States
Great Britain
Adam Turkee Baking Co Files Deed of Assignment
New York July 12 The Adam Turkee Baking Company Newark N J oldest in the city filed a deed of assignment Liabilities 6 01 assets 110 210 total liabilities and assets shown in the filing reflecting a financial reorganization.
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New York
Adam-Turkee Baking Company
Newark
N. J
Britain gains Niue as new Pacific island possession
News from the Miowera reports Britain has added Niue to its Pacific holdings. Niue, called Hope, suffered a hurricane that devastated 30 houses with 38 natives killed and 700 tons of copra exported annually. Falcon Island reappeared after vanishing in 1898 due to submarine activity, posing navigation hazards southwest of the Friendly Islands.
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Vancouver
B. C
Sidney
Great Britain
Pacific
H. M
Porpoise
Niue
Savage Island
Tonga
Basil Thompson
H. M. &. Porpoise
Falcon Island
Apia
Niufu
Hope
Samoa
Solf
Mataafa
Miowera
Sydney
Seddon
New Zealand
Hig
Australasian
Fiji Islands
Annulment Suit Filed Over Southern Electric Purchase
Attorney General Crow represents minority stockholders of the Southern Electric railroad in a St. Louis circuit court suit to annul the purchase by the St. Louis Transit Company. The case, described as a test, seeks to restore minority rights and could unravel the entire deal creating the transit company.
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St. Louis
Crow
Southern Electric Railroad
Southern Electrical Railway
St. Louis Transit Company
Campan Asked to Lead National Democratic Campaign
Detroit July 12 Daniel J Campan returned from Chicago and said the Democratic National Committee asked him to accept the chairmanship of the national campaign committee He declined the offer and the committee asked him to reconsider He will soon give a final answer
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Detroit
Daniel J. Campan
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
National Democratic Campaign Committee
Campau
Mill Creek Storm Washes Bridge and Tracks
A severe storm in Youngstown Ohio caused Mill creek to surge washing out a bridge and railroad tracks worth about 50000 dollars. No injuries reported.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Mill Creek
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