Treaty With Italy Lowers Duties On Various Commodities
President McKinley issues proclamation suspending existing duties on Italian origin goods under a reciprocal visa with Italy. Key items affected include argols crude tartar wine lees and certain wines as well as paintings and machinery with specific duty rates. Free entry for turpentine oil and fertilizers is maintained. The treaty runs to 1903 with renewal options and requires Italian parliamentary approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Italy
United States
United States of America
J. A. Kasson
Baron 8S. Fava
A. D
Willam McKinley
Congress
William M'Kinliy
John Hay
Supreme Court Denies Nolan Appeal Dismissal in Montana Central Case
The Montana Supreme Court denied Nolan's counsel motion to dismiss the appeal in Nolan v Montana Central railroad after a $15,000 personal injury judgment. The court also advanced Heinze et al v Klein Schmidt et al, regarding a receiver appointment for the Minnie Healey mine in Butte.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court Today
Timothy Nolan
Montana Central Railroad
District Court of
Silver Bow County
Nolan
Heinze
Kleinschmidt and
F. H. Wilson
Minnie Healey
Hutte
Women not eligible for notary public positions in Montana
Helena July 19 Attorney General Nolan ruled that under Montana law women cannot hold notary public offices as only county superintendent of schools or school trustee are allowed for women. The decision voids existing commissions but will not retract prior acts unless courts overturn it.
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I Ie
Helena
State of
Montana
C Greneral Nolan
Smith
Pardons Granted in Helena for Murder and Assault
Governor Smith pardoned two inmates, J. McDonald serving life for second degree murder in Yellowstone County and William Booth in Silver Bow County for a June last year assault. Letters to the state board of pardons announced the clemency.
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Standard
Helena
Smith
State Board of Pardons
J. McDonald
Yellowstone County
William Booth
Silver Bow County
O Connor Nominated in New Albany Convention
The Republican convention in New Albany Indiana nominated Hugh O Connor for congress in the Third district.
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New Albany
Ind
Hugh O'Connor
Congress
Regatta Opens Amid Strong Oar Rivalries in Harlem
The 28th annual National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta began on the Harlem river with six races under a brisk headwind. The Worcester Wachusett Boat Club defeated Detroit in the international four with FE H Ten Eyck steering, earning a Paris trip. Joseph Nial won the intermediate singles heat, and Exley and Busche of the Vesper Boat Club led the pair oared shells to a wide margin. The Wachusett crew claimed the Paris fours title by a length, earning passage to the Paris exhibition.
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New York
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Harlem Regatta Association
Harlem River
Fordham Heights Landing
Washington Bridge
Wachusett Boat Club
Worcester
Mass
Detroit Boat Club
Detroit
Wachusett
FE. H. Ten Eyck
Wachusetts
Detroits
Paris
Seine
Joseph Nial
Laureate Boat Club of
Troy
Exley
Busche
Vesper Boat Club
Philadelphia
Con Daly
Thomas R. Jackson
H. Lewis
Smallpox Epidemic Strikes Nome Port Area
Two ships arrive from Nome Seattle reports rapid smallpox spread with 200 cases in the pest house and camp. Officials rush to add two large quarantine structures covering about an acre. Dr J J Tyler notes 17 to 20 people dying daily as doctors and officials battle the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Nome
Garonne
Ohio
J. J. Tyler
Chicago
WAS IT ANDRE
Indians on Hudson Bay coast bring word to Hudson Bay Company post of wreckage found last spring on James Bay. Two men's bodies and a third man in death struggle were recovered. The survivor spoke a language not English before dying.
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Hudson Bay
Hudson Bay Company
James’ Bay
Indians Report Balloon Sighting Ties To North Pole Quest
Hudson Bay Company officials believe local Indians witnessed the end of Andre’s attempt to reach the north pole by balloon. The Indians described wreckage that suggests Andre’s airship, prompting a search party to bring evidence. Earlier reports near Moose Factory claimed a large balloon passed northward, supporting the tale.
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Hudson Bay Company
Andre
North Pole
Moose Factory
Blue and Gray Reunion Brings Veterans in Atlanta Stage
In Atlanta on July 19 the Blue and Gray reunion at the Grand Opera House drew about five thousand veterans from both sides. Generals Shaw and Gordon were cheered as they spoke of American unity, reconciliation, and a shared national destiny. Other veterans and dignitaries, including General Breckinridge and Governor Mount, also addressed the gathering. President McKinley sent regrets for not attending.
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Atlanta
United Confederate Veterans
Generas Albert E. Shaw
John B. Gordon
Grand Opera House
McKinley
Gordon
China
General Shaw
General Gordon
J. C
Breckinridge
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Kentucky
O. ©. Howard
J. A. Mount
Indiana
Disappointing Democratic Convention Stalls in Lexington
In Lexington at Convention Hall the Democratic state convention paused after a long recess as credentials and resolutions committees failed to agree. A large audience endured speeches and delays with no immediate nomination of Governor Beckham, while talks on Covington and Newport kept the crowd hopeful yet unsettled until after midnight.
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Lexington
Beckham
Committee On Credentials
Covington
Newport
North Dakota Democrats Nominate State Ticket in Joint Convention
In Grand Forks on July 19 the North Dakota state democratic and independent democratic parties held a joint convention and nominated a full slate for the state ticket. Presidential electors M F Williams Charles Applequist WW Haupt. congressman M A Hildreth. governor M A Wipperman. lieutenant governor W F McLean. secretary of state Fr J Williams. auditor B K McGinnis. treasurer J P Birder. commissioner of insurance W M Campbell Barnes. attorney John Carmody. Traill commissioner of agriculture and labor. Railroad commissioners I Satvenheim L L Lewis and Joseph Morrison.
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Grand Forka
N. D
North Dakota
M. F. Wiliams
Charles Applequist
WW. T. Haupt
Congress
M. A. Hildreth
M. A. Wipperman
W. F. McLean
Fr. J. Williams
B. K. McGinnis
J. P. Birder
W. M. Campbell Barnes
John Carmody
Traill
Agriculture and Labor
Toxereon
I. Satvenheim
L. L. Lewis
Joseph Morrison
General Wheeler Seeks China Duty
Chicago July 1 General Joseph Wheeler commander of the department asks the War Department to assign him to duty in China. No action has been taken on the application yet.
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Chicago
Joseph Wheeler
Department of the Likes
Sas
War Department
China
Montana Tax Assessments Rise by Nearly Ten Million
A Montana comparative statement shows the 1900 assessment higher than 1899 by about 9.69 million dollars. Clerk David Marks reports totals for counties and lines itemized, noting overall tax base growth and the year’s valuation changes.
Americans Shut Out After Strong Paris Showing
In Paris on July 19 the Americans captured only one of nine events, with a Frenchman winning the grueling 25 mile foot marathon. Newton led early but faded, Grant finishing exhausted, while polo vaulting was limited to a special scratch, as language mixups kept Americans from the main contest.
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Paris
Theatre Mitchell
Newton
Grant
McDonald
Notce
Kauser
Lemmaing
Colket
Horton
Dvorack
Pineguard
Chaduc
Coppan
Fonteniller
Westeragen
Dantes
Wekmuller
Rowley
Kahn
Shultz
Schubert
Geiger
Speidl Hungarian
Kishth
Heley
Pritchard
Tasuin
Mazud
McClain
Jameson
Minnehan
Prinzstein
Holland
Gandel
Dane
Lieblee
Keys
Georgetown
Hayes
Lord of Chicago University
Cregan
Christensen
Mechling
Hall
Brown University
Ave
Lord
Tewksbury
Lewis
Kraenzlein
French runners contest 2000m steeplechase handicap
The best handicap led from start to finish as Tewksbury placed second and Lewis third after a 1 06 victory by the winner. Pritchard carried a 15 meter handicap while Tewksbury had 4 percent and Lewis 10. Fabre Deron and Tausin were the other French starters and 22 entered, but only 12 started as the handicaps deterred many.
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Tewksbury
Lewis
Pritchard
Fabre
Deron
Tausin
State board of land commissioners meets in Helena
The Montana Board of Land Commissioners held a session at Helena on July 19 hearing contests over land leases in Teton Ferrous Chateau and Fergus counties. Land sales included 160 acres near Fort Maginnis to James Fergus for 10 per acre and Custer county school lands to Gould Bros. at 2 per acre.
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Helena
State Board of Land Commissioners
W. I. Floweree
Teton County
Chateau
J. P. Woolman
John Ross
Ferrous Countr
Stanford
J. H. Ketehner
Jacob Knerr
Lee Jain
Isnerr
PD. A. Iaerdson
Lana
Chateau County
Samia & Taslow Sheep Company
Floweree Cattle Company
Richardson
Fort Maginnis
Fergus County
James Fergus
Custer County
Gould Bros
Blue Ribbon Meeting Trials Fast Times at Detroit Track
The Blue Ribbon meeting in Detroit featured fast times on the Grosse Pointe track. Prince Alert credited with a 2:05 mile in the 2:06 pace second heat, while Tae Abbott clocked 2:07 in a trial. Multiple heats highlighted trotting and pacing events with winners including John Nolan, Alan, Littl Frank, Grace B, Prince Alert, Ace, Daredevil, and others.
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Detroit
Grosse Pointe
Prince Alert
Providence
Tae Abbott
Braden
Ace
Roy Milles
John Nolan
King Mond
Tommy Britton
Ljalty
Alan
Bere K
Green Wilson
Lonixe
Senator K
Willow
Amber
Littl Frank
Grace B
Jennie Mae
Cartridge
Tom Me
Geisha
Mamhurst
Clues
William Me
Secon
Billy Andrews
Honey
Preebond
Don
Maid
Daredevil
Letuh
Charley Herr
Dayton
Plumber Button Seeks Divorce in Helena District Court
Helena July 19 Frank A Button prominent Butte plumber and Master Plumbers' assoc officer files for divorce from Eveline Gebauer, whom he wed in Helena two years ago. Desertion cited as grounds with the defendant living here.
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Helena
Frank A. Button
Butte
Postoffice Established at Pago Pago Samoa
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow has established a post office at the United States naval station Pago Pago Samoa. Mrs M H Hudson wife of Chief Boatswain Hudson USN has been appointed postmistress of Pago Pago.
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Washington
Bristow
United States Naval Station
Pago-Pago
Samoa
M. H. Hudson
Boatswain Hudson
Denver Labor Leaders Discuss Annexation Overtures and City Strife
At a Denver meeting of the federation executive committee Amalgamation talks with the Western Federation were advanced. The American Federation authorized a $1000 appropriation and 2 cent per member assessment to aid New York cigarmakers, affecting about 750000 workers. Gompers and others planned missions to St Louis and Chicago to settle transit and contractor disputes.
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Denver
Federation of Labor
Western Order of Labor
John F. McDermott
Associated Labor Press of America
Labor Press
Western Federation
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
Two
Dakotas
Nebraska
Arizona
New Mexico
Washington
California
American Federation of Labor
American Federation
New York City
International Cigarmakers’ Union
St. Louis
Gompers
O'Connell
National Union of United Brewery Workers
Union of Steam Engineers
International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen
International Typographical Union
International Association of Machinists
Metal Trades
Indianapolis
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Mescers
Duncan
Chicago
Building Trades Council
Labor Organizations of
U S Cavalry Battalion Relieves Morro Garrison
The United States transport Rawins arrived at Santiago de Cuba from Matanzas carrying a battalion of the Fifth Cavalry under Captain Murphy to relieve the Seventh Infantry stationed at Morro. The Seventh will immediately embark for New York.
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Santiago de Cuba
United States
Rawins
Matanzas
Theth Cavalry
Murphy
Sth
Morro
New York
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Avi
Gansé Klein
Butte, Mont
Movitiu
Supreme Court
Solan
O'Conner Nominated
Breezs
Wechusett
They
Fort William, Ont
Times-Herald
Democrats
Ashes
David Marks
State Board of Equalization
Lee Ee
Heheeee
Rae
Amie
Seieene
ISK
Postofice
Federation of Labor and Western Order of Labor
C'garmakers
Hiegel Clothing Co
Tutte, Montana
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