Butte Municipal League Moves to Stop Light Warrants
The Butte Municipal League prepares an injunction against Butte city officials to stop cashing warrants issued to the Butte General Electric Co for city lighting. The suit cites a constitutional limit on indebtedness and claims the 10 year lighting contract may be void. Warrants total about 26,000 dollars, with monthly light payments around 1,850 dollars.
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Butte Municipal League
Butte General Electric Company
M. Parr
Butte
Putte General Electric Company
League
Light Company
Shipwrecked whalers reach Seattle after Balaena disaster
Sixteen crew members of the Balaena who survived the June wreck off St Lawrence Island arrived in Seattle aboard the Valencia. Captain George Leavitt reported unprecedented ice in Bering Sea and said the Balaena likely would have been crushed if not for the ship’s sturdiness. The sailors later joined the Alexander for transport to Nome, then Seattle, as Leavitt prepares to report to whaling owners in San Francisco.
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Seattle
Valencia
St. Lawrence Island
Nome
Alexander
George Leavitt
Captain Leavitt
Balaena
Bering Sea
Arctic
Leavitt
San Francisco
Northern Pacific directors to meet next week for changes
The Commercial Advertiser reports directors of the Northern Pacific will meet early next week to implement recommendations by J. P. Morgan. Eligible retirements are to create vacancies for Hill Harriman Rockefeller McK Twombly and Rea, with less active directors likely to leave.
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New York
Commercial Advertiser
The
Northern Pacific
J. P. Morgan
Messrs. Hill
Harriman
Rockefeller
McK
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Cut this out and take it to any drug store and get a box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The best hasic. They also correct disorders of the stomach. Price 25 cents.
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Chamberlain
Quick Cure for Diarrhoea Promoted in 19th Century Ad
A Lansing Iowa reader reviews Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a fast, reliable cure for summer diarrhoea in children and adults. The notice urges keeping a bottle at home and notes the medicine is sold by druggists.
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Chamberlain
Yeecribe
Lansing
Iowa
Tor
Winnipeg wins two as amateur oarsmen open regatta on Schuylkill
The 29th annual regatta opened on the Schuylkill with fine weather and a large crowd. Winnipeg took two events while St. Louis, Worcester, Toronto, Philadelphia, Detroit and New York each won one. Detroit edged Vesper in a senior four by a nose. Vesper fell to St. Louis. Winnipeg captured the final intermediate eights. Ten Eyck and Lewis won the senior doubles. Races were a mile and a half with a turn.
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Philadelphia
National Association of
Schuylkill River
Winnipeg
St. Louis
Worcester
Toronto
Detroit
New York
Vesper
Husky
Ten Eyck
Lewis
Movement to recover royalties on Canadian gold
Advices from Dawson report a broad effort in Seattle to reclaim royalties paid to the Canadian government on gold mined in 1898. Major mine owners of the period join as plaintiffs, with many former owners now in the United States also joining. Plaintiffs contend the grants authorized the fees paid and entitled holders to all gold taken from their claims. leading lawyers deem the case strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Waeh
Dawson
Miners Submit Ultimatum on Wages in Missouri District
Reports from District 25 miners led by John Mitchell submit a blanket wage scale proposal for miners and day laborers to mine operators. The plan is described as an ultimatum and could affect several thousand workers across Missouri sub districts and Leavenworth County if a strike ensues.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Leavenworth County
John Mitchell
National
Heatwave Smashes Records Across Europe
London reports severe heat with 95 degrees in Geftle and Upsala Sweden and 91 in Stockholm. Copenhagen records three sunstroke deaths as Lisbon hits 97 and Palermo reaches 85 as heat continues across northern and central Europe.
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London
Great Britain
Moest
Europe
Geftle
Upsala
Sweden
Stockholm
Beandinavia
Lapland
Copenhagen
Lisbon
Palermo
Second Boer Prisoners Arrive at Bermuda Island
The British transport Rance arrived at Bermuda from St Vincent with 519 Boer prisoners of war. They were landed on Burtts Island this morning at daylight.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Rance
St. Vincent
Cape Verde
Burtts Island
Another Victim of Wreck in Alton Disaster
Kansas City reports banker C. D. Sanbourne of Shenoa Ir. died tonight as the twenty second victim in last week's Alton wreck, bringing the toll to a new high.
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Kansas City
C. D. Sanbourne
Shenoa Ir
Alton
Alfred Pinetti Dies in Berdamo Italy at 97
London reports composer and violinist Alfred Pinetti died yesterday in Berdamo Italy. Born 1822, he lived a long career in music and contributed to 19th century violin performance. He leaves behind a legacy in European concert life.
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London
Alfred Pinetti
Berdamo
Italy
Unknown Negro Lynched in Crowley Louisiana
An unknown Black man was lynched in Crowley Louisiana this afternoon after an officer tried to question him about his business. The assailants overwhelmed the man and the attack continued. No further details on the motive or persons involved were immediately available.
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Crowley
Local mob hangs Black man after escape attempt
A Black prisoner fled into the woods and was recaptured by deputies. A mob assembled, seized the man, and hanged him, with officials unable to prevent the extrajudicial killing. The event sparked calls for investigation by authorities.
Homeseekers Rates Set for California Trips
The Transcontinental Passenger association fixed homeseekers excursions to California at one fare plus 2 for the round trip. Trips run in August and September with selling on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The Western Passenger association advisory committee met briefly with no major actions. Tomorrow the Southwestern Passenger bureau will convene to conclude business.
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Denver
Glenwood Springe
Colo
Sage
Transcontinental Passenger Association
California
Western Passenger Association
Transcontinental Association
Southwestern Passenger Bureau
Desperate Heat and Drought Hit Kansas July 19
In Topeka Kansas July 19 a scorching day reached 106 to 109 degrees. Local showers failed to cool the heat though dryness remains. Drought leaves fall crops in desperate condition and most streams, except larger ones, are dry with little stock water.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Discovery of Frozen Body of Mike Clifford in Nome Region
Advices from Nome City report the frozen body of Mike Clifford of Camp Creek along the Nome river found under snow after months unseen. Joe Leclaire identified the remains and said Clifford, from Maryland, went to Alaska in 1890s and was 55 years old and unmarried.
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Seattle
Wash
Nome City
Mike Clifford
Camp Creek
Nome River
Joe Leclaire
Clifford
Maryland
Alaska
Sailors refuse transfer to Shamrock II over pay dispute
In Glasgow on July 19 fifteen Shamrock II sailors refuse to sail to the United States unless paid more. Shamrock I dismantled at Greenock and crew paid off today. The 15 who planned to join the challenger asked for a £15 bonus above wages. Sir Thomas Lipton’s decision remains uncertain.
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Glasgow
Sir Thomas Lipton
United States
Greenock
Thomas
Famous Ships to Dock in Puget Sound Plan
The Navy outlines dock work for big ships at Puget Sound naval station. The Wisconsin will be docked to receive a flying bridge and other improvements, followed by the Iowa for repairs. The Oregon is slated to take the dock on October 1 after those tasks are completed.
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Washington
Navy Department
Puget Sound Naval Station
Wisconsin
Iowa
Oregon
Drummond Suffers Heat Wave Strains Residents
Special Dispatch reports Drummond sweltering under extreme heat. James McKenna collapsed Thursday afternoon and remained unconscious for over an hour before recovering. He has since regained consciousness and is expected to recover fully.
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The
Standard
Drummond
James McKenna
Draw in two city boxing bouts at Pastime club
In Portland the July 19 card featured Tobey Trewin of San Francisco and Willie Cole of Sacramento fighting 20 rounds to a draw before a large audience. A earlier 10 round bout between Eddie Murphy of Portland and Frank Freeman of Spokane also ended in a draw.
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Portland
Ore
Tobey Trewin
San Francisco
Willie Cole
Sacramento
Eddie Murphy
Frank Freeman
Spokane
State land contest appeals decision near Heardy on Me Sourit river
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports George W McDermott has appealed to the interior secretary from a general land office ruling in a contest with the state over a quarter section of school land near Heardy on the Me Sourit river about 65 miles east of Helena.
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Standard
Helena
George W. McDermott
Meccerry of the Interior
Commissioner of the
General Land Office
McDermottt
Heardy
Mesourt River
Helens
Old Soldier B. F. Sawyer Dies in Atlanta at 68
Atlanta reporter, inventor and soldier Colonel B F Sawyer died in the city at age sixty eight. Sawyer served as a filibuster under Lopez during the Cuban uprising fifty years ago and commanded the 24th Alabama in the Civil War.
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Atlanta
B. F. Sawyer
Sawyer
Lopez
Alabama
Blondin Arrested in Quebec for Wife Murder
Chief of Police Wall received a telegram from Mateau Light Quebec reporting Blondin the alleged wife murderer is in custody there. He has confessed according to the telegram from the Quebec officer.
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Boston
Mass
Wall
Mateau Light
Quebec
Blondin
Tientsin Tensions Rise After Partial Chinese Control Returns
unrest grows in Tientsin as Chinese forces resume partial control. Native residents cut telegraph lines outside the city and fear new violence spreads amid the instability.
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Tientsin
Champion of France Defeats Nelson in Coliseum Motor Pace
Albert Champion of France won a 20 mile motor paced bicycle race at the Coliseum track, beating Johnny Nelson of Chicago by one lap in 42 minutes 56 seconds.
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Washington
Albert Champion
France
Johnny Nelson
Chicago
Coliseum Track
President Accepts Army Quartermaster Strong Resignation
Washington on July 19, the war department announced the president accepted the resignation of Capt. Putnam Prad tle Strong of the U S Army quartermaster corps to take effect July 15.
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Washington
War Department
Capt. Putnam Pradtlee Strong
Treasury Buys Short Term Bonds At Auction
The treasury secretary bought short term bonds. Purchases include 86000 of the 4s at 113.0304, 1000 of the 3s at 109.0871, and 1000 of the 5s at 109.178.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Powell Appointed Postmaster at Virginia City
Washington July 19 The president has appointed James H Powell postmaster at Virginia City Montana in the official government notice for the position.
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Virginia City
The
Standard
Washington
James H. Powell
Mont
Prince Edward of York diamond purchased abroad
London reports the Prince Edward of York diamond found in South Africa in 1844 weighing 604 carats, a white perfect stone of astonishing fire, has been purchased according to the Daily ba.
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London
Prince Edward of York
South Africa
Diamond syndicate sells gem to New York firm for 20000 pounds
A diamond worth from the discovery was sold by its holders to a New York firm via an agent for 20000 pounds. The Daily Express notes English gentlemen planned to buy it as a coronation gift for King Edward. TL will be sent to the United States next Wednesday.
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Diamond Syndicate
New York
United States
Daily Express
Edward
King Christians cabinet selections in Copenhagen
King Christian names Dr Desanter as president of the council and outlines a liberal ministry to replace the Deschsted cabinet. Alberti Holstein Hage Christensen Ole Hansen are named for justice interior foreign affairs finance and agriculture. Completion expected tomorrow. Amalgamated workers strike halts Meveland hoop mill start. nonunion workers seek admission.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Desunter
Deschsted
Desanter
Count Alberti
Count Holstein
Alfred Hage
Christensen
Ole Hansen
Trans-Mississippi Congress Adjourns to Meet in St Paul
The Trans-Mississippi Commercial congress finished its business and adjourned to meet in St Paul. Members visited the Vietor mines this afternoon. A morning committee was appointed to confer with the National Irrigation congress and the International Mining congress on a possible consolidation of all three bodies.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress
St. Paul
Vietor
National Irrigation Congress
International Mining Congress
Clergy flee Saragossa as clashes drive exodus
In Saragossa, Spain, for two days Catholics and free thinkers clashed forcing most clergy to flee. Convents and churches are closed, with many priests leaving for nearby villages or the province.
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Saragossa
Spain
G A R leader chosen as senior vice commander
Vice-Commander of the G A R in Cleveland Ohio July 1 Commander J L Smith of Memorial post G A R selected at a joint meeting of local posts to be senior vice commander of the national G A B It is the privilege of the convention city to name this office.
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Cleveland
Ohio
J.L. Smith
Memorial Post
Fire destroys Rushden shoe factory in July blaze
Rushden England July 19 a major shoe factory owned by Cave and Sons was totally destroyed by fire. The blaze interrupted the water supply crippling the fire brigade. Damage is estimated at about £100,000.
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Rushden
England
Cave & Sons
Midland Counties
Big Indianapolis Fire Destroys Plant and Buildings
A fire in Indianapolis destroyed the Indianapolis Bridge company plant and two Van Camp Packing buildings early today. Estimated loss stands at $75,000. Fire officials investigated the cause as undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Bridge Company
van Camp Packing Company
Furniture Plant Destroyed by Fire in Cincinnati
The Globe-Wernecke office furniture plant in Cincinnati was partially destroyed by fire tonight, with estimated losses around 100 dollars. I. J. M. Denny departs tonight for a two week visit to Salt Lake City.
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Cincinnatic
Globe-Wernecke Company
J. M. Denny
Salt Lake City
Deceived by a Dear Mole Irish Engineer Cheats Color Test
A northern railroad surgeon recalls a clever ruse to fail color blindness tests. An Irish freight engineer, aided by his deaf mute son and his daughter, used sign cues to hint colors during testing, hiding the impairment until a tint chart revealed the truth. The man kept his job in a non color blind department.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Untitled Humorous Exchange From Moonshine Chapter
A quirky dialogue shows a mosquito joke about rapid growth and a wisecrack about doctors. Mrs Brown rejects medical help while a character insists his husband avoids doctors, preferring natural death in a Moonshine scene.
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Thomas T. Eckert
Gould
Atchison
Mr. Morgan
Schuylkill
Lipton
Irwin
Cole
Prenchman
Strong
Treasury
America
King Christians
Dr. Desunter
Amalgamated
Meveland
American Steel and Wire Company
John H. Ward
Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers
Amalgamated Association
Commercial Congress
New Orleans
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Anniston
Bessemer
Ala
Legland
Keiser Novelty Neckwear
Hilbert
H. & I. Brand
Hennessy’s
Wales
Hennessy's Suit Department
Eton
Manhattan
Henmsny
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