Trouble Fears Rise Over Disfranchisement Amendment Vote
Raleigh July 29 A general election is set for next Thursday with the constitution amendment to limit the franchise on the ballot The race issue dominates the campaign as 80 000 negro voters would be disfranchised The Red Shirts suppress fusion campaigning in eastern counties and threats by Senator Butler raise fear of bloodshed The Legislature will meet tomorrow to adjourn until the election and Democrats warn of serious trouble if interference occurs
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Raleigh
N. C
Butler
Senate
Fatal Injuries From Camp Lincoln Gun Blast
At Camp Lincoln Springfield Ill a pre mature discharge at the National Guard encampment injures ten and kills two. The blast occurred after a lit cigarette touched ground powder in view of a crowd. Names of the wounded include Private Jesse Ruppert Corporal Charles Balsiey Private Edward Smoot Private Charles Sharp and others with serious burns and injuries. The two fatally hurt are Corporal Balsiey and Private Ruppert.
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Springfield
Ill
National Guard
Camp Lincoln
Jesse Ruppert
Charles Balsiey
Edward Smoot
Battery A
Charles Sharp
Signal Corps
Harry Kebeler
Chester Hunt
Albert Stevens
Gritton
Powder accident at artillery battery injures several
Sergeant Schroder and Harry Peters suffer facial burns while Corporal Balsley and Jesse Ruppert sustain blast injuries during a powder loading incident. A crowd of civilians and soldiers were exposed as a misfit charge ignited, burning witnesses and drawing hospital treatment. An eye witness cites a child as the possible culprit.
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Schroder
Harry Peters
Balsley
Jesse Ruppert
Ruppert
Fraud Alleged Swazey Warrant For Bank Mortgage Scheme
A warrant is issued for Ed ward L. Swazey a Kansas City cattleman charged with intent to cheat and defraud by selling a 7289 dollar mortgage to the Third National Bank of Springfield Mass on 729 head of cattle owned by J H Kenny of Hemphill county Tex He allegedly claimed the mortgage was first lien when it was second The case mirrors schemes by Grant Gillett and may involve hundreds of thousands in losses across banks Swazey is said to be sailing for Buenos Ayres aboard the Hermasse two hours ahead of Detective Kirk who followed him from Kansas City The Journal will report later developments and possible larger frauds Attorney Boyle declines comment
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Kansas City, Mo
Edward L. Swazey
Third National Bank
Springfield
Mass
J. H. Kenny
Hemphill County
Tex
Swazey
Grant Gillett
Kansas City
Gillett
Old Mexico
Bankers’ and Cattlemen's Protective Association
Ladd, Penny & Swazey
Here
Hermasse
Buenos Ayres
Kirk
New York
EF. L. Swazey
Boyle
China Helpless Amid Boxer Rebellion Transport Disruptions
The American Bible Society reports in Tiens-tein that English missionaries at Paotingfu refuse to leave as railway lines are destroyed and bridges burned. Chinese troops fail to stop Boxers while foreign powers land sailors and marines. Tientsin remains a busy military post with ships at the river mouth and more on the way.
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New York
American Bible Society
Charles F. Gammon
Tienstein
Gammon
Robinson
Norman
Paotingfu
Pekin
Boxer Society
Tientsin
Weldon Benefit Organizes National Sports Aid in Cincinnati
A permanent committee led by Judge Ferris and Mayor Fleishman forms to aid Harry M. Weldon who suffered paralysis. The plan includes a Weldon day at the races on Oct 6 and a boxers carnival with a $5,000 purse for seven games between league pennant winners, with 20 committees nationwide and many managers pledging attendance.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Judge Ferris
Julius Fleishman
Morris Isaac
the Inquirer
Harry M. Weldon
American Sporting Editors
Drunken melee on Veta Pass leaves two shot and one dying
A large excursion party on Veta Pass near the Spanish peaks clashed with men from Russell. James Persons lay unconscious after a fence-rail blow by Louie Vasquez and A D Graydil was shot in the abdomen by Charlies Campbell. Campbell fled and is pursued. both wounded men were brought to Pueblo.
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Vueblo
Colo
Veta Pass
Russell
James Persons
Louie Vasquez
A. DD. Graydil
Charlies Campbell
ia @ying
Campbell
Pueblo
Infantry units to sail from Guantanamo for China campaign
No word yet from Pekin as infantry under Major Borden prepares to leave tomorrow for the United States. Companies at Guantanamo and Baraco will board en route with orders to ready warm clothing for a hard winter campaign and re-embark soon after arrival in New York. Soldiers express enthusiasm for active service in China.
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Borden
United States
Guantanamo
Baraco
New York
China
General Wilson to Lead Allied China Expedition
Brigadier General James H. Wilson departs for San Francisco to board the Japan steamer America Maru on August 3 for China. He says unity among foreign forces is possible with skilled leadership and notes supply challenges, sea bases, and the need to fuel and feed troops as they advance toward Pekin. He observes Chinese troops’ discipline varies with success and notes their tendency to abandon when losing.
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New York
James H. Wilson
San Francisco
China
J. H. Reeves
Turner
Pekin
Peiho
Rathbone's Case Arraignment in Havana Court
Estes G. Rathbone former Cuba posts director was arraigned on fraud charges. An order sent him to the career this morning but Lt Col Scott allowed him to stay in Viavie awaiting bail prospects. Attorneys confident a bondsman will be found tomorrow as many express sympathy including General Lee.
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Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuba
Scott
Viavie
Rathbone
Lee
Edward F. E. Poor Ex-Banker Dies in Liverpool at 62
Edward F. E. Poor former president of the National Canal Park Bank died today in Liverpool. He was 62 and a member of the dry goods commission firm Denny Poor & Co. of New York Boston and Chicago.
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New York
Edward FE. Poor
National Canal Park Bank
Liverpool
Denny, Poor & Co
Boston
Chicago
Panama Chamber of Commerce Leader Joseph Recera Dies
Joseph N. Recera, president of the Panama chamber of commerce, died in New York today at age 71.
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New York
Joseph N. Recera
Chamber of Commerce of
Panama
German-American magnate William Kramer dies at 68
William Kramer a millionaire real estate owner founder of the Atlantic Garden Music hall and owner of the Thalia theater and one of New York's best known Germans died today aged 68 years in New York.
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New York
William Kramer
Atlantic Garden Music Hall
Thalia Theater
Meredith Dies at Home in Manassas July 29
Fox-Congressman EK. KE Meredith died at his Manassas home on July 29. The obituary notes his service and political role.
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Manassas
Fox
EK. KE. Meredith
German immigrant dies after Montana treatment stay at Thermopolis
Emil Bierteempfel a German national who arrived four years ago from Montana for hot springs treatment died last Friday in Thermopolis Wyoming The report notes his residence and death details for the Standard of Thermopolis July 2 edition.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Emil Bierteempfel
Montana
Death of Louis Harvi Finney Secretaries aide reported
News from Washington announces the death at Warm Springs Virginia of Louis Harvi Finney private secretary to Secretary Long. He was a Virginia native who previously served Assistant Secretary Subley and Secretary Herbert.
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Washington
Louis Harvi Finney
Long
Warm Springs
Virginia
Subley
Herbert
Death of Captain Littl of the ambulance department
Washington July 2 The War Department reports the death at Governor's Island last night from typhoid fever Captain John Littl a native of Tennessee and husband to a niece of the late General Sherman.
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Washington
War Department
Governor's Island
John Littl
Ambulance Department
Tennessee
Sherman
Beloit paper machinery pioneer O F Merrill dies at 80
Beloit Wisconsin July 29 O F Merrill aged 80 founder of the Beloit based paper making machinery business died today at his home. Merrill established an early machine shop and helped develop local industry for pulp and paper equipment.
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Beloit
Wis
O. F. Merrill
Ten Buck Declines World Regatta Representation
Worcester July 29 Ten Buck amateur world champion single sculler will not represent the United States at the Piris exhibition regatta. He cites alleged shabby treatment by Wachusett Boat Club members and national oarsmen officials as the reason for his withdrawal.
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Worcester
Mass
Baseball Players Protective Association Formed in New York
In New York on July 29 the Baseball Players' Protective Association was formed. A constitution prepared by Harry Taylor of Buffalo, the association's counsel, was adopted unanimously. The contents of the constitution were not disclosed, but Taylor said its principal object is to protect players' interests.
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New York
Baseball Players’ Protective Association
Harry Taylor
Bufffalo
Taylor
League reform talk targets players contracts and ex‑owners
A brief note reports a plan to oppose magnates in selling and farming players. The present contract system faces a strong challenge and Taylor says only two big league players are not members, and they will join soon.
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Taylor
Standstill in South Africa as Roberts retreat slows Boer forces
London reports a standstill in South Africa with Lord Roberts returning to Pretoria and attempting to pursue a shifting Boer foe led by Commandant General Botha. De Wet and Delarey press Baden-Powell at Rustenburg while a relief force weakly sent fails to help. Weather hampers operations and heavy losses occur among men and animals. President Kruger reportedly at Watervalender. a fight is anticipated and a trek to Delagoa Bay may follow if the Boers lose.
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London
South Africa
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Botha
Christian DeWet
Roberts
Delarey
Baden-Powell
Rustenbure
Transvaal
Hickman
MacLaren
Parly Telegraph
Lourenzo Marquez
Kruger
Watervalender
Swaagiland
Delagoa Bay
Europe
British Forces Break Through to Capture Fourlesburg
A dispatch from Fourlesburg dated July 27 reports heavy fighting to force the passes, with General Hunter’s forces bearing the hardest work and about 100 casualties. More than 6400 Boers with wagons stores cattle were driven into the passes under British watch, making their escape from the point difficult.
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London
Fourlesburg
Hunter
Middleburg Occupied By General French In Transvaal
London reports General French has occupied Middleburg in the Transvaal. General Pole-Carew with the guards brigade has reached Hruligspruit, twenty miles west of Middleburg. A train seized on July 21 between Kroonstad and the Vaal carried supplies and two officers and WW men of the Welsh Fusiliers.
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Middleburg
London
French
Transvaal
Pole-Carew
Guards Brigade
Hruligspruit
War Office
Lord Roberts
Kroonstad
The
Vaal
Welsh Fusiliers
Veracruz Report on Dr Bellinzadhi Serum Yellow Fever
Advices from Vera Cruz indicate Dr Bellinzadhi continued yellow fever serum experiments yielding improvements in all new patients and showing cessation of black vomit. The reports highlight remarkable results from the treatment in Vera Cruz.
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City of Mexico
Vera Cruz
Bellinzadhis
Duell Considers Resignation to Return to Private Business
Syracuse July 24 Commissioner of Patents Charles H. Duell contemplates resigning soon to devote his time to private business interests.
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Syracuse
Charles H. Duell
Rainfall improves crops in Guzerat prospects bright
The report from Bombay notes good rainfall in Guzerat and general improvement in prospects. Crops already sown are expected to be saved and benefited by the timely showers.
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Bombay
Guzerat
Sun Spots and Their Possible Link to Earthly Events
A Boston Advertiser informed discussion on sun spots as solar disturbances. It notes visible sun spot activity through 1805 with large cavities, theorizes energy transfer to planets, and links solar cycles to electrical storms and historical events, suggesting coincidences without proof.
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Boston
New England
Crimea
United States
Lincoln
France
Russia
Spain
Earth
Fiesta fiasco in Manila amid amnesty celebration
Manila report says two day fiesta organized by Senor Paterno failed to engage the crowd. American officials and Taft aides declined attendance over independence talks. Security was tight. flags and images were banned. Casualties from last week’s fighting include 180 Filipinos killed and 60 prisoners. 10 Americans killed and 14 wounded.
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Manila
Senor Paterno
Taft
Commission
McKinley
Aguinaldo
Aguinaldo Wounded by 33d in Philippines Pursuit
First Lieutenant John Wilbur Ward of the 334 Infantry reports from Cabugao June 14 that the 33d Regiment wounded and possibly killed Aguinaldo during a chase in the Philippines. The band of about 800 guerrillas was targeted as Aguinaldo fled on a gray horse, with his guard of six men. Private papers were captured implicating priests and wealthy natives aiding him. After three weeks of forced marches and scarce rations, the exhausted troops returned.
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Henderson, Ky
John Wilbur Ward
334 Infantry
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Cabugao
33D
United States
Sargent consults on Great Northern firemen grievances
Grand Master Sargent of the Order of Locomotive Firemen was asked to advise by a large Great Northern firemen committee in St Paul. The men reportedly faced overwork on the big ends, but officials denied grievances and expected swift adjustment after Sargent's visit.
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St. Paul, Minn
Sargent
Order of Locomotive Firemen
Firmen
Montana constitutional amendment on supreme court justices
Notice summarizes a proposal to amend Section 5 Article VIII and Section 5 Article VII1 to alter supreme court structure from three to up to five justices. It details quorum rules, use of district judges when needed, and ballot wording for the November election with proclamation upon approval. Certified by Secretary of State T. B. Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
State of
Supreme Court
Legislative Assembly
Congress
Sixth Legislative Assembly
Hogan
Secretary of State
Delinquent Stock Sales Authorized by Cable Company
The Cable company of Anaconda Deer Lodge county Montana will sell enough shares of stock to cover delinquent assessments levied June 1900 on listed shareholders led by George H. Warner and John J. Callanan at 2 p m on August 4 1900 In front of George B Winston secretary at Petersitz building Main Street Anaconda to cover the unpaid amounts plus advertising and sale costs.
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Cable Company
Cable
Deer Lodge County
State of
Montana
George H. Warner
John J. Callanan
James H. Windsor
George B. Winston
Petritz
Main Street
Anaconda
Gro, BL
Winston
Mont
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