Kansas Faces Drought as Rain Fails to Break Dry Spell
July 16 Topeka Kansas despite scattered showers in the last day the drought persists. Eastern crops suffer most while central conditions ease and western areas show better prospects. Water for stock and fire protection remains critical as apple crops suffer and hay and corn losses loom though Kaffir corn and alfalfa help offset the deficit. FC Coburn doubts widespread rain soon.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Pray Fervently for Rain in Omaha Revival Service
Solemn services were held in Omaha Nebraska led by Rev Morton Smith as thousands prayed for grain relief. An immense tent in a central park drew hundreds while citizens of all classes joined in invocations hoping for a downpour to save the corn belt from disaster.
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Omaha
Neb
Morton Smith
West
McHinley and Hanna Summoned to Committee Inquiry
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports McHinley and Hanna have been summoned to appear before a committee investigating corruption charges filed by John J. Lexcz against the Republican National Committee regarding the Columbus district congressional campaign. Insiders expect neither will respond, citing time constraints and duties.
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Indianapolis
McHinley
Hanna
John J. Lextz
Republican National Committee
Columbus
The Servant Girl Problem in Memphis History
The Memphis Commercial Appeal argues domestic service must be improved and elevated to erase foolish prejudice. It calls for closing or bridging the gulf between mistress and maid and destroying social debasement to attract workers.
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Memphis
Mistress
Mata
Stuart's Gin and Buchu for Kidney Health
Advert promotes Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure for kidney weakness and related ailments. It claims toxins poison blood, overwork harms kidneys, and that the remedy purifies blood, tones the body, and offers energy. Free medical advice is promised by Stuart's Drug Co in Atlanta.
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Stuert
T and
Stuart
Stuart’s Drug Co
Atlente
Gau
Boy Bandits Remanded In New York Case
Eleven year old Fred Lemaine, eight year old Francis Lemaine, and fourteen year old Edward Hellly were remanded to the Gerry society. They face charges tied to an organized band that burglarized the home of Robert Holmes, coachman to the late Joseph J. O Donoghue, behind No 166 East Sixty eighth street. Also, three thousand Brooklyn children and their mothers will enjoy a free excursion to Orchard Beach with waitresses led by Countess Ells von Brughes, as Magistrate Higgenbotham funds the event with support from wealthy donors and brewers.
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New York
Fred Lemaine
Francis
Edward Hellly
Gerry Society
Robert Holmes
Joseph J. O'Donoghue
No. 166
East Sixty-eighth Street
Brooklyn
Orchard Beach
South Firth Street
Higgenbotham
Secret of Birth in Bigamy Case Shocks Bridgeport
Bridgeport Connecticut July 16 In handling the arrest of Alice Mills Raymond Hajl on bigamy charges George Reichmiller seeks the secret of his birth. He claims to be the son of wealthy New York parents and to have been kidnapped or abandoned as an infant. Mrs Hallock says she found him in an alley in New York twenty nine years ago and raised him as her own. She has shown photos of two men claimed as his rich relative and New York father, while Reichmiller offers multiple untrue versions of his origin. The court ordered parole for Mrs Hallock due to illness.
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Bridgeport Conn
Alice Mills
Raymond Hajllock
George Reichmiler
Reithmiller
New York
Lightning Strikes Home. Baby Escapes Harm
Severe storm hits Greenville on North Street as a bolt tears through the Ligon residence at 10:15 pm. J. T. Ligon and his wife, along with Frank Taylor, are knocked unconscious. the infant is uninjured. R.D. Belcher and Dr. Rowley attend the frightened family, with Frank Taylor recovering after hours of care. Ligon couple remains weak and confined.
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Greenville
North Street
J. T. Ligon
Mr. Ligon
Frank Taylor
Appropriation Suggested for Cumberland River Work
In a July 16 report Lieutenant Colonel M B Adams outlines river and harbor needs in the Nashville district. He urges $1,714,500 for Cumberland below Louisville to finish the project and $1,203,750 for Cumberland above Nashville, with work possible through June 30, 1908.
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Washington
United States Army Engineers
War Department
M. B. Adams
Nashville, Tenn
Secretary of War
Cumberland River
Washville
Cumberland
Nashville
Train Hobbers Escape
Dispatches from Malta Montana report the sheriff’s posses pursuing the Great Northern express robbers are returning home after nearly two fortnights of chase. Only a few remain on guard along the southern boundary of the Red Lands.
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St. Paul
Minn
Malta
Mont
Great Northern Express
Red Lands
Epworth League convention opens with grand arrival events
Nearly 10 000 delegates arrive in San Francisco for the International Epworth League gathering slated to open Thursday. Train specials from Philadelphia Wisconsin Chicago Kansas City and a large multi-state contingent lead to a concert at Mechanics Pavilion with a 2000 voice chorus and a Stanford organ. Dr Joseph Berry lauds preparations and predicts the greatest convention yet. Memphis notes lack of lawyers in forty Texas counties.
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Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Chicago
Kansas City
Alabama
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Indiana
Mechanics Pavilion
Stanford University
Joseph F. Berry
League
Epworth League
Porto Rico considers free trade and spends near two million
Governor Allen reports to the Porto Rican assembly that internal revenues cover island expenses for 1901 totaling 197 802 dollars with major allocations to insular police, prison control, public works, charities and judiciary. A projected three-source revenue plan may yield over two million dollars, creating a possible excess over expenditures and paving the way for free trade with the United States after July 25. Secretary Hay awaits Allen’s report and a formal proclamation to enact the measure under the Foraker act.
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San Juan
Allen
Porto Rican Assembly
McKinley
Porto Rico
United States
Insular Police
Board of Prison Control
Board of Public Works
Board of Charities
Judiciary of
Naiely
Washington
Hay
Royal Third Cousins Tie Royal Lineage
London news reports the queen of the Netherlands her husband Prince Henry and their host the German emperor are all third cousins, each sharing descent from King Frederick William II of Prussia. Prince Henry is also the emperor's second cousin through Frederick William III, and the queen is slightly nearer to the emperor via Paul of Russia.
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London News
The
Netherlands
Prince Henry
Frederick Wiliam II
Prussia
Frederick William III
Paul
Russia
Exoteric Comfort London Spare Moments Rail Tale
A traveler recalls a rough ride on an Irish railway as the train jolts at seven miles an hour. Passengers tumble through cars, hats fall, and the narrator teases a fellow passenger about the journey improving as they escape the worst of the shake.
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London
Ireland
Monnish Permit Revoked Amid Sanatorium Controversy
Mrs Dr Monnish’s twelve room brick residence plan at Peachtrees street and Forrest avenue faces setback after a city ordinance requiring mayor and council consent for hospitals or sanitariums. Building Inspector Pittman revoked the permit, citing unfiled plans, while residents protest and the Monnishes vow to proceed with a private residence and offices.
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Dr Monnich
Peachirea Street
Mims
Monnish
Peachires Street
Worrest Avenue
Peachtree Street
W. F. Monnish
Colonel Mosby Appointed Special Agent in Land Office
Colonel John 8. Mosby, a Civil War Confederate leader, is named a special agent of the General Land Office. He lists California as his residence and is assigned to duty in Nebraska.
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Mosby
Washington
John 8. Mosby
General Land Office
California
Nebraska
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