Rains Cannot Dampen Delegates at Christian Endeavor Meet
In Detroit on July 8 a rain soaked rally at Tent Endeavor drew heavy crowds as Secretary Baer rebutted local press figures claiming 50 000 attendees. He said tents were crowded and overflowed at main meetings with John Henry Barrows delivering the address amid thunder and rain. Evangelical services and meetings followed at factories squares and churches across the city.
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Detroit
Christian Endeavor
Cnteet
Tent Endeavor
Baer
Christian Endeavor Committees
D. W. Arnett
John Henry Barrows
Barrows
Editors Elect Officers at National Association Meeting
New Orleans chosen as the next convention site for February. Officers elected include President R. H. He. Jackson of Mississippi and vice presidents Matt Parrott, F. B. Ballis, and Albert Lazdier, with J. M. Page as corresponding secretary and R. M. White as recording secretary. James J. Gibbs of Norwalk is treasurer.
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New Orleans
Portland
National Editorial Association
R. H. He. Jackson
Miss
Matt Parrott
Waterloo
F. B. Ballis
Cleburne
Tex
Albert Lazdier
J. M. Page
Jerseyville
Ill
R. M. White
Mexico
James J. Gibbs
Norwalk
Ready Print War Opens Des Moines Branch
The American Press association announced a Des Moines branch with manager L. E. Chapin arriving. The move starts a major ready print battle with rival firms, as the American Press plans branches in Chicago Des Moines Dallas St Paul Omaha Denver and San Francisco to control plate business.
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Erfesn Prees Association
West
American Preas
Chicago
Des Moines
Dallas
Tex
St. Paul
Omaha
Denver
San Francisco
Review of Year's Exports Shows Global Demand Rise
Washington July 8 A bureau study of U S exports for the past fiscal year reports increased demand for American goods worldwide. Europe alone did not grow in revenue due to breadstuff abundance in 1899 versus 1898, while Asia Africa South America Mexico Canada and Hawaii all saw higher quantities and values than in 1898.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
Mexico
Canada
Hawaiian Islands
Two Weeks to Reply on Berlin Discovery Offer
Two weeks remain to accept or reject the Boston based International Drug and Chemical Co remedy Berlin Discovery. After the deadline the medicine sells for one dollar a bottle with no guarantee or forfeiture. The firm aims to induce quick purchase by offering a promise of cures or rewards. Orders are pouring in nationwide as Berlin Discovery gains notoriety and claims to cure many diseases. Harris Pleads Not Guilty in Prattsmouth murder case. John W Harris arraigned for murder in the first degree after shooting George Jones and wounding two others at Elmwood. He pleads not guilty and is jailed pending district court trial in November.
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International Drug and Chemical Co
Boston
Berlin
Eure
Ecares
Harris
Prattsmouts
Neb
John W. Harris
George Jones
Elmwood
Ramsey
Des Mores
Walter 0. Clark
Edward Dicks
Clark
H. I. Myers
Mulberry &J
Newark
N. J
Agarnet
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
George W. Julian Dead Inpianards July 8
Obituary notes abolitionist George W. Julian died at his Irvington home. Former 1859 Free Soil vice presidential candidate is remembered for his anti slavery stance. Also a letter from Ada E. Hart of Groton recounts illness and recovery with Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. Trial bottles free at Vic Emmert & Co drug store.
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George W. Julian
Inpianards
Irvington
Free Soil
Ada E. Hart
Groton
Vic Emmert & Co
O Brien Defeats Hawkins In 25 Round Fight
New York July 8 Jack O’Brien of New York defeated Cal Hawkins of San Francisco in a 25 round bout at the Broadway Athletic Club. O’Brien controlled the fight after the 15th round and Hawkins sustained a left hand injury early on. The victory came as a two to one betting favorite’s result with O’Brien never in serious danger.
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New York
Jack O'Brien
Cal Hawkins
San Francisco
Broadway Athletic Club
Hawkins
Lincoln Drugstore Blaze Causes 10000 Dollar Loss
Fire began in the basement of the Lindell hotel block drug store shortly before 1 am and burned for nearly two hours before being controlled at 3 am. Guests at the hotel were safely evacuated. Damage covers basement flooding and stock losses in the drug store and adjoining jewelry store, estimated at about 10000 dollars.
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Lincoln
Lindell Hotel
NEBRASKA'S QUOTA FOR ARMY OFFICERS
Nebraska's quota for provisional regiments includes Captain J. H. Culver of Milford as captain, William S. Mapes of Nebraska City as first lieutenant, and Charles H. Wilson of Omaha as second lieutenant. The selections follow efficiency records from the war department and were presented by Senators Thurston and Hayward to Adjutant General Corbin.
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Flest
Wasninoroy
Nebraska
McKinley
Thurston
Hayward
Corbin
War Department
J. H. Culver
Milford
Grigsby
Rough Riders
William 8. Mapes
Nebraska City
Charles H. Wilson
Omaha
New Arbitration Scheme Delayed for Delegate Instruction
Discussion of mediation and arbitration in a convention draft by the comite de examine adjourned to Friday July 14 to give delegates time to consult their governments. The Draft of convention for the pacific settlement of international conflicts covers general peace and arbitration.
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Comite de Examine
Acquittal in Luna Slayers Self-Defence Case
In Manila on July 8 the trial for the slayers of General Luna ended with acquittal on self-defense grounds. Testimony suggested a conspiracy by Luna and officials to kill Aguinaldo and crown Luna dictator, while Luna’s death appears to bolster Aguinaldo’s leadership and loyalists.
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Aguinaldo
Manila
Cabanftnuan
Luna
Armenian unrest extorts Turkish frontier violence near Van
Constantinople correspondent reports an armed Armenian revolutionary band from Persia crossing into Turkish Armenia. Skirmishes with Kurds and Turkish troops ensue with heavy fighting and several fatalities. The vali of Van notes the cross border raid and ensuing clashes.
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Armenia
London
Constantinople
the Standard
Van
Persia
Floods Improve in Brazos Valley Amid Rumor of Losses
Flood situation in the Brazos valley is rapidly improving as the river falls. An unconfirmed report states five lives were lost near Sartartia in Fort Bend county. Relief committees are now well organized. Cervera Acquitted and Freed by Court Martial. Otis reports no fighting in the Philippines. Barcelona returns to normal after disturbances as trams and theaters resume.
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Galvestox
Brazos Valley
Sartartia
Fort Bend County
Cervera
Maprio
Santiago
Otis
Washington
Corbin
Barcelona
Milan's Assailants Fireman Charged In Plot
A municipal fireman fired four shots at former King Milan. He wounded Milan slightly in the back. Authorities believe the fireman was hired by an enemy of Milan.
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Milan
Beionave
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Local Testimony
Mrs S E Green of 701 Birch Street reports three years of kidney pain backache and nervousness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Palmer Findlay's drug store she experienced no return of trouble. Doan's Kidney Pills sold everywhere for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Athantic
Atlantic
S. E. Green
Birch Street
Doan
Palmer & Findlay
Price Sie
Price
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean's
Bad Storm at Ainsworth Hits Property and Fears Losses
Ainsworth Neb July 5 worst hail and windstorm in memory hurled ten inch hail and two to three foot debris piles. Windows roofs and glass shattered fences damaged crops beaten down and livestock killed. Fear of lost lives lingers as the storm devastates the area. Also golf results and ad notices from Onwentsia Illinois and Independence Kansas flood news from Elk River and Depression era remedies sent as brief items.
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Ainnsworth
Neb
Americans Gain a Point Special Conference on Private Property at Sea
Washington reports a unanimous vote at The Hague to convene a special U S conference on protecting private property at sea during wartime. American delegates showed strong interest in this issue, signaling administration satisfaction ahead of talks. Crop news from Corn Belt shows generally good conditions with winter wheat mostly fair or poorer per report. A household remedy ad promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Electric Oil for burns, throat, asthma and flu prevention.
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Washington
Hague
Comcaco
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
Brazos Valley Flood Devastates Texas As Bridges Vanish
Floods in the Brazos valley cause massive damage near Dewey and Brookshire. The Missouri Kansas Texas railway bridge is gone while water levels run five miles wide. Rescue efforts mobilized from Houston and La Grange. fears of many drownings grow as boats and trains head to danger zones.
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Caxias
Tex
Calvert
Brazos Valley
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Dewey Station
Brazos River
Sealey
Dewey
la Grange
Brookshire
Houston
Brashear
Ia Grange
Lineman Lowry
Postal Telegraph System
Scaley
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Tara
Fort Dodge and
Basher
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H. M. Harriman
Meadowbrook
Hennessy
Ireland
Ryan
Philadelphia
John R. McLean
Ohio
Dollar
Columbus
Corusmeus
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
W. J. Bryan
Hart
Davenner
Harry Harris
Sig Hart
Tri-City Athletic Club
Quintana
O'Brien
Luna’s Slayers Acquitted
Lansdowne
Marquis of Lansdowne
Ainsworth
Onwentsts
Laxe Forest
Onwentsia
Walter Fairbanks
Overland Park Golf Club
J. F. Curtis
Essex County Golf Club
Fairbanks
Elk River
Independence
Kan
Indian Territory
Elk City
Charles Hatton
Berville, Mich
Dean
Thomas
Ward of
la Grippe
Miles
Hatever
Bright
Foley
Raed
Vic Emmert & Co. and
F. Parson & Co
Brazos
Beaker
Chcaco
Becker
George Sutterlin
Sutterlin
E. C. DeWitt Aco
Chisago
Ben U. Wood
C. W. Savery Abstractors
Pipth Street
Atlantic, Iowa
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