Washington notes on military reform and personnel changes
Resignation of Fred C. Squires, confidential clerk to the secretary of war, for a post with National Asphalt Company. Gen. Chaffee urged division of army troops into brigades for larger scale operations. Secretary Root orders a board to study military post changes and four permanent posts for maneuvers. Also a Turin art expo committee formed in New York seeks exhibitors. Reports of fires, accidents, and deaths across multiple states accompany the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Squires
Secretary of War
National Asphalt Company
Washington
Gen. Alger
Gen
Chaffee
Spalding
Porto Rico
Root
United States General Committee
Turin
Duke of Aotsa
New York
Series of killings and assaults reported across several states
A mob in Bikins West Virginia lynched a Black man who mortally wounded the police chief. In Walker Town Joe Benish shot his sweetheart Fannie Giergha then himself. Mrs. Selma Brefer of Milwaukee died from injuries by her husband John Breier who faces murder charges. John alias Louis McDowell jailed for alleged jewelry fraud sent to St Louis. Goshen Ohio postmaster J B Dusman attempted suicide amid heat. Secret Service chief Wilkie notes old New Brunswick bank notes plates found. Greeks and Austrians clash in Sydney Nebraska. six Greeks wounded and an Austrian killed. Indiana farmer wife shot and wounded by servant Herbert Sickinger, who fled. Cincinnati teen Clarence Davis shoots stepfather, then is arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bikins
W. Va
Joe Benish
Walker
Fannie Giergha
Selma Brefer
Milwaukee
John Breier
John
Louis McDowell
Hanna
St. Louis
J. B. Dusman
Goshen
Ohio
United Brethren Church
Wilkie
Secret Service
State Bank of New Brunswick
N. J
Sydney
Neb
Rabe Lubovic
Mary Schufhizer
Michael Schufhizer
Indianapolis
Herbert Sickinger
Schushizer
Sickinger
Clarence Davis
Cincinnati
William Weideburch
Davis
Paris Doctor Claims Electricity Can Raise Height
A Paris physician asserts that proper electricity application can extend a person’s stature. The report notes other European events as Francis Joseph plans a royal return to Italy after eighteen years, and a Raphael school painting theft rumor in Rome involving an American woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Francis Joseph
Italy
Queen Victoria
Benjamin Constant
Koch
Tuberculosis Congress
Rome
Church of
Santa Sabina
Sassoferrato
Notable Deaths and Openings in 19th Century Figures
Obituary notices and announcements list Henry LaCaze Luthiers and others born or dead, including Dr. Alston Ellis elected president of Ohio University, Dr Edward Morley, Simon J. Schermerhorn, J. D. Eckman, Henry King Elkins, John Downer, Robert Westcott, Sybil Sanderson's tour deal, Kubelik engagement by Frohman, and Frederick S. Williams. Includes dates and places across Indiana, New York, Ohio, Chicago, and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alston Ellis
Hamilton
Ohio
Ohio University
Edward Morley
John Morley
House of Commons
Simon J. Schermerhorn
Totterdam
N. Y
J. D. Eckman
Joint Rate Inspection Bureau
Indianapolis
Henry King Elkins
Chicago
Board of Trade
Indead
John Downer
New York
Astor
Robert Folger Westcott
O. M. Carter
Westcott Express Company
Richfield Springs
Sybil Sanderson
Maurice Gray
United States
London
San Francisco
Kubelik
Daniel Frohman
Frohman
Frederick S. Williams
The
Sunday Times
Indiana
Lafayette
Ind
United States Treasury
Cleveland
Various Far Reaching Local and International News Skims
Dan's weekly trade review notes typical business activity. A diphtheria death occurs during Dowie treatment. Wisconsin pension list shows a gain over last year. St Anne relics in New York credited with cures. Cuba exports exceed imports by 5.64 million dollars this year. The Birth of Liberty painting sold for 1.60 in unclaimed goods sale. Iowa corn crop could top 14 million bushels if no more damage. Stomach operation relieves farmer of a five inch frog. New York doctor leaves will for tests to confirm death. Fifty million feet of timber sold in Wisconsin at 2.00 per thousand. First National Bank of New York may absorb National Bank of the Republic. Transport Thomas sails to Manila with 500 teachers to work in Philippine schools. Benguet civil governor Whitmarsh exonerated. secretary Shearer resigns. Wisconsin Traction mortgaged for 2.009 million to Milwaukee Trust. Kentucky court orders new trial for Caleb Powers in Goebel shooting case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne
New York
Cuba
Iowa
New Jersey
la Pointe
Wisconsin
First National Bank of New York
National Bank of the Republic
Thomas
San Francisco
Manila
Honolulu
Philippines
H. Phelps Whitmarsh
Benguet Province
Luzon
Civil Commission
Shearer
Whitmarsh
Ex-Gov Fancher Leaves North Dakota for California
Reports from Jamestown said ex governor Fancher would return to politics but he appears out of the scene. He plans to move to Sacramento to pursue business in California, joining other former North Dakota governors who have left the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancher
California
Fargo
N. D
Jamestown
North Dakota
Sacramento
John Miller
Duluth
Andrew H. Burke
Eli C. D. Shortridge
Roger Allin
Grafton
Frank Briggs
Fred Fancher
Frank White
Fireman Loses His Head Jumping From Engine
Larimore North Dakota July 20 Yesterday morning as the Great Northern flyer neared Petersburg a freight waited on the siding with tail lights burning Fireman William Prinderville mistook the freight for the main line and leaped from the engine He struck his back and sustained severe injuries He was brought to this city He has worked for the Great Northern for many years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larimore
N. D
Great Northern Flyer
Petersburg
Here
William Prinderville
The
Great Northern
Electrical Storm Causes Fire and Damage Near New Tacoma
A severe electrical storm swept through the area on July 30. Lightning hit banker J W McCoy's home starting a fire quickly put out. James J Collins residence sustained considerable damage. A barn on the Beebe farm south of town burned with contents. Standing grain was flattened by wind and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tuchmond
Wils
Banker
J. W. McCoy
James J. Collins
Beebe
Otter Tail Farmers Brace For Harvest After Rains
In Fergus Falls Minnesota on July 30 indications point to an early harvest across Otter Tail county if rain stays away. Heavy showers and 2.49 inches of rain since the hot spell have lodged grain, especially oats, forcing some fields to be mowed with scythes for fodder. Wheat stands in better condition with farmers expecting a good yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus Falls
Minn
Otter Tail
Boy Fires Pistol at Sister in Dr. Beede Office
Glenwood Wisconsin July 20 Ray Flemming ten and his five year old sister entered Dr Beede office alone. Ray noticed a target pistol on the wall and, standing on a chair, pointed it at his sister and pulled the trigger. The girl was shot through the head cheek and shoulder and is seriously injured but may recover. The boy did not know the pistol was loaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Wis
Ray Flemming
Thomas Flemming
P. A. Beede
School Lands Ready for Sale in County
Fargo N D July 29 The board of appraisement on school lands has completed its work and finds forty two pieces in this county ready for sale Oct 1 All are full quarter sections except one None of the land can be sold under 10 and the valuation ranges from 10 to 30 Over the state there is much valuable school land to be sold this fall and in newer counties it will go rather cheaply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Board of Appraisement On
Lightning strikes Fergus Falls residence injuring none of two boys
The Rosengren home in Fergus Falls Minnesota was struck by multiple lightning bolts. The bolts tore through walls and a bed mattress creating a foot diameter hole but the two Rosengren children were unharmed. Roused by the shock the father Mr Rosengren was stunned and the house is left nearly wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus Falls
Minn
John Rosengren
Wallis
Rosengren
Tragedy on Duluth & Iron Range Train
Trakeman B. T. Vanhook of the Duluth and Iron Range road was killed near Two Harbors Minnesota when his train split while backing up. He was about twenty five years old and recently married. Relatives live at Rochester Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trakeman Witled
Two Harbors
Minn
B. T. Vanhook
Duluth & Iron Range Road
Vanhook
Rochester
Escape Wits Fistny Burglary Suspects Break Jail
Williston North Dakota July 20 John Skiffington and Frank Keiley two men held on burglary charges fled from jail. They pried doors open and picked bricks around the locks with a chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. D
John Skiffington
Frank Keiley
Barn and Calves Burn in Lightning Blaze at Pine Island
A large barn owned by S. C. Jewell at Pine Island Minnesota was struck by lightning and destroyed. The structure housed seventy tons of dry hay and ten calves. The loss is estimated at 2500 dollars with some insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Island
Minn
S. C. Jewell
Lightning Burns Garnes Lutheran Church at Mabel
A lightning strike destroyed the Garnes church, a large Lutheran building about three miles northwest of Mabel, igniting a fast spread fire that reduced the structure to ashes. No further details on casualties or causes are provided in the brief report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel, Minn
Garnes Church
Elmer Loomis Ends Life in Hot July Heat
In Parker South Carolina on July 29 Elmer Loomis shot himself through the heart at his boarding house. Authorities attribute the act to possible heat affecting his mind. Loomis was a longtime resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker, S. C
Elmer Loomis
Barn Storm Fire Burns Ed Storks Barn and House
A storm in Canton Minnesota caused Ed Storks barn to burn with 150 tons of hay and many cats. Perry Patterson’s house was struck, and the Newburg church was struck and burned during the same storm.
Crops All Right Corn Failure Offset By Wheat
Telegraphic reports from major corn and wheat states dispel rumors of disaster. Corn yield预计 around 49 percent of maximum with about 1.2 billion bushels possible. last year’s bumper crop valued at $751 million. Wheat harvests expected larger than last year with prices steady near 62 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
New Battleship Maine Launched Before Large Crowd
Philadelphia July 30 The battleship Maine designed to be bigger stronger and faster than the namesake was launched from William Cramp Shipbuilding yards. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony as the ship slid from its cradle amid patriotic excitement in Havana Harbor context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Maine
Havana
William Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Cramps
Rejected Lover's Deed Turns Violent in Muncie
Peter Tilbury, an ironworker, visited Kate Phirney’s home in Muncie Indiana last night and threw carbolic acid at Mrs Mary Torrey a guest burning her eyes neck and arms. He had pleaded with her to marry him for years and she is now a ravin g mani ac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Peter Tilbury
Kate Phirney
Mary Torrey
Imperial Edict Forms New Chinese Foreign Office
An imperial edict issued in Shanghai on July 30 recognizes the new Chinese foreign office. Prince Ching is named minister in charge as this office becomes the leading body among seven boards forming the federal government, replacing the old Tsung Huamua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Chinese Foreign Office
Tsung Huamua
Prince Ching
Mad Mullah Routed at Aden in July Fight
In the clash near Aden on July 17 the Mad Mullah was routed. He suffered 70 killed. British losses included Lieut Fredericks and 12 men killed and Lieut Dickson and 20 men wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mad Mullah
Aden
Arabia
Lieut
Fredericks
Lieut. Dickson
Fire at Schwade Mills in Philadelphia Causes Large Loss
Fire of incendiary origin destroyed the mills of Henry Schwade in the northeastern section of Philadelphia. Loss estimated at 159000 dollars, fully covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Henry Schwade
Favor Opening Chippewa Reservation Gains Support
Residents of Cass Lake and Walker push toward opening the Chippewa reservation. A joint Cass Lake Commercial club and Walker Industrial Association meeting at Strawberryhall adopts strong resolutions in favor of opening after a full discussion and large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Lake
Walker
Minn
Commercial Club of
Industrial Association of
Strawberryhall
Lightning Claims One Life in Wisconsin Storm
Towah Wisconsin July 28 During a severe electrical storm a laborer named Chris Peterson was killed after picking up a wire blown down by wind. Brothers M J and G Kelley who were inside a nearby farm home eight miles north were seriously injured. Peterson is not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towah
Wis
Chris Peterson
M. J
G. Kelley
Here
Erickson Pardoned From Montana Prison
Helena July 28 Gov Toole pardoned Edmund Erickson formerly of Moorhead Minnesota who is serving a five year sentence in the state penitentiary at Deer Lodge for second degree assault in Butte in December 1899 Erickson is twenty one years old and believed to be mentally unbalanced Prominent Minnesota men including ex Gov Lind and Charles A Towne interceded on his behalf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Gein
Montana
Helena
Mont
Body Found In Creek Near Deadwood
Dead man found in Sand Creek northwest of Deadwood South Dakota on July 28. Authorities say he was murdered and robbed with a revolver placed in his mouth and fired. No clues yet for the killer or motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Sand Creek
Hidden Fortune Company uncovers major ore strike near Homestake
Rich Strike of Ore. Lead South Dakota July 28 reports the Hidden Fortune Company of Denver finding a big free milling ore ledge in the Hoadlebugh tunnel on land adjoining the Homestake mine. The ore runs about 4.50 per ton and matches Homestake ore in quality. A new vein top was found in a 30 foot shaft on the same property. Officials deem it the most important Black Hills strike in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead
S. D
Hidden Fortune Company of
Denver
Hoadlebugh
Homestake
Black Hills
Fatal Bolt of Lightning Strikes In Mississippi River
In Winona Minnesota on July 28 Vleit G. Allen and Otto Scharf were swimming when a severe electrical storm hit while they returned to the city. A bolt of lightning struck Allen on the right shoulder, killing him instantly and burning his body. Scharf was shocked into insensibility but unharmed beyond that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Mississippi
Vleit G. Allen
Otto Scharf
Allen
Storm damages reported near Preston Minnesota
A July 27 report from Preston describes a damaging storm that toppled grain stacks, unroofed barns, and downed trees. Edwin Stark’s barn was struck by lightning and burned for an estimated loss of 1400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Minn
Here
Edwin Stark
I. S. W. A. Bans Saloonkeepers from Membership
The grand lodge of the I S W A voted to bar saloonkeepers from joining the order at yesterday’s session. Delegates from both states supported the rule. Hayward was chosen unanimously as the site for the next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Grand Lodge of the
Hayward
First conviction under game law this year
Albert Lea Minnesota July 28 The first conviction under the game law this year occurred yesterday as C B Cordin of Owatonna pleaded guilty to shooting two quail He was fined 10 for each bird plus costs totaling 27 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Minn
C. B. Cordin
Owatonna
Ice Famine Threatens La Crosse Fire Famine Fears
La Crosse Wisconsin on July 28 faces fears of an ice famine due to a recent heat wave. F A Bigelow, local ice dealer, warned yesterday that high temperatures could strain ice supplies and threaten the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
F. A. Bigeelow
Heat Wave Broken by Brief July Shower in Le Roy
Le Roy Minnesota reports a sharp end to a three week heat spell as a good shower arrives. There was no wind or hail and the weather returns to calmer conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drorth
le Roy
Minn
Freight Train Wreck Delays Omaha Line Near Shell Lake
Rock on the Omaha track near Shell Lake yesterday wrecked a freight train at Cumberland Wisconsin, delaying traffic but causing no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock In the Road
Cumberland
Wis
Omaha
Shell Lake
Farmer Losses Barn Horses in Atwater Fire
Atwater Minnesota July 28 J N Sig nall a farmer nine miles south of town lost his barn seven horses and a hay lot to a fire. No insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater
Minn
J. T. Signall
Here
New Charter for Grafton Adopted in North Dakota
Grafton North Dakota will adopt a new city charter and operate under the general law following a July 28 election. A majority favored the change by 17 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
N. D
A Mad Dog Causes Hill Country Farm Losses
A mad dog on William Crane's Centerville farm bit hogs and cattle, killing some and forcing the shooting of several cattle. At the Lee Prentice ranch five horses died from the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
S. D
William Crane
Lee Prentice
Died in Heat During Rural Work near Morris
Glen Mee Donald a fifteen year old boy from Morris Minnesota went to the country to work and was overcome by heat. He remained at home after being brought back and died the following morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris, Minn
Glen Mee Donald
Kansas City Tops Omaha as Des Moines Beats St. Joseph
On the diamond games Kansas City takes a game from Omaha and Des Moines defeats St. Joseph in similar fashion. St. Louis wins the lone National League contest as standings for the clubs are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Omaha
den Moines
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Baseball Scores From Colorado Springs and Nearby Games
Colorado Springs vs St. Paul details include two-base hits and earned runs, with Dillard and Brain scoring two runs. Other items list St. Joseph defeating Des Moines, and Kansas City beating Omaha. notes include two-base hits, errors, double plays, and umpires. Rain halted the Kansas City game end of sixth inning with 4,000 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Omaha
Calhoun
Gonding
Toman
Iartman
Robinson
Welmer
Alloway
Deville
Carruthera
National League baseball game notes
St Louis earned eight runs with two base hits by Warner Phillips and Kruger. Ritchey Hunnefield Kruger Ryan and McGann turned double plays. Harper and Wallace had two sacrifice hits. Burkett and Donovan stole bases. Harper earned the win, Phillips the loss. Harper struck out four. Time of game 1 44. Umpires O Day and Grown.
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Minneapolis
Denver
Eerseeeee
Belden
McConnell
Cockman
Butler
Schmitt
Om Whitridge
Schmidt
Whitridge
Doudle
Trashear
Law
Jones
Sullivan
Preston
Stehe
Schmidt, Sacrifice Hit— Roche
Davis
St. Joseph
Des Moines
Garvin
Maupin
Hall
Warner
Hulswitz
Glade
Umplire
Jeyne
St. Louis
Phillips
Kruger
Ritchey
Hunnefield
Ryan
McGann
Harper
Wallace
Pittsburgh
Burkett
Donovan
Winitches
Philips
O’day
Grown
St. Lou's
Pittabues
O'Clarke
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Donovan Rf
Davia Rleees
Wallace _ss
O Wagner
Bransfield
Nichols
Hleach
Schriver c
O'Connor c
Phillipt
Ball Games Postponed Due To Rain In Chicago And Cincinnati
Rain postpones a Chicago Toston game and the Cincinnati Chicago matchup. Officials postponed both ball games to a later date as rain disrupted the schedule.
Serious accidents mar Stillwater amateur game
Two players were injured during the Stillwater home game as Joseph Wolf company team met Ellsworth Wis. Chase of St Paul broke a right thumb and Kilroy, Ellsworth pitcher, was hurt after an accidental collision with Haggerty. Battery for Stillwater was Powers Clark and Johnson. In Fargo a minister spurred arrest of Fargo players during a game with Larimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Special
Joseph Wolf Company
N. D
Fargo
Larimore
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Berlin
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Dan's Weekly Trade Review
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Appleton
Milwaukee Trust Company
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Missouri
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Rneform
China
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Western League
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St Paul
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Landelin
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Kelly
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