scattered medieval and modern events spanning several centuries
A fragmented chronology lists battles, political acts, and notable deaths and appointments from 1180 to 1901. It includes victories in Portugal and Sweden, Henry Percy’s death, New France and Detroit history, fort Niagara and Atlantic cables, colonial acts, and notable figures like Livingstone, Beatrice, Salisbury, and Mason.
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Bitricklestadt
Ocerique
Hotspur
Henry Percy
Be Barensberg
Islen
Har“enstall
Roquancet
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Kirke
de Cam
Malbale
Scotland
Silistria
Abel P. Upshur
Virginis
Salt Lake City
England
Honolulu
Kamchatka
Mid-Ocean
Dr Livingstone
Africa
Great Britain
America
Europe
Wyoming
Dakota
Utah
Idaho
Michael Davitt
France
Exingland
Eureka
Nevada
Capt. Webb
Niagara
William Wirt Cuthbertson
Kentucky
Washington
Princesa Beatrice
Queen Victoria
Prince Henry of
Battenberg
Lord Salisbury
Lawrence
Mass
Tahit
William E Mason
United States
Ilinois
Henry Irving
The
Hague
King Humbert
Italy
Monza
Earl Russe Il
House of Lords
New York Attorney General Seeks Referee in Telegraph Rates Case
Attorney General Jackson of New York petitions the Supreme Court of New York County to appoint a referee to take testimony on a claimed combination between Postal and Western Union Telegraph companies. The suit aims to restrain the alliance, with testimony sought from Gould Schiff Jessup Harriman Mackay Clowrey and other officials. The charges allege a January formation to raise rates and to establish common offices across locations, affecting profits and business operations.
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Jackson
New York
Supreme Court of
Postal and
Western Union Telegraph Companies
Messrs
Gould
Schiff
Jessup
Harriman
Mackay
Clowrey
Belgian Ship Canal Opens Under King Leopold’s Patronage
King Leopold of Belgium presides at the opening of a newly completed canal linking major ports. The ceremony highlights industrial progress and regional trade hopes as engineers and officials witness the historic milestone.
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Leopold
Belgium
Steamer Frontengc oo Cazageleks Burns Off New York Water
A steamer fires, passengers including Ve gen and children leap into the water near New York State. The death toll is unsure with several believed lost. A dramatic incident reports Grace Abel perishing as her grandmother pushed her toward safety.
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Vegen
New York State
Pania
New York
Ithaca
Union Springs
Ing & Cigarette
Grace Abel
Senator Pattus and a Century of Service in Alabama Politics
The text outlines a long career from Civil War era service to early 20th century politics. It notes movements between Alabama and Dallas County, a Confederate army commission rising to brigadier general, and later nomination and election as United States Senator with repeated re-elections and leadership roles within the Alabama delegation.
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Alabama
Dallas County
United States
Pattus
Medical Colleges Condemned by AMA Appointed Panel
An AMA appointed panel reports that about half of U S medical colleges fail to meet modern education standards. It cites 100 medical schools in the country and Europe as a benchmark, urges a four year pre med program and extended clinical training, and calls for better endowment and nonprofit aims.
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Aepocal
American Medical Association
United States
Decters Bevan
Chi Frasier
Pennsylvania University
Nashville
Councilman
Benton
Vaughn
Ann Arbor
Colwell
Chicago
Europe
Regulations on Use of Preservatives in Food
The Department of Agriculture issued rules banning harmful drugs and deleterious dyes as preservatives. The regulations prohibit denseate of soda and sulfur fumes and require that no substance that lessens wholesomeness be added to foods.
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Department of Agriculture
Massacre Turmoil in Casablanca and Tangier Feared
Eyewitness reports from Tangier describe a deadly mob attack in Casablanca where European residents were killed and others taken hostage. The French cruiser Galilee rushed to Casablanca to demand security and revenge, while kil ing and arson spread through the harbor area as mobs urged a holy war against Christians and Jews.
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Tangier
Casablanca
Utrest
Europe
Rabat
Saffel
Casalanes
Morocco
Casha
Merie
Bnaneddinte
Uclbemnen
Christhins
Merle Amd
Wuiner
Postoffice to Cut Rail Mail Pay by One Million Yearly
The Postoffice Department issued a general order cutting railroads’ compensation for carrying mails by at least $1,000,000 annually. It shifts route car assignment to the postal service and cites a six month review showing overpayment for space. The change affects hundreds of routes and may prompt Congress to supply thousands of new scales for records.
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Postoffice Department
Postelee Department
Post Office
Post Office Department
Congress
Debates on Public Ownership of Utilities
National Civic Federation reporters publish two contrasting studies on municipal ownership in Europe and the United States. Prof. Commons argues private ownership breaches allow civic enhancement while recognizing unions as safeguards. Editor Sullivan counters that public ownership rarely improves conditions and cites England and American cities as flawed examples. The Chicago faculty weigh Rockefeller remarks accusing radical faculty influence as students sense discomfort with monopolies.
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Europe
National Civic Federation
John R. Commons
Wisconsin University
J. W. Bullivan
Clothing Trades Bulletin
Commons
England
Sullivan
Syracuse
Allegheny
Wheeling
University of Chicago
John D Rockefeller
Chicago
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Colleges Lose Star Athletes As Graduation Hits Hard
The piece notes a wave of athletic star losses as major colleges Yale Harvard Pennsylvania and Michigan graduate many athletes. It mentions the defeat of Peter Pan and Philander at Sheepshead Bay to Frank Gill, shocking bettors who backed both horses but saw neither place. Evelyn Sears of Boston wins Philadelphia national tennis title.
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Yale
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Peter Pan
Philander
Frank Gill
Sheepshead Bay
Evelyn Sears
Boston
Philadelphia
Qolia
Sysonby
James RB. Keepe
Bhtepsiwad
Princetéa
Pou Agee
Tr i
Haywood Freed as Jury Finds Weak Links in Case
The jury acquitted Haywood while dismissing strong ties to the Steunenberg murder. Prosecutors plan to pursue Moyer and Pettibone, with Pettibone likely to stand trial in October. Defense praise and defense-leaning instructions dominated jurors' impression of the law.
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Haywood
Steinemberg
Charles H. Moyer
Federation
George A. Pettibone
Denver
Moyer and Pettibone
Borah
Pettibone
Failures Reported in Chicago District 29
In Dunn's Review of Trade the Chicago district 29 shows failures at 21 in the prior week and 34 a year earlier, indicating shifting performance. The data contrasts recent week results with both last week and the previous year to gauge trends.
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Chicago
Dunn
Review of
Standard Oil Denies Conspiracy Charges in St Louis Case
The Standard Oil Company general denial asserts no illegal conspiracy or rebates to stifle competition. It argues that pre 1899 operations cannot be examined and denies 1876 special rates with the Erie and New York Central and a Western Pennsylvania pipeline monopoly enabling railroad rate fixing.
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Standard Oil Company
Federal Department of Justice
St. Louis
New Jersey
Erie
New York Central
Western Pennsylvania
First Rhodes Scholar to Finish Reaches Home
William Crittenden of California the first Rhodes Scholar to reach Oxford and the first to complete the full course has returned home after finishing the program. He completed the specified studies and now resumes duties and residence in California.
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Rhodes
William Crittenden
California
Oxford
New York Market Trends and Trade Indicators
Bradstreet's Commercial Report notes improved goods collections at several markets while iron and steel demand remains muted except for pig iron due to Minnesota ore miners strike. It records U S and Canadian business failures for the week ending July 25 at 155, with Canadian failures 27, and exports of wheat and corn totaling 2 376 545 and 1 005 014 bushels respectively.
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Minnesota
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Nationwide Grain and Livestock Prices Across Five Regions
Market listings show Chicago hogs at 4.00 to 6.40, cattle 4.00 to 7.50. Indianapolis hogs 4.00 to 6.45. St Louis cattle 4.50 to 7.25. Cincinnati hogs 4.00 to 6.60. Detroit cattle 4.00 to 5.50. Milwaukee wheat 0.00 to 1.02. Buffalo cattle 4.00 to 6.90. New York cattle 4.00 to 6.70. Toledo wheat 0.80 to 1.00. other grains listed with varying No 2 and white classifications.
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Chicago
St Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
All Around the Globe
Philadelphia authorities ban kissing games among children on the bhearth board. Railroad enforcement of the Scent fare law cited as a priority with vague references to rates and routes.
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Philadelphia
Bhearth
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Newport
Saxony
Brandig
Hanover
Irgend
Ander Emmet
Georges
Hig
Pasig
Bonaparte
Amerie
Vag Leny
Livee
Meer Feh
Galilee
AWE News
Spain
Builtan
Rockefeller Raps University
Miner
Jeary
Steunenberg
Pettibone Gase
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