Boer Against Boer and Agrarian Shift in South Africa
In a House of Commons debate on the colonial office vote, Colonial Secretary Chamberlain defended South Africa administration against Liberal MP Markham’s attack. He said Boers struggle to reconcile with themselves blocks progress, noting Boers form local agricultural associations led by former Boer leaders. He warned the government would deport irreconcilables if pacification work is obstructed.
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London
House of Commons
Colonial Office
Lord Milner
South Africa
Mr. Markham
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Activity in the Sistine Chapel as Conclave Arranges
Rome July 21 Vatican activity centers on conclave preparations. Cardials’ stalls replace galleries in the Sistine Chapel while catafalque is dismantled and canopied violet curtains are set. Cardinal Oreglia outlines rules and schedule including Holy Ghost mass and pro pontificio eligendo oration.
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Rome
Vatican
Sistine Chapel
Cardinal Oreglia
Michael Angelo
Revolt Rumors Spark Eastern Cuba Unrest
Reports from Santiago province officials confirm a new uprising in eastern Cuba near the Cauto river. Sixty armed men proclaimed revolution demanding compensation to former rebels. leader Pupo is a brother of a bandit killed earlier. Rural Guards mobilized. volunteers to assist eastern forces.
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Cuba
Havana
Senor Vero
Bayonne
Santiago
Cauto River
Revolutionary Army
Caute River
Revolutionary Party
Pupo
Rodrigues
Picturesque Scenes as King Edward and Queen Alexandra Tour Ireland
King Edward and Queen Alexandra continued their journey through Ireland by motor, starting from Leenane and visiting Connemara regions. A 20,000-strong deputation welcomed them, with speeches praising local cottage industries and warm hospitality. The royals received a hearty reception across lakes and mountains as villagers lined routes. Meanwhile in Lisbon July 31 Portugal marks constitutional and Duke of Oporto anniversaries with royal congratulations and salute ceremonies. The U S European squadron and Portuguese ships fired salutes and a Brooklyn luncheon for the minister of public works was postponed.
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King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Galway
Ireland
Leenane
Killarney Bay
Connemare
Lisbon
Duke of
Oporto
Charles
Cintra
United States
Trains Collide Near Needles Passengers Safe
Information from Santa Fe headquarters says the eastbound and westbound Overland Limited trains collided at Mellen a small station twelve miles east of Needles California. No injuries were reported and crews worked to inspect both trains for damage. Local authorities were alerted and the scene was secured for investigation.
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Los Angeles
Cal
The
Santa Fe
Mellen
Needles
Four Blocks Burn in City Fire Destroying Businesses
Oklahoma City report says a Thursday fire consumed four blocks of business buildings including Citizens' Bank. The blaze was controlled that night with losses estimated at $100,000 and light insurance coverage.
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Oklahoma City
Citizens’ Bank
Death of Meadville Chief Engineer Ends Brief Tenure
Meadville Pennsylvania July 31 A B Youngson chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers died Thursday morning after illness with Brights disease at the city hospital since June 20. He named M H Shay of Youngstown Ohio as his successor prior to death. Born in Pittsburg March 20 1849 he began work on the Atlantic and Great Western at age thirteen. He served twenty four years before 1890 when elected first assistant grand chief engineer and later became grand chief engineer following the death of P M Arthur July 17 of the present month and held the post thirteen days.
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Meadville
A. B. Youngson
Brotherhoof Locomotive Engineers
Bright
M. H. Shay
Youngstown
Youngson
Pittsburg
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
P. M. Arthur
Costly Mistake Hits Fort Worth Grocer in Sugar Bid
Fort Worth based Waples-Platter Grocery misquoted state sugar prices in a bid dated July 31. The firm offered 415 cents per pound while state institutions paid 535 to 100 cents, costing the company thousands in potential profit.
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Austin
Waples-Platter Grocery Company of
Fort Worth
Judge Gray Accepts Arbitration Board Post
Birmingham residents learn that Judge Gray has joined the arbitration board. The decision brings relief across the area, with 14 000 idle workers expected to return to work once wage negotiations progress. Union Pacific plans to supply stock at Laramie Wyoming.
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Birmingham
Ala
Gray
Board of Arbitration
Bessemer
Pratt City
Ensley
Shay Named Chief Engineer of Engineers Union
M. H. Shay succeeds the late Almond B. Youngson as chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and has chaired the grievance committee for twelve years. He has forty years in railroad work, serves Trinity Methodist church in Youngstown, supports temperance, and has an exemplary Erie wreck record.
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Dent
Meadville
M. H. Shay
Almond B. Youngson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Trinity Methodist Church
Youngstown
Erie
Fate of Two Men Ground to Pieces Near Sterrett
The bodies of two unknown men were found on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas track one mile south of Sterrett. They were ground to pieces after being run over by several trains, with authorities supposing they slept on the track. The remains were interred at Sterrett.
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Sterrett
J. T. Sterrett
I. T
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
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Howell Brothers, Sellers
Royal Blend Teas
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Bryan Steam Laundry
A.E. Worley
Prop
Jown Wittman Fitor
Grand Opera House
John B. Mike, Ma'r
Union Pacific Railway
Laramie
Wyo
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New Orleans
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Washington
Pacific Coast Express
Pullman Buffet
Cincinnati
Houston, Texas
T. J. Anderson
T.A
Shay
Egpion
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
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