Halstead Says It Was Kindness to Keep Him Home
Halstead, at a Cincinnati reception, says the senate action harmed him but he regards it as a kindness. He praises Gov. Foraker and a Republican victory in November, stresses Ohio representation in the U.S. Senate by two Republicans, and urges national unity over personal ambition. He also endorses a strong federal role over territorial land disputes and irrigation projects, citing recent land law provisions and Bear River surveys.
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Halistead
Cincinnati
Halstead
Senate
William Phelps
United States Senate
Foraker
Oneral Assembly
United States
Ohio
Senate of
United States of America
Idaho
Utah
Land Office
Geological Survey
Bear River
Geneneral
Trial of Mrs Maybrick case in Liverpool arsenic poisoning disputed
In Liverpool the Maybrick trial heard Dr Stevenson say patient showed arsenical poisoning symptoms and a nurse testified he refused medicine. A Flatman hotel waiter linked a prisoner to a room with a man named Brierly. Defense opened after prosecution closed as new witnesses Butson and Thompson testified arsenic use and Professor Tidy supported arsenical poisoning indicators.
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Sirs. Maybrick
Liverpool
Maybrick
Stevenson
Flatman
Brierly
Sir Charles Russell
Butson
America
Mariner Thompson
Tidy
Citizens back bid to hold world fair in St Louis
At a spirited afternoon meeting in St Louis on August 3, citizens resolved to exert every effort to secure the hold of the world’s fair in the city, expressing strong enthusiasm for the bid and urging united action.
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St. Louas
St. Louis
Sullivan party bondsman sought in Jackson
Jackson Miss Aug 3 John Duffy of New Orleans arrived to oversee Sullivan party arrangements and seek their release on bond. Richburg owner of the fight site travels to Jackson likely to become bondsman for the detainees.
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Leung Sullivan
Hasy
Jackson
Miss
John Duffy
New Orleans
Sullivan
Mr. Rich
Richburg
Sullivan Holds a Reception in Louisvints
John L. Sullivan, with a Mississippi deputy sheriff, stopped here this morning and called at Chief Hughes of the fire department. He held a levee where about a thousand people gathered to seek his attention before leaving for New Orleans.
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Sullivan
Louisvints
John L. Sullivan
Mississippi
Chief Hughes
Fire Department
Raae
New Orleans
Murderer Kills Man on Main Street in Columbia
In Columbia on August 3 W. B. Weltee shot and killed James J. Clark on Main Street. Weltee suspected Clark of writing an insulting note to a young lady in his family. no proof connected Clark to the note. Weltee fled leaving behind a widow and several children.
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Columbia
S.C
Weltee
James J. Clark
Main Street
Weltze
Clark
Weltse
Man Leaver
Wilow
Idaho Fully Protected Resolution From Idaho Governor
Secretary Noble of the interior received a telegram from Governor Shoup outlining convention resolutions. They state speculators are following a futile path and taking no valuable water resources. The message reflects Idaho's stance on protecting water.
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Idaho
Wasttinagron
Noble of
Editor Charles M Hull slain in Mississippi duel threat
A telegram from Rosedale announces the killing of Bolivar County Democrat editor Charles M Hull by lawyer Weissinger, editor of the rival Bolivar County Aerie. After weeks of editorial feuding, Hull was shot in the breast by a shotgun while returning from dinner. Weissinger is jailed.
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The
Democrat
Weissinger
Revieww
Hall
Mississippi
English mill trust proposed by foreign syndicate
An evening paper prints a letter from a committee for an English syndicate addressed to the Fall River Cotton Mills president proposing a cotton mill trust. It says foreigners have subscribed more than enough capital to buy all U S cotton factories. Fall River mills alone show capital over $2,000,000 with investments around $30,000,000.
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Fall River
Mass
Commissioner of Pensions Reveals 958 Special Claims
Wasu victos Washington Aug 6 Public statement by Commissioner of Pensions Tanner covers special claims from March 27 to July 23 totaling 958. Of these, 385 involved listed attorneys with George F Lemon and Wim W Dudley among those cited. remaining cases spread among many other lawyers.
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Tanner
Wasuvictos
D. C
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
George F. Lemon
Wim. W. Dudley
Idaho Refuses to Yield Bear Lake Storage Rights
Aug 3 Idaho dispatch reports the convention noted speculators trying to hinder Bear Lake and Bear River projects. A memorial to the secretary of the interior urges immediate action to prevent land and water-right robberies and to conserve Bear Lake as a storage basin for irrigation and reclaiming arid lands. The surrounding lands have been withdrawn from the market over a five by forty mile area and hailed as a magnificent storage basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Bear Lake
Hown Cry
Bear River
Interror
Ashe
Alee
Hear Lake
The Coke Strikers Return to Work in Major Ontario Plants
About 1 000 workers from Younger town Moorwood and Standard works backed today, as operators TM plan to restart all facilities by mid next week. The strike appears to be weakening with ambitions of resuming full operations soon.
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Moorwood
Standard Works
Spokane Falls Burns In Mega Fire Sweep
A massive blaze devastates Spokane Falls Washington Territory with forty blocks burned and major public buildings ruined. Early estimates place losses around 30 million dollars, with Spokane’s future firefighting capacity and insurance coverage scrutinized as residents seek aid from neighboring cities.
Spokane Fire Devastates City Center With $6 Million Loss
A massive blaze swept through Spokane destroying the heart of the city in hours. Buildings including the Arlington and Frankfort blocks along with the post office and Grand hotel burned. Newt block and Northern Pacific express area were consumed. Charles Davis of Billings Montana died. other residents aided by volunteers as provisions and relief were organized. Estimated property loss reaches six million dollars with two million in insured value.
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New York
Portland
Ore
Spokane Falls
Northern Pacific
Charles Davis
Chicago
Arlington House
Pacific Hotel
Spokane
Holley
First Street
Riverside Avenue
Hyde
Mill
Howard Streets
Riverside
Howard
Stevens
Newt
Washington
Sprague Street
Opera House
Broms’ Bank
Post Office
Grand Hotel
Frankfort Block
Arlington Hotel
Howard Street
Billings
Mont
Arlington
Main
Front
Northern Pacific Express
Union Block
Windsor Hotel
Crescent
Crescent Block
The
Coast Review
O Ae
Lost Mormon Band Skeletons Found Near Yankton
Report from Yankton South Dakota describes two skeletons unearthed in bluffs near town. Witness Samuel Henderson of Springfield recalls a Nauvoo Mormon exodus around 1840 seeking westward settlement, and suggests the remains may belong to that ill fated colony. Physicians deem the bones those of white people with no identifying relics found.
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Yankton, D. T
Aug
Yankton
Samuel Henderson
Springfield
South Dakota
Nauvoo
Illinois
Salt Lake
Henderson
Missouri River
Niobrara River
Federal Appointments Reported for New Mexico Maine Ohio and More
The president appointed Edward J. Hobart of New Mexico as surveyor general of New Mexico Joseph A Clark of Maine as pension agent at Augusta Calvin Townsend of Michigan as principal clerk of the public lands in the general land office Isaac R Cornwell of Indiana as principal clerk on private land claims C W Crouse of Indiana as Indian agent at the Red River agency in Artoyn and William T Harris of Massachusetts as commissioner of education.
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Wasminoros
Edward J. Hobart
New Mexico
Joseph A. Clark
Maine
Augusta
Calvin Townsend
Michigan
General Land Office
Isaac R. Cornwell
Tnediana
C. W. Crouse
Indiana
Ine River
Art Youn
William T. Harris
Massachusetts
Burke Arrives Under Guard After Relocation to Milwaukee Train
Burke accompanying Mil Way to Chicago St Paul Atye Burke the Cronin suspect arrived in the city in charge of Chicago Chief Hubbard at Oc1 ami today over the Manitoba road After passengers alighted the train was run back into the yard Burke party moved to a Milwaukee car attached to the Milwaukee train which left at pis & m He was guarded closely and no one was allowed to interview or see him A report that he was chained to the car floor is considered a canard.
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Burke
Chicago
St. Paul
Atye-Burke
Cronin
Hubbard
Train Robbery and Bloody Duel Near Cottonport
New Orleans reports a bloody duel at Cottonport between Harry Ducate and his son-in-law Charles Armour. About fifty men witnessed as both fired. Ducate was fatally wounded in the stomach by seven bullets and Armour lost the right knee to a rifle shot. The dispute arose from a ball last night.
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New Orleans
Pictune
Baton Rouge
Cottonport
Harry Ducate
Charles Armour
Ducate
Armour
Seizure of Seals and Papers Aboard Black Diamond
Victoria reports the schooner Black Diamond seized by the American revenue cutter Rush after a July 11 catch of 53 seals. The cutter demanded papers, officers forced entry, seized 105 sealskins and gear, and placed John Hawkins aboard. Hawkins says the crew aimed for Victoria. customs officials cite tension over stopping sealing.
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Victoria
B. C
Black Diamond
Behring Sea
John Hawkins
Hawkins
Sitka
Hannley
Washington
Canada Cooling Down On Escape Of Black Diamond
Ottawa reports no official word on the escape of the Black Diamond schooner. Harbor officials deem the seizure genuine and expect no complications. There is no knowledge of a British war vessel leaving for Behring Sea.
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Ottawa
Maybrick trial testimony weighs on cause of death
In Liverpoor on August 5, Dr Mac namara testifies death blamed on gastro enteritis, not arsenic, while toxicologist Dr Paul says eliminating arsenic would take months if twice taken. A chemist notes fly papers used as cosmetics, and a hairdresser says arsenic used for complexion. Mrs Maybrick reads a statement explaining the fly papers used for cosmetic purposes.
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Maybrick
Poole
Liverpool
Michael Mas Brick
One Thousand Killed and Wounded Camp Aug General Crenfills
General Crenfills of Egypt reports via telegraph that he has conducted reconnaissances and found the Dervish army broken, following battles Saturday. Casualty figure cited as high with both killed and wounded. Army actions indicate a decisive setback for the Dervishes.
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Crenfills
Egytlin
Forces Route Dervishes in Egyptian Battle at Toshi
Wan El fumi led 3060 men into a Saturday clash as most Dervishes fell. Egyptian cavalry pursued toward Abu Bel with Colonel Woodhouse cornering the retreating force. Only one emir survived. hundreds of Dervishes lay dead or wounded, and thousands of refugees reached Toshi. Egyptian losses were 17 killed and 130 wounded. three British soldiers were wounded.
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Wan el Fumi
Woodhouse
Abu Bel
Toshi
Bold Thain Ron tts Fort Worth train robbery
Six men robbed the Fort Worth and Denver express and mail south of Cheyenne water tank. They forced the locomotive on to pull away, broke into the express car, and seized packages after threatening the messenger. Mail contents were scattered. total stolen believed under 2000. Passengers unharmed. Authorities across neighboring towns pursue suspects.
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Fort Wort
Tex
Aug
Fort Worth
Denver
Cheyenne
March
Seizure of Black Diamond Under Treasury, Not State Dept Claim
Acting Secretary Wharton said the state department has no notice of the Black Diamond seizure and will act only within its remit if officially informed. He attributed any blame to Congress for laws enabling enforcement in American waters, and stressed treasury department control over the matter as it remains not yet an international issue.
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Wharton
Treasury Department
Congress
Behring Sea
Alaska
State Department
Black Bart Sighted In St Louis Before Kansas City Train Robbery
An officer in St Louis reports the famed bandit Black Bart stayed ten days in the city ending last Friday. He dined at Brunswick restaurant, flashed money, and mingled with mystique while denying his name. Police suspect a role in last nights Kansas City train robbery, though Bart did not reveal his business or travel direction before leaving by train.
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Black Bart
St. Louss St. Louis
Aug
St. Louis
Kansas City
Bart
Brunswick
Sullivan in the Meshes of the Law
Sullivan friends secured his release about 24. m. and he was taken to his room at the Edwards home where he remained until this morning at 11 o'clock. A hearing before Judge Campbell of the supreme court on a writ of habeas corpus ruled that Sullivan must go to Dew, Marion county, and give bond for appearance on August 12. Sullivan and party leave this evening to appear before Justice Carter tomorrow.
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Sullivan
Jackson
Miss
Edwards
Campbell
Supreme Court
Pudge
Dew
Marion County
Bond
Justicce Carter
Emperor William Review of Fleet at Portsmouth
Emperor William attended a naval review at Portsmouth as the fleet assembled under clear skies and a gale. German standards waved aboard each vessel while shore yards and sailors observed the ceremony in strong winds and formal display.
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Emperor William
Portsmouth
Wowremock
Lesbos
Conmens
Drowned Fishermen Near San Francisco Coast
A group including Archie and Joseph Cochran and Chris Sylvester Young drowned yesterday ten miles south of the CHA house while fishing on rocks off shore. An immense wave washed them into the sea. the Cochran boys’ father clinged to the rock and survived.
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San Maancisco
Aug
Archie
Joseph Cochran
Chris Sylvester Young
Cha House
Cochran
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England
Helena
W. T
Northern Pacific Railroad
Cour de Alene
Seattle
Tacoma
Holley, Mason, Marks & Co
the Great Eastern
Benham & Griffiths
Mason, Smith & Co
Cuic
Grand
Windsor
Cannon
Moore
First National Bank
Wolverton
Frankfort
Washington Territory
Ellensburg
Railroad Avenue
Ames
Rush House
Fort Worth and
Canada
Port Worth
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