Halstead Willing Kindness Kept Him at Home Exposition Moves
Halstead speaks at Cincinnati reception about senate action and health recovery. He declines immediate senate bid, urges GOP unity to seat two Republicans in Senate, praises US life, while noting national policy on land reserved for irrigation under new law, with Bear River surveys planned and tensions between Idaho and Utah to be managed federally.
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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 in arsenic poisoning case
Liverpool Aug 4 In the Maybrick trial Dr Stevenson stated the patient showed arsenical poisoning symptoms. A nurse testified she warned against medicine, and a waiter identified the prisoner as a hotel guest. Defense opened after the prosecution closed its case as witnesses Said Maybrick habitually took arsenic and Professor Tidy affirmed the arsenic poisoning indicators.
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Sirs. Maybrick
Liverpool
Maybrick
Stevenson
Flatman
Brierly
Sir Charles Russell
Butson
America
Mariner Thompson
Tidy
St Louis citizens push to host world fair in 1904
At a spirited August 3 meeting in St. Louis, residents resolved to exert every effort to secure the holding of the world’s fair in the city. Enthusiasm ran high as speakers urged united action to bring the event to St. Louis.
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St. Louas
St. Louis
Duffy Arrives to Aid Sullivan Party Release
Jackson Miss Aug 3 John Duffy of New Orleans arrived to lead the Sullivan party and arrange their comfort and efforts to secure bond. Mr Rich of Richburg travels toward Jackson to possibly act as bondsman for the group.
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Leung Sullivan
Hasy
Jackson
Miss
John Duffy
New Orleans
Sullivan
Mr. Rich
Richburg
Sullivan's Reception In Louisville Snags Fire Chief Visit
John L. Sullivan, accompanied by a Mississippi deputy sheriff, arrived in Louisville this morning and called on Chief Hughes at the fire department headquarters. A crowd gathered at the levee as Sullivan greeted locals before departing for New Orleans.
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Sullivan
Louisvints
John L. Sullivan
Mississippi
Chief Hughes
Fire Department
Raae
New Orleans
Murder on Main Street Ends in Death in Columbia
In Columbia South Carolina 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. there is no proof linking Clark to the note. Weltee left four willow 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 Signals Idaho Water Policy Stand
Secretary Noble of the interior received a telegram from Governor Shoup of Idaho reporting resolutions from the convention. The note states speculators are following the United States policy and wasting water resources while Idaho asserts the need to protect water interests.
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Idaho
Wasttinagron
Noble of
Editor Charles Hull Shot in Mississippi Feud Ends Life
A telegram from Rosedale, Mississippi, reports the killing of Charles M. Hull editor of the Bolivar County Democrat by Weissinger, a lawyer and editor of the Bolivar County Review. The feud had featured threats and taunts, with violent language preceding Hull’s death by shotgun as he returned from dinner. Weissinger is jailed.
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The
Democrat
Weissinger
Revieww
Hall
Mississippi
English syndicate proposes Fall River cotton mill trust
An evening paper prints a letter from a committee representing an English syndicate to Fall River cotton mill presidents proposing a trust. It claims foreign investors have capital to buy all U S cotton plants. Fall River mills alone show capital over $2 million with investments around $30 million.
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Fall River
Mass
Tanner's Report on Pension Claims Involving Attorneys
Wasu victos Washington Aug 6 Commissioner of Pensions Tanner released a statement covering special claims from March 27 to July 23 reporting 958 special cases. Of these, 385 involved identified attorneys with Lemon handling 46 cases Dudley five, plus eleven other lawyers. The remaining claims were distributed among many other attorneys not exceeding eight cases per attorney.
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Tanner
Wasuvictos
D. C
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
George F. Lemon
Wim. W. Dudley
Idaho Won't Yield Bear Lake Storage Fight
At Hown Cry Idaho on August 3 the convention noted speculators’ bids on Bear Lake and linked streams to thwart government plans for storage reservoirs and irrigation. It adopted a memorial urging the secretary of the interior to prevent loss of lands and water rights, preserving Bear Lake as a storage basin. The surrounding lands have been withdrawn from market, with Bear Lake spanning about five by forty miles as a prime storage basin.
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Idaho
Bear Lake
Hown Cry
Bear River
Interror
Ashe
Alee
Hear Lake
The Coke Strikers Weakhouing and Partners
A labor dispute involving The Coke Strikers Weakhouing Prrranene Auge and associates weakens as 1000 workers at Younger town Moorwood and Standard works return to work. Operators TM anticipate full operation by mid next week with most sites resuming.
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Moorwood
Standard Works
Spokane City Burned In Massive Fire Tragedy
Aug. Spokane Falls Washington burns to ashes in a rapid blaze that destroys twenty five blocks and threatens key depots and hotels. Early estimates place losses near 14 million dollars with several deaths and widespread panic. The fire spreads despite a volunteer department as winds fan flames across Rail road avenue and the Rush house.
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Washington Territory
Seattle
Ellensburg
Spokane
Railroad Avenue
Ames
Rush House
Pacific Hotel
Devastating Spokane Fire Destroys City Blocks
The Spokane blaze raged for hours consuming the heart of the city. Firefighters failed to halt the advance as flames jumped across streets, destroying the Hyde block, the Grand hotel, Frankfort block, Arlington hotel, and much of the Northern Pacific express district. Charles Davis of Billings died after being overcome by heat. Provisions and relief were organized. water pressure failures and missing pumps hampered efforts. Estimated property loss reaches 6 million with insurance around 2 million.
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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
A Lost Mormon Band Near Yankton Skeleton Find
In Yankton Dakota Territory Aug a report explains two skeletons found in bluffs near Yankton. Samuel Henderson of Springfield SD recalls a Nauvoo IL Mormon colony that left around 1840 seeking a westward home. Bones are of white people. no identifying relics found. location near Niobrara mouth 25 miles away.
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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 Challenge Rio Grande Region Names
The president announced several federal postings. Edward J. Hobart of New Mexico is named surveyor general of New Mexico, Joseph A. Clark of Maine becomes pension agent at Augusta, Calvin Townsend of Michigan is principal clerk of public lands in the general land office, Isaac R. Cornwell of Indiana is principal clerk on private land claims, C. W. Crouse of Indiana is Indian agent at the Pine River agency in Artoun, and William T. Harris of Massachusetts is 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 on Mil Way to Chicago Transports Cronin Suspect
Burke and the Cronin suspect arrived under guard in this city in charge of Chicago police. After passengers alighted the Burke party boarded a Milwaukee car attached to a Milwaukee train that departed at night. Burke was closely guarded and not interviewed. reports of him being chained to the car floor are dismissed as likely false.
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Burke
Chicago
St. Paul
Atye-Burke
Cronin
Hubbard
Bloody duel at Cottonport ends fatal for Ducate
New Orleans dispatch reports a bloody duel near Cottonport between Harry Ducate and his son-in-law Charles Armour. About fifty witnesses saw both men fire. Ducate died from seven stomach wounds, Armour suffered a shattered knee. The quarrel began at a ball the previous night.
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New Orleans
Pictune
Baton Rouge
Cottonport
Harry Ducate
Charles Armour
Ducate
Armour
Seizure of American Cutter Intervenes in Behring Sea Hunt
Victoria B C reports the schooner Black Diamond seized after a July 11 seal catch of 53 skins. The American revenue cutter Rush demanded papers, forced entry, and removed seals and gear before placing seaman John Hawkins aboard. Hawkins claims the Rush aimed to stop sealing, and Customs Collector Hannley notes the crew wanted the vessel to reach Victoria or Sitka. The American consul wired Washington with the details.
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Victoria
B. C
Black Diamond
Behring Sea
John Hawkins
Hawkins
Sitka
Hannley
Washington
Canada Cooling Down
Ottawa August 5 The government has not received any report about the escape of the Black Diamond and expects no official cognisance. Officials regard the seizure as genuine and not likely to complicate matters. Authorities are ignorant of the alleged departure of the British war vessel for Behring Sea.
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Ottawa
Maybrick murder trial testimony challenges arsenic murder claim
In Liverpoo l on Aug 5 Mrs Maybrick's trial heard Dr MacNamara state death likely from gastro enteritis, not arsenic. Toxicologist Dr Paul said eliminating arsenic would take months if ingested twice, while witnesses noted fly papers and cosmetics use. Mrs Maybrick read a self defense statement detailing medicinal and cosmetic routines and a night of administering a powder to her husband.
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Maybrick
Poole
Liverpool
Michael Mas Brick
One Thousand Killed and Wounded Camp Aug General
General Crenfills, commander of Egyptian troops who defeated the Dervishee, telegrams that reconnaissance shows the battle has broken the Dervish army. The report notes heavy casualties and a decisive rout, signaling a major shift in the campaign.
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Crenfills
Egytlin
Dervish Force Routed at Toshi After Hard Clash
The Dervish host of about 3 060 men under Wan El fumi was routed on Saturday with only a few survivors. Egyptian cavalry pursued toward Abu Bel to block retreat. Most emir leaders were slain and hundreds of Dervish bodies plus wounded were brought to Toshi, with refugees arriving. Egyptian losses stood at seventeen dead and 130 wounded. three British soldiers were wounded.
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Wan el Fumi
Woodhouse
Abu Bel
Toshi
Bandits Rob Express Near Fort Worth In Safe Chase
Six masked men halted the Fort Worth and Denver southbound express near the Cheyenne water tank, forcing the engine to pull away. They seized the mail and express packages after a brief standoff, fired on cars, but did not molest passengers. total loot estimated under 2000. Authorities in adjacent towns pursue the robbers.
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Fort Wort
Tex
Aug
Fort Worth
Denver
Cheyenne
March
Wharton says State Dept has no position on Black Diamond seizure
Acting Secretary Wharton stated the department has not been advised of the Black Diamond seizure or any vessel action. He attributed responsibility to the treasury department for seizures and blamed Congress for the law prompting capture, noting no official international action or news to report.
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Wharton
Treasury Department
Congress
Behring Sea
Alaska
State Department
Black Bart in St Louis Linked to Kansas City Train Robbery
An inspector in St Louis reports the famed bandit Black Bart stayed ten days in the city ending last Friday. He dined at Brunswick restaurant and flashed money cards, avoided his name, and hinted at being a far west farmer. He left by train and is suspected in the Kansas City robbery.
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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 and his friends secured release around 24. m at the Edwards home in Jackson. A habeas corpus hearing before Judge Campbell of the supreme court was held, ordering Sullivan to report to Dew, Marion county, and post bond for August 12. Sullivan and his party depart tonight 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 reviews fleet at Portsmouth in Aug
An Aug review of the fleet at Portsmouth saw Emperor William arrive as a German standard was displayed. The weather was clear and a strong wind blew while a white flag was fired tallying the combined fleet and yards passed Lesbos. The dates of commons approved the bill this afternoon.
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Emperor William
Portsmouth
Wowremock
Lesbos
Drowning Near CHA House Claims Five Fishermen
Five men were drowned ten miles south of the CHA house while fishing on a rock. Archie Cochran, Joseph Cochran, Chris Sylvester Young and accompanying brothers SAN Maancisco and an unnamed man perished after a sudden wave washed them into the sea. The Cochran father survived by clinging to the rock.
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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
Tacoma
Holley, Mason, Marks & Co
the Great Eastern
Benham & Griffiths
Mason, Smith & Co
Cuic
Grand
Windsor
Cannon
Moore
First National Bank
Wolverton
Frankfort
Fort Worth and
Canada
Port Worth
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