Kilrain Credits Sun Over Sullivan Bout and Plans Ahead
Kilrain, examined by a reporter in Curcaco, says he was not seriously punched by Sullivan and attributes his weakness to the hot sun. He may travel to California for big purses and has not decided if he will fight Peter Jackson. Kilrain and Mike Donovan later passed through Pittsburg on a limited train, staying in their stateroom.
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Curcaco
Kilrain
Sullivan
Jake
Peter Jackson
Pittepurg
Jake Kilrain
Pugilist
Mike Donovan
China coolies detained after transit dispute
Acting Secretary Batchelder discussed with C. P. Huntington the case of twelve Chinese coolies arriving in New Orleans en route to China. The collector bans landing under the Chinese exclusion act while allowing transit as tourists, with action postponed pending diplomatic presentation. Detention without landing remains in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Batchelder
C. P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Railroad
New Orleans
China
San Francisco
United States Territory
Stantington
Indian Service Appointments to Be Permanent On Competence
Washington July 15 Commissioner Morgan issues a circular to Indian office agents stating that employees will be appointed only if thoroughly competent, zealous and faithful in duties, with permanent tenure as long as they remain competent and efficient, and that removal remains at discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Morgan
Indian Office
Indian Service
Fitzpatrick Meets Governor Over Mississippi Charge
John Fitzpatrick of New Orleans, referee in the Sullivan Kilrain fight, arrived in Jackson Mississippi and informed Governor Lowery he would answer any charges. He posted a $1000 bond to appear at Purvis on the 18th after waivers of preliminaries.
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Fitzpatrick
Lowery
Jackson
Miss
John Fitzpatrick
New Orleans
Mississippi
Purvis
Parnellites Discuss Tenant Defense League Action
In London on July 15 a Parnellite meeting in Commons rooms debated forming a Tenant's Defense league to unite tenant farmers in Ireland for self defense against landlord cruelty and attempted extermination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fire damages Pueblo dry house and nearby dwellings
A Pueblo telegram reports a 2 AM blaze destroying F. Tatts dry house and several small adjoining homes. Loss estimated at 35000 with about 30000 covered by insurance. Fire believed started by robbers.
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Pueblo
Denver
Colo
Fire disaster claims mother and daughter in Denver blaze
A Salt Lake City report states Mrs. Terry attempted to light a fire with coal oil when an explosion occurred. The burning oil fatally injured her and her one year old daughter in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Salt Lake City
Terry
Blaine resigns as secretary in Washington dispatch
A Hot Harbor special reports Secretary Blaine denies the resignation story with his own lips. The message, dated July 1 from New York, states Blaine disputes the circulating claim about his step down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
New York
Hot Harbor
Washington
Gebhardt and the Lily: Langtry sails amid scandal
A New York dispatch claims Mrs Langtry’s ill health aboard ship to Europe stems from an alleged child with Fred Gebhardt. The Evening World and Morning Journal publish sensational stories tying Gebhardt, Langtry, a nurse, and a baby to the scandal as they depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
New York
Republican
Gebhardt
Ex Senator Hill and Denver Republican Notified for Contempt
Ex Senator Hill owner of the Denver Republican K G Cooper manager and Wm R Stapleton managing editor were served notices to appear before Judge Stuart in district court to answer contempt charges. The action stems from editorials reflecting on Judge Stuart over a habeas corpus writ for Wyatt deputy secretary of state held ten days by Judge Stone for contempt. Wyatt swore the affidavit leading to the arrest papers.
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Denver
Hill
Denver Republican
K.G. Cooper
Wm. R. Stapleton
Stuart
District Court
Republican
Copper market firm but dull amid varied London and Paris notices
The copper market was firmer but dull while lead remained dull and tin steady. Burling stock soll for 10034. The Pall Mall Gazette reports the marriage of Viscount Dunlo to Belle Belton, a music hall artist. Money on call was easy at 3 3. per cent with various bills and exchange rates noted. A Grenoble collision on the Paris Lyons system killed or injured twenty. The French Chamber of Deputies approved a five year credit to build warships.
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New York
Burlington Stock
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Viscount Dunlo
Earl of Clancarty
Belle Belton
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Paris
Grenoble
Lyons
Mediterranean
Chamber of Deputies
Tlapearen
Universal suffrage sparks Montana constitutional debate
In Helena on July 1 the constitutional convention faced a petition from ten towns calling for universal suffrage. A pasted circular argues why women should vote. The committee opposes a compulsory education proposal for ages eight to fourteen and asks more time on Chinese labor matters. A National Reform meeting urged recognizing God as the source of governmental authority. Proposals for a labor bureau and annual state examiners to audit officials were debated.
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Helena
Mont
Great Falls
Committee On Labor
R.C. Wylie
National Reform Association
Bureau of Labor
Judiciary committee report at constitutional convention
Washington Territory’s July session notes the judiciary committee did not present the report as expected. It is understood to favor three or five supreme bench judges and eighteen district judges to probate. The panel backs separate constitutional amendments and a larger house for representation.
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Ouyerta
W.T
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Bench
Anme
House
Senate
Plans Outlined for International Salt Trust in Milwaukee
E D Wheeler of Manistee Michigan outlines plans for a proposed International Salt Trust with capital of 20 million dollars to be incorporated in New York. The association to begin business January 1 with Burt, a Michigan governor candidate, as first president. English capitalists to hold five million dollars of stock.
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Milwaukee
E. D. Wheeler
Manistee
Mich
Propose International Salt Trust
New York
Burt
Michigan
Queen Hosts Lincoln and Harrison Party at Windsor
United States minister Mr. Lincoln and his wife joined Mr. Russell J. Harrison, son of President Harrison, for a dinner with the Queen at Windsor this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon
Lincoln
United States
Russell J. Harrison
Harrison
Windsor
Race Arranged Between Searle and OConnor Planned
Documents outline an agreement for a September 9 race between Harry Searle the Australian caveman and William J. OConnor the Canadian champion. The Articles of Agreement were debated yesterday.
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Will
Lowna
Harry Searle
William J. O'Connor
Blythe Estate Scramble Opens Probate Court Battle
The Blythe estate contest began in the probate court with four million dollars at stake. Claimants over two hundred appeared from around the world led by Florence Blythe who says she is the illegitimate child and Alice Dickerson who claims Blythe recognized her as his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thomas A. Blythe
Pacific Coast
Blythe
Florence Blythe
Alice Dickerson
Sensational Habeas Corpus Bid in Cronin Case
John F. Biggs Campbell guardian seeks writ arguing he is jailed to force state evidence. He says prosecutors offered paid employment to secure false testimony about Cronin murder. Biggs notes illicit imprisonment, private hearing requested. Judge Horton to hear arguments tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critcaco
Cronin
John F. Biggs
Campbell
Clan-na- Gael
Biggs
Beggs
Dr. Cronin
Camp 20
Horton
Murder Sparks Lynching Fear in Empire City Oregon
In Empire City Oregon on July fifteenth Mrs Eatenhofer and her child were found murdered on John Gilman’s farm near Aquillo City and buried in a gulch. The husband who worked upriver returned home Saturday. Gilman and his wife were arrested after he attacked the husband as he approached home. the bodies were discovered today and a ready grave for the husband noted. The couple accused of murder may face lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire City
Oregon
Eatenhofer
John Gilman
Aquillo City
Gilman
Fitzpatrick Arrests in Purvis Case Involves Officials
C W Rich and J T Jamieson were arrested on warrants for aiding and abetting the Sullivan Kilrain fight and held on bond for reappearance at the circuit court. Referee John Fitzpatrick also arrested and to be tried next Thursday. Report mentions Governor Lowry targetting railroad officials.
Texas Fever Ravages Cattle Across Oklahoma Kansas
Dispatch from Wellington Kansas reports Texas fever causing heavy losses among cattle in the Cherokee Strip and Oklahoma. Forty head died in one pasture yesterday and dozens more carcasses were found in others. Hundreds are dying and officials warn no relief is seen for months as cattle move northward is halted.
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Kansas
A_ dispatch
Wellington
Cherokee Strip
Oklahoma
Veterans urged to attend G. A. R. encampment in Recampment Will Hand
At a Wisconsin common council meeting a resolution was adopted to not abandon the G. A. R. encampment preparations. Eight departments influence the decision, inviting veterans to come despite uncertainties about attendance nationwide and Commander in Chief Warner’s urging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minwauxer
Wis
Common Council
Chiect Warner
Burke Must Have Made a Raise in Winniren
Jeaae Campbell counsel for Burke says the prisoner will be brought up this week on a writ of habeas corpus for a full reargument before another judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Jeaae Campbell
Resignation Denial Tied to Blaine Health Rumors
Walker Jaine denies reports of Secretary Blaine's resignation. Jaine states he is consulting Blaine on state department affairs and Blaine's health is reported as good.
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Ban Hannor
Blaine
Walker Jaine
State Department
Paris crowd cheers as Buffalo Bill feat tests French bucker
A large Paris audience watched Buffalo Bill's Wild West riders attempt to saddle Le Retif, a vicious French stallion. Tony Esquival lassos the horse, Jim Kid rides, and the crowd roars as the horse is subdued after a brief struggle. Some backers lose bets on the beast.
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New York
Paris
Merid
Buffalo Bill
Neuilly
Colonel Cody
Jockey Club
le Retif
M. Tailland
Tony Esquival
Jim Kid
Taillard
Union Pacific to Build New Route to Seaboard
A World special reports yesterday's conference in New York considering a southwest Wisconsin line from a Soo connection to Sioux City and Council Bluffs to give Union Pacific a direct link with the Canadian Pacific. The plan would shorten the route to the seaboard by several hundred miles versus the Chicago path.
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New York
Union Pacific
Canada
Seabord
Wisconsin
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Canadian Pacific
Chicago
Colorado Meat Law Challenge Tested in Denver Court
In Judge Stone's criminal court Julius Schmidt faced the meat inspection law validity case. A judgment was entered to expedite constitutional ruling by the supreme court after a demurrer to the indictment, not a merits trial. Defense led by Geo McCrary and Willard Teller. prosecution by Isaac Stevens and Hugh Bueler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Colo
Judge Stone
People
Julius Schmidt
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Unicago Races at Washington Park Meet Results
The Washington Park track hosted divisions for two year olds to older horses with fair conditions. Prodigal Son won the two year olds three quarters of a mile, Mamie Fonzo took the mile, Blackburn captured the maiden stake for three year olds, Brown Princess won the mile and a quarter, Cotillion and Woodcraft led the remaining seven eighths events with close finishes and times listed.
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Cuiiaco
Washington Park
Prodigal Son
Bill Letcher
W.G. Morris
Mamie Fonzo
Phil Howle
Stony Montgomery
Blackburn
Cassius
Thine Rights
Brown Princess
Brando Little
Cotillion
Gus Gray
Woodcraft
Lady Hemphill
Brazil Mail Steamship Company Stock Certificate Filed
Horace N Thurber presides over the $1,000,000 Brazil Mail Steamship Company with Colis P Huntington George G Williams Edward F Bartlett and Charles R Flint as directors. A certificate filed in the county clerk's office states the entire capital stock is fully paid.
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New York
Horace N. Thurber
Colis P. Huntington
George G. Williams
Edward F. Bartlett
Charles R. Flint
Brazil Mail Steamship Company
Powderly Arrives in Chicago for Secret Knights Conference
General Master Workman Powderly and Knights of Labor leaders reached Chicago and held a private afternoon conference at a hotel with the executive board. Powderly declined to meet newspaper reporters.
Dakota Convention in Sioux Falls Moves Slowly
Sioux Falls July 16. The constitutional convention did little today as several standing committees failed to report and only routine business was handled. It is unlikely the convention will adjourn sine die before the second week in August.
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Sioux Falls
Daky
False Scare at Washington Convention Over Bourbon Largesse
H E Moore of Spokane Falls denied lobbied interests after a Seattle paper alleged he imported whisky to sway lawmakers. He described Kentucky hospitality as his motive and the convention Democrats toasted at Moore's house. The judiciary committee proposed a three judge supreme court and state court districts.
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Ornvaeria
W. C
H. E. Moore
Spokane Falls
Kentucky
Seattle
Moore
Northern Pacific Railroad
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Parnell Withdraws Counsel in Farcical Commission
Lexpos July 16 The Parnell commission opens with Sir Charles Russell resigning as Parnell's counsel effective immediately indicating no further presentation of his case. Justice Hannen notes Parnell remains under court jurisdiction as other MPs facing Times charges also withdraw. Hannen will reconvene the hearing Thursday to decide whether to continue examination.
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Parnell
Lexpos
Charles Russell
Hannen
the Times
Houlanger's Bubble in Paris Plot and Embezzlement Claims
Paris dispatch says cipher telegrams allege General Boulanger led a plot to march on the Elysee with high rank officers backing him. The charges include embezzlement over war ministry funds for camp equipment purchases and misappropriation of shares bought in the military club kept in his possession.
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Houlanger
Paris
Trmps
Boulanger
Elysee Palace
War Ministry
Military Club
Anton Bolak Hanged for Double Murder and Robbery
Becuiperr New Jersey July 16 Anton Bolak was hanged this morning for the brutal murder and robbery of his friend Bellinshire at Oxford New Jersey in September last. Bolak a man of extraordinary intelligence had been a soldier in the Prussian army from which he deserted. He was charged with killing a man in the old country and one in Colorado and was alleged to be involved in the Phebe Paulin murder at Orange Mountain years ago.
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Becuiperr
N. J
Anton Bolak
Bellinshire
Oxford
Bolak
Old Country
Colorado
Phebe Paulin
Orange Mountain
Strauss criminal arrives for Buena Vista trial
Sativa Colorado July 16. Strauss alias robber of L F Cornwell’s store in Mack for over $2,000 in jewelry and watches, arrested in New Orleans, brought here tonight with Deputy Sheriff Frank Keys en route to Buena Vista for the September term. A large crowd gathered at the depot to view him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Sativa
Colo
Strauss
L. F. Cornwell
New Orleans
Frank Keys
Buena Vista
President’s Office Recommends White House Annex
Colonel Wilson, commissioner of public buildings and grounds, reports to the chief engineer recommending a new office building for the president just west of the White House on the site of the current greenhouse and conservatory. He argues the president should have separate private residence and office space.
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Wasniscron
Colonel Wilson
White House
Green House
Duke of Cambridge Reviews American Marksmen Camp
The duke visited the American marksmen camp where he was greeted by Lt Newton Maj Marion and Private Farrow. Farrow demonstrated a Springfield rifle and the duke urged a council plan for a match between Americans and a British marksman team.
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Hritikh
Lexons
Duke of Cambridge
Newton
Marion
Farrow
Deputy Dalton Killed in Oklahoma Arrest Bid
United States attorney in Topeka reports deputy marshal Robert Dalton was shot while arresting Lee West, a moonshiner. Dalton died after returning fire that fatally wounded West. The clash occurred Sunday afternoon during the attempted arrest in Oklahoma.
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Topeka
Kas
United States Attorney
Robert Dalton
United States Maretal
Oklahoma
Dalton
Lee West
Weat
Weet
Thi
Telegraphic Ticks and Local Notices
July 16 reports estimate a $65,000 profit from improving Yellow Stone river. Judge Horton denies John F Beggs habeas corpus writ. Miss Anna Kelly, niece of J G Blaine, marries at Immaculate Conception Church in St Paul.
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Yellow Stone River
Cicada
Horton
Criminal Court
John F. Begg
Minneapolis
Anna Kelly
Anthony Kelly
James F. Blaine
St. Paul
J. G. Blaine
Immaculate Conception
Go'elock
Constitution Convention Adopts Ballot Reform Push
South Dakota convention delegates approve a resolution urging quick action by standing committees to report for enrollment and engrossing clerks. Committees debate the Australian ballot system and are expected to recommend adoption.
Mob Lynches Black Man in Mississippi Jail Ambush
Yesterday morning Lawn Bures a Black man charged with a white man named Whitehurst was fatally harmed by a mob at Tuka Mississippi. A mob of 109 men forced the jailor to surrender the keys and took Bures a short distance where he died tied to a tree.
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Muemrnis
Tenn
Bures
Whitehurst
Tuka
Miss
Tomboy Beats Sorrento at Monmouth Park
In a July 16 race at Monmouth Park the heavy track slowed Sorrento while Tomboy surged to victory in the mile and a half event. Sorrento finished second with Jubal third as Tomboy clocked 2 48.
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Monmouth Park
Sorrento
Tomboy
Jubal
Sullivan Gets the Money
New Orleans July 16 John Fitzpatrick referee of the Sullivan Kilrain fight telegraphed Stakeholder Cridge in New York to pay the money to the Sullivan party. Fitzpatrick Pat Duffey and others will go to Purvis and offer bail for their appearance to answer at the November term of court for aiding and abetting the recent fight.
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Sullivan
New Orleans
John Fitzpatrick
Cridge
New York
Fitzpatrick
Pat Duffey
Purvis
Smugglers Clash With Guards In Nuevo Leon Killing Five
In Puerto Del Agua Nuevo Leon a party of thirty smugglers fought custom house guards. two guards and three smugglers died. A water spout wrecked Chilapa Guerrero at noon yesterday.
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City
Mexico
Puerto del Agua
Nuevo Leon
Custom House
Chilapa
Guerrero
Kitrain Quietly Quarters in Harlem with Mitchells
Kitrain arrived in New York City today and was quietly quartered in Harlem with Charley Mitchell, Mrs Mitchell, and Pony Moore. The report notes no fanfare or public events surrounding the arrival.
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Kitrain
New York
Harlem
Charley Mitchell
Mrs. Mitchell
Pony Moore
Nutmegs and mace described in spice production
A historical note explains nutmeg origin in East Indies and cultivation in tropics. It details tree height, flowering, fruit, mace drying, shell and nutmeg processing, down to lime-water pickling, sweating, and shipment. It highlights Penang oulmegs as the best, about an inch long with pale brown corrugated surface and red streaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Indies
Penang
Laughing Plant Of Arabia Described In Herbals
Palgrave notes a native Arabian plant with seeds that mimic laughing gas. A Kasum dwarf and a three to four foot Oman variety have yellow clustered flowers and two to three black beanlike seeds per pod. Powdered seeds in small doses provoke loud laughter, singing, dancing, and antics for about an hour followed by deep sleep and amnesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palgrave
Central
Arabia
Kasum
Oman
Seteutefelmierimoan
Cottonwood Liner: Value and Uses Across Markets
The cottonwood tree once deemed wasteful for lumber now commands high value in the west. In New Orleans a thousand dollars is earned while white pine fetches $35. The wood balms grain warehouses by preventing sweating and is prized for cracker boxes and fruit barrels along the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Two Hue Dyed Specks of Stonkew Stir Debate
Fragmentary notes describe two hue dyed specks of stonkew with hints of political or social tension. The unreadable text suggests controversy over their appearance and potential implications for public opinion.
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