Flood Victim Reports Quiet as River Falls in Texas
The Brazos valley flood situation eases as the river drops. Initial death tolls were likely exaggerated with several supposed drowning victims seen returning. Brookshire relief committees distribute corn meal and cotton seed to farmers, aiming to plant crops and sustain hunger gaps until next year. Over 10,000 Black residents along the Brazos reportedly lost everything, with extensive livestock losses noted.
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Galveston
Brazos Valley
Catcartia
Brookshire
Waller County
Wien
Cage
Benokehire
Brookshire T
Brazos
Devlin's Address at Democratic Meeting July 20
Chicago July 8 The Democratic Press Bulletin prints a letter from B J Devlin chief of the bureau addressed to Democratic editors and national committee members about meeting July 20. He accuses Harrison of straying from the party platform and notes no salary for his editor position with expenses paid by Chairman Jones since October 1897.
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Chicago
Democratic Prees Bulletin
National Committee Press Bureau
B. J. Devlin
National Committee
Altgeld
Harrison
Harevison
Bulletin
Jones
Short Week in Stocks in New York July 8
In a shortened trading week the market digested heavy selling as big operators booked profits after last week’s buying. High grade railroad shares led losses amid profit taking. Pennsylvania, New York Central, and Grangerve suffered. Rain fears trimmed spring wheat and pressured Grangers, while funds moved toward Industrials. London remained a buyer, supporting prices.
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New York
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Grangeve
London
Oil Seed Combine Campaign Triumph in England
A London dispatch reports John R. Bartlett forged an amalgamated company by uniting linen seed and cotton seed mills refiners. In five months he secured 60 percent of the trade, winning contracts with 17 corporations and firms as rivals adopted his plan.
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New York
the Tribune
London
John R. Bartlett
England
British Oil and Cake Mills forms new amalgamated firm
The British Oil and Cake Mills limited organizes to unite mills, refineries, and trade brokers for mutual benefit. The consolidated company carries 2,250,000 pounds in share capital with 500,000 reserved for future developments. The first issue totals 4,750,000 pounds with 1,450,000 already underwritten, as promoters seek to stabilize amid intense competition in the seed trade.
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British Oil and Cake Mills, Limited
Consolidated Company
America
Rapid Fire Guns Show Naval Army Improvements
A New rapid firegun for the Army and a novel auto six pouncer for the Navy were tested at Briges Seahey Man and Ammun any Derby. The weapons, built under war contracts, promise high rates of fire and automatic ammunition handling, halving crew needs while delivering up to 60 shots per minute and streamlined loading.
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New York
Navy
Orer
Alger Denies Resignation and Cabal With Pingree
Secretary of War Alger, departing New York, denies any political deal with Governor Pingree over the Michigan seat. He states no resigning from the cabinet and no intent to seek the Senate, having told Pingree he is not pursuing the place and will not fund the campaign.
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New York
the Times
Alger
Michigan
Pingree
Miss Perry
Alaska
United States
Spain
Cuba
Thornton Block
East Broadway
Navy to establish reserve ammunition supply plan
A Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral in charge of ordnance will move to create a navy reserve ammunition stock. It is unclear how much powder or shells will be purchased but a full appropriation of 8500000 is anticipated. Some smokeless powder may be made at Indian Head to support the reestablishment of the government factory. The department plans to allocate funds to purchase reserve guns and contrivances for auxiliary devices and age weapons will soon be placed.
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New York
Washington
Uae
Indian Head
Wheeler Writes a Book on Civil War Cavalry
General Joseph Wheeler has authored a book detailing cavalry operations in the Civil War. The work will be published for Wheeler cavalry camps in the South by an Atlanta firm. A note from Alabama mentions additional postwar notes awaiting printing. A resolution honored American Knallys of Columb in gratitude for grave care.
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Atlanta
Joseph Wheeler
Wheeler
South
Cable Route Survey Across Pacific to Australia
The British survey Souamer Egwich is conducted from Tequinault Be toward a cable link between British Columbia and Australia. The project plans to pass Samoa and Hawai, then survey Honolu lu and Apia. Soundings will continue to the nearest point on the continent.
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San Traneisco
Manufactured Plague Scare Panic in San Francisco
July report from Dr. Kinyoun of the Marine Hospital Service questions a plague scare linked to the Nippon Maru outbreak. He states the microscopic slides by Dr. Barbat show no signs of bubonic plague, and quarantined Nippon Maru passengers are set for release next Tuesday.
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San Prancisco
Kinyoun
Marine Hospital Service
San Prancisco Board of Health
Barbat
Wage Question Delayed in Tin Plate Talks
Chicago July 8 The officers of the American Tin Plate company and the Amalgamated Iron Association held a meeting that did not reach the wage issue. The session concentrated on the union demand for a six week summer shutdown of the works.
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Chicago
American Tin Plate Company
Amalgamated Iron Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers
Mion
Whist League Congress Opens in Chicago Monday
The American Whist league holds its annual congress at the Auditorium hotel with a tournament expecting 300 to 400 whist players attending from Chicago and beyond.
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Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Crystal Springs Best Pleasure Resort in Northwest
Crystal Springs offers a newly built hotel with parlors and dining rooms and excellent lunches at all hours. It features plunge baths supplied by the state’s only hot water artesian wells and offers private parties with advance notice. Located five miles from Butte.
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Crystal Springs
Butte
Braganza Diamond and Its Luxurious Train Service
The Braganza, the largest diamond in the world weighing 1880 carats, is part of Portuguese jewels. The article lauds its unparalleled clarity weight and finish. It mentions a splendid train that runs daily between St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago delivering high service and comfort to patrons.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Chicago
Notice to wood contractors for 300 cords pine cordwood
The board of county commissioners of Silver Bow county invites sealed proposals for 300 cords of dry pine cordwood to be delivered and racked in the jail yard on or before September 1, 1899. Bids due with the County Clerk by July 10, 1899, accompanied by cash or certified check of $100. Moran, County Clerk.
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Board of County Commissioners
Silver Bow
D. E. Moran
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Talbort
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