Suppressed Interview Promises Filipino Independence Debunked
United States Consul Pratt wins libel ruling in Singapore court over Foreman book claim that he promised Filipino leaders independence in exchange for aid against Spain. Court injunction blocks further publication throughout Straits settlements. Pratt vows action in the United States and against papers alleging the alleged interview and anti American telegram influence.
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San Francisco
Singapore
Hongkong
United States
Pratt
Speyer Pratt
Spain
John Foreman
Philippines
Foreman
Consul Pratt
Aguinaldo-Pratt
Supreme Court of the
Straits Settlements
Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Limited
Orient
Columbus Pageant and Street Fair Draw Big Crowds
King Carnival ruled Columbus on the Fourth as tens of thousands visited the pageant and street fair in the city under Elks sponsorship. A five mile parade featured military and civic groups, bands, and stunning floats. More than 50,000 poured through the gates in the afternoon and evening while children enjoyed a full day at the fair.
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Columbus
Order of Elks
Woman survives wagon wreck with broken neck
Mrs. Mary Perry is at home after a wagon collision with a fast train. Her neck is fractured but she is considered to be recovering. The crash occurred as she traveled with her husband and son across railway tracks at Toledo on July 5.
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Toledo
Mary Perry
Arbitration stance flags optional over obligatory approach
At The Hague the arbitration commission discussed forcing arbitration. The German delegate stated he was instructed not to accept obligatory arbitration except by special conventions. The weather outlook mentions showers and variable winds for Ohio and West Virginia. fair and warmer in Kentucky and Indiana with variable winds.
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the Hague
Arbitration Commission
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Mothers Friend Relieves Expectant Mothers Says Ad
An advertisement promotes Mothers Friend as the only remedy for pregnant women, a liniment to apply externally. It warns against internal medicines and labels competing internal remedies as harmful. The product sells for $1 a bottle at druggists or via Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta, Georgia.
Severe Brazos Valley Flood Drowns Dozens and Strands Towns
A new Brazos valley flood wrecks the Missouri Kansas and Texas bridge at Dewey Station and river rises six feet higher than ever. Homes and trees drift past Sealey and Dewey as LaGrange Brookshire records losses. Houston appeals for aid. 13 reported dead at Brookshire. telegraph lines down. hundreds left homeless.
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Brazos Valley
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Calvert
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Dewey Station
Brazos River
Sealey
Dewey
LaGrange
Brookshire
Houston
Brashear
Brookshire Flood Appeal Urges Immediate Aid for Hungry Residents
Governors received a telegram from Brookshire residents stating hundreds are without food or shelter after floods on the Brazos river. They warn starvation is inevitable if relief and food do not arrive promptly.
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Austin
Tex
Sayers
Brookshire
Brazos River
Brookshire relief train departs as Brazos floods threaten
Houston dispatch reports Brookshire appeals for aid as a relief train with rowboats and provisions heads to the disaster zone. The Brazos river at the affected point spans ten miles, and 13 people are reported drowned with hundreds more in peril.
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Houston
Tex
Brookshire
Brazos
Baseball box scores from New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburg
Baseball box scores list runs hits and errors for New York Washington Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Louisville Baltimore Boston and Pittsburg games with batteries and pitcher lineups. Details include per game scores and lineup pairs with players such as Seymour Warner Weyhing McGuire Hughes Grim Magee McFarland Emstie Smith Philipps Peitz Wood Cunningham Zimmer Gaffney Andrews Swartwood Latham and others.
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New York
R. H.E
Washington
Seymour and
Warner
Weyhing and
McGuire
Lynch and Connolly
Philadelphia
R. BB
Brooklyn
Hughes and Grim
Magee and McFarland
Emstie and Smith
Cincinnati
Louisville
Philipps
Western League Scores From Key City Matches
Baseball scores from multiple Western League games show Baltimore defeating Boston 2 to 1 in Baltimore. Philadelphia 10 Brooklyn 1. Pittsburgh 4 Cleveland 3. Cincinnati 6 Louisville 5. New York 2 Washington 5. Indianapolis 12 Columbus 6. Minneapolis 4 St Paul 1. Detroit 4 Buffalo 0. Toledo 9 Dayton 8. Fort Wayne 12 Grand Rapids 5. Kansas City 6 Milwaukee 5. Minneapolis 4 St Paul. Indianapolis 0 Columbus 4. Detroit 6 Buffalo 5.
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Indianapolis
Columbus
Minneapolis
Rocking City Showdowns Across the Midwest
Scores from multiple matches include Ft. Wayne 13 over Grand Rapids 7 and Toledo 10 over Dayton 4. Newcastle 4 over Youngstown 6 and Wheeling 6 over Mansfield 2. Local standings and results reflect a busy sports schedule.
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Ft. Wayne
Grand Rapids
Toledo-Toledo
Dayton
Newcastle
Youngstown
Wheeling
Mansfield
Horse Racing Entries at Chicago and Sheepshead Bay
The list includes Chicago entries: Frank Thompson, Inlook, Banquo II, Canova, John Baker. At Sheepshead Bay the lineup features Fluke, Blarney Mesmerist, Ethelbert, Dr. Cattlet, Maximo Gomez.
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Chicago
Frank Thompson
Inlook
Banquo II
Canova
John Baker
Sheepshead Bay
Fluke
Blarney- Mesmerist
Ethelbert
Dr. Cattlet
Maximo Gomez
Saengerfest Deficit Hits North American Saengerbund
Cincinnati July 5 The golden jubilee saengerfest drew praise for music but left a deficit of $55 000 as the great hall remains unfinished. Local committee appeals for subscriptions from prominent citizens to cover the shortfall.
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Cincinnati
Saengerbund
Yellow fever cases reported among troops improve in Santiago
In Santiago de Cuba on July 5 the yellow fever situation shows improvement with five new cases among the troops, all described as mild.
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Santiago de Cuba
Fourth of July Celebrations Across States Highlight Bryan and Miles
William J. Bryan spoke at Barnesville Chautauqua praising Republican resistance to trusts and opposing imperialism. In Atlanta he warned the money question looms large in 1900 politics. Major General Miles, guest of John Sherman in Mansfield, lauded the war's outcomes and the future of former Spanish territories.
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Atlanta
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
Bryan
Democratic Executive Committee
Miles
Mansfield
John Sherman
Sherman
Spain
Havana Firecracker Frenzy Report Highlights July 5
Havana streets buzzed with noise as Cuban youths bought firecrackers with dimes. An annexationist group hired a band and distributed 300 American flags to parade organizers and participants.
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Havana
Praedo
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Haos End
Boston Fourth of July under Mayor Matthews on Expansion
During Boston's formal Fourth of July exercises ex Mayor Nathan Matthews Jr delivered the annual ovation on the theme Expansion. He urged keeping a duty to the Philippines, stating trustees cannot resign and criticizing misrule by a minority. A 45 gun salute marked the fortress Ca banas and crowds cheered the parade.
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Uncle Sam
Boston
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Philippines
Dewey
Manilla
Tammanys Independence Day Rally At Fourteenth Street Wigwam
In New York on July 5 Tammany held its customary Independence Day gathering at the Fourteenth street wigwam. The event featured few prominent figures with Ex Governor Hogg of Texas drawing attention by introducing W. J. Bryan and the Chicago platform to loud applause. Augustus Van Wyck’s favor was tepidly received.
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Tammany
New York
Diplomatic Reception at U.S. Embassy in Paris
A grand reception was held at the United States embassy in Paris with flowers tropical plants and flags. Almost the entire American colony attended as M. Millerand the minister of commerce delivered the principal speech praising the ties between the two republics. Ex-President Harrison also spoke.
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Paris
United States
M. Millerand
Harrison
Fourth of July Observed in Pretoria With U S Officers
Pretoria marked Independence Day on a grand scale. Rear Admiral Howison and Captain Cooper led Chicago officers in the celebration. Transvaal secretary of state F W Reitz met with US consul C F Maerum to extend greetings from the South African republic’s executive.
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Pretoria
Howison
Cooper
United States
Chicago
F. W. Reitz
Transvaal
C. F. Maerum
South African Republic
American Society Banquet in London At Hotel Cecil
More than 400 guests attended the American society banquet in London at the hotel Cecil on the Fourth. A brilliant galaxy of ladies viewed the function from the gallery as the event showcased patriotism and Anglo Saxon spirit, equaling last year’s famous banquet.
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American Society
London
Cecil
Fireworks and Flags Mark Fourth of July in Manilla
A lively Fourth of July celebration in Manilla featured fireworks bands speeches and decorations with all nationalities participating. Foreign ships and consulates including the Spanish raised colors beside the Stars and Stripes as the flagship Baltimore fired a national salute.
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Manilla
Baltimore
Fatality marred Plymouth naval celebration aboard Arrogant
A signal boy climbed to clear halyards on the cruiser Arrogant during a Fourth of July celebration in Plymouth England and fell to the deck, dying from his injuries. The incident marred the naval event and is being investigated.
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Plymouth
England
Ambassador Choate Celebrates Fourth in London
United States Ambassador Joseph Choate and Mrs. Choate held receptions at the embassy and their home in London. Both venues were festively decorated with flags and flowers in national colors.
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Ambassador Choate
London
Joseph Choate
United States
Choate
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Kingston and Port Antonio Jamaica
In Kingston and Port Antonio Jamaica on July 5 a broad display of American and British flags adorned public and private buildings. Visitors to the United States consulate were abundant, reflecting a festive patriotic atmosphere.
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Jamaica
Kingston
United States
Port Antonio
Americans Attend Reception in Rome at Continental Hotel
In Rome on July 5 the United States charge d affaires Lewis Iddlings hosted a reception at the Continental Hotel. The event drew a large turnout with most Americans in the city in attendance.
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Rome
United States
Lewis Iddlings
Uproar at Antwerp Council Over Electoral Bill Rejection
At Antwerp July 5 a Left councillor urged rejecting a new electoral bill provoking an uproar in the public galleries. A Rightist councillor called the move a government censure and shouts, insults, and the Marseillaise erupted among spectators.
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Antwerp
Memphis Fire Fatalities Darken City Block Blaze
A Memphis blaze at Gayoso and Front streets destroyed the Memphis Paper company and several adjoining plants. Two fire officials were seriously hurt and one ex chief died from injuries. An unknown black man was crushed by falling walls. The Gayoso hotel was gutted after six hours of flame.
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Memphis
Memphis Paper Company
Gayoso
Front Streets
Cleary
James Ryan
Blumenthal
Ryan
James Cleary
Paper Company
Blumenthal and Heilbronner Liquor Company
American Biscuit Company
Standard Oil Company
Gayoso Hotel
Spasm of Jealousy Ends in Fatal Shot in St Louis
Grace Miller, wife of grocer William Miller, was shot by their shop clerk Eugene Donnelly. After mortally wounding her, Donnelly kissed her and warned the husband to stay back, claiming the act was accidental though believed driven by jealousy. He surrendered to authorities.
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St. Louis
Grace Miller
William Miller
Eugene Donnelly
Donnelly
United Christian party of Iowa nominates slate
Des Moines announces the Iowa United Christian party ticket for governor C D Heacock of Brighton judgeship John M Helmick of Dubuque and superintendent W C Pigeon of Richland. A resolution supports direct legislation and rule by the standard What would Jesus do.
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Des Moines
United Christian Party of Iowa
C. D. Heacock
Brighton
Supreme Bench
John M. Helmick
Dubuque
W. C. Pigeon
Richland
Christ
Jesus
Professor Schurman Sails for Japan After Manilla Stop
The Bennington carried Professor Schurman of the United States advisory commission for the Philippines from Manilla to Hongkong where he will sail for Japan for a brief visit before returning to the United States. Admiral Dewey Colonel Denby Professor Worcester and Professor Schurman plan to meet in Washington in autumn to prepare the commission's labor report.
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Schurman
Manilla
Bennington
United States Advisory Commission For
Philippines
Hongkong
Japan
United States
Admiral Dewey
Denby
Worcester
Washington
Poison in Ice Cream Hits Wedding Party in Austinburg
At a wedding in Austinburg Ashtabula County on July 5 twenty five guests consumed ice cream and became violently ill. Mrs. Enos Morgan, host of the wedding, died from the poisoning while the rest recovered. Local authorities investigate suspected contamination.
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Ashtabula
Austinburg
This County
Enos Morgan
Constable Shot in Sewell Shooting Affray. Several Wounded
In Sewell Fayette county Harrison Lusk a constable was fatally wounded by a gunshot through the lungs. Funston Cox colored who the constable attempted to arrest was shot three times but expected to recover. Eleven shots fired with several participants. Henry Norman colored barkeeper was killed at Harvey near Sewell.
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Charleston
W. Va
Sewell
Fayette County
Harrison Lusk
Funston Cox
Henry Norman
Harvey
Loup Creek
New Cane Planter Aims to Transform Sugar Planting
Captain John A. Aniello of New Orleans develops a labor saving cane planter wagon. Tested on Colonel John T. Moore’s Terrebonne parish estate, the device uses a 16 by 7 by 21 gold wagon with a feeder drum to drop seed cane and fertilizer, rear earth throwing, two men and four mules powering the operation. Orders pour in from wealthy planters after successful trials.
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John A. Aniello
New Orleans
Aniello
John T. Moore
Terrebonne Parish
New Orleans Picayune
Moore
Bertrand
Waubon
Colonel Moore
Death of a Capitalist in Toledo at 65
Edwin Jacob 65 president and incorporator of the Toledo and Bowling Green railroad died at his home. He was a well known capitalist and one of the organizers of the Holcomb bank of Toledo.
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Toledo
Edwin Jacob
Toledo and
Bowling Green Railroad
Holcomb Bank
Detroit men charged in wholesale house robberies
Toledo July 5 Detective Jack Carew arrested Morris Robinson of Detroit and William Krisson of Toledo for wholesale house robberies. Over $1,000 worth of property was found secreted in their rooms. They are charged with several large robberies.
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Toledo
Jack Carew
Morris Robinson
Detroit
William Krisson
Pittsburg coal combine under pressure with $30 million capital
Five men jailed in Pittsburg on counterfeiting charges. Widow of King Kalakaua dies in Honolulu on June 24. Albert Loudenslager, 30, drowned in a Columbus park lake. Beacon Light Lamp plant in New Brunswick destroyed by fire. Ludwich shoots Miss Bertha Whiteside in Des Moines after marriage refusal. Denver and Rio Grande passenger train wreck near Leadville injuring nine.
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Pittsburg
King Kalakau
Hawaii
Honolulu
Albert Loudenslager
Columbus
Park Lake
Beacon Light Lamp Company
New Brunswick
N. J
William l Ludwich
Bertha Whiteside
Des Moines
Denver and Rio Grande
Leadville
Col
Thousands Arrive for Great Christian Endeavor Convention
Delegates pour into Detroit as the international convention nears opening night. Local reception volunteers guide arrivals to accommodations while preparations at the convention grounds proceed. City hall and Campus Martius glow with electric decorations featuring red white and Endeavor monograms.
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Detroit
Christian Endeavor
Campus Martius
Regimental Mobilization Planned for Philippines from Fort Thomas
Cincinnati reports orders to mobilize a new regiment for the Philippines. Recruiting offices open in Cincinnati and the garrison. Local and regional recruits from Kentucky Indiana and West Virginia will be sent to Fort Thomas. A regular army colonel to command the unit with most officers from civilian life.
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Cincinnati
Fort Thomas
Philippines
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Pope in Prostration After Religious Ceremonies
Rome reports the pope has become greatly prostrated with a slight fever after recent religious ceremonies. He is confined to bed and there is concern about his condition.
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Rome
Market Reports Cattle and Hog Prices Quick Summary
Cattle-Choice heavy five dollars for prime, 40 to 50 for Gad, 85 to 255 for butchers, 25 for heifers, 25 to 40 for bulls and cows, calves six fifty to seven dollars. Hogs-Prime around four dollars twelve to fourteen cents, mediums and Yorkers four dollars ten to twelve, heavy four dollars, roughs three twenty to three sixty. Sheep and lambs-Choice sheep four dollars ten to four eighty, yearlings three fifty to three fifty five, spring lambs four to five seventy five.
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Fair York
Market Livestock Prices Report
Hogs Yorkers and pigs run four dollars ten cents for mediums and heavies four dollars five cents. Cattle ranges include good to choice dry fed butcher steers four dollars eighty five to five dollars ten cents, fair to good grassy four forty to four sixty five, good to choice heifers four twenty to four seventy five, good to choice butcher cows three forty to three eighty. Calves tops seven dollars, fair to good six twenty five to six seventy five. Sheep and lambs show good to choice spring lambs six dollars to six fifty, good to choice wether sheep four forty to four seventy five, fair to good mixed sheep three seventy five to four twenty five, good to choice yearlings four seventy five to five dollars.
Cattle and Hog Prices Mixed in Market Report
The catalog lists cattle categories with values for good, common, and prime stock. Cow and heifer, stocker and feeder, calves, hogs, and sheep and lambs prices appear alongside varied quality grades and weights, including yearlings and buttermilks.
Cattle, Hogs, Sheep Prices Bid in Local Market
Prices for cattle show strictly chosen lots at five to six dollars with common cattle around four dollars. Hogs range from about three eighty to four dollars with mixed lots and heavies listed. Sheep and lambs offer inferior stock at two dollars, prime wethers near five sixty, yearlings about four to five dollars.
Market Prices Report for Wheat Corn and Livestock
Wheat No 2 red 72c Corn mixed 5c Oats No 2 mixed 28c Rye No 2 65c Hog futures $3 90 to 4 25 Cattle $3 25 to 4 51 Sheep $2 04 to 2 25 Lambe $4 to 6 8 Cloverseed $3 95 Wheat No 2 Tic 35c4 Oats No 2 mixed 23c Rye No 2 60c
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Toledo
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