Waldeck-Rousseau forms new French cabinet amid Dreyfus debate
Paris reports Senor Waldeck-Rousseau forming a cabinet with General de Galliffet as war minister and Millerand as commerce minister amid the Dreyfus controversy. Galliffet defends past actions while opposing blanket blame, stating he serves the majority and the law. Washington coverage notes Maryland grange head Ager testifying farmers face impracticable conditions and invest cautiously in farming.
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Paris
Waldeck- Rousseau
Leubet
Council of Ministers
Interior
M. Delcasse
Ister
Generalarquis de Gallifert
M. Lanessan
M. Monis
M. Caillaux
M. Millerand
M. Leygues
M. Decrais
M. Jean Dupuy
M. Pierre Dandin
Marquis de Gallifere
Dreyfus
Marquis de Gillafett
Commerce
Alexandre Millerand
Washington
Joseph M&. Ager
Maryland State Grange
Industrial Commission
Havemeyer
Democratic convention in Louisville enters busy electioneering phase
On June 23 Louisville reports a quiet public record but a busy behind the scenes push at the Democratic convention. Two sessions, morning and evening, prepared credentials and committee work as officials anticipate seating about three hundred delegates.
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Louisville
Removal orders threaten Cass Lake on Chippewa reserve
Walker Minnesota June 23 The rumor mill swirls as Captain Mercer RI agent issues peremptory orders to remove all white persons from the Chippewa Indian reservation within 30 days. The move reportedly threatens Cass Lake the division headquarters of the Great Northern Railway on its Foss ton extension.
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Walker, Minn
Mercer
Cass Lake
Great Northern Railway
Fosston
McKinley to Call Volunteers for Philippines Service
Washington reports President McKinley will order volunteers for the Philippines. The plan calls for at least nine regiments and possibly twelve, marking a major expansion of U S military efforts overseas.
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Washington
McKinley
Philippines
Nash in Washington with Ohio GOP chief on governor bid
In Washington on June 23 Mr. Nash the Republican nominee for Ohio governor meets with Representative Dick the state executive committee chair to discuss campaign strategy and outreach.
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Nash
Capital
Washington
Mr. Nash
Ohio
Fire destroys Matthews morocco factory and warehouse
In Philadelphia on June 23 the C J Matthews and Company morocco factory and warehouse, two five story brick buildings, were destroyed by fire of unknown origin. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. In Batavia Ohio on the same date Milford Snider, aged 20 and ill, borrowed a revolver and killed himself at home.
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Philadelphia
C. J. Matthews and Company
Batavia
Milford Snider
Treasury Statement Shows Cash Balance and Gold Reserve
Washington reports the treasury as of June 23 with available cash balance of 273,305,075 dollars and gold reserve totaling 235,761,851 dollars. The brief summarizes fiscal liquidity and asset holdings for that date.
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Treasury
Washington
England Flouted Any Foreign Alliance At Detroit Meeting
German American leaders in Detroit condemn alliances with England or any nation. Lentz and Lodge spar with Bard and Haas over expansion policy while patriotic songs unite Germans and Americans. In Washington Georgetown honors rear admiral Schley and Maj. Gen. Wheeler with LL D degrees and praise for Schley. Minneapolis reports Pillsbury on winter wheat failure and spring wheat prospects as usable grain remains sufficient for domestic needs.
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Detroit
John J. Lentz
Ohio
Frank L. Lodge
Paul Bard
Rev
C. Haas
England
Germany
Lentz
America
Washington
Georgetown University
Winfield Scott Schley
Joseph Wheeler
Schley
Santiago
Minneapolis
Charles A. Pillsbury
Dutch to Prepare Stubborn Defense In War With Britain
In The Hague on June 23 authorities report the Transvaal government mobilizes for war, arming fully. Pretoria has ordered 25 quick firing guns and several heavy calibre guns for fort artillery from Krupps news agency dispatch.
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Transvaal
Great Britain
Pretoria
Krupps
Court Allows Graphophone Evidence in Landsman Murder Case
In San Francisco Police Judge Conlan's court a graphophone played a statement by a young man accused of murdering Landsman in a street fight weeks earlier. The defense challenged the recording but the court ordered its admission as evidence.
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San Francisco
Conlan
Landsman
Toledo Jury Awards Road Use with City Damages
The jury in Toledo June 23 returned a verdict granting the Manufacturers railroad the use of certain streets, but assessing damages to the city at 50000 dollars. Mayor Jones opposed granting the franchise.
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Toledo
Manufacturers Railroad
Jones
Captain Ware Case Declared Hopeless by Medical Board
The medical board of surveyors appointed to assess Captain Ware's mental condition has issued its final report. They note recent signs of insanity and deem the case hopeless.
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San Francisco
Medical Board of Surveyors
Captain Ware
Tornado Strikes Beav er City in Sappa Valley
A small twister near Beaver City Nebraska in the Sappa valley wrecked barns sheds and windmills. It scattered hay stacks and dumped heavy rain leaving water a foot deep in spots. Crops suffered considerable damage.
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Beaver City
Neb
Sappa Valley
Miners Return From San Roque Placers
Seventy five returning miners arrived on the steamer St. Danis in San Diego. They report the placers are poor with an average yield of about $1.50 per day per miner.
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San Diego
Cal
San Roque Placers
St. Danis
Railroad building advances in first half of 1899 totals 1181 miles
New railroad building in the first six months of 1899 shows a total of 1181.45 miles, about 90 miles more than the preliminary figures for the same period last year. The report highlights substantial progress in construction activity.
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Eas Pf
Tornado Death Toll Rises to 112 in New Richmond
New Richmond Wisconsin reports Ward S. Gould among the latest victims, raising the tornado death toll from last week to 112.
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New Richmond
Wis
Ward S. Gould
Ohio Druggists Move To Curb Adulterated Drugs
The Ohio State Druggist convention at Putin Bay plans a cooperative to prevent adulterated medicines and will push repeal of the uniform poison laws. A strong campaign against adulteration will be launched. In Wichita Dr. Dudley of Louisville killed himself after his marriage ended.
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Toledo
Ohio
Putin Bay
Weber and Riemaur Set Half Mile Tandem Record
In Toledo on June 23 George Weber and Fred Riemaur broke the half mile tandem mark in one minute, riding ahead of the pace maker on a wheel geared to 160.
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Toledo
George Weber
Fred Riemaur
Murphy brothers among victims in leaky boat sinking
Saginaw Michigan reports a leaky boat sank killing Michael Murphy and his three sons Jim and Dan aged 16 and 18 and their father. The tragedy occurred on June 23 as the craft took on water and foundered, leaving a family lost to the lake.
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Saginaw, Mich
Michael Murphy
Jim
Dan Murphy
Alger's Plain Words Oppose Trusts and Back Direct Vote
General Russell A. Alger announces anti trust and direct election of senators platform while in Michigan. He argues wealth concentration hurts small dealers and competition and praises direct vote as preferable though slow to achieve. Alger also addresses Philippine war policy and troop levels with Otis.
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Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Charles Pike
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pingree
General Alger
Congress
McMillan
Burrows
Alger
Washington
Otis
Miles
Philippines
Storm Strikes Pine Bluff Killing Two On James Trulock Farm
A heavy June storm damaged telephone and telegraph lines across Pine Bluff Arkansas. Lightning killed two men on the James Trulock place named William Patterson and Jim Jackson. Herbert Trulock was left dazed by the strike.
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Ark
James Trulock
William Patterson
Jim Jackson
Herbert Trulock
Dewey Fund Reaches 10120 Amid Colombo Stay
The report notes the Dewey home fund totals 10120 as Admiral Dewey remains a week in Colombo Ceylon. Also covered are rumors about Standard Oil in Ohio denial, a Buckeye New York trust admission, and a Philippines conquest cost estimate of 200 million.
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Ohio
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Buckeyedam
New York
World
Philippines
Bronson
Alexandria Bay
Fred Gmelin
Milwaukee
Myers
Wabash Announces Summer Excursions and Special Rates
The Wabash unveils round trip and one way tourist tickets this summer with frequent Sundays sales from June 24 to July 10 and return windows up to 30 days. Special routes include Put in Bay Chautauqua NY Colorado Utah Detroit events and Home Seekers rates. Full details at the Wabash ticket office and United Society Christian Endeavor Convention in Detroit.
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Wabash
Colorado
Utah
Wabash Ticket Office
United Society Christian Endeavor
Detroit
Mich
Wabash Announces Low Round Trip Fares for NA E A Meeting
The National Educational Association gathering in Los Angeles July 11 to 14 will feature special Wabash round trip rates. Tickets go on sale June 25 to July 5 with a final return by September 4. For details inquire at the Wabash ticket office.
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Wabash
Nickel Plate Excursion to California for National Education Meet
Nickel Plate tickets on sale June 24 to July 7 for a California excursion to Los Angeles. One fare plus two dollars for round trip. Inquire at Nickel Plate agents for details.
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National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Nickel Plate Road
Summer Outings Booklet for Lake Erie and Chautauqua
A booklet titled Summer Outings promotes low rates and scenic spots along the uth shore of Lake Erie and the classic shores of Lake Chautauqua. Readers are urged to consider affordable options for the hot season.
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Nickal Plate
Lake Erie
Lake Chautauqua
One Dollar Summer Onings on Nickel Plate Route
Nickel Plate road offers a one dollar summer oning starting Sunday May 28 for groups of five or more traveling together on a single party ticket. Travel allowed west of Wallace Jct Pa up to 100 miles from start with round trip fare of one dollar per person. For single fares up to one dollar, round trips are one fare. Check with ticket agents for details.
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Nickel Plate Road
Wallace Jct
Nickel Plate Announces Low Rate Summer Excursions
Patrons are urged to consult newspapers and ticket agents for reduced fares this summer. The railroad promotes its three Daily Express trains with no car changes between Chicago New York and Boston and promises lower rates than competing lines.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
Boston
Half Rates To National Saengerfest Cincinnati 1899
C. H. & D. agents offer one fare round trip to the National Saengerfest in Cincinnati from June 27 to 28 1899 with return by July 5. Tickets valid on all trains June 27 28 29 90. See C. H. & D. agents for details.
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R.y
B and O Excursions Camp Meeting to Mountain Lake Park
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers excursion tickets for the Mountain Lake Park meeting in Maryland from July 1 to 10 1899 at one fare round trip with return by July 15 1899. Additional fares apply July 8 and 4 for round trips within 200 miles with return by July 5 1899.
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Mountain Lake Park
Maryland
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Annual Meeting plan details for 1899 travelers
Readers planning this year’s Annual Meeting National Educational Association in Los Angeles should obtain a booklet from Chicago and Northwestern Ry. It offers complete route options, train times, rates, and essential travel information. Send 2 cents postage to D W Aldridge, 127 The Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio, to receive it free.
Nickel Plate Excursion Tickets Sold Sundays
Nickel Plate road agents offer one fare round trip excursion tickets to points on the line every Sunday with return on the same date.
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Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Plate Rail Service Connects Through Chicago Trains
Passengers to the middle west, Rocky Mountains, or Pacific coast are told that Nickel Plate road fast express trains connect directly with through lines at Chicago. The service promises splendid equipment fast time and lowest rates ensuring a safe and pleasant journey for travelers.
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Middle West
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Christian Endeavor Convention Returns to Detroit 1899
The C H and D offers half rates for the July 3 to 10 convention in Detroit Michigan with tickets valid July 3 to July 15 and extension to August 15 for 50 cents deposited with joint agent. From July 10 to 11 inclusive side tickets to northern Michigan resorts and Canadian points reach Quebec. contact C H and D agents for details.
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Michigan
Canada
Quebec
Half Rate to California by Chicago and North-Western Railways
Advertises a discounted Chicago to Los Angeles round trip fare of 64.50 dollars via the Chicago and North-Western routes with fast service and scenic views. Tickets go on sale June 25 to July 8, return allowed until September 4, 1899, for the National Educational Association annual meeting. Free illustrated pamphlet on request. contact D W Aldridge at 127 The Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Chicago and North-Western Railway
Chicago
Los Angeles
National Educational Association
D W Aldridge
the Arcade
Cleveland
Ohio
International Baptist Young Peoples Union Convention in Richmond
The International Convention of the Baptist Young Peoples Union of America will be held in Richmond Virginia from July 13 to 16, 1899. The CH&D Ry offers a round trip fare with travel dates July 11 to 13 and return by July 43, with extension to August 15 for a 50 cent deposit at joint agent offices.
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International Convention
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union of America
Richmond
Thech& D R’y
Seec H& D
4th of July Excursions on Nickel Plate Road
July travel by Nickel Plate Road offers a round trip excursion with favorable fares and agent guidance. Details mention July dates and return on the 4th with attractive pricing for riders.
Nickel Plate Expresso Trains Promote Winona Lake Resort
Low summer rates run to Sept 1 with 15 day tickets available. Travel by Nickel Plate Road to the popular Winona Lake resort with a trio of fast express trains daily. Ask Nickel Plate road agents for details. June 3 1942.
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Winona Lake
Nickel Plate Road
One Fare Round Trip via Nickel Plate Road
A brief travel offer notes a one fare round trip via the Nickel Plate road on July 3rd and 4th, with return on the fifth. Passengers are urged to ask agents for details and schedules.
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Nickel Plate Road
Good
Sth. Ask
Sears Roebuck Advertising Page Item
An early Sears Roebuck catalog promotion offers a buggy and high grade buggy body with top and curtains at a special price. The ad notes freight charges and a $1.00 rebate, with claims of durability and guarantees, and invites readers within 100 miles of Coleene to order.
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Nepreoe
Sarven
Paige
Carey Ye
Pephe
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