Glint of Geko Gossip and World Notes
A collage of brief items notes a French conscript case, dandelion scourge in Gallatin County, dog vaccination tales, Jenner and vaccination history, Naples botanical experiments, and the planned breakup of the Five Civilized Tribes. Swiss revolver tech, Alphonso of Spain at Madrid, bullfight, and gifts to toreros mark a lively international snapshot.
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Alphonso
Spain
Madrid
Horges
Toreros
Mazzantini
Bomblitta
Fuentes
Chicago packing-house bans profanity on premises
A Chicago packing-house prohibits swearing by foremen to protect workers and set a good example, praised by the Chicago Post as a sign of better times with leaders acting as gentlemen rather than bluster. Weather expert McAdie studies fog formation near San Francisco Bay, noting topography and prevailing westerlies create dense fogs in the area.
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Chicago
Chicago Post
McAdie
Weather Bureau
Bay of
Sar Francisco
Ocean
Bay
Sever
Golden Gate
Spain Cauaes
Cuba in excellent condition under Gov Gen Wood says
Beck Washington Noten reports Gov Gen Wood declares Cuba’s affairs in excellent condition. Secretary Long orders Schley court of inquiry to convene Sept 12. Miles recommends locating a Hecht paulctery at Fort Snelling. Ambassador Choate intermediary claim proven false. Various incidents include fires, drownings, and crimes across cities, with notable deaths and political notices.
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Washington
Wood
Cuba
Long
Schley Court of Inquiry
Miles
Fort Snelling
Choate
Post Office Department
Dunwoody
Mitchell
Fort
Stand or fall in steel strike pits United States Steel
President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association declares a finish to conferences with United States Steel and says the union will mobilize every member for a decisive strike. He warns no quarter will be given and the fight aims to win by peaceful means if possible. Key leaders Shaffer Williams Davis Tighe Chapelle return from New York meeting.
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Cincinnati
Cripple Creek
Youngstown
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
United States
Europe
White
Garment Workers of America
James F. Grinstead
Louisville
Scy
Chicago
New York
Rush Medical College
Misa Katherine D. Rilwas
Bermuda
Robert B. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Naval Branch
Young Men's Christian Association
New York City
Mian Halen Gould
Amalgamated Societies of Plumbers and Gas Fitters of
Plumbers Union
Brooklyn
Clark
Montenese
San Francisco
Salt Lake, San Pedro
Los Angeles
Siberia
Pittsburg
United States’ Stedl Corporation
Tha
Amalgamated
United Steds Corporation
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin- Workers
J. Pierpont Morgan
Steel Trust
Amalgamated Association
Williams
B. I. Davis
M. F. Tighe
John Chappelle
Wellsville
Italy Acts Ugly Amid Chinese Opposition Movements
Italian warships in San Mun bay Chekiang provoke Chinese authorities to mobilize 800000 taels for defense. Floods plague the province, raising fears Italy could threaten foreign interests and disturb regional peace. In Hongkong, British Warship Glory reports quiet at Amoy amid French flagship activity and naval movements.
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Shenghai
San Mun Bay
Chekiang
Italy
Hongkong
Glory
Amoy
Eclipse
Daphne
Battle Report: Venezuelan Forces Repel Invasion At Frontiers
Caracas dispatches claim Gen Rangel Garbirag led twenty five Colombian battalions against Ven ezuelan troops. After thirty hours July 29 and 28 to 29, invaders were driven back with about 900 losses to 300 for government forces. Reuters reports 6,000 revolutionists defeated after thirty hours with 800 killed, government 300.
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Caracas
Venez
Rangel Garbirag
Caracona
London
Reuter. TelegBram.company
Caracoa
Losa
Maiden Voyage of the Celtic Arrives in New York
The Celtic, the largest ship in the world, of the White Star Line, reached its New York dock on its maiden voyage from Liverpool in eight days and forty six minutes. Three hundred forty five cabin and two hundred sixty eight steerage passengers arrived as the ship berthed. The vessel averaged 14.95 knots, capable of 16.25 knots.
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New York
Celtic
Liverpool
Murdered and robbed find man in Charlotte
Newton Lanier was found unconscious two miles from Charlotte and died at the city hospital. Coroner's inquest reveals murder and robbery after Lanier was given knockout drops at a questionable house and then sandbagged, with his watch and 80 in cash stolen.
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Charlotte
N. C
Newton Lanier
Lawier
Market Latest Quotations For Grain and Live Stock Prices
St Paul Duluth Milwaukee Chicago and Bronx City market notes show wheat and corn prices by grade, oats and rye futures, flour trends, and cash bids. cattle, hogs, and lambs quote ranges from Chicago, South Saint Paul, and western markets with specific figures for steer, heifer, cow, calf, hog, and sheep classes. Strong entities include St Paul, Duluth, Milwaukee, Chicago, Bronx City, South Saint Paul, and market grades and prices.
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Contin
J . St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Sic
Duluth
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Bronx City
Towa
Roor
South St. Paul
Two Men Survive Unusual Ascent At Oxford Mine
Scranton, August 6. Two miners James McLaughlin and Anthony McNulty attempted an ascent by the steam pipe lowering chain rather than the official cage. A man at the bottom was killed as McLaughlin was struck by a platform and fell. McNulty clung to the chain and reached the surface shaken but alive.
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Scranton
Oxford
Lackawanna Company
Sara
James’ McLaughlin
Anthony McNulty
McLaughlin
McNulty
Russia Tightens Grip in Manchuria and Niu-chwang
A Pekin dispatch notes renewed Russian activity in Manchuria and stronger control near Niu-chwang. Reports suggest Li Chen-Fong, son of Li Hung-Chang, may become Chinese minister to Peking to push the ongoing policy. French plans include a railway from Paoting-fu to Tian-ta, possibly with Chinese consent or without.
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Russia
China
Tendon
Times
Pekin
Manchuria
Niu-chwang
Li Chen -Fong
Li Hung -Chang
Busain
Li Hung Chang
Belin
Paoting-fu
Tian-ta
Ex-Congressman James H. Blount Critically Ill in Georgia
News from Macon Georgia reports ex Congress man James H Blount once named paramount commissioner during the Hawaiian revolution has suffered a stroke of paralysis and lies in a critical condition at his country home near Macon.
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Paramount
Macon
James H. Blount
Hawaii
Cleveland
Islands
Here
Packing plant fire at Max Hahn Packing Company
In Blase Dallas on Aug 6 a Max Hahn Packing Co plant burned down with an estimated loss of 60000 dollars. Nolan Brothers, wholesale butchers, used a cooled room full of meat during the blaze. In Idaho Moscow on Aug 6 Dr W W Watkins was shot dead while riding in his buggy and two others wounded by William Steffen, who allegedly suffered insanity. Steffen was killed.
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Booneville
Lizzle Bed
Whelan
New Castle
N.S. W
Cape Gwent
la Prairie
Quebec
Nashua
N. H
Proctor Bros
White Mountain Freezer Company
Proctor Brothers
N BH
St. Francis
Canada Paper Company
Windsor Mille
Que
Henry L. L'Hommedin
L.hommedi
Michigan Central
Ann Arbor
Adams
Burr Ferguson
New York
Colorado Springs
Corinne Shepardson
Chicago
R. L. Teallafero
Carroll County
Mississippi
F. M. Smallwood
Indianapolis
Fletcher
Smallwood
RB. Kirby
Dodge City
Kirby
Forest City Park
Cleveland
Ohio
Otto B. Seefried
Thomas Murtaugh
Howard Yarnham
Gleason
Ariz
Jack Keen
Boston
Matt Moore
Moore
Koen
Liberty
Dallas
Tex
Max Hahn Packing Company
Nolan Brothers
Mon Rouse
Moscow
Idaho
W. W. Watkins
Willam Steffen
Dowager Empress Frederick Dies in Berlin
The dowager empress Frederick, widow of German Emperor Wilhelm I, died last evening after long illness. Emperors William and the royal family gathered at Friedrichshof as the end neared. King Edward and Queen Alexandra learned of the death on the royal yacht and planned a Charleston Church procession to Marlborough House before possible Berlin travel.
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Cronberg
Frederick
Victori
Great Britain
William of
Germany
Willan
Othen
Williamy
Empreas
Edward, Daugster
Victoria
Victoria Adelaide Mary “Louise
England
Wes
Emperorlett III
Berlin
Ti Ia
Bismarck
Friedrichshof
Edward
Cowes
Empress Frederick
London
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Marlborough House
Five Buildings Wrecked by Locust Street Explosion
Philadelphia August 7 A massive explosion in a Locust Street block above Tenth wrecked five of six nearby buildings. Estimated 10 to 20 deaths with over 30 injured. Believed gasoline barrel in a grocery store caused blast. Fire and debris trapped occupants as rescuers worked amid collapsing walls and shattered windows.
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Atiack
Philadelphia
Locust Street
Carnegie Donation Proposed for Montreal Library
Andrew Carnegie offers Montreal 156000 for a library if the city supplies the site and spends 136000 yearly on maintenance. The mayors will present the proposal to the city council for action.
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Carnegie
Montreal
Andrew Carnegie
Miners Buried Under Ore at Negounee Mine
Erlok John and John Perabeth, miners at the Prince of Wales mine of the Regent group near Negounee, Mich, were buried under thousands of tons of ore yesterday afternoon. Two partners were injured but survived. Johnson’s body was recovered hours later. Perabeth’s was not taken out until 1 4:30 this afternoon. They were long-time Neguanse residents with families.
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Mich
Erlok_John
John Perabeth
Prince of Wales
Ming
Regent
St & O'Clock
Johnson
Racevern
Perichet
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