Umpire Barred At Polo Grounds Sparks Forfeit
New York and Chicago NL clubs clashed when umpire Johnstone was barred from the Polo Grounds after police and club officials intervened. Chicago left the field, New York claimed the game 9 to 0 by forfeit, Strang officiating as player umpire. President Murphy justified Chicago, Pulliam sustained the umpire, and a protest from McGraw followed.
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Polo Grounds
Johnstone
Emilie
Pulliam
McGraw
Strang
Chance
Charles Murphy
Sweeney
Emslie
Heydler
National League
Russia Prepares Strong Handed Reform After Parliament Dissolution
St Petersburg reports the government plans immediate agrarian reform under Stolypin to placate peasants with a temporary law during parliament recess. Cabinet vacancies in agriculture commerce and the holy synod are expected to be filled with Prince Vassilchikoff likely becoming agriculture minister amid mutiny shakeups.
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Stolypin
Stutchinsk
Agriculture
Commerce
Holy’ Synod
M. Samarin
Council of the Empire
Prince Vassilchikoff
Preobrajenski Regiment
Contested Evans Estate Books Sought by Heirs
Frederic R. Coudert for heirs of Dr. Thomas W. Evans asks Justice Giegerich for access to executors and trustees books. They allege $800000 overpayment and only $100000 distributed while Philadelphia’s $265000 legacy remains unpaid. Executors deny but promise forthcoming accounts.
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New York
Coundel
Philadelphia
Thomas W. Evans
Frederic R. Coudert
Dr. Evans
France
United States
Duke of Connaught Almost Wins Collision in Wales
The Duke of Connaught and staff, riding from Monmouth to Rhayader, narrowly escaped after a car collision in Brecon on Tuesday. Both vehicles rocked and occupants suffered two severe shakes.
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Brecon
Wales
Duke of Connaught
Monmouth
Rhayader
Umbrella Jab Causes Minneapolis Death in Fight
In Minneapolis on August 8, Frank Staffier died following a quarrel over five dollars Saturday night. The melee ended when the point of an umbrella pierced his brain during a fight with John Harris.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Frank Staffier
Staffier
John
Harris
Woman Sentenced to Death in Stockton Murder Case
Mrs Emma LeDoux was sentenced Tuesday to be hanged October 19 for the murder of Albert H McVicar, a miner she had lived with as husband and wife. The Stockton, California, verdict follows her conviction.
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Stockton
Emma LeDoux
AlJbert
H. McVicar
Speyer Sentenced to Hang for Killing Son
John M Speyer a circus performer formerly of New Orleans was denied a new trial and sentenced to be hanged September 21 in Kansas City Missouri for killing his young son the court announced today
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Kansas ‘City
John M. Speyer
New Orleans
Boy Swimmer Drowns in Janesville Lake
A Wisconsin boy drowned while swimming near Janesville on August 8. Edward and other youths were among the victims, with authorities investigating the incident and noting the dangers of water activity.
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Janesville
Wis
Edward Oth
Oles Avas
Democratic Iowa convention nominates Porter for governor
Waterloo August 8. The Democratic state convention nominated a full state ticket headed by Claude R. Porter for governor. The platform calls for tariff for revenue only, direct election of US senators, trust-busting laws, and sympathy with national labor leaders urging political rights at the ballot. Porter and Denisson named for governor and lieutenant governor respectively, with other officers and judges nominated by acclamation.
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Claude R. Porter
Appanoose County
United States
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
William Jennings Bryan
Iowa
C. E. Monroe
Mahaska County
L. F. Danforth
Calhoun County
Fred A. Townsend
Monroe County
W. S. Wilson
Lyon County
Supreme Court
L. M. Fisher
Scott
E. M. Carr
Delaware County
T. W. Keenan
Page County
H. M. Parker
Muscatine County
W. I. Carpenter
Polk County
E.K. Stoll
Henry County
John D. Denisson
George W. Ball
H. B. Boies
Donald MacRae
Porter
MacRae
Council Bluffs
Denisson
Ball
Boies
E. M Carr
Delaware
E. A. Sager
Bremer
EB. C. Herrick
Cherokee
Texas Drenched by Heavy Rains Across State
West central Texas sees torrential rains with crop damage and crippled rail traffic but early casualty reports are inflated. Bridges unsafe, Santa Fe line washed near Brownwood, Frisco bridge at Francis under threat, trains diverted, towns like Ballinger and Denison report rising rivers.
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Tex
West Central
Texas
Browngod
Pecan
Colorado River
Ballinger
Concho River
Denison
Indian Territory
Frances
Frisco Road
Frisco
Francis
Missuri
Kansas & Texas
Madill
Missouri, Kansas
Tyroma
Atoka
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
Panhandle
Canon
Plan to help wreck victims in Spain relief effort
Cartagena reports the Spanish government forming a committee to aid Sirio survivors and voting urgent credits at a Madrid cabinet meeting. A wealthy merchant Donated jewels recovered from the Sirio to the relief fund. Captains of the fishing trawlers Joven Miguel and Vicenta Licano received decorations for their service.
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Cartagena
Sirio
Madrid
Joven Miguel
Vicenta Licano
Chicago Team Rises to Third Place in AL Standings
The Chicago club in the American League moves into third place after defeating Philadelphia. The standings across leagues show current positions, with the latest win impacting the AL rankings.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Will of Lady Curzon Filed From Shipboard Will
London notes the filing of Lady Curzon's will dated December 19, 1893 made aboard the Arabia. Estate valued at 39875 dollars with jewels to the husband in trust for their eldest son, fallback to daughters if no son. Diamonds from Scarsdale go to husband for life then Kedleston title owner. Millet painting and books to her father. furs to her mother. Residue left to husband.
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London
Ora Scarsdale
Curzon
Kedleston
Millet
Cynthia
Notable World Figures Move Through News and Diplomacy
A collection of brief items notes William I Bryan visiting Pompeii and planning a Rome return from Naples, Harry Baker arising from a boxing decision after twenty rounds with Frankie Neil, and Joe Cushionberry identified as the assailant of a Madisonville, Kentucky, victim. Other items report naval attaché appointments, the death of Thomas Moran, and several political and civic developments in Ireland, Canada, and the U.S. Navy leadership changes, plus a Copenhagen reception for women’s suffrage delegates.
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William I Bryan
Pompeii
Naples
Rome
Los Angeles
Harry” Baker
Frankie’ Neil
Joe Cushionberry
Madisonville
Miss Bugate
TC. Fremont
France
Russia
Thomas Moran
Mexico
Newberry
Dublin
Douglas Hyde
Gaélic League
United States
August Peterson
Washington
Sweden
George Malloy
Ogdensburg
Congressman Flack
Malone
New York
Newfoundland
Venlo
N. D
Johnson
St. Paul
State Capitol
Copenhagen
Hage
Dubois Heads Idaho Democrat Ticket Amid Mormon Opposition
At Coeur d Alene Idaho on August 8 Democrats nominating a state ticket adopted a platform centered on anti Mormonism. Dubois led the selection though he did not control all choices completely. United States senator Fred T Dubois Rees Hattabargh Stewart Dening C O Stockslager Geo Chapin Flournoy Galloway named to high offices.
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United States
Fred T. Dubois
Congress
Rees Hattabargh
Supreme Court
Stewart 5. Denning
C.O. ‘“Stockslager
Geo. €. Chapin
Flournoy Galloway
Chicago and New York Markets Report Corn and Wheat Prices
Chicago and New York markets show dull to steady movement across flour wheat corn and oats. Reports list price ranges for hard patent spring wheat rye butter eggs and live poultry with receipts and bid ask details for September December and May futures.
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Chicago
Minnesota
New York
Aug. A
Duluth
Live Stock Prices From Chicago and Omaha Markets
Chicago and Omaha stock listings show cattle and hog prices with ranges for steers cows heifers and calves. Notable quotes include good to fancy steers at 5.60 to 6.60 and hogs steady with good to choice butcher at 6.00 to 6.55, plus varying grades and weights across entries.
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Chicago
Sister Arrest Attempt Quelled by Justice Brunwaugh
In the case 25 16 23, the sister was sought for arrest on provocation of an assault. Justice Brunwaugh informed that the action could not proceed due to insufficient or unavailable evidence.
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