Removal of Speculative Element Lifts Market Outlook
New York July 18 The removal of speculative influence is restoring a business basis and iron and steel strength. The weekly Dun review notes improved industrial outlook with many labor disputes settled and early agreements in sight. Pig iron prices stay firm, fuel and power shortages linger, while rail and agricultural demand remain strong.
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Evance
New York
R.G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Merger Suit On Merits Set By State and Railroads
The state’s merger suit will go before the US circuit court on its merits. Attorneys for the state stipulate the case to be decided on the merits with Young & Lightner for Northern Securities, M. D. Grover for Great Northern, and C. W. Bunn and Frank Kellogg for Northern Pacific.
Governor seeks reshuffle at state factory office
Springfield July 19 Governor Yates asked for the resignation of Louis Arrington one of the state factory inspectors. He declined to give a reason beyond wanting a change.
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Springfield
Ill
Yates
Louis Arrington
Sympathy Cable From New York Over Venice Campanile Collapse
A cablegram of sympathy for the people of Venice over the Campanile collapse was sent by the National Arts Club to Henry Albert Johnson the United States consul in Venice.
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New York
Venice
National Arts Club
Henry Albert Johnson
United States
Hungarians plan invite to dedication of Kossuth statue
A committee of Hungarians in Cleveland plans to ask President Roosevelt to attend the dedication of a Louis Kossuth statue in the public square on September 27 and 28. The effort aims to secure the chief executive's presence at the event in the city.
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Cleveland
Roosevelt
Louis Kossuth
Hay Takes a Vacation from Washington to New Hampshire
Secretary Hay departs Washington for his summer home in New Hampshire. Three assistant secretaries Dr. Hill Mr Adee and Mr Pierce will be on duty during his absence.
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Hay
Washington
New Hampshire
Dr. Hill
Adee
Mr. Pierce
Sewer Gas Explosion Hits Jamaica Plain Dwellings
Explosion of sewer gas in a Jamaica Plain cellar permeated two adjacent houses in Boston causing injuries to several people.
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Boston
Jamaica Plain
Discovery of rubber trees in German New Guinea
In July Melbourne reports a major discovery amid rubber shortages. India supplies note that India rubber and gutta percha trees have been found in German New Guinea opening prospects for future supply.
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India
Melbourne
German New Guinea
Honor for Carnegie in Scottish University Fund trustees
London reports that the freedom of St Andrews Scotland was conferred on Andrew Carnegie Lord Elgin and Lord Balfour of Burleigh as trustees of the Carnegie University fund in a ceremony marking the fund’s status and recognition.
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Carnegie
London
St. Andrews
Scotland
Andrew
Lord Elgin
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
University
Four released prisoners stage home invasion in Syracuse
Four men recently freed from the Onondaga penitentiary forced entry at William Hoffman's residence, demanded food, and faced Mrs. Hoffman's broom. They damaged a carriage top and garden before fleeing, were pursued by a posse and police, and were ran down at East Syracuse after attempting to defend themselves with a razor.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Onondaga Penitentiary
Tracy
William Hoffman
Telephone Linemen Strike in Wisconsin Spreads
La Crosse July 21 local linemen for the Wisconsin Telephone Company quit work after orders from Milwaukee to aid fellow workers in that city. The strike, now spreading across the state, has halted telephone construction and left the area at a standstill.
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la Crosse
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Telephone Company
New Yorkers Buy St Joseph Utilities in Major Sale
The St Joseph Railway Light Heat and Power property including street railway and electric lighting plants was sold July 21 in St Joseph Missouri to Seligman and Co. and E W Clark Co. The company carries a $3 500 000 bond and local management led by President W T Van Brunt remains.
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Public Utilities
St. Joseph
St. Joseph Railway, Light, Heat and Power Company
E. H. Harriman
New York
Seligman & Co
E. W. Clark & Co
W. T. van Brunt
Cholera Outbreak Reported Near Assioot Egypt
An outbreak of cholera at Mousha near Assioot in July notes 107 cases and fifty deaths since July 15. The illness is believed to have been introduced by pilgrims returning from Mecca.
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Egypt
Cairo
Mousha
Assioot
Mecca
Lutherans in Convention Opens in Fort Wayne
Eight hundred delegates and visitors from across the nation attend the Walther league national convention in Fort Wayne Indiana. The event runs through Thursday with sessions beginning July 21.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
The
Walther League of the Lutheran Church
Quarrel Ends in Murder Near Abingdon
Moses Lytton and John Collins, both farmers from Washington county Virginia, quarreled with Collins beating Lytton. Lytton then fired a buckshot loaded gun, killing Collins instantly. The incident occurred in Abingdon on July 21.
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Abingdon
Moses Lytton
John Collins
Washington County
Collins
Lytton
Train Hits Carriage. Mother and Daughter Die in Amoret
In Amoret Missouri on July 21 a Kansas City Southern train struck a carriage killing Mrs. Daniel Morrow 55 and her daughter 20. They were from a prominent local family.
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Killen
Amoret
Kansas City Southern
Daniel Morrow
Dr Charles Kendall Adams Declares Recovery in Redlands
Dr Charles Kendall Adams reports rapid recovery from a recent serious illness in Redlands California. He has moved into his newly completed residence and states he is a well man.
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Adams
Redlands
Cal
Charles Kendall Adams
Turks Suffer Casualties in Strumitza Engagement
At Strumitza in European Turkey a clash between 300 Bulgarian troops and Turkish regulars left twenty five Turks killed. The encounter occurred on July 21 with Bulgarian forces engaging Turkish regulars.
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Constantinople
Strumitza
Turkey
Leavenworth Youth Kills Sweetheart Over Marriage Refusal
Theo dore Pullen, 19, fatally shot Leila Madren, 14, in Leavenworth Kansas on July 21. Authorities report the motive as opposition by Leila’s stepfather Charles Peppard, a carpenter, to their planned marriage.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Theodore Pullen
Leila Madren
Charles Peppard
Attorney Otto Kirchner Leads Defense in City Savings Bank Case
Detroit July 19 Attorney Otto Kirchner opened for the defense in the City Savings Bank case stating France Andrews still believes he is rich enough to pay every cent owed. Andrews expected to testify he hopes to settle his debts and did not intend to cheat the bank. State Banking Commissioner George Maltz then testified for the people, identifying bank reports and recounting February 8 and 10 events when the bank was closed.
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Detroit
Otto Kirchner
France
Andrews
City Savings Bank
Amalgamated Copper
George L. Maltz
Death of General C H Smith Brevetted Major General
Gen Charles H Smith U S A retired died in Washington after a long illness. A native of Hollis Maine he served with the First Maine cavalry in the war taking part in sixty three engagements and being wounded three times as a brevet major general. In 1866 he became colonel of the Twenty eighth United States infantry and retired in 1891.
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Washington
Charles H. Smith
Hollis
First Maine Cavalry
Twenty-eighth United States Infantry
Nine Nations Recognize Cuba as New Republic
Washington July 19 The new Cuban government is being rapidly accepted by the world. A cablegram from Mr. Squires in Havana reports that the republic of Cuba has been formally recognized by the United States Great Britain France Spain Switzerland Haiti Nicaragua Costa Rica and Guatemala.
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Washington
Cuba
State Department
Squires
Havana
Republic of Cuba
United States
Great Britain
France
Spain
Switzerland
Haiti
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Two Girls Drown Near Shelby In Leaky Boat Sinking
In Shelby Michigan on July 19 Anna Van derploeg aged 10 and Lettie Vander waal aged 8 drowned when their rowboat sank in Carpenter Lake. Their sisters aged 14 and 16 were rescued by standing on the sunken boat with heads above water.
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Shelby, Mich
Anna Vanderploeg
Lettie Vanderwaal
Carpenter Lake
Anna
Coronation Procession Rehearsed in London
London observers report a rehearsal of the coronation procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. Eight cream colored horses pulled a heavy drag symbolizing the royal coach as officials resume preparations for the abbey ceremony.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
Lightning Strikes Kill Three in Millstadt
In Millstadt Illinois on July 19 Fred Waichbrod 30 and Jacob P Muskopf’s son 14 and daughter 15 were struck by lightning and died instantly. Two horses hitched to their wagon were also killed.
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Millstadt
Fred Waichbrod
Jacob P. Muskopf
Transfer of St. Louis rail firms completed
St. Louis on July 19 reports the formal transfer of the St. Louis and Terminal Railway Company and the Interstate Car Transfer Company to the St. Louis Terminal Railroad Association. The payment is estimated between 1 million and 3 million dollars.
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St. Louis
St. Louis and Terminal Railway Company
Interstate Car Transfer Company
St. Louis Terminal Railroad Association
Canadians Hit High Scores in Price of Wales Prize
At Bisley during the first stage of the Price of Wales prize shooting Capt. Mitchell of Canada scored 49 and Capt. Davidson of Canada also scored 49, both achieving the maximum 50.
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London
Bisley
Price of Wales
Capt
Mitchell
Davidson
Jett-O The Jew Dessert Delights Families at Grocers
A brisk local notice promotes Jett-O The Jew Dessert in four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Sold at grocers for 10 cents with a call to try it today.
Indiana Oddities at Bunker Hill Marshal's Office
There is not enough money and glory to entice a man to take the job in the marshall's office at Bunker Hill. Mr. Hoffman was the last to quit the position.
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Bunker Hill
Hoffman
Local Steam Laundry Man Stricken by Lum Bago
Frank Ayres of the steam laundry suffers an aggravated lum bago illness but remains upright and walking, drawing attention from Tipton Times readers.
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Frank Ayres
Tipton Times
Druggist Burrows Case Goes to Court Over Pigeon Feud
A Plainville case alleges neighbor Frank Burrows stole after a dispute over shooting pigeons. The jury awarded Burrows 100 dollars amid the courtroom confrontation.
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Bunch
Plainville
Frank Burrows
Burrows
Martinsville Man Fires Shotgun at Poultry House
George Johnson of Martinsville fires a shotgun at a disturbance near his poultry house. He discovers a hat and shoes on the premises and is described as possibly harmed, with the incident described in uncertain terms.
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George Johnson
Martinsville
Kingdomcome
Jeffries Fitzsimmons Heavyweight Talk Sparks Local Bets
Sunday letters from sports authorities predict Jeffries will win the bout in ten rounds or less with odds ranging from 6 to 5 to 5 to 1. Elkhart backers show interest with bets at 10 to 7 on the champion while Fitzsimmons draws supporters in Elkhart hoping for a lucrative outcome. The Review baseball team defeated Stimpson Scale works 17 to 3 on Riverside diamond. Chase and Eddy starred for the Reviews, McConnell Van Fleet and Odell for the scale works.
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Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Elkhart Sports
Fitz
Elkhart
Stimpson Scale Works
Riverside Diamond
Chase
Eddy
McConnell, van Fleet
Odell
Bartenders Rally Past Barbers 9 6 On Highland Park Diamond
In a Sunday game at Highland Park the Bartenders defeated the Barbers 9 to 6 despite threatening weather. Lineups included Bartenders Dotson Helman Potts Thomas Myers Schnurr Turnock Rittle Withers and Barbers Bickel Runyan Waters Serling Weaver Wait Kent Bowles Raefsnider Umpires Will Harper and Jack Leicester. Plumbers beat the Cigar makers 13 to 11 earlier. Miles vs Garden Citys game was rained out after one inning with 3 1 Garden Citys leading. The Indianapolis style reporting notes the match will be completed next Saturday.
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Barbers
Bickel
Runyan
Waters
Serling
Weaver
Wait
Kent
Bowles
Raefsnider
Dotson
Helman
Potts
Thomas
Myers
Schnurr
Turnock
Rittle
Withers
Will Harper
Jack Leicester
Miles
Garden Citys
Institute
Riverside Beats Highland Views In Grapes Clash At Riverside
Riverside team won 15 to 12 against Highland Views on the Riverside diamond Sunday morning. McConnell and O'Dell starred for the Riversides while Bearup Gemberling and Houseman led the Highland Views batteries.
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McConnell
O’dell
Bearup
Gemberling
Houseman
Mishawaka Elks Fail To Arrive For Sunday Game
The Mishawaka Elks did not show up for their scheduled Sunday game against the Riversides, resulting in a no contest and a postponed matchup.
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Mishawaka Elks
The
Riversides
Elks
Rumors Fly Over Champion Jeffries Fitness Status
Rumors claim Jeffries is sick from overtraining and out of condition. Jeffries denies illness, says fatigue from theater night and will resume gym work, while manager Delaney remains cautious. Betting stays slow at 10 to 4 with Jeffries favored and seat sales brisk.
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Jeffries
Delaney
Bill Delaney
Oakland
Pacific
Brush denies Cincinnati club sale as he eyes stock in Indianapolis
John T. Brush speaks from New York about reports he planned to sell the Cincinnati club. He says he checks his stock in a safe deposit box in Indianapolis, fears misappropriation, and will search the box again when he returns. He notes he has been under cover for weeks and even telegraphed his wife from Baltimore regarding his searches.
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Mr. Brush
New York
Cincinnati Club
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Lajoie backs Baltimore club sale for American League
He says the sale will benefit the league and predicts the franchise will move to New York next season.
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Lajoie
Baltimore
New York
Cyclist Albert Champion Cuts Ten-Mile Moor Pace Record
Albert Champion shaved nearly a minute off the ten mile moor paced record with a time of 13 minutes 58 and 2 fifths seconds. The feat marks a notable advancement in long distance cycling performance on rough moor terrain.
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Albert Champion
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cure Final Returns
A vintage drug advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Sary Pills. It cites J Cheney & Co as proprietors and lists Toledo wholesalers Kinnam Marvin and West Truax. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with price per bottle and free testimonials. The wording reflects early 20th century patent medicine marketing.
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J. Cheney & CO
F. J. Cheney
West E Truazx
Toledo
WaLomina, Kinnan,& Marvin
Hall
Tragedy Strikes Twice In Monon Train Incident
In Crawfordsville Lawrence County Murphy was killed by a Monon train last Thursday night. His brother was killed in the same manner at the same place a year ago.
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Crawfordsville
Lawrence
Murphy
Owas
Schuler
Ad Claims Laxative Brome Quinine Tabiets Price
An old advertisement touts a remedy named Laxative Brome Quinine Tabiets priced at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes a quick cure for a cold in one day and mentions the product as a genuine option.
Devastating Baltimore Hurricane Claims Thirteen Lives
A July Baltimore hurricane struck with little warning, killing thirteen people and causing extensive property damage. Roofs, a church, a steamboat pier roof, and gas facilities were wrecked, with boats capsizing and survivors rescued amid widespread destruction along the harbor and riverfront.
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Baltimore
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea
Gale Halts Three Steamers Returning to Harbor
Milwaukee July 21 news reports a severe gale creating rough seas and seasickness on incoming vessels. Pere Marquette No 2 Crosby liner Naomi and Barry boat all turned back after battling the waves, with passengers frightened and captains noting seas ran over the pilot house and the ships nearly capsized.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Naomi
Barry
Pere Marquette
Dream That Turned Out True Oil Discovery Follows Farmer's Dream
On July 21 at Ipena Michigan Frank Bejaul a Wilson township farmer reported he dreamed for four nights of a spot where oil would be found. He and a companion dug at the directed location and at twenty feet struck a free flow of oil. The well was refilled after discovery.
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Michigan
Ipena
Mich
Frank Bejaul
Wilson Township
Alpena
Bejaul
Threaten a general strike over eight hour day
Jacksonville July 21 The strike by the Building Trades association over an eight hour day gained 300 more union laborers bringing total to 2 500 workers. It is reported labor teachers may order a general strike if demands are not met.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Building Trades Association
Nihe
Conductors Organize in Illinois Railways
At a July meeting in Springfield conductors from a majority of Illinois railroads formed a permanent organization as an auxiliary to the National Order of Conductors.
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Springfield
Llinois
National Order
Runaway Horse Fatality Reported Near Eldora Iowa
Edward Williams, a local resident, was killed when his mount ran away north of Eldora while returning from Steamboat. The accident occurred near Eidora on July 21, leaving Williams, son of a wealthy family, dead at the scene.
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Eidora
Iowa
Edward
Williams
Eldora
Steamboat
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