Flood Devastates Texas Towns and Flooded Brazos
A Dallas Post-Dispatch special reports July 6 that severe flooding across Sealey Brookshire and surrounding areas in Austin county has left 65 dead with 45 missing. Relief is blocked by destroyed rail lines and a shifting Brazos River channel. The floodfront isolates San Felipe and Brookshire with hundreds endangered. rescues are hampered by debris and swollen waters.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Dallas
Texas
Swearingen
Austin County
Sealey
Brookshire
Brazos
San Felipe
Opan
Megroes
Texas flood reports from June rains ease as crops recover
Galveston Texas July 6 reports say four days of steady rain beginning June 26 caused floods in the lower Brazos valley and across central and southern Texas. While initial claims of fifty drownings circulated, confirmed deaths include fourteen at Calvert and two at Brookshire. Many cattle drowned, rescue boats sent from Galveston and Houston, and aid dispatched. Despite drownings, crop damage is not estimated and overall crops outside flooded areas are in fine condition as waters recede.
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Galveston
Texas
Calvert
Razes
Brookshire
Wallischmond
Rosenberg
Thompson
Muke
Arcola
Flushear
Chenango
Columbia
Cernor Sayers
Congressman Hawley
Governor Sayers
Ats
Brazo River
Kansas Flood Destroys Wheat and Floods Neosho River
Kansas farmers face record flood as the Neosho River overflows at Chanute with levees broken and bottom lands flooded. Rail traffic diverted via Cherryvale while thousands of dollars of wheat stacks drift downstream. historians compare to the 1885 Siegert flood as water nears that level.
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Chanute
Kan
Neosho
Missonry
Kansas and Texas
Parsons
Atkinson
Topeka
Santa Fe
Pittsburg
Cherryvale
Siegert
Destructive Flood Hits Allen County Missouri and Santa Fe Reservoir Breach
Heavy rains caused the Santa Fe Reservoir near Moline Kansas to burst. The breached dam unleashed floods that washed away three bridges in Allen county. Significant wheat remaining in the bottoms was swept off, and losses in hogs and cattle are expected to run into thousands of dollars. The reservoir area covered sixty acres and held thirty-five feet of water.
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Swearingen
Kansas
Santa Fe
Sealey
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Dewey
San Felipe
Brookshire
Allen County
Moline
Kan
Death of Bishop Newman noted Methodist divine
Saratoga NY July 6 Bishop P Newman of the Methodist Episcopal church died yesterday confirming a long decline. Born September 1 1826 in New York City he served as minister since 1849 including Metropolitan Memorial Church in Washington and senate chaplain. Funeral set for Saturday at 3 pm at First Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Saratoga
N. Y
P. Newman
Vwiscopal Church
Strong
Newman Cottage
A. §. Grant
Fred D. Grant
Julia Grant
John Philip Newman
New York City
Cazenovia Seminary
New York
Europe
Holy Land
New Orleans
Washington, D. C
Metropolitan Memorial Church
United States Senate
United States
Asia
California
Grant
Newman
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Becker on Stand in Murder Trial Denies Wife Killing
August Becker testifies and denies killing his wife claiming she was beaten by Georg Sutterlein. He admits helping dispose of the body by cutting and boiling it. Sutterlein testifies he knew nothing of the crime until Becker’s arrest.
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Otis
Chicago
Becker
Georg Sutterlein
Sutterlein
Enlistment Order for Ten Regiments Issued
Washington July 6 The order directing the enlistment of ten new regiments of volunteer infantry was completed and issued. Enlistments begin under the March 2 1899 law, with regiments numbered from twenty six to thirty five to preserve continuity. Major Edmund Rice of the Third Infantry named colonel of the Twenty six as first selection by the president.
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Washington
Edmund Rice
Third Infantry
Dynamite blast blows off limbs at Osceola mine shaft
In Calumet Michigan July 6 a dynamite explosion at the Osceola mine shaft level No 6 ripped off the arms legs and head of John Dokl and seriously injured several others Mine Inspector Hall is investigating the accident.
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Calumet, Mich
Osceola
John Dokl
Hall
Osteopaths Open National Convention in Indianapolis
The first convention of the National Association of Osteopaths met at the Propylaeum in Cornell with several hundred members attending. President C. Matthews of Wilkes-Barre delivered the opening address. Eight states have local osteopathy groups and have legalized the practice, with more states allowing practice in various forms. The convention will run for several days.
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Cornell
Indianapolis
National Association of Osteopaths
Propylaeum
C. Matthews
Wilkesbarre
Wight
Baseball scores from July 5 games across leagues
Chicago dispatch lists yesterday's results: in the National League Cincinnati 7 at Louisville 11. Pittsburg 6 at Chicago 3. Baltimore 6 at Boston 4. New York 6 at Washington 2. Philadelphia 4 at Brooklyn 7. Western League Milwaukee 2 at Buffalo 1. Kansas City 3 at Columbus 0.
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Chicago
Louisville
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Kansas City
Columbus
Fourteenth National Editorial Association Meets in Portland
The fourteenth annual convention of the National Editorial Association opened in Portland Oregon with Governor Geer and Mayor Storey welcoming delegates. H W Scott editor of the Portland Oregonian also gave an address to attendees.
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National Editorial Association
Portland
Ore
T. T. Geer
H. A. Storey
State of
Oregon
H. W. Scott
The
Portland Oregonian
Negroes Seek Lynching After Killing Near Con way
In Horry County near Conway, locals are enraged over the killing of Frank Green by a white boy named John Dew. The mob plans to kill Dew if he is acquitted, which is reported as certain.
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Columbia
8. C
Horry
Conway
Frank Green
John Dew
American Sculler Howell Wins Near Henley Regatta
In Henley on Thames on July 6 during the Henley regatta day two, Howell of Cambridge beat Bright of the Argonauts in the second heat of the Diamond sculls singles, advancing in the competition.
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Henley-on-Thames
Howell
America
Cambridge
Bright
Argonauts
Unanimous Hague vote on private property at sea issue
United States delegates won a unanimous conference vote to study private property at sea in time of war at a special later meeting. Andrew White led the American case, arguing current laws fail to deter privateering and noting naval blockades as the only effective wartime force. Britain remained divided. France and Russia reserved, while the plenary session accepted the committee's recommendations. Also a sponsored advertisement for California Fig Syrup Co. with product details.
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Uncle Sam
Ambassador White
Hague
Andrew D. White
M. de Mertens
White
United States
America
Great Britain
Julian Pauncefote
M. Bourgeois
Scheine
France
Wheeling Stogies Decision Limits City-Origin Labels
In Boston yesterday Judge Colt ruled that stogies bearing the name Wheeling or Wheeling Stogies cannot be manufactured in Boston or elsewhere than Wheeling West Virginia and sold as Wheeling Stogies. The suit was brought by a West Virginia stogie maker against Joseph Engel of Boston. The ruling could extend to other products sold as from a particular city, affecting tobaccos and other goods.
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Wheeling Stogies
Boston
United States
Colt
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Joseph Engel
Key West
Union Seeks Klebendanz Release From Worcester Club
Worcester labor leaders vote to urge Manager Leonard to release Klebendanz on the team’s return trip. They warn of a bitter campaign if the request is refused. The dispute stems from Klobendanz’s prior work as a non union actor in Boston a year ago.
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Worcester
Mass
Central Labor Union
Leonard
Worcester Baseball Club
Klebendanz
Klobendanz
Boston
Wisconsin license prompts insurer to withdraw
The Expressman’s Mutual Benefit Association of Islip, New York, an assessment life insurer, notified Insurance Commissioner Gilhogan that it would withdraw from Wisconsin due to a new $300 license fee. The company has only 112 members in the state.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Expressman’s Mutual Benefit Association
Islmira
N. Y
Giljohann
Exploding Engine Wreck Kills Three in Bluefield District
On the Clinch Valley division of the Norfolk and Western at Tip-Top Tuesday evening an engine exploded, killing Engineer J. D. McColgan Fireman B. E. W. Albert and Brakeman Oscar J. Owens.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Clinch Valley
Norfolk and Western
J. D. McColgan
BE. W. Albert
Oscar J. Owens
Precious Napoleonic Belt Hidden by Paris Family
A crimson velvet waist belt worn by Napoleon at Notre Dame is kept by a Paris family as a cherished relic. The small belt bears gold eagles and monograms, preserved in a leather case, with its Napoleonic disappearance long noted. The piece remains guarded, while the page also advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Emmert & Burrell, Druggists.
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Napoleon T
Notre Dame
Paris
Napoleon
Doctors' consults mix of practices confound Thummins case
Thummins called five doctors to his house for a consultation. One was allopath, one homeopath, one osteopathist, and the fourth a Christian scientist. The remark hints at uncertain expert opinions amid the case.
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Thummins
Chicago Tribune
Miles
Trotter
Giles
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Record
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad And Postal Bond Note
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as reliable for kidney and bladder diseases. It includes a sworn oath by Frank J. Cheney offering a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and notes the product is taken internally. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure claims and distribution via druggists. A state statistic reports India imported 2,835,298 gallons of beer in 1897 and brewers produced 6,896,694 gallons.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Gueason
F. J, Cheney & CO
India
Grain-O a coffee substitute for children and adults
Grain-O offers a nourishing drink to replace coffee. It tastes like the finest coffee when prepared properly and aids digestion. It strengthens the nerves, is not a stimulant, and is suitable for all ages. Priced about four times coffee, at 15 and 2bc.
Banner Salve Healing Medicine Ad Copy
For Sores Ulcers Burns Galls Piles nothing so good as Banner Salve the most healing medicine in the world. 2ic. H.J.Moogh W.F. Jungkunz & Co.
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H.j.moogh
W.F. Jungkunz & Co
Transvaal Franchise Compromise Raises Hope for Peace
Reports from Pretoria indicate a near agreement among Kruger Hofmeyr and Fischer on reforming the Uitlander franchise. Proposals grant immediate rights to long residents and after five years, with Johannesburg gaining five Volksraad seats, signaling peace amid regional dispute.
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Uitlander
Pretoria
South African Republic
Kruger
Fischer
Orangeree
Free Strate
Transvaal
Great Britain
Hofmeyer
Afrikander
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Bloemfontein
Volksraad
Two White Caps Executed for Murders in Sevierville
Pleas Wynn and Catlett Tipton were hanged at Sevierville at 1 02 yesterday for the murders of an elderly man and wife over a year ago. Each confessed that Bob Catlett hired them. Mrs Tipton and the murderer’s five children witnessed the scaffold execution.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Wynn
Catlett Tipton
Sevierville
Ex-Governor Stone Denies DNC Chair Switch
In St Louis on July 6 ex Gov W J Stone rejected rumors he would replace Senator Jones as Democratic National Committee chairman. Stone said Jones would not resign and no successor would be appointed.
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Caruth
St. Louis
W. J. Stone
Rumor
Senator Jones
Democratic National Committee
Jones
Pugilist O Leary Dies After Saloon Brawl
Milwaukee July 6 Con O Leary a well known pugilist died yesterday from injuries sustained in a saloon row several days earlier.
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Milwaukee
Con” O'Leary
Weather outlook for Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin
Washington reports weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday. Indiana fairs warm with showers in the east. tomorrow fair with variable winds. Illinois fair with increasing cloudiness tomorrow. warmer in the northeast and variable winds. Michigan fair and warmer with fair tomorrow and variable winds. Wisconsin generally fair, warmer in the east with increasing cloudiness and light easterly winds. Iowa increasing cloudiness with threatening showers tomorrow and variable winds.
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Washington
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Brief from Chicago and Milwaukee Trading Centres
Chicago quotations on Wheat Corn Pork Lard Short Ribs and produce prices along with live stock estimates for Hogs Cattle Sheep and Lambs. Milwaukee grain reports show No 1 northern Wheat 76c No 2 northern 72 4c oats 26 28c rye 6c barley steady with No 2 at 42 44c
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Chicago
D Board of Trade
Vicsee
Ceee Goth F
Michigan
Chicago Live Stock
aCttle
Texas
Milwaukee
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Chicago Grain and Produce
Freeport
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Eli Dettinger
Stine's Corner
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Freeport Light & Fuel Co
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