Assassination of Dominican President Heureaux shocks Santo Domingo
General Ulysses Heureaux, president of the Dominican Republic, was assassinated at Moca near Santo Domingo at 4 30 PM. Ramon Acros named as killer fled. pursuit underway and capture expected. Vice President Figueras assumed control. US considers protecting American interests if unrest grows. News from Fort de France reports also on Kruger resignation rumors and Witwatersrand seat adjustments in Johannesburg.
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Heureaux
Fort de France
Martinique
Ulysses Heureaux
Presiaent
Dominican Republic
Moca
Santo Domingo
Ramonacsros
Wenceslao Figuercom
Republic
Santo Dombingo
Washington
Heumeaux
Hay
United States
New York
Don Ale‘Gandro
Wazy Gil
Walso
Dismissal of General Negrier by Ministerial Council
Paris July 27 The ministerial council decided to dismiss General Negrier from army inspector and member of the general council of war, reducing him to the rank of general of division. The move follows his public language deemed incompatible with discipline and criticism of government during a tour of inspection. The action, linked to anti-Dreyfusard press commentary, arose after Negrier urged officers to warn superiors that instability could not endure until the Saintes trial concluded.
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Gallifer
Paris
General Negrier
Galliffrt
Council of War
Naim
Negrier
The
Soir
Warmy
New Franchise Promulgated In The Gazette
Pretoria July 27 The new franchise law was promulgated in The Gazette yesterday The article notes disputes among Boer leaders over the dynamic concession with General Joubert and the volksraad favoring cancellation while President Axager backs it A minority desires to buy out the monopoly. Simla July 27 It has emerged the imperial government saw the Transvaal situation as imminent and India began preparing for it.
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Johannesburg
Rand
Kruger
Pretoria
Witwater Rand
Volksraad
Klerksdrop
Heidelberg
Petchefshoon
South African Republic
Dom Paul
P. J. Joubert
Axager
Weyler Warns on Army Cuts in Senate Debate
July 27 Madrid. The senate discussed the army bill with General Weyler opposing reductions and warning the government that the present moment could aid revolutions. He claimed he never intended to lead a rising, but acknowledged revolutions can clear the political atmosphere and aid regeneration. Senor Dato rebuked Weyler for failing to suppress Cuba with 300,000 men and pledged strict action against any revolution.
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Cuba
Madrid
Senate
Weyler
Senor Dato
Interior
Elkins Defends Gen Alger in Washington Speech
Senator Elkins, former secretary of war under Harrison, in Washington lauds Secretary Alger for leading a swift victorious war with minimal mistakes. He says Alger endured undeserved assaults, that time will vindicate him and there will be a reaction in his favor.
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Alger
Washington
Elkins
Harrison
United States
Badger Silver Democrats Plan Wisconsin Bryan Delegation
Democratic free silver leaders of Wisconsin will meet in Madison on Monday with W J Bryan to map a solid presidential delegation for next year's national convention. Participants include W H Rogers L B Ryan and John Toohey who prepared a public address to be presented to Bryan before press release. E C Wall, Milwaukee, national committeeman, not invited due to opposition to 16 to 1.
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Madison
Wis
Democratic Free Silver
Wisconsin
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
W.H. Rogers
L. B. Ryan
Waukesha
John Toohey
Milwaukee
Badger Democrats
Chicago
E. C. Wall
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's League Games
Chicago reports yesterday's results across major and Western leagues. Cincinnati defeated Boston 9 to 5 in the first game with Boston taking the second 2-1 in ten innings. St Louis beat New York 4-3 at home. Pittsburgh edged Washington 1-0. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 7-6. Western league saw Buffalo win 3-1 over Kansas City, Detroit upset Minneapolis 9-7, Indianapolis over St Paul 8-1, and Grand Rapids beat Milwaukee 4-1.
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Cincinnati
Boston
Louisville
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburg
Washington
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Skxansas City
Detroit
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Grand Rapids
Milwaukee
Destructive Fort Brady Fire Damages Barracks
A fire at Fort Brady in Sault Ste. Marie on Tuesday night damaged the four-company barracks siding by about 30,000 dollars. The building cost 75,000 dollars and was regarded as a model in design. Firefighters faced hazards from ammunition discharge, and the fire's origin remains unknown.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Fort Brady
Joeibies Sets Sails for Europe to Fight Mitchell and Smith
James Jef fries, the pugilist, arrived in New York after a nationwide tour. He will sail for Europe today aboard the Maerst Bismarck to meet Charley Mitchell and Jem Smith abroad within a fortnight in touted contests.
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Joeibies
England
New York
James J. Jeffries
Pugilist
Europe
Maerst Bismarck
Charley Mitchell
Jem Smith
Farm Portrays Death by Lightning Near Traverse City
Wilson Roush a prosperous farmer living four miles from Traverse City Mich was struck by lightning and killed instantly about 9 o clock Tuesday night He was in the barn with his children and stock The children and the stock were unharmed and a team of very fine horses perished.
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Traverse City
Mich
Wilson Roush
Iron Molders' Association Adjourns in Indianapolis
The Iron Molders' Association of North America adjourned in Indianapolis after a two week session. Officers elected include President Martin Fox of Cincinnati Secretary E J Denny of Cincinnati and Treasurer William Henzel of New York.
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Iron Molders
Indianapolis
The
Iron Molders’ Association of North America
Martin Fox
Cincinnati
E. J. Denny
William Henzel
New York
Trusentine man takes own life after domestic strife
George Sattehwait, brother-in-law of George Wight, who killed Joseph Crippen's wife Sunday night, died by suicide Tuesday night using strychnine. Authorities cite domestic trouble and dissipation as factors in the case.
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Trusentine
George Sattehwait
George Wight
Joseph Crippen
Monroe Doctrine explained by diplomat White at London talks
London July 27 The Times Hague correspondent reports Andrew D White United States ambassador at Berlin and head of the American delegation comments on arbitration schemes. He says Americans welcome arbitration and envisage a germ for a more complete system while preserving Monroeism. White asserts no desire to end Monroe Doctrine and pledges full US cooperation in international arbitration.
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Monroe
London
Hague
The
Times
Andrew D. White
United States
Berlin
America
White
United
Arbitration classes in Monroeism declaration discussed
The envoy listed four arbitration categories involving the United States and other powers, asserting U S interest in peaceful settlements under the convention. At The Hague the drafting committee framed laws of war and naval Geneva adaption, while debate on non signatories’ access continued. In Washington Wisconsin Grand Army Posts pressed for Evans pension post removal or transfer, but supporters expect he remains through the end of the administration.
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United States
White
the Hague
Julian Pauncefote
Count Nigra
Washington
Grand Army
Wisconsin
H. Clay Evans
Evans
Private Minglison Promoted for Bravery at Camp Lincoln
Promoted to corporal by Colonel Stuart for bravery while trying to save Private Theodore Kleppish of company L Second Infantry who drowned in the swimming pool at Camp Lincoln on Saturday. Minglison is from company I.
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Springfield
Ill
Theodore Kleppish
Company L
Second Infantry
Camp Lincoln
Peter Minglison
Company I
Stuart
Argo Wins Oconomowoc Yacht Cup Race
Yacht Argo skippered by J. Jones of Oshkosh won the Oconomowoc Yacht Club cup race near Oshkosh. The $500 trophy awarded for the close, fast contest. New Richmond rebuilding with brick blocks, four started Tuesday. John Hagan plans a large double store.
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Argo
Oconomowoc
Wis
J. 2. Jones
Oshkosh
New Richmond
John Hagan
Sea Lions Capture Gulls with Stealth and Precision
A Sea Lion uses deep dives and surface cues to lure gulls. It tracks the bird, surfaces with a rotating nose tip, and when the gull swoops in close, the sea lion strikes with extended jaws and devours the prey. Scientific American notes the creature's skillful hunting method.
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Scientific American
Would Have Cost Him His Life Kidney Cure Endorsement
A Kentucky resident praises Foley's Kidney Cure as a permanent remedy for kidney disease, claiming it would have cost him his life without it. The endorsement notes a local testimonial from Oscar Bownay of Lebanon and mentions H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz & Co. The Chicago Penny Savings Society, run through public school teachers, reports over 70,000 dollars raised from city children last year.
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Foley
Oscar Bownay
Lebanon
H.J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Chicago Penny Savings Society
Kidney cure claims benefit from one bottle
A quoted testimonial from W B Conlin of Bowersville Ohio says Foley’s Kidney Cure gave more relief than months of physician treatment. The ad touts Moogh Jungkunz & Co. as a beautifying tonic and urges daily use with fruit-rich ingredients, claiming benefits for nervousness.
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Foley
W.B. Conlin
Bowersville, Ohio
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
C c
Allen’s Foot-Ease Promises Cool Feet On Wheels
When You Ride Your Wheel Always shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet. It keeps the feet cool prevents sweating feet and makes your endurance ten fold greater. Over one million wheel people are using Allen's Foot-Ease. It gives rest and comfort to smarting hot swollen aching feet and is a certain cure for ingrowing nails. At all druggists and shoe stores 25c Sample free by mail. Address Allen S. Olm sted Le Roy NY. 3 Sultan a Newfoundland dog has just died In France. He was noted for having arrested a thief capturing an assassin rescuing a child from drowning and saving no man who attempted death by own action. The Society For the Protection of Animals presented him with a collar. Recently he prevented a castle being robbed and was poisoned it is supposed by those who attempted the robbery.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Sultan
France
Society For the Protection of Animals
Kidney disease and cure claim in old ad copy
An advertisement asserts kidney disorder as a root of serious illness and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as guaranteed to restore kidney health. It cites H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz & Co as endorsers. The text also includes a statistical note about literacy among English convicts, contrasting reading and writing abilities.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Grain-O A healthful grain drink for all ages
This advertisement promotes Grain-O a non coffee drink made from pure grains. It claims healthful invigorating and appetizing qualities and notes it is a genuine nourishing food drink costing about one quarter the price of coffee. It targets children and families and suggests asking grocers for Grain-O with 15 and 25 cent price points.
Provisional governments in the Philippines discussed by Otis
Washington reports General Otis has not communicated on provisional governments but may do so if needed under presidential instructions dated 1898. Messages note a Cebu bandit engagement with Lt Moore’s party suffering one private killed while bandits lost five killed and seven captured. Troops from North Dakota Wyoming Idaho and Minnesota are due home soon.
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Rebaisin Wihleh
Washington
War Department
Otis
Department
General Otis
Hay
Philippine Commission
Phillippines
Cebu
Moore
North Dakota
Wyoming
Idaho
Minnesota
Five men captured in Wisconsin Central train hold up case near Waupaca
A Times report states after nearly four years five men linked to the 1895 Wisconsin Central express car robbery near Waupaca were captured by Sheriff B S Anderson and deputies with railroad officials. Arrests occurred in Minneapolis Antigo Menasha and other Wisconsin towns.
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Wisconsin Central
Minneapolis
The
Times Today
Chicago
Waupaca
Wis
B. S. Anderson
Waupaca County
Andrew O’grady
Brunswick
Robert McArthur
Antigo
Mike Mannigan
William Conners
William Craven
Menasha
Mob Defeated in Bainbridge Jail Guarding
In Bainbridge Georgia July 27 a mob seeking to lynch the jailed Black man was thwarted as the prisoner was moved to a stronger jail in Atlanta where he is being guarded. The attempted mob action failed and the man remains under police protection.
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Atlanta, Ga
Bainbridge, Ga
Chicago Markets Report Grain and Live Stock Prices
Chicago and Milwaukee markets show Wheat combining July figures around 7 05 to 7 15 with Sept and Dec trading near 7 15. Corn, oats, pork, lard and short ribs listed with varied July September and October quotes. Live stock quotes include hogs from 3.85 to 4.55, cattle up to 5.85, sheep 3.25 to 4.55, and Texas veal calves. Milwaukee shows No 1 northern wheat 73 44c and No 2 northern 71 4 to 72c with oats 24 20c and rye steady 624g.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Llogs
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Cheap Rates South for Homeseekers by Southern Railway
On the first and third Tuesdays through October, Southern Railway offers cheap one way and round trip tickets to Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida for homeseekers. Tickets cost one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip and are valid twenty one days from sale. Address A Taylor Louisville Ky and J C Beam Jr NW P A Chicago for illustrated matter and details. Special reduced rates Westward offered by C M and St P Ry Co for second class tickets to Western points via Great Northern and Northern Pacific routes. inquire at local ticket office. Agent J B Swert.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Ax . Tayror
Louisville
J. C. Beam, Jr
Adams St
Chicago
Ills
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B. Swert
Wtf
Cheap house ad offers long terms in Lichtenberger’s addition
Real estate notice promotes buying a lot in Lichtenberger's addition with easy payments and low interest. Contact LieuTenser Bros for details on terms and long repayment period.
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Lichtenberger
Harvest excursion tickets offered by C M and St P Ry
On August 1 and 15, September 5 and 19 the C M and St P Ry will sell harvest excursion tickets to nearly all points in the west at a greatly reduced rate of one fair plus two dollars for the round trip. T-2lrd d. B. Swearr, Agent.
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D. B. Swearr
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