Coronation Plans Narrowed As King Recovers In 1900 Style
London reports indicate a curtailed coronation ceremony between August 14 and 16 with no removal of official stands. The king’s health improves slowly, bulletin says he remains in good spirits and continues to recover. whispers of private coronation by Canterbury Archbishop surface but denied.
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Reducing Asiatic naval force planned by Navy
The Navy Department considers a material reduction of the Asiatic station’s forces. After emphasizing eastern interests, officials note the current strong American presence in Chinese and Philippine waters exceeds the proper ratio. Plans may move a flag officer to other duties and recall ships to the United States, mostly small cruisers and gunboats.
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Valedictory of Kitchenerto Pretoria July 8
Lord Kitchen er a valedictory to the troops dated June 25 extols British soldiers under great hardships and dangers and commends humane spirit of all ranks. He notes soldiers’ qualities and the desire of many enemies to serve with the crown in the future. Castro Will Lead Troops. Washington cable notes Castro leading forces against revolutionaries and Vice President Gomé assuming executive duties.
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Cholera Record Report From Manila and Provinces
Manila reported fifty new cholera cases and thirty deaths yesterday while province totals reached 440 new cases and 335 deaths.
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Whitehorse Trading Post Destroyed By Fire
The old Indian trading post at Whitehorse in Woods County was destroyed by fire yesterday, with an estimated loss of 4100,000. No further details on casualties or cause were released.
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Captain Shallenbarger and Lt Ryan Die by Own Action in Mindanao
Manila dispatch reports Captain John H Shallenbarger of the Tenth Infantry and Second Lieutenant Thomas Ryan of the Philippine Scouts died by their own hand while on Mindanao July 4 and 5 respectively. Shallenbarger, a Pennsylvania native, entered West Point in 1889 and served until reaching captain in 1898. The War Department had not confirmed all details.
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Tragic Chicago murder sundered by jealous husband
Theodore Oelfeuer shot killed his wife Adelaine as she slept then wounded his son Walter and stepdaughter Lizz Stramm while also firing at two stepsons. He hid in an attic before arrest and hanged himself in a police cell, ending the deadly spree.
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Offic ers Stop Sundance Cheyenne War Dance Prohibit
Cheyenne Indians near Calumet in Canadian county hold a war council after Indian agent Major Stouch forbids the tortures tied to the sun dance. About 2,000 Indians reportedly took part last week in the religious festival and the tortures were to have ended the rites. Whites nearby grow tense as officials notify the War Department.
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Moros Grow Aggressive Ambush Prevented at Masieu Min danao
Moros from Masieu on Min danao island planned to ambush a Lake Lana pack train but Americans were warned in time and repelled the attack with a mountain gun. Moros in Masieu and Bocolod grow more aggressive. General Chaffen advises Davis to ignore a Sultan of Bocolod letter unless provoked.
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Bocolod
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Loss of Corn Acreage Hits Iowa Farmers After Floods
Iowa July crop reports from Director Sage show 504780 acres of corn lost to floods erosion and rain since July 1 1902. Net acreage gain 16820 vs last year with 40 bushels per acre suggesting a 2191200 bushel drop from June estimates. Weather service notes conservative reporting amid storms low temps and cloudiness.
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Vil lisca Setties for Bequest to College and Church
Mrs Riteb ey, who died within a year, bequeathed part of her property to a Divnola college, Villa i gemetery, and the church of Villiecs. The will also mentions heirs and city interests, with ambiguities in the text.
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Des Moines Sees Worst Rain Storm Desolates Northeast Iowa
A severe lightning storm drenched much of northeast Iowa with record rainfall, destroying crops and washing out tracks. Counties including Hamilton Franklin Wright Cerro Gordo Hardin Butler Blackhawk Grundy suffered heavy damage while Des Moines itself saw limited impact. Train service halted along Cedar Rapids and Great Western lines amid washed-out rails and bridges.
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Railroad Work Begins On Waverly Cut Off
The Chicago Great Western railroad has started the Waverly Oelwein cut-off at Waverly Cut Fort Dodge junction, a planned 27 mile addition toward a Chicago to Omaha line. Engineering difficulties are high and completion likely months away.
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Train Crash Slays Picnic Party Residents of Sioux City
A passenger train on the Milwaukee road collided with a buggy near Yankton on the Fourth of July, killing Mrs. R. A. Seney of Sioux City, 38, and Miss Alpha Seney, 1, and injuring Mrs. F. P. Banta of Hampton, Ia., who lost a foot and suffered internal injuries. Robert Seney, Sioux City, 5, was also injured.
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President's Iowa knife presented to the president at McGregor
Congress man Babcock gave the president a knife with a handle from a clam shell found in the Mississippi river far from McGregor Iowa The president praised the pearl button industry in Iowa and said he would prize the knife highly Standing of Naval Cadets at Annapolis shows final examination results for the class of 1900 with cadets advancing to ensign The six year course exam was conducted at each cadet's station Martha White colored woman was nearly cut to pieces by her lover Sam Whitley colored in a homicide incident in Des Moines
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Corn crop drowned and rotted in Hamilton
A Hamilton area report notes extensive drowning and rot of corn across acres, despite hopes for harvest. Prices and poor yields affect fodder and overall harvest expectations for the season.
Eccentric professor’s spoonerisms amuse at church and dinner
William Braddon recalls a famed spoonerist whose mischief spreads across Europe. He recounts the hymn line From Greenland's Icy Mountains becoming From Iceland's greasy mountains and the phrase Kinkering Kongs. At a church service he tells ushers to sew ladies into their sheets and at dinner requests pigs, heas.
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Dreyfus Seeks Paris Flat Amid Tenant's Refusal
A Paris housing dispute shows Captain Dreyfus gaining access to a Boulevard Mal esherbes lease. The former tenant resists entry and instructing staff, until the court orders weekly two hour access until lease expiry. The case highlights ongoing housing friction in late era Paris.
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