Dying Like Sheep in Havana Honor Dims Hope of Peace
A Tangston dispatch says the Tabbot carried 23 passengers including Sir Alexander Gollan and Higgins. Jerome runs the consulate. Gollan and Higgins head to England. Havana's poor starve as food prices soar with biscuits 29 cents each and bread 53 cents per loaf. Soldiers live on half rations. barracks fill with starving women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingston
Tabbot
Havana
Sir Alexander Gollan
Higgins
Jerome
Gollan
England
Madrid Gloom Signals Impending Cabinet Crisis
Madrid turns grim as papers warn of an imminent ministerial crisis over Gamazo's stance. Official Corresponsaria confirms a cabinet crisis, with Imparcial predicting a large reshuffle as Spain weighs peace terms before Santiago, Manila, and Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Gamazo
Correspondencia
Imparcial
Sundsy
Spain
Santiago
Manila
Porto Hico
Bianco
Blanco
Kovernment
Je Libra
Inluisler Ig
Zola to be liberated as appeals court reduces fines
Paris court allows Zola and Perreux to pay reduced fines totaling 1900 francs and sustain imprisonment terms on appeals. The case stems from accusations of libeling the army over Esterhazy and Dreyfus affair coverage. Zola and Perreux faced prior sentences including prison and heavy fines.
Corbett to Meet McCoy in Twenty-Five Round Bout
In New York on Monday James J Corbett and 'id' McCoy agreed to a twenty five round boxing match to be held in Buffalo Antiguat 2 percent. Also reported: James Albright hanged in Charleston Missouri for killing Prosecuting Attorney Elliott during a failed arrest attempt. A militiamen deployment followed a criminal assault in Mayfield Kentucky. Western Union sues to settle who pays stamps under the war tax act. Chile issues ultimatum to Argentina over a long running boundary dispute. Diamonds worth 923,6030 were stolen during a parade distraction by thieves in Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Corbeth
Id’ McCoy
Buffalo
Educators Elect Officers At National Association Meeting
Prof C E Lyte of Pennsylvania is chosen president for the coming year at the National Educational Association business session in Washington. E Oram Lyte is president elect from Millersville. Irwin Shepard of Winona Minn is secretary and J C McNeil of West Superior Wis is treasurer. First vice president is James M Green wood of Missouri. Directors include F B Dyer Indiana and others from Ohio Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Lyte
Pennsylvania
National Educational Association
Washington
E. Oram Lyte
Millersville
Irwin Shepard
Winona
Minn
C. McNeil
West Superior
Wis
James M. Greanwood
Missouri
North Central Division
Ohio
F. B. Dyer
Indiana
D. EK
Goss
Illinois
E. A. Gaston
Michigan
Henry R. Pattengill
Wisconsin
L. D. Claryey
Iowa
W. M. Beardshear
Minnesota
George B. Alton
Blissouti
John
R. Kirk
North Dakota
W. L. Stockwell
South Dakota
Frank Crane
Nebraska
Carroll G. Pearse
Kansas
Frank E. Dyer
Street Car Collision in Washington Causes Fatal and Serious Injuries
A Sunday crash on Congress Heights road involved an electric street car and an Anacostia horse car, killing a horse and injuring twenty five to thirty people including a passenger who died. The brake spring broke on the descent past St Elizabeth’s asylum, provoking passengers to jump from the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress Heights
D.C
Anacostia
St. Elizabeth’s Government Asylum For
Asylum
Prisoners Arrive at Portsmouth From Spanish Fleet
The auxiliary cruiser St Louis brought more than 476 Spanish prisoners to Portsmouth harbor, including 64 officers, after leaving Guantanamo on July 6. Admiral Cervera is confined to his cabin ill for three days and Capt. Eulaie, commander of the Viscaya, is among the captured and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Cervery
St. Louis
Portsmouth
N. 2
Guantanamo
Portamouti Harbor
Admiral Cervera
Cain
Beon Cale
Capt
Eulaie
Vizcaya
Santiago
Enormous rainfall damages St Louis area
Heavy rain drenched St Louis and surrounding districts, flooding streets and causing damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Five inches fell in parts, with water rising in outlying areas forcing residents to seek safety on rafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Fricepstad
Goura
Alba
Ascii
Dalista
Bombardment of Santiago Begins as Siege Grows
Washington reports the bombardment of Santiago has started with Gen Shafter’s forces, including nearly fifty siege guns and many mortars. Spanish lines hold in entrenchments while Descaninoes town near the bay is evacuated. Toral expected to surrender when evacuation becomes impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Washington
War Department
Shafter
Oral
Army
Navy
Pelayn del Este
Fifth Corps
Garcia
Descaninoes
Bay
Toral
Shaffer
Eleven Lighters Lost Off Calin Coast In War Department Loss
The war department reported Saturday a severe storm off the Calin coast sank eleven lighters en route to Cuba in tow of tugs. Crews from Mobile New Orleans and Charleston were aboard. Losses included lives. authorities aim to replace vessels and forward supplies and ordnance from transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calin
War Department
Gaba
Cub
Werd Swanmpert
Kenein
Mobile
New Orleans
Chiarleston
Gan
Shafter la
Elore
Oferta
Promoted Officers in New Army Nominations
The president nominated Brig. Gen. Stawkins Lawson Chaffee and Tater for major general ranks, Col. Wood of the Rough Riders and Lieut. Col. McKibben of the Twenty first Infantry to brigadier general, Lieut. Col. Theodore Roosevelt of the Rough Riders to colonel with additional ranks, along with surgeons and quartermaster officers under the expansion plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Santiago
Gena. Stawkins
Lawson
Chaffee
Tater
Col. Wood
Rough Riders
McKibben
Twenty-first Infantry
Theodore Roosevelt
Rough Tider
Hecker
Michigan
W. 5. Vaughan
Thirty-third
O. M. Robertson
Iowa
Rebellion Spreads Across Chinese Provinces
Reports indicate a Chinese uprising expanding from Canton area into Kwang Si. Taiping style disturbances spread to Sing Sien and Link towns. Woo Chow and Swa Chow face threats as Chin Kiang Pu on the Yangtze reports actions connected to the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo
Passage Arranged for Du Bosc and Moye Amid Ottawa Contacts
Senor du Bosc and Lieul Carranza once with the Spanish legation have secured passage aboard the Wa Dow niesnling Olfeman sailing from Montreal on the Ith bust. Reports say exchanges between Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Senor da Base influenced semi official notes from the premier urging faster departure to avert international complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Bosc
Moye
Senor du Bosc
Lieul
Carranza
Washfegion
Montreal
Mining Law Revisions Sought by International Congress
The international mining congress at Salt Lake City, Italy, calls on the U S Congress to amend mining laws to curb extreme rights in mining claims. Talks covered permanent headquarters with Milwaukee chosen for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Mining Congress
Salt Lake
Italy
Milwaukee
Drownings From Cloudburst Hit Stanbury Area
Four pursers are known to have been drowned after a cloudburst west of Stanbury Friday night. Others are missing as a wall of water swept a creek, demolishing several farm houses and drawing occupants away. The entire family of J. Davis is missing and thought drowned. Livestock losses are heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanbury
J. Davis
Miners Strike Ends in Mercer and Butler Counties
The coal miners strike in Mercer and Butler counties Pennsylvania is broken with many returning to Grave City mines. About 4 900 miners had been out of work. Operations expect full mine reopens soon. A Jalpian expedition of 1 552 under Lieutenant Dubois was ambushed by Congolese rebels with many killed and rifles captured. Lieut Dubois was killed by his troops. Socialist conspirators arrested at Buda Pesth charged with high treason for plotting to kill Emperor Francis Joseph with dynamite during a royal visit.
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Mercer
Butler Counties
Grave Chy
Drasseis
Uader
Dubais
Lieut
Dobois
Bada Pesth
Cmeofiem
Francis Joseph
Cit
Whiteman Found Guilty in Chicago Fraud Case
Afonso J Whitman a former Dalatn Jumiberman and state sanator was convicted in Chicago on the charge of securing $25 from the Grand Pacific Hotel by a fraudulent check. He may be fined $2 909 and imprisoned for one year. The Sixth district Democrats in convention at Colby Kansas declined to endorse G Z McCormick for congress and nominated W a offer editor of the Lincoln Sentinel. Insurance Commissioner McNail of Kansas has revoked the license of the Conance Lirud Fire Insurance Company of Hartford. The company refused to pay expenses of any examination of its books ordered by McNail. The French warship D Estaing has arrived at Havana with its air armament aboard and a ship to Santiago is to follow.
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Whiteman
Afonso J. Whitman
Dalatn Jumiberman
Chicapa
Grand Pacific
Whiteeman
hoprilyRad
Colby, Kar
G.Z. McCormiex
Congress
W. A. Offer
Lincoln Sentinel
McNall Ol Kinsus
Conance- Lirud Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
McNail
Bradstreet's Review Highlights Steady Fall Outlook and Wheat Shifts
Bradstreet's Weekly Review reports steady fall demand expectations despite quiet speculative markets. Improved pig iron demand and higher steel plate inquiries stand out among favorable features while wheat yield estimates trend lower from extreme hopes. Weekly business facts show east and northwest strength, woolen goods cautiously hopeful, and wheat and corn exports varying against last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
Treview
East
Northwest
Eastern
Middle States
Congress adjourns amid demonstrations and partisan clash
Congress adjourned sine die at 2 p m amid a vast House demonstration with cheering and songs. Republicans saluted the president and Dewey while an incident over partisan remarks sparked an uproar. order was restored by the sergeant at arms. A Cleveland fire in a Britton Printing building caused several injuries and fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dewey
Joe Wheeler
Afr
Handy
Delaware
Ray
New York
Cannon
Illinois
Cleveland
Britton Printing Company
Glo
Ford Sal
Sheries
Zin Aubrand
Bente Brings Wi a eine. The small Spsmai adhonner GAM
The article describes a ramshackle flotilla loaded with rubiber, hardwood, chickens, pigs and vallows nuts captured by the auxiliary gimbout Baga and taken to Key West. The naphire was effected east of Caps Fano, Isle of Pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bente
Key West
Caps Fano
Isle of Pies
Commission to Named Selly and Others for Haitian Board
The commission to be led by Senator Jolmi T Morgan of Alabama Senator Shelhy M Cuilom of Dolings as President inte of Tiawall and Chief Justice Judd of the Tlawatlap supreme court was selected under the annexation resolution. Passad a Wrecked Vessal. The steamer Athenia arrived at Vicke ta J C Saturday from Amelkta. On the trip down a wreck of a schooner was seen with wrecked decks and no deck towses. Nothing was seen of the crew. The entire business portion of Corning Cal has been destroyed by fire. The fire was attributed to incendiary work. The loss is estimated at 100020.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolmi T. Morgan
Alabama
Shelhy M. Cuilom
Dolings
Inte
Tiawall
Judd
Tlawatlap Supreme Court
Hatraiian
Umder
Vessal
Vicketa
J. C
Amelkta
Corning
Cal
Market Prices for Livestock and Grains Across Cities
Chicago cattle hogs and sheep prices vary by grade with $3.0 to $6.25 for hogs and $3.75 to $5.00 for sheep. Wheat No. 2 red and corn No. 2 yellow show small midwest ranges. Detroit Milwaukee New York and Cincinnati report mixed grain bids and dairy values including creamery butter and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Conis
Ile da de
Cincinnati-Cottie
Detroit
Sao
New York
Reverend's multiple engagements shock Whiting village
In Whiting Iowa a popular pastor Rev T Auwoot of the Christian Church was found to be engaged to seventeen young women. After sixteen more claimed him, trustees investigated. he resigned amid defense that he loved all members of his church and meant to marry someone else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Monona County
T. Auwoot
Christian Church
Lise
Gue
Louis Te
Atweol
Annie Bigelow
Anarry
Hts
State Mobilization Costs for Iowa Volunteers
Report shows Iowa mobilization expenses reaching 112 655 61 with bills not yet in. Latest invoices total 11 625 08 including 4 370 for woolen blankets and two uniforms. Balance due largely from transportation. total may approach 125 000 though state bureau notes costs higher. Rejected guardsmen cost 5 177 03, and expected state reimbursement for some batteries will be limited as duties shift to war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
War Department of
PCI
War Department
Hhem
Weather and crop report notes mixed conditions across counties
The farming bulletin reports general harvest progress but notes local trouble from showers and spring heat. Winter wheat and rye yield are improving with some districts hindered by insect and mold damage, while barley and corn development show variable outcomes.
Debuqnue Hero at Javkgoy Fille in Plausible Patrol Event
A Greys officer Heinecke restrained a man during patrol at a camp, fired after a suspicious approach when the password failed. The killed man had papers proving him a Spanish spy and forty objects found on his person. Investigators believe the spy aimed to sabotage water sources around Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javkgoy
Dulugug
Jackeourvile
Ll? Goleliers
Stampson Dairy Receipts Prompt State Inquiry
The dairy commissioner received a query on whether milk revenue reports must bear stamps under the new law. The matter was referred to the U S district attorney for construction. Estimates show about 5,055 reports monthly in the state, serving as receipts and potentially negotiable, possibly requiring a stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stampson
Grates
Scler
United States District Attorney
Gates
Fourth of July Ceremonies Unveil Curtis Statue
In Palimegue the Fourth was celebrated with a public park unveiling of a statue to General Samuel F. Curtis. Capt. William Grover, the first town soldier wounded in the Civil War, unveiled the statue as General John W. Noble of St. Louis spoke the oration and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palimegue
Samuel FR. Curtis
William 5. Grover
Wreck injures crew after collision near ViltEse station
A collision between a stock train and a work train west of ViltEse injures a fireman and damages the lead engine. The wreck involves the forward engle of the stockrain and the doubly header stack train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain
ViltEse
Stockrain
New Catholic Church Edifice Opened in Bankalon Parish
The new Callivic Church at Bankalon in Dubuque County was dedicated recently with impressive ceremonies led by Archbishop Wennessey. The project cost 221090 dollars and stands as a notable addition to the local Catholic community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankalon
Dubuque County
Wennessey
Fourth of July Casualty at Stlverton
Arlie Harliman suffered a severe hand injury in Stlverton while handling a large cannon cracker during Independence Day celebrations. The accident caused deep lacerations to his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Harliman
Stlverton
Tolect a New Bishop at Davenport Convention
The standing committee of the Episcopal Church in Town under Thomas Elffreen and J J Richardsen issues a call for a special diocesan convention to elect a bishop to succeed the late William S. Perry. The meeting will be in Davenport on Tuesday September 6. The Rand Bomber Company reports a shy thousand loss from a mysterious fire at Wurring ton. insurance coverage is advised.
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Episcopal Church In
Town
Thomas Elffreen
J. J. Richardasn
Davenport
Tawa
Willian Ss. Perry
Rand
Wurrington
Terrible Plant Accidents Crush Several Men at Marshalltown
A deadly incident at the Glucose Sugar Refining Company plant in Marshalltown on July 7 left five men injured or dead. Adolph Breuder aged 18 Pedriny Ll back-broken George McYaughlin 26 John Carrigan 2 both Jets crushed died at 7 33. Mike Driscoll 21 legs broken back injured expected to die. James Lamb 48 arm broken internal injuries fatal moment likely. Victims had traveled from Peoria to raise a steel grain tank when a scaffold failed dropping 50 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Seteen Rls
Glucose Sugar Refining “Company
Marshalltown
Adolph Breuder
Pedriny Ll
George ‘McYaughlin
Péoria
John Carrigan
Tojared
Mike Driscoll
Peoria
Til
James Lamb
St. Louis
Pétinds
State Refuses Revenue Stamps on Express Shipments
The state of Jowa rejects paying for revenue stamps on express shipments amid a dispute with the United States Express Company. Secretary of State Dobson Avbien announces an ultimatum as express firms refuse stamped receipts, signaling that future state packages will go by freight or mail to avoid tax liability. The executive council consensus holds the tax applies to the express firms, and companies have refused state packages at the state house unless stamped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa Las
Des Moines Express
Dobson Avbien
United States Express Company
Executive Council
State House
Iowa Notes From The County Farm And State News
The report notes farmers expect hay yields near five tons per acre this year. Dewey in Gass County gets a post office with Adolph Bernhardt as postmaster. Charles City College faces £8,000 debt paid by citizens. Des Moines man C A Mosier named special agent at Blackfoot Idaho. Reports also mention a miller injured by a threshing accident and various local transactions across multiple counties. A monster whale skeleton is shipped to the University of Iowa. The Northwestern Tennessee Beauty convention closes at Valeros with Clear Lake next. Cattle sales yield strong prices. rabies fears rise in Pal County. Mason City hosts State Dair Association meeting.
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Dewey
Gass County
Adolph Bernhardt
Charles City College
C. A. Mosier
Des Moines
Blackfoot
Idaha
Robert Mastick
Sheldon
G. W. Theynolde
T. L. Quine
Wort Liberty
Burlington
Robert Foster
Grandy County
Beye Thal Rouge Wien
Conby
Ale
Sloux
Tafayella Young
Jia Moines
Cuba
Ilo
Philadelphia
City Collecil
Board of
Trnsteen
District Court
Tien Sa
University of Iowa
Nutihse
Bes
Iowa City
Washington
Cerutta
Mason City
Valerlos
Clear Lake
Clorte
Aln. Perris
Waterton
Concil. Belding
Pnimery
WW. Clark Zclear Lake
W. T. Knapp
Charles City
Wilcox
A. S. Riegman
Plated Kingman
Ace
University Place
Pal
Eric Cusse
Othar Liva
Wesley Slater
Page County
State
Dac Association
Wade
Towa City
James A. Crosby
Garnaville
Clavion County
An. TL
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HULL
Sioux County
United States
Peace Idea Grine
Zola
Court of Appeals
Paris
Emile Zola
AM. Dparis
Dreylin
SineRdieu
Hovnormant
Aurore
M. Zola
Fe Alen
Terreux
Beaides
Cotinas
M. Zula
M. Perreux
Count Egterhasy
Alfred Thayfus
Perreuz
Siam
Charleston
James Albright
Atorney Fliott
Mississippi County
Albright
Learen
Cal Vier
Tehat
Heb Blanks
Wienegro
Mayfield
Bradley
Western Weel Works of
United States Express Co
Chili
Ae Schmid
Bros
Avew Castle
New York Colt
A.C. Anson
Joyce Hag
Ince
Anson
New Works
Freedman
Sean
Fé S
Tacon L. Keanor
Chisago
Aldermar Wmn
Mangler
Kesher
Harrison
General Electric
Tdeneen
Na Severn
M'Kinley
Krelgptein
Breweh
D'Estainge
Dalath Hallyway
EL. Mieilenhall
Thomas Lowrey
Minneapolis
Crantors
Duluth Strait Trailway Company
Urs
Hg Company
Hmalest
Soller
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