Secretary of State Gresham Dies in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Gresham died at 1 15 am in his room at the Arlington Hotel after a long illness. Physicians say overwork and a sinking spell hastened his end as his wife Helen and family remained at his side. The death follows a period of intense effort and devotion, with his secretary and clergy attending him in final moments. News also notes related Supreme Court actions and mentions ongoing railway strike coverage.
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Walter Q. Gresham
Washington
Gresham
Aslington
Severa Tigers
Q. Guesira
Airs
Genstam
Bors
Asdrews
Nelaw
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Buren
Tod
Privat
Lanis
Mim
Groshaim Wat
Lim Paasages
Aira
Greahoin
Sia Dla
Ale Laa
Trade treaty ideas from Gresham and Denby on China
Secretary Gresham outlines that Japan will push to remove many foreign trade restrictions in the peace treaty as observers review the China Japan war lessons Denby proposes nineteen articles to expand trade and protect foreign interests Jing notes the suggestions aim for a new commercial treaty with China with advantages to foreigners but not specifics for the United States some proposed gains may already appear in the China Japan peace terms
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China
Japan
Denby
Jing
Sggests
United States
Dun and Co Review: Wheat Damaged Not Severe
Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade argues wheat damage from May frosts may be exaggerated. Despite reports, shipments show some injury but not serious. prices for corn pork lard oats rise. iron and steel gain. Western wheat receipts up, export buying cool. Failures total 207 in U S this week, 23 in Canada.
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New York
R.g.dun & Cols Weekly Review of Trade
Pittsburg
Bessemer
Wittsburg
United States
Canada
Wisconsin Furst Fines Frame Delayed by Forest Fires
Reports from Wisconsin detail disastrous forest fires spreading across northern areas along rail lines and destroying timber and property. A section of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic line faced four hours’ delay as heat and embers threatened cars and crews. Fire conditions worsened despite prior suppression, with shrouds of smoke and renewed flare ups near Beav er Falls and other mills. Wariness among manufacturers grows as nails prices rise and talks of a national wire and nail strike intensify.
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Srack
Wincotis
Duluth
South Sliire
Atlantic
Hles
Norilere Pacific
South Korn Limited
Apartka
Marrowly
Neary Raing
Hugh McCulloch Dead Ex Treasury Secretary Dies at 91
Washington special reports Hugh McCulloch of Fort Wayne Indiana former secretary of the treasury is dead after a long life in law banking and public service Born in 1808 in New Hampshire he moved to Indiana and rose to lead the State Bank of Indiana then the Treasury under Lincoln Grant and Arthur He later ran a London banking house and returned to public life before retiring in Washington His daughter Mary has sailed for New York and funeral plans were not yet made
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Washington
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Fort Wayne
Ind
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New York
Ith
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Kennebunk
Mie
Tex
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Johson
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Grant
Boatwell
Alc
London
Jay Cooke, McCulloch &Co
Jay Cooke & Co
London House
McCulloch & Co
United States
Walter Gresham
Arthur
Birth of New Nation in Central America Links Defining Treaties
Washington reports on new treaties between Nicaragua and Honduras Guatemala El Salvador and Costa Rica advancing union talks toward a single Central American nation. The accords establish defensive and offensive pacts open borders and arbitration of disputes while pledging unity against foreign powers. General Quesada moves toward Cuba with rifles and ammunition claiming Cuba needs arms more than troops and plans to oust Gen. Campón once ashore.
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Ondora
Trock Station
Wanguras
Guatemala
Salvador
Coda
Furelen Gonda
Ansemnly
Ao Furmizn
Kilbacrbe
British Ambassador’s Behring Sea Advice to U S Officials
Washington dispatch reports Sir Julian Parnee the British ambassador delivered important telegraphed advice to Acting Secretary Uf regarding Behring Sea matters. He also compiled details on Canadian sealing vessels and gear to aid American authorities. A separate item notes a severe hail storm in Colortula with large stones and widespread damage.
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Julian Parneefel
State Department
Behring Sea
Colortula
Greeley
Cato
Fleasant Valley
Panisma Canal sale to American syndicate eyed
The report notes Colon specieht promoting the Panisma Canal as a rival to Frese company and White pushing canal work along the Tanama route while aiming to sell the canal to an American syndicate. Queen Victoria birthday celebrations marked at naval and military stations across the empire.
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Whiet
Tanama Canal
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Big catch on the Iowa River at Marshalltown
Fishermen boast the season’s largest capture as a 11 1 2 pound bullhead is wrestled from shallow water below the dam. A boy named Seigal, about 10, chased the fish for a 15 minute struggle, emerged soaking and victorious, heading home to dry clothes after the chase.
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Marshalltown
Seigal
Prisoners at Des Moines Court Plea and Escape
Arthur Barnett and James Wilson faced Judge Spurrier in Des Moines on charges of breaking and entering B E Manville's rooms. Barnett pled guilty on May 8 while Wilson asked for time to plead. a dramatic escape occurred as Wilson bolted near the south door, pursued by bailiff John Gray and J M Parker. Barnett eluded capture after a long chase, and panic ensued among spectators as the crowd dispersed. Meanwhile crops news reports slight frosts damaging some plants but predicts good overall conditions. corn acreage to rise versus 1892 despite frost hurt to wheat and fruit crops.
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Churches Uniting in Des Moines Anti Saloon Campaign
Des Moines churches form four elanile meetings as part of a federation crusade against saloons. A petition to withdraw consent to saloon operation proceeds, aiming to gather enough signatures to close saloons under the mulei law. Federation members express confidence in success.
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Federation of Churches
Paioone
Four-year pardon for Charley Lee in Dubuque case
Reports state Charles Lee Free known as Charley Lee is freed in Dubuque after four years. Judge O'Donnell ordered a release from jail and accepted two Honda labeled $1,000 each signed by the Goy's father. Other items note a murder acquittal, a continuance to September, a rise in a canal toll, police raids on gambling houses, a ship construction bid, and local crime and deaths.
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Tee
Iowa Crop Bulletin and Local News Roundup
The bulletin reports a cold dry week with below normal temperatures and light rainfall, noting little progress in vegetation, but potential recovery for corn and minor grain damage. grapes and berries suffer irreparable harm. Also reported are the found bodies of the Chambers girls in Oregon Missouri, a proposed Missouri River bridge linking Sioux City and Covington Neb, a prison suicide of Guy Archer, mining labor strife in Bray, and various local notices including amateur rowing, a robbery case pursuit, a Boone death by train, cattle disease, and a Nashford plant relocation to Charne City.
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