Major Heatwole Dead in Cuba Yellow Fever Claim
Washington reports Maj. Heatwole chief commissary died in Santiago de Cuba on July 6 from yellow fever. Heatwole, born in Indiana, served as chief commissary since June 18, 1895, after being appointed from Pennsylvania. Health updates in New York note fever cases among returning troops and civilians, including engineer Oscar Larkey and army surgeon’s daughter Helen Hendenin, with others showing symptoms aboard the McClellan.
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Bryan outlines Democratic platform aims in Cincinnati
Col. W. J. Bryan, en route to Columbus, says the coming Democratic platform will reaffirm the Chicago platform, include a plank opposing trusts, and denounce imperialism as un-American and contrary to American institutions. He emphasizes a clear, outspoken stance.
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Robert Bonner Dies, Noted Publisher and Horse Owner
Robert Bonner founder of the New York Ledger and avid horse owner died after months of declining health. Born April 28 1824 near London Derry Ireland he moved to the United States as a boy and bought the Ledger in 1851. He owned famous horses Maud and Dexter though he did not let them race.
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Millionaire Carmack Attacked in Seattle Hotel
George Carmack discoverer of the Klondike, lies in critical condition after a hired Indian ally attacked him in a hotel room. Police entered to find Carmack bruised with strangulation marks and his clothes torn as Mrs Carmack allegedly ambushed him.
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Bicycle Kidney A New Trouble For Scorchers
Philadelphia July 7 Excessive bicycle riding has produced another disease the bicycle kidney The medical staff of Jefferson Medical College conducted a long investigation and concluded that wheelmen subjecting themselves to strains by fast riding and sprinting without careful training develop symptoms of Brights disease
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Pair of Bruten Run Down By Rubber-Ed Bugsy
A SUN carrier living on English Avenue was run down Thursday afternoon by a rubber ed bugsy. The incident left two men injured as they fled. Dr. Stewart treated the ear and ankle wounds.
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Butcher Becker Sentenced to Die for Wife's Boiling Murder
Chicago reports August Becker and fellow butcher Michael Rollinger found guilty of wife murder. Becker killed his wife last January and boiled her body in parts, then married Ida Sutterlein two weeks later. Rollinger likewise sought remarriage after killing his spouse.
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Brig. Gen. Joe Wheeler Sees Philippines Assignment
Fightin Joe Washington July 7 report says Brig. Gen. Joe Wheeler is pleased with his assignment to the Philippines. He hopes to aid the government as the rebellion is stamped out, noting that action benefits both Filipinos and the United States. Wheeler expects to depart Saturday.
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Entire Coulterville Wiped Out by Fire in California
A fire Thursday night destroyed Coulterville in Mariposa County, California, leaving only two business houses standing. The mining town, with about 1,000 residents, has been a longtime mining center and suffered a heavy loss estimated at about 100000 dollars. In Ludington Michigan another blaze destroyed a large elevator serving the F and P railroad, with damage over 100000 dollars including railroad property and 6000 bushels of grain.
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Attempt on King Milan in Belgrade
Former King Milan of Servia narrowly escaped assassination when a gunman fired four shots Thursday evening. One bullet struck his back before the assailant was captured.
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Chief Ologbosheri Executed by Lieut Gabbet in Benin
In Bonny Africa on July 7 chief Ologbosheri was captured and executed by Lieut Gabbet. The act marks a decisive clampdown against local leadership with British forces asserting control.
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