Free Trade Proclaimed Between United States and Porto Rico
President McKinley issues a proclamation establishing free trade with Porto Rico after the Porto Rican assembly enacted a local taxation system. All duties on merchandise between the U S and Porto Rico cease and are paid into Porto Rico Treasury for local government use. July 25 becomes a Porto Rican legal holiday in honor of the American flag arrival.
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Rico
Porto Rico
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United States
Porto Rican Legislative Assembly
Treasury
Death at Roths Club Stables Near Market Street
Elmer Mitchell, a 35 year old colored saloon porter, was found dead in the rear alley of Roth's Club stables at 133 Market Street. His skull showed severe fracture and there were signs he had been intoxicated earlier. Mitchell lived with several brothers in the city.
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Roth’s Club
Market St
Holt cited for contempt in stiff court clash over testimony
Sterling R Holt faces contempt citation before Judge Allen after skipping a summons to testify in a suit by R F Stuart to recover money Holt allegedly took while county treasurer. Attorney John R Wilson announced Holt would not be examined, prompting the judge to vow future examination behind bars if needed.
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Sterling R. Holt
Allen
Holt
Bartholomew
Wilson
Judge Bartholomew
Billy” Schmidt
Schmidt
Brooklyn Bridge Damaged Forces Ferry Traffic Shift
A dozen suspected overages on the Brooklyn Bridge caused state officials to divert most transit to ferries on a Wednesday night. South side lanes allowed six trolley cars and a shuttle wagon while wagon traffic continued. Authorities deem the bridge safe, with overcrowding blamed for the damage.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Benham Twins Celebrate Eighty Eighth Birthday
Bridgeport residents Julius H. and Junius N. Benham, twins, marked their eighty eighth birthday in their hometown.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Julius H. and
Junius N. Benham
Rain Ends Drought Relief Reaches Iowa and Nebraska
Reports from Chicago indicate a breaking drought in Iowa with a heavy rain Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Relief reaches Nebraska as well with a large portion of Western Nebraska corn now considered safe after the rainfall in the corn belt.
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Chicago
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Dakotas
Minnesota
Michigan
Colonel Gignilliat Injured In Wild Horse Incident
Lieut. Col. Leigh Gignilliat of the governor's staff was seriously injured when a horse borrowed for a guard inspection ran wild at the national guard camp. He was knocked unconscious, treated at a hospital, and later expected to recover though he suffered facial injuries and tooth loss. Col. Wilson reported the horse, described as gentle, surprised everyone with its behavior.
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National Guard
Fair Grounds
Col. Gignilliat
Culver Military Academy
Col. Wilson
Col
Gignilliat
Crazy Kelly Kills and Wounds in Leavenworth Shootout
Michael Kelly, 50, out of asylum, opened fire at Garrett Lumber Co office killing John R. Garrett and wounding Dr. Charles McGee and several others. After a street struggle with police he was killed. Officer Dodge died earlier from the struggle.
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Kas
Michael Kelly
John R. Garrett
Garrett Lumber Company
Garrett
Kelly
Charles McGee
Serst
Wm. Dodge
Michael McDonald
Flathagger
Ike Healer
Dodge
Dress Fire Burns Mrs Blessing in Back Yard Accident
Mrs Charles Blessing of 501 S New Jersey Street suffered severe burns to her back and limbs when her skirt caught fire while burning paper in the yard. Neighbors Mrs Brown Mr Brown and Mr Drinkett quickly smothered the flames and she was aided until the fire was out.
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Charles Blessing
S. New Jersey St
Mayor Black Opposes Steel Trust in McKeesport
McKeesport mayor vows to curb steel plant unrest by barring nonunion workers and ejecting or arresting entrants. He forbids police from guarding mills, aims to keep peace, and warns deputies or guards will be excluded until order is restored.
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Amalgamated Association
McKeesport
Wellsville
Shaffer
Wellsville Mills
Mayor Black
United States Steel Corporation
Mcixeesport
Forty Three Die From Heat In St Louis
The city reported forty three deaths directly tied to extreme heat and 72 prostrations. Temperatures reached 107.1 degrees at 2:30 pm with 90 by 8 am and 100 by 11. Relief was not anticipated as forecasters saw no rain or drop in temperatures. Hospitals prepared for more cases as conditions remained severe.
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ST. Louis
Mercury
At & P
Fosburg Case Near Crisis on Stand in Pittsfield
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on July 25 the Fosburg trial moves toward a crisis as the state shifts to cross examination of Fosburg family members and rebuttal opportunities. Beatrice Fosburg and Bertha Sheldon testified for the defense while Tuesday’s session drew the courtroom’s attention. Dr. Hannah Graham returns from Charleston Illinois after attending her sister’s wedding.
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Mass
Robert S. Fosburg
Commonwealth
Fosburg
Fosburgs
Robert L
Beatrice
Bertha Sheldon
Providence
Hannah Graham
Charleston, IL
Trade in Suits and Jackets Offerings in City Shops
All wool gray homespuns and silk lined tan jackets described with stitched taffeta and new frounced skirts. Mercerized linings and white vest fronts with buttons noted. Prices listed around 15.00 with bargain references to bar BAIN Pic orcesccscevceccevee axes a 4.66.98.
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Bar- Bain Pic
Sharp Race Features Hamlin in Fast Gait on Ballot Night
The report highlights Hamlin racing ahead with a rapid pace, passing Taggart as the ballot results stream in. Listed names include John Holtzman Philip Brown Eugene Cooper and several others among the voting lineup and local figures.
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Appel
T. Taggart
Hugh McGowan
W. H. Messenger
FB. Moore
George J. Marott
Albert Sahm T. BE. Johnson
S. TE. Morss
Hiram Brown
Theo
F. Harrison
Bitter clash feared as mill workers block travel to Melrose
Chicago dispatch reports fear of violence as 300 laborers brought to Melrose to take prices from white workers were diverted near LaGrange by plant orders. Officials bar transport to Melrose amid reports of a mob planning to confront arriving black workers. Gov Yates says he cannot intervene.
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Latrobe
Melrose
Lagrange
Yates
Robbed Rev. Rodd Loses $5,000 on Paris Train
An American preacher Rev. Rodd reports he was robbed on the Paris-Minoa train route. Thieves seized his purse containing $5,000, with authorities in London confirming the incident and ongoing investigations.
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Paris
Minoa
Rodd
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