Avalanche Basin Reveals Scenic Gem in Washington Mountains
Well known lecturer A L B Sperry returns from Puget Sound trip via Great Northern Railway and Lake Chelan to report Avalanche Basin near Lake McDonald as a future tourist hotspot. He and party discover a glacier valley with ice cascades and dramatic domes named The Sphinx Cathedral Spires The Dome The Castle and The Matterhorn. Sperry plans return visit and urges beltline travelers to combine Belton Station and horseback trips to the basin.
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L. B. Sperry
Puget Sound
Great Northern
Lake Chelan
Washington
McDonald
Rockies
Cascades
Belton Station
Great Northern Railroad
Lake McDonald
Avalanche Valley
Woman Dentist Breaks Ground in New York
Miss Alice B. Ireland of West 44th Street, New York, becomes a pioneering female dentist. A regular graduate, she specializes in children’s teeth, argues for early care of the first milk teeth, and believes mothers should protect the first set for stronger later teeth. She notes children fear dentists less of a woman and that women manage kids better.
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Alice BK. Ireland
West 44Th Street
New York
Miss Ireland
Misa Ireland
Awful Leap Ends in Tragic Fall from Train
An unfortunate man, described as rashly importunate, leaped headfirst from a Virginia Central and Ohio Railroad car as the train neared 30 miles per hour over a viaduct. His body struck the water below and was swept from sight before onlookers could rescue him.
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Virginia Central and Ohio Railroad
Knew the Ropes Editor Parody Sparks Party Lines
A satirical note mocks party loyalty and claims self declared skill at party rhetoric. The short item hints at editorial bias and humorous self assessment within a political newspaper context.
Additions to the Executive Committee at Baptist Young People Union
Delegates at the Baptist Young People Union of America international convention in Baltimore hear sunrise prayers as Milwaukee hosts 1896 and Brooklyn 1897. John H. Chapman and W. M. Lanier of Chicago are elected to the executive committee. E. H. Lovett presides. sermons and themes cover spiritual growth daily Bible reading and missionary work.
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Baltimore
International Convention of the
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
BE. D. Gray
Birmingham
Alabama
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
New York
John H. Chapman
W. M
A. J. Dickson
Selma
Rider Haggard Harassed On Norfolk Campaign Trail
London July 20. H Rider Haggard the author campaigning for East Norfolk faced rough treatment on the road with stones and mud. A woman helper was injured near Ladham and the party sought refuge at St Albans hotel as police intervened. Net Unionist gain reported at 55 with 320 total Unionists and 183 opposition.
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Rider Haggard
London
H. Rider Haggard
East Norfolk
Ladham
Hartcup
St. Albans
North Walsham
Norwich
Yarmouth
Parnellites
McCarthyites
Labor
Gold Going to Europe Expands Shipments From New York
The steamship Normark leaves today with eighty thousand dollars in gold from Nesslage Colgate and Co. Wall Street rumors speak of a possible export of as much as one million dollars this week by W H Grossman and Co. The decision hinges on exchange rates for bills. Earlier, a hundred thousand dollars in gold was loaded aboard the steamer Etruria for Saturday shipment by Nesslage Colgate and Co.
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Europe
New York
Normark
Nesslnge, Colgate & Co
Wall Street
Fedt
W. H. Grossman & Bro
Broadstreet
Cyclone Strikes St Claire Michigan Causes Loss of Life
A severe cyclone swept St Claire Michigan last evening causing heavy damage. The Mary land steam barge was driven onto the Canadian riverbank. Ernest Black's house was wrecked and an infant child killed by flying debris. The storm hit at 1 30 and ended by 1 46. Boats arriving from below reported no further disturbances.
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Michigan
St. Claire
Mich
Maryland
Ernest Black
Insurgents Clash With Turkish Troops on frontier
A 5000 strong insurgent force clashed with Turkish troops on the Turko Macedonian frontier. Turkish forces suffered about 600 casualties in the engagement reported by the Globe Democrat from Sofia.
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St. Louis
Globe- Democrat
Sofia
Band of Bravilians Plans Westward Colony Trek
A Bra vilian group previously based in New York says it will establish a California colony. They moved their quarters to Jersey City for the start of a westward trek stopping in Pierceville towns along the road.
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New York
California
Jersey City
Labor unions unite in Texas for Lampasas meeting
The State Federation of Labor the Federated Trades of Texas and the State Farmers Alliance fuse into a single front and call a joint meeting at Lampasas Springs on Tuesday August 20. Leaders James Scott Geo H Mead and W A Carper sign the labor and farm groups urge all unions to send delegates amid concerns over court decisions and threats to organizing rights. Separate political action may arise from the gathering.
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Dallas
Texas
State Federation of Labor
Federated Trades of Texas
State Farmers’ Alliance
Lampasas
Lampasas Springs
James Scott
Geo. H. Mead
State Federated Trades
W. A. Carper
R. A. High
John Dwyer
The
State Alliance
CATTLEMEN UP IN ARMS OVER INSPECTOR TAX
Kansas cattlemen protest two cent per head tax on cattle entering Kansas enforced by state inspectors Dr. Freeland of Marion and Dr. Pritchard of Topeka. Appointed by J. W. Moore and Brown amid board disputes. Inspectors have worked in Oklahoma and Albuquerque. About 50,000 cattle checked. governor to meet with the board in Topeka.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Live Stock Commission
Freeland
Marion
Pritchard
J. W. Moore
Brown
Delphos
Johnson
Greenwood County
Oklahoma
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Iron Workers Strike Hits Negaunee Mines
In Negaunee Wisconsin on July 20 striking workers from Negaunee and Ishpeming halted operations at the Cascade range five miles south, forcing all workers there to quit. About 300 miners at the range joined the action, with many arriving in town to support the strike. All mines in Marquette County except Champion and Republic are suspended, as 1,000 to 5,000 strikers march and gather at the park under brass bands, with no material change yet.
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Negaunee
Wis
Ishpeming
Cascade Range
Marquette County
Champion
Republic
Cloudburst Causes Damage in Osage City Kansas
A heavy July storm began at 5 30 p m and lasted two hours bringing hail from walnuts to hens eggs that damaged fruit crops and residences. Lightning struck several homes and knocked out the electric light plant while a heavy rain swelled the eight hour total and promises a big corn crop for the region.
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Kansas City
Osage City
Kansas
Protests Rise Over Bulgarian Leader Murder in Constantinople
In Constantinople on July 20, rumors swirl as newspapers ban mention of M. Stambuloff's murder. Bulgarians react with anger at police and government handling, sparking widespread indignation and harsh public censure.
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Constantinople
M. Stambuloff
Bulgaria
Canal deal holds off Tipatapa project
Rudolph Wieser acting for the canal company signed a provisional agreement to pay 300000 pesos within six months if the government postpones the Tipatapa canal. If not, construction must begin in six months and the canal proceeds.
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New York
The
Herald
Managua
Nicaragua
Rudolph Wieser
Canal Company
Tipatapa Canal
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