New Nicaragua Treaty Hinted by Pauncefote in London
The British ambassador Lord Pauncefote told an AP representative in London that a Nicaragua canal agreement before Congress convenes is possible though not yet tangible. He hopes to return with a treaty acceptable to President McKinley and the British cabinet, amid speculation of Senate handling by moneyed interests and Hanna influence. The piece condemns a Republican mining of power by financiers and laboring the coming deals in a harsh, critical tone.
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Nicaragua
Paancefote
United States
London
Associated Press
Nicaragua Canal
McKinley
Senate
Lord Pauncefote
J. Pierpont Morgan
States Senate
J. P. Morgan
Hanna
Iask
Ohio
Pauncefote
Hay
Why the Difference in Handling Cuban Post Funds Case
A narrator contrasts petty theft with the Neeley embezzlement of Cuban postal funds. Neeley was indicted for over $100,000, arrested fourteen months ago, extradited eight months ago, yet no action. Officials blame bureaus and Spanish judges amid wartime delays.
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Neeley
Cuba
Department of Justice
War Department
Deadlock Over Spoils Delays Indemnity Plans
China’s indemnity settlement is held up as divisions over how to split and pay the funds stall progress. Ministers from England, Russia, and others meet but fail to craft a plan acceptable to all governments. The clash between the “bear” and the “lion” delays relief for the Chinese.
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China
England
Russia
American trap shooters win in Boston and Britain
The American trap shooting team arrived in Boston after sweeping the international shoots in Great Britain. English journals offer excuses, but Americans claim superiority, noting consistent victories across games. The piece extols American prowess in trap shooting and other fields over the old country.
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Boston
Great Britain
Big Pond
Liberty Is Sweet For Younger Brothers Paroled
After twenty five years behind bars Cole and Jim Younger are released on parole. They enjoy greatly expanded freedom within the county where the penitentiary sits and are hailed by Minnesota towns as brave yet erring men. Missouri friends express confidence they will honor their parole.
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Cole
Jim Younger
Minnesota
Missouri
Desire for a Home in El Reno Sparks Rush
El Reno Oklahoma sees a housing rush as population booms with many travelers and crowding at trains. Officials warn that only a fraction may secure homes while many registrants seek land in the territory. The Jefferson City Press backs Governor Stone to succeed Senator West.
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United States
el Reno
Jefferson City
Governor Stone
Senator West
Trains and South Africa Notes Stir Journal Ledger
The Waverly Watchman and Dover Tribune rail delays on the J B L Waite attract comment while new fast freights promise nearer schedules. South Africa reports claim captures in the Orange Free State and Steyn’s escape in shirt sleeves. A July 14 agriculture secretary report doubts crop damage headlines, urging cautious optimism about crops. The piece notes political blame shifts over drought and crop prosperity.
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The
Waverly Watchman
Dover Tribune
South Africa
Orange Free State
Geo. Steyn
Missouri
Steyn
Labor Strike Among Steel Workers Catches McKinley’s Attention
The text notes rising prosperity among workers and calls on President McKinley to address a major steel workers strike, urging timely action to secure favorable claims in the new Indian country.
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Mckinley
Wheat feeding to stock gains Kansas notice
F D Coburn of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture promotes a pamphlet on feeding wheat to stock amid corn scarcity. The report cites wheat’s high value for cattle and swine, notes cost effective grinding or soaking methods, and highlights improved egg production and milk yields when mixed with corn or bran. Condensed news items follow on oil at Merwin, a $40,000 pearl found, Texas fever in cattle, and Kansas City beauty contest plans.
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F. D. Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Kans
Kansas
Kaunas
Merwin
Edwin Drake
Round Laland
Wis
Kansas City
Missouri
Ranass
Board of Control
Midland Hotel
Finance Committee
Mittchell Wins Major Contract For Cattle Company
E F Mitthell the big cattle man from El Reno has a large contract to tear down 700 miles of wire 60 percent in the Indian country. He will wrap spools and deliver them to the Indian agencies in the Kiowa Comanche and Apache territories by August.
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E. F. Mittchell
Reno
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Fairfax
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Desiers
New York
Floya Curry
Centralia
Garment Workers, Union
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