Bandits Rob NY and Washington Vestibule Train Near Chicago
Three masked men held up a Baltimore and Ohio train near Grand Calumet Heights Indiana. They dynamited a mail car mistaking it for the express car but found only a mail car and a watch. The crew were fired upon with few injuries and the robbers fled as a posse pursued them. Express messenger Applegate reported substantial gold and silver aboard the car.
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Chicago
New York and Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Grand Calumet Heights
Ind
Collins
F. A. Applegate
Newark
Russian mine owner repels robbers in West Street hotel
Daniel Yessobie, a Pennsylvania retired mine owner returning to Russia, used a bag of gold coins as a weapon to fend off three would be robbers in a West Street hotel. After a half hour fight, detectives entering the hotel rescued him as an assailant with a dagger lurked nearby. Hotel proprietor Michael Mollo and cook Ferdinand Ferico were arrested in connection with the attempted robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel Yessobie
Pennsylvania
Russia
West Street
Yefsobie
Michael Mollo
Ferdinand Ferico
Yessobie
Governor says no authority to license prize fights in Georgia
Gov. Candler declares he has not agreed to permit Jeffries and Ruhlin to fight in Savannah next October and notes no prize fight license exists in Georgia. He explains participants can be arrested only for assault and battery, while promoters depart satisfied after their conference. Legislature convenes in October.
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Atlanta
Candler
Jeffries
Ruhlin
Savannah
Georgia
Gov. Candler
Counterfeiting arrests in Newton linked to Holden network
Chief Wilkie of the secret service reports the arrest in New ton of Alice Dougherty on counterfeiting 50 cent pieces and a Mrs. Dougherty on suspicion. Alice is said to be a friend of the noted Jimmie Holden, recently serving a sentence for half dollar counterfeiting. Authorities had linked Holden to the case months ago.
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Washington
Wilkie
Secret Service
Newton
Alice Dougherty
Irs
Jimmie” Holden
Holden
Suspect Arrested Over Spurious Coins At New York Resorts
The text notes the spurious coins had vanished then resurfaced in large numbers at summer resorts near New York. Suspicion fell on the Dougherty woman, and she was arrested last night.
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New York
Dougherty
Officer Killed In New Haven Disorderly House Raid
In New Haven on July 31 Police Officer Hugh McKeon died from a bullet wound to the brain and Officer Turbett was seriously hurt after being struck with a revolver butt during a raid on a disorderly house in Prindle alley. Italian suspect Andrew Loudino fled. police and detectives scoured the city and detained several witnesses, including women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Hugh McKeon
Turbett
Prindle Alley
Andrew Loudino
McKfeon
Loudino
McKeon
Murderous assault in Cranston prison shop
Thomas Corcoran, serving three years for forgery, made a desperate bid for freedom at Cranston prison by striking Overseer O. E. Kemp with an iron weight. Kemp was partly dodging the blow and briefly stunned. Corcoran then fought for the revolver but was knocked down by a blackjack. He faces likely an added term for the assault.
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Providence
R. I
Cranston
Thomas Corcoran
O. E. Kemp
Kemp
Corcoran
Sudden Death of Miss Muzzey Sparks City Dispute
Miss Hattie E. Muzzey, 30, a Hill & Co. saleswoman in Manchester, died after a fainting spell. Dr. Sikorsky treated her. her Christian Science mother and another practitioner ordered him out, prompting claims that proper medical care could have saved her. The case fuels bitter local debate over medicine versus Christian Science treatment. Miss Muzzey’s engagement to W. Scott Jenkins was recently announced, and she leaves her mother and three brothers as survivors.
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Manchester
N. H
Hattie E. Muzzey
Dr. Sikorsky
Sikorsky
Miss Muzzey
Maurice E. Muzzey
Providence
Shirley M. Muzzey
Waterloo
Bert M. Muzzey
Chicago
Lorillard stake fate linked to Tailer departure
New York on July 31 reports that T Suffern Tailer son-in-law of the late Pierre Lorillard left for Europe Tuesday, a move thought to affect the Lorillard racing stake. H A Crickmore denies Mrs Alliea arranging to keep Rancocas and the racing setup under her name and Lorillard colors.
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New York
T. Suffern Tailer
Pierre Lorillard
Europe
Lorillard Racing
No Concession Handled by Milford Moulders and Welch
Milford July 31 a committee from the locked out moulders of C N Welch and Son conferred with N Welch last night. Welch had nothing new to suggest. The men said they wished to return to work on the same basis as before the trouble. The men have been idle ten days, a cet rete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
C. N. Welch & Son
N. Welch
Welch
Elean
Fatal Fire Kills Entire Family in Brooklyn Tenement
A blaze at 370 Gold Street Brooklyn this morning wipes out father James McCoy 36 and two children William 16 Edna 11. Mother Mrs McCoy jumps from a third story window and dies later as another daughter Helen 13 is rescued by a rope lowered from the roof. Fire starting in the kitchen spreads quickly through the old three story brick building with no fire escape. The mother is dying and a priest gives last rites on the sidewalk. Loss estimated at 3009.
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New York
Gold Street
Brooklyn
James McCoy
William McCoy
Edna McCoy
McCoy
Mrs. McCoy
William
Edna
Briggs
Cuban affairs outlook from Gen. Wood in quarantine
Governor General Leonard Wood, in quarantine aboard the Kanawha, praised Cuba's progress saying elections will be supervised under a new electoral law, the convention has accepted July 1 municipal results, and senators will elect the president. He noted Cuba’s undeveloped lands, potential for growth, and a healthy army. he avoided comment on presidential candidates. The Wood family quarantine ends tomorrow as they depart for a three week tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Havana
United States
Kanawha
Gen. Wood
General Wood
Elks Parade Draws About 1800 In Buffalo July 31
About 1800 Elks marched in Buffalo in a parade ending at the Temple of Music where officials of the order and city dignitaries spoke. Ecuador’s completed building will be formally opened on August 10, Independence Day.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Elks
Temple of Music
Cuador
Ecuador
Navy resists feminization claims amid order to curb talk
Secretary on calls for restraint after remarks suggesting changes in gender roles within the Navy. officials say the service remains far from being feminized and emphasize focus on readiness and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary On
Galliotti arrested in Switzerland linked to killings plot
Paterson New Jersey July 31 Giuseppi Galliotti an anarchist seized in Zurich faced charges tied to a plan to kill the Queen of Portugal and the Czar of Russia. He reportedly worked at Paragon silk mills and was connected to local anarchists including Bresci Denni and Quantivallo. Police say he may have been involved in earlier Humbert assassination plots and a letter allegedly signed by him pointed to a plan by 27 men to attack European monarchs. Anarchist circles deny active involvement while officials promise action if laws are broken.
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Galliotti
Bresci
Denni
Quantivallo
Pedro Esteve
la Questione Sécialle
Anarchists
Graul
Paterson
Humbert
Galilotti
King Humbert
Speranzi
Europe
Ernestine Carvello
New London
Conn
Revolt in Venezuela sparks border clashes near Tachira
Willemstad reports Dr Rangel Gardiras leading 5000 insurgents against President Castro as 10000 Venezuelan troops move to block the uprising. Government claims constitutional guarantees suspended and unrest widespread. consulate questions reports of a revolution, noting Gardiras is a physician with no military training and lives in Colombia.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
Rangel Gardiras
Castro
Venezuela
San Antonio de Tachira
Colombia
E. Gonzales Esteves
Revolutionaries strike Bahia Gatun and Paraizo towns
A Colon Colombia despatch reports Friday night attacks by revolutionists. Officials were taken prisoner and public funds seized. A woman was killed and Chinese stores looted during the assaults on Bahia Gatun and Paraizo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colon
Colombia
Bahia
Gatun
Paraizo
Martial law declared in Venezuela telegram from Caracas
The state department received a Caracas legation telegram stating that martial law has been declared in Venezuela by the country’s president. Additional context or outcomes are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Castro
Washington
State Department
Caracas
The
Coun
London Debates Grant 100000 Pounds to Lord Roberts
A July parliamentary debate in London saw a resolution to grant Field Marshal Earl Roberts 100000 pounds for services in South Africa. Balfour praised Roberts for saving Kimberley Mafeking and Ladysmith, while Irish and socialist critics condemned the gesture as inappropriate amid ongoing war. The measure passed 281 to 73 after a 257 to 108 close.
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London
House of Commons
Earl Roberts
South Africa
Balfour
Collingwood
Nelson
Marlborough
Wellington
Lord Roberts
Kimberley
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Great Britain
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
John Dillon
Jabouchere
Keir Hardie
JM. Swift MacNeill
Cape Town
Princes of Church in the United States
The Daily Express cites Cardinal Gibbons saying the Pope may elevate Archbishop Ireland and Archbishop Corrigan as princes of the church. He notes Washington will justice to the Philippines and regards the United States as a strong Catholic stronghold with cities growing as urban populations rise.
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London
Daily Express
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Ireland
Corrigan
Washington
Philippines
Crispi Relapses as Death Bed Is Near in Naples
Naples July 31 The Crispi bulletin reports a relapse and weakening as he battles for breath. Relatives and two secretaries remain at his bedside while the family reportedly refuses priestly rites. His last words upon hearing telegrams from King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Margherita were Oh good King good Queen.
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Naples
Signor
Francisco Crispi
Signor Crispi
Vietor Emmanuel
Margherita
American Honored by Birmingham for Commerce Chair
London July 31 The University of Birmingham council appoints William James Ashley president of economics at Harvard to hold the first organizing chair of the future faculty of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
University of Birmingham
William James Ashley
Harvard University
Faculty of Commerce
Secret native treachery during Philipine warfare revealed
Records from the Philippines show natives tried for murder robbery and causing harm to U S forces. Placido Cuchapin and Nicholas Valenton receive long sentences amid reports of secret societies aiding insurgents and waging war against the United States.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Placido Cuchapin
Moncada
Torlac
Nicholas Valenton
United States
Ponjui
Panay
U. S
Manila adopts civil charter amid tax reform and reopenings
Manila officials announce immediate effect of the Manila civil charter and a real property tax of 1 percent rising to 2 percent after 1902. Tomorrow military, cable and telegraph lines will be opened for commercial use. Lieut. Croft of the 19th infantry leads Cebu scouts in a clash with about 60 insurgents. seven rebels killed and 13 captured. two privates slightly wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines Commission
Lieut. Croft
19Th Infantry
Cebu
Croft
The Discovery sails for Antarctic exploration
London reports the British Antarctic ship Discovery leaving for a three to four year voyage to the Antarctic circle. King Edward will inspect the ship before final departure. The vessel, built in Dundee for 250000 dollars, is wood with iron barred, designed to rise above ice, and crewed by 40 for three years with Capt. R F Scott commanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Discovery
The
Solent
King Edward
Antarctic
Dundee
R. F. Scott
Royal Navy
Majestic
Gregory
Melbourne
George Murray
Irish Natural History Museum
Antarctic Discovery Sails for South Pole Expedition
Washington received a full description of the ship Discovery, built in Dundee for the Antarctic expedition. It will sail from London in November on a South Pole search. A hybrid sailing vessel with 57 horsepower engines and a full electric lighting plant will use wind power at sea and dynamo power in frozen waters. A five mile steel wire reel sits on deck for fishing lines and other operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
South Pole
Dundee
Polar
South Pole Expedition Cooperation Invited by Germany
The United States has been invited by Germany to cooperate in meteorological and magnetic observations south of 30 degrees south latitude for the forthcoming South Pole expedition. The German voyage aims to operate until 1903, with another British expedition aboard the Discovery under the Royal Geographic Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
International Congress of Geographers
Berlin
Hydrographic Office
Royal Geographic Society of London
Discovery
Few German Soldiers Leave Pekin Amid Indemnity Talks
A Pekin cable says only 25 German guards remain at the legation, with the last leaving today. The British have not departed. Discussion over a semi annual indemnity payment of 450 000 000 taels next January faces revenue hurdles, while the court signals a return to Pekin as 130 train loads of rice arrive and more are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pekin
Legation
Sir Robert Hart
Imperial
Maritime Customs
China
Robert
Kruger Grateful After Hague Interview with Chicago Scholar
In The Hague on July 31 Robert Van Schaack treasurer of the Holland society of Chicago met with Mr Kruger for an hour. Van Schaack carried the society invitation and Kruger expressed warm thanks for American friendship. He received the society photograph and autograph. The veteran Boer leader appeared feeble and low in spirits with grief.
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the Hague
Robert van Schaack
The
Holland Society of Chicago
Kruger
van Schaack
United States
America
Kruger Visit To United States Planned For September
Brussels cor respondent to the Daily Mail says Mr. Kruger will visit the United States with Messrs Fischer, Wesselsati, and Wolmarins about mid September. The claim is stated as coming from good authority.
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London
Brussels
The
Daily Mail
Kruger
United States
Messrs. Fischer, Wesselsati
Wolmarins
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