Tremendous Robbery at California Smelting Works
The Selby Smelting and Lead Co in San Francisco Bay area was robbed of about 280000 dollars in gold bullion. Thieves tunneled from outside under the vault, loaded nearly 1200 pounds of gold worth 20 dollars an ounce onto a boat, leaving two bricks valued near 50000 behind. No clues yet.
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San Francisco
Selby Smelting and Lead Co
Selby’s Works
Bay Shore
Bay
Pacific Coast
Veale
Castra
Sanford
Vallejo
Fighting Near Colon Report of Revolutionary Landing
Associated Press correspondence from Kingston Jamaica notes a revolutionary expedition has landed near Colon. Looting targets Chinese shops at Emperador San Pablo Bohno and Gatun. Government officials in San Pablo and Gatun are kidnapped. July 29 Gatun troops pursue rebels by boat. one man killed and two wounded. fate of other boats unknown.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Colon
Emperador
San Pablo
Bohno
Gatun
Isthmian Traffic Interruption Report From Panama
Consul Gudger at Panama reports Liberals detained a passenger train for an hour at Malachin and captured some government officials with no looting or damages. The brief delay marks the first official notice of traffic disruption across the isthmus. US treaty requires open transit, but no immediate steps are planned unless revolutionists widen interference. No Navy movement observed yet.
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Washington
Gadget
Panama
State Department
Malachin
Gudger
Isthmus
United States
Navy Department
Secretary Root Visits Fort Rodman Camp in Forenoon
Secretary of War Elihu Root with Gen Wallace Randolph and Capt Chamberlain inspected the 1st heavies camp at Fort Rodman Aug 6. They received a 17-gun salute then traveled to Nonquit for dinner with Mrs Alfred G Bates wife of the army paymaster general. Uncertainty over arrival time eased by sunrise.
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Fort Rodman
Elihu Root
Wallace Randolph
Chamberlain
Corps of Engineers
Heavies
Nonquit
Alfred G. Bates
Army
Secretary Root Visits Militia Camp and Reviews Battery
Large steam yacht Viking anchored off regimental HQ then sailed to government wharf flying the secretary of war flag. Secretary Root and Gen Randolph inspect tents and parade ground, praise militia, discuss state efforts, plan return for 3 30 pm projectile practice, with Brockton mayor and citizens attendance stated for Governor and New Bedford days.
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Viking
Government
Col. Frye
Wolcott
Maj. Goethals
Engineer Corps
Gen
Randolph
Root
Massachusetts
Nonquit
Lilias
Nutter
Frye
Brockton
Brockton Battery
New Bedford
First Shot Fatal In East Side Quarrel At Park
Louis Josephs and Charles Auerbach, East Side peddlers and amateur boxing participants, argued over a punching bag at Hamilton Fish park. Auerbach fired one shot at Josephs, killing him instantly. Auerbach fled but was arrested at five this morning. Witnesses fled, two men named Smith and Flanders were detained. Smith was found with a harmonica and taken to his cell.
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New York
Louis Josephs
Charles Auerbach
Hamilton Fish Park
Auerbach
Houston Street
Ser
Smith
Flanders
Mith
Prisoner Sings Popular Songs in Corridor
A prisoner in his cell corridor played with great spirit to Dolly Gray Go Way Ash and Sit Down and other popular tunes, showing no change in his mood despite confinement.
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Dolly Gray
Philadelphia Ruins Yield Up Their Dead
Seven dead and more than 60 hurt after a Locust Street explosion. Rescue efforts continued through rain as 200 men searched debris for missing victims. Elizabeth Mountain identified among the dead. authorities suspect gasoline caused the blast in a block with three grocery stores.
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Philadelphia
Locust Street
Tenth Street
Elizabeth Mountain
Frederick Lee
Patrick Quigley
Samuel Gates
Lizzie Watkins
Morris Rosenthal
Postmaster Charged With Short Till in North Waterloo
Portland Maine August 6 Postmaster John H Chase of North Waterloo York County village arraigned before a U S commissioner on a charge of mingling government funds with his own The till was found about 60 dollars short after examination The affair follows his long tenure since 1879 with neighbors and business associates facing the official inquiry
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Portland
John H. Chase
North
Waterloo
York County
United States Court
United States
Despondent Bride Tries Suicide In Guilford Me
Mrs. Geo W Sanford a 50 year old bride of five weeks attempted to drown herself in Guilford Maine today but was rescued. She refuses stimulants and remains in critical condition. The motive for the act is not known.
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Guilford
Geo. W. Sanford
New York Broker Indicted for Grand Larceny in Stock Theft
New York on August 6 a grand jury indicted broker George H. Pell for grand larceny in the first degree over the theft of 100 shares of International Paper Co preferred stock valued at 6400 dollars. The stock belonged to United States Security Co. and was located in the city.
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New York
George H. Pell
International Paper Co
United States Security Co
Flowers for the Appetite and the Flower Cure
A doctor advises flowers and greenery on dining tables to stimulate appetite in hot weather. A London waiter backs the idea, claiming flowers cool the room and influence diners. The doctor cautions not to overdo it, suggesting one flower type and ample green foliage to avoid overstimulation.
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London
Pollard & Co Slashes Prices on Ladies Vests
A. G. Pollard & Co offers surplus lisle and mace yarn Jersey Vests at 17 cents each in the basement department. About 30 dozen vests trimmed with wide lace around neck and armholes feature low necks and no sleeves, originally 250 vests.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
Dean's Ointment Promises Relief and Cure
A testimonial from C. W. Lenhart of Bowling Green claims a running itchy leg sore caused torture was cured by Dean's Ointment. The brief note asserts the product removed burning and itching and effected a permanent cure.
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Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Courier Ad Sighted by Readers
Readers report spotting an advertisement from our clients in the Courier and want advertisers to know. The notice underscores visible ads and invites continued partnership.
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The
Courier
Admiral Howison Named to Fill Schley Inquiry Vacancy
Washington Aug 6 Rear Admiral Henry L Howison is named to fill the Schley court of inquiry vacancy caused by Rear Admiral Kimberley illness The move is approved by Admiral Schley and comes with a list of witnesses including officers abroad The note mentions Captain James Parker and Lieut Rodger Welles and confirms no Spanish officers appear on Schleys list.
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Schley Inquiry Court
Washington
Schley
Kimberley
Henry L. Howison
Hackett
Department
Howison
Pat Here
Sarato Springs
N. Y
Dewey
Apia Harbor
Boston Yard
South Atlantic
Africa
Chicago
New York
Olympia
Santino
Bureau of Navigation
Admiral Schley
Rodger Welles
Brooklyn
Commodore Schley
Fighting Bob Evans Deflects Chandler Demand for Correction
Washington dispatch says "Fighting Bob" Evans refuses to comment on former Secretary Chandler's demand for a correction of his abusive attack. The Navy Department sent Chandler's letter to Evans, who returned it without remark. No sign of near action by the department. Secretary Long enjoys a long-earned rest at Hingham and will not interfere with routine affairs.
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Washington
Bob” Evans
Navy Department
Chandler
Department
Long
Hingham
Evans Calls at Navy Department in Aug Conference
Washington Aug 6 Rear Admiral Robly D Evans spent a brief period at the Navy Department in consultation with Assistant Secretary Hackett The officials said the talk did not concern the issue raised by ex Senator Chandler about Evans criticism of Chandler in his book A Sailor s.
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Washington
Robly D. Evans
Navy Department
Hackett
Chandler
Evans
Admiral Evans Visits Fort Monroe to Pay Respects
Admiral Evans said he would go to Fort Monroe tomorrow for a few days and called to pay his respects. His visit underscores ceremonial duties and military presence at the historic site.
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Admiral Evans
Fort Monroe
British House debates 6.5 million pound Transvaal aid
London reports the Commons discussed a 6.5 million pound grant for the Transvaal and Orange River colonies. Chamberlain defended loyalist refugees, pledged funds for rolling stock and Boer reintegration, and proposed land purchases for veterans. He urged humane native labor reforms and rejected slavery in policy.
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London
House of Commons
Transvaal
Orange River
William Vernon Harcourt
Chamberlain
Anger Over Duploey Escape Stirs Bermuda Prison Tactics
In Hamilton Bermuda August 3 reports say Boer prisoner Duploey’s US escape provoked anger among remaining inmates. They blame the act for stricter surveillance and loss of privileges, and threaten flogging of the four fellow escapees to deter further attempts.
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Associated Press
Hamilton
Bermuda
Duploey
United States
England Delays Signatures on China Protocol
Pekin dispatch reports British refusal to sign the protocol on China and the powers. Foreign ministers postponed the signing indefinitely after Sir Ernest Mason Satow notified colleagues no consent was given. Earlier Aug 2 protocol draft had nearly been completed with all principal questions settled.
Turned Up Safe Halifax Investors Return from Advocate
Halifax Nova Scotia August 6 The New York capitalists reported drowned at Advocate arrived safely at Parsboro tonight. They had left Advocate Monday afternoon to inspect copper ore properties at Cape D'Orin and planned to return in two hours. A tug searched them as a gale and strong tides delayed their voyage. They will depart for New York tomorrow.
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Halifax
N. S
New York
Advocate
Parsboro
Cape D'Orin
Cuban Constitutional Convention Debate on Electoral Ban
Havana August 6 The Cuban constitutional convention met but made no progress. Senor Juan Gualberto Gomez proposed an amendment to the electoral law requiring public officials who are candidates to cease office a month before elections. The plan faced strong opposition from office-holders, especially civil governors, and was rejected 12 to 10.
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Havana
Senor
Juan Gualberto Gomez
American locomotives beat English engines in test
Kingston Jamaica August 6 English experts tested locomotives on a difficult line under identical conditions. The old American engine outperformed the new English engine by over seven minutes despite the English model costing twice as much. Railroad officials who supported American imports say results will be the same.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Militia Guards to Canton for Lynch Threat Case
In Atlanta on August 6 two militia companies and the Governor's Horse Guards departed for Canton to guard Raymond Ross a Black man on trial for assaulting a white woman Mrs Miller. Ross was found guilty and sentenced to be hanged August 27, with the jury deliberating seven minutes before verdict. The militia took the prisoner back to Atlanta immediately.
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Atlanta
Canton
Raymond Ross
Dowager Empress Frederick Funeral to Be Simple
Cronberg reports the Dowager Empress Frederick requested a plain funeral. The body remains on the bed until the coffin, roses from her garden, limited viewing for immediate family, and no state ceremony. Plans include services at the castle in Cronberg, a torchlit procession, and a Potsdam mausoleum service with selective royals present.
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Cronberg
Frederick
William
Count von Buelow
Homburg
Friedrichsof
Ripon
Friedrichsof Protestant
Edward
Potsdam
Frederickskirche
McKinley Sends Condolences to German Emperor
President McKinley expresses deep sorrow to Wilhelm II on the death of Dowager Empress Frederick. He offers heartfelt condolences in the name of the American people, signing the message from Washington on August 6, 1901.
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Washington
McKinley
William of
Germany
Empress Frederick
State Department
Washington, D. C
Wilhelm II
Berlin
Frederick
William McKinley
Pursuit Closes on Insurgent Leader Malvar
Manila reports General Chaffee has word Sumner’s troops are in close pursuit of Malvar. They captured Malvar’s camp while his breakfast was still hot as Secretary Root’s orders to cut off supplies continue to affect the insurgent force.
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Manila
Chaffee
Sumner
Malvar
Root
Comissary Use Sparks Dissent Among Junior Clerks
Civilian employees face doubled expenses as they are barred from commissary stores. Many had expected access before leaving the United States, and the policy, effective August 1, could trigger numerous resignations unless junior salaries are raised.
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United States
Surrender Figures From Philippine Campaign
The War Department releases May 10 to June 18 1901 figures showing 8 officers and 352 insurgent captives, 181 officers and 2,440 men surrendering, totaling 41,029 captives or surrenders to date. Additionally 118 rifles of various batteries, 1,099 rifles surrendered, 7,530 rounds of ammunition and one cannon were reported.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Governor of Guam Change Aboard Yorktown
Commander William Smith of the gun boat Yorktown is ordered to relieve Commander Seaton Schroeder as naval governor of Guam. Yorktown travels to Guam while Commander Swift serves temporarily until a permanent governor is chosen. Schroeder must return to the United States to testify before the Schley court of inquiry.
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Washington
William Smith
Yorktown
Seaton Schroeder
Guam
Swift
Schroeder
United States
Schley Court of Inquiry
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Seymour
Amp
New York East Side
Maine
Admiral Howison
Adm
Bob” Foxy
Navy Office
Lion
J. F. True
Cory Anbarn
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America
Georgia
Lowell
A.G. Pollard & CO
Merrimack ST
Wrest
Merrimack, Palmer and
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