Heat Wave Reaches Record Depth Across Midwest
Des Moines reports 108 degrees and widespread heat deaths as a brutal drought grinds on. Kansas City shows 105 with ten deaths over the weekend. Nebraska and Illinois also hit record highs, while rain remains scarce.
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Omaha
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Kan
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New York
Philadelphia
Agree On A Plan For Indemnity Payments
Washington dispatch from Commissioner Rockhill at Pelding states that all plans for paying indemnity to the powers by the Chinese government have been adopted. Amortization of bonds to be issued starts in 1900 and aims to liquidate principal and interest by 1940. China is expected to raise 22 million dollars annually to fund bond interest and a sinking fund for final principal payoff.
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China
Fragile Health of Signor Crispi Mentioned in Naples
Naples reports Signor Francesca Crispi remains exhausted with his family and trusted friends summoned as fear grows for his life. His prior cataract problems have not restored sight and his overall vigor declines since last winter’s illness. Mrs. Carrie Nativity fined for disturbing the peace in Topeka after a Sunday raid. Burned iron, suspicious fire, and a sales pitch for cooking ware headline in brief notices from West Virginia and local merchants.
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Topeka
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Mrs Kruger Dies in Pretoria After Long Separation
From Brussels and London reports confirm Mrs Kruger, wife of former President Paul Kruger, died Saturday in Pretoria. The death follows a prolonged separation and the loss of her daughter Mrs Smith. Kruger was informed late due to telegraph timing. crowds and flags draped the villa as mourners gathered. Newspapers publish sympathy for the ex-president, noting her humble, capable role as her husband’s devoted partner.
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South African Republic
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South Africa
Big Carnival of Elks in Milwaukee Preview
Milwaukee July 2 a big Elks reunion and carnival is promised to be the greatest ever held in the country with up to 15,000 Elks registering. Parades are planned for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with a grand ball closing the event at the Exposition Building.
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Porto Rico tax plan presented to President by Gov Allen
Gov. Charles Tt. Allen of Porto Rico arrived in Canton from Washington and met President McKinley at the First Methodist Episcopal Church before continuing to Lowell. He delivered the Porto Rican legislature’s resolution for a local taxation system to secure free trade with the United States, with the president to acknowledge receipt July 25. Allen praises Porto Rico’s regime and looks forward to a bright future, noting cordial relations and strong support for education and taxation measures.
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Moonshiners' Bullets Kill Deputy in Tennessee Ambush
A revenue posse of six led by Deputy Collector Bell was ambushed near Monterey in Putnam County. Deputy Marshal Thomas Price was killed and Posseman C Mackey badly wounded when eight gunmen opened fire from a hillside. Bell and the survivors carried Mackey to safety as authorities prepared to recover Price’s body.
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Epworth League Grand Meeting in San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 2nd about 10 000 gathered at the Mechanics Pavilion for a grand Epworth League sermon by Bishop Joyce on Faith in Christ. The audience packed the house and a spontaneous reception followed as most attendees shook his hand. Across the city visiting clergy led services in numerous churches, filling pulpits with diverse denominational participation.
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Steel strike chaos and union drive in Pittsburgh area
Reports from Pittsburgh indicate steel mills to reopen under guard as strife grows. At McKeesport 200 to 300 workers picketed, police dispersed them. Amalgamated association organizes 725 tube workers in McKeesport, with 25 skilled men initiated. Vandergrift and McKeesport meetings showcase union and nonunion stances, while Wellsville and other mills remain operational. The broader strike spans Wilkes-Barre and London dispatches note firemen’s strike fallout and river flooding risk in Shanghai.
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Wellsville
Riot at Park Sparks Militia as Race Clash Roars
Indianapolis crowds at Pairview park erupt in a white by color fight. Bunga loos attack colored bayes forcing a pavilion chase. Officers powerless two hours, militia called. One bystander killed, others injured as clashes spread. several names and places noted.
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Harvard student shoots friend in Vermont
In Stowe Hollow, Vermont, Harvard law student Morton Starr Cressy awoke to find a man holding him. After a struggle he grabbed a revolver and fired four shots, mortally wounding his friend Sidney Hristol of Battle Creek, Michigan, who was visiting his grandmother in the city. Bristol, 24, had attended Yale and Harvard Law after serving in the Spanish American War. He died after being found by his assailant.
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Hart Russell Bigamy Case Hits House of Lords
London July 19 Hart Russell and Countess Russell pleaded guilty to bigamy after long debate on jurisdiction. The peers convicted him of a first class misdemeanor and sentenced him to three months in prison. Flallaway officials prepared a special room for his arrival with private food and wine.
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Four story Luce building collapses in Grand Rapids
A four story Luce building at Monroe and Ottawa streets in Grand Rapids collapsed Thursday morning causing about 250000 in damage. Fire broke out in the wreckage half an hour later. Friedman Brothers dry goods and Blickey crockery stores were wrecked. One firefighter, John Connor, was injured internal injuries suspected. The structure dated to 1656 and had been deemed unsafe after recent interior alterations.
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City warns against street rubbish piles after May 27
City Marshal W D Stox issues notice warning residents not to pile rubbish in streets after May 27. City teams will not remove any after that date. J P Dickinson named as agent on the road due to accident. Others claiming to represent me are fraudulent under RovertT SheLy.
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Land Drainage Estimates Offered for Marsh and Ponds
Land owners are urged to submit enclosed ponds cat holes and low wet places for drainage estimates. An offer of 80a8 to utilize the ground. Tile and pipes can be furnished cheaper than dealers. Citas B Mean Marshall Mich.
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