Welcome to Volunteers lands in San Francisco amid parade for California Oregon volunteers
Massive crowds lined San Francisco streets as California and Oregon volunteers reached the Presidio for camp and muster out after a festive parade. Gen Shafter Gov Geer and officers reviewed the troops while civilians showered them with flowers and loud firecracker displays. A Dewey cable from Port Said noted Olympia in quarantine and planning a Trieste stop for health clearance before Mediterranean voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Regiment of California Volunteers
Philippines
Oregon Volunteers
California Signal Corps
Presidio
Maj. Noble
Palace Hotel
Third
Market
Kearney
Gen. Shafter
Gov. Geer
Oregon
van Ness Avenue
Arew
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Long
Port Said
Dewey
Hong Kong
Navy Department
Missouri Supreme Court Halts Ouster For Foreign Fire Insurance Firms
The Missouri Supreme Court overruled a rehearing motion in 73 foreign fire insurance cases tied to anti trust violations. It then suspended ouster, imposed $1,000 fines per company, and ordered payment within 50 days, allowing relicensing and resumed business in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Campbell
Waddill
Missouri
Ed Miller killed stealing ride near Newton Kansas
July 1 report states Ed Miller, a man claiming to own Nebraska property, was killed while stealing a Santa Fe train ride near Newton Kansas. Miller disputed his name as his companion kept silent about his true identity. An unrelated note observes Paris weather on Bastille Day, marking the 110th anniversary of the Bastille’s destruction with decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Kan
Ed Miller
Miller
Grand Island
Neb
Baddy
Paris
Will Not Be Silver in 1900 Campaign
Gen A J Warner, leader of the Bimetallic league, arrives in Milwaukee and argues the silver issue may not dominate the 1900 race. He predicts Bryan secures the Democratic nomination and says no party shift on silver. He notes rising gold production mirrors silver's historical effect, suggesting supply drives impact more than metal color. The Philippine war, if unresolved, could become a major issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
A. J. Warner
Bimetallic League
Bryan
Andrews Becomes Semi-Delirious During Ocean Crossing
The steamer Holden arrived at Liverpool with Captain William A. Andrews on board. He had departed Atlantic City on June 18 in a 12 foot dory to cross the Atlantic. Off Newfoundland the watch spotted his boat and brought him aboard. The voyage left him semi delirious and answering incoherently after enduring much privation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Liverpool
Holden
William A. Andrews
Atlantic City
N. J
Newfoundland
Refuse to Contract Coal Sparks Trust Fear in Chicago
Consumers in Chicago face scarce coal as major dealers refuse winter contracts citing unknown future prices. The coal trust appears poised to control output and prices, threatening both immediate deliveries and future supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coal Trust
Ex Gov Holcomb Under Fire as Inquiry Opens
Lincoln Nebraska July 19 senate investigating committee began inquiry into Silas A Holcomb's four year tenure. Mrs Charlotte Gould testified of a discrepancy between house rent drawn from the treasury and amount paid to the owner. Topeka Kansas July 19 Ed L Glasgow declined US volunteer regiment captaincy stating he would prefer to return home and be mustered out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcomb
Lincoln
Neb
Senate Investigating Committee
Silas A. Holcomb
Charlotte Gould
Topeka
Kan
Ed L. Glasgow
Company M
Twentieth Kansas
United States
War Department
Philippines
Glasgow
Salina
Feud Fights Kill Five in Clay County Kentucky
Report from London Kentucky July 19 records a new Clay county feud that left five men dead in a clash near Little Goose Creek three miles from Mane. The victims named are Robert Philpot Ed Fisher Aaron Morris Jim Griffin Hugh Griffin. Also reported the Dewey Home fund in Washington received $140 yesterday bringing total contributions to $14,450.
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Kentucky
London
Clay County
Robert Philpot
Ed Fisher
Aaron Morris
Jim Griffin
Hugh Griffin
Little Goose Creek
Mane
Dewey Home Fund
Washington
Roundlap Cotton Bale Promises Big Changes in Industry
An 1899 notice describes the Roundlap Bale by the American Cotton Company as a revolutionary form expected to cut manufacturing steps, lower costs, and shift profits toward farmers. It includes endorsements from New England mill men and a public notice section with land patent filings and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cotton Company
New England
Europe
Wm. ©. Lovering
Warned Appearance in Jones versus Jones Court Case
The Dateedane airtie Joyce is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff J. J. Jones. Clerk Wd. Daves notes the record dated July 19, 1800. A true copy of the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Jones
Carrie Jones
Joyce
J. J. Jones
Wd. Daves
Three Oaks Michigan Wins Cannon for Maine Monument
The village of Three Oaks in Michigan, population 800 to 1000, raised 1192 dollars to win the Dewey cannon prize for the Maine monument land, a per capita gain of over one dollar. The report also notes military appointments and a Spain related note, plus an advertisement for Electric Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Village
New York
Three Oaks
Mich
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Twentieth Kansas To Miss State Reunion This Fall
Topeka Kansas July 15 The Twentieth Kansas regiment will not arrive home in time for the state reunion set for the last week of September. The War Department said Kansans would not reach San Francisco before November, despite Gov. Stanley’s inquiry. Must Pay the Inheritance Tax in Chicago. July 15 Heirs of George M Pullman and Albert M Billings face about 200000 in taxes as courts rule against delaying collection, unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Kansas State
Twentieth Kansas
Stanley
War Department
San Francisco
Chicago
George M. Pullman
Albert M. Billings
Supreme Court
Annual meeting at Six mile cemetery on the 28th
Notice for the Six mile cemetery annual meeting requesting everyone to attend on the 28th and bring tools to clean the grounds. The ladies will provide well filed baskets. D Joyes Castrman Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six-mile Cemetery
D. Joyes
Castrman
Botchwork at Execution in Goodland And Independence Jail Break
In Goodland a condemned man known by the Indian name Wi Tonaka was shot after a failed execution attempt when a misfire left his heart area untouched. Spectators watched as sheriff deputies and 20 horsemen escorted him to the improvised gallows. He died after suffering hours from the shot and thirst. In Independence, W. Maddox and J. C. Maddox escaped from jail during a 70 day sentence for theft but were soon recaptured in a chase involving many citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodland
Going
Wi Tonaka
Alikehi
Law Court
Independence
W. & Maddox
J. C. Maddox
Independent Jail
Bombings Shock Barcelona As City Rattled
Four bombs exploded in Barcelona this morning causing excitement but no serious injuries. The author remains unknown as police investigate. In Omaha, Missouri editors and wives arrived for the Northeast Missouri Press association exposition after a summer meeting at Mannibah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Barcelona
Missouri
Omaha
Neb
Northeast Missouri Press Associa
Mannibah Mo
A Narrow Escape From Consumption Saver Drug Store Notice
Hart of Groton recalls a bad cold that settled to cough and consumption. Four doctors advised care but a remedy from Dr King Discovery cured the ailment. The testimonial credits the medicine for saving health and life. Free bottles offered at FC age's drug store Hequint exer lana RAM with guaranteed price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Groton
FC. Age's
Hequint Exer
Lana Ram
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Oregon Regiment
Olympia
Mediterranean
Missouri Supreme Court
Columbia
Department of the Interior
Camden, Ark
Polk County
Mena
Arkansas
Amos Reeder
Rich Mountain
Ark
H. E. No
South Range
John Farles
Rockey
George J. Howard
Elias Hays
W. L. Craddock
J.B. Prosper
Register
Department of the Interior, Land Office
Setter
Thomas E. Henderson
Cove
Andrew J. Colley
Robert A. Rowe
Hatfield
Emmette Rowe
Chorge E. Turner
Arne
Jy J.B. Pareowe
Theodore Schultze
Sixth Missouri
Archie Miller
Urotest Neen
R. P. Olivia
Alken
America
All
F.C. Savage
Parker's
William
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