Crispi Dies After Long Battle. Italy Braces for State Funeral
Naples reports Signor Crispi died at 7:45 pm surrounded by family and friends. Rome notes low condition before death. Embalming and three day state lying in Naples planned with a grand Palermo funeral to follow. Documents may reveal revelations about Italian unity and mortgageed estate.
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Naples
Signor Crispi
Victor Emmanuel
Helen
Palermo
Rome
Sfignora Crispi
Villa
Lina
Signor Joratto
Laurenzana
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Signor
Crispi
Linguaglossa
Order of the Annunciata
Bresci Not The Assassin In Humbert Killing
New York report says Bresci did not kill Humbert. Detective Alexander Segura claims Luigi Granotti of Paterson acted as killer with Bresci firing unsuccessfully. Segura links anarchists in Paterson and Milan to the crime and notes Granotti confessed complicity.
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Humbert
New York
Alexander Segura
New York Journal
Bresci
Wine Humbert
Tuid Granotti
Bresel
Paterson
Granotti
Iterson
N. J
Bian Reir
Milan
Granott
Monza
Trouble for Woods in Lawton district land dispute
Three additional contest suits are filed against James R. Woods, winner in the Lawton district band lottery, after he blocked Miss Mattie Beals from filing on land near Lawton. A townsite company marked Woods property, squatters seized 204 claims, and Woods' attorneys order them to move within ten days. A fourth contest claims oil on the Woods homestead.
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Lawton Yownsite
Kansas City
Fort Sill
Okiza
James R. Woods
Lawton
Mattie Beals
Woods
Simpson to Leave Kansas for Lawton to Practice Law
Wichita report says Jerry Simpson will move from Wichita to the new Kiowa and Comanche country to establish a Lawton law practice. His wife confirms plans to move, with farming and political ambitions in mind.
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Oklahoma
Wichita
Kan
Jerry Simpson
Lawton
Simpson
Nebraska
National Bread Company Forms to Control Big City Baking
The National Bread company is incorporated in Trenton with 3 million capitalization and aims to consolidate major bakeries in New York Jersey City and Newark and later other cities. It plans a new breadmaking machine that pounds dough rather than kneads it and promises labor savings and territory protection for large firms while preserving some small bakeries.
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New York
National Bread Company
New York City
Jersey City
Newark
United States
Trenton
National
United States Bread Company
John H. Strange
Orange
N. J
John H. Roche
Paul F. Larzer
Augustus van Wyck
Strange
Combine
Mr. Strange
Tragic Lynching Near Savannah Ends in Charred Death
Eighteen miles south of Savannah near the Sea board Air Line railway, Joe Washington the accused rapist of Mrs J J Clark was executed by a mob of about 400 after being identified by his victim A smaller group carried out the hanging and burning as bystanders watched The scene was conducted with apparent decorum and both black and white residents reportedly approved the act crime and punishment were carried out without trial or mercy.
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Savannah
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Joe Washington
J. J. Clark
Washington
Liberty City
Way Station
Clark
Bryan County
Navy Reprimands Rear Admiral Evans Over Book Critique
The Navy Department reprimands Rear Admiral Rod D. Evans for criticisms of former Secretary Handler in A Sailor's Log. A letter of reprimand was sent yesterday citing a breach of officer obligations. Senator Chandler receives a copy of the reprimand.
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Washington
Navy Department
Rod DD. Evans
Shark Bites Off His Leg in Navy Action
Quartermaster McKee of the gunboat Annapolis loses a leg after a shark attack during swimming near Iloilo. Surgeon amputates between knee and hip. Admiral Kempff later rules the injury in the line of duty, securing McKee a pension.
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Quartermaster McKee
Anna
Washington
Navy Department
Kempff
Annapolis
Iloilo
Rheer
Mckee
Admiral Kempff
Lehigh Valley Express Wreck Near Leroy Injures Many
A Lehigh Valley Black Diamond express wrecked two miles north of Leroy New York causing many injuries. Doctors were summoned as the line investigated. Officials later stated no passengers were seriously hurt and all injured continued their journey after treatment at Leroy.
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Rochester
N. Y
Leroy
Lehigh Valley
Here
New York
Lehigh Valley Company
Battleship Wisconsin Ordered Toward Isthmian Waters
Washington officials ordered the battleship Wisconsin to San Francisco for potential dispatch to Panama if the state department requests a Pacific naval presence. The move follows a letter from Panama Railway head J E Simmons urging protection of American interests. a gunboat to Colon was ordered but no Pacific ship request was made. The Wisconsin, recently commissioned, would be one of the navy’s finest ships if sent, with 11 500 tons displacement, heavy armor, a four thirteen inch main battery and four six inch guns, and a crew of about 600.
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Wisconsin
Isthmian
Washington
Navy Department
George C. Relter
Anacortes
Puget Sound Naval Station
San Francisco
Panama
State Department
Pacific
Hackett
J. E. Simmons
Panama Railway Company
Atlantic
Simmons
Asiatic
Department
Dentists Adjourn as Libbey Elected National President
The National Association of Dentists closed its fifth annual convention in Milwaukee with plans to meet at Niagara Falls next year. Elected officials include President J A Libbey of Pittsburg and Vice President W P Dickenson of Minneapolis. Josephine Pfeiffer of Chicago named Corresponding Secretary and H W Morgan of Nashville chosen Treasurer.
Harvard Graduate Dies En Route Home From Boston
John Foley, Harvard graduate and coast survey worker, fell ill with consumption in Boston. He wanted to die at home and was transported by train, stopping in Chicago for rest where he died en route to a hospital. The report also notes Baron von Kettler’s remains arriving in Bremershaven from Twin Tau.
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Claremont
Iowa
Chicago
Boston
John Foley
Harvard
Ketteler
Germany
Bremershaven
Aug
Baron von Kettler
Peking
Twin Tau
Record of Last Year’s Trade Growth Surges Again
New York August 12 R G Dun weekly review reports a higher half year trade volume than last year. Wheat receipts at eight markets rose to 217 159 748 bushels by June 20 1901 from 209 972 915 in 1900. Coal and cotton movements show strength. seaboard grains rise and Pacific lumber gains support overall growth in domestic commerce.
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Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Duluth
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Toledo
Detroit
Seaboard
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pacific Coast
California
Citrus Trust
Jun
R. G. Dun & Co
Iron and Steel Industry
Atlantic
United States
Drought Damage Exaggerated Says Journal of Commerce
Journal of Commerce gathers views from bank officials and dry goods and grocery houses in New York asserting drought damage to corn in Kansas Missouri Iowa and Nebraska has not seriously affected business. Reports suggest drought effects are exaggerated and not fully in evidence.
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Journal of Commerce
New York
Est
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Many Burghers Captured in Orange River Campaign
London reports from August 14 state 39 Doers killed and 24,400 rounds of ammunition captured. 20 wounded and several officers including Moll and Wannorins among prisoners. Commandant de Villiers among the five surrenders. Large stock and wagons seized as General French drives scattered forces northward in Cane Colony.
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London
Kiteholfersa
Dfn
Moll
Wannorins
Volksrand
de Villiers
Orange River
Peter Jackson Dead in Australia After Declining Health
Information from Roma near Sydney confirms Peter Jackson, the renowned black heavyweight boxer, died July 23 of consumption in a sanatorium. The former champion fought Corbett in 1901, Jeffries in 1898, and once led crowds in England before a later decline in health.
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St. Paul
Peter Jackson
Roma
Sydney
Jackson
Paddy Slavin
England
Peter
Sullivan
Boston
Jim Corbett
Frisco
Corbett
San Francisco
Wis Backer
Jim Jeffries
Australia
Missing gold brick from Alaska shipment sparks ledger doubt
A telegram to Captain James Carroll of Apollo Mining in San Francisco reports a $26,000 gold brick from Unga Alaska shipped aboard the steamer Newport last July has not arrived in San Francisco, with the vessel due several days ago.
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Seattle
Wash
James Carroll
Apollo Mining Company of
San Francisco
Unga
Alaska
Newport
France Wins Concession Rights in Constantinople
In an audience with the sultan, French ambassador M. Constans solidifies progress on French claims. It appears the Quay company will receive rights under the concession as France demanded, signaling a clearance of the dispute.
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Cams
Constantinople
M. Constans
Compan
France
American envoy to Colombia authorized to act in Caracas
Washington reports the American consul at Caracas has been authorized to act as the representative of Colombia in Venezuela. The action follows a response to a request for instructions and reflects tightening U S authority in the Caribbean region.
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Caracas
Washington
Atzuela
Colombia
Withapai Rezuela
Vene
Halifax Strikes Ledge in Fog Beached. Passengers Safe
The Plant line steamer Halifax struck a ledge in fog while entering port from Halifax. The ship freed herself, was beached and sinking. Tugs moved from the port for passengers. later they arrived with passengers. Authorities say the vessel is not believed to be in danger.
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Boston
Halifax
Alaska Earthquake Shocks Felt in Victoria Canada
Seismograph readings at the Victoria meteorological office on Friday logged strong tremors, with officials noting similarities to Alaska quakes. Tremors began around 1 30 a m and persisted with multiple bursts through 6 15 a m and again at 10 40 a m, indicating significant disturbance and pendulum activity.
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Victoria
B. C
Alaska
Peace Envoy Wessels Reportedly Alive After Release
London reports General Kitchener confirms the release of Peace Envoy Wessels, previously reported shot by Boer forces. Dispatched sources claimed De Wet had executed him while urging Moors to surrender, but the tale proved misleading and the envoy is alive.
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Wessels
Kitchener
London
Pease
South Africa
DeWet
Moers
Forest Fires Rage Across Washington Timber Belt
Heavy fires sweep the Cascade mountains and timber districts from Lake Supreles mish to Snoqualmie as thousands of dollars of timber burn. The Great Northern overland train through the fire zone faced delays and passenger distress with hot fire on both sides and several women fainting aboard.
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Washington State
Tacoma
Wash
Cascade Mountains
Thuy
Lake Suprelesmish
Snoqualmie
Aneetn
Woodville
Grass
Northern Pacific Railroad
Mason Counties
Overland
Taguyy
Welling
Great Northern Overland
Jean
Phillips Finds Firm Better Off by 134000 After Book Errors
The George H. Phillips company, paused since a suspension, discovers two book errors adding 134000 to its net. A 100000 cash deposit was credited as 33000, and 54000 warehouse receipts were not credited in April. A formal statement will be issued to Mr. Phillips, with possible resumption of business.
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Philips
Chicago
Revord Heald
George H. Phillips Company
Tnp
Phillips
Winters Confession Reveals Selby Smelter Robbery Details
Jack Winters led investigators to a hidden cache of $130,000 in gold bars from the Selby smelter theft. He described a planned two night tunnel, waterbound cache, and fourteen round trips to move the bullion, with prosecutors reportedly promising clemency.
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San Francisco
Jack Winters
Selby
Winters
Seymour
von der Ropp
von der Ropp of the Smelter Company
Sheriff Vale
Kimball
Umad
Gibson
Dent Ralston
Selby Smellins
Mint Robbery Clerk Charged In Gold Coin Loss
San Francisco reports Walter N. Dimmick ex-clerk of the United States Mint charged with conspiracy and theft in the missing 330000 in gold coin, tied to a robbery last month. warrant issued by Court Commissioner Heacock at the Secret Service request.
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San Francisco
Unitys
Heacock
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