Havana Starvation Drives Dying Like Sheep Reports
Kingston dispatch notes 23 passengers aboard the Talbot from Havana including Sir Alexander Gollan and Higgins vice consul. Consular office left in Jerome. Gollan and Higgins to England. Reported hunger in Havana with only the well to do surviving as food prices soar and soldiers on half rations.
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Kingston
Talbot
Havana
Sir Alexander Gollan
Higgins
Jerome
Gollan
England
Madrid in gloom as cabinet crisis looms
Madrid newspapers discuss an imminent ministerial crisis as Gamazo faces pressure over public instruction. Reports note Spain’s potential peace terms before Santiago, Manila, or Porto Rico fall, with Bianco’s reply shaping whether negotiations begin.
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Madrid
Gamazo
Publcc
Correspondencia
Imparcial
Spain
Santiago
Manila
Porto Rico
Bianco
Heral
Zola and Perreux sentenced in Dreyfus libel case
The court condemned Emile Zola and M. Perreux to 1200 dollars in damages and ordered insertion of the finding in ten journals at their expense. Zola faces a year in prison or a 40 dollar fine. Perreux a 10 dollar fine, plus damages. They were convicted in March of libeling the court martial that exiled Dreyfus and Zola’s open letter in Aurore sparked the case. They appealed the first trial sentence.
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New York
Emile Zola
M. Per- Teux
Dreyfus
Aurore
M. Zola
Nucen Ss
M. Perreux
Count E.jerhazy
Alfred Dreyfus
Devil's Island
MM. Zola
President Faure
M. Peireux
Esterhazy
Zola
Perreux
Corbett to Meet McCoy for 25 Round Buffalo Fight
In New York on Monday it was announced that champion Jim Corbett will face "kid" McCoy in a twenty five round bout at Buffalo on August 27. The purse is set at 29009 dollars with a probable side bet.
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New York
Jones J. Corbett
Kid” McCoy
Buffalo
Refused to Commute Sentence in Mississippi County Case
A Charleston special reports James Albright was hanged for killing Mississippi County Prosecuting Attorney Elliott during an attempted arrest over Albright’s brother-in-law murder. Gov. Lear faced great pressure to commute to life, but the effort failed.
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Charleston
James Albright
Elliott
Mississippi County
Albright
Lear
Militia Deployed to Shield Prisoner in Mayfield Trial
At Governor Bradley's order, an extra company of state troops is dispatched to Mayfield Kentucky for the trial of Bob Blanks the African American accused of criminal assault. Adjutant General Collier requested the protection amid fears of clashes between citizens and militia.
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Collier
Bob Blanks
Mayfield
Bradley
Educators Elect Officers at National Association
At the National Educational Association meeting in Washington Saturday officers for the coming year were elected. President E Oram Lyte of Millersville. Secretary Irwin Shepard of Winona Minnesota. Treasurer I C McNeil of West Superior Wisconsin. First Vice President James M Greenwood of Missouri. Directors include Ohkio F 33 Dyer Tudiana D K Goss E A Gaston Henry R Pattengill L D Harvey W M Bearidshear George B Alton John R Kirk W L Stockwell Frank Crane Carroll G Pearse Frank E Dyer.
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O. E. Lyte
Pennsylvania
National Educational Association
Washington
E. Oram Lyte
Millersville
Irwin Shepard
Winona
Minn
I. C. McNeil
West Superior
Wis
James M. Greenwood
Missouri
North Central Division
Ohkio
North Dakota
W. L. Stockwell
South Dakota
Frank Crane
Nebraska
Carroll G. Pearse
Kansas
Frank E. Dyer
Street Car Collision In Washington Kills One Injures Dozens
An electric Congress Heights car collided with an Anacostia horse car on a steep Washington hill near St Elizabeth's asylum. An unknown man died and about 25 to 30 people were hurt, several fatally. Both cars and horses were killed. brakes failed as the descent began and passengers leaped from the vehicle.
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Washington
Congress Heights
D. C
Aiacostia
Anacostia
St. Elizabeth’s Government Asylum For
Asylum
Prisoners Arrive at Portsmouth From Prize Ship
Admiral Cervera and about 500 captives reach Portsmouth harbor aboard the auxiliary cruiser St Louis after leaving Guantanamo on July 5. The ship carried 476 Spanish prisoners and 54 officers, totaling 1,026 aboard. Cervera is confined to his cabin and Captain Eulate is also ill from wounds.
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Cervery
St. Louis
Viee
Portsmouh
N. H
Guantanamo
Portsmouth Harbor
Admiral Cervera
Eulate
Vizcaya
Santiago
Record Flood Devastates St Louis With Unprecedented Rain
Heavy rainfall in St Louis and nearby areas caused damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Over five inches fell in 24 hours ending at 6 am, flooding low districts, filling cellars, and soaking lower floors of many homes. Outlying areas saw waters rise to dangerous levels forcing residents onto rafts.
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St. Louis
Siege of Santiago Intensifies as Spanish Forces Retreat
Washington reports bombardment of Santiago has begun. Gen Toral refuses unconditional surrender. Gen Shafter announces siege with fifty siege guns and mortars, Marines and army poised to block roads northwest. Descaninos town evacuation noted near the bay. Officials fear enemy evacuation but expect surrender when evacuation becomes impossible.
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Santiago
Washington
War Department
Shafter
Toral
Pelaya del Este
Fifth Corps
Garcia
Descaninos
Sisposal
Rds
Eleven Lighters Lost in Storm Off Cuba Coast
The war department reported that eleven fighters in tow of tugs were swamped during a severe storm off Cuba. No lives believed lost. The vessels, carrying personnel from Mobile New Orleans and Charleston, were aiding Gen. Shafter by transferring supplies and ordnance to shore for the Santiago front. Efforts were immediately begun to replace the lost lighter fleet.
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Cuba
War Department
Saturniay
Mobile
New Gouleans
Charleston
Ile
Anson Is Dismissed as New York Baseball Club Manager
The New York Baseball Club released A C Anson from managing the squad and William Joyce has again taken the helm. Since Anson took over the club failed to rise in standings and President Freedman showed dissatisfaction. Anson could not be reached for comment and was said to have gone to Chicago.
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New York
A.C. Ansoin
New York Baseball Club
Wim
Joyce
Anson
New Yorks
Freedman
Chicago
Chicago Bribery Case Jury Disagrees in Kesner Trial
In Chicago, jurors split eight to four on conviction against Jacob J. Kesner, manager of a large department store, accused by Alderman Mangler of offering 2000 for a vote to override Mayor Harrison. State's Attorney Deacen plans a retrial at once.
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Chicago
Jacob J. Kesner
Wmn. Mangler
Mangler
Kesner
Harrison
Sate
Deacen
Promotions in Army Officers for Santiago Campaign
The president nominated Brig. Gens Nawkins Lawton Chaffee and Bates for major general ranks. Wood of the Rough Riders and McKibben of the Twenty first Infantry to brigadier general. Theodore Jevelt of the Youth Riders to colonel with quartermaster rank. FP Necker Michigan division surgeon major. Vaughan Thirty third Michigan surgeon and Robertson Fiftieth Iowa surgeon named with rank.
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Santiago
Nawkins
Lawton
Chaffee
Bates
Col. Wood
Rough Riders
McKibben
Twenty-first Infantry
Theodore Jevelt
Youth Riders
J. Necker
Michigan
Mining Congress Seeks End to Extralateral Rights
The international mining congress in Salt Lake City Utah adopted resolutions urging the United States to amend mining laws to abolish extralateral rights in mining claims. Milwaukee chosen for next meeting as plans for permanent headquarters proceeded.
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International Mining Congress
Salt Lake
Utah
Congr
United States
Milwaukee
Belgian Expedition Attacked by Congolese Rebels
Brussels reports 1500 Belgian troops under Lieutenant Dubois were surprised by Congolese rebels. 31 soldiers killed and rifles and cartridges seized. Dubois was later deserted by his men and killed. In Budapest three socialist workers were arrested for high treason. one confessed to planning dynamite assassination of Emperor Francis Joseph during a visit.
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Belgium
Brussels
Dubois
Buda Pesth
Francis Joseph
Du Bose Moves to Dominican Line Passage Planned
Senor du Bose and Lieut Carra formerly of the Spanish legation in Washington arrange passage on the Dominican steamer Quottaman leaving Montreal on the 13th. A semi official note from Sir Wilfrid Laurier suggests accelerating departure to avoid international complications. In Missouri floods four drowned west of Stanbury and several missing as a wall of water demolishes farms. Whiteman, formerly Duluth lumberman and state senator, found guilty of obtaining 25 by fraudulent check and faces up to 2009 fine and one year in prison. Democrats decline fusion in Colby district nominating W G Hoffer for Congress. Insurance Commissioner McNall revokes Connecticut Fire Insurance Co license after company refused to pay exam expenses. French warship D Estainge arrives at Havana with admiral aboard. a warship to Santiago planned.
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du Bose
Senor du Bose
Lieut
Carra
Washington
Qottaman
Montreal
Wilfred Laurier
Premer
Canada
Missouri
Stanbury
J. Davis
Whiteman
Alonzo J. Whitman
Duluth
Chicago
McNall
Kansas
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company of
Hartford
Bradstreet Review Indicates Steady Yet Cautious Demand
Bradstreet's Weekly Review notes persistent favorable features amid neutral midsummer quietness. Confidence in strong fall demand remains widespread, while speculation is restrained and iron dereligs are awaited. Pig iron demand improves and steel plate inquiries rise. crop outlook remains favorable though wheat yield estimates adjust downward. Weekly business failures total 21 versus 218 prior week and 213 a year ago. Eastern and northwest regions report better conditions. woolen goods demand hopeful but new business narrow. Wheat shipments 2,728,642 bushels. corn exports 2,411,272 bushels.
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Bradstreet
East
Northwest
Eastern
Middle States
Congress Adjourns After Rousing House Demonstration
Congress adjourned sine die at 2 p m Friday amid a passionate scene in the House. Republicans cheered and sang, paying tribute to the president and Dewey with the chamber united in applause. An uproar followed a partisan motion to strike remarks, leading to a sergeant-at-arms confrontation and calls for order.
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Congress
Ely Y
Dewey
Joe Wheeler
Handy
Delaware
Ray
New York
Cannon
Ilinois
Fatal Cleveland Fire at Britten Printing Building
A fire in a five story brick Britten Printing Company building in Cleveland, Ohio trapped workers on upper floors. Several employees escaped by jumping from third, fourth and fifth story windows. John Aubrandt died from a third floor jump. two others were fatally injured.
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Cleveland
Britten Printing Company
Ohio
John Aubrandt
Receiver Named for Duluth Street Railway Company
President L Mendenhall on petition by Thomas Lowrey of Minneapolis, a stockholder and creditor, was Monday afternoon appointed receiver of the Duluth Street Railway Company. The action marks the start of a corporate reorganization process.
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Duluth Railway
L. Mendenhall
Thomas Lowrey
Minneapolis
Duluth Street Railway Company
Eagle Seizes Spanish Schooner Guillite Near Cape Popo
The small Spanish schooner Guillite laden with lumber hardwood chickens pigs and provisions was captured by the auxiliary gunboat Eallie and brought to Key West, with the action occurring east of Cape Popo Isle of Pines.
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Eagle
Guillite
Eallie
Key West
Cape Popo
Isle of Pines
Commissioners Named for Hawaiian Annexation Delegation
Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois President Dole of Hawaii and Chief Justice Judd of the Hawaiian supreme court have been chosen as Hawaiian commissioners under the annexation resolution.
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John T. Morgan
Alabama
Shelby M. Cullom
Ilinois
Dole
Hawaii
Judd
Hawaiian Supreme Court
Wrecked Vessel Sighted Near Victo ria B C
The steamer Athenia arrived at Victoria BC from Alaska reporting a wrecked schooner painted black with white decks and no deck houses. No sign of the crew was seen during the voyage down.
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Athenia
Victoria
B. C
Alaska
Work of an Incendiary Destroys Corning Business District
Fire wipes out the entire business portion of Corning California. Officials say the blaze is undoubtedly the work of an incendiary. The estimated loss stands at about 100090 dollars.
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Corning
Cal
Market quotations across cities show cattle and grain ranges
Chicago and other markets report cattle prices from 2.50 to 5.50 dollars per head with hogs at 3.00 to 4.50, sheep 2.50 to 5.00, and grains including wheat No. 2 red 61 to 98 cents, corn 32 to 88 cents, oats 20 to 29 cents, rye 43 to 49 cents, plus butter eggs and potatoes varied by market across Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with multiple price bands.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Cattlemen Win Rustling Case Against Hutchmans
The Cattlemen's Association wins a rustling case against John Hultman and his son for killing a steer belonging to a stock man. The son receives two years in the Sioux Falls penitentiary. the father is sentenced to one year. The case aims to deter future cattle-rustling on the state's ranges.
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Cattlemen's Association
John Hultman
Hultmans
Chamberlain
Sioux Falls
Garrington Verdict Espergesis Pending Supreme Court Action
Attorney D R Bailey of Sioux Falls says the supreme court should grant a new trial for Garrington, arguing parallel with a Williams case where a verdict was set aside and remanded. No decision has been announced yet as the court weighs consistency with its prior ruling.
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Supreme Court
Garrington
D. R. Bailey
Sioux Falls
Urat Boly
Mark Williams
Woonsocket
Clicuit
Williams
Circuit Court
Bailey
Preme Court
Crop conditions improve in South Dakota after rains
Crop conditions in South Dakota are more encouraging than two weeks ago. Benefits from recent rains and cool weather are especially evident east of the Missouri River, with improvements in spring wheat oats and barley. Corn withstood heat, rye ripening in southern districts, some fields ready to cut, while hail and rust reports are still present in limited areas.
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South Dakota
Missouri River
Turner Convy
Huron First National Wins Case Over State Equalization
The Supreme Court sustained First National Bank of Huron in a suit by Edward Sterling Beadle County treasurer to compel acceptance of taxes as equalized by the county board. State board had raised the bank’s assessment 5 percent. Sterling must receive the tax as equalized by the county board, affecting other state institutions.
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Huron First National
Sthe Supreme Court
First National Bank of Huron
Theo
Edward Sterling
Beadle County
State Board of Equalization
Sterling
Failure at Sioux Falls Candy Company Seized by Government
The Sioux Falls Candy Company, long established, was closed by attachments totaling 7,872.79 dollars. The factory and stock are valued at 2.59 dollars with a lock account increasing assets. Liabilities are unknown. Part of the cattle seizure by a treasury special agent in Sutherland, McPherson County, belonged to Captain Howell, valued at 4,000 dollars and likely to be held and sold by the government.
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Sioux Falls
Treasury Department
Sutherland
McPherson County
Howell
Kadlee's Tragic Self Inflicted Death Near Mound City
Kadlee a young Bohemian farmer living near Mount City died by self infliction. He was in good circumstances with two quarter sections of land and other property. Eighty eight dollars in cash was found on his person. No cause for the rash act is given.
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Mound City
Win. Kadlee
Mount City
Salem church cornerstone laid with ceremonies
Salem marks the cornerstone laying of St Marys Catholic Church with Father Grahig delivering the sermon and Mgr Lawler, veteran Alexandria priest, conducting the ceremony as the New Receiver. D S Yooper starts duties as receiver of the Pierre land office. Hooper, a well known state resident, welcomed in Vierre.
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Salem's New Church
St. Mary’s Catholic Church At
Salem
Father Grahig
Mgr. Lawler
Alexandria
Ashe
D.S. Yooper
Pierre Land Office
Hooper
Vierre
Fire destroys Masse home near Huron in wind storm
A heavy wind storm recently swept through near Huron destroying the home of Mr. Masse, a German resident, on the Barrett farm. The house, clothing, furniture and all belongings were consumed by the blaze with no insurance carried by the family.
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Huron
Masse
Disule Barrett
Brookings Professor Granted Stay by Regents
Dr. Dice McLaren, professor at South Dakota Agricultural College in Brookings, requested release from the regents of education. The regents decided to retain him, denying the release.
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Dice McLaren
South Dakota Agricultural College
Brookings
Regents of Education
Sheep Breeders to Confer with Railroads on Privileges
South Dakota Sheep Growers press for railroad feeding privileges to ship and unload sheep free of charge at rail points, enabling four months free transit and reloading, a move aimed at stopping cross state rate discrimination. The committee has sent formal requests to railroad presidents, hoping Western lines grant feeders a favorable provision.
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South Dakota
de Chamberlain
Judge Carland Rules Against Railroads in South Dakota Rates
Judge John E. Carland of Stony Falls dismisses the temporary injunction and upholds the South Dakota Railroad Commission’s fixed passage and freight rates. The decision ends railroad opposition, marks a major victory for the commission, and prompts a possible appeal to the U S Supreme Court by Milwaukee officials.
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Carland
South Dakota
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Milway
John E. Carlan
Stony Falls
Milwaukee
Unite States Supreme Court
Lead Will Brace Up Lead as Gambling Dens to Close
Lead Will Brace Up Lead has long been known as the toughe place in the Black Hills. The city moves to shut down gambling dens with a large payroll directing labor into legitimate trade. The Homestate company now enforces a rule: any worker found in a gambling venue after 11 PM while employed will be dismissed.
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Black Hills
Homestate Company
Deadwoot
Lincoln Man Commits Suicide in Canton Trip
Lincoln man Lee Russell of Lincoln Neb., cemented at Canton by taking laudanum. He left Canton for Lincoln three years ago and recently became a traveling salesman for Armstrong Clothing Company of Omaha. He visited his uncle Albert C Hodgkins in Canton and died there while planning to resolve trouble with a Lincoln young woman.
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Lincoln
Ide
Lee Russell
Neb
Canton
Cattle Shipments Shift From Brennan to Pierre
A large group of cattle men who shipped from Brennan station near Rapid City plan to move shipments to Pierre this year. The move stems from farmers closing land east of the Black River with fences and water holes, hindering cattle access to Brennan. The change is expected to raise Pierre shipments beyond prior expectations.
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Pierre
Brennan Station
Rapid City
Brennan
Expensive Amusement Ends With Guilty Assault
John Novotny of Kimball learned that striking an opponent with metal knuckles is costly. He was tried in Chamberlain Circuit Court and found guilty of assault. Judge Smith fined him 100 dollars plus costs, totaling around 160 dollars with attorney fees. Meanwhile, Missouri River flooding east of Yankton has submerged 100 acres of bottom land, ruining wheat and rye crops and causing several thousand dollars in damage.
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John Novotny
Kimball
Novotny
Chamberlain
Smith
Missouri River
Jim River
Yankton
Sioux Falls News Briefs Weave Taxes, Post Offices and Drought
Sioux Falls notes include a 2 percent tax impact on insurance gross receipts totaling about 309 dollars this year. New post offices established in several locations. A Rapid City resident feared to be among La Bourgogne sinking victims. A 25 dollar reward offered for car thefts in Sioux Falls. Drought relief reported with an inch and a quarter rain soaking northern hills. County tax receipts for last quarter total 84 thousand 431 dollars, keeping yearly totals ahead of prior year. Sioux Falls earns honor with N C Sessions elected supreme master workman of the Ancient Order of United Wy ecesnen.
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Sioux Falls
N. C. Sessions
Ancient Order of United Wy Ecesnen
United States
Canada
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