War department inquiry ordered into Camp Thomas conduct
Washington says President McKinley will order a full military inquiry into all charges against the war department and care of soldiers. The probe will start with the medical department and be conducted by an inspector general officer.
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Washington
St. Louis Globe Democrat
McKinley
War Department
Congress
Medical Department
Meikelsohn
Sternberg
Camp Thomas
Inspector General’s Department
Minnesota Bank Looted by Preston Cashier Confession
Todd the Preston bank cashier confessed to stealing all deposits before the bank's failure. He told bondsman Gratten a lynching threat compelled a full statement. Todd allegedly delivered funds to a former partner in LaCrosse Wisconsin. A forged Presbyterian Church note tied to Todd surfaced.
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Preston Institution
Todd
Fillmore County
Preston
Minn
M. Gratten
Gratten
LaCrosse
Wis
Presbyterian Church
LaCrosse Bank
Trouble in watch factory strike at Elgin plant snarls works
A strike by 122 finishers and about 30 women at the Elgin National Watch Company threatens to shut down one assembly room and may spread to the other. Workers demand restoration of old pay for a work grade and blame a foreman for low wages.
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Elgin
National Watch Company
Watchworkers’ Union
Urge Expulsion of Friars in Philippines Letter to McKinley
A European based Philippine Islands committee asks President McKinley to expel friars in the islands. It urges suppression of Jesuits and other religious orders amid alleged immorality and hostility by Manila archbishop and Nueva Cagres bishops.
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Committee of Philippines
Philippine Islands Committee
Europe
McKinley
America
Nakes
Manila
Nueva Sagovia
Nueva Caseres
Philippines
Ex-Gov Claude Matthews Dies at Wingate Indiana
Former Indiana governor Claude Matthews died at 6:30 Sunday morning at the M. E. Marry homestead in Wingate after a sudden illness. Born December 14, 1845 in Bath County Kentucky, he moved to Indiana in 1868 and helped found the Indiana Southern Breeders Association and the National Association of Southern Cattle Breeders. He served in the 1867 legislature, was secretary of state in 1890, and governor in 1892, noted for driving out the Roby gamblers.
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Indiana
M. E
Wingate
Ind
Claude Matthews
Gov. Matthews
Bath County
Kentucky
Vermillion County
Tie
Indiana Southern Breeders’ Association
National Association of Southern Cattle Breeders
United States
Canada
Matthews
Roby Gamblers
Czar Proposes Peace Move To End Armaments
Emperor Nicholas orders Count Mouravieff to deliver a note in St. Petersburg inviting European powers to an international conference. The aim is peace through reduction ofArmaments and to halt the progressive arms race.
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Russia
Europe
Nicholas
Mouravieff
St. Petersburg
Czar
Wreck of Soldier Special Kills Two New York Volunteers
Two enlisted men of the Sixty-ninth New York Volunteers were killed instantly, one fatally injured and six seriously hurt when a Louisville and Nashville soldier special derailed near Birmingham Alabama. The engine and tender jumped the track ten miles north, derailing five cars that plunged down a steep embankment. The train was said to be moving at high speed around a curve.
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New York
Louisville
Nashville
Birmingham
Ala
Battle-scarred notes from distant theaters and a grim rescue
Reports from Corunna and Victoria recount Spanish officers praising American artillery while conceding U S superiority. Postal Inspector Clum details Alaskan relief needs as Pine creek riches spark potential winter suffering. A Kansas court martials Dr Duncan for grave desecration at Bull Run. Berlin artist Danneberg allegedly died by her own hand over news of her son in Cuba. A Foggia collapse claims eighteen. Bruix denial of founding rumor. Hobson recommended for promotion to naval constructor.
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Topeka
Victoria
B. C
Clum
Alaskan
Pine Creek
St. Michaels
Duncan
Twenty-second
Kansas
Bull Run
Ile
Not Ready for 9 Hour Day by Milwaukee Typothetae
The United Typothetae of America meeting in Milwaukee refused to urge a nine hour workday. It adopted resolutions that a nine hour day is not presently practicable and formed a committee to study possible measures to shorten the day without undue loss to employers. It also authorized talks with Typographical and Pressmen’s unions.
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United Typothetae of America
Milwaukee
Delaware Seeks Botkin in Candy Poisoning Case
Delaware Attorney General White says Mrs. Botkin, jailed in San Francisco, is charged with first degree murder in the poisoning of Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Deane via tainted candy sent through malls. He cites handwriting on the candy wrapper and anonymous letters matching Botkin as evidence.
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Delaware
Wreck Involving F. and P. Circus Excursionists At Port Huron
A collision on the Flint and Pere Marquette Railway at Port Huron Michigan injured twelve circus excursionists aboard the Almont train. Four cars overturned and the engine derailed while the Saginaw division train suffered damage. A separate report notes a stampede of 800 Texas cavalry horses through San Antonio causing several minor wrecks but no serious injuries.
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Port Huron
Mich
Flint and
Pere Marquette
Almont
Saginaw
Texas Cavalry
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Kite Flying Record Broken at Rotches Observatory Mass
The world high kite flight record was shattered Saturday at Rotches Observatory Massachusetts by Messrs Clayton and Ferguson. Their kites climbed to 12 124 feet above sea level the highest ever achieved. Pope Leo XIII’s pontificate is said to have amassed 20 million in gifts of stones gold and silver valued at 10 million. Transvaal President Kruger is reported to have presented the pope with the largest diamond in the world valued at 4 million.
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Rotches Observatory
Massachusetts
Messrs. Clayton and
Ferguson
Leo's
Leo XIII
Kruger
Transvaal
Admiral Sampson Holds Command Despite Cuba Departure
The exit of Admiral Sampson for Cuba will not alter his authority as he retains command of the North Atlantic station. Commodore Philip will oversee ship repairs in New York.
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Sampson
Cuba
North Atlantic
Philip
New York
Clay Provides for His Wife in Kentucky Farm Purchase
Gen. Cassius M. Clay bought a farm near Pinkard Kentucky for his child wife Dora Richardson who still refuses to live with him. He declares he will provide for her as long as she lives.
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Clay
Cassius M. Clay
Pinkard
Dora Richardson
Steamer Hope Arrives From Greenland Expedition
Steamer Hope reaches St. Johns Newfoundland from Greenland where the Peary exploring expedition was taken. Capt. Bartlett reports all aboard in good condition and well.
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Hope
St. Johns
N. F
Greenland
Bartlett
Market Quotations Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
The report lists bid ranges in major markets including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with cattle hogs and sheep prices, grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and dairy eggs. Notable figures include Chicago cattle 3.00 to 5.75 hogs 3.00 to 4.25 and New York wheat 74 to 76 cents while butter creamery sits at 15 to 20 cents per pound.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
This Year's Wheat Crop Tops All Before in Nation
The year’s wheat harvest is announced as the largest in U S history at 750000000 bushels with 400000000 winter and 350000000 spring. Value estimated at 500000000 dollars, one third of world production, powered by Dakota and prairie farming as rail hubs expand and farmers gain capital.
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Uncle Sam
Texus
Canadian
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
States
Northwest
Pension Rolls Rise as Original Claims Reach 63 648
The Commissioner reports last fiscal year granted 63 648 original pension claims and restored 4 089 dropped pensioners. On June 80 the rolls listed 976 014. 6 852 grants and 762 restorations were not yet entered. Net increase 17 700 with $114,651,887 paid and $4,613,861 Bureau costs. A Spanish-American war division will handle war claims with no new legislation required.
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Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Enormous Gold Output From Black Hills Mines
The Black Hills region is forecast to produce about 8 million dollars in gold this year. Homestake leads with 2,494,374.53 dollars earned from June 1897 to June this year, based on 548,390 tons of ore. Discovered by the Manuel brothers in 1876, the mine grew from a bonanza to a virtually untapped reservoir as Hearst evaluated its riches. The property remains in its infancy with 600 feet of ore wide at the 800 foot level, and no stock available for purchase.
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Black Hills
Manuel Brothers
George Hearst
California
Black Mills
Homv
Amuvassh
Atayiew
Notable Drownings and Local Civic Shifts Across Regions
Minor news notes report E W Hensley drowning while crossing Looney Creek near Richmond Kentucky. Waxahachie City Council loses police force after State Court of Criminal Appeals ruling. In Germany heat caused numerous deaths and forest fires rage. Mrs Caroline Taylor found dead on highway between Callao and Bevier. inquest inconclusive. Casimir Perier and wife touring English midland counties by bicycle. Chicago Library acquires 1552 Zurich Bible with 1500 pages and aged German type. China California beet sugar factory starts with 260 workers and three months of crop-supplied yield. crop estimated at 57,000 tons.
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Looney Creek
Richmond
E. W. Hensley
Casimir Perier
France
Midland
England
Germany
Caroline Taylor
Callao
Bevier
Waxahachie
Tex
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Chicago
Zurich
Improvements at State University Await Open in Vermillion
A report from Vermillion notes extensive renovations at the State University, with September 20 opening date under Acting President James K. Todd. The faculty roster lists departments from Physics to Music and Business, while dormitory rooms are being filled and overall staff numbers are set to be the largest yet.
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State University
James K. Todd
L. E. Akley
C. P. Lorimer
F. J. Merchant
G. M. Smith
C. M. Young
Mary E. Lewis
O. J. Hagen
A. Pell
Genevieve Blair
Sadie D. Tackabury
L. E. Upton
College of Music
Bruessehiveliers
A. C. Stauffer
Edith E. Bratton
College of Business
W. D. Anderson
Margaret Maynard
Roos
South Dakotans Urge Muster Out at Chickamauga
Telegrams from enlisted South Dakota volunteers request discharge from Chickamauga Camp. Senator Pettigrew and authorities discuss legality as troops press for immediate muster out or relocation. The plea cites unhealthy camp conditions and pressure builds on War Department for action.
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South
Chickamauga
R.F. Pettigrew
Sioux Falls
S.D
South Dakota
Thary T. Brown
Grigshi
Cowboy Cavalry
Pettigrew
Brown
Secretary of War
Self Acting Trainer in Hills East of Pierre Demonstrates Harness Training
A self acting trainer built by W S Wells of Pierre uses a pivoted sweep and wagon wheel to harness horses without two handlers. Horses run in circles until fatigue makes them manageable for harness work.
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W. S. Wells
Pierre
Tie
Fatal Freight Accident Near Blandreau Injures Train Passenger
A man was killed by an eastbound freight at Blandreau on August 24 while attempting to board the moving train. Paper clues identify him as J. D. Hellzeliaw of Edgerton Missouri. The bar he seized broke, pulling him under the wheels. In Aberdeen a Milwaukee Yard watchman disrupted hoboes and fatally damaged Gat J. Dupan of Salina Kansas.
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Blandreau
Nan& Appeal
J.D. Hellzeliaw
Edgerton
Aberdeen
Milwaukee Yard
Krangersho
Gat. J. Dupan
Salina
Kansas
South Dakota Valuations and Black Hills Gold Outlook
South Dakota assesses total state valuation at 118 580 589 with corporation value rising and personal property varying by county. Cattle and horses show gains, while hogs and sheep fluctuate. Black Hills region expects gold output near 8 million dollars this year. Homestake reports strong year and expanded ore processing. Local incidents include a serious runaway injury near Randall and a nurse transfer at Pine Ridge.
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Hugson County
Beadle
Hani
Aurora
Brown County
Minnehata
Boy Homney
Fall River
Brown
Spink
Marson
Custer
Clay
Union
Lincoln
Humber
Voit
Hutchinson
Black Hills
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