Duel Over Letters Ends In Wounds For Princes
Paris reports Count of Turin and Prince Henri of Orleans fought a sword duel at Bois de Marechaux. Henri suffered two serious wounds and Turin a wounded hand. After five assaults and medical care, both agreed to end combat. In Rome crowds celebrated, cheering the royal family as extra guards were posted.
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Paris
Count of
Turin
Prince Henri of
Orleans
Bois de Marechaux Vancressonu
M. Leontieff
Prince Henri
Duc de Chartres
Prince Henri of Orleans
M. de Leontieff
Equatorial
Abyssinia
Raoul Mouridhon
Avogadro de Quinto
Carlo di Ginori
Count
Maj
Leontieff
Maj. Leontieff
M. Mourichson
Monseigneur
France
Rome
Italy
Impressive Blessing Of St Patrick’s Cathedral Chimes
In New York on a solemn Sunday Archbishop Corrigan blessed 19 bells for St Patrick’s Cathedral in a ceremony attended by 5,000 worshippers. The Savoy-made chimes, weighed between 300 and 7000 pounds, were mounted in a temporary booth for the rite and cost $50,000, touted as the nation's finest.
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New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Corrigan
Savoy
United States
Iron Prices Advance in Cleveland Mills Rise Seen for Steel
An average three dollar per ton rise in structural steel prices has hit Cleveland mills with a potential further two dollar gain forecast within thirty days. A Cleveland Rolling Mill representative expects additional increases looming.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland Rolling Mill Company
Death of Senator James Z. George at Mississippi City
United States Senator James Z. George died in Mississippi City after long heart trouble. His death follows the celebration of his wife’s golden wedding and a period of decline. The body was brought to Jackson for viewing and burial rites in the capitol rotunda. George, born 1826 in Georgia, had served as Mississippi judge and senator and was a Confederate veteran and state constitutional figure.
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Mississippi Statesman
Mississippi City
Miss
United States
James Z. George
McLaurin
Lowry
Allen
Sullivan and Williams
Terrell
Money
Jackson
Capitol
A. J. McLaurin
W. D. Holder
J. M. Simonton
A. J. Russell
J. M. Stone
W. O. Nash
Jesse McLain
Wharton
Walthall
J. A. P. Campbell
A. Q. May
Calhoun
T. K. Wharton
T. J. Mitchell
W. L. Hemingway
R. H. Henry
Samuel Livingstone
James Z
George
Monroe County
Noxubee County
Carroll County
Mississippi
Jefferson Davis
Monterey
High Court of Errors and Appeals
Supreme Court
Mississippi Volunteers
Confederate States Army
Mississippi Cavalry
Supreme Court of Mississippi
Supreme Bench
Senate
Millions for Farmers in New Era of Prosperity
Wall Street estimates place the total gain for western farmers this year at 700 million dollars. An additional Brigham led World estimate based on 1896 crops adds 90 million for increases in oats barley rye hay flax hops and other farm products. Cattle wheat corn potatoes cotton sheep swine wool drive the optimistic outlook as prices rise.
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New York
Wall Street
James H. Brigham
United States
Tourists Robbed by Highwaymen in Yellowstone Park
Two masked highwaymen robbed several Yellowstone National Park coaches on a Saturday morning near Yellowstone Lake, taking about $500 from tourists. The crime occurred on a three mile stretch from Canyon hotel to Norris Geyser basin. guards surround park exits and Col. Young has a description. No injuries reported among passengers. Louisville racing figure Capt. W H Shafer shot himself in Gallatin Tennessee amid unconfirmed motives. he owned Peytonia stock farm near Gallatin and was valued around $150000.
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Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Lake
Wyo
Yellowstone National Park
Park
Canyon Hotel
Norris Geyser Basin
Col. Young
Louisville
Evening Post
Gallatin
Tenn
W. H. Shafer
South
Trousdale House
Peytonia
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Wilson Avenue
Coe Street
Avery Stamping Company
British Flag May Rise Over Clipperton Island
Reports from the Navarro indicate plans to hoist the British flag atop Clipperton island off Acapulco. The atoll is generally considered Mexican territory, prompting speculation on a possible territorial claim.
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San Diego
Cal
Navarro
Clipperton Island
Acapulco
Mexico
Three Die in Hamburg Express Derailment Incident
Hamburg August 16 The Hamburg express derailed between Celle and Uelzen in Hanover Province. Three passengers were killed and 18 injured in the crash. Local railway officials launched investigation and rescue teams responded to the scene.
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Hamburg
Celle
Uelzen
Hanover
First Bloodshed Marks Mine Strike With Injunctions
The Pittsburgh area saw clashes as court injunctions halted marches by striking miners against the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal company. Deputy Sheriffs faced violence, with Henry Stewart striking drummer Jacob Mott and others restraining the crowd. Women supporters joined daylight protests before orders to cease using public highways.
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Pittsburgh
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Henry Stewart
Jacob Mott
McDonald Band
James Richards
de Armit
Bellingham
Fairmont
W. Va
United States
Jackson
United States Court
United Mine Workers
New York & Cleveland Gas and Coal Company
United Mine Workers of America
Patrick Dolan
Edward McKay
William Warner
Pennsylvania
Plum Creek
Turtle Creek
Sandy Creek
Sherif
Collier
Dolan
Allegheny County
Coke
Bunda
Wheeling
Wanamaker’s
Philadelphia
New York
Brazil
Ind
Wheat bulls push Chicago board to record highs
Chicago traders saw September wheat rise to 84 1/4 cents, closing up 1 1/2 cents as the market surged on heavy buying. The bull group, said to have cleared $600,000, moved 6.7 million bushels amid tight supplies and a rush to export demand. Analysts warn a boom may be followed by a drop toward 75 cents, with some predicting a return to $1. Robert Lindblom notes a rebound after a slump.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Bull Clique
Robert Lindblom
Value of Exports Shows July 1897 Rise Over 1896
A Treasury Bureau bulletin reports July 1897 domestic exports at 36,045,278 dollars, up from 35,645,849 in July 1896 and 29,445,340 in 1895. Breadstuffs reach 13,914,487 dollars. cotton 2,438,516. mineral oils 5,123,815. provisions 15,459,460.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Treasury
Injunction Case Heard in Pennsylvania Coal Strike
From Pittsburgh to St Louis and beyond a day of strike action and legal maneuvering unfolded. Judges Stowe and Collier heard the injunction case involving Dolan and others amid mutiny and wage-withholding threats, while operators named by Dolan faced pressure from union actions and pending lawsuits over withheld pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
de Armits
Dolan
Stowe and Collier
Pennsylvania
Collier
Stowe
Patrick Dolan
William Warner
Cameron Miller
Uriah Bellingham
Edward McKay
J. J. Steytler
James Shields
William Blythe
W. P. de Armit
New York and Cleveland Company
Esch
Alderman Toole
Nest
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio
Bellaire
Ratchford
Jackson
New England
West Fairmont
Fayette County
Monongahela
St. Louis
Republic
Cairo
A. IK. Vickers
Murphysboro
Muddy Valley Mining & Manufacturing Company
Muddy Valley Mines
W. P. Halliday
Decatur
Warning on Klondike rush warns of extreme danger
Secretary Bliss cautions the public about the Klondike gold fields journey via White Pass Alaska. He notes 3,000 people with 2,000 tons of baggage waiting to cross to the Yukon, warns of exposure privation and danger, and highlights the 700 mile Yukon stretch and possible arctic winter without relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bliss
Klondike
Alaska
White Pass
Yukon River
Dawson City
Yukon
Weyler Resigns as Captain General in Cuba
Havana reports Capt. Gen. Weyler sent his resignation to Madrid. The move appears linked to the assassination of Spain's premier Canovas del Castillo, whose wishes had kept Weyler in Cuba.
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Havana
Weyler
Madrid
Gen. Weyler
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Spain
Cuba
Democratic Victory in Fourth District Special Election
Greensburg Indiana August 11 the special election to fill the late William S Holman seat produced a Democratic win with Francis Marion Griffith ahead by about 1200 votes an increased margin over Holman’s November result Wolman had 825 votes last November indicating Griffith led decisively in the district this time despite the late date and wartime context
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Greensburg
Ind
William 8. Holman
The
Treasury
Holman
Francis Marion Griffith
Modren Woodmen at War Rocks Fulton Riot
Sanguinary strife between the citizens of Fulton and Rock Island leaves 17 men seriously injured and about 50 with minor bruises. Gov. Tanner asked to send troops but postponed action until morning. Riot marks attempts to move the Modern Woodmen of America headquarters from Fulton to Rock Island.
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Fulton
Iulton
Rock Island
Tanner
Woodsmen of America
Cuban Forces Hit by Heavy Loss in Matanzas Fight
From Key West August 13 a major engagement near Cardenas in Matanzas province left the Spaniards badly defeated with heavy casualties. General Molina was killed and Weyler retreated from Aguacate to Jaruco as insurgents mass outside the town.
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Havana
Jarico
Gibira
Santiago de Cuba
Rosalia
Weyler
Esperanza
Hopeful Signs of Prosperity in Trade and Wheat Demand
R G Dun and Co reports a surge in trade with many buyers and strong crop prospects. Evidence includes rising stocks, bank clearings, railroad earnings, and heavy speculation, especially in wheat and corn exports from Atlantic ports. Iron and steel show growing demand as new works begin after wage settlements.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Atlantic
Russia
Iron and Steel
Requiem Mass for Spain's Late Prime Minister
Madrid observes a solemn requiem for Senor Canovas del Castillo with troops in position along the funeral route and hundreds of wreaths at the death chamber. Across the continent storms and waterspouts are reported on Lake Erie. A new Chinese cemetery is assured near Philadelphia for eastern Chinamen.
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Spain
Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Philadelphia
le Toy
Chinatown
St. Mary’s
Wynnewood
Immigrants Arrive in 1900s With Billions in Gold
Treasury statistics show 283 832 immigrants arrived last year carrying 3 541 241 dollars. Average per person was about 15 dollars. German immigrants saved most money with 38 dollars per person from 22 533 entrants totaling 858 128 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Europe faces higher wheat demand in Europe this year
The Times notes analysts expect at least 12 percent more wheat needed in Europe due to poor Russian French and Austro-Hungarian crops. The United States may be the sole supplier to meet the excess demand amid global shortages. A separate note from Washington states goods from foreign noncontiguous sources entering Canada and then the United States fall under a ten percent discriminatory duty per the new tariff act.
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Europe
London
the Times
United States
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Canada
Dynamite Destroys Hatfield Stronghold in Tug River Battle
In Huntington West Virginia on August 16 Hatfields led by Cap Hatfield were forced from their fortress on the Tug river after a dynamite attack by Sheriff Keadle and his posse. Three Hatfield gang members were killed and several posse men wounded while Hatfield and remaining band escaped under heavy fire.
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Huntington
W. Va
Tug River
Cap” Hatfield
Keadle
Desperado
Hatfield
Daniel Lewis
Stephen Stanley
Jacob Monroe
Bloodiest Arkansas race riot near Little Rock at Palarm
At Palarm station thirty miles from Little Rock a race riot left three men dead and several injured after a pursuit following Deputy Sheriff R D Owens arrest warrant for Harrison Kerr. Kerr Peters and Andry were killed, Owens badly wounded, and a large mob fled into the county. a fever of excitement spreads as captures are sought.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Palarm Station
Harrison Kerr
Charles Peters
Charles Andry
J. T. Clark, Jr
R. D. Owens
Perry County
Owens
Palarm
Kerr
Andry
Clark
Peters
Three Drowned in Atlantic City Surf Tragedy
Atlantic City New Jersey August 16 two hours after a drowning at the shore two more victims were swept to sea and bodies not yet recovered. 25 rescues occurred with two bathers in critical condition and lifeguards disabled at home from heroic work. The man Thomas Laswell a Princeton Indiana employee vanished after wading at New York avenue.
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Atlantic City
N.J
City Hospital
Thomas C. Laswell
Princeton
Ind
New York Avenue
Laswell
Indiana Air Line Railway
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Sweden
Signor G. Costa
Monster of Justice
Humbert
Marquis di Rudini
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Wales
George L. Watson
Britannia
Peoria
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Farmington
Thomas Martin
Salmon
Idaho
Yellow Jacket Gold Mining Company
District Court
J. S. McChesney
Dena
Martinsville
Tud
Lew Darnell
Indianapolis
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Johnson M. Mundy
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Frederick Douglass
Washington Irving
Portland
Toronto
Butfilo
Modren Woodmen
Milton
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Wisconsin
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Vernon
Newark
Frank McCann
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Ethan Allen Hitchcock
McKinley
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