Ridpath Dies After Long Illness Former Indiana Historian
New York Aug 1 John Clark Ridpath historian and author died at Presbyterian hospital at 5 30 pm from a complication of diseases He born April 1841 in Putnam county Ind educated at Old Asbury later Depauw University 1863 he held chairs in English literature and history at Depauw authored numerous works including Academic History of the United States Popular History of the United States Life and Work of Garfield Cyclopaedia of Universal History Great Races of Mankind Life and Times of Gladstone He twice served in academia and briefly sought Congress in Indiana before devoting years to authorship and history.
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John Clark Ridpath
Presbyterian Hospital
E. Ridpath
Putnam County
Ind
Christianburg
Samuel Matthews
Virginia
Old Asbury
Fle
Asbury
Depauw) University
Thorntown
United States
Garfield
Depauw
James’ G. Blaine
Glad” Stone
League Baseball Scores From Yesterday
Chicago report lists results from games in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Boston, and New York with scores for both National and American League matchups. Notable results include Brooklyn routing Pittsburgh 17 to 1 and Boston defeating Cincinnati 11 to 0 with other decisive outcomes across cities.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Philadephia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Kansas City
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Detroit
Indianapolis
Caldwell tops Miller in 15 mile motor paced race
Harry Caldwell of Boston defeated Charles Miller of Chicago by four laps in a fifteen mile race at the Coliseum board track. The winning time 25 39 25 marked the fastest on a six lap rack.
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Springfield
Mass
Harry Caldwell
Boston
Charles Miller
Chicago
Coliseum Board Track
Wyoming Battle Ship Wyoming Launch Planned for Sept 8
San Francisco Aug 1 The battleship Wyoming will be launched at Union Iron Works on September 8 An invitation has been sent to Governor Richards of Wyoming and staff with other state officials The iron works will issue further invitations numbering about one thousand
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Wyoming
Union Iron Works
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Italians in Timber Creek quarry quarrel ends in shooting
In Marshalltown Iowa on August 1 a debt dispute sparked a rough quarrel between Italian workers Tony Corado Joe Seino and Joe Rio at the Timber Creek quarry. Seino and Rio armed themselves and shot at each other while Corado was wounded in the eye by Seino. Seino and Rio were jailed.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Timber Creek
Tony Corado
Joe Seino
Joe Rio
le Grand Quarry Company
Iowa Central Track
Seino
Rio
Tony Cordo
Robbery Suspects Caught After Sioux City Hold Up
Three Illinois men James C Murphy Geo Jarvis and Charles Mundy are jailed charged with robbing Milwaukee man Frank Kroiowski of 350 dollars. Kroiowski rushed into a gun shop loaded two revolvers and fired into the air as he fled. Police captured him and the suspects later. Mundy claims kin to a known Iowa politician. Arraignment set for tomorrow.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Illinois
James C. Murphy
Chicago
Geo. Jarvis
St. James
Charles Mundy
Frank Kroiowski
Milwaukee
Kroiowski
Mundy
Advance of Allied Powers in China Rumors of Pekin Push
The article reports all powers preparing to advance on Pekin with Russians ready transports and American cart trains. Japanese plan an advance base at Yangtsuan, with 15 000 Chinese entrenched nearby. Fourteenth Infantry lands at Tien Tsin as Shan Hai Kwan is occupied by Russians. Wu Said notes ministers alive and seeks safe communication. no reply from the throne. Solace carries sick to Mare Island. a Biddles command is to Tien Tsin.
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Pekin
Fukuhima
Yang Tsuang
Yangtsuan
Fourteenth States
Shan Hai Kwan
Washington
Chang
Remey
Mare Island
Nagasaki
Monolulu
Democrats Open National Headquarters in Chicago
August 1 The Democratic National Committee opens its Chicago headquarters ahead of schedule as Chairman Jones announces an accelerated campaign. Hanna’s visit to Chicago and active campaigning by opponents prompt the push to start full operations early this month with discussions in Minnesota involving Stevenson and prominent Democrat Mr. Rosing.
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Democratic National Committee
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Hanna
Minnetona Beach
Minnesota
Stevenson
Rosing
Kipling Tests South African Hospital Scandal Hearing
Rudyard Kipling testified before the commission probing South Africa hospital scandals. He claimed there were ample stores yet tied up by red tape and described Wood Stock hospital as an unspeakable stink, noting quinine and boracic acid dominated its stores.
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London
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
South Africa
Wood Stock Hospital
He Fell Among Thieves in Riverside Park
A Marshalltown man named A F Mann traveled to Cedar Rapids with 356 dollars to buy a lunch counter but woke after a fall in Riverside park with his money gone. He cannot identify the thief. Marion ex-postmaster J S Willard was arraigned on misappropriation charges and held to await grand jury action in 1000 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
A. F. Mann
Marshalltown
Riverside Park
J. S. Willard
Marion
Arrests continue in Rome plot against king
Rome reports ongoing arrests in a suspected plot to kill the king. Salvator Quinovalli a man named Lanner and Theresa Brugnoli thought to be Bressi's mistress were detained as police reveal plans to murder the king if possible. King Emmanuel arrived this morning, met ministers, and departed for Monza.
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Humbert
Salvator Quinovalli
Lanner
Theresa Brugnoli
American Exposition Workers Face Pay Cut
Paris August 1 The American Paris Exposition Commission began a salary reduction for all employees today amid widespread discontent. The order was issued by Ferdinand W. Peck United States Commissioner General.
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Paris
Ferdinand W. Peck
United States
Will Ship Cable to China for International Link
Washington on August 1 reports 450 miles of cable originally for inter island Philippine use will be shipped to China today. The United States will operate with other powers to establish an international cable system linking the Chinese base with Shanghai Port Arthur Yokohama or another point for faster outside communication.
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Washington
Philippines
United States
Shanghai
Port Arthur
Yokohama
Steck Nominated for Congress in Ottumwa
A. C. Steck of Ottumwa was nominated on the first formal ballot for congressman from the district on the Democratic ticket after a speech by G. W. Rhinehart of Newton. The convention then voted to make the nomination unanimous.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
A. C. Steck
G. W. Rhinehart
Newton
Troops Sail for China From San Francisco
The Third Cavalry squadron from Fort Myer Virginia arrived in San Francisco three weeks ago and today sailed on the transport Meade for China where they will enter service upon arrival. Also departing were Batteries T and A of the Third Artillery aboard the Hancock bound for China.
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San Francisco
Third Cavalry
Fort Myer
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Hancock
Bakers to Meet in Brooklyn New York
The New York State Bakers Association will hold its annual convention in Arion Hall Brooklyn in the early part of this month. The main topic will be whether bread should be baked by night or by day.
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New York State
Bakers’ Association
Arion Hall
Voluntary Reduction of Workmen's Hours at Youngstown Bridge
Youngstown Ohio January 1 nine hours will constitute a day's work for all employees of the Youngstown Bridge Company. Previously ten hours. Pay remains the same. Reduction of hours was a voluntary act by the company.
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Youngstown, O
Ane
Youngstown Bridge Company
Demand union conditions as lockout ends in cigarmaking
Ten large cigar firms that locked out about five thousand workers for over three months notified employees they will reopen today. The locked-out men women and girls met at Bohemian National hall and resolved they will not return unless union conditions are met.
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New York
Bohemian National Hall
Rails Adopt Automatic Car Couplers Under Federal Act
Washington August 1 railroads must equip cars with automatic couplers after a long delay caused by the vast work required. The Inter State Commerce Commission pushed the measure to save lives and limbs, though no single coupler is mandated. The Jenney design, dating from 1878, has become the most popular option among many patented systems. Railroad men hail the act as one of the commission’s best.
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Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Jenney
Cloudburst Floods Arizona Canyons Cause Loss of Lives
A cloudburst in Phoenix and surrounding canyons floods valleys along tributaries to Verdex river. Two lives were lost, J. H. Jacobson and a partner named Williams, Iowa prospectors drowned while saving horses and mining gear. Large hail fell between Pima and Prescott, storm aiding irrigation canals and promising substantial value to ranchers.
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Ariz
Verdex
J. H. Jacobson
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Iowa
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Arizona
Iowa Firemen's Tournament Comes to Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the Iowa State Firemen's Association tournament August 7 to 10 with the largest expected attendance. The event includes a visitors reception, a grand parade on the morning of August 8, and prizes totaling $2,000 for winning departments. The city with the largest department and best appearing company will receive $100 and $50 respectively, with most contests at West Side Driving Park.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa State Firemen’s Association
West Side Driving Park
Anti Imperialists Open Conference In Indianapolis
The American Anti Imperialist League opened in Indianapolis with about 2000 members from New York Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis and other cities. No fixed program was set and only general topics will be discussed as the conference runs for three days.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Anti-Imperialist League
League
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Alice Rubber Mill Reopens in Woonsocket
The Alice rubber mill in Woonsocket reopened this morning after a weeks long shutdown. A large force of workers is back across all departments and the mill will run to full capacity to catch up on orders.
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Alice Rubber Mill
Woonsocket
R. J
Alice Rubber
New Philadelphia Letter Carriers Assigned to Routes
In Philadelphia on August 1 a new group of letter carriers was assigned to their routes. The re districting keeps existing carriers, but increases total hours by mapping new duties across the city.
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Philadelphia
East River Bridge Towers Finished In New York
The two bridge towers of the new East River bridge were completed this afternoon. Masonry work is finished and cable laying will begin immediately.
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New York
New East River Bridge
Masterly Address at Des Moines Convention Delights Crowd
At Des Moines Aug 1 the convention hall filled early with music from the state band as Gov Shaw and Senator Allison arrived. W L Roach spoke warmly praising Gear and others, with Roach’s speech praised as impressive and well delivered. The afternoon session drew larger attendance and a ballot showed Hobart leading for secretary of state with 422 votes to 358 for Martin.
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Iowa
Bob Beard
Arns
Muscatine
Gov. Shaw
Allison
A. L. Frisbie
Weaver
Wm. L. Roach
Second District
Muscatine County
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Henderson
Shaw
Gear
E. V. Tucker
Columbus
Junc
Hobart
Redman
J. H. Trewin
Allamakee
Martin
Stetson
Manning
Weather outlook with showers on eastern Iowa coast
Chicago reports a special forecast noting fair conditions for Iowa overall but showers and thunderstorms in the eastern portion tonight. Thursday should be generally fair and warmer with similar conditions continuing into tonight.
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Chicago
Iowa
Second District Caucus Held in Des Moines Iowa
The second district caucus in Des Moines Iowa opened warmly with Hon Geo M Curtis chosen as chairman H W Phillips re elected to the state central committee F B Colson named for credential committee John H Stevenson elected vice president W M Narvis named to the permanent organization committee and C L Root to the resolution committee Muscatine sent over thirty delegates to the gathering.
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Iowa
Geo. M. Curtis
H. W. Phillips
Jackson County
State Central Committee
F. B. Colson
Johnson County
John H. Stevenson
W. M. Narvis
Muscatine
Permanent Organization
C. L
Accidents Near Brighton Endangers Elderly Couple
In Brighton Iowa on August 1 Mr and Mrs Jourdon living west of town suffered a severe wagon accident when a wagon tongue broke, tossing them from the wagon. Mrs Jourdon broke both arms and is badly bruised while Mr Jourdon sustained internal injuries and is feared fatal. Both are described as very old and in precarious condition.
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Brighton
Hours of Laborers Reduced In Bangor Construction
Bangor Missouri August 1 workers in the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners start a nine hour day. The trade already cuts masons and painters to nine hours and plumbers are expected to follow shortly. The change to a nine hour workday comes without difficulty.
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Bangor
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Bryan Sees Chicago Platform Endorsing Income Tax
In Lincoln on August 1 Bryan avoided the income tax in his notification speech in Indianapolis. He said he would address the subject in his acceptance letter and viewed Chicago platform reaffirmation as endorsement of the income tax principle.
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Lincoln
Neb
Indianapolis
Chicago
Powers Testimony Details Campaign Fund Use
Georgetown Ky Aug 1 Caleb Powers testifying said funds used to bring people to Frankfort came from the campaign fund. He could not recall exact county quotas but stated the total人数 ranged from fifteen hundred to two thousand.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Frankfort
Increase in Pay for Street Car Employees in Chicago
Chicago August 1 wage increase for all street car workers goes into effect. The raise lifts payrolls by 100000 dollars yearly, affecting over two thousand employees across the system.
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Chicago
Steamship Lines Cut Rates Offer Transatlantic Relief
A large reduction in transatlantic steamship rates took effect today in New York. The cuts apply to all lines and will run through August and September, credited to a sharp drop in Exposition traffic and demand.
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President departs Canton for Washington after meeting Ohio officials
In Canton Ohio on August 1 the President left for Washington at 1 30 after receiving the Columbus delegation of state officials the state Republican committee and candidates.
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Washington
Columbus
Republican Committee
Hoyt to be released from Hartford sanitarium
Hartford Aug 1 Judge Freedman of the probate court granted a release from the sanitarium for playwright Hoyt on application by his friends.
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Hartford
Conn
Hoyt
Freedman
Local merchants drop cigarette sales amid tax agitation
The cigarette tax agitation pushes merchants to quit selling cigarettes. Bob LaGrille will stop handling them due to uncertain profits and business risk, declaring his operation open, legal, and fully above board. Others are expected to cease selling cigarettes as well.
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Bob LaGrille
Bob
Jokes on the Umbrella Mix Up
A humorous exchange where Jack explains he made two calls and likely left his umbrella at the last place he called. Tom questions if it was the first stop, but Jack confirms by noting that is where he sat it.
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