Admiral Schley Seeks Court Inquiry Over Santiago Campaign
Secretary Long receives Schley request for a naval court of inquiry to examine conduct during the Santiago campaign. Admiral Dewey is offered the presidency of the court. Long signals approval and immediate action. Washington Post reports Schley plans to sue historian Maclay for libel after the inquiry.
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Wacangton
Long
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Dewey
Secretary Long
Court of Inquiry
Squires
Schley
Naval Court of Inquiry
Maclay
United States Navy
Mue
Ramsay
Benham
Martry
Brazilian Revolution Figures Highlighted in U.S. Bureau Notes
The passage recalls Rameey as eight years head of the bureau of navigation and Benham rising to prominence in 1894 during Brazil’s Fonseca upheaval, linking their roles to diplomatic or navigation contexts amid continental events.
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Rameey
Bureau of Navigation
Benham
Fonseca
Brazil
Maryville Man Kills Blacksmith in Cross-State Fray
In Braddyville Iowa across the Missouri line a farmer named John Russell shot John Hagey in the groin after Hagey found Russell and Mrs. Hagey together. Hagey died next day. Russell fled into the woods as sheriffs and large posses search for him amid high excitement.
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Maryville
Braddyville
Iowa
Missouri Line
John Russell
John Hagey
Hagey
Russell
Enos
Nodaway County
Page County
Swalm Leaves Des Moines for Montevideo Vacation
AL Swalm United States consul to Montevideo Uruguay departed Des Moines after a six week vacation with his wife and daughter staying behind for a few weeks. The family plans to sail for Montevideo in the fall.
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Des Moines
United States
Montevideo
Uruguay
Tragic Shooting in Walker Ends in Suicide Attempt
In Walker on July 24 a young man shot a woman friend, then killed himself. Miss Jirsa survived with severe injuries, Benesh was gravely wounded. The couple, from nearby areas, were out walking when the shots were fired. motive remains unclear and details are largely circumstantial.
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Mies Jirsa
Benesh
Walker
Jirsa
International Baptist Young People's Union Convention Opens
The annual convention of the International Baptist Young People's Union opens informally tonight in Chicago with church services. The formal opening is tomorrow evening. Three sessions will be held daily through Sunday with about fifteen thousand visitors and delegates expected.
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Chicago
International Baptist Young People’s Union
Great Prairie Fire Rages In Kiowa and Comanche Res
A massive prairie fire sweeps Kiowa and Comanche reservations due to campers careless behavior. The weather bureau notes little relief for farmers in the drought area with only light showers possible in some western zones.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Elreno
Law and Order League
St. Louis
St. Louie
Young People to Meet at State C E Conversion
Cherokee Iowa July 24 The program of the State C E Conversion to be held at Cherokees August 27 9 is practically complete. Its a marvel of interest and helpfulness from first to last. Some of the best women and men of this and other states will be present to present their views and experiences on live and practical questions of the hour. Cherokee is making great preparation in the matter of entertainment and it is earnestly desired that every part of the state be adequately represented. Local C E Societies are urged to take the matter up promptly and see that delegates are appointed.
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Cherokee
C. E
Cherekies
Rattlesnake Bite Kills Mrs Kraus In Iowa
In Dubuque Iowa on July 24 Mrs William Kraus near Gannerville was bitten by a rattlesnake and died. Her husband, overcome with grief, took strychnine and also died. Authorities report the husband’s death followed his wife’s passing.
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Dubuque
Iowa
William Kraus
Gannerville
Kraus
Rock River Assembly Opens With Jewish Day Address
Dixon Illinois July 24 The Rock River Assembly opened today and runs through August A Jewish day program featured opening address by Rabbi H G Cohen noted Hebrew scholar Expositions on the life of Christ lead by Rev C W Heisler D D Susquehanna University with daily different programs and many distinguished scholars and divines taking part.
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Dixon
Rock River Assembly
H. G. Cohen
Christ
C. W. Heisler
D. D
Susquehanna University
St Andrew Convention Opens Between Canadian and U S Orders
Detroit July 24 The Brotherhood of St Acebrew holds a joint convention first of its kind. The assembly, meeting in Detroit, will run a four day session and reflects a flourishing active order within Episcopal and Anglican churches worldwide.
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Detroit
United States
Brotherhood of St. Acebrew
Colonial Office Called Responsible for Boer Peace Talks
A London dispatch says the colonial office is responsible for the report that the Boers are negotiating for peace. The Wall Street news agency carried the claim from London on July 24.
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New York
Wall Street
Colonial Office
Koch Claims Tuberculosis Not Transmittable to Humans
Berlin professor Koch declares in a London dispatch that bovine tuberculosis is not transferable to humans and that meat and milk from infected cattle may be consumed safely. Chicago AMA official Dr. Haight calls the claim profound, while English experts and Chicago health commissioner Dr. Reynolds caution skepticism and note potential global sanitary impact.
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New York
Prof. Koch
Berlin
London
Allen F. Haight
Chicago
American Medical Association
Koch
Dr. Koch
Reynolds
Camp Henderson Embraces Full Swing in Dubuque Camp
Camp Henderson in Dubuque proceeds under full military discipline with Col Wm B Dows in command Adjutant General Byers and Inspector General Olmstead directing daily inspections The encampment draws larger crowds than prior years and marks the first joint encampment of two regiments amid heat and heightened enthusiasm locally.
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Dubuque
D. B. Hendereson
Wm. B. Dows
Cedar Rapids
Byers
J. A. Olmstead
John C. Hume
Des Moines
Generally Fair With Slight Cooling In Iowa
Chicago July 24 report indicates Iowa will see generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with a slight drop in temperatures.
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Iowa
Iowa at Washington Postoffice Appointments and New Rural Routes
Washington July 24 Postmasters appointed Balltown Dubuque county Nicholas Bremeyer Moorehead Monona county I C Ray Rural free delivery starts September 2 Sac City four carriers J B Staley Howard Young C B Staley L E Harter Pettis post office to be served by rural carrier Adaline Harlan named postmaster Croton Iowa Patents issued J P Duvall Waverly rope clamp Fyman H Evans Des Moines mop wringer Loren D H Hart Nora Springs washing machine Dan t Hill Graff cultivator Ernest A Hornbosted Sr Des Moines J Jas F McEvoy Dubuque package fastener Martin O Carroll Oskaloosa Bobbleche lifter Peter A Peterson Lake Mille cor planter J O Stephenson Boone knockdown water tank John H Whitaker Davenport automatic doors
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Washington
Balltown
Dubuque County
Nicholas Bremeyer
Henry Pope
Moorehead
Monona
I. C. Ray
H. D. Silsby
Sac City
Sac County
J. B. Staley
Howard Young
C. B. Staley
L. E. Harter
Pettis
Adaline Harlan
Croton
J. P Duvall
Waverly
Fyman H. Evans
Des Moines
Mop Wringer
Loren D. H. Hart
Nora Springs
Dan’t Hill
Ernest A. Hornbosted
sJas. F. McEvoy
Dubuque
Martin O. Carroll
Oskaloosa
Peter A. Peterson
Lake Mille
J. O. Stephenson
Boone
John H. Whitaker
Davenport
Temperance workers marry in Wheaton August wedding
Miss Mattie L. Guild who led temperance meetings in Muscatine last fall will wed Fred Domm Tet caster Squires a noted Christian worker in Wheaton Illinois on August 1 at 7 p.m. The groom currently edits temperance publications.
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Mattie L. Guild
Muscatine
Fred Domm Tetcaster Squires
Wheaton, Til
Crveral Temperance Publicatione
Wreck on Rock Island road injures two near Tiffin
In Iowa City a 1:30 a.m. collision occurred when No 25 the fast westbound train struck the rear sleepers of No 6 the eastbound train at Tiffin 12 miles west of here. No 25 left Davenport at 11:18 p.m. No 6 was on a siding and not yet clear of the main track. Two passengers were severely hurt with others injured and the line blocked.
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Iowa City
Rock Island Road
Tiffin
Here
Davenport
Davennport
Death Resulted From Fright Near Story City
Story City Iowa July 24 Miss Laura Beckelhaupt 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Beckelhaupt died after a hay rake incident when a frightened horse ran in circles. She did not move and was lifted from the seat. death attributed to heart failure aggravated by fright.
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Story City
Laura
Henry Bickelhaupt
Fosburg Trial Opens Defense Witnesses Describe Shooting Scene
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on July 24 the opening statement by the defense in the Fosburg trial ends. Early witnesses include the Shepherdson family from opposite the Fosburgs who recount hearing shots and seeing young James Fosburg rush to ask for a doctor.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Fosburg
Shepardeon
Fosburgs
James Fosburs
Trouble Overflows in Steel Strikes Across Three Cities
July 24 reports warn of mounting danger in McKeesport Wellsville and Pittsburg as restless strikers threaten outbreaks. Developments follow resumed work attempts and possible injunctions against steel workers. Rumors say President Shaffer met steel leaders, but no party would comment.
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Pittsurg
McKeesport
Wellsville
Pittsburg
United States
Miners Gather to March on Madisonville Mines
Union miners from Indiana Illinois and Kentucky plan a Sunday march to Madisonville to pressure non union workers to quit. The action aims to unionize the local mines and halt work until employees join the union.
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Earlington
Indiana
Ilinois
Kentucky
Madisonville
American Sugar refinery plans new stock issue
The American Sugar Refining Company will send a board recommendation to its 11,000 stockholders within days asking approval to issue 15,600,000 in new stock. The proposal aims to capitalize capital needs and fund expansion as communicated by the board of directors.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Board Ofrectors
Whch
Boers Fail Attempt to Break British Lines in South Africa
Standerton July 24 Boers tried to cross the railway between Wiaklaagto and Waterval to divert British forces while attacking the Mockhouses. The diversion failed as both sides were repulsed and withdrew.
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Standerton
South Africa
Wiaklaagto
Waterval
Elks Parade Brightens Milwaukee Streets
Milwaukee hosts the national session of the Order of Elks with a monster parade planned for today amid widespread whitewashing of asphalt pavements in the city.
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Milwaukee
Order of Elks
Kruger Rumor Denied as Boer Delegation Reacts
Amsterdam July 24 The latest London rumor that Kruger plans to end the war is denied by the Boer delegation here. They say Kruger and his supporters rely on the Dutch premier being a Boer sympathizer for possible settlement.
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Amsterdam
London
Kruger
Bulgarian brigands terrorize Turkish provinces
Bulgarian brigands terrorize the Turkish provinces with murders and abductions. Turkish forces pursued them and defeated the brigands after a key battle.
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Constantinople
Prominent Educator J Wernin Dies in Iowa
LeMars Iowa July 24 Prof J Wernin a noted educator of Wisconsin died here Monday He had been a resident of Iowa since 1875
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J. Wernin
Wisconsin
le Mars
LeMars
Iowa
Delightful Breezes At Clear Lake Resort Ad
Delightful breezes blow at Clear Lake northern Iowa summer resort reached by the Iowa Central route. Great fishing sailing and bathing offered at extremely low rates for single tourists or groups of five or more. Inquiries to ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshal town Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo
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