Court Appoints Three Admiral Judges for Schley Inquiry
Secretary Long announced a public court of inquiry into Schley to be chaired by Admiral Dewey and include Rear Admirals Kimball and Hamner. The first session is set for September 12, in Washington, with the proceeding to be public and no punishment possible for Schley.
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Bong
Schley
Dewey
Kimbarley
Benham
Cannnot
Lone
Sampson
Rosina
Mars
Secretary Long
United States
Long
Arsenic in Beer Report Aims at Standard Test
A London commission on arsenic in beer issues a preliminary report stating arsenic excess is tied to certain brewing ingredients. It notes some argue beer cannot be made free of arsenic and plans a standard test to define permissible levels while continuing inquiry into detection methods and other issues.
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London
Rails Warped By Heat Delay Iowa Central Train
Hedrick July 25 rail lines on the Iowa Central warped by extreme heat causing rails to be lifted and cut back several inches to permit passage. The eastbound passenger train was delayed about two hours.
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Hedrick
Iowa Central Railway
Government Not Concerned About the Koch Discovery
Dr. Koch's tuberculosis paper presented in London has stirred scientific interest at the Agriculture Department but is not accepted as conclusive. The department will not alter its strict rules preventing sales of tuberculosis infected animals. Federal inspectors at major meat packing houses will continue their current procedures.
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Washington, D. C
Koch
London
Agricultural Department
Golf Wizard Sets Lake Forest Qualifying Record
Chicago July 25 Onwentsia produced sensational golf in the Ra vinoaks cup qualifying at Lake Forest with the largest local entry ever. William Holabird Jr regarded as the nation’s top junior, shot 78 to break the course record by one stroke, surpassing Walter BR Smith ex Yale champion and runner up to Findlay S&S Teouglas in 1898.
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Onwentsia
Lake Forest Links
William Holabird, Jr
United States
Walter BR. Smith
Yale
Findlay S&s. Teouglas
Morris County
King Edward VII and Bridge Whist Scandal Rumor
London reports a brewing scandal aroundBridge whist in high circles with claims King Edward VII enjoys the game and plans to play during visits. The piece notes bets and rumored winnings at aristocratic gatherings and at Cliveden with William Waldorf Astor as host.
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London
England
Prince of Wales
Edward
William Watlhtorf Aster
Clivedenm
Bridge
Madman Michael Kelly Kills Garret and Officers in Leavenworth
Michael Kelly a maniac recently released from an asylum shot to death John R. Garrett of the Robert Garrett Lumber Company at his desk in Leavenworth. He fatally wounded the physician, then fired on three police officers and a laborer who aided in subduing him. Kelly, driven by vengeance against witnesses in a prior case and worsened by liquor, was killed by officers in the ensuing confrontation.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Michael Kelly
John R. Garrett
Robert Garrett Lumber Company
Kelly
Proclamation Sets Free Trade Between US and Porto Rico
The president issued a proclamation today putting into effect free trade between the United States and Porto Rico as of today.
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Washington
United States
Porto Rico
Drought Breaks in Iowa Nebraska and Midwest Rainfall Reported
Reports from Chicago indicate a relief in the corn belt with heavy rains in Iowa and western Nebraska improving corn prospects. Some areas like Muscatine saw only light precipitation while others experienced heavier rainfall, though not everywhere. In St Louis the heat wave prompted early closures as 43 heat deaths were tallied by 1 am, with a slight decline later.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Ilinois
Dakotas
Minnesota
Michigan
Muscatine
Historian Maclay Roast of Shafter in Third Army Volume
Washington July 25 Friends of Gen Shafter join Admiral Schley in objecting to Maclays harsh portrayal in his history of the army The volume sharply criticizes Shafter over Santiago operations asserting Sampsons entry plan and navy army coordination failures and questions Shafters leadership and motives.
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Maclay
Four Years of Heat Is Theory New York
The Journal and Advertiser prints Garret P. Serviss analysis from Ithaca New York asserting the present extreme heat proves the earth orbits a variable star. He argues sun vapors, black sunspots, and interior heat drive the heat surge with four future years of intensified bursts and weather extremes.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Garret P. Serviss
Ithaca
N. Y
United States
Atlantic
Fingerless Navigator Caps Ocean Crossing in Small Boat
Capt Howard Blackburn, famed for freezing fingers and toes in 1883, completed a 38 day voyage from Gloucester to Lisbon in a 25 foot sloop named Great Republic. He previously crossed in a larger boat without fingers or toes.
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Howard Blackburn
Ife
Gloucester
Mass
Vessel call sparks nimble fingers for toe listening
A quirky line notes how crew members balance on a vessel calling out to the ship while their toes grip the deck and fingers play a key role in handling tasks, illustrating stubborn practice and sea taught dexterity.
Iowa Weather Outlook Dark Clouds Likely Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy with probable local thunderstorms tonight and a possible thunderstorm risk for the east portion Friday in Iowa. Chicago July 25 report notes special indications for Iowa with unsettled skies and likely showers.
Brooklyn Bridge Nears Completion Near Break Causes Walkers
Bridge traffic halted as twelve steel suspenders on the Brooklyn Bridge north side broke due to heat expansion. No permanent damage, repairs expected in two days. Thousands walked home, crews collected fares from truck riders amid a citywide disruption.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Luckey
Suit Begun Over Elijah Mine In Nevada
Mrs Ida McKinley and Mrs Mary Barber sue John Steele and William Hayes in Cascon US Court to recover possession of the Elijah mine tied to Canton Mining and seek 10000 dollars for ore shipped during occupancy. Steele admits neighboring Mazon City mine but says all ore lies within his own plotted lines. Proceedings follow discussions with Canton managers during a McKinley visit to verify mine interests.
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Nevada
United States
Cascon
Ida McKinley
Mary B. Barber
John Steele
William Hayes
Elijah
Canton Mining Company
Mite
Steele
Mazon City
Rail officials: no pan American rate cuts from Lackawanna
Chicago officials say Lackawanna discount within 200 miles of Buffalo will not trigger broader fare reductions for the Pan-American Exposition. They blame weak Buffalo attendance and hot weather for low travel interest, expecting better turnout only after cooler weather in six weeks.
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Lackawanna
Indictments Sought in Kougars of Pytaias Endowment Case
Chicago July 25 Indictments target A Hinsey and a Pythians associate as grand jury probes irregularities in endowment fund management. Evidence points to bad investments disappearances of funds falsified accounts and unusual loans. W B Kennedy of the Pythian Tribune may avoid indictment.
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Chicago
Soun A. Hinsey
Kougars
Criminal Court
Hinsey
Supreme Lice
H. B. Stolte
Endowment Rank
W. B. Kennedy
Pythian Tribune
International Baptist Young People's Union Opens in Chicago
The eleventh annual convention of the Baptist Young People's Union formally opened in Chicago today. About 15 600 visitors and delegates are in attendance. The gathering is described as one of the most successful in the organization's history. Miss Julia Fuller arrived home last night on the Western.
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Chicago
of the Baptist Young People’s Union
Julia Fuller
Maine replaced battleship to be launched Saturday
Philadelphia July 25 A new Maine ordered by Congress to replace the sunken battleship will be launched Saturday. Construction began over two years ago at the Cramps shipyard in Havana and the leviathan is expected to take about six months to complete, becoming one of the most formidable ships globally.
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Philadelphia
Maine
Congress
Cramps
Havana
Pennsylvan ia crew honored by English sport men
A farewell dinner will be held at the Hotel Cecil in London tonight for the Pennsylvania University rowing crew whose performance and discipline have won praise from English sporting men across the kingdom.
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London
Hotel Cecil
Pennesylvania Univrsity
Consecration of Rev Father Mulloon as Chicago Bishop
Rev Father Mulloon was consecrated bishop of Chicago this morning in a ceremony led by Cardinal Martinelli. Distinguished prelates from across the country attended the solemn rite.
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Chicago
Father Muldoon
Cardinel Martinelli
Cape Colony Invasion Report Opens New Boers Advance
The Boer delegation in Amsterdam reports that a fresh general invasion of Cape Colony has begun, signaling renewed hostilities in British territory. The official statement confirms the new offensive as of July 25.
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Amsterdam
Cape Colony
Alfred Austin Reappointed English Poet Laureate
The official Gazette announces Alfred Austin has been reappointed poet laureate. A letter from George H. Demarest to relatives mentions corn may be saved by rain soon. Hay crops are heavy and wheat yields range from 25 to 49 bushels per acre amid high temperatures.
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Official
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George H. Demarest
Cornine
Muscatine
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