International News Briefs Highlight Global Ventures and Conflicts
The roundup notes New Orleans providing Spanish court stenographers, a San Francisco sugar company with 5 million dollars, Alaska gold rush gains, Kentucky Democrats nominating Goebel after ballots, a Japanese vessel with bubonic plague, and riots in Cleveland. It also mentions shell power in the Philippines, shipwrecks and salvaged bonds, railroad labor wins, disarmament talks, and Pennsylvanian victory in a varsity boat race. Additional items cover Vanderbilt's railroad expansion, a $40 million asphalt trust, a new Yellowstone geyser, counterfeit Hong Kong certificates in San Francisco, English and French crop prospects, Toledo yard fire, Alaska mining interest, and other national and international notes.
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William Goebel
San Francisco
Cleveland
Philippines
Cape Henry
Florida
Selkirk
Ape Reef
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Vanderbilt
New Jersey
Yellowstone
Returning soldiers decry censorship of Philippine news and global events
The item lists varied updates from 1899 era including Timann death in New York, yellow fever cases, stockyards in Chicago, labor and political disputes in Europe, naval movements to Africa and the Philippines, weather damage in Texas, and preparations for the South’s product exposition in New York.
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Peanut Trust
New Jersey
Harrison Gray Otis
Chicago
Pretoria
South Africa
Transvaal
Dreyfn
France
Rennes
United States Congo
Salvador
State Department
Europe
Victoria
Coke
San Francisco
Manila
French
Philippines
South
Grand Central Palace
New York
Roswell Beardsley 70 Years Postmaster at North Lansing
William Whist of Denver dies while praying to join his wife who passed away a day earlier. An elm tree at Fort Meigs Ohio once famed for Harrison's campaign against the Indians has fallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Beardsley
North Lansing
N.Y
William Whist
Denver
Fort Meigs
Ohio
William Henry Harrison
Tragic Shipwreck Near Cleveland Claims Nine Lives
The steam barge Margaret Olwill capsized in Lake Erie amid a northeast gale off Lorain while carrying stone from Kelley’s Island. Nine men perished, four crewmen were rescued, including Doyle and Heffron. heroic rescue efforts and a prolonged line-recovery sequence followed as wreckage drifted and sea conditions remained perilous. Captain Braun and several others from Cleveland perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Margaret Olwill
Kelley's Island
Lake Erie
Loraine
John GC. Braun
Lizzie Braun
Blanchard Braun
Cora A. Hitchcock
William Doyle
George Heffron
Frank Hipp
Dijlwn
Lak Erie
Willoughby
State of
Ohio
Toledo
Doyle
Heffron
Trescoe
Rioting in Brussels as Mob Attacks War Ministry
In Brussels on July 1 a socialist rally sparked clashes with gendarmes. Rioters battled police in Granary Place and Rue Royale, with stones, gunfire, and multiple injuries. Eighty five arrests reported as troops restored order. one reported fatality among the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Chamber of Reputies
la Republique
War Ministry
Granay Place
Amd
Rue Royale
Hotel de Ville
Brooklyn Repaired After Navy Yard Drydock Work
The Brooklyn, injured off the Battery on Decoration Day, was taken from the drydock at the navy yard in New York on July 1 and thoroughly repaired. A separate dispatch reports that colored soldiers attacked a saloon in Winnemucca, Nevada, wounding bartender Chris Deies after raiding the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Navy Yard
Winnemucca
Nev
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Winnewacca
Starving Miners on Kotzebue Sound Seek Relief
Dr J B Stone reports 1600 men paid for passage to Kotzebue and other rivers in Alaska based on misleading circulars selling rich gold fields. No gold found. many sunk shafts yield nothing. Many stranded, freezing, with half needing aid or transport to escape, while government aid is urged to reach distressed Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Associated Press
Stone
Kotzebue
Kowak River
Alaska
Mameluck River
Dr. Stone
Kotzebne Sound
Kowak
Netpark
Selawik
Hotham Inlet
Sound
Alashook
Beaver City
United States
Spain
Germany
First Volunteers for Philippines Formed in Otis Skeleton Regiments
Washington reports the first volunteers to be raised for Philippines service will join skeleton regiments organized by General Otis. Recruits will drill and learn marksmanship as three months are needed to train soldiers. some volunteers may return for short service after visiting home. Senator Depew, returning from Paris and Broseala, says France’s political shifts may raise distinct parties and keep France prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Otis
Provisional Army
Manila
War Department
London
Senator Depew
Paris
Broseela
New York
France
Paris Jury Fines Line Company in Bourgogne Collision
A Paris court finds the French line company liable for the La Bourgogne collision with the Cromartyshire off Sable Island on June 4, 1898. Verdict sets 100,000 francs damages against the company and bars further claims by Mme Resal’s husband, with fault assigned to the captain for stopping, delaying boats, and denying lifeboats. Dalton Trail blasting noted near Pyramid Harbor. Harvard defeats Yale in three straight boat races. Portuguese women retain maiden names.
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Paris
Mme. Resal
la Bourgogne
Cromartyshire
Sable Ieland
N. S
France
M. Reach
Ecomany
Bowte
Tragic Train Shooting Sparks Civil Unrest in Illinois Coal Region
A Williamson county train carrying 47 Black worker miners from Pana was attacked by about 50 armed miners at Lawler. A Black woman was fatally shot through the heart. Conductor William Bryan shielded passengers as the train halted and guards marched the group to the mine amid escalating tension at Carterville coal fields.
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Aorphyeboro
William Bryan
Johnson City
Illinois Central
Pana
Lawler
Williamson County
Sam T. Bush
St. Louis Big Muddy
Cartersville
Bryan
Carterville
Fight Seems Inevitable as San Fernando Collision Looms
Manila reports a looming clash as insurgents fortify San Fernando with about 3,000 troops seen along the road north. American forces strengthen defenses and soldiers rise early, while three Spanish officers who sought prisoner release have not returned, possibly hosted by Aguinaldo in Tarlac. General Ovenshine remains ill in hospital and General Grant directs the southern line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
San Fernando
Aguinaldo
Tarlac
General Ovenshine
General Grant
Judge Irving rules on Atlin mining stakes amid exclusion act
Advices from Atlin mining district report Judge Irving has arrived and settled disputes over locations. He upholds pre act stakes for both Americans and Canadians, while 4,600 workers face shortages. Russ Homber of Victoria criticizes the closure and declares few claims pay, noting the district’s harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Atlin
Irving
British Columbia
Tam
Dreyfus Arrives at Rennes for Trial in France
Dreyfus reached Rennes by train from Broz after landing at Quidoron. A detachment of detectives and the prefect accompanied him as 25 gendarmes guarded the entrance to the town. A large crowd stood silent as he entered the prison, with no signs of disturbance. Also in Paris, the chamber of deputies approved July qualified women to practice at the bar.
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Rennes
France
Joly
Dreyfus
Quidoron
Broz
Landan
Paria
Chamber of Deputies
Mrs Emma D. Southworth Dies in Washington
Washington July 2 Mrs Emma D Southworth author known for romances died at her residence at 8 30 p m after several weeks illness She was nearly 79 years old and had been weakened by heat and age Her son Dr Southworth attended her during the illness and death was deemed inevitable after a progressive decline
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Southworth
Washington
Emma D. BE
N. Southworth
Graves Rented in Cuba Rise of Cemetery Controversy
Havana July 3. Matanzas residents oppose church control of cemetery rents alleging exploitation of the poor and disinterment after terms expire. Brigadier General Lee seeks preventive measures. Gov General urged action against theft in Guanajay district. Also noted: foreign charter legalization decree and interest in a reported yellow fever serum testing.
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Havana
Matansas
Lee
Guanajay
Brooke
Senor la Nova
Oregon man's invention sparks high explosive tests
A Washington dispatch notes Thorite, a new high explosive by Professor Tuttle of Oregon, undergoes tests at Sandy Hook proving grounds. Army and navy experiments include Jovite and other compounds. Crozier travels to England to verify fuse details. potential adoption hinges on continued success. Pacific coast terminal talks progress. Tacoma centers the system with Great Northern and others. Diplomatic talks on the Alaska boundary falter as miners face Complications. Transvaal franchise debate looms in London.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
War Department
Tuttle
Oregon
Army
Ordnance Department of the Army
William Crozier
England
Kuchners
London
Emmenelle
France
Sanity Hook
Navy Department
Naval Service
Joint
Pacific Coast Terminal Company
Tacoma
Wash
Evening News Today
Pacific Coast
North Pacific Coast
Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Union Pacific
Transvaal
Digger News
Johannesborg
Volkeraad
Executive Council
Murphy's Great Ride Sets World Fastest Time On Train
Charles M. Murphy of the Kings County Wheelmen rode a mile on a bicycle paced by a locomotive on a two mile board track near Maywood New Jersey. He finished in 57 4 5 seconds amid cheering crowds of about 3 000 as the rider battled hood wind and dust. Murphy was helped aboard the train after a near fall and recovered quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Murphy
Kings County Wheelmen
Conree
Long Island Railway
Murphy
Maywood
S. 1
Sam Booth
Sheriff Creamer
Snd
Babylon
Samoa to be governed by council and mayor under new system
The Mariposa reports Samoa moving toward indirect taxation with customs duties, abolition of the poll tax, and a three member council aiding a governor appointed by external powers. Rebels resist some arms surrender. consuls Rose and Masse aboard. Clergyman Dr Henry McCook wed Eleanor Aboy in Philadelphia.
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San Francisco
Mariposa
Australia
Samoa
Honolulu
Rose
Masse
Philadelphia
Joly
Henry Hi. McCook
Eleanor D. Aboy
McCook
Spain
Cuba
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Epitome
News of the World
New Orleans
Hawaian Isles
Prince Luigi
Cape Nome
Sampson
North Atlantic
John Bull
Poughkeepsie
Cornell
Ithacana
Colombia
Pekin
G. A. Flitche
Thomas Lipton
Millwall
Pueblo
Colo
Eilers
Daniel F. Timann
Alger
Belgium
London Telegraph Company
California
Siberia
Texas
Admiral Sampson
Dewey
Shasta County
Cal
Velasquez
Venezuela
Minneapolis
Coghlan
Puget Sound
Bremerton
Admiral Dewey
Colombo
Port Said
Jones
Arkansas
Secretary of War
H. G. Otis
Los Angeles
Alabama
St. Louis
Lewe Uherne
Mooney
Kelief
Sait
Dalton Trail
Pyramid Herbor
Jack Dalton
Harvard
New London
Conn
Yale
Cambridge
Portugal
Case
Iinling
Heen
Graves
Naval Board
Government OF Samoa
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