Dreyfus Confidence Rings Amid Global News of War and Disaster
Dreyfus expects acquittal at a second court martial. Santiago reports seventy four yellow fever cases. Chicago packing houses plan September action. The Democratic National Committee meets July 20 in Chicago. Spanish senate ratifies peace treaty. American manufactured goods export reach one million daily. Global incidents include riots in Seoul and Manila, rail wrecks in London and Pittsburgh, fires in Summit New Jersey and Oakland Oregon volunteers movements, and plans for a transvaal war material shipment from Naples.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
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Carterville
Colorado
Pike's Peak
Residents Keep Homes In Jetmore Kane Population 350
James Elwin Cooke once world champion ten horse rider lives in an abandoned street car in Long Island. Survey work for a cable between Germany and the United States via the Azores nears completion.
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Kane
James Elwin Cooke
Long Island
Germany
United States
Azores
Ten New Regiments Appointment of Commanders
Washington July 8 The enlistment order for service in the Philippines names seven more colonels to command new regiments with two more to be designated Eight majors also named Recruiting will start next week with stations in all states and territories Enlisted men will be sent first to the regiments and assigned to companies by officers in charge Process will not affect Otis planned Philippine regiments, totaling up to 650 officers and 17 666 men, if three full regiments form.
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Release of Spanish Prisoners Ends Siege at Baler
Manila reports Spanish commissioners returned after conference at Tarlac stating release of all prisoners had been arranged. The garrison of Bal er and civilian captives were escorted to Manila. Lieutenant Martin led the exiles through cheering crowds after a yearlong siege and failed surrender attempts.
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Home Rule Favored for Some Southern Islands
Washington reports that Schurman expects to establish home rule in parts of the southern Philippines under American troops. Otis Worcester and Denby will continue governing lines, aid peace talks, and push reforms in Negros and other islands.
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Plan change delays Oregon regiment to Portland
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner Hermann relayed war department guidance that the Oregon regiment will go to San Francisco for transport to Manila rather than Portland. If possible, ships will be secured to move the regiment from San Francisco to Portland or by rail, meeting Portland’s expectations. Also notes failed Pacific salmon planting in Atlantic waters and yellow fever cases in Havana. Fire destroys 67 buildings in Coultreville with $200,000 loss.
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American delegates win UNANIMOUS support at peace conference on private property at sea
The Hague July 1. American delegates secured a unanimous vote favoring a special conference to address the question of private property at sea in time of war. Diplomatic efforts overcame many obstacles to reach this result.
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Train wreck near Waldr on culvert in Missouri kills fireman
A northbound Burlington train plunged through a culvert near Waldr on, Mo. thirteen miles north of Kansas City at 10 30 last night. Fireman Charles Welty of St. Joseph was killed and several passengers were seriously injured. Brigadier General Wallace Randolph reported for duty at Army headquarters in San Francisco on July 8.
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Unjust Philippine Conquest Alleged by U S Minister in Japan
In a Tokio dated letter June 1, Rev. Clay McCauley quotes Admiral Dewey saying he would not wage conquest in the Philippines and would sail away. McCauley recalls visiting Manila for health in January and claims General Otis acted under Washington’s plan, while criticizing annexation policy and predicting trouble in U S relations.
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Great Lakes Towing Company Files Articles in Jersey City
Newark July 10 The Great Lakes Towing Company plans regional service across Buffalo Chicago and Duluth forming with 6 million capital 2.6 million preferred stock 2.5 million common stock The charter authorizes towing wrecking salvage dredging and contracting on the Great Lakes and tributaries and ownership of vessels and boats.
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Secretary Hay Orders Probe of River Expedition Case
A Washington report says Secretary Hay instructed Minister Bryan in Rio de Janeiro and Consul Roffin in Asuncion to investigate the mageacro report about an expedition on the Kingo river in Brazil. A Buenos Aires dispatch noted Mrs Williams in distress awaiting her husband, a member of the ill fated expedition.
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Sofia Revolt Report: Ferdinand Flees and Wires Cut
Belgrade reports a Sofia uprising with a mob in the streets and troops joining the demonstration. Prince Ferdinand allegedly fled the country as telegraph lines were cut and communications disrupted.
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Ferdinand
Hanged for Murder in Sevierville Case
Plene Wynn and Cattlett Tipton, white cappers, were hanged at Sevierville at 1 02 for killing an elderly couple a year earlier. They confessed to being hired by Bob Catt lett. Mrs Tipton and five children witnessed the execution. Assassins Acquitted. Manila July 10 The Cabanatuan trial of General Luna’s supporters ends with acquittal on self defense grounds.
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Prevention of War Peace Conferences Amends Arbitration Scheme
The Hague July 10 The third committee discussed Count Dexa men mediation and arbitration scheme. French head M Bourgeois thanked the reporter and praised the exposition. The sitting adjourned to July 17. Plenary amended article 8 to halt relations between disputing powers during mediation and referred the case to mediators. Additional paragraphs on the permanent court were adopted at the request of Zorn Nigra and Pauncefote.
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Brazos River Falls as Relief Efforts Expand in Texas Valley
The Brazos river is falling and relief work expands in the valley. Unconfirmed reports of five deaths near Sartarilla in Fort Bend are disputed as drowning victims repeatedly reappear. Brookshire committees open a commissary issuing half rations per capita to tenants and landowners, with farmer owners drawing directly for lost farms.
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National Editorial Association Elects New Officers
The National Editorial Association adjourned in Portland after selecting New Orleans as next year’s meeting site. New officers include President R. J. Henry of Jackson, first vice president F. B. Ballio of Cleborne, third vice president Albert Tosier of Portland, treasurer James G. Gibbs of Norwalk, corresponding secretary J. M. Page of Jerseyville, recording secretary K. R. M. White of Mexico Missouri.
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Wind River death report of prospectors and scurvy
Unconfirmed Dawson rumor says about twenty miners died from scurvy at Wind River a Peel River branch. several others fall ill including Dr J B Mason and W C Cudi with accounts of an arduous 75 mile sled push for medicine. A separate Post Dispatch note from Austin reports mass perishing due to hunger with surrounding venomous reptiles and dying livestock.
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Oregon Regiment to Be Mustered Out in San Francisco
The adjutant general said the Second Oregon regiment would be mustered out at San Francisco soon after landing there. They would not take their arms to Portland and would deposit them at Benicia arsenal in San Francisco.
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Spanish fleet commanders acquitted after Santiago battle inquiry
Madrid reports Admiral Gervera and other Spanish fleet leaders were acquitted by a special court martial and freed. Washington notes Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler ordered to report to General Otis in Manila for Philippines duties.
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Lynn Canal Key Boundary Line at White Pass Watershed
The Fairbanks Foster Alaska boundary party reports the watershed behind Skagway and Dyea as a likely international boundary point. The dispute centers on Lynn Canal with Canada seeking inland concessions to gain a port of entry into the Klondike. Senator Fairbanks and Foster caution against ceding US territory while outlining treaty-based limits and competing interpretations.
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Brazos Flood Losses Hit 8.41 Million in Cotton Report
Relief work moves with three trains daily from Houston Galveston and San Antonio. About 20 000 Negroes fed now and will need support. total losses from flood reach about 5.5 million dollars with crops houses and bridges contributing. Reports from 148 counties show 67 drownings with ongoing hunger in Selay and Hearne mass meetings seeking governor relief.
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