African expedition reaches lake region amid famine fears
From London comes word that the Algerian Missionary Society expedition has reached a point southwest of Lake Victoria in January. The leader warns that without immediate supplies from the coast, expedition members face starvation. Meanwhile reports from Memphis, San Francisco, and New York detail yellow fever cases and fatalities aboard ships and in port, with quarantine measures underway.
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Algiers
Algerian Missionary Society
AK Point
Lake Victoria
Lennon Athletic Club
Notics
America
Saratoga Race Day Headlines: Dead Heat in Dash
At Saratoga on August 1 the three quarter mile dash featured Checkmate and Lady Middleton in a dead heat with Gabriel finishing third. Fortunate won the dash, Jerico third. time 2:10.3. Lancewood won the mite dash. Dairy Maid and Ox tied in 1:1.45. Lady Middleton won a selling race in a photos finish. Pappoose won at Goodwood.
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Saratoga
Lady Middleton
Gabriel
Fortunate
Jerico 3d
Ripper
Lancewood
Dairy Maid
Sky Lark
Charlie Gorgham
Bill Dillon
Dank
London
Goodwood
Ersilia
Lorillard
Milan
Public Debt Rise and Bond Redemptions Reported
The July debt statement shows a rise of 26 086.31 with cash in treasury 905 273, gold certificates 2 785 550, silver certificates 340 350, and deposit certificates 60 532. Refunding certificates 545 651 and fractional currency 5 525 remain outstanding. The increase reflects pension arrears payments from United States notes. The Treasury redeemed 10 40 bonds 87 625 450 and 5 20s 35 775.00 with 57 759 510 paid by check and 35 560 929 credited to banks. about 375,000 bonds remain outstanding.
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BERT
Washington
Treasury
United States
Steamer Tozzie Aground with Cattle Cargo
Reports from Bridgehampton say the steamer Tozzie, Captain Gibinge, from New York, is ashore loaded with cattle and a general cargo. In New York, Katie Moore of Newark dies after eating pickles, and her family visiting in the city are seriously ill from the same cause. Cape May notes the drowning of Rev. John Graham of Brighton, England while bathing. Queenstown reports the City of Richmond bursting a steam valve on its return to New York, causing a brief delay and one minor injury.
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L. 1
Tozzie
Gibinge
New York
Katie Moore
Newark
Jas
Queenstown
City of
Richmond
Tan
Investigation in Cincinnati Begins With Harris Testimony
The congressional investigation committee heard South Harris testify in Cincinnati. He disputed many affidavits and statements about Francis party operatives, money, and repeaters. Covington city official Bolan described Kentuckians tied to the matter, while Hayman’s arrest for rape drew comments on witness management.
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Cincinnati
Congressional Investigation Committee
A.m
South Harris
Harris
Francis
Mr. Brown
Brown
Covington Ky
Covington
Campbell
Charles . Hayman
Wright
Mr. Conger
Ohio
United States
Mr. Hayman
John A. Goodson
First Cotton Bale of Georgia Crop Arrives in Savannah
Savannah August 1 The first bale of cotton for the new Georgia crop was received today. Good ordinary sold for twenty cents a pound.
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Savannah
New Georgia
Carrier Charles Bassler Charged With Embezzling Letters
New York on August 1 reports post office carrier Charles Bassler was tried today for embezzling letters. The case involves alleged theft from mail, with proceedings held in the city. Bassler is a postal employee and faces potential penalties if convicted.
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New York
Charles Bassler
Obituary and science notes from 19th century report
Nuebec reports Bishop O'Brien of Kingston died suddenly this morning. The same issue reviews Bouvet's decomposition of water findings under pressures up to 305 atmospheres, confirming pressure independence of current, constant electricity needs, and nonrecombination of gases. A Barcelona strike ends after residents refuse to burn gas against a municipal tax.
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Nuebec
O'Brien
Kingston
M_ Bouvet
Bouvet
Barcelona
Spain
Weather Indications Favor Warmer, Rain Possible Friday
Washington reports for the Upper Lake Region and upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys southerly to westerly winds causing warm conditions. Clouds bring rain in northern and central portions with falling then rising barometer and mostly cooler temperatures later.
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Washington
Upper
Lake Region
Mississippi
Misasari
Rumor Rejected on Mill Treasurer Shortfall
Pall River August 1 There is no foundation for the rumor that another mill treasurer is short eighteen thousand dollars in his accounts.
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Pall River
Hia
FISHES OF STATE CHARGES DISTRIBUTION SHORTFALL
A Wisconsin state fish hatcheries inquiry reports that only about one half of the claimed 11 83 000 distributed. Superintendent H W Welsher faces allegations of misreporting fish distribution and mismanagement including breeding methods. The investigative committee plans to present its findings at the state board meeting in August.
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H.W. Welsher
Wisconsin
State Board of Ish Commissioners
Markets by Telegraph BIMANCIAL and Milwaukee Wheat Prices
Markets by Telegraph report dull and scattered across several sectors. New York quotes weak sterling at 2.12 1/2 pence. silver steadies in London while government and rail bonds show firmness. Milwaukee census lists wheat lower, corn quiet, oats steady, hogs steady to moderately active. notes bread flour and butter prices, field vegetables, and various meats with price ranges, while regional farm staples and wool prices reflect current trading confusion.
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