Venezuela on Eve of Revolution and War Talk
The Caracas Telegram reports Venezuela faces a volatile political crisis with Castro accused of aiding the revolution against Colombia. Arms and war supplies alleged to move through Venezuela, censorship planned, and Colombia unrest linked. Officials warn war against Colombia may follow as insurgents clash near San Cristobal.
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Venezuela
Republic
Genersi Castrela
Genersi
Caracas
Republic of
Colombia
Revolutionary Party of Colombia
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Sefior Pulido
Castro
Pacaporta
San Cristobal
San Juan
de Porto Rico
Uribe-Uribe
Bogota
Cucuta
United States
Washington, D. C
State Department
Aat Colon
Steamer City of Stiles Burned Near Green Bay
An Eyven tmz Wisconsin dispatch reports the river steamer City of Stiles, 212 tons, burned to the water’s edge at sea near Green Bay. The blaze's cause is unknown, and cook Miss Archey narrowly escaped drowning. Built in 1881, the vessel belonged to Malloney and Roulett and operated between Green Bay and Gladstone. loss amount not stated.
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Prensa
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Green Bay
Malloney& Roulett Company
Gretp Bay
Gladstone
Property Owners Face Valuation Hearings Before Board
A group including J. Marz, BR. Hackett, J. Rhyner, Mrs. Ella Neville, Mrs. H. L. Fine brouck, Wendorff, Owens, Harrington, Jones, Dr. Gudden and Charles Schriber appeared before the board of review to justify higher assessments on real and personal property. KE. A. Lull and C. H. Werleufer sought reductions in their property valuations.
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J. Marz
BR. H. Hackett
J. Rhyner
Ella Neville
H. L. Fine~brouck
J. ¥. Wendorff
KE. C. Owens
J .M. Harrington
EB. J. Jones
B.C. Gudden
Charles Schriber
Board of Review Today
KE. A. Lull
C. H. Werleufer
Forgers Bail After Indictment in Rice Will Case
David J Short Morris Mayers and Albert T Patrick were released from the Tombs on a 15000 cash bail after being indicted for forgery connected to the will of William Marah Rice. Bond was posted by John C Millimen of St Louis, Patrick’s brother in law.
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an_veted Press
New York
David
Short
Morris Mayers
Albert T. Patrick
William Marah Rice
John C. Millimen
St. Louis
Patrick
Delay Probable in Shipping Case at King’s Bench
Justice Mathew of the Night Court in London ruled for Mackie Dunn & company against Donald Currie & company and Bickell Brothers in a delay in delivery of a cargo of foodstuffs aboard the Mashona from New York on October 18, 1898. The court found the defendants’ agents knew the goods were liable to confiscation and delay was probable. A stay of execution granted. six other cases pending.
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Associated Press
London
Justice Mathew
King’s Bench
Night Court of Justice Today
Mackie, Dunn & Company
Donald, Currie & Company
Bickall Brothers
New York
Fretoria
Adrift in Pacific Lennox Crew Seeks Mainland Aid
San Francisco reports that seventeen cabin and forty-five second class passengers on the transport Lennox, bound from Manila to port, drifted after a broken shaft and lack of provisions. A volunteer crew of seven men, rescued by the George L. Loomis, seeks assistance as the government tug Slocum searches near Santa Barbara channel.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Aus
Lennox
Mianilla
Piedras Blancas
George Loomans
Slocum
Santa Barbara
Torrey elected president of American Whist League
P J Torrey of San Francisco was elected president of the American Whist League with no opposition. Other officers include Robert H Weems as vice president Henry T Fry as recording secretary Ernest B Cooper as corresponding secretary and John T Mitchell as treasurer. Directors named for full terms include George L Bunn Everhard Faber Cummings J W Dusenberry. The congress rule limits a member to one club per congress. Next congress location to be chosen by the executive committee with candidates Atlantic City Saratoga Niagara Toronto and San Francisco listed.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
P. J. Tormey
San Francisco
The
American
League
Robert H. Weems
Brooklyn
Henry T. Fry
Chicago
Ernest B Cooper
Shelbyville
New York
J C Cummings
Des Moines
J. W Dusenberry
Scranton
Atlantic City
Saratoga
Niagara
Toronto
Germany to Seek Satisfaction Over Alleged Flag Insult
Berlin pressure grows after reports from Colombia claim an insult to the German flag. The Cologne Gazette notes that stitched cloth is not the flag and calls for awaiting inquiry results. If Germany demands satisfaction, a diplomatic exchange of notes is likely.
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Ty Associeor Ress
New York
Allegheny
Colombia
Berlin
The
Herald
Cologne
Germany
State Finances Healthy With Large Fund Totals
Special to The Northwestern reports Wisconsin state finances are healthy with about 300,000 in the general fund and nearly 2.5 million in all funds. Bank deposits total 1,027,306.19, cash on hand 11,502.06, and bonds on hand 1,426,950. Balances across funds include general 383,074.25 and multiple named funds such as school, university, agricultural, and normal funds with mixed balances.
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Madison
Wis
General Lund Veseeverenger Sens
Pevce
Government Cattle Question At Lac du Flambeau Reserve
Madison Wis Aug 2 State Veterinarian BE D Roberts was asked by the government agent to examine the reservation herd at Lac du Flambeau fearing tuberculosis. He is uncertain about authority to water or destroy cattle if diseased and has asked the attorney general for guidance.
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Madison
Wis
BE. D. Roberts
Lac du Flambeau Reservation
Amalgamated strikes loom as talks fail in steel conflict
Pittsburgh reports a stalled Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers dispute with United States Steel. No new talks set as executives weigh two options: resume work on poor terms or press a full union shutdown. Rumors of a possible settlement denied, and a broader, bitter national clash appears likely if no accord is reached.
Helena Man Kills Son-in-Law in Timber Gulch Cabin
Ira Turner was shot and killed by Henry Nudson, the son-in-law’s father, in Dead Man's Gulch near Missoula eight miles from town. Nudson, who had timber claims with his son-in-law, shot Turner through an open window after Turner allegedly beat Nudson's daughter. Nudson surrendered to authorities after the shooting.
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Associated Prose
Paul
Minn
Helena
Mont
Ira Turner
Wogil
Dead Man's Gulch
Missoula
Henry Nudson
Nudson
Norfolk
Neb
Turner
Efforts To End Frisco Strike Yield Hopeful
San Francisco August 2A settlement between the Employers' association and the City Front federation appears likely and a strike end is anticipated. Labor leaders and merchants expect peace by tomorrow or Monday with strikers returning to work. Mayor Phelan holds a Federation letter asking for clarity on peace terms to be shown to the Employers' association. Countermen will be held and an understanding may come by night. The decision will not directly affect striking iron workers outside the federation.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Pitteburg
Amalgamated Steel
Association
United States Steel Corporation
Shaffer
Amalgamated
New York
Step Company
Milla
James Nutt
Born Bureau
The
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Joseph Bishop
Ohio Board of Arbitration
Amal- Bamated Association
United States Corporation
Big Steel Corporation
Federal Steel Company
National Steel Company
National Tube Company
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Employers’ Association
City Front Federation
Phelan
City Front Federation of Unions
Four Drowned Off Central City Pleasure Boat Near Huntington
Waves from a passing steamer upset a small pleasure boat near Central City late last night. Four people died: Fannie Hemming 45, her daughter Kathleen 14, granddaughters Inogene 6 and Theodore Apperson 7. Two others were rescued. No bodies recovered.
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Aseosietes Press
Huntington
W. Va
Central City
Fannie Hemming
Kathleen Hemming
Inogene
Theodore Apperson
Hemming
Milwaukee Yacht Race Begins With New Rig in Stiff Wind
In Chicago on August 2 Milwaukee starts the Canada’s Cup series with a new sail and centerboard design aiming to boost performance in a twenty mile wind. Early reports say Milwaukee led after the first buoy as the wind shifted west-northwest. A White Bear Yacht Club regatta and a Hollywood Golf Club medal round also feature in regional sports notes.
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Chicago
Cadillac
Milwaukee
Mulwaukee
Muwaukee
Bulwaukee
St. Paul
Minn
White Bear Yacht Club
Grey Friars
Long Branch
N. J
Hollywood Golf Club
Willie Anderson
Treaty Port Status Nearing Wu-Chau Opening
The customs commission assigns Wu-Chau to open for a treaty port in Quan-See as British warships Glory Eclipse and Daphne arrive unannounced at Amoy and find the area quiet.
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Associated Press
Tiong Kong
Commissioner of Customs
Leff Wu-Chau
Wan Ning
Quan-See
Glory
Eclipse
Daphne
Amoy
Phillips Will Resume After Trading Halt
Chicago reports that George H. Phillips company, halted on the board of trade yesterday, expects to resume Monday after overnight efforts to straighten accounts. Goodwin said the loss to the firm will be slightly over 200000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Aus
Goodwin
George H. Phillips Company
Board of Trade
Phillips
Fim
Kimberly's Successor Not Announced By Navy Yet
The Navy Department did not announce today the successor to Admiral Kimberly on the Schley court of inquiry. London reports King Edward will abrogate past court ceremony rules, with Queen Alexandra to inaugurate afternoon levees for women and fewer daylight receptions at Windsor.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Kimberly
Schley Court of Inquiry
London
Edward
Devonshire
Duke of Devonshire
Windsor Castle
Queen Alexandra
St. James’ Park
Queen Victoria
Dublin Castle
Alexandra
Wilberforce Hay
Squadron to Cruise From Newport for Monthlong Maneuvers
The North Atlantic squadron will depart Newport on Monday for a monthlong cruise. Rear Admiral Higginson plans land drills at Nantucket during the cruise and the fleet is expected back in Newport early September to take part in maneuvers.
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Associated Press
Newport
Higgingson
Nantucket
Kersten Deed Reverses Land Transfer in Wis
This week at the Marinette register's office a deed recorded transferring over 500 acres to Henry Zech of Crivitz. The notable feature is the land moved last week from Zech to Kersten and is returned to Zech this week. Kersten is involved in the Chilton bank failure.
Pan American Attendance Rises in First Three Months
Buffalo bureau of admissions reports Pan American attendance for the first three months ending July 31 at midnight 742 280. With one week omitted the admissions show a steady rise.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Bureau of Admissions
Depew to Return Home in Ten Days
London reports Senator Depew will return to America in ten days. Assistant Attorney General will call next Saturday for New York.
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Agsanciated Press
London
Depew
America
Aassistant
Eek
New York
Shamrock Ill Pecied Arr Lee Im Kew Ya
An unreadable snippet from SHAMROCK ILL reports a rearranged name or place entry. The fragment’s garbled phrasing prevents clear identification of people, organizations, or events.
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Lee Im
Shamrock II Breaches Atlantic Toward New York Harbor
Yachting experts estimate Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II will reach New York harbor Friday after covering 1,200 miles from the Clyde to St Michael's Island in five days at about 260 miles daily. If it keeps the pace, the remaining 2,200 miles should finish in seven days, arriving next Friday. Shamrock II already beat Shamrock I to the Azores by one day.
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Asociated Preas
New York
Thomas Lipton
Briamrock II
New York Harbor
Clyde
St. Michael's Island
Azores
Shamrock II
Shamrock I
Conquest of West Ends with Roosevelt Address in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs Aug 2 the Colorado quarto centennial celebration featured Theodore Roosevelt as vice president. He arrived greeted by Governor Orman and veterans and spoke to about 10 000 in North Park. He praised westward settlement as a monumental national achievement and noted the Pacific coast and Rocky Mountains were settled under self governing commonwealths.
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Colorado Springs
Cot
Colorado
Roosevelt
Union
West
Australia
Canada
Siberia
Duke
Rocky Mountains
Lake View House Fire at 97 South Main Street
At 8 30 this afternoon the Lake View house at 97 South Main Street a two story frame boarding house owned by Mr Wheeler and formerly Gebauer was discovered on fire. The roof burned and the structure appears to be gutted. The building is valued at 2600 dollars.
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Lake View House
South Main Street
Wheeler
Gebauer
Peculiar Will Admitted To Probate In Local Court
The late Michael Warke left all personal property and the homestead to his wife Rosalia Warnke with responsibility to settle debts. The will also provides a triduum of prayers for his souls at St. Vincent de Paul’s Catholic church, associated with his first wife Marianna Warnke.
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Michael Warke
Rosalia Warnke
Marianna Warnke
St. Vincent de Paul's Catholic Church
Death of Young Telegraph Operator John Reese
John Reese aged 21 son of Mr and Mrs George Reese dies of erysipelas Thursday at Linn Grove Clay county Iowa. Respected telegraph operator with strong integrity he is mourned by relatives and friends in this city and the Welsh settlement.
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John ‘Wizard Reese
George L. Reese
Scott Street
Linn Grove
Clay County
Iowa
Death of Louis Henke Oshkosh Pioneer Dies at 77
Louis Henke of 167 Fourth Street Oshkosh dies Thursday after cancer illness. An old settler since 1857, he was seventy seven. Survived by a wife and six children, one son and five daughters. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from Eighth Street Lutheran Church after a 1 p.m. residence service.
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Louis Henle
Fourth Street
Oshkosh
Eighth Street
Lutheran Church
Torpedo Boat 81 Sunk Off Alderney Breakwater
Torpedo boat Number 81 sank off Alderney Breakwater in the English Channel. There were no casualties and all guns and stores were saved. The vessel will be raised.
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Associated
Portsmouth
Alderney
Dreakwater
Island of
English Channel
Demand for Grand Army books sparks internal dispute at Sheboygan encampment
Ex Assistant Adjutant General McFarlin served Assistant Adjutant General Gray a written demand for the books and funds alleging illegality in the Sheboygan encampment. The dispute traces to a $100 payment to Captain Bird and questioned clerical charges, with Gray delaying action and McFarlin hinting at court action.
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Grand Army
McFartin
Gray
Sheboy-aan
Sheboyaan
Committee On
F. A. Bird
James
McFarlin
Captain Bird
le Encampment
Tillman at Marinette Opens Noted Chautauqua Assembly
The Northern Chautauqua assembly in Marinette inaugurates Ita Arthann sessions with notable speakers. Senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina is booked, replacing Governor La Follette, drawing Oshkosh interest. Lectures by Jane Addams, Rev. Russell Conwell, and others frame a program of oratory, social reform, and cultural events.
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Marinette
Ita Arthann
Shen
Amity
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Mae BE
Neal
Evanston
Via H. Campbell
Round Table
Maury G. Warner
Chautauqua
Cleveland
H. W. Thomas
Chicago
Great Divine
Jane Addams
Hull House Fame
Lou J. Beauchamp
Otto
Russell Conwell
Philadelphie
Ruth Prine Sent to Industrial School for Girls
Ruth Prine, a girl under fourteen, was found incorrigible by municipal court and sentenced to Milwaukee Industrial School for Girls until age twenty one. Witnesses say she habitually runs away, rides trains to steal rides, and wanders, with her parents Mr and Mrs George Pryne listed as her guardians. The mother showed visible distress at the ruling while the girl appeared unaffected.
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Ruth Prine
Tndustrial School
Milwaukee
Hhe
Ince
George Pryne
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