Freight Handlers Strike Closes South Water Street Activity
Chicago July 14 The second week of the freight handlers strike leaves 26 000 idle as conferences fail. Picketing and police guard depots while non union men flock to replace strikers. Losses mount for wholesalers and railroads with little freight moving and perishable goods piling up. The humane society intervenes to prevent live poultry starvation amid tense standoff. Housekeeping details show few cars delivered and stores nearly empty as talks collapse.
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Atrikera
Curran
South Water Street
Michigan
Wisconsin
Humane ‘Society
Yall
Aire
St. Joseph
Mich
Field
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Humane Society
John G. Shortall
The
Santa Fe
New York
Knickerbocker Tee Company
Picketa
Foreigners Flee From Venezuela Aboard Ships
Port of Spain dispatch reports foreigners flee to Trinidad as U S naval forces reduced in Venezuelan waters. Government officials say Caracas cannot control the revolution. Puerto Cabello Barcelona and Campana left without warships, residents in danger.
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New York
Venezuela
Port of Spain
Trinidad
The
Herald
United States
Luguayra
Castro
Puerto Cabello
Campano
Barcelona
Corner Bears Break as July Corn Prices Slump
The Chicago board of trade saw a bearish opening as bears pressing the July form corner caused nervous trading. By mid morning sentiment stayed cautious until news that tomorrow’s receipts might top 1 000 cars sparked a rapid 34 point drop in July options within ten minutes. Traders believed the corner had been broken despite no stampede.
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Morrow
Daila
Maine Murder Mystery Revived in Historic Case
Maine’s long dormant murder mystery from Bucksport dates to 1688 when Sarah Ware vanished and her body was found. William Treworgy, once jailed, was released after a perjury charge against a key witness. New county officials have revived the case and Treworgy faces retrial.
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New York
Maine
Bangor
Times
Sarah Ware
Bucksport
William T. Treworgy
Treworgy
Fogg
Theworgy
Von
Treworthy
Mohican Safe After Dutch Harbor Stopover
The United States training ship Mohican arrived at Dutch Harbor in distress on June 28 after 39 days at sea from Yokohama. Fuel and food were low, with danger to crew if relief delayed. sails helped her reach safety before resuming voyage to Honolulu.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Dutch Harbor
Yokohama
Honolul
Honolulu
Mohican
Gang of Horse Thieves Reported in Midwest
Organized gang of horse thieves operates across western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. In the past week up to six horses were reported stolen to authorities, with incidents at West Salem and Melrose. Thieves often take a buggy as well. sheriff's deputies have yet to locate them.
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Minnesota
West Salem
Melrore
Death of Matt Killieayn ominously near daybreak
In Milwaukee, doctors say Matthew Killieadying former owner of the Milwaukee and St Louis clubs and legal adviser of the American league may die today. Ron Johnson is expected at his bedside as the crisis continues.
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Associate
Milwaukee
Win
Matthew Killiea
Milwaukee and
St. Louls
Ron Johnson
Train Held Up and Robbed Near Baregenta
A report from Salida Colorado states the Denver Rio Grande narrow gauge passenger train, which departed last night, was robbed near Baregenta, east of Marshall Pass. Several men are reported as the assailants with effects taken during the holdup.
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Associated Preas
Salida
Cal
Roenver & Rio Granié
Baregenta
Marshall Pass
The Illinois Strikes At Sea Collision Details
Christiania Norway July 14 The United States ship Dinola struck the bottom while steering gear faulted and will be forced to sail to England for dry docking and repairs.
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Associated Prose
Christiania
Norway
United States
Dinola
England
Sentiment at Madison on Spooner Reelect Endorsement
Madison July 14 delegates converge for the Republican state convention as La Follette delegates debate endorsing Senator Spooner for re election. News wires report conflict between governor backers and state makers over an administration slate and taxation policy, with Main issues including taxation reform and Spooner’s position.
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Senator Spooner
W. L. Houser
Joseph G. End
Sheboygan
Spooner
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Free Press
Senster Spooner
Senate
Wig
Milwaukee Journal
Stevens
John C. Spooner
Babcock
United States
Wisconsin
Henry C. Payne
Roosevelt
Ike Stephenson
United States Supreme Court
Payne
Herd W. Chynoweth
Tancroft
Tha
Indorsa Hia
Babcock Desiraa
Thia
Debate on Regulation Split Among Delegates At Meeting
White sympathizers back Mr Babcock on the proposition while delay is likely to prompt endorsement of his stance though not in exact form. Today's vote shows 108 delegates tallying 3 for La Follette and 7% against, indicating division as the group considers the regulatory measure.
Washery Start Up Leads to New Reading Plant Work
Two hundred policemen and laborers from Schuylkill County arrived in Shamokin to help start the Reading company's Henry Clay washery. Fifty men began work as the plant officially started operations amid orderly conditions.
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Associated Press
Shamokin
Schuylkill County
Reading Company
Henry Clay
Change for Chaffee and Davis Take Charge in East
General Chaffee is relieved of command in the Philippines and ordered to the Department of the East. Maj. Gen. George W. Davis will relieve Chaffee of the Philippines division and assume command at Governors Island, New York, effective September 30, 1902.
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Washington, D. C
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Phiippines
Department of the Exat
Root
George W. Davis
Philippines
Governor's Island
New York
Department of the East
Fall of Campanile in Venice Crushing Piazza
Venice Italy July W Associated Press reports the Campanile the detached bell tower of St Mark s collapsed into the piazza with a great crash after cracks appeared in the wall. The cathedral and palace of the doges suffered minor damage troops cordoned the ruins. A planned visit and a concert were halted to prevent crowds as repatriation of the Campanile was set to begin.
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Associated Press
Venice
Italy
St. Mark's Church
Ordaind to Priesthood in Kaukauna Silver Jubilee Scene
Special to The Northwestern Kaukauna Wisconsin July 14 During the services commemorating the silver Jubilee of Pope Pius XI Rev Peter Grosnick of Shawano was ordained to the priesthood High Mass was celebrated and the ceremony conducted by Rt Rev Bishop Messmer with Monsignore Fox as assisting priest Rev Joseph Rainer deacon of honor Rev Joseph La Boule sub deacon of honor Rev Julius Rohde and Rev Charles Vainer deacon and subdeacon of mass and Rev A Brunner master of ceremonies An excursion train with members of church benevolent societies and brass bands arrived before the procession formed for its parade through the city Mayor H J Mulholland acted as marshal and the parade with over twenty societies marched to St Marys church for the ceremonies
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Peter Grosnick
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Messmer
A. Brunner
H. J. Mulholland
St. Mary's Church
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Little Chute
la Folletts
John C. Spooner
Washington
Unfermented Hops and a Cautionary Tale
A humorous paragraph discusses a barroom episode about unfermented hops and a brewer who claims a non alcoholic drink hides potential intoxication. The narrator recalls a late night stumble and jokes about becoming a miniature brewery. A final proverb notes a spoiled child swallows the spoon.
Balfour Premier as Salisbury Passes the Torch
London reports Sir Arthur Balfour becomes premier after Lord Salisbury's resignation. Balfour pledges to continue guiding the government with support from Cabinet colleagues as King Edward VII’s health is updated. Burial plans for Lord Pouncefole noted in Southampton as Brooklyn returns from Annapolis with the late ambassador's remains.
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Duke of Devonshire
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Great Britain
Washington
Newark-Upon-Trent
Tragic Surrounding Shifts to Capture Fugitive Tracy
Report from Ravensdale Washington says Sheriff Hartman of Pierce County with deputies from Cudahy and other agencies has surrounded the territory near Emmenclaw where Tracy is hiding. Three sheriffs' forces can be called in on short notice, with deliberate yet swift deployment of all available units.
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Beattle
Wash
Ravenshade
Hartman
Pierce County
Cudbhee
Emmenclaw
Tracy
Moving sidewalks proposed for Brooklyn Bridge plan
A group of railroad and financial figures reportedly plan to outfit the Brooklyn Bridge with moving sidewalks at their expense within a year. Four speeds are set from two and a half to ten miles per hour with a charge of one cent per crossing and a $150,000 yearly payment to the city.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Ted
With & Peat
Bragg in Trouble Over Cuban Diplomatic Row
Washington reports a leaked Consul General Bragg letter to his wife calling Cuba a Latin rage and pig joke. Cuban officials may demand recall and persona non grata status. Bragg could be recalled if authentic. Diplomats warn even with shield, Palmal government may lose Bragg’s usefulness.
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Fond du Lag
Sam
Quesada
Cuba
Brage
H. C. B Stevens
E. S. Bragg
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Renern
State Department
Palma
Forest reserve extension sparks violence threat in Cody
In Cody Wyoming on July 14 the debate over forest reserve extensions heats up after New York artist A A Anderson arrives as special superintendent for the Yellowstone and Teton reserves. He faces threats of assault as stock men plan a mass meeting at Meetestsee Wednesday to protest the action.
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A. A. Anderson
New York
Tellowstone and Teton Reserve
Risked life for pittance on Ohio bridge jump
In Wheeling West Virginia July 14 Theodore McGrane a messenger boy leaped 150 feet from the suspension bridge into the river after a professional high diver failed to appear. He swam to shore without a bruise to claim a paltry sum.
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Asovelatca Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Theodore McGrane
Ohio River
Young McGrane
Quiely
Bath Kills Thirst Says Factory Inspector Examines Bathing
Terre Haute Ind July 14 State Factory Inspector McAbiee sends a circular to large Indiana manufacturers urging provision of employee bathing facilities. He cites positive results from Michigan City program and says a bath after work reduces desire for stimulants.
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Terre Haute
Ind
McAbiee
Michigan City
Last Man Tortured in Switzerland Died in Appenzel
Last man to suffer judicial torture in Switzerland, J. B. Martzenauer, died in Appenzel. He was accused of murder in the 1840s and faced neckscrew and other devices without confession. He was later found innocent.
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J. B. Martzenauer
Appenzel
Switzerland
Dueling at Rome Ends With Ear Wound in Italy
In Rome a duel between Signor Prinetti and Signor Franchetti, sparked by a remark, ended with the foreign minister biting off a piece of the deputy ear. Witnesses included Signor Bacelli and Signor Biancheri, illustrating Italy's strict anti dueling laws and the grave nature of such encounters.
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Rome
Signor Prinetti
Ratnster
Signor Franchetti
Chamber of Depues
Aoma
Minimar
Signor Bacelli
Public Instruction
Signor Biancheri
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Franco
Seriou
Cooper Opposes Cuban Annexation Talk
Representative Cooper of Wisconsin, chair of the House Insular Affairs Committee, denounces current annexation agitation for Cuba as brutal. He supports pacific policy, favors reciprocity and commercial union with the United States, and cautions against inflaming Cuban discontent.
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Washington, D. C
Cuba
Cooper
Wisconsin
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Elidas
Newlands
Cubs
United States
Hha
Elkins
H. C. Stevens
Neenah Yacht Club Eyes Busy Racing Season
Neenah Wis July 14 Enthusiastic Neenah Yacht club meeting notes active yachting prospects for the season The Green Lake cup races will be held in Neenah August 11 and 12 followed by Oshkosh races August 13 and 14 The Anita may also compete in the Inland Lake Yachting Association regatta at Pewaukee Lake Officers elected Commodore W M Gilbert vice commodore W L Divis secretary Henry Kimberly treasurer William Clark feet captain Stephen Davis regatta committee F A Leavena William Krueger
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Neenah Yacht Club
Winnebago Paper Company
Anita
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Inland Lake Yachting Association
Pewaukee Lake
W. M. Gilbert
W. L. Divis
Henry Kimberly
William Clark
Feet Capain
Stephen Davis
F. A. Leavena
William Krueger
The Rogers Despair
Chicago Illinois July 14 on the anniversary of Frank Ely Rogers disappearance from Evanston his parents abandoned agency hopes and await his return The teen aged boy and his aunt Florence Ely left a year ago and no word has come since Frank C Rogers the father continues a costly search including police and private detectives and a plan to circulate chain setters.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frank Ely Rogers
Evanston
Young Rogers
Misa Florence Ely
Frank C. Rogers
Wheelbarrow ride to ice cream social causes laughter
In Berlin the Second ward tells of a girl unable to walk to the social. A gentleman volunteered to push her in a wheelbarrow. The ride didn’t worsen her ankle but caused additional lameness to the helper, who is now even more lame than she is. It was fun, Berlin Journal.
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Jame Tas
Berlin
Mortality Rates From Cuban Philippine War Revealed
Surgeon General Sternberg's report estimates 4 919 men shot in Cuba and the Philippines with 556 killed and 4 333 wounded. Civil War totals were 111 236 killed and 4 56 wounded. Weather and stray text follow.
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Sternberg
Cuba
Philippines
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