E M Grane Wins Out As Oshkosh Postmaster Appointed
Edward M. Crane is set to become Oshkosh postmaster after long contest led by Congressman Davidson. Postmaster General Payne holds papers, Roosevelt to sign in Oyster Bay. final confirmation expected next December.
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Edward M. Crane
Oshkosh
Northwestern
Payne
la Follette
J. H. Davidson
Afr
Crane
Davidson
Miwaukee
Milwaukee
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Daviison
Washington
Senate
Oleson
Cranes
Ellis B. Usher
Allwaukee Journal
Usher
Congressman Davidson
Journal
Mr. Davidson
Fatal Train Fight in Indian Territory
Four men white and two negroes are reported shot and killed on a Missouri Kansas and Texas excursion train in Indian Territory last night. The whites were said to have opened fire on the negroes who were then killed by a deputy accompanying the excursion. No women and no further particulars have been received.
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Associated Presa
Joplin
Tro Whl
Kansas
Premier Seddon Urges Trade Preference for Mother Country
Glasgow July 28 Premier Seddon of New Zealand said colonies show love for the mother country by sending sons to fight in South Africa. He added colonies desire trade preference but worry over continental nations' views.
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Associated Press
Glasgow
Seddon
New Zealand
South Africa
Calumet and Hecla Declares Dividend of Five Million
The directors of the Calumet and Hecla Mining company announce a dividend of five million dollars. The payment follows a previous three month period during which a sum was also paid.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Calumet and Hecla Mining Company
Battle in Streets Sparks Paris Riots and Clashes
Paris reports say street disturbances over unauthorized religious banners left many injured including ten seriously and hundreds arrested. Clerical and anti clerical crowds filled boulevards with dispersed student processions and broken demonstrations. Venice and Padua also saw party clashes after local elections with clubs attacked and chairs thrown before troops restored order.
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Associated Press
Paris
Strasburg
Wilson spared as Nicaragua commutes death sentence
Dr. Russell Wilson of Ohio, captured with a Nicaraguan revolutionist group, will be imprisoned then expelled after President Zelaya commutes the death sentence. The move came after efforts by Nicaraguan minister Sefer Corea, with support from U.S. consul Chester Donaldson. Senator Hanna welcomed the decision, noting Wilson’s college time in Ohio. The British Psyche reported rebels to be tried fairly, while the Columbian gunboat Pinzon retreated after captures.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Russell Wilson
Ohio
Nicaragua
Corea
State Department
Chester Donaldson
United States
Managua
Ruscell Wilson
Hanna
Cleveland
Wilson
Washington
Kingston
Jamaica
Psyche
Bluefields
Pinson
Dr. Wilson
Cumming & Stockbridge Firm Suspends as Liabilities Soar
New York firm Cumming & Stockbridge import and export merchants suspended today after liabilities exceed 590000. Assets await deck examination. Havana reports tie to B. Duran failure. Firm organized four years ago with links to France and Germany and acts as local agents for Comstock Steamship Co.
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Associated Press
New York
Cumming & Stockbridge
Export and Import Commission
Js Broadway
Fim
Havana
B. Duran
Navana
France
Germany
Comstock Steam, Ship Company
Corbett Chosen as Referee for New London Fight
James J. Corbett was selected to referee the upcoming boxing match between two featherweight contenders in New London. He initially refused Tim Hurat, then Harris proposed Corbett and the Denver fighter accepted the role for the August bout.
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Gay Associat
New York
Arria
Terry McGoy
D “Young Corbett
hims@t
Jamea J. Corbett
Doherty Wins Longwood Tennis Opener
Tongwood Massachusetts July 28 H I Doherty the reigning English champion defeated H H Hackett of New York in the Longwood tournament opening. The score was 36 68 64 in three sets with Doherty taking the match.
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Fy Annodated Press
Tongwood
Mass
Longwood
H. I. Doherty
England
H. H. Hackett
New York
Death of Dr. Charles Kendall Adams Ends Noted Educator Career
Dr Charles Kendall Adams died at 6 pm after a prolonged period of unconsciousness and suffering in Redlands California He had served as president at Cornell University and Wisconsin and influenced curricula and endowment He was born January 24 1835 in Derby Vermont and educated at Michigan He leaves a widow and a modest estate with a funeral set for Redlands Tuesday.
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Adame
California
Redlands
Charles Kendall
Univey of Wisconsin
Derby
Davies
Towa
Denmark Academy
Iowa
University of Michigan
Europe
Germany
France
Italy
Cornell University
College of Law
University
Cornell
le Ae
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Instituton
Birge
Mra Adams
Universality
Snlamdon
A. &. Barnes
New York
Adams
Johnson
Encylopedia
Cal
Charles Kendall Adame
Kendall Place
Palm Avenue
Littabde
Footh
Ede
Plaster of Paris
Frank F. Stone
Los Angeles
Mote
Winconaln State University
Turmoil in Hayti as armies clash near Cap-Haïtien
Cape Haytien dispatches report General Jumeau's forces repulsed by General Collin while General Collin advances from Port au Prince. General Satnave reaches Limba after defeating Nord’s troops. Grande Rivière may capitulate and Cape Haytien faces possible attack. Foreign residents fear lack of naval protection as Machias has not arrived.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Jean Jumeau
M. Firmin
Saint Foix Colin
Crete-A-Pierriot
Jumeau
Collin
Cape Haytien
Albert Satnave
Limba
Nord
Grande Riviere
Thaz
United States
Machias
Colon
OLLAND LOSES HALF A POINT IN CHESS TOURNAMENT
In Hanover on July 28 the Inter national tournament saw Olland draw with Mieses after adjournments leaving Olland with a half point lost. Swiderski defeated Wolf and Mason, while Gunsberg and Mason also won games.
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Associated’ Prec
Hanover
Chessmaster
Janowski
Tschigorin
Bardeleben
Gottschall
Napier
Cohn
Atkins
Levin
Gunsberg
Mason
Wolf
Swiderski
Marshall
Popiel
Olland
Miezes
Pillsbury Va. Suechting
Mieses
London
National Rifle Association
Bisley
Ate
Rigemen
King of counterfeiters tied to Chicago bust
Alfred J. Cunningham dubbed the king of Chicago counterfeiters was arrested by federal secret service officers in Chicago. A complete counterfeiting plant and packs of bogus half dollars were found, with tools hidden in a hollow bench. Cunningham waived examination and was held for the federal grand jury.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Alfred 3. Cunningham
Federal Secret Service
Cunningham
Foote
Federal
Panther in Park Escapes From Zoo Crate in Bronx
A panther arriving from Mexico escaped its crate at the New York Zoological Park and roamed the Bronx Park jungle. It attacked the crate, then fled through dense brush as keepers hunted with shotguns and nets, sighted by picnickers near a museum area. The animal, though not considered vicious, has eluded capture since the afternoon.
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New York
Roma Qeuk
Mexico
Bronx Park
Zoological Park
Liberty
Neta
Conspiracy Charge Stirs Irish Land Trust Trustees Case
London dispatch reports a writ of conspiracy issued against the trustees of the new Irish landlord trust by Measra Redmond OBrien Dillon and Davitt. The case, tied to Ireland, is billed as the largest constitutional hearing there since the 1882 Parnell trial, according to The Freeman's Journal.
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Associated Press
New York
Measra
Redmond
O'Brien
Dillon
Davitt
New Irish Landlord Trust
Ireland
Tribune
London
Freeman's Journal
Parnell
Noted Missionary Dies
Rev Dr Stephen Baldwin recording secretary of the Methodist Episcopal missionary society died in Brooklyn of typhoid fever at seventy one He was born in Somerville New Jersey and entered the ministry in 1853 He lived as a missionary in China from 1859 to 1882 and edited The Chinese Recorder He helped translate scriptures into the Fu Kien dialect and returned to the U S in 1882 Indianapolis editor James B Maynard died at eighty three Pembina ND oldest settler Charles Cavalier died in St Paul at eighty four French painter Jean Georges Vibert died in Paris born 1840
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Associated Press
New York
Stephen “. Baldwin
Missionary Society of the Methoist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
Baldwin
Somerville
N. J
China
Foo Chow
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
The
Missionary Society
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
James B. Maynard
Indianapolis Sentinel
St. Paul
Minn
Dispatch
Pembina
N. D.gurys
Charles E. Cavalier
North Dakota
Cavalier
Paris
Jean Georges Vibert
Mining Officers Shake-Up, 1838
W J Orcett is named manager of mines for United States Steel corporation covering all ranges. JL W Howell becomes assistant to the president of the mining companies. W A McGonagle is general manager for the Duluth Mesaba and Northern with offices in Duluth.
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Associated Prenty
Duluth
Minn
W. J. Orcett
Mesaba Range
United States Steel Corporation
JL. W. Howell
Oliver Iron Mining Company
W. A McGonagle
Duluth and Iron Range
Messba
Northern
O Hara of Superior Named Democratic Candidate For State Insurance Commissioner
A meeting of Douglas and Dane county Democratic leaders in Madison confirmed Mayor Charles M. OHara of Superior as the party’s nominee for state insurance commissioner. Chairman McCausil of the Douglas county committee was among those present.
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Sedal
Madison, Wis
Douglas
Dane County
Charles M. O'Hara
Superior
McCausilh
Douglas Sonny Committee
Creditors Meet Over Lord Francis Hope Claims
London creditors of Lord Francis Hippe considered liquidation at ten shillings on the pound. A statement said May Yohe’s claim for £9100 could not be sustained.
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London
Francis Hippe
May Yohe
Francis Hope
Elevated Trains Collide in New York Fatal Collision
A head on crash between two Brooklyn elevated trains near a junction in New York City, caused by a switched track, left at least two dead and thirteen injured. Godfrey Moore and Henry Moore were trapped under wreckage and died before rescue. Motorman Charles Shat tuck was arrested. John Sullivan vanished.
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New York
Hath Beach
Bridge Station
Godfrey Moore
Henry Moore
Charles Shattuck
Bath
John Sullivan
Ths
Mount Pelee Eruptions Compared With St Vincent
Dr. T A Jaggar of Harvard and the U S Geological Survey reports similarities between the eruptions of Mount Pelee in Martinique and the Souffriere in St Vincent. He notes lava absent activity, debris slides, brown dust plumes, and reports of eruptions from ships.
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Associated Press
Fort de France
Martinique
T. A. Jaggar
Harvard University
United States Geological Survey
West Indies
Mount Pelee
Juggar
St. Vincent
Mount Pe
Cme
Jaggar
Riviere Blanche
Martiniqde
la Croix
Paris
Martinalane
Barbadoes
Pelee
Ex-convict James McKinney Goes On Shooting Rampage
Porterville residents report James McKinney an ex convict shot five men after forcing a livery rig from a stable. He wounded a gambler and deputy marshal, then escaped as officers chased him. One victim died. McKinney claimed others were after him and headed for Freano mountains with weapons.
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Freano
Cal
Porterville
James McKinney
MckKinnes
McKinney
Bakerfield
William Lynn
Dowen
Buck
George Barrows
Marshal Willis
Tompkins
W. D. Eat
Dave Moshier
Tracy
Ian
Baltimore Base Ball Club Seeks Receiver in Court
The Baltimore Base Ball and Athletic Company asks Circuit Court No. 2 to appoint a receiver for the American League grounds and to compel Ban Johnson to account for all funds since McGraw and associates left Baltimore for the New York National League.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
M. D
Baltimore Baseball and Athletic Company
Ban Johnson
McGraw
New York
Neenah man charged in revolting assault on adopted daughter
Mrs Caroline Fahres caused the arrest of Elterman Schoenrock of Neenah on a revolting charge tied to his alleged assault of Schoenrock s adopted daughter Elin, aged seventeen. The accused appeared in municipal court and his examination was set for August 4 with bonds set at 1500 dollars.
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Caroline Fahres
Lterman Schoenrock
Neenah
Schoenrock
Elin Schoenrock
Allesel
Tk la
Lynching of John Wise in Pembroke Georgia
John Wise, an African American man who assaulted Mrs. John Smith near Pembroke, was captured after a fight near Poller Gap, identified as the assailant, and hanged from a telegraph pole with his body riddled by bullets as a mob dispersed.
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Associated Presay
Pembroke
John Wise
John Smith
Poller
Gap
Shot by strikers in Pennsylvania coal fields
Daniel Lander man foreman at Kohiner colliers Shenandoah was shot by a crowd of strikers near his home with buckshot tearing his face and shoulders but he is expected to recover. Albert Landerman is chased and shot and four other non union men beaten as warrants issued for striking miners.
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Associated Breas
Pottaville
Daniel Lander
Man
Kohiner Colliers
Shenandoah
Albert Landerman
Nanticoke
Bucquehanna Coal Company
Mitchell
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Saramidees
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Asphalt Laying Begins and Electric Road Work Progress
A Merritt street asphalt project starts with a cleaning crew and rapid spreading, with finishing surface expected in three to four days and thorough hardening in about ten days. Simultaneously Winnebago Traction and Chicago Northwestern teams lay crossings at Washington and Broad streets, completing concrete foundations. A minor rail issue caused a late-night car delay, while Milwaukee reports a local artist injured in Princeton. Weather outlook shows partly cloudy, warm temperatures.
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Merritt Street
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
South Main Street
le Narally
Cmvl
Winnebago Traction Company
Washington and
Broad Streets
Broad Street
Broad
Main
Orly Torriton
Manttoroc
James Jenkins
Washington Street
Misa Angya Loesch
Chicago
Hester D. Jenkins
Eighteenth Street
Gongera
Milwaukee
Conrad Schmitt
Associated Artists
Wio
First Baptist Temple
St Peter's Church
Princeton
Fret
Schmitt
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Laut
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Calumet & Hecla Pays
Paria
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Meken
Corbett
Doherty
DR. Adams
State University
Charlea Kendall Adams
Besa Frida
Adametilinesa
Dr.Chariex Kendall Adams
Cape Maytien
Cape Hastien
Cape Haylien
Department of Artibenite
Albert Sainave
Emile Gaspard
Thesse Monfierin
Crete-Fuerriot
Muchias
Firat “Et Mack
Panther
Nino D
Maken
Cage
Frightena Menickers
Agalant
Landtorn Trust
Pr. Baldvin
O'Hara
Yohe
Gollide
Freano County
American League Association of Baltimore
Iterman Schoenrock
Neenah Ar
Georgia
Pennusylvania
Whkesbarre
Mine Workers’ Union
Gathracita Minera
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