National and Local News Highlights from July 1901
Officials report a call for condition of national banks as of July 15 1901 William Hont selected to succeed Governor Allen in Porto Rico Elka grand lodge elects Pickett as grand exalted ruler Russia presses for Persian Gulf coaling stations Wheat harvest begins in England with mixed yields New York law banning railroad ticket sales unconstitutional Third National Band shooting festival crowns Strecker of San Francisco Lemons demand price rises in Chicago Bryan democrats select Groot chairman and Findlay physician Davie named temporary secretary
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William H. Hont
Porto Rico
Chas. H. Allen
Hont
Montana
Russia
Porte
Persian Gulf
Daily Mail
Constantinople
England
New York
State Supreme Court
Cazadero
Mendo
Cine
Calif
Giuleh
Bandes
Adolph Strecker
San Francisco
America
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
George A. Groot
Columbus
Abner L. Davie
Findlay
Portland Clergymen and Citizens in Notable Deaths
The article notes the sudden death of Rev. Dr. G W Gue pastor of Centenary M E Church Portland from heart failure. It also reports the death of Canby merchant Joseph Cook from pneumonia and the attempted suicide death of Harry G Gettman in Portland over unrequited love. It mentions Mother John Baptiste and Sister Francis Xavier Jubilee in Portland and Captain J A Gardner in critical condition after a bicycle accident. Archbishop Christie announces Portland Catholic land purchase and a new Columbia University campus opening September 1. Also Baker City clerk Murry J Kinnison faces evidence of forged and stolen checks with four letters on his person.
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G. W. Gue
M. EK
Portland
Harry G. Gettman
Joseph Cook
Canby
Mra. W. H. Henshaw
J. J. Cook
Newbury
John Baptiste
Oregon
Washington
Francis Xavier
Christie
J. A. Gardner
Salvation Army
St. Vincent's Hspital
Bornvide Street Bridge
Portland University
Columbia University
Murry J. Kinnicon
Baker City
Inniven
Pao
Perkins
Letere
Kinnison
Nieney
Dr Pierce's Medical Discovery Promoted For Stomach Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Medical Discovery as a universal cure for stomach and digestion problems. It claims it cures when other medicines fail and cites testimonials from North Carolina and others. The notice also offers Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser in paper or cloth binding by mail.
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Dr. Pierce
Gaston Co
North Carolina
Pierce
K. V. Pierce
N.Y
Sunday Closing Cases Decided In Territorial Court
In Walla Walla James Daney and Adolph Schwarze face habeas corpus appeals after juries found them guilty of violating Sunday closing laws. Judge Brents notes the constitutional questions and potential appeal to the supreme court. Dayton jury in state case acquits in another Sunday sales challenge, signaling shifting local opinions on Sunday liquor restrictions.
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Walla Walla
James Daney
Walla Walla Come
Superior Court
Thomas H. Brenta
Cavey
Justice Court
Supreme Court
Oncey
Adolph Schwarze
Whso
Actaon
Brents
Justice of the Peace
Dayton
Wash
Sys
Washington
Charles Booker
Brown
W. HM. van Low
Kil Tompking
K. Cantrel
John Knox
K. J. Roaqui
H. Kendall
Lina
Schley Court of Inquiry Sets February Hearing
Secretary Long announced that the court will convene in February for a public hearing. The hearing will address the case of Schley, with findings later, and publication of those findings remains uncertain. Selection of officers to staff the court was praised by involved parties as highly suitable.
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Washington
Kehley
Sampoon Partons
Vt le
International News Briefs and Disasters
News briefs report Nome strike in Surinam and small merchants facing hardship. Elaborate consecration ceremonies take place in Chicago with Rev. Peter Million and Cardinal Martinelli presiding. Austrian floods devastate Lemburg killing thirty three in a tenement collapse. A mining explosion at Doneg in Russia causes twenty deaths.
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Chicago
Peter Million
Cardinal Martinelli
Austria
Lemburg
Wheat market slips on rain in corn belt trade
New York market reports a quiet session with wheat prices easing on rain in the Midwest. Liverpool closed lower at 50 1 8, New York opened below 76 and traded 76 to 77 1 8, closing near the day’s low. corn fell about a cent on rain outlook and money remained around 4 percent.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendiston
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Black workers aimed at Meleces Park invasion
Chicago reports efforts to hire three hundred Black workers to replace white labor at a stew mill in Meleces Park. Crowds feared clashes and residents prepared to oppose the deployment, with officials seeking 200 deputies to guard the move.
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Chicago
Meleces Park
Cuburbe
Meleces
Rodignant Ciitizens
Strikes Prompted Violence Tactics At Mills Rally
Pittsburg July 26 The Amalgamete association awaits news from McKeesport and Wellsville mills. Strikers sent to Wellsville last night to stir violence to gain a basis for an injunction.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamete! Association
McKeesport
Wellaville Sheet Ates Mills
Wellaville
Striking workers threaten wider walkouts across industries
Reports from New York Detroit and San Francisco describe tailors cloak makers clothing cutters and teamsters ready to join a nationwide strike. Although leaders delay orders rank and file demand action with some manufacturers settling, the movement grows as fear of broader action spreads and a local riot occurs without serious injuries.
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New York
Defendant's Mother Testifies in Fosburg Murder Trial
Pittwatehi Mass July 25 Berthe Shadow the star witness in the Fosburg murder trial today. She claimed hearing shots then rushed to May Fosborg room finding Bert and an attendant by her side. She said she saw no burglars and described a window entry with eleven inch screen raise. Private Detective Hason testified for the Fohaerge. Her dramatic testimony moved court as the defense prepared to rebut.
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Fosbure
Pittwatehi
Mass
Berthe
Witnem
Fosburg
May Fosborg
Bert
Heatrice
Hason
Delendant
Brooklyn Bridge Suspension Fails For Twelve Girders
New York July 25 Regular traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge delayed as twelve suspenders failed on the north drive. Repair work slated for today. officials assert the structure remains safe. District attorney probes say bridge officials knew of weakness for about a week and will attempt fixes.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Idge
District Attorney's Office
Baptist Young People International Convention Opens
The eleventh annual International convention of the Baptist Young People's Union opens this morning with about sixteen thousand attendees. Ohio hosts the event as thousands of visitors gather for the year’s largest gathering in the denomination.
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The
Baptiat Young People's Union
Drouth Break Reported Along Corn Belt and Ice Demand Surges
Drought relief spreads from Iowa to Nebraska and beyond as rain eases heat across the corn belt. Northern Illinois, the Dakotas, Southern Minnesota, and Michigan report showers while Texas and Kentucky see rainfall. Chicago dealers rush ice as heat drives unprecedented demand from southern cities, with Crow and Kneickerbocker Ice Company noting supply pressures and no price hikes yet.
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Chicago
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Dakotas
Minnesota
Michigan
Nesravka
Texas
Kentucky
Tie
J. S. Field
Kneickerbocker Ice Company
St Louis Faces Heat Death Toll as Records Fall
The city endures extreme heat with 43 deaths reported by 1 am and stores closing early as the heat wave continues. A relief break came near noon but fatalities rise, while nearby Kansas City also reports 100 degree temperatures.
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St Louis
St. Louimanaille
Peacees
St. Louis
Mercury
Ap Agaiont
Jon
Kansas City
Kanene City
Proclamation Opens Free Trade With Portugal
Washington July 2 a proclamation issued today by the president declares the start of free trade between the United States and Portugal. The move marks a new tariff policy and broad trade access between the two nations.
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Washington
United States
Porte Ae
Cape Colony To Be Invaded Says Boers Claim
Amsterdam dispatch reports official hoaxes claim an invasion of Cape Colony will come soon. The note asserts a Boer advance is imminent, with no concrete dates or details.
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Cape Colony
El Henge reports 60 000 registered as BK Meanie
The bulletin notes a total BK Meanie registration of 60 000 with an estimated 20 000 gamblers among them. Authorities report good order and no serious trouble so far.
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el Henge
Vacation footwear for mountains and beach in Pendleton
A local shop promotes vacation ready shoes for mountains and beach wear. The store guarantees each pair and invites customers to visit for harvest season footwear in Pendleton.
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Pendleton
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