Sails for Honolulu General Otis with 1700 Men
San Francisco dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Otis sailing with 1700 troops aboard the City of Pueblo and other transports. The fleet will stop at Honolulu for annexation ceremonies and provisions before moving to Manila. Troops include 613 aboard the City of Pueblo and additional detachments from infantry, cavalry, artillery, and medical units.
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Otis
Honolulu
San Francisco
U’alock
Gus
City of Preblo
Pem
Tugkents
Cazh
Pheblo
Fourteenth
United States Infantry
Norh Dakota
Wyoming
Idaho
Penu
Fourth
United States Cavalry
Sixth
United States Artillery
Third
Signal Corps
Roussell
Ots
May Withdraw Troops From Cuba Over Yellow Fever Fears
Appearance of power at Bard prompts administration to consider removal of front line troops from Cuba after surrender of Taral's annuity. Expedition against Porto Rico debated as officials weigh climate risk and yellow fever. Current troops in front of Santiago to be moved north and kept out of action until October.
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Bard
Santiaze
sitRe
Taral
Wink
Porto Rico
San Juan
Cuba
Santi Itis
Becker Purchases Browns in Sudden Club Reshape
The St Louis Browns change hands as Edward Becker, a retired capital ist, takes control. He plans to invest up to 350000 to restore the club, with Muckenfuss as treasurer and Hurst remaining manager. Munson may become secretary and scorer, while talks aim to hire Pitcher Corbett of Baltimore and SteveLis of Boston for key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spenil
St. Loui
Edward Becker
Muckenfuss
Afr. Becker
Munckenfuss
Bim Hurst
George Munsex
Becker
Pilcber Corbett
Bellimore
Stivelis
Bastox
Merritt Arrives in Honolulu as Manila Mission Heads South
Steamer Warrimoo reports Major General Wesley Merritt has reached Hozehsta en route to Manila. City of Para arrived July 3 in Honolulu, Monterey and collier Brutus left July 2 for Manila, Monadnock with collier Nero reached Monolulu July 3. Machinery repairs will delay the Monadnock six to seven days. Nero is noted as a first class ship. Monadnock completed the voyage alone with 180 tons coal at ten knots over the distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrimoo
Hawaiian Islands
Warrimos
Honolulu
Misor
Wesley Merritt
Hozehsta
Manila
Defeat of Chinese Imperial Troops Reported at Woo Chow
The report states imperial forces were crushed at Woo Chow with over 1,500 killed. Rebels halt near Shne i Hag to avoid foreign fallout if Canton is attacked. Also notes a later discovery: an unidentified man shot in Wilmington, Delaware, later identified as E. H. Bronson of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo Chow
Okina
Shnei Hag
Sams-Hni
Canton
Chicago
Checoruner
Wilmington
Del
E. H. Bronson
Murdered for His Money and Missing Nebraska Farmer
A wealthy Nebraska farmer Thomas Jansen vanished December 18 after leaving Indi ana with three men who claimed to buy his farm. He carried over $3,000. Detectives and family, including son L H Jansen of Tacoma, search for him. administrators valued estate nearly $59,060. Labor unrest closes Cudahy South Omaha packing house with over 3,000 workers out. Swift’s and Lamond plants partly active as overall 7,000+ employees idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Thomas Jansen
Topeka
Kan
Indianela
Nei
M Company
Jansen
L. H. Jansen
Tacoma
Wast
Cudahy
South Omaha
South Onata
Swift
Iammond
Chinese torpedo boat sinks at Port Arthur with 118 aboard
Reported sinking of the Chinese torpedoboat Hee Ching near Port Arthur days ago. 118 men were aboard and only one survivor. Also notes arrest of Chas Freneh in Tampa for embezzling 360000 dollars from a Chicago building and scaffolding firm, with denial of guilt. Gasoline explosion at a residence in St Louis kills one, injures two fatally, and burns another. a child was attempting to fit a stove tank with gasoline. John Henry James was lynched near Charlottesville Virginia by a 20-man posse after an assault on Miss Julia Tlototup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steager
Hee Ching
Port Arthur
Tesidentee
Ida Schulte
St Louis
John Henry James
John Berry Jameka
Julia Tlototup
Chariotisville
Drenakin & Co Wins Santiago Railroad and Dock Contract
New York firm Drenakin & Co awarded the contract to build a dock and a short railroad at Santiago to move American troops. The crew will include 14 skilled mechanics and 259 laborers to transport materials for baiting weeks and for dredging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Drenakin & Co. of
New York
Promotions for gallantry in Santiago operations
The president promotes Lieut. Cols. W orth, E. W. H. Liscum, and E. P. Wwers to brigadier general in recognition of gallant and meritorious actions during operations about Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WO. Worth
Seenth Infantry
E. WH. Liscum
Twentyfourth
Teamsters Wanted for Cuba by Colonel Swi
Washington orders call for 2 teamsters for Cuba service under deputy quartermaster general Colonel Swi of Le Louis. In addition to these men, horse and mule pickers are needed immediately for the expedition. The report mentions fever outbreaks and isolated troops, with doctors optimistic about containment. The article also notes a fatality from a lightning accident involving George Quest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Swi
le Louis
Washington
Ates
Colege Smith
Uctes
Noted Grwyer Killed in Northwest Fraud Case
George H. Spry, a renowned lawyer, is described in a damaged report as having been involved in a streetcar fraud in Minneapolis and killed instantly. The fragment mentions Northern Pacific Live and the Nordkeny Pacific Railroad directors testing a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on preferred stock payable September 1.
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Grwyer
George H. Spry
Northwest
Mivneapedis
Waeifie Livisend
Tle Nordkeny Pasifie Railroad Company
Lave
Fire destroys Racine Iron Company building in Wisconsin
A devastating blaze in Racine Wisconsin gutted the three story Racine Afdleabte and Wrought Iron Company plant, with about 100 workers affected. The Varnish room ignition trapped men on the second and third floors, causing multiple deaths and serious injuries. Firefighters containment prevented spread to nearby structures as rebuilding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
bLoss
Iieie
Wednesdar
Racine Afdleabte and Wrought Iron Company
Democrats Nominate State Ticket at Springfield Convention
The Democratic state convention in Springfield nominated a full slate for state offices with Willard F. Dunlop as state treasurer, Perry C. Stivers for public instruction, Jacob B. Seller and Napoleon B. Micheson as university trustees, Julia Barnes Smith as attorney general, amid a bitter fight over the state central committee appointments. Cable and Sullivan, labeled as old-line Democrats, were ratified as committeemen and pledged to support the Chicago platform. The platform endorses the Chicago declarations on free silver, tariff, and income tax, and favors antitrust national and state legislation.
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Springfeld
Willacd
EF. Dunlop
Jacksonville
of Public Instruction
Perry C. Stivers
Freeport
University of Illinois
Jacob B. Seller
Mount Camel
Napoleon B. Micheson
Odin
Julia Bames Smith
Chicago
Ben LT. Cable
Jed Island
Roger C.sullivan
Cable
Galle
Sullivan
Severe Storm Dazes New York Harbor Vessels and Army Camp
A heavy wind and rainstorm caused damage along the eastern sea coast. Vessels sheltered in New York harbor and small craft ashore near Norompkinsville. Three sailors aboard the big steamship Scandinavian faced a near drowning as it leaked while supplying water to warships. Fort Wadsworth units of Third New Jersey volunteers endured a rough night with tents torn and men ducked by the storm. Maryland Tower near Oakland, Maryland, faced fire risk with five buildings destroyed and damages estimated at 15000 dollars, insured.
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New York
New Jersey Volunteers
Fort Wadsworth
Maryland
Lew
Oakland
Cumberland
Ravens
Cros
Tres
Orangemen Parade Celebrates Boyne Battle Anniversary
More than 7 090 Orangemen from Canada and the United States joined a Port Suron Michigan parade. Over seventy lodges were represented and martial parade formations were a strong feature of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Boyne
Port Suron
Mich
Ay Easel Haga Fe
Ararn Corps
Martial Tousie
Secretary of War Orders Removal of All Submarine Mines
The secretary of war has ordered the removal of all submarine mines protecting U S harbors to prevent hostile ships from entering. The action aims to reduce defensive barriers and streamline coastal access as policy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Market Quotations From Midwestern Grain and Livestock Prices
A historical market page lists Chicago and Cincinnati quotations for grains and live stock with bids and grades. It records prices for wheat corn oats and hogs cattle sheep and lambs across multiple grade classifications and destinations, noting shipping and freight ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Lowis
Cineinna
Ste
Jes Otis
New York
FRU
Legislature Passes Act and Bumps Vets Salary
Last session failed to raise the state veterinary surgeon's annual pay from 3000 to 5000. The auditor notes a misprint in section 2536 and states the appropriation remains 3000. Afton county may gain a county high school with regular tax support. petitions will be filed to push the proposal countywide, Creston papers endorse.
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Boss Nor Beacr
Stats
County High School
Jook Ag
Afton
Creston
Crestan
Oid
Iives
Missing man Weiseman sought by Riverside residents
Riverside residents in Washington County appeal to County Attorney Charles M. Dutcher to locate Henry Weisman a 43 year old German Bohemian laborer who disappeared after a claim of attack by five highwaymen near Tills Siding Johnston County. Weisman was said to have carried $50 and was bound and seized before vanishing into the woods. The case has stirred local excitement with no trace found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inia
Riverside
Weiswan
Litigation Over Lake Bed Foreclosure in Iowa Lake
Nathan Schee of Des Moines forecloses a $22,000 mortgage on the bed of a northern Ina lake once owned by D. A. Kent, a professor at Iowa Agricultural College. Kent’s drainage and reclamation efforts sparked prior litigation. Schee plans to continue reclaiming the lake bottom in Hawilton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Schee
Des Moines
D. A. Kent
Iowa Agricultural College
Schee
Kent
TEWCO
Hawilton County
Physicians Meet Union Medical Society Elects Officers
The annual meeting of the Toya Union Medical Society at Cedar Hari drew forty members. Papers on the profession were read and discussed. Officers elected for the year: President Dr J L Ko M bourne Mechanicsville. First Vice President Dr J P Richartson Psirfyx. Second Vice President Dr F W Ven Daser Cedar Rapids. Secretary Dr J Dewitt Graham Springville. Treasurer Dr Gro E Carpenter Cedar Rapids. The semiannual seminar will be held in Cedar Rapids in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt Graham
Springville
Gro. E. Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
Railway Projected Across Mississippi River Proposal
A party of promoters including Messrs C Eads and Preston visited Muscatine to study groundwork for a proposed railway. If the Mississippi River bridge fails, they plan to span from Muscatine to across the river by a new line via Harpersville to Rock Island and connect with major lines, with a southern route to Reichsburg linking to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Illinois Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Eads
Preston
Afuscatina
Grdimnd
Scvere Falls
Mosenline
Mississippi River
Iron Bridge
Harpersville
Coal Town
Rock Island
St. Paul
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Illinois- Central
Reithsburg
Barlington
Quincy
Fatal Farm Accident Near Ida Grove Quarrel Ends in Death
In Ida Grove area two farmers, William Estrick and Bellen Menzer, became intoxicated after a quarrel ten miles north of the city. The next morning Menzer was found dead in Estrick's yard. Report says a buggy ride ended abruptly with a fall, causing fatal injuries.
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Ida Grove
William Estrick
Bellen
Menzer
Estliek
Anil
Colored Masons Hold Annual Session in Des Moines
The Grand Lodge of Colored Masons met in Des Moines for its annual session electing Barshalltown as host city and naming officers including general secretary Keokuk Cedar Rapids treasurer Johnson Oskaloosa and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alasons
Des M
Des
Folio
Barshalltown
AM. G. Son
Des Moines
Ly Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Streasurer
Robert’ ‘Johnson
Cattle Thief Thorp Arrested for Shorthorn Steal
A cattle thief named Thorp was arrested for stealing several Shorthorn cows from William Edwards of Monltan. The cattle were taken to Monltan and sold, with the theft traced to Thorp who had recently been released from Fort Madison penitentiary after a grand larceny sentence. He remains in jail. Central Homeopathic Society met at Cedar Rapids on July 12 with about twenty members. Officers elected: President Dr Newland Center Point, Vice President Dr Enna Richansson Cedar Rapids, Secretary Dr Richard Gray Anatuvs2.
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Thorp
William Edwards
Monltan
Fort
Madison Penitentiary
Central Homeopathic Society
Cedar Rapids
Gbvous
Newland
Center Point
Enna Richansson
Richard Gray
Anatuvs2
Not an Insane Criminal in Northwestern Iowa News
Reports claim Chris Eckerlebe, accused killer of Mina Kiel, had gone insane. Officials say no proof of insanity. doctors report Eckerlebe may recover to work. Nearby notes cover rural delivery routes, a fatal train strike, and purse thefts amid a string of local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Eckerlebe
Mina Kiel
Sabula
Um, Gurley
Mina Eckerlebe
W. B. Crustson
NHS S
Iowa
Brainard
Elis
Church of Christ
Murder charge ties Mason City woman to husband death
Mrs. Edward Nuehs is bound over to the grand jury on a murder charge for her husband’s death last April. Arsenic found in the stomach during exhumation. Hughes arrested. bail set at 4000. Additional items note corporate bond issues, local politics, and scattered reports from Creston and Muscatine newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nuehs
Mason City
Hughes
Prof
Hayes
Chicago
Destruction of Santiago as Fleet Shells City
A Spanish defense collapses under a heavy bombardment that began Monday at 9:35 am. US ships Indiana New York and Brooklyn pummel the port with eight to ten inch shells from over six miles, leveling buildings, causing mass devastation, and prompting Gen Shaffer to urge surrender as fog lifts and signalers coordinate fire.
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Santiago
Shaffer
Indiana
News York
Cmiser Brooklin
Lmgoe
New York
Fred
Shafter
Oficera
Wesworth
Brooklin
Stardard
Brooklyn
Milés
Yale
Miles
Siboney
Madrid Ready with Excuses and Silent Thanks
CAPT. I Peters and officers pledge to acknowledge God and lift hate from hearts in silent thanks. Madrid dispatch notes American ships used shells like Deven’s at Cr?vite, causing fires on Spanish vessels. Ashes of Captain Gridier aboard Rio de something arrive in San Francisco for Mrs. Gridley. Wrecking vessels reach southern Cuba to raise four sunk Spanish cruisers. San Domingo wrecked near Key West. Spaniards in Brownsville, Texas show sympathy yet fund Spain. New York firm contracts to build docks at Santiago de Cuba for troop movement.
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I Peters
Father
Madrid
Adrital Cervera
Santiaxo
Dever
Crvite
Gridtes
Rio de Dactro
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Honduiz
Gridier
Olympia
Gridley
Navy Department
Cuba
Saape Sayson
Bianco
Shin Ta Wrecken
Sawyer
Odier
Key’ West
War Department
San Domingo
Cua
New York
Bas Tern
Santiago de Cuba
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Buick Times
Honolule
Hawaii
Southern Pacific
Humboldt
Nex
Abertrain
George Haighes
Winnemincca
Tja Strong Posse
Wingemucca
Reno
Merritt
Freneh
Tampa
Fla
Traiers
Gridley Avert
Erle
Pic
Lil Af Soesen
Owas Jagely
Stanes
Lightins
George Quest
Warner
Wigton
Bay Lightning Wines
Daze
TRHEE
Bryan
Sam Bevington
Sioux City
Mott
I. C. Brown
Brown
DNL
Roger H. Murphey
Post Office Department
Burlington
John Mackrel
Iis
Shenandeah
Shalllders
LeMara
Ute
Ker
Luke
Burlington Ynstitue College
Burlington Expres
Gabiel Arbrist
Agnen
Lis Maviavee
Gilson
Stat
Parkhurst
Oska- Hons
New Orlenns
Kiely
Chia
Ter Giles Bay Wayna
Whee Chiklen
Ariind
Wideli
Foy
Benjam Reeding
Malvern
Silver Creek
Penguyille
Weilnestay
Slanager Brown
Hington
Dahuque
Dave
Sefiz
Muscatit
Hie
Michais
Wes Manes
Nichals
Fins
Albert Karz
Wil Kare
Mebelas Gasner
Bae
Aller Kare
Shuil Ines Ais
Mange
Anal
Newhien
Xulen
Vietiow
Creston Ad of Toys
Seth Wats Foulake
Aunhiltts
Aniles Haris
Te Covenat
Kilip
Texas
T. 8. Parks
Brownsville
Spain
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