Trouble at the Hawaiian Capitol amid fleet tensions
A Vancouver special reports Honolulu harbor crowded with British Japanese and US warships while unrest grows. American bluejackets clash with police amid arrests and anti American sentiment as rumors of Britain annexing Hawaii spread provoking vigilante calls and protests.
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New York
Ierald
Vancouver
Miowera
Honolulu
United States
Great Britain
England
Jawaii
Britain
Japan Aims to Abolish Export Duties Next Year
Oriental advices report Japan plans total abolition of export duties from the start of next year. Corean ports Chemulpo and Mekpo will open to trade October 1. Bubonic plague sickens Taipei totals 595.
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Japan
Victoria
Olympic
Corean
Chemulpo
Mekpo
Taipei
Li Hung Chang
He Shenge
Mayon
Luzon
Albany
Libog
Bacacy
Malipot
Wing Po
United States
Yorktown
Boston
Kobe
James Mullen
Japan Advertiser
West River Opens to Trade from Canton to Nychan
Alfred Alf, U S vice consul in Canton, informs Washington that the West River from Canton to Woo Chan Fu Nychan has been opened to trade and commerce. Other river towns are opened as treaty ports and the opening took place June 4 during the Dragon Boat festival. One small American schooner has already entered for traffic on the river.
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China
Woo-Chan-Fa
Nychan
Washington
Alfred Alf
United States
Canton
State Department
West River
Woo Chan Fu
Alft
Fort Chakdara Relieved by British Force in Chitral
Fort Chakdara in Chitral district, besieged by natives, will be relieved by the British force. The tribesmen have suffered heavy losses while British casualties were light.
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Bombay
Chakdara
Chitral
Richest gold strike found in Seine river country
Rainy Lake City Minn Aug 3 A rich strike at the Randolph mine near Mine Center yields ore assaying 500 to 1000 dollars per ton. A 22 ounce gold nugget and decomposed quartz rich in free gold were unearthed by a blast two days ago. Louis A Hall of New York controls the mine and reportedly paid 30000 dollars for it. News sparks excitement across the gold fields.
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Seine River Country
Rainy Lake City
Minn
Randolph Mine
Mine Center
Seine River
Louis A. Hall
New York
Brown denies Bay Conference retry move in church case
Rev. C. C. Brown told Chicago reporters his case will not be retried by the Bay conference of the Congregational Church. He said a five week council found charges not sustained and he addressed July 24 inviting a mutual council for September 14 to decide if the Bay conference was justified in supervising Rev. C. O. Brown without a trial. He predicted the Chicago association, which backed Dr Brown, will not heed the Bay conference request.
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Bay Conference
Chicago Association
Dr. Brown
Banker Spalding Is Convicted In Embezzlement Case
Charles W. Spalding ex president of Globe Savings bank was found guilty of embezzlement in Chicago. He faces imprisonment in the state penitentiary for the embezzlement of bonds valued at 23000 belonging to the State University of Illinois where he served as treasurer. This third trial followed acquittals on lack of intent. The sentence length is set by the state prison board.
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Chicago
Charles W. Spalding
Globe Savings Bank
Spalding
Macoupin County
Til
State University of Illinois
Pensions and Postmasters Revised in Iowa and Nebraska
Washington July 3 Pensions were granted in Iowa and Nebraska with original and increase awards for individuals including Tiaac Jones in Boonesboro and Thomas Arrowwood in Des Moines. Postmaster appointments were made in Decatur Dedham Grand River Lever Green Island Prescott Zearing Naples Giltner and Giltner replacing several resignations removals and transfers across multiple counties.
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Washington
Iowa
Tiaac Jones
Boonesboro
R. F. Ruby
Knowlton
Thomas Arrowwood
Des Moines
John Merchbanks
Marshalltown
John TH. Downard
Utica
John O'Keefe
Creston
Susan KE
Green
Atlantic
Nebraska
Jas. C. Betts
West Omaha
Hartford Wood
Ohiowa
John F. Plotner
Omaha
Increase
Charles Zellxy
Plattsamouth
Henry B. Noel
Denver City
Milton M. Parkhurst
Brokenlaw
Decatur
Decatur County
W. S. Bear
Sally Owns
Dedham
Carroll County
Ws. A. Young, Vice J. A. Horton, Resigned; Grand Rnver
J. I. Davis
J. I. Creese
Lever
Laon
J. M. Dugan
Ora Desart
Green Island
Jackson County
Henry Hagadorn
Frank Brown
Prescott
Adams County
W. Jk. Granger
G. I. Currier
Zearing
Story County
N. I Clift
Tragic Stabbing Ends Marriage in Omaha
In Omaha on August 3 a man named Robert Patton fatally stabbed his wife Nellie with a butcher knife after a separation dispute. Patton chased, captured, and jailed. he reportedly confronted Nellie in her room, stabbed her in the left breast and delivered a deep abdominal slash before the pursuit.
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Omaha
Neb
Robert Patton
South Omaha
Nellie
Patton
Britain's Alaska Boundary Claim Sparks Diplomatic Debate
Washington reports Britain asserts a large Alaska share, a move deemed preposterous by U S officials. The boundary dispute, stretching since 1854, remains unsettled as Congress adjourns. Duffield notes Russian treaty lines favor the United States, with maps varying by year affecting territory around Lynn Canal and Juneau.
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Washington
Great Britain
Alaska
United States
England
Senate
Olney
Pauncefote
Mt. St. Elias
Russia
America
Prince of Wales Island
Portland Channel
Connecticut
Lynn Canal
Alexander Archipelago
Juneau
Yukon
Ottawa
Forty Mile Creek
Boundary dispute over 141st meridian arbitration
The excerpt discusses competing Canada United States claims along the 141st meridian. It notes that US surveyors favored arbitration of the line but anticipated US refusal regarding Lynn Creek and the southern boundary. The passage contrasts opposing positions and hints at differing arbitration expectations.
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Canada
United States
Lynn Creek
Boundry
New Yorker Claims Gold From Mexican Silver Dollars
Dr Stephen N Immons on Staten Island says he can convert Mexican silver dollars into gold ingots called argentarium. He has sold six ingots totalling 70.86 ounces to the U S assay office near a thousand dollars. Superintendent Mason doubts the method but notes trace gold in Mexican dollars and urges caution. An experimenter proposes beating the coin at low temperature to force gold formation, warning commercial profitability is not promised.
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New Yorker
New York
Stephen N. Immons
Staten Island
United States
Mason
Assay
Eminens
Mr. Mason
Dr. Emmons
Miss Hirsch Seeks Release Bond for Betrothed Convict
Miss Sue A. Hirsch, superintendent in Dakota county, travels to Lincoln to obtain release on bond for William A. Ream. Ream, serving six years for cattle stealing, has Miss Hirsch as a longtime supporter who helped fund his defense. An appeal for a new trial is before the Nebraska Supreme Court.
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Miss Hirsch
Lincoln
Neb
Sue A. Hirsch
Dakota County
Wiliam A. Ream
Ream
Supreme Court
North
Nebraska
Wakonda Monitor Sold to A V Ferry in Town Sale
Wakonda August 2 W W Troffman sold the Monitor to A V Ferry a former publisher The sale preserves populist politics and signals a shift in local leadership.
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Wakonda Monitor
Wakonda
W. W. Troffman
Monitor
A. V. Ferry
Fear a Revolution at Oporto Alarming Ministers Fear Action
Madrid July 30 ministers report alarming conditions at Oporto with fear of a revolutionary attempt. Reports indicate rising unrest and potential political upheaval in Portugal's port city as authorities brace for possible clashes. The dispatch notes heightened tension and concerned government leaders weighing responses.
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Madrid
Jay
Oporto
Hail Wrecks Crops Across Minnesota County
A hailstorm in Laverne Minnesota last night devastated crops in a five mile by thirty mile strip, damaging five townships. The loss is total where the hail hit, with extensive agricultural impact across the county.
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Minnesota
Laverne
Minn
Miners Federation Calls Springfield Convention to Adopt Scale
State President Carson urges a joint union and non union miners convention in Springfield on August 5 to adopt a mining scale. The call emphasizes standardizing wages and practices across the mining industry.
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Springfield
Carson
The
Miners Federation
Union and Nonunion
Strikers Stay In Camp At Plum Creek Mines
Pittsburg July 20 The strikers encamped around De Armitt's mines at Plum creek Sandy creek and Oak hill expected to come out this morning after last night's work. They were disappointed as miners went to work at the usual hour but the demonstration continued with more miners joining the camp.
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Pittsburg
de Armitt
Plum Creek
Sandy Creek
Oak Hill
Tribesmen Fight at Malakand repulsed after deadly attack
Simla July 30 dispatch from Camp Malakand reports tribesmen attacking last night. Natives fought for hours but were repulsed with many killed.
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Simla
Malakand
Be Out Tomorrow Pittsburg July 30
Secretary Warner said this afternoon that all of McDermitt's miners will be idle tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
Warner
McDermitt
Gold Shipments Announced for Tomorrow and Tuesday
Gold shipments aggregating about 4 million dollars are announced for tomorrow and Tuesday as New York markets prepare for major transfers. Several banks and mining houses will participate, with officials noting ample liquidity and global demand supporting the move.
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New York
End of London's 1897 Season and Home Rule Debate
London notes close the 1897 season with Cowes regatta pending and Goodwood seen as finale. Liberal leaders plan home rule all around. Irish nationalists split, while London society enjoys Paul Dunbar’s receptions amid praise and controversy.
First National Bank Fails in Asheville
The First National bank failed this morning in Asheville North Carolina with a notice on the doors announcing voluntary liquidation due to inability to collect and current economic stringency. The May 14 statement shows loans and discounts at 380000 and deposits near 77000.
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Ashville
N. C
First National Bank
Bryan arrives at Yellowstone Park plans long rest
William J. Bryan reached Yellowstone Park from Blackfoot Idaho with his family. He looked tired and said he would stay through the summer if needed to fully recover his health.
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Nammoth Tot Springs
Wyo
William J. Bryan
Yellowstone Park
Hlack Pool
Idaho
Bryan
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