Admiral Schley Refuses Modification on Disobedience Claim
Washington August 1 The Navy Department declines to modify the fifth specification of the court of inquiry finding that Admiral Schley disobeyed orders. Official records show he acknowledged disobedience, an established fact whether voluntary or not. Washington August 1 The War Department acknowledges Capt. Thomas J Schley’s interview about the inquiry and warns such interviews violate army regulations.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Schley
Court of Inquiry
Department
Schley
Downs
War Department
Thomas J . Schley
Bold Bandits’ Work Near Chicago
A Baltimore & Ohio passenger train en route to Chicago was halted by five masked men between Baltimore and Calumet Heights just before 9 PM. They dynamited a mail car with no money, detached two other mail cars, and fled. The express car, believed to hold about $50,000, was left undisturbed in a vulnerable location, suggesting the robbers knew of a large treasure on board.
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Chicago
Baltimore &|Hilo
B‘gmore
Calumet Heights
Ind
Onogus
Venezuela unrest deepens after minister resigns in cabinet clash
Port of Spain reports the Venezuelan minister of war Pulidu, a key party leader, resigned after a cabinet scene in which he refused President Castro's order to recognize Colombian revolutionists as belligerents. The move alarms observers as government troops suffer early defeats and uprisings spread inland.
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Venezuela
Spain
Pulidu
Castro
Colombia
Liriatorial
Boers Over Portuguese Line At Guanes
Lorenz Marquez reports a Boer commando with two guns entered Portuguese territory and encamped at Guanes. Five hundred Portuguese troops are already there with artillery moving to the area. a further three hundred troops stand ready to advance if the Boers do not surrender.
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Lorenz
Marquez
Guanes
Marning
Fortunatus Wins Goodwood Cup At 2000 Sovereigns
Fortunatus owned by Arthur Jones and ridden by Mather won the Goodwood Cup for three year olds over two and a half miles. Fleurdele finished third and the event carried a value of 2000 sovereigns.
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Fortunatus
London
Fortunstas
Arthur Jones
Mather
Fleurdele
Columbia Beats Independence In Triangular Cup
In Bateman's Point Rhode Island Aug 1 Columbia defeats Independence by over half a mile in a 30 mile triangular cup race finishing 4 minutes 31 seconds ahead of the Boston boat Two Line Boys drown incident at Racine Wisconsin Aug 1 Frankie Castello and Berten Rogers both 11 drowned after attending a Sunday school picnic The Child at Play note provides moral quote while reporting the tragedy.
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Columbia
Independence
Bateman
Racine
Wis
Frankie Castello
Berten Rogers
No Man Should Leave a Woman Who Loves Him
A noted aphorism urges men to avoid excuses toward loving partners, insisting they acknowledge fault with an apology and declare love, trusting that women will forgive and accept. The quote appears attributed to New Lippincott.
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New Lippincott
Hinsey Indicted for Perjury in Knights of Pythias Bank Case
Indictments charging perjury were returned against John A. Hinsey and Henry B. Stolte former president and secretary of the Endowment Bank Knights of Pythias in Chicago. The false statements alleged concern deposits, bank value, and county values in reports to the supreme lodge and state insurance department. Hinsey surrendered and was bailed in 37,540.
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K. of P. Endowmer
Chicago
John A. Hinsey
Henry B. Stolte
Endowment Bank
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Knights of
Miinois
Lodge
Hinsey
Missing Woman Reappears After Nine Years in Michigan
Sallie T. Edmons, daughter of pensioner George T. Edmons, vanished from Alpena about nine years ago. Rumors placed her in Seliwe furth's heaven at Rockford Ill. A Wilkesbarre report now says they reunited in Plymouth, Massachusetts, after she learned an accident injuring her father. Their home is in New Orleans where she and her traveling salesman husband reside.
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Kweinfurth
Alpena
Mich
Sallie ‘T. Edmons
George T. Edmons
Seliwefurth
Rockford
Wilkesharre
Edmond
Plymouth
New Orleans
Edmons
Thousand Tsland Park
Fourth Divorce For Her From Dr Eckel In East St Louis
East St. Louis Aug 1 Mrs Beneca V Eckel seeks divorce from Dr Joseph E Eckel in city court her fourth marriage ends after six days of cohabitation. Attorney Martin J Baker filed the writ citing desertion on Aug 10 1888. The Eckels had formed a rapid series of marriages with Eckel said to be in New York.
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Oman
East St. Louisx
Tis
Beneca V. Eckel
Joseph E. Eckel
Prem
Martin J
Baker
Eckel
News
New York
East Louis
Chicago
Benecia Winton
O. R. Winton
St. Louis
Uribe Uribe Movement and Murrillo Arrest Tangle
In New York a report from Governor Velez to the Colombian legation details Murrillo as Uribe Uribe's peace agent. Seized at Cartagena after a disputed interview, he was jailed as authorities pursue papers and possible international repercussions.
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New York
Velez
Department of Bolivar
Washington
Rafael Uribe
Veles
Morrillo
Colombia
Barranquilla
Velex
Murrillo
Carrtagena
Loco Pellee
Bim
Penick’s body found in Lake Michigan after fall from steamer Virginia
The body of banker C. B. Penick of Chariton Illinois was recovered from Lake Michigan near the Virginia’s landing, two men report seeing the body. The recovered clothing ring and tooth filling match Penick, supporting the view the drowning was accidental rather than suicide. A $300 reward remains to be collected by claimants C Oleson and A Humphrey.
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Racine
Wis
C. KB. Penick
Chariton
Ill
Penick
Lake Michigan
Virginia
Worning
Wen
C. Oleson
A. Humphrey
Pentck
Nearly Done at El Reno Grand Lottery Draws 2100 Names
Near El Reno Oklahoma August 1 two thousand one hundred names were drawn from each wheel in the United States Land Lottery, making a grand total of 5700. The winners will be notified by postal card with the date to appear at their land district office and file entry. Names listed include Mary Stark Champaign Illinois James Foster Lakeview Iowa Nellie R Moore Rockford Iowa W E Moore Manson Iowa T Grindle Wanlasa Lewis Kreisher Peoria Illinois M Harkin Fort Dodge Iowa Alpheus B K Rogers Burlington Iowa Manson Martinile Illinois Seheili Quitis E M Fitch Fort Wayne Indiana Morse Birmingham Alabama M A Stinson Boone county Indiana J S per Jennings Iowa John T French Leon Iowa John Devine Des Moines Iowa J B Jennings Cedar Falls Iowa.
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Fortun
el Reno
O.T
Mary Stark
Champaign
Als
James Foster
Lake
Nellie R. Moore
Rockford
W. E. Moore
Manson
T. Grindle
Wanla
A. Wright
McLanesboro
Lewis Kreisher
Peoria
Til M. Harkin
Fort Dodge
Alpheus BK. Rogers
Burlington
Buffalo Exposition Visitor Costs Debated At Meeting
A joint meeting of railway passenger agents, hoteliers, and newspaper men discussed correcting the impression of high Pan American Exposition rates. Buffalo can host 200000 visitors in private houses and hotels at 30 cents to 5 per night, with first class lodgings under 1. The railroad rate is the lowest yet for five to fifteen day trips, at one fare plus 1. The exhibitors stress the exposition’s completion and Buffalo’s safety and security.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Aum
Lovers Lane Cast Strikes Over Vacation Delay
Chicago August 1 The Lovers Lane company at McVicker's went on strike Tuesday to protest shortened vacations. They halted before dress, keeping the audience waiting as manager E D Price negotiated on stage. An agreement granted the company a one week vacation before the end of August.
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Chicago
Awintle
Lovers Lane
McVicker’s By
E. D. Price
Cigaret Was Her Death From Fire On Way Home
A 16 year old girl living near Tangier died Monday night from burns suffered Sunday afternoon while returning from a burial. She rode in a buggy with cousin Dennis Williams when her dress caught fire. The farmer William Osborn tore away the burning clothing but she died, and Osborn was injured trying to help. Origin traced to a cigarette or match. Williams is prostrated by the death.
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Panera
Rockville
Dad
Fanny Tarent
Tangier
Burns
Williamt Marsh
Dennis Williams
William Osborn
Osborn
Williams
Pro gressive Democratic party forms in Columbus
A small Columbus gathering reflects a fractured start for the Progressive Democratic party. George A. Groot presided, with Jams as state committee chairman and Rudolph Reemelin leading a radical ticket. Reporters outnumbered delegates, and many attendees traveled from Hocking to the races after failing to locate the convention.
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Columbus, O
Pag
Bryan
Kansas City
George A. Groot
Cleveland
Jams
Vu ‘Ht
Great Southern
Lengt
Groot
W. Lindsay
Delaware
Abner J. Davis
KF Jndsay
Bernard Hufart
T Mt Inglis
Youngstown
Nell
Columb Was
George W Greenville
BM. Huber
New Richmond
Apm
Hocking
Henry Leonard
Hiram Tar W. TY
Bates
George Gothrie
Cetitiewen
New Lexingt
Hight
Wusetrene
Escape Was Miraculous On Wabash Curve Wreck
In Indiana near Peru seven miles east of Penn, a narrow railroad escape occurred Tuesday night when Train No. 5, delayed by a burning bridge, was ordered to Peru. A bridge train went ahead. a passenger train followed, and on a long curve the two engines collided, breaking front ends. Two men were badly shaken but not seriously hurt.
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Penn
Ind
Wabash
Keller's
Peru
Gentlemen burglar tours Hyde Park with detectives
Chicago Aug 1 A famed gentleman burglar Williams rode with detectives through Hyde Park pointing out robbed houses. He answered questions, noting eleven residences robbed. He saw the trip as a traveler’s pleasure after a night in a cell. He lured onlookers with a letter from his sweetheart.
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Chicago
K Williams
Hyde Park
Williams
Phillips Quits as Trading House Transfers Trade
Chicago August 1 George H Phillips the corn king has transferred all his trades to McReynolds and Co and closed all open trades Wednesday The Phillips company led the commission house business on the board of trade last year The business suspended today due to lack of facilities for proper clerical needs Public statement by attorney John S Goodwin says tangled books and requests for detailed May corn pool accounts prompted the move to transfer all trades until new books are compiled The market reaction was minimal.
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Chicago
George H. Phillips
McReynolds & Co
Phillips Company
Board of Trade
Associated Press
John S. Goodwin
Board of Trade Directors
May Corn Pool
Board of Trade Markets
Horrible Revenge of Minnesota Farmer
Sherburne Minnesota Aug 1 Yesterday Fred Yost a prosperous farmer living near here went to the house where Eliza Kunkls his former house keeper was stopping and shot and killed her 10 months old child and fatally wounded the worn He then committed suicide Yost was recently indicted by the grand jury on a charge of tastardy preferred by the housekeeper.
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Sherburne, Minn
Fred Yost
Eliza Kunkls
Yost
Lady Broderick Dies in London and Youngest Reporter Named
Lady Holda Broderick wife of Secretary of State for War Broderick died in London after a brief illness. The piece also highlights Miss Ethel Keener of Muncie Indiana billed as the nation's youngest newspaper reporter. Keener began work at 13 and by 14 covered society events while attending high school. A bee life excerpt and Pan-American roses display note round out the column.
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Broderick
London
Holda Broderick
Ethel Keener
Muncie
Ind
Miss Keener
Morning Star
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van Horn
George H. Phillipe
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Mt. Clemens
Homer Bliss
Charles Blixs
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Iki
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W. Va
Ciee
Jedce Stapleton
Europe
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Heart of Trade
Claude Meeker
Meeker
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Orco
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Uribe
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Uribe-Uribe
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Wilkie
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Mrs. O'Connor
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Henry J. Cordery
Rial M. Smith
J.C. Shepard
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Reemelin
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Gankato
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Milwaukee
Kenste
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John Rush
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James H. Kilpatrick
Turnet
England
Pewank Wis
Phomas Whelan
Hollyhill
Washington County
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Danville
His
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Stella Blout
Attica
B. E. B. Raudile
First Methodist Episcopal Church
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Miss Blount
Roosevelt
Roosevit
Overnor Yates
Senator Airbanks
Indiana
John Mmyth
Auditorium
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Munch
Hoosevelt
Rough Riders
Ventores
Camp Lincoln
Illinois Guardsmen
Joliet
Tolier Limestone Company
Joseph Stephens
Greatest
Wien
Theaily Mail
Edwin Gould
Barjder
Diamond Match Company
Swedish Match Company
Delphi
Delphi. Ind
Paul Morton
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Dallas
Tex
H. Db. Brickley
Ennis
Harvard
Parma
Corn King
Minnesota
Maeterlinck
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