River Improvement Urged By Trans Mississippi Congress
Lyman E. Cooley of Chicago urged river improvements from Cairo to St Louis to keep the stream navigable and open an outlet to South America for Northwest produce. President Whittemore urged anti trust laws and stronger measures if current statutes fail. Officers report and new officers announced, including President John M. Kirby and vice presidents at large Col B T Montgomery and L Bradford Prince.
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St. Paul
Lyman E. Cooley
Chicago
Trans- Mississippi Congress
Cairo
St. Louis
South America
Northwest
Whittemore
Congress
United States
John
M. Kirby
Houston
Tex
Col
B. T. Montgomery
Cripple Creek
Trade talk on the Orient from J J Gill in St Paul
President J J Gill of the Northern Securities Company spoke to the Trans Miss Congress on Our Trade With the Orient. He praised Chinese enterprise, noted lack of transport as a trade barrier, and outlined routes via Puget Sound and cheap Pacific shipping. He warned American cotton shipments rose but were hampered by shipping limits. He favored isthmian canal plans but would not invest in them at present.
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St. Paul, Minn
J. J. Gill
Northern Securities Company
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Japan
Orient
United States
China
Puget Sound
Pacific
New York
Suez Canal
Hill
CANNOT CROSS BELGIAN LINE
A Brussels dispatch reports the Belgian government urged Boer generals botha de wet and delarey to avoid Belgium. A Northwestern stationmaster was told to call troops if the generals were aboard a train from Holland. In The Hague Gen Botha and Mrs Botha left for Brussels and expected to return within a week.
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London
Brussel
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Belgium
Holland
Hague
Brussels
Bear Hug Left Wrestler Near Death in Barn Bout
In Edgar county near Redman on James North farm Bryan Long famed wrestler faced Jack Ryan. Ryan caused severe injuries tearing three ribs and the right shoulder ligaments during the first bout. Long remained unaware of his peril until after the third fall. Henry Davis died instantly when thrown in a barn by Morton Dare, son of the Dewey House proprietor. Dare was arrested pending coroner's jury findings. Davis was 18 and married last year.
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Mattoon
Ars
James North
Redman
Edgar County
Bryan Long
Jack Ryan
Long
Ryan
Henry Davis
Morton Dare
Dare
Dewey
Davis
Elgin Creamery Failure Auxiliary Receiver Appointed
Judge Smith MacPherson signed an order appointing American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago as auxiliary receiver for the Elgin Creamery company in Iowa. The move affects thirty six Iowa creameries, but farmers are expected to continue milk delivery and business impact is deemed minimal.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Smith MacPherson
United States District Court
American Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
Elgin Creamery Company
Hiinvis
Creamery Company
Beef trust debate unsettled at national meat congress
At St Paul Aug 2 delegates argued Thurbers claim there is no beef trust and that rising meat costs stem from crop failures and cattle fattening costs. Eustis of Minneapolis pressed to expunge Thurbers address from minutes as heated talk continued without resolution. In Kansas Argentine Dr Foote died at 80 from morphine overdose, leaving a note of his final feelings.
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New York
St. Paul
Minn
Congress
F. B. Thurber
William Henry Eustis
Minneapolis
Thurber
Colby
Broadway
Eustis
F. B.thurber
Case
Kansas City
L. Foote
Argentine
Kan
Wreck at Delaware pulp mill leaves many dead and missing
Explosion at Delaware Pulp and Moore Paper plant in Wilmington killed nine workers, with three missing and three injured. Digesters blew, buildings wrecked, steam and acid caused further harm as crews battled fires and toxic spread. Company cites excess steam. estimated loss listed at $35,000.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware Pulp Works
Moore Paper Company
Delaware
Isap & Moore Paper Company
Christiana River
Frank Harris
William Burke
James Nagle
John MecCormick
Zachariah Collins
James Jester
John Collins
Geo
Durham
Thomas Leeves
Schwab Sets Sail Goes Abroad to Rest
New York August 21 Charles M Schwab sailed for Europe aboard the steamship La Lorraine appearing in good health aside from leaning on a cane He denied resigning the presidency of the steel company and said he was not ill Also in New York Schwab visited the United States Steel Corporation office and met with J P Morgan and Co for about an hour Emily Doane Wakeley of Omaha wed Edward Crain of Springfield Ohio at her parents home Judge and Mrs E Wakeley The groom is son of Charles St Crain president of P M Manufacturing Springfield Andrew A Prescott of Cambridge Wisconsin committed suicide at Hotel Main He was 48 a clothing merchant leaving a widow and four children Despondency over sickness said to be the cause No More Poker for the Clerks Treasury department clerks will end gambling Sec Shaw issued edict against poker and races in the department's offices.
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New York
Charies M
Schwab
Europe
Steel Corporation
Aus
Charles Mschwab
United States Steel Corporation
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan
Omaha
Neb
Emily Doane Wakeley
Edward Crain
Springefild
E. Wakeley
Lewis Morris
Fennimore Cooper
Charles St. Cramn
P. , Mast Manufacturing Company
Springfield
Hiness
Madison
Wis
Andrew A. Prescott
Cambridge
Main
Washington
Treasury Department
Shaw
Bishop Potter
Chicago
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Delayed Blast In Tunnel Mortally Wounds Two Miners
In the Ohio- Deadwood tunnel a delayed blast killed Peter Olsen and William Ladd. Miners had been shooting Tuesday night but the blast did not go off then. Olsen and Ladd re entered the tunnel yesterday to drill when the explosion occurred.
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Rochford
Peter Olsen
William Ladd
Ohio- Deadwood
Olsen
Ladd
Escapees Spark Debate Over Asylum Admissions
Kankakee Illinois August 21 authorities at the insane asylum refuse to release details of the Chicago escape of Kleidon and Sullivan. An attendant was sent to fetch patients, contradicting past practice. The incident fuels reform critiques of mismanagement and raises questions about Sullivan’s true status in the asylum.
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Kankakee
Ill
Insane Asylum
Chicago
Kleidon and Sullivan
Ashkom
Reform Organizations
Kldon
Sullivan
Ashkum
Nomination by 102 ballots in Iowa convention
The Second Iowa congressional district convention at Clinton nominated Wadia Hoffman of Muscatine after 102 ballots to fill the seat of J. N. W. Rumple who withdrew due to ill health. Four candidates contested Ellis Clinton Gregory Jackson Wil Hoffman. Iowa Johnson and 11 counties backed Hoffman. resolutions reaffirmed the state platform.
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Iowa
Clinton
J. N. W. Rumple
Wadia Hoffman
Muscatine
Ellis
Regory
Jackson
Wilof Scott
Hoffman
Iewa
Johson
Hoft
Three men held in murder case in Chicago
Police probe into the Seventy fourth and State field death of Minnie Mitchell continues as three men Oscar Thompson Edward Counselman and John Claffey stand charged with complicity in her death and in the death of Mrs Anne Bartholin. Coroner's observations note decomposition delaying certainty the body may be Mitchells. Lieutenant Healy and W M Allen testify that Counselman sought money for a hospital operation.
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Chicago
Seventyforth
State Streets
Minnie Mitchell
Anne Bartholin
Uutrolman Watson
Springer
Oscar Thompson
Edward Counselman
John Clatfey
Healy
W. M. Allen
Counselman
Bartholin
Mitchell
North Side
Kidnaper Finally Caught After Twenty-Five Attempts
Vincennes Indiana August 21 Police captured Samuel Baker who is believed to be behind about twenty five kidnapping attempts. He tried again Monday night and entered the Burns home at 2 am to seize their 8 year old daughter but fled after Mrs Burns alarmed others. He left a trail of blood leading to his home and denies guilt. The police are convinced he is the kidnapper who has baffled them for a year.
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Vincennes
Tnd
Samuel Baker
Baker
John Burns
Bishop Potter Loosens Coal Strike Sake August News
Washington reports sailors union appeals to halt transfer of a Chinese crew to the Korea ship. Immigration officials weigh legality, with a decision pending after seeking more information. Bishop Potter laments the ongoing anthracite strike while Miners’ President Mitchell vows firmness. Kanawha and New River miners resume some work as Wyoming region washery operates under guard.
They Work in Unison With Steel Trust Bid Debacle
A buyer for the Omaha Northern railroad sought quotes for 400 tons of steel rails from six United States Steel Corp owned mills. Five refused without understanding the railroad significance. one withdrew after inquiry. The line’s financiers plan to abandon buying rails domestically and will seek quotes from British, Belgian, and German firms.
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Steel Trust
Sioux City
Omaha Northern Railroad
Sioux City-Omaha
John C. Coonths
Boston
United States Steel Corporation
Chicage
Great Britain
Belgium
Germany
MacArthur and Mary McCalla wed at All Saints Chapel
Newport R I Aug 21 Lieut Arthur MacArthur son of Maj Gen MacArthur and Miss Mary McCalla daughter of Bowman H McCalla U S N were married here at noon today at All Saints Memorial chapel.
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Newport
Arthur MacArthur
MacArthur
Mary McCalla
Bowman H., McCalla
All Saints’ Memorial Chapel
Grain in shock damaged by rains across state
Springfield reports heavy weekly rainfall mainly in the north causing grain in shock damage and farm delays. Corn remains in good condition but slow growing. drought and chinch bugs injure southern crops. Oats yield higher in central district. potatoes rot. pastures and gardens generally fair. apples improving in central district.
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Springfield
Drouth
SHAM BATTLE IN CAMP AT MANISTEE
Thousands watched a camp sham battle at Manistee Michigan with regiments attempting to capture a defended cannon on a high hill. The First and Third regiments pressed the assault as the Second and Independent Battalion guarded the position. After over an hour of maneuvers the attackers abandoned the effort. Dorothea steamed upriver but naval reserves stayed out. Camp Hawley closed and remaining militia returned home.
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Michigan
Manistee
Mich
High Hill
Dorothea
Camp Hawley
Canada
Ottawa
Washburn Maynard
United States Lightship Board
Minister of Marine
Pelce Island
Erie
Sutherland
Mutiny in Owa jail ends with axed rescue attempt
Des Moines Iowa August 21 a Centerville telegraph reports a jail mutiny at the county lockup injuring Sheriff Davis. The sheriff’s wife used an axe with Deputy Bevington’s help to force prisoners back to cells after a string of escape attempts, two succeeding in prior days.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Centerville
Davis
Bevington
That's What Has Become of Colombia's Gunboat Boyaca
Panama, Colombia, Aug 21. The former government sunboat Boyaca, which left July 2 with 300 soldiers for Agua Dunce and was captured by Colombian revolutionists, is now at sea flying the rebel flag. Rumors of her sinking are refuted. Before leaving, governor Salazar ordered the commander not to fire to avoid endangering those aboard. Revolt reports say she fought two hours before capture, with likely machinery or rudder failure forcing surrender.
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Colombia
Boyaca
Panama
Agua Dunce
Hereeneral
Revolvary
Grand Army's Request to Let G A R Attend Encampment
Washington August 21 a communication to the president from a city committee of the G L asks for an executive order allowing Grand Army of the Republic members serving the United States to attend the October encampment without pay loss or annual leave deduction, noting it may be the last great Civil War veterans gathering at the capital.
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G. A. R. Officholdiers
Washington
Oyster
G. L
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
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Loop Creek
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Wilkesharre
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A. J. Beveridge
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Cleveland
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