Denver man held on obscene mail charge in Hastings
John P. Collingworth of Denver was arrested at the Bostwick hotel by special post office inspector W. T. Sullivan on charges of sending obscene letters through the mails to his divorced wife and her relatives. The letters allege infidelity and financial ruin and name prominent Denver and St Joseph figures. He admitted sending letters but switched to express mail, awaiting a marshal’s arrival for custody.
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John P. Collingworth
Denver
Hastings
Neb
Bostwick Hotel
W. T. Sullivan
Post Office
Collingworth
Salt Lake
St. Joseph
Tne
Express
Grayce Burns
Hunters of
Paris
Sullivan
United States
Omaha
Jké
Simmering
Explosion at Wind sor Celluloid Cellar kills three women
An explosion in the chemical department on the fourth floor of 125 Dearborne street Chicago Wind sor Celluloid Cellar building set afire. Three women died, one worker severely injured, five others sustained minor injuries. Property loss about 3000 dollars, partly insured.
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Chicago
Windsor Celluloid Cellar Company
Dearborne Street
Forest Fires Raging in Swan Lake and Lewis and Clarke Reserves
A major wildfire sweeps the Swan Lake country and western Lewis and Clarke forest reserve. Gus Mosler, superintendent, alleges Indian arson to destroy timber and wildlife. Franklin voters approve bonds for an $8000 schoolhouse, boosting readiness for fall term. last year’s vote failed by eight votes.
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Montana
Swan Lake Country
Lewis and Clarke Forest Reserve
Gus Mosler
Franklin
Neb
Sheepmen Raid Wyoming Town In Warning to Prospectors
A band of sheepmen visited Copperton Wyoming and shot up the town riddling saloons and buildings with bullets. The raid served as a warning for prospectors to leave the locality used as grazing range. Mines prepare to resist further raids.
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Copperston
Wyoming
Draper Resigns As U S Ambassador To Italy
General William F. Draper of Hopedale Massachusetts has sent a letter to Washington tendering his resignation as United States ambassador to Italy. He gave no reason, saying his business at Hopedale demands his full attention. A.G. Anderson at Cedar Creek Burlington injured a finger while unloading freight at the station.
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Draper
William F. Draper
Hopedale
Mass
Washington
United States
Italy
A. W. . Anderson
Cedar Creek
Burlington
Has Become A Millionaire John Hell Disappeared Years Ago
John Hell a Peoria contractor vanished twenty five years ago. A local bank rumor claims he owns the Old Line hotel in Mexico City valued at about one and a half million dollars and wishes to meet his family. His son serves in Peoria's fire department and is married to John Warner’s daughter, former city mayor.
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John Hell
Peoria
Ill
Old Line
Mexico City
John Warner
Woman claims child stolen by former mother-in-law
Mrs May Bryan, recently divorced from Edmund Bryan, went with her mother to the Omaha police station to seek help in recovering her three year old daughter, alleging the child was taken by her former husband’s mother.
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May Bryan
Edmund Bryan
Omaha
Three Killed by Train at Mattoon Broadway Crossing
A light engine backing through Mattoon Illinois struck a cab at the Broadway crossing of the Illinois Central railroad killing three people and four team horses. Thomas Bartles drove the cab with William Sosely on the seat Mrs E M Waller a nurse summoned to attend a patient was in the cab and died two hours later.
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Broadway
Illinois Central Railroad
Mattoon
Ill
Thomas Bartles
William Sosely
E. M.waller
Water
Oil Bed Discovery Sparks Miner Rush Near Yuma
Excitement erupts among miners near San Diego and Yuma over a probable oil bed in the Pot Holes district on the Colorado River. A rush to the site followed the find with land grabbers using rifles to guard claims as first locators sought to protect rights.
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San Diego
Cal
Yuma
Colorado River
Brooks Discovers New Comet in Aries
Dr. William BR Brooks director of Smith Observatory Geneva New York reports a new comet found July 23 thirteen hours, located in Aries with right ascension two hours forty two minutes forty seconds and declination twelve degrees thirty minutes northward motion. It features a bright stellar nucleus and a broad tail, marking his twenty second comet discovery.
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William BR. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Geneva
N. Y
Aries
Brooks
Soldiers Return from Cuba to Recruit at Ft Thomas
The transport Sedgwick arrived in New York from Matanzas and Cienfuegos Cuba with twenty two officers and eight hundred forty six men of the Second United States Infantry. They proceed to Ft Thomas Kentucky to recruit for service in the far east under Lieut Col A W Corliss.
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United States
Sedgwick
New York
Matanzas
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Second United States Infantry
Ft. Thomas
Far East
A. W. Corliss
Soldiers Coming Home From Cuba Return to U S Ports
The transport Rawlins with thirteen officers and 300 men of the Fifth Infantry left Santiago last Saturday and is expected to reach Quarantine soon. The Sedgwick, carrying twenty two officers and 350 men of the Second Infantry, left Cuba on July 19 and will be sent to Newport Kentucky. In New Orleans Police Captain John T Day and Officer Peter J Lamb are dead and Officer August T Mora is hospitalized after a gun attack by Leonard Fierce and Robert Charles as they attempted to arrest the suspects.
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Rawlins
Santiago
Fifth Infantry
Ft. Sheridan
Sedgwick
Second Infantry
Cuba
J. Thomas
Newport
Lll
New Orleans
John T. Day
Peter J. Lamb
August T. Mora
Leonard Fierce
Robert Charles
Big Elevator Fire Destroys Buffalo Island Elevator
A blaze destroyed the eastern elevator on the island at the foot of Washington street in Buffalo. Valued at 750000, the structure and contents were a total loss. Fire cause undetermined though caretakers worked nearby. investigators consider dropped metal or carpentry activity as possible ignition factors.
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Buffalo
Washington Street
Milford area considers extra rural free delivery routes
The rural free mail delivery system begun at Milford on July 16 is praised for satisfaction. Sentiment favors establishing two additional routes, one north and one south of Milford, with petitions circulating for the proposal.
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Milford
Humbert I of Italy Assassinated at Monza
King Humbert I of Italy was shot dead in Monza during a prize distribution after a gymnastic event. Angelo Bressi of Prato claimed the act and was arrested. News reached Rome at 3 am. cabinet meetings were convened. Humbert, born March 14 1844, had earlier escaped another assassination attempt in Naples and was to be succeeded by the Prince of Naples.
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Humbert
Monza
Italy
Angelo Bressi
Prato
Tuscany
Rome
Signor Saracco
Humbert I
Victor Emmanuel
Margherita of
Savoy
France
Thome
Naples
Prince of
Edict Orders Chinese Officials to Seek Peace with Foreign Powers
London dispatch reports a new imperial edict urging all viceroys and provincial governors to negotiate peace with foreign powers. Officials are to defend their territories and prevent foreign troop advances along the Yangtze. Notably, 2000 Europeans tied to missionary work remain inside China. Li Jing Chang is said to be urged to Pekin to command the armies but asks to retire due to age. State Department awaits further Pekin news.
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London
Disputch
Shanghai
Daily Express
China
Yang’ Tse Kiang
Li Jing Chang
Pekin
State Department
Ansley real estate man Beachey dies suddenly
Ole Exma Day reports A T Beachey a respected Ansley real estate agent died suddenly of apoplexy after six months of attending his sick son who died the same day from railroad injuries at Deadwood D T Beachey retired about 10 and was heard to groan around midnight dying within minutes the strain on his nervous system noted prior events
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A. T. Beachey
Ansley
Mr. Rundles
Deadwood
Hla Condition Critical At Presbyterian Hospital
John Clark Ridpath remains in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital in New York City with no change in his status.
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Presbyterian Hospital
New York City
John Clark Ridpath
Yucatan Indian Uprising Terrible Battle Reports From Yucatan
New Orleans dispatch describes a fierce clash 15 miles from San Luis between Mexican government troops led by General Bravo and Maya Yucatan Indians. Mexicans reportedly routed with heavy losses. forces estimated at 7000 government troops and 6000 Maya warriors equipped with modern arms. News arrives via Belize as is typical for Yucatan reports.
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New Orleans
Yuecat
San Luis
Yucatan
Belize
Honduras
Bravo
Will Draw Their Pay for Census Work
Most enumerators will soon receive pay for census work. Ten checks are delayed as districts explain why there are no manufacturing or industrial enterprises, though six districts reported such establishments in 1890. Supervisor Wheeler notes a department letter urging explanations. Special enumeration proceeds, with more work than expected, and Omaha’s initial showing will improve as manufacturers report from their main places of business.
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Wheeler
Omaha
US Rejects Chinese Offer to Deliver Ministers at Tien Tsin
Secretary Hay signaled Washington would not accept turning over the foreign ministers to international authorities in exchange for suspending operations at Pekin. A long cable was sent to Rear Admiral Remey at Taku as the decision was conveyed from Canton.
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United States
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Hay
Washington
Canton
Tien T'sin
Remey
Taku
Immigration Crisis at El Paso Grows Quietly Urgent
Immigration at El Paso Texas worsens daily as guards increase along the river but still fail to stop paupers and contract emigrants from crossing. Fourteen Italian migrants were captured near Jaurez and sent back to Mexico. Separate incident reports Insurance man John V. McDowell severely injured when his buggy tongued broke on a hill near Arion, he was moved to hospital in Omaha after his wife arranged care.
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el Paso
Tex
Janrez
Jaurez
Mex
Duyango
Chihuahua
China
Omsta
John V. McDowell
New York Life Insurance Company
Ormada
Arion
Clarfsson Hospital
McDowell
Dunlap
Insane Mother's Victim Dies in Omaha Hospital
Alice Gadsden of Schuyler died at a hospital in Omaha after suffering two bullet wounds believed inflicted by her mother. Complications baffled surgeons as authorities investigated the case.
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Gadsden of
Schuyler
Omaha
Alice Gadsden
Desperate man Robert Charles killed after long New Orleans siege
A furious two day confrontation in New Orleans ended when the desperado Robert Charles was smoked out and killed after he killed Captain Day and Patrolman Lamb and wounded Officer Mora. Police and citizens joined in the pursuit as a large crowd gathered.
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Gabriel Partens
Andy von Karem
Alfred J. B. Jitoomfield
John F. Laily
Banville
Frank H. Evans
A. S. Leclerc
Robert Charles
Captain Day
Lamb
Mora
New Orleans
Charles
Day
Wilhelm II’s call to brutality before China voyage
Emperor William urged German troops at Bremerhaven to show ruthless discipline and “spare nobody” as they march to China. He demanded undisciplined bravery, weapon use, and "civilization" through force, vowing no prisoners and swift subjugation for a thousand years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William of
Germany
Bremerhaven
China
Hail Sweeps Fields Clear In North Dakota
Grand Forks dispatch reports a Friday hail storm crossing the valley causing extensive damage. The five mile wide storm centered near Cummings Traill County, with large hail and fierce winds flattening crops and damaging structures. Portland and Maryville areas suffered heavily, with over 100 square miles swept.
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Gaia
Grand Forks
North Dakota
N. D
Cummings
Traill
Portland
Maryville
On Their Way to Tien Tsin from Pekin Reported
Shanghai dispatches say surviving diplomats have left Pekin bound for Tien Tsin escorted by Jung Lu troops. The move follows stormy talks between Li Hung Chang and foreign consuls and aims to calm the powers and slow the Allied advance toward Beijing.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Jung Lu
Li Hung Chang
Bekin
Madam Hans seeks 85000 in damages in Nebraska case
Matilda Hans sues W H Salmon in Madison district court for 85000 alleging the defendant published a false scandalous story about her in society. Both reside Battle Creek and Hans is married to Ernest Hans. Plaintiff and defendant are involved in a saloon license remonstrance.
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Madison
Neb
Matilda
Hans
W. H. Salmon
Battle ‘Creek
Paintiff
Ernest Hans
Kidnapping Attempt at Weston House Alleges Bowlin Case
Parties broke into the residence of J. D. Bowlin in Weston Oregon and attempted to abduct him and his wife. Bowlin is connected to extradition proceedings under Governor Beckham’s requisition, with related habeas corpus responses in local cases.
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J._D
Bowlin
Weston
Oré
Beckham
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