Wheat Drops Five Cents In Early Season Decline
New York reports wheat losing five cents a bushel with prices tumbling to near season lows as bulls abandon the market. Liverpool and Chicago futures show heavy selling while corn and oats move on varied declines amid rumors of a “heat” plot to break the market and a new bear group linked to Cudahy and Counselman lurks in speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Chicago
Charlies Counselman
John Cudahy
Siamese King Honors German Emperor's Tomb
The king of Siam, arriving yesterday and welcomed by Emperor William, laid a wreath on the tomb of the late German Emperor Frederick this morning before moving into his palace residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potsdam
Siam
William
Frederick
Germany
Morocco Pirates Attack Off Morocco Coast
The Portuguese bark Rosita Faro was attacked by pirates off the Moroccan coast near Madrid. The captain and four crew members were carried off in the raid attributed to Bocosa Kabyle forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Madrid
Love at the Throttle Mrs Fuller rushes to her daughter's bedside
Mrs Melville W Fuller wife of a Supreme Court chief justice travels across the continent by special train to reach her daughter Mrs Hugh Wallace who lies ill with appendicitis at Ashford's Farm near Mount Tacoma Washington. The trip bypasses a long regular schedule by rail and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Fuller
St. Paul
Minn
Melville W. Fuller
The
Supreme Court
trans-Mississippi States
Hugh Wallace
Ashford’s
Mount Tacoma
Washington
Justice
Edmunds Held in Pike's Peak Murder Case
John 13. Edmunds of Kansas City arrested on suspicion of complicity in the murder atop Pike's Peak of Herbert H. Kay of Wisner. Edmunds, once the office boy for Dr. G. W. Fraker, had testified Fraker drowned. Fraker later disappeared, then returned with damaging evidence against Edmunds. Edmunds claims alibi and says Fraker wielded the accusation out of spite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John
Edmunds
Pike's Peak
Herbert H. Kay
Wisner
Neb
G. W. Froaker
Excelsior Springs
Edémunds
Fraker
Missouri
Minnesota
Colorado Springs
Kay
Child Beater Detained After Cruel Attack in Lambertville
Dr F W Larsson heard a scream and saw a man dragging a 6 year old girl on Brunswick avenue. The assailant Joseph Priatico was arrested after pursuit. he was fined and discharged. Authorities later learned the child was beaten and suspended by heels and thumbs for an hour or more. investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambertville
N. J
F. W. Larsson
Brunswick Avenue
Morse
Larsson
Mirex Explosive Demonstrated In Lake Michigan Tests
Chicago reports a new explosive named Mirex tested in Lake Michigan. A four by one and a quarter inch cylinder was launched and exploded at five feet, sending a twenty foot water column high. A second charge exploded at fifteen feet with similar effects, depths announced beforehand by the inventors. Backers include John H. Edelman, a wealthy former Philadelphian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
John H. Edelman
Railroad to Receive $4000 in Steel Rails from Carnegie
Nashville August 27. Baxter president of the Tennessee Central Railway and W J Totten Carnegie Steel representative closed a contract for four thousand dollars worth of steel rails and fittings for road construction. Delivery starts in about six weeks. Contractors for bridges and tracks are not filing bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Dere Baxter
Tennessee Central Railway Company
W. J. Totten
Carnegie Steel Company
Pittsburg
Universal Peace Union Elects Officers at Mystic Convention
The Universal Peace Union assembled in Mystic Connecticut on August 21 elects Alfred H. Love as President and Charles F. Wastings as secretary treasurer. Belva A. Lockwood and Christina V. W. Clark named corresponding secretaries. Amanda Dayo chosen business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Peace Union
Mystic
Conn
Alfred H. Love
Philadelphia
Charles F. Wastings
Mia
Belva A. Lockwood
Washington
Christina V. W. Clark
Mywtic
Busness Mecmger
Amanda Dayo
Puilalodph
Steamship Arrivals New York Aug 27 Update
Steamship arrivals and clearances listed for New York on August 27. Vessels cleared include Loa Gas comme Havre Boaarndat Rotterdam unbria Liverpool Southampton. Arrivals include St Louis Campania Fuerst Bismarck Nomadic in New York and Hamburg calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Loa Gascomme
Havre
Boaarndat
Rotterdam
Unbria
Liverpool
Southampton
St. Louis
Hamburg
Fuerst Bismarck
Nomadic
Campania
Bolivian force invades Sandia Province Peru
Caolone Pando of Bolivia leads six hundred men into the Sandia province in Peru via Lima and Meru route from Galveston in August, signaling a border incursion and military action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Lima
Meru
Galveston
Caolone Pando
Bolivia
Sandia
Spain signals confidence in Weyler as Cuba war nears end
Madrid dispatch reports General Azcarraga stating full confidence in Captain General Weyler's governance in Cuba. He warns the United States not to provoke, hoping no demonstrations occur. The Havana paper Diaro de la Marina mocks Woodford's mission and predicts no foreign intrusion into Cuban affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Azcarraga
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Weyler
Cuba
United States
Spain
Havana
Great Britain
Canada
Diaro de la Marina
Europe
Russia
Hawaii Prods Japan Over Arbitration In Migration Row
The Mariposa brings Hawaii news from Sydney and Honolulu. Hawaii has not yet heard back from Japan on referring the migration dispute to arbitration. The Hawaii Star warns of Japanese calls for possible uprisings and notes potential advantages if any uprising succeeds or fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Sydney
Vie
Honolulu
Japan
Hawaiian Star
Will Telegraph From Heaven Story Ends in Richmond Hang
Richmond Aug 27 Joseph Fife, convicted of attempted assault on Mrs Marks a widow, and who confessed to two other similar crimes, was hanged today in the city jail. He mounted the gallows penitent and spoke with calm indifference about leaving the world. His last words to Deputy Sergeant Ralston were I will send you a telegram from Heaven on the 100th of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Joseph Fife
Marks
Jalil
Ralston
Marca
Fall of scaffold kills four on city building
Rock Island Illinois August 27 A scaffold collapse on a new building sent C J W Schreiner contractor W H Willis and John Lowe bricklayers and Joe Crudup a colored hod carrier from the third story to the stone sidewalk Wills died within ten minutes Schreiner had a temple cut and internal injuries Lowe and Crudup were gravely bruised all believed to die
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
C. J. W. Schreiner
W. H. Willis
John Lowe
Joe Crudup
Wills
Schreiner
Lowe
Crudup
War ships under construction in navy program
Report to the navy department shows five battleships, one gunboat, thirteen torpedo vessels, a submarine boat and a navy yard tug under construction. No unprotected cruiser or monitors are being built or remodeled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Navy Department
Navy Yard
Mines Planned on Wheeling Division of Martimore and Ohio
Pittsburg Aug 27 definite decision to start several mines along the Wheeling division of the Martimore and Ohio railroad. Preliminary work is finished tonight and a decisive move may be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Martimore and Ohio Railroad
Bank Manager Buys Diamond Becomes Involved in Fraud
Montreal report states Manager MacGregor of Molson's Calgary branch has been discharged over purchasing a gold brick for 10,000. The incident involves Molson's bank operations in the Northwest Territories and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
MacGregor
Calgary
Northwest Territory
Molson's Bank
Oil Sprinkle Study Cuts Dust On Pennsylvania Railways
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to spray crude oil on roadbeds to curb dust, after successful trials on the West Jersey line and the Delaware division. The method reduces dust and repels water on gravel roads and is to be extended to other segments including Baltimore to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Jersey Railroad
Delaware
Baltimore
Washington
Anderson Plant Raises Wire Nail Scale Amid Labor Tension
A Commercial Tribune note from Anderson Indiana reports the American Wire Nail company increased its wire depart ment scale slightly above national peers while cutting last year’s level due to a plate system. The firm will deal with workers individually as 200 men face Friday deadline to remove tools and effects from the factory. Walter Gillett of the National Association has pushed for recognition without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Anderson
Ind
American Wire Nail Company
Planta
Walter Gillett
National Association
English Girl’s Hardships Prompt Hunt For Missing Emma Davis
Four years ago Emma Davis, an English girl living near Madera California, was brought from Rock Ferry by the Tubbs couple who own a vineyard. She worked with men on public highways and received no schooling. The British consul and Marquis of Salisbury’s interest led to the sheriff’s inquiry. Emma was found missing after a visit to the Tubbs place and is believed to be in Fresno. The sheriff plans to locate her and return her to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madera
Cal
Rock Ferry
England
Edward A. Tubbs
Emma Davis
Marquis of
Balisbury
Tubbs
Fresno
California settlement eyed by Colonization Society and Salvation Army
In San Francisco on August 27 the Citizens' Colonization Society and the Salvation Army discussed purchasing 500 acres near Soledad Monterey County from C. T. Rowle for 50 dollars an acre with ten years to pay at 8 percent interest. Claus Spreckles’ offer to buy Soberness property was abandoned as ploughing in August could not be completed. The finance committee reports several thousand dollars in subscriptions, including one from Spreckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonization Society
Salvation Army
San Francisco
Citizens’ Colonization Society
Soledad
Monterey County
C. T. Rowle
Sobernnes
Claus &Spreckles
Finance Committee
Spreckles
Abductor Frederick May Sought After Heavy German Money
Frederick May, who sailed from Germany with almost 1 million dollars entrusted to him, is believed to be in Australia. Australian authorities suspect he will try to flee to the United States. The Mariposa was searched before sailing and a man matching his description boarded the Arcadia at Suez after reaching Sydney. Traced to Brisbane, detectives lost him there. Rewards are offered for his arrest. He is described as cultured and well presented.
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San Francisco
Frederick May
Germany
Australia
United States
Sydney
Arcadia
Sues
Brisbane
West Point Examination for Cadets and Candidates
A board of medical officers including Major George H. Torney Captain Charles Richard and Captain Charles F Mason meets at West Point to conduct physical examinations of cadets and candidates for cadetship. Reports will be sent to the adjutant general with special notes on disqualifications probationary admissions or rejections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George H. Torney
Charles Richard
Charles F. Mason
West Point
Grand Army in Retreat as Buffalo Encampment Closes
Veterans depart Buffalo after the 1897 Grand Army encampment ends. Last sessions honor officers and committees. Lythe named junior vice-commander-in-chief, Mackaye surgeon general, Bruner chaplain-in-chief. Pension reform and school history notes prompt action and resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Grand Army
Women
Citizines
O'Clock
Alfred C. Lythe
Connecticut
David Mackaye
Dallas
Tex
Surfrcon
Frank C. Bruner
Chicago
Pension Committee
Pickler
National
House of Representatives
Senate
South
Ratchford Replies to Pittsburg District in Mine Strike
President Ratchford of the United Mine Workers issues a statement criticizing operators for using detectives and gatling guns. He calls for arbitration only if a living wage is part of the panel’s remit and denies claims of miner assessments funding the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ratchford
United Mine Workers
Pittsburg
Prosperity's March In Weymouth Boots Rise In Output
In Weymouth Massachusetts a revival in boot and shoe manufacturing is evident. Marshall C Dizer and Company produce two hundred cases daily and seek a new plant for finer footwear. Edwin Clapp Strong Garfield and Michael Sheey plants also report booming business. John Carroll and Sons resume operations after a shutdown and Evans Slattery Bates, burned recently, have moved into Carroll’s factory to fulfill large pre fire orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
Mass
Marshall C. Dizer & Company
Edwin Clapp
Strong & Garfield
Michael Sheey
John Carroll & Sons
Evans, Slattery & Bates
Carroll
Bombs for Constantinople four arrest in Armenian outrages
Constantinople Aug 27 The Turkish ambassador at Vienna reports that several individuals are traveling to Constantinople to cause bomb explosions. Eleven Armenians are linked to the recent outrages here with one taking his own life and eight others arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Vienna
Mahmoud Nedim Hey
Murderer on a Gold Ship Chased Across the World
Port Townsend reports the steamship Portland carrying William Smith an alleged killer pursued by Pinkerton detectives over continents. Smith a Cedar Rapids storekeeper fled after a fatal fire and insurance payout intrigue, finally captured at Dawson City and sent to St Michael for detention aboard the Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Portland
J. Michael's
Pinkerton
William Smith
Juneau
Dyea
Chilcoot Pass
Lakes
Rivera
Klondike
Smith
Dawson City
St. Michael's
Found Lying Unconscious at King’s Livery Stable
James Kelly aged 35 was found at 2 a m in a pool of blood on the stone floor of King’s livery stable on West Lackawanna Avenue. He, a stableman, is believed to have fallen from the hay loft. Last seen entering the stable at 10 p m. An ambulance took him to Lackawanna Hospital where a surgeon suspected a skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
James Kelly
King’s Livery Stable
West Lacka- Wanna Avenuue
Lackawanna Hospital
Good Times for the Farmers
Assistant Secretary Brigham of the agriculture department said this year’s U S wheat price gains would yield between 400 and 500 million dollars more for American farmers than last year. He noted farmers will pay debts cancel mortgages and invest in farm improvements while higher prices should lift labor demand and standard wages across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brigham
Agricultural Department
Princess Ingeborg Marries Prince Charles of Westergotland
In Copenhagen at 2 pm the Princess Ingeborg Charlotte Frederica, second daughter of Crown Prince Christian, wed Prince Charles, Duke of Westergotland, third son of King Oscar II. The ceremony drew royalty from Denmark Sweden Russia and Britain with born dates 1878 for the princess and 181? for the prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Ingeborg Charlotte Frederica
Christian
Denmark
Prince Charles
Duke of
Westergotland
Oscar II
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Princess
Weather and economy dominate morning briefings
Pair of southerly winds forecast alongside a five cent drop in wheat prices. Reports cover Franco-Russian alliance and Spain relations. Local items note G A R encampment, baseball leagues, miners idle in Hazleton, school board probes, counterfeit arrests, and a Klondike party event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Hazleton
Saucy Hess
Lackewanna
Vetter
Lackawanna County News
Seopening
Dan's
Fair Will Case Defense Set to Close in San Francisco
In the Angus Craven Fair Will case attorney Delmas says the defense will close today. Jury questions focus on three issues: if Fair wrote pencil deeds, if he acknowledged them before notary J J Cooney, and whether Mrs Craven Martin Kelly Cooney and others conspired. Arguments capped at two days per side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Delmas
Angus. Craven-Fair
Fair
J. J. Cooney
Craven
Martin Kelly
Cooney
Central American Visitors Headed to Washington
Central American officials Lewis Corea secretary of the Legation of the Greater Republic of Central America and Rudolf Welser Nicaragua Canal Company agent travel from Managua via Galveston to Washington D C Rodrigues minister will join them in a few days as they proceed to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Galveston
Lewis Corea
Legation
Greater Republic of Central America
Rudolf Welser
Nicaragua Canal Company
Washington
D. D
Rodrigues
Ballot Count Update From Winfield Senatorial Contest
Winfield Indiana reports five thousand seven hundred ballots tallied in the senatorial race that has run since Monday with no change. Palmer and Koppeich each show fifteen voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield, In
Hero
Mominy
Palmer
Koppeich
France and Russia Show Possible Alliance for Peace
Reports from St. Petersburg and Paris indicate a Franco Russian rapprochement discussed by M. Hanotaux and the Russian foreign minister in the czar and President Faure’s presence. Papers debate whether the word alliance signals peace or potential aid to reclaim Alsace and Lorraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
M. Hanotaux
Cesar
Faure
France
Angela
Paris
Czar
Pothau
Cronntadt
Russia
Europe
Kappel
Aleanace
Lorraine
Germany
Gaulois
the Soleil
Autorite
Alsace
McKinley Quietly Arrives in Cleveland Misses Planned Reception
President McKinley arrives in Cleveland from Buffalo earlier than scheduled to surprise crowds, prompting disappointment as preparations falter. A public reception is planned for tomorrow at Hollenden hotel at 3 pm, with Hanna and Alger accompanying him. The president attends an American Bar Association banquet this evening and thanks the honorary membership committee for the Ohio tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Mc Kinley
Buffalo
Hollenden
Hanna
American Bar Association
Alger
Association of
Willam McKinley
Ohio
Freight trains collide near Eden. one dead
A headend collision on the Southern Railway three miles west of Eden injured three crew and damaged ten cars. John Chreaves of Atlanta, an engineer, was fatally hurt. J. C. Lewine, engineer of the extra, was seriously hurt along with two other railroad workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Railway
Eden
Atlanta
John Chreaves
J. C. Lewine
France weighs 60 million pound loan for debt and navy
The Financial News reports the French cabinet is considering issuing a loan of 60 million pounds in 2 percent bonds. Funds would redeem the present debt and aid reconstruction of the French navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saya
Bonda
Weather forecast for the middle states and New England
The Herald reports fair and warmer conditions today in the middle states and New England with variable winds. Sunday brings continued fair weather in these regions with fresh southerly to southwesterly winds and a threat of rain or thunderstorms in western and northern districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
New York
Middle States
New England
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Hawaii
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lord Salisbury
California
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Ingeborg Charlotta Frederica
Prince Charles of
Alsace-Lorraine
M’kinley
Cleveland
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