Flood Devastates Brazos River Basin in Texas
The Brazos River and Elm Creek join to form a wide flood channel five to six miles across. Nineteen people were rescued from the rushing current as homes and outbuildings were swept away. Government and army rations are being distributed to survivors across numerous towns including Calvert, Bryan, and Rosenberg, with boats and supplies sent from Galveston and Houston to reach the flooded district.
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Brazos River
Elm Creek
Galveston
Texas
Daly
James Cil Meson
Santa Fe
Bragos
Collinan
Hoernoon
Sunnyeide
Brookshire
Brazos
Piriller
Houston
Baeve
Gulf
Ossiat
Pregeertss
Tiepreeniciive
Batt Penin
Tivertion
Hirnczes
Kansas
Bites
Flood Relief Efforts Mobilize After Galveston Rescue Mission
The text notes two days' notice of rising floodwaters and a Galveston revenue outlet leaving for Vilasvo to aid those in danger. Government boats are advised for the flooded district though most people are said to have been rescued. War rations donations help feed several thousand homeless Black residents for ten days. Destitute people will be fed and employed on railways until they can return home.
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War Department
Sayers
San Antonio
Wiallis
Hiedmond
Rosenberg
Thompson
Umke
Arcola
Pulsiam
Uhvianes
Calambla
Veluken
Navagola
Calvert
Hearne
Bryan
Brenham
Mouton
Talviaton
Velasco
Ae Noth
Galveston
Vilasvo
Hood
Homer
Governor Roosevelt Sends $128 to Brooklyn Man for Dewey Fund
The Brooklyn Maghe received a letter from Governor Roosevelt with a $128 check for the Dewey fund. In the note the governor praises the recipient for honoring Admiral Dewey and recognizing his service to the counties since the Civil War.
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Roosevelt
The
Brooklyn Eagle
New York
Brooklyn
Populists Decline Fusion With Democrats for 1900 Campaign
Terre Haute Indiana July reports Populists led by Martimer Rankin announce no fusion with Democrats or Republicans. They will hold their national convention a month earlier and nominate their own candidates. Ranks in party split on Philippine policy with debates on keeping or relinquishing islands. Rankin criticizes administration and hints at aggressive stance on church monasteries.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Martimer Rankin
Chiirman
Paullist
National Central
Rankin
Central Committee
Philippine Islands
Ruskin
Yellow Fever Reappears in Havana
Havana reports two new cases of yellow fever on July 6 including an elderly Spanish woman who has lived in Cuba two years and an American whose illness is still doubtful. Officials say the infections arise in a low traffic area of the city and expect limited danger as the season begins.
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Havana
Todsey
Cuba
Davie
Davie Dove
Robert Bonner Dies at Home in New York City
Robert Bonner publisher of the New York Ledger and owner of famous hoses died at his home in New York tonight after months of illness. He had been about until ten days ago and death came from a general breakdown of the system.
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New York
Nobert Bonner
The
New York Ledger
Famous Hoses
Pension Certificate Names and Places Across Regions
Washington lists various pension certificates with names including William DB and Watson Stroudeburen along with Herbert L. Hall and Glen burn Lackawanns. Mentions increases, locations such as Canton Bradford Troy and Wilkes-Barre appear with several personal identifiers and notes on dependents and minors.
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Washington
William DB
Watson
Stroudeburen
Herbert L. Hall
Glenburn Lackawanns
Wallace Didille
Canton
Bradford
Bert Pallard
Troy
Ophinal Whlows
William
Christiane Ey Teree
Lark Haven
Rowe Chudes
Parone
Luxerie
Tragic Machinery Accident in Worth Bromd Co Plant
In Coatenville Pennsylvania on July 1 a worker was instantly killed and two others injured when a hoisting chain failed. A heavy iron mould fell from the chain crushing Ross's head. Hox and Humphrew were thrown beneath the load and injured.
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Coatenville
Hox Wan
Tod
Lee
Worth Brom
D Co
Ross
Wheeler ordered to Manila for service in Philippine War
Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler is ordered to report to General Olle in Manila for duty with forces in the Philippine Islands as the conflict continues.
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General Wheeler
Manila
Warhington
Gunneral Joveph Wheeler
Gene Olle
Columbia Defeats the Defender in Thirty Mile Race
The Columbia yacht defeats the Defender in a triangle thirty mile race off New Jersey in light winds. Columbia shows superior windward work though its crew reports imperfect rigging and sails needing tuning ahead of a September trial.
State Bar Association Opens Annual Pennsylvania Meeting
Wilkes-Barre hosts the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association with lawyers from across the state. Wilkes-Barre opens at 10 o clock with remarks by Woodward, committee reports read, treasury shown in deficit, members enrolled total 075, deaths listed, and resolutions on expert testimony and a new professional liability law debated.
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United States
J. Bovard Henry
Senate
House
Woodward v
Hoeneel
Liveaster
Bedford
Luzerne
Kishor
Pitladetona
Kress
Clinton
Young
Atterheny
Duckrell
Wilkes-Barre
Daly
Pennsylvania Hay Asssociation
Jide Woodward
Mie Galdrese
William Lloyd
Mechaniceburg
Drenry Prreons
Williamysport
B. Craig
Mon
Carron Browester
Alfred Frank
Dreyfus Movement Under Guarded See and Public Interest
Reports from a prison scene describe Madame Dreyfus in good spirits as crowds gather and soldiers clear streets. Captain Dreyfus walks a ward with guards, exercises in a garden, while General Beguesarie arrives and a round of questions is held at round table conferences amid anti Dreyfus sentiment and public curiosity.
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Hennes
Fane
Madame Pirestis
Yesternion
Amlaidame Godard
Droytak
Tess
Cauptin Dreyfus
Preyfias
Exercice
Beguesarie
Raspan
Tien
Artiflers
E. G. Russell Named in Lackawanna Management Shakeup
New York reports today a management reorganization in the Lackawanna Railway operating department. Among resignations is WLFL Holwell the general passenger agent effective September 1. G Musee, appointee of President Truesdale, is promoted to general superintendent overseeing the New Jersey division and the overall operation.
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Holwell
New York
the Lackawanna
Wlfl Holwell
I G G. Musee
Truesdale
Weetend
New Jersey
Soen
New York July Immigration Delegation Seeks Appointment
A delegation from New York presented to the president today, urging appointment of M. M. Mulhall of New York to a special land office event. The meeting involved immigration commission members and observers from Penney loan provinces, with discussions on U S land office priorities.
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Penney Loan
New York
Ohio
M. M. Mulhall
Land Office
Hospital Insane Ward Evacuated After Unauthorized Trayte
A confusing report notes a security incident at a city hospital where a traytet was moved from the Insane hospital ward. Officials investigate the event and review access controls and patient safety protocols.
Endeavorers Meet in Detroit at International Convention
A large Christian Endeavor gathering fills Detroit for the International Convention with about 20000 delegates expected. Sessions at central Presbyterian church and Light Guard armory include rallies, religious services, sermons, and denominational meetings led by notable church figures.
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International Christian Endeavor Convention
Detroit
Christian Endeavor
Central Presbyterian Church
Light Guard
HW. H. Gibbud
Springtiei
Gibbud
Nephemiah Hornton
Rome
PB. Poster
Warehbington
Lendera Sani
Methodist
Haworth League
Bishop Ninde
Dehy
Willie Baer
Hampton Institute
Endeavorer
Franci O Chirk
Return of the Volunteers Arrives Near
News from Ran Prancisco reports U S transports Ohio and Newport with Oregon volunteers due within a week. Merchants Exchange volunteers to notify residents. A fleet escorts troop ships at their entrances. Nebraska volunteers expected home on the Hanmer voyage. Delegations from states are planned to visit the city for the reception.
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Ran Prancisco
United States
Ohio
Newport
Oregon
Ih Volun
Wey
Hanmer
Noemed
Thir
Eboy
Admiral Sampson Not Entitled to Pay as Admiral
The Washington seting controller ruled Rear Admiral W T Sampson not entitled to pay of the rank from August 16 1898 the date of his commission to March 4 last The decision holds that a vacancy is not created by advancement recommendations nor before Senate concurrence with the president's recommendation
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Washington
W. T. Sampson
Senate
Weather and civic notices headline unreadable form
Fragmentary 19th century newspaper notes report showers and variable winds, floods causing property destruction, enlistment drives, Detroit divorces, sailboat races, and local trade meetings. Coroners jury verdict and building trades meeting are listed among scattered items with unclear details.
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Building Trades
Coroners
M'Kinley and the Pennsylvanians in Pittsburgh visit
Governor Stone and Mayor Diehl led a Pittsburgh delegation to see Adj. Gen. Cortontei. They sought to bring volunteer infantry from the Philippines to Pittsburgh for home leave and to honor Colonel Hawkins with a brigadier general promotion. President Roosevelt promised appreciation and a possible ceremony during the Virginians’ western tour.
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Washington
Stone
Pittibinge
Tvens
Pittebhure
France
Forvesa
Howee
Hawkins
Pudtle
Philippines
Mme
Pittebuire
Hawking
Si Je
Former King Milan narrowly escapes assassination in Servia
Four revolver shots fired as former King Milan of Servia near Milan escapes an attack in Helegrande. An adjutant Lu kiteh was wounded in the hand while Milan rode with police and locals offering congratulations as King Alexander later greeted the crowd outside the palace.
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Servia
Helegrande
Bervia
Milan
Alexander of
Seva
Pia Thorn
Murdener
Lukiteh
Hin
Sis
Alihway
Michiel Street
Populauniies
Rolling Mill Transfer Shifts Ownership in Lanemrstien
The July 6 report notes the transfer of the rolling mill facility along with related works and furnaces. The deal lists a value of 170000 dollars for the rolling mill and 170000 in other assets, with the Susquehanna Iron and Steel company also acquiring furnaces and related operations in Wrievishville and nearby works.
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The
Susquehanna Iron and Steel Company
Lanemrstien
Deeré
Eweliinge
Susquehani Tyan and Steel Company
Auherm Fernace
Wriehisville
Vyorlk Relling
Got Over His Idea in New York Case
A messy New York report claims Tukey Artemus J. Silt warned Aly Ramee that her life was in danger but said the threat had been resolved. A lawyer friend referenced in an interview says the suspect intends no harm. Police stated they would take no action.
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New York
Artemus J. Silt
Aly Ramee
Hiatetunil
Smith
Bage
Mr. Smith
Negroes Retaliating After Lynching Attempt In Con way
In the Columbian region near Con way, Negroes avenge the killing of Prank Green by a white youth named John Dew who was seized and nearly lynched. They vow to kill Dew as authorities seek to quell the unrest.
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Columbian
B. I
Harry
Conway
Prank Green
John Dew
Wey
Dew
Leon
Public Building Site Chosen in Allen at Chestnut and Seventh
Assistant Secretary Taylor selects a site for a new public building in Allen at the northeast corner of Chestnut avenue and Seventh street. The decision anchors city planning and sets the stage for construction efforts this year.
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Washington, Juiy &Aaietant
Taylor
Aeag
Allen, PI
Chestnut Avenue
Meventh Street
Indianapolis Women’s International Congress Elects New Leader
July report from Tulindown notes May Wiehe See of Indianwyolis is elected president of the Chited Bates count of the Women's International Congress, to succeed Hie Colitilees of Africa as the body prepares its next Berlin meeting.
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Tulindown
Wiehe Seewall
Indianwyolis
Chited Bates
Internaaonal Vongres
Talay
Colitilees of
Africa
Congress
Berlin
Enlistment of Volunteers for Philippines Deployed Units Formed
Washington July announces the mobilization of volunteers to serve in the Philippines. Seven colonels and eight majors named will organize ten regiments in the United States and the Philippines, boosting the army by 650 officers and 17,667 men. Recruiting begins next week with officers from multiple states coordinating equipment and supply.
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United States
Philippines
Washington
Shere
Orta
Alleged Revolt in Bulgaria Reported Across Wires
A bulgarian revolt story circulated by newspapers claims crowds filled the streets yesterday with demonstrations. Prince Ferdinand reportedly fled, telegraph wires were down, and officials dispute the reports as the telegraphic dispatches from Vienna and Paris offer conflicting positions on the event.
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Hudipesc Duis
Heliomrade
Princ Ferdinand Head
Coors
Advicms
Delerade
Wiese
Belgrade
Vienna
Soll
Bolin
Athens
Alisererditiert
AMEE
Pete Pertinand
Trav
Pele
Preines
Perdingil Stirtes Certernday
Buxinegrad
Varna
Mining work resumes at Wihmerton Inn ore fields
Workers from The Thomas Treg Ones and associates prepare for ore mining duties at Hintertown’s Wihmerton Inn area. The resumption follows recent preparatory steps and employment arrangements for about one hundred hands.
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Wihmerton Inn
Heme Milraos
Henin Chief Captured by Lieutenant Gebtet
A report states Penny Africa has been captured by Ddmutenant Gebtet, with the Henin chief taken into custody. Details remain unclear about location and date.
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Penny
Africa
Ddmutenant Gebtet
Weather Forecast for Washington July Day
Forecast for Friday through Saturday calls for wartime style showers at night followed by cooler sunnier spells. Winds vary as warmer air moves in with a chance of afternoon thundershowers across Priday and Sacre regions.
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Washington
Bieter Pennevivania
Veriobhy
Enochvania
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Dewey Fund
Democrate
Robert Bonner
Pennsylvania Pensions
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favlin-Morgan
Vanderbilt
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Thomas Linton
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Janet Rusemor
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Frank W. Gunkeulus
Chicago
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BB Holdridge
Sinois
Py Olsen
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Tumar Christian Endeavor Society
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Sampson
Generil
Colombia
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Weet Scranton
Kowid Atont Serantet
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Philippine Archipelago
King Milan
Altoona’s Public Building
Countess of Aberdeen
Jamies M. Bell
First Cavalry
Notih James
iPettit
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Edward K. Hardin
Sec
New York Volunteers
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Sixth Cavalry
Luther Bo Hure
Mth Cavalry
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Cornelis Gariier
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Bulgaria
Austria-Hungary
Benin
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