TACTICS OF THE BOERS AND BRITISH REACTION
Report from Pretoria notes the British government sent cordial approval of the Transvaal Volksraad franchise proposals with minor suggested changes. The Digger's News reports Lord Salisbury praised moderation while Joseph Chamberlain denied any truth to a Johannesburg dispatch regarding UK approval. Cape Colony Parliament opened with cheers for Sir Alfred Milner. speech avoided politics, stressing friendly relations within South Africa.
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Pretoria
Republic
London
Digger's
Johannes Thre
Transvaal
Volksraad
Lord Salisbury
Joseph Chumbheringin
Tadas
Ape Town
Cape Colony
Sir Alfie Miner
Wiel cGenmbesioner
Cape Colne
Eheert
South Africa
Honors For Heroes At California Welcome Home
A parade welcomed returning sailors led by notable figures including Governor Geer of Oregon and General Shutters. Civilians cheered from windows as the procession moved toward the Presidio where the men would rest two to three weeks before muster out.
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Pau Minellen
Son Voluntead
California
Atasor Noble
Geer
Oregon
Hi Start
Inshivieiuuls
Tf Schidlers Gumwiol
Wulnoo
Presidio
Steel Mill to Resume at Pottsville Va
A damaged OCR text notes a steel mill in Pottsville Virginia reportedly resuming operations. It mentions Potts, Villondin and Shot companies and court actions over sale of the inlike assets, with references to a Supreme Court challenge and a leased property, in a garbled legal economic note.
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Pottaville
Potts
Villondin
Supreme Court
National Encampment Arrives for Veterans Care Arrangements
Philathelphire acting commander Johnson met with General Thema J. Stewart of the army to discuss arrangements for visiting veterans. The national committee held a meeting in September and will return to Cincinnati tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philaatelghire
Three Oaks Wins A Cannon In Maine Monument Fund Followup
In a July 1 report from New Vink, the village of Three Oaks, Michigan, won a cannon donation contest that funds a Maine monument. The town, with a growing population, contributed the largest sum to support the memorial project, and the prize will be sent from Mini to the Municipal Memorial Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Maine
Vilage
Newey
Mini
Gromsk
Pottevilly Coal Firm to Operate Furoney for 25 Years
In Pottevilly Pennsylvania in July the trading Tron company announced purchase of the Ming-Hold Chasen call the tandervounding from the Philadelphia and Readbug Coal and Iron companies. The new owners will operate the furoney under a twenty five year paid lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottevilly
Troading Tron Company
Han Purchaded
Tha Ming- Hold ChAsen
Tandervounding
Philadelphia
Readbug Coal and Iron Rompons
Mow
Governor Names Appointments and Removals in State Departments
July date notes Baker of Somerset named clerk in the insurance department. Relinferne of Philadelphia removed. Edward Baster of Midladelphia appointed to replace White FT Wet as messenger in the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvisbire
Baker
Somerset
Vlerk
Insurance Department
Relinferne
Edward Baster
Midladelphia
Philadelphia
State Department
Country editors invited to Dewey reception in New York
The journalism community nationwide will be invited to New York for Admiral Dewey’s reception next October. A preliminary committee at City Hall will mail circular letters to all daily papers and major weeklies asking editors or their representatives to join the festivities. Plans include a special journalist steamer to accompany the water parade and reserved seating on the parade stands for observers.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Prene
Ality Hall
United States
Yellow fever blotches city life as cure clings tight
Santiago de Cuba on July 4 reports suppression of a yellow fever outbreak under General Wood’s orders with one death and three cases. no new cases among U S troops. American and Jamaican vagrants arrested for detention camp, physician De Childs jailed for hiding a fever case, patient dies, while Songo and Cristo stations stay generally healthy amid extreme heat and dryness.
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Santiago de Cuba
Wood
United States
Childs
North American Trust Company
Songo
Cristo
Burnside Arrives at Santiago After San Juan Voyage
The Burnside with Captain Lattin arrived at quarantine in the afternoon after leaving San Juan on July 6. It discharged thirteen passengers and forty-nine crew and civilians, but was not allowed to embark any new passengers or freight at Santiago. On the voyage, John Lin t clerk in the subsistence department, died during the crossing and was buried at Sustlage.
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New York
Burnside
Lattin
San Juan
Juty
Qurantine
Santiago
Santhigo
Lan Lint
Voluntene
Sustlage
Lion Refuses to Fight in Roubaix Bull Glove Match
In Roubaix France July witnesses saw a staged bout between a lion and a bull falter as the bull rammed the lion tore off an ear and forced retreat after a brief ferocious exchange. The crowd reacted with noise as the lion refused to continue the contest.
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Roubaix
France
Shamrock to sail with larger canvas in lighter air
Southampton July 4 reports a new larger boom and canvas being prepared for the Shamrock in hopes that the lighter American air will allow greater canvas area than in the trial race with Brijannda.
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Southampton
America
Brijannda
Bomb Explosions Rock Barcelona City Sections
Four bombs exploded in distinct districts of Barcelona in the early morning. No casualties reported yet. The perpetrators remain unknown as authorities scramble to assess the attacks and curb further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Barco
Ula
Miners Convicted in Fort Satin Conspiracy Case
Ten miners were convicted in Macroghe ral county court of entering a conspiracy to violate importation restrictions. The verdict names the state’s charge against the group tied to a broader unlawful act involving a beauty camp and interference with company employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Satin
Two Local Men Sentenced for Murder in Nineteenth Century Clash
In Milledelphia on July 1, William Eppa Crarge Bt. Clgir and George Weeks, two Black men, were convicted of murder in the first degree. They were today sentenced to death amid a tumultuous court scene. The case arose from a violent quarrel that ended in a fatal stabbing on Christmas night, with an unnamed woman present during the brawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledelphia
William Eppa
Crarge
Clgir
George Weeks
Jase Jonnery
Clare
Weeks
Flortha Witte
Megreme
Chin Bottle Towers Amorien Association Sets New Work Time
The Chin Bottle Towers Amorien association decided at Tenesview that work should start at 4 o'clock on Saturdays instead of 5, aligning with changes proposed by the American Moderation of Laboratcie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Amorien
Tenesview
Botay
Ambitious Tax Rules Prompt Stamp Check Prohibition
A garbled report notes a proposal from a Washington official to ban stamping checks to enforce tax rules. Officials discuss procedures with the audience, but the exact purpose remains unclear as the text is difficult to parse.
New York Dewey celebration plan gains update
New York on July 14 reports the plan and committee for the Dewey celebration have received word from Charles Dewey, Admiral Dewey’s brother, that the pavilion will arrive in New York around October 1.
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New York
Filtie
Charhn Dewey
Pauette
Middlesex County Bank Closed After Cashier Valen tine Surrenders
New York July 14 George M Valentine cashier of the Middlesex County Bank of Perth Amboy N J surrendered and is jailed on a bank shortage estimated up to 105000. The bank failed to open and a panic struck Perth Amboy driving deposits to the Perth Amboy Savings Institution. Investigations show Valen tines pattern hid a multi month deficit, with checks and stubs mismatching as funds vanished. Relatives plan to cover the loss while authorities seek the missing cashier and trace the missing funds.
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New York
George M. Valentine, Coeller
Middlesex County Bank
Perth Amboy
N. A
Eternal Hills
Perth Ambor
Middlesex County
Perth Amboy Savings Institution
Perth Amboy Saving Institution
Wan
Valentine
Watsern
Wilson
Johneon
Veelontine
Velentine
Park National
Mildlexex Bank
Dietabhel
Watson
Dtotert N. Vidlennting
Park National Bank
Nurke
New York City
Woodbridge
Maenard Savage
Rahway
Wn Gu
Washior Valentine
Park National Bint
Middleees County Bank
Old Time Texas Affair Leads to Fatal Texas Bar Fight
A fatal rifle confrontation in New Boston Bowle County Texas left Eva Smith dead and W D Hayes a merchant and Jon Mannig a lawyer fatally injured. The clash followed a dispute over a barbed wire fence dividing farms owned by Ira Sith and W P Hayes.
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Texorian
Tex
New Foston
Texas
Bowle County
Eva Smith
W. D. Hayes
Hayes
Merchant
Jon. Mannig
Ira Sith
W. PD. Hayes
Mine Fire Wrecks Plymouth Work Continues
July 1 report from Plymouth describes a large labor force at the Doin mine after a destructive incident yesterday. The company intends to proceed without delay as efforts to fight the blaze and salvage the mine continue amidst uncertain headway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Westoriny
Newport News Woman Found Dead in Town
Newport News Virginia residents awoke to news of a homicide in July. Minnie Fore A multe was found dead in her home with a handkerchief forced into her throat, and the suspect remains unidentified. The victim was last seen walking with a roller from Fort Monroe, whose details are still unclear.
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Newport New
Fort Monro
Teachers at Los Angeles Read Papers at Education Session
In Los Angeles on July 14 the National Educational Association opened with Professor Aaron Cove presenting on Usurpation of the Home by the School. Sessions covered commentary education, childhood views, critic training, civics, commercial schooling, and high school science.
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Los Angeles
Cal
National Educational Association
Aaron Cove
Achoola
Denver
Hie Saubjert
Fesnion
Department of Comentary Education
J. W. Deleemore
Nebraska
H. M. Scott
Normal Training School
Detroit
Arcuel Strngle
F. Covel
State University
New York
Andoon
Bcience
G. M. Richanison
Stanford University
Kearns Stops Daly Quickly in Lightweight Bout
Boston’s Tim Kearns knocked out Daly of Wilmington in under twelve rounds in a New York lightweight bout. The fight featured rapid exchanges with Kearns landing sharp body shots and a decisive left to the stomach and chin, Daly collapsing and remaining prone until the count.
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New York
Tim Kearns
Boston
Daly
Wilmington
Delaware
Frank Wiene
Buffalo
Kearns
Johnny White
Keats
Keat
Tim
Tely
Daley
Wilis
Dack
German Flag Torn Down During Fourth of July Disturbance
In a July Fourth celebration disruption, a German flag was torn down and replaced with red white and blue decor as tension rose between local residents and German supporters. Soldiers from the transport Sherif fan helped remove the German banner, and local officials prepared a report detailing the incident for the government.
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Vietonio
Carl
Kleinhotel
Kiemme
Orpheum
Germain
JL West
Lilwill
Weert
Klemme
Eaens
West
Sherifan
Amehain Teertonmn
Tie Catter
Young Baptists Rally Draws Delegates to Richmond Event
Delegates to the National Rally of the Young People’s Baptist Union gather in Richmond with Dr. F. E. Henson of Chicago delivering the morning address on Disciples Indeed. Dr. Henry of New York spoke on the Disciple and the New Gospel of Temperance as officers were elected for the coming year.
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Meinend
F. E. Henson
Chicage
Serva
Henry
New York
John H. Chapman
Chicago
IL. J
Bishop
W. W. Garner
Atha
DL. McNeil
Pasley
Ontario
Rev. W. Teed
Wisconsin
Frank Miody
Loon Takechugeh
Miners Entombed After German Mine Collapse
An underground gallery collapsed at the Recklinghausen mine near Hierne Westphalia, burying sixty miners. Several were rescued and badly injured while the fate of others remained unknown.
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Berlin
Recklinghausen
Hierne
Weatphalia
New gold field at Cape Nome discovered
The steamship Alliance reports the first Yukon mouth voyage of the season bringing details from the new Cape Nome gold field. Ground thrived with staking and early claims yielding rivers of gold and town lots selling high. Six miners died in the district two from natural causes and four in a Turk party attack.
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Seeattle
Wash
Alliance
Bt. Michael's
Alaska
Yukon
Cape None
Price & Kane
Kittelson
St. Michaels
Dawson
Cape Nore
Toe Fountain
Maynard
Trottern
Carre
de; Brigham
Jack Burke
Burke
Hotveke
Mass
Turk Party
Tdinghams
Irr
Ape Nowe
Elehtern
Paul
St Michael's
MORE ARMY OFFICERS LIST FOR VOLUNTEER UNITS
A dated roster lists numerous promotions and appointments in volunteer and regular Army units. Names include major and captain designations across infantry, cavalry, and engineers, with officers from Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Missouri among those named. The document compresses ranks from captain to private and notes specific company assignments and unit affiliations.
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Washington
Beett
Capeda Boosh
United States Cavale
Charles Killer Cabell
Sist Volipteerkt
Ilmer FO Tiiwewrt
Capellin Sixth
United States Infantry
John Dy Croesman
Copia Commony I
Pennayt Vantin
Chas, & Worl
Piet Pores Hyn Wolttiterrs
Ocbuirles Oal Fen
Pennevivantias Alpha "P
Piwartoentt
Ash Init Porter
Omynins II
United States
Hus
B. Tarlton
Thrifteenth Undiana vVolunteere
Her
Auaneln
Volanteere
Grant AL White
Caphiln Compiuny
Firat Arkoneae
A. Wagner
Op. Filn
Pilot
North Carolina
Samuel Wilhotts
Qiptaln Computye A
Pourth Penns Tviainto
Wesord Iiditinanis
Frank Graham
Pennsylvania
Robert 8
Hansbury
Ontoni
Volvonerr Dinfantiry
Rettman Joes
Indians Fire at Spectators in Wild West Show
At Summerville Lake Ontario last night, the Tuscator Indians fired into the crowd during a Wild West act injuring three. Joseph Ke Marcie, seven shot wounds in right leg and two in torso. Raymond Brotech, nine years old, several wounds in right thigh. Miss Helen Williamson wounded in body and limbs. The firing occurred during a routine gun segment. the incident was accidental, caused by blended live ammunition with blanks.
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Rochester
Summerville
Lake Ontario
Tuscator
Anne
Apo
Mureille
Sun
Dicione
Eritech
Mirivie
Mrs Johnson's Will Probate in New York
New York July 1 The will of Mrs Mary Johnson who died March in New York valued at over 14000 is largely left to Roman Catholic institutions and churches. Surrogate Vernum admitted the will to probate. The will faced a contest by relatives who charged undue influence against Rev James Power of the Church of All Saints and Peter Kendon, named executors, while accusations that Johnson was not of sound mind were raised.
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New York
Mary Joshison
Muaroh Bh
Mit
Dewerral
James Power
Church of All Buliis
Peter Kin
Lynchings in Texas Reported in Early Post
Reported two lynchings in Texas with details of recent killings. One involved A H Frown, accused of murdering and assaulting a Bohemian woman Monday, and he was shot to death near Alilan. The other lynching occurred near Loli, Chimes, for alleged murder of Lemuel B. Harper, a white boy.
Euston executes Wilson for double murder
A man named Wilson, colored, was hanged today in Euston for the double murder of Marshall Osburn of Chapin. He acted with Coin Stevens, who was hanged in June.
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Euston
Will Wilson
Marshall Osburn
Chapiney
Wilson
Coin Stevens
Weather and Local News Roundup With Scranton Items
Weather outlook shows increasing cloudiness this morning. Local items include a cashier theft of $10, changes in officials, a fire destroying a breaker, and social and church notices. Court proceedings and community notes from Archbald and surrounding areas are listed.
Market Trends Mixed as Trade and Industry Hold Steady
New York with Mitch Dom & Company notes weekly trade shows 7 percent higher business this year and 7.5 percent above 1912, though failures persist. Steel, iron, and copper production fluctuates with strikes easing, demands steady, and exports to Europe rising. Bank of England signals caution while U S industrials and railroads report mixed, with prices climbing for some driven by surplus. Overall, activity remains robust though uneven amid strikes and seasonal disputes.
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New York
Mitch Dom & Company
I Russing
Winmler
Wing & Meeseburg
Bank of England
Raleebie
Europe
Jane
Jim
Ot Srgsth
London
Atlantic
Pacific
Bossiles
Cory
Canada
Fete Day in Gay Paree Review of Troops at Long Champs
Paris celebrates National Day with Major Marchand leading Fa ehoda troops and anti Semite demonstrators quelled by police. A wreath was laid at the Concorde stair, crowds cheered Vive la Republique, and officials guarded order as decorations and marches proceeded through Rennes.
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Longchamps
Marchand
Faehoda Fame
Rennes
Paris
MM. Derenide
Marcel Stabert
Tavmietlo League
de du Conorde
Itn
Trepublique Francaise
Nation Francaleet
Deaguem
Riteons
Peines
Vine Armee
Chaimbeet
Eesehunel
Brown and Joly Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Jury verdict finds Frederick Brown and Joly Y. The pair convicted in Rockville Montgomery of murder in the first degree. One defendant sentenced to hang on a date to be set. Brown faces the same fate. Both men found guilty and awaiting execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Joly Y
Jobweiy
Armlateut Taylor
Ulie
Owneimin
Rockville
Montgomeury
Mir
Land
Tod
Taxstor
Brown
Amsterdam July 4 to Liverpool and New York arrivals
In a garbled transit notice the itinerary lists several ships and routes between New York, Rotterdam, and Liverpool. It mentions arrivals and departures at multiple ports with names like Jersey, Southampton, Normanmiie, and Hove, reflecting a damaged OCR of historical passenger movements.
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Amaterdam
Wee Hendam
New York
Pirewhoud
Tetterilian Wie Roylogene
Liverpool
Mritannie
Eirurti
Local Western League Moves Spark Unclear Plan
Fragmented text notes Grand Rapids in the Western League and a three ball deal involving Columbus. Mentions a meeting, a manager, and travel plans to Columbie and Springfield with uncertain details about timing and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Rand Wuphie
Mivh
Duis
Uhle City
Pce
Columbus
Chilxona
Tovreyeyn
Columbie
Springfield
Fire at Princess Anne Damages Town Buildings
Fire at Princess Anne Maryland burned a large portion of the town after an early evening blaze. Firemen battled the flames for three hours, with crews from nearby stations aiding in containment and preventing further damage to homes and businesses.
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Prijeee
Anne
Juleph
Pire
Alvin
Fragmented OCR Sports Names and Scores From Local Meet
The text lists scattered names and partial scores and places, including Susquehanin and Bradford, with figures like 7 to 4 and a $5 note. It reads like an unreliable fragment from a local sporting or event results page with improper OCR. No clear event, teams, or outcomes are established.
Washington Cabinet Meeting Brief Sparks Key Post Talks
Secretary Alges plans a weekend stay near Vine Prints, with Mr. Alcer at Lote Branch, Nd, after a cabinet session. The note indicates they will remain over Sunday, suggesting talks on pending agenda items and regional issues.
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Washington
Alges
Lote
Alcer
Ojenne July M Dines Secures Decisive Win
Ojenne July M Dines clinched a decisive victory near the end of the final round against Bumtts, delivering a strong finish that sealed the win in a tight contest.
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Ojenne
M—Dines
Bumtts
Weather forecast for Washington July 1
Washington forecast notes Saturday cloudy with scattered showers possible. winds variable. Sunday expected mainly cloudy with possible evening showers and variable wind. temperatures not specified.
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Washington
Egsterat Pooneyl
Wihleotnenvning
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Honors For
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G. A. KB
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Shamrock
Spain
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Internal Revenue
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Dewey
Middlesex County Bank of
Bowie County
Honolulu
Young Baptists’ Union
Richmond
Cape Nome
Klondike
Enghend
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Tewal
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Besson
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Missie Tome
Loubet
Lande
Chenerial
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Amd
Repub
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Anise
Joubet
Armistead
Princess Anne
Pennsylvania Pensions
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Dike
Petelon Echltt
Lorre Moederlek
B. Witurestont
Gow Rew
Siequichanin
A. Man
Younker
Susquehanin
Abner W
Richard
Aumuivilly
Wirndfort
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MM. Brown
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Bradford
Bromuel Ties
Tankhannork
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Jonathan Jones
Tankhonnook
Alger
Dixon
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