Cleveland Strife Triggers Citywide Military Reinforcement
Four Columbus military companies join New York and Chillicothe troops in Cleveland to guard against rioting during a streetcar strike. Adjutant General Axime and Mayor Farley oversee operations at Central Armory as Bishop Horstmann calls for no resistance and prayer for peace. Striking workers protest the armed presence while rain masks violence and mobs subside after dark.
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Cleveland
Columbie
New York
Chillicothe
J. A. Axime
Farley
Central Armory
Efrikers
Marley
Horstmann
Iron famine predicted hits Cleveland market in July
Cleveland brokers warn of a severe iron shortage as demand for equipment rises. Dealers report no sales before January and shipments unlikely before September, with contracts rising up to 40 percent. A broker in the city struggles to secure 1600 tons of iron amid production cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Aleut Boweek
Wanfacturey
Bryl nosed murder trial ends in acquittal for Chicago woman
Chicago jurors found Mrs. Augustus Bryylos not guilty of killing her mother Mrs Anth enne Schultz after testimony about family disparagement. The case drew sympathy for Mrs Styles, daughter of Mrs Strice, amid tense family stories recounted to children.
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Chicago
Augustus Bryylos
Anthenne Schultz
Bryles
Belle Styles
Tax Rates for Greater New York City Boroughs Set
July reports from the finance committee and board of aldermen set tax rates for Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Richmond. The old city of New York previously taxed at 20 percent, with rates now announced for each borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Aldermen
Everal
Greater New York
Alanhattan
Bronx
Dog
Queens
Richmond
Yap
Charters Granted in Harrisburg July 2
State charter grants issued to two companies. The Tolted Statue Long Distance Tris phone company of Pueton with capital 1M and the Tranps and Limerick Sleetnia Street Rainway company in Montgomery county with capital 10M.
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Harrishbure
Long Dietance Tris Phone Company
Pueton
Capital
Limerick
Ball Players Acquitted in Buffalo Police Court
The Buffalo and Minneapolis ball club members, arrested for playing ball on Sunday, faced a police court jury trial today and were found not guilty.
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Buffalo
Buffalo and Minneapolis
Secret Service Report Reports Large Counterfeit Ring
The thirty fourth annual report to Secretary Cire by Chief Wilkie shows 679 arrested for counterfeiting and related crimes in the year ending June. Of these 218 were convicted and 2923 await court action. $56,684 in notes and $20,778 in coin were seized. Notable plates include the Monroe head silver certificates and Hancock and Window designs. the Detroit Johnson brothers and Philadelphia Lancaster cases receive special mention.
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Washington
Secret Service Division
Cire
Wilkie
New York
Eason
Pennsylvania
Visa
Philadelphia and
Lancaster
Wilkie Pure
Burns
M McMlanus
Murphy
Griffin
Statement on Brooklyn Car Strike by Knights of Labor Leader
District Master Workman James Pines of District Assembly No. 7h, Knights of Labor, cites pressure from Brooklyn Repeal Tratsic Company as driving a Brooklyn street car strike. He claims unions across New York and beyond support the strikers and urge fair hours while criticizing Governor and management for injustice. Pines credits leaders including Albert Johnson and Mayor for potential settlement and vows aid to striking workers.
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New York
James Pines
Knights of Latur
Brooklyn
Browklya Repeal Tratsic Company
Jasdat
Coney Island
Albert Johnsen
Johnston
Meyer
Wall
Tam
Brown Accepts Nomination Offer for Kentucky Governor
Former Kentucky governor John Young Brown signals he will accept a gubernatorial nomination if offered by a Lexington convention. He says he will fight the race to uphold his rights. The Democrats opposed to the current ticket indicate potential support for Brown in the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John Young Brown
Kentucky
Lexington
William Uoebe
Brown
Montreal Bank Fails After Cashier Defalcation
A sensational bank suspension in Montreal follows a defalcation by cashier F Lemieux and paying teller J H Herbert who have disappeared. The shortage is reported at $55,000 in the Villa Marie bank, one of the city’s oldest financial institutions.
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Montreal
Villa Marie Bank
F Lemieux
J. H. Herbert
Unclear Titled Item from Tattered Washington Note
Fragmentary Washington note lists individuals Patrick Sullivan and LeAreayen Johnson with places Serminion Terrytown Bradford and a monetary amount uncertain. No clear event date beyond July 5. No organizations or outcomes evident.
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Washington
Patrick Sullivan
Serminion
LeAreayen Johnson
Terrytown
Bradford
Appointment of Lake Como Postmaster in Wayne County
The yesterday appointment of J B Woodman as postmaster at Lake Como Washington is noted. The posting records indicate his official duty begins immediately and confirms the Lake Como post office in Wayne County.
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Lake Como
Washington
J. B. Woodman. Co
Wayne County
Immigration Laws and Padrone System Hearings Held
The United States Industrial Commission resumed a New York hearing on immigration practices. Agents from steamship lines testified that laws are well enforced, padrone control persists for some immigrants, and prepaid fares limit abuses as analysts debate methods to protect newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Industrial Commission
Tawa
Ridward FL McEweeney
Ellison A. Smyth
McSweeney
Commissariat
Trily
Gustav TW. Schwa
Lioyd Steamship Company
Mr. Schwab
Schwab
Hubert Floyil
Cunard Line
Great Britain and Ireland
Bcnndinavia
Floyd
Hed Line
Hague Conference Advances Arbitration Pact At Talks
At The Hague July 2 the conference moves to unanimity amid edits to article 18, plans to strike a cable funding clause, Turkey signs on condition arbitration remains optional, and about half the powers including the Dreibund intend immediate signings. The third committee backs Chevalier Deechampe's arbitration scheme and the plenary adopts the report and final act.
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The
Hague
Julian Paunceliite
Danteh
Turk Pasha
Turkey
Dreibund
Chevalier Deechampe
Vatican
Transvaal
Recruiting progress in Volunteer army falls short
Colonel Ward in charge of the adjutant general's office reports total enlistments for the Volunteer army not including today's recruiting at 4 742 yen, about one third of the total required. Recruits enrolled yesterday are BG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ward
Adjutant General's Attice
Drowning in Satilla River Near Wayerow
At Wayerow Georgia on July S dire M J Mook and Coe Amith an orphan were drowned while bathing in the Satilla River near the town. They went beyond their depth and the bodies were recovered.
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Wayerow
Strike Ends as Messenger Boys Rehired by Western Union and Postal Telegraph
Wilkow Barrie reports the messenger boys strike ended this evening with Western Union and Postal Telegraph agreeing to rehire the old workers but making no further changes or conversions.
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Wilkow Barrie
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Woman’s Harrowing Klondike Tale Emerges From Port Townsend
A San Francisco dispatch reports a perilous journey linked to the Bene expedition. Mrs. W. H. Kena of July City Ky survived a doomed party of seventeen, endured sickness and isolation, aided by three sailors in a cabin, and boarded the Bertha for San Francisco en route to Michigan after losing her husband in the wilds. The voyage of the Rersha brings 97 passengers and about $1,000,000 in gold with $75,000 as the largest individual sum. The Cape Nome district is described as rich, though some stories of failure are denied by purser assessments.
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San Francisco
Rersha
Cape Nome
Kotnebue Sound
Kena
Juy City
Michaels
Bertha
Jing Kiv
Mieh
Last Look at Bob Ingersoll Funeral in Dobbs Ferry
The funeral of Robert G. Ingersoll was held in Wateron Dobbs Ferry with around forty mourners including Mrs. Ingersoll and her daughters. Dr. John Clark Redpath read the oration and selections from Ingersoll's writings were shared. The body lay on a cot, floral tributes surrounded the bier, and cremation at Fresh Pond was considered.
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New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Wateron
Dobbs Ferry
John Clark Redpath
Sweeted
J. Smith
Colonel Ingersoll
John Elliott
Ingersall
Revues
Right railway builder Rasle and New York official die
Rasle of Rasle Switzerland and Gileon J Tucker secretary of state of New York died today. Tucker was a member of the Press Club and a leading Republican. Lebanon mourns City Bollettor William Derr Fister, a prominent lawyer, who died aged 80.
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Rasle
Switzerland
Nicholas Rugeentach
New York
Gileon J.tucker
State of
Cuban Republic in Near Future Expected as Plans Move Ahead
Havana reports a organized group of Cuban officers seeks immediate independence by telegraphing to President McKinley. Washington hints McKinley asked Secretary Root to draft a government plan for Cuba for Congress by December. Yellow fever cases appear at the Triscorila docks. guards move patients to a fever hospital. General Maxima Gomez plans US visit after his family arrives from San Dominguito.
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McKinley
Havana
Root
Island
Gomez
New York
the Sun Today
Mavi Trodriguez
Congress
Washington
Mackinney
Triscorila
Maxima Gomez
San Domineo
United States
No Defects in the Battleship Maine Debated
Philadelphia reports Henry W. Cramp denies claims of hull defects in the Maine under construction at Cramp Shipbuilding. The dispute centers on displacement figures and armor weights, with Cramp affirming actual displacement at 12,060 tons and defense margins sufficient to preserve speed and protection. Lewis Nixon contends the 200 ton difference does not reduce military value.
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Philadelphia
Henry W. Cramp
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Washington
New York
Maine
Cranman
Crump
Arimnor
Congress
Marne
Board of Construction
Sountinge
Lewis Nixon
Championship talk clouds Jeffries and Jackson return
Youngstown reports boxer Jim Jeffries saying he cannot predict when he will return from Europe. He doubts Peter Jackson will accept a challenge and hints he may fight again, though details remain unclear.
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Youngstown
Jim Jeffries
Fia
Sharkey
Europe
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Two Weddings Ended by Lightning in Minnesota
In St Cloud Minnesota on July 2 James Marr en of Freeport and Agnes Herog of Millwood were killed by a lightning strike while sitting on a porch near the Nome of Miss He br iog. They were engaged to be married.
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St. Cloud
Minn
James Marren
Freeport
Agnes Herog
Millwood
Mahning
First Chinese Pensioner
Washington July 22 Ah u of Shans hoi China landsmen who enlisted in the navy in 1861 and was formerly attached to Dewey's flagship Olympia receive a pension of a month for lung trouble. He has the distinction of being the free Chinese pensioner of this government.
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Washington
Shanshoi
China
Dewey
Fugship
Olympia
Peace Conference Notes and Cuban Republic Moves
General reports from the peace conference cover the views of T Suad on proceeding toward a Cuban republic. Militia readiness is urged to maintain order as immigration law investigations proceed.
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Willam 'T. Suad
Lawa
Militia Ordered Out to Restore Bainbridge Calm
Governor Candler directs state militia to Bainbridge Georgia after Sherrf Patterson reports town headstrong mob activity. Units under Captains Littleton and Smith ordered to Waldbera and Thornsville to move toward Pinndridee for rapid response.
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Candler
Ines
Waldbera
Littleton
Smith
Alger Leaves as Root Joins Cabinet in Farewell
Washington observers report Secretary Alger bid farewell to the cabinet today as John D. Root arrived at the White House for his formal presentation as war secretary designate. President and cabinet members extended warm wishes while Hay outlined progress on the Alaska boundary talks and direct negotiations with Britain.
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Washington
Alger
Mr. Root
Root
White House
New York
War Department
Ceesion
Hay
Tower
Naugle Enlists but Fails to Appear for Ceremony
Hazleton Pa July 2. Lloyd Naugle of Sevbertaville failed to appear for a marriage ceremony with Mise Gere trude Williams of Sugar Loaf valley. He was recruited at the Hazleton station and sent to Camp Myade with other recruits. Friends later learned of the enlistment and possible military action to bring him back.
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Hazleton
Mise Geretrude Williams
Sugar Loaf Valley
Lloyd Naugle
Sevbertaville
Marriott Histore
Naugle
Myade
Nanugl
Mise Williams
Groan
Nough
Kruger Refuses Resignation as Rift with Volksraad Eases
Pretoria and Capetown reports indicate Kruger will not resign and relations with the Volksraad have improved. The conspiracy charges against former British officers have been dropped and remaining prisoners are released as summer news notes.
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Pretoria
Volksraad
Kruger
Capetown
Admiral Dewey Hosts U S Consul at Olympia Party
The report records Admiral Dewey entertaining Frederick Wy Hone Feld, the United States consul, and several Americans aboard the Olympia at a go on the Chewtnipeis dock. Dewey remained aboard the ship during the event.
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Triveie
Dewey Thie Affernood
Frederick Wy Honefeld
Berm
Dewey
Moveland Grand Espout Riot Summary
Grail Dien won heat one in 2.19 for the Grand Espout event with Duroniew second and Alt King fourth. In heat two Condi took the win with Hol Fitantit second and Shade Cn third. Time listed as 240.
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Grail Dien
Duroniew
Alt King
Condi
Postmaster Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Washington July 2 Chief Portettion Jorrector Cochrundye announced the arrest of Alvin W. Held postmaster at Marriy Ba for embezzling postal funds. The agency stated the attorney general will pursue charges and ensure restitution.
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Washington
Alvin W. Held
Marriy
Shipping Notices of Arrivals and Departures
A fragmented shipping log lists arrivals and departures with ports such as New York Antwerp Liverpool Bremen and Boulogne. The text notes vessels named Bouth wark Wowie Patria and Bremen entries with mixed spellings and unclear dates.
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New York
Bouthwark
Antwerp
Wowie
Liverpool
Trave
Bremen
Boulogne
Patria
Conference Achieves Big Results and Supports Americans
The conference reports results beyond expectations with English delegates backing American resolutions. It endorses keeping private property at sea from capture and foresees a fruitful harvest from the seed sown, claiming unanimous American delegation support.
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Diack
Italy
England
William T. Stead
American delegates outline aims at arbitration and peace
The Hague July 2. The American delegation declined to state final results but outlined views favoring arbitration over war. They endorsed a permanent arbitration court on revision and neutrals duties, noted progress in human society, and emphasized cooperation with English German and Russian delegates. They praised Captain Crogier and Mr Holle and described friendly Anglo American relations and plans for wider adhesion after signing the convention.
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The
Hague
Arbitration Court
Low
Holle
Crogier
Meeting of Railroaders in Wilkes-Barre
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of the Lehigh Valley railroad met secretly in Wilkes-Barre. Grand Master Wilson attended and grievances about discrimination in promotions were discussed. The group will refer the issues to Grand Master Wilton for conference with company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Wilkes-Barre
Leiteh Valley Railroad
Wilson
Wilton
Iron Molders Association Elects New Officers
The Iron Molders Association of North America convened in Indianapolis for two weeks and elected officers: President Martin Robinelinniath, Secretary W. Denny of Cincinnati, Treasurer William Mernens of New York. Jovepl Ainek of Toronto was named editor of the Iron Molders Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia
Iron Molders Association of North American
Martin Robinelinniath
WW Denny
Cincinnati
Wililun Mernens
New York
Jovepl Ainek
Toronto
Cantionad
Iron Mookiors Jourrnah
Weather forecast for Washington region showers possible
Wet weather signal for Tuesday with morning showers and clearing by afternoon. Temperature moderate and variable winds. Thursday forecast shows potential shower risk and steady temperatures.
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Washington
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Sied
Etrikere
Aind
Harrisburg
Secret Service Report
Workman Pines
Pennsylvania Pensions
Industrial Commission
Volunteer Army
Klondike
Bob Ingersoll
Cramp
Shipbuilding Company
Old Forge
Scranton
Eranton Behool Stathet Lom
Bainbridge, Ga
Atlanta
Mun Mer
Sherrf Patterson
Decatur County
Bainbridge
Soni
Paul
Meeting OF Railroaders
Iron Moulders' Association
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