McKinley death claims, political shifts, and world notes
Public records note McKinley death claims soon public. Texas fever spreads among cattle. Congressman Mercer returns to Omaha to campaign. Americus tragedy reports a wife and daughter slain. Hong Kong steamer capsized with 200 drowned. Caldwell Press publisher missing. Oklahoma race shifted by McGuire resignation. Mrs. Mackay receives sympathy messages from royalty and president. British population gain clocks 96 011 in three months. Mastodon remains found near Dallas. jaw eight feet. Primus sinking claims 109 drowned. Newport school board hires a colored woman as teacher in New England first. Elizabeth Ingalls dies at 90. Yaqui Indians shot at Torrin reported. Balfour to respond to Russia on international trust. De Lesseps son foresees U S canal completion in six years. Manila progress reported. land acquired on Pasig. Chicago may wireless link to Nova Scotia. Evanston sites chosen. Liang Chen arrival and reception noted. Honolulu leprosy cure samples forwarded for research. Leone Jeadie dies from mysterious condition. autopsy reveals headless steel harpin. Frisco taxes paid in Vinita. railroads tax-exemption noted. Hess named Alaska assistant attorney. Dr J P Webb dies by suicide. Governor Sanguines remains imprisoned. Emperor William to Russia to meet czar.
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Jefferson W. Bigeley
the Caldwell Press
Caldwell
B. S. McGuire
United States
Oklahoma
Congress
J. W. Mackay
San Francisco
Edward
Roosevelt
United Kingdom
Dallas
Tex
Primus
Hamburg
Elbe
School Board
Newport
R. I
New England
Elizabeth Chase Ingalls
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Haverhill
Mass
S. N. Jacks
Fort Worth
Torrin
Sonora
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Russia
Charles de Lesseps
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Panama Canal Company
War Department
Manila Post
Pasig
Chicago
Nova Scotia
Evanston
Liang Chen
Tseng
Wu Ting Fang
China
Secretary of the Interior
Board of Health of
Honolulu
Brooklyn
Leone Jeadie
Flushing
L. 1
Frisco Railroad
Vinita
S. T
Frisco
Paris Demonstrations Support and Oppose Premier Combes
In Paris on July 28 a 15 000 strong crowd gathered at the Palace de la Concorde and a similar number along the Champs Elysée to protest and support government clerical policy. Police maintained order as demonstrators clashed verbally and occasionally physically, with women prominent on both sides and several attempts to reach the ministry of the interior blocked by guards. A group led by notable ladies sought to present a petition to Premier Combes but was barred.
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Paris
Combes
Palace de la Concords
Champs Elyssee
Place Beauveau
Elyssee
Ministry of the Interior
Mesdames Relille
de Mun
Cibiel
de Pommero
Decisive Battle Imminent in Hayti Conflict
A 3,000 strong force under General Saint Foix Colin moves to oppose General Jean Jumeau who backs M Firmin. A Cape Haytien dispatch says Arto bonite troops marching on Limbo toward Cape Haytien threaten St Raphael and Grand Rivieres while Port au Prince troops are said beaten at Archahie.
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Firmin
Port AU Prince
Hayti
Saint Foix Colin
Jean Juemeau
M. Firmin
Paris
Cape Haytien
Department of Artibonite
Cholera Outbreak Reported in Astrakhan Government
The Daily Mail reports cholera has broken out in the Astrakhan government area of European Russia with fifteen deaths recorded last Friday in St. Petersburg coverage.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
The
Daily Mail
Astrakhan
European Russia
Paraguay Applies for Space at St Louis Exposition
Paraguay has submitted an application to secure space at the St Louis exposition, seeking inclusion among participating nations. Officials expect a decision on exhibit arrangements and potential pavilion presence in the international display.
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Paraguay
Venezuelan Forces Defeat Reinforcement Column near Alto de la Palma
In Trinidad on July 28, near Alto de la Palma, Mendoza and Llepoldo Baptista led a 1000 strong reinforcement column sent to Castro. Mendosa's forces attacked and defeated the reinforcements, as Castro reportedly received aid from Trujillo.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Luciano Mendoza
Castro
Trujillo
Negotiations Seen To End Colombian Hostilities
Washington reports renewed talks aim to settle the Colombian conflict between the government and the New York based revolutionary junta. Vargas Santos leads the insurgents now in New York, with Panama as the active theater where about 7,000 government troops clash with 4,000 revolutionaries.
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Washington
New York
Republic
General Vargas Santos
Colombia
Panama
Condition of Chamberlain Worsens After Cab Accident
London July 28 Colonial Secretary Chamberlain remains seriously ill with intermittent heart problems after a cab crash on July 7. Three eminent heart specialists advised against resuming duties in the house of commons last Thursday. His secretary said recovery is slower than expected, signaling grave concern among friends.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Fierce Storm Strikes Oxford Michigan in 25 Minutes
A severe storm swept from Thomas to Rochester in Oxford Michigan causing unroofed homes, a partly finished house blown down, and widespread crop damage. The Humphrey residence was destroyed as corn, wheat, and oats lay mangled, with thousands of dollars in losses expected for farmers.
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Oxford
Mich
Thomas
Rochester
Harry Humphrey
Propose New Labor Party in New York Meeting
In New York on July 28 a Central Federated unions session read a Milwaukee Federated Trades council letter urging cooperation for independent political action. It urged labor to unite for a national movement and field candidates for president and Congress to win rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Federated Unions of
Federated Trades Council of Miwaukee
Congress
Pope's Note to Roosevelt Expresses Gratitude and Good Will
Rome July 28 The pope thanks President Roosevelt for his congratulations and gifts and asks him to accept a souvenir of the pontiff's goodwill. The note also conveys satisfaction with Judge Taft’s negotiations and outcomes.
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Rome
Thomas O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
S. D
Roosevelt
Taft
Poas Volcano Rumblings Heard Near San Jose
Subterranean thunder like noises are heard in San Jose and Alejela eleven miles away, believed to originate from the Poas volcano. Authorities note continued activity and warn residents to stay alert.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Alejela
Poas
Indiana Senator Beveridge and Chicago Mayor miss Philippine veterans reunion
Senator Beveridge of Indiana and Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago informed the local Philippine veterans association they cannot attend the third annual reunion of the national army of the Philippines in Cornelia Bluffs, Ja, August 13-15, due to prior engagements.
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Beveridge
Indiana
Carter Harrison
Chicago
The
Philippine Veterans’ Association
National Army of the Philippines
Cornell Bluffs
Emperor Restricts Festivities for Posen Maneuvers
Berlin reports say warnings to Emperor William deter public events for the September army maneuvers at Posen. A private character is ordered for the celebrations and windows along the march route are to be kept closed to limit demonstrations.
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Berlin
William
Posen
Prussian
Poland
Nebraska state property assessments rise by 5.5 million
The state board of equalization reports total assessed valuation of all property at 179,977,314.97 dollars, up 5,538,219 from last year. Douglas County contributes over 3 million to the increase, while Lancaster shows a near 500 thousand decline. A county-by-county comparison follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
State Board of Equalization
Douglas County
Lancaster
Aged Widow Disappears From Lyons Home
Mrs. E Crowell an elderly widow from Lyons Nebraska vanished from her home. Last seen in her room about evening by the George Crowell family who live with her. Health weakened she may have wandered off while mentally deranged and no clue to her destination has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Neb
E. Crowell
George Crowell
Stock Stolen During Shipment in Beatrice
Beatrice Neb July 28 W H Bowman prominent stockman found seven head of fat cattle missing from a shipment of 200 cattle sent to the Kansas City market. The theft occurred during loading in Beatrice, restating the loss within the same consignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice, Neb
W. H. Bowman
Child Bitten by Dog in Plattsmouth Incident
Three year old Emil Frahm, son of Hans Frahm, was bitten on the face by a vicious dog in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The injury required five stitches to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Neb
Emil
Hans Frahm
Killa Game Out of Season
James Cam pin of Shenandoah Iowa arrived in ARION with three prairie chickens for sale. Deputy Game Warden McCon nell arrested him and Judge Roley fined him for the violation.
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Killa
Arion
Neb
James Campin
Shenandoah
McConnell
Roley
Wheat Turning Out Well in Edgar Nebraska Harvest
Wheat threshing is in progress at Edgar Nebraska with excessive rains seen, yet harvest is turning out well and most wheat should reach fair quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Neb
Girl Sent to Reform School After Larceny Conviction
Ruby Camp aged fifteen was found guilty of petit larceny in the county court at Fairbury Nebraska and sent to the reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury, Neb
Ruby Camp
Reform School
Threshing in Full Blast in Seward County Neb
Threshing is in full blast after rain cessation in Seward Nebraska. Farmers report bustling activity as nearly every machine runs and yields are good across the county.
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Seward, Neb
LInch Game Law Violators In Holt County Raid
Chief Game Warden Simpkins and Deputy Carter raided illicit hunters in Holt county uncovering seventeen prairie chickens and arresting John P Sullivan Jerry Sullivan Mike Sullivan and Patrick Sullivan They were convicted fined five dollars for each count plus costs totaling 135 dollars M F Harrington defended them arguing possession outside season was not an offense and that proof of shooting was needed for conviction
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Lincoln
Neb
Simpkins
George Carter
Holt County
John P. Sullivan
Jerry Sullivan
Mike Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan
O'Neill
M. F. Harrington
Prelim Steps in Beatrice to Kansas City Western Railroad
J B Smith, president of a newly formed Beatrice company, filed a $500000 mortgage with Union Trust of Philadelphia to begin construction of the Kansas City Beatrice Western railroad. The line will run from Virginia to Beatrice then northwest to Grand Island with a Beatrice Lincoln branch.
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Beatrice, Neb
Kansas City, Beatrice & Western Railroad
J. B. Smith
Union Trust Company of
Philadelphia
Smith
Virginia
Beatrice
Grand Island
Lincoln
Brakeman Killed on Burlington Freight Train
In Sidney Nebraska on July 26 a Burlington freight train No. 303 killed brakeman B Robbins. He was on top of cars near Lorenzo eight miles southwest when he fell between cars as they moved, the impact ripping his head from the body and tearing off an arm.
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Sidney
Neb
Qon
Burlington Branch
B. Robbins
Lorenzo
Soldiers' Monument Button Sale Under Way
BEATRICE July 25 The Rawlings Woman's Relief Corps has launched a fundraiser for the soldiers' monument by selling souvenir buttons to raise the necessary funds for completion.
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Beatrice
Rawlings Woman’s Relief Corps
Elkhorn Section Men Strike for Higher Wages
Eight section men on the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroad at Kennard Nebraska struck for higher wages. They had been paid 1.25 dollars per day and demand 1.50 dollars.
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Kennard, Neb
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley
Arm Severed by Binder Near Superior Neb
John Wanen a young farmer near Superior Nebraska lost an arm above the elbow when his team bolted the binder causing him to be thrown in front of the machine. The accident occurred while he was driving the tied team.
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Superior, Neb
John Wanen
Wanen
Enormous Wheat Yield Reported Across Elwood County
Elwood Nebraska reports threshing returns show a phenomenal wheat harvest with yields up to fifty seven bushels per acre. The grain is described as very fine in grade across localities.
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Elwood
Neb
Child Bitten by Rattler in Nebraska Ranch Area
Sidney Nebraska July 26 Mabel Halston six year old daughter of Jer ome Halston a prosperous ranchman residing twelve miles northwest was bitten by a rattlesnake and her life is despaired of.
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Rattler
Sidney, Neb
Mabel Halston
Jerome Halston
New Depot at Oakland Promised and Under Way
Oakland Nebraska July 26 The long promised new depot is now an assured fact as the site has been surveyed and a portion of the material is on the ground.
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Qcakland
Oakland
Neb
Dutch columns surprised in Sumatra raid kill several
Telegram from Achin Sumatra reports Dutch columns were surprised by the enemy. Lieutenant Bruyn and eleven soldiers killed while two officers wounded. The dispatch notes the enemy suffered twenty four killed.
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Achin
Sumatra
Bruyn
Wreck at DeWitt Ties Up Rock Island Freight
BEATRICE Neb July 26 a fast freight train west of DeWitt derailed near the depot when four heavily loaded merchandise cars left the track. The cars were demolished the contents scattered and one box car toppled onto a flat car no injuries reported in the item rail mishap.
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Beatrice
Neb
Rock Island Road
DeWitt
Omaha
Lamp Oi for Spiders From Java to Munich
Spiders inhabit diverse locales from the forests of Java to a cathedral in Munich. A four pound spider reportedly feeds on lamp oil, while a Texas spider builds a four by two foot balloon tethered to a tree and sails off with her brood on a single thread.
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Java
Pearson's Weekly
Munich
Palmerstons Independence and Sharp Reply to Russell
Lord Palmerston resented Lord John Russell approach after LW visited England. Palmerston sent a brisk note asserting he would not be dictated on guests in his house and would use his own discretion. He also stated Russell should choose his own cabinet without delay.
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Palmerstons
Lord Palmerston
England
Lord John Russell
Palmerston
John Russell
Dodd's Kidney Pills Relieve Farm Worker Back Ache
Stratford Wisconsin July 28. Willin Junemann recalls lifting grain with a coworker when his back cracked. After using a fifty cent box of Dodd's Kidney Pills, his back pain subsides and he recovers quickly. He urges others to try the remedy rather than endure backache.
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Stratford
Wis
Willin Junemann
Mr. Junemann
Dodd
Lake Okoboji Vacation Promises Scenic Relaxation
Milwaukee Railway promotes Lake Okoboji as an economical, refreshing getaway reachable from Omaha. The lake sits at about 2000 feet, with cool air, timbered shores, fishing and boating, and moderate hotels. Full information available at the Milwaukee Railway City office, 1504 Farnam Street.
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Milwaukee Railway
Omaha
Farnam Street
F. A. Nash
Gen
Western
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