Uncertain Future as Conclave Fails to Name Heir
Rome reports no pope chosen after the second day of the papal conclave. Smoke from the Sistine chapel confirms ongoing deadlock as crowds fill St Peter's Square. The leading candidate’s strength appears unbroken and no compromise candidate has emerged yet.
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St. Peter's Square
Rome
Leo XIII
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter’s
St. Peter's
Vatican
Holy See
St. Peter's Plaza
Colima Volcano Erupts with Smoke and Loud Detonations
A Colima eruption drives dense smoke northeast on strong sea winds. Authorities report possible lava overflow and underground shocks over the past day. No major damage yet, but nearby villagers flee as alarm spreads.
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Mexico
Colima
Honor First War Secretary General Henry Knox Tablet Unveiled
In Thomaston Maine a bronze memorial table honoring General Henry Knox, the first secretary of war under Washington, was unveiled Saturday evening. The tablet was funded by a General Knox chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Thomaston
Henry Knox
Washington
General Knox
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dr. Vanderlip Dies Prominent Cleric Founder of Prosperous Institutions
Rev. George Mairs Vanderlip D D longtime leader in the Young Men's Christian Association founded in America and a founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He also served as president of the American Baptist Publication Society. He died at his home in Brooklyn from heart disease. Vanderlip was born in Argyle New York in 1832.
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New York
George Mairs Vanderlip
D. D
Young Men's Christian Association
America
Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Baptist Publication Society
Is, Mead
Brooklyn
Vanderlip
Argyle
N. Y
Land Owner Seeks 40000 From Commission Firm
United States circuit court issued an attachment against Merchants Brokerage and Commission company in St. Louis. Marshal Dorsey seized the offices formerly used by John J. Ryan Turf Investment. William Wilmorton of Preemption Illinois, 83, claims 40000 invested in alleged get rich quick schemes similar to recently failed turf investment firms with customers nationwide.
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ST. Louis
United States Circuit
Merchants’ Brokerage and Commission Company
United States
Dorsey
John J. Ryan Turf Investment Company
William Wilmorton
Rock Island County
Illinois
Commission Company
Turf
Requisition For Taylor In Goethel Case Moves Forward
Colonel T C Campbell, leading the Goethel assassination prosecution, has left for Frankfort to seek from Governor Beckham a request to Governor Durbin to deliver Taylor to Kentucky authorities. If refused, a writ of mandamus will be sought in the U S Supreme Court. Campbell will also prosecute Caleb Powers, ex secretary of state, whose trial begins Monday.
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New York
T. C. Campbell
Goethel
Kentucky
Frankfort
Beckham
Durbin
Taylor
Supreme Court of the United States
Campbell
Caleb Powers
Army Glove Contract Hearing Before War Secretary
Secretary Root will hear Edward L. Lauterbach representing Luis N. Liteauer and John G. Millburn before any War Department memorandum on Colonel Barlington’s glove contract investigation. General Davis will submit his opinion to the secretary of war promptly after review.
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Washington, D. C
Root
Edward L. Lauterbach
New York
Luis N. Liteauer
Secretary of War
Barlington
War Department
John G. Millburn
Davis
Plans for Richard Strauss American Tour Announced
New York reports the completed American tour plans for Richard Strauss under Henry Wolfsohn. His first U S appearance will be an orchestral concert in New York, followed by a Strauss recital with Mme Strauss de Athne, Beyreuth fame, with Strauss at the piano on that occasion. Subsequent orchestral concerts across the United States are planned with leading managers. He will also give limited recitals with Mme Strauss de Athne in major cities.
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New York
Richard Strauss
Henry Wolfsohn
Strauss
America
Mme. Strauss de Athne
Beyreuth
United States
Indictments Tie Nine To Post Office Scandals
Washington reporters list seven indictments against nine individuals including August W. Machen John T. Cuppen and Thomas W. McGregor among others. Indictments allege conspiracy with fake paper claims and kickbacks from painting and supplying postal boxes satchels with a 25 cent saving routed to co conspirators. Crawford charged separately for presenting a false claim and released on 10000 bond.
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Washington
Post Office
August W. Machen
Free Delivery
John T. Cuppen
Lock Haven
William C. Long
William Gordon Crawford
George E. Lorenz
Toledo
Martha J. Lorenz
Maurice Runkel
New York City
Thomas W. McGregor
Rural Free Delivery Service
Leopold J. Stern
Baltimore
Crawford
Long
Machen
Cupper
Reading
Albany
Scranton
Cleveland
Stern
United States
Reform conference in Denver aims to unite reform forces
About fifty leaders and political reform groups gathered at the St James hotel in Denver for a conference to merge the triage reform factions into one party. Former U S Senator W V Allen of Nebraska spoke urging reorganizing the reform forces to include various factions with similar doctrine and differing only in methods. A committee was named to draft resolutions and a public report, with members including W V Allen J S Fetter J Mallett Frank W Vers R H Reemell H B Hewitt V A Poynter.
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Denver
People’s Party
Je St. James Hotel
J. A. Edgerton
Edgerton
Milton Park
Texas
J. H. Calderhed
Montana
United States
W. V. Allen
Barman
J. S. Fetter
Ulinals
J. Mallett
Frank W. @wers
Colorado
R. H. Reemell
Ohio
H. B. Hewitt
Kansas
Vi A. Poynter
Nebraska
Consul General John J. Long Dies in Scotland Fall
John J. Long United States consul general at Cairo Egypt died after an accidental fall on stairs at Dunblane Scotland. He was 57 born in St Augustine Florida appointed consul general in October 1900. He fell after missing a footing in the dark and succumbed overnight while visiting Scotland.
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London
John J. Low
United States
Cairn
Egypt
Dunban
Scotland
Mr. Long
St. Augustine
Fla
Cairé
Panama Isthmus Turmoil Ends As Castro Takes Command
U S Consul General Gudger reports from Panama that General Castro arrived this afternoon and assumed command, stabilizing the government. The commander in chief will depart the department, signaling an end to the disturbance caused by General Cobos.
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Washington
United States
Gudger
Panama
Cobos
Castro
Hanna Enters Campaign in Ohio State Effort
Senator Hanna returned to Cleveland from Newport to attend a key meeting of Consolidated Street railway directors. He plans to devote much of the coming month to preliminary state campaign work, likely teaming with Colonel Myron T. Herrick to campaign across Ohio.
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Hanna
Cleveland
Newport
Consolidated Street Railway
Myron T. Herrick
Progress in Manchuria Trade Talks Aimed at September Treaty
Negotiations in Washington report lull but strong gains in Manchurian talks. An authorized brief says opening new localities to trade with China is settled. only the treaty date remains to be fixed subject to ratification for opening locations.
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Washington
United States
Manchuria
Cable to the Philippines Acknowledges Roosevelt Aid
Secretary of War Root confirms a cablegram to Francisco Reyes of the Filipino chamber of commerce. The message conveys respect to President Roosevelt and Root and congratulates the chamber on advancing steps for the archipelago’s prosperity.
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Washington
Root
Filipino Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Francisco Reyes
Reform Party Conference Action Amid Political Moves
In Denver the Native Committee of the party met to endorse reform party actions and a national convention in St. Louis in 1904. A call was issued for a unified executive committee and a new organizational path for the reform parties. The session also discussed abolishing duties and a molasses tax topic in Parliament.
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Denver
Colo
Reform
Nations
Unite
St. Lo
Republican Permanent
J. A. Eman
Tobacco Trust acquires Dortsch rehandling plant in Louisville
A deal sealed in New York transfers the N. F. Dortsch & Co rehandling plant to Continental Tobacco. The purchase price is unreported. It is believed Louisville will gain the Continental company's New Orleans plant as part of the arrangement.
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Louisville
New York
Continental Tobacco Company
N. F. Dortsch & Co
Dortsch
New Orleans
Continental Company
Sugar Duties Continued
Simla reports that countervailing duties on imported and bound sugar are extended to March 31, 1904. The extension rests on the influx of bounty supported sugar from exporting countries by that date. authorities may reimpose deferential duties if any nation resumes bounties.
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Simla
Four More Miners Recovered in Hanna Mine
Four more bodies of Finnish miners were recovered from the Union Pacific mine in Hanna Wyoming. They were found in entry No 16, while entry No 18 remains under search. Pumping to start at entry 20 after water is controlled, enabling further extraction.
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Hanna
Wyo
Union Pacific
Warrant for Wright Extradition Flight to London Proceeding
A warrant was issued to extradite Wright from New York to face charges in London. Authorities say Wright has been confined in Tud since April on cia accusations. London police and inspectors Wallis and London City plan to accompany the steamer Oceanic for the departure.
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Wright
New York
AvUnit
Henkell
London
Tud
CIA
Sha
London and Globe
Wallis
London City
Oceanic
Extradition Case Involving States Marshal and Whitaker
A brief notice states the acting secretary orders Whitaker's extradition amid a dispute over custody of a motor vehicle racketeering case with a state marshal on duty and Phillips and Wright cited among the stakeholders.
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Secree
Whitaker
Moter
Phillips
Freceive Wright
Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices in South Omaha Market Report
July cattle receipts rose about 8 500 head with strong demand for preferred beef steers and cows. Hogs sold mostly between 5 0 5 10 with brisk late trading. Sheep prices ranged from 2 50 to 5 75 for lambs and other categories listed with varying grades.
Market Receipts Show Cattle Hogs and Sheep Totals
Cattle receipts total 2 000 head including 300 Texans with steady values. Hogs receipts reach 6 000 head with most sales around 5.10 to 5.20. Sheep receipts 1 000 head with strong muttons at 2.00 to 4.85 and lambs 1.15 to 5.90.
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Texas
Colonel Worth Millions Lands in Nebraska
Chicago executor Edwin A Warfield has located three million dollars in property from the estate of Colonel George T Cline who died July 7 and whose will was admitted to probate. More assets may raise the total toward six million as letters and papers are reviewed. Properties spread across Nebraska Illinois Indiana Missouri Wisconsin Ohio New York Virginia and Maryland consist mainly of large tracts including farming acreage. The entire estate was left to relatives in California and Maryland.
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Nebraska
Chicago
Edwin A. Warfield
George T. Cite
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Wisconsin
Money of the Pope Stolen From Vatican Treasure Chest
A Vatican treasure case erupts with reports the pope’s chambers hid a 20 million lire treasure. The sum, likely in 1,000 lire gold coins, vanished from Leo's secret private repository. Entry was restricted to high Vatican officials, sparking a hush over the disappearance.
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Rome
Pope Leo
Vatican
Man's folly shown when wife lets him have his way
A compact reflection notes that a husband may act foolishly when his wife defers to his choices, implying that control at home shapes behavior. The line suggests how domestic dynamics influence pride and decision making.
Texas School Board Secretary Arrested in $20,000 Shortage Case
Seth E. Tracy, a Texas native living in Washington, was arrested Friday by local detectives for Houston authorities on an indictment alleging a $20,000 shortage from the school board funds where he served as secretary. Authorities were notified, and Tracy expressed regret over the timing of the arrest.
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Washington, D. C
Seth E. Tracy
Texas
Houston
Thousands by Strange Woman at Schuylerville Door
An elderly woman left a package containing 11110 in greenbacks at the door of James Mealey in Schuylerville New York a few nights ago. She gave no explanation beyond saying it was from a friend. Mr Mealey recently faced financial difficulties including bankruptcy and selling his store and stock to meet obligations.
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James Mealey
Schuylerville
N. Y
Try One Package Defiance Starch for More Value
If Defiance Starch does not please you, return it to your dealer. If it does, you get one third more for the same money. It will give you satisfaction and will not stick to the iron.
Secretary Shaw’s Exquisite Treasury Report Bindings
Secretary Shaw of the treasury presented an annual statement wrapped in morocco binding with gilt filigree, a superb example of government bookbinding. The twelve month report detailing transactions and policies was tied with a red ribbon and bowknots, showcasing refined craftsmanship.
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Shaw
The
Treasury
Congress
Morocco
See Your Clothes Fade? Red Cross Ball Rice Remedy
Large 2 oz package promises whitening of faded fabrics. Claims effective restoration for clothing and textiles.
Annapolis seeks 307 new naval cadets for future wars
The piece argues for unprecedented demand to fill Annapolis with 307 young men who would become captains in any future conflict. It notes Annapolis can hardly meet demand despite West Point being able to take fewer candidates. It mentions a testimonial for Pise's Cure for throat and lung ailments.
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Paul Joneses
Deweys
Farraguts
Academy At
Annapolis
Oceanic
West Point
Number of School Days Through History
In 1840 the census began to count schooling days per inhabitant totaling 208 days. By 1850 average schooling rose to 420 days, then 672 days by 1870 and 1 026 days in 1890. The era featured Horace Mann advocates, urging progress amid the decade of agitation. Defiance Starch is advertised as best in quality and availability everywhere.
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Horace Mann
Edward's Modest Daughters and Royal Roles
Edward's three daughters avoid public duties preferring to stay out of functions before Queen Victoria's offspring. The Duchess of Fife and her sisters may become British peeresses rather than German princesses, enjoying a quieter life and remaining distant from royal match pressures.
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Edward
Helena
Louise
Beatrice
Duchess of Fife
Queen Victoria
Duke of Fife
Dizzy Irving Viewed As Dead Ringer In Stage Tale
A Strathfieldsaye gathering recalls Henry Irving arriving as a pale distinguished guest forty years ago. The scene sparked whispers of a revival, with Lord Beaconsfield noting the resemblance to his own career and predicting Irving might resemble him in person.
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Duke of Wellington
Strathfieldsaye
Henry Irving
Lord Meaconsfield
Alfred Rothschild
Lyceum
the Statesman
Irving
Strange spinal illness cured by kidney pills
Friarpoint Mississippi Aug 3 A boy once treated for spinal cord disease improved after his father gave Dodd's Kidney Pills four boxes then eight total and the child recovered fully The father credits the remedy and urges others to give it a chance.
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Friarpoint
Miss
G. L. Butler
Dodd
True merit is like a river quiet and deep
A concise quotation attributed to Hagilitt. The line compares merit to a river, noting that deeper merit produces less noise and distraction.
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Hagilitt
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People's Party
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Philippines
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Ton
Commons
Sessio
Tobacco Trust
South Omaha
Kansas City
Big Sum
Pise
Vanburen
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