Navy Secretary Bars Third Maclay Volume From Textbook Use
The Navy Secretary will not allow the third volume of Maclay's History of the Spanish American War to be used at the Naval Academy unless its hostile language about Rear Admiral Schley is removed. He says only partial proofs were seen, and the chapter on mobilization was approved. he did not review battle accounts. General Felix Agnus of the Baltimore American condemns the work as a biased attack and urges presidential intervention for fair play.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Maclay
Naval Academy
Schley
Wainwright
Navy
Santiago
Schley Maths
New York Navy Yard
Lighthouse Service
Baltimore
Felix Agnus
Baltiqnore American
McKinley Wiliam Mcctinley
Canton
Ohio
American This
Navy Department
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Long
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Schley
Dewey
South America
Fpelin Agnus
Baltimore American
Greeks and Austrians Clash in Sidney Nebraska
A drunken brawl led Austrians to attack Greeks with knives revolvers and clubs in Sidney. Six Greeks wounded and one Austrian killed Rade Lubovic among the dead. The deadly encounter ended with a Greek rout and Austrian casualties.
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Araders
Denver
Colo
Sidney
Neb
Rade Lubovic
Robbed Train Victim Drops Dead in Coach
R Smith of Bonham Texas aged man returning from El Reno was robbed on a Choctaw train. He collapsed and died in a crowded coach. His body was placed in a seat and sent to Oklahoma City where his wife and daughter were with him.
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Wichita
Kan
el Reno
R. Smith
Bonham
Texas
Oklahoma City
Mrs. Hanna Says Cunard Trip Was Pure Pleasure
Queenstown July 20 Mrs Hanna a passenger on the Cunard liner Campania from New York to Liverpool told an Associated Press representative on the steamer in Queenstown harbor that the voyage is entirely one of pleasure and its length will depend on circumstances. She said she was not aware of leaving New York under sensational conditions.
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Manna
Queenstown
Hanna
Cunard
Campania
New York
Liverpool
Associated Press
Wheat in Russia and India Report Stronger Harvests
The state department reports hopeful signs for 1901 wheat crops in Russia and India. Spring wheat outlook improves, winter crop losses offset by spring sowing. India yields projected around 5,580,000 tons with higher exports. Bombay estimates 6,690,000 tons. Area planted reaches about 22,000,000 acres, up 5,000,000 from last year.
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Washngton
State Department
Russia
India
Holloway
St. Petersburg
Patterson
Calcutta
Bombay
Prohibition of Livestock From Argentina Over Foot and Mouth
The Argentine government decrees a ban on imports of livestock from foreign countries likely to carry foot and mouth disease. Exceptions exist for nations certifying absence of the disease and precautions. Animals shipped before the decree faces forty days quarantine on arrival.
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Washngton
D. C
United States
Buenos Ayres
State Department
Scramble for Broom Corn Reaches Climax in Mattoon
In Mattoon Illinois on July 18 the clash between Union Supply company and rival eastern manufacturers over broom corn possession intensified with an offer of 125 dollars per ton. The Kansas crop is reported failed and a 15,000 ton shortage is anticipated. Local buyers purchased 15 thousand dollars worth of brush at high prices, and experienced broom corn men expect prices to rise further.
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Mattoon
Union Supply Company
Or Trust
Kansas
Mob burns Grand Mesa holdings to avenge Womack killing
Denver reports confirmation that the Radcliffe property including hotel cabins and other holdings in Grand Mesa lakes were burned by a mob of about seventy five Delta county residents last May. The arson was said to avenge the killing of W. A. Womack by Game Warden McHaney the previous Monday.
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Denver
Colo
Radcliffe
Grand Mesa Lakes
Delta County
W. A. Womack
McHaney
Electrical Workers Strike In Washington DC
About 125 electrical workers failed to report for work in Washington DC as pay demands rose to 3.50 per day. Two contractors not in the union signed the new agreement, while the Contractors' union had rejected the demand.
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Washngton
Contractors’ Union
Ormuz Liner Arrives With Bubonic Plague Cases
The Orient liner Ormuz, Captain Coadh, sailing from Sidney via Colombo, reached Gibraltar July 19 with two bubonic plague cases aboard. Harbor entry was refused and the vessel headed toward Plymouth.
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Gibraltar
Ormuz
Coadh
Sidney
S. W
London
Colombo
Plymouth
Boers Accused in Viakfontein Wounded Shootings
In an oath bound inquiry conducted here, several British non-commissioned officers and soldiers confirm that Boers shot their own wounded at Viakfontein.
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Johannesburg
Viakfontein
Root Stars for Omaha as War Secretary Inspects Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kan July 19 Ethu Root secretary of war completed his inspection of the Fort Leavenworth reservation and spent the afternoon with his staff examining maps and plans The sole determination is to push post improvements to a capacity for about 3000 men Details of the contemplated improvements will be worked out in Washington
Civil Commission Relieves Taft Provinces to Military Control
After a three month trial, Cebu Bohol and Batangas districts return to military rule under Gen. Chaffee. Civil officials remain but are under military authority with power to remove officers and suspend laws. Cebu protests continue as Mindoro occupation planned and Batangas to be fully occupied. Whitmarsh faces Philippine Commission inquiry.
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Manila
United States Civil Commission
Cebu
Bohol
Batangas
Luzon
Chaffee
Taft
General Chaffee
Mindoro
H. Phelps Whitmarsh
Benguet
Philippine Commission
Whitmarsh
Kansas Gets Soaked in Blessed Downpour
Heavy rains drenched the southwest after midnight and today, with Sedgwick County around Wichita receiving nearly two and a half inches. The downpour lifts prospects for a partial corn crop and improves pasturage, though northern and western Kansas still report droughts of four to eight weeks.
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Kansan City
Missouri
Kansas
Ndian
Oklahoma
Sedgwick County
Wichita
Packers Face Tariff Loss After Court Ruling
Chicago July 19 A federal court decision risks large yearly losses for Packers nation wide if upheld by the Supreme Court. Judge Kohlsatt ruled borax is not a manufactured new article and thus rebates on tariff duties cannot be granted to packers.
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Chicago
Kohlsatt
United States Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
Col Vogeland speaks on reform for children in Terre Haute churches
Colonel Alexander Vogeland, father of the curfew, spoke at the First Methodist Episcopal and First Presbyterian churches in Terre Haute on municipal reform for children. He urged prayer for relief from drought in Kansas and Nebraska and other regions, asking Christians to beseech the Lord for needed showers.
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Hoagland
Terre Haute
Ind
Alexander Vogeland
First Methodist Episcopal
First Presbyterian
Kansas
Nebraska
Tle
Copeland Held for Murder in Wyoming Rail Case
Ned H. Copeland was held for murder after a preliminary hearing at Green River Wyoming. He refused to hire an attorney and did not make a statement, and was sent to district court on the charge of first degree murder in the case involving A C Rodgers on a train near Rawlins last week.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Ned H. Copeland
A. C. Rodgers
Rawlins
Green River
Cloud Burst Floods Harrold South Dakota
Storm reports from the west describe a cloudburst at Harrold with three inches of rain in minutes flooding the town. The Chicago and Northwestern roadbed suffered damage as sheep drowned cattle stampeded and several animals were killed by lightning. Fields saw severe washout of small grain and corn.
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Huron
S. D
Highmore
Harrold
Chicago & Northwestern
Live Stock Market Report From South Omatia
The cattle market saw sharp price gains with liberal packer demand and scarce choice cattle. Hogs opened about 20 cents higher with buyers selecting better loads, while sheep arrivals were light and prices steady to slightly lower, with lamb demand very weak and prices down about a dime from last week.
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Omatia
Weloe
Esterday
Cattle and Sheep Prices Steady with Mixed Beef and Lamb Markets
Market report shows cattle and sheep ranges with varied prices. Beef steers and stockers hold steady while exports and dressed beef remain strong. tops near 4 972 per hundredweight with bulk around 5. The report lists Texas cows and grass cattle with mixed figures and lambs trading lower in parts, alongside various feeder and stocker categories and associated weights.
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Texas
Replies to Critics The Admiral Responds in New York
Edgar S. Maclay defends his SpanishAmerican War navy history. He plans to revise the Santiago battle section without altering factual details after consulting battle participants and Secretary Long. He rejects personal animus against Admiral Schley amid recent adverse criticism.
Restoring Empire Rumors In France Case
The Pall Mall Gazette cites a Paris correspondent detailing a conspiracy to crown Prince Louis Napoleon and overthrow the republic. It claims September 14 will feature a demonstration linked to his promotion to general in the Russian army with alleged support from French officials and French funds.
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London
Pall Matl Gazette
Paris
Louis Napoleon
Prince Louis
M de Roulede
Marquis de Luz Saluces
M. Marcel-Habert
Great Bank's Capital Increase Approved
In New York on July 20 stockholders of the First National Bank voted to raise the bank’s capital to 10 million dollars.
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New York
First National Bank
Selecting Swedisd Cabinet in Copenhagen
King Christian names Dr Deuntser to organize a federal ministry to replace the De Schested cabinet which resigned Wednesday. The following selections have been made: President of the council Dr Deuntser minister of justice Alberti minister of Interior Count Lolstein minister of foreign affairs Alfred Hage minister of finance Christensen of agriculture Hansen.
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Swedisd
Copenhagen
Christian
Deontser
de Schested
Deuntser
Alberti
Count Lolstein
Alfred Hage
Christensen
Hansen
Corn Belt Rejoices As Rain Boosts Western Kansas Harvest
Generous rains swept from western Kansas to the Missouri line boosting late corn and pasture prospects. Officials estimate at least a half crop likely, with Kansas reports predicting a corn yield of 50 million bushels or more as overly dry weather ends.
Triumph of socialism in American steel strike
London correspondent John Burns forecasts upheaval as America’s steel strike spurs a new anti-slavery sentiment and moves trusts toward state control under worker power. Financiers disregard Wall Street quotes while combinations face trial, potentially boosting English capital concentration after the conflict with organized labor.
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America
York
England
Colummns
London
The
Tribune
John Burns
Wall Street
Last Furnace Closes at Lindsay & McCutcheon Mills
Pittsburg July 18 The last furnace in Lindsay and McCutcheon mill closed at noon and seven deputy sheriffs were stationed around the plant as the Clark plant kept open hearth and billet mills running today.
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Pittsburg
Linsay & McCutcheon
Mil
Clark
Secretary Cridler Returns to Health At Seabright
Secretary Cridler, after weeks of illness, is moved from Washington to Seabright New Jersey for recovery. He is accompanied by Mrs Cridler and is described as sufficiently recovered to travel.
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Washington
Cridler
Seabright, N. J
Thresher Injury Proves Fatal in Nebraska
Weeping Water Nebraska July 18 Daniel Drum, injured by a threshing machine yesterday, died just before doctors arrived to amputate the limb. The accident occurred as crews worked harvest time operations.
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Neb
Daniel Drum
Rainfall Brings Limited Relief Across Kansas Region
Across eighty miles around Kansas City a weather system delivered light to moderate showers. Lawrence received enough rain to dust clear and refresh vegetation but not permanent benefit, while Ottawa and Wellsville saw about half an inch and Toronto over an inch. Kansas City had a morning shower followed by a cloudless sky and 93 degrees. Camden Point and Miami County reported beneficial rain for corn but late crops still failed in spots.
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Kansas City
Lawrence
Kan
Ottawa
Wellsville
Toronto
Weather Bureau
Camden Point
Miami County
Kansas
Missouri Line
Condition of Nebraska corn and crops report
The past week was hot and dry with mean temperatures 11 degrees above normal and very light rainfall. Spring wheat and oats matured early with reduced yields. late corn showed drought damage while overall corn condition declined. Apples, fruit, and potatoes were poor and hay yields will be below expectations. G. A. Loveland, Station Director.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Climate and Crop Service
The
Weather Bureau
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Drouth
Have Faith in Settlement: Pittsburg Strike Outlook
Pittsburg on July 17 reports no new strike developments as plants stay closed. Painter mill shows partial operation with only a few Hungarian workers cleaning yards while other plants remain quiet. Company officials anticipate a full return within days and expect union and combined officials to reach a settlement soon.
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Pittsburg
Painter Mill
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Clark
Solar Tron
Monongahela
Starling
Painter's Mill
Alabama
Parker
Albrecht
Combine
Constitutional convention fixes quadrennial legislature and November elections
Montgomery July 17 legislative reform at the constitutional convention sets quadrennial sessions and moves state elections to November, replacing biennial meetings and August voting. The changes mark a shift in the operation cycle for Alabama's government.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hailstorm Destroys Stock and Crops Near Muskogee
A severe hailstorm three miles north of Muskogee left dead livestock and widespread crop destruction over a mile wide path. Heavy rains fell across Creek and Cherokee nations, generally sparing remaining fields.
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Muskogee
I. T
Wood Improves Steadily In Havana Update
JIAVANA July 17 Governor General Wood continues to improve steadily as details of his condition are reported.
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Jiavana
Wood
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