Dr Henry Van Dyke Elected Presbyterian Moderator
Dr Henry Van Dyke professor of literature at Princeton was elected moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly in New York on the second ballot amid cheers. Retiring moderator Dr Minton urged blessing and prayer as Van Dyke pledged to govern with faith and loyalty to the church.
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van Dyke
Presbyterian Assembly
New York
Henry van Dync
Princeton University
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Pr. Minton
Te. van Dyke
Fire devastates Armour refinery in Union Stock Yards Chicago
Fire at Armour and Company refinery in Union Stock Yards injures twenty people with five in critical condition likely to die. Report notes chaotic scene as workers and officers struggle to control blaze and evacuate personnel amid intense heat and smoke.
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Armour & Co
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Bolniher
Eliinees
Wistal
Needy and Neets Discuss Pardon and Amnesty Pressures
The text suggests debates over a presidential pardon and possible amnesty for prisoners. It references President Passwell and Secretary Hoot, with mentions of a General Biesty order tied to an inauguration and relief efforts for the Cuban people.
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Passwell
Neets
Hasso
Puimalas
Neely
Explosion Fatality Reported in West Carrollton
A violent explosion at a printing facility in West Carrollton Ohio killed several workers. Jacob Burnes aged around US was scorched to death while J Mardins and Theodore Geraskia both suffered severe injuries. The blast damaged machinery and destroyed part of the building as investigators inspected the scene for cause.
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Friend
West Carrollton
Ohio
Jacob Burnes
J. Mardins
Theodore Geraskia
Manitower
Wis
Vie Raiser tuis offered to Dresclent a statue co trance of orederick the Great
Fragmentary text suggests a ceremonial offer of a statue to a president and a token of Germanic or American diplomatic symbolism. Mentions Washington and friendship, with unclear references to figures like Frederick the Great and events around a tribute.
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Dresclent
Orederick the
Weeshaden
Vresider
Pugseyedit
Owaik
Washinwsan
President Announces Several Nominations and Appointments
President issues a batch of nominations and appointments including Theriaert Conded as minister to Thayers in New York and other envoy and ministers. The list includes a minister to the republic of Jubal and Edwants, a consul general and a secretary of the salvation of the United States at Pekin China.
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Poe
Wias
Theriaert
Thayers
New York
Jubal
Edwants
Broge
Wisetensin
John Gardner Coulttee
Massachusetts
United States
Pekin
Ching
Fire at Point Pleasant Hotel Kills Four
A fire at the American hotel in Point Pleasant West Virginia killed four people and seriously injured three others. Two residents also burned and total losses reach about 30000 dollars. The blaze began in the frame building and spread quickly. cause unknown.
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Fov
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Circus Train Crash in Maysville Pa Wrecks Wagon Cars
The Porepaugh and Sells circus train derailed at Maysville Pennsylvania when an axle broke. Several people were seriously injured and many others sustained minor injuries. Animals and performers were moved to a safer section behind the wrecked train.
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Porepaugh «& Sells Circus
Maysville
Ind town experiments with oil to repronide dusty streets
Fiourban, Ind, considers an oil based street treatment as no gravel beds exist locally and dust becomes a serious problem in summer. The plan tests a new method to suppress dust and improve road conditions for residents and traffic.
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Fiourbwn
Ind
Philadelphia Record Auction Sells for 2.8ib to WLS
The Philadelphia Record was auctioned for 2.8 ib to WLS. Stenger a Philadelphia lawyer declines to reveal his client but is reported to have represented a New York syndicate led by Frank A. Munesey.
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Philadelphia
Wls. Stenger
Hut
New York
Frank A. Munesey
King's Gift Presentation at Siadrid Ceremony
The Viceroy Duke of Connaught, old ally of King Alonso's raidfather, bowed three times and knelt before the young king to invest him with the Order of the Garter, Edward's gift to his brother of Spain.
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Duke of
Connaught
Alonso
Order of the Garter
Edward
Spain
Notable misfortunes and milestones from 1903 era events
Archibald McEachern the Canadian cyclist died in a collision at Atlantic City New Jersey. Multiple large incidents include a Pittsburg district iron workers strike ending, Rudolph Meppler elected NYSE president for the fifth term, a deadly oil and naphtha explosion near Pittsburg injuring many, and heavy frosts causing half a million dollars in crop damage in New York State. 150000 mine workers strike in Pennsylvania coal regions. Fire destroys five buildings at Easton Louisiana, and a minister couple leaves the ministry after marriage. John Wanamaker reportedly offered 2.5 million for the Metropolitan Opera House to convert to a department store. Numerous other incidents of crime, disaster, and public notices fill the page including fires, burglaries, drownings, and political appointments.
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Archibald McEachern
Atlantic City
N. J
Pittsburg
Rudolph Meppler
New York Stock Exchange
New York State
Pennsylvania
C. K. Williams Paint Company
Easton
I.a
Willian T. Brown
Plymouth Congregational Church
Rochester
N.Y
Herron
Rand
John Wanamaker
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Norris
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Chelsea
Mass
Walker L. Myles
Edwardsdale
Normal School
Westchester
Lille M. Walker
Fins
Oxford College
Oasford
Ohio
Plain- AM
Srit
Oan
Isd
Delaware College
Newsark
Del
Roosevelt
Medtanicy Memorial Ohio College
Amelia University
Washington
Wilfurd B. Malisien
Fureswell
Baligpuer
Chit
Reyd
Sqeedad
Nibassus Mics
Rhee Lean Ag
Ladwate
Ck FM
ATELY
Nixon
Anihites
Hefen Sharp
Plurry
I. Sharp
Patek Kelly
John Bariteb
Colorado
Pal
Jolu McMichael
Tivardville
Sotelier
Twehich Valles Carmoaty Packer No. 9
Girardvile
Kelly
Piebeken
Jury convicts Hyndman in murder case at Denver
The case of Robert Hyndman, charged with the murder of James Quinn in Denver, returned a verdict of capital. A separate item notes Mrs Nation facing trial at Poe peka, Raw, dismissed on a technicality.
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Nation
Poepeka
Raw
Robert Hyndman
James Quinn
Denver
Elweed
Wan
Richard Bartholdt
St. Louis
Congress
Missouri
Missouri Supreme Court
Samuel Brown
Warne Geanty
George L. Richardson
J. W. Voight
Milwaukee Harvester Company
May Welch
Minneapolis
Burlington
Greenwood
Neb
Louisiana
Miss Chappell
Local Violence Reports From Various States
Reports describe multiple violent incidents and deaths including Jeff Roberts shot near Dufhield Virginia, Walter Spradley firing on a barge at Sportsville Kentucky killing Deputy Jesse Mitchell, and Robert Tricks Thomas Hackett and Henry Roth among the wounded or deceased. Also notes a Union veteran and a Louisville editor's death from injuries suffered in an on street incident.
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Jeff Roberts
Dufhield
Walter Spradley
Sportsville
Ikhyy
Jesse Mitchell
Robert Tricks
Thomas Hackett
W. M. Smith
Lienry Hackett
Olive Ha
Henry Roth
Louisvill
Perry
Ele
Kentucky
Walter Nealdemsin
Kouisville Courier Journal
Pines Company
Plaldemsin
Political Upheaval in Hayti After Street Battle
Reported street battles in the capital force the government to yield to rebels. In Prince ballots total five shows elect ministerialists and anti ministerialists. ministerialists gain nine chamber seats.
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Chile
Ifenetaan
Pevernar Eveierib
Australia
Chicen Maria Christina
Spria
Republic of
Hayti
IGS
Prince
Mixed global turmoil and labor unrest reported in fragments
Fragments describe ship Wronpring Wilhelm speed, miners' strike, Roosevelt actions on Rathbone, papal delegate Martinelli, abductions in Savannah, presidential grade raises, volcano relief funding, Saskatchewan land plan, Mount Pelee disaster, wage hikes at Continental, Pullman supports, Costa Rica insurrection.
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Wilhelm
Roosevelt
Mewrial
Rathbone
Cahan
Supreme Court
Phavana
Cardinal Martinelli
United States
New York
Genoa
del Gayner
Crreenm
Oberdin
Carter
Savannah
Dhe
Unitiates
Cawhey
Timir Dia
Dudson
Steven
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
St. Pierre
Mount Pelee
Continental
Vobaceso Company
Louisville
Robert T. Linewin
Allman Company
Grand Army of the Republic
Pullman Company
Tan Meade Ket
Costa Rica
Qlomis Pt
San Jose
Astneion Esquivel
May S
Demetrio Velesias
Senate Passes Army and Volcano Relief Bills Across Session
The Senate and House advanced multiple measures including an army appropriation bill, a $100,000 relief appropriation for volcano sufferers in the French West Indies, and $200,000 relief for West Indies volcano victims. Debates over Philippine policy, Cuban diplomacy, and naval appropriations dominated sessions, with conference reports on several bills and amendments shaping post posts and land sales.
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French West Indies
Aft
Perkins
Proctor
Department of Agriculture
Indian Territory
Harris
Secretary of the Interior
Kansas
Secretary of War
Patterson
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Indianapolis
Columbus
Buffalo
West Indies
Washington, D. C
Stewart
Cuba
Wither Kenneh
Congress
Guu Ferepou
Trade and Weather Pressures Lift and Slow 1900 Markets
Dun and Co reports mixed trade conditions with fires labor unrest and a tornado curtailing output at major mills. Prices spiked in May then eased with grain leading declines while railway earnings rise and drought fears ease in winter wheat prospects.
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Dun’s_ indes
KR. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Spaulding to retire and Fort Hall settlement opening
General O L Spaulding to retire as first assistant secretary of the treasury. July 17 marks opening to settlement of the Fort Hall Indian reservation in Idaho. Gen MacArthur testified before a Senate committee that Aginaldo's capture was planned and that he bore responsibility for deception. Rear Admiral Sampson's funeral drew unprecedented naval turnout with the President and Cabinet present. Senator West in Philippine debate denied a Confederate claim about Lincoln offering peace terms at Hampton Roads based on his knowledge.
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Lack
Diamond” Coal Company
Bevier
Fort Meade
S. C
Thirteenth Cavalry
Prairie State Express
Chicago and Alton Road
Wood's Crossing
Elwood
Miss Staehle
Wilmington
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Delhoven Street
Chicago
Fort Hall
Idaho
Pocatello
Senate
Washimeton
Proctor
Messrs
Dreeter
Hansbreagh
Bate
Mrr
Warren
Selfridge Board
Wahpeton
N. D
Wadswoerth
Henry
Williams
Colorado
Fort Slall
MacArthur
Senate Committee
Aguinaldo
Sampson
America
Senator West
Lillman
Lincoln
Hampton Roads
Market Roundup of Livestock and Grain Prices
The report lists multiple city prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains across markets such as Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee New York Buffalo and Buffalo with ranges for each commodity including No 2 grades and various prices. It also notes a misdated line about a death by hanging in Morgan County Missouri mentioning August Nolte in a barn.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Ste
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
August Nolte
Morgan County
Misso
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W. OD. Snyder
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J. W. Weatherford
Federal Penitentiary
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Kan
National Cemetery
General Leavenworth
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Alice Adams Russell
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Strate Training Scheoeo
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Appalachian
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Ath
Mouchwest
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Red River Valley
O. L. Spaulding
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