Hungry for Alger's Job Sparks Chicago Democratic Session
In Chicago a Democratic Committee session discussed the possible successor to Governor Altgeld. Names like Elihu Rootster and New York influence surfaced, with Devlin defending his use of National Committee backing in the Harrison Altgeld contest. The meeting also moved to press bureau control and currency reform efforts ahead of the national convention.
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National Committee
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Secretaries of War Resignations and Illinois Demcratic Strife
Widespread political shifts unfold as Alger agrees to leave the War Department by August first, Meiklejohn to assume, and McKinley accepts the resignation. Chicago factions clash over Devlin’s dismissal with Bryan prominent, Altgeld allies threatening party realignments while the National Committee meets amid silver debates and New England bimetallic organizing efforts.
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American Law for Filipinos reshapes legal practice in Manila
Manila dispatch notes an order replacing the Spanish system with American law, abolishing procurators and placing attorney qualification under court control. Only residents and foreign government citizens are affected. American bar members may practice. Also reports Lt. Moore’s suicide attempt, Saturnus voyage, and Aguinaldo’s troop movements near Aparri.
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Cloudburst Visits Texas Report From Childress Area
A Texas Panhandle report says two cloudbursts caused heavy flooding north of Dallas. The Colorado & Southern track and bridges on Littleed River and Pease River near Vernon washed away. Property losses are heavy though exact casualty details are unavailable for parts of Childress and adjacent counties.
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Shamrock Not Damaged Says Lipton After Grounding
Sir Thomas Lipton, owner of the Shamrock, stated the grounding off South Sea at yesterday’s trial with the Britannia was perfectly harmless and no examination would be needed. The Shamrock sailed for the Clyde this afternoon.
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Clyde
Killing Heat in England Stuns Nation Under Sun
London July 20 A prolonged spell of unprecedented heat has peaked with the thermometer in the sun at 128 degrees and 87 in the shade. The heat has caused numerous sunstroke cases, many fatal, with horses suffering nearly as much as people.
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Empress Breaks Leg in Berlin Injury Report
Berlin dispatch notes the Empress suffered a broken bone in the lower leg last Tuesday. Swelling decreases and overall condition is satisfactory, but full recovery is unlikely before six weeks. The report reflects the incident as more serious than initially stated.
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Quietness Marked the Events of the Day Cars Running
New York July 20 quiet start as most streetcar lines resumed on schedule and police steadied Second Avenue scenes. Parsons says strike nearly won with 1,500 out and more to follow. bomb found near Seventy-ninth Street track. Markets report cattle and sheep activity across Chicago Kansas City and Omaha with steady to firm quotes.
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Texwa
No Agreement with America Debated by Agriculturists
A delegation led by Marquis de Vegas urged France to conclude deals with the United States without prior Agriculture Industry input. Minister Dupuy said he would consider the request.
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Society of Agricultaralists
Marquis de Vegas
M_ Jean Dupuy
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United States
Agriculture Indusry
Italians for strikers headline on New York rail strike
Two hundred freight handlers of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad received pay for the last full day worked amid a strike. No freight moves at East River piers and North River freight was shut as on the previous day. Railroads report Italians not affected by the strike.
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New York, Sew Haven & Hartford Railroad
Ulay
East River
North River
American Arch Bishop Ireland departs Cork for United States
Arch Bishop Ireland of Minnesota sails from Cork aboard the Britannic with a large crowd bidding farewell. He delivers a fervent address to a vast audience on Ireland and temperance before departure.
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Ireland
Minnesota
United States
Cork
Shiloh's Cure for Croup Promises Quick Relief
A patent remedy called Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure is advertised as a guaranteed cure for croup in children. The claim states it relieves even severe cases immediately. Offered at Eagle Drag Store for 25 cents and 1000 dollars.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drag
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