Salisbury resigns as British premier after long service
London reports that Lord Salisbury relinquished the premiership on July 11 due to a wish for a quiet life in advanced years. A. J. Balfour becomes premier with Chamberlain as a key cabinet figure, while Salisbury declines new titles and honors. The event signals a transition from one era to another in national life.
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London
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Edward
Chamberlain
Balfour
Mr. Chamberlain
Messrs. Balfour
South Africa
Ada Eugene Vrooman Leslie Dies After Lingering Illness
New York notices the death of Ada Eugene Vrooman Leslie aged about 68 in her home after a lingering illness. Born in 1846 she gained early fame writing prose for leading periodicals. She married Alfred Leslie, son of Frank Leslie. After his death she edited the Ladies Bazaar and other publications. In recent years she aided her sons Arthur and Frank in organizing the Leslie syndicate.
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New York
Ada Eugenie Vrooman Leslie
Alfred Leslie
Frank Leslie
Peace in Transvaal unlikely to last two years
H C Deroey, Boer war adjutant under Delarey, visits Colorado Springs and predicts peace in the Transvaal will not last two years. He says British arms are worthless, better weapons are buried, and England seeks to Anglicize the Boers, who may rebel if pressure mounts.
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Colorado Springs
Col
H. C. Deroey
Delarey
City
Transvaal
England
Polish agricultural societies seek direct U.S. machinery deals
A Warsaw dispatch says Poland's agricultural societies are negotiating directly with American manufacturers to buy farm machinery, excluding German middle men. The move is thought to target South German machinery.
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Berlin
Warsaw
Agricultural Societies of
Poland
May Settle It in Illinois Union Vote on Strike
The Unit Mine Workers of Illinois will not back a general strike at the national convention in Indianapolis next week. Illinois delegates' votes are seen as crucial to mobilizing the soft coal workers. In Uruguay, President Juan L Cuestas uncovers a life plot, banishing two senators and arresting several officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Unit- Mine Workers of
Illinois
Indianapolis
Uruguay
Montevideo
Juan L. Cuestas
Republic of
Haitian Fleet Commander Recalled for Disobeying Government
Port Au Prince Haiti July 14 The commission of Adm Killick commander of the Haitian fleet has been revoked due to the admiral s refusal to obey orders of the provisional government of Haiti.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Adm
Killick
Missing Steamers Portland Jeanie Believed Lost in Ice
The Oregon from Dutch Harbor July 4 reports no news of the missing Portland and Jeanie, overdue at Nome. Vessels searched without tidings, belief grows that both ships were crushed in the ice with all aboard perished. The Oregon returned with a damaged rudder after steering gear failure. The Jeanie rumors of explosion denied by the Manning. Portland arrived at St Michaels July 2 and is in good condition with crew and passengers well.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Oregon
Dutch Harbor
Portland
Jeanie
Nome
Manning
Nunivek Island
Seattle
St. Michaels
Post Intelligencer
Dawson
Nulato
Sarah
Eagle
Recurrent Dementia Case From New York to Galveston
Ada Barker, a young woman from New York, who was brought to the state insane asylum in Terrell by El Paso county sheriff, has partially recovered and recalls leaving New York for the Galveston carnival in late May. Her mind was blank in Galveston until recently, and she still has some money. Physicians describe her condition as double consciousness with recurrent dementia.
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Terrell
Tex
Ada Barker
el Paso County
New York
Galveston
King Victor Emmanuel Receives Welcome in St Petersburg
Emperor Nicholas II and Russian officials greeted King Victor Emmanuel of Italy on arrival in St Petersburg. A guard of honor escorted him to the palace where the czarina and dowager empress welcomed him. A banquet in Peter the Great Hall honored the royal guest with cabinet ministers Italian embassy members and dignitaries present.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas II
Czarowitch
Count Lamsdorff
Emmanuel of
Italy
Czarina
Victor
Peter the Great
Gen Thomas J Morgan Dies at 62 in New York
Gen Thomas J Morgan a Civil War veteran and former commissioner of Indian affairs died Sunday aged 62 after kidney disease illness He was born in Franklin Indiana and rose from private to brevet brigadier general President Harrison named him Indian affairs commissioner At death he served as secretary of the Home Mission society of the Baptist church His body will be taken to Rochester New York for burial
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New York
Thomas J. Morgan
Yonkers
Morgan
Franklin
Ind
Harrison
Home Mission Society of the Baptist Church
Rochester
N. Y
Mont Pelee Eruption Intensifies Over Weekend
From Fort de France on July 14 Mont Pelee again erupted with activity equal to Saturday and Wednesday. Morne Rouge Ajoupa Bouillon and Maconia were blanketed in volcanic ash and briefly uninhabitable. A dense flame column rose with electrical phenomena and a deep rumbling like thunder accompanied the event.
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Fort de France
Island of Martinique
Mont Pelee
Morne ‘Rouge
Ajoupa Bouillon
Maconia
Catholics Rally in Grand Rapids Over Philippines Issue
A mass meeting in Grand Rapids on Sunday night protested U S actions to remove friars from the Philippines. Attended by all Catholic clergy including Bishop Richter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
United States
Philippines
Richter
Tien Tsin to Be Restored to China
Peking reports foreign ministers have agreed on terms for restoring Tien Tsin's government to China awaiting signature by the Italian minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
China
Peking
Ttalian
Santa Fe strikers pledge no locomotives with imported repair work
In Cleburne Texas on July 14 the Santa Fe strikers said engineers will not operate locomotives that receive repairs from machinists now being brought in to replace the strikers.
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Cleburne
Tex
Santa Fe
Training Ship Mohican Reaches Dutch Harbor Short on Supplies
The United States Training ship Mohican arrived at Dutch Harbor on June 23 out of fuel and short of food. She replenished and sailed again on June 30 bound for Honolulu.
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Seattle
Wash
Dutch Harbor
Honolulu
Tariff Reform Debated In Historic Letter
Washington Star notes a published August 13 1894 letter from former President Cleveland to W L Wilson then chairman of the ways and means committee. The missive praises Wilson’s efforts for honest tariff reform and expresses doubts about party unity before reaffirming Democratic principles and urging recovery.
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Cleveland
W. L. Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Washington Star
House
Senate
Mr. Cleveland
Compromise on Philippine bill outlined in Senate conference
The conference report shows the Senate conceding on civil points to win House approval while keeping a silver standard and Mexican Spanish coinage. It sets a date for a Filipino assembly but aligns with the Lodge bill on this timing. Taft urged selling government lands in large quantities.
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House
Senate
Commission
Chicago Tribune
Taft
Political skirmish over Wilson tariff and senate battles
The passage describes the defeat of Mr. Wilsons tariff bill in the Senate with key players including Gorman Vest Jones Harris and Murphy. It notes changes since then with Wilson and Harris dead Jones and West retiring and Cleveland and Bryan viewed as top democrats though divided over 1904 nomination.
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Wilson
Senate
House
Turner
Georgia
Cochran
New York
Breckinridge
Arkansas
William J. Bryan
Sterling J. Morton
Gorman
Randall School
Mr. Murphy
Smith
New Jersey
Vest
Missouri
Jones
Harris
Tennessee
Cleveland
Mr. Jones
West
Bryan
Press opinions on Mr Bryan and party harmony
A Cleveland prescription comment says Bryan is not sick enough to need it. Dawd B Hill may sit with the patient if asked. The Chicago Record Herald notes Bryan rejects harmony lacking his trade mark. The Indianapolis Journal reports many Democrats feel the party is large enough to split.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Dawd B. Hill
Bryan
Chicago Record- Herald
Indianapolis Journal
Bill praised as foundation for Philippine civil government and progress
Congress endorses a silver currency plan but supports a stable peso and broad development. It argues a large land cap is needed for American capital to finance sugar hemp and tobacco industries, criticizes Taft advice, and says the bill, though imperfect, sets peace, freedom, and orderly administration under American sovereignty.
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Philippines
Senate
Taft
Congress
Bryan Attacks Cleveland and Democratic Loyalty
The New York World notes Bryan’s fierce attack on Grover Cleveland and implied opposition to Democrats who did not back the 16 to 1 stance in previous campaigns. It argues Cleveland is not a candidate and urges true Democrats to heed history and welcome rehabilitation suggestions from him.
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Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
World
Miss Maud Perry Disappears After London Travel
Columbus officials report Maud Perry left ten days ago to Lancaster for a school post but bought rail and steamship tickets to London aboard the St Louis on July 2. She used the name Mrs H H Baker, once engaged to Dr Baker of Cumberland. Detectives suspect elopement and relation to a drummer from New York.
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Columbus
Maud Perry
Lancaster
Boys’ Industrial School
London
St. Louis
H. H. Baker
Baker
Cumberland
W. T. Pratt
New York
Pratt
Miss Perry
Miss Maude Perry
156Th Street
Boy Killed by Nitro Explosive Toy in Woods
Evan Davis, 18, stepped on a tin can in Woodsfield Ohio while picking berries. The can contained nitroglycerin and exploded, killing him within two hours. His mother and brother were nearby. the mother was knocked down. The can came from a nearby nitroglycerine magazine.
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Woodsfield
Evan Davis
Here
Will of wealthy bachelor Perrin probated in Springfield
The will of John E. Perrin who died last week was probated on Wednesday. He leaves 3000 dollars to Clark lodge No 101 F and A M and the remaining 200000 dollar estate to his cousin Miss Maggie Sturgeon who has cared for him and his parents.
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Springfield
John E. Perrin
Clark Lodge No. 101
A. M
Maggie Sturgeon
Rival Belt Line Lands Key Akron Right of Way
In East Akron the Akron and Barberton Belt Line Co. purchased the property sought by South Akron and Barberton Belt Line Railway Co. for a proposed right of way. The land purchase alters the suit over the route, showing a sharp city issue.
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Akron
C. W. French
South Akron & Barberton Belt Line Railway Co
Akron & Barberton Belt Line Co
Lightning Strikes Amstutz Brothers Farm Near Columbus Grove
While cursing the July storms, one Amstutz brother was struck by lightning and left insensible for over an hour. The bolt set their house on fire and also struck the barn during the big rains and storms southeast of Columbus Grove Ohio.
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Columbus Grove
Amstutz Brothers
Bar association backs veto power for governor
Put in Bay Ohio July 11 1 The State Bar association voted in favor of giving the governor veto power saying it would curb reckless legislation and fit the prerogative of the office.
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Put-in-Bay, O
The
State Bar Association
Population of Columbus Hits 152,500 in 1902 Directory
Columbus census figures show a 1902 city directory listing 152 500 inhabitants, a gain of about 5 000 over 1901. The increase reflects growth in Columbus, Ohio as of July 12.
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Columbus
Train Kills Two Boys in Separate Towns
Delphos Ohio July 12 a fast Pennsylvania railroad mail train fatally struck Jack Kane 11 in Delphos killing him instantly. The same train later reached Lima and killed Andrew Steuber in that city.
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Delphos
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jack Kane
Lima
Andrew Steuber
Ohio Legislature to Meet in Special Session August 25
Gov Nas h as will summon the Ohio legislature to a special session on August 25 to enact a municipal code bill for the cities. Prominent Democratic and Republican leaders assist in framing the measure modeled on Cincinnati’s government. The State Bar association adjourned in respect to the late Judge Williams. The code provisions include police board appointed by the governor and fire board by the mayor, with a five member board of public works elected.
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Put-in-Bay
Nash
State Bar Association
Judge Williams
Columbus
Ohio
Cincinati
Board of Public Works
Benton Ridge Man Revived After Supposed Death
William Fenstemaker, a Benton Ridge resident, was pronounced dead and mourned by his family in Findlay Ohio. He suddenly sat up on his bed Tuesday night, shocking the grieving relatives. Doctors say he suffered a trance rather than death and is now improving after a stomach illness last week.
Ohio Catholic Total Abstinence union elects officers
The Ohio Catholic Total Abstinence union elected officers at its annual convention in Toledo. President Rev. Patrick O'Brien of Toledo. secretary W. A. Magin of Cleveland. treasurer M. J. Cummings of Akron. vice president Thos. Welch of Columbus. Columbus diocese organizer P. J. Finneran of Columbus. Next state convention set for Akron July 8 and 9, 1903.
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Toledo
Ohio Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Patrick O'Brien
W. A. Magin
Cleveland
M. J. Cummings
Akron
Thos. Welch
Columbus
P. J. Finneran
Ladies' Gun Club Forms in Toledo
Toledo women form a new ladies' gun club in the east end. They will shoot for a badge next Monday afternoon at clay targets from traps under strict regulation rules with several crack shots among the members.
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Toledo
East End
Youngest School Teacher in United States Named in Aberdeen
Chaamvers Kendall, 14, of Aberdeen C, has received a teacher's certificate from Brown county examiners and will oversee a county school this coming winter, likely making him the nation’s youngest teacher.
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Aberdeen
Hahn released on habeas corpus in county jail case
William M. Hahn, sought in New York on larceny charges, was freed Thursday evening from the county jail on habeas corpus. Hahn posted a $7,000 bond while Francis Garvin's attempt to secure his release failed.
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Mansfield
William M. Hahn
New York
Hahn
Francis Garvin
Chau tauqua Season Opens Near Miamisburg July 11
The seventh annual Miami Valley Chau tauqua assembly begins Friday July 11 on grounds along the Great Miami river between Miamisburg and Franklin. The event marks the return of the summer program with new offerings and community activities.
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Miamisburg
Miami River
Franklin
Stockholders face 85 percent assessment at Warren factory
Warren July 12 stockholders of the United States Brass and Manufacturing Co. were notified of an 85 percent assessment to pay debts. If not paid voluntarily by Monday, the company will pass into receivership. The concern is capitalized at 60,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren, C
United States Brass and Manufacturing Co
Warren
Beaver wins high honors in Dayton July trophy shoot
Dayton Ohio July 11 John F Beaver the oldest Sharpshooters member claimed top honors with a score of 117 out of 125 He is 76 years old and two years ago won the club cup edging other competitors in the July trophy event.
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Dayton
John F. Beaver
Lost sailor found adrift on raft in river near Toledo
A 38 year old son of Gus Grund, missing for several hours, was found aboard a raft in the middle of the river near Toledo after about six hours afloat. He was calmly sailing along the current when discovered.
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Toledo, O
Gus Grund
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Russia
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Tariff Reform Party
Nwiwneapelys
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Ladies’ Gun Club
Miami Valley
Chautauqua
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