Hastings Will Decline Supreme Court Appointment
Maprison Wis August 1 announces that Circuit Judge Samuel D Hastings Jr Green Bay will likely decline the Wisconsin Supreme Court vacancy following similar behavior by Judge Webb He cites satisfaction with his current post and the need for a special election to retain a seat within two years plus opposition from German voters due to his Prohibitionist father The odds favor Judge Marshall Chippewa Falls as a probable pick with talk of a dark horse candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maprison
Wis
Samuel D. Hastings, Jr
Green Bay
Webb
Supreme Court
Hastings
Marshall
Chippewa Falls
Indian Alarm Spreads as Troops Move South
Denver reports a Cheyenne dispatch says Indian bands near South Pass and Fremont county alarm settlers 35 miles south of Lander. Governor Richards seeks arms from Dr Lovejoy and Leadstone posts while Utes possibly lurk for a fight with Bannocks, troops to intervene if Hoback valley activity rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cheyenne
Jacksons Hole
Fremont County
Richards
Dr. W. Lovejoy
South Pass
Miners’ Delight
Leadstone
Duchesne
Lander
Hoback Valley
R. D. Woodruff
Free Coinage of Silver Likely Platform of Iowa Democrats
The Ottumwa special reports that the Iowa Democratic state convention appears to favor free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. From 30 counties heard from, 12 have sent delegations instructing for free coinage, while others are uninstructed, with a strong tilt toward favorable metal ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Ottumwa
Marshalltown
Charles Welsh
Democratic State Central Committee
Minnesota Editors Plan Exposition Excursion
H P Hall C P Stine of St Paul and C C Whitney of Marshall return from Atlanta after arranging the Minnesota Editorial association trip to the Cotton States exposition. They fix October 2 for the visit, with departure September 28, travel via Nashville and Chattanooga, and a battlefield tour in Atlanta before returning to St Paul by October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
H. P. Hall
C. P. Stine
C. C. Whitney
Marshall
Atlanta
Minnesota Editorial Association
Chicago
Nashville
Chattanooga
Big Government Majority in English Election Returns
London reports near complete parliament results with Conservatives 341 Liberal Unionists 70 government total 411 Liberals 174 McCarthyites 70 Parnellites 13 Labor 2. Conservatives and Liberal Unionists gain 90 seats for a 152 majority, the largest in recent memory. Independent Conservatives stand without other party coalition.
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London
Parnellites
Labor
Liberal Unionists
Thrush murder case verdict returns guilty in first degree
In Ashland Wisconsin on August 1 a jury found Mrs Thrush guilty of murdering her husband in a circumstantial but convincing case. The verdict was delivered shortly before 4 oclock and the trial moved quickly to its close within an hour.
Rolff Expedition Lands in Cuba After Delay
The Rolff expedition, delayed since June, landed safely in Cuba at Tampa on August 1. They had been detained on a Florida key until July 17 due to incorrect instructions given to a steamer intended to transport them to Cuba.
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Rolff
Tampa
Fla
Key West
Cuba
Floridan
Ninth Cavalry Encamps in Teton Basin Near Marysvale
A Cheyenne dispatch says the Ninth cavalry rests in Teton basin near Marysvale awaiting Indian police return before moving into Jackson Hole. Settlers, angered by the troop approach, had planned to attack but now act defensively per Governor Richards guidance. Troop presence expected to last through summer to curb Indian resistance.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Market Lake
Ninth Cavalry
Teton Basin
Marysvale
Jackson Hole
Richards
Major Bisbee Reports From Idaho Disturbance Scene
Telegram from Major Bisbee commanding the infantry detachment sent to aid the cavalry in northern Idaho states his force reached Market Lake by noon and will move toward Jacksons Hole to be near the operation area. He has forwarded 30 days of rations to General Coppinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Headquarters
Bisbee
Idaho
Market Lake
Jacksons Hole
Coppinger
Indian Whites Collisions Reported Near Teton Country
Reliable information from Salt Lake City reports several clashes between Indians and whites near the Teton country not in Jackson Hole. No further details on casualties or exact locations are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satt Lake City
U. T
Jackson Hole
Teton Country
Bank Examiner Takes Charge at Union National Bank
Denver August 1 Joseph T Talbert national bank examiner for Colorado district has assumed control of Union National Bank affairs. It is believed a sizable dividend for depositors may be paid within about 9 or 10 days.
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Denver
Joseph T. Talbert
National Bank Examiner
District of Colorado
Union National Bank
Evidence Frustrates Holmes Cellar Dig Findins At Tank
In Holmes cellar search, diggers found numerous bones but little tangible proof against the Philadelphia prisoner. The southeast basement area near the tank yielded only a small amount of raw petroleum. Clinton Sherman, formerly of 646 Sixty-ninth Street, testified he was hired to remove bodies for delivery to Chappell at the medical college, describing other eerie happenings surrounding corpse removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunaco
Holmes
Philadelphia
Clinton Sherman
Sixty-ninth Street
Holmes’ Castle
Richardson
Chappell
Medical College
Sherman
Striking tailors win in New York as contractors sign
In New York on August 1, contractors signed the demands of striking tailors, with over 60 leading firms joining and 2,000 tailors set to resume work. Samuel Gompers hailed the progress linking it to nationwide moves for shorter hours, insisting enforcement of the eight hour law beginning May 1, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Gompers
Organized Labor Movement of America
Brookside Race Riot Leaves Two Deputies Dead
In Brookside Alabama a two hour gun battle between white miners and Black residents resulted in the deaths of Deputy Sheriff A. T. Wood and Special Deputy Joel Baxter and many others wounded. The clash followed the arrest attempt of Jim Biggers and ended with armed townsfolk and dispersed crowds.
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Birmingham
Ala
Brookside
Here
A. T. Wood
Joel Baxter
Jim Biggers
Culverhouse
Sloss Iron and Steel Company
Biggers
Wood
Baxter
Extradition Rejected for Iowa Embezzler by Mexico
Mexico City reports Foreign Minister Mariscal refused extradition of Chester W. Rowe arguing he is a naturalized Mexican citizen under the treaty clause shielding its own. Rowe faces trial under Mexican penal code regardless of nationality. Likely his brother faces extradition possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Mariscal
Chester W. Rowe
Rowe
United States
Arrests in San Francisco Stop A Crime of a Century Play
The Alcazar theatre production of A Crime of a Century was halted in the third act as Sheriff Wheland and deputies arrested 11 performers and the manager for defying a judge's restraining order. The crowd hissed as the cast spent the night in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Alcazar Theatre
Dubois
Durrant
Phenomenal growth shocks Indiana girl patient
Miss Grace Dougherty a 14 year old from Jeffersonville is dying as she has grown 24 inches in three months while bedridden. Doctors report uniform, unprecedented growth and ravenous appetite despite severe emaciation. Daughter of Daniel Dougherty, superintendent of the Wellsville Ohio Electric Light Gas Heating and Coke Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Louisville
New Albany
Grace Dougherty
Walnut Street
Miss Dougherty
Daniel Dougherty
Electric Light, Gas Heating and Coke Company
Wellsville, O
Lumber Market Returns Stimulus from Midwest Trade
Minneapolis reports rising orders and inquiries as a sign of improving lumber markets. Manufacturers focus on South Dakota and Nebraska, cutting back shipments to the south and east while city trade remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
South Dakota
Nebraska
Court hears 11 year old testify in Kent murder case
In Farno Aug 1 the Kent murder trial featured Earl the 11 year old son of the prisoner testifying against a parent for the brutal killing of the other parent. The courtroom sobs from the prisoner drew tears from spectators as the boy corroborated Swidensky and described damaging acts by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farno
N. D
Kent
Earl
Swidensky
Regents restrained in latest phase of board dispute
Judge Campbell signed an order restraining the state board of regents from transacting business until the supreme court decides who constitutes the board. The hearing is set for August 7. The action aims to settle all questions in the present difficulty via the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Campbell
State Board of Regents
Supreme Court
Shannon
Desperadoes Kill Two Deputies in Wyoming Pursuit
Two young horse thieves eluded capture near Evanston and Wahsatch after a posse located them. Deputy Sheriff Dawes of Evanston and Deputy Sheriff Stagg of Echo were killed in the ensuing encounter. Deputy Sheriff Calverty was wounded in the shoulder. the suspects remain surrounded in a log cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston, Wy
Dawes
Evanston
Stagg
Echo
Calverty
Wahsatch
First New Wheat Arrives in Minneapolis Market
The first car of new spring wheat reached Minneapolis from James Austin of Winnebago City. It was No 1 Northern quality with a touch of rye, graded No 2 Northern and sold for 681 cents. A year earlier the first car of the previous crop sold for 54 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Martin & Wyman
James Austin
Winnebago City
Minn
Republicans Call State Convention at Saratoga
New York Republicans report the state central committee met briefly and set the state convention for September 17 in Saratoga. The committee session lasted about ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican State Central Committee
Saratoga
Summer School Registration Tops Minneapolis Opening Day
Over 500 teachers registered on opening day at the university summer school in Minneapolis. Officials estimate total registration will approach 1,200 as classes begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
University
Keystone National Bank in West Superior Closes
West Superior Wisconsin August 1 The Keystone National Bank with 200000 capital has closed by order of the bank examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior Bank
West Superior
Wis
Keystone National Bank
Capital
Cristellos Sentenced to Life for McGregor Murder
Aitkin Minn August 1 Judge Holland sentenced Nicholas and Archangel Cristello to life imprisonment at Stillwater for the murder of Ben Gennette and his wife at McGregor on March 15. The jury held the verdict murder in the first degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cristellos
Aitkin, Minn
Holland
Nicholas
Archangel Cristello
Stillwater
Ben Gennette
McGregor
Never in the Army Allegation Spurs Pension Probe
La Crosse Wisconsin August 1 officers report James Johnson of Tomah is alleged to have drawn a pension for four years without serving in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
James Johnson
Tomah
Burglars Loot Carton Store Safe of $500
Burglars entered Henry Karcher's Carton shop blown safe and stole $500 in cash on August 1 in Westsend Wisconsin.
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Westsend
Wis
Henry Karcher
Carton
Canals for Mexico concession granted to Texas men
Vicente Ordozgui and Samuel Micken of Texas receive a Mexican government concession to dig canals for inland navigation between Tuxpum and Tampico through Tamimahua lagoon. As support, the government offers a subscription of 5,000 acres of national land.
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City of
Mexico
Mex
Vicente Ordozgui
Samuel Micken
Texas
Tuxpum
Tampico
Tamimahua
Latimer Says Silver Leaders Plan National Party Convention
A dispatch from Columbia reports Congressman Latimer of South Carolina says silver leaders have agreed to call a convention in St. Louis in September to form a national silver party.
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New York
Columbia
Latimer
South Carolina
St. Louis
Millionaire discovers $40 000 per ton ore vein in Independence mine
In Victor Colorado on August 1 W S Stratton reports a find in the Independence mine where a merged lead yields forty thousand dollars per ton ore. He estimates at least seven million dollars in sight given the vein width and confluence of two leads.
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Victor
Colo
W. S. Stratton
Need More Room for Exhibits at State Fair
St Paul July 30 All space in the main building at the state fair has been requested by exhibitors. An executive committee meeting is called to devise means of finding additional room.
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St. Paul
Corbett Will Make No Defense to Divorce Suit
New York July 30. James J. Corbett’s attorney informed referee Jacobs that Corbett will not defend against Mrs Ollie Corbett’s divorce suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
New York
James J. Corbett
Jacobs
Ollie Corbett
Harrison Climbs Bald Mountain With Family Lunch
General Harrison along with Mrs. McKee Mrs. Dimmick Master Ben and Miss Mary McKee ascended Bald Mountain near O p Forest New York reaching 800 feet above the lakes and enjoyed lunch at the summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
O_p Forest
N. Y
McKee
Dimmick
Ben
Mary McKee
Bald Mountain
Colored Women's Conference Opens Second Day
Boston August 1 Mrs Ruffin presided over the second day of the colored women of America conference The morning session was for women only and held in secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Women’s Conference
Boston
England Abandons Trinidad Occupation Report
A telegram from Rio de Janeiro dated July 30 reports that a prominent English bank says England has abandoned the occupation of Trinidad. The message confirms a shift in colonial actions and strategic status in the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Trinidad
Rio Janeiro
Will and Jim Jones Captured Near Pine Bluff
Sheriff J J Howard of Longview Texas reports capture of Will and Jim Jones who robbed Farmer Cogswell of 4410 in Pine Bluff County. They fit the description but no money was found on them. Officers will pursue further action.
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Will
Jim Jones
Pine Buvurr
Ark
J. J. Howard
Longview
Tex
Farmer Cogswell
Northern Pacific Plans Split in Reorganization Talks
New York July 30 further conferences among Northern Pacific reorganization interests including the Adams committee J J Hill and J P Morgan Co yield three plans with similar security exchange terms. The difference lies in how the Great Northern and Northern Pacific will be nominally linked via a short Hill line or through the London plan remains largely unchanged. Officials expect a near term settlement on core details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adams Committee
J.J. Hill
J. P. Morgan & Co
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
London
Excise Laws Enforced as Police Crackdown Succeeds
Police enforce excise laws with a Sunday crackdown in New York. Salons and clubs appear closed or strictly controlled as precinct commanders follow orders to treat venues like saloons, deterring patrons with fear of morning court summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conlin
Gypsies Had Her Mabel Worth Revealed as Missing Ollie Germain
Wichita investigators traced Mabel Worth to Browns Valley roots and identified her as Ollie Germain, a youngster abducted fifteen years ago by supposed gypsies. The Browns Valley mother who met Worth sparked inquiries and the police pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Mabel Worth
Ollie Germain
Browns Valley
Traverse County
Minnesota
Delegation Turned Down On Winnebago Lands Lease
Acting secretary of the interior informs the Nebraska delegation that the Beck leasing proceedings, upheld by the St. Louis circuit court, are formally approved. Settlers are advised to protect themselves by leasing through Captain Beck and are encouraged to take this course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasn Hine Ton
Secretary of the Interior
Nebraska
Beck
United States Circuit Court of St. Louis
Legislature to Probe Northern Pacific Consolidation
Helena Montana July 30 highlights a conference with Governor Richards where leaders vow to call an extra legislative session to ban any consolidation of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads if steps toward such a merger proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Northern Pacific
Helena
Mon
Richards
Great Northern
Bee swarm seizes house in Mapleton Minnesota
A swarm of honey bees moved into a dwelling owned by C. M. Prentice in Mapleton after tiring of hive quarters. Despite the chimney being in use, the bees cleaned the place and are busy making honey. Attempts to smoke them out have failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapleton
Minn
C. M. Prentice
France to supply Waller court martial records awaited
Washington officials await Ambassador Eustis report on how a second demand for Waller's court martial records was received in France. If France again refuses to supply the records, a third demand is expected to be made in a peremptory manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHineTon
State Department
Eustis
Waller
France
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Hood
Hood’s
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Iowa
Major Bisbee
U.S
Canals
Interior Department
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