Fez the Mecca of the Moors in The Century Magazine
The midsummer issue features travel and art papers including Fez the Mecca of the Moors by Steph en Boneal newly appointed Secretary of Legation to China. It offers a graphic personal account of Morocco’s holy city illustrated by photographs and drawings, timely for travelers.
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Century Magazine
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Mecca
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China
Morocco
New York
The Necessity of Irrigation Congress Circular
A circular from the Publication committee of the International Irrigation Congress in Los Angeles urges irrigation’s value for lands with deficient rainfall. It notes drought in Kansas contrasts with successful farming in California Utah and other states and promotes the October 10–15 congress led by Ex-Governor Thomas of Utah. A book on irrigation is planned with postage stamp request. contact D Willard secretary 187 South Main St Los Angeles.
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International Irrigation Congress
Los Angeles
Kansas
California
Utah
Colorado
Thomas
Congress
D. Willard
South Main Street
Distillery at World’s Fair Grounds Operates
Hurley Herald reports that the Kentucky distillery at the World’s Fair grounds is now running, with comments labeling the situation as a huge joke directed at editor Tom Bishop of the Volga Tribune.
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Hurley Herald
Tom Bishop
Volga Tribune
Kentucky
Fun at the Farm at Shannon Farm
About twenty couples met at the Shannon farm Friday evening for dancing. The merry whirl continued into the night as guests returned home content.
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Shannon Farm
South Dakota Corn Belt Expected Record Crop
The Beadie County Belt reports expectations that the South Dakota Corn Belt will produce this year the largest corn crop on the same acreage in U S. data indicate.
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Beadie County
Yankton Press
Dakotan
South Dakota
United States
Dell Goes to College to Study Agriculture
DeSmet News notes Delbert Wilmarth has gone to Brookings to seek work until college opens. He plans to begin a course there and aims to graduate as an Agriculturist.
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DeSmet News
Leadang Delbert
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Pleasure and Profit at Agricultural College Commencement
The Faulkton Times notes an invitation and programme for the agricultural college commencement from July 30 to August 3. The event promises both pleasure and profit for attendees.
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Faulkton Times
the Times
The
Agricultural College
Change in Silver Sentiment Edges Toward Silver Advocates
A clear shift in national sentiment on the silver question emerges as single standard supporters lose ground daily. Observers foresee silver supporters gaining leverage before Congress convenes, potentially achieving control of the situation.
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Chamberlain Register
Congress
Friends of Silver
Should Jolley Be Senator Jolley Sound
The Vermillion Republican weighs potential successors to Pettigrew and considers O A Ringerud of Elk Point or Wm B Sterling if eligible. It suggests a nearer, preferable choice and asks, how would Senator Jolley sound for the role.
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Jolley
Pettigrew
O. A. Ringerud
Elk Point
Wm. B
Sterling
Senator Jolley
Magician Herrman Testifies He Is Penniless in Court
Herrman the magician tells the court he has no money while his wife holds substantial property assets. The testimony highlights a stark contrast between his claimed impecunious status and his spouse's visible wealth.
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Herrman
Silver convention grows beyond expectations in Colorado appeal
Nearly 700 delegates have registered at the Coin office for the national silver convention in Colorado. Large delegations from Iowa Ohio and New York are expected. Resolutions are said to closely follow the Denver mass meeting appeal. General Warner may preside over temporary and permanent arrangements.
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Curiaco
First Methodist Church
Coin
Silverites
Iowa
Ohio
New York
Congressman Bland
Missouri
Montauk
General Warner
Lee Mantle
Montana
Shoup
Denver
Treasury flags Colorado bullion depository plan as impractical
Acting Min Director Preston calls the proposal by Sta Attorney General Engley to set up a state bullion depository and issue certificates against silver bullion wild heresy. The treasury views the plan as not violating federal law but as a makeshift and impracticable scheme.
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Preston
Sta
Engley
Colorado
United States
Treasury
Northern Pacific Elevator Company Scandal Uncovered
A World’s Boston special reports a large fraud scheme involving forged grain certificates valued at about 1.5 million dollars. The Northern Pacific Elevator Company of Minnesota is named. the firm is in receivership and reorganization as Lake Superior Elevator Company with creditors offered 60 percent cash and five annual payments.
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Northern Pacific Elevator Company
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Boston
Minnesota
New England
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Rebels clash in Nicaragua as Granada defense defeats Managua
Reports from San Juan del Sur say Granada organized 4000 troops to defend the city amid battles at Mateares and Managua. General Zavala claims peace talks while authorities warn of large Honduran aid to the Leon faction and potential invader fears. Death tolls cited range from 1000 to 1400 across the engagements.
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Leon Party
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Honduras
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Bonilla
The Pembina Kidnapping Near Pembina Across River
Reports say Fleck, who testified against blind pig operators, was gagged and placed in a buggy by two masked men near Pembina. The broken buggy was seized by the sheriff and the abductors were seen in Emerson. Fleck is believed thrown into the Red River. All undated piggers remain jailed without bail.
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Fleck
Pembina
Emerson
Saturda
Red River
Won Their Wager Walk Texas to Chicago
Mrs Lucille Rodney and her husband G B Rodney with W W Holliday arrived in Chicago from Galveston Texas after walking the distance. The wager stood at 5000 dollars with Mrs Rodney wearing eight pairs of shoes and averaging 23 miles daily. She left Galveston May 16 and reached Chicago August 1.
Outlaws Killed in Oklahoma Territory Shootout
In Vinita I T deputy marshals fought a band west of the city. Outlaw Ralph Hollock Udell Kan was killed and Sam Rogers Siloam Springs Ark fatally wounded. Authorities link the gang to the Mound Valley bank robbery. Also Chicago reports R W McClaughry resigns as police chief citing clashes with Mayor Harrison over gambling policy.
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Ralph Hollock
Udell
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Sam Rogers
Siloam Springs
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Mound Valley
Carter
Chicago
R. W. McClaughry
Harrison
Grain Dealer A. Bright Missing From Cumberland
Creston Iowa August 1 A grain dealer A B Bright who had run Cumberland business is missing. He told friends he could no longer run his business for lack of funds. He owed eight thousand dollars and had assets of four thousand. Since leaving town he had surety notes totaling eight thousand dollars, on which he had managed to cash. The bank holds the notes.
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Bright
Cumberland
Kellogg Denies Fraud In Elevator Receivership
Attorney Frank Kell of Davis Kellogg Sev erance discussed the Northern Pacific and Red River Elevator receivership. He declined to comment on the case due to professional ties but firmly denied any fraud has been alleged.
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Frank Kell
Davis, Kellogg & Severance
Jit
Elevator company leaders deny forged certificate charges
Aug. 1 George C. Spen president of the Lake Superior Elevator company and Colonel Graves former president of the same firm and a ci r of the Northern Pacific Elevator company deny in every detail the New York story that New England and New York banks were victimized by forged certificates issued by the Northern Pacific Elevator company.
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Lake Superior Elevator Company
Colonel Graves
Northern Pacific Elevator Company
New York
New England
Crisp arrives in Washington from Georgia in evening
Ex-Speaker Crisp lands in Washington late in the day coming from Georgia, marking a brief capital stop as part of his travel.
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W. Gros
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Georgia
Hanged Hoke in Effigy at Rome Over Pension Row
Secretary Hoke Smith was hanged in effigy by enraged citizens in Rome a town of Adams County. Pensioners had been suspended and the climax came when the pension of J L Reed an 83 year old veteran of the Eleventh Illinois cavalry was dropped.
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Hoke Smith
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Adams County
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Eleventh Illinois Cavalry
Russia to Raise Tariffs on German Imports
St Petersburg correspondent reports Russia plans an Aug 1 50 percent tariff increase on German imports in retaliation for Germany lifting its tariffs by 50 percent on Russian goods, signaling a major tariff clash between the nations.
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Koelnische Zeitung
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Governor dismisses Warden McMillan at Fort Mapisey
Fort Mapisey Iowa August 1 Governor Boies dismissed Warden McMillan following attorney Evers decision and appointed Deputy Warden Bead to run the institution.
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Boies
McMillan
Evers
Bead
Navy contracts for steel gun forgings awarded
The Navy Department awarded contracts for about 1,000,000 steel gun forgings to the Midvale and Bethlehem companies of Pennsylvania. The award marks a major procurement for naval armament components, reflecting the government's push to expand steel production for defense needs.
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Washington
Navy Department
Midvale
Bethlehem Companies
Pennsylvania
Docks Turmoil as Union Clash Ends with Arrests
In Wisconsin on August 1 a violent clash erupted between union and non union dock workers over 50 cent hourly demands. After clashes and a shooting near the Shores, authorities including the sheriff and deputies intervened. Several injured and twenty arrests reported as workers retreated to boats.
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Depredations reported along Santa Fe and Union Pacific lines
Torgha Kansas reports a wave of idle wanderers from Colorado is blamed for numerous breakins and thefts in towns and counties along the Santa Fe and Union Pacific routes. Police note tramps and burglars are exploiting the idle movement, plundering residences and farmhouses east of idle.
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Idle Wome
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Arms for Hawaiians in Honolulu plot fears rise in press
The San Francisco Call reports rumors of arms in Honolulu linked to Royalists and the Alexander, a vessel prepared for shore combat. It cites alleged smuggling by Liurgas the Greek, suggests a potential coastal assault, and notes limited authorities in enforcing gun seizures under Blount’s rules.
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Riot Arises in Mesaba Inn After Wage Delay
Four ringleaders identified after a riot in the Mesaba Inn area in August. The disturbance is linked to wage payment delays at the Franklin mill town, with authorities noting unrest spreading from economic grievance and disrupted labor.
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Vicars i
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Feeney Attacked in Rochester Street Incident
Thomas Feeney a wealthy loaner was assaulted at Franklin and Main in Rochester at 11 15 p m. A heavy blow to the eye and stamping left him unconscious. He was found by bystanders and later taken to St Marys Hospital with skull injuries. The assailant fled in a carriage. motive appears revenge for a business deal.
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Farmers elevators ad signals closings amid rail commission tension
A classified note from Vining and Henning promoters indicates farm houses plan to close elevators in a deal marked by antipathy toward the railroad commission. Platforms are to be erected but no definite action is stated.
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Engineers Attend World Fair on Whaleback Columbus Visit
Mechanical engineers arrived at the fair aboard the whaleback Columbus as guests of the World's Fair Steamship Company. They were welcomed by a committee and invited to tour exhibits and facilities of interest at the site.
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Columbus
Engin
Erie Canal booming with record grain trade this year
The Erie Canal reports a surge in business with about 20,000,000 bushels of grain moved from Buffalo since opening. The article notes an unprecedented year of activity and strong commercial gains along the waterway.
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High LO
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Olson justice of Brockway plsened
Brackiver Falls Wisconsin August 1 G Grant Olson justice of the town of Brockway pleaded
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Wis
G. Grant Olson
Brockway, Plsened
Chino Beet Sugar Plant to Begin Operation in California
A massive beet sugar facility in Chino, claimed as the largest in the United States, will begin moving ahead with a daily beet capacity of 740 tons. The plant will employ about 2,000 workers locally and 700 in Anaheim, with annual output aimed at around 16 000 pounds of refined sugar and significant shipments.
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Chinos ‘Eagle
United States
Indstry
China
Anaheim
Teller Arrested in $10,000 Bank Cash Defalcation
United States Bank Examiner Stone reports a $10,000 defalcation at the First National Bank of Patterson New Jersey. The money disappeared July 1 and pay teller Fardon was arrested. The teller had a 45 year tenure and was long regarded as upright.
Senate comments on a special congressional session
Sen Hansbrough reports upcoming special session to address financial stringency and business stagnation. He notes Cleveland aims to enact recovery measures while warning of possible continuance of tariff and policy debates.
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Devits Lake
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Hansbrough
Congress
Cleveland
Cleveland Magocracy
Chicago
Donna Stil
Man Overboard Reported On Whaleback Steamer
Arthur Wallace of Milwaukee reports an unknown man went overboard from the whaleback Christopher Columbus on the return trip from Milwaukee. At 8:40 p m the incident was observed near Racine as the ship was 10 minutes out. The steamer stopped and searched for about 30 minutes but found nothing. Nearly 4,000 passengers were on board amid excitement over the accident.
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