Present Status of Affairs in the South African Controversy
London reports the crisis remains stalemated as of July 23 blue book. Cape ministry rejects Kruger's latest proposals as inadequate and the Transvaal refused friendly talks before the franchise bill. Negotiations between Britain and the Transvaal have ceased. Balfour’s speech aimed to pressure Kruger for further concessions and to soothe cabinet solidarity.
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Balfour Signals Possible New Measures Over Transvaal Crisis
London July 29 Mr A J Balfour speaking at a Conservative luncheon discussed the Transvaal situation. He warned that if diplomacy fails and patience cannot untie the knot other means may be found to loosen it. He remained hopeful that the Transvaal would offer redress though not fully adequate by Britain’s standards.
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A. J. Balfour
Treasury
House of Commons
Transvaal
Balfour
Great Britain
Transvaal Dynamite Question Referred to Commission
The raad has referred the dynamite question to a five member commission for examination with the government to seek a satisfactory settlement.
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Pretoria
Raad
Sympathy for De Negrier Grows in French Army
London dispatch says General de Negrier remains popular in France despite disgrace. Messages of sympathy pour in as he eyed as a future savior, while he criticized Roulede and Roget over the failed plan. General de Gallifet assumes full responsibility for recent orders.
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Daily Chronicle
Paris
General de Negrier
Pelieux
de Negrier
Marquis de Gallifet
General de Gallifet
Collision on the Volga Drowns 155 on River
A Nijni Novgorod report says a cargo steamer collided with a passenger vessel on the Volga and the passenger ship sank with 155 people drowned. The cargo captain was arrested for ignoring signals. Great Western Iowa Extensions: Chicago Great Western to extend into Council Bluffs next year, expanding lines from Hampton to Sioux City.
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Sioux City
British Parliament Supports Outlanders in South Africa Crisis
In the House of Commons Joseph Chamberlain warned of a dangerous crisis in South Africa. He said imperial interests and the race feud between Boers and Outlanders required firm action. He argued Britain must protect its subjects and would intervene as suzerain power, with a settlement still possible. The colonial office vote passed without division after debate.
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Transvaal
House of Commons
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
Mr. Chamberlain
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Great Britain
Colonial Office
Penitentiary Tobacco Cut Sparks Convict Revolt
Iowa board of control orders a reduction in weekly tobacco rations from four to two ounces and butter added to meals. At Anamosa 500 convicts refuse to work and are confined. 18 of 150 regular workers return to quarry duties. Warden Hunter opposes the order, but the board refuses to rescind and signals further cuts until tobacco is eliminated.
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Des Moines
State Board of Control
Anamosa
Huer
Premier's Plain Talk on Transvaal Tension in Lords
In London the Lords hear Earl Camperdown warn that departing from government policy risks Britain's imperial standing. Dissent groups allege such moves endanger South Africa relations and Britain as a whole. Selbourne repeats Commons stance. Kruger is faulted for undoing 1881 protocol aims. Government stays committed to action toward a peaceful resolution.
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House of Lords
Earl of Camperdown
Transvaal
Earl of Dunraven
Great Britain
South Africa
Earl of Selbourne
House of Commons
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Salisbury
House
Kruger
Her
Short Wheat Crop Outlook from Minneapolis Analysts
Secretary G D Rogers reports after consulting grain men that this year's wheat crop may be smaller than last year's. Flax yields are expected higher, with potato and hay crops looking good. Wheat receipts in Minneapolis from Aug 1 to July 25 totaled 92,751,000 bushels versus 72,777,000 the prior year.
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Minneapolis
G. D. Rogers
Chamber of Commerce
Klondike Prospector Ship Umatilla Reaches San Francisco
The steam ship Umatilla arrives in San Francisco from British Columbia and Puget Sound carrying about 40 gold prospectors from the Klondike and numerous other passengers. Officials report not more than 15000 dollars in gold aboard.
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Umatilla
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Klondike
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills End Nervousness Headaches
Mrs. Leora Nichols of Encampment Wyoming reports relief from nervousness headaches and stomach trouble after taking three bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. She adds Hood's Pills prevent distress after eating without gripe and are recommended.
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Leora Nichols
Encampment
Wyoming
Tramps Suspected in Donaldson Fire Destruction
A blaze in Donaldson Minnesota destroyed Lund & Solum and A Blomsness stores, the hotel, F Hallbergs barn and furniture, and several smaller buildings worth about 65 000 dollars. The stock at Lund & Solum was 30 000 dollars with little insurance. Origin traced to a barn, cause unknown, with suspicion directed at tramps.
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Report on Ohio County Fees Triggers Sensation
Ohio report finds illegal fees and salaries totaling 56 200 over ten years by county officers. Taxpayers plan suits to recover the amount. The investigating committee’s findings have caused a regional stir in Hillspo, Ohio.
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Sheriff Moves Negro Rapist To Savannah For Safekeeping
Bailiwick of Bainbridge reports mob pressure over two days as Sheriff Patterson transports John Williams the accused rapist to Savannah under guard by two militia companies for safety.
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Charles Wolfeange Kills Wife and Two Daughters in Denmark Home
In Brazil on July 28 Charles Wolfeange attacked his family with a hatchet while they slept at 1 Denmark, killing his wife and two daughters. He then used a knife to cut his own throat and presumably died.
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Hanna Properties III Plan Major Steel and Shipping Deal
The Iron Trade Review reports imminent signing of papers to transfer Chapin and Winthrop mines and the steel fleets of Mutual Transportation and Menominee Transit to the National Steel company. L A Hanna of M A Hanna & Co represents the owners. W E Reis leads National Steel in the deal with M A Hanna & Co to manage the properties involved.
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Iron Trade Review
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L. A. Hanna
M. A. Hanna & Co
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Toast to McKinley and Victoria aboard Saratoga
Southampton officials visited the United States school ship Saratoga and were hosted by the commander and officers. At luncheon President McKinley and Queen Victoria were toasted during the formal visit.
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Copper Coins Arrive in New York for Refining
The steamship Cevic delivered 9,999 bags or 250 tons of copper coins from India to Oxford Copper Company. The coins will be melted down for refining as they are imported as copper scrap.
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Cevic
India
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Hospital Ship Relief Due From Philippines
The hospital ship Relief is expected to arrive from the Philippines at any time. The Presidio camp is prepared to receive the Nebraska regiment arriving on the Hancock.
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