Weeds and fever claim many in Spanish Havana scene
The Havana correspondent reports yellow fever killing many and 100 Spaniards daily. Captain General Martinez Campos seeks deputies from reform and autonomist factions and vows free municipal elections. He aims to muster 100000 troops or grant autonomy. insurgents in Santa Clara and Santiago de Cuba regions face pressure while Cuba fights fever and levies fines on plantations.
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Havana
Times
Martinez Campos
Santa Clara
San Puerto Principe
Santiago de Cuba
Rcion
Arshal Campos
Ould Weken
Madrid
Spain
Jose Maceo
Tanamo
Thousand Acres Patented to Northern Pacific Settlers
Farco North Dakota August 16 large tract of government patents from Northern Pacific railways filed at Cass County. The last patent involves thousands of acres in Cass County in Everest Casselton and Lake countryside totaling 78 sections about 50000 acres already sold to settlers. Title perfection greeted with satisfaction as agents file to settle settlers and protect road assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Farco
N. D
Northern Pacific Railways
Cass County
Everest
Fir Casselton
Lake Com- 78
Railroad Company
Captain Cross Pushes Hawaiian Annexation Plan
Judson N. Cross of Minneapolis proposes Hawaii annex itself to the United States by sending delegates to Congress who would not have admission as other territorial delegates. He believes such delegates could be limited by Congress and the annexation question settled quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Judson N. Cross
Captain Cross
Dole
Relt
United Es
Ong
Crossieves
Congress
Treasury gold deposits and withdrawals impact reserve
Washington report notes that the bond syndicate deposited 1656.00 in gold for legal tenders and later withdrew 1150.00 for Europe, leaving a net position at close of business of 102. The actions confirm plans to maintain the 100,000,000 dollar gold reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Morgan
Jordan
New York
Europe
Ndicate
State pros collide at Minnehaha park meet finale
At Minnehaha park the two state pros were defeated in the L. A. W. cycle meet closing. A high score early hindered effort but the 10 mile team race record fell by a minute. Owosso’s Patterson set a new half mile mark from 1 05 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeerapols
Minnehaha Park
Evey Patterson
Owosso
Mich
Eastern stockholders to consider new whalebacks for winter
West Surehorn Wis Aug 16 The Eastern stockholders and other officials of the American steel barge forks will meet here next Tuesday to decide on building several whalebacks during the winter. With profits rising this season additional boats may be added this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Surehorn
Wis
Wisconsin Miners Strike Shocks Badger Mine
Funck Wisconsin August 16 The Badger mine halted operations without warning. Employer Davidson says wages now rival any on the range. About 400 workers affected as the strike unfolds with no clear demands known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Funck
Wis
Badger
Davidson
Northern Pacific Receivers Face Court Motions in Seattle
In Seattle on August 16 the United States circuit court heard motions by receivers of the Northern Pacific opposed by Silas A. Pettit for President Brayton Ives and American stockholders. A motion to cite receivers and executives to appear and furnish documents was denied but may be renewed. Another motion to amend an old answer was granted to resolve property jurisdiction inconsistencies. An application to oust receivers and appoint new ones is set for August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
United States Circuit Court
Northern Pacific
Silas A. Pettit
Brayton Ives
T. F. Oakes
H. C. Payne
H. Rouse
William H. Cromwell
J. W. Kendrick
Adams
Jenkins
J. J. Hill
Circuit Court
Eastern District of
Wisconsin
Hanford
Northern Pacific Railroad
Judge Jenkins
Spooner
Taylor Sentenced to Five Years in Hard Labor
Pierre, Aug 16. W. W. Taylor received a five year imprisonment sentence after a crowded courtroom. He showed no sign of fear until asked if he wished to speak. he replied I have not in a faint voice. Judge Gaffy criticized Section 1665 as void and said the law should be applied for public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
W. W. Taylor
Taylor
Gaffy
Jacketmakers Out
Two new strikes began on the East Side as the Childrens Jacketmakers 155 K of L and the Pantsmakers assembly demand one year contracts instead of six months. About 7000 to 8000 workers are reportedly out of work, though leaders say the action will last only a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Childrens’ Jacketmakers
Local Assembly 155
K. of L
Bookmaker A F Walker Found Dead at Detroit River
Amherstburg Ont Aug 16 The body of bookmaker A F Walker was found at the mouth of the Detroit river. He had been at the Windsor races and pawned his watch to meet expenses. Believed to have died by his own hand. He arrived in Detroit last Friday from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherstburg
Ont
A. F. Walker
Detroit River
Windsor
Detroit
Cleveland
Bonded suspects in liquor law case linked to Madden robbery
Huron August 16 Fred Delf and Charles Clement posted bonds of 300 dollars each for the September term to answer charges of violating the liquor law. They are suspected of involvement in the robbery of Thomas Madden a few days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Fred Delf
Charles Clement
Thomas Madden
Hayward Deteriorates. Moved for Exercise at Jail
MINNEAPOLIS Aug 16 Harry Hayward who has been ill for several days has grown worse and has been moved from his old cell to the one where Blixt was confined to give him a chance for a little more exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hayward
Minneapolis
Blixt
Wisconsin burglars held on $1000 in Gays Mills case
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin August 16 William Wilson and Martin Hayes suspects in the Gays Mills burglary were held in 1000 dollars each and taken to Madison. They are believed to be members of a gang tied to post office robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
William Wilson
Martin Hayes
Gays Mills
Madison
Mob Hangs Father and Son in Ellensburg Saloon Row
Samuel Vinson and his son Charles were taken from the county jail by a mob and hanged to a tree. They had become involved in a saloon dispute last Sunday and murdered Michael Koloph and Joseph Bergman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg
Wash
Samuel Vinson
Charles
Michael Koloph
Joseph Bergman
Janitor kills wife and wounds sister before suicide in Cuicano
In Cuicano on August 16 Frank Sweet a janitor fatally shot Mrs. Alice Barr and slightly wounded Mrs. J B Nichols before shooting himself. Sweet was the brother in law of Mrs Barr and had urged her to come live with him.
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Cuicano
Frank Sweet
Alice Barr
J. B. Nichols
Sweet
Hansbrough Joins Local Silver Knights Chapter
Devils Lake North Dakota August 16 a temple of the Silver Knights of America was organized with twenty four members including Senator Hansbrough and Mayor Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough
Devils Lake
N. D
Silver Knights of America
Thomas
Washington
Kelley
Murder at a Camp Meeting in Pittsville
Baltimore August 16 Daniel Farlow a Pittsville MD resident was shot dead at a camp meeting by Gardner Calloway who said Farlow had insulted his mother.
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Baltimore
Daniel Farrow
Pittsville
Gardner Calloway
Farlow
Tanner Fired Out Used Unbecoming Language
In the House of Commons a motion by Sir Richard Webster seeks a certified copy of Michael Daly’s trial and conviction and a Portland prison certificate confirming his continued imprisonment. John Redmond denounces the move as an attempt to overturn Limerick voters’ choice and urges diversion.
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London
House of Commons
Richard Webster
Michael Daly
Limerick
Portland
Daly
John Redmond
Waterford City
Parnellite
Tanner
Redmond
Charles K. D. Tanner
Cork
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
Dr. Tanner
Empress of Japan Brings Storm Reports and Wars Scattered
News from Vancouver dated Aug 16 describes the Empress of Japan arrival with tidings up to Aug 2. Hong Kong papers allege an American linked plot to overthrow Hawaii using dynamite. few arrests, no confirmations. Meanwhile Japan and Satsuma floods claim thousands dead, with ships wrecked and villages destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Oriental
Hong Kong
Canton
Honolulu
Japan
Satsuma
The Bannocks Prepare to Return to Jacksons Hole
A Pocatello agency report says the Bannocks plan to return to Jacksons Hole hunting grounds after harvest to obtain meat for winter. They expect to resist settlers and may be joined by the Shoshones Utes and Lemhis. They await troop departure to strike before soldiers can reach the area again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Pocatello
Ida
Ageny
Ross Fork
Jacksons Hole
United
Mob fears torched return for Fulton killer Divers
Reports from St Louis say Emmet Divers, the man accused of assaulting and killing a Fulton woman, was sent toward Fulton. Saloon s closed by order of the mayor, roads into Fulton guarded, trains watched, and townspeople armed. If he arrives by day, he will be held until night and burned with a torch in a cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Emmet
Fulton
Republic
Three Minnesotans Missing After Teburon Island Hunt
F T Jebart John L Morrison and Henry Campbell three Americans from Minnesota left Hermosillo Mexico for Teburon island three weeks ago on a hunting expedition. They were due back ten days ago and have not sent word. Local reports say they may have fallen to the Series Indians known for cannibalism. The men ignored warnings to avoid the island in pursuit of adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermosillo
Mex
F. T. Jebart
John L. Morrison
Henry Campbell
Minnesota
Teburon Island
Mortality Among Troops in Madagascar Campaign
Dispatches from Majunga dated August 5 report the Hovas entrenched at Kinija in the Ambo Himina mountains as French forces advance. A second Hova column of about 4000 men seeks to cut French supply lines near Maravoay, while French troops suffer heavy malaria and dysentery mortality.
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Port Louis
Mauritius
Majunga
Madagascar
Kinija
Ambohimina
Angrava
Antanarivo
Maravoay
Starkweather investigation may reach five thousand dollars
West Superior Wisconsin August 17 from bills in the hands of city officers and those yet to come it is possible that Judge Dickin son s claim that the Starkweather investigation would cost 5000 may be verified. The claims already on hand amount to almost 4000 and witness fees remain to be checked.
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West Superior
Wis
Dickinson
Starkweather
Five Thousand Irishmen Back Physical Force in Ireland
Five thousand Irishmen representing United Irish societies of Western Pennsylvania met at Phoenix park and passed resolutions advocating physical force in Ireland. Mayor Bernard McKenna of Pittsburgh presided.
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Pittspurk
United Irish Societies of
Western Pennsylvania
Phoenix Park
Ireland
Bernard McKenna
Pittsburg
Anxiety for Missionaries at Marsovan Campaign
Anxiety prevails in Constantinople over American missionaries at Marsovan a town 24 miles northwest of Amasia in the Vilayet of Sivas Asia Minor amid the Armenian campaign threatening their safety and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Marsovan
Amasia
Robbery Hits Law Offices Seizing Stocks and Bonds
In Pirrspura on August 17 the law offices of John D. McKinnon and William McKinnon were robbed of 10000 dollars in stocks and bonds while the lawyers were away and the offices closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D
William McKinnon
Continued Southern business activity noted in Manufacturer's Record
The weekly Southern business review cites ongoing railroad and industrial activity in Baltimore with over 100 cotton mills under construction. New companies continue to form to build in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Manufacturer's Record
South
Evans Named Navy Member on Outrages Commission
Acting Secretary McAdoo confirms Admiral Carpenter in Che Foo that the outrages investigating commission has left Foo Chow for Ku Cheng and that Lieutenant Evans of the navy is a member of the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Hington
McAdoo
Admiral Carpenter
Che Foo
Associated Press
Foo Chow
Ku Cheng
Lieutenant Evans
Navy
Ontario ex-lieutenant governor wed in quiet ceremony
Sir William Howland, 86, former Ontario lieutenant governor, quietly married Bethune, widow of the late Mr Bethune, in Toronto on August 17. The bride is 60. Howland is a well known figure across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fkighty-Six
Toronto
Ont
William Howland
Ontario
Bethune
Mr. Bethune
United States
Canada
Standard Telephone Company Incorporation Noted
Articles of incorporation for the Standard Telephone company were filed at Waukegan during the day. Capital stock is $25,000. The firm plans a local county system first and then expansion to southern Minnesota points and La Crosse Wisconsin.
Westbound freight wreck at Pomfret station injures brakeman
A westbound freight train split a mile from Pomfret station in Whumantic Conn. Two sections rejoined and wrecked 17 cars. Brakeman Benson was slightly injured and three tramps were killed in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whumantic
Conn
Pomfret Station
Benson
Nobles Granted Respite From Hangings In Georgia
Governor Atkinson has granted a respite until Oct 12 to Elizabeth Nobles, an elderly white woman who killed her husband and was sentenced to execution next Friday in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobles
Atlanta
Atkinson
Elizabeth Nobles
Wheat Price Warfare Shifts Duluth Eastbound Trade
A Duluth report notes Minneapolis undercuts Duluth by a full cent for seaboard wheat shipments. The Northwest faces the largest tariff slaughter in memory as the Soo road ships at 12 cents per 100 pounds, only two cents above the lowest Chicago to seaboard rate, with other Van Horne lines potential offset.
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Minneapolis
Duluth
Seaboard
East
Twin Cities
Northwest
Soo Road
Chicago
van Horne
South Shore
Atlantic
Denied Petition Bars Split of Atlantic and Pacific Bonds
Judge Collier denies the United States Trust Company request for a separate receiver for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad bonds. The Albuquerque verdict prevents severing the railroad from the Santa Fe system, a move seen as catastrophic for Albuquerque and associated towns that rely on the line for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Albuquerque
N. M
Collier
United States Trust Company
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
Santa Fe
Prohibition raid prompts Spirit Lake hotel closure
A Spirit Lake Iowa hotel wine rooms were searched and liquor seized and destroyed. The proprietors then closed the hotel and about 75 guests were required to leave. Among the guests were United States Senator Gear and Congressman Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
lIa
Boniface
St. Joseph
Webster City
United States
Gear
Henderson
Louis Gimm Smashes 24 Hour Bicycle Record in Cleveland
Louis Gimm, renowned long distance rider from Cleveland, thrashed the American mark by riding 453 miles and 1,790 yards in 24 hours. He sped the final ten miles in under 2 hours 30 minutes, breaking the previous champion W B Tyman of Chicago who had held 407 miles and 84 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gimm
Cleveland
Gimm
W. B. Tyman
Chicago
Hon L K Aaker Dead In Alexandria Minnesota
Hon L K Aaker former Crookston land office receiver and longtime state political figure died at his Alexandria home at age nearly 70. His death was caused by heart disease and apoplexy, ending a prominent public career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Aaker
Alexandria
Minn
Crookston Land Office
Death by suicide at Hellemann Brewing in La Crosse
Henry Hellemann a principal stockholder and master brewer at Hellemann Brewing in La Crosse Wisconsin died by shooting himself in the head. He was 26 and had been in poor health for some time.
Fort Pembina Abandoned In Minnesota Move
Fort Pembina was abandoned on Thursday with the flag lowered at 10 o clock. Company E Twenty second infantry led by Captain Ho ten marched to St Vincent where a special Great Northern train awaited to take them to Fort Assiniboine Mon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Pembina
St. Vincent
Minn
Twenty-second Infantry
Hoten
Great Northern
Fort Assiniboine
Mon
Man Bound Over In Wisconsin Wife Murder Case
Green Bay Wisconsin August 17 John Darkowski accused of murdering his wife last January was bound over for trial under $1 000 bonds The preliminary hearing lasted a full week and was sensational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
John Darkowski
Silver Democrats Endorse Free Coinage in Address
The Silver Democrats conclave in Washington ends its second day with a public address urging free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1. The document rejects a single metal policy, warns against a banker driven gold standard, and calls for the party to resist bonds and gold monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Silver Democrats
Committee On Resolutions
Daniel
Texas
Missouri
Mississippi
Stone
Duty
Party of Te People
Democratic Party
National Convention
Europe
America
United States
Maryland Republicans nominate ticket at Cambridge
The Maryland Republican state convention at Cambridge nominated Governor Lloyd Lowndes for re election attorney general Henry M Cla baugh and comptroller Robert P Graham by acclamation. John Rose served as temporary chairman and William Malster withdrew from consideration. The convention adjourned after about four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammbridge
Lloyd Lowndes
Cumberland
Henry M. Clabaugh
Baltimore
Robert P. Graham
Wicomic County
Lowndes
John Rose
William Malster
Alliance Hall losses mount in Jamestown area storm total
Jamestown North Dakota August 16 The Alliance Hall association reports season losses exceeding 60000 with July 25 storm causing 50000 damage in Barnes county The state total last year was 9000 while this year’s business is double last year’s enabling near full recovery of losses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. C
Alliance Hall Association
Barnes County
Smallpox toll rises in Eagle Pass with five new cases
A Eagle Pass dispatch to The News reports three deaths and four new smallpox cases in a day. The update notes arrival of four hundred cats and says beds will be supplied for Black residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Eagle Pass
Department Store Fails in Omaha
The 5S. P. Morse Dry Goods company in Omaha is under sheriff handling with attachments totaling 62,000 against stock. Liabilities are expected to reach about 75,000 while assets run near 100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
5S. P. Morse Dry Goods Company
Record Time: Tom Robison Runs 100 Yards in Under 9.5 Seconds
Bloommeron Illinois August 17 Tom Robison of Fairbury Illinois sprinted 100 yards in 9.435 seconds breaking the world record. He will compete in Brockton Massachusetts on September 2 in a national sprinters meet with top entrants from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloommeron
Ills
Tom Robison
Fairbury
Brockton
Mass
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Annals of Medicine
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