Two Train Robbers Die in Stampede and Fire Fight
bay area sheriff posse cornered two Union Pacific bandits at Bartholomew ranch near GoopLand Kansas. One man died while fleeing. the other perished in a house set ablaze after a siege. Deputies J Briggs and George Cullins were wounded in the exchange. The dead robbers, both about 30, carried masks and money.
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Union Pacific
Hugo
Colo
W. J. Fay
Bartholomew Ranch
J. Briggs
George Cullins
Winchester
Hugo, Cole
July Fourth Deaths Spark Alarm Over National Prudence
A July Fourth statistic shows higher casualties than any other day, prompting concerns that the nation’s celebrations leave many injured and that public safety measures must be reconsidered.
Astoria warns on stock speculation in dangerous months
In Kind You Have Always Bought warns readers that October is among the most dangerous months for stock speculation, listing all months as perilous choices for trading. The notice cautions investors to be prudent during this period.
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Astoria
Messenger Shot Dead in Railroad Robbery
Charles Lane, a messenger for the Pennsylvania line, was killed while guarding a train's safe between Milford Center and Columbus. The robbers robbed the car, took the key from his body, and escaped as the train reached the station. The body was found with the revolver emptied and the safe contents missing.
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Milford Center
Union Station
Democratic clubs convention postponed to October 3
The quadrennial convention of Democratic clubs, originally scheduled for September 8 in Indianapolis, is postponed to October 3. W. R. Hearst, president of the national association, cites leaders’ wishes. Mr. Bryan pressed for the change and was supported by Mr. Stevenson. About 40 000 delegates are expected.
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New York
Indianapolis
W. R. Hearst
National Association
Indiana
Bryan
Stevenson
Bryan Drops Extended Campaign Tour Plan
Cuicano Aug. 13. William J. Bryan will not undertake an extended national speaking tour this campaign as in 1908. He will deliver several speeches tied to special occasions and participate in a general touring schedule, as decided in talks with the Democratic national committee executive members.
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Mr. Bryan
Cuicano
William J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
London Press Decry Leniency Toward Boers
London editors condemn lenient treatment of the Boers amid Pretoria plot coverage. The Daily Mail urges stern examples, echoing a harsh wartime maxim, while noting a not inhuman officer’s stance on war.
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London
Pretoria
The
Daily Mail
Sheridan
Cable linking America and Germany begins laying
New York city reports at 6 a.m. the Commercial Cable company starts laying the transatlantic line to Germany from its Coney Island station. The project follows sanctions granted by the U S president and the German emperor last year. Also in Philadelphia the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America elects officers with D F McGillecuddy named president and Rev John Curren as general treasurer.
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Germany
New Yorks
United States
Commercial Cable Company
Coney Island
German Empire
Total Abstinence Union
Philadelphia
Convention of the Catholic
Total Abstine
Arrest Over Insult to Servia's New Queen
Vienna reports General Belimar kowitch, regent during King Alexander's minority, has been placed under arrest for insulting Servia's new queen.
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Servia
Vienna
Belimarkowitch
Alexander
Administration to Press Relief for Besieged Pekin Garrison
Washington discusses Minister Conger dispatch justifying action to aid the besieged garrison at Pekin. Extended talks between Washington and Canton determine the U S must press on with relief and demand Chinese co operation to stop bombardment. The dispatch confirms seven American guards killed and 16 wounded.
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Conger
State Department
Pekin
Canton
United States
China
Atlee
Washington Telegram on Pekin Departure Demands
The Chinese taotai asks for an immediate departure under foreign escort to protect 800 foreigners including 200 women and children and 2,000 native Christians. The ChineseYamen refuses a Chinese escort. American marines: 7 killed, 16 wounded. Captain Myers and Dr. Lippett among the wounded.
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Washington
Department of State
Conger
Taotai
Shanghai
Tsung li Yamen
Pekin
Yamen
Myers
Dr. Lippett
Li Hung Chang Authorized to Negotiate for Peace
An edict from Pekin authorizes Li Hung Chang to negotiate peace with the powers. Shanghai reports a Russo Japanese force moving toward Pekin from the north, with movements kept secret to prevent disclosure.
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London
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Yokohama
Chinese minister follows Li Hung Chang’s possible peace role
Mr Wu the Chinese minister expresses interest in reports that Li Hung Chang has been named minister plenipotentiary to negotiate peace with the powers. He says he has not received confirmation but Li is trusted by his government and would be an appropriate choice.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
Von Waldersee's Chief of Staff Appointed
Berlin august 18 major general von schwartzkopf commander of the first east asiatic brigade named field marshal von waldersees chief of staff the evening papers report the appointment details and positions in the german army hierarchy.
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von Waldersee
Berlin
von Schwartzkopf
The Second Ordered to China
The Second Infantry has orders to leave Fort Thompson next Wednesday for San Francisco and from there proceed to the Philippines for service in China.
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China
Fort Thompson
San Francisco
Philippines
Populists Recommend Bryan Notification From Sioux Falls
The Populist advisory committee suggests notifying Mr. Bryan of his nomination by the Sioux Falls convention in Topeka Kansas on August 23. Free Silver Republicans plan a later notification likely in St Paul Minnesota, home of ex Congressman Towne.
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Bryan
Sioux Falls
Topeka
Kan
Free Silver Republicans
St. Paul
Minn
Towne
Rumor Steyn Committed Suicide in Lourenco Marques
A dispatch to The Daily Telegraph from Lourenco Marques says it is persistently rumored that Mr. Steyn has taken his own life. The report notes the rumor as unconfirmed and based on dispatches from the city.
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M.D
Publishing Department
Clark St
N. E. Cor
Romee
Chicago
Illinois
Steyn
London
Lourenzo Marques
Daily Telegraph
Fitzsimmons Knocks Ruhlin Out at Madison Square Garden
Australian boxer Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Gus Ruhlin of Akron in six rounds at the Twentieth Century Athletic Club in New York. Fitzsimmons used a decisive solar plexus blow after trading fierce exchanges, despite a 32 pound disadvantage. Ruhlin was knocked to the floor and unable to rise before the count, with Fitzsimmons ending the bout swiftly.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Australia
Gus Ruhlin
Akron
Twentieth Century Club
Madison Square Garden
Fitzsimmons
Ruhlin
Ohio
Rublin
Ruhhlin
Gus
Horses and Mules Burn at Adams Farm Richland County
A bolt of lightning struck the Adams farm barn in Richland County North Dakota. Fire killed sixty nine horses and fifty three mules despite workers rescuing many. about twenty thousand dollars in property was destroyed. A heavy rainstorm prevented further losses to adjacent buildings.
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Vanperton
N. D
Richland County
Adams Farm
Dewey Denies War Talk Attributed Interview
Admiral Dewey rejected a Brooklyn Eagle report quoting him on China and the Philippines. He stated no words claimed a state of war exist between the United States and China and called the statements absolutely incorrect.
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China
Philippines
Hindon
Admiral Dewey
Brooklyn Eagle
Democrats Nominate Full Texas State Ticket At Convention
The Democratic state convention in Waco after two days nominated a full state ticket headed by Joseph D. Sayers for governor and adjourned sine die. The gathering is described as one of Texas most interesting political assemblies in years.
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C.O.D
Express
ARS, Roebuck & CO
Chicaco , Roebuck & Co
Waco
Tex
Joseph D. Sayers
Texas
Discovery of Coal Near Dalton Trail
Vancouver reports a large coal bed discovery near the Dalton trail close to White house. The find was announced by Gustave Gervaise, an experienced miner who previously worked at Lethbridge, after the steamer Dutch from Skagway brought 70 passengers and the news.
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Dalton Trail
Vancouver
B. C
Skagway
Whitehouse
Gustave Gervaise
Lethbridge
Yellow Fever Cases Grow in Havana
Fifty two cases of yellow fever are under treatment in Havana with eighteen Americans among the victims. The mortality rate so far runs about twenty five percent of those infected.
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Havana
Beadle County Drug Store Opens In Dinneen Block
C H Longstaff, pharmacist, announces a full line of drugs sundries paints oils and brushes at the Dinneen block two doors west of the First National Bank. The shop offers prescription services and a wide stock as well as cold drinks and ice cream sodas inviting Beadle county customers to visit.
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