Settlers Plan Secret Removal of Land Officials
A Pender Nebraska dispatch reports settlers in Sioux City fear a Barrett Scott style tragedy from Winnebago land troubles. A secret meeting allegedly planned to remove two officials opposing settlers and aiding Indians. Captain Beck, in Sioux City, denies violence but supports dispossessing illegal lessees and warns of hidden plots.
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Sioux Ciiry
Neb
Barrett Scott
Beck
Sioux City
Licenses Without Limit Denver Supreme Court Ruling
The state supreme court rules that Denver city council may levy licenses on all occasions. An 1886 ordinance taxed street cars at ten dollars, later raised to twenty five. Denver Cable railway refused payment. representatives were arrested and fined. appeal followed. opinion suggests broad but not explicitly defined city taxing power.
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Denver
State Supreme Court
Denver City Cable Railway
Supreme Court
Bond of W. W. Taylor Approved in Pierre
The $25,000 appearance bond for W. W. Taylor was filed in Pierre on July 3 and approved for August 13. The bond justification is $94,000 with sufficient local securities. additional supporters across the state offered to back the bond.
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Pierre
8. D
W. W. Taylor
Discrimination Claim Over Zinc Dried Apples
Consul Warner reports to the state department that Germany objected to U S evaporated apples dried in zinc grates. He investigated and found many German apples cured with zinc drying grates as well. An exposition of fruit evaporating apparatus showed all grates were zinc.
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Washington
Warner
Cologne
Germany
State Department
United States
State of War Fears as Bulgarian Bands Cross Frontier
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Sofia reports a serious situation between Bulgaria and Turkey, with bands of 75 to 100 men crossing into Turkish territory. They captured two Turkish soldiers taken to Dubnitz, 22 miles south of Sofia, one man wounded.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Sofia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Dubnitz
Navy dispatch reports Montgomery carrying Nicaragua commission
The navy department received a Port Limon dispatch from the captain of the Montgomery stating the ship was returning from Greytown with the Nicaragua commission aboard and was proceeding to Colon.
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Washington
Navy Department
Port Limon
Montgomery
Greytown
Nicaragua Commission
Colon
Jerast Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Ashland Kansas July 1 The trial of Frank Jerast for the killing of Sid J Jackman ended with a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree. The court will determine the sentence before term closes.
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Ashland
Kan
Frank Jerast
Sid J. Jackman
Embezzler Johnson Returns to Face $80,000 Charge in Iowa
William Henry Johnson former Muscatine county treasurer was arrested in Honolulu on forgery charges over an $80 000 embezzlement alleged to have occurred through land deals He fled after the theft and later admitted his identity claiming only about $2000 was unaccounted for He and his wife sent funds from California and Hawaii aided his political and church standing before his arrest was effected by Sheriff H F Wylie in Honolulu.
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San Francisco
William Henry Johnson
Muscatine County
Honolulu
Australia
H. F. Wylie
Johnson
Kansas
California
Honoulu
William
Wylie
Government Employees Tied to Chinese Registration Fraud
Spokane reports two major arrests in a government scam to issue illegal Chinese registration certificates. James Graham, land office register at Coeur d'Alene City Idaho, and Edward Rick are taken into custody. Warrants target W. F. Pollard and Harry Tilton, formerly of Spokane, now Kendrick Idaho. Complaints filed by treasury Chinese inspector F. D. Schuyler.
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Spokane
Wash
James Graham
Coeur d’Alene City
Ida
Edward Rick
United States
W. F. Pollard
Harry Tilton
Kendrick
F. D. Schuyler
Treasury Department
Washington
Manley Arrested for Selling Army Positions in Chicago
J H Manley was arrested in Chicago on charges of selling U S army jobs. He allegedly posed as a lieutenant and offered ranks from private to lieutenant for fees ranging from ten dollars to three thousand eight hundred dollars. He wore a U S army uniform and is described as an ex officer.
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ChicaGo
J. H. Manley
United States Army
Manley
Bridge Seized for Taxes in Council Bluffs
The bridge spanning the Missouri River between this point and Omaha, owned by the Omaha Bridge and Terminal Company, was seized by the county sheriff for $2,000 in taxes. The company refuses payment, contending valuation is excessive.
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Council Buiurrs
Missouri River
This Point
Omaha
Omaha Bridge and Terminal Company
Cuban Bonds Affected by Cuban Uprising Reports
Washington July 3. Cuban bonds on the Paris bourse are much affected by reports on the Cuban uprising. Officials believe many victory and defeat reports are circulated for speculative purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paris
Poison in the Flour Claims Three Tesch Family Members
Stillwater Oklahoma reports that three of the Tesch family of six died from deliberate poisoning, with others not expected to recover. The toxin was reportedly placed in a sack of flour amid a contentious land dispute.
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Stillwater
O. T
Tesch
Editor Held Five Days In Lieu Of Fine
W E Kidd editor of The Star is jailed five days in Aberdeen for publishing slanderous articles about Governor Sheldon in a county court action. He faces a $10 fine unless paid.
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Aberdeen
W. E. Kidd
the Star
Sheldon
Miss Blaine Weds Randolph Thompson in Helena
Helena Montana July 3 Miss Frances Blaine niece of the late James G Blaine married Randolph Thompson cousin of Judge Buck The bride is daughter of the late Major John E Blaine U S A and wedding takes place in Helena.
The Tide of Trade Symposium Reports Revival
Chicago Times-Herald surveys a symposium from about twenty cities on current trade conditions. The digest notes overall revival with increases in business and wages. New York reports 250000 workers gaining higher wages and robust business in the eight weeks ending June.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Cuicano
The
Times-Herald
New York
San Francisco
Fire Devastates Godillot Establishment in Paris
Paris suffered a major blaze at Godillot's military outfitting works between Rue Rochechouart and Rue Condorcet. Water supply failed, several nearby houses burned, one firefighter killed, 15 injured. About 2000 workers out of work and 275 people left homeless. damage estimated at 2,000,000 francs.
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London
Paris
The
Times
Godillot
A Large Copper Refinery Planned at Three Times Size
The new refinery will be three times the size of the Anaconda plant and house 1,800 vats with a 150 ton daily output. Buildings span about three acres and will use the largest dynamos yet made to supply current. Power will come from Black Eagle Falls, keeping operating costs low.
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Great Fats
Mon
Anaconda
Black Eagle Falls
Two Fatally Injured in Wisconsin Accident
A broken harness caused L. W. Olds' horse to bolt on a steep approach to a bridge. The buggy overturned on the bridge, throwing Mr. and Mrs. Olds among the timbers. Both are believed fatally injured with Mrs. Olds' skull crushed and eye forced out. Mr. Olds suffered a broken arm and severe head injuries.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Galesville
Wis
L. W. Olds
Defender Finally Launched amid cheers and whistles
Bristow R L reports at 2 40 p m under Captain Nat Herreshoff the tug Right Arm began pulling three hawsers to Defender. After a quarter hour of effort the Defender slipped off the ways and floated into deep water amid whistles and spectators’ shouts.
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Bristow
R. L
Nat Herreshoff
Drake in the Lead for Iowa Governor Nomination
Republican conventions were held in 28 counties across Iowa on Saturday. Results, alongside prior ones, place General F. M. Drake of Centerville in clear lead for the Republican nomination, with ex-Senator James F. Harlan of Mount Pleasant in second.
Wage Hike Planned at Norton Iron Works Mills
Ashland Kentucky July 3 10 percent wage increases at Norton iron works nail mills to start from date and in 60 days both voluntary with the company. Current trade with the plant called the best in ten years and the outlook remains favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Norton Iron Works
Bids Open Soon for New Gunboats
Secretary Herbert plans advertisements for bids on two styles of gunboats from the latest naval appropriation. One design features a single screw, the other twin screws, with two boats in the single and four in the twin configuration.
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Washington
Herbert
Governor McKinley Visits Freeport Illinois
Governor McKinley and his wife arrived in Freeport Illinois and were hosted by relatives. A several thousand strong delegation greeted them in the afternoon and the governor spoke briefly without political remarks.
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McKinley
Illinois
Freeport
Ills
Minister Killed by Locomotive While Walking
Blissfield Michigan July 3 Rev H B Brown a retired minister who led pastors in Detroit and other Michigan cities for 40 years was struck and instantly killed by a locomotive on the Lake Shore road.
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Blissfield
Mich
H. B. Brown
Detroit
Michigan
Lake Shore Road
Otis Steel Announces 10 Percent Wage Increase
Cleveland July 3 The Otis Steel company will give all employees a ten percent raise across all departments benefiting about 800 workers. The wage increase applies to the entire plant.
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Cleveland
Otis Steel Company
Duluth S first steel plant to start at head of the lakes
Duluth announces Ironton Structural Steel company will start up its new plant on July 10 with nearly 300 workers. It marks the first steel production at the head of the lakes.
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Duluth
Ironton Structural Steel Company
Death at Sing Sing in Buchanan execution
Sine Sina New York July 3 Dr Buchanan died at Sing Sing just before noon after two electric contacts, the second deemed precautionary. Physicians reported no burns and the death as a success. He murdered his wife by poisoning on April 22 1892. exhumation found morphine. Governor Morton refused clemency.
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Sine Sina
N. Y
Buchanan
Sing Sing
Morton
Wife pleads for condemned husband before governor
Mrs. Buchanan, wife of a condemned murderer, pleaded on her knees with Governor Morton for a commute to life imprisonment. Morton, moved yet firm, refused to alter the sentence.
E M Beyers Dies After Prolonged Legal Fight
E M Beyers died of paresis at Kirkbride asylum in Philadelphia. The Pittsburgh heiress and his brother A M Beyers, a pipe manufacturer, fought over control of his fortune in courts across several cities for years. Beyers was reported worth many millions.
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Philadelphia
E. M. Beyers
Pittsburg
Chicago
Pennsylvania Hospital For
Kirkbridges
Beyers
A. M. Beyers
Indian teachers convention opens in Sioux City weeklong
The second annual district convention of United States Indian service teachers starts in Sioux City and runs all week. The district covers schools east of the Rockies to Kansas City, totaling 150 institutions. Prof. H. E. Kratz gave the welcome address.
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Institute of Indian Teachers
Sioux City
United States Indian Service Teachers
Rocky Mountains
Kansas City
H. E. Kratz
Georgia Youth to Hang for Murder of Forest Crowley
Willie Meyers, 19, enticed Forest Crowley a country merchant, to a suburban spot last September and killed him for money. His second trial again found him guilty. Aug. 2 is set for the execution.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Willie Meyers
Forest Crowley
Balfour and Chamberlain Re-elected in UK Commons
In London on July 3, Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour and Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain were re-elected without opposition in East Manchester and West Birmingham as their cabinet posts required by acceptance of new positions.
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Balfour
Chamberlain
London
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
Joseph Chamberlain
Colonies
Manchester
Birmingham
House of Commons
Ore Shipments for Ashland Reach Record June Total
Ashland Wisconsin July 3 Port Collector Halliday reports June ore shipments exceeded all prior months, pushing the season total to 25,723 tons.
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Ashland
Wis
Halliday
Murderer Escaped After Creek Fight in Charleston
In Morris creek, Charleston district, John Cook shot and killed Joseph Morris and fatally wounded Ben Morris during a fight. The murderer escaped into the wild region, as authorities search the Morris Creek area.
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Charleston
W. Va
Morris Creek
This County
John Cook
Joseph Morris
Ben Morris
Had Seven Husbands
ASHLAND OH July Mrs John Hyman under arrest for bigamy is said to have had seven husbands with at least two residents of Ohio involved in the case.
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Ashland
John Hyman
Ohio
Embezzlement Suits Filed Against San Francisco Officials
Two prominent San Francisco figures with federal posts face civil suits for shortages in government funds. William J. Bryan, ex Postmaster, allegedly kept 9 399 dollars from 1886 to 1890. John Quinn, former revenue collector, faces two claims totaling 4 320 dollars. Defenses say shortages resulted from subordinates' misconduct.
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San Francisco
United States Circuit Court
William J. Bryan
Cleveland
John Quinn
Harrison
Bryan
United States Treasury
Quinn
Saloon Men Declare War on Liquor Vendors in Sioux City
Saloonkeepers in Sioux City Iowa claim war on druggists restaurant keepers and wholesale liquor dealers selling whisky by the drink. Alderman Holdenreid backs the move and asks the mayor to act. If ignored the Saloonkeepers' association vows arrests and ensuing clashes under the Martin law.
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Sioux City
Holdenreid
Saloonkeepers’ Association
McClelland Resigns From First National Bank
Ida Ho Springs Colo June 28 George B McClelland resigns as cashier and director of the First National bank and turns over property to his bondsmen. His brother has deposited collateral to protect the bank. He borrowed funds largely for mining deals including options totaling 100000 dollars.
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IdaHo Springs
Colo
George B. McClelland
First National Bank
McClelland
Receivers Authorized to Sue Villard Over Unlawful Profits
In Milwaukee on June 28 the United States circuit court Judge Jenkins allowed the Northern Pacific receivers to sue Henry Villard and other officers for unlawful profits. The action, said to be filed in New York, targets commission and related gains.
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Milwaukee
United States
Jenkins
Northern Pacific
Henry Villard
New York
Mint in Philadelphia to close for two weeks
The United States mint in Philadelphia will shut down July 1 for cleaning and repairs. Coin production will pause for two weeks though demand remains high for small denominations pennies and five cent pieces.
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Philadelphia
United States Mint
Farmer Causes Fireworks Blaze at Golden Rule Store
A farmer in Dusugur Iowa dropped ashes from a pipe into fireworks inside the Golden Rule department store. Seven thousand dollars of stock exploded, shattering the plate glass storefront and startling the town. Clerks fled unharmed while the farmer fled to the street.
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Dusugur
Golden Rule
Towne Considers Silver Convention Call in Minnesota
Congressman C A Towne has returned from Cleveland and says he is weighing a silver convention in Minnesota. If called it would be a Republican gathering of silver men. He plans to confer with leading Republicans in the state before acting.
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Towne
C. A. Towne
Cleveland
Minnesota
Brice Chosen Temporary Chairman For State Convention
The Democratic state central committee sets the state convention for August 20 at Springfield. Senator Calvin S. Brice is named temporary chairman and W. H. Sears of Montgomery County is temporary secretary.
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Brice
Columbli
Democratic State Central Committee
Springfield
Calvin
W. H. Sears
Montgomery County
Jealous editor shot in South Earp street tragedy
In South Earp O T on June 28 R W Patterson United States land office register and City Marshal Williams were killed in a street confrontation with J J Isenburg Daily Wave editor who was wounded. Isenburg later received treatment and recovered while Williams and Patterson died at the scene.
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South Earp
O. T
R. W. Patterson
Register of the United States Land Office
Williams
J. J. Isenburg
Daily Wave
Isenburg
Patterson
Celestial Forgers Held on Forgery Charges in Butte
Three Chi nam e n were arraigned before U S Commissioner McMurphy and bound over to the district court. Bail set at $1000 for Louie Quong Lung and $250 each for two confederates. They allegedly forged certificates used to admit Chinamen. A raid uncovered a complete counterfeiting outfit at their quarters.
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Butte
Mon
United States
McMurphy
District Court
Louie Quong Lung
LYNCHED BY POLICEMEN IN GRETNA CASE
Joseph Strehlin declares that John Frye was hanged by the police after Gretna incendiary fires led to the mob lynching Frye Monday morning. Frye was allegedly beaten by the police chief and a capturing officer tied the rope around his neck while others watched.
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New OrLeaNs
Joseph Strehlin
Gretna
John Frye
Frye
Wisconsin Humane Society Chief Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Milwaukee on June 28 R D Whitehead superintendent of the Wisconsin Humane Society, under probe for malfeasance, was arrested for disorderly conduct after during the investigation he labeled accuser W L Berger a perjured villain. Berger obtained a warrant and a slander suit will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
R. D. Whitehead
Wisconsin Humane Society
W. L. Berger
Local Kickapoo Woman Forces Bond Guard for Railway Work
In Wichita on June 28 Kannadia a Kickapoo squaw fired up the situation by taking a shotgun and repelling the Choctaw railway contractor and crew from her allotment in Oklahoma. She demanded a $2 000 bond as guarantee for damages before any track could be laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Kannadia
Choctaw Railway
Oklahoma
Moonshiners Die in Standoff with State Constables
A dispatch from Spartanburg reports Constables Pettigrew and Toland in a gunfight with moonshiners Fisher and Durham. Durham and Fisher were killed. Pettigrew was shot through the lungs and likely to die.
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Columbia
8. C
Startanburg
Pettitigrew
Toland
Fisher
Durham
Pettigrew
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