Resignation Ties to Manitoba School Policy
Ottawa July 13. The government reiterates its stance on Manitoba schools delaying any bill to reestablish separate schools until January next. Hon A R Rangers, French Canadian minister of agriculture, resigns his portfolio amid Liberal Leader Laurier's motion for a confidence vote. Debate to follow with few expecting defeat as French Conservatives largely back the government.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
A. R. Rangers
Laurier
Liberals
Riots at Cheng Tu Reach A Century Old Mission
From Denby dated June 24, riots broke out in Cheng Tu Szchwan damaging Catholic and China Inland and Canadian mission properties. The Catholic bishop was injured but not seriously Virgil C Hart is the only American known to be in Cheng Tu Officials take strong steps to curb riot spread among Yangtse towns Cheng Tu a large wealthy city of about 1,000,000 people.
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Wasnhinc Ton
State Department
Denby
Cheng Tu
Szchwan
China
Virgil C. Hart
Sandoval shot in Havana for Marti’s death
A Havana dispatch says Colonel Sandoval, who led Spanish forces that killed Jose Marti as he headed to the coast, was captured by a mounted column led by General Jose. He faced a court martial, was condemned for treason and murder, and executed. The body was buried with a mark on the grave.
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New York
Havana
Sandoval
Joseph Marti
Jose
Supreme Court Grants Hearing on Hayward Appeal
The Supreme Court has granted the application for a stay of the appeal of Harry Hayward. The action sends the case over to the October term for consideration.
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Supreme Court
Sr. Pavut
Harry Hayward
West Superior aldermen push reorganization after meeting
Police report aldermen who left last Saturday's meeting with Mayor Stark sought a council reorganization. The move was rejected by investigators still in charge. Patrolmen testified to contributing 10 to a fund claimed for campaign expenses.
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West Superior
Wis
Starkweather
Gould Check Case Heard In New Jersey Court
A motion to compel aary examination of George J. Gould in the Ruhmann case was heard by Judge Lippincott in his private New Jersey office. The suit seeks the value of a $40,000 check alleged to have been given to Mrs Ruhmann and later retained. Decision was reserved.
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George Gould
Jersey City
N. J
George J. Gould
Lia Nicolaus Ruhmann
Ce Lippincott
The
Supreme
Suicide of Eastern Kentucky Asylum Superintendent
Lexington July 13 Dr Ed Jones aged five percent years longtime superintendent of the Eastern Kentucky asylum at Lexington suicided by jumping from the second story of the institution where he had been an inmate the past year He was a distinguished veteran of the Confederate army
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Lexington
Ed Jones
Eastern Kentucky
Banker Vanishes After Taking Ten Thousand Dollars
Des Moines July 13. C. C. Davis a banker from East Peru Iowa disappeared with ten thousand dollars of his bank's funds. He was last seen July 5 after drawing several thousand from local banks. The Peru bank is now in the hands of a receiver.
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Des Mores
C. C. Davis
East Peru
1St Peru
Aiver
Colored Minister Personal Crisis Reported in Illinois
Prorta Illinois July 13 The Rev S W Anderson pastor of Mount jon Baptist church and a leading cor ed citizen committed death by own action by cutting his throat with a region of the and cutting his throat with a
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Prorta
Ills
S. W. Anderson
Mount Jon Baptist Church
The
Deportation Ordered for Six Chinese at Local Facility
Watertown New York July 13 The state commissioner has ordered the deportation of six Chinese men who were arrested by customs officers at the state facility a week ago.
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Watertown
N. Y
George H
Special grand jury adjourns without finding charges
The special grand jury investigating charges of corruption in the city council heard game testimony in the afternoon and adjourned without returning any indictment or finding.
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Utcaco
Cornell Beaten by Trinity Hall in Grand Challenge Trials
In Henley July 12 Trinity Hall beat Cornell by eight lengths in the fourth heat of the grand challenge cup trials. Cornell’s Fennell fainted after the finish due to heart illness and a crab caused a jolt to his oar. Thames four defeated Leander by eight lengths in the steward's cup heat.
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Trinity
Henley
Cornell
Trinity Hall
Fennell
Freeborn
Thames Rowing Club
Leander Boat Club
Thames
Leander
Czar Alexander III Offered to Lend U S Gold for Reserve
A Washington dispatch to The Post recounts Russia’s offer to loan the United States gold to sustain the national reserve. President Cleveland declined after deliberation, noting the government lacked authority to issue bonds, a power later clarified for the president and treasury secretary. The secret proposal dates from about two years prior and only now emerges publicly.
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CuicaGo
Washington
Post
Treasury
Morgan-Rothschilds
Alexander III
Russia
United States
Cleveland
St Petersburg
Enormous Christian Endeavor Rally Sweeps Boston
Boston hosts 538000 delegates at the Christian Endeavor convention with 29000 present in three main venues Mechanic's Hall Williston and Endeavor tents. Noonday rallies draw 24000 delegates across churches halls markets factories and stores as Bay Area and international societies report gains and global reach.
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Stock Exchange
America
San Francisco
Baer
United Kingdom
Australia
Africa
China
France
India
Japan
Madagascar
Mexico
Turkey
West India Islands
Italy
Russia
Iceland
Sweden
Greece
Trinity Hall Wins Blue Ribbon at Henley
Trinity Hall Cambridge Rowing Club defeated Cornell to win the blue ribbon trophy at Henley. The Oxford St Johns boat beat Eton in the ladies plate heats after a crab delayed the leading Oxford crew. Officials plan to bring Cornell crews to Henley in 1896 to address criticisms of the current Cornell team.
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Cornell
Henley-On-The-Thames
Trinity Hall, Cambridge
New College
Oxford
Eton College
St. Johns College
Eton
H. C. Sells
Etons
Cornell University
Henley
Cooper
Regatta Committee
Spaniards Ousted In Cuba As Insurgents Close In
Key West July 12 Advices from Havana say Spaniards have lost control of nearly all Cuba except the western end and Gomez forces rapidly approach Havana. Antonio Maceo’s insurgents hold the east end with taxes levied on farmers who hate oppression. Martinez Campos moves 4000 troops toward Santa Clara to stop Gomez while Gomez's 5000 armed men prepare for a Havana battle. People see Gomez as a liberator and aid insurgents. Sandoval, the Marti killer, is said captured and to be shot.
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Cuba
Key West
Fla
Havana
Gomez
Antonio Maceo
Santiago de Cuba
Martinez Campos
Santa Clara
Sandoval
Marti
Need Three Thousand Men
MINNEAPOLIS July 15 Mayor Pratt received a letter from Judge John J Healy of Ipswich South Carolina stating that 3000 extra men will be required between Aberdeen and the Missouri river to harvest the big crops. Good wages will be paid and the mayor is asked to send as many men as possible.
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Minneapolis
Pratt
John J. Healy
Ipswich
S. C
Aberdeen
Missouri River
Mrs Stevenson Illness Stirs White House Circles
Mrs Stevenson II of Broomington Uls was taken ill Thursday night. Two physicians attended her for several hours and she has since improved though she remains resting under opiates.
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Stevenson II
Broomington
Uls
Stevenson
Captain Wyckoff Dead at Carleton Island
Dispatch reports Captain W. O. Wyckoff of Wyckoff, Seamens & Benedict died suddenly at his home on Carleton Island Thousand Islands Ithaca July 15.
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Wyckoff
Ithaca
N. Y
W. O. Wyckoff
Wyckoff, Seamens & Benedict
Carleton Island
Thousand Islands
Scale for Miners Agreed On
Havre Ind July 15 After a three days session the Indiana litu miners and operators agreed on a scale at 12 30 o clock and the question of a further cessation of work in the Indiana fields is settled. The price agreed upon is 51 cents for screened coal and 1 65 per day for time men.
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Terree Havre
Ind
Indiana Litu Minous
Indiana
Yale Accepts Cambridge Conditions for New York Meeting
Yale reports Cambridge conditions for a counter challenge to meet in New York are largely satisfactory. A cablegram has been sent confirming Yale’s acceptance of the terms.
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Yale
New York
Cambridge
Teachers Elect Officers by Nominating Committee
At the National Educational Association session in Denver the nominating committee reported officers unanimously elected. Newton C. Dougherty of Peoria Illinois was named president Nicholas Murray Butler of New York City first vice president Irwin Shepard of Winona Minnesota secretary and I C McNeill of Kansas City Missouri treasurer. Seven vice presidents and a director from each state were chosen. The papers discussed The Duty and Opportunity of the Schools in Promoting Patriotism and Good Citizenship.
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Denver
National Educational Association
Newton C. Dougherty
Peoria
Ills
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York City
Irwin Shepard
Winona
Minn
I C. McNeill
Kansas City
State Wins Nominal Victory in Shevlin Carpenter Suit
The state secured a nominal victory after the supreme court reversed a lower court ruling in the Shevlin Carpenter Co. case. The court awarded only stumpage price, not the Minneapolis price sought by the state, in the lawsuit brought by the late pine land committee.
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Sr. Paul
Shevlin-Carpenter Company
Minneapolis
Pine Land Committee
Supreme Court
Alger and Platt Hold Conference on Nomination
General R. A. Alger of Michigan and former Senator T. C. Platt met in New York to discuss the presidential race. Alger told a friend he is not a candidate and does not expect to enter the race this year.
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New York
R. A. Alger
Michigan
T. C. Platt
Platt
Alger
Mining Outbreak Feared in Elkhorn District
A telegram from the Elkhorn mining district warns that trouble is brewing among strikers and an outbreak may occur at any time. Huntington militia expect to be ordered out again.
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Huntington
W. Va
Elkhorn
Neenah Flour Mill Destroyed in Night Fire
The flour and feed mill of Wulff Clausen & Co. in Neenan Wisconsin burned out during the night causing an estimated loss of 25000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze but the building was gutted. The cause was under investigation.
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Neenah
Neenan
Wis
Wulff, Clausen & Co
Eustis Denies Illicit National Policy Dialogues
The Paris report publishes James B. Eustis remarks denying authorizing publication of a conversation with M. Router on May 14. He states he did not use attributed language and would have prevented publication. Estafette warns U S actions under the Monroe Doctrine could strain European relations and harm interests.
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Paris
the Figaro
James B. Eustis
France
Vignand
M. Router
M. Reuter
Spain
United States
Increasing Working Forces On Western Railroads
Omana July 13 reports a broad revival as Western railroads restore layoffs. The Milwaukee and others reinstate staff, with Union Pacific Cheyenne shops and Burlington Holdredge shop forces expanding. Elkhorn, Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha, and Missouri Pacific add workers across shops and lines. Prospects of big crops and fall freight boost hiring.
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Omana
Milwaukee
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Burlington
Holdredge
Elkhorn
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Missouri Pacific
Nez Perces to Receive $600,000 Payment
Secretary Smith asked the treasury to release the $600,000 owed to the Nez Perces in Idaho for lands sold to the government. Earlier stoppage due to fraud charges has been disproved and no further delay is warranted.
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Washington
Smith
Treasury Department
Idaho
Indians in Nebraska celebrate Fourth of July with grand drunken spree
A Decatur Neb special reports Omaha Indians on the Yankton reservation pastures joining a large Fourth of July celebration marked by a massive drunken binge. Bootleggers are profiting from the event as the tribe participates at full capacity.
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Omana
Bee
Decatur
Neb
Yankton
Vancouver Island Exports Report Totals 2.5 Million to U S
The United States consul reports Vancouver Island exports for year ending June 30 totalled 2.5 million dollars. Coal exports reached 1.9 million dollars and gold bullion followed with 325 thousand dollars in value.
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Vancouver Island
Victoria
B. C
United States
Davis Pleads Not Guilty in Fort Pierre Court
E. W. Davis appeared in Fort Pierre court with an agreement allowing withdrawal or change of his plea on demurrer. He pleaded not guilty. Trial scheduled for next Wednesday.
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Davis
Pierre
E. W. Davis
Fort Pierre
Demurrer
Woman fires revolver on electric car in Huntington
Mrs. Clarence Claffins of Huntington drew a revolver from her pocket after a dispute with Miss Jennie Overall aboard a crowded electric car. She fired three shots at Overall, who lies dying from her injuries.
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Huntington
W. Va
Clarence Claffins
Jennie Overall
Miss Overall
Outlook Gloriously Bright Despite Crop Fears
R G Dun weekly review notes a strong July business surge despite earlier crop anxieties. Wheat prices swing wildly 8 cents down then 5 up as speculation drives outcomes. Chicago, St Louis, Kansas City report solid activity. Pacific coast trade improves with San Joaquin Valley railroad aiding markets. 266 U.S. failures this week versus 197 last week.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Pacific Coast
San Joaquin Valley Railroad
San Francisco
Portland
United States
Forest fires rage in Michigan timber belts
Fires still raging near Thompsonville Frankfort and Wallin destroy valuable timber south of Frankfort farm buildings and mills. Forests around Traverse City blaze with no serious property damage yet, crews combating to stop spread toward rural structures and mills. In Brutus, north of Petoskey, fires reached the Catholic cemetery but the village was saved.
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Traverse City
Mich
Thompsonville
Frankfort
Wallin
Petoskey
Brutus
Grand Rapids and Indiana
Here
Petoskey Catholic
Sure Sign of Prosperity
St. Paul July 15 railroads in St. Paul and Minneapolis run at full capacity for the first time since the panic of 93. The notes say improving sentiment and active shops signal renewed prosperity in the Northwest.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Butchers Must Pay License
Chief Justice Start of the supreme court reversed a lower court ruling in Spangen berg against Tom McMahon and upheld the license ordinance for retail meat dealers as valid.
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St. Paul
Start
Supreme Court
Spangenberg
Tom McMahon
Boy Hangs Self After Threat of Whipping
In Jordan Minnesota on July 12 a 9 year old boy, son of Adam Brandel who lives on a farm three miles west, died by his own action, hanging, after a threatened whipping by his mother. The incident was reported from the scene.
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Jordan, Minn
Adam Brandel
Co ordination of Studies at National Educational Meeting
The National Educational Association met in Denver on July 12 to discuss Co ordination of Studies in Elementary Education. Papers covered principles of coordination and progress in nature study and in history and literature. Nine department meetings featured additional papers as Dr Hinsdale sparked discussion with sharp criticisms.
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National Educational Association
Denver
Tional Educational Association
Charles de Garmo
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore
William S. Jackson
Cook County Normal School
Chicago
Charles A. McMurray
Normal
Ills
Baker
O. T. Bridge
Illinois
D. L. Kiehle
Minnesota
R. H. Halsey
Wisconsin
Joseph Baldwin
Texas
H.S. Tarbell
Rhode Island
Charles R. Skinner
New York
W. N. Shoals
Florida
W. F. Slocum
Colorado
E. E. Brown
California
B. A. Hinsdale
Michigan University
Christian Endeavor Opens With Massive Delegates In Boston
Boston July 12 The initial day of the six day Christian Endeavor convention showed strong turnout as 5 000 delegates registered at Mechanics Hall by noon and about 30 000 delegates were present at 20 simultaneous meetings across the city. Officials anticipate 15 000 more arriving tonight and total attendance may reach 50 000.
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Boston
Grand Christian Endeavor
Mechanics’ Hall
Williston
Endeavor
Mechanics’ Building
Francis E. Clark
D. D
Society
H. T. McEwan
New York
James Lewis Howe
Lexington
Christian Endeavor
Mechanics Hall
Elks Unite After Secret Peace Talks in Atlantic City
At Atlantic City New Jersey July 12 the Elks finalize peace negotiations uniting the Buffalo and Atlantic factions. Meade Ts Detwiler heads the Buffalo faction as officers of the Buffalo and Atlantic factions attend a secret night conference. The grand lodge greeted Detwiler with a singing of Auld Lang Syne and widespread celebration.
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AtTlantic City
N. J
the Elks
Great Order
Meade Ts Detwiler
Buffalo
Grand Lodge of the
Atlantic
Detwiler
Grand Lodge
More Fraudulent Bonds Reach New Heights in Forgeries
Ursana July 15. Developments in the Lewis bonds forgeries unfold as E M Gott schein of the Third National Bank Dayton visits Mechanicsburg with two $1,000 Mechanicsburg school bonds. Authorities believe forgeries may total $300,000.
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Ursana
E. M. Gottschein
Third National Bank of Dayton
Mechanicsburg
San Salvador Ex-Vice President Ezeta Rumor Dismissed
The Santa Barbara report states there is no credence to claims that Antonio Ezeta, the ban ished vice president of Salvador, planned to import ammunition from the United States via Santa Barbara Channel islands to trigger another revolution and regain power.
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Santa Barara
Cal
Antonio Ezeta
Salvador
Santa Barbara Channel Islands
Strike of Tailors Looms in New York
A major tailors strike is imminent in New York with about 10,000 workers likely to join. Signatures are being circulated to bind members to strike if employers do not concede the proposed wage and hour scale to be submitted next week.
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New York
Infernal device explodes fatally on Boyne Street
Patrick Bedmond discovered a tin canister containing an infernal machine on Boyne Street. In attempting to open it the device exploded, killing him instantly. Police report this as a fatal incident connected to the mysterious device.
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Coupe
Patrick Bedmond
Boyne Street
Bedmond
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