State Senate orders inquiry into railroad grain practices
The interstate commerce commission is ordered to investigate railroads and grain elevators to see if special favors or control affect grain markets. It seeks elevator locations, ownership, access, company names, and details of facilities aiding shipment since 1905, with lists of shippers and any compensation.
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Intestate Commission
States Senate
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commision
United
Secretary Concludes Prelim Negotiations On Canal Bonds
York July 14 The secretary met at the subtreasury with local bankers including William H Porter president of the Chemical National Bank The talks did not cover gold imports or government aid and it is understood the preliminaries for the 30 million canal bond issue are virtually complete though allocations to New York remain unsettled Out of town inquiries are said to be only semi official and funds will stay in banks until crop movements are met.
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York
William H. Porter
Chemical National Bank
New York
Duel Result Wounds General Andre in July Duel
A July 14 duel between General Andre and M. Cassagnac ended with General Andre wounded in the thigh. The encounter followed earlier attacks by Andre on Cassagnac and involved a special inquiry. Governor Falk was notified of developments as the jury was not present.
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Andre
Cassagnac
M. Cassagnac
Iy, Mo
Falk
Bold horse thieves terrorize Manitou border farm
July 16 report from Manitou Missouri Valley shows a violent horse theft attempt near H Brown’s farm south of town. The gang returned to a stable on the Dakota border, tried to steal a fine team, and fired on Brown from ambush after he investigated. Brown stood guard overnight and was briefly shot at, narrowly missing injury.
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Manitou, Man
Dakota
H. Brown
Airship Crossing Chicago Draws Business Interest
A gas airship piloted by an aeronaut named Wild crossed Chicago from south to north. It left an amusement resort seven miles south of the business section and landed near Humboldt Park thirteen miles northwest of the start. Winds were eight miles per hour from a direction slightly north of southeast.
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Chicago
Wild
Humboldt Park
Coyne Bros. Sues Three Firms for 250000 Damages
The Coyne Bros. Plumbing Co files in St. Louis circuit court for 250000 damages and fees against Crane Co, L. E. Rumsey Mfg Co, and N. O. Nelson Mfg Co. Alleged by Coyne that the three firms form a trust and refused to sell plumbers supplies because Coyne was not in the Master Plumbers’ association.
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St. Louis
Coyne Bros. Plumbing Company
Crane Company
L. E. Rumsey Manufacturing Company
N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Company
Coyne
Master Plumbers’ Association
Cortland man charged with murder of Grace Brown in Adirondacks
Chester Gilette of Cortland arrested at Arrowhead in the Adirondacks and charged with the murder of Miss Grace Brown of Otsego County. Her body was found in Big Moose Lake on Thursday. No motive is known.
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Utica
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Cortland
Arrowhead
Adirondack Mountains
Grace Brown
Frank Brown
Otselie
Big Moose Lake
Four Boys Arrested Over Gotham Man Shooting
In Madison on July 16 a gunman shot George Howard a Gotham Wis traveling man. The incident is linked to a suspected boy gang four youths are under arrest and a confession is anticipated. Howard remains in recovery with a bullet in his back.
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Madison, Wis
George Howard
Gotham
Wis
Howard
Rehabilitation of Dreyfus Dominates Paris Parliament
Paris July 14 parliament closes with a push to rehabilitate Alfred Dreyfus. War Minister Etienne presents two bills to raise Dreyfus to major of artillery and promote Picquart to brigadier general. Government aims to place Dreyfus on the cross of honor list amid strong debate and calls to prosecute others involved in his condemnation.
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Paris
Alfred Dreyfus
Chamber of Deputies
Etienne
Dreyfus
Picquart
M. Etienne
Army Committee
Mercier
Gonse
du Paty de Clam
Italians Kill Constable in Prescott Wisconsin Riot
July 16 news from Prescott Wisconsin reports constable John Isace killed by a mob of twenty six Italian laborers during an arrest attempt. Village Marshal James Hammel wounded, escapes after a brutal clash. five attackers captured as a manhunt begins.
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Prescott
Wis
John Isace
James Hammel
Isace
Burlington
Saraguse
Isate
Hammel
Faith of Joseph Smith Converts Tells Why He Is In Huron
Elder Epwarph Rannie writes as a missionary to Lamoni Iowa describing the reorganized church of the Latter Day Saints as the legal successor to the 1830 church. He outlines origins from Joseph Smith, Brigham Young led to Utah, polygamy, and splits, with missions in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia and a headquarters in Lamoni.
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Mission Wire
Jesus Christ
Joseph Smith
Utah
America
Tower of Babel
Jerusalem
Ohio
Missouri
Illinois
Hyram
Carthage
Smiths
Brigham Young
Coneil Bluffsland
Salt Lake City
Orison Pratt
Church of the Latter Day Saints
Lamoni
Iowa
Union
Canada
Europe
Australia
Continuous fighting on Guatemala Salvador border and Guatemalan raid
A July cable from San Salvador reports ongoing clashes on the Guatemala Salvador border and Guatemalan troops crossing into Honduras. Guatemala claims a major victory with General Tomas Regalado killed, while U S officials urge deescalation and dispatch Navy support to La Libertad to protect American interests.
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Washington
State Department
Merry
San Salvador
Guatemala
Salvador
Honduras
Regalado
Senor Munoz
Barrios
Tomas Regalado
el Jicaro
Navy Department
Mulligan
Panama
la Libertad
Combs
Guatemala City
Cavalry Barrage Fails to Break Peasant Meeting
In Tcherkassy Russia on July 16 a cavalry squadron tried to disperse a 4 000 peasant and factory worker gathering. An officer and three soldiers were killed and four soldiers wounded in the clash.
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Tcherkassy
Russia
Good Salaries to Good Men Represent Land Sales
Advertisement seeks reliable men in multiple localities to represent a land firm. Duties include showing lands to buyers provided by the company and selling properties. Requires familiarity with territory and the ability to demonstrate lands to customers. Address: Pode SannayA Anxgream Lap Co. OBt Andrus Bidg., Minneapolis, Minn.
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Pode Sannaya Anxgream Lap Co
Andrus Bidg
Minneapolis, Minn
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles Advertisement
A Paris Medicine Co ad touts PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protracted cases. It promises relief in 6 to 14 days with first application offering ease. If unavailable, send 50 cents in stamps for post paid delivery from St. Louis Missouri.
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Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
C N W Announces Shoshone Rail Link Completion
The Chicago & North Western Railway states the line to Shoshone Indian Reservation will be completed July 1. Preparations are underway in the new town for homestead arrivals with boarding houses and hotels under municipal ownership and control to ensure orderly reception.
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Omaha
Nes
Chicago & North Western Railway
Shoshone Indian Reservation
Remarkable recovery after near death in Vanceboro case
Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Me was given up by three doctors due to throat and lung inflammation. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life. The remedy cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and hoarseness. Available at H Wheeler's drug store priced 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
H. Wheeler’s
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted Against Consumption
Public health notice urges use of Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe reliable cough and cold remedy to prevent consumption. The message claims it is safe and certain in results and advises asking for Foley's Honey and Tar instead of unknown preparations. By C. H. Longstaff and J. L. Sankey.
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Foley
S .Oney
C. H. Longstaff
J. L. Sankey
Special Excursion Rates to Colorado Utah and Black Hills
Special excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer S D begin June 1 with daily tickets to return by October 31. Low round trip fares with favorable return limits offered first and third Tuesday of each month through September 18. Multiple trains via the North Western Line daily. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
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North-Western Line
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead and
Custer S. D
God
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Endorsed for Women and Children
Best for Women and Children. On account of its mild action and pleasant taste Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is especially recommended for women and children. It aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating them. Sold by C. H. Longstaff and J. L. Sankey.
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Orino
Wbstitutes
C. H. Longstaff
J. L. Sankey
De Witt's Little Early Risers Promote Digestive Health
An advertisement urges keeping a vial of De Witt's Little Early Risers pills at home and taking a dose at bedtime to cleanse the stomach and bowels. The ad claims they prevent headache constipation and liver troubles and notes sale by Holland Wheeler.
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DeWitt
Holland Wheeler
A Lively Tussle with Constipation Ends in Appendicitis
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to regulate stomach liver and bowels without pain. It warns against serious trouble from constipation and notes a price of 25 cents at Wheeler's drug store.
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Dr. King
Wheeler's
Electric Bitters Praised By Georgia Pastor
The Rev J R Warren of Soaron Baptist Church Belair Ga calls Electric Bitters a God send to mankind. He says it cured his lame back stiff joints and physical collapse. He walked three miles in fifty minutes after two bottles and credits the remedy with improving his sight and overall weakness. Sold under guarantee at H Wheeler’s drag store price 50 cents.
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J. ©. Warren
Soaron Baptist Church
Belair
H. Wheeler
Drag Store
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Verdads
Shaw
Bold Horse Thieves
St. Louis Plumbing Company
Boy Bandit Organization
Wales
Miss Sutton
Miss Garfitt
Grayson Willard Heidt
Fifteenth Cavalry
Grace Howe McKinley
President McKinley
White House
Ide
Manila
War Department
D. M. Gunnison
Gunnison
Constabulary
Civil Service Commission
Wisconsin
Marshal
Verely
Isacc
Hammer
Ronnie
Huron
Sosmitsa
Mr. R. Linc
Mr. R. Linc, Sec. Ment
FARGO
N. D
Malcolm Emory Nichols
ND Corps
Essex Building
East 6Th Street
ST. Paul
Minnesota
Colorado
The
Black Hills
Wheeler & Wilson
United States
Main St
Deadwood, So
Dak
D. C. Root
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
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