Rhodes Named Partially Responsible for Jameson Raid
A Cape Colony select committee reports Cecil Rhodes fully aware of the Jameson raid preparations and not informing colleagues. It blames Jameson and others, notes Rhodes did not attend hearings, and says his conduct did not meet premier duties. The committee cites Chartered South Africa Company funds and Rhodes later repaying the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpz Town
House of Assembly
Cape Colony
Cecil Rhodes
Dr. Jameson
Johannesburg
Rhodes
Hercules Robin
Jacobus Dewet
Pretoria
Jameson
South Africa Company
London
Cape
Seattle Welcomes Nippon Yusen Kaisha as Pacific Terminus
Announcement from St Paul states Nippon Yusen Kaisha will make Seattle the American terminus of the Great Northern. The Royal Mail line, with about 50 ships and 50,000 tons, plans 5,000 ton ships built in England. The move settles the Pacific coast terminus dispute among Seattle Tacoma Portland San Francisco and San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
St. Paul
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
President Hill
Great Northern
Royal Mail Steamship Company of Japan
England
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific Line
Tacoma
Portland
San Francisco
San Diego
Extermination of Chinese in Formosa Reported by Missionary
A Hong Kong dispatch to The Times quotes a missionary confirming Japanese atrocities in southern Formosa. He states over 60 villages were burned and thousands killed with brutal excesses as the Japanese exterminate Chinese communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
London
Hong Kong
the Times
Long and Short Couple Gang Arrested in Detroit
Detriot on July 21 John Ormey alias Hass alias Casey alias Richards and James Dempsey alias Smith of the Long and Short Couple were arrested after a spree of holdups and murders in Chicago and Michael Monahan. A fourth member is believed in the city but not yet caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detrot
Mich
John Ormey
Hass
Casey
Richards
James Dempsey
Smith
Chicago
Michael Monahan
Funeral services for Marquis De Mores held in Paris
A funeral service for the late Marquis De Mores took place on Sunday in Paris. M Edouard Drumont delivered the oration denouncing English perfidy as responsible for the marquis murder. Disturbances occurred with cries of Down with England and Down with the Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Mores
Paris
Marquis de Mores
M. Edouard Drumont
England
Victoria Will Arbitrate in Boundary Dispute
Valparaiso dispatch says Chilean minister to London reports Queen Victoria consents to act as arbitrator in the Chile Argentina boundary dispute. The note comes as foreign ministers seek a peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
New York
Herald
Valparaiso
Santiago
London
Queer Victoria
Chile
Argentina
Japanese disaster toll estimated in latest reports
News from Japan through July 2 cites a life rise between 24 000 and 86 006 and notes government reports from devastated districts indicate all disaster victims have been found or accounted for in the latest totals.
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San Francisco
Japan
Vanderbilt Bulletin: Mr Vanderbilts Condition Unchanged
New York July 2 bulletin from Cornelius Vanderbilt residence states Mr Vanderbilt passes a comfortable night with his condition unchanged since the last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderblt
Abdullah to be Deposed from Crete Command
Athens July 21 reports the porte will remove Abdullah Pasha from his military command on Crete at the demand of the military powers. The action reflects pressure from allied forces shaping Ottoman administration in the island.
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Abdullah
Athens
The
Porte
Abdullah Pasha
Crete
Overcrowded Ferry Disaster Near Cleveland Drowns Ten
At the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railway ore docks a flat-bottom ferry overloaded with ore handlers sank halfway across the river. About twenty men crowded aboard a boat built for a dozen. Ten bodies were recovered, fatalities believed to be total.
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Cleveland
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railway Company
Baptist Young People Union in Milwaukee Draws 12000
Twelve thousand people attended the evening session of the Baptist Young People's Union in Milwaukee. President John H. Chapman of Chicago gave the annual address, predicting continued growth and world expansion. Governor Upham welcomed state leaders, and Mayor Rauschenberger spoke for the city. The Rev. E W White welcomed Milwaukee churches, with E W Drake for the Milwaukee BYPU. Rev E M Patent of New Haven spoke for managers and delegates. Music came from a choir of 1000 voices.
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Milwaukee
Baptist Young People’s Union
John H. Chapman
Chicago
Upham
Rauschenberger
E. W. White
Milwaukee Baptist Churches
E. W. Drake
Milwaukee B. Y. P.A
UK US Agree On July 18 Publication Of Arbitration Talks
A Washington dispatch reports that the United States and Great Britain will publish the arbitration treaty correspondence on July 18. The release will be laid before British Parliament and proof sheets sent to the press by Secretary Olney. The papers promise progress despite remaining differences in the Venezuelan dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Olney
Bayonetted by Militia in Cleveland Strike Clash
In Cleveland Brown works district a mob clashed with militia. About 1,000 rioters fled at bayonet point as soldiers moved between crowds. Dozens wounded with bayonets and stabbing as Company F and police tried to restore order.
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Cleveland
Brown Works
Zimmerman
Company F
Populists and Silver Men Clash Over Presidential Choice
The article reports division between Populists and Silver supporters on selecting a presidential candidate. Silver back a Chicago convention nominee while Populists oppose a distinct Populist nominee, with delegates and middle-of-the-road factions planning meetings and maneuvers ahead of the national silver convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Chicago
Bryan
Arkansas
Minor items of interest and assorted notes
Senator Teller pledges support to Mr. Bryan. Chicago streetcar barns burned, $500000 loss. Six Lewiston buildings destroyed, loss $10000. General Joshua Siegfried dies at 64 in Pottsville Pa. German Camooons in Africa head accused of shocking elites. South Dakota gold democrats may back Republican ticket. Wisconsin bolting democrats issue address favoring a rid ticket. Marshal Rutherford cites fewer criminals in Indian Territory. Wisconsin arbitrate board fails to settle West Superior freight strike. Schaeffer Piano Co. assign. blamed on failed Hallet & Davis. Elisha Burdict dies in Madison. long real estate career. Antonio Maceo defeats Inclan. Inclan captured, to be held as hostage. Haralson murders Ector in dispute over card game. New York bankers oppose free silver. gold standard urged. Anderson Indiana tin plate plant resumes. three hundred locked-out reemployed. Contagious eye disease spreading in Upper Silesia. schools closed. victims go blind. Army worm damages oats near Madison and across Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Teller
Bryan
Chicago
Lewiston
Mon
Joshua K. Siegfried
Pottsville
Marshal Rutherford
Wisconsin State Board of
Westuperior
Schaeffer Piano Company
Hallet & Davis Company
New York
Key West
Antonio Maceo
Inclan
W. W. Haralson
Jacksonville, Tampa
Francis M Ector
New York State Bankers’ Association
National Tin Plate
Anderson
Ind
Upper Silesia
Madison
Wis
Oconto
Mainette
Waukesha
Red River Valley
Minnesota
Bond Issue Rumors Sweep Markets in July Rally
New York report of revived rumors about a forthcoming government bond issue prompts stock gains. Alleged talks between Treasury officials and Curtis fuel speculation of timely bond sales and political impact before elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury
Curtis
Sub-Treasury
Michigan silver convention forms Union Silver party
In Lansing Michigan 225 delegates attended the free silver gathering with 11 of 13 districts represented E C Watkin s of Belding named permanent chairman ex congressman Richardson secretary The new state party was born and named the Union Silver party Fifty four delegates were chosen for the national silver convention in St Louis They were told to vote as a unit to unite silver forces in the United States A resolution urging votes for Bryan and Sewall was withdrawn The platform calls for a free silver plank only.
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Lansing
Mich
E. C. Watkins
Belding
Richardson
New State Party
Union Silver Party
St. Louis
United States
Bryan
Sewall
Young farmer Zelner in custody for Watertown murder
William Zelner, a young farmer, accused of killing Mrs. Mary Bucher near Watertown on June 8, has been brought to the county jail in Milwaukee. He has not yet made a statement and was found hiding in local marshes before surrendering.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Juneau
Wis
William Zelner
Mary Bucher
Watertown
Veterans Call on McKinley at Canton Visit
Five hundred veterans from Cleveland arrived by special train to Canton to congratulate Major McKinley calling themselves comrades rather than Republicans or Democrats according to their spokesman.
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McKinley
Canton
Major McKinley
Cleveland
RESULTS ON THE DIAMOND IN AMERICAN LEAGUE AND NATIONAL LEAGUE
Baseball scores from Minneapolis Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Detroit Columbus Grand Rapids and St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington New York Louisville and related standings show team results and percentages. Indianapolis St Paul Cincinnati and Cincinnati Baltimore lead NL and AL clubs with high percentages.
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Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Detroit
St. Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
Grand Rapids
National League
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Chicago
Washington
Louisville
Cleveland
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Market report notes mixed grain futures in Milwaukee and Minneapolis
Latest market report from Milwaukee and Minneapolis dated July 20 1896 shows firmer flour and varied grain prices. Wheat No 2 spring 55 percent, No 1 Northern 59 and 66 on September, corn 270, oats No 2 white 194 to $c, sample 80c, barley 80c on track. In Minneapolis July 20 1896 July wheat closed 53 and September 63 with on track values for No 1 hard 65 50, No 1 Northern 64 and No 2 Northern 68 Ko.
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Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat prices and bids from DouLUTH market
July 20 1896 market notes show WHEAT cash No 1 hard at 68% to arrive 68% for No 1 Northern 66% No 2 Northern 65 1/2 to 6 3/4 cents with spring 52 4 1/2 to 63 1/2 cents and July No 1 hard at 68% while No 1 Northern quotes hold around 66% to 68%.
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Douluth
Hogs Market Steady at Minneapolis Market Report
South St Paul July 20 1896 hogs market steady with yards cleared early to packers Range 2.65 to 3.26 dollars. Cattle slow and weak common cattle 26.50 to 25.00 lower than last week good dry fed cattle barely steady stockers 25.00 lower common 50.00 lower. Sheep and lambs strong and active good receipts hogs 300 cattle 60 calves 8 sheep 206.
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South St. Paul
Market Summary Reports Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices
Hogs sold 5.30 to 8.60 for light, 3.10 to 3.45 for mixed, 2.85 to 3.30 for heavy, 2.86 to 2.00 for rough. Cattle market dull and unchanged with beeves 3.40 to 4.45, cows and heifers 1.25 to 8.00, Texas steers 2.60 to 3.70, stockers and feeders 2,556 to 5.60. Sheep slow. receipts hogs 12,000 cattle 500 sheep 2,500. Wheat July 55. Aug 56.40. Sep 56 4c. Dec 59c. Corn July 26.4. Sep 27.0. Dec 28.4. May 29.4c. Oats July 17. Sep 17140. May 20.40. Pork July 6.32. Sep 6.424.
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Texas
Various 19th Century News Briefs From The Era
Reports include a fatal stabbing in La Harpe Illinois between Joseph Spicer and Charles Collins. Escape of three Marion county burglars held in Albia Iowa jail. Cuba sugar production decline year over year. Death of Sir August Berkeley Paget once Vienna ambassador. Winnipeg census shows population rise and total value. National Music Teachers Association meets in Denver with 1897 New York as host. Elyria Ohio architect convicted of arson for drafting fire targets. Mexican officers arrive in Havana to aid Spanish against insurgents. Wisconsin congressman S A Cook retires for family and business reasons. Baron Hirsch’s widow donates funds to promote Jewish migration to Argentina. Bismarck curates monarch letters for posthumous book. British Commons may pass deceased wife’s sister bill after Lords approval. Monument planned for Em Wilhelm at Porta Westphalia. Indiana panel finds convict labor on public ways impracticable. Harry Hill dies after injuries in a Wichita runaway. linked to Captain Payne’s Oklahoma raid.
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Marion County
Albia
Cuba
August Berkeley Paget
Vienna
London
Winnipeg
Music Teacher's National Association
Denver
New York
Elyria
Havana
S. A. Cook
Wisconsin
Vienna Allegemeine Zeitung
Baron Hirsch
Argentina
Prince Bismarck
House of Commons
House of Lords
Em William
Porta
Westphalia
Wittekin Mountain
Indiana
Harry Hill
Wichita
Kan
Payne
Oklahoma
Fast Living Americans and Digestive Remedies
The article laments Americans' irregular sleep and meals, linking this to dyspepsia and bowel issues. It extols Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as an effective remedy for liver and stomach disturbances and related digestive complaints.
Harper's Weekly Preview for 1896 Emphasizes Arts and Global Coverage
The article outlines Harper's Weekly plans for 1896 including extensive world reporting by Julian Ralph and Richard Harding Davis. It highlights new departments by W D Howells Litz and Letters and Caspar Whitney Amateurs Sport, plus continued fiction, cartoons, and political independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Julian Ralph
China
Japan
West
Richard Harding Davis
Rufus Forence
Frederick Remington
Poultney Bigelow
Kiel Canal
W D. Howells
Litz and Letters
Martin
Caspar W. Whitney
Department of Amateur Slort
Thero
W. D. How
R. Crockett
Harper & Brothers Subscriptions Ad Notice
The Weekly volumes start with January numbers each year and subscriptions begin with the current number at receipt if no time is specified. Newspapers must have express order from Harper & Brothers to copy this advertisement.
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Harper & Brothers
Harper's periodicals subscription offer notice
Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly and Harper's Bazar under one offer with $400 rate and free postage to United States Canada and Mexico. Address Harper & Brother H P O Box 9419 New York for details.
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Harper's Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper’s Bazar
Harper’s Round Table
United States
Canada
Mexico
Harper & Brother
New York
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Cape Colony House of Assembly
Vaal
Premier
Baptist Young People
Taubeneck
People’s Party National Committee
McDowell
Little Re
Mott
M. F. Doud
M’dowell
Africa
South Dakota
Elisha Burdict
ToLepo
Buffalo Bill
Fort Wayne
Massillon
Michigan
Western League
Market Report
Duluth Grain
Chicago Union Stock Yards
la Harpe, Ills
Joseph Spicer
Charles Collins
Harper's Periodicals
Sterling
Ogers
fort—Joseph
John Wood
Harriet
fcIntosh
X. Qook
ProAtlantic
Cape Bay
Asbioomer
Rove
Longmeh
Newplanes
Chesapeake Bay
Maine
Cresson
Bedford Springs
Ebensburg
Altoona
Alleghenies
Pennsylvania
White Mountains
Adirondacks
Watkinston
Mt. Dessert Island
New Hampshire
H. R. Dering
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