Colonel Will S. Hays Dies at 70 in Louisville
Col. Will S. Hays long associated with the Courier Journal river editing, song writing and poetry died at his Louisville home at seventy from vertigo after a paralyzing stroke tied to the Iroquois theater fire. He claimed authorship of Dixie's original words and helped arrange its music although Dan Emmett had copyrighted it. Hays was famed for Molly Darling.
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Louisville
Will S. Hays
Courier-Journal
Chicago
Hays
Safi
Dan Emmet
Colonel Hays
Molly Darling
Low Tariff Pushes Coal Dealers to Seek Summer Rates
Northwest Retail Coal Dealers Association passed resolutions urging railroads to set cheaper summer coal rates to prevent a coal famine. The move aims to encourage inland dealers to stock up in summer, reducing the typical fall and winter rush as car shortages worsen. In Minneapolis, four of six mills have suspended sawing due to log shortages, with only one likely to continue through the season as the river log run declines.
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Duluth
Northwest
Northwest Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Minneapolis
Minneapollis
Baden Grand Duke Likely to Commute Death Sentence
Berlin July 255 reports the Grand Duke of Baden strongly opposes capital punishment and is expected to commute the death sentence recently imposed.
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Berlin
Baden
Court at Karisrune Delivers Life Sentence for Murder
A court in Karisrune sentences a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife's mother. The judge notes this follows a pattern of similar acts in numerous prior cases. The ruling highlights a history of violent crime and the need to protect the community.
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Karisrune
Warl
State Department Announces Consular Service Examinations
Washington on July 25 reports fifty four candidates for the consular service were designated. Thirty eight appeared for examination and thirteen passed, meeting the required eighty mark.
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Washington
State Department
Six Deaths From Heat Reported in St Louis
In St Louis on July 2 six deaths from heat and fifteen prostrations were reported in the last twenty four hours. The temperature reached 83 degrees Tuesday afternoon, and a brief shower raised humidity making the heat more oppressive.
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St. Louis
Prominent Iowa coal operator dies suddenly
In Loosa Iowa a well known coal operator died suddenly of heart disease. The brief item notes his prominence in local industry and mentions nearby figures connected to Oska and Brook as part of the fragmented notice.
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Loosa
James B. Dake
Adeline Inman
Southern Beauty
William
Oska
Brook
George B. Ross
Chem
Plan of Government Under New Emperor Stuns Japanese Cabinet
July 25 dispatch reports Japan as court and cabinet in consternation over Ito proposals. Viscount Hayashi and Marquis Ito presented plans to the emperor as troops move to It is unclear if the government plan passes. In Illinois, J Gournett confesses to a mine death trap killing his cousin and another miner at Collinsville.
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Kea
Tsucima
Gensan
Japan
Viscount Hayashi
Marquis Ito
Iwang-Yung
Belleville
Til
J. Gournett
Collinsville
August Genretti
Louis Cologni
Fighting at Guayaquil follows uprising attack
Four military barracks in Guayaquil were attacked simultaneously by armed revolutionaries calling themselves independents. The insurgents were defeated with several killed or wounded. A law has been placed under explanation.
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Sguayaquil
Taro
Ee : Afl
Xaw
Meeting in the Suburbs
Report from Seoul notes many agitators from the provinces arriving and permitted to assemble in suburban towns. About 100 soldiers were deployed to disperse gatherings amid drought and financial strains. Wholesale arrests of palace subordinates began to block communications from the former emperor regarding alleged plots.
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Seoul
Korea
Subur
Japanese Agents Alleged to Stir Southern China
The Novoe Vremya alleges a Japanese-instigated anti-dynastic movement in Southern China aimed at the Manchu dynasty. It claims foreign residents are restricted but asserts Japanese agents seek to reassure both West and East, heightening Far East tensions and Russian Pacific concerns.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
China
P Iper
Korea
Japan
Novoé Vremya
Pacific
Armenian warning targets New York importer in Boston case
A rich Armenian merchant Moses, linked to Armen merchants in New York, faced threats and a warning card claiming a plan to kill him next Monday. The note, written in English, referenced a violent act and claimed the sender was serious, prompting police attention and resulting in heavy fines.
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Boston
Moses
Armen
New York
Hovaness
York
Newspapers in St Petersburg fined for publishing
The Weekl Gazette of the Constitutional Democrats in St Petersburg faced a $500 fine. Other newspapers published in Kazan and Penza were cited in the same action.
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Kazan and
Penza
The
Constitutional Democrats
St. Petersburg
Identity Unknown Two Vessels Lost Off Cleveland in Storm
A storm near Cleveland wrecked two sailing vessels. one boat survived briefly before sinking again. The tempest caused massive damage across the city with widespread power outages for about fifteen minutes, uprooted trees, toppled structures, and lightning damaging buildings including seaside amusements. The vast losses in property and the peril to lives were noted.
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Cleveland
Fusion Wins in Nebraska Primary Ballot Fusion
The Nebraska fusion victory allows Democrats and Populists to run a fusion ticket on the direct primary ballot. The state supreme court overruled the attorney general's demurrer and ordered the secretary of state to permit fusion on the tickets. Aug 3 is set for filing petitions and candidate names after the decision.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Maniamuus
Rotary of State
Secretary of State
Regent of
the State University
Thompson
Merchants Stand Firm as Iron Range Strikes Meet Resistance
Hibbing and Chisholm merchants condemn the strike and urge protection for workers. Constables and special policemen patrol streets while breweries block strikers from liquor. Foreigners head to Duluth and Europe as ore dock workers show willingness to arbitrate and may return to old terms when ore ships resume.
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Hibbing
Chisholm
Nhat
Duluth
I Ees
Europe
Saradreds
Superior
Favorable ruling settles dispute over Pate steam dump use
Pittsburg July 25 a long dispute between coal operators and miners over the Pate steam dump labor saver ends in favor of the miners. Judge Jay J Miller as arbitrator rules that introducing a ratchet attached Pate machine violates current scale agreements in the district. The decision brings rejoicing to thousands of miners while operators say the ratchet attachment shall not be used during the present scale.
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Pittsburg
Jay J. Miller
Miller
Roosevelt flood of public cards prompts 1904 nomination talks
From all parts of the country President Roosevelt has received postal cards urging him to reconsider his declaration of 1904 and seek another nomination. The cards are elaborately printed with a White House image and a slogan.
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New York
Roosevelt
Philadele Sivas
Express Companies Propose 15 Percent Rate Reduction
Lincoln Nebraska July 25 representatives of five express companies in the state offered to cut rates 15 percent. The railroad and rate officials resisted a 25 percent cut but agreed to 15 percent.
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Nebraska Express
Lincoln
Neb
Rane
Wold
Glidden Tour Reaches New York After 1159 Mile Run
The lead Glidden automobile tourist unit arrived in New York City at noon completing a 1159 mile run from an earlier point. The group finished ahead of schedule with several other cars following close behind.
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New York
War to the Bitter End in Lake Superior Ore Fields
United States Steel officials led by William E. Corey and Thomas F. Cole confront a strike by ore mine workers in the Lake Superior region. They portray the Western Federation of Miners as the outside force behind the disruption, noting low union membership, a wage increase earlier, and no current grievances. The outcome could affect iron and steel markets if the strike lasts, with navigation impacts possible.
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New York
Lake Superior
United States Steel Corporation
William E. Corey
Thomas F. Cole
Oliver Iron Mining Company
Duluth
Two Harbors
Western Federation of Miners
Cole
Western Federation
Steel Corporation
Ore carriers tied up at Cleveland ports as supply slows
Eighteen ore carrying vessels are tied up in Cleveland amid a broader Lake Erie port slowdown. Furnaces report enough ore on hand to run plants for some time, while fleets remain idle at other ports on the lake.
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Cleveland
Upper Lake
Lake Erie
Miners Strike Causes Mass Return Flights from Superior
In Superior Wisconsin on July 25 many iron mine laborers left the range heading home to Italy Hungary Finland and other parts of Europe. Three hundred workers passed through the city during the day en route to the East.
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Superior
Wis
Italy
Hungary
Finland
Europe
Revised Columbia list shows 108 saved amid 70 lost
San Francisco reports a revised passenger list for the steamer Columbia noting 108 saved and seventy dead. The update reflects few changes to prior tallies as authorities finalize the casualty figures.
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San Francisco
Columbia
Seventeen Missing Officers Among Forty Saved
Report notes forty officers rescued with sixteen still missing, totaling ninety three unaccounted for. Details on the incident remain sparse as authorities continue search efforts and assess casualties.
Circus Train Derails Killing Horses in Michigan
In Grand Rapids on July 25 a section of the Hagenbeck Wallace circus train derailed near Twin Lakes on the Pere Marquette line from Muskegon to Big Rapids after a broken flange. Six cars ditch, ten horses and one camel killed, no injuries reported.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Muskegon
Big Rapids
Pere Marquette Railroad
Twin Lakes
Condition of Georgia survivors at Chelsea hospital unchanged
Boston reports the nine survivors of the battleship Georgia disaster remain in their hospital beds at Chelsea naval hospital with no change in condition. Seaman Fane, considered most critical, passed a good night. Gilbert, Burch, Meese and Thomas also critical but holding steady without improvement.
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Boston
Georgia
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Seaman Fane
Beamen Gilbert
Burch
Meese
Thomas
Sen
Strike Breakers Enjoy Luxuries at Fitchburg Gym
Strike breakers brought to Fitchburg to end a 300 machinist strike live in luxury at the Fitchburg Athletic gymnasium. The $60,000 facility furnishes a French chef in the kitchen and grants them free access to billiard and board rooms by night, while they enjoy various comforts.
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Fitchburg
Mass
Clover
Colonel Ayres Retired From Army Disability
Washington July 24 Lieutenant Colonel Charles BE Ayres of the Fourteenth Cavalry has been retired from the army on the finding of a retiring board that he is incapacitated for active service due to service connected disability.
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Washington
Charles BE. Ayres
Fourteenth Cavalry
RAILROADS LOSE CONTEST ON GROSS EARNINGS TAX
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules the 4 percent gross earnings tax constitutional and valid. Duluth and Northern Minnesota Railway and Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Railway must pay the tax as challenged on 1873 exemptions. Great Northern and Great Western line disputes remain, citing territorial charter rates.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court
Ramsey County Dist Court
Duluth and Northern Minnesota Railway Company
Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Railway Company
Great Northern
Great
Wheat market quotations from Minneapolis report
Market notes from Minneapolis dated July 24 show wheat prices on track with Sept at 96 and a half cents, Dec at 97 and a half cents. Grain classifications list No. 1 hard at 99 and 99 and a half, No. 1 Northern at 98 and 98 and a half, No. 2 Northern at 95 and 96, No. 3 Northern at 92 and 94 and a quarter cents.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Duluth
Wheat and flax market figures listed for July in Duluth
The Duluth market reports wheat prices for delivery months and flax values. It shows No 1 hard and No 1 Northern with percentages and July and September quotes, plus flax prices with July and November/December figures.
Market Summary of Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
St Paul market report lists cattle from good to choice steers at 5.50 to 6.50, cows and heifers 3.50 to 5.00, veals not specified. Hog prices range 5.65 to 6.06. Sheep showers wethers 5.25 to 5.75, good to choice lambs 5.50 to 6.50, spring lambs 6.50 to 7.00.
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St. Paul
Sprisig
Chicago market price report for grains and livestock
Wheat July 90 3/4 cents, Sept 92 1/2. Corn July 53 3/4, Sept 53 1/2. Oats July 43, Sept 38 1/4. Pork July 16.40, Sept 15.60. Butter creameries 22 2/3, dairies 18 1/2. Eggs 134 1/2? Poultry turkeys 12, chickens 11 1/2 to 11 1/4. Springs 15 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
Cattle and hog prices listed for Chicago markets with ranges for cattle cows heifers calves steers and stockers. hog classifications light mixed heavy rough pigs and good to choice heavy. sheep and lambs also priced. Prices show a broad spectrum across grades and weights.
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Chicago
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