British Army Losses and Boer Khaki Trick Near Retei Nek
London reports say Lord Roberts sent no further word on Nitrils Nek while Pretoria dispatches note Lincolnshires losing many officers, including Colonel Roberts who was wounded and captured. Boers wore khaki in Derdepoort to deceive dragoons, and General Dewet's 10,000 men occupy hills near Retei Nek with President Steyn present.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Roberts
Derdepoort
Kroonstadt
Dewet
Bethlehem
Clements
Paget
Retei Nek
Steyn
Lindley
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Fourth of July Fools and Stock Shortage Claim
A dated remark notes that July Fourth yields higher foolish losses than any other day, claiming statistics show one quarter of the year’s folly now left in stock as the country grows and the day becomes inadequate.
Castorita Or Kind You Have Always Bought
October is a peculiarly dangerous month for stock speculation with July January September August December February March June November and May following as risky periods for investors. The list highlights common seasonal caution for traders in the era’s markets.
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Yell
Boer setback sparks grief in London and New York
A British dispatch reports Lord Roberts losing a notable Boer success near Pretoria at Nitrals Nek. A squadron of Scots Greys and part of five Lincolnshire companies were captured along with two guns. The loss signals ongoing Boer activity and that the war will continue much longer than hoped.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Scots Greys
Lincolnshire Regiment
Nitrals Nek
Nicholsons Nek
Botha
War Dances Raise Warning at Red Lake Rising Indian Threat
Reports from Solway Minnesota warn of increasing danger of an uprising by Blanket Indians at Red Lake. Indian police defect to the Blanketers, 20 mounted men head toward the agency, and a state troops petition is sent to Governor Lind. Squaws and papooses are sent north while young bucks stay near the point as settlers arm for possible attack. Captain Mercer’s fate is uncertain but he is believed capable of handling the terrain.
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St. Pau
Globe
Solway
Minn
Red Lake
Chippewa
Mercer
Lind
Captain Mercer
General Clery's Column Clears Stenderton to Heidelberg
General Clery's column advances eastward from Stenderton toward Heidelberg in Transvaal. Mounted infantry engaged 200 Boers, shelling a ridge occupied by burghers. Troops expect to clear the country with only one remaining laager seen as Boers retreated.
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Witnpoort
Transvaal
Clery
Stenderton
Heidelberg
Transvaal War Could Last Six Months Says Cape Politician
Cape Town July 16 Mr Hoffman Cape assemblyman returns from the Transvaal where he has been with the Boers in charge of an ambulance He is confident the war will last six months Cape Eckstein the South African capitalist has gone to England to discuss the South African situation with Mr Chamberlain
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Cape Town
Mr. Hoffman
Cape
Transvaal
Mr. Eckstein
England
Mr. Chamberlain
Captured them all in Marshalltown burglary clash
Citizens surrounded four burglars in the Nason and Whitehill store. When the thieves tried to flee, shots rang out and one burglar was badly wounded. Benjamin Whitehill, store co owner, was shot in the leg. All burglars were captured.
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Marshalltown
Nason & Whitehill
Benjamin Whitehill
Explosives damage Broadway streetcar in St Louis
Shortly after midnight a car on the Broadway division of the Transit company ran over an explosive near Broadway and Tenth street. The forward tracks were shattered and several windows broken. No one on board was injured.
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St. Louis
Broadway
The
Transit Company
Tenth Street
Chicago Banks to Consolidate Under Corn Exchange
Curiaco July 16 report three of Chicago's oldest banks the Corn Exchange National American National and Northwestern National will pool issues and reorganize under the Corn Exchange charter retaining its name forming a single entity to manage their affairs.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Corn Exchange National
American National
Northwestern National
Corn Exchange
American Flour Popular in Japan Report
Vice Consul McLean reports from Yokohama that American flour is increasingly imported to Japan and used beyond major cities, becoming common nationwide.
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Japan
Washington
McLean
Yokohama
Terrible rain and storm strike city. youth killed by lightning
A severe morning rain and electric storm drenched the city with 1.77 inches in under three hours. Nellie L. McQuillan, 16, was struck and killed by lightning while asleep.
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Dusveve
Nellie L. McQuillan
Soldiers Ordered Home From Koochiching Detachment
Minnesota Adjutant General Lambert issued orders after Governor Lind approval to repatriate Captain Eva and his Third regiment detachment stationed at Koochiching. They must move via Tower to Duluth with all arms and equipment and report arrival by wire. The return will take several days to implement.
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Minnesota
Koochiching
St. Paul
Lind
Lambert
Eva
Tower
Duluth
Storm Hits Dusouque Iowa a Deadly Summer Thaw
A violent storm in Dusouque Iowa causes extensive damage including a 1.73 inch rainfall. Rosa McQuinlan, 14, dies after a house is struck by lightning. Nellie Short suffers severe burns. Electric and railway plants suffer damage. Farmers report losses with hay, barns and cattle ruined.
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Dusouque
John McQuinlan
Rosa McQuinlan
Nellie Short
Anamosa
Rosa
New York Campaign Sees Croker Accept State Committee
Mayor James K. McGuire of Syracuse leading Bryan efforts in New York met Richard Croker and ex Senator Murphy. Croker accepted a seat on the state executive committee along with David B. Hill Hough McLaughlin and Murphy. Other members to be chosen next week from the state committee members.
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New York
James K. McGuire
Syracuse
Bryan
Richard Croker
Murphy
Croker
David B. Hill
Hough McLaughlin
Vessel Owners' Pool Broken Over Coal Rates
Vessel owners in Cleveland report the pool to maintain 50 cents per ton for coal to Lake Superior ports has collapsed. The breakup followed ships from Buffalo and other ports taking cargoes at 40 cents, undermining the agreement.
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Cleveland
Lake Superior
Buffalo
Middle-of-road Populist slate names Major for governor
Farno July 16 The centrist Populist convention adopted a full state ticket with O G Major for governor J F Williams for congress T O Roble Ole Burtness and Hugh McKustker as electors The plan emphasizes a broad ticket in the party slate through a midline platform.
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Farno
N. D
O. G. Major
J. F. Williams
Congress
T. O. Roble
Ole Burtness
Hugh McKustker
Hancock Arrives in San Francisco After Manila Voyage
The transport Hancock reached San Francisco on July 16 after a 24 day voyage from Manila via Nagasaki. She carried 101 general passengers and 547 soldiers with five deaths and two personal crisis reports reported during the voyage.
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Hancock
San Francisco
Manila
Nagasaki
National Dental association to meet in Milwaukee next year
The third annual meeting of the National Dental Association ended at Old Point Comfort and will convene next year in Milwaukee on the first Tuesday in August.
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Milwaukee
Norfok
National Dental Association
Old Point Comfort
Bombardment Report Deepens Pekin Legations Alarm
A Shanghai dispatch from Consul General Goodnow notes that Boxers and troops bombarded the Pekin legations on July 7. The U S State Department reports no word from Admiral Remey and views the lack of final news as a hopeful sign. Officials in London deem the legations unlikely to have survived the bombardment.
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Washington
Long
Remey
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Taku
Department of State
Goodnow
Shanghai
Shang Tung
London
Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs
Shantung
United States
Li Hung Chang to Stay in Canton Amid Chinese Crisis
London dispatches report Li Hung Chang remains in Canton until allied troops defeat Prince Tuan's forces then will move north to help arrange peace with pro-foreign viceroys. He plans to direct officials from Canton and keep control of Kwang Tung. Reports also claim Chinese push on allies near Tianjin with 12 new guns, and Cossacks seize Krupp guns in six hours of fighting. Chinese casualties include General Kek.
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London
Canton
Li Hung Chang
Prince Tuan
Prince Ching
Young Lou
Kwang Tung
Tien
Kek
Chinese Minister Wu Aims Cipher Message to Conger
Washington July 16 The Chinese minister Mr Wu undertakes to pass a cipher cable from Secretary Hay to United States Minister Conger at Pekin and to have the answer brought back if Conger is alive The message prepared by Hay is unknown to others but Wu instructs Shanghai to spare no effort or expense to deliver it to Conger
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Washington
Hay
United States
Conger
Pekin
Shanghai
Chinese Edict Communicated to Paris Minister
Paris on July 16 reports the Chinese minister sent an imperial edict dated June 29 to M Delcasse the French foreign minister. Delcasse replied that Beijing must guarantee communications between foreign powers and their representatives, and instructed the Chinese minister to relay a telegram to M Piquon the French minister to China.
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Paris
M. Delcasse
Pekin
M. Piquon
China
Japan names Kogoro Takahira as minister to Washington
The Japanese legation reports the appointment of Kogoro Takahira as Japanese minister to the United States. He is expected to arrive in Washington mid next month and has long served as vice minister of foreign affairs.
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Japan
Washington
State Department
Legation
Kogoro Takahira
Takahira
Doctor Wallace Reinhart’s Medical License Revoked in Minnesota
The Minnesota state board of medical examiners revoked Dr. Wallace A. Reinhart’s license to practice medicine. Reinhart, promoter of the Minnesota State Medical Institute in St. Paul, was charged with using false statements of alleged cures in his advertising.
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Sr. Paul
Wallace A. Reinhart
Minnesota State Medical Institute
St. Paul
State Board of Medical Examiners
Reinhart
Patient Slowly Boiled to Death in Insane Asylum Bath
George A. Morse, an elderly helpless patient at Agnew's insane asylum in Lawn Jose California, was slowly boiled to death in a bath after an attendant started the hot water and left the room for a towel, forgetting the patient. The incident occurred in the men’s ward and authorities investigate the tragic accident.
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Lawn Jose
Cal
George A. Morse
Agnew
Dyspepsia Cure Digests What You Eat
Digestive aid claims to digest food and rebuild organs naturally. It is described as a superior tonic for dyspepsia and indigestion with rapid relief and permanent cure across many symptoms, priced 50 cents and 1 dollar, with a larger size offering more. Prepared by E. C. DeWitt & Co in Chicago.
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Sears, Roebuck & CO Chicago
E. C. Dewitt &Co
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co., (Inc
Fenenene O. D
Sears, Roebuck & CO. (Inc
Mars, Roebuck & Co
Beadle County Drug Store Expansion in Dinneen Block
C H Longstaff, pharmacist, announces a complete line of drugs sundries paints oils brushes and beverages at the Dinneen Block two doors west of the First National Bank. He invites Beadle county customers to visit, noting prescription compounding and a nickel purchase welcome.
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Dinneen
First National Bank
Beadle County
C. H. Longstaff
Dinneen Block
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