Multiple Urban Fires and Disasters Reported Across Regions
The item lists various incidents including a fire on South Water street Chicago causing $50 000 to $75 000 damage and several deaths and injuries. It notes a kerosene explosion in Carrick Pennsylvania killing a child and injuring others, the demolition of the Waco Texas ice plant, and a surge of military and labor activity, with pants makers in New York striking for shorter hours and higher pay. Additional notes cover crop losses due to drought, arms export restrictions, railroad labor, and large-area forest fires in Montana.
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South Water Street
Chicago
Carrick
Hilda Speicher
Rhetta Schlote
William Hess
John Snyder
Waco (Tex.) Ice and Refrigerating Co
San Francisco
Gnettene
Newark
New England
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
New York State
Secretary of the Treasury
Pacific
China
New York Central
Montana
Swan Lake Country
T. Smith
Sheboygan Falls
Wis
Mary
Mare Island
Cal
United States
Mohican
Baltimore & Ohio
Pittsburg & Western Railway Co
Pittsburg & Western
Pennsylvanian
Ohio
Maj. Heath
Frankford
New York City
Cuba
Chinatown
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
Massachusetts
Canada
Trust Companies
iChicago
Western
Jeep
Tornado Rips Through Trail County ND Devastation Measured
A tornado near Willspero North Dakota on the 26th killed at least one person and tore a 37 mile long by four mile wide swath across Trail County. It disrupted plans against bandits in the region and left widespread ruin as crews assessed the damage.
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Willspero
N. D
Tulf
Trail County
Territor
Lugie Creek
Vianeck River
Sted Boy
Pittsburg
Doniphan
Merrill
Supreme Court of California
Drowning Rescuer Honored and Notables in Brief
Louis H. Scott a Hamilton law student saved a Los Angeles woman Miss Nerschoyle from drowning in Atlantic City two years ago the woman died recently leaving Scott 7000. Charles H Hoyt the playwright was ruled insane at Hartford and sent to a retreat. Nicaragua's Zelaya gave Gen F P Alexander of Savannah a gold medal for arbitration services. Daniel O Sullivan a noted New York and western musician died suddenly in Stamford at 55. he was nephew of Daniel O Vonnell and famed as a tenor.
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Louis H. Scott
Hamilton
Ont
Atlantic City
N. J
Miss Nerschoyle
Los Angeles
Cal
Scott
Charles H. Hoyt
Hartford
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Daniel O'Sullivan
New York City
West
Stamford
Conn
Daniel O'Vonnell
Peru adopts gold standard and libra coin system
Foreign intelligence reports Peru has completed monetary reform by adopting a gold standard and issuing the libra. The libra and silver sol are now valued equally by banks. Hamburg longshoremen lockout grows to a quarter of workers, with Kiel navy yards aiding employers. A plot to assassinate the governor of Santiago, Santo Domingo, led to 25 imprisonments as several military officers face court martial.
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Peru
Hamburg
Imperial Navy Yards
Kiel
Santiago
Santo Domingo
Scranton Mill Shuts Down. Waring Returns to Cramp Shipyard
The south mill of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co in Scranton Pa closed on the 30th ultimo for an indefinite period, idling several hundred workers. The Russian cruiser Waring returned to Cramp's shipyard in Philadelphia after a speed trial that reached 23 knots for twelve hours. The president offered ambassadorial post to ex Gov Roger Wolcott, pending Italian approval. Also note mill cuts in Didderford Maine due to China trade, 3000 workers affected, and other maritime and local industry events including a sunk steamer Pierson, a strike at Jermyo Co Old Forge, and a Sumatra wreck near Chile. The internal revenue circular bans gift claims in packaged tobacco, effective Sept 1, 1900.
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Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co
Scranton
Waring
Cramp’s
Philadelphia
Boston
Nantucket Shoals
Traln
Gev
Roger Wolcott
Massachusetts
Italia
Wolcott
China
Diddeford
Steppereil Manufacturing Co
Maine
King Humbert II Assassinated in Italy
Reports from Nonza Monza and Rome confirm King Humbert II was shot dead after a prize distribution in a gymnastic event. An Italian named Angelo Bressi, from Prato in Tuscany, was arrested. The incident triggered national mourning and widespread disbelief.
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Nonza
Italy
Humbert
Angelo’Bressi
Standstill in South Africa as British forces retreat
London reports operations in South Africa again at a standstill. Lord Roberts returns with his staff to Pretoria, finding it futile to press a retreating foe. Commandant Botha with several thousand Boers evades Roberts. Delarey besieges Baden-Powell at Rustenburg. relief efforts fail and retreat to Pretoria ensues.
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London
South Africa
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Botha
Delarey
Baden-Powell
Rustenburg
Transvaal
Mine Disaster at Matehuala Readers in Monterey Mexico
A fire broke out in the La Paz mine near Matehuala in San Luis Potosi. Eleven bodies were recovered and more workers are believed buried. The disaster is expected to claim up to thirty lives.
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Monterey
Mexico
Matehuala
San Luis Potosi
la Paz
Plague Spot Described by Revenue Cutter Officers at Nome
Official reports from Captain Tuttle of the Bear and Captain Roberts of the fanning detail relief efforts along the Alaskan coast. Measles and pneumonia rage in Linrock Port Clarence Cape York and Cape Prince of Wales with 25000 people in tents. Typhoid fever smallpox spread and quarantine actions described with emphasis on conditions and authority maintaining order.
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Washington
Tuttle
Bear
Nome City
Alaska
Roberts
Fanning
Dutch Harbor
Treasury Department
Alaskan
Linrock
Port Clarence
Cape York
Cape Prince of Wales
United States Post Office
Oregon
Ohio
Santa Anna
Randall
Siberian
Leslie D
San Francisco
Nunivak Island
Seattle
Jorgensen
Walmros
John Palmer
St. Michaels
Nome
Ragnhild
Powers Testifies Denies Prosecution Witnesses In Kentucky Trial
Ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers testifies in Georgetown on July 31 denying the charges of witnesses Culton Golden Noakes and others. He admits organizing mountaineers for influence with the state contest board and legislature but says it was not for intimidation. He denies possessing keys to the office the day of the assassination and cites others holding keys. The Commonwealth plans perjury action if Robert Weaver’s Colorado testimony is false, and Weaver is under watch in the city.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Powers
Frankfort
Culton
Golden
Noakes
Henry Youtsey
Davidson
Ben Rowe
Gov. Taylor
Porter
Louisville
Washington
Rowe
Anderson
Ind
Commonwealth
Frank Yin
Robert Weaver
Colorado
Weaver
War Song Concerts Planned by G A R in Philadelphia
General orders direct all national officers to report to encampment headquarters on Monday August 27. The Coliseum in Chicago will host war song concerts featuring a 100 piece band and a 1000 voice chorus forming a living flag. The first concert is scheduled for Saturday night August 25 with four subsequent performances Tuesday to Friday with changes in program.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Riot among laborers in Donace Citada Tampico
In Donace Citada a riot by 58 Black contract laborers on the Mexican Central railroad erupted after one man was arrested. The clash drew Mexican civilians to support the police as shots were fired. Two Black workers died and about 20 were seriously wounded.
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Tampico
Mex
Donace Citada
Mexican Central Railroad
Wellington opposes McKinley in 1900 campaign
Cumberland Maryland July 31 George S Wellington senior Republican US senator says he will oppose the re election of President McKinley He declares opposition to imperialism and to McKinley for deceiving him He will not state his exact campaign stance and may withhold support for Bryan or not He cites unresolved concerns about Bryan pace and policies.
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Cumberland
George S. Wellington
United States
Maryland
McKinley
Wellington
Bryan
Labor shortage in northwest spurs railroad labor request
Wheat field owners appeal for help as farm labor scarcity spreads. Great Northern and Northern Pacific officers in Chicago instruct agents to recruit 2,000 laborers for harvest if possible.
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Chicago
Northwest
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Two Boys Drowned at Monolake in Michigan
Muskegon Michigan July 31 Two boys were drowned at Monolake yesterday Harley Whelpley age 15 and Earl Harris age 16 were the victims.
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Muskegon
Mich
Monolake
Harley Whelpley
Earl Harris
Campaign Committee Selected in Ohio State Center
The Ohio Democratic state central committee chose members including H. C. Garber of Darke, George S. Long of Miami, W. W. Durbin of Hardin, F. A. Crawford of Adams, C. V. Harris of Athens, C. M. Kemple of Summit, Thad E. Cromley of Pickaway, and others. Long elected chairman Cromley vice president Crawford secretary and W. H. Williams treasurer. The Woodmen of the World held a July 28 annual meeting in Sandusky with 1,500 members. Louis Stoffel elected president and other officers named, next encampment set for August in Cleveland.
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Columbus
Democratic State Central Committee
UH. C. Garber
Darke County
George S. Long
Miami
W. W. Durbin
Hardin
F. A. Crawford
Adams
C. V. Harris
Athens
C. M. Kemple
Summit
Thad E. Cromley
Pickaway
W. T. Morton
Muskingum
J. L. Gorman
Lawrence
George W. Mull
Lucas
Harry Wilson
Cuyshoga
PF. S. Seibolt
Defiance
Long
Cromley
Crawford
W. H. Williams
Sandusky
State Association of the Woodmen of the World
Louis Stoffel
Cleveland
R. G. Rudd
Yoledo
Edwin S. Jones
M. F. Richardson
Bellevue
R. Dewey
Gov Nash limits holiday pardons ending custom
Gov. Nash concludes that holiday pardons granted by custom on the Fourth of July and Christmas are illegal. The law requires board action first, and he has chosen individuals to set free pending board review. The practice will cease, with no expected return of beneficiaries to prison.
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Columbus
Nash
Board of Pardons
Grovernors
Ten Injured as Toledo Street Car Crash Claims One
Ten people were injured in a late night street car accident in Toledo with one dead and two others in serious condition. A belt car reached Twenty second street when a sudden electricity flash and smoke caused passengers to tumble into the street. Injuries described as extremely painful.
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Toledo
Puddlers Strike Likely in United States
Charles T. L. Davis, vice president of the Amalga mated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, said a 24,900 puddlers strike is probable. They seek a rise of five to five and a half dollars per ton. unions and employers committees failed to agree. Independent mills favor the demands. others oppose. A general strike may begin in two weeks if not granted.
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Cincinnati
Charles TL. Davis
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
United States
Sisters Inherit English Estate Worth 100000
A Toledo woman and her sister, long estranged, were informed by a letter from England that they have fallen heirs to an English estate valued at 100000 dollars. The letter reached Mrs. Mary Richards by chance via a mail clerk who happened to know her.
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Toledo
Mary Richards
England
Put-in-Bay Regatta Winners Named by Class
In the Put-in-Bay regatta on Friday Viking of Toledo won the 40-foot class. Sultana of Detroit took the 45-foot prize, Mva of Sandusky won 35 feet, Tattoo of Sandusky claimed 30, Wrinkle of Sandusky took 25, Alice of Toledo won 20, and Myth of Toledo captured 16 feet.
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Viking
Toledo
Sultana
Detroit
Mva
Sandusky
Tattoo
Wrinkle
Alice
Myth
Dr. Latham’s Find In Ohio River Bones Near St. Miami
Toledo reports Dr. Latham unearthed a large collection of human bones seven miles up the river near old St. Miami. The remains indicate giants in stature, suggesting ancient humanoid occupants in the area.
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Toledo
Latham
Old St. Miami
Akron Cereal Co secures oat meal contract for U S army
Akron July 28 The Akron Cereal Co has won a government contract to supply all oat meal for the United States army. Mills must increase capacity to meet the demand.
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Akron
Akron Cereal Co
United States Army
Steel Plant Closes Indefinitely in Niles
The American Sheet Steel Co. notified employees that its works in Niles will shut down for an indefinite period. The move affects over 1000 persons and signals a major disruption in local industry.
Republican Industrial League Organized in Cleveland
The Republican industrial League has been incorporated with headquarters in Cleveland to promote activities in state shops and factories.
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Republican Industrial League
Cleveland
Steam yacht Roberta destroyed by lake fire near Put-in-Bay
Toledo July 28 reports the steam yacht Roberta a premier vessel on the lakes burned Friday afternoon a few miles off Put-in-Bay destroying the craft and likely causing significant losses for its owners.
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Toledo
Roberta
Lakes
Put-in- Bay
Youngstown Iron Worker Dies in River Tragedy
Andrew Claus, a young iron worker, was stricken with cramps while swimming in the river at Youngstown on July 31 and died before help could arrive. The body has not been recovered. Claus had no relatives here, but an aunt and sister live in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
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Youngstown
Andrew Claus
Claus
New Castle
Gas strike at Garvey farm sparks excitement
Akron July 31. Gas found in large quantity on the farm of B A Garvey at Peninsula. Garvey drilled the well at his own expense, and news of the discovery has created much excitement locally.
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Akron
B. A. Garvey
Peninsula
Garvey
Fifth Regiment to Camp at Columbus August eight
The Fifth regiment will go into camp at Columbus on August 8, approved by Columbus authorities. It was previously expected to camp at Newark. Two Clevelanders died by their own action on Wednesday. Carl Weiss, a saloonkeeper, shot himself in the head. Lamenz P Kruhl, a milk peddler, hanged himself at his home. Kruhl, about 59, died.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Newark
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