War interests Peru rivaled by Bolivia Ecuador alliance
Bolivia and Ecuador form a potential anti Peru front as press reports claim Peru's navy is reduced to one old transport after Chile captured its warships. Bolivia has no navy and a small army, while Ecuador, fresh from a revolution, boasts a large armed population but weak fleet. Analysts doubt a formidable war is likely given sea distances and mountains.
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Washington
Bolivia
Peru
Ecuador
Chili
Japan
South America
Yellow Fever Epidemic Spreads in Cuba and West Indies
Advices to the surgeon general indicate a rising yellow fever outbreak in Cuba and other West Indian islands. In the week ending June 39, Santiago reported 28 deaths, Puerto Principe averages five daily, and San Juan de Puerto Rico hosts about 100 cases as the disease grows. Surgeon General Wyman intensifies efforts to protect the American coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
West Indian Islands
Wyman
American
Woman Attacks B S Lyons in Sehere’s Pool Room
Mrs Herb Collins, wife of turfman Herb Collins, stormed Sehere’s billiard room and struck manager B S Lyons with an umbrella. Lyons fled through a rear door to escape the unprovoked assault, while Collins says Lyons had spread false reports about her.
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Separta
Sehere
Herb Collins
B.S. Lyons
Lyons
Rock crushes worker in Abercrombie yard tragedy release
In Abercrombie stone yards a 24 000 pound derrick stone fell crushing Fred Schuscke and fatally injuring David Foster. Owner A M Abercrombie narrowly escaped. Also reports on a bank receivership fee tally, payment delays to Nez Perce Indians, Cuban insurgent losses, grain report leak tensions, and a Clinton Missouri business failure.
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Jostox
Abercrombie
Fred Schuscke
David Foster
Weather Prophet Poster
A.M. Abercrombie
The
Odd Fellows
Joe Patchen's Fast Mile Sets Year’s Pace in Iowa
In Davemont Iowa on July 12 the feature mile race showcased Joe Patchen's mile in 2 06½ with a pacer leading split times of 0 31¾ 1 02¾ 1 33¾ and 2 05¾. A brisk breeze affected the conditions.
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Joe Patchen
Davemont
Iowa
Smothered by Corn in Grain Elevator Tragedy
Fatefax Missouri July 12 A 12 year old son of a section foreman on the Kansas City St Joseph and Connel line was playing in a grain elevator when he fell into a bin with thousands of bushels of corn and suffocated to death. Also Mrs Sarah E Dockery 73 widow of Rev W E Dockery died at her Carthage home after long illness.
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Pxonta
Panama Canal
New York
Columbian Line
Alianes
Colon
E. le Connec
Panama
I.thornton
Nyy le Connec
Chicago
Pacific
Canal
Fatefax
James Hayes
Kansas City
Enthusiasm at Christian Endeavor Convention Gatherings
Boston hosts 53,000 delegates as three major meetings at Mechanics' Hall and tents Williston and Endeavor draw vast crowds. Francis E. Clark and speakers from Washington, D C, and Kentucky address 29,000 in tents and halls. Moody and Wooley headline sessions on temperance and the Christian Endeavor versus the Saloon. Trustees select San Francisco for 1897 convention.
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Boston
Grand Christian Endeavor
Mechanics’ Hall
Williston
Endeavor
Mechanics
Francis E. Clark
D. D
Society
H. T. McEwan
New York
James Lewis Howe
Lexington
Athens
P. Conwell
Jennis Hamlin
D. C
Washington, D. C
Washington, DC
W. H. Pennell
Dwight I. Moody
Mechanics Building
John G. Wooley
Chicago
John Willis Beer
Mechanics Hall
Tressurer
William Shaw
Rev. J. Tyler
Cleveland
Tent Endeavor
Baptists
Congregational
Presbyterian
Mechanics’ Building
Disciples of Christ
South End Tabernacle
Cumberland Presbyterian
Union Congregational Church
Methodist Episcopal
People’s Temple
Reform Arch
United States
First Presbyterian Church
United Brethren
Park Street
H. ¥. Vedder
Chester
W. H. Strong
Detroit
Mich
George B. Stewart
Morrisburg
Allan B. Philpot
Philadelphia
BR. W. Lewis
Meridan
Mass
Wallace McMullen
Henry T. Spangler
Collegeville
T HH. Shute
Dayton
Ohio
Trustees of
The
United Societies of Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Monument planned for Fremont grave in New York
The Associated Pioneers of the California territorial era call for funds to erect a $10,000 monument over John C. Fremont’s grave in Rockland cemetery on the Hudson. A committee chaired by Rear Admiral Richard W. Meade selected a 22 foot figure on rock with the inscription Fremont the pathfinder.
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New York
Associated Pioneers
California
John ©. Fremont
Richard W. Meade
U.S .N
Society
Francis D. Clark
Stephen B. French
Henry Wilson
Mark D. Kur
W. A. Hedenberg
John Goult
John D. Townsend
Rockland Cemetery
Hudson
Clio Hinton Huniker
Gen. Fremont
Imported Japanese Laborers Plague on Honolulu Trade
In San Francisco on July 12 the Federal grand jury nears formation to hear indictments against agents in Honolulu and Japan who traffic Japanese contract laborers into the United States. Evidence outlines the breadth of this traffic as pursued by federal authorities.
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San Francisco
Federal
Honolulu
Japan
Pederai
Stoneware Company Burss Down in Cantos Ohio
Cham pion Stoneware company burned out last night in Cantos Ohio causing an estimated loss of 35000 dollars with insurance covering 20000 dollars. The plant had just opened to a strong season and had a capacity of 100000 gallons per month.
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Stoneware Company
Burss
Cantos
Ohio
Champion Stoneware Company
Riots Hit Cheng Tu Mission Properties Damaged
The Chinese riot at Cheng Tu, capital of Schwan, destroyed Catholic and mission buildings. The Catholic bishop was injured lightly, Virgil C. Hart the only American present, and measures were taken to curb the riot's spread. Denby reports an order for $630 to the American Presbyterian mission at Yang Kong for losses.
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Cheng Tu
Wasumnetos
State Department
Denby
Schwan
China Island
Virgil CG. Hart
Yang Tse
Cheng
Tsung Li Yamen
Canton
Yang Kong
Kwang Tung
Baseball Scores From Western and National Leagues
Western League games include Kansas City over Terre Haute by 6 to for Terre Haute. Detroit defeats Minneapolis 19 to 2. Indianapolis tops Grand Rapids 15 to 5. Milwaukee beats Grand Rapids 1 to 0. National League results list Boston 8 Lewisville 2. St Louis 1 Philadelphia. Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 4. Cleveland 15 New York 3. Chicago 14 Baltimore 3. Cleveland prepares for its centennial celebration from July 22 to September 10 with Governor McKinney and Mayor McKisson leading a commission and Wilson Day directing.
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Terre Haute
Kansas City
Terre Hautes
Detroit
Minneapolin
Indianapolis
Inciiapolis
Paulsen
Grand Rapids
Milwaukee
Grand Rap
Boston
Lewisville
St Louis
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittabure
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Ohio
McKinney
McKisson
Wilson M. Day
Chamber of Commerce
News Notes From Across The Nation And Abroad
Seventh Day Adventists are not exempt from Sunday closing laws in Illinois. The Chinese foreign office says half of its second loan will go to Great Britain. Campaigns target free silver senators up for re election. A plot to free Cherokee Bill from Fort Smith has unsettled U.S. marshals. Thomas Palma leads in the Cuban presidential race after Marti’s death. Foster Pollard and Frank Harris face execution in Kansas City for Isaac Kaha’s murder. Senator West sails to Europe amid party gold standard split fears. Pennsylvania plans about five million dollars in property improvements next year. In Los Angeles a counterfeiting gang led by J H Ormandy and family is busted. In St Paul a judge bars ball play on Sundays at the regular ballpark. Henry Smythe alias Abe Rothschild to be brought from Toronto for trial in Moberly. Eastern brewers favor higher beer taxes to boost treasury, squeeze Western market. In Ashland Captain Bundy sells his Great Lakes missionary boat Glad Tidings.
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Illinois
Chinese Foreign Office
Great Britain
Cherokee Bill
Fort Smith
Ark
United States
Thomas Palma
Jose Marti
Foster Pollard
Frank Harris
Kansas City
Isaac Kaha
West
Europe
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles
J. H. Ormandy
St. Paul
Minn
Otis
District Court
Henry Smythe
Abe Rothschild
Toronto
Canada
Moberly
Treasury
Ashland
Wis
Bundy
Great Lakes
Washburn to Seek Retirement in Chicago
Deputy Sheriff Thompson delivers attachment papers on Philip Dwyer for ten thousand dollars owed to Robert Fitzsimmons by the boxer binding his match with Corbett. The complainant, Joseph H. Tooke, a Brooklyn theatrical printer, says Fitzsimmons owes him for Chicago work. Mutual Reserve Contract Company, in Woman’s Temple offices, is in receivership. assets and liabilities not listed. Indictment of Clinton E. Mayne in Los Angeles for attempted bribery of city officials ends his Omaha real estate boom career.
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Thompson
Kings County
New York
Philip Dwyer
Robert Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Joseph H. Tooke
Brooklyn
Fitzsimmons
Chicago
Mutual Reserve Contract Company
Woman's Temple
Los Angeles
Cal
Clinton E. Mayne
San Diego
Old Jackson Street sewer blocks park improvements
A city park project faces a major hurdle as the Jackson Street sewer discharges foul water onto a sand bar in the park. Citizens complain of stench in hot weather. Col. Burgess will urge the council to extend the sewer to join the main system, about a hundred feet beyond its current end.
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Jackson Street
Colonel Burgess
Pelitz Island
Park Committees
Col. Burgess
Jackson Strees
Bribery Charge Shakes Meeks Trial In Missouri
Colonel A W Myers a Brookfield criminal lawyer is arrested on an indictment accusing him of attempting to bribe a witness in the Meeks Meeke family murder case. Myers had aided the Taylors in earlier defense and withdrew after their March trial.
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Taylor Brothers
Ormnicorms
Carrollton
A. W. Myers
Brookfield
Linn County
Minnx
A W Myers
Taylor Trothers
Meeke
Myers
Tayl
Be A Re Silver League Executive Meets at Copeland
The Silver League executive committee met at the Copeland last evening to plan an address to Kansas Republicans on the money question. A three member sub committee including Chief Justice David Marillion A B Jetmore and CY Eekridge will draft the message. The committee will reconvene July 29 at the Copeland to review the address. James B Hayden Jeweler will move his store August 15 to 727 Kansas Avenue Davis building Mineral Water district. J W Pautis promotes a travel deal Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs via Great Rock Island Route for 19 dollars.
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League
Copeland
Beears Silver Legue
Cope
Kansas
David Marilion
A. B. Jetmore
Topeke
CY. Eekridge
Emporia
James B. Hayden
Kansas Avenue
Davies Building
J. W. Pautis
Eighth Ave
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Great Hock Island
Dark Spots on Their Character and Public Opinion
A critics piece warns that opinion formers are dangerous to society and that jealous, prejudiced people attack others without cause. Prof. Samuels, praised for eye studies over twenty five years, defends his work and urges readers to seek his treatment if nervous or ill.
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Rea‘gou
Semueleng
Thie City
Samuels
National Park dedication draws prominent senators to Chattanooga
Washington reports indicate a major era shift in national prominence during the September dedication of the National Military Park at Chattanooga. Seven senators who fought near Chattanooga are expected to attend the dedicatory ceremonies. Cholera reports from Japan show no confirmed cases to June 12 and April 26 in Yokohama and Nagashi, according to the Marine Hospital Service. Mrs M W Swapendh, widow of J E Wiegant, sues the Templars Lodge for $1000 over a life insurance policy, with attorneys Senator Baker and W G Hook. Fireworks displays planned at Garfield Park tonight at 8:30, delayed from July Fourth by rain.
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Washington
National Military Park
Chattanooga
Nambers
Senate
Japan
The
Marine Hospital Service
Mall
Nagashi
Yokohama
Raprems Lodge
Fort Leaveswouts
M. W. Swapendh
E. Wiegant
K. P
Sitems Lodge
Wiegant
Baker
W. G. Hook
Supreme Lodge
Wiegaat
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Unite Against
Jorrensonville
William Nobles
Elizabeth Nobles
Gus Fambles
Mary Fambles
Debbie Nobles
Dalton Joiner
Nobles
Los Angeles County
Secretary of the Interior
Hoss
Sanateca
N. Y
New York Bankers’ Association
A. B. Hepburn
New York City
Michael J. Harter
Hee Water Works
Dexyern
Col
Denver Union Water Company
Price
Quandary
Euracua
Ind
Ter
Creek Council
Edward Bullett
Okmulgee
Corea
Prince Pak
J. L. Sheldon
Daily Starz Journal
Nasuville
Tenn
Josiah Patterson
Sound One Club
Castle
Prent
Carlisle
Gutanm, Ok
Commercial Bank
Wasuryetoy
Smith
Treasury Department
Nez Perces
Idaho
Hayana
Polarita
Garezon
Minas da Iquiri
Santiago de Cuba
Joaquin Vago
New Yor
Clinton
Cristox
J F. Lindley & Son
Battle Mart
Wortecare
WerrBoogh Dry Goods Company
D. L. Moody Spoke
Fremont
Lorillards
America
Lorillard
Washburn
Meeks
Taylors
Silver Republicans
Garfield Park
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