Armistice Talk Sparks Debate on War Rules
Madrid and Washington debate when hostilities may pause amid peace rumors. Officials say no peace overtures existed before a French note to President McKinley, and that only a written armistice halts fighting. Defense rules allow continued defensive actions while negotiations proceed.
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Washington
State Department
Spain
United States
Sagasta
Shafter
Miles
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Madrid Peace Talks Sparking Hope as US, Spain Discuss
Madrid reports Sagasta says Duke de Rio asked for a Sunday hostilities suspension and McKinley will consult his cabinet. Paris through Cambon to Spain expected to relay a prompt reply as Madrid notes cautious optimism about peace and possible avoidance of war indemnities. London notes Madrid’s cautious welcome of peace to avert Manila loss and Puerto Rico invasion. Public opinion may favor terms.
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Madrid
Sagasta
Almodovar de Rio
McKinley
M. Cambon
United States
Spain
London
Standard
Washington
Vatican
Manila
Porto Rico
Philippines
Barcelona
Bilboa
Malaga
Valencia
Valladolid
Dewey Dispatches Raleigh and Concord in Spanish Fleet Sweep
Cablegram from Hong Kong reports Admiral Dewey at Manila sending the Raleigh and Concord to capture eleven Spanish craft scattered across the Philippines. Three gunboats lie at San Miguel Luzon, four at Port Royal Palawan, four merchantmen with tobacco at Cagayan Luzon. English traders at Hatan coal mines are said to be imprisoned and ill treated by Spaniards.
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New York
Hong Kong
Dewey
Manila
Raleigh and Concord
Wildman
Philippine Archipelago
San Migual
Luzon Island
Port Royal
Palawar Island
Cagayan
Luzon
Hatan
Ardandhu Fire Aboard Steamship Off New York
The Ardandhu of the Tweedie line, carrying fifty six aboard, fought a blaze in her lower hold during a voyage from West Indian ports to New York. Eleven steerage Jamaicans attempted to abandon in lifeboats but were restrained by Captain Walker and crew. Lifeboats were prepared for women and children with food water compasses and rockets as officers watched to prevent desertion. By midnight the captain believed the fire under control and resumed the voyage.
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New York
Ardandhu
Tweedie Line
Percy Sanders
Walker
Crostick Trial Halted By Tragedy In Death Of Defendant
Lansing July 29 The Crostick murder trial paused when the defendant failed to appear at Williamston and was later found dead by his own hand at his business. Once a successful businessman Crostick had fallen into heavy drinking four years ago and deteriorated rapidly.
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Lansing
Mich
John H. Crostick
Williamston
Crostick
Prince Bismarck Shows Some Improvement
Hamburg report notes Prince Bismarck is somewhat better though troubled by violent pains in his foot and face. He slept fairly well after a night of ham, caviar, eggs, beer and champagne. He smoked a pipe and read newspapers in bed.
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Hamburg
Prince Bismarck
King Alfonso's Measles Progress Report
Madrid July 29 The king's measles attack continues on its normal course with no complications reported, easing concerns about his health.
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Alfonso
Madrid
Bourgogne Inquiry Clears Cromartyshire Officers
A British court of inquiry absolves Captain Henderson and Cromartyshire’s officers of blame for the Bourgogne disaster. Captain W. H. Smith notes the high speed of the steamer, details damage to the Cromartyshire, and urges stricter adherence to collision rules and new faster Atlantic lanes between New York and European ports.
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W. B. Smith
Royal Navy Reserve
Cromartyshire
Halifax
N. S
Henderson
Bourgogne
W. H. Smith
British
Bloomfield Douglass
Lewis Anderson
Smith
la Bourgogne
New York
North Atlantic
Atlantic
Deloncle
Bank gold import and political renomination in brief
The Bank of British North America in New York engaged 50000 in gold for import from London, withdrawn from the Bank of England. Congressman Stark was renominated by fusionists in Nebraska. Kiowa Coal Co property in Indian Territory attached by U S court. liabilities 23000 assets 0. M D Massie of Pittsfield Ill assigned assets 32000 liabilities 12000. Deadwood Terra Mine shaft house in Terraville SD burned. loss 59000. Ceylon fears world end next year with submergence. John Fallon, 12, drowned at Waukegan harbor. body recovered.
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Bank of British North America
New York
London
Bank of England
Stark
Nebraska
Kiowa Coal Company
Kiowa
I. T
United States
South McAlester
M. D. Massie
Pittsfield
Iill
Deadwood
Terraville
S. D
Ceylon
John Fallon
Waukegan
Express firms must pay 1 cent war tax on bills of lading
Judge Tuley sides with shippers in a test case from the Illinois Manufacturers' association ruling that express companies must accept shipments without the extra 1 cent stamp fee beyond standard rates. The ruling issues a mandamus to the United States Express company to transport a package to Pine Bluff Arkansas, with further appeal planned by the defendants.
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Chicago
Tuley
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
United States Express Company
Pine Bluff
Ark
Mad dog attacks cattle and a boy in Illinois
In Carthage Illinois a mad dog bitten cattle owned by Louis Becker of Nauvoo, causing six herd deaths in three days and several more affected. A horse belonging to Herman Haas bit his son Lester, tearing his shirt and leaving a dollar sized mark. The boy was taken to Chicago for treatment. The horse shows hydrophobia symptoms and a blacksmith was bitten severely.
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Carthage
Ills
Louis Becker
Nauvoo
Herman Haas
Lester Haas
Chicago
Tragic House Fire in Tonkawa Kills Two Children
In Tonkawa Oklahoma Territory a fire razed the residence of R. F. Grable. Two children aged 7 and 10 were burned to death, their bodies consumed. Two older siblings ages 12 and 14 sustained severe burns while attempting to rescue them.
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Tonkawa
O. T
R. F. Grable
Allerton Sells High Price Branded Heifers at Omaha Sale
S W Allerton of Chicago marketed branded western heifers at South Omaha fed on his Cedar Rapids Nebraska ranch. The sale set a year high price of 4.70 per head, underscoring strong demand for western stock.
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Omaha
S. W. Allerton
Chicago
South Omaha
Nebraska
Cedar Rapids
Explosion at Johnson powder mill kills owner
Elmira reports that the powder mill of E. T. Johnson at Troy, Pennsylvania, exploded. Johnson, who ran the mill and served as the bank teller for Pomeroy and Mitchell, was killed in the blast.
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Elmira
N. Y
E. T. Johnson
Troy
Pomeroy & Mitchell Bank
Baumhott Named Postmaster at St. Louis
The president has appointed Frederick W. Baumhott postmaster at St. Louis. He will assume duties in Washington on July 29.
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Washington
Frederick W. Baumhott
St. Louis
Hogs and cattle prices and grain quotes from Chicago and St Louis
Chicago markets report hog receipts around 25 000 with hog prices from 2 75 to 4 02 percent for heavy packing. Cattle receipts about 11 000 with steers ranging 5 20 to 5 55 for choice to extra and other grades listed. Sheep and lambs about 11 000 with Westerns 4 00 to 4 75 and lambs to 6 40. East Buffalo notes steady cattle and firm hogs with specific bid ranges. St Louis grain shows wheat around 60 72 cents for No 2 red cash and futures, corn about 38 39 cents, oats 24 25 1/4 cents, rye 45 cents, flaxseed 85 cents. Milwaukee grain lists wheat at 87 86 cents for No 1–No 2 northern, oats 26 29 cents, rye 42 44 cents, barley 46 cents asked.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live
Stoccy
St. Louis Grain
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Northern
Board of Trade Today
Mrs Gaylord Fish Arrested for 1897 Murder in Colorado
Georgetown Colorado July 28 Mrs Gaylord Fish is under arrest charged with murdering her husband on December 7 1897 to gain his property. The accusation comes from Mrs Beaman of Sedalia Missouri who swears Mrs Fish chloroformed him while he slept during a visit to Mrs Fish.
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Georgetown
Colo
Gaylord Fish
Niagara Falls Low Rate Excursions Advertised
Railway agents will sell on August 4 tickets to Niagara Falls at very low rates with return allowed until August 9. Traverse City rate is 700 dollars. Ask agents for full information. Gro. DeHaven, G P.A. 1646-31, w2t.
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Chicago & West Michigan
Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western Railway
Niagara Falls
Traverse City
Gro. Dehaven
G P.A
First Money Mention in Scriptures and Roman Coliseum Facts
The text notes Abraham paid 400 shekels of silver for a burial cave in BC 18609. It also states the Coliseum in Rome was built by Vespasian to seat 100000 spectators, covers five and a half acres, and rises 120 feet high.
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Abraham
B. C
Rome
Vespasian
River City to Chicago and Cincinnati Fare Deals
Railroad bulletins list round trip and one fare specials for groups and events. Dates span July through September with destinations including Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis Ludington Saratoga Toronto and Vermilion Ohio. Reduced rates apply to multiple points with phone contact for tickets.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
National Meet League of American Wheelmen
Ludington
Epworth League
Saratoga
Toronto
Vermilion O
Grain-O: A Nighttime Coffee Alternative
Grain-O is pitched as a non stimulating grain drink that helps sleep. It promises nourishment and cheer for adults and children, recommending use in place of coffee and offering 4 packages for purchase from grocers.
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Europe
Cambon
Porto Tuco
Bismarck
Bourgogne Inquiry
Court
Capt. Henderson
William Healy
Express
Chicago Grain and Produce
C. E. Murray Agt
C. L. Lockwood
G.P. A
Grand Rapids
EAGLE
Ming & Champney
C. & W. M. Eating House
Irl
B. J. Morgan
Wellington Street
Anted
Fred Corbies
East Jordan
Knights of America
Kalamazoo
J. W. Slater
Washington St
Ppentice
Cor. State
Union
W. Thomas
Sixth St
The
E. L. Clark
Oak Park
Frances Hickey
Tower
Minn
Mancelona Township
N. C
Maple City
Union Stret
West Tenth Street
Grange Hall
Mr. Barwise
Galery
Grange Lot
D&w
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Boardman Avenue
C. T. Grawn
Eagle Office
A. Furtsch
Randolph St
Foresters Hall
J. Furtsch
Kingsley
Kingsley Midh
A. B. Stimson
A. S. Fryman
Front St
Fortrankfort
Benzonia
Vit Pleasant
Clare
Alma
Ithaca
Iwosso
Howell
Ann Arbor
Toledo
W. H. Bennet
Columbia
Lou A. Cumming
Neahtawanta
Omena
Aoe
Esceee Il
Northport
Eoeses
Norwood
Charlevoix
Tere Rene
Petoske
Bay View
Harbor Point
Harbor Springs
Crescent
A.m. Northport
Suttons Bay
Tng Setae
Eosesese
Omens
Rering
Neahtwanta
L. Milwaukee A
Manitowoc AM
Iol AM
Manistee Baldwin
Reed City
Saginaw Bay City
Huron
Detroit
H. F. Moller
Chicago and
West Michigan
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Petoskey
Traverse ‘City
Elk Rapids
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Onekama
J’d’n Ly
Manistee Xing
Copemish
Nessen City
Win Mountain
Lake Ann Cedar Run
Solon Fouchs
Fatch
Greilickville
Brees AM
H. W. Cunningham
F. A. Mitchell
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Traverserse City Station
Traverse Cit Walton
Kalkaska
Mancelona
Ackinac Cit
Cadillac
Saginaw
Big Rapids
Howard City
Fr & P AM
St Louis
Louis
Mackinac City
Petos
Richmond
Ft. W
C. E. Murray
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