Escaped Convicts Sought as Militia Closes In
Reports from Folsom say eight escapees located near Black Rock canyon and Dal ton bar, militia surrounding area as guards and Sheriff Bosquit chase fugitives. Warden Wilkinson returns to order 800 prisoners to cells while convicts calm. J W Woods linked to Philippine army and guerrilla fighting.
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Sacramento
Cal
Bee
Folsom
Lotus
Rattlesnake Bar
Zentgraff Mine
Cochrane
Bosquit
Placerville
Black Rock Canyon
Cool
Eldorado County
Sherif Bosquit
Negro Leavis
Bosquit d
Swisler
Fotlsom
Dalton Bar
John Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Feveral
J. W. Woods
Ile
Woods
Washington
Secretary of War
America
Mooney Dies After Adirondacks Accident
New York July 30 It has been learned that the death of John A Mooney a well known Catholic author reported yesterday from the Adirondacks was the result of an accident. He stepped into a hole hidden by underbrush near a waterfall and fell about twenty feet striking a sharp rock. The injury proved fatal.
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New York
John A. Mooney
Adirondacks
Ile
New Cure for Nerves Reported in Geneva
Geneva reports a Swiss doctor claims tea made from melted snow can soothe nerves. The snow is melted, the water boiled, yielding an insipid tea that allegedly calms the nerves and has cured many nervous patients where other remedies failed.
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Geneva
Colorado Man Killed While He Was Asleep
Pueblo Colo July 30 Leroy Manter son foreman at the steel works was murdered last night while asleep. Police say three men were charged the previous night. A shovel caused the fatal skull fracture and sixteen men were arrested in connection with the crime.
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Colorado
Pueblo
Colo
Leroy Manterson
Dlasterson
Japan's Premier Seeks Peace with Russia in Crisis
Tokyo reports Marquis Ito now heads the privy council paving path to the premiership and unifying the cabinet to present a united front abroad. Ito is viewed as favoring conservative moves toward Russia and preferring diplomacy before hostilities. The Manchurian issue heightens tensions with Kishineff petition echoes and rising regional pressure from Jiusha, Britain, and Japan.
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Manchuria
America
Antimussian
Jiusha
Korea
Japan
Closure of Doylestown Bank Stirs Town
Washington reports the Doylestown National Bank of Doylestown Pennsylvania closed by the comptroller of the currency with J W Schofield named receiver. Deputy Kane cites officer and customer speculation as the cause. Deposits surpass one million with capital 105000 and surplus 141780. total loans, discounts, securities, and stock reach 1 051 500 and overall losses may consume surplus and capital.
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Washington
Doylestown National Bank
Doylestown
J. W. Scho
Field
P. Kane
J. W. Schofield
National Bank Examiner
Eiter
George PL Beck
Henry Leer
Kane
Consolidated Lake Superior
Id. Brook
Worthington
Vannu Telli Named Next Pope Prophecy Sparks Debate
Rome July 30 reports a prophecy claiming Vannu Telli will become pope. The article recalls a long prophecy about Cardinal Parocchi and Santa Rufina, noting bets and Vatican discussions as foreign representatives seek assurances ahead of the conclave.
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Vannu Telli
Parocchi
Santa Rufina
Gata Rufina
Serafino Vannutelli
France
Austria
Spain
Prussia
Portugal
Russia
Bavaria
Belgium
Vatican
Cardinal Oregli
Sacred College
Lockjaw Conquered by German Hospital Doctors
San Francisco reports doctors at a German hospital cured Pietra Rafino of a severe jaw lock after a May Stockton burn. Initial injections of anti-Losine weakly helped, then spinal anti-toxine and intraventricular doses led to recovery though the patient remains weak.
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San Francisco
Pietra Rafino
Stockton
Rafino
Abbott Defeated in Trotting Race Heats
Albany July 30 Major Delmar won the first heat over The Abbott in a 2500 purse trotting race at Island Park with a 2 15 1 4 time. He also took the second heat from Abbott, time beld 1 4.
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Albany
N. Y
Major Delmar
Abbott
Delmar
Island''Park
State Senator Sullivan Bribery Case Before Special Judge
State Senator J P Sullivan faced arraignment in Jefferson City on charges of soliciting a 4500 bribe to influence powder legislation. Judge H C Timmons, appointed due to alleged prejudice, overruled a plea in abatement and a demurrer, with the defense noting exceptions and planning appeal if convicted. Trial date set for August 4 due to illness of Morton Jourdan.
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Jefferson City
J. P. Sullivan
H.C. Timmons
Barton County
Timmons
Hazell
Prand
Mesars
Cosgrove
Duntop
Smith
Farris
Pope
Timmongs
Morton Jourdan
Secret stairway found in New York City Hall during renovations
In removing a large oil portrait from the old council chamber an unseen stairway to the upper floor was uncovered. A former city employee says aldermen used the exit during Tweed era protests and to avoid uncooperative taxpayers seeking franchise grants.
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New York
Andrew Jackson
Witty
City Hall
Usy Hall
Indian Musicians Visit San Francisco From Phoenix School
Twenty five Indian musicians from the United States Indian School at Phoenix Arizona visit San Francisco under B B Custer the schools disciplinarian. The band includes boys from ten tribes including Apaches Hopis Maricopas Walopias Pimas Klamaths and others. They toured interior California cities and will return via court towns. The trip aims to be educational.
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San Francisco
United States Indian School
Phoenix
Ariz
B. B. Custer
A B Youngson Dead Leader of Locomotive Engineers
Meadville Pennsylvania reports the death of A B Youngson grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers after a Bright’s disease illness ending July 30. He named Al N Shay of Yorketown Ohio as his successor. Born in Pittsburgh March 20 1849 he began work at 13 and in 1890 was elected first grand chief engineer succeeding P M Arthur. He was a widower with three children.
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Meadville
A.B. Youngson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Bright
City
AL. Nr. Shay
Yorketown
Ohio
Youngson
Pittsburg
Atlantic & Fire
Western Railroad
P. ML Arthur
Pan American Railway Interest Grows in Chile
Chilean papers report growing interest in the Pan American railway project and in Commissioner Pepper, sent by President Roosevelt to secure South American cooperation. Augusto Matte backs the venture as practical and transformative for Chile’s development and regional ties.
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New York
Chili
Charles ML. Pepper
South America
Roosevelt
Senor
Augusto Matte
Pepper
Pan-American Congress
Mexico
el Mercurio
Penesal
An Outrage at Honolulu Baggage Inspection
A unsigned AP message from thirty five Siberia passengers arriving from the Orient protests against Honolulu customs officers. They allege rude treatment and heavy clothing seized and sealed, then stored in the hold en route to San Francisco. They urge the Secretary of the Treasury to address the matter.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Siberia
Custom House
Treasury
Soldiers Troublemaking Around Federal Camp
Residents near the Federal camp report depredations by soldiers including stealing fruit and flowers. After-dark raids on gardens and orchards are common. Authorities doubled guards and will maintain strict watch to stop further trouble.
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Honolulu
Pacific Cable
Campana
Preacher Drowned in Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau
Reverend BL Alsworth, pastor of the Presbyterian church in St Louis, drowned while bathing in the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau Missouri. His body had not yet been recovered. He was 30 years old and left a widow and two children.
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St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Cape Gurdeau
Fe BL. Alsworth
Presbyterian Church
Strikers Shot at in Russia Kill Ten Injure Eighteen
In St. Petersburg on July 28 soldiers fired on striking workers at Mikhailovo, killing ten and wounding eighteen as workers tried to stop trains. A detachment of forty troops faced a shower of stones and gunfire.
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St. Petersburg
Mikhailofyo
Judge Accepts Seat on Alabama Coal Strike Arbitration Panel
Wilmington Delaware July 30 Judge Keege Gray agreed to join the Alabama coal strike commission as its fifth member. The panel will arbitrate wage disputes involving Alabama miners.
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Wilmington
Del
Keege Gray
Alabama Coal Strike Commission
Alabama
Des Moines Sheriff Pursues Suspect in Israzil Mining Town
In Israzil five miles from Contersille Knox county Missouri and Apamose county Illinois a Black man identified as Clark, wanted for ravishing Gertrude Hess, is pursued by Sheriff Hinolt and Sheriff Davis with a armed posse. A confrontation near Centerville yielded a noncompliant suspect and a brief exchange.
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Des Moines
Rising Market Improves View of W L Stow Co Says
Assignee Weav er of W L Stow & Co says a Saturday statement will show the firm in favorable condition as market sentiment improves and lienholders hold collateral for better prices. McStew met St Louis and San Francisco interests but denies Des Moines and Fort Dodge takeover talks. Stow resigns from the Mexican Central directory in what officials call a minor event.
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New York
W. L. Stow & Co
Janks
Siation
Mc Stew
St. Louis
San Francisco
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Stow
Central Directory
Eastern Cuba reports confirm rebel uprising near Bayamo
Reports from Santiago province say sixty armed riders appeared around villages along the Cauto river since Sunday, proclaiming revolution and demanding former revolutionary army members. Key leader named Pupo, brother of a slain bandit. Rural guards mobilized. volunteers to assist. Officials say government will prevail. few details on location and numbers.
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Senor Yero
Seerey
Interior
Bayamo
Santiago
Cuba
Cauto
Revolutionary Army
Revolutionary Party
Pupo
Rodriguez
Rural Guard
East
Santiega
Yoro
Fatma
Czen
Puerto Principe
Canto River
Seaven
Victoria de Las Tunas
Strong Evidence in Kentucky Feud Trials Cites Jett and White
In Cynthiana Kentucky today during the Jett and White trials Taulbee testified Marcum fell and Ewen fled. he did not see Jett. William Combes said Museum fell and Jett came from the court house after the shooting. Hezekiah Combes added witnesses of Jett and White entering the side door before the gunfire and Hwem fleeing afterwards.
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Cynthiana
Jett and White
Taulbee
Breathitt County
Marcum
Ewen
Jett
William Combes
Museum
Court House
Hezekiah Combes
White
Hwem
President Roosevelt presses Payne on postal probe
Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt, after a European trip, urged Postmaster General Payne to conclude the postal investigation promptly. Also hosting Immigration Commissioner Williams and Van Enging of New York at luncheon, Roosevelt discussed travel observations with Prof. Joseph Bakerdangtel.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Joseph Bakerdangtel
University of California
Roosevelt Forday
Europe
California
Roosevelt
Mrs
Payne
Williams
van Enging
New York
Explosion at South Lowell injures and kills many
Lowell Mass July 30 reports say no further deaths among the injured from yesterday's magazine explosion. Critical condition is Clarendon Goodwin 60 who tried to stop a nitro glycerine leak. Dead include George Flynn Louis FE Richard and James Grady with others not recovered. An unknown man is said burned in a dwelling wreckage. Deaths may reach twenty five.
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Lowell
Mass
Clarendon Goodwin
Goulwin
George Flynn
Louis FE
Richard
James Grady
United States Cartridge Company
Portuguese Display Friendship For Americans
Lisbon reports fond royal reception of Admiral Cotton and other American officers. King Charles praised Roosevelt and the United States while hosting the visiting squadron at Cintra. Admiral Cotton’s banquet speech also drew grateful notice from Portuguese newspapers and officials.
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Lisbon
Cotton
United States
Louis Philippe
Manuel
Charles
Royal
Cintra
Roosevelt
Govan
Admiral Cotton
Admiral Colton
Ministry of Marine
Portugal
Greatest clock in the world proposed for St Louis exposition
Milwaukee report describes a massive clock for the St Louis Purchase exposition next year. The dial spans 120 feet with a 60 foot minute hand and an eight foot end ring. Numerals are 15 feet high in bright colors and the dial is surrounded by two foot by fifteen foot flower beds. Night illumination uses 2000 candescent lights.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Milwaukee
Erin Sails From Sandy Hook With Shawrocks In 12 Knot Breeze
The Shawrocks left Sandy Hook at 10 oclock today aboard the Erin reported by De Forrest wireless. They ran off shore under full sail in a brisk 12 knot wind with splendid rating conditions.
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New York
Erin
de Forrest Wireless Telegraph
Shawrocks
Sandy Oick
Rubies Made by French Chemists
New York a well known jewelry expert says rubies rival natural gems and can be made in a chemist's crucible by fusing several small stones into one large eye. The method, once secret in France, is now widely used in European countries and is detectable only by the most experienced evaluators.
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New York
General Board of Appraisers
France
Trig
Dole Appoints Lansing Immigration Commissioner
Governor Dole named Lansing to lead the new immigration office created to manage settlers arriving in the West, including farmers laborers and other capable people. The move aims to organize incoming population for the western regions.
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Honohlu
Pacific Biej
Dole Hax Appals
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