Prince von Hohenlohe Dies in Ragatz After Ill Health
Prince Clodwig Carl Victor of Hohenlohe Schillingsfurst died in Ragatz Switzerland after a period of weakness. He served as Bavarian foreign minister ambassador to Paris and later German chancellor succeeding Caprivi. Emperor William and Chancellor von Buelow were expected to attend funeral arrangements. The body was to be laid to rest at Schillingsfürst where the family vault lies. His death marks the end of a long career in German and Bavarian diplomacy and politics.
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Berlin
Prince von Hohen- Johe
Ragatz
Switzerland
Prince von Hohenlohe
Germany
Hohenlohe
Schillings
Chiodwig
United States
Theodore B. Runyon
Jackson
Clodwig Carl Victor
Prince of
Hohen-lohe-Schillingsfurst
Rothensburg
Francis Joseph
Hohenlohe-Schillingsfurst
Waldenburg
Clodwig
University of
Gottingen
Ehrenbreitstein
Potsdam
Frankfort
Athens
Yrence
Rome
Vankfort
England
France
Italy
Prince Hohenlohe
Bavaria
Vatican
Unity
Henry Arnim
Paris
Émpire
Caprivi
Count von Buelow
Freight Handlers Win 15 Cent Daily Increase in Strike Settlement
In St. Louis on July 8 a conference between strikers and railroad companies granted the freight handlers amended demands amounting to 15 cents more per day. The railroads pledged to rehire as many laid off workers as there are open positions.
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St. Louis
Verdict Reached in Marsh Lindsay Murder Trial
Upper Sandusky Ohio July 8 Marsh Lindsay found guilty of second degree murder after a 20 hour jury deliberation. The verdict described as a compromise.
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Upper Sandusky, O
Marsh Lindsay
Taft Inaugurated as Philippine Civil Governor
Taft is inaugurated in Manila as the first civil governor under U S rule. He outlines four executive departments Interior Commerce and police Justice and finance Public instruction and notes plans to add Prado Tavero Benito Legorda and Jose Lugariaga to the Philippine commission. He claims a September treasury surplus of 4 000 000 in gold as the week of festivities begins.
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Manila
William H. Taft
Philippines
United States
Gov. Taft
Interior
Worcester
Commerce and Police
Wright
Justice and Finance
the Public Instruction
Moses
Taft
Philippine Commission
Prado Tavero
Benito Legorda
Jose Lugariaga
Civil Administration
Treasury
McKinley
Gen
MacArthur
Admiral Dewey
Otis
Gov
Gen. MacArthur
Tragedy at Ohio Barracks Ends in double suicide
In Columbus on July 5 Thomas Spaulding and Albert Johnson, sergeants in the general recruiting service, were alone in their barracks quarters when Johnson shot Spaulding in the heart and then killed himself with a Krag rifle. Spaulding, born in Louisville and married a Columbus woman recently, had served 18 years. Johnson, from Indiana, had served about ten years in the army.
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Columbus
Thomas Spaulding
Albert Johnson
United States
Johnson
Spaulding
Indiana
Louisville
Immigrant Su Shi Chin Approved for Admission
Assistant Secretary Taylor ordered immigration authorities to admit Su Shi Chin who had been detained awaiting a decision on his right to enter the United States. Chin, known in China for high attainments, had been labeled a revolutionary and outlaw in recent years. Treasury officials held his sole offense was political, so deportation was avoided.
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Washington
Taylor
Su Shi Chin
China
Orient
Treasury
Chin
Lightning Kills Three Near Moussen on Monongahela
George MacWilliams and his family were struck by a lightning bolt while sheltering under a large oak during a storm. Two girls Esther and Elizabeth aged six and eight died, an infant May died shortly after, the father was paralyzed, the mother near death, and a ten-year-old son was severely shocked but may recover.
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Pittsburgh
George MacWilliams
Moussen
Monongahela River
Esther
Elizabeth
May
McWilliams
Philippine Tribes Fight Near Mindanao in Two-Day Engagement
A two day clash 30 miles east of Zamboanga Mindanao pits Datto Tjim and followers against Datto Sobyman and supporters. Both combatants suffer heavy losses in an indecisive result. Datto Tjim serves the sultan of Mindanao who backs the Americans. Datto Sobyman fights independently. The sultan professes ignorance of the outbreak.
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Manila
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Datto Tjim
Datto Sobyman
Datto Sobyma
Dawes resigns as comptroller to seek Senate seat
Washington July 6 Charles G Dawes comptroller of the currency resigns effective Oct 1 to run for United States senator from Illinois He cites propriety and the burden of canvassing while holding office Dawes entered the post Jan 1 1898 guiding bank reorganizations and reforms including insolvent banks liquidation and stockholder assessments He notes achievements such as saving creditors over a million at Philadelphia and creating a streamlined receivership system with 37 active cases and reduced costs
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Washington
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Illinois
United States Senate
Senate
Mr. Dawes
James H. Eckels
Chestnut Street National Bank of
Philadelphia
Seventh National Bank of New York
National Bank
Congress
United States
England
Met Museum Likely Inherits Jacob S. Rogers Estate
The will filed in Paterson New Jersey names the Metropolitan Museum of Art as residuary legatee, with an estimated 7 to 8 million dollars, possibly higher. If the Met declines, gifts go to the New York Society of Libraries the New York Historical Library the American Museum of Natural History the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen and the Mercantile Library Association. The 1892 will lists bequests to Columbus B. Rogers Ella A. Rogers Julia Edith Gellatly the Rogers daughters and Theodore Rogers children, with total estate estimates ranging from eight million to twenty million dollars.
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New York
Metropolitan Museum of Arts
Jacob S. Rogers
Paterson
N.J
New York Society of Libraries
New York Historical Library
American Museum of Natural History
General Society of Mechanics and
Columbus
Julia Edith Gellatly
Jason Rogers
Theodore Rogers
Gas Explosion Fatalities at Torrence Road Waterworks Shaft
Seven men were killed and three others seriously injured when a gas explosion hit Pit No. 1 at Torrence Road waterworks late Friday afternoon. Victims suffered severe burns and crushing injuries after a small gas vein was struck during excavation near the new shaft.
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Hart
Cincinnati
Torrence Road
Root to Begin Extended Inspection of Northwest Posts
Secretary Root plans an extended tour of inspection at military posts in the northwest, aiming to assess readiness and conditions across multiple sites. The forthcoming trip reflects ongoing efforts to supervise Army installations and report findings.
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Washington
Root
Northwest
Pingree Funeral In Detroit Honors Ex Governor
Crowds fill the Pingree home and Elmwood cemetery as Hazen Pingree is mourned. Governors, military units, and civic groups attend the services with Scottish Rite Masonry and G A R honors. The casket is laid to rest in a vault beside his daughter’s grave after a full day of processions and tributes.
Pan American Exposition totals and McKinley visit planned
The Buffalo Pan-American exposition reports total attendance of 1 779 868 to date with June daily averages over 31 000 amid hot weather. Officials expect over 5 000 000 by August and up to 10 000 000 by October. President McKinley is to visit in September with a president’s day under discussion.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lake Erie
McKinley
Jessie Morrison Sentenced to Five Years in Penitentiary
Eldorado Kansas July 8 Jessie Morrison was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary at Lansing by Judge Aikman for the killing of Mrs Colin Castle on June 22 1900. The conviction stemmed from jealousy over Colin Castle. Morrison received the sentence calmly.
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Jessie Morrison
Eldorado
Kan
Lansing
Aikman
Colin Castle
Miss Morrison
Circus Train Collision in Upper Silesia Kills 1
Beauthen in Silesia saw Barnum and Bailey circus train collide on Saturday. One person died and several were injured. The show’s equipment suffered heavy damage.
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Leiwitz
Silesia
Barnum & Bailey’s
Beauthen
Upper Silesia
Endeavor Hosts Largest International Christian Union Session
Cincinnati July 8. The twentieth international convention of the United Society of Christian Endeavor began its proceedings Saturday and runs through next Wednesday. The meeting drew large delegations, with state conventions still in session, and featured welcome addresses, reports, and the election of a field secretary. Secretary Baer reported growth from 16,274 societies in 1891 to 61,427 by 1901, and nearly four million members, calling the movement a global interdenominational brotherhood. Delegates filled pulpits across Cincinnati as three services were held at Music Hall.
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Cincinnati
The
Christian Endeavor
International Convention of the
United Society
United So
Ciety
Clark
Baer
Deavor
Portland
Pew
Clarence EK
Eberman
Christ
Music Hall
Fort Scott jury finds inquisition law unconstitutional
In Fort Scott Kansas on July 8 a jury of prominent local business men found the state inquisition law unconstitutional. Dan F Campbell an attorney summoned to testify refused and was arrested but acquitted after admitting the charge.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Mrs. Nation
Dan F. Campbell
Timber blaze threatens Pine mining camp in Colorado
A forest fire southwest of Denver has destroyed many thousands of dollars worth of timber and endangers the Pine mining camp as it moves toward the area.
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Denver
Col
Republican
Buena Vista
Here
Kruger Cancels Planned U.S. Visit
The Hague July 8 Mr. Kruger has abandoned his American visit due to travel fatigue and the clear stance of the United States government.
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United States
the Hague
Kruger
Last Sad Rites for Ex Governor Hazen Pingree
Detroit records a city wide tribute as the body of Hazen S Pingree former Michigan governor and mayor is laid to rest at Elmwood cemetery. Military honors include 1200 soldiers and naval reserves led by Gov Buss and Gen Duffield with the Michigan National Guard firing present arms. Ex governor’s saddled horse and his riding boots symbolically precede the caisson to the vault amid a hushed crowd and tolling bells.
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Detroit
Mich
Jesus
Pingree
Hazen S. Pingree
Michigan
Reed Stuart
Nehemiah Boynton
Gov. Bliss
Michigan National Guard
Michigan Naval Reserves
H. M. Duffield
M. G. Boynton
Hazen
Elmwood Cemetery
Proclamation Opens Kiowa Comanche Land to Settlement
Oklahoma City July 9 Thousands gather as news of the president’s proclamation opens Kiowa Comanche country to settlement Many register while others lament no on site at public land office El Reno July 9 Judge Kirkpatrick warns of likely trouble as lottery governs land draw Cavalry from Fort Reno and Fort Sill ordered to posts Local followers of Lew Hornpeck plan to locate men despite the proclamation and growing dissatisfaction with the drawing rules
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Oklahoma City
Public Land Office
el Reno
O. T
Kirkpatrick
Kiowa-Comanche Indian Reservation
Caddo County
Fort Reno
Fort Sill
Lew Hornpeck
Mineo Newstrel
Hornbeck
Versailles Fire Destroys Town Homes and Stores
A fire in Versailles Ohio on Saturday destroyed the grain elevator at J S Leiber & Co and swept through the business district and homes. About 300 people homeless, 40 business houses burned, and losses estimated at 500000 to 750000 with several injures. Help sought from nearby cities and relief appeals issued by local officials.
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Greenville
Versailles
J. S. Leiber & Co
Union City
Sidney
Hans & Fennestock
Columbus
Calderwood
M. W. Baker
Christian Church
Loyal Legion keeps open house in Cleveland encampment
At a recent meeting the Loyal Legion Companions of Cleveland decided to keep open house during the encampment. The Ohio commandery has appropriated 500 dollars for entertainment, to which Cleveland members will add a liberal sum.
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Cleveland
Loyal Legion Companions of
Ohio
Frederick D White Shoots Self in Personal Crisis
Syracuse July 9 Attorney Frederick D White son of Ambassador Andrew D White died by suicide last night after suffering neurastenia. He shot himself in the head with a rifle in a bathroom at his home.
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Frederick White
Syracuse
N. Y
Frederick D. White
Germany
Andrew D. White
Constitution Wins Trial Yacht Race Against Columbia and Independence
In New York on July 9 the Constitution won the trial yacht race. It beat Columbia by 28 minutes and 8 seconds corrected time and Independence by 1 hour 18 minutes and 81 seconds.
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New York
Constitution
Columbia
Independence
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Great Convention of Christian Workers
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