Balfour Premier as Salisbury resigns in Britain
London July 14 Marquis of Salisbury resigns premier ship and Right Hon A J Balfour is appointed successor as premier. Lord Kitchener and General Prenet arrive in London to a tremendous ovation. Balfour meets King George and later visits Buckingham Palace amid enthusiastic welcomes in Southampton and London.
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Paddington
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Lucas & Aird
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South Africa service praised by town officers
In a reply to town officers Lord Kiteheder thanked them and credited the army rock and file for any success. Funds were raised for Preneh and Hamilton, who were loudly cheered as they appeared and spoke brief words to the crowd.
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Hamilton
Two Speciale from Which You Can Choose for Yourself
Madrid dispatches describe King Alfonso as a 16 year old monarch whose eccentric actions create anxiety and doubts about his sanity while others praise his firm character and quick temper. The piece notes tension with ministers and insult toward the queen mother, with a conflicting view on his popularity. Also mentioned is a new Chinese minister to the United States named Sir Lian Chen.
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Rolling Mill Mine disaster at Johnstown death toll rises
The Associated Press reports a total death roll from the Rolling Mill pit explosion near Johnstown Pennsylvania reaching sixty four widows and many orphans. Fire boss Retallick testifies before the coroner that a too heavy blast caused the blast in entry No six. Mine inspectors authorize resumption of operations except in Klondike where repairs are needed.
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Balked by a Woman in Lincoln Murder Case
Lincoln police chasing a year-old murder mystery hit a setback as key suspects were pursued across states. John Gillilan, a real estate dealer, was killed August near his home. Charles Hayward, linked to the crime, vanished after arrest. Charles Beard and Jacobs offered little at trial. Jacobs refused to testify, weakening the case and leaving clues scarce.
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Luther League of America Meets in St Paul Convention
Delegates gathered at Memorial English Lutheran church in West Sixth street for the Luther League of America national convention discussing the rivalry with the Christian Endeavor society. In Ironwood Finlander named DU killed and companion Retbeck fatally wounded in a shooting at Iron Belt near the depot.
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Governor commutes Hickman brothers in Knox murder case
Springfield reporters note Governor Yates has commuted the sentences of John and Thomas Hickman who killed Robert Knox at a country picnic in Alto Pass Jackson County. Each was sentenced to ninety nine years in the penitentiary at the December 1886 Jackson County court term. The petition reached Altgeld but he did not act.
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Robert Knox
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Whitecaps strike in Union Arkansas murder blast
In Union Arkansas Pink Gibson is killed by a shot from Harvey Sexton as a posse of whitecappers allegedly targets Sexton at his home. The blast injures nine others and tears up the area after the dynamite pocket is hit.
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Companions Thrown Down in Clash and Flight
In the aftermath the party retreated as companions were thrown to the ground and left walking wounded. Glihaon was blown to atone with a small line of the body found long distances away.
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Illinois Epworth League Convention at Mount Carmel
The seventh annual Hi hols Epworth League convention drew about 500 delegates at Mount Carmel Illinois on July 11 with a steamboat excursion on the Wabash. President T S Marshall of Salem presided. Rev F T Knight directed a league concert and Stew DD BF Howe preached the league sermon. Fifteen hundred attended the first two meetings as speakers included Rev Dr Derry editor of The Epworth League Herald Rev Dr Oldham Rev Dr Wolfe and Alfred Dixon.
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Baseball star Mullin arrested in Fort Wayne case
Port Wayne, Ind. July 11 George Mullin pitcher for the Detroit American League team was taken from a sleeping car by local police detectives at 5:00 a.m. and jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Isidor Mauther, former Fort Wayne club president, accuses Mullin of signing a contract for this season and taking advance money before joining Detroit where he now plays.
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Pitehber
Detroit
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Multi-Event Dispatch From St Louis and Midwest
A St Louis syndicate plans a $10 million initial investment for river terminals and an elevated road to the Louisiana Purchase exposition site, with up to $15 million later. Nearby, a Lake Shore yard worker was killed by a Pere Marquette engine after a misread track. Knightstown residents encircled by armed farmers to halt smallpox spread. A North Lansing woman attempted self harm at a park lake. Indiana encampment reports show Sons of Veterans membership rising from 538 to 666 with strong finances.
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Attempted kidnapping alarm in Vincennes matches similar case
In Vincennes Indiana Miss Emma Kunn of Wheatland awoke to a man grabbing her arm near an open window around 1 am. The attempt failed and the assailant fled. Earlier, 7 year old Ethel Paris near another window was also grabbed but her father intervened. No clues yet.
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Murdered farmer found by his nephew after strange dog act
A dog belonging to Thomas Walsh leads John Cuddie to Walsh's Willow City home where Walsh lies dead from a heart wound. Robbery is the suspected motive with valuable property stolen. The report notes Vatican negotiations on Philippine friars and a windwreck injuring four Center Texas schoolchildren.
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Pioneer Press
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Corn Corner Sweeps Market Amid Record Speculation
The article documents a massive corn corner backed by a speculative ring valued at about 100 million dollars, driving prices up for ten days and threatening elevator and grain dealers. It details deliveries, short positions, and the proposed board of trade rule changes to determine legitimate prices for No 2 corn and related wheat and oats contracts.
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Archbishop Feehan Dead After 22 Years Leading Chicago Catholics
Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan has died ending a twenty-two year tenure overseeing Roman Catholic interests in Chicago. The longtime church leader guided the local church and its social programs during his extensive service to the archdiocese.
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Archbishops Feehan dies after long illness
ArchBishop Feehan, after a yearlong decline, died following heart trouble. He had largely ceded executive church duties to auxiliary bishop P Muldoon, whose appointment is not shown as a successor. Feehan, born in County Tipperary in 1820, held the Chicago archdiocese before his death.
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He Loved Not Wisely Deserter Arrestin Jackson Tale
In Jackson Michigan on July 14 Charles Stevens is said to have deserted from the United States army leaving behind Tiny Farmer the daughter of a farmer. Tiny wrote begging him to return and the case led to Stevens arrest in the city. After misadventures and a wedding plan the couple intended to wed and take charge of a property. An officer later recognized Stevens and arrested him ending their romance in a courtroom moment.
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New Way to Collect Debts Ends in Rescue
Denver attorney Bl Sullivan, held by locomotive fireman Michael O Keefe for eighteen hours, was rescued by Sergeant Lee after Sullivan grabbed O Keefe to prevent harm. O Keefe fired twice but missed. Sullivan claimed a $17,000 debt.
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Striking Chicago Freight Handlers Rally for Pay Rise
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