Army to cut forces in the Philippines to 20 000 to 30 000
A conference between Adjutant General Corbin and General Chaffee in Manila signals major reforms in the U S Army occupation. The total annual cost could drop by about 60 percent with three brigades based at Manila Dagupan and Cebu and consolidation of hospitals and barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Corbin
Chaffee
United States Army
Philippines
Dagupan
Hailo
Cebu
United States
Pasig
Luzon
Insular
Insular Constabulary
Signal Corps
Iloilo
Lawton
China
Vancouver
Disappearance of Brady Children in Idaho Case
In Spokane on July 23 a 7 year old girl and 5 year old boy, children of the late Judge J. C. Brady, vanished from Rathdrum Idaho. Their uncle Frank Pine and housekeeper Miss Campbell also disappeared. A habeas corpus writ seeks Pine’s court appearance to justify custody after baptism of the children at their dying father’s bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
J. C. Brady
Rathdrum
Ida
Frank Pine
Keswick
Miss Campbell
Purcell
Rathorum Roman Catholic Church
Pine
Brady
Fatal double shooting by Livery employe at Spirit Lake
July 23 report says Charles McClumsy shot Mamie Reed at Loomis restaurant, fired three bullets then killed himself with three more. Reed survived. McClumsy is expected to die from self inflicted wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Charles McClumsy
Mamie Reed
Loomis Restaurant
McClumsy
Death of a Veteran Educator in Lemars
Professor J. Wernh a noted educator of Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa died yesterday in Lemars. He was born in Switzerland in 1828.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemars
J. Wernh
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Switzerland
Contractor advertises cement work and bond filing in Washington
J J McKeone a Portland cement contractor offers sidewalk curbing hitching posts and cellar floors with all work guaranteed. A $3000 bond is on file at East Main Street Washington Iowa. The ad also mentions Kembie’s flowers and a Dakota Iowa connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grip Car Wreck Injures Nine in Chicago Street Line
A Madison street cable car wreck near Chicago left nine passengers seriously injured and others bruised when the grip car halted by a defective rope causing the trailer to lift off the track and crash into the rear. Victims included Peter Harmanson with broken legs and a head wound, Mrs. C. Miller with leg and shoulder injuries, and EK Appleton with a broken leg, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Madison Street
Peter Harmanson
Mrs. C. Miller
EK. E. Appleton
John Hagerman
W. P. Holden
Frank Friedman
J. H. Qualey
G. Bell
H. M. Slenger
Mystery of two Glenns nears resolution in West Virginia case
In Parkersburg on July 23 the Ellis Glenn mystery appears solvable as Marietta sends defense counsel a 1896 Elbert Glenn photo with sworn proof it was taken there. The photo contrasts with the defendant, showing a broad-shouldered black eyed man with a long neck and Adam's apple, not resembling the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ellis Glenn
Marietta
Elbert Glenn
Knife Stabbing Fatality At Notchey Creek Church
At Notchey Creek church near Madisonville Azell Craftts and Walter Slooper both about 16 quarreled over a remark about Craftts’ girlfriend. In the fight Slooper drew a knife and stabbed Craftts in the heart, killing him instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Venn
Notchey Creek Church
Madisonville
Azell Craftts
Walter Slooper
Hooper
Crafts
Porto Rico Governor Charis Allen Visits Canton Father McKinley Home
Governor Charis H. Allen of Porto Rico arrived in Canton from Washington on Sunday. He attended services at the First M. E. church with the president and spent the day at the McKinley home before departing for the east at 10 40 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Charis H. Allen
Porto Rico
Washington
M. E
McKinley
East
Chicago Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Market report from Chicago July 2 shows hog receipts 37,000 with sales Mostly at 5.80 to 6.05 for packing and shipping lots. Cattle receipts 20,000 with quotes from 4.30 to 6.30 for various classes. Sheep and lambs receipts 16,000 with western lambs at 3.85 to 5.35 and natives 2.75 to 5.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Record Heat Sweeps Nation Shattering All Time Marks
Temperatures top 108 in Des Moines and Springfield as a nationwide heat wave shatters prior records. Cities from Cincinnati to Omaha report new highs while rain remains scarce and storms offer little relief for crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt
Towa
Great Lakes
South Atlantic
Pacific
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic
Arizona
Des Moines
Springfield
Cincinnati
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Omaha
Bismarck
N. C
Concordia
Kan
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Farmers Rush Livestock to Market Amid Water Shortage
Kansas City reports record heat with temperatures up to 128 in the streets and 106 atop the city as 104 to 106 degree heat persists. Dozens collapse. seven deaths from prostration, and livestock receipts reach a record 25 500 head as drought worsens and grain prices rise. Heavy showers occur in parts of Missouri and Kansas with little prospect of drought relief. A long lost wedding ring resurfaces in Dillsboro Indiana after eighteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Kan
Kansas City Weather Bureau
Missouri
Joplin
Fort Scott
Guaranteed Kidney Care Claim Sparks Refund Offer
An advertisement states Smith's Sure Kidney Care is the guaranteed product. It promises a money back refund if one bottle fails to deliver satisfactory results, with a 50 cent price noted for the consumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Clear Lake Resort Ad Promotes Summer Getaways
A nostalgic notice promotes Clear Lake in northwestern Iowa as a charming summer resort on the Iowa Central Route. It touts fishing sailing and bathing and mentions unusually low rates for single travelers or parties of five or more. Contact ticket agent or Geo. Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Batty
Marshalltown
Treasury seals reach 100 million on 1899 $1 silver certificates
Washington reports that treasury employees marking seals and numbers on United States notes have reached the 100 millionth unit of the $1 silver certificates, series 1899. The run ends here as printers are ordered to reset to No. 1 of letter A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
United States
Shelbyville Oil and Gas Finds Oil at 1100 Feet
The Shelbyville Oil and Gas company reports reaching about 1100 feet depth and finding oil in considerable quantity. Work was stopped and precautions taken against possible wartime disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville, Ills
Shelbyville Oil and Gas Company
Candidate for County Treasurer Nomination by Republic Party
I shall seek the nomination for County Treasurer subject to the action of the Republican convention of Washington county on 20-126 BE. W Swisner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
W Swisner
Restful Escape at Clear Lake Iowa for the Clerk
Advice to take a break at Clear Lake Iowa offering fishing sailing and bathing. Notes low rates via Iowa Central Railway and suggests asking the reg agent for particulars. Contains promotional tone with location and travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Twain fixes age at 142 in Missouri celebration note
Mark Twain in a letter received by the Jubilee association secretary expresses regrets at not attending the Missouri admission celebration in Kansas City on August 10. He jokes about nearing age and deferring public duties, while praising the state's achievements and thanking organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mark Twain
Jubilee Association
Missouri
DIED IN A SWING IN ST JOSEPH HEAT FATALITY
In St Joseph Michigan on Sunday a heat wave caused one death and a severe prostration. Mrs C M Cornwell of Chicago wife of a western salesman for Kingland Paper died suddenly from heart failure aggravated by heat while resting in a swing at McEwan's resort. Frank Furlong of Nashville Tennessee was overcome by heat and temporarily insane at the Hotel Brandon. He later improved but doctors remained cautious about recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
C. M. Cornwell
Chicago
Kingland Paper Company
McEwan
Frank Furlong
Nashville
Tenn
Brandon
Chicago and Philadelphia Baseball Scores From July 22
League baseball scores recap shows Chicago 5 at St Louis, Philadelphia 3 at Boston, Detroit 6 over Milwaukee, Chicago 1 over Philadelphia, Cleveland 8 over Washington, and Western Association results including Fort Wayne 2 Grand Rapids, Wheeling 6 Columbus 2, Dayton 2 Toledo 1, Marion 8 Matthews 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Milwaukeee
Detroit
Fatal street shooting ends in Lincoln
In Lincoln Missouri a street fight led to Charles Baughan being shot in the abdomen by J W Riddle of Waynesville while a quarrel over a brick attack escalated after Baughan struck a man named Mitchell. Baughan died of a terrible wound at St Clair hospital.
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Lincoln, Ms
Charles Baughan
Lincoln
J. W. Riddle
Waynesville
Baughan
Mitchell
Riddle
St. Clair's Hospital
Mrs. Hanna May Stay in England
Mrs. Hanna, former wife of Daniel Tanna, says she may remain in England with her children after fleeing New York on the Campania on July 13. She plans to prepare her boys for Eton and Oxford amid her ex husband’s opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
England
London
Daniel Tanna
New York
Campania
Eton
Oxford
Duffey Sets World Record in 100 Yard Dash at Leicester
Arthur Duffey of Georgetown University wins the 100 yard dash at Leicester in 9.45 seconds, claimed as a world record. Kraenzlein of the University of Pennsylvania wins the 120 yard hurdles handicap in Dublin, competing in police sports events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Dentist A K Suddoth Dies in Heat Tragedy
Memphis July 28 Dr A K Suddoth a well known dentist died from heart failure worsened by intense heat. He was said to be a strong Christian Science believer and had declined medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
A. K. Suddoth
Suddoth
Notable Stunts and Disasters Fill News Row
Mrs Emma J Harris plans to barrel dive over Niagara Falls for 10000 dollars. Two people believed ill with bubonic plague reach Plymouth England. Miss Ora J Tallman dies in Kansas City as the 23rd victim of the Chicago and Al ton wreck. Japanese in the U S rally to defeat exclusion law. Bryan urges Ohio Democrats to back state convention nominees. Mrs Sophia Ratza and two children die in Pittsburg tenement fire. Clay Evans denies rumor of governorship of Porto Rico. Fall River factory shuts until July 29. Commander Wainwright says Maclay book charges not used at naval academy. Bridgeport West Virginia fire hits Wheeling fraction power house, loss 50000. Germany swelters. J D Eckman dies in Indianapolis. Count von Waldersee to be warmly welcomed in Hamburg from China. Dillon and Morgan of Three Mile W Va wounded in gun clash over a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma J. Harris
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Plymouth
England
Ora J. Tallman
Valparaiso
Ind
Kansas City
Chicago and Alton
Bryan
Ohio
Sophia Ratza
Pittsburg
C.J. Dillon
William Morgan
Three Mile
W. Va
Quiet but unsettled front as Pittsburgh strike centers hold
July 23 Pittsburgh reports no material moves at Wellsville and McKeesport as plans to resume work fail. Dunсansville shows conflicting signals in the war between the American Steel Hoop Co and the Amalgamated Association. The Amalgamated Journal issues a weekly bulletin urging readiness to strike while seeking a settlement with no formal concessions declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wellsvile
Meesport
Wellsville
McKeesport
Dewees
Duncansville
American Steel Hoop Company
Amalgamated Association
Amalgamated Journal
Shaffer
Strike Briefly Affects Choctaw Line At Brinkley Ark
A small rail worker strike began on the Choctaw road at Brinkley Arkansas Saturday night and spread to Forrest City causing several hours of traffic delay. Strikers are not said to belong to the Tall Way Telegraphers union. July 28. The stationary men’s strike was formally ended last night after a joint meeting of strikers and United Mine Workers executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choctaw Road
Brinkley
Ark
Forrest City
Tall Way Telegraphers
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Plucky Engineer Boyle Rescues Train From Crash
St Louis July 23 A daring act by Engineer Boyle saved the Ives of passengers on the Wabash fast mail from New York to St. Louis east of Decatur Illinois. When the drive wheels axle broke the locomotive derailed and slid toward an embankment. Boyle stayed at his post set air brakes and slowed the engine preventing a plunge. Passengers later moved to honor him with a resolution to President Ramsey for heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Tom Ryle
New York
Decatur
Ills
Boyle
Ramsey
Flag incident at Unalaska on July 4 provokes action
News from San Francisco reports United States Commissioner Whipple twice ordered down a British flag on the Glenora. Captain Knox of the gunboat Concord sent marines to the vessel to hoist the flag again while saluting the British ensign on the Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Unalaska
Glenera
United States
Whipple
Knox
Concord
Glenora
Elopement Follows Wild Chase From New Ross
Crawfordsville Ind July 28 An exciting elopement occurred when Arthur McLaughlin fled with Effie Tipton after her father Wil son Tipton forbade the relationship over a loaded cigar. A ten mile chase ended with the couple marrying at Ladoga and traveling to Chicago. The bride’s family fears vengeance toward those aiding the elopement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
New Ross
Arthur McLaughlin
Effie Tipton
Wilson Tipton
McLaughlin
Owever
New Rosa
Tipton
Ladoga
Chicago
San Francisco Strikes Halt Drayage. Freight Delayed
The San Francisco teamsters strike, effective since noon yesterday, has paralyzed the drayage business with about 1,000 workers idle. Docks overflow with cargo, steamers add to congestion, and wholesale dealers along with fruit canneries face heavy losses as farm produce prices fall due to movement problems. Freight, both water and rail, sits awaiting handling and the local customs house operations are disrupted. Much of the stranded cargo is valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rabbi Frey Explains Bid to Transmit Mail to Europe
Wabash Indiana July 23 Rabbi Sigmund Frey proposes to the postmaster general a two day mail transmission scheme to Europe. He was invited to detail his electrical invention but declined without Washington guidance. He describes a craft usable on land or water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Sigmund Frey
Europe
Washington
Striking garment workers in New York alto reach nationwide support
New York on July 28 reports 67,000 workers across New York Brooklyn Brownsville and Newark strike over 59 hour weeks 80 percent wage hikes and bonds from contractors amid disorder revolvers drawn and about a dozen arrests. In London the House of Lords reversed an injunction against rail union organizers tied to the Taff Vale dispute. In Arkansas train master Barnes had five telegraph operators arrested for obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Brownsville
Newark
London
House of Lords
Appeal
Marwell
High Court of Justice
Bell
Amalgamated Society of
Rail Way Servants
Holmes
Great Western
Taff Vale
Michigan public domain land totals in Marquette report
Register Thomas Seadden of the Marquette land office reports the Michigan public domain acreage as of July 1, 1901 at 462 157 acres. The previous year’s total was 473 013 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette, Mich
Thomas Seadden
Marquette Land Office
United States
Michigan
Woman Charged with Killing One Day Old Infant in Cleveland
Anna Kowal chik, a Johnstown Pennsylvania immigrant, was arrested for the murder of her newborn. She confessed to grabbing the infant by the heels and striking its brains against a wall. In Chamberlain, Thomas Wyman died from bad air while digging a well, and partner Evers Phillips narrowly escaped as he was lowered to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Anna Kowalchik
Johnstown
Porto Rico Governor Arrives to Proclaim Free Trade Stance
Governor Allen of Porto Rico arrived in Washington after a stop in Canton Ohio where he met the president and delivered the declaration that the island is ready for free trade with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allen
Porto Rico
Canton
United States
Former deputy auditor in jail on malfeasance charges
Walter T. Bourne former chief deputy county auditor is jailed in Ramsey County on accusations of various malfeasances causing an $18,000 loss. Also appears an unsolicited testimonial for Dr. Kay's Renovator claiming clinical cures. The ad cites medicine sold by local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
B. J. Kay
Saratoga
N.Y
Temple Pharmacy
Stewart Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Columbia Pharmacy
St. Paul, Minn
Walter T. Bourne
Ramsay County
Madison Medicine Co Tea Sold Only In Proper Portions
Warning against bulk sales by peddlers and under 35 cents. The genuine Rocky Mountain Tea is promoted as made famous by the Madison Medicine Co and offered for sale at Stewart's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Stewart’s
Jean Medicine Co
Wis
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J. McKeone
East Main St
Kembie
Io i
Vlowsgr Co
Ee Dakaloosa
Nine
Glenns
Allen Wilts
Chicago Grain and Produce
St. Louie Grain
Milwaukee Grain
Board of Trade Today
Great
Weather Bureau
Almneis
Dillsboro
Joe Sillman
Voltz
Delaware
Ben Dickhoff
Michigan Resort
Boroham
Siti
Teamsters
Garment
Diffiulties
Shafferd
Piremen
Saval Oficer
Ping
the Citizens Savings Bank
NGTON
Josefh Kkck
Cons
H. Keex
Frank Stewart
I. M. Sprovun
LJ . Dempsey
Sakery
Johnson's
Harwood
South Side
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
H. Knecht
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Kear Alberson
Washington, Iowa
W. H. Butterfield
Ora''s
Salt Lake
William RB. Tlunt
Tlarry Wilson
State Board of Pardons
Hqnor
Hunt
Decatur, Ils
Marsh W. Bailey
Felice
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
W. E. Anderson
Klein's Clothing Store
Ashington
W. D. Lowry
Office Ee
Mercer & Chilcote
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Washington, Ia
Lila Whitmore
Little Rock
S. H. Barnes
Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Alrina
Casey
Hotel Allen
Ulty ‘Bus Liné
A. No. 1
Frank Rogers
Wanamaker
R. A. Riley
Ruataaas
Blam
Presa
A. Warr
O.M. Krox
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
W. BR. Jeffrey
Pres
A. Lee
J.T. Anderson
Ann’'t
Don General Banking
Ocotober
Columbian School of Osteopathy
Kirksville, Mo
Trandom
Lombardo
M. Lombardo
Sara Pee
Charley
Restau
Gov. Allen
Rpgrateo
Buffalo
Wabash Pan- American
Adams Street
le Fet
Stock Feign
Columbus Junction
Muscati
California
Pacific Northwest
Pullman
Br. E. Stewart
Agt
Burlington
Peoria
Th Ind
N. R
Chickianapolie
Cedar Rapids
Peesie Lion
West
Nor
Mason City
St. Paul
Sun
Eas
Ust
Brighton
Marshallton
C&n Way
Denver
JN Tittemore
Ave “Gankelstows
Ets
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