Outrage as German Flag Abused in Colombian Seizure
The Hamburg American liner Alleghany reports its arresting in Cartagena and Savannilla after German flag emblem torn from passenger Murillo who claimed protection by the German flag. Captain Lowe pledges to protest to the Kaiser over the eleven hour harbor detention and flag desecration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lower
Alleghany
Murillo
Colombia
Washington
Cartagena
Murrillo
Al‘Zeghany
Czar Is Growing Stouter In July Berlin Dispatch
A Berlin World dispatch reports Czar Nicholas II gaining weight during illness. He remains pale yet sturdier as doctors prescribe more exercise. He uses a rowing machine daily, lifts dumbbells, avoids sweet wines, and has halted Marienbad water due to dietary issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
New York
T He World
Berlin
Cesar
Marienbad
Twenty Five Boers Captured Near Verweniging
Pretoria reports Col Garrett’s force forced a skirmish near Verweniging and captured twenty five Boers along with cattle and wagons. Dispatches from Cape Town note Boers scattered in upper Cape Colony with activity near Indwe Jamestown Molteno Wurghersdorp Cradock.
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Pretoria
Garrett
Verweniging
London
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Indwe
Jamestown
Molteno
Wurghersdorp
Cradock
Moorish Vizier El Menebhi Imprisoned After London Mission
Tangier dispatch says the Sultan of Morocco jailed his grand vizier El Menebhi on return from London and Berlin. The monarch reportedly disapproved of concessions granted to Britain by the vizier’s representative and of £2,000,000 spent during visits to the two capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tangier
Morning Post
Morocco
el Menebhi
Berlin
Great Britain
Dowager-Empress Frederick in Uncertain Health
Report from Cronberg dated July 31 states that following Prof. Reavers visit from Berlin the Dowager-Empress Frederick remains in unsatisfactory condition. She has not left her apartments for weeks while medical bulletins are expected. Princess Henry of Prussia visited the castle briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronberg
Reavers
Berlin
Frederick
Henry of
Prussia
Budapest plans another Monte Carlo on Magarethan Island
London dispatch reports Budapest papers describing a proposed casino project by American financiers to build a more luxurious Monte Carlo on Magarethan Island near the Danube's upper reaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Budapest
Daily Express
Monte Carlo
Magarethan Island
Weity
Danube
Forest Fire Grows as Troops Deployed in Sweden
In Jentland a vast forest fire prompts 3000 troops to aid firefighters amid hot weather. The blaze expands rapidly and continues to threaten nearby areas as Denmark reports similar heat conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Jentland
Salvador Central railway plan moves to New York firm
San Salvador report states Cabezas Bonilla who holds the concession to build the Salvador Central railway is now in New York forming a company to proceed with the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Cabezas Bonilla
Salvador Central Railway
New York
Irish MPs Suspended in Commons Row Over Vacancy
London July 31 There was another Irish row in the House of Commons this morning ending in the suspension of William Redmond East Clare and Patrick O'Brien Kilkenny city. A dribbling discussion of the agricultural rating bill filled the night. Corn from San Francisco sells cheap to the poor amid price rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
William Redmond
East Clare
Patrick O’brien
Kilkenny City
Baldwin Sets Sail for Polar North Pole Claim
Tromsoe Norway July 31 Evelyn B Baldwin leads what experts call the best organized Arctic expedition yet aiming to plant the American flag first at the north pole aboard a well equipped voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tromsoe
Norway
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Arctics
North Pole
Obituary notes two prominent doctors in Chicago and Kansas City
Chicago reports the death of Dr. Adam Miller aged 91 a preacher physician who helped found the German Methodist church in America and served War Governor Yates as family physician saving his life during the 1861 illness of young Richard. Kansas City notes the passing of Dr Milo B Ward 50 a Spanish War major surgeon and past grand master of the Odd Fellows and past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Adam Miller
Ashland Boulevard
Miller
German Methodist Church
America
Dr. Miller
Yates
Richard
Mio B. Ward
Kansas City
Milo B. Ward
McKinley
Chickamauga
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Kansas
Knights of Pythias
Negroes Kill White Men in Camden Arkansas
Report from Leake township Nevada county says white men planned to whip Lige Seigler a negro last night. Seigler and his men fired killing Lewis Haynie brother of State Senator Haynie and Hop Halton brother of merchant John Halton. About 400 negroes and 30 whites in the township amid brewing race troubles with white parties moving toward the scene. The negro house remains surrounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Ark
Leake Township
Nevada County
Lige Seigler
Seigler
Lewis Haynie
Haynie
Hop Halton
John Halton
Meade Transport Arrives From Manila in Record Time
The Meade reached San Francisco in twenty one days carrying 1856 Eighth Field Battery troops plus 21 hospital corps, casuals, 35 insane, 369 convalescents, one time expired prisoner, 202 discharged soldiers, and 103 bodies including Helen D. Cochrane the contract nurse who died in Manila from acute nephritis, the first woman body brought home.
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Meade
San Francisco
Cal
Manila
Eighth Field Battery
Helen D. Cochrane
Philippines
Man Throws Acid At Woman In Rejected Suitors Revenge
In Muncie Indiana on July 31 Peter Tillbury an iron worker who had long sought marriage from Mrs Mary Torrey threw carbolic acid at her burning her eyes and scorching her neck breast and arms. The attack occurred at Kate Phinney home where Mrs Torrey was visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Peter Tillbury
Mary Torrey
Tillbury
Kate Phinney
Girl Drowned While Bathing at Mona Lake
Miss Gussie Slater aged 18 of Chicago drowned while bathing with companions in Mona Lake Muskegon Michigan. It is believed cramps caused her sudden sinking with no warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon, Mich
Gussie Slater
Chicago
Mona Lake
Two Pillars of Life Die Within Hours in Galena Grave
Peter R Kelly, aged 80, and his wife, four years older, died within hours of each other in Galena on July 31. The couple spent sixty five years as husband and wife and will be buried together in the same grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Ill
Peter R Kelly
Federal land lottery draws 1000 prizes at El Reno
The government land lottery in El Reno drew twenty five thousand spectators as one thousand 160 acre Kiowa Comanche claims were awarded. James R Wood of Weatherford won the capital prize with Miss Mattie H Beals of Wichita drawing second in the Lawton district.
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el Reno
Stephen A. Holcomb
Paul’s Valley
S. T
Leonard Lamb
Augusta
James R. Wood
Weatherford
Lawton
Mattie H. Beals
Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma
Thirsty Threshers Revolt Strikes Colwich
In Colwich Kansas on July 31 highthrashing-machine crews rioted after failing to obtain liquor. They smashed five saloons and damaged town pumps. Citizens organized to arrest them, but the thrashers retreated. Rioting paused only to resume after new arrests failed. Sheriff urged to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Colwich
Prima Donna and Thief at Chicago Home Raid
Jessie Bartlett Davis and sister Josephine Bartlett of the Bostonians faced a wind and thunder at 3 am as a stranger loomed by their bedroom doorway. A safe nearby held about $30,000 in bonds and jewelry, alleged bait for the robber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Josephine Bartlett
Bostonians
Jane Cottrell Wields Ax in Kansas City Break-In
Mrs Jane Cottrell broke into a joint in Vieits Kansas on July 31 after weighing 200 pounds she smashed half a dozen large window panes with an ax. She demanded removal of stock and fixtures but the owner refused and locked the door, leaving the windows shattered and expensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Cottrell
Vieits
Kan
Jenkins Beats Wittmer in Mixed Style at League Park
Tom Jenkins of Cleveland won two of three falls from Charles Wittmer of Cincinnati in a mixed style championship at League Park. The purse totaled 1500 dollars. Jenkins took the first fall in 16 minutes 28 seconds and the third in 2 minutes 30 seconds, Wittmer claimed the second in 21 minutes 48 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Wittmer
Cleveland
Tom Jenkins
Charles Wittmer
Cincinnati
League Park
Farmer Drugged and Robbed Near To Con
Don Funderburke, a farmer near To con, was drugged in his home last night and robbed of 480 dollars. About 17 dollars was recovered today from the well. Police note no suspects at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Don Funderburke
Tocon
Catholic Ladies Meet at Detroit Biennial Session Opens
The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association of the United States opens its biennial session in Detroit with 700 delegates in attendance. The event marks the nine-member organization’s meeting to discuss charitable activities and future initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
The
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association of the
United States
Wakefield Durbin Dies After Naval Tower Fall
Pioneer Ohio resident Wakefield Durbin was killed instantly after a fall from a hundred feet from a naval tower in the government yards at Kittery Maine. No further details available in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Durbin
Pioneer
Ohio
Kittery
Maine
Fire Ravages Sorento Coal Mine Buildings
The coal mine at Sorento Hawaii suffered a devastating fire destroying buildings and machinery. Loss is estimated near forty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorento
Jury deliberations continue in Ellis Glenn case
The jury in the Ellis Glenn case at Parkersburg West Virginia remains out as court watchers await a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Glenn
Parkersburg
W. Va
Man Fights Seven Foot Black Snake in Bloomfield Farm
Jesse B. Kent of Franklin Street Bloomfield New Jersey battled a seven foot black snake behind his stable for an hour. The snake coiled on his leg and caused swelling before Kent split it with a pitchfork handle. The dog assisted by grabbing the tail and packing away. Kent plans to save the skin as a specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jesse B. Kent
Franklin Street
Bloomfield
N. J
Mr. Kent
Two Killed in Street Fight Near Isoline Crossville Tennessee
In Isoline, a mining town near Crossville, Policeman Pink Pass and W E B Knox were killed during a street fight. Shirley Pass, son of the officer, was fatally wounded. The officer had entered Negro Town to quell a disturbance, quarrelled with Knox who drew a knife and was shot. The policeman and his son were later shot by other officers attempting to arrest them.
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Crossville
Tenn
Isoline
Here
Pink Pass
W. E B. Knox
Shirley Pass
Knox
Cousin Fatally Stabs Traveling Salesman in Memphis
Memphis July 31 W.8 Bowers was stabbed and killed near his home by his cousin Albert Bowers after a quarrel over a debt. The deceased worked as a traveling salesman for Martinez Bros of New Orleans. No arrest made yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Bowers
Albert Bowers
Martinez Bros
New Orleans
Colorado Rancher Fatally Slays Feuding Men
In Trinidad Colorado Phil McWilliams a rancher shot and killed Salvador Pareces and his son Charles after a feud escalated to a gunfight. More than a dozen shots were exchanged and Pareces shot McWilliams' horse. The feud date and details point to a longstanding local dispute.
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Colorado
Ende
Trinidad
Col
Phil McWilliams
Salvadore Pareces
Charles Pareces
Pareces
McWilliams
Bodies Found in Cornfield Near Elkhart
Springfield Missouri July 31 two male bodies were found in a cornfield near Elkhart by Mies Buck daughter of farmer Abe Buck. A letter on one body was addressed to A B Abrams of St Louis. No signs of violence and the cause of death is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Elkhart
Mies Buck
Abe Buck
A. B. Abrams
St. Louis
Fatal Fight in Fremont Polish Settlement Injures Several
In Fremont Ohio during a free for all fight in the Polish settlement Max Bednark was possibly fatally injured Mike Materzak had both arms broken and other injuries Mike Swinski and about six others were badly hurt Several participants are in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Ohio
Max Bednark
Mike Materzak
Mike Swinski
McKinley Attends Funeral of Local Neighbor
President McKinley attends the funeral of Leopold Biechele in Canton Ohio. Biechele was an old neighbor and friend whose death led to the postponement of a complimentary McKinley lawn concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Canton
Leopold Biechele
Anarchists Celebrate Humberta Marden Murder Anniversary
Anarchists from Paterson New Jersey marked the murder anniversary of King Humbert of Italy. Delegations from New York Brooklyn and Hoboken attended the gathering.
Woman Burglar Sought After Columbus Break-In
Columbus police search for a woman burglar who ransacked the home of J A Bethel at 578 Harrison Avenue and escaped by a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J.A. Bethel
Harrison Avenue
End of Pittsburg strike hinted as open mills prevail
Reports from Pittsburg indicate a settlement is near with the Amalgamated association dropping wage scale demands and consenting to open mills. The plan allows nonunion workers to be placed in any plant and extends coverage to McKeesport painter W Dewees Wood and others. Conferrees debate Wellsville and Monessen plants. Leaders meet at the Amalgamated HQ and Bissell Block as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
W. Dewees Wood
McKeesport
Painter, Lindsau
McCutcheon
Clark Mills
Monessen
American Steel Hoop Company
Wellsville
New York
Amalgamated
Bissell
Shaffer
Bishop
M. M. Garland
Strike at Pressed Steel Car Works Settled in Joliet
In Joliet Illinois on July 31 200 workers returned to their jobs at Pressed Steel Car Works after a two week strike. The workers will now be paid on a piece scale with a small raise. The plant had been closed during the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Ill
Chaffee Orders Buttoned Coats for Troops in Manila
Gen. Chaffee issues sweeping dress code for troops in Manila requiring coats buttoned outside barracks with khaki for duty and swords when commanding. White dress allowed socially. Columbus report notes lax uniforms and unexpected inspections. Separate items mention Major Henry Allen named insular constabulary chief, Capt Spellman sentenced for trading at closed ports, two policemen killed near Cebu, and other investigations into theft and pestilence issues.
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Chaffee
Manilla
Manila
Henry Allen
43Rd Volunteers
Leyte
Insular Constabulary
Spellman
43D
Cebu
Provost Davis
Santa Cruz
Martin Delgado
Panay
Lieut. McCarthy
35Th Regiment
Aparri
Brooklyn Bridge traffic resumes after Sunday scare
Full traffic and car service are back on the Brooklyn bridge after a Sunday crowd. The incident did not seem to shake public confidence. The department of bridges considers plans for a new truss, drawn before the break was found, to support future road use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Department of Bridges
Fire destroys $35,000 property in Richmond business district
A fire in Richmond Indiana early today caused about 35000 in damage to downtown stores. Major losses were reported by T. C. Taylor W. B. Hadley Fry Bros William Cain and William Grottendick as insurance fell short of covering the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
T. C. ‘Taylor
W. B. Hadley
Fry Bros
William Cain
William Grottendick
Young Baptists Close Chicago Convention in Spiritual High
In Chicago the Baptist young folks wrapped up a four day convention with a July 30 consecration service at the Coliseum. About 4,000 delegates attended alongside a large audience as many plan to visit Buffalo’s Pan-American Exposition. Rev W H Grestwell delivered the farewell sermon praising the gathering as a source of new light and mission driven faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. W. Reed
Maine
God
BE. B. Chivers
Dowie Claims Credit for Rainmaking Across Drought Areas
Chicago reports Dowie asserting credit for recent showers aiding drought regions with O L Sprecher acting as his press agent. The Leaves of Healing article praises Dowie likening him to Elijah, while Sprecher denounces Catholic and Protestant churches secret societies and various professions during a Michigan tabernacle service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dowie
O. L. Sprecher
Elijah
Sprecher
Ben McDahl
Michigan
Tabernacle
Michigan Avenue
Edmunds Mystery Solved Daughter Returns to Father
Sadie Edmunds of Alpena Michigan, missing nine years since she was eighteen, is found in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. She had married a man in New Orleans and is now Mrs. Lawrence Brice. Her father George J T Edmunds, formerly of Plymouth, reunites with his daughter after a detective traced her whereabouts. The tale ends with a family reunion and the long mystery resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
George JT. Edmunds
Plymouth
Sadie
Alpena
Mich
Bee
Thousand Islands
New Orleans
Lawrence Brice
Navy officers barred from public comment on Schley inquiry
Secretary Long issues a general order prohibiting all naval service personnel from making public statements about the court of inquiry requested by Rear Admiral W. S. Schley. The directive emphasizes strict restraint in discussing the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Washington
Long
ATI
Naval Service
W. 8. Schley
John Long
Three Drown at Spanaway Lake Near Tacoma
Three people Karl Jenkins of Seattle Florence Nevins and Anella Cole of Puyallup drowned when a rowboat capsized on Spanaway Lake. The bodies were recovered several hours after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Karl Jenkins
Seattle
Florence Nevins
Anella Cole
Puyallup
Spanaway Lake
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Boston
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St Louis
Brooklyn
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Snake
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