The Weekly Wall and Its Latin Revision Idea
The item notes Lady Randolph Churchill’s Anglo-Saxon quarterly and its uncertain price and Canadian knowledge of Latin. It cites Gen Fred Funston comparing Cuban and Filipino soldiers, and an Indiana observer suggesting the kissing bug is a long resident of North America with new habits.
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Lady Randolph Churchill
Canada
Fred Funston
Kansas
Indiana
Kissing Bug
North America
Manufacturing industries rise in the south and crop diversification grows
Manufacturing industries are increasing in the south by 60 percent, outpacing last year. A further sign is the growing diversification of crops in that region.
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South
German Authority Prices U S Rail Mileage at 1M 217
A German authority estimates United States railroad mileage at 1,217,000 miles and notes Europe is barely competitive in electric railway development.
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United States
Europe
Revolt Suppressed as Spanish Forces Execute Filipinos
In a reported incident Spanish authorities shot 62 Filipinos for alleged revolutionary meeting. The piece notes Ag Anualdo’s blunt view of Spain and refers to the mother country with a sharp disciplinarian tone.
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Aguinaldo
Spain
Miss Gould’s Medal Collection Showcased as Patriot Heirlooms
Miss Helen Gould displays a fine collection of medals and engraved resolutions valued as grand heirlooms. The pieces symbolize loyal service and true patriotism, expected to be cherished by future generations.
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Helen Gould
Wichita Doctor Attempts Suicide By Poison Mix
A Wichita Kansas doctor attempted suicide by drinking a soup and sopolio mixture. He aimed to present himself with a clear conscience but misjudged the faculty and location.
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Kas
French officers vow to fight to the last
The French army officers are said to be prepared to fight to the very end. Anti Dreyfusards circulate a story that Dreyfus is ill from champagne drinking, as a debunked excuse.
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Dreyfus
Ransom Paid Release of Spanish Prisoners in Philippines
Some Spanish prisoners held by the Filipinos are released periodically through a secret payment of ransom to Gen. Aguinaldo, regarded as the Philippines' loftiest patriot. The report describes freedom obtained for these captives via this covert arrangement.
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Gen. Aguinaldo
Washington
Philippines
Alabama Grapes Sent North From 400 Acre Vineyard
A central Alabama grape growing association ships fruit to northern markets. The vineyard spans 400 acres with vines three years old now bearing well. The move shows Alabama farmers exploring crops beyond cotton and diversifying markets.
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Alabama
Boers and British in a wary past clash noted
The passage contrasts President Kruger with Aguinaldo, calling Kruger older and wiser. It notes he does not parade near British sentries yet acknowledges the Boers’ reputation as valiant fighters, compared with British findings from earlier days.
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Kruger
Aguinaldo
Opening of Japan to World in 1853 and later status
In 1853 American cannon displayed in Japan opened the country to world trade. Forty six years later Japan was admitted to full civilized nation status. U S demand for surrender of captured American sailors shipwrecked on Japanese soil yielded notable results in the Orient.
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Japan
Uncle Sam
Orient
Europe Wheat Crop Outlook Boosts U S Exports
Taking Europe as a whole, this year's wheat crop, according to reports received by the department of agriculture, will be considerably below that of 1893. This will enlarge the market for the United States' product. While the American consumer will probably not have to pay much more for his food than he did last year, the American farmer is sure of a market abroad for all his surplus.
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Europe
Department of Agriculture
United States
Recruitment for new volunteer regiments accelerates
Recruiting for the new volunteer regiments proceeds rapidly with 2268 enlistments in the week after July 10 and 504 in a single day on July 17. By early August the regiments are expected to be filled, and Aguinaldo’s daily advices from the United States are hoped not to omit this update, as it is of importance to him.
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Aguinaldo
United States
Continental American forces grow for Philippines push
At the start Gen Otis commanded 23000 regulars. Ocean transports will raise to 25000 soon. Orders for the Philippines will lift total to 33000 by August 15, and 40000 by October 1. A large field army will be available after the rainy season, in addition to garrisons in current territory.
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Otis
Philippines
Current Topics Personal and Political
Multiple briefs cover diplomacy, military, and colonial affairs. Topics include Fairbanks and Laurier telegrams. Admiral Dewey welcome preparations. Manila refrigeration plant funding. Dreyfus court-martial date. Mexican president invited to Chicago ceremony. Elihu Root to head War Department. Spanish priesthood movement in the Philippines. Alaska river steamers for sale. Manila court practice shift to American system. earthquakes in California.
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Senator Fairbanks
Washington
Wilfred Laurier
Ottawa
Joint High Commission
Dunaway
Colorado & Southern Railway
Texas
Red River
Churchhill
Admiral Dewey
Trieste
Austria
Archbishop Ireland
Minnesota
Queenstown
United States
Alger
Manila
Warris
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Tyrol
Ischl
Pallizer
North V Pacific Squadron
Esquimalt
Gus Willis
Philadelphia
Salt Lake
Utah
Paris
Dreyfus
Rennes
Mexico
Federal Building
Chicago
Elihu Root
Algero
War Department
Root
Lake Champlain
Don Carlos
Venice
American and English Delegations Prominent at Hague
Editor William Stead notes a warm rapport between American delegates and the English and other national groups at The Hague. The two nations acted like a joint delegation, united by defense, common interests, civilization and humanity. Burglars tied the Miller family east of Galion and forced entry to the safe, stealing about $1,000 after a failed attempt to set the home alight. Yale Har vard team, minus Fox, visited Cambridge England and were welcomed by scholars and students. Daniel Hane was killed by lightning at Napoleon, with eight threshers knocked senseless. two may die. Admiral Dewey hosted Frederick Mossfeld and other Americans at Olympia concert. Yale Hadley inauguration set for October 8 with committee planning. American comedian Oscar Gerard died in Adelaide. Pretoria conspiracy case against ex-British officers withdrawn and prisoners released. Treasury cash balance and gold reserve reported.
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the Hague
William Stead
London
David Miller
Galion
Fox
Cambridge
England
Daniel Hane
Napoleon
Admiral Dewey
Frederick Mossfeld
United States
Trieste
Austria
Olympia
Hadley
Yale
Oscar Gerard
New York
Adelaide
South Australia
Pretoria
Treasury
Current News Notes From A Busy Week
Capt and Mrs Coghlan left St Louis Friday night for Puget Sound naval station. Prof Thomas Nelan accepts Missouri University architecture chair. George Cully, a Black man, hanged at Muscogee for murder. Autopsy shows George Neal poisoned with strychnine. Kaiser and Czar Nicholas to meet in Weisbaden. Italian immigration exceeds other nationalities. Texas attorney general bars liquor sales on sleeping cars. Two victims robbed by a kissing bug in Arcola. J S Collins ships 320 fine export cattle from Richmond weighing 1250 pounds each. Ten new regiments cannot be mobilized at Jefferson Barracks. Adam Schmitt, 29, crushed by train in Rock Island yards after sleeping. Clara Levi, 18, Rushville Ind, and others seek relief from troubles via matches. Mrs Elizabeth Lilley, 91, dies at St Joseph. James Tuttle of Logan County Ill mourns Ingersoll’s death. Opening of the Niagara River suspension bridge at Lewiston to Queenston.
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Coghlan
St. Louis Fridgay
Puget Sound Naval Station
Thomas Nelan
The
Missouri University
George Cully
Muscogee
I. T
Dick Carr
George Neal
Shermia
Tex
Kaiser
Nicholas
Russia
Weisbaden
Darmstadt
America
Texas
Arcola
J. 8. Collins
Hathaway & Co
Boston
Richmond
War Department
Jefferson Barracks
Adam Schmitt
Rock Island
Clara Levi
Rushville
Ind
Elizabeth Lilley
St. Joseph
James Tuttle
Logan County
Robert G. Ingersoll
Niagara River
Lewiston
Queenston
Illinois State News Recent Deaths
W A Dickerman a Rockford resident since 1844 and early banker aged 79 was the first insurance agent in Rockford and a long time deacon. Dr Henry Tubbs born Albany county N Y 1522 organized the National Bank of Kirkwood and led several banks in Warren county. Mrs Addison Angier a Cass county pioneer aged 79 born in Ohio. Thomas Miller founder of Millersville Christian county. Mrs R C Rogers Bloomington 46. Judge Charles E McDowell Carmi attorney for 40 years. Peter Gehrig Alhambra farmer 71. Mrs Gabriella Smith Alto Pass 69 mother of 12. William T Shefter Bloomington 83 veteran of Florida war Mexican War and Civil War.
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W. A. Dickerman
Rockford
Congregational Church
Henry Tubbs
Kirkwood
Warren County
Albany County
National Bank of
National Bank of Monmouth
National Bank of Alexis
Addison Angier
Ohio
Cass County
Thomas Miller
Millersville
Christian County
R. C. Rogers
Bloomington
Charles E. McDowell
Carmi
Peter Gehrig
Alhambra
Gabriella Smith
Alto Pass
William T. Shefter
Illinois
Mexico
Wm. T. Sherman
Illinois game law and attorney general opinion
The attorney general says non residents must pay a $10 license per county to hunt in Illinois and applies to out of state clubs with grounds here. It outlines closed seasons for ducks deer pheasants and other birds, license details, and penalties. The license lists name age occupation residence county and permits hunting in the chosen county with a limit of 25 birds. Proceeds go to the state game protection fund.
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Illinois
Limis
Trinivers
Addich
Uliniis
Secretary of State
State
Census Supervisors Named for Illinois Districts
Census Director Merriam sent the president a list of Illinois supervisors by district. George F. Gilbert Chicago. Wm Jackson Shabbona. Horatio C. Burchard Freeport. Wm G. Galloway Aledo. Wm E Birkenbuel LaSalle. Garrett Dee Ginney Peoria. Thomas Worthington Jacksonville. E D Blinn Lincoln. James M Truitt Hillsboro. F W Booth Marshal. Theodore G Risley Mount Carmel. Henry Schmidt Nashville. Capt Jonathan C Willis Metropolis.
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Merriam
Illinois
George F. Gilbert
Chicago
Wm. Jackson
Shabbona
Horatio C. Burchard
Freeport
Wm. G. Galloway
Aledo
Wm. E. Birkenbuel
LaSalle
Blank
Garrett Dee. Ginney
Peoria
Thomas Worthington
Jacksonville
E. D. Blinn
Lincoln
James M. Truitt
Hillsboro
F. W. Booth
Marshal
Theodore G. Risley
Mount Carmel
Henry Schmidt
Nashville
Jonathan C. Willis
Metropolis
Galesburg Woman Granted New Trial Then Pleads to Manslaughter
Mrs Helen Gibbs of Galesburg was granted a new trial after being convicted of murder in Henry County circuit court for the killing of Mrs Ida Bates of Galva. She then pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a three year penitentiary sentence.
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Helen Gibbs
Galesburg
Henry County
Ida Bates
Galva
Judye Ransey
Burglars Escape After Looting Buda Store
Burglars entered the general merchandise store of H M Waite & Co in Buda Bureau County. The safe was cracked and robbed of 1300 dollars, with other losses and damages totaling 5500 dollars.
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H M. Waite & Co
Buda
Bureau County
Weagleys Celebrate Golden Wedding in Morgan County
Dr and Mrs S G Weagley of Morgan County marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary. He has practiced in Morgan County for over fifty years.
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S. G. Weagley
Morgan County
Rich claims emerge from Cape Nome gold fields
Washington reports from G R Putnam at St Michaels describe new gold fields from five to 30 miles inland between Cape Nome and Cape Rodney. About 2000 miners settle at Anvil City, with reports of rich finds like ten thousand dollars from a 25 by 25 foot patch, though unvouchable.
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Washington
Coastand Geodetic Survey
G. R. Putnam
St. Michaels
Cape Nome
Putnam
Cape Rodney
Anvil City
Atlin
Kitimat Arm
Dawson City
Rich Strike at Nome City
A Nome City correspondent reports vast mining activity in Alaska with Louis Lane claiming 55 pounds of gold in 14 days from Anvil Claim No. 9, and widespread claims density along Anvil Creek. The piece notes many locations by power of attorney, disputes over town lots, and Jerry Wilson as a major mining figure with up to 100 claims bonded in Goffin Bay districts.
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San Francisco
The
Bulletin
Nome City
Alaska
Louis Lane
Charles D. Lane
Utica
California
Young Lane
Bed Rock
Nome
Jerry Wilson
Mendocino
Cal
Goffin Bay
Woman with an Iron Nerve in Elk Expedition Survivor
Bay City Michigan July 26 Mrs Har mon W Bens sole survivor of the Elk expedition is 48 years old. A fearless adventurer she accompanied her husband on hunting and sailing trips. She swam and shot accurately and once joined him in a Kentucky moonshiners camp where she faced threats as a government spy. Mrs Bens later went to Alaska without hesitation.
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Bay City
Mich
Harmon W.bens
Kentucky Mountains
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