Kow Shung Transport Sunk in Japanese Action
Shanghai dispatches recount the sinking of the British steamer Kow Shung used as a transport for Chinese troops. Japanese naval fire and a torpedo from the Ningal Naval force led to its destruction. some British officers reportedly jumped overboard and were rescued. The incident prompts warnings to Chinese and Japanese residents and stirs fears of wider conflict.
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Loxnos
the Times
Shonghal
von Haenolken
Li Hung Chung
Kaw Shung
Navalawh
von Hanniken Mus Tbe Nananian
Japatean
Kow Chung
Gaisworthy
Japan
China
Rene
Sunday Tariff Confab Trials to Settle Trade Disputes
The Democratic tariff conference at the capitol meets at 2 PM with most delegates present except Senator Voorles and Chairman Wilton. They seek to expedite a settlement within 72 hours amid debate over sugar, iron ore, coal, and duty policy, with potential January 1 implementation and income tax measures under discussion.
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Westuwsday
Wasmixotex
Capitol
Tarif
Seputor Voorles
Wilton
Lesick
Lois Point
Senate
Congress Week Ahead as Tariff Bill Nears Vote
Congress plans a tight agenda with the tariff conference report in focus and the immigration bill under debate. The House faces routine business after today’s action on the Williams North Carolina election case, with adjournment likely if no irreconcilable differences arise between chambers.
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Hoth Uvases
Fae
Waanrsatos
J. C
Ahi
Senate
Ned Leo
Beets
Mnal
Wiliams
North Carol
Karbrough Ain
PATAL FIRE AT WALLA WALLA DESTROYS CITY MORT BUILDING
Fire at 4 am destroyed a two story frame mortuary building in Walla Walla with contents. Ben Henroid owner and his son Lyle Blonrold were slightly burned. A man named Bateshold burned about the head and is not expected to live. Batonckl was among men blown up in the engine discharge on Leake river. The house valued about $3,000 and partially insured.
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Walna
Aug
Ofsluck
City Owl
T'Tere
Elx Pernons
Henroid
Lyle Blonroid
Batehold
Batonckl
Thengle Faxon Dissa
Leake Rive
Train Plunges From Trestle injuring three on UP coal run
A Union Pacific freight train plunged nearly 100 feet from a high trestle near Alto at 10 08 am. Engineer Jessou and Fireman J B, plus Conductor Watson and Brakemen Wright and Harrison were injured. Wright and Harrison suffered multiple fractures and cuts, while Watson sustained a compound arm fracture and shoulder injuries. The crew was removed to Walla Walla and then to St Marys hospital. The wreck halted traffic as 60 men rushed to the site and a policing deployment guarded the area. The bridge, 1000 feet long and 61 feet high, had been rebuilt three years earlier with no obvious cause identified.
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Watson
Jessou
J. BH
Roddy
Dyve Wright
Fred Harrison
Wats
Twoabodie
Aime Farmer
Wright
Darrison
Wright Red
Lis
Harrison
Allo
Starbuck
Walla Walla Witt
Naslatake
Baker
Milton Jonar
Walla Walla
A. J. Borle
BA. van Putten
Dayton
St. Mary's Hospital
Sam Hyde at Alberton Republican rally draws 1200 crowd
In Alberton Washington August 3 1896 a Republican mass meeting drew about 1200 people despite late Walon Pudle train delays. Sam Hyde of Spokane spoke for two hours attacking opposing parties and defending a third party while Democrats and populists pressed counter arguments. The day featured a ladies half mile race for a gold watch won by Ito Gruda.
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C Weil
Patmo
Plentoy Knumerox
Wash
Tarvesting
Hone Tully
Huw
Hyde
Spokane
Waa
Ityo Gruda
Apa le Me Busele
Tad
Queen Lill Lady Envoys See No Audience With Cleveland
Hawaiian royalists in Washington press congressmen about restoration aims. Envoys say Cleveland has shifted toward the republic and withheld definite intent, criticizing Secretary Willis and U S Dole allies. Parker defends Lele and Spreckles, interview ends without pledge, AP notes awaiting written reply by Wednesday.
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Wasnixoron
D.C
Lillowkalani
Washington
Cleveland
Congress
Ubiak
Merara Parker
Cumains
Wiseman
Awerica
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Lin Intentiona
Iawall
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Noveys
Willis
Republic
Pubit
Hfe
Stevena Hota
Dole
Hoa Bint
Doloie
Parker
Chiie Spreckles le
Ted Mot
Attait
Associated Press
Wideman
Lin
Gresham
Omaha Strike Action Reaches Arbitration Step
Report from Omaha details ongoing labor disturbances as striking workers push for arbitration. A committee is appointed to counter current pace and seek a resolution with packing-house management after days of discussions. Union leaders anticipate a response by tomorrow as tension remains high.
Major Worth Faces Military Court in August
In Mort Omatin preparations proceed for a four court martial of Major Worth over ordering Private Cedarqulat to engage in larger practice. The case rests on Lincoln era military law restricting peacetime work. Worth sought to finish field practice to join a shooting excursion, framed as a religious scruple.
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Oana
Ney
Mort Omatin
Worth
Cedarqulat
Lincoln
Neeple
Strike Ends as United Rail Unions Suspend Action
Chicago August fifth reports the United Railways declares a nationwide strike off the rails after a meeting of 24 local unions affiliated with the ARU. All members who followed the order to strike will resume work tomorrow morning, with Santa Fe and Chicago and Western stations remaining as the only exceptions. The motion passed narrowly, signaling a general suspension across the system.
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Chicago
United Railrow
Pullman
Berty
Santa Fe
Chicago & Western Timesway
A. RU
Putiman
Assault on workers near Ludisio railroad line sparks deadly violence
A mob attacked Monnt Hrmeil f od Mor ny Benton and Cuts Brau Ind Aug G David Wilson and Henry Wright residents of Atue, leaving Wilson dead and Wright severely injured. A strike crowd also assaulted a petitioner en route to the same road, narrowly averting further killings. Police restrained the mob as officials report deaths tied to the unrest and related injuries.
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Monnt Hrmeil
Morny Benton
Cuts Brau
Ind
David Wilson
Henry Wright
Atue
Bia
East Ludisio
Wilton
Wright
Congress Review of the Fifty-Third Session and Political Speeches
The piece surveys the second session of the Fifty-Third Congress, noting acts on federal supervisors of elections and statehood machinery, tariff debates, and several deficiency bills. It also reports on naval and treasury appropriations, duties of government accounting, and aryan fiscal extensions, alongside a Nebraska congressman letter and Bryan’s presidential bid statements.
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D.C
Tribunal of Arbitration
Paris
Dockery Commission
Doirg
Treasury Department
Tin Havel Academy
Alvision
Engineer Diy
Secretary of the Navy
Werbor
Dofleieboy
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Utah
Treasury
Cartine
Machias
Bureau of Printing and Atlveing
United States Courts
Pentus
Colombine
Congress
PISTOLS IN TEXAS RIOT OVER FREE SILVER PLATFORM
A Dallas County delegation clashed at the Sixth District Congressional Convention in Coreleana. A riot followed as men brandished pistols and the crowd was dispersed by police. Over 1,200 delegates attended. the assembly deadlocked on the free silver issue with gold standard supporters present. A separate report notes a Paris Pawnshop fire causing 2,000,000 francs in damage.
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Daina
Angie
Uhe Democrate
Dallas
Dallas County
Coreleana
Coodonsnlay
Cleveland
Corteana
Barry
Darlow
Chatre
Murer
Paris
Ang
Monte Depltte
Soubaix
Department of the Nord
Tre
Wool Trade Report Shows Shifts In Wool Sales
Trade bulletin notes Wool shipments for July total 80,882,725 pounds, against 14,484,900 last year and 884,000 the year before. Two weeks ending July saw 80,882,725 pounds sold, with manufacturers rushing to fill orders. Wool prices rose about half a cent since May 1. Futures for July amounted to 5,016,775, with 4,600,220 nonmanufacturing and 4,241,470 other concerns, reflecting a softer month versus last year. Greenfield markets report continued activity amid varying demand.
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G. Dun & Co
Tomorray
Beluet
Poison in Milk Discovered at Lodging House Tragedy
A poisoning incident at a lodging house sickened twenty four guests with several fatalities. Robert Schafer died after a jig of the final, as authorities investigated the tainted food and chemical analysis revealed poison. The hotel patrons faced violent illness while efforts to identify the substance continued. Separately, Receiver Frank Trembull was appointed to the Denver Leadville and Gunnison line, to be operated as part of Gulf, remaining segregated from Union Pacific.
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Robert Schafer
II Joonted
Union Pacific
Denver
Frank Trembull
Union Pacific, Densver & Guill Railroad
Booth Park Road
Denver, Leadville & Gunnison
Union Paulie
Gulf
Rustlers Captured in Columbia County Cattle Raid
Bud Pettijohn Will Lloyd and Chauncey Taylor captured by deputies near the Muse Hing Fight area. About four shots exchanged. Pettijohn wounded in leg, Lloyd hit in calf and cheek grazed. Officers suffered minor scalp wound to Deputy Shari Allen. Local rustler gang suspected. raid planned for August near Gare Held and Aso counties. Suspects transported toward Austin. Taylor captured, Pettijohn and Lloyd fled to nearby fields.
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Pomminy
Bud Pettijohn
Willon Lioyd
Chauncey Taylor
Columbia County
Daputy Bhiar
Allen
Lloyd
Win
Columbia
Gurtivld
Rentin
Afl Cork
Yion
Gare Held
Aso
Pomaray
Sheri Va Pease
Sonpovad
Law Tidwell
Sam Shawley
Sherif Dickson
Cotuns
Tupper
Tuijubm
Law
Portijoh
Badleohn
Lloyd's
Taylor
Rewlatanos
Frontier cattle thieves captured after chase and shootout
Deputies and citizens hunted a gang across Garfield and Asothy counties, pursuing Billy Lloyd and allies to Langtny plug and Free man's place. In a dawn confrontation Lloyd was wounded and captured, Pat. Ujobe surrendered after shots. Chanj Taylor was arrested near Pomeroy. The gang planned to ship cattle to John Church and held 30 cattle linked to Join Powell.
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Sheri
Allen
Itoi
Columbia
Garfeld
Asothy
Torchene Tre Park
Bert
Garfield County
Alpons
Freeman
Billy Lloyd
Biey
Nau
Pettyjot
Lloyd
Pat. Ujobe
Amy Putaiid
Ron
Chanj Taylor
Pomeroy
John Clureh
Church
Powell
Avolin
Robbed by thieves at night in Wy Davrox
A rear porch robbery at Wy Davrox on August 5 claims thieves entered the premises of George Baker J Kel foog Dr Borns Andrew and Lare Nelwon and CF Miller and stole provi sions and fruits. The theft occurred while homes were busy with occupants and was not noticed until morning. No valuables were taken, only eatables. News notes discuss mines reopening in southern Colorado and New Mexico, promising job opportunities for many workers.
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Hhnger
Davrox
George Baker
J. Kelfoog
Dr. Borns
Andrew
Lare
Nelwon
CF. Miller
Oll
Tom
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