Alger Welcomed Home with Massive Detroit Ovation
In Detroit on August 3 Gen. Russell A. Alger was greeted by a grand welcome after a Toledo arrival. A 400 member reception, 300 bicyclists, and 1 000 marchers escorted the ex secretary of war through crowds near his home. Veterans of Civil War Spanish American War and secret societies joined the scene as banners proclaimed There is only one Alger. He reviewed the parade from the stand amid cheering crowds.
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Detroit
Mich
Russell A. Alger
Toledo
Gen. Alger
Michigan Central
Ocean Cables in War Time and Neutrality Proposals
The article reviews the wartime cutting of cables from Manila to Kong Kong and near Caimanera, arguing such acts are not lawless. It cites the 1884 Paris convention on cable protection, noting it covers peace but allows belligerents freedom of action in war, and traces historic efforts toward neutralization.
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Manila
Kong Kong
Caimanera
Buchanan
Queen Victoria
Christendom
Spain
Balfour
House of Commons
United States
Dewey
Paris
Washington
France
Italy
Portugal
Forum
Iowa and Maryland parties name slates at conventions
Des Moines reports the Republican state convention nominating L. M. Shaw for governor J. C. Milliman for lieutenant governor R. C. Barrett for public instruction E. A. Dawson for railroad commission and John C. Sherwin for supreme judge. Baltimore notes the Democratic convention nominating John Walter Smith for governor Isidor Rayner for attorney general Joshua W. Hering for comptroller with all bids by acclamation.
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Des Moines
L. M. Shaw
Denison
J. C. Milliman
Logan
R. C. Barrett
Osage
E. A. Dawson
Waverly
John C. Sherwin
Mason City
Sherwin
Gov. Shaw
McKinley
Republican Party
Iowa
Congress
Meinley
Baltimore
Ford
Opera House
John Walter Smith
Worcester County
Isidor Rayner
Joshua W. Hering
Carroll County
Edwin Warfield
The Florida Storm Smashes Carrabelle Area Towns
A devastating cyclone hit River Junction Florida August 5. Carrabelle McIntyre and Lanark Inn were destroyed leaving 200 families homeless. One death reported Mary Williams. Many injured. ships wrecked. rail line washed away. total losses estimated at one million dollars with minimal insurance.
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Tallahassee
Dog Island Cove
Upper
Anchorage
St. George's
Dog Island
Cortesia
Oila
Capitola
Carrabelle
Dreyfus Denies Guilt As Court Opens Secret Dossier Review
Rennes August 5 The cour martiale opened with Captain Dreyfus denying all charges and appealing for innocence. The session adjourned after deciding to examine the secret dossier behind closed doors while witnesses and the bordereau document are reviewed.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
Col. Jouast
Col
Jouast
Jie
Henry
M. d’Ormescevile
Col Jouaust
Galleys
Col. Jouaust
Preyfus
Larriere
Esterhazy
Steel shipments from Pennsylvania to India for bridge project
The Pennsylvania Steel Company has shipped about 4000 tons for the Gakleik bridge in India. Sixty three carloads have been forwarded and 18 more will go this week with remaining material. The firm reports it is three months ahead of contract.
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Ameerthan Steel
India
Harrisburg
Pennssylvania Steel Company
Gakleik
Czar awards diamond Newsky order to French minister
The czar has conferred upon M. Detcasse, the French minister of foreign affairs, the Alexander Newsky order in diamonds in St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Aug
M. Detcasse
Alexander Newsky
Grain Will Be Saved in Toledo Elevator Fire
Workmen reached the grain in the ruins of the C. H. and D. elevator after a fire two weeks earlier. Over 300000 bushels of wheat are in first class condition and will be saved. More than 200000 bushels can be utilized at a reduced price. Rain is being sent to Detroit.
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Toledo
Detroit
Fatal derailment of fast mail near Boone Iowa
The Chicago & Northwestern fast mail derailed at Kate-Shelly Curve east of the Des Moines river bridge. Engineer John Masterson Boone Jr and Fireman Arthur Schmidt of Boone were killed along with postal clerks G G Stone Austin Iowa and J J O'Brien Chicago. Several others injured as the engine and all cars left the track and the express car wrecked. Conductor Rose said speeds appeared normal.
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Boone
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Des Moines River Bridge
John Masterson
Boone, Jr
Arthur Schmidt
G.G. Stone
Austin
J. J. O’brien
Rose
World gold production eyed at nearly 295 million
The U S director of the mint estimates 1908 world gold output at about 294.0 to 295.0 million dollars with Africa leading at 50.5 million, Australia 57.0 million, United States 54.46 million, and other nations Sweden Russia Mexico and Canada accounting for smaller totals.
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Washington
Mint
Africa
Australia
United States
Russia
Mexico
Canada
Klondike
Yellow fever outlook at Hampton remains favorable
Official reports from the Soldiers' Home at Hampton indicate no new cases and only two deaths on Friday. Surgeon White reports no suspicions in the town and Dr Vickery notes immune help should suffice as the epidemic appears checked.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Hampton
White
Wyman
Vickery
General Rufus R Dawes Dies at 61 in Marietta Ohio
Gen Rufus R Dawes father of Son Charles G Dawes comptroller of the currency died at midnight aged 61 He served in the Civil War rising from captain to brevet brigadier general fighting in 20 battles He later served one term in Congress and declined a ministerial post to Persia offered by President McKinley.
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Marietta
Rufus R. Dawes
Charles G. Dawes
Wisconsin
Congress
McKinley
Persia
American rider breaks 1000 mile bicycle record in 92 hours
Mineapolis Aug 4 The world 1000 mile bicycle record, previously held by T A Edge of London, was broken by A A Hansen American long distance rider. Hansen completed the distance in 92 hours 44 minutes, surpassing Edge's 105 hour 19 minute time.
Destruction of U S Barracks at Taiga Reported
Humboldt from Alaska brings word of a fire destroying the United States barracks at Taiga along with about 35000 worth of stores. Officials attribute the blaze to incendiary origin. Also reported is the wreck of the Yukon river steamer Anglian at Five Finger rapids.
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Seattle
Wash
Humboldt
Alaska
United States
Taiga
Five Finger Rapids
Joe Patchen Sold to Boston Buyer for 26000 Cash
Columbus Ohio August 2 C W Marks sold his great pacer Joe Patchen to Ed Mills of Boston for 26000 in cash H Y Harris of Johnstown Pa acted in the deal John Dickerson drove the pacer to the buyer The horse will be shipped to Boston and raced there in coming events.
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Columbus
C. W. Marks
Joe Patchen
Ed Mills
Boston
H. Y. Harris
Johnstown
Marks
John
Dickersom
Americans in Japan end extraterritorial rights in new treaty
The Chicago Tribune reports that Americans in Japan will gain the same rights as Japanese in the United States as extraterritorial privileges are abandoned. If foreigners face unfair trials, a return to old methods could follow, with Chinese and European observers noting progress in Japanese law. A separate item notes a Marg licher rifle accident at a Czech resort causing multiple injuries.
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Japan
United States
Europe
America
Chicago Tribune
Swiss book production per capita tops world list
A French statistician asserts that Switzerland publishes more books per inhabitant than any country, estimating one book for every 3,000 people, according to Albany Argus.
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Switzerland
Albany Argus
Cleveland Car Dynamite Attack Fails to Hurt Passengers
Aug 4 Cleveland reports a dynamiting on a Jennings Avenue streetcar with six riders aboard. No injuries occurred as the car continued to its end. Aug 5 Cars were also stoned citywide while troops were gradually withdrawn leaving about 500 soldiers. Fear grows that violence may resume amid the strike.
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Cleveland
Jennings Avenue
Root Takes the Oath as Secretary of War
Elihu Root was sworn in as secretary of war at 10 45 Tuesday in the War Department office. Judge Cole administered the oath before Secrearies Gage Hitchcock and Army officers. Gen Alger presented the commission and signed a $20 000 transport allotment requisition as his last act.
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Washington
Elihu Root
Secretary of War
Gage and Hitchcock
Steikeljohn
Army
Cole
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Gen. Alger
Root
United States
Alger
Chautauqua Anniversary Celebrated in Jamestown
The twenty fifth anniversary of the Chautauqua assembly was celebrated Tuesday night in Jamestown New York with an audience of at least eight hundred. Addresses were given by President Studebaker Dr Dunning editor of the Congregationalist Dr J H Buckley editor of the New York Christian Advocate Prof Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard and Chancellor O C Wallace of Toronto. The anniversary ode by Miss Mary A Lathbury was read by Prof S N Clark of the University of Chicago and there was singing by a 600 voice Chautauqua choir.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Chautauqua Assembly
Studebaker
Dunning
Congregationalist
J. H. Buckley
New York Christian Advocate
Albert Bushnell Hart
Starvard
O. C. Wallace
Toronto
McKinley to Visit Chicago for Federal Building Cornerstone
Chicago officials announced that President McKinley and his party will arrive Saturday October 7 and stay through Chicago Day October 9 for the cornerstone laying. A banquet is set for October 9 at the Auditorium to honor the president and guests.
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Chicago
General Committee
McKinley
Federal Building
Federal Committee
SUC
Death of Col Hawkins Aboard Transport En Route to San Francisco
Col Hawkins of the Pennsylvania regiment died July 1 aboard the transport Senator while returning from Manila. He reportedly suffered a apoplexy two days after the ship left Yokohama. Embalmed aboard the vessel, his remains were sent on for shipment to Pennsylvania.
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San Francisco
Col. Hawkins
Pennsyylvania Regiment
Senitor
Manila
YokohanQfi
Pennsyllvania
Deed of an Insane Father in Susquehanna
Charlee Yager age 40 of Brandt murdered his three young children by cutting their throats early morning and then killed himself. Authorities say he was likely insane during the night in Susquehanna Pennsylvania.
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Susquehanna
Charlee Yager
Brandt
Here
Sash and Door Makers Plan Price Rise in Minneapolis
Minneapolis manufacturers in a near agreement to increase sash and door prices by five to ten percent. The report notes escalation tied to historic market shifts dating back to 1832.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Outlook Is Good for General Trade in Midsummer Volume
Bradstreet's reports maintained strength in general trade and industry with heavy bank clearings and increased railroad earnings. It notes strong activity in iron and steel, woolen goods, boots and shoes, and cotton goods, plus a hopeful fall demand and high shipments on orders.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Minneapolis
Chicago
A Mother's Crime in Detroit Morphine Fatalities
In Detroit on a hot Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Mary Stevenson killed her two children Emma three and Ella six by morphine overdose and then took poison herself all three died. Strained finances and despair are blamed along with her absent husband who left for Chicago. She had been unable to find work and stayed with an uncle.
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Detroit
Mich
Mary Stevenson
Emma
Ella
Train Strikes Wagon Near Humboldt Killing Three Youths
A Northwestern passenger train collided with a wagon and team near Humboldt Iowa Friday. Two men in the wagon died instantly and a third died soon after from injuries. The victims were young, likely hunters, none identified.
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Humboldt
Mass Crickets Invade Galesburg Night
Crickets swarmed Galesburg on Thursday night filling Main street店 sidewalks and storefronts. Electric lights were obscured and pedestrians faced a heavy nuisance as cafes and hotels suffered. By Friday morning bushels were swept from walks into the gutters.
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Galesburg
Main Street
Steamer Charles Nelson Arrives with Passengers and Wealth
The Charles Nelson reached San Francisco from St Michaels via Dutch Harbor carrying 111 passengers. The wealth aboard is estimated at about 3150 000. Reports from Dawson warn of widespread idle men as government moves many workers back to their homes.
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San Francisco
Charles Nelson
St. Michaels
Dutch Harbor
Nelson
Dawson
Milburn Stricken By Sun Stroke In Lincoln Lecture
Dr W H Milburn the blind chaplain of the United States senate collapsed from sun stroke while delivering a lecture at the Nebraska Epworth assembly in Lincoln Park. He was revived and taken to a nearby hospital for care.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. H. Milburn
United States Senate
Nebraska Epworth Assembly
Lincoln ‘Park
JIMINEZ UPRISING BEGUN
In Santo Domingo a group led by Generals Reyes Pacheco Navarro Polo and Jiminez seized plains and towns in support of Don Juan Isidro Jiminez. Government troops defected, with 800 under Gen Pacheco and 3,000 under arms in Monte Christi. U S gunboat Machias left Santo Domingo while New Orleans stays. officials in Washington monitor the turmoil.
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Cape Haytien
Hayti
Pablo Reyes
Ramon Pacheco
Clena Navarro
Jose Polo
Jose Jiminez
Santo Domingo
Don Juan Isidro Jiminez
Chaguei
Carabo
Jose de Las Matas
Guayabin
Sabiusta
Manzanillo
Cajabon
Pacheco
Guellito
Monte Cristo
Haiti
Gen. Pacheco
Puerto Plata
Senor Alvarez
Senor Cordero
Monte Christi
United States
Machias
Punta Manacoris
New Orleans
Washington
San Domingo
State
Navy
McKinley Meets Hobarts Sees Yacht Races Plans Chicago Visits
President McKinley had a busy day in Plattsburg with Vice President Hobart and Mrs Hobart attending yacht races aboard the Elfrida then driving with Hobart. He conferred with Secretary Root who arrived by train and will meet again tomorrow. Root offered no comment on Otis's command or Philippine force levels. The president agreed to attend the Chicago festival in October and will speak at ceremonies and banquets.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Elfrida
Hobart
War Root
McKinley
Root
Mr. McKinley
Ger. Otis
Philippines
Chicago
Charles Truax
MacKinley
Chicago Federal
Child of Actor Hanley Crushed by Trolley Car
A three year old daughter of actor Lawrence Hanley was killed when struck by a trolley on a Los Angeles traction line. The child, crossing with other youngsters, ran onto the track as the car approached. She lived with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Lemmert. her mother Edith Lemmert, formerly married to Hanley, is now with a theater company in the east.
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Los Angeles
Aug. S
Lawrence Hanley
Paul Lemmert
Hanley
Edith Lemmert
Grape Crop Destroyed in Lake Shore Belts
Ashtabula Ohio August 8. Prof J S Lowe of Ashtabula T S Clymonts of Cleveland and S F Higley of Geneva, members of the Northeastern Ohio Grape association, report inspection of many vineyards finds grapes in the lake shore belt almost totally ruined by dry rot causing about 1 000 000 dollars in losses.
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Ashtabula, O
J.S. Lowe
Ashtabula
T. S. Clymonts
Cleveland
S. F. Higley
Geneva
Northeastern Ohio Grape Association
Lake Shore
Pioneer Elias Adams Dies Founding Muscatine Resident
Elias Adams a Muscatine county resident for 60 years and a founder of the town of Adams died Sunday night in Muscatine Iowa. He helped establish the community and was a prominent local figure through the decades. The report notes his long service to the area and his role in local development. Mr Adams leaves a legacy tied to the town bearing his name.
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Iowa
Muscatine
Elias Adams
Muscatine County
Adams
Man Jumps Into Niagara River From Canyon Bridge
Robert O Shea 45, a porter at Union Hotel, died by self inflicted action Monday night. He leaped from the Cantilever bridge into the Niagara River. O Shea hailed from Mount Clemens Michigan.
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Niagara River
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Robert O. Shea
Union Hotel
O'Shea
Mount Clemens
Mich
Italian man shoots wife then turns gun on self in Oil City
Salvador Praiz ers, an Italian resident of Oil City Pennsylvania, shot and killed his wife and then attempted suicide by shooting himself. The motive is not known and details remain unclear.
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Oil City
Salvador Praizers
Troops to Philippines reach by dry season start
War department outlines that by October 22 about 46 000 men will be in or en route to the Philippines including ten volunteer regiments and various regulars and supporting units. Seventeen transports with 17 370 men set sail from the Pacific coast between today and October 22.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Philippines
Pacific Coast
Aug. S
Admiral Watson
Nazro
Cape Melville
Balabac
Philippine Islands
Charlestown
Watson
Nong-Kong
Napidan
Paete
Santa Cruz
Lawton
Lieut
Copp
Calamba
Otis
Washington Regiment
Cascoes
Madrid
San Francisco
Oregon
Tragedy in Des Moines Ends in Double Tragedy
In Des Moines Iowa Fred Hannell a carpenter attempted suicide at home Monday evening His son Archie Hannell wrestled the revolver and was shot dead The father resisted arrest with knife and gun and slashed himself He was captured by police and hospitalized with probable insanity
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Des Moines
Fred Hunnell
Archie Hunnell
Hannell
Duel Ends With Fatal Wounds in Vienna Saber Fight
In Vienna a saber duel between Herr Wolf a German radical Reichstag member and Herr Krzekep a German liberal deputy turned violent. Wolf was wounded twice in the head with arterial bleeding and returned home in a dangerous condition as doctors judged him unable to continue. The clash stemmed from Krzekep accusing Wolf of answering political attacks with duels against weaker opponents.
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Vienna
Aug. S
Herr Wolf
Reichrath
Herr Krzekep
Jury exonerates James Baker in Kentucky murder case
Barbourville on August 5 reports the jury found James Baker not guilty on the first ballot in the Wilson Howard murder trial. Handshakes followed the verdict and the Bakers say they will not return to Clay County, declaring the feud over.
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Barbourville
James Baker
Wilson Howard
Bakers
Clay County
Admiral Dewey to Visit Pope in London and Return
London reports that Admiral Dewey will arrive on Wednesday and seek an audience with the pope. The same dispatch says he will tour London before heading back to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Dewey
United States
Disturbances in Castellan Church Grounds End in Injuries
Serious clashes flared in Castellan as Catholics and Free Thinkers fought outside a church on Sunday. Several people, including a priest, were injured in the street confrontation amid the August disturbances at Madrid.
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Madrid
Castellan
Officer shoots suspect after attack in Toledy
Police say Officer Langen shot Patrick Meade after Meade attacked, bit the officer’s ear, and beat him Monday night. Four shots were fired, all hitting Meade as he was restrained.
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Toledy
Aug. S
Body of Rev. Viceinto A Rubin Found Near Laredo
The badly mutilated body of Rev. Viceinto A Rubin, reportedly the son of a New York millionaire, has been found near Laredo Texas. The scant dispatch notes the discovery and identifies the deceased.
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Fouand
Laredo
Tex
Viceinto A Rubin
A. New
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