Abolition Bill Falters in Parliament Over Death Penalty
St. Petersburg July 7 The lower house bill to abolish the death penalty stalled amid centrists and the empire council opposition. The plan to exempt civilians from military courts drew broad resistance, especially from border districts anxious to retain summary martial law. Dr Nicholaieffsky, Krasnoyarsk deputy, flaunts revolutionary colors and calls for generals Rennenkampff Milles Zakomeisky to be tried for suppressing uprisings. The Siberian peasantry oppose immigration while supporting rail expansion to open grain regions.
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Russia
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Siberia
Krasnoyarsk
Rennenkampff
Milles
Zakomeisky
Trans-Siberian
Nicholaieffsky
Socialists issue warning of massacres in Warsaw
In Warsaw on July 7 socialists publish a manifesto warning residents of planned massacres against Poles and Jews in coming days, alleging police and troops arrange the violence in retaliation for recent attacks. It urges foreigners to seek protection from their consuls.
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Warsaw
Demonstrations and eye witness reliability tested in Geneva study
Reports from St Petersburg note a mining demonstration near Ekaterinoslav with many casualties after gunfire. In Geneva experiments Prof Claparede shows few people can identify masked individuals after a short glimpse with accuracy. women outperform men and memory declines under modern life pressures.
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Geneva
Claparede
Geneva University
Miracle ring linked to Spanish royals sparks bomb outrage tale
Madrid July 7 reports claim a miraculous ring worn by the Virgin in the cathedral saved the king after a bomb attack. The ring, once tied to Queen Mercedes who died soon after, passed through royal hands with each bearer dying soon after. The chain of deaths led the king to keep the ring as Spain's throne faced vacancy three months later.
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Madrid
Mercedes
Bpan
Alfonso
Spain
Mysterious Ring Believed To Hold Power In Spain
Rumors claim a ring bestowed miraculous power to the wearer and ensure prosperity for Spain under a worthy sovereign. A royal wedding in Alfonso’s time is linked to the ring’s divine protection, with a pious kiss said to have spared the king from disaster. Now in other news California mare Sweet Marie wins a $7,500 purse in a harness match at Readeville, while railroad employees are urged to sell coal stocks.
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Alfonso
Readeville
Mass
Sweet Marte
Wentworth
Sweet Marie
Tiverton
Chamberlain Celebrated On Seventieth Birthday In Birmingham
The city of Birmingham marked Joseph Chamberlain's 70th birthday with a public celebration. He delivered a national message urging fair treatment of foreigners and urging citizens to treat their kin more kindly than outsiders.
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Birmingham
Eng
Joseph Chamberlain
Deadly saloon fight among cowpunchers at Skull Valley
Special from Prescott reports four men seriously wounded in a Skull Valley saloon fray sparked by July 4 festivities. One believed fatally, others injured. two participants jailed. Wounded include William Dickson and Dickson Jr with stabbings, Rh W Goughran stabbed, K Monte stabbed in the throat, and A L Crowe and HM Alsap cut on the face. Injured taken to a Phoenix hospital.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Republican
Prescott
Skull Valley
Jall
William Dickson
Dickson, Jr
Rh. W. Goughran
K. ©. Monte
A. L. Crowe
A. Alsap
Abeart
Fear for fate of Peary is icy North
Washington reports concern over Captain Robert Peary and the Roosevelt ship missing after sailing July 18, 1905. Geographers note severe spring weather in the far north, heavy ice, and frequent storms raising the fear the vessel was crushed or lost to drifting ice.
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Washington
Robert EK. Peary
North Pole
Roosevelt
Arctic
American Geographical Society
Peary
Morning Journal Matinee Delights Albuquerque Children
Two thousand youngsters crowded the Casino for the Morning Journal Children’s Matinee. Lemonade tubs poured over 300 gallons as Berger-Grose Stock Company entertained with songs dances and clowns. Traction Co and staff kept kids safe and joyful through the event.
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Albuquerque
Morning Journal
Frank Stortz
I. B. Payne
Traction Company
Littl
Berger-Grose Stock Company
Florence
M. ©. Chadbourne
Rendegvous
America
Lee If
Bergerhose Block Company
The
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Berger- Grose
Steamer America Aided After Eleven Day Drift
The Italian steamer Dinnamare towed the disabled Fabre line steamer America to Bermuda then arrived at her port. America passengers and crew praised Captain Pence as savior after eleven days adrift with a broken shaft. Berlin reports renewed efforts to ease Britain Germany tensions with Emperor William urging peace. In Fresno a lone bandit held up eight Yosemite wall stages at Wawona with details still scarce.
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Dinnamare
Fabre Line
America
Hermuda
Pence
Bermuda
Pritish
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
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Kiel
Fresno
Cal
Wawona
Yosemite Wall
Pope in declining health amid confinement and old age
Rome reports the pope's health as less alarming than rumors suggest. The 71 year old pontiff shows general fatigue from age and reduced exercise, requiring a sedan chair for mobility. He notes the loss of prior active life and the impact of confinement on his health.
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Leo XI
Mantua
Castro frees political captives in San Carlos fort
From Willemstadt July 7 advice reports that the dungeon at fort San Carlos island has been opened and political prisoners including those charged with treason released. Property of the prisoners returned. coincides with Curacas return and Veneswelan independence day events. Sir Huron Vine prize money noted.
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Juy
Maracabo
Venezuela
San Carlos Island
Caxtre
Bryan Says He Will Accept Presidential Nomination Again
Washington July 7 Former Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas says a letter from William Jennings Bryan dated June 18 in Stockholm confirms Bryan will accept the nomination for president a third time if the party and reform advocates control the ticket. Bryan cites Jeffersonian democracy and reform, stating he would assist if needed and that he prefers seeing principles triumph over personnel.
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United States
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Stockholm
Wetmore
Ufe
Revolution in Guatemala Stirs Central America Business Stagnation
News from Guatemala reports President Cabrera has jailed American Edward Bond as business stagnation grows. An army near the Salvadorean frontier drills, while coffee picking stalls and corn planting declines amid revolutionary tension. General Toledo prepares to lead renewed action as U.S. mediation hopes waver.
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Guatemala
Presidenttréra
Edward Bond
Larte
Toledo
United States
Salvador
Cabrera
Combes
Grand jury called to probe city and county offices
Denver July 7 District Judge John T Mullins orders a grand jury to investigate city and county offices and related matters. The sheriff and coroner are named as interested parties, and a special panel is to draw the jury. The court may also set aside the district attorney when the grand jury is empaneled.
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Denver
John T Mullins
District Court
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Special Enaore
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Aleo
Buteer
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Jeagar
Jadeoe Multine
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Gabber
Longworths Visit Versailles Amid Palace Tour
President's party Nichoas Longworth and Mrs Longworth with Ambassador mock tour Versailles Paris on July 7. They inspect the palaces and admire Marie Antoinette era at Little Trianon then attend a dinner and cotinten at the American embassy restricted to younger officials.
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Versailles
Paris
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Ambasador Oormick
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Marie Antoinette
Little Trianon
Longworths
German Anarchist Suspect Held in Beattle Case
Seattle reports police gather evidence implicating August Koeenberg in a Germany related plot and a five year old Beattle meeting led by Meet. German Consul Geseeler informs imperial government of new evidence against Rosenberg. In Beuith Washington a committee declares August Rosenberg a harmless painter and notes shop chemicals used for experiments.
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August Koeenberg
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Altena Prussia
Wee
Johanni Meet
Kroserberg
Meet
Army Posts to Be Reduced and Big Brigades Formed
President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft plan major army reorganization to cut peace posts and create seven brigade posts led by brigadiers general. Key sites include Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth Fort Sam Houston Fort Robinson Fort D A Russell and Fort Sil with two more to be added later awaiting funding.
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