Prohibition Sweeps the South Across States
National prohibition efforts surge in southern states with local option acts and growing sentiment to enact absolute prohibition. Report highlights Texas Tennessee Virginia North Carolina Kentucky Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi South Carolina and Louisiana where counties and towns move toward stricter liquor bans amid concerns over public order and race.
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Chicago
National Prohibition
Mason and Dixon
Ling
New York
Ghie River
Pennsylviana
Arkaysis
Louisiana
WW. Stewart
Prohibition National Committee
Texas
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
Kentucky
Georgsia
Floride
Alatona
Mississippi
Arkuisis
Richmond
Neteen
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Biden Wa
Springs
South Carolina
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
New York Fails Seen as Stock Market Warning
New York reports a continued price decline on the stock exchange leading to suspensions and a major brokerage failure. W L Stow & Co. is suspended followed by Talbot J Taylor & Co. whose senior member is in law James St Keene’s son in law. The events shock the financial world and hint at broader market instability.
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New York
Stock Exchange
W.L. Stow & Co
Aewh
Talbot J. Taylor & Co
James St. Keene
Plana Us E
Title: Earldom Claim Denied to London Organ Grinder
London July 27 The privileges committee ruled against Wilbun Purveur Thomas Paulett the Viscount Elinston a former organ grinder in London streets in his bid for the earldom of Paulett. The decision places the estate in the hands of the late earl’s son William John Joydston Paulett who remains a minor.
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London
Wilbun
Thomas Paulett
Elinston
Paulett
Elizabeth Livinia Newman
Wiliam John Joydston Paulett
Victory Report From Venezuelan Front Declares Overthrow Decisive
Official dispatch from Ciudad Bolivar dated July 20 reports a fifty hour battle in which Venezuelan forces recaptured the city. The telegram notes over 1,500 dead or wounded on both sides and the death of General Henrique Urdanetta. It also lists enemy losses including 28 generals and many officers captured, plus 3,000 Mausers, six Reid guns, and 2,000 cartridges seized. Traitor Perrara and others escaped to Vincente Gomez.
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Revolutioniste
Venezuela
Caracas
Ciudad Boilyar
Gouieg
Aander
Ciudad Bolivar
Castro
Ciudad
Golivar
Henrique Urdanetta
Aurelio Valdueno
Rolando
Guzman
Vesques
McDonalde
Luigi Sata
Mberty
Reid
Perrara
Congregation asks Calli to deliver pope funeral oration
In Rome on July 27 the congregation of Cardinals proposed Monsignor Calli to deliver the funeral oration for the late pope and readings on the duties of the college tied to Leo's succession. The appointments are tentative and not yet formally communicated to the appointees.
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Congregation of Cardinals
Rome
Congregation of Cardinaly
Monsignor
Calli
Monaleni
Leo
Tartozzi
Pifferi
Pope
Palen
O'Connell
Catholic University At
Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
Mansionor O'Connell
Chadinal Satobli
Cardin Soto
Monstenor O Conmeli
Iemma
Pape
Bishop Katzer's Funeral in Milwaukee Cathedral Ceremony
The funeral of Archbishop Frederick Xavier Katzer was held at St. John’s Cathedral Milwaukee with grand ceremonies. Attendees included Archbishops Ireland and Quigley, multiple bishops, 400 priests and sisters, and Catholic society representatives. Governor La Follette, Mayor Royse, and city officials attended as Bishop Schwebach presided at the pontifical Mass. Remains interred in St. Francis cemetery family lot.
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Winconsin
Milwaukee
Schwebach
LaCrosse
Hennessy
Wichita, Kun
Serman
St. Francis Cemetery
Native Priesthood Plans By American Bishops In Philippines
President Roosevelt received Benjamin Tracy and Rev Thomas August Hendrick who will be consecrated as bishop and soon go to Cebu Philippines to promote a native priesthood. American bishops will study education in the islands and bring Filipino priests to the United States for training. This effort aims to foster local clergy, aid the Catholic church, and support U S governance in the Philippines amid the Agilipay movement. Moody toured Sagamore Hill discussing navy expansion and summer maneuvers with Roosevelt and Trout.
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Philippines
Oyster Lay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Navy
Benjamin S. Tracy
Thomas Augustine Hendrick
Rochester
Catholic Church
Rome
Pope Leo
Hendrick
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Philippina Islands
Hendricks
Edward Vatman
Twentieth
United States Infantry
Catholic University At
Washington
Islands
Trout
United States
Moody
Sagamore Hill
Peons Revolt After Violent Whipping at Yale City Mine
In Yale City Georgia convicts numbering about 145 revolted after a punishment incident. Guards fired during attempts to restore order, wounding two. inmates barricaded the mine and defied authorities. State Warden Moore headed toward Cole City as guards face starvation strategy to subdue the uprising.
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Georgia
Chattanooga
Venn
State of Georgia
Georgia Irom and Coal Company
Yale City
Moore
Sity
Cole City
Dead Pope in State as Cardinals Name Conclave Committees
The Rome masses view the pope’s death as crowds endure the heat and guard against accidents. Cardinals meet to appoint committees to arrange the conclave and guard papal treasure and seals while surgeons and doctors prepare for the cardinalate. Cardinal Oreglia directs affairs with firmness and calm. The state department in Washington reports Hay’s message response.
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St. Peter's
Leo MIII
Congregation of Cardinals
Casali
Micehl and
Della Volpe
Doctora
Lappont
Pelugalio
Cagiati
Congregation of Briefs
Oreglia
Cardinal Gregia
Cardinals
Domenico Scampa
Bologna
Gutu Boschi
Ferrarati
Sacred College
Leo
Condolence Note From Cardinal Rampolla on Pope’s Death
Rome July 28 John Wey Secretary of State Washington states he conveyed heartfelt sympathy from the president and sacred college expresses deep sincere gratitude for noble manifestation signed M Cardinal Rampolla a brief diplomatic note from the Vatican communications about mourning for the pope’s death.
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Rome
John Wey
Washington
Sr College
Sacred College
The Pope's Will Leaves All to Church and Succesor
Rome July 25 Thousands view the body of Leo XIII as the will is opened revealing the pope leaving all property to the church and successor. Each family member receives a personal gift chosen from his apartments and similar bequests go to his physicians. Total property value not yet known.
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Rome
Leo XIII
Basilica of
St. Peter's
Gould
Les KT
Hedges Admits False Oaths Over Diary Entries
Charles Hedges, former Superintendent of Free Delivery, admits making false diary entries to justify per diem pay. He claims the falsifications were necessary to secure his $2000 salary and $3500 per diem, detailing numerous travel locations before the charges led to his removal. The case cites involvement by A W Machen, Herbert W Valentine, and First Assistant Postmaster General Johnson.
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Washington
Charles Hedges
Felluwius
Assistarit
Generel Dee
Charles Hedges Wis
Tree
Die Pepe
JMU
Joplin
Mansfield
John Sherman
San Antonio
Vex
Mexico
A. W. Machen
Hedges
New York
Philadelphia
Bridgeport
Conn
Camden
N. J
Wedges
Anott
Belly
W. Machen. Hedges
Mir Medgsa
White Lo
Machen
Simethy
Herbert W. Valentine
New York Post Office
Post Office Commission
Johnson
Valentine
Ervin H
Fig
Farley Surrenders in Ringing Case at Chicago Police
E. Farley, once banned by the Detroit Jockey Club for alleged ringing, surrendered at Chicago Police. A Michigan fugitive warrant had been issued. Judge Chetlam set the trial for next Thursday. Michigan law makes entering a horse race fraudulently a felony with a three year penalty. Farley claims to prove his innocence at trial.
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E. &. Farley
Chicago
E. E. Farley
Detroit Jockey Club
Michigan
Central
Trarlay
Chetlam
Farley
Almiess
Ag Saorih
Jonesé
Detroit
Kentucky Parson in Midlburg Tragedy and Jail Return
In Middleburg Kentucky a minister Robert Lee of Linnie Causey county killed Ellis Woods and fatally wounded Woods's son after a quarrel. He was subdued by a fight and sent to Liberty jail where he gave thanks at the table with prisoners.
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Middleburg
Robert Lee
Linnie
Causey County
Liberty
Lee
Ellis Woods
Gnurce
Woads
Salomon found guilty of counterfeiting union cigar label
New York July 25 Salomon found guilty in special sessions court of counterfeiting the union cigar label and fined. He was held in 1000 dollars bond for August 4 arraignment on a Revenue Service complaint alleging forged patterns on cigar boxes to mislead buyers into thinking they were made in Key West. Secret service says about a half million cheap Pennsylvania cigars claimed as Key West product circulated nationwide. Salomon owns small cigar factories in Key West and in Reading, Pa.
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New York
Salomon
Evlér
Feat Tobacco
Pennsylvania
Key West
United States
Secret Service
Balomon
Hed Lion
Shot Fire Causes Wounding At Mantel Firm
Adolph Inhmen, guardian over non union workers for Charles Ehmen & Co mantel makers, opened fire on a crowd of union men in Chicago early today, wounding Robert Kuter, one of his tutors, and was immediately arrested.
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Chicago
Adolph Inhmen
Charles Ehmen & Co
Robert Kuter
Bogus Certificates Fraud in Philadelphia Naturalization Papers
Philadelphia faces a government inquiry into wholesale sale of fake naturalization papers. Immigration figures show a large rise in arrivals, with authorities attributing most of the increase to bogus documents used to gain citizenship rights and city contracts.
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Philadelphia
United States
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Rodgers
Sansome Street
Ice Trust Controls Chicago Ice Market
Chicago faces ice shortages as the Knickerbocker Ice Company reportedly consolidates rival firms to dominate the city trade. Officials debate legality of price hikes, noting grand juries and conspiracy laws may be unable to act if one firm gains total market control. Prices have risen sharply, exceeding sixfold for some customers.
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Chicago
Ice Trust
Fce
Edgar B.volman
Howard O
Sprogle
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Sprogte
Lilnots
Nickerbocker Company
Steamer Waverly Sinks in Lake Michigan Collision
Harbor Beach Michigan reports the steamer Waverly sank after a collision with the Turret Court. The crew escaped to the schooner Crosthwaite, which towed the stranded vessel miles below, and all were saved.
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Chicago
Harbor Beach
Mich
Naval Trouble Aboard Oceanic Angers English and Irish
Aboard the Oceanic from Liverpool Americans and Irish aboard the Atlantic liner clashed over patriotic songs on July 4. J Power Donellan, a New York lawyer, gave a speech praising American independence that provoked hostile English passengers. Fights broke out, officers and stewards intervened, and Donellan was dragged from the saloon as quarrels continued to the voyage end.
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kKmorigans
Iriah
New York
Oceanic
Liverpool
J. Power Donellan
Donelan
Donecllan
Tenglish
Gland
Wissyme TS Bytile
Jongushmen
Treland
Purser Russell
Denellan
Japan Will Observe War Policy Till October
London July 21 The Japanese official statement to the Associated Press says war between Russia and Japan is an invention. Japan will wait and watch, urging China to carry out Manchurian assurances to the United States and seek opening of additional ports. No action until October when Manchuria evacuation must occur. Russia’s note reportedly open ports issue earlier than actual pledge.
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Raco
London
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
China
United States
Manchuria
Associated Press
America
Great Oriswin
Manchukia
Rhussian
Hay
Prince Ching
Conger
Washington
Ching
Markets Roundup From Sioux City And Other Elevations
Sioux City stock markets report hogs at Licht and butcher rates up to 5.15, cattle prices from 2.25 to 5.10, and yearlings around 2.50. Chicago notes hog receipts at 14,000 with steady to easy trends. cattle and sheep also steady. South Omaha shows cattle and hogs with varied but steady ranges. Kansas City lists cattle and hog prices, with lambs and sheep values noted.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Berges
Grain Markets Cash Quotations and Commodities
Chicago July 25 Grain and Provisions report lists cash quotations for wheat corn oats rye barley flax seed and various pork lard and butter prices. Prices show mixed but steady patterns with butter ease and cheese firm. Minneapolis quotes and delivery notes appear with scarce detail and several OCR artifacts.
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Chicago
Northwestern
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