Admiral Jones Body Delivered to U S Government in Paris
In Paris a formal ceremony marked the transfer of Admiral John Paul Jones’s body to the United States. French and American troops paraded with pomp as crowds along the route cheered Vive Les Americains and Vive La France. Marines, sailors, and French infantry joined in a dignified procession to the military school for the service and honors.
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Paris
France
United States
John Paul Jones
America
Cherbourg
Invalades
Alexander Bridge
Caplanade
Japan plans new 160 million loan details released
Semi official details disclose a 160 million dollar Japanese loan with 4.12 percent interest secured by a second lien on the tobacco monopoly. The underwriting syndicate includes Parr's Bank Limited of London, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Yokohama Specie Bank Limited with Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and Deutsche Asiatische Bank. National City Bank and National Bank of Commerce in New York will assist Kuhn, Loeb & Co. in the flotation.
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New York
Parr’a Bank, Limited
London
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Yokohama Specie Bank
Lmited
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Deutsche Asiatische Bank of
Berlin
National City Bank
National Bank of Commerce
New York City
Araist Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Castro Creates a Monopoly in Venezuela Decree
American chargé d affaires Norman Hutchin reports to the state department that the Venezuelan president issued a decree effectively placing Venezuela’s sale industry under government control and directing state supervision of commerce.
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Washington
Norman
Caracas
State Department
Venezuela
Russian Assembly July 28 Summons Set to Meet
A dispatch from St. Petersburg reported by the Exchange Telegraph says a decree will summon the Russian representative assembly to meet on July 28. The notice indicates the assembly will assemble for legislative sessions under the current government.
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London
St. Petersburg
Representative Assembly
Clear Case Against Roads Washington
The Post says the department of agriculture has prepared to begin 1200 suits against the railroads to seek a penalty of 3500 in each case for every violation of the twenty eight hour law. The statute requires carriers shipping five or more stock interstate to unload feed water and rest each head for five hours after twenty eight hours on the road. Nearly every railroad from Maine to California is involved.
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Washington
the Post
Department of Agriculture
Maine
California
May Sit In Portland Maine For Peace Conference
Washington reports that Portland Maine is favored as the site for summer peace plenipotentiaries sessions. War Harbor Newport and other resorts were considered but ruled out due to crowds and social distractions. Portland offers retirement and cooler climate nearby.
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Portland
Washington
War Harbor
Newport
John Hay Funeral At Euclid Heights In Bright Civility
The procession noted a calm day as President Roosevelt attended the John Hay funeral at Lake View Cemetery Euclid Heights. Mourners gathered around Hay as granite monuments to Cleveland Ohios and national figures stood nearby commemorating service to the country.
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Cleveland
John Pay
Familly
Lake View Cemetery
Ohblo
James A. Garfield
Rockfeller
Otines
John Hay
Euclid Heights
Roosevelt
Canal Employes Dissatisfied On Isthmus
From Christobal and Panama City reports detail dire conditions on the Isthmus with widespread disease including measles yellow fever and bubonic plague. Clerical shortages hinder administration as one district superintendent lacks twelve clerks and pay delays leave many workers unpaid awaiting departures on the steamers.
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New York
Eorge J. Maclock
Louisville
Christobal
Panams
Maclock
Fabmeaa
Colon
Monkey Hill Cemetery
American Woman in Toils London at Christie's Theft
Annie Grant of Chicago claimed as actress was committed at a police court to stand trial at the Old Bailey on charges of stealing a pearl necklace worth 10. The real name thought to be Annie Gieeson. She visited Christie's, inspected the necklace, obtained a duplicate of imitation pearls, and substituted them on a second visit. The prisoner held a continental passport issued six months ago by the American embassy in the name of Annie M. Grant of Chicago.
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London
Annie Grant
Chicago
The
Old Bailey
Christie's
Annie Gieeson
Annie M. Grant
Russians Ask to Go Home From Lena at Mare Island
More than 100 crew members of the Russian cruiser Lena in Mare Island navy yard demand the same parole privileges as the Kuselans in Manila. They ask to be paroled and allowed to return home to Russia, while Commander Genther will relay the requests to Washington.
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Vallejo
Cal
Mare Island Navy Yard
Genther
Manila
Russia
State Department
Washington
China Seeks Voice at Washington Conference on War Reach
Washington reports indicate China asks to be represented at the Washington conference citing vital interest in proceedings. Japan opposes Chinese representation arguing Manchuria restitution is China's premise and Tokyo prefers direct talks with Russia. Baron Rosen to meet the president, with site discussions favoring Portsmouth or Portland and Manchester as possible summer HQ in New England.
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Washington
China
Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Tokio
Rusela
Plana
Baron Rosen
New York
Oyster Bay
Count Cassini
New England
Baron de Rosen
Mineheater
Les
Portsmouth
N. H
Portland
Civil War on the Black Sea Reported Bombardment at Theodosia
London dispatch cites Kniaz Potemkin bombardment of Theodosia with town burning and looting by garrison. A mutinous torpedo boat joins the action as another boat shells the town from shore. Theodosia reportedly declared in a state of war.
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London
Tally Malathon Saya
Kniax Potemkine Ia
Theodosia
Hetuter
Kniaz Potemkino
Bronze Sacajawea statue unveiled in Portland
In Portland Oregon a bronze statue of Sacajawea with her papoose was unveiled on Lake View terrace between Lewis and Clark statues. The ceremony featured a flag drape, an invocation by Rev Anna H Shaw and music by Charlie Cutter. Miss Susan B Anthony spoke on Women in Discovery.
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Portland
Ore
Sacajawea
Lewis and Clark
Old
Oregon
Lake View Terrace
Capts
Merriweather Lewis
William Clark
Anna H. Shaw
America
Charlies Cutter
Susan B. Anthony
Discovery
Isthmus Health Plan Hailed Before Canal Work
Chairman Shonts of the Panama canal commission says the isthmus will be health ful comfortable and enjoyable before digging begins. He notes twelve and one half percent of employees are assigned to healthful work and a cable reports no new yellow fever cases, no deaths, and one case under treatment on the Isthmus.
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Washington
Sife
Panama
Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Magoon
Manama
German government bars Jaures from Berlin speech
Chancellor von Huelow telegraphed the German ambassador in Paris to inform M Jaures that Berlin would not permit the French socialist leader to speak there in July. The invitation to Jaures came from the socialist executive committee to unite opposition to Moroccan policy and align socialist views across nations.
Indictment Seated Against Prominent Men in DC Conspiracy
Washington grand jury indicts Orrin G Staples Tracy L Jefforda John L Fehr and Elisha Fitch for conspiracy to defraud citizens of the District of Columbia by misrepresenting the financial standing of the Interstate Live Stock Insurance Company of the district.
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Washington
Grand Jury
District of Columbia
Orrin G. Staples
Tracy L. Jefforda
United States
John L. Fehr
Elisha Fitch
Interstate Live Stock Insurance Company
Elihu Root Appointed Secretary of State
Official notice from President Roosevelt confirms Elihu Root will assume the secretaryship of state. Root plans to take the oath in about two weeks and will delay permanent Washington entry until September to settle his legal and business affairs.
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Mr. Root
Root
Cleveland
Sagamore Hill
Hoot
Washington
State Department
Department
Roosevelt
John Hay
National Educational Association
Ocean Grove
Elihu Hoot
Hay
Formal rise of flag in Crimea on Kniaz Potemkine revolt
The Kniaz Potemkine mutineers formally raise the flag and declare a decisive struggle against the Russian government. They guarantee the inviolability of foreign ships navigating the Black Sea and the inviolability of foreign ports.
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Theodosia
Crimea
Kniaz Potemkine
Black Sea
Hawaiian Governor Carter Arrives Amid Resignation Move
Governor George Carter of Hawaii reaches San Francisco aboard the Hiner Alameda en route to Washington for talks with President Roosevelt. He has tendered resignation as territorial governor and seeks permission to visit the president to discuss government matters. The move follows the territorial election results.
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San Francisco
George Carter
Hawaiian Territory
Honolulu
Carter
Washington
Roosevelt
Hawaiii
Hawaii
Secret Service cotton report ready for Wilson release
Washington dispatch says the long awaited secret service inquiry into irregularities in government cotton crop reports has been submitted to Secretary Wilson. He announced the case has become a scandal and promised full public disclosure of all information available.
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Washington
Secret Service
Wilson
Senator Mitchell Plans Appeal After Fraud Verdict
Portland Oregon counsel for United States Senator Mitchell will appeal the jury verdict finding him guilty of fraud. A motion for a new trial is set for Monday night and if overruled the team will seek direct Supreme Court review, bypassing the United States circuit court of appeals. District Attorney Heney sees no appeal grounds and doubts the senator will obtain further hearing.
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Portland
Ore
United States
Mitchell
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Heney
Tornado Hits North Texas Killing Fourteen
A tornado and thunderstorm moved near Nacona Texas on Thursday afternoon, killing fourteen people and injuring many others while destroying several houses. The storm passed a few miles west and south of Dallas, according to a special dispatch.
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Dallas
Tex
Nacona
Texas
Here
Buckingham Palace Hosts Anglo Japanese State Ball
A Buckingham Palace state ball honored Prince and Princess Arisugara of Japan with Crown Prince Constantine and Greek royals in attendance though the Prince and Princess of Wales were absent at Sandringham. Among American guests were Mr and Mrs J Pierpont Morgan Mr and Mrs Francis Landon and Miss Catlin. the American embassy did not attend due to Secretary Hay's death.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Princess Arisugara
Japan
Princess Constantine
Greece
Prince
Princess of Wales
Sandringham
J. Pierpont Morgan
Francis Landon
New York
Miss Catlin
St. Louis
Hay
Yalta Fears Bombardment
Intense excitement grips Yalta in Crimea as residents fear an impending bombardment by the Kalaz Potemkine.
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Yalta
Yalita
Crimean
Kalaz Potemkine
Rockefeller Endowment for Higher Education Announces Gift
The General Education Board receives a ten million dollar endowment for higher education in the United States from John D. Rockefeller. Dr. Wallace Butterick of the board announced the gift at a city meeting.
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New York
United States
General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
Wallace Butterick
General Wilnon W. mar Leads West Tour With Mrs Blackmer
General Wilnon W. mar commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic travels west on his second tour of the year accompanied by Mrs. Blackmer and her daughter Miss Brower. The party departs Boston and plans a circuit through Chicago Wyoming Boise Portland Seattle Tacoma Sitka and Alaska, returning about August 4.
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Wilnon
W. Mar
Grand Army of the Republic
Government May Sell Lodge Pole Pine Timber in Wyoming
The bureau of forestry has a $2.50 per 1000 feet bid on 50,000,000 feet of lodge pole pine and eaglemann spruce in the Big Four forest reserve Wyoming. Timber will be advertised. if no higher bid emerges the offer is accepted. Export of timber from the reserve state follows recent congressional action. 60,000,000 feet will be cut under rules using only dead and mature timber.
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Washington
Bureau of Forestry
Big Four Forest Reserve
Wyoming
Cloudburst in Texas claims eighteen lives near Del Rio
In Las Vacas mountains above Del Rio Texas a cloudburst washed through a fertile valley. Sixteen Mexicans and two American children died before a panicked crowd. Loss to livestock and property was enormous with full details pending.
Quiet Sunday at Sagamore Hill for President Roosevelt
Oyster Bay N Y Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt kept a quiet day at Sagamore Hill with no visitors. House guests included Mrs Richardson and Captain Robert L Ferguson of New York. The party attended Christ Episcopal church where a sermon was delivered by the Right Reverend Knight bishop of Cuba.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Richardson
Robert L. Ferguson
New York
Roosevelt Mies
Ethel Roosevelt
Ferguson
Christ Episcopal Church
Knight
Cuba
Attempt to Wreck Overland Near Laramie
An early Friday attempt to wreck Union Pacific Overland Limited No. 1 was foiled when the engineer and fireman spotted an obstruction on the track and stopped the westbound train just before the pilot scraped the object. The debris included ties stones and old timbers.
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Laramie
Wyo
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
Half Million Acre Indian Pasture Opens for Settlers
Oklahoma El R e no reports Secretary Hitchcock orders opening of a large southwest Indian pasture for settlement. Leasing starts December 4 with 1.0 acre tracts for five years at a minimum 25 cents per acre per year. Each lessee must cultivate up to 75 percent of tillable land. maximum two sections per person. no sub leasing without Interior consent.
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EL Reno
Okla
Hitchcock
Oklahoma
Randlett
Anadarke
Orice
Secretary of the Interior
Root for President and Taft Panama Plan Rumors
The article alleges a reported understanding between the president and Mr. Root granting Root full support at the Republican National Convention in three years. It also suggests Secretary Taft would direct the Panama Canal project to gain lasting fame. It claims Judge Hoot’s return to law yields about $1,000 weekly and possibly $500,000 yearly.
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Washington
New York
Memorial Services in Rome for Secretary Hay
A memorial service for the late Secretary Hay was held at St. Pauls American church in Rome at the same hour as the U.S. funeral. Attending were officials of the American embassy led by Ambassador White, Consul General DeLastro, and many from the diplomatic corps and colony. Dr. Nevin, rector, conducted the service wearing the Loyal Legion insignia.
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Rome
Hay
St. Paul's
United States
Ambassador White
London
Great Britain
DeUastro
Military Order of the Loyal Legion 1
Nevin
Lyttle Coal Surrenders Brass Wage Money to U.S.
Lyttle Texas reports the Lyttle Coal company surrendered 1189 brass pieces used to pay miners and accepted as cash in town stores. The coins, valued 6 cents to one dollar, were discounted when used as currency. Secret service men say the usage violates federal statutes and counterfeiting laws.
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Fort Worth
Lyttle
Tex
Lyttle Coal Company
Secret Service
Kruger Arrives, Takes Kniaz Potemkine for Russia
Admiral Kruger arrived Sunday with the battleship Kniaz Potemkine, surrendered to Russian authorities by Roumania under King Charles. The accompanying torpedo boat fled to Odessa claiming it did not mutiny, saying the Potemkine forced its departure.
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Kustenji
Roumania
Kruger
Kniaz Potemkine
Charles of
Navy chief to halt Kniaz Protemkine at Hosp hos?
London dispatch reports the chief of staff of the navy has ordered a mission to Heraclea to block the Kniaz Protemkine from approaching the entrance to the Hosp phorus. He is told to supply the battleship with coal and even money if needed to prevent passage.
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London
Constantinople
The
Daily Mail
Heraclea
Hosphorus
Nebraska Man Honored at Library Association Meeting
The American Library Association closed its convention in Portland Oregon with officers elected including President Frank P. Hill of Brooklyn Public Library and Secretary J. J. Wyer of Lincoln Nebraska.
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Portland
Ouore
American Library Association
Frank P. Hill
Brooklyn
Public Brary
J. J. Wyer
Lincoln
Nef
Omaha Youth Drowns at Portland Exposition
17 year old Frank Sitera of Omaha drowned in Guilds Lake on the expo grounds after being attracted to the fair.
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Omaha
Fair
Portland
Ore
P Frank Sitera
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Texas Coal Company
Shipa
Nebraska
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