Kruger Takes the Renegade Kniaz Potemkine Battle Ship
Kruger's squadron seized the Russian battleship Kniaz Potemkine at Kustendji amid mutiny chaos. Roumanian officers faced coercive surrender as mutineers were restrained by revolvers, with bloodstains and stripped cabins aboard the vessel. A Russian priest conducted a purification service after the transfer, and Kruger's squadron sailed to Russia with the captured ship.
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Kniaz Potemkine
Charles Haveing
Odessa
Koslinsky
Charles
Associated Press
Matuschensko
Georgi Pobiedonosetz
Kustendji
Roumania
Russia
Epworth League Convention Urges Prohibition Support
Denver July 9 The seventh international Epworth League convention closed with reports urging anti polygamy measures, a uniform divorce law, and intensified temperance work. Delegates praised reform groups, favored Hepburn Boliver bill, and expressed sympathy for Bishop Joyce. Services were held locally. future plans include mountain trips and state departures.
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National Bureau of Reform
Lord's Day Alliance of
Canada
Anti- Saloon League
United States
Joyce
St. Paul
Denver
Colorado Springs
Cheyenne Canon
Yellowstone Park
Portland Exposition
Mutiny Fallout Ties Roumanian Return to Message
St Petersburg reports awaiting Admiral Kruger’s report before pressing Roumania for return of mutineers from the Kniaz Potemkine. No official Roumanian attitude information. Heodosian dispatch says Volna regiment parade sparked a shot at the colonel, signaling a revolt quelled after an officer and a private were wounded.
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St. Petersburg
Kruger
Kniaz Potemkine
Foreign Office
Roumania
Heodosian
Volna
Police arrest 35 terrorists in Rigi crackdown
In Rigi on July 9, police detained 35 suspects linked to bomb and attack plots against officers. During a failed rescue attempt, one man was captured and two policemen sustained wounds.
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Rigi
Bomb throws in Tiflis leave two dead and thirteen wounded
In Tiflis last night a bomb incident killed two people and wounded thirteen as a bomb was thrown and a policeman was shot. Authorities investigation continues into the attack and those responsible are sought.
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Tiflis
Death by self inflicted cut by former bank cashier
Silas McDonald long time cashier of the State National Bank at St. Joseph Missouri died by cutting his throat in Philadelphia on July 9 in the presence of his wife. He had been in ill health and his wife was severely cut while attempting to stop him.
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Philadelphia
Silas McDonald
State National Bank
St. Joseph
Mutilated Body of Woman Found in Philadelphia Cellar
Police suspect Charles Bluhm murdered his housekeeper Annie and buried the body in the cellar of his former home in southeast Philadelphia. A hole was dug, quicklime spread, then the body placed and covered. The victim suffered a crushed skull and multiple fractures. Bluhm died in a hospital on May 18.
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Philadelphia
Annie
Charles Bluhm
Bluhm
Funeral Services in the Auditorium for Wilbur F. Sanders
Helena dispatch reports the selection of pallbearers for Wilbur F. Sanders funeral to be held at 2 pm in the Auditorium. Active pallbearers include Seallon of Butte, Heldt of Great Falls, Goddard of Billings, Blake, Hunt, Connor, and Power of Helena. Honorary names include Judge Knowles, W E Cullen, Nelson Story, Granville Stuart, and governors and judges from multiple cities.
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Helena
Wilbur F. Sanders
J. T. Connor
T. C. Power
H. Knowles
Missoula
W. FE. Cullen
Spokane
Nelson Story
Bozeman
D. E. Folsom
White Sulphur Springs
Granville Stuart
Butte
McLure
St. Louis
Woman murdered in Bakersfield mystery at Van Dorse home
Mary Van Dorse was found shot dead in the doorway of her Bakersfield home. Her husband discovered a bullet wound and a pistol with one empty chamber beside her. Neighbors heard six shots around 8 o'clock. police suspect an intruder entry followed by return fire.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Mary van Dorse
van Dorse
Thousands of Elks Arrive in Buffalo for 1905 Reunion
Thousands of delegates to the nineteenth annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion arrived in Buffalo, welcomed by bands and decoration. The automobile club provided tours along the Niagara frontier while cities like Denver Dallas and Atlantic City vie to host next year’s convention. A report from O Brien and Fanning on Canadian Elks social integration proposes a brotherly but nonsecret affiliation. The committee will present the plan to delegates this week.
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Buffalo
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Automobile Club of
Grand Lodge
Niagara Frontier
The
Elks
Denver
Dallas
Atlantic City
O’brien
Fanning
Toronto
O'Brien
Cowboy Croesus Aims for record run Santa Fe to Chicago
Walter Scott known as Cowboy Croesus leaves Los Angeles at 1 PM for Chicago aboard a Santa Fe special train. The railroad guarantees 48 hours for the 2265 mile trip, with penalties of 20 dollars per minute for overtime up to 1000 dollars, and Scott pays the railroad 20 dollars per minute if the target is beaten up to 500 dollars. If successful, he plans to charter a train to attempt the Chicago to New York record.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Walter Scott
Croesus
Chicago
Santa Fe
Scott
New York
Whites and Negroes Clash in New York Riot Over Tenements
In New York on West Sixteenth Street a mob of whites attacked Henry Hart, a black man, who fled to his tenement and fired on his pursuers. Policeman John Loye arrested Hart after defending his prisoner. A shot wounded Mary Donohue and Albert Middleton and five other blacks were arrested as the clash continued until rain dispersed the rioters.
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New York
West Sixteenth Street
Henry Hart
Hart
James Hunter
John Loye
Loye
Mary Donohue
Albert Middleton
Japan's occupation of Sakhalien Island shocks world
News notes Japan seizes Sakhalien after 18 months of war as experts debate its impact on the Washington conference. Novoe Vremya says Japan gains leverage. others warn peace talks may become harder, while Muravieff arrives in St Petersburg for peace deliberations. The Hague symbols spar over diplomatic prowess.
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Sakhalien
Novoe Vremya
Japan
Washington
Port Arthur
Ing
M. Muravieff
Rome
Lamsdorff
Foreign Office
Muravieff
the Hague
Baron Rosen
Two Young Daughters Drowned in Idaho Canal
Idaho Falls July 9 Two daughters of John Blomquist aged 15 and 20 drowned while bathing in the Idaho canal. It is believed one stepped into a hole and the other tried to rescue her. Both attended school at Weiser and were home for vacation.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
John Blomquist
Idaho Canal
Weiser
Red Flag Sails Over Potemkin Mutiny at Odessa
On June 28 Odessa awoke to the red flag over the Russian warship Kniaz Potemkine signaling revolutionary fervor. Mutineers reportedly surrendered to Romania after Kruger failed to intercept. Some crew hid inland while others surrendered to Russian authorities amid claims they joined the mutiny to survive.
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Odessa
Kniaz Potemkine
Kruger
Black Sea
Search for Mose Manuel Body Resumes in Mine
In Helena on July 9 the mine search for Mose Manuel continues with three shifts of five men each. They are about 25 feet from the bottom of the shaft and expect to find the body tomorrow. Work halted briefly yesterday due to foul air.
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The
Standard
Helena
Mose Manuel
Kansas official shakes up after bank loss
Topeka July 9. A conference of attorneys discussed the deficit at the defunct First National Bank. Governor Hoch will demand the resignation of State Treasurer T. T. Kelly over alleged improper conduct and Kelly plans to resist. The dispute is expected to go to court.
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Topeka
Kan
First National Bank
Hoch
T. T. Kelly
Kelly
Japan Will Not Consent To Represent China At Washington
China asks to be represented at the Washington conference, but Japan opposes. Russia favors the idea while Japan insists peace talks stay with Russia. Plenipotentiaries likely meet at Oyster Bay with talks starting on armistice terms and a protocol for a limited ceasefire. Bar on de Rosen to New York then Oyster Bay for presentations to the president.
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Washington
China
Russia
Japan
Aleady
Manchuria
Japa
Caron de Rosen
New Yorks
Portsmouth
N. H
Porteland
Takahira
Oyster Bay
Navy Yard
New York
Eight Die In Rail Site Blast Near Cumberland
Harrisburg July 9 Eight men were killed and two injured when a premature blast of rock powder at the Pennsylvania railroad improvements near Cumberland exploded. Victims, all P. S. Kenbaugh & Co. workers, were mangled with flesh and bone scattered over 200 yards. Names listed include James Wiseman Arthur Green Robert Thompson Frank Mullach plus three Italians and one Slav identified by numbers. An inquest found premature explosion from unknown cause with no blame on contractors.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cumberland
P. S. Kenbaugh & Co
Enola
James Wiseman
Arthur Green
Robert Thompson
Frank Mullach
Guanajuato Sees Ongoing Flood Cleanup and Outages
In Guanajuato Mexico officials report continued street debris cleanup after floods. Many items found are mangled beyond recognition as the city remains without power and water. Relief funds are being distributed to affected residents.
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Guanajuato
Mexico
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