Taft’s Final Note to Vatican on Friars in Philippines
Taft’s last note to the Vatican on friars withdrawing from the Philippines was presented to Cardinal Rampolla. It notes Washington’s wish to settle church state relations while avoiding force and outlines proposed talks in Manila via an Apostolic delegate after investigations into liabilities and land titles. Rome reels with reaction to the American note.
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Negotiations on Philippine Friars Seen as Catholic Wishes
A Washington official states that Taft's reply to the Vatican reflects the Philippine people's wishes to remove friars from four orders. The U S government says it objects to the friars is not the aim though Catholic laity oppose their continued presence in the islands.
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Rome
Taft
Vatican
Philippines
Philippine Islands
United States
Frays Between Parian Priests and Friars Over Lands
Insurrectionary Philippines under Aguinaldo sought to confiscate friars lands without compensation. Filipino sentiment and US authorities push for church land purchase if friars withdraw and are replaced by other church members to resume essential religious work.
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Aguinaldo
United States
Taft Leaves In A Week For Manila Mission
Washington July 16 Governor Taft will sail a week from tomorrow to resume his journey to Manila If the Vatican accepts terms on the friars lands and removal the papers will be signed and the matter closed If not the governor will proceed and negotiations will be suspended The friars status in the Philippines will not change for now and those in Manila may be reassigned to other branches or leave the country
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Vatican talks fail over Jesuit opposition in Rome
London July 17 The Rome correspondent of the Morning Post says Judge Taft's negotiations with the Vatican failed due to opposition from church authorities led by Cardinal Steinharber. The Vatican reportedly sacrificed a splendid opportunity.
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Their Trunks Are Seized by San Francisco Customs
Eight trunks belonging to Mrs. Charles Boettecher and Miss Nettie McMurtrie of Denver were seized by customs officers in San Francisco after a ship arrival from the Orient. The trunks held dutiable goods including silks embroideries and curios valued at about four thousand dollars. The women claimed personal effects and said they did not declare contents, inviting duty payment rather than evasion. The case was sent to the port collector for decision.
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Charles Boettecher
Nettie McMurtrie
Denver
Hobson as a Life Saver Rescues Miss Cerf on Mississippi
Capt. Richmond P. Hobson of Merrimac fame saved Miss May Cerf from drowning opposite the Chautauqua grounds near Alton, as she fell from a yacht deck into the Mississippi River. Hobson swam to her, pulled her from the water, and aided her to the yacht where she was revived after a difficult moment.
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May Cerf
Mississippi River
Chautauqua Grounds
Alton
King’s health praised after journey to Cowes
Bulletin reports His Majesty bore the London to Cowes journey well with no discomfort. He had a good night and the general condition is excellent. He is gratified by the change of air and scene. His couch was wheeled onto the open deck two hours yesterday afternoon.
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Stockholders anxious over Daly-West mining disaster
In Cincinnati stockholders buzzed as the Daly-West Mining company faced bad news. The firm’s leaders and the Speitz Voll bank office saw anxious inquiries as stock quotations tumbled after the disaster, with many investors who joined in here after the initial flotation.
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Injured Jail Property Finds Guilty in Fort Benton Case
J N Baker was found guilty of injuring jail property in Fort Benton on July 16. He faces sentencing Monday while another inmate Clifton alias Fred Earl testified of plans to escape using a corset steel sewn into his vest. Co C Sampson aided the effort and faced post verbiage from fellow inmates.
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Benton Hardware Company
Connie Brothers
Clifton
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Fred Earl
Thettorneys
Benton
Great Falls
Moore
Cascade County
Co. C. Sampson
Sampson
Severe Dakota Storm Causes Wide Damage Across Red River Valley
A sweeping storm from Devil's Lake to the Red river valley damaged towns in North Dakota and Minnesota. Grand Forks reports heavy damage with injuries but no confirmed deaths. At Thompson and Conaway strong winds and hail toppled structures, destroyed a depot, and knocked down telegraph poles. Winnipeg reports injuries to train workers.
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Conway
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Winnipeg
Belmont
Brooks Brothers
Unattended Women at Hotels Cause Outcry in New York
A New York visitor reports being unable to find lodging after 8 PM as a single woman. She says first class hotels refuse registration to unattended women unless known guests or pre booked rooms, prompting advice to telegraph ahead.
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New York
Indianapolis
Broadway
Sweets to the Sweet Card Backfires on Socialite
A well known New Yorker famed for convivial habits sent candy to a girl uptown and added Sweets to the sweet on the card. The following day the girl answered with a terse line reading T'anks to the tank, prompting amusement and headlines.
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New York Post
Daly West Stock Drops On Salt Lake Exchange
Salt Lake City notes Daly West stock fell from 54 to 8 dollars a share this morning on the local mining stock exchange. The rapid drop losses exceed one million dollars across the entire capital stock.
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Salt Lake City
Mining Stock Exchange
Daly- West
A Colored Man Responds On Suicide Hesitation
In a New York Times discussion on personal crisis reports an interlocutor asks why few Black people take their own lives. A Black respondent replies, If a nigger sits down he don’t worry, but goes to sleep, highlighting a painful stereotype about contemplation and fatalism.
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New York Times
Burned at the Stake in Clayton After Outrage
In Clayton Mississippi on July 17 a mob tied William Otley to a tree, burned him alive after he allegedly outraged Virginia Tucker. Tucker was mauled, limbs broken, and near death. Her father is reported to have sparked the execution by applying the match. A mob formed as word spread of Otley’s capture. In Owensboro Kentucky a mob gathered to lynch Josh Anderson after he killed his wife.
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Clayton
William Odey
Otley
Virginia Tucker
Miss Tucker
Owensboro
Josh Anderson
Stabbing at Marcelle's in Butte Leaves Woman Severely Wounded
A French woman at 456 East Galena Street was stabbed in 16 places from throat to hips and left unconscious. Police found the attacker fled, with his coat and hat left behind bearing letters to John Sullivan of Hancock Michigan and an empty razor case. The case is described as a brutal, record setting assault in Butte. the victim may survive.
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Governor Hunt Plans Montana Visit in September
Great Falls July 16 A friend reports Governor Hunt of Porto Rico hopes to visit Montana around Sept 1 visiting Great Falls and his Benton home before resuming duties. He has roots in Northern Montana with a career as legislator county attorney district judge and Montana Supreme Court associate justice. Mrs Hunt and the children returned to the states in June and he will join them late this month for about two weeks.
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Troops Fire Upon Strikers at Mollendo
In Mollendo Peru striking railway workers and boatmen attacked a guard of soldiers. The troops fired on the mob killing several. The government sent 500 reinforcements to maintain order.
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Mollendo
Reservoir complete as water company finishes three mile ditch
Missoula notes the water company completed its large reservoir and finished a three mile section of the new three foot mains ditch. Pipe laying is set to start next month.
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Missoula
the Water Company
Mutual concessions base of a happy marriage
A bright-faced woman remarks that mutual concessions sustain marriage and she notes her husband writes poetry. He replies cheerfully that he cannot cook.
To Improve Hot Chocolate From the New York Evening Sun
A method to improve hot chocolate involves whipping thoroughly with an egg beater before serving and topping each cup with a spoonful of whipped cream.
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New York Evening Sun
Servant Girl Problem Sparks Candid Discussion
In a dialogue from the Catholic Standard Mrs Clubb warns that the servant girl issue is serious while Mrs Houskeep agrees noting the risk of the girl overhearing conversations at any moment.
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Wisconsin Republicans Back La Follette in Convention
In Madison on July 16 followers of Governor La Follette won a decisive victory over stalwarts and Senator Spooner at the Wisconsin Republican state convention. The key fight occurred in the resolutions committee. the La Follette majority platform endorsed Roosevelt, praised Spooner’s career, urged his possible reelection if aligned with the platform, and backed La Follette’s primary system. The minority Spooner endorsement was defeated 709 to 352, and the majority platform was adopted 76 to 279 before adjournment.
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Baltimore Club Sold Amid Player Departures
Baltimore authorities announce John J. McGraw representing Andrew Freedman secured a controlling interest in the Baltimore American League club. Six players were released after the game, with McGinnity Cronin McCann Bresnahan heading to New York and Kelly Sey mour expected to leave for Cincinnati. Ban Johnson warns the franchise risks forfeiture if no team is fielded tomorrow to match the St Louis schedule.
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U S Customs Inspector Merritt Flanagan Resigns
Special Dispatch reports Merritt Flanagan United States inspector of customs with headquarters at Glasgow resigns. The vacancy will be filled from the civil service list. Flanagan has held the post for over two years and may return to Chinook to enter business where he holds stock and other interests.
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Kodak to Acquire M. A. Seed Dry Plate Firm
The M. A. Seed Dry Plate company is sold to Eastman Kodak of New York. Under Eastman Kodak, a national combination plans to control all plate companies in the United States.
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Eastman Kodak Company
United States
Narrow Escape From Injury in Missoula
Charles Hartman narrowly avoided a serious crash on his bicycle when he struck a buggy in Missoula on July 16. His daughter riding on the handlebars escaped unharmed, as Hartman did not see the wagon until it was nearly too late.
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Charles Hartman
Incident near town leads to injuries during rescue attempt
A late scene describes a man trying to shield a young girl from harm and sustaining minor injuries himself. Details remain scant as witnesses recall a brief struggle and a cautious response from bystanders.
Hibernians Meet in Denver for Biennial Convention
Three hundred twenty two delegates from 52 states Canada and Mexico attend the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention in Denver. Candidates for presidency include John A. Ryan Patrick O Neill and James J Dolan with O Neill favored by several delegations. A banquet at the Windsor hotel faced a venue shortage leading to a separate spread for ladies.
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Father Henebry
Tiael
Washington University
John F. Keating
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Lady Henry Somers Wins Royal Return to Favor
The long ostracized reformer Lady Henry Somers, famed temperance advocate and heiress of Eastnor Castle, is restored to royal favor. Princess Beatrice visited her at Eastnor Castle with King Edward VII's permission, signaling a shift amid Queen Victoria's earlier objections.
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Liang Chen Tung Happy to Assume Duties Late This Year
Paris July 16 Liang Chen Tung the Chinese minister in Washington says he looks forward to returning to Washington with pleasure and hopes to assume his duties in December or early 1903 He plans to take his two sons to the United States for their education and notes U S China ties and gratitude for fair dealing.
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United Mine Workers Convene Over Anthracite Strike Aid
Indianapolis July 16. The national convention opens in Tomblinson hall to decide on calling a strike to aid the anthracite miners. Indications tonight show no walkout by soft coal men, though the outcome remains uncertain amid influencers and possible last minute shifts. President Mitchell avoids dictating the convention, saying it will decide while aiming to help the East’s anthracite strike.
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Roosevelt Hosts Guests at Sagamore Hill in Lively Evening
President Roosevelt entertains at Sagamore Hill with guests including Robert D. Wrenn former Rough Riders member. Owen Wister expected but unable to attend. Minimal official business, Loeb and the president handling few Washington matters. Roosevelt declines to discuss occult martial cases involving Gen. Jacob Smith and Maj. Littleton Waller.
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Surveyor lays out ditches to Tongue river region
Miles City reports surveyor and party completed fieldwork in the southern county and near Sheridan Wyoming. They laid out ditches intended to originate from the Tongue River and surveyed grassland condition around Miles City.
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