Irish Premier Balfour faces Irish demand after Commons vote
The Irish question dominated the House of Commons as the government lost a motion to reduce Ireland's membership. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman pressed for resignation if humiliated, while John Redmond urged action. Balfour remained calm, saying a decision would come after further consultation and a possible Monday statement.
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House of Commons
Ireland
Menry Campbell-Bannerman
Balfour
John’ Redmond
Irish Party
Redmond
Chairman Morton backs exhaustive life insurers probe
New York July 20 Chairman Morton stated he supports a special investigation of New York life insurance companies. He said the more complete and searching the legislative inquiry, the better it will suit him and the Equitable. He hopes the statewide examination will be as exhaustive as his plan for the Equitable inquiry.
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New York
Morton
Higgins
Equitable
Stevens sails to Panama to lead canal work
John F. Stevens the newly named chief engineer sails to Panama aboard the Mexico accompanied by Chairman Shonts. Stevens to assume control on arrival and discuss canal plans while noting aims to improve workers’ recreation with clubs and depots across the isthmus.
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New York
John F. Stevens
Panama Canal
Panama
Mexico
Shonts
Canal Comission
Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Catal
Wasald
Superior Command Opposes Peace in Manchuria Fight
Telegram from Gunsig Pass dated July 2 reports the entire superior command bitterly opposing peace. Russian forces hold 11 cavalry flanks enveloping Japanese in defensive lines while fortifications grow. A AP correspondent notes heavy machine guns and artillery. morale is strong despite harsh conditions, with leaders insisting victory is near.
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Gunsig Pass
Manchuria
M. Witte
Associated Press
Kaiyuan
Russia
Red Crows
Tes
Aged Doctor Sentenced in Mead Arson Case
Spokane July 20 Dr Mary A. La1m a prominent physician here was sentenced to pay a $1,000 fine and serve four years in prison. Dr Latham was convicted of arson for setting fire to a Mead drug store. The jury recommended mercy but Judge Poindexter cited her age and sex in refusing it.
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Spokane
Mary A. la
Latham
Mead, Wash
Poindexter
Walked from Eureka to Portland cadet march
Portland, Ore July 20. Sixty five Eureka California cadets arrived after a 510 mile march to attend the Lewis and Clark exposition. The boys ages range from 18 to 20 years and their health has been satisfactory. They will return to Eureka by steamer.
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Portland
Ore
Eureka
Cal
Heatnight misery of New York’s tenements photographed
A set of photographs by Robert Ta Dunn captures the suffering of poor families in New York during severe heat. Taken after midnight in tenement districts, the images show mothers, fathers, and children on roofs and piers, with scenes of crowded rooms, open parks, and inadequate cooling. A charity fund provides milk and water to vulnerable families, contrasted with cooler Rocky Mountain nights.
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New York
Robert Ta Dunn
Ute. Py
Portugal
Childrei
Chia
Ian
Ae Iitie
Ebolet Soda Meater
Howe
Itiaven
Benetcal
Hamed
New Yorker
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Shanghai Merchants Plan the Boycott
Washington reports a Shanghai meeting of Chinese merchants on May 6 to oppose American exclusion laws and to boycott American goods. The Jen Ching society led resolutions urging higher wages for natives, withdrawal of privileges to the Hensing company, and social and financial penalties for merchants dealing in American goods. The action seeks stricter enforcement and support from impartial press and missionaries. An Orient dispatch says the boycott is not a major threat to American trade.
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Washington
Department of State
Samuel L. Gracey
Fuchay
China
Shanghai
Jen Ching
Man Mirror) Literary Society
Francisco
Wilkie
Cret Service
Orient
Hongkong
Marked Abatement In Heat Yet Many Deaths Reported
After days of extreme heat the weather eased across New York and nearby cities. Temperatures fell to 71 in some areas while reports noted lingering effects from the heat wave. Philadelphia and Atlantic coast regions saw cooler, humid conditions with showers promised.
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New York
Iklyn
Jersey City
Phindelpnia
Not Enough Votes To Remove Hooker In Albany
In Albany on July 20 the legislature considered a concurrent resolution to remove Supreme Justice Warren B. Hooker of Fredonia for alleged willful corruption and contempt of the justice system. The final vote was 16 to 67 against removal, far short of the 100 votes needed. Forty one Republicans and 58 Republicans and 9 Democrats supported removal, while 67 opposed.
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Albany
Warren B. Hooker
Fredonia
Chateman Fish
Committee of Juda Tary
Justice Hooker
Supreme Court
Essary
Republians
Moyal
Life Insurance Investigation Ordered by New York Governor
Governor Higgins asked the New York legislature to appoint a joint committee to probe life insurance practices in the state. A special joint center of three senators and five assemblymen was created with a $25,000 budget. Armstrong of Rochester will chair the panel with Tulley of Corning and other leaders named. Higgins says an inquiry should begin at once and respects the legislature’s discretion. By July 29 the Union Pacific declared a 2 percent semiannual dividend with a 0. The text notes a 0?
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Albany
N. Y
Higgins
Senate
Armstrong
Armstrong Insurance
Rochester
Chistman Tulley
Corning
Nixon
New York
Union Pacific
Chicago
Caily
Teamsers Joint Council
Andus
Amalgamated Copper raises quarterly dividend
New York July 20 The Amalgamated Copper rating increases the quarterly dividend to 3 percent per share from 2 3/4 percent. The revision boosts the stock's payout and reflects a modest rise over the previous quarter.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Legislative committee urged to probe life insurers
Syracuse insurance chief Francis Hendricks backs creation of a legislative committee to investigate Equitable and other life insurance firms. He calls it an operative duty to examine the companies, assess their management, and report before the next legislative session to enable policy-holder protections.
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Syracuse
N.Y. Guyer
Francis Hendricks
State Insurance Department
Equitable
Chicago Concession Ends City Teamsters Strike
Chicago amid a wave of resignations, teamsters vote to return to work after a prolonged strike. Many unions, including lumber, department store drivers, and express drivers, plan reinstatement while non-union hires stay in place. Officials expect most workers to be rehired and emphasize individual employer decisions on union strength.
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Railway Express
Express
Teamsters Union
Body of Gen Blackmar viewed by friends in Chicago
The body of Gen W W Blackmar former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic lay in state at Memorial Hall in the public library building. Hundreds of former comrades viewed the casket before it was moved to Boston for burial after a stop in Boise Idaho.
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Chicago
W. W. Blackmar
Grand Army of the Respublic
Memorial Hall
Boiney Idaho
Boston
Brief Telegrams From Various Cities
Boston Boston and Montana Company declares quarterly dividend. Paris Russia accepts at Moroccan conference. Venice William Henry Goodyear Brooklyn Institute of Art elected committeeman. Moscow empire congress assembles without interference. Berlin king of Spain to sail September 1. Chicago lumber drivers strike. Portland Washington State Bankers annual session. Portalea land case Benjamin Tallmadge dismissed. Portland demurrer in land fraud case of Jones Potter and others taken under advisement.
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Boston
Boston & Montana Company
Paris
Russia
Venice
William Henry" Goodyear
Brooklyn Institute of Art
Art Institute
Moscow
Empiro Congress
Berlin
Spain
Chicago
Portland
Ore
Washington, State Bankers’ Association
Portalea
N. M
Benjamin H. ‘Tallmadge
W. N. Jones
T. S Potter
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