Swedish aeronaut aims North Pole balloon voyage
Andre a Swedish aero navigator and chief engineer plans a polar survey by balloon starting from Dane's Island at Spitzbergen north of 79.4 latitude. He seeks a 80 day 12 000 mile voyage with a 75 foot balloon capacity and a 800 square foot sail to survey the central polar basin and return toward inhabited North America or northern Siberia.
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North America
S.A. Aires
Fru
Dane
Everyiinte
Arctic
Andre
Aeronet
North Pole
Ile
Avavi of Science
Phical Congress
Uiecentral Post Basin
Hiv
Siberis
Andree
Alour
My. Dane's Island
Spitzberzen
Sud
Note to the powers signals Russia on peace effort
A note states Russia sent no official circular urging steps to speed peace between Greece and Turkey, seen as key to blocking another powers proposal. The German ambassador received instructions to push Turkish acceptance of the frontier plan.
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Kassin
Coxsianthropie
Russia
Greece
Turkey
Baron Sauer von Jeltsch
Populist Party Reorganization Named at Nashville
Nashville July 7 The Populist national conference adjourned after adopting a reorganization plan. A three member per state organization committee with a national chairman and executive panel was named to control party policy and management. Milton Parker of Dallas chairs. W S Morgan is secretary and D W Crow treasurer. An executive committee includes A A Gunley and Ignatius Donnelly among others. An address to the people denounces fusion and calls for abolition of trusts and rings while reaffirming the platform with initiative and referendum.
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the Populists
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Dallas
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Arkansas
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Alabama
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Louisiana
W. L. Peck
Georgia
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Minnesota
Abe Steinberger
Kansas
L. ©. Bateman
Snowshoe Races Highlight Ouray Winter Sport Event
In Ouray Colorado on July 7 crowds enjoyed snowshoe races with tobogganing and hill climbing. J L Tiedemann won sweepstakes while Frank O Leary and Evan Jones placed high. Poor snow depth caused dangers on some runs and some events were limited by equipment.
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Colo
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San Juan
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Frank O'Leary
Evan Jones
President to urge currency commission via Congress
A special cabinet meeting in Wasumatoy results in a plan to send a message to Congress recommending legislation for a currency adjustment commission. The move hinges on the tariff bill passing the Senate and aims for action during the current extra session. The message quotes the president’s large financial address.
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Wasumatoy
Congress
Senate
Currency Commission
Pettigrew Warns Japan Suffering Under Gold Standard
Senator Pettigrew presented in the senate his reading of Japan's gold standard move. He argues it favors creditor classes and will raise gold values, lower silver, and hurt Japan's industry and agriculture, risking transfer of industries to China if silver remains.
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Washinaton
Senate
Japan
Finance
Matsukata
Japanese Currency Commission
Count Matsukata
China
Senate Tariff Debate Fails to Draw Audience
July 7 dispatches report light public interest as the Senate, under Republican caucus agreement, prepared to vote on the tariff bill. The ceremony included a prayer and notes on Japan gold standard documents, with Debs slated for Georgia tour and Hawaiian treaty deliberations anticipated in Washington.
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Wasarxerox
Senate
Pettigrew
Rep
Japan
Lodge
Mass
Committee On Foreign Affairs
General strike paralyzes mining in Pennsylvania
Reports from the Pittsburg district show near total suspension of mining with miners joining the strike across river and railroad unions. A few mines like Charmonil, Ivill, Apollo and others report minimal activity while Monongahela valley operators warn of urgent orders being filled by distant peers. West Virginia firms claim capacity to cover the market but cannot ship to the lakes.
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Primssura
Pittsburg
Monongahela City
Charmonil
Tide Coal Company
Ivill
Apollo
Acme
Foster and Clark
Thomas Pitts
Monongahela Valley
Ins
Sherman on the strike and arid battles across states
Secretary of State Sherman condemns arbitration for miners disputes saying it fails in practice and that employers and their employees must settle differences themselves. Cyclone hits Lowry County Minnesota with multiple deaths and injuries. Trolley crash in Pictssure claims Manley and comatose Doyle. Civil engineer Colonel James Andrews dies of Bright's disease.
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Wasutxetoy
Sherman
James Andrews
Allegheny
Bright
Andrews
James B. Eads
Mississippi
St. Louis
Hoe
Thorne in the Tolls Gaid to Have Made a Full Confession
New York reports Martin Thorne identified as the murder confederate in the Guldensuppe case. Acting Inspector O'Brien says Thorne confessed detailing the crime and locations including where the head was dumped, with a Woodside witness placing him near the scene.
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Gaid
New York
Martin Thorne
William Guldensuppe
Hastin
Woodside
L. L
Thorne
Guldenstppe
O’brien
Guldensuppe
Dr. Jordan Heads to Alaska as Seal Commission Member
Dr. David Starr Jordan president of Stanford University travels from Seattle to Alaska with Prof. Wood and five students to join the government seal commission studying fur seal protection. He notes that Washington dispatches about McKinley and Salisbury were presented to him for comment before being sent to Britain. He declines to reveal the message’s contents.
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Seattle
Wash
David Starr Jordan
Wood
Stanford
Jordan
Washington
McKinley
Lord Salisbury
Paris Tribunal
Seal Commission
Sherman
Great Britain
Dr. Jordan
Salisbury
International Gold Mining Convention Opens in Denver
The first International Gold Mining convention attracts about 400 delegates from 20 states and attendees from Venezuela, Mexico, and British Columbia. Notables include O A Towne, E V Smalley, J R Hedges, J A Holmes, and G S Knapp. Exhibits show ore from many districts while speakers outline goals and welcome delegates.
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Big
Denver
Venezuela
Mexico
British Columbia
O. A. Towne
Minnesota
E. V. Smalley
Chicago
E. M. Neels
Scobie
Alva Adams
Freight Train Derailed in Pennsylvania Fatal Accident
A through freight on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie line derailed at Fallston Pennsylvania when a broken flange caused ten cars to plunge into the Beaver River. Forty tramps were aboard. one unknown dead and three injured were recovered with six missing. Injured include Jobe Kelly Chicago George Martin Juliet Ills and Adam Kavich Koppsville. Five remaining details include hospital transfer and delays.
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Picrssure
Cleveland
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Fallston
Beaver River
Jobe Kelly
Chicago
George Martin
Juliet
Adam Kavich
Koppsville
Brighton
Kavich
Daily Market Reports Naval Stores Summary
Market notes show firmer prices for naval stores and related commodities with bids around 8.00 to 1.90 per ton. Receipts and values cited include 1.8 and 1.90 figures, reflecting current trading activity on the trade floor.
Georgia Democrats Plan Three Year Campaign Outline
Georgia Democrats have reportedly agreed on a three year campaign plan for 1912. The General reportedly states he will never seek office again. Atlanta dispatch notes the outline is arranged by party leaders and insiders and aims to shape future electoral efforts.
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Fhose
Georgia
Atlanta
Gordon may be Georgia governor candidate amid party plans
A Lexington dispatch quotes General Gordon denying any governorship bid yet noting party harmony pressure may draw him. It also mentions Secretary Hoke Smith expected to succeed Augustus Bacon as U.S. senator if Gordon runs.
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Interior
Hoke Smit
Augustus O. Bacon
United States
Lexington
Gordon
Georgia
United States Senate
Croker Returns to Lead Tammany Campaign
Richard Croker plans to return to New York by September 12 to manage the Tammany Hall campaign for the next autumn election. In a London cable he confirms active involvement and predicts Tammany’s victory while noting reformers and Republicans may struggle to form bonds.
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de Wii
New York
Richard Croker
Mr. Croker
Collins
England
Tammany
Tragedy on Muscogee Line Kills Two Brakemen
A Muscogee branch train derailed after striking a handcar on July 5. Brakemen Jon Jones and Henry Davis were killed, conductor Martin Grey was severely bruised, while other crew survived. The incident occurred as empty flat cars were wrecked and evacuation underway.
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Fis
Muscogee Branch
Phoenix Woolen Mills Sold in Estate Settlement
The Phoenix woolen mills on East Main street Lexineroy Kentucky were sold for 6000 dollars to A M Spotswood to settle the estate of D A Loud deceased. The mills were the oldest west of the Allegheny main and were founded by ud who came to the city from Philadelphia between 1820 and 1825. Ohio Mines to Be Shut Fow: Coromers Ohio July 5 The Hocking Coal company expected a rush of orders from railways when the strike began but none came signaling coal stocks and a shutdown likely.
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Coromers
Hocking Goal Company
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