Russia Gage duties spark debate on US trade with Russia
Amid retaliatory 30 percent duties on American imports, US importers of tools and machinery weigh legal points while fearing a weakened national prestige. Russians restrict foreign goods, urging domestic production, complicating ties as Secretary Gage and Ambassador Tower discuss a quick, amicable tariff adjustment.
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Washington
United States
Charlemagne Tower
St Patersburg
Count Lamedorf
M de Witte
Day Celebrated in Jamaica at Port Antonio
American residents across Jamaica gathered at the Port Antonio headquarters of the United Fruit Company to celebrate the Fourth of July with evident enthusiasm. The event reflected patriotic sentiment among expatriates on the island.
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Jamaica
Kiveston
Port Antonio
United Fruit Company
Buy and Try a Box Tonight Promotes Cascarets Candy
An advertisement urges readers to buy and try a box of Cascarets Candy Cathartic as an ideal laxative tonight. It claims genuine tablets stamped C. C. C never sold in bulk and available at all druggists for rocs.
War Still Fought as Botha and De Wet Rule Independence Wanted
London July 4 in the house of commons radicals and government clashed over the South African war. War secretary Brodrick said Botha had June permission to talk with Kruger leading to a meeting where Botha De Wet and others decided to press on for independence and reject terms. dispatches say Boers have 13 80 men in the field and fear a year more of fighting if not ended in two months.
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House of Commons
Brodrick
Louie Botha
Kruger
DeWet
Botha
Boars
Missionaries Return to Shan Tung Under Calm War Clouds
A Volks Zeitung dispatch from Berlin reports missionaries have returned inland in Shan Tung after indemnities for missions destroyed and Christians killed were paid. While calm persists, a Chen Li province source notes great war preparations under Dowager Empress In Lian Fu, though Berlin says no new uprisings appear imminent and earlier alarmist reports were unfounded.
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Volks Zeitung
China
Shan Tung
Chen Li
Lian Fu
German Foreign Office
Celebrated Fourth of July in Copenhagen Harbor
Copenhagen on July 4 celebrated with flags on Danish warships and fort salutes. The U S Hartford hosted a reception for Danish authorities and American tourists. Danish warships played The Star Spangled Banner, Hartford answered with the Danish national anthem. Harbor lights and Tivoli concert followed, with cheers for President McKinley.
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United States
Hartford
Tivo
German Clergyman Ruined by Bank Failure Loss
Berlin reports rise in Leipziger bank collapse victims. Clergyman Mueller from Gotha lost all his money and went insane, sent to asylum. The Gustavus Adolphus Protestant Institution lists 450000 marks loss. Other items note July 4 celebrations in Colon and a Shanklin anti Catholic lecture case ending in nine months' prison.
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Gotha
London Thief Sentenced for Jewelry Theft at Morgan’s House
George Howard, arrested at 1 Piermont Morgans place, pretended to repair electric wires. He was sentenced today to four years penal servitude on indictments charging him with stealing jewelry valued at £10,000 from various houses.
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London
George Howard
Pierpont Morgans House
Change King Title Promised in Commons
London July 4 Mr Chamberlain colonial secretary announced in the house of commons that a bill would be introduced to rename the King’s title to better recognize sovereignty over the entire British empire.
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London
House of Commons
Torpedo Explodes Killing Officers in Cadiz Practice
In Cadiz Spain during a naval practice a torpedo explosion killed an officer and two sailors and injured seven others many severely mutilated. The incident occurred July 4 and involved fatalities among the crew.
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Spain
Atlanta Gun Club elects officers after annual meeting
Members of the Atlanta Gun and Kennel Club held their annual meeting at the clubhouse yesterday. New officers were elected without opposition: President W. C Rawson, Secretary and Treasurer C Bray, Directors J. D. Frazier, B. A Ryan, R. F. Maddox, Dr. Frank Holland, F. I Stone, Captain Hal Morrison. A sweepstakes shoot of twenty birds drew eight entries. prizes ranged from 3 to 12 dollars. The event was enjoyed by a large crowd including many ladies.
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Atlanta Gun and Kennel Club
W. C Rawson
C . Bray
J. D. Frazier
A Ryan
R. F. Maddox
Frank Holland
F. I Stone
Hal Morrison
St. Ryan
F. St. Stone
Everett
J D. Frazier
W. C. Rawson
Musquetoon Wins Macon Race at Central City Park
Three thousand spectators watched the Macon Driving Club matinee in Central City Park as Mosquetoon of Macon defeated Charlie H. Ogear Ray's Atlanta horse in three straight heats 2 17 and 2 20 to claim the best three in five. A race between the two horses to come off in Atlanta was hinted. Other events included gentlemen roadster, 2 in 8, and several trotting and pacing races with names such as Hobert H pay, Dan, Robert H, Minnie, and Belle of Cot among the contenders.
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Central City Park
Macon Driving Club
Charlie H. Ogear Ray
Atlanta
George Delvine
Mosquetoon
Atlante
Macau
Pringle
Serre
R. C. Haziehurst
Kentucky
W. Goodson
Hobert H
T. G. Holt
K. P. al- Jeni Dan
Maz Jackson
Robert H
Moffatts Left Arm Fails In Third Round Fight
In San Francisco today Jack Moffatt of Chicago vs George Gardner of Lowell ends in the third round when Moffatt’s left shoulder gives way after a wild left. Gardner was leading on points. doctors attended Moffatt and Gardner shares the purse. The accident likely ends Moffatt’s ring career as five thousand spectators watched at an open arena under the San Francisco Athletic Club.
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Jack Moffatt
Chicago
George Gardner
Lowell
Mass
Moffatt
Gardner
Jack
Lone Range
San Francisco Athletic Club
Pennsylvanians Defeat Thames at Henley Regatta
At Henley on July 4 the University of Pennsylvania defeated the Thames Rowing Club to win their heat and advance to a final against the Leanders for the grand challenge cup. The time was 7 minutes 22 seconds, three lengths ahead as the Leanders beat the Belgian crew.
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Hace
Henley
University of Pennsylvania
Hoyt Disqualified In Fifty Mile Motor Pace
New York July 4 Hoyt won a fifty mile motor paced race at Manhattan beach track by nearly a mile from Pierce but was disqualified for receiving assistance via a string operated from his pacemaking motor claimed Hoyt held in his mouth. Pierce awarded the win with McEachern second and Linton third.
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Pierce
McEachern
Linton Hoyt
Linton
Isle of Hope Club Regatta Wins Across Classes at Savannah
A large crowd watched the Isle of Hope Yacht Club regatta in Savannah on July 4. In class one Undine skippered by Frank Ferguson beat Metaw owned by Charles B Westcott by over five minutes. Class two saw Albatross with Chandon Ross top Forjarka over Sea Gui. class three winner Thelma defeated Baby Mine. Cups awarded to winning boats.
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Isle of Hope Yacht Club
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Frank Ferguson
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Charles B Westcott
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Shamrocks Drift In Calm Start To Cup Trial
July 4 Newport and Rothesay reports describe Shamrocks becalmed off Craigmore while Shamrock I held a lead before conditions turned to a drifting match. No clear edge shown for cup challenger in light winds. later, Independence Constitution and Columbia entered in a four-race series beginning Saturday.
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Wirth
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Craigmore
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Shamrock I
Crack Yachts
Newport
Independence
Constitution
Columbia
Flanagan Breaks World Hammer Record in Nine-Foot Circle
New York July 4 John Flanagan of the New York Athletic Club broke the world's record for the sixteen pound hammer with a throw of 17 feet 43 inches in a nine foot circle. The previous mark was held by A P Law of California.
Epsom Lad Wins Rich Stake at New Market
The Earl of Rosebery's Epsom Lad captured the Princess of Wales Stakes worth 10,000 sovereigns at New Market. King Edward's Diamond Jubilee followed in second with Sidus third. twelve horses contested the race.
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London
Earl of Rosebery
New Market
Harl Cadogans Sidus
Maher
Munro Defeats Dubois in Twenty Arse Pace
In Brocton Massachusetts on July 4 Ben Munro of Memphis defeated John Dubois of the same city in a 32 24 time paced affair. A separate note from Selma Alabama reports a strong Young Men's Christian Association game vs Uniontown drawing about two thousand spectators with fine catches and amateur skill.
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Dubois
Brocton
Mass
Ben Munros
Memphis
Enn
John Dubois
Selma
Ala
Young Men’s Christian Association
Uniontown
Cochran Defeats Macon In Fourth Distance Win
Cochran Georgia defeated Macon for the third time this season in Cochran on July 4 by 16 to 3. Pitchers Moore Miller Newman Turner and Donehoo held Macon to 2 strikeouts while Cochran rang up 13. Cochran has beaten Macon in three straight games over three years.
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Macon
Moore
Miller
Newman
Turner
Donehoo
Albany Beats Montezuma in Fourth of July game
Albany Ga July 4 Special Albany won from Montezuma 1 to 2. Batteries Clark and Scoville Clements and Westbrook. Attendance 2,000.
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Montezuma
Clark
Scoville
Clements
Westbrook
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