Russia Proposes International Conference on Trusts
London reports detail Russia’s plan for an international conference to curb trusts and artificial price movements in global trade. M DeWitte’s note urged common measures, with Moscow’s envoy M TaTatischeff signaling the czar’s approval and inviting major powers, possibly including the United States, to join.
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Czar
London
Russia
Baron de Steal
M. DeWitte
St. Petersburg
M. de Witte
Swedish Captain Shuns Duel After Challenging American
Stockholm July 17 A Swedish captain in full dress uniform challenged American William Casper to a duel after disturbing a mind reader at Grand Arena. Casper refused, the meeting place was kept, and Casper arrived with his seconds including Joseph Muir. Wester faces possible retirement from the army.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Arvid Wester
William Casper
Grand Arena Palace
Wester
Casper
O'Clock
United States Legation
Joseph Muir
Westor
Widow’s court clash over portrait and insult in Paris
Mme de Gast, a wealthy widow, sued Maitre Barboux over a photograph in a case dismissed for a formality. She called Barboux coward after he remained silent as she challenged him in court. Prince de Sagan then struck Barboux, offering to pursue legal action for assault.
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Paris
Mme de Gast
Maitre Barboux
Mme. de Gast
Maitre Barbour
Palais de Justice
Prince de Sagan
Aassault
King Victor Emmanuel Bids Farewell to the Czar
Peterhoff Russia July 12 King Victor Emmanuel of Italy bade a cordial farewell to the czar after breakfast with the imperial family on a palace balcony. Other officials including Emperor Nicholas the grand duke and Crant Lamsdorff were mentioned in the departure scenes.
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King Victor Emmanuel
the Czar
Peterhoff
Russia
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Czar
Nicholas
Grand Duke
Crant Lamsdorff
Reid Defends Ship Combine in London Banquet
At a banquet in Liverpool, Reid assures Americans no monopoly by J Pierpont Morgan. He praises Britain's docks, dismisses fears of Morgan’s shipping venture, argues the alliance stabilizes Atlantic rates and preserves a neutral British fleet, while stating Britain and the U S will not seek world dominance.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Great Britain
Liverpool
American Chamber of Commerce
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Edward
South Africa
Reid
Southamption
Wamburg
Manchester Canal
Rela
Pierpont Morgan Venture
New York
Rome
Panamas rise and old straw hat costs ten dollars
A playful verse notes the shift from a sixty seven cent hat to ten dollars as beef and coal rise. Separate items mention over one million dollars in property protection with A G roof paint and cement offered by T C McDonald Roof Paint Co of Atlanta. The Italian ambassador to Russia visits Russia with Count Mora as king Emmanuel is seen waving farewell.
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Panama
Almple
Uxchange
T. C. McDonald Roof Paint Co
Central Ave
Atlanta
Ga. BR. BR. Co
Southern Railway
Russia
Count Mora
di Travirandellio Monta
Rusela
Emmanuel
Bargains in Wash Garments and Waists at Reduced Prices
The sale offers fifty plus suits priced from 50c to 2.50, down from 1.00 to 5.00. Wash suits range 75c to 1.50, originally 1.50 to 5.00. Star waists are 75c, down from 1.00.
Bragg Defends Personal Letter Stand in Cuba Dispute
In Havana General Bragg says a private letter to his wife was a personal matter and should not invite criticism. The State Department has been informed by Minister Squiers and the Cuban government, with Bragg’s reply expected to go to the president. Also today the Comptroller reports national banks' condition as of July 16.
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United States
M. Tatischeff
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
M. Tauscheit
St. Petersburg
Financial Messenger
M. DeWitter
Washington
General Bragg
Havana
State Department
Squiers
Cuba
First Arrest in Eldorado Race Riots Warns of Outbreak
In Carbondale Illinois on July 17 George J Johnson white man was arrested for an alleged assault on Mrs Harding a black woman whose daughter was near death. Eldorado marshal balked at serving the warrant leading to a constable taking charge and the case will be prosecuted by Latine county’s state attorney. Troops guard against renewed mob violence as withdrawal nears.
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Carbondale
Ill
Eldorado
George J. Johnson
Harding
Louise Toles
Johnson
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Cures
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy linking kidney trouble to general illness. It claims strong cures, lists 50 cent and one dollar bottle sizes, offers a free sample by mail, and provides the Binghamton New York address for Dr Kilmer Co. It urges readers to mention the paper when writing.
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Kilmer
Dr. Eilmers
Wind and Lightning Lash Chicago Causing Damage and Injuries
Chicago reports thousands in property damage after a violent wind and electric storm from the southwest. Dozens are injured as store fronts, elevators, chimneys, signs, and trolley wires are toppled. Winds reached 68 miles per hour, surpassing previous local records and rivaling the Galveston storm for intensity.
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Chicago
Dickey Becomes President of Emory College
Rev James E Dickey the recently elected Emory College president arrived to assume duties as Dr C E Dowman hands over control after four years of growth and improved curriculum Dowman leaves to become presiding elder of the Atlanta district and Dickey plans to move his family to Oxford within two weeks as a longtime local resident and strong pulpit orator takes the helm
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Emory College
Oxford
James E. Dickey
Charles E. Dowman
Dickey
C. E. Dowman
Emory
Atlanta
Candler
R. J. Bigham
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Last Rites for Archbishop Feehan Viewd by Thousands
Thousands viewed the body of Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan in state at the Cathedral of the Holy Name Chicago on July 17 Cardinal Gibbons and many prelates attended the funeral rites culminating in a pontifical requiem Mass Archbishops and bishops from across the nation joined a vast clergy procession and lay crowd with 7000+ people counted and seating limited after 1300 visiting priests.
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Chicago
America
Patrick A. Feehan
Cathedral of the Holy Name
Cardinal Gibbons
John Lancaster Spalding
Peoria
Ryan
Philadelphia
Calvary Cemetery
New
Mount Carmel
Heads or Tails History of a Familiar Phrase
A London Globe note reviews the origins of heads or tails, tracing coin toss language from Victorian times back to 1634 and earlier. It compares man or woman, dragon, harp, and cross phrases, and discusses the pile and gueraix et pile origins with cautions on definitive explanations.
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London Globe
Ufe
Queen Victoria
Pickwick
Victoria
Otway
Ireland
Britannia
St. George
Mr. Pickwick
Bull Inn
Rochester
Mr. Jingle
Mr. Tupman
France
Effects of a Change of Weather Huckleberry Cordial
Weather induced travel season causes upset stomachs and bowel issues from poor water. The advertisement promotes Dr Blegera Huckleberry Cordial as a universal cure sold by a druggist for 23 and 50 cents per bottle.
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Blegera
Tossing and gambling through the ages in old texts
A compact exploration of the long history of coin tossing and gambling from cross and pile games in medieval courts to Roman and Greek practices. It notes Edward II era borrowings for play, the persistence of toss based decision making, and the use of shells and dice across ancient civilizations.
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Shidwell
Epsom Wells
Edward II
Barnard
Crase
Monsieur Robert Watteville
Janus
Gahip
Normandy
Greece
Georgia’s Largest Tool and Home Goods House
This ad proclaims the store as carrying the finest tools and the largest stock of razors in Georgia. It asserts leading brands, German white enamel steelware, and more refrigerators and water coolers sold than any other house in the state.
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Georgia
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