Newport Hall Damaged by Shell from Battleship Kearsarge
A shell from the U S battleship Kearsarge struck the Newport city hall on Broad Way causing stone damage and a nearby tree to be cut, alarming residents. Officers from the Kearsarge traced the shell to the hall and learned the crew had fired during a drill, claiming the shot hit water short of the wharves. An official investigation will follow to determine how the shell reached shore.
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Newport
R. I
Pha
United States
New City Hall
Broadway
Kear-sarge
Ally
Higginson
Mississippi river commission annual report highlights levee risks
The annual report to the chief of engineers notes steady progress in levee improvement from Cairo Illinois to the Passes but identifies sections still deficient in grade and dangerous near collapse. It urges a $3 million yearly appropriation for six years and $695000 for special work at multiple points.
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Mississippi River Commission
Cairo
Ill
Concentration Camp Population Figures in South Africa
London issued a parliamentary report tallying June camp populations in South Africa. Whites numbered 85,410 and colored 23,439 with 777 white deaths including 676 children and five colored deaths. Over 100,000 persons confined in camps.
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South Africa
London
Brouardel
Paris
United States
Cash” Sloan
Moscow
Emperor Willer
Pard
Dyer
Great Brie ‘Tain
Philippine oath debate on US constitution in islands
Manila June 12 The Philippine commission’s act organizing courts prompts President Taft to comment on the judges oath. The oath omits support for the U S constitution but affirms supreme US authority. Taft questions its clarity and argues the real issue is whether the US constitution applies to the islands or is limited by the actions of Congress and the president.
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Manila
Associated Press
Philippine Commission of the
Archipelago
Tett
United States
Supreme Authority of
Taft
Philippine Islands
Congress
Smrts
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Islands
Iim
New Military Board Created by Secretary Root Order
Washington July 1 Secretary Root has directed the preparation of an order creating a board of army officers to investigate changes in military posts nationwide. The board will review headquarters relocations, post establishments or abandonments, and the potential creation of permanent military posts.
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Washington
Roothan
Ourhout
Schley Calls for Naval Inquiry Letter to Long
Admiral Schley urges a formal inquiry into criticism of Edgar Maclay's The History of the Navy. He asks Washington action to review alleged misstatements and abuse, stored papers cited, and seeks civil consideration of the matter. Secretary Long replies that the Navy Department will pursue action to calm the discussion.
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Washington
Schley
Secretary Long
Daclay
The
United States
Great Neck
L. 1
Edgar Stanton Maclay
Spain
Naval Academy
Maclay
Department
W. 3. Schley
U.S. NM
Secretary of the Navy
Washington, D. c
Long
Navy Department
Banda
John D. Long
High Position for St John as Traffic Adviser
Chicago July 24. It is reported B St John who resigned as Seaboard Air Line general manager and who led Rock Island traffic may be appointed general traffic adviser to either the Morgan Hill systems Burlington Great Northern Northern Pacific or the Gould line Southwest system. He has met with executive officers of western roads regarding the post and would fill a role similar to J Stubbs for Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line.
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Chicago
B. St. John
Seaboard Air Line
Rock Island
Morgan-Hill
Burlington
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Eratp
Prinicipally
Gould Lines
St. John
Western
Mr. St. John
J. ©. Stubbs
Union Pacific Companies
Oregon
Elks Parade Winners Highlight Milwaukee Display
Elks in Milwaukee host parade with Grand Lodge meeting in Salt Lake City to follow. Grand Rapids Michigan wins first prize for best display. Toledo Cherry Pickers are second. Chicago contingent third. Greenville Mississippi earns most unique display. Omaha close behind. Wally 5000 Bike and Natchez Mississippi delegation noted.
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Milwaukee
Wissap
Salt Lake City
Grand Lodge of ‘Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Rapids
Mich
Toledo
Chicago
Greenville
Mies
Omaha
Natchez
Miss
Woman falls from six stories at Morrison Hotel
Betty DeGraff, divorced wife of Brick DeGraff of LaCrosse Wisconsin, plunged from a sixth floor window at the Morrison hotel in Chicago. She died an hour later at the county hospital after striking an awning. Police say she sat on the sill for air, lost balance, or fell asleep.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Sly vessel evades tariff duties near Sandy Hook
A tugboat met the barkinage Mannie Swa from San Juan Puerto Rico with about 1200 tons of sugar. The Swann declined to enter port and will remain off port until Friday to save the cargo owner thousands of dollars as President McKinley’s civil government proclamation in Puerto Rico begins and free trade with the island will start.
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Falt
New York
Sandy Hook
Barkinage Mannie
San Juan
Porto Rico
Swann
Riggins
McKinley
United States
Baptist Young People's Union Open in Chicago Coliseum
Delegates arrive by the thousands for the eleventh International convention of the Baptist Young People's Union opening tomorrow at 1 am at the Coliseum. Five thousand delegates arrived today with many more expected on special trains from New York San Francisco St Louis and other cities. The board of managers from all states and Canada met to review the year’s work for the convention. The organization began in Chicago eleven years ago and now numbers 750000 members.
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Convention of Young People’s Union
Chicago
Canada
Bubonic Pest at New York Steamer Stoker Affected
New York health officer Dr Doty announced Habviane stoker on the steamer Hohenfels from Calcutta is suffering from bubonic plague. Case deemed mild. Diagnosis confirmed by Drs Geddings and Rosenau. Passengers to be observed. Vessel to be quarantined and cargo discharged to lighters with sulphur burned to kill rats.
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New York
Doty
Habviane
Hohenfels
Swinburne Island
Calcutta
Professor Abbott Drowned Before Butler Wedding
Indianapolis, July 2 Professor Abbott a 35 year old Butler University language professor drowned in Broad River near the city last night while bathing alone. His body was recovered by campers this morning. He was engaged to marry Miss Gina McIntyre of the Butler faculty, home in Saint Lexington Massachusetts. The wedding was planned for next month. Abbott formerly taught at the University of Chicago and had been at Butler two years.
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Wiss McIntyre
Indianapolis
Eager Abbott
Butler University
Broad River
Professor Abbott
Ginia McIntyre
St. Lexington
Mass
Abbott
University, of Chicago
Butler
Eversa
Court of Inquiry to Probe Schley Santiago Campaign
Washington July 21 secretary Long ordered a court of inquiry to examine Admiral Schleys course in the Bardago campaign and pledged the session would be public. Dewey was asked to serve with two likely retired officers, and the court may convene in fall after delays due to heat.
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Schley Court of Inquiry
Washington
Long
Admiral Schley
Bhat
Uiey
Bardago
Santiago
Hov
Court of
Maui
Schley
Maclay
Navy
Arma
Department
Dewey
Crowninshield
Cowtes
Bureau of Navigation
Lemley
Schiey
Navy Department
Court of Inquiry
Hadeen
Early service of Admiral Winfield Schley portrayed in defense
Recount of Winfield Bgott Schley born 1839 near Frederick Maryland and naval career from midshipman through to major engagements including Port Hudson and Leyte Gulf era. Noted for gallantry, two gold medals, a gold chronometer, and a pivotal choice to stay in service after a fatherly lecture from Captain McNeill on the Niagara.
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United States Naval Academy
United States
Niagara
China
Japan
Potomac
Mexico
England
France
Spain
Winona
West Gulf
Mississippi
Morchestrets
Richmond
Port Hudson
Dede Dede
Louisiana
Tie
Leutenant
Naval Academy
Whteree
Chincha Islands
Lampton
San Salvador
Custom House
Pacific
Benteto
Ama
Asiatic
Greely
Schley
Yilth
Fragments Point To A Patchwork Of 1900s News Notes
Rough weather and winds stretch across headlines as people discuss franchise deals, public meetings for Peters street, railroad labor strikes, and political appointments. Reports cover Confederate veterans’ funds, city waterworks delays, and an Atlanta waterworks update amid machinist strikes. Obituary notices, elections, and legislative debates mix with vast global events and wartime concerns from the era.
Maniac Guns Down Five in Leavenworth Street Rampage
Michael Kelly, a formerly released inmate, opened fire in Leavenworth business district during a presidential campaign crisis, fatally wounding John Garrett and Michael Kelly and injuring Dr Charles McGee Police Sergeant Dodge and Detective McDonald. A street gunfight ensued before Kelly was killed. Garrett died at hospital, McGee succumbed later, others lightly wounded.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Michael Kelly
Robert Garrett
Gertah
Meelf
John R. Garrett
Robert Garrett Lumber Company
Charles M’gee
WM. Dodge
Michael M'Donald
Lea
Joseph Falthager
Kelly
Garrett
Topeka
Mort Leavenworth
Totley
Katy Gabretts
Dr. McGee
Mr. McGee
Ike Healer
Dodge
McDonald
Fulthager
Danger
McGee
Todge
Filipino Insurgent Aid Pledged by Anti Imperialists
Manila reports a captured Hong Kong junta message from June 26 to insurgent Bellarmine. It claims Winslow and Levsinen urge resistance for eventual independence, noting American tax burdens and a Democratic victory. Zurbano surrenders with 29 officers and 518 men in Taeyabas. oath of allegiance to the U S. Finnick sentenced to one year and $1000 for receiving pilfered commissary supplies.
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Winslow
Leverson
Manila
Hong Kong
Bellarmine
Levsinen
Zurbano
Hickman
First Cavalry
Taeyabas
United States
Finnick
Commissary Department
Banking Combine Formed by New York Magnates
New York July 24. First National Bank, after boosting capital from 500000 to 700000, offers 275 a share for all stock of National Bank of the Republic. Directors of the Republic bank, with 1500 capitalization, recommend accepting the offer.
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New York
First National Bank
National Bank of the Republic
First Bale of New Cotton Brings 15 Cents in Galveston
The first bale of the new crop arrived in Galveston from Skidmore Bee County and sold at 15 cents per pound on the Galveston Exchange floor. The bale weighed 35 pounds and was classed good middling. It was shipped to Liverpool this afternoon aboard the steamer Iran. Six Mountaineers Killed Near Aosta Italy in a climbing accident. three English men and three guides perished after a fall into a chasm.
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Galveston
Tex
Galvestor
Skidmore
Bee County
Galveston Exchange
Liverpool
Iran
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