Move for bimetallism presented at foreign office
United States and France submit a joint bimetallism proposal at a London conference attended by Baron de Courcel Wolcott Stevenson Payne and British leaders Lord Salisbury Hicks Beach and A J Balfour with Lord George Hamilton. Proposals discussed and sent to cabinet for decision. UK participation expected to include India with possible concessions on Bank of England reserves and silver certificates.
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United States
Great Britain
France
England
India
Bank of England
Rowing Trial Heats at Henley
The second day of the Henley regatta brought better attendance and fair weather. Leander Club won the third grand challenge cup heat, while New College Oxford defeated Trinity Hall Cambridge in the fourth heat. Dr. McDowell won the fifth diamond sculls heat against T. J. Hogan in 9 minutes 33 seconds, and E. H. Ten Eyck of Waquitch Boat Club beat J. J. Blusse of De Hoop in the seventh heat.
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Henley
Henley-On-The-Thames
Leander Club
New College
Oxford
Trinity Hall
Cambridge
Dr. McDowell
T. J. Hogan
New Ross Boat Club
Ireland
E. H. Ten Eyck
Wachusetts Boat Club
Massachusetts
J. J. Blusse
de Hoop
Sherman Letter to Hay and forthcoming four-nation talks
London reports resentments over Secretary Sherman's Bering sea seal regulations note but notes the letter has not harmed U S negotiations. An autumn Washington conference will include the United States Great Britain Russia and Japan to discuss the matter.
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Sherman
Hay
London
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
Turkey May Give In
Constantinople July 16 Tewfik Pasha leading peace negotiations told the ambassadors he hopes the council of ministers will reply to the collective note with a satisfactory answer to be presented tonight. The Sublime Porte repeats plans to send reinforcements to Crete and is preparing transport vessels.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Earthquake Shakes Laibach. Severe Damage Panic Strikes
An earthquake struck Laibach 45 miles east of Trieste at 4 AM, followed by a stronger tremor about 7:60 o clock lasting six seconds. Extensive damage to buildings, walls split, and residents panicked in the Austrian town.
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Austria
Vienna
Laibach
Trieste
Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge Opens in Prussia During Ceremony
Berlin July 16 Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia representing Emperor William opened the Kaiser Wilhelm bridge in Rhenish Prussia today. In San Francisco July 16 Rev Hugh Lamont uncle of Blanche Lamont for whose murder Theodore Durrant has been sentenced to death visited Durrant at San Quentin prison and said, judging the evidence, I believe Durrant guilty but his demeanor is that of an innocent man.
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Berlin
Prince Frederick Leopold
Prussia
Emperor William
Rhenish
Blanche Lamont
Durrant
San Francisco
Hugh Lamont
Theodore Durrant
San Quentin Prison
Lamont
Harvard Student Drowns in Pisacataqua River
Harvard student Her man Haub, 22, of California, drowned last night while bathing off the Eliot House hotel pier in Portsmouth New Hampshire. He was summering at Eliot and is believed to have been seized by cramps before aid could reach him.
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Harvard
Portsmounte
N. H
Herman Haub
California
Eliot
Cadwalader Marriage Sparks Philadelphia Society
Dr. O O Cadwalader head of an old Philadelphia family wed Bridget Mary Ryan in St Pauls Episcopal Church. The union, between a 50 plus surgeon and his former housemaid, shocks society. Cadwalader traces lineage to John Cadwalader who arrived in 1697. The bride is 21 from poor but respectable Irish parents.
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Philadelphia
E. Cadwalader
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Bridget Mary Ryan
Charles E. Cadwalader
John Cadwalader
America
O. EB. Cadwalader
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Charles EB. Cadwalader
Lincoln Realty Owner Garrett Hobart Linked to Property
County records show Garrett A. Hobart, vice president of the United States, owns the old Louis Helmer property on North Twelfth street in Lincoln Neb His name appears as owner of the property assessed at 1900 dollars with a tax bill over 100 dollars He is also president of a local loan company expanding in the area.
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Denver
United States
Leonard S. Ballou
Alex McLay
New York
Clinton B. Reed
John F. Campion
Ibex Mining Company
Leadville
Ballou
McLay
Little Johnny
Archer
Ibex
Daniel Prescott
S. J. Laws
Charles J. Hughes, Jr
Charles Cavender
T. A. Green
Hobart
Lincoln Realty
Lincoln
Neb
Garrett A. Hobart
Louis Helmer
North Twelfth Street
Mrs Gougar Objects To Kansas City Garb Policy
Mrs Helen M Gougar of Indiana condemns the Kansas City Kansas police chief for assigning women to wear men's clothing and work on streets. She calls the move more shameful than acts of barbarism and urges women nationwide to protest by writing letters to authorities.
Baptists Elect Officers At Cu인drancona Session
John H. Chapman of Chicago was chosen president of the Young People's Union with Curtis Lee Laws, George B. Vosburg, J. H. Macdonald named vice presidents and H. W. Reed, Frank Moody as secretary and treasurer respectively. Rain disrupted the gathering as reports were adopted.
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John H. Chapman
Young People’s Union
Cuattrancona
E. E. Hunt
Toledo
Board of Managers
Chicago
Curtis Lee Laws
Baltimore
George B. Vosburg
Denver
J. H. Macdonald
Amhurst
N. C
H. W. Reed
LaCrosse
Frank Moody
Milwaukee
Dr. Cooper
Doctor O EB ilies Marries at St Cadwalader Church
Philadelphia report states Dr. O EB ilies wed this afternoon at St Cadwalader. The bride is 21 and a descendant of Irish parents. The note mentions Cadwalader and a age line of 74.
Death of Privy Councillor Dr Von Preyer announced
Berlin July 16. The death is announced at Wiesbaden of Privy Councillor Dr. Von Preyer. The report states a physician of note, with official duties, passed away recently prompting tributes from colleagues and the press.
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Heath
Dr. von Preyer
Berlin
Weisbaden
Earl of Derby Knighted in London
The Earl of Derby has been appointed a Knight of the Gartar in a London ceremony dated July 16. The honor elevates Derby to a distinguished order within the realm.
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Earl of Derby
London
Mining arbitration aims for 95 percent output agreement
July 16 Wheeling report shows joint arbitration progress toward uniformity in the district. W. P. De Armitt and Francis L. Robinson head the operators' list, with others expected to join. Miners claim the target was 95 percent of output, but now 95 percent of operators, and miners report high debt while wages lag. West Virginia mines show limited closures. Tyrconnel and Bates remain active as Flemington mines close. Ohio remains quiet and idle.
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Pirristhka
Joint Arbitration Commission
W. P. DeArmitt
W. P. de Armitt
Francis L. Robinson
West Virginia
Wheeling
Flemington Coal Company
Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Tyrconnel
Bates
Flemington
Panhandle
Ohio
Padded Payrolls in Court Reach Armourdale Case
Section boss Collins bound over by Kansas City court as first Santa Fe padded payrolls case moves toward trial. Phillip Collins, Armourdale, Kan., arrested at Turner after alleged payroll padding. Gus Lengel and F. L. Bryant named in station proceedings.
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Collins
Kanana City Court
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Armourdale
Kan
Phillip Collins
Turner
Gus Lengel
F. L. Bryant
Administration Arch at Omaha Exposition
The Administration arch rises 50 by 50 feet on the ground and 150 feet tall, designed in free classic style with French renaissance accents. It will serve as visitor headquarters and center the lagoon-facing court, featuring four spires with symbolic figures by sculptor Mettler and space for a chime of bells. Construction contract has been let and work to begin soon.
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Mettler
Arbitration board races to seal miners pact
President Dolan backs steps to secure operator signatures while claiming De Armitt’s plan aims to keep men working and prolong the strike. Little says obstacles cleared for settlement. Rigley, Galif depart to enlist Read’s influence, Talley to secure cooperation, Hanna urged to assist, miners’ district remains unchanged.
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Dolan
de Armitt
General Little
Ohio Arbitration Board
Edward Rigley
Horace Oalif
Minois
Chicago
W. P. Read
Colonel Read
Pittsburg
P. McCormick
Terre Haute
J. Smith Talley
Talley
Mark Hanna
Low Wages of Miners in Sandy Creek Valley
President Ratchford has mailed requests to miners nationwide seeking wage statements for publication. Twenty nine miners in the Sandy Creek valley are cited in the missive as part of the wage inquiry.
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Coumbus
Ratchford
Sandy Creek
Payroll racket suspect bound over for trial in district court
Witnesses testified that Collins and others turned in nonworking days and that pay was diverted to Collins. They alleged board bills not due him were submitted by Collins. He faces the fall term trial as Santa Fe detectives target dozens in a padded payroll case.
Bicycle Corps Reaches Table Rock After 60 Mile Run
The 26th United States infantry bicycle corps arrived at Table Rock Nebraska at 8 PM after a grueling day covering 60 miles. The next leg heads to Rule to cross the Missouri River into Missouri.
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Bicycle Corps
Table Rock
Tapix Rock
Neb
United States Infantry Bicycle Corps
Missouri River
Missouri
Tom Cooper Suspended by L A W Board in Port Huron Affair
Baltimore July 16 Chairman Mott of the L A W racing board issues a special bulletin suspending Tom Cooper trainer Webb and Fred Loughead pending investigation and banning them from all tracks for the Port Huron affair without permit.
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Tom Cooper
Baltimore
Mott
L. A. W. Racing Board
Webb
Fred Loughead
Port Huron
Constitution to be docked at Portsmouth navy yard
Will Dock the Constitution at Portsmouth Navy Yard on Saturday marking the first docking in 15 years. Orders direct her preparation for tow to Boston by September 15.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Constitution
Navy Yard
Boston
Ex Governor Prince Urges Statehood for Territories
Ex Governor Prince of New Mexico seeks admission of New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma as states. Trans Mississippi Congress opens with W J Bryan expected, resolutions call for harbor work at San Pedro and government control of railroads. Bryan enters hall amid enthusiasm and pledges support for western progress.
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Prince
Kellor
Salt Lakea
Transmississippi Congress
W. J. Bryan
Congress
California
San Pedro
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Keller
North Dakota
Union and Central
Pacific Railroads
Tirey L. Ford
J. G. Royal
W.J. Bryan
M. Black
Bryan
Messrs. Whitmore
Craig
West
Warren
Colorado
Dowling Is Easily Re-Elected At Republican League Meet
Detroit dispatch reports the closing day of the Republican league convention highlighted Dowling’s easy re election as secretary and reports Omaha as the next meeting site after a tight battle with Baltimore. Higgin s was elected treasurer, Chicago retained as HQ, and a new fundraising plan plus secretary salary set at 3600.
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Omaha
Detroit
Mich
Baltimore
Maryland
Chicago
Dallas
Tex
Los Angeles
Cal
Glso
M. J. Dowling
Tinois
Michigan
Chapin
Blakely
Frank J. Higgins
New Jersey
National Republican League
Cadillac
League
Crawford
Nebraska
Crusade Against Bucketshops in Kansas City
In Kansas City on July 16 a crackdown began as W. S. Bibbs and seven assistants were arrested for running a dynamite bucketshop. The shops deal in fictitious mining stocks with telegraphed quotes prearranged by proprietors to know the next move.
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Kansas City
W. S. Bibbs
Seventh national convention opens in Onatrancona
About 4 000 delegates gather at the Baptist Young People's Union of America convention in Onatrancona. The city auditorium is filled for the 10 o clock opening with a song service and President Chapman delivering the opening address.
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Baptist’s Young People’s Union
Onatrancona
The
Baptist’s Young People's Union of America
Chapman
Judge Oliver Wedded in Sioux County Ceremony
Judge John F. Oliver of this district married Miss Lena Held of LeMars. The couple returned to the judge's home at Onawa and will depart for a wedding trip in the East.
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Oliver
Sioux Cty
John F. Oliver
LeMars
Lena
Onama
Yukon Gold Fever Brings Fortunes to Forty Mile Camp
An Excelsior letter describes a Yukon Bonanza district hype sparked by Cormack and a party from Forty Mile. Tales claim millions in dust, with investors flocking and claims selling at 15000 to 50000 dollars. Reported labor, daily pay, and 100 days work paint a picture of a massive, risky gold rush.
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Yukon
Héttle
Gions
Cormack
Dians
Excelsior
Olondyke
Highwaymen Escape After Running Fight in Chicago
A group of alleged highwaymen fled in a buggy after a running fight through several blocks tonight in Chicago. Two patrol wagons pursued them, locating the suspects in a flat above a saloon at 199 West Harrison Street. The men offered no resistance and were unharmed, while the buggy they occupied was later found riddled with bullets.
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Highy
Chicago
West
Harrison Street
New York Stocks Open With Mixed Movements
New York on July 16 saw stocks opening with slight irregularities. Sugar fell sharply by 1 1/4 points while Tobacco rose at the extreme, with tobacco quoted after ex dividend. Railway shares showed an improving trend with grangers gaining the most.
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New York
New-York
Draw in cricket match Philadelphia vs Nottinghamshire
Telegraph news condensed notes a draw in the cricket match Philadelphia versus Nottinghamshire. Also mentions plans for an Andrew Jackson day at the Nashville exposition and various other items including a fire in Puebla and a Berlin posting.
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Philadelphia
Nottinghamshire
Andrew Jackson
Nashville Exposition
Eddie Bald
Erie
Julius Goldschmidt
Berlin
Washington
Puebla
Ee Dan Stuart
Carson
Chicago
Sharkey
McKinley
Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
Omaha
Union
Nonunion
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Hawaii
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Paris
Hawaiian Islands
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Salt Lake
Dowling
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