Pope Leo XIII Dies After Prolonged Illness at 93
Rome reports the death of Pope Leo XIII at 4 04 P M on July 20 after over two weeks of illness. The funeral will span nine days with embalming and state rites at St Peter's before final burial at St John Lateran. Cardinal Oreglia emerges as leading figure of the conclave to elect Leo's successor.
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Cleveland Has Another Son At Buzzard's Bay
A son was born to former President Grover Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland at their summer home in Buzzard's Bay Massachusetts Saturday. Attendants report all conditions for mother and child are satisfactory. This makes the fifth child and second son for the couple. Other children are Esther Marion Richard Folsom and Ruth. Separately Wales has 500000 people who cannot speak English and Ireland 30000 who speak only Irish while Scotland has 40000 who speak only Gaelic.
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Chief Arthur Dies Sudden at Officials Banquet
Winnipeg July 17 P M Arthur grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers collapses at the banquet closing the convention after rising to respond to a toast he says it may be his parting words. He dies within minutes.
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City of Ciudad Bolivar Falls to Government Troops in Bloodied Battle
report from Caracas describes a daylong siege as 5,200 government troops storm Ciudad Bolivar. Rebels suffer heavy losses including Gen Azanza. key barricades around Miranda plaza fall. Capitol area surrounded. customs house, Zamora block, and Dalton block seized. rebels left without water or provisions as fighting continues.
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The Great Pope
The Russian press unanimously praises Pope Lee for catholic view, historic papal mission, social insight, and commitment to peaceful progress. They credit the late pope's quick conception, strong will, and temperate disposition, calling him the great pope.
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Pope Leo XIII Death Acknowledged By State Dept Cable
The State Department informed Cardinal Rampolli of the president’s profound sense of loss at Pope Leo XIII’s death. The cable, dated July 21, quotes John Hay praising the pope’s lofty character, charity, and his long, illustrious reign in the Catholic Church.
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Towne Still in Politics Voices on Spanish Rule
The speech by Fon. Charles A. Towne at Tammany’s Fourth of July event blasts imperialism as a national issue. He questions U S policy in the Philippines, slavery, and liberty, urging restoration of American ideals and accountability. He also urges Roosevelts enforcement of the Sherman act.
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Moros law may abolish slavery under new bill
A Manila cablegram via Associated Press notes the Philippine commission bill on Moros government includes a provision allowing the council to abolish slavery. The piece cites the Thirteenth Amendment restricting slavery within the United States and “any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
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Senator Beveridge Meets President At Oysters Bay
A satirical note describes Senator Beveridge visiting the president at Oysters Bay for a strained session. It claims the Iowa idea aims to win favors with the man controlling funds from frying pan expeditions. The piece mocks get rich quick schemes tied to post office department disbursements and mining ventures.
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Tariff Logic and Farmers Stated as Contradictions
The St Louis Star critiques tariff arguments claiming that tariffs on manufactured goods boost competition and lower prices for wheat while tariffs on wheat raise farm prices. It argues that such claims are inconsistent and aimed at deceiving farmers, noting the contradiction in wool and wool products pricing.
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Buffalo Express on Moros council and slavery under flag
The Buffalo Express criticizes the Moros new government claiming the council can abolish slavery, viewing it as evidence of slavery under the American flag and a breach of constitutional restraint. A Washington dispatch notes Roosevelt consulting federal judges on Sherman anti trust suits about bureau of corporations data gathering.
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Hanna demands hands off amid senate probes
Postmaster General Payne plans a retreat to the Adirondack mountains to dodge the political heat as senate investigation reports intensify. The old adage blood is thicker than water may appear costly in light of current events and loyalties.
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Lancaster Democrats condemn reorganizers in anti Cleveland protest
The Lancaster County Democratic Committee Pennsylvania passes a resolution condemning reorganizers backed by Republican papers. They argue that party principles aligned with Jefferson and Jackson oppose the movement. The piece suggests Cleveland’s supposed landslide is overstated.
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Repubs Push Cleveland as a good party man sparking debate
The Inter Ocean lauds Grover Cleveland as a good party man and patriot while critics accuse him of loyalty to Wall Street and Democratic factions. The piece argues Cleveland would not desert the party for profits and hints at Payne and the Iowa idea drawing republican scrutiny.
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