A Swell Wedding in Lennox Vermont’s Berkahirt Hills scene
Lilla Vanderbilt Sloan wed William Osgogg Field at Trinity Church in Lennox Massachusetts with New York society in attendance led by Morris Kelloy as best man. Guests included the Astors Sloans Crockers Twombleys Bellmonts and other Four Hundred representatives. The couple will honeymoon at Biltmore George Gould’s North Carolina estate.
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Lennox
Mass
Berkahirt Hills
Lilla Vanderbilt Sloan
Trinity Church
William Osgogg Field
New York
William H. Vanderbilt
Morris Kelloy
Astors
Sloans
Crockers
Twombleys
Bellmonts
Biltmore
George Gould
North Carolina
Pope Delays Apostolic Delegates and Manila Bishop Nomination
Rome reports the nomination of apostolic delegates to Washington and Manila and the appointment of a Manila bishop are postponed until talks with Governor Taft conclude. The delay ties to ongoing negotiations affecting church appointments.
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Rome
Washington
Manila
Taft
Gas blast kills man and man dies by own hand in Chicago
A gas leak sparked an explosion when Herman Stover forced open a door in a Chicago lodging. Stover was severely burned and likely died, while occupant John Gunderson was found dead in bed, apparently by suicide.
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Chicago
Herman Stover
Stover
John Gunderson
Oyster Bay's Room Open as Presidential Return Boosts Resort
Oyster Bay becomes the season's fashionable resort along the sound from now to mid August. Cottage and boarding house rates soar as visitors flock to the town. The sole hotel is full and prominent political guests may struggle for lodging unless booked in advance.
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Oyster Bay
National Educational Association Convention Opens in Minneapolis
Crowds of educators from across the country gather for the forty first annual N E A convention welcomed by Governor Van Zant. Notables include William Harris US education commissioner Foshay of Los Angeles Dr Noss of Pennsylvania and Dr Swaine of Indiana. President Beardahear of Iowa to deliver the evening address at the exposition building. The piece ends with a quip about taming a shrew by buying her everything she wants.
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Minneapolis
National Educational Association
van Zant
William Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Foshay
Los Angeles
Noss
Pennsylvania
Pr. Swaine
Indiana
Exposition Building
Beardahear
Iowa
Freight tied up in Chicago amid rail strike disruption
Chicago struggles with freight congestion as railroads fail to relieve tie up despite efforts. Illinois Central partially eases pressure by converting a freight house into a commissary for 500 freight handlers, many young farmers who sleep in Pullman cars. Title of Naval Cadets Changed at Annapolis to midshipman per congressional act.
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Chicago
Illinois Central
Washington
Annapolis
MITCHELL RETURNS FROM New York, pressed on arbitration plan
President Mitchell arrived in Wilkesbarre from New York and said the trip was personal. He claimed the situation remained the same while rebate sources suggested his visit had broader aims. Reported efforts, through H. M. Taylor, sought to win anthracite operators to a possible arbitration before the Indianapolis meeting.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
New York
Gotham
H. M. Taylor Ofllinois
Taylor
Indianapolis
Government to test oleomargarine tax evasion
The internal revenue commissioner will pursue a test case to stop selling uncotored oleo to dodge the ten cent per pound tax. Government experts expect a likely loss and deem the bill may become a dead letter. Also a bull fight will be a key event at Caldwel street fair in September with authorities’ approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Wellington
Kans
Caldwel
Vatican seeks compromise on Philippine friar withdrawal
The Vatican aims to satisfy Washington and Taft over the withdrawal of friars from the Philippine archive. Plans discussed include generals of four orders pledging to move dependents about 500 people, via letters to Taft or contract clauses ensuring immediate steps. The pope would accept an accomplished fact to avoid odium.
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Rome
Vatican
Washington
Taft
Philippines
Holy See
Philippine
United States
Hamburg Commerce Growing Report on Hamburg port activity shows growth in arrivals and trade
Berlin reports the semi annual Hamburg port shipping returns for six months ending June 30. Weasel arrivals total 6401, up 370 from last year, and total tonnage entering the port reaches 4918 571, up 169 260 from 1901. Germany’s exports to the United States for the year ending June 30 total 101 714 064, up 1 827 050 from 1903, with exports reaching record levels after earlier years including 74 260 000 in 1898 and 80 887 014 in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hamburg
Germany
United States
Weather and moral proverb from Palmer directed note
Loon forecast shows showers or thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday in the vicinity. 24 hour data: max 76, min 63, precipitation 0.8 inch. Palmer, Beacon Director. A quip: a man may have money and be unhappy, but happier with money than without.
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Seeenene
Fort Russell to Become Permanent Army Post with $260,000
War Department allocates 225000 dollars for Fort Russell enlargement and permanent improvements to establish a permanent artillery and infantry post. Additional funds supplement existing building contracts, totaling about 260000 dollars. J A Breckons notes the drive for full post status and expanded facilities.
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Fort Russell
Eleven New Machinists Brought Into Cheyenne Shops
The Union Pacific brought eleven machinists from Denver and Indiana into Cheyenne to work in the shops. They join 275 total workers as the company expands its force amid a strike. No violence occurred as the new men arrived and were housed in the carpenter shop commissary.
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Denver
Indiana
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Enat
Indiana Roads
Fort MKenzie Also In It
The War Department will award contracts this year after completing plans for work estimated at one hundred seventy five thousand dollars on buildings at St. McKenzie Sheridan. Representative Mondell and Senator Warren remain in Washington long after adjournment, showing their persistent influence.
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Washington, D. C
Warren
War Department
St. McKenzie
Sheri
Dan
Representative Mondell
Senator Warren
Congress
Washington
Nine Promotions Bring $1800 Monthly Pay Increase for UP Clerks
A flood of promotions hits Union Pacific railway mail clerks boosting monthly salaries by about $1800. Nine clerks rise on July 1st, joining fifteen prior promotions, as the line expands with three full R.P.Os from Cheyenne to Ogden and more hires expected soon.
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Union Pacific
Samuel
Cheyenne
Ogden
R. N. la Fontaine, Jr
H. M. Sherman
Coronation Plans Amid King Edward Health Rumors
London reports a brief bulletin on the king's condition noting progress and urging quiet while he stays at Charing Cross. A trusted source says the coronation may be August 15 with a brief processional service and Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, followed by another operation for the king.
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London
Chamberlain
Charing Cross Hospital
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
Eastern candy firms unite backed by Standard Oil
A report from the east says a movement has begun to combine all eastern candy companies with backing from Standard Oil. The aim is to secure control of large sugar plants in the west.
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Cincinnati
Standard Oil Company
Corn Futures Rise On Open Ahead of New Market Peak
Chicago July corn edged up from 84 to 85 cents on the Board of Trade this morning. Traders foresee a stretch toward 90 cents and some expect corn to hit the dollar mark as the market firmed.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Missing steamers Jeane and Portland still untraced
Seattle reports no news of the missing steamers Jeane and Portland in the Indiana’s New Nome voyage update. Captain Roberts notes unease at home over the long overdue ships as Thetis searches Arctic waters from TelFer City toward the Portland and Jeanie.
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Seattle
Wash
Jeane
Portland
Indiana
Capitan EB. V. Roberts
Nome
Purser
McCullum
United States Revenue
Thetis
Telfer City
Arctic Circle
Jeanie
St. Michael
Coremaugh
Elihu Thompson
Badie
Obscene shooting of Hill family in Roxbury
Herbert Hill aged 21 shot and killed his sister and likely injured his mother in Roxbury Massachusetts this morning. He fled the residence and boarded a trolley car toward Joslyn but was captured by police shortly after.
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Roxbury
Mass
Herbert Hill
Joslyn
Tracey Escapes As Posse Probes Sea of Clues
Tracey, the escaped convict, eludes authorities as posses search in Kedhum by forty Indians. Ottawa and Chautauqua events report Labor Day speeches with large crowds led by State Labor Commissioner Johnson. newspaper reports pitifully priced at fifty cents per month.
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Seatle
Tracey
Kedhum
Ottawa
Alias
Chautauqua
N. C
Nelson
Local residents schedule travel and returns after Fourth of July
George Walker returns from Rock Springs while many neighbors report travel plans and visits. Mrs Brannigan visits Denver. Grace Meyer heads east. Anna Smith leaves for Salt Lake. Webb returns to Laramie after visiting Thomas Heaney. Tynan back from Sheridan. Henry Andrews of Cheyenne Dry Goods in Denver on business.
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George Walker
Rock Springs
James Brannigan
Denver
Anna Smith
Sait Lake
N. KE
Webb
Laranle
Thomas
Henry F. Andrews
The
Cheyenne Dry Goods Company
Local Dress Prices Cut in One-Third Sale
Retail notices show price cuts across garments with suits lowered to five dollars from seven fifty and ladies skirts reduced by a third to six dollars, signaling a major midseason sale.
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Percy Smith
Cahill Brothers
Allesrett’s Chocolates
Aleo
Sherman
Weat 17Th Street
Newport Sea Salt
J. W. Roedel
City Pharmacy
Oyster Bay’s
Educators In Council
Murchison
R. R
Merrill Pianos
Opera House
Just
OAL
Bulkley
Eddy St
Dyer Hotel
Woda
Con Ry
Mr. Mitchell
Will
Oleo
Kansas
Weather Report
Palmer
Beotlon
Lars
J. A. Breckons
Fort M’kenzie
Warren and Mondell
Fort At
Sheridan
Gered
Nine Promotions
Robert Lawson
Robert J. Neeley
John McGill
Jacob A. Newson
Emil Johnson
G. F. Garlock
Charles Griffin
Jones Cash Grocery
Ferguson Street
Ohenstein Brothers
Eddy Street Grocers
Ies
Rioubile
England & Rossman
Gorn
Arctic
Sororigide
Semler
T T Tynan
George Messick
Wyo
Mary Hunt
Riger B. Dawson
Cal
Z. F. Hannum
Continental Oil Company
Mra
J. M. Carey
Charles Carey
Lanting
Wheatland
Cheyenne Dry Goods Co
Bacques
Childgren
Golden Rule
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