Bryan at London Dinner Calls Nations to Duty
At a July 4 Independence Day dinner in London the American Society crowned William J. Bryan as the central figure amid 500 guests. Ambassador Reid and Bryan traded light banter on politics while Mrs Longworth drew cheers.
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Roosevelt’s Fourth of July Speech in the Rain at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt addressed neighbors in Oyster Bay on July 4 delivering a rain drenched review of his stewardship. He urged curb of trusts with no malice and quoted Lincoln stressing learning from history rather than vengeance. Mrs Roosevelt and children attended as flags waved amid the downpour.
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Admiral Rojestvensky pleads guilty at court martial
Cronstadt July 4 Admiral Rojestvensky pleads guilty before a court martial seeking to take all blame for the Bedovi surrender while Captain DeColongue and Captain Baranoff plead not guilty. The trial will examine who ordered the surrender and the vessel condition.
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Dismissal Demands Rise Over Pattison Appointees
Republican fury over State Fire Marshal Creamer triggers calls to fire Pattison era Democrats. Garber’s actions blamed for Pattison’s death era fallout, with Harris supporters vowing to resist removal and promising a fight lasting days. Harris portrayed as iron-willed, ready to confront Democratic allies to defend his administration.
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Disabled Vessel Towed From Near to Azores
The Fabre Line steamer America, en route from Marseilles to New York, arrived at Bermuda in tow of the Italian ship Dinnamore after being picked up in distress off the Azores on June 19. The vessel carried 110 passengers and crew in good health and would be brought to New York on the first Bermuda-bound steamer. The America’s machinery was crippled and provisions and coal were short, preventing a prior port approach.
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Thaw Treats Tombs Prisoners to Ice Cream and Cake
New York July 4 Harry K Thaw awaiting trial for the Stanford White murder surprised fellow inmates at the Tombs by distributing ice cream and cake. He asked the chaplain to supply treats for the men and sent the bill to himself. Witnesses including John E McKenna and Paul Bergoff testified on Thaw’s case and White's reputation.
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Tragedy on Pearl Street Excursion Ends in Death
John Pearce 34 of Peru Indiana was killed by a stray bullet on a Cincinnati streetcar while on a Howe Manufacturing Company excursion with his wife and three postponed children. Police searched for the shooter as his widow received hospital care and arrangements were made to return the body.
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Jail Break Plot Foiled by Sheriff Inmate Confession
Bandit Jackson, moved to prison, confessed to a two confederate jail break plan involving revolvers and visitors to ambush guards. Earlier talk of handcuff tampering and a front gate escape was led by Jackson and rival Campbell, Dodson also linked to past smuggling of saws into the jail.
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Noise and Frolic at Sagamore Hill
Fourth of July at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay featured the Roosevelt family and relatives as guests, with J West Roosevelt and W E Roosevelt estates nearby. Secretary and Mrs Loeb attended, while a New York expert directed a well planned program. Kids enjoyed noise makers and a night of ideal weather eclipsing previous displays.
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America steamer towed to Bermuda after shaft break
The Fabre Line steamer America from Marseilles and St Michaels, in tow of the Dinnamore, reached Murray's anchorage Bermuda today after breaking a shaft on June 16. Passengers complain of bad food and water. several lodged complaints with foreign consuls.
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Fatally Shot in Resisting Officer at Indiana Ballgame
In Patriot, Indiana, Deputy Marshal Jake Smith fatally wounded Charles Sutton during a disturbance at a ball game between Vevay and Patriot. Sutton, 30, resisted Marshal Clarence Gregory. Sutton struck Smith and was shot three times, two hits proven. Sutton expected to die. Smith surrendered for a preliminary hearing.
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Gossip Victim Leaps 318 Feet to Gorge Death
Alice Funk, 22, leapt from the Northern Ohio Railroad bridge over the Little Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. Witnesses said gossip spurred the act. she died instantly from neck and arm fractures after hitting the water. Her father is in Wooster county farm. Grandmothers live in Canton and Wooster.
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Drowning Narrow Escape At Silver Lake Resort
Akron Ohio July 4 Floyd Bean 17 nearly drowned at Silver Lake summer resort after going beyond depth and sinking. Swimmers found him after five minutes. Dr William Taylor and assistants revived him after nearly an hour of effort. Doctor believes resuscitation possible after life signs extinct for ten or fifteen minutes.
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Longworth Help at Holiday Fete
Three thousand guests attended the Fourth of July reception at the American Embassy Dorchester House in London. Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Mrs Reid hosted with Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth assisting. The event featured floral decorations tents and a large American flag with guests including many Americans married into British aristocracy. Refreshments were served in a marquee in the north garden.
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Unusual Fourth in San Francisco Opens New Stadium
San Francisco celebrated the national holiday with no fireworks as authorities banned them. The day centered on the dedication at Golden Gate Park of a stadium hailed as the finest for athletic sports in America.
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Missionary Shot in Chinatown Row in Philadelphia
Four men were shot during renewed clashes between Hip Sing and On Leong Tongs in Philadelphia's Chinatown. Frederick Poole, longtime head of the Christian Mission, was shot in the arm. one Chinese man was mortally wounded by four bullets, while two others were seriously hurt but non fatal.
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Aims at Patron Kills Own Wife in Mt Hope Incident
Joseph Smith, restaurant proprietor linked with Joseph Bragg's saloon at Mt Hope, Fayette County, fired at a patron during a dispute. Bystanders intervened, the revolver misfired, and the shot fatally struck Smith's wife. The event occurred in Charleston dispatches dated July 4.
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