Russia Wins Open Door Trade with China in Manchuria
Special Despatch reports assurances from China to open Manchurian ports to world trade. Russia promises not to oppose openings, with Moukden and Ta-Tung-Kao cited as likely ports. Diplomatic framing suggests steady US-Russia-China accord while easing tensions with Britain Japan and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Carmichael
Commercial Tribune
Washington
East
United States
Moukden
Manchuria
Ta Tung Kao
Yalu
Russia
Cassini
Hay
Ta-Tung-Kao
Yalu River
Knapp Convicted of First Degree Murder in Ohio
Alfred A Knapp was found guilty of first degree murder by an eleven hour jury, with no mercy recommendation, for the 1902 murder of his wife Hannah Goddard Knapp. A motion for a new trial was filed citing sixteen errors and new evidence, with possible appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Alfred A. Knnapp
Commercial’ Tribune
Hamilton
Alfred Andrew Knapp
Hannah Goddard Knapp
Thomas & Haines
Thomas Darby
Darby
Common Pleas Court
Knapp
Neeaiiae Eee
Butler
Warraht
Butler County
Belden
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Alfred A. Knapp
P M Arthur Dies at Winnipeg Banquet
P M Arthur Grand Chief Engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers collapsed and died at a Winnipeg banquet during the annual convention. He spoke moments before dying, saying it may be his parting word to many of you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Loco
President Roosevelts push for new financial laws
President Roosevelt told Senator Lodge he wants early action on remedial financial legislation by Congress. He plans to call an extra session starting November 9 after the fall election to approve the Cuban treaty and, he hopes, begin early consideration of financial measures aligned with his recent messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Congress
Sagamore Hill
Associated Press
Alaskan Boundary Commission
London
Senate
United States
William McKinley
Russell Sage Optimistic On Stock Market Decline
Special Despatch from New York July 16 quotes Russell Sage saying the market is in a declining condition with food reaction expected within a month. He disputes a financial war between Rockefeller and Morgan and notes improved sentiment from interviews by prominent figures. Talbot J. Taylor & Co. urged clients to buy. News mentions J P Morgan & Co assisting in United States Steel recampaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
New York
Russell Sage
Rockefeller
Morgan
Talbot J. Taylor & Co
James R. Keene
Wall Street
Y J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel
Pope Leo XIII in Critical Health Crisis Amid Operations Debate
From Rome July 17 2 25 A M doctors discussed whether to proceed with another operation given the Pope's fragile state. He faced difficult breathing and low mood but received Cardinal Rampolla’s expanded authority as secretary of state. The Pope’s health drew international sympathy, including Protestant prayers in the United States.
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Rome
Lapponi
Mazzoni
Rampolla
Mgr. Volpini
Pope
Cardinal Rampolla
Associated Press
United States
Pope Leo
Giacomo Della Chiesa
Pope Leo Sees Madonnas In Final Hours
In the morning of a foretold day the Pope prayed fervently to the Madonna and spoke with his valet. He asked Mass be said in an adjacent Chanel while the door remained open and received communion as if visions of bliss approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Leo
Contra
Pio
Mgr. Marzonlini
Leo
Farmer Hamp ton West Guilty in Grave Robbery Trial
Hamp ton West, a well known Noblesville farmer, was found guilty of grave robbery. The court fixed a sentence from three to ten years in prison. He was arrested following revelations by Ghoul Cantrell.
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Noblesville
Ind
Hampton West
Cantrell
Republican Platform Denounces Democratic Rule In Kentucky
The Kentucky Republican platform condemns Democratic machine rule, calls for free ballots and honest elections, denounces political bias in courts, and urges reform of pardoning power, taxation, and state charities. It praises President Roosevelt and supports 1904 Republican national policies and leadership.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Republican State Committee
Republicans
Kentucky
Servia
Embezzler Stern Paroled After Clemency Request
Charles Stern, once jailed for stealing $12,000 from a New York bank in 1896, appeared before Judge Mahon for sentence. He claimed misfortune and world travel. only one of five complainants attended, asking for clemency. The court granted clemency and paroled him to Prison Aid Association custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mahon
Court of General Sessions
Charles Stern
Noonger
Halifax
Stern
Prison Aid Association
McMillan Abandons Blue Nile Expedition
W N McMillan of St Louis led a Blue Nile expedition to assess navigability as a trade route from Central Abyssinia to the Mediterranean. The boats were swamped but no one was hurt. the expedition returns to Jibatil on the Gulf of Aden.
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Aden
Arabia
W. N. McMiLlan
St. Louis
Blue Nile
Abyssinia
Mediterranean
Jibatil
Gulf of Aden
Foreign Office no confirmation of Borneo island seizure report
London July 16 The Foreign Office has no information on the claim that twenty islands off Borneo were seized by American warships An inquiry will be made but the report is not considered important at this time
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United States
Russia
England
Germany
Japan
Manchuria
China
Roosevelt
Hay
Oyster Bay
State Department
Count Cassini
Cassini
Foreign Office
London
Borneo
Body of Dead Man Found Full of Straw
The body of Charles Stark, who died December 29 1902 in Albany City Hospital, was exhumed at Polish Roman Catholic Cemetery. The trunk was stuffed with straw and a bloodstained dissecting knife was found in the straw. George Stark reported blood on the face at a local undertaker shop. Albany authorities had questioned autopsy records. the case was dropped and will be reopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Charles Stark
Albany City Hospital
George Stark
Albany
May secure new trial with victim's money
In Kinderhook New York July 16 the three Van Wormer brothers Willis Burton and Frederick now awaiting death at Dannemora face a possible share of their uncle Peter A Hallenbeck's estate after his death intestate and with no will from widow Mrs Hallenbeck who died last week leaving about $5 000 in personal property and substantial real estate the nephews may gain a claim and an appeal if funds are available
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinderhook
N. Y
van Wormer
Willis
Burton
Frederick
Dannemora
Peter A. Hallenbeck
Hallenbeck
Belknap Wins Kentucky Republican Governor Nomination
At Louisville July 16 Morris B. Belknap secured the Republican nomination for governor on the first ballot with 1450 votes, defeating Bradley and Pratt amid a tense convention. Bradley denied candidacy while Pratt withdrew as Belknap gained county backing and unity amid contested delegation votes.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Bradley
Kentucky
Morris B. Belknap
Belknap
Clifton J. Pratt
Pratt
Owens
Burnam
W. E. Breathitt
George DuBelle
Willson
Kash
William O. Bradley
Committee On Credentials
James Breathit
J. B. Solomon
W. D. Cochran
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Hussia
U. S
Czar
Cessini
P. M. Arthur
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Mr. Arthur
Essary
Leo Iust
Cardinal Rempolla
Rufus Cantrell
W. GC. Owens
Col
Morris B. Belknapp
United Good Citizenship
United Good
Prosperity
Philippines
Cuba
Panama Canal
Pacific
Louisiana
California
M’millan
Mr. Willson
Canada
J. B. Wilhoit
Ashland
John A. Black
Barboursville
George W. Welsh
Danville
W. M. Beckner
Winchester
QJ. C. Speight
Mayfield
W.S. Taylor
W. O. Bradley
Mr. Bradley
The
Jefferson
R. M. Buckley
Jefferson County
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