Pope Leo XIII Resting In State In Vatican
Rome July 21 quiet suffused the Vatican as the body of Pope Leo XIII lay in semi state in the hall of the throne room. Tomorrow the diplomatic corps and Roman aristocracy will pay respects before the body is robed in pontifical attire and moved to St Peter's Chapel for three days of public farewell with burial set for Saturday evening. Bells toll across Rome from 8 pm as citizens mourn.
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Cardinal Merry Del Val Seen As Key Conclave Contender
A Cable report from Rome notes Mgr Merry Del Val was named provisional Secretary of the conclave, a post that could lead to a cardinalate and power within the papal selection. The piece suggests his antipathy to America may affect Cardinal Gibbons's candidacy and that the American cardinal backs Vannutelli's bid.
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All Churches 10 Hold Services For Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore July 21 Cardinal Gibbons leaves for Rome with Dr William A Fletcher outlining a nationwide plan for solemn requiem masses in all Catholic churches The cathedral will be draped for 30 days and bells tolled nightly until the funeral The archdiocese urges Masses for Leo XIII and prayers for the pontiff and church worldwide through the interment and beyond.
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Pope Leo's Private Fortune Reported At 17 Million
Rome July 21 Your correspondent is informed that documents found in the Pope's apartments after his death show his private fortune totaled 17 million dollars The sum astonishes many though he was known as a careful money manager and he hailed from a wealthy family Bequests from relatives and a noble background help explain the large estate Pending details of Leo's will excite clerical and secular circles.
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France Will Not Try To Influence Conclave
Paris July 21 The French Government says it has taken no steps to exert influence on the conclave and expects other Catholic states to follow suit. It is unlikely that a change at the Holy See would alter France Vatican relations unless the new pope resembles Pius IX. French preferences lean to Cardinal Rampolla but no action is being taken in his favor.
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Austrian Press Praises Pope Leo as Great Pontiff of Peace
Vienna notes the late Pope Leo as among the greatest pontiffs. Italian Ambassador visited the Papal Nuncio after the death announcement, and the two officials talked for fifteen minutes.
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Farm Hands Refuse Work With Women at Woodlawn Farm
On John Andrews farm near Woodlawn Station yesterday afternoon ten male hands walked off duty as his wife and three daughters toiled with hay harvesters. After protests the dispute was resolved by placing the women on a separate wagon while the men returned to work.
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Indictments for Bribery and Arson in Hargis Feud Case
Grand jury indicts Gardner Plummer for bribery while Ed Tharp and Joe Crawford face arson charges for burning Ewen's hotel. Ewen and L. T. Bolin named officials as bribery targets. County feud tensions flare with a pistol shot incident between Judge Hargis and Sheriff Callahan.
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Health of Russell Sage Declining Again
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune from New York reports Russell Sage is very ill and unable to leave the city. His doctors advise stopping plans to travel to Lawrence Beach, L I, and continuing rest to avoid the strain of Wall Street activity.
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Russell Sage
Joined the Navy Leaving a Bride After Short Marriage
After a two day search for missing husband, Sadie Clephane Martin learns in Cincinnati that William Martin has enlisted in the United States Navy and reported for duty at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The four week bride says he left without warning and reportedly gave $200 before leaving.
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Riots Spark Evacuation as Arrests Move Forward
Evansville Indiana July 21 The sheriff reports no further arrests of indicted riot participants yet a number are expected tomorrow. Several indicted individuals have fled the city while others begin returning as authorities prepare more actions.
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Macedonian attack injures Bulgarian Archpriest at Tetovo
A Vienna dispatch reports Macedonians in Tetovo attacked Archpriest Missa Missail, fatally injuring him. His bishops, angered by prior offense, forbade local doctors from attending the wounded cleric.
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London
Vienna
Tetovo
Missa Missail
Fox Bros. Diamonds Case Highlights Tariff Law Clash
Fox Bros. & Co. received a valuable shipment of diamonds through Cincinnati customs. The goods valued at 144 016 dollars faced 17 234 60 dollars in tariff and penalties, paid and deposited in the Subtreasury. The firm argued for using purchase cost as value, while appraisers demanded market rates at shipment. General Appraisers cut duties by about 10 000 dollars, easing the firm’s burden, which may prompt a Congress appeal next winter.
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Cincinnati
Amsterdam
New York
Sharratt
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Widow Retrieved Death Benefits After Premiums Paid
Mrs Eugenia Schneider received 1024.20 from the National Insurance Company after paying premiums on a policy taken out by her former husband Charles Brown who had died months earlier. Brown’s death was November 21 192, the case uncovered after Schneider learned of the death two weeks ago and prompted a payout including premiums since his death and interest.
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Schneider
Charles Brown
Brown
National Insurance Company
Montpelier
Fall of Ciudad Bolivar as government troops seize capital
Rebellion forces trapped and decimated as 5,200 government troops storm key positions in Soledad. Zamora fortress falls. 94 rebels killed including General Azanza. Barricade at Miranda Plaza destroyed. Capitol surrounded. American Consulate and foreign businesses at Dalton Block captured. rebels short of water and food with supply lines cut and shops looted.
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Venezuela
Rivas
Gomez
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Associated Press
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Venezuelans Win Bloody Battle in Ciudad Bolivar
Rebels and government troops clash as barricades fall and houses are pocked by gunfire. Ciudad Bolivar endures a cyclone of shelling as General Gomez and General Rivas’ forces converge, delivering a grim night of fighting and civilian upheaval.
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