Roosevelt Attends Princeton Funeral of Former President
The funeral for a former president at Princeton featured President Roosevelt, Mrs. Cleveland, and family members as the hearse procession moved through Nassau Street to the cemetery. Guards and crowds lined streets while pallbearers, clergy, and dignitaries followed to the grave.
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Redbank
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Esther Cleveland
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Worldwide tributes mark Grover Cleveland death
At dawn salutes rang worldwide as American flags flew at half mast. Embassies legations and consular offices honored Grover Cleveland with badges and observances. In Latin America Brazil led the honors, while many US cities closed Boards of Trade and Exchanges in tribute.
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Roosevelt Returns to Oyster Bay After Cleveland Funeral
President Roosevelt arrived in Oyster Bay at 9 02 p m from Princeton where he attended ex president Cleveland's funeral. His special train departed Princeton 6 20 p m reaching Jersey City 7 32 p m with Governor Fort aboard before he boarded a tug to Long Island City and a second special to Oyster Bay. A large crowd welcomed the President and, as he passed, uncovered their heads in homage. The trip from train to pier through commuters proceeded without incident.
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Long Island City Depot
Roosevelt Receives Sympathy From King Edward
King Edward sent a telegram from London dated June 26 1908 expressing gratitude for Roosevelt's birthday congratulations and sympathy at the death of former President Cleveland. Roosevelt praised Princeton services for Cleveland noting simplicity fitting his character and approving Wordsworth’s The Happy Warrior as fitting.
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Movement seeks fund for Grover Cleveland National monument
Newark New Jersey June 26 A movement has begun in the county of Grover Cleveland's birth to raise money for a National monument honoring his memory.
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Fire at Duluth Docks Destroys Elevator D
A two hour blaze at Rice's Point Duluth consumes more than one million dollars in property. Elevator D of the Consolidated Elevator Company is razed to the water and No. 1 Dock and Northern Pacific sheds are destroyed. Wheat and grain in the elevator amount to 300000 bushels. Tugboats aided the fire department, helping save the bay front.
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Usurping Sultan Orders 18 000 Man Army in Fez
Mulai Hafid the usurping Sultan of Morocco has summoned the Caids to his palace at Fez and commanded them to raise an army of 18 000 men from nearby tribes. The bold move signals a push to consolidate power amid resistance and regional unrest.
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Supreme Court Mission Delays Ownership Ruling on Toledo Property
In Columbus on June 26 the Ohio Supreme Court adjourned until September 29 with several rulings. It allowed sheriffs and treasurers serving first terms extended to two years to seek another full term, suspending part of the biennial amendment. It left undecided the Henderson case over Toledo city square ownership and decided the Hough Avenue Bank case holding that a forged transfer must be honored by the bank to reimburse $61 to Jakob Anderson.
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Engineer Killed In Erie Wreck Near Garrettsville
Cleveland dispatch reports Erie Train No 19 on the Pittsburg to Cleveland route derailed west of Garrettsville Ohio at 7 48 after leaving tracks. Engineer Charles Simon was killed and fireman George Ikey was mortally wounded. Six passengers were injured as the locomotive slid down a 25 foot embankment and the cars derailed but did not overturn. A wrecking crew was en route.
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Five Die in Chicago & Northwestern Wreck Near Chadron
Five men were killed when an east bound freight train hit a washout caused by a cloudburst near Chadron Nebraska. The dead include engineer Willis Graham fireman O C Meyers brakeman Fred Ebener and two unidentified men who were riding the train.
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Train collision kills fifteen near Baroda in Bombay region
Fifteen people died and about 270 were injured when an express and a freight train collided near Baroda on the Bombay & Baroda Railway. Four passenger cars and four mail cars of the express, and four freight cars were burned in the wreck.
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Notable Passings Roundup Across Cities
Thomas Lord 84 a Chicago druggist died at his daughter home in Louisville Kentucky. Vice Admiral Charles Regnault de Premensiil died in Paris born 1837 promoted to vice admiral in 1893. Joseph Moore born 1821 in Adams County Ohio died in Manchester Ohio. Congressman W H Parker of South Dakota died in Deadwood aged 61 a Civil War veteran and early Colorado Black Hills figure. Charles M Phillips oil firm Phillips Bros and founder of The Christian Standard died in Pasadena California after twenty years residence leaving a large estate.
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Christian Church
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Costly Fire Ravages Stone Company Plant Ruins Horses
A major blaze at the Hazen Stone Company in Reading road destroyed the main building and a warehouse. Several horses perished while efforts saved offices, with losses including cranes, lumber, cement, and dozens of tools. L. P. Hazen vowed rapid rebuilding and fulfillment of contracts despite the disaster.
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Venezuelan Seizures Discussed by Dutch Interpellation
The article notes heightened tension as the Dutch government questions Venezuela over treatment of ships. It cites Mr. Sleeper and Lt. Ruggles waiting for Washington instructions after being quizzed on Willemstad and Havana routes and mentions ongoing efforts to resume friendly discussions through Venezuelan diplomat Veloz-Goiticoa.
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Dutch Minister Seeks Calm Over Venezuela Shipping Dispute
At The Hague the government faced questions on reports of Dutch ships seized by Venezuelan officials. The Foreign Minister said no Caracas report had been filed and noted Curacao measures against La Guaira over plague response, with Venezuela retaliating against Curacao shipping. He expressed confidence relations would remain cordial and tensions fade.
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Brazil May Represent France
Paris reports the French government without diplomatic ties in Venezuela since 1906 may entrust Caracas interests to Brazil. No decision yet, but Brazil is considered the probable choice.
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Passengers Landed From Marietta at Quarantine Station
The American gunboat Marietta went to the quarantine station at noon to land passengers. Those aboard seek passage to New York from the New York quarantine station aboard the American steamer Maracaibo, leaving today via Porto Cabello, or a Dutch steamer sailing June 27 via Haitian ports.
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Former Brooklyn Alderman Acquitted of Perjury
Henry Clay Peter once a Brooklyn Alderman was found not guilty of perjury linked to the Recorder election. The jury delivered their verdict after forty five minutes.
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Henry Clay Peter
Lafayette Statue Raised in Paris at Louvre
A bronze Lafayette statue, a gift from American schoolchildren to France, was hoisted onto its pedestal in the Place du Louvre this afternoon in Paris.
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Avondale Fire Sparks Heroic Efforts and Hospital Plan
Fire at the Avondale site of a new City Hospital prompt heroic actions by George Nordhoff and Elmer Marsh as they save horses and a car from the flames. Morris Joseph’s lumber supply and Hazen’s firm push ahead with construction despite the blaze. No missing persons reported.
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Bandit Raid Hits Mex City Viesca Loots Bank
Fifty armed bandits attacked Viesca, looting the Bank of Nueva Leon in Monterey, freeing prisoners and wrecking the post office and telegraph. Troops pursued, one trooper killed, several wounded, bandits fled toward Durango and Torreon. Vice President Corral promised stern measures to wipe out banditry.
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Torreon
Republic of Mexico
Mexican border clash at Las Vacas shocks Del Rio area
A dawn raid by about 100 armed revolutionists on Las Vacas across the Rio Grande from Del Rio wounded US citizen P Ramirez and Captain Perez of Mexican troops. Desultory fighting continued. estimates place 40 to 50 killed on both sides with 5 000 shots fired. Wires cut, river patrolled, reinforcements en route from Cuidad Porfirio Diaz.
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Sheriff Ordered to Avoid Interfering with Invasion Suspects
Austin dispatch reports Valverde County Sheriff wired Governor Campbell from Del Rio seeking to arrest alleged Mexican revolutionaries for neutrality violations. Governor referred to Attorney General. federal government alone has jurisdiction over invaders from Mexico, so local authorities were told to keep hands off.
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Eleven Mexicans Arrested in El Paso Revolt Plot
In El Paso eleven Mexicans were arrested on suspicions of planning a revolution in Mexico. Juarez officials fear, troops guard the Custom House and banks. rumors of bombs near the Custom House and Post Office are denied by federal authorities.
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British Protest Over Legation Surveillance Sparks Tense Exchange
Paris dispatch reports a British protest over British protective service surveillance of foreign legations in Teheran. The Shah assures asylum rights only in extreme danger and a protest demands withdrawal of the Cossack guards by 6 pm. The Shah’s private physician in Paris warns assassination risks but says disorder is not nationwide.
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Russian Press Recommends Nonintervention in Persia
In St Petersburg on June 2 the Russian press urged no intervention beyond protecting foreigners and preventing spoliation. The Novoe Vremya notes the Shah has kept the constitution, suggests Parliament dissolution could be permissible, and Foreign Office views echo nonintervention to avoid bloodshed in Persia. Turkey promises troop withdrawal from Persian points where Boundary Commission acts.
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Persia imposes martial law as Shah tightens control
The Times correspondent reports Persia under martial law from June 22 with General Liakhoff given power to harshly deal with dissent. Assembly members are jailed or missing, arms forbidden on pain of death, and the number of prisoners in the royal camp rises hourly. Tabriz Governor seeks refuge in the Russian Consulate.
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Persia
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Tabriz
10,000 Fire Loss in Midland City
Special Dispatch reports a blaze at Midland City five miles east of Blanchester Ohio destroying Moses Fosters general store the Post Office a residence and several other buildings. Loss about 10000 with light insurance. Fire began in a stable near the store and bucket brigades were the only available firefighting method.
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Clarence Moreland
Frank Stump
Commercial Tribune
Blanchester
Midland City
Here
Moses Foster
Montclair Considers License Ordinance for Liquor Trade
New Jersey town Montclair weighs an ordinance drafted by New York architect George W. DeCulma requiring both buyers and sellers of alcoholic beverages to obtain licenses. The proposal was presented for adoption in the town.
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George W. DeCulma
Montclair
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Study in Orient Proposed by Chicago Educators
University of Chicago trustees announce an Oriental Education Commission to study the educational situation in the Orient for the coming year. Prof. Ernest D. Burton will oversee the commission with several leading university educators named to it.
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Oriental Education Commission
Orient
University of Chicago
Ernest D. Burton
Arrests In Chihuahua City Spark Arms Seizure and Revolt Fears
In Chihuahua City four men arrested yesterday were released today for lack of evidence. seven remain jailed with preliminary hearings set tomorrow before U S Commissioner Oliver. They face charges of fomenting a revolution against a friendly power within the United States. A Mexican Consul dispatch was sent home. A band of revolutionists attacked Las Vacas, Mexico, with some crossing into Texas but federal authorities remain responsible for political fugitives.
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