World News Digest Mixes Crimes and Disasters
The page blends reports from Argentina population estimates to a Lourdes pilgrimage ban. It notes MIT leadership changes, a Pittsburg drowning, Jules Ferry statue ceremonies in Paris, and Chilean Rinilahue volcano activity. Fires devastate Bisbee with dynamite used to halt spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Gookokke
Lourdes
Marguerite Strong
Chicago
Wallesley College
New York
Montreal
Henry &S. Pritchett
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Arthur Ames Noyes
Institute
Elizabeth Stock
Pittsburg
Jules Ferry
Tuileries Gardens
Paris
Valdivia Dispatches
Rinilahue
Chile
Javier
Bisbee
Aziz
Utica Forge Plant Destroyed in New York Fire
A Utica New York plant of the Utica Drop Forge and Tool Company burned, with losses reported at 200000 dollars. The blast hit the east side shops in New York where 4000 workers struck for wage increases.
China Gratefully Accepts U S Aid Post Boxer Rebellion
The article recounts China’s reception of a large U S gift after the Boxer Uprising and the allied force’s march on Beijing to restore order. It notes dispute over punishment and indemnity with Germany and other powers, and reports a Sept 10 agreement setting payments to the injured and penalties to be imposed.
Cornell Wins Dramatic Intercollegiate Rowing Duel
Cornell University defeated Columbia University by three feet in a thrilling four mile race on the Hudson River. Navy finished third, Pennsylvania fourth, Wisconsin fifth, Georgetown sixth. Syracuse swamped. conditions rough despite a late surge by Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Columbia
Cornell University
Poughkeepsie
Hadson River
Columbia University
Annapolis
Navy
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Georgetown
Syracuse
Mars Snow Melting Noted By Percival Lowell In Joston
Percival Lowell, director of the PFlag staff observatory, reports observing snow melting on Mars in Joston. In Ohio Mrs. Gordon Turney dies after a runaway horse throws her against a telegraph pole near Marysville. Delegates hiss Senator Foraker at Mansfield convention over temperance.
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Percival Lowell
Pflagstaff
Ariz.) Observatory
Joston
Marysville
Ohio
Gordon Turney
Senator Foraker
Mansfield
Fourth Street
San Francisco
John Riley
Andrew Lawson
Akron
Olio
Lawson
Francis Murphy
Los Angeles
Chytraus
Chicago
Turbulent War News and Diplomatic Buzz From Global Events
Reports from the era describe a torpedo boat striking a mine near St Petersburg with minor damage. Rumors of a Danish princess betrothal mingle with warnings of assassinations and revived terrorist networks. A hurricane-laden voyage hits the Caroline Islands, with high fatalities, while a Harbin theater fire in Tsongkong kills many. A Belgrade dispatch notes a Serb Crown Prince narrowly escaping gunfire, and London hosts a police surveillance of a pastor linked to a death. Financial rows over a massive Chinese debt burden frame a Roosevelt Root recalibration that could see China absolved of further payments, sparing nearly 27 million in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolypin
Sydney
N.S. W
Caroline
Tsongkong
Erivan
Tiflis
Transcaucasing
Belgrade
Crown Prince
George of
Servia
Treving
Fangarian
Servian
Walter Swinburne Hancock
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Chicago
London
China
Roosevelt
Root
Butte Mail Carriers Strike Over Wages
All mail carriers in Butte Montana walk out claiming they cannot live on the current wages ranging from 000 to 850 dollars annually. The strike follows disputes over pay as workers demand better compensation.
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Butte
Mont
Anglesey
England
Austria
Henry M. Walker
New Jersey
Edward Vi. Varriman
Daimages
Portland
Nehalem & Tillamook
Oregon
Dispatches
Florencio Morales
Bernardo Mora
Barrillas
Guatemala
Mora
Lima
Cabrera
Great Regatta Fueled by Crowd as Wisconsin Wins Freshman Eight
Twenty thousand spectators watched the finish as SAS crews were thrown over the line to aid judges. Wisconsin won the freshman eight and Syracuse triumphed in the varsity four in a great struggle along the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Arkan
Sas
Wisconsin
Syracuse
Judge Loving Acquitted in Virginia Fatal Incident
In Trouston Virginia former Nelson County Judge William G Loving is acquitted of a serious charge after a fatal April 22 shooting of Theodore Fistes son of Sheriff M K Estes. Jurors cited insanity with stress from the daughter’s account as key to the verdict.
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Trouston
William G Loving
Nelson
Theodore Fistes
M. K. Estes
Loving
Young Estes
Estes
Elizabeth Loving
Barksdale
Foreman McCraw
Need of the Times Speech by Cardinal Gibbons at Holy Cross
Cardinal Gibbons in a commencement address at Holy Cross College Worcester Mass argues the era requires men of conviction. He cites soldiers who stand against ridicule and prejudice as braver than a city conquering captain, stressing duty over public clamor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
Trade Remains Weak as Year Advances in Market Review
The review notes no clear distinction in trade as the first half of the year ends, with forward war risks cited and cautious consumer demand in dry goods, footwear, clothing, and furniture. Improvements are seen in some sectors while others show deteriorating conditions across districts and wholesale trade patterns.
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Grace Burns
Fargo
N. D
Red River
Arthur W. Wenham
A. J. Wenham & Son
Euclid Club
Cleveland
Bristle Ridge
Walter Nerd
James Herd
United States
Polack
United States Circuit Court
St. Louis
George A. Madill
James Cornelius
Canton
Ricker
Metropolitan Opera House
St. Vault
Reading Theater
Lavina
Mussel Shell
Mont
Truptley Canal
Custer
Sitting Dull
James R. Garfield
Interior
Bessie Esselstyne
Esselstyne
T. L. White
Iaings
W. W. Webb
Joliet
Noa
E. J. Bruce
Juliet No
Sabprene Court of Ohio
Marin Deere
City of
Cincinnati
Cin Giamatti
Peter Johnson
Pernosa
Kan
Torey
Ota
Ota Bsekosapdostetus
Dalorbor
Chienso
Tmav
New Year Trade Trends Highlight Industrial Shifts
A 1907 style Commercial Report notes calmer wholesale trade and rising costs with a forecast of modest gains. It contrasts U S and Canadian business failures for the week ending June 27 with prior periods, and cites week and year totals for wheat and corn exports and overall grain movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canita
VBE
Pasa
Stu
Market price list across multiple cities and commodities
The document lists current market rates for cattle hogs sheep and grains across Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clover seed with ranges for each region and commodity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Sparks Fly Through Headlines of Global Finance and Crime
The Brazilian chamber approved guaranteeing a Sao Paulo coffee loan of 15 million dollars. Washington reports a US Panama treaty unlikely to be finalized before autumn. Utica Drop Forge in Utica New York burned, estimated loss 200 thousand dollars. Indiana Governor Panly spoke at Pittsburgh on church synod. A Russia treasury heist plot to steal 50 million was uncovered. 30 Russians arrested for a 120 yard hotel tunnel to the safe.
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Sao Paulo
Washington, D. C
United States of Colombia
Republic of Panama
Utica
Young People’s Societies of the United Dresbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Tschita
Siberia
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Tdem
Wilson
Eustetas
William Cassdty
Steee
Aren
Eaauty
Diras
Creek Coat Mines
Merce Green
Pasadeni
Ted Clerk
Dass
Vie
Mein & Co
Thork Avenue
Baltimore
Cde
Morris Phos
Ueber
Bayer
Pesos
Siane
Chivgin
Cimeinmati
Washington
American Association
Cohausas
Louisville
Yeaver
Omaha
Ligux
Lincoln
Pueblo
N. Y
East Side
Andrew Bauer
Simpson, Crawford & Co
Uarriman
Charles St. Richardson
Tannersville
N.Y
New York City
Lichtling
Dysecer Bay
Malle Drester
Bellvue Hospital
Fordham Hospital
Econydadai Pire
Penonsylvania
Esenayual
Xix
Gvereagnia
Yen Setke
W. P. Snyder
Denusstsanit
Capitol
Iet
Vfarrishurs
Pasane & la
Farmis
Spor EE
Talalar
Ti Sanderson
Philadelpha
Jacob AL Has
Mary Dmaillips
Wilh
Bordove
Georse Gres Barnerd
Parrisburg
Portsmouth
Viola Boylan
Sen
H.C. Cochran
Apollo
Cochran
Sam
Empress Dowiszer
Cina
Pekin
Warishind
Vielesam
Pedey Set Eats
Goo Tee
Cermnany
Western
St. Petersburg
Abedimitny
Thyra
Frederick of
Denmark
Adelbert
France
Etek
Great Britain
Japan
Spain
Folland
Belgium
Judge Loving
Irinancial
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