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Newspaper
Coeur Dalene Evening Press
Location
Coeur D´Alene, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
A garbled text fragment mentions a royal bead discovery and a hoped future prize. It references a merwertul microscope and a possible 18 winner hand down, with a wish that America may never miss this discovery. The overall sense is speculative and disjointed.
Fragmentary item discusses an election topic with references to political figures and parties. The readable portions name no clear events or outcomes, and key entities are garbled, making precise attribution difficult.
The article argues for rapid Pearl Harbor fortification and a broad Pacific defensive line. It cites Drydock expansions, repair facilities, and a transport network to justify strengthening the western coast and distant havens. It warns against any power undermining American sea lanes and security.
Washington July 31 The Cuban provincial and municipal elections stir worry in the war department as Secretary of War Taft weighs insurrection risks. Reports from Havana say no immediate revolution, but friction mounts after tomorrow’s elections and again after presidential polls. Washington fear foreign and domestic interests aim to press for a protectorate while U S troops remain scattered across the island. Governors and mayors will assume office by February 24 and August 1, 1912 respectively, amid disputes over water works and party strength in local contests.
Tacoma Washington July 31 Work has been planned for the national guard at Camp Branley next week to keep both Urexel and Washington guards busy with infantry drill battles, recon and outpost exercises. Similar programs involve batteries and brigade level work for August 5 to 7 including extended order drills and shelter construction.
Strasbourg July 31 The University of Strasbourg announced Prince August fourth son of Emperor William passed his examination for the degree of doctor in the science of government with very good papers and the title of doctor conferred upon him This would seem to be the first time a Hohenzollern had taken the degree of doctor Minnen Augustule the young nun whom the emperor blinded some years ago sending to Harvard for the completion of his education This plan was not carved out because the empres did not welsh to be separated from the young man for so long.
President Fallieres of France arrived aboard the Verite in Christiana to warm greetings. He will attend a court dinner and a Junehces with the French colony, followed by a reception for the president. An excursion to Voxankolle is planned before the return to France.
The San Francisco home of Mia Robert Louie Stevenson, occupied since the death of her husband, is sold. Stevenson will reside in Santa Barbara. The Stevenson house, famed for its odd architecture, has long attracted sightseers. Promoters offer to supply visiting cards and samples, via Proms Publishing Co.
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