War Department Receives Record On Waller Smith Court Martials
The War Department has received the court martial record of Major L W T Waller who was acquitted of illegally killing Filipino prisoners. Secretary Root will review alongside Brig Gen J I Smith’s findings from the Samar campaign. Judge Advocate General Davis prepares the Smith case for action. the President’s decision is anticipated.
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War Department
L. W. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Root
J. I. Smith
Samar
Waller
Smith
Davis
Gen. Smith
Qowiue
Philippines
Ohio Legislature Extra Session Seen Likely by State Officials
The Ohio Supreme Court invalidated several laws and ruled Cleveland city government unconstitutional along with a Toledo act removing police control from Mayor Jones. The Royer act remains valid, restricting Supreme Court jurisdiction and cutting appeal jurisdiction by five percent. Special salary laws for county officers were struck down, leaving chaos in the named cities and in most counties.
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Ohio
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Toledo
Jones
Royer
Pueblo Chef Union Picket Ends in Fatal Shooting
George Elwin a Cooks and Waiters union member was shot dead during a boycott at the Riverside restaurant owned by Mrs. Kate Dodson and her sons Jacob and Thomas. Police Officer Joseph I. Sheppard was dangerously wounded. the three Dodsons are under arrest. Elwin was picketing to turn customers away when the confrontation began.
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Pueblo
Colo
George Elwin
Cooks’ and Waiters’ Union
Joseph I. Sheppard
Jacob Dodson
Riverside
Kate Dodson
Jacob
Thomas Dodson
Elwin
Lineman Electrocuted at Kokomo Indiana
Virgil Taylor age 23, unmarried nephew of Police Supt Ross Taylor, was electrocuted while atop a utility pole in Kokomo. A guy wire bridged to an energized line, shocking him as he clung for about twenty minutes. Firemen recovered the body. he was a son of Jos Taylor near Swayzee.
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Virgil Taylor
Ross Taylor
Kokomo
Ind
Citizens’ Telephone Company
Jos. Taylor
Swayzee
Washington Special: Walter 8. Cox Dies at 76
Walter 8. Cox former associate justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and renowned jurist in this region has died at age 76. He presided over numerous famous cases including the Rusteau trial for President Garfield’s assassination.
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Washington
Walter 8. Cox
Supreme Court of Theistrict of Columbia
Cox
Rusteau
President Garfield
Railroads plan July 10 rate increase on dairy product shipments
Traffic officials of western railroads announce a freight rate rise effective July 10 on butter cheese eggs and poultry. The hike will be from twenty to thirty five cents per 100 pounds for shipments from St Paul and Missouri River points to Chicago with higher increases from intermediate points.
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Western Railroads
St. Paul
Missouri River
Chicago
Two Evansville Women Fall Ill After Banana Incident
Mrs. Lizzie Nottingham and Mrs. Alice Frazier of eastern Evansville Ind ate bananas then fell ill. Nottingham died shortly after in agony while Frazier remained in an alarming condition with fears she may not survive.
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Lizzie Nottingham
Alice Frazier
Evansville
Ind
Nottingham
Frazier
Powder Magazine Explodes Near Madrid
A gunpowder magazine at the Carabanchel encampment near Madrid blew up. Two men were killed and fourteen injured in the blast.
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Carabanchel
Madrid
Spain
Colorado Wildfires Ravage Regions Across State
Colorado officials declare most fires incendiary. West of Durango mountains suffer timber loss valued at about $1,000,000 as fires rage across several areas.
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Colorado
Durango
Fire Devastates Mercur Utah Mining Town
The town of Mercur once Utahs second largest mining center suffered near total destruction by a large fire. The blaze erased most of the town structures and left residents in shock as investigators assess causes and impacts.
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Mercur
Utah
Coronation Postponed as King Edward III Receives Care
Reported condition of King Edward III leads to indefinite postponement of coronation. Buckingham Palace issued a bulletin announcing successful operation for acute perytphilitis with a large abscess evacuated. London crowds read the notice amid widespread concern and canceled entertainments.
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Edward VI
London
Buckingham Palace
Minor News On Various Topics Across States
Kansas City plans a ping pong factory. Reuben Bryant, lifelong Mason, dies near Sparta Missouri. John G Milburn linked to possible New York governor bid after McKinley death site. Charles M Schwab denies buying Cramp shipyard amid circulating report.
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Kansas City
Reuben Bryant
Masonic Order
Sparta
John G. Milburn
McKinley
New York
Coronation Events Abandoned After Multi Million Preparations
A long list of planned coronation events from June 24 to July 5 was postponed. Losses to individuals and insurers were estimated around 75 million dollars or more. The schedule included Buckingham Palace receptions, Westminster Abbey coronation, two mile military pageant, naval review, royal dinners, Windsor garden party, and India office ceremonies.
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Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
St. James Palace
Princes
Envers
Westminster Abbey
London
Lansdowne House
Naval Review
Windsor Castle
Londonderry Tewse
St. Paul's Cathedral
Guildhall
India Office
Losses from London's coronation collapse strike traders and bankers
The article estimates massive losses from the coronation disruptions in London with widespread bankruptcies among speculators and a downturn for tradesmen. It notes huge financial damage spanning numerous directions and mentions food shortages affecting time and money.
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London
Chronology of the King's Life Born at Buckingham Palace
This chronology records the birth at Buckingham Palace on November 9, 1841, when the future king was the fifth year of Queen Victoria's reign. It notes his being the second child and first son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, his creation as Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester on December 4, 1841, his education by Lady Lyttleton, first Irish visit in 1849, and emancipation from parental control upon turning eighteen in 1855 after receiving his sovereign's letter of emancipation.
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Buckingham Palace
London
Alexandrina Victoria
England
Prince Consort
Albert of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Prince of Wales
Earl of Chester
Lyttleton
William Ewart Gladstone
Ireland
Buckingham Palace and its royal history in London
Buckingham Palace in St James's Park serves as London residence for kings. The coronation procession was to start here. The palace, settled on Queen Charlotte in 1775, was remodeled by George IV and enlarged by Victoria. King Edward made exterior changes before moving in from Marlborough House.
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Buckingham Palace
King Edward
London
St. Jaimes’ Park
Queen Charlotte
George IV
Victoria
Edward
Marlborough House
Coronation Day Fetes Ended By Disaster In London
The coronation season was halted by a catastrophic event that disrupted plans across London. Insurance policies on the king's life potentially worth 20 million pounds loom as losses mount. Venues, decorations, and stands for 500000 spectators face ruin, with many churches and hospitals also strained by unpaid preparations and canceled events.
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Ber
London
Chicago Doctor Describes Appendix Operation Steps
A prominent Chicago surgeon outlines the King Edward procedure. Preparation includes body scrubs and antiseptic wash of the appendix area. The right side incision is about one and a half inches, opening fascia and oblique muscles. The appendix is drawn out, retracted, and removed if needed, with towels to keep it warm, membranes sutured, drainage used, and wound dressed.
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Chicago
Poupart
Edward VII Life Highlights and Reign Milestones
Edward VII became king on Jan 23 1901 after his mother’s death. He was proclaimed king Jan 24 1901 and opened Parliament Feb 14 1901. He announced June 26 1902 for his coronation and held various state roles and visits across Europe, Africa, and Asia including Ireland Egypt India and St Petersburg. He won the Derby with Persimmon in 1890 and held grandmaster positions in orders and Masons.
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Order of the Garter
United States
Canada
Alexandra of
Denmark
Egypt
India
Ireland
Czar
St. Petersburg
Bath
Edward VII
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Privy Council
Lords and Commons
Heir to the British Throne Prince George Favored by People
Prince George of Wales, son of KingEdward VII, is popular with the public and heir to the throne. Born 1864, he became Duke of York in 1892 after Albert Victor's death and later Prince of Wales. His career was naval, becoming midshipman in 1885 and commander by 1891 before sea service ended after his brother's death.
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George
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Prince
Duke of York
Albert Victor
Prince Albert Victor
Victoria Mary
Duke of Teck
Edward
Duke of Cornwall
Prince George
Canada
Jamaica
Queen Alexandra Celebrated Beauty and Loyalty at Sixty
Queen Alexandra of England and Empress of India, born December 1, 1844, daughter of Prince Christian of Denmark, married to Albert Edward in 1863. She became England’s most popular royal woman after Queen Victoria, renowned for beauty, intelligence, and devoted motherhood despite a troubled marriage.
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England
Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia
India
Prince Christian
Wing Christian
Denmark
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
All
Alexandra
Kingdom
Queen Victoria
Congress Ends Week With Conferees, Philippine Debate Rages
Senate and House saw limited business with a conference report on the military academy appropriation. The House pressed Philippine bill discussions while approving parts of the sundry civil act and barracks funding. Senate actions included forest reserves in the Southern Appalachians and Choctaw Chickasaw treaties, with ongoing constitutional cases in the Philippine civil government bill.
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Senate
House
Hull
Iowa
Committee On Military Affairs
Hall
Clayton
Ala
Mann
West Point
Parker
N. J
Cannon
Grosvenor
Ohio
Potomac
Appalachian Mountains
Indian Territory
United States
Appalachian
Department of Agriculture
Bartlett
Supreme Court of the Islands
Supreme Court of the United States
Littlefield
Congress Eyes July 3 Adjournment in Washington Notes
Leaders in both branches aim to adjourn July 3. The pension roll nears one million with a rising list. William E. Curtis says the U S plans a naval station on Liberia’s coast. A Commerce and Industry department may not be created this session. A Chicago man may lead it eventually.
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Washington
Congress
William E. Curtis
United States
Liberia
Department of Commerce and Industry
Chicago
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Cramp Shipyard
Queen Alexandra
Westminsihe Abbey
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Beveridge
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Gen. Wood
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