Roosevelt Address Draws Half Million In Pittsburg
Half a million greeted President Roosevelt in Pittsburg and Allegheny as he visited July 4 celebrations. A 3,000-strong military escort marched from Union Station to Schenley Park while crowds filled windows and hillsides. Gov. Stone and congressmen joined the procession, and the day featured voices from German and public choirs, a Pen nypacker Pattison carriage, and a Frick luncheon after the speech.
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Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Allegheny
Union Station
Schenley Park
Brown
Asnox
George B. Cortelyou
Fourteenth
Sheridan
Tyrone
Boys
Gov. Stone
Dalzell
Acheson
Jack
Graham
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Robert E. Pattison
Philadelphia
George T. Oliver
Albert J. Barr
Republican
Democratic
United German Societies of Allegheny
John H. Prugh
Hulings
Knox
America
Boyle
M. E
JH. C. Frick
Governors in Shirts Sleeve Rivet The Nebraska Keel Laying
Governors Savage of Nebraska and McBride of Washington attended the keel laying of the battleship Nebraska at Moran Bros. Co. shipyards Seattle. The pair stripped to their sleeves to set a rivet while a small steel piece from the first hole was presented to Gov. Savage and a $0.03 check paid to the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Nebraska
Moran Bros. & Co
Gov. Savage
Gov. McBride
Washington
Moran Bros. Co
Strike at Omaha Sees Outsider Labor Arrivals
In Omaha Nebraska on July 5 22 imported workers began duties at the city shops guarded by extra watchmen. Bricklayers and carriers struck, throwing bricks and stones as non union labor moved in and then left the construction sites.
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Omaha
Neb
Must Give the Credit to Schley
New Orleans on July 5 reports a senate bill requiring school histories of the Spanish-American War to credit Admiral Schley for the victory over Cervera. The bill, signed by the governor after house passage, bars histories that credit Sampson or omit Schley.
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Schley
New Orleans
Admiral Schley
Senate
House
Cervera
Sampson
Clergyman's Suicide Shocks Decatur Community
Decatur Illinois July 5 Rev D C Peabody former rector of St John’s Episcopal church died by suicide at his home yesterday after resigning due to ill health and suspected mental distress.
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Decatur, Ill
D. C Peabody
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Jury Deadlock Leads to Discharge in Farr Murder Trial
In Huntington West Virginia on July 5 the jury in the state case against John Farr for the murder of Owen Ross failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. This marks the fourth trial. Farr is described as a prominent Republican and wealthy.
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Huntington
W. Va
John Farr
Owen Ross
Farr
Democracy and the Tariff Letter From Cleveland 1894
A Washington Star note discusses an August 13 1894 letter from Grover Cleveland to William L Wilson then chairman of the ways and means committee. The missive praises Wilson for tariff reform efforts and reflects on party unity amid disputes over the Wilson tariff bill. It also notes Gorman allies and party factions surrounding tariff policy.
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Cleveland
W. L. Wilson
Ways and Mans Committee
Washington Star
House
Senate
Philippine Bill Compromise Senate House Clash
The conference report on the Philippine bill yields a compromise with Senate concessions to gain House approval. It preserves the silver standard with Mexican and Spanish coins, while keeping mining regulations in the measure. Judge Taft urges large land sales and a stable currency for Philippine commercial independence.
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House
Senate
Chicago Tribune
Taft
Philippines
Powerful Senate Clash Over Tariff Policy in 1904 Debates
The passage details how a split Senate forced bipartisan cooperation to pass tariff reforms. Key figures include Gorman, Vest, Jones, Harris, Murphy, and Smith guiding the bill between protectionist and low tariff factions. It notes Cleveland and Bryan as leading Democrats and forecasts retirements and political shifts through March.
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Liam J. Bryan
Sterling J. Morton
Senate
Gorman
Randall School
Murphy
New York
Smith
New Jersey
Vest
Missouri
Jones
Arkansas
Harris
Tennessee
Mr. Jones
Mr. Gorman
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Wilson
Mr. Harris
Mr. West
Bryan
Roosevelt’s Cuban message praised as fearless leadership
The piece argues President Roosevelt’s Cuban policy strengthens his reputation for courage and duty. It labels him a brave man and a real president for standing firm despite opposing views and political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congressman Long
Kansas
N. Y. Post
Dem
Bound to Have Discord and Democratic Ruin Predicted
N Y World comments on Mr. Bryan attacking Grover Cleveland and other Democrats who did not shout for 16 to 1 in recent campaigns. The piece argues Cleveland is not a candidate and urges true Democrats to welcome his suggestions for party rehabilitation and restoration.
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Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
N. Y. World
Dem
Government land sale bill praised as step for Philippines
The act permits allocating 2 000 acres to one party and argues it will attract American capital for sugar hemp and tobacco development. It aims to declare peace sustain civil government and progress under American sovereignty while defects may be amended as understanding grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
Tariff Politics and Public Support Across Elections
The Albany Journal argues that tariff protection correlated with national prosperity and that Democratic moves to reduce tariffs failed after each electoral victory. It contends repeated defeats after policies were tried show the public rejects tariff reductions when felt effects undermine protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Albany Journal
Opinions of the press on Democratic split and Cleveland
The clashing editorials discuss Bryan and Cleveland, urging harmony yet hinting at a party split.mentions include Philadelphia Press Cleveland Leader Indianapolis Journal St Louis Globe Democrat and Chicago Record-Herald.
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Bryan
Cleveland
Philadelphia
David B. Hill
Indianapolis Journal
Cuba
United States
Sugar Trust
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Henry Watterson
Grover Cleveland
Watterson
Philadelphia Press
Chicago Record-Herald
Terrific western New York storm floods farms and towns
A severe rain and wind storm swept western New York from Buffalo to Attica on July 7. Rivers rose, houses, barns and livestock swept away, bridges and tracks washed out, and crops damaged. many towns reported heavy losses and at least one drowning in Arcade.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York
Wayoming
Niagara
Cattaraugus
Arcade
Minnie Lopez
Yorkshire
Sandusky
Portage
Genesee Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hornellsville
Pike
Allegany
Wyoming County
Batavia
Tonawanda Creek
Lockport
New York Central
Niagara Falls
Rochester
Middleport
Gowanda
Cattaraugus Creek
Springville
Wales Center
Johnstown
Java
Reisdorf
Strykersville
McBeth
Wales
Attica
Attica Water Co
Here
Attica Mills
Barn Collapse Kills Farmer in Wells County
A wind and rain storm tore through Wells Minnesota Saturday night four miles west of town. E. R. Cook, the barn owner, died when the barn collapsed under falling timbers. His wife and son were trapped but survived.
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Wells
Minn
E. R. Cook
Tragic double murder-suicide shock Chicago household
Theodore Oelfeuer shot his asleep wife Adelaide and his baby son Walter, injuring him fatally likely, and wounded stepdaughter Lizzie Stramm in the same bed. He fired at two stepsons but missed. He hid in an attic until police captured him.
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Chicago
Theodore Oelfeuer
Adelaide
Oelfeuer
Walter
Lizzie Stramm
Rioting in La Crosse Between Syrians and Railroad Men
A street fountain quarrel sparked a riot in La Crosse Wisconsin on Saturday night. About 300 of 800 Syrians clashed with several hundred railroad workers in a one hour battle using clubs knives and occasional gunfire. No one was hit by bullets.
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la Crosse
Wis
Wreck Injures Seven Tramps on Lake Shore Freight
A Lake Shore & Michigan Southern freight wreck at Ninetyeth Street yesterday injured seven men who were riding the rails into Chicago. Eight freight cars telescoped causing cries for help as responders freed those buried in the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Ninetieth Street
Doctor Mary Damon Dies by Her Own Hand in Weston
Weston Massachusetts July 7 Dr Mary Damon of Minneapolis a member of a Concord family committed suicide at a relative s home by cutting her throat on Sunday authorities report the death ends a personal crisis for the physician
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Weston
Mass
Mary Damon
Minneapolis
Concord
Deadly violence marks first coal strike death at Duryea
In Wilkesbarre area on July 2 Antonio Guiseppe, Italian, was shot by a coal and iron policeman from behind a colliery stockade. Reports conflict on motive amid ongoing strike actions and statements from strike headquarters deny any weakening.
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Wilkesbarre
William A
Duryea
Antonio Guiseppe
Mitchell
Old Forge
Pittston
Kingston Coal Co
Hazleton
Coxe Bros. & Co
Harrisburg
Williamstown
Lykens Valley Coal Co
Indianpolis
Luzerne County
Miners’ Union
New York
Metropolis
American Federation of Labor
King Edward's Illness Through Early July
Reports from London describe King Edward’s steady improvement in early July. He drinks liquids, enjoys a light cigar, and shows interest in colonial troops’ review as convalescence proceeds. A Fijian contingent performing a hymn near the palace marks a notable scene.
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London
Edward
Royal Yacht
Southampton Waters
Four New Warships Planned With Strong Batteries
Washington reports plans complete for four new battleships named Louisiana Connecticut Tennessee and Washington. Each ships displace 16 000 tons and reach 18 knots. Armament features include four 12 inch guns eight 8 inch guns 12 7 inch guns and 20 3 inch guns plus numerous smaller weapons.
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Washington
Louisiana
Connecticut
Tennessee
Washingto
Colorado Supreme Court to hear trust dissolution suit
James D. Grant, general manager of American Smelting and Refining Co. plants in Colorado, was served with a notice of a suit to dissolve the trust and appoint a receiver. The state may ask the supreme court to file the case, with a decision likely on Saturday before adjournment. Arguments may not be heard before September.
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Denver
James D. Grant
American Smelting and Refining Co
Colorado
Supreme Court
Strange sea creature arrives in New York aquarium
A six foot long sea creature, found off Bermuda in June, arrived on the steamship Trinidad and was placed in Battery Park Aquarium. It is snake shaped with a turtle like head, fish fins, a long beak like mouth, and two glaring eye spots. Its brown green body has bright yellow bands around the middle.
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New York
Bermuda
Trinidad
Aquarium
Battery Park
Nationwide strike by eleven standard chain workers
Marion Indiana July 2. Employees of eleven standard chain companies across the United States walked off the job yesterday initiating a strike. The move leaves several thousand workers unemployed in these establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Standard Chain
United States
Massive Pittsburg Coal Shipments Head South
A large wave of Pittsburg coal shipments began yesterday with many tow boats moving south. In the last 36 hours, fully 10,000,000 bushels have been sent on the southbound route.
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Pittsburg
South
Escaped Convict Tracy Kills Deputy and Escapes
In Seattle the Oregon convict Harry Tracy killed Deputy Sheriff Charles Raymond and mortally wounded Deputy Sheriff John Williams during a pursuit near Bothell. Rewards totaling 5 600 dollars are offered as Tracy roams the waters and coastal towns eluding authorities.
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Seattle
Wash
Tracy
Oregon
Bothell
Charles Raymond
Everett
John Williams
Carl Anderson
Louie Seefrit
Squak Slough
Williams
Raymond
Harry Tracy
Policeman Breese
Neil Rowley
Snohomish County
Kings County
McBride
R. H. van Horn
Woodland Park
Fremont
Cudihee
Breese
Ravenna Park
Ballard
Ouskirts
Fisher
Meadow Point
Madison Point
Johnson
Two Drownings Reported In Benton Harbor Area
In Benton Harbor Michigan two men drowned Sunday raising to five the deaths by drowning in 24 hours. Robert Wilson from Detroit drowned in the St Joseph River while swimming. Ward Kizer 17 from South Bend Indiana drowned after suffering heart failure while bathing in Lake Michigan.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Robert Wilson
Detroit
St. Joseph River
Ward Kizer
South Bend
Ind
Lake Michigan
Machinists Strike In Garrett Over Piecework System
Chicago July 4 Business Agent Treland of the International Association of Machinists returns from Garrett Ind where over 1000 machinists blacksmiths boiler makers and helpers strike to block extending the piecework system in Baltimore and Ohio shops. A brief conference with local B and O officials followed and a further talk by telegraph was postponed until next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Treland
International Association of Machinists
Garrett
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Legislator Gordon Hurt by Rocket Incident in Marquette
State Legislator John R. Gordon of Marquette sustained a hole torn through his hand when a shrocket exploded last night. Gordon had previously introduced a fireworks ban bill during the last session but withdrew it before any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Mich
John R. Gordon
Gordon
Veteran Hotel Man Dies at 75 in Chicago
J Irving Pearce longtime Sherman house proprietor and noted Chicago hotel man died Friday at age 75. Pearce led a career in the hospitality industry and was among the best known in the United States.
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Chicago
J. Irving Pearce
Sherman House
United States
Diverse Michigan and Ohio Farm Listings With Exchange Options
A catalog of farms for sale or exchange across Michigan and Ohio details sizes from 20 to 430 acres, river and lakefront land, cultivated fields, timber, barns, houses, and outbuildings. Prices range from 100 to 10 000 dollars with numerous exchange possibilities including city properties and other lands.
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City
Claire County
Michigan
Hutton
Crawford County
Ney
Ohio
Adams
Hicksville Township
Defiance County
Church
Indiana
Pike
Pike Road
Defiance City
Henry County
Scheok
German Baptist
Dunkard
Paulding
A. B
M. E
M. F. Church
Sch
Evangelical
U. Be
Paulding Cod
Sellin U
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Cochran
Breckinridge
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Accrac
President
Great Britain
Outelaw
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Berry Bedford
Arsenie
Burlington
N. J
D. E. Dozer & Co
Defiance, Ohio
City Property
Putnam County
Colege
Bill Heads
Moreau
E. N. Lewis
Defiance
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