Boundary talks settle watershed point back of Skagway
Tacoma July 10 The Fairbanks Foster Alaska boundary party reports that the watershed on White Pass behind Skagway and Dyea will be accepted as the international line. Canadians seek concessions at the White and Chilcoot passes while Lynn canal remains a key issue. Senator Fairbanks and Senator Foster express firm US territorial claims with possible treaty interpretations noted.
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Tacoma
Dyea
Chilcoot
Klondike
Lynn Canal
Fairbanks
Joint High Commission
Foster
United States
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Mount St. Elias
Yukon
United States rejects Austro-Hungary arbitration on Hazleton riots
Vienna and Washington confirm the rejection of a proposed arbitration plan by Austro-Hungary over damages from the Hazleton Pennsylvania riots of 1897. The U S government views the matter as concluded after diplomacy and a Pennsylvania jury acquitted the sheriff of murder, leaving no recognized liability.
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United States
Austro- Hungary
Hazleton
Washington
State Department
Pennsylvania
Austro-Hungary
Hancock to reach San Francisco in late July
Cadet Taylor reports a war department dispatch stating the Hancock carrying the First Nebraska boys will arrive in San Francisco around July 28 or 29. The message, dated July 11, mentions the vessel's voyage and anticipated harbor date.
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San Francisco
Omana
Taylor
War Department
Hancock
Relief Efforts Under Way After Brazos Floods
Relief trains have left Houston Galveston and San Antonio to aid flood victims along the Brazos. About 20 000 African Americans are fed and require ongoing relief. Estimated property loss reaches 8 500 000 with 37 deaths from drowning. Cattle losses in Bastrop area are heavy and Oyster Creek valley is ruined. The Brazos river now spans 35 miles from Canoy to Chocolate.
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Galveston
Brazos
Houston
San Antonio
Brazoria
Sealey
Hearne
Analeron
Tex
Oyster Creek Valley
Canoy
Matagorda County
Chocolate
Teachers Die In Wreck Near Newman California
A Burlington special train carrying teachers to the National Education association meeting collided with a freight train near Newman in Stanislaus County. Two women were killed and 18 injured, with most victims from St. Louis. The coroner and an inquest were reported as proceedings began.
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St. Louis
Los Angeles
National Educational Association
Newman
Stanislaus County
Abdin Harris
Lena Thomas
Seneca Tally
May Oliver
Misa Harris
Hammond
Ingomar
Burlington Special
Southern Pacific
Deadly grade crossing claims Reinhard family in Columbus
A Big Four passenger train struck the Reinhard surrey at Woodward Avenue crossing killing William and Rachael Reinhard and three of their seven children. William 14 Arthur 9 Karl 7 died. Edward 5 injured. Clarence 14 badly hurt. parents killed instantly as horse was ground. The surviving child William Jr. survived but injured.
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Columbus
William Reinhard
Rachael Reinhard
Arthur Hkheinhard
Karl Reinhard
Edward Reinhard
Clarence Reinhard
Woodward Avenue
Reinhard
Surrey
Arthur
Karl
Dreyfus Persecutor Removed in Paris Action
Paris reports the removal of the man who persecuted Dreyfus as official reforms touch the penal settlement system. Details specify governance changes in the Isle du Salut and Tale du Diable authorities.
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Paris
Denel
Isle du Salut
National Education Association Opens in Los Angeles
July 11 Los Angeles delegates prepare for the National Council of Education convention. Officials expect over 10 000 teachers in attendance with large delegations from the east and midwest arriving. The opening session features a brief address by President Taylor and a report on school hygiene by W T Harris.
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Angeles
Los Angeles
National Educational Association
Middle States
Chicago
New York
National Council of Education
Taylor
Emporia
Kan
W. T. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Mutiny at Plankinton Reform School Sparks Manhunt
F M Brown reports a mass escape at the Plankinton South Dakota reform school after W H Thompkins assumed leadership. About 27 inmates fled during a roll call an alarm was sent to the county sheriff. most were recaptured with two still at large, one Norwegian and one Indian.
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Thompkina
Imu
Brown
Guatemala on Verge of Revolution Driven by Paper Money Plan
Central American leaders in San Francisco report Guatemala teetering toward renewed upheaval. President Cabrera pushes 6 million in paper currency into circulation, provoking unrest. Key figures Dr Jose Llorando, Francisco Ponciano, Jose Sanchez alleged to face imprisonment, seeking refuge at the Mexican legation. Recendo Devilla reportedly fled Guatemala amid fear for his life.
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Guatemala
San Francisco
Central America
Cabreras
Jose Llorando
Francisco Ponciano
Occidental Bank of
Jose E. Sanchez
Rioting in London Ontario Triggers Martial Law
London Ontario instates martial law as rioting disrupts streetcar service. militiamen from nearby towns deployed after police struggles. Cars attacked. one car fired and nearly destroyed as crowds drive non union crews from posts and halt service.
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London
Ont
Robert Bonner Dies Publisher of New York Ledger
Robert Bonner died at his New York home after a months long illness. He founded the New York Ledger and owned famous horses noted for speed though he refused to race them for money. His sons Robert Edwin Bonner and Francis Bonner attended him along with Herbert Bonner and Francis Ford.
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New York Ledger
New York
Robert Bonner
Bonner
Robert Edwin Bonner
Francis Bonner
Herbert Bonner
Francis Ford
Columbia Finishes First in Triangular Yacht Race
In New York a 30 mile triangular race between the new defender Columbia and the old Defender ended with Columbia ahead by 8 minutes 55 seconds. Poor sail fit limited Columbia's windward performance, though she led early on the windward leg and gained on the second leg before a light breeze costs her on the final stretch.
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Columbia
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