King Proclaims Martial Law in Spain Amid Barcelona Riots
Madrid July 28 King Alfonso issued a decree declaring martial law and suspending constitutional guarantees across Spain. Barcelona reports describe grave conditions as rioters attack convents, destroy rail lines, and clash with police while anti clerical sentiment grows. Special dispatches note renewed disorders in Alfol and Rioja as troops restrain mob actions.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Spain
San Sebastian
Morocco
Barcelona
Little Sisters of the Poor
Alfol
Rioja
Paris
President issues tariff ultimatum on lumber pricing
The president warned Republican conferees he will not accept a lumber tariff rate higher than 1.25 dollars. The move signals decisive action to cap duties amid ongoing negotiations and pressures from industry groups.
Taft letter shocks tariff conference over gloves and hosiery
Washington July 29. A Taft letter to the tariff conference outlined his position on disputed items and warned he would veto the bill if terms are not met. The note, seen as an ultimatum, deepens the deadlock with Speaker Cannon, as talks resume after a recess and Democrats press for room to participate.
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Washington
Taft
Tariff Conference
Congress
Cannon
House
Aldrich
Bailey
Disaster at Melilla Reveals Severe Moor Spanish Battle
Official dispatches from Madrid dated July 29 confirm a brutal clash outside Melilla on July 27. Moors cut rail links to outposts. Spanish forces retreated to city walls amid heavy casualties. About 1,600 wounded and 1,000 captured or missing, two generals mortally wounded, with theaters and hippodrome filled with wounded soldiers.
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Madrid
Melilla
Marina
War Office
Pintos
Spain
Slaughter in Barcelona Report Intensifies
Paris dispatches say General Brandés, Barcelona commander, crushed the revolt with executions of ring-leaders. Government reportedly in control as reports filter through Madrid censors from the French frontier.
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Paris
Madrid
Brandés
Barcelona
Tua
Troops Reach Barcelona to Reinforce Garrison
The Almansa regiment arrived from Tarragona to reinforce Barcelona's garrison. Authorities closed the house of the people, the rioters' headquarters, and no newspapers were published today. A Lake Shore section hand at Waterloo, Bred Morrison, was struck Friday by the same train that killed his ...
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Cerbere
Spain
Morocco
Culera
Port Bou
Barcelona
Almansa
Tarragona
Bred Morrison
Lake Shore
Waterloo
Noah Marker Arrested in Tipton for Bank Defalcation
Noah Marker assistant cashier at First National bank Tipton was arrested by a deputy U S marshal with treasury agents on fraud charges. He had been missing since last Saturday and appeared at home claiming he was in St Louis. He was taken to Muncie for a hearing while family and friends gathered to show support.
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Tipton
Ind
Noah Marker
First National Bank
United States
Treasury Department
Marker
St. Louis
Muncie
William H. Marker
Slaughter 2000 in Barcelona Mix Debate on Monarchy
The article discusses whether revolutionists should dethrone King Alfonso or pursue national welfare. It notes declining popularity of Alfonso, Queen Victoria as an outsider, and Spaniards’ fear of foreign influence. Don Jaime thinks Morocco war was unavoidable and may endure.
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Alfonso
Victoria
Don Jaime
Morocco
Spanish commander awaits reinforcements in Morocco operation
Madrid reports General Marina, the Moroccan theater commander, awaiting troops to strengthen advanced positions at Mount Atalayon and Sidiamet ahead of a possible push on Zeluan. The Red Cross and other groups treat the sick and wounded at Mellila and at Spanish ports. Spain’s bank contributes 10000 dollars to the queen’s fund.
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Marina
Morocco
Mount Atalayon
Sidiamet
Zeluan
Red Cross
Melilla
Bank’ of Spain
Catalan unrest report from Sabadell siege and Madrid strike
An interior minister announcement cites isolated Catalan localities and a troop column marching toward Sabadell near Barcelona to crush resistance. A general strike in Madrid and Bilbao failed yesterday due to authorities precautionary measures.
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Catalina
Sabadell
Barcelona
Madrid
Bilbao
Mike Koehler Faces Fine After Hospital Trouble
Mike Koehler brickmaker and laborer faced city court for drunkenness but was fined $1 and costs after a new judge sat. He created a disturbance at Hope hospital claiming to need his sister’s papers as she lay in critical condition following an operation. The sergeant described Koehler as boisterous and uncooperative with police.
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Mike Koehler
Hope Hospital
Pappert
Koehler
Frank Marlett
Bessie Nesbitt
Calderwood Hotel
Lima
Marlott
Herbert Black
Silas McQuillen
Awag
Julius Hunt
Charles Swain
Perry Baker
August Wolf
Joseph Oswald
Bass Foundry
East Wayne Street
Normal life resumes as Barcelona reports restored order
Barcelona on August 3 confirms a return to normal life. Workmen have resumed labor and authorities state that order and communication with outside points by water and rail have been re established.
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Barcelona
Vote on Tariff Bill Thursday
A senate debate on the tariff bill and the conference report is scheduled for 2 o'clock Thursday. Bailey wins agreement to vote, while Democrats push a statement on the bill. Taft clarifies the reduction scope for articles using free hides and leather, amid Republican dissent and adjournment.
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Bailey
Bacon
Aldrich
Daniel
Senate
Finance Committee
McCumber
Taft
Brown
Nebraska
Borah
Idaho
Payne
New Haven Woman and Sheridan In Fatal Boat Incident
A New Haven woman and Sheridan were aboard a launch that was found adrift after a fatal cruise. The woman had been boarding with Mrs. Watkins at 5349 Dearborn Street for two years and had worked on a magazine publishing project and been paid by Sheridan. Witnesses described the pair as unusually cheerful before the launch drifted until 6:30 p.m. The brother called Sheridan queer after identifying him.
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Sheridan
Watkins
Dearborn Street
Brother
Thomas’. Sheridan
Embezzlement Case Ties Postal Inspector To Royce
Royce and Moody faced circuit court on forgery charges after police court with bonds set at 500 dollars each. Royce, once Cold Springs post office assistant master, allegedly defaulted 2398.48 in money orders, with federal indictments linked to embezzlement. Inspector Hunter connected Royce to the Cold Springs case, aiding federal pursuit as he assumes duties in Marion district Fort Wayne territory.
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Royce
Pal
Morris
Moody
Cold Springs
N. Y
Baltimore
Postoffice
Hunter
Circuit Court
Fort Wayne Territory
Inspector Burr
Marion
Jealous suitor’s death linked to disputed drowning mystery
Witnesses describe Sheridan as egocentric and jealous of Mrs. Watkins. Charles Warner says he urged the troubled man to rest after a wild talk and notes Sheridan’s longing for Mrs. Watkins, who had sought a marriage license that was denied. Neighbors dispute any marriage and cite a history of quarrels over drinking.
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Sheridan
Charles Warner
Ingleside Avenue
Wife seeks restraining order in Wabash suit over cash
Mrs. Stanford Little files in the circuit court at Wabash alleging her husband aims to defraud her of seven thousand dollars and she seeks a restraint preventing him from securing the cash.
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Stanford Little
Wabash
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