Abdication Crisis Shocks Seoul and Korea Peace Hopes Rise
Enraged crowds gather in Seoul as anti Japanese documents spread and fears of clashes with police grow. Premier Yi Wang Yong pushes abdication talks while elders approve the imperial rescript transferring the throne. Tokyo breathes easier as Korea's crisis is steadied and Ito efforts to calm unrest are noted.
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Seoul
Tokio
Yi Wang Yong
Hague
Japan
Korea
Pacific
Marquis Ito
Sainji
Agriculture and Justice
A Touch of Nature Subdues the Hahnville Mob
In Hahnville Louisiana a dozen militiamen halted a crowd of about 100 would be lynchers without firing a shot. A militiaman asked for a cigarette and laughter broke the tension allowing the posse to back away from confrontation. Major Wheat and a few men stood ready as the mob remained still and quiet.
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Hahnville
New Orleans
Miltia
Taltroad
Ahi
Mob Forced Men on Trestle to Jump into Creek
A crowd forced several men on a low trestle to jump into a creek. No injuries were reported. The emptied special train car was reloaded with the mob and sent to New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Traction Car and Auto Collision Kills Anderson Man
Wabash Ind July 18 W H Brockey of Anderson Ind was killed today at the Union Traction line crossing at Lafontaine when his automobile was struck by a car. The road runs down a long hill toward the crossing Brockey failed to see the other vehicle in time and the machine was wrecked. A companion escaped unhurt.
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Wabash
Ind
W. H. Brockey
Anderson
Union Traction Line
Lafontaine
Brockey
Knox County Oil Boom Takes Shape
In Vincennes Indiana July 20 capitalists move to lease Knox county lands with plans to drill soon. C S Cameron holds about 5000 acres near Emerson and will mobilize drilling gear shortly. Superior Oil prepares to start south of Oaktown as Decker township activity surges after oil strikes nearby.
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Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
Cc. S. Cameron
Emerson
Superior Oil Company
Oaktown
Decker Township
Gibson County
Many Hurt In Collision Near Fer ney Pennsylvania
Lock Haven Pa July 23 More than a dozen persons were injured today in a rear end collision between a freight and an express train near Fer ney on the seobte and Erle a line.
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Lock Haven
Ferney
Erlea
Thousands of Elks Parade Through Philadelphia Heat
Philadelphia July 18 mass Elks reunion climaxed with a six mile Broad Street parade drawing tens of thousands. Lodges from cities coast to coast joined 10 divisions under Chief Marshal John P. Sullivan. Heat prostrations topped 1,000 with several taken to hospitals, one man resisting attendants. No fatalities reported by 2 p.m.
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Philadelphia
Huntington Street
Reed
Vine Street
Atlantic
Pacific
John P. Sullivan
New Orleans
the Elks
New York
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Memphis
Wheeling
el Paso
Texas
Newburn
N. C
Florence
S. C
Jefferson Hospital
Roosevelt Maintains Poise as Dog Distracts Church Service
Oyster Bay July 22. President Roosevelt sits unmoved in St. John’s church as a small black dog lies at his feet causing a stir. Reverend Washburn pauses sermon to request dogs be kept out of service and the president’s self control is praised for not breaking focus.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Dr. Washburn
Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Answers Peace Telegram
Hayashi of Japan replies to a New York World cable requesting imperial message assurance. He cannot dispatch the message but says no erroneous impression exists among Japanese people or government. He notes American fleet rumors are not seen as threatening and affirms confidence in the pacific policy of the United States.
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New York
Hayashi
Japan
New York World
Mikado
United States
Pacific
Merchants Exchange Advocates Fair Treatment for Japanese
The Merchants' Exchange of San Francisco states it does not favor any immigration law that discriminates against Japanese people or treats them differently from other foreigners. It urges equal privileges and seamless trade relations between Japan and the United States.
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San Francisco
Merchants’ Exchange of
Japan
Hawaii Governor Defends Japanese Residents Amid Race Talks
Governor George R. Carter of Hawaii asserted there is no anti Japanese sentiment in the territory. He noted 25 percent of territorial school children are Japanese studying with whites and saw no demonstrations. Carter plans to retire August 15. Secretary Oscar Strauss will travel to Hawaii on the same steamer as the governor.
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Seattle
Wash
George R. Carter
Hawaii
Islands
Carter
Oscar Strauss
Department of Commerce and Labor
Pastor Ferguson's Downfall Lands Him Suspension
Lincoln Neb July 19 Disgraced by his own eloquence Rev W P Ferguson pastor of First Methodist Church University Place was suspended for illicit relations with parishioner Mrs Jane Cross who confessed to hotel visits and improper acts at home His sermon urging clean living preceded the exposure as seven nearby Methodist clergymen presided over a two day trial with corroborating testimony including Milton Burke and Mrs Josephine Brown
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Lincoln, Neb
W. P. Ferguson
First Methodist Church
University Place
Jane Cross
Ferguson
Cross
Milton Burke
First National Bank
Josephine Brown
Young Women’s Christian Association
New York City
Aise
Tor
Trial of Karl Hall in Baden Baden Reaches Climax
Testimony from Lina Hauls sisters and brother, plus letters and phone messages, unfolds the murder case. Lieutenant Molitor details suspicions, a supposed apoplexy ploy, and the sister’s eventual conviction of Hall’s guilt. Lina Molitor’s death and a final confession letter are read, and Karl Hall makes a brief, controlled statement.
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Karlsruhe
Karl Hall
Frau Molitor
Baden Baden
Hau
Molitor
Metz
Paris
Olga
Hall
London
Washington
Uion Trust Company
Haul
Zurich
Lina Molitor
Dr. Dietz
Herr Diet
Lina
Karl
Accident at Fort Terry Kills Private Hammond
Reports from New London Connecticut describe an explosion in a six inch battery pit at Fort Terry Plum Island New York during a practice engagement. Private Hammond of the One Hundredth Company regular artillery was killed and two members of Company K third infantry Bridgeport were injured. Connecticut militia participated in a sham attack that began a few days ago.
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New London
Conn
Fort Terry
Plum Island
N. Y
Hammond
One Hundredth Company
Company
K. Third Infantry
Bridgeport
Connecticut
State Courts Are Of Inferior Sort Law and Frees Convicted
A terse editorial argues state courts are inferior and free a convicted person, contrasting legal standards with federal expectations. The brief column asserts discomfort with how state justice handles certain cases and calls for scrutiny of judicial processes.
Federal court ruling voids state rate bill penalty clause
United States Judge Pritchard declared the penalty clause unconstitutional and void in Asheville. James H. Wood and C. Wilson, recently jailed for the law violation, were discharged on habeas corpus. The judge warned the clause would bar judicial hearings and could cost millions daily, risking federal state court comity and jurisdiction.
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Asheville
N. C
United States
Pritchard
James H. Wood
Southern
C. Wilson
William January Freed From Fort Leavenworth Prison
William January alias Charles W Anderson is released after a pardon petition with 50 000 signatures reaching President Roosevelt. January who escaped earlier and lived as Anderson in Kansas City will return there to start a business or reside, with plans for citizenship restoration and possibly keeping the Anderson name.
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Fort Leavenworth
Kan
William January
Charles W. Anderson
Roosevelt
Anderson
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Bonaparte
January
William
Missouri
Leavenworth
Stillwater
Okla
Axton
Missouri House of Representatives
Kansas City Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce, Labor Organization
Department of Justice
A. Kansas
Clity
R. W. McClangry
Lemon
Chillicothe
Charles William Anderson
Return Home: Anderson Freed From Leavenworth Reunites With Family
Kansas City July 19 Charles W. Anderson, released from Leavenworth, returned to his home for a family reunion. He said he plans to stay in Kansas City and focus on his wife and child. He denied any plans to enter the pool-balls business despite reports.
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Kansas City
Charles W. Anderson
Leavenworth
Anderson
Boys Catch Huge Carp in East Celina Streets
Boys in East Celina wade through village streets and alleys on July 18 as Grand reservoir overflow floods the area. The incident turns the town into an improvised fishing scene with large carp swimming through the waterlogged streets.
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PFLNA
Celina
East Celina
Grand Reservoir
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