Pope Leo XIII Dies After Long Illness in Rome
Pope Leo XIII died at four o clock in the afternoon after hours of delirium and lucid intervals. Relatives and papal court members surrounded the bed as he murmured benedictions and cried of the consistory, with cardinals and doctors present. News of his death spread through Rome as crowds gathered at the Vatican in mourning and officials prepared to identify the body and name a secretary of the consistory.
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Moritoes
Pontiff’s Health and Papal Conclave Backdrop
July 20 report on Pope’s fragile condition with brief revival signs and prayers while doctors adjust nourishment. French Italian papal politics cited with candidates Gotti Vannutelli Rampolla and others amid Vatican preparations for conclave. Cardinal Moran to sail for Rome to attend.
Preparations for Sacred Conclave Begin in Rome
In the fortnight since extreme unction was given to the pope the papal institution has prepared for a successor. Activity marks the first week, with little disclosed about key developments. Observers expect supporters of Cardinals Rampolla and Gotti to align with the Gotti candidacy backed by the Bank of Rome and church financial interests.
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Former Postmaster General Reply To Proctor Criticism
Charles Imerymith, former postmaster general, writes from Philadelphia July 20 denying political influence in appointments. Payne defends civil service rules for competitive exams but argues rural free delivery expanded under Congress and the president’s disapproval, noting 200 routes as an experiment and 6000 routes later, with Proctor portrayed as dogmatic and unfeasible.
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Payne
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Congress
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William Dudley Fouls
Roosevelt expresses grief at Pope Leo's death
President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill dictated a message to the Associated Press expressing profound regret at Pope Leo XIII's death. He said the pontiff's long career and exalted character command respect across Christendom and reflect the feeling of all Americans regardless of faith.
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State Department Cable on Pope Leo XIII death
Washington reports the death of His Holiness Leo XIII elicited a formal cable from the State Department to Cardinal Rampolla praising the pope’s character learning and charity. Paris papers show little public interest with extra editions circulating quietly and boulevard cafes unlikely to discuss the event.
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Paris
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Change Will Not Alter Church in England
London dispatch reports the pope's death news reached Westminster cathedral and Monsignor Johnson, head of the diocese since Cardinal Vaughan's death, via press dispatch and private message. No official notification has arrived as the Vatican currently has no cardinal. The report suggests little visible effect on the Catholic church in England.
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Poised City Halts for Pope Death Tribute
New York City officials declare half mast on City Hall flags and other buildings after the pope's death. Mayor Low orders the observance, with the salute on the city hall and all main structures reflecting mourning.
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Vigilantes Lynch Two Men In Basin Wyoming Lynch mob attacks Basin jail
A mob of about fifty broke into Basin Wyoming jail killing Deputy Sheriff C E Pierce and Special Deputy Meade. They shot two prisoners, Gorman and Walters, after forcing their way across the Big Horn river. Gorman died from wounds, Walters died instantly. Three men involved are sought as Sheriff Fenton appeals for militia help and state assistance from Wyoming authorities.
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Ble Horn County
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Waiters
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Pierce
Gorman
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Ben Minnick
Takes a Big Risk Captain Ewen Returns to Jackson
Lexington July 21 The morning train to Jackson carried Captain B J Ewen a target of assassination fears after his hotel burned and he fled warnings He transferred money to his wife and will not reveal details of a new conspiracy Prosecutor Byrd plans a special grand jury to probe the hotel fire bribery case and the Jett White trials set for July 27 in Cynthiana, with transport from the jail next Saturday Most Valliant Civilian St Joseph militia brutality incident ends with multiple beatings and a knife attack at Lake Contrary with officers dispersing a mob
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Winton
Mtret
Imprisoned by Turks report on Euphrates College professor
A report to Rev Dr Barton of the American board notes the seizure and imprisonment by the Turks of Professor Tenekisian of Euphrates College Harpoot a graduate of the American Missionary College Turkey. He is charged with conspiracy against the sultan and fomenting revolution with reports of harsh treatment. Officials are presenting petitions in Washington.
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J. L. Barton
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Euphrates College
Harpoot
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Turkey
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Tumut the Capital. Inlaid Village Will Be the Washington of United Australia
Report from Melbourne dated July 21 states Tumut in New South Wales was chosen to become the capital of the Federated Australian states. Town lies 264 miles southwest of Sydney in a sericultural district and, like Washington, is to be developed as a beautified, scientifically planned capital on the Melbourne to Sydney rail line midway between the two rival colonies.
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Sidney
A Boy for Grover at Buzzard's Bay
The wife of the former president gave birth today at Buzzard's Bay. A son born to ex president Grover Cleveland and his wife brings their total to four children. Cleveland is 66, his wife 89, with historical reference to Benjamin Harrison as a former president who remarried in 1846 at age 63 and fathered a child two years later.
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Minnesota Murder by Burglar Strikes Young Woman
A Montevideo Dispatch report from St. Paul says Helen Olson aged 26 daughter of Thomas Olson was assaulted early today by a man believed to be a Negro. She was left alive but likely to die and neighbor Julia Torgenson aided in the escape. The intruder demanded valuables, struck Olson with an ax and fled, sparking great excitement and fear of lynching if the suspect is captured.
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Julia Torgenson
Misa Torgenson
Sultan to Roosevelt letter from Morocco envoy
A translated Arabic letter from the sultan of Morocco, delivered by James W. Langerman, praises President Roosevelt and requests appointing a representative for the opening of the St Louis Exposition in 1904. The message extols God’s blessings, Robert Theodore Roosevelt’s greatness, and asks continued support and victory.
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Russia and Japan on brink of war says Tokyo dispatch
Dispatches from Pekin claim Russians will fight Japan if no outside help arrives. Russians are confident they can defeat Japan and press to settle their eastern position and curb Japan’s Manchurian aims. Japanese officials warn Moscow seeks British and American appeasement to provoke hostilities. Russia’s moves on the Yalu River irritate Tokyo more than Manchuria occupation.
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England
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Yalu River
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Democracy Must Be True to Ideas at Chicago Picnic
William Jennings Bryan spoke to thousands at Brand's Park Chicago urging the Democratic Party to uphold popular rights and democratic ideals. He warned against corporate influence, recalled Cleveland's administration, and urged a steadfast stand against financiers and monopolists to rebuild a strong democratic organization.
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Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Tate
Democratic Party
Wall Street
Cleveland
Missing lace worth six thousand tied to Bates family
A New York to Washington shipment from April 6 includes six yards of lace valued at $6,000. One package vanished en route, containing the second bundle and a prized shawl valued for history and family connections. Mrs Bates, now in Europe with her daughter, had the lace cleaned in New York.
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Mysterious duel in Wissahickon draws spectators
In Philadelphia on July 2 two men of Philadelphia upper society fought with long swords near Wissahickon bank while women watched. Edward Dunisp, a Norristown resident, saw moonlit dresses and heard clashes of steel. Police found a woman’s handkerchief and various items at the shadowed scene.
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