British Battleship Freadonaught Nears Trials
Washington July 31 Great interest centers on the British battleship Freadonaught nearing completion. Ten guns mounted, armor plate in place, and armament to be completed in days. Trials expected in September, within a year of keel laying. Portsmouth authorities restrict access. The build pace sparks praise for government construction over private yards.
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Freadnought
Portsmouth
Admiralty
United States
Louisana
Connecticut
Baptists Meet at Blue Mountain Encampment Bible Conference
The Bapt ist Young People’s Union encampment opens at Blue Mountain Miss with a Bible Conference led by Rev Joshua Gravett of Denver and noted Bible scholars from Southern states. Attendance is unusually large.
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Baptists
Blue Mountain
Scripps News Association
Mountain. Miss
Baptist Young Peol
Joshua Gravett
Denver
Artillery Joins Seaborg Mutineers in Helsingfors Fight
The Seaborg mutineers gain artillery support as loyal infantry withdraws. Artillery fire wounds and kills about 600, with officers and families fleeing to the city. The battle rages with ships bombarding the fortress Luth Over six hundred dead or wounded by noon. A new outbreak is reported at Skatilden.
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iScrippa News Association
Helsingfors
Seaborg
Luth
Skatilden
West Virginia Troops Arrive for Concentration Camp
National Guard troops from West Virginia arrive to reinforce a concentration camp and will stay until August 4 before moving to Mt. Gretna Pennsylvania. At Mt. Gretna they join Eastern regulars and militia for large scale maneuvers through August 12.
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Scripps News Association
Martineb Rg
National Guard
Mt. Gretna
Court Faces Prolonged Elction in Cleveland Contempt Case
Cleveland July 31 Mayor Johnson, charged with contempt of court, was on trial this morning. The court said the street railroad dispute must keep its status quo while the contempt case proceeds, and warned it will take much time with broad latitude for evidence and argument.
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Cleveland
Johnson
Hearing on State v Frank Binehoff Delayed in Justice Court
A postponed case of State versus Frank Binehoff is heard this afternoon before two jurors in Justice of the Peace Houghs Office. The hearing started around two o'clock after initial delays in selecting the jury.
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Frank Binehoff
Justice of the Peace Houghs
Czar’s Lavadia Palace Fire Sparks Odessa Turmoil
Report from Odessa notes the Czar’s Lavadia Palace set ablaze by revolutionists causing great city excitement. In Peoria Illinois on July 31 Lydia Bradley marks her ninetieth birthday as Bradley Polytechnic Institute celebrates its tenth anniversary with praise for her enduring health and leadership.
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Scrippoes News Associat
Odessa
Lavadia
Y Scripps News Association
Peoria
Lydia Bradley
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Trial Begins for Allen Mathies in Mayfield Lynching Threat
Mayfield Kentucky July 31 the trial of Allen Mathies a black man accused of assaulting Ethel McClain began this morning. A scaffold was erected yesterday and a maddened crowd outside demanded lynching causing a postponement until tonight at Baodock. He will be guarded by infantry when leaving Louisville. A speedy execution is anticipated if found guilty.
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Mayfield
Allen Mathies
Ethel McClain
Mathies
Baodock
Louisville
Norfolk
Navy Department
Asiatic Station
Far
Cavite
Neach
Grain Markets in Chicago July 31 Wheat Corn Oats
Wheat opened at 74 percent and closed at 74.44 as Chicago grain markets report. Corn opened at 5 and closed at 49 with oats starting 57 and ending 31 by the day's end.
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Chicago
Sullivan Refuses to Resign as Democratic Leader
Civil War era style note reports that J. Bryan through Judge Thompson demanded Sullivan resign to preserve harmony. Sullivan declined, prompting Bryan to urge press messaging and heroic action to remove him over alleged corporate ties.
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Civdago
W. J. Bryan
Judge Thompson
Jacksonville
Ill
Roger Sullivan
Harmony
Bryan
Seitland
Sullivan
Illinois Democrat
Thompson
Two Fytremes Meet In San Francisco Banquet Controversy
July 1 report describes Dr. Devine, former relief head, attending a departure banquet at the St Francis while refugees protest paying for the fare from relief funds. Demonstrations led by Mia Mary Kally aim to show discontent over alleged misallocation as a saving cup is prepared for the state commissioner.
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Slippe Nene
San Francisco
Dr. Devine
St. Francis
East
Mia
Mary Kally
Devine
Pope Receives Pilgrims Led by Bishop Gabriels
Rome July 51 The American pilgrims headed by Bishop Gabriels of Ogdensburg N Y were received by the Pope. Bishop Gabriels quoted the President saying he will strive to treat Protestants and Catholics alike and aims to be a Catholic as well as Protestant president.
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Scrippe News Association
Rome
Gabriels
Ogdensburg N
Labor ties railroad work as strikes halt Frisco lines
San Francisco July 30 Railroad construction in the city is completely tied up because striking laborers and linemen demand higher wages. Over a hundred men have joined the new union and a similar number are idle awaiting card enrollment. A labor delegation found no workers at the sites this morning.
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San Francisco
Rairroad
Clai
Agne
Iniers A Plea Of Not Guilty In Seattle Case
Miss Esther Mitshell, charged with murdering her brother, appeared before Judge Fratter and pled not guilty. The defense seeks insanity. trial set for October. Oregon witnesses to testify on alleged religious fanatic influence. Hillsboro Texas: Cavalry Brigade Association hosts annual reunion amid large attendance with Daughters of the Confederacy convention nearby drawing thousands.
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Scripps News Association
Seattle
Wash
Esther Mitshell
F Ratter
Oregon
Hillsboro
Tex
Parson's Texas Cavalry Brigade Association
Convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy
Michigan Republicans Meet in Detroit Convention
Detroit July 1 The Republican State convention of Michigan opened after moving from August 8 to avoid hotel crowding. Committees appointed and routine business completed before a recess for afternoon nominations and remaining convention work.
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Scripts
Detroit
Mich
Republian
Michigan
Akle
Supreme Court ruling blocks city fence removal in La Grande case
Anna Oliver sues the Red Sonharat Superintendent of the Streets of La Grande claiming injury from a fence and sidewalk on a Lot. Judge Eakin reversed by Judge Sean holding estoppel doctrine protects Oliver from removal and public street opening. The decision limits city action in Union County.
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Serius News Association Salen
Supreme Court
Anna Oliver
Red Sonharat
Toaety
la Grande
Union County
Eakin
Sean
Norfolk State Fair and Summer Race Meet Opens
Norfolk Virginia hosts the Theaorinna State Fair and Summer race meet of the folk Horse Snow and Fair Association opening today for four days. The event features an agricultural exhibition and the usual state fair attractions. A large attendance is expected as visitors arrive.
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Olppe
Norfolk
Theaorinna
For Folk Horse Snow and Fair Association
Senator Elmer in conference with the President on Ohio politics
Dover Senator Dick Elmer meets with the President in Oyster Bay to discuss Ohio political affairs. The session occurs amid ongoing partisan activity and policy debates shaping Ohio's political landscape.
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Scripps News Association
Oyster Bay
Dick Elmer
Dover
Ohio
Farmers' Educational Union Opens Louisiana Convention in Alexandria
The Louisiana branch of the Farmers' Educational and Co operative Union of America convened in Alexandria with about five hundred delegates attending. Mayor Turner welcomed them as the three day meeting began and a planned program was described as highly interesting and instructive.
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Scripps News Association
Alexandria
Louisiana
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Turner
Democrats Get Busy In Preparations For Congressional Contest
Washington July 31 The Democrats arrange preliminaries for the congressional contest. Chairman Griggs exerts effort to gain financial assistance and spends time in New York with this end in view. Speeches are printed and sent out broadcast.
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Washington
Griggs
New York
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