Extradition Case of Greene and Gaynor Moves to Diplomatic Phase
Washington reports the Greene and Gaynor extradition from Canada to Georgia for alleged embezzlement and misappropriation over two million tied to Savannah river and harbor works. Secretary Hay will relay U S Justice views to Britain, noting Canadian officials’ unwarranted course and delays. Special assistant Marcon Erwin cites conflicts of interest among Canadian officials and lawyers tied to the fugitives, urging proper extradition under treaty provisions for embezzlement fraud and false pretenses. The report details writ service, habeas corpus actions, and procedural irregularities in Montreal and Quebec proceedings.
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Washington
Messrs. Greene and
Gaynor
Canada
Georgia
Savannah
United States
Hay
Department of Justice
Marcon Erwin
Montreal
Great Britain
Erwin
Ulric Lafontaine
Quebec
Messie
Messrs. Green and
Vatican Replies To Judge Taft Note In Rome
The Vatican answered Judge Taft’s note on Philippine religious affairs through Cardinal Rampolla. The French document was translated by Bishop O Gorman and Major Porter and will be telegraphed to Washington tonight. Taft has sent about 20 000 words by cable since arriving in Rome.
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Rome
Vatican
Taft
Philippine Islands
Cardinal Rampolla
O’gorman
Sioux Falls
S. D
Porter
Washington
Widow of Captain Von Thoman Provided For in Austria
Vienna July 9 government funds for Captain Von Thoman widow who led Austrian troops to Pekin in 1900 and was killed grant 200000 crowns about 50000 dollars plus an annuity for her daughters education
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Battleship likely to be named Connecticut
Washington July 9 The battleship to be built at the New York navy yard is likely to be named Connecticut. The report cites official sources and reflects early naming considerations for the new warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Theew York Navy Yard
Pursuit of Outlaw Tracey Called Temporarily
Seattle July 9 The pursuit of outlaw Harry Tracey is temporarily suspended. Sheriff Cucahee has stationed guards from the southern suburbs, with a careful patrol remaining. The posse from Renton with bloodhounds returned fruitless after scouring the Renton to Black River Junction area. Guards are at every road in the district.
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Seattle
Wash
Harry Tracey
Cucahee
Cudahee
Renton
Black River Junction
Tracey
Georgia Textile Strike Perseveres in Augusta King Mill
A July report from Secretary Hibbert of the United Textile Workers notes no change at Augusta Georgia King mill amid a thirteenth week strike. Only 441 of 1114 workers remain, while New England unions have sent about $7,000 to Augusta, a large sum for this district.
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Fall River
Hibbert
United Textile Workers
King Mill
Augusta
Horse Creek Valley
Georgia
Massachusetts
New England
Charlotte
N. C
Pelzer
Pacolet
Columbia
New Bedford
Uv. T. W
South
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Cuban Conditions Report Quiet Cuban Island Politics
Cuban Minister Que sade says Cubans will stay peaceful despite hardship, backing Palma administration. He notes provincial leaders report calm, but warns economic strain persists without reciprocity, risking sugar industry shutdown and unemployment if it fails to materialize. He also defends no imminent danger from colored citizens despite dissatisfaction over offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Quesada
Cuba
Palma
Carr TriaI For Murder Opens In Providence Court
The trial of Peter Carr for the killing of Simon White Jr. at Burrillville on March 23 began in Judge Dubois court in Providence on July 9. Carr pleaded not guilty. Forty-one jurors were summoned to select a 12 member panel. Attorneys General Charles F. Stearns prosecuted for the state with Stone and Lovejoy defending Carr.
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Providence
R. I
Peter Carr
Simon White, Jr
Burrillville
Dock Laborers Strike Delays Boston Navy Dock Work
Boston July 9 The strike among stone cutters halts work on the new 1 000 000 dry dock for the Charles town navy yard. Cutters quit over nine hour shifts without pay cut, prompting other laborers to quit as well. Progress slows as granite from quarries has not yet arrived.
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Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
O'Brien & Sheehan
Lambert seeks new trial in Shirley murder case
Portland, July 9. Henry Lambert, convicted of the Shirley murder of J Wesley Allen on May 12, 1901, asked for a new trial today in the law court. Henry Hudson of Guilford represented Lambert, while Attorney-General Seiders spoke for the state.
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Portland
Henry Lambert
J. Wesley Allen
Shirley
Law Court
Henry Hudson
Guilford
Lambert
Seiders
King Edward’s Condition Improves Reuters Report
London July 9 King Edward’s condition is very favorable. He rests on a movable couch most of the day while several physicians remain in constant attendance. It was announced tonight that he intends to be taken aboard the royal yacht early next week.
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London
Edward
Helena Waterworks to Shut Off City Water
Boston reports the Helena Montana waterworks directors, with Boston held stock, will suspend public water service after July unless Helena city pays $78,000 owed. After consulting lawyers, owners sent formal notice to Helena authorities demanding immediate settlement to avoid service suspension.
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Boston
Helena Waterworks Company
Helena, Mont
Helena
President's Holiday Quiet at Oyster Bay
The President will not disclose appointment information from Oyster Bay. All appointments will be announced from Washington. A bright hot day sees the President indoors after exercise, as he and Secretary Cortelyou go through mail in the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
L. IL
Washington
Cortelyou
Yale Dorm Theft Suspect Arrested In Vanderbilt Hall
Police recovered jewelry valued at 2000 dollars after arresting Dorsey C Suarzey a former sweeper at Vanderbilt Hall Yale dormitory The items bore initials of Yale students including Reginald C Van derbilt and pitcher John Garven and others placing the theft among Yale undergraduates.
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New Haven
Dorsey C. Suarzey
Vanderbilt Hall
Yale
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
John Garven
To Rent Three and five room tenements Highlands Centralville
A local landlord lists multiple rental options on the Highlands near Westford street and on Centralville near the mills. Prices range from five to seven dollars for three room units and up to twenty five dollars for a five room modern residence with steam heat. Contact U H Elliott at 64 Central Street for details.
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Highlands
Westford Street
Centralville
Mills
U. H. Elliott
Central St
Costa Rican volcanoes issue day warning before eruption
Managua July 9 reports Mira Vallis and Rincon de la Vieja volcanoes 80 and 60 miles southeast of Lake Nicaragua gave a days warning prior to their eruption. No lives lost among natives. Mountains distant from lake and sea, water supply moderate. Outbreaks mainly from chemical action and crust readjustment.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Miravallis
Rincond de la Vieja
Russell to sail for France after final Panama Canal inquiry
Washington July 9 special DOJ attorney Charles W. Russell departed for Atlantic City for a final consultation with Attorney General Knox before sailing to France to examine the title of the New Panama Canal Co. Russell plans to depart within a week for Paris.
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Washington
Charles W. Russell
Department of Justice
Paris
Panama Canal Company
Atlantic City
Knox
Russell
France
Head-on collision on Hudson Valley railroad near Caldwell
A late July Caldwell wreck between an express and a passenger train killed Mrs. Charles Stockwell and injured at least 16 others from Stillwater and Mechanicsville. Motorman James Viell remains unconscious as authorities await his statements and determine the cause.
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Troy
N. Y
Hudson Valley
Caldwell
Stillwater
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Chas, Stockwell
James Viell
Charles Stockwell
Carrie Smith
George Hudson
Fred van Dooren
Mechanicsville
Seth Han@y
Edward Fort
Collins Strecker
Laura Bostwick
William Durpee
Edward Curtis
Chicago Freight Handlers Strike Near Settlement
Chicago July 9 The freight handlers strike is virtually settled. Workers accept the railroads July 1 wage schedule offering an average 20 percent rise, far short of the 30 percent initially demanded. Railroads refused to recognize the union for talks, a major strike issue, and Curran agreed to the railroad basis after executive council review. Teamsters’ action aided the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Curran
Bowman
Teamsters
Boston man cleared in flag desecration case
Quincy July 9 George F Waull of Boston a summer resident at Hough s Neck was discharged in district court on the charge he desecrated the American flag by throwing it into a bonfire on July 4 He said the flag accidentally fell from his hand into the flames while disposing of rubbish
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Quincy
George F. Waull
Boston
Hough's Neck
Civil engineer acquitted in London bankruptcy case
The trial of Charles Bright of Sandusky Ohio for concealing 500000 dollars in bankruptcy cases ended with acquittal. Co defendants J F Moreno formerly with the U S legation in Paris and Madrid and R G Fudge Bright's company secretary were also acquitted of accessories in the alleged conspiracy to defraud creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Bright
Sandusky
Ohio
J. F. Moreno
U. S
Paris
Madrid
R. G. Fudge
Bright
War College Board to Meet at War Department
The War College board will hold its first meeting at the War Department tomorrow. Secretary Root is anxious to have building plans and the preliminary work of the board formulated before he goes abroad.
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Washington
War College Board
War Department
Root
Wireless mast raised at Naval Academy station
The 17 foot mast of the wireless telegraph station at the Naval Academy was placed in position today. It is the intention to use the local station in accordance with a station to be installed in Washington.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Washington
Heavy rains hit northern Kansas causing bridge washouts
Atchison July 9 heavy rainfall continues from days of storms. West of Clyde two Missouri Pacific bridges have been washed out as streams rise further threatening area.
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Atchison, Kas
Kansas
Clyde
Richardson nominates Richardson for Fifth Tennessee seat
The Democratic executive committee of the Fifth Congressional district of Tennessee declares Jas. D. Richardson the nominee for re election to Congress. Richardson had no opposition.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Democratic Executive Committee
Fifth Congressional District
Tennessee
Jas. D. Richardson
Richardson
Balch Brothers Co Sale Publishers Ad
Balch Brothers Co., publishers at 36 Bromfield Street Boston Mass, listed as sale publishers in a historical notice.
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Balch Brothers CO
Sale Publishers
Bromfield Street
Boston, Mass
Wheat Prices Rise on Heavy Rains Across Belt
July wheat opened strong as heavy rains across the wheat belt defied prior fair weather predictions. Bradstreet reports a weekly stock decline of over 8 million bushels, corn movement stalls near 86 to 88 cents, oats jump to 51 cents, and provisions show more active offerings than in recent times.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Bradstreet
McLean Wins After Late Crash in 25 Mile Race
Hugh McLean rode through the finish tape seven laps ahead after a crash caused by a slipped pedal on Fisher’s machine. He was badly cut and bruised but unbroken, and earlier set a new world record in the first mile before the 25 mile event. Ernest Butterworth won the half mile handicap and W. J. Potter took the ten mile lap.
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Providence
R. IL
Hugh Mc Lean
Howard Freeman
Coliseum
Fisher
Freeman
McLean
Stinson
Ernest Butterworth
Seekonk
W. J. Potter
Boston
Man in Roxbury court over wife tossed from window
Karl Lipsky appeared in Roxbury court after allegedly throwing his wife from a third story window on Thorn dike street June 30. The case was continued to July 23 to await injury outcome. Lipsky posted $4,000 bonds and was jailed in default at Charles Street.
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Boston
Karl Lipsky
Thorndike Street
Roxbury
Lipsky
Charles Street
Navy dispatch on Marietta departure from Cape Haytien
Commander John Rodgers reports the gunboat Marietta has sailed from Cape Haytien toward Fort De Paix to protect American interests amid Hayti internal disturbances. Officials say the situation on the island is not considered serious at present.
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Washington
Navy Department
John Rodgers
Marietta
Cape Haytien
Fort de Paix
Hayti
Queen of the Belgians contracts a chill at Spa
The Queen of the Belgians Marie Henriette contracted a chill yesterday at Spa. Her condition caused grave anxiety for a time but today she is better and able to leave her bed.
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Spa
Belgium
Marie Henriette
Henhouse Cleanup Price in Rastus's Pleasurable Offer
In a clipped exchange Mr. Smith asks Rastus for henhouse cleaning charges. Rastus responds that the work would be pleasure, not work, signaling a playful bargain or stereotype rife in the period.
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Mr. Smith
Rastus
Successful Thieves Rob Back Bay Houses
Boston July 9. Police have arrested two men, C. J. Peterson 23 and J. C. Peterson 34, for stealing items from Back Bay houses over two years. A cache worth 7000 to 10000 dollars was found at a West End flat after witnesses viewed jewelry apparel and household goods at police headquarters.
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Boston
C. J. Peterson
J. C. Peterson
Theen
Back Bay
Peterson
West End
Policy of Efficiency Changes at Treasury Department
Washington July 9 Secretary Shaw sets a policy to rotate treasury officials every four to five years to preserve usefulness. Assistant Secretary Spaulding, in charge of customs, will retire after five years of service. The same standard will be applied to Assistant Secretary Taylor over immigration administration.
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Washington
Shaw
Treasury Department
The
Treasury
Spaulding
Customs Administration
Taylor
Virginia coal strike near end in Roanoke report
Roanoke Virginia July 9 reports indicate those in the coal fields believe the strike is nearly finished with five hundred forty cars of coal moving and workers returning to work, signaling a close to the disruption.
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Roanoke
Miners Arrive to Field Work as Strike Looms
Seven carloads of miners from East Virginia and North Carolina arrived yesterday and immediately began work, many returning veterans among them. Labor leaders say the critical stage has not yet arrived, and unions warn that if demands are not met by the 17th, they will likely take up the matter.
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East Virginia
North Carolina
Guild the Favorite
A July 9 Boston canvass of 100 Lynn Republicans shows 96 outspokenly support Curtis Guild Jr for lieutenant governor. Included are Mayor Shepherd aldermen representatives ex-mayors and business leaders. Support cites Guilds past campaign stance and graceful retirement from a prior race.
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Boston
Curtis Guild, Jr
Shepherd
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
General Court
Sneaker Myers
Mr. Guild
Bates
Latimer Stationer dies after Brooklyn shooting
Albert C. Latimer pediatric Latin Latimer, a New York stationer, died in a hospital tonight after being shot by a burglar at his Brooklyn residence. His wife remains in the same hospital, gravely ill from the shock of witnessing the slaying.
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New York
Albert C. Latimer
Brooklyn
Brilliant college girl washes dishes at home during vacation
A vivid image shows a talented college woman performing domestic chores while home for vacation, challenging stereotypes about brilliance and traditional gender roles. The scene contrasts ambition with everyday tasks, highlighting resilience and balance between education and family life.
Laxative product ad claims fast cold cure in one day
A vintage advertisement touts GOFLY Laxative Bromo Quinine taviete VE OU CP shoren y as a cure for a cold in one day. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and features the product name prominently alongside bold claims.
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