China’s Treaty Promises Open Trade Yet Likely Flawed
New York July 29 merchants and W W Rockhill question China's willingness to reform as Britain and China near a treaty. The pact would end likin taxes, unify currency, and allow river navigation but experts doubt full enforcement and fear higher entry duties. Open ports and foreign control praised, interior levies may persist.
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W. W. Rockhill
Pekin
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Yangtse
F. W. Lotz
Rump & Cattus
Celestial Empire
Otten
Robert Hart
American Asiatic Association
Japan
American Association of China
Shanghai
Sergt. Molloy Thanks Friends for Release Letters
Saxonville July 29 Sergt James L Molloy former prisoner with the Boers in the Bermudas freed at war's end sends a letter thanking the Legion of Spanish War Veterans and supporters in Lawrence Mass and across the United States He praises comradeship sympathy and heroism and recalls hardships endured during 11 months in Bermuda and beyond and expresses gratitude for the release efforts and kindness shown by many питання
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James L. Molloy
Bermudas
United States
Legion of Spanish War Veterans
United States of America
Stephen J. Ryan
Lawrence
Mass
Legion
South Africa
Holden Declines Candidacy for 11th District Nomination
Boston July 29 Joshua B Holden denies seeking the Republican congressional nomination for the new 11th district He says he will not run and supports the candidate who has served Boston as mayor He cherished the district’s confidence but states he is not a candidate citing family and business reasons He notes qualified rivals exist and affirms GOP support for the chosen nominee
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Joshua B. Holden
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Common Council
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Senate
Agitation Eases Over Combes School Decree Plan
Paris scene cools as Combes cir cular on closing unauthorized congress con ser vationist schools yields slower action. Protests threaten in Paris and Brittany with planned counter demonstrations by Socialists. In Rodez a group of women hurled filth at a lay teacher and forced him to seek refuge in a communal school.
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Combes
Brittany
Rodez
Aveyron
Modern Miracle At Shrine Draws 1000 From New Bedford
A July 29 pilgrimage to St. Anne’s church in Fall River brought over 1000 worshippers from New Bedford. Four-year-old Estelle Duprez, once crippled by a leg joint disease, stood before the statue with a harness aiding walking. A mysterious force, she said, relieved all pain. After Dr. Bergeron examined her, she walked, skipped, and jumped, causing a strong reaction among the crowd.
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St. Anne
St. Anne's Church
New Bedford
Estelle Duprez
Bergeron
Col Lynch Remanded In Treason Case In London
The government case against Col Arthur Lynch elected for Galway in the House of Commons ended with him remanded in police court to allow counsel to review evidence. Last witnesses included George Grieg and Worthington, both Americans who said they were arrested by Boers near Vereeniging and that Lynch acted as public prosecutor at their trial.
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Arthur Lynch
Galway
House of Commons
Lynch
Col. Lynch
George Grieg
Johannesburg
Worthington
Vereeniging
Northern Nebraska Feels Stronger Earthquake Shocks
Reports from Oakdale Battle Creek Til den Norfolk Creighton Plainview and Elgin indicate yesterday's quake was broader than first thought. Buildings shaken windows broken plaster cracked and dishes rattled but no major destruction reported.
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Neb
Nebraska
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Battle Creek
Tilden
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Creighton
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Elgin
Strikers Attack Police Lieutenant at Shenandoah Camp
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania on July 29 lieutenant Thomas Tosh in charge of a camp of special mine guards was attacked by strikers and forced to seek shelter at his home. The strikers say Tosh has been active in urging workers to return to the mines. Late last night a worker was severely beaten by a mob.
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Thomas Tosh
Coal and Iron Police
Tosh
Downfall tale of Clinton post office clerk Henry Burpee
Henry L. Burpee, a Clinton post office clerk charged with defrauding the money order department, confesses and reveals a young woman from Sterling Street, fast horses, and lavish dinners funded by his crime. He earns $500 yearly, increased to $600, and was taken to Boston by a deputy marshal for U.S. court proceedings.
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Henry L. Burpee
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Post Office Money Order Department
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M. F. Smith
Burpee
United States Courts
Boston
Post Office weighs two year tests for reply card schemes
Washington reports the commission on reply envelope and reply postal card plans has sent its findings to the president. Attor ney general opinion on postmaster authority for private company two year contracts will be sought. If authorized, tests may run in New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis to compare plans. The effort aims to allow businesses to send reply cards without payment unless used. The commission notes regulatory confusion and four related opinions.
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Oyster Bay
Payne
New York
Boston
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Chicago
St. Louis
Friars Suggested for Philippine Settlement by Wood
New York July 29 authorities say Fathers Jones and O Reilly urged President Roosevelt to use General Leonard Wood or a similar diplomat to settle the friar question in the Philippines. They argue Wood’s Cuba handling shows suitability and note that American substitutes cannot replace friars due to parish needs and rising European immigration.
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Roosevelt
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Jones
O'Reilly
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Leonard Wood
Wood
Cuba
John §. Wynne
S. J
the Messenger
Father Wynne
United States
Italy
Poland
Philippine land issue sparks debate on friars and reform
Father Wynne argues the US should not seize church lands in the Philippines without compensation, noting language barriers for American priests and the friars own the property. He compares to Puerto Rico and Cuba, questions eminent domain, and warns Aguinaldo's influence may skew policy.
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Porto Rico
Cuba
United States
Father Wynne
Aguinaldo
Lake Yacht Races End With Light Winds At Ontario Beach
Rochester July 29 racing closed under Lake Yacht Racing Association conditions with light winds under five knots. Equilateral triangle course three and one third nautical miles saw 45, 40 and 35-foot classes sail twice, others once. Results list Jarvis Merrythought first in 45-foot, Chinook first in 40-foot, Van Voorhis Genesee first in 35-foot, Whirl first in 25-foot, plus Petrel first in knockabouts.
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N. Y
Lake Yacht Racing Association
Ontario Beach
Rochester Yacht Club
Gooderham
van Voorhis
Hamilton
Charlotte
Hamilton Races, Mr. Gooderham
Beaver
Jarvis Merrythought
Toronto
Perchers Vreda
Zelma
Canada
Aggie
Malloch
Weirs
Clytie
Van der Voort Dead Former Grand Army Chief
Paul Van der Voort former commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died in Puerto Principe, Cuba of heart paralysis. Born in Ohio in 1846 he served in the Sixty-Eighth Illinois Infantry and the 16th Illinois Cavalry. He helped reorganize the Nebraska department and was department commander and later chief.
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Paul van der Voort
Grand Army of the Republic
Puerto Principe
Cuba
Mr. van der Voot
Ohio
Illinois Infantry
16Th
Illinois Cavalry
Mississippi
van der Voort
Grand Army
Illinois
Hilliard
Omaha
Department of
Nebraska
Boers Sail Home From Bermuda On Roslin Castle
The Roslin Castle departed Hamilton Bermuda today carrying 350 Boers on the first group to return to South Africa. The voyage marks the initial phase of repatriations following recent hostilities and reflects ongoing moves to disengage distant fronts.
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