Week of World News Highlights Across Continents
A roundup contrasts events from Europe Africa and the Americas including trade talks between the Netherlands and Poland, Roosevelt’s convention support, a U.S. minister in Paraguay attacked, naval movements toward Tabriz, and recalls of diplomats. Reports cover labor disputes, railway issues, clashes near North Yakima, floods and heat deaths, and preparations for upcoming campaigns with political figures and military updates.
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Holland
Poland
Hiss
Roosevelt
Paragu
Michigan
Africa
Balloon race ends with nine craft lands and accidents
The Chica Outie ocean balloon won the Fielding prize covering about 100 miles more and five hours longer than its nearest rival. Nine balloons landed across Canada and the United States from Quebec to Michigan, with several dramatic incidents including drownings, rescues, and injuries.
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Weat Shefford
Que
Fielding
San Antonio
Tex
Ville de Dieppe
Lake Michigan
A. F Mueller
George Schoeneck
Fnally
Renton Harbor
Wich
C. H. Perrigore
D. Case
Lake Ontrio
Bay of Quinte
Glenn Island
Clinton
Ont
Columbia
M. Peterson
C. H. Leichler
June Bug Earns First Official Flight Record in America
Hammondsport N Y July 7 The Aerial Experiment Association’s Curtiss June Bug secured the first official American flight of one kilometer in a straight line marking Sci entific American trophy completion. The plane flew 600 yards more landing near the railroad with 1000 witnesses watching it cross fences in an S shape, at 37 mph. The test, to be repeated later, proves crucial as the first official U S aeroplane test.
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Hammondsport
Aerial Experiment Association
America
Socialist nominating ticket shocks with jail term claim
The Socialist national committee named Martin R. Preston of Nevada for president and Donald Munro of Virginia for vice president. Preston’s nomination was unanimous amid controversy over a 25 year sentence for alleged shooting at Goldfield during a strike. De Leon praised Preston as an honest working man and defender of vulnerable girls, asserting he protected a restaurant worker named Silver.
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New York
United States
Socialist Party
Martin R. Preston
Nevada
Donald Munro
Virginia
Preston
D. de Leon
Marin Preston
Goldfield, Ney
de Leon
Goldfield
Silver
Large Fire Destroys Buildings in Port au Prince
A major blaze swept Port au Prince near the Palace and Senate environs with high winds. Four hundred structures were wrecked including the courthouse and prison, whose prisoners were moved to safety. Sparks reached the arsenal causing powder and ammunition stores to burn as well.
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Port Au Prince
Palace
Senate Ae
Lincoln mayor proposes scheme to announce Bryan as standard bearer
Lincoln Nebraska July 7 Mayor Hirown of the resolutions committee plans to bring back delegates from the Denver convention to Lincoln to surprise William J Bryan on his Fairview farm with the announcement that he is to be the party leader.
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Lincoln
Neb
Hirown
Resolutions Committee
Nebraska
Denver
William J. Bryan
Fairview
Miners Rescued as Gas Blast Claims 24 Bodies
Official report from Yuzono in European Russia notes 24 bodies recovered at the Rikosky coal mine after a gas explosion. Seventeen miners were treated at Sana Le hospital with nineteen injured earlier. Yesterday eight miners were saved alive from the wreckage.
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Yuzono
European Russia
Rikosky
Sana le
Mins
Anteen
Venezuela Severes Diplomatic Ties With United States
Washington reports that Venezuela and the United States have formally cut diplomatic relations after more than fifty years of ties. Venezuelan charge d affaires Senor Veloz Gollicoa delivered notice for Venezuela to quit Washington and close the legation. The move follows the US withdrawal of its charge Jacob Sleeper from Caracas.
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Washington
Venezuela
Senor Veloz-Gollicoa
State Department
Bacon
Jacob Sleeper
Caracas
Ne Legation
Paul
Caracis
Senor Velow
Legation
Senor Jacobo Pimental
New York
United States
Roosevelt Names Marshall Chief of Engineers at Armory
President Roosevelt appointed Colonel William L Marshall as chief of engineers of the army armory praising merit and competence. Secretary Taft supported the selection, noting Marshall’s fit for the post. Former riding test doubts were linked to Marshall’s weight, not willingness, as he weighs close to 400 pounds and could not be supported by available horses.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wiliam L. Marshall
Engineer Corps
Department
Army
Marshall
Taft
Death toll in Paraguayan revolution reported
Washington received word from Edward C. O'Brien that between 100 and 1400 people were killed and about 100 wounded in Paraguay after the July 8 revolution when the war minister was captured. The city of Asuncion was reported quiet on July 7.
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Washington
Tully
State Department
Faraguay
Department
Edward C. O'Brien
Uruguay
Paraguay
Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Chinese Make American Uniforms
Secretary of War Wright received from Connecticut khaki makers a protest against English made khaki for uniforms. The protest claims materials and construction use British fabric and Chinese labor in Manila, excluding American manufacturers and workers. The complaint was made through President Roosevelt.
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Washington
War Wright
Connecticut
Manila
Roosevelt
Trouble Brews in Honduras Leader Faces Revolutionary Movement
Information to the state department outlines a proposed revolutionary movement against Honduras led by former President Bonilla. No details are provided. Salvador and Guatemala governments have instructed preventive actions against any such movement forming in their countries.
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Honduras
Washington
State Department
Bonilla
Salvador
Guatemala
Agreement With Mexico Reached On Neutrality Border Policy
A two hours conference between Acting Secretary of State Bacon and Ambassador Creel secured full understanding between the United States and Mexico on preventing violations of neutrality laws along the Mexican border.
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Mexico
Washington
United States
Bacon
Creel
Two Years for Forgery Sentenced in Chicago
Daniel Keller ex captain in the United States army was convicted of defrauding the government with stolen quartermaster checks and sentenced to two years of hard labor at the federal prison in Leavenworth Kansas.
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Chicago
Daniel Keller
United States Army
Leavenworth
Kan
Brazil vows retaliation against U S naval plans
Brazil asserts it will retaliate against United States naval interference by abolishing 20 percent preferential tariff for Americans and restricting Brazilian ships. A Brazilian diplomat told a U S naval officer that Brazil will act freely with its ships and monitor its own naval program. Reports claim Brazil sold a torpedo boat to Japan and ordered 26 battleships to be built in Europe for transfer to Japan.
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Washington
United States
Brazil
Japan
Snake Indians Defy Authorities At Oklahoma Camp
McIntosh and Omulgee sheriffs fled a Henryetta area camp after thirty armed Snake Indians and negroes drove them away. Crazy Snake rejected state and federal laws, pledging no authority over the tribe, as troops may be sent to disperse the malcontents.
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Muskogee
Okla
McIntosh
Omulgee
Old Hickory Grounds
Henryetta
Crazy Snake
United States
Guthrie
Navy Opens Bids for Ten 7200-Ton Colliers
Washington July 7 The navy department opened bids for ten steam colliers of 7200 dead weight with maximum cost 525000 dollars. Bids included Mason company Everett Maiden Melrose at 725000, New York Shipbuilding Camden three vessels 7450 ton 419000 each, Maryland Steel options from 105000 to 376000 per three vessels, Cramp Sons at 475000 for one or three vessels, with 12 knot performance and 7200 ton capacity.
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Washington
Navy Department
Mason Company
Boston
Everett, Maiden and Melrose
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Maryland Steel Company
Baltimore
Cramp & Sons
Rplagelpins
Consul Plans Independent Inquiry Into Mexican Disturbances
General A L Myer reports four cavalry troops sent to Del Rio near insurrection areas in Mexico. American Consul Ellsworth in Puerto Mexican reports intent to visit the Tas cavon country to inspect rebel and Mexican troop clashes. He will report findings to the state department but acts on his own responsibility.
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Washington
A. L. Myer
Department of Texas
War Department
del Rio
Mexico
Ellsworth
Porfiro Ding
Coachuila
State Department
Tascavon
Clash Between Snake Indians and Negroes Near Sonora
Washington dispatches report a clash near Sonora Oklahoma between Snake Indians and negroes. The Indian Protective association cites complaints by Indians alleging whites via Oklahoma City officials seize land with nominal pay, seen as a cause of the trouble.
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Washington
Sonora
Okla
Indian Protective Association of
Enfaula Harjo
Indiana
Oklahoma City
Army transport Thomas sails for Manila and Guam
The transport Thomas voyaged from San Francisco to Manila and Guam with a full cargo of commissary stores and a mix of officers and family members. She carried 20 navy enlisted men, 58 marine corps enlisted men for Manila, and 20 marines for Guam. On return, the vessel will undergo extensive repairs.
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San Francisco
Thomas
Manila Y
Honolulu
Guam
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Manila
Manilla and Fiber paper firms pay restraint of trade fines
Twenty two members of the Manilla and Fiber Paper Manufacturers association paid $2000 fines each in a U S circuit court for operating a combine in restraint of trade. Two other complaints are due to pay their fines in a few days.
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New York
Manilla & Fiber Paper Manufacturers’ Association
United States Circuit Court
Fire Burn Threat Ties Fort Huachuca to Forest Blaze
Washington reports the War Department orders Colonel W. S. Schuyler of Fort Huachuca to aid in suppressing a major fire raging on Huaca Mountain in the Garooa National Forest near the Mexican border.
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Washington
War Department
W. &. Schuyler
Fort Huachuca
Arisone
Huca Mountain
Garooa National Forest
Fourth costs 38 lives in Fourth of July tragedy
Chicago reports 38 dead and 130 injured as national Fourth of July celebrations carry a heavy toll. Fire damage nationwide totals 41950 dollars with Chicago alone at 20000. Tetanus and blasts from blank cartridges and fireworks caused most injuries in recent years.
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Chicago
Oakland Trains Collide in Narrow Gauge Crash
A Alameda local narrow gauge train bound for Oakland collided with Santa Cruz No 57 at First and Webster streets killing seven and injuring over 30. The wreck left cars smashed and passengers trapped. police and fire crews worked to rescue the wounded and recover the dead.
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Oakland
Cal
Alameda Mole
Santa Cruz
First
Webster Streets
Webster Street
Alameda
Santa
Rebels Bombard City asunción Market Hit in Paraguayan Revolt
Telegraph: Asuncion, capital of Paraguay, under revolution. Artillery mutinied and bombarded the market place. Many women said killed. Foreign reps urge belligerents to refrain from bombardment. News reached Corrientes via steamship captain.
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Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Paraguay
Corrientes
Fireworks mortars kill mother and son at Lake Merritt
Mrs Annie Reigling and her four year old son were killed instantly by an exploding mortar during a public Fourth celebration at Lake Merritt. A fragment pierced Mrs Reigling’s chest tearing her heart from her body as thousands watched.
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San Francisco
Annie Reigling
Lake Merritt
Oakland
Roosevelt Hosts Family Fourth at Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt celebrated the Fourth of July with his family and friends at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay. An evening fireworks display lit the front of the house as relatives and neighbors joined the president on the veranda for the celebration.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Preesent
Ruef Released on Largest Bail in State History
Abraham Ruef was freed from San Francisco county jail on bonds totaling 1 560 000 the largest ever posted in a criminal case in California. The bond covered 78 indictments accusing him of bribing the former board of supervisors over public service franchise grants. Ruef's next trial is set for July 15 on a bribery charge tied to a United Railroads trolley franchise.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Oliver Grand Jury
Ruef
Board of Supervisors
Frank H. Dunne
Frank J. Murasky
Joseph Hirsch
Leopold Hirsch
Louis Friedman
United Railroads
Peat
Bryan Is Dictator Rally Sparks Democratic Convention Fury
Denver July 6 A Bryan rally signals the Democratic convention as pro Bryan factions denounce plutocracy. The piece names Guffey McGraw Ryan Sheehan Smith and Minnesota governor Johnson as targets for punishment amid vows of amnesty for supporters and excommunication for dissenters.
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Denver
Colo
Bryan
Plutocracy
Guffey
Pennsylvania
McGraw
West Virginia
Tom Ryan
Sheehan
Smith
New Jersey
Johnson
Minnesota
Catch Black Hand Leader in New York Bomb Case
Lieutenant Petrosino and Italian detectives chase Guiseppe Affinto in a crackdown on East Side bombings. Affinto is charged with throwing a bomb in a tenement on East Seventy-fourth Street to intimidate and extort a wealthy Italian. An eyewitness affidavit supports the charge.
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New York
Petrosino
Guiseppe Affinto
East Side
Affinto
East Seventy-fourth Street
Death toll rises from Fourth of July violence
Ninety four dead and two thousand twenty injured nationwide from July Fourth incidents. Chicago reports ten deaths and one hundred eighty two injuries, worsening from last year. Medical authorities warn of lockjaw and blood poisoning adding to casualties.
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Chicago
United States
Fire engulfs 50 horses at Dexter livery stable
A fire at the Dexter livery stable on Fifth and Ankeny streets in Portland destroyed fifty horses per shed. The blaze began shortly after 7 PM and caused an estimated loss of up to $15,000 in buildings and property.
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Portland
Dexter
Fifth and
Ankeny Streets
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