Japs Organize New Government and War Stance
Reports from Hakodate say Japan has effectively occupied Sakhalin and is organizing a new government while planning terms with Russia. M. Witte, the Russian plenipotentiary, says peace is desired but not at any price, warning Japan against coercive terms and noting internal pressures in Russia. The St. Petersburg papers oppose cession of Sakhalin and warn of strategic threats if the island remains under Japanese control.
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St. Keiarsturg
M. Witte
Rawat
Homo KG Rey
Velen Island
Ganilni
Russia
Ruggiv
Europe
America
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Wesern Nalions
Weich
Mussia
Svet Pillarly
Sakhalin
Iifls
Arsenic Poisoning Reported at Shelter Tea Incident
The newspaper notes arsenic was placed in the shelter tea, causing many of the men there to fall ill. Women nearby prepared tea, and the incident suggests deliberate poisoning with several victims affected. Local authorities investigate possible motives and suspect individuals in the shelter community.
Heavy storms sweep parts of Germany and ruin crops
In Germany heavy storms struck regions near Berlin and Cologne with unprecedented rainfall. Flooding drove residents from homes, vine crops suffered severe losses, factories undermined, and fields around Gleiwitz suffered major damage. Halle recorded near 26 inches of rain and crop damage estimated around 10 percent.
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Berlin
Germany
Raton
Cologne
Halle
Toelesit
Fieide
Gleigwitz
Witte May Not Come to Washington After Czar Talks
Rumors say M. Witte may decline the Washington mission after stormy sessions with the Russian emperor. Reports claim Berlin and Langdon influenced Witte to possibly refuse. Associated Press notes no confirmation. Plenipotentiaries would be paid 200 dollars per day plus 7500 for travel and expenses.
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St. Petersburg
Er Poterhalt
Tele
Poregh
Langdon
Baron Rosenshed
Lamedorf
Hhis Lo
Washington
Associated Press
Imaes
Uoo
Gunboat Dubugte Grounded Off Spermacott Cove
United States gunboat Dubugte ran aground at Spermacott Cove in the lower bay yesterday morning. Tugs aided by three steamers failed to refloat her until high tide at 6:50 p.m. The crew reported no damage as the vessel rested on shifting sand.
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New York
United States
Gary
Theigs -Pootiac
Croctaw
Narkeeta
Navy Ward
Ordance
Sandy Hodis
Dubuque
Beal
Freight collision near Bridmenert kills Milwaukee man
A fast freight on the Milwaukee road collided with a hand car carrying laborers near Bridmenert. J Balesterto of Milwaukee was killed and several others injured in the accident reported in Wisconsin on July first.
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Tyaisie du
Big Trade Movement Reaches Missouri Valley Interest
A Missouri Valley trade push spreads from Sioux City Iowa dated July 18 with U S big manufacturers backing reciprocity with Germany and Europe. Congressman Hubbard has a letter from George Maralles of the Chicago Packing Co urging action. Iowa to be represented by Governor Cumming and other prominent men at a national reciprocity conference. Public Health Department Portland July 15 The American Medical Association adopted a resolution backing a new cabinet post titled Department of Public Health with a secretary rank with other cabinet officers.
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Missouri Valley
Sioux City
Iowa
United States
Germany
Hubbard
George Maralles
Cudahy Packing Co
Chicago
Cumming
Public Health Department
Portland
Ore
The
American Medical Association
Department, of Public Health
Kansas Wheat Crop Estimated At 2,500,000 Bushels
Topeka July 15 General Freight Agent Koon of the Santa Fe estimates the Kansas wheat crop will reach at least 2,500,000 bushels. He is distributing official figures across the state based on this projection.
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Kansac
Topeka
Kas
Koon
Santa Fe
Heat Wave Strains Nation From Mississippi to Florida
Warmer than normal across the country sparks prostrations and fatalities. Chicago recorded 92 degrees, New York 95 to 103, Milwaukee 104, with five deaths in La Crosse and multiple prostrations across major cities. Officials warn no relief expected for days as temperatures surge.
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New England
Florida
la Cross
New York
Detroite
Wasaingtit
Misha
Etre Coe
Boston
BO la Crosse
Wisy
Dolly
Hubert Calvert
la Crosse
Tras
St. Louis
Government
Funston Trial Ends Admits Inflammatory Language
Former Congressman Funston testified that he used inflammatory language during the trial and accepted responsibility for words used in relation to the three Salons case and the dynamiting charges. The judge announced no verdict today, awaiting further deliberation.
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Tala
Kos
Funston
Adair
Yale Professor Arrested Amid Street Parade in Tomato Attire
In New Haven on July 18, Prof. Edwin J. Glaps of Yale summer school faculty was reportedly arrested after a street parade in tomato clothing. The incident involved Glaps and several men and women and references to stolen items from dressing rooms and a tank owner, with unclear motives and details.
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Yale
Traprec
New Haven
Cong
Edwin J. Glaps
Yale Summer School
Frealty
Clapp
Venezuelans surprised by American commission appointment
Venezuela, July 18. Venezuelans are surprised by news that President Rowse vek of Ura appointed Judge Cabana as special commissioner to Venezuela to investigate claims of Americans. The government-made moves regarding Americans or Yeas are uncertain. All other cases have been peered by mixed permissions conforming with Washington protocols.
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American Claims Commission
Caiacas
Venezuela
Renvivingy
Lear
Rowsevek
Ura
Judge Cabana
Waal
United States
Gage
Two Men Swim Niagara Rapids
Niagara Falls N C July 18 Carelisle Graham and William J Glover Jr of Baltimore swam four miles down the Niagara River from the whirlpool to Lewiston in about 2 hours and 28 minutes with life belts and inflatable neck rings. Glover led early but eddys slowed him near Devil's Hole. Both finished near Lewiston as Graham caught up later and was taken to a hotel to rest.
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Niagara Falls
N. C
Carelisle & Graham
William J. Glover, Jr
Baltimore
Niagara River
Lewiston
Glover
Webb
Graham
Hotes
Nea
Norway to Raise Tariff in Storthing Vote
The Storthing voted to raise the work duty from 20 cents to a higher rate, signaling approval of a government plan to lift duties. The session featured disputes over a royal rescript and a cabinet resignation, while secrecy surrounded a night meeting of the Khadag council and a preliminary committee debate.
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Storthing
Stockholm
Gtorthing
Riksdag
Pastor Waldenstrom
Oscar
Senate
Valva
MITCHELL DENIED ANOTHER TRIAL
In Furtland Oregon on July 17 Judge DeHaven overruled the motion for a new trial in the Mitchell case. The court refused arrest of judgment, upheld previous instructions to the jury, and denied exceptions. Senator Thurston sought time to file a bill of exceptions and writ of error, promising submission next week.
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Bellinger
DeHaven
Hener
Fomer
Thurston
Doctor Zorn Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Dr Louis Zorn a Kansas City dentist aged 40 was found guilty of second degree murder for the 190 percent killing of tenant Alpert Lechrestale and sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
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Louis Zorn
Alpert Lechrestale
Kansas City
Milwaukee crime graft and labor unions tale unfolds
Milwaukee graft cases rock the county and state as the Mutual Life insurance probe ties into New York commissioners. Indictments mount in the Milwaukee jail scandal with Sheriff Dunn and others linked to bribes and rotten contracts. Labor leaders Berger and De Leon clash over union strategies amid Chicago disputes as new state railway rules loom.
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Waoal
Big Eastern
Menen
Mike Dunn
House At Correction
Rose
Pabst Brewing Co
F.C. Schultz
Strauss
Peimpey
Sendol
Pasier
Strausssted Schulig
Moner
Nosse de Tual
Chicago
Ehaer
Victor L. Berger
Trades Maiensa
Danial de Leon
Socialist Trades and Labor Alliance
Zow
Socialist Labor Party
Milwaukee
New York
de Leon
Tat
Eugene
Jealous girl accused in Iowa well poisoning case
Wilda Johnson of Owatonna Minnesota is under arrest for allegedly poisoning a farm well with Paris green and sending a silverburn orange to Mrs. Lundstrum a Johnson daughter and school teacher. Preliminary hearing set for August 11. Authorities say jealousy over a neighbor’s suitor motivated the acts which were detected before harm occurred.
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Owatunna
Ming
Wilda Johnson
Paris Green
John J. Johnson
Hicks Named U S Minister to Chile in 19th Century Post
Oyster Bay reports on July 17 that President appointed John Hicks of Oshkosh Wisconsin as United States minister to Chile. Hicks’ commission was signed Saturday and he will proceed soon to his post.
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Oyster Bay
John Hicks
Oshkogh
Wisconsin
United States
Chil
Coil. Hicks
Death in Runaway Near Johnson Creek Utah?
Edward Knaacs, a young farmer from Palming ton, Jefferson County, was killed in a wagon runaway when a neck yoke broke near Johnson Creek. He was thrown from the wagon, his neck broken, and later found by passersby. He leaves a wife and family.
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Wis
Edward Knaacs
Palmington
Johnson Creek
Paetersby
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