Estimate of Williamsagon trial hints at witness challenges
The opening of the Williamsagon trial suggests the defense will reuse testimony from the first trial to attack government witnesses. Judge Bennett curbed leading questions as he cross examines Duncan Jones and Ray, highlighting inconsistencies with earlier statements and the intent behind prior testimony.
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Far East diplomacy fuels speculation over Kiaochau and China gains
Reports from St Petersburg on July 25 discuss rising belief that czarist and German plans in the Far East aim to protect China trade and redraw Kiaochau terms. Observers think China may be seeking Manchuria resumption under legal ties, while Japan's stance and European powers shape potential shifts.
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Carter Refuses Resignation of Hawaiian Governor
Oyster Bay reports on July 26 as Governor George R. Carter of Hawaii visited with President and aides. The president refused to accept Carter’s resignation and offered continued support from the national administration.
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New Orleans Enforces Strict Quarantine to Halt Fever
New Orleans authorities activated a strict quarantine on Central American ports to curb yellow fever. Ships from infected ports face six days detention, with officials forecasting a lift within weeks as coordinated measures by Governor Blanchard, Mayor Behrman, Marine Hospital surgeons, and health authorities target the disease and its spread. No new cases or deaths were reported today.
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Paul Jones' Body Arrives in Naval Return Home
The John Paul Jones expedition under Rear Admiral Sigsbee anchors at Annapolis after an eight-ship squadron travels about 7000 miles. The body of John Paul Jones lies in a lead coffin within a decorative wooden casket aboard the Brooklyn as ceremonies are kept simple. Admiral Sigsbee calls the mission successful with no machinery delays.
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Five Army Deserters Escape Fort Wright Guards
Spokane July 25 Five military convicts escaped from Fort Wright guard house. Desertion sentences from other posts. Captured names Frank Burton Joseph Carroll James Collingwood Herman W Lamp and Harry Linden. They sawed through two iron bars three quarters of an inch thick despite six to ten guards nearby.
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Inventor Rejects Offer From General Electric
New York July 25 Morria Schiaet effer a 15 year old Brooklyn girl who solved a signaling problem for elevated roads and whose system is used on Brooklyn L lines said she was offered an electrical engineer post with 18000 dollars a year by General Electric of Schenectady New York. She will stay at school to finish on advice of City Superintendent William H Maxwell.
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Germans Study Japanese War Secrecy for Army Plans
Berlin reports the German staff reconsiders peacetime army administration after observing Japanese secrecy in screening troop movements. The upcoming annual maneuvers will be conducted with similar secrecy, aiming to mirror battlefield conditions.
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STATE CASE TO JURY IN SECOND WILLAMEON TRIAL
Portland July 23 The second trial of Willameon Van Geaner and Biggs on subornation of perjury opens with the United States district attorney outlining the government’s case and the defense denying guilt He is expected to present new evidence including Williamson’s presence in Prineville June 16 to 24 challenging his prior testimony and memory of events The testimony resumes tomorrow at 10 o’clock with the court convening as the prosecution and defense prepare their arguments
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Death toll climbs from Bennington boiler disaster
A San Diego report tallies the Bennington tragedy losses and injuries as the death roll grows. Officials estimate 63 dead in morgues, 7 on site, 10 injured possibly dying, and 15 missing, with Dr M H Foater and Commander Young projecting the missing were likely drowned.
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Chinese Boycott Aims to Improve California Labor Conditions
Shanghai July 22 about 1400 people including guild heads and provincial delegates attended a Chinese mare meeting that arranged to begin boycotting American goods tomorrow. It was said the action targets not the American government and relies on Chinese resolve to affect California labor conditions, though persistence remains in doubt.
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Russian Prince Potemkin Impostor Arrives in New York
A young Russian claiming the Potemkin lineage arrives in New York aboard the French liner La B. He traveled in steerage and was found to carry nearly 35 000 dollars in cash. Authorities note he plans to travel west to work on a farm.
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Miscellaneous Global Fragments Then and Now
A jumble of notes spans disinfectant claims, submarine alarms, coastal water schemes, road pavements, and scientific musings. It touches cholera germ destruction, manganese color tests, Jarrah timber blocks, underground water surveys, and Yellowstone Park dialogue between Yale’s President Hadley and a curious student.
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