Republican Platform Draft Signals Tariff Focus
Washington notes reveal a Chicago convention draft that endorses President Roosevelt and lays out a tariff revision pledge. The plan leaves details to Congress while seeking equalization of duties to favor domestic industries and American labor.
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Four in canoeing party drown at Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester, July 82 reports a canoeing party of four from Worcester lost when their craft overturned on Lake Quinsigamond. Seventeen year old Krank H Parnell is confirmed among the victims while two girls unnamed may not be identified until bodies are recovered. Thirteen year old Allison D Watrous was rescued after clinging to the overturned post. He said he met Farwell and the two girls en route to the lake and the girls accepted Parnell’s invitation to canoe.
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Holds Police At Bay Ends In Self Destruction
Dr. Joseph Pospisiel a pension office employee in Washington held police at bay for six hours firing about fifty shots at neighbors and officers. He finally shot himself in the brain after taking cocaine to steady himself, dying en route to the hospital. He had lived in Washington about eighteen years and left three children in danger during the stand. Meanwhile German cheers greet Edward on royal yacht Victoria and Albert as it sails to visit Emperor Nicholas with Queen Alexandra and royals aboard.
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Mystery grows as Remy banker found stabbed in Paris
In Paris on June 8 Auguste Remy a 77 year old retired banker was found murdered in his Rue de la Pepiniere mansion. A dessert knife caused the death and valuables are missing. A wine carafe and three glasses suggest possible links to the Steinheil murder case.
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Venona Wins Marblehead to Hamilton Ocean Race
Venona owned by George E. Byss of Boston and flying the Western Yacht Club flag won the Marblehead to Hamilton race in class C. The vessel finished with its starboard rail under water and sails set in a twenty knot breeze. The corrected time was 98 hours 12 minutes 15 seconds.
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Trap fails to catch Black Hand
Three Italians who attempted to secure five thousand dollars by sending Black Hand letters to William Pollock, a wealthy New York man, were led into a trap when a wallet stuffed with paper was deposited for them at a designated place, and they escaped capture after being fired upon several times by two of Pollock’s employees.
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Tower says goodbye to Kaiser at Berlin in recall
American Ambassador Charlemagne Tower presented letters of recall to Emperor William. His successor David Jayne Hill will present credentials to the German government later in June.
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Lived Past Century Mark Beloit Wis Deaths
Mary Ann Laddens died at Beloit at age 106. Born January 22, 1802, in Goshen, Connecticut, she lived through much of the 19th and 20th centuries, witnessing many historical changes.
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Weather Forecast Noted For Partly Cloudy Conditions
Partial text indicates a forecast with partly cloudy skies and light winds. Mentions south and possible south west winds. Reader should expect mild conditions with a gentle breeze and no heavy precipitation indicated. Entities: none specific.
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