Nations near agreement on five international conventions at Hague
The United States will not reject the Dum Dum bullet. Delegates endorse five conventions for pacific settlement of disputes, laws of land warfare, bans on toxic gases, prohibition of expanding bullets, and aims toward uniform future rules. Discussions focus on reservations and the meaning of duty in Article 77. American and French delegates debated wording as the final act is prepared.
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Hague
Taly
Anna Ferra
Pacific
The U S and the Dumdums in War Policy
Washington July 24 The United States will not be bound by The Hague conference decision to prohibit the dumdum bullet experiments advance for small calibre Krag Jorgensen rounds continue to seek greater stopping power. Capt Crozier and American legates opposed the ban stating instruction forbids pledging action that would slow invention in warfare. Great Britain reportedly also refused to prohibit the dum dum bullet.
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Washington
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Great Britain
Trout Lake Difty Opens Busy Season With Improvements
Trout Lake shows a lively start as railroads arrive and season opens. Substantial progress includes new sidewalks along principal streets and two new facilities. A steamer operates regularly on the lake while the town prepares for increased activity with 180,000 feet of logs arriving and readying sawmilling.
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Greenwood Board of Trade Forms Committee
Greenwood business men met to organize the Greenwood Board of Trade with Alderman Galloway chairing and R E Gosnell named secretary on a permanent basis. A Kerr legal update arrived, papers sent to Ottawa, and a plan to secure a mineral exhibit for the Paris Expo discussed. Committee Galloway McDonnell Smith Gosnell to select area and collect specimens for Camp McKinney in the west with Roberteau's consent.
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Ottawa
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Camp McKinney
Funeral services for Mrs Ingersoll near Dobbs Ferry
New York July 24 Mrs Robert G Ingersoll widow of the late Orville Ingersoll is bed confined at the family home near Dobbs Ferry due to grief and vigil since his death Friday Col Ingersoll's daughters Maud and Mrs Walstone H Brown are distressed Funeral services will be held at Walstone the Ingersoll home at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon with no minister or sermon officiating
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Wal
Old Age Pension Reform Talk in Commons
London reports the parliamentary committee preparing a report before prorogation on a five shillings weekly pension at age 65 for those who never served parish relief. The plan would impose about £10,000,000 yearly cost, shared between the Imperial exchequer and local resources.
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London
House of Commons
Paris deputy president courted then wed by actress’ kin
London reports M. Paul Descanel, head of the Fendi Chamber, proposed to Miss Florence Davis of New York who chose Lady Terrence Temple Blackwood instead, and now marries Miss Terry the daughter of Emilio Terry who owns a castle. Miss Terry’s uncle was Antonio Terry who married American actress Sybil Sanderson.
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New York
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Antonio Terry
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Castle
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Louvre
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Dowager Empress reforms seen to court Japan
London July 24 The Shanghai Times correspondent says the Dowager Empress sent gifts to Tokyo under pretended commercial aims to discuss a China Japan alliance. The reform moves are viewed as a bid to appease Japan and gain support for the Chinese dynasty rather than a push for reform.
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Admiral Dewey In Trieste Says Health Good At Seventy?
A correspondent found Admiral Dewey aboard the Olympia at Trieste. He declared he is healthy and younger in spirit though he will be 62 next December. He arrived to restore crew health after 17 months in the tropics and refused to discuss politics or England.
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Gas pipes plan debated by Public Works Committee
A City Public Works meeting discussed gas pipe placement on Baker Street and a proposal for immediate connections to all buildings within 80 days to avoid repeated street openings. The City Solicitor to draft a binding contract echoing the franchise terms.
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The Alaskan Trouble in Commons Sparks Yukon Rail Plan
In Ottawa on July 22 Sir Charles Tupper moved a key proposal to push the United States toward settlement on Canada's frontier claims and to authorize a proclamation for a Yukon railway from Kitimat Inlet to Teslin Lake and Danaon. The plan would bar further U S citizens from mining in Yukon. Prime Minister Laurier expressed sympathy, noting little progress since January, and warned arbitration or arms as possible paths, while the government weighed the Yukon Railway bill and the Alien bill backlash in British Columbia.
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Danaon
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Yukon
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Topper
Lynching Outrage Sparks Statewide Tension in Georgia
Reports from Bainbridge and Decatur and Early counties describe lynchings of Black men amid fears of more executions tied to the assault on the Ogletree family. Bodies and scalps are alleged to be displayed as investigations continue, with calls for five more suspects. Italian and U S officials discuss the Louisiana lynchings with no reparations proposed.
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Louis Sammon
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Signor
Enrico Cavalli
New Orleans
Tallulah
Washington
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State Department
Dr. Hill
Louisiana
Negotiations Concluded on Reciprocity Pact with France
In Washington on July 24 Ambassador Cambon and Commissioner Kasson signed the reciprocity clause of the Dingley law, marking a successful close to negotiations between the United States and France on trade with a major commercial nation.
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United States
France
State Department
Cambon
Kasson
Forcing the Hand in Labor Standstill at Railroads
New York July 24 ongoing freight handler strike disrupts shipments on the Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley lines. Large stocks of perishable goods, including 191000 pounds of watermelons, are reported damaged or destroyed as efforts to force concessions continue amid stalled negotiations.
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Edmonton Trail Survivors Reach Wrangel After Harsh Trek
Through Wrangel Alaska on July 24 567 Edmonton Trail survivors arrived after nearly two years on the road. They spoke of extreme hardship and the impracticality of land and water routes. Relief parties from Hudson Bay and other traders were dispatched under Canadian government orders to recover the sick and starving still trudging toward Ligard and Pelly tiv.
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Postal Telegraph Messenger Boys Strike in New York
About 200 messenger boys strike in New York on July 24 affecting offices in the financial district. They demand 2 cents per message for returned items, cease weekly 60 cent clothing levy, and the right to buy their own clothing. Some non striking boys faced rough treatment in streets.
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American naval officers tour Davenport dockyards and barracks
Rear Admiral A. Crowninshield of the Bureau of Navigation and Lieutenant Commander John O Colwell naval attaché visited Davenport dockyards. After inspecting the yards the officers proceeded to Keigham naval barracks for further observation.
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U. S
Davenport
Keigham Naval Barracks
Australians versus Surrey cricket score mystery unfolds
A cryptic telegram reports Australia at 159 for 8 at close of play in a Surrey vs Australia match at Kennington Oval. It claims Surrey were all out for 112 in their first innings, prompting questions about Australia’s total first innings score.
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Victoria rifle team chosen for Ottawa Cup entrants
Victoria reports that six members will join the Ottawa rifle team under the Provincial Association, with hopes for two more from local battalions to reach eight for the London Merchants Cup. The Ottawa programme highlights new prize incentives in each match, a feature the association introduced last year.
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Vardon and Ball Triumph in International Golf Match
London reports in the Garton Yorkshire tournament that Vardon and Ball representing England defeated Park and Tait of Bootland. The match showcased strong play from both sides in a final showing of skill and strategy.
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Yorkshire
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England
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Bootland
Why the Americans Would Not Arbitrate on Lynn Canal
The United States declines fair arbitration over the Klondike border dispute, arguing that any concession would cost the core contention. Officials warn that yielding Lynn Canal to Canada would strip protection for miners facing extortion and possible expulsion, shaping talks toward alternative port arrangements and a Canadian railway link to Dawson.
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Lyons Canal
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Skagway
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Alaska Boundary debate seen through Times editorial
The Times editorial from London comments on Saturdays Canada Parliament debate over the Alaska boundary. It notes Sir Charles Tupper’s energetic but unnecessary rhetoric, Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s conciliatory tone, and asserts concessions may occur without Canada’s knowledge. It argues no need for Ottawa or Washington pessimism and supports arbitration given past failures.
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Times
Candian
Charles Tupper
Alaska
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Ottawa
Washington
Fairbanks
United States
The
Hague
The America Cup Race Preparations Near Bristol and Shamrock
The Columbia was hauled from the water at Herrshoff works for cleaning and mast work in Bristol R L on July 24 after arriving yesterday. Shamrock hoisted her canvas and sailed around the bay at Rothesay Island of Butte, with Sir Thomas Lipton hosting luncheon and vowing full effort to finish Shamrock for the America Cup before moving to Greenock for final outfitting.
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