Royal Reception at Japanese Palace for Taft Party
Tokio July 27 Emperor and Empress hosted Secretary Taft and his party at the imperial palace with an audience and luncheon. Lloyd Griscom escorted Miss Alice Roosevelt as crowds lined the streets. The Emperor opened his private park for the visitors, a first for foreigners.
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Tokio
Japan
Taft
Imperial Palace
Lloyd C. Griscom
Alice Roosevelt
Griscom
Washington Conference Set to Decide East Asia Peace
Washington report says the first business meeting at Portsmouth Navy Yard around Aug. 5 will carry Japan's peace terms to M. Witte. Japan seeks an indemnity to cover wartime costs and aims to present terms for acceptance without defiance. Neutral governments note Japan seeks lasting peace, not humiliation, in talks with Russia.
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Washington
Far East
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
Baron Komura
M. Witte
Japan
Thia
Russia
Peruna Cures Ills After Months of Suffering
Miss Ella Off of 1127 Linden Street Indianapolis Indiana describes enduring a long run down constitution before trying Peruna on her doctor’s advice. She reports improved appetite, energy, sleep and a full recovery after several weeks and months of treatment. She thanks the remedy and notes confidential medical correspondence from Dr Hartman.
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Ella
Linden St
Indianpolis
Ind
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
War cost estimate nears one billion in talks
The final indemnity remains secret but based on careful war cost estimates and will include a detailed calculation method. It is believed to approach one billion dollars. Japan seeks Saghalien, Liaotung, railway to Karbin, Korea influence recognition, and Manchuria return to China. IfRussian plenipotentiaries accept these terms, Washington treaty aims to seal peace in the Far East.
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Saghalien
Liaotung Peninsula
Karbin
Korea
Manchuria
China
Washington
Far East
Japs Seize Lighthouse at Dekastrias Harbor
A Russian dispatch from Godavard Manchuria reports that on July 24 two Japanese torpedo boat destroyers approached Dekastrias harbor, took bearings of the isthmus with the lighthouse, landed and seized the Heathouse, and hoisted the Japanese flag.
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St. Petersburg
Godavadard
Manchuria
Dekastrias
Siberia
Strikers Threaten Violence At Polish Cotton Mill
In Lodz Russian Poland on July 27 a crowd of 2500 workers struck the Gey sers cotton mill after a foreman was fired and threatened to destroy the mill. A demonstration occurred but was dispersed by Cossacks who arrested 200 workers.
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Lodz
Russian Poland
Armstrong to chair insurance probe committee in Albany
State Senator William Armstrong has sent notices to his senatorial and assembly colleagues to form a joint legislative committee to study life insurance in New York. The group will meet in Albany for organization next Tuesday.
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Rochester
N. Y
William Armstrong
Assembly
Albany
Persecution Alleged in Logansport Deputy Game Warden Case
Logansport Indiana July 27 W T Wilson seeks removal of Wallace B Smith deputy game warden alleging abuse of office. Earlier Daniel Tarver, an elderly citizen, faced a $75 fine at Smiths instigation for possessing a sense unused for four years.
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Logansport
Ind
W. T. Wilson
Wallace B. Smith
Daniel Tarver
Smith
Yellow Fever Spreading in New Orleans
Six deaths were recorded yesterday up to 6 p m bringing total deaths to forty two. New cases reported yesterday stand at eleven for a total of 165. There are now nineteen foci of infection across the city.
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New Orleans
Smuggling Ring Tied to Standard Oil Vessels at Bayonne
New York July 27 authorities plan strong action to curb tobacco smuggling at Bayonne New Jersey. Twenty seven bales of Sumatra tobacco worth about 2000 dollars found in a woman’s home linked to a gang. The Diament steamer of Standard Oil is named as the vessel source. The collector may pursue fines against masters or owners and will refer the case to the U S district attorney for prosecution amid twenty similar recent cases involving Standard Oil ships. Standard Oil officials vowed to investigate the matter.
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New York
Custom House
Bayonne
N. J
Standard Oil Company
United States
United States District Attorney
Standard Oil
Arctic Steamer Roosevelt Sails From North Sydney
North Sydney July 27 crowds cheered as the Roosevelt under Commander Robert E Peary cleared the wharf bound for the North Pole. The city decorated for the occasion with Peary predicting a successful voyage and a September 1906 return. Mrs Peary and their daughter left for New York.
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C. B
Roosevelt
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Closing Hours of Useful Life
Minneapolis July 27 Bishop Isaac W Joyce, rendered gravely ill by a cerebral hemorrhage and paralytic attack during a July 2 Red Rock camp meeting, is not expected to survive the day.
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Isaac W. Joyce
Red Rock
Governor Hanly praised after anti cigarette sermon fallout
Indianapolis July 27 Governor Hanly has been commended by church groups statewide for law enforcement efforts following an attack by Rev W A Shaw pastor of Trinity Congregational who accused him of cowardice for not enforcing the anti cigarette law and pursuing O A Baker. Meanwhile the Indiana Railroad commission will hear Ramona Oolitic Stone Co requests Aug 10 for coal rate reductions and potential Monon Vandalia rate agreements. Governor Hanly plans to fill Marion and Anderson police boards, appointing Thomas Bagot to Anderson and seeking a successor to L C Lillard to stabilize city boards.
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W. A. Shaw
Trinity Congregational Church
Anti-Cigarette League
Hanly
Shaw
O. A. Baker
Baker
Indiana Railroad Commission
Ramona Oolitic Stone Co
Monroe County
Thomas Bagot
Anderson
Frank P. Foster
The
Woods
Marion
Chicago City Railway seeks injunction over municipal ownership
The Chicago City Railway company files a federal bill asking the circuit court to restrain Chicago from interfering with its 119 lines within the city. The suit challenges the March municipal ownership ordinance as unconstitutional and argues relief is needed from alleged prejudicial city action. The franchises run to 1958 and the 99 year act could influence the case.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway Company
United States Circuit Court
City Railway
Rejected Lover's Crime in Liberty NY
Cornelius McCormick an extensive real estate dealer is under arrest charged with attempted murder. Miss Kitty Murphy lies at death's door from a bullet wound in the head. The shooting happened on a main street in view of hundreds. McCormick had pursued Miss Murphy but she recently chose another suitor.
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Liberty
N. Y
Cornelius McCormick
Kitty Murphy
McCormick
Fire Chases Fugitive in New Jersey Swamp
Plainfield July 27 a posse of farmers and police surround Charles Long a ne gro accused of murdering Matthew Cunningham of Trenton They set fire to more than fifteen acres of shrubs in the swamp area to drive Long from his hiding place A brisk wind from the fire path carries smoke through the woods making escape unlikely
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Plainfield
N. J
Charles Long
Matthew Cunningham
Trenton
Long
Two Sisters Drown In Kansas Creek Ford
Lacygne Kansas July 27. Mattie and Grace Wigner sisters aged fourteen and sixteen drowned while attempting to ford a creek west of the town. The tragedy ends a local family’s day of work and relief volunteers searched the area for hours. Authorities reported no immediate signs of foul play and the incident is being investigated by local officials.
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Lacygne
Kan
Mattie
Grace Wigner
Here
Disbarment Case Continued in Indiana
Laporte Indiana July 26 The Darrow Disbarment case has been continued until September 11 at the request of Judge McClure who must attend to business at Anderson his home. The defense favored postponement while the prosecution initially objected but later agreed.
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Laporte
Ind
Darrow
McClure
Anderson
Fast
Prohibition Convention Disrupted by Carrie Nation
Indianapolis July 27. Carrie Nation’s presence at the prohibition city convention provoked resentment among delegates and leaders, causing many to leave while nominations were rushed. George Hitz was nominated for mayor amid party infighting as law enforcement ideas were debated. Flourishing pearl button industry in Indiana employs about 170 factory workers with mussel beds yielding 600 tons recently.
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Indianapolis
Carrie Nation
George Hitz
Daniel H. McAbee
Mr. MccAhee
McAbee
Indiana Probe Moves on Standard Oil Influence
Indianapolis July 27 Special agent Frank J. Pool of the bureau of corporations arrived at the Claypool hotel to study Indiana oil firm practices. He may investigate the oil situation further during his stay as he aids James R. Garfield in uncovering alleged use of fictitious company names and railroad discrimination favoring Standard Oil allied concerns.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Frank J. Pool
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Standard Oil Company
Pool
Claypool Hotel
Standard Company
Mr. Pool
James R. Garfield
Kansas
Washington
Churches Unite Two Presbyterian Bodies in Indiana
In Oakland City Indiana on July 27 the Cumberland Presbyterian church and the regular Presbyterian church joined to form what is likely the first union of Presbyterian churches in the state. The consolidation follows an act by the general assemblies of both branches toward closer unity.
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Oakland City
Ind
Presbyterian Churches
Indiana
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Regular Presbyterian Church
Suspected Suitor Stabbing Sparks Town Alarm
Marion Indiana July 27 Wilson Adams twenty five and a resident of Jonesboro was stabbed eight times by George Fleming fifty five a farmer south of the city Fleming objected to Adams courting his daughter Adams is in a serious condition Fleming was locked up for the incident and Adams is in critical health.
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Marion
Ind
Wilson Adams
Jonesboro
George Fleming
Adams
Fleming
Adame
Robbery at Decatur Drug Store Reported
Sneak thieves in Decatur Indiana struck the Smith Yager Folk drug store on July 27 taking about $1,000 including $800 in cash and checks totaling the rest. A large pocketbook contained the checks, and $10 was rifled from the money drawer, with the crime blamed on local residents.
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Decatur
Ind
Smith, Yager & Folk
Obstructionists Withdraw From Private Bills Tactics
London July 27 Nationalist leader John Redmond and his followers persisted in obstruction in the house of commons yesterday. After remonstrances from across the country condemning the harm to workingmen, they decided to withdraw all further opposition to private bills.
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London
John Redmond
House of Commons
National Pentecost Encampment Opens in Martinsville
Martinsville Indiana will host the national Pentecost encampment opening August 4 in Forest Grove park. One tent will seat 4000, with attendance expected at 4000 daily. Organizers plan a large gathering with substantial turnout.
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Martinsville
Ind
Forest Grove Park
Voice Returns After Five Years in Marion
Marion Indiana July 27 Frank Brower once a minister and teacher lost his voice five years ago and could only whisper suddenly his voice came back and he now talks in an ordinary tone.
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Marion, Ind
Frank Brower
Eleven Churches Built in Evansville District This Year
The Evansville district of the M E conference reports eleven churches built in the district during the year.
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Evansville
Ind
M. E. Conference
Missing witness Ernest Starr vanishes from Oregon mountains
Portland July 27 Ernest Starr nephew of Congressman Williamson and key government witness in the Williamson Gessner Biggs trial disappeared after learning the Williamson jury might disagree He left Portland for Eugene and then headed into the Cascades secret service and local officers pursue him through the mountains seeking his location and safety
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Portland
Ore
Ernest Starr
Williamson
Williamson-Gessner- Biggs
Starr
Eugene
Secret Service
Broken on the Rocks near Cape Mendocino
Eureka Cal July 27 the Norwegian steamer Tricolor which went ashore at Cape Mendocino Tuesday morning in a fog has been given up as a hopeless wreck.
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Eureka
Cal
Tricolor
Cape Mendicine
Terse telegrams reveal global and local upheavals
A panoply of brief items spans bubonic plague report from Panama to a Chicago cottage collapse with three dead. Washington grand jury probes a cotton report scandal while Taft tours Tokyo. Aus Victoria grants women franchise and German Emperor discussions touch Norway. Fires in Missouri grain elevator, Chilean naval recon questions, and a Chicago police raid headline this digest of notes.
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Washington
British Medical Association
Toronto
Congress
Misouri Grain Company
Mobert
Baron Komura
Takahira
Roosevelt
William
Nicholas
House of Hohenzollern
Norway
John Collins
Chicago
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