Our Army Needs Great Airships for Future War
An Army Signal Corps officer warns the United States lags behind Germany England and France in aerial fleet development. Tests at Fort Myer begin with Capt Baldwin’s Arrow airship and Wright brothers planes. European powers prepare long range dirigibles while U S Congress delays funding.
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New York Times
Washington
Signal Corps
Army
Fort Myer
Germany
England
France
United States
Congress
Baldwin
Hammondsport
N. Y
Wright Brothers
A. M. Herring
Zeppelin
Lake Constance
Mayence
Berlin
Vienna
Republique
M. Juliet
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
The
Hague
Wright declares aeroplane complete for Le Mans flight
Wilbur Wright announces the American aeroplane is finished aside from minor details and plans a test flight at Le Mans on July 25. He expects to fly the new machine there.
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Wilbur Wright
Paris
le Mans
Thaw Case Up for Jury Trial Tomorrow
Harry K. Thaw's bid for liberty returns to the Supreme Court at White Plains tomorrow with new counsel Charles Morschauser, who will file affidavits and arguments seeking a jury trial on his mental condition. District Attorney Jerome opposes. If denied, Thaw may be remanded to Dutchess County Sheriff and a later trial date discussed.
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Poughkeepsie
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Dutchess County
Morschauser
Jerome
Matteawan
Fire Destroys Artificial Flowers at 39 Barclay Street
A blaze at 39 Barclay Street yesterday afternoon caused 25000 in damage to artificial flowers stored on the building’s fourth floor. The Frank Netschert Company and L Werthaimber & Co. suffered water damage on lower levels. Mrs. Gertrude Pierce collapsed from heat and was treated by an ambulance surgeon. Spontaneous combustion is suspected.
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Barclay Street
Frank Netschert Company
Netschert Company
L. Werthaimber & Co
Gertrude Pierce
Weehawken
Rumor of Mulat Hafid Departure from Fez
Fez reports a rumor that the usurping sultan Mulat Hafid will depart for Rabat or Morocco City. Rabat confirms the sultan has left Rabat for Morocco City, signaling a potential move in leadership.
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Mulat Hafid
Morocco
Rabat
Sultan
Fez
Morocco City
Rabin Khan Bombards Rebels in Tabriz Dispatch
A Teheran dispatch to The Daily Mail says Rabin Khan with a large force and several batteries entered Tabriz on July 8 and is now bombarding the revolutionists in the Khiavana quarter. The rebels have telegraphed the Shah requesting amnesty.
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London
Daily Mail
Teheran
Rabin Khan
Tabriz
Khiavana
Haitian Outbreak Fears Grow After Hospital Fire
Official dispatches from Port-au-Prince say the situation in Haiti is increasingly disquieting after the hospital fire. Hostility toward foreigners rises as fears of an outbreak loom. The French cruiser Chasse-Ioup Laubat remains the sole warship in the harbor.
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Paris
Port-au-Prince
Chasse- Ioup-Laubat
French Ambassador denies German Turkish protectorate in China
In Paris today Ambassador Constanz stated Germany will not assume protection of Turkish subjects in China. He said France has long held the protectorate and no indication has been given of transferring it. The Porte and the French representative in Constantinople routinely discuss major matters, but no discussion on changing protector status has occurred.
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Paris
M. Constanz
Turkey
Germany
China
France
Constantinople
Atlantic Fleet Near Honolulu Asks Harbor Welcome
The Atlantic battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry nears Honolulu and will anchor July 16 after establishing wireless contact with the Connecticut. Nebraska arrives soon, cruising at ten knots with standby entertainment planned for sailors during a week in port.
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Honolulu
Sperry
Connecticut
Efronotutu
Nebraska
San Francisco
Diamond Head
Honduran Revolution Sparks Movements Across Central America
Reports from San Salvador Puerto Cortez and Managua describe a Honduran uprising led by Manuel Bonilla and allied generals. The Salvadorean government imprisons leaders Carcamo and Barahona, while Estrada Cabrera and Bonilla are named as key players planning actions toward Nicaragua. Honduran rebels retreat from Gracias to Salvador.
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San Salvador
Honduras
Manuel Bonilla
Bonilla
British Honduras
Carcamo
Alfonso Barahona
Puerto Cortez
New Orleans
Estrada Cabrera
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Onilla
Domingo Vasquez
India to buy machinery for booming Bombay refinery
Consul General William H. Michael in Calcutta urges American manufacturers to establish on the spot agents in India. A new 166000 dollar sugar refinery rises in Bombay with Scottish refiner equipment, others say British firms win contracts due to local agents. Opportunities include carts wagons furniture safes autos phonographs typewriters and more.
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New York Times
Washington
William H. Michael
Calcutta
India
Bombay
Scotland
United States
IAM Agent Highlights Lack of Political Notices at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Business agent Scofield of the International Association of Machinists complains that notices banning political activity by mechanics at the Brooklyn Navy Yard have not been posted. He cites general dissatisfaction and says rest will be sent to President Roosevelt.
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Scofield
International Association of Machinists
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Raosev
Downer's confession links Benders to 1873 Kansas murders
George Evans Downer claims a vigilance committee killed the Bender family at their Cherryvale inn after a manhunt. The 1873 Kansas killings involved Kate Bender, alleged to act as ringleader, who fought to the end. Investigations uncovered graves and a bloodied well while vigilantes hunted for the murderers.
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Chicago
George Evans Downer
Bender
Cherryvale
Kan
Gunness
Laporte
Ind
Benders
Kate
Thayer
Humboldt
William H. York
York
Kansas City
Middle West
Bender Farm
Brockman
Downer
Downer's Story He Said That When the Vigilance Committee
Whist League Faces Decline as Bridge Gains
Albany jurist and American Whist League president David Muhlfelder warns bridge dominates public interest while whist wanes. He notes urban growth favors bridge, yet he believes devoted whist players may return, and that duplicate bridge is unlikely.
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England
David Muhlfelder
Albany
Muhlfelder
Excise arrests in Mulberry Street Precinct under Capt Burns
Central Office men led by Capt Joseph Burns arrested four for excise violations in Mulberry Street Precinct yesterday morning. The detainees include Joseph Monte proprietor and bartender Charles Lepesta of 233 Elizabeth Street Frank Arasso of 113 Elizabeth Street and Frank Montello of 23 Prince Street. A Bowery complaint by a University Settlement associate was noted days earlier.
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Mulberry Street
Joseph Burns
Joseph Monte
Charles Lepesta
Elizabeth Street
Frank Arasso
Frank Montello
Prince Street
University
Bowery
Obaldia elected president as elections pass peacefully
Panama and Colon report calm elections with Senior Don Jose Domingo Obaldia elected president amid low opposition. In Panama City crowds celebrate as Arias supporters abstain, while US observers monitor orderly voting. A separate New York case notes a man found dying with a skull fracture and conflicting identification details.
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Panama
Twe
Jose Domingo Obaldia
United States
Amador
Ricardo Arias
Sefior Obaldia
Sefier Obaldia
The
Republic
Sefior Obaldira
Sefior Arias
Riflemen Win in England Gain National Praise
Washington dispatch reports the American riflemen victorious in England to broad approval. President Roosevelt extends hearty congratulations to Lieut. Albert S. Jones and the team. Gen. Crozier notes the new rifle and ammunition perform strongly and forecasts record Olympic results at Camp Perry. An NRA Executive Committee meeting is set in Washington to plan a home welcome.
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Washington
England
Albert S. Jones
National Rifle Association of America
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
William Crozier
Ordnance
An National Rifle Association
Camp Perry
Ohio
Robert Shaw Oliver
Drain
National Rifle Association
Tried to Hide Death by Own Action on Island
Frederick A. Poehle of Toronto was found dead on Second Sister Island above Niagara Falls with a bullet wound in the head. Police believe he killed himself to avoid falling over the falls. he was missing since last Monday and identified by friends. Poehle, married, worked as a confidential clerk for a Toronto wholesale stationers firm. his belongings included one cent, a stamp case, knife and a match safe.
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Lehane
East Twenty-third Street
Bellevue Hospital
Rooney
East Twentysecond
J. M.S
Benjamin Frank
Stern Brothers
Times
Frank
New York Times
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Frederick A. Poehle
Toronto
Sister Island
Horseshoe Falls
Poehle
Passenger Accused of Forgery In Transatlantic Case
August Ruche a native of Schoenau Baden faces charges of forging notes that netted about 16800 dollars aboard the French liner Bretagne Detectives Moody Leeson and Aikman questioned him after he admitted his identity He allegedly forged the name of Carl Steiger a Schoenau lumber dealer and butcher to obtain the money He was detained by immigration officials for land eligibility and may be deported to France for extradition
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August Ruche
Schoenau
Baden
Bretagne
Moody, Leeson
Aikman
von Marschall
Raden
Rache
Hat Swap After Assault at Galilee Mission
Exline Custance of the Galilee Mission says a binated-faced man visited the Salvation Army shelter on 346 East Twenty-third Street last Friday. The man asked for a quarter, refused a meal, claimed he had just come from Sing Sing, and vowed to find a way to eat. Detectives Griffin Lynch and Fitzgerald are investigating the case.
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Fe Exrline Custance
Galilee
Sing Sing
Griffin
Central Office
Lynch and Fitzgerald
East Twenty-seenond Street
Star Nainsook Pajamas and Nightgowns Advertised
The ad promotes Star nainsook underwear with ultralight weight and good wearing quality. It highlights Star nainsook pajamas and nightgowns and mentions Arrow collars at two for a quarter to cut costs this season of high collar use. Lusitania is described as the newest Summer shape.
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Lusitania
Thermos Bottle Promises Cold Drinks for Days
A Thermos bottle advertisement touts keeping drinks cold for days with pints and quarts available. It emphasizes convenience for hot nights and the appeal of an ice cold beverage on demand.
Change of Uptown Store Location for Rocers Peer & Co
Rocers Peer and Company announces the uptown store moves from 32nd Street to the northeast corner of 34th Street and Broadway. The new location aims to serve customers from the nearby business district with expanded hours and services.
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Uptown
32Nd St
N.E
34Th St
Broadway
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Oppenheimer Institute
West 57Th St
Sousa
Bach
Victor
Sanday Gros
Fifth Ave
Tiffany
Poona
Burree
Amet
Chiris
Euler & Robeson U
St. N.Y
Rand pRapids
Japan
Eddy Ee Aare
Library Bureau Card and Filing Systems
20Th Century Limited
Stig
Ees
Victor Talking Machines and Records
America
California Fig. Syrup CO
Newedeaters
Bryant
Justice Mills
Khan
Salvador
Managua
Gracias
Navy
East Side Excise Raiders
Colorado
K. E. Palmer
Obaldia
Dotica
Colon
Sefer Obaldia
Rocers, Peer & Company
Warren St
43Rd St
31St St
of CO
Brooklyn
Fulton St
Flatbush Ave
Bedford Ave
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
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