Russia Rejects Petition From American Jews
Washington reports from an authoritative source say Russia will not receive the American Jewish petition on Russia’s treatment of Jews. Moscow reiterates non interference in internal affairs and says the United States should refrain from such requests. Riddle will present the petition without personal embarrassment, and Russia hopes for understanding while maintaining its policy.
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St. Petersburg
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United. States
Kishineff
Riddle
United States
Varien
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Cassini Disturbed by US Bnai Brith Petition to Czar
The Russian ambassador Count Cassini is deeply uneasy over the US plan to present to the Czar a Bnai Brith petition on Kishinev horrors. He fears possible diplomatic fallout and a potential severing of relations, as Washington weighs intercepting or delaying the ceremony.
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Washington
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Russia
Amusements and Arrivals Across Towns
The page lists sections and notes for the issue including amusements, arrivals at hotels and out of town buyers, and various page references such as business troubles court calendars legal notes losses by fire marine intelligence and foreign mails new pasperadiane real estate religious society united service weather yesterday's fires with page numbers indicated for each item.
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Czar Angered By Absence Of American President
A terse note speculates the czar will be infuriated beyond patience if the American president does not appear, signaling added diplomatic strain amid volatile wartime relations.
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Czar
Frenchdenounce Russia meeting protests Kishineff Finland outrage
Paris delegates from Advanced Republicans and Socialists gathered 2000 strong to condemn Kishineff massacres and Russian oppression in Finland. M. Jaurés and M. Préssensé urged Europe to unite with press against the atrocities, criticizing authorities and Plehve's diversionary tactics. The gathering called for a joint protest in humanity and justice.
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Bessarabeth
Finance Minister Witte Receives Kishineff Merchants Request
In Saint Petersburg on June 26 Finance Minister Witte met a Kishineff mercantile delegation seeking a moratorium on exchange bills and other credit relief for Jews affected by the Kishinev events. Witte pledged to consider the requests while Odessa reports police seizure of a circular urging continued attacks on Jews, stirring unease among officials.
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Witte
Kishineff
M. Witte
Odessa
Daily Mail
Kishineti
Russia
Georgia Divorce Tax Proposal Aims to Fund Public Schools
A Georgia bill by Representative Granade proposes a $100 tax on each divorce granted on grounds other than infidelity with a $25 petition fee, earmarked for the public school fund. Granade, a married father of eleven, argues the divorce issue threatens the state.
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New York Times
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Granade
Wilkes County
Jie
Cat Osenton
Manila Railway and Lighting Company Formed
Charles W. Gross and Arthur L. Shipman filed with the Connecticut Secretary of State a certificate of incorporation for the Manila Railway and Lighting Company with 50 million capital. The firm would have rights to build railroads, run steamship lines, and establish gas and electric plants outside Connecticut. Backers’ names were not disclosed. Gross and Shipman acted as attorneys.
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New York Times
Startfort
Conn
Charles W. Gross
Arthur’ S L. Shipman
Secretary of State
Manila Railway and Lighting, Company
Connecticut
New York
Gross
Mr. Shipman
Bottling Works Proprietor Shot by Burglar in Princeton
John L. Rosso, owner of Langston Bottling Works in Princeton New Jersey, was shot in his bedroom at 2 AM by a burglar who climbed a ladder to enter. Rosso knocked the intruder out of a window with a chair and, with two companions, escaped. The bullet struck Rosso in the stomach and lodged near the left side. police have no leads on the assailants.
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New York Times
Princeton
N. J
John L. Rosso
Langston Bottling Works
Rosso
Rail Fare to Niagara Falls Round Trip Offer
Advertisement notes a $9.00 round trip by Lehigh Valley Railroad to Niagara Falls with return travel on July 5 from July 3 using Severn Superior equipment 355-1,234 B' way.
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Lehigh Valley
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Severn Superior Equipment
Raid Captures 578 Men in Six Alleged Poolrooms
Inspector Elbert O. Smith led raids on six poolrooms including Allen's at 80 Sixth Avenue and the Montezuma Club, arresting 242 at Allen's and 336 more across the other locations. Warrants named all found in the premises, with officers guarding exits as prisoners were moved to stations and jailed under Penal Code Section 351. Magistrates Deuel and others faced requests for bail.
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Hogan
Mercer Street
Alonele
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West Fourth Street
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Smith
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Quinn
East Thirteenth Street
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Ommen
Deuce
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Steinhardt
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Weasl
Deuel
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Mayo
Charles van Horn
Hlundred
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Fourth Street
New Haven Excursion Tomorrow On The Sound
Advertises an all day excursion from New Haven aboard the Str Rich'd Peck for one dollar with music and a Soundside trip.
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Rich
D Peck
Individuals Named for Brooklyn Addresses Listed
Theodore Schwacke of 146 West Fourth Street and William Connors of 106 Greenwich Avenue and at East Twelfth Street place Nicholas White of 184 East Seventeenth Street and Frank Ross of 407 Fifth Street, Brooklyn.
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West
Fourth Street
William Connors
Greenwich Avenue
Twelfth Street
Nicholas White
East Seventeenth Street
Frank Ross
Fifth Street
Brooklyn
Bishop Potter Calls Hex ton Vicar Crazy
Bishop Henry C Potter of New York replies to Rev R C Fillingham vicar of Hexton Hertfordshire accusing him of lunacy and orders church police detail to eject any interrupters from St Mary the Virgin services in New York. Fillingham retorts the letter as violent and insulting and defends Anglican ritual claiming no deviation from Church of England doctrine.
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Church of England
New-York
New York
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Sixth
Seventh Avenues
Protestant Episcopal Church
Avakumovitch Cleared in Assassination Conspiracy
The Times reports Premier Avakumovitch did not take part in the plot that killed King Alexander and Queen Draga. His three colleagues are believed to have participated, with one directing the assassination. The ministry may delay King Peter's recognition until this is clarified. The King favors royal interment for Alexander at the Morakovitza Monastery.
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Tim Meess
New York
Tiss
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Alexander
Draga
Peter
Mrakovitza Monastery
Milan
Baba Tomanya
Vanderbilt to build model city near Asheville North Carolina
George W. Vanderbilt reportedly purchased a large land tract between Hendersonville and Brevard about thirty miles from Asheville and plans a model manufacturing city. Water works electric lighting heat and power will be installed. The city will be complete and ready for occupancy before settlers move in.
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George W. Vanderbilt
Hendersonville
Brevard
Reiman Will Unduly Influenced Said By Son
A New York man, William Joiman, files a bill to invalidate Morris Reiman s will alleging lack of sound mind and undue influence. Reiman died January 1902 leaving about 200000 and bequeathed 1000 to the Boston Investigator Company to distribute Ingersoll lectures to Christians to civilize them.
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Morris Reiman
Boston Investigator Company
Boston
Robert G. Ingersoll
William Joiman
New York
Reiman
Alexander Reiman
Railroad Strike Ending in Upstate New York
In Cooperstown on June 26 the Oneonta Cooperstown and Richfield Springs Railway paid wages to striking workers, many heading toward Mohawk. Three cars remain under striker control. Officials expect a resolution with possible further developments tomorrow as mails were carried during the blockade.
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Schuyler’s Lake
Wilmington Restive After Lynching Riot Fears Rise
Delaware National Guard on duty in Wilmington as authorities struggle to keep peace after the George F White lynching. Police ban saloons and public venues, urge parents to keep children off streets, while arrests are limited and tensions remain high among white and colored communities. Officer actions aim to prevent a broader riot amid scattered violence and hearings.
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Helen Bishop
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Arthur Cornell
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Cornell
George H. Hollis
A. S. Meserve
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Black
Theodore Francis
Order of Eagles
Eagles
West
William Cramer
Cramer
William Simms
Simms
Leander Moore
Ninth and
King Streets
Workhorse
Isogene Johnson
Belmont Auto Narrowly Escapes Train Collision
At the Whaleneck Avenue crossing in Hempstead Long Island a Belmont automobile was struck by the Shelter Island express traveling at about fifty miles per hour. The chauffeur backed away at the last moment and the car escaped serious damage though the headlight was torn off.
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Saratoga Children’s Home Receives $2,500 Gift
William Ziegler of Saratoga has donated $2,500 to the Saratoga Home for Children, a charitable institution in Saratoga Springs New York, announced on June 26.
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Saratoga
N. Y
William Ziegler
Saratoga Home For Children
Burnett's Vanilla Extract Advertises Delicate Flavor
Burnett's Extract of Vanilla imparts a superior delicacy of flavor. A aroma and taste praised, urging readers to try it and enjoy the refined essence it provides for culinary use.
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Roosevelt Hanna confer on 1904 campaign and chairmanship
Washington June 26. President Roosevelt met with Senator Hanna for a lengthy talk on the 1904 presidential campaign. They discussed who should head the Republican National Committee with Hanna urged to stay. Lowell Lodge and Murray Crane were considered but concerns over unity and finances led to a tentative preference for Postmaster General Payne. Hanna said he did not want the chair, citing health and business, while Payne’s health was noted as poor but he would remain in cabinet.
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Murray Crane
Massachusetts
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Governor Terrell orders Georgia convict camp probe
Atlanta June 26 Gov Terrell orders investigation into Georgia convict camps amid outrages reports. First target Broad Brothers camp in Oglethorpe County with charges of brutal whipping of named convicts unauthorized punishments and denial of transportation good time food clothing and sleeping quarters. The probe follows allegations that convicts are kept in de facto slavery as leasing profits attract prominent Georgians.
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Terrell
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Oglethorpe County
Devereaux
Burdette
Charlie Collins
Moon
Charles Rucker
Haskell Webb
Joe Willams
Edward McRee
House
Cornell crews sweep to victory at Poughkeepsie regatta
Cornell wins all events at the Hudson River meet in Poughkeepsie. Freshmen set a new two mile record 9 18 beating Yale 9 14. Varsity eight finishes about ten lengths ahead of Georgetown with a time of 18 59. Columbia caps a disappointing day, while Penn and Syracuse claim other podium spots.
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