Carlos Balmaceda murder trial unfolds with tangled loves
In a tense court scene the 20 year old Carlos Balmaceda testifies about a fatal shooting after asking Balmaceda if he would marry his sister Adelaide Washington. Witnesses describe Balmaceda’s numerous amorous liaisons and a family feud fueling the motive as proceedings drum on with parents and confidants recounting painful details.
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Balmaceda
Adelaide Washington
Carlés
Adelaide
Rengifo
Chile
Sefforita Wadding
Hancock Denies Wife Poisoning Charge Amid Libel Threats
The Rev Walter Swinburne Hancock, former Chicago church assistant rector, contests stepson Samuel Beech Chester's charge of poisoning his wife to influence a will. A coroner will analyze stomach contents with a report due July 11, while Hancock warns of libel suits and says Chester has long troubled him since 1897.
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London
Walter Swinburne Hancock
Chicago
Samuel Beech Chester
Hancock
Chester
Someio
Praise of Germanys Forced Insurance and Social Reforms
Robert Hunter, American socialist leader, returns to the U S after a year studying Germany, England and others. He praises Germanys compulsory accident insurance as a model for the United States, notes employer funded indemnities, and highlights the Berlin Workingmen's Welfare Exhibition and the Forest School for improving child health and future productivity.
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New York
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Berlin
Robert Hunter
America
Bremen
Mies Stokes
Germany
England
Russia
France
Belgium
Ireland
Hunter
Roosevelt
United States
Forest School
Foreign Affairs Notes From Vienna Rome and Berlin
Senator Dillingham leads immigration study with U S commission members assigned to Greece, Asia Minor, Germany, Scandinavia, Austria Hungary and Russia. Ambassador Griscom's son is Bronson Winthrop baptized in Rome. Ambassador Tower travels to Oldenburg July 4 to present St Louis Exposition honors to Grand Duke for ship propeller invention.
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Dillingham
Vermont
United States Immigration Commission
Orer
Bennett
New York
Greece
Asia Minor
Latimer
South Carolina
Burnette
Alabama
Germany
Howell
New Jersey
Dil Hugham
Wheeler
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Berlin
Oldenburg
Grand Duke of Oldenburg
St. Louis
Newfoundland fisheries talks press on renewal
London reports negotiations slow for a Newfoundland fisheries modus vivendi renewal led by Premier Band seeking a modification of last season's terms as Britain pursues changes amid the stalemate. Paris notes a Sevres Government powder factory workshop explosion killing one and injuring four due to unauthorized machinery handling. London also reports Lieut Leake’s body found at sea near Bridport after an Aldershot drill. Isfahan mentions Prince Egbit Mirza killing his mother for money to continue a life of luxury.
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Band of
Newfoundland
Great Britain
Paris
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Sevres
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Leake
Baward
Imi
Aldershot
Bridport
Kaiser's Son Tenders Quiet Admiration for Red Leader
Berlin reports Prince August Wilhelm, the Kaiser's fourth son aged 20, admires August Bebel the socialist leader. He attended Bebel's meetings incognito and believes Bebel is less dangerous than opponents claim. The Kaiser expressed clear displeasure at his son's leanings.
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New York Times Co
Berlin
Prince August Wilhelm
August Bebel
Bebel
Paris Art Dispute Between Prince and Bernheim Dealers
In Paris a dispute arose over a picture business partnership with Prince Berthier de Wagram contributing 4 million francs and Bernheim supplying titles. The prince paid 1 million francs but withdrew after alleging the Bernheims overvalued the works. A public prosecutor panel of artists will assess the value of many Impressionist works, which the panel members do not admire.
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Tom New York Tres Co
Paris
Prince Berthier de Wagram
Chasseurs
Bernheim
Prince de Wagram
MM. Bernheim
Bernheims
MM. Edouard Detaille
Theodore Poilpot
Emile Cameron
Wine Fraud Bill Promulgated by French Government
Paris reaches June 29 with the government enacting the Wine Fraud Bill aimed at curbing abuses raised by south France winegrowers. It offers five years tax relief to switch from grape to other crops and calls for regulation of output and exposure of adulterated wines by buyers. The session plans July 7 adjournment amid limited results and tensions.
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Paris
Senate
France
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
Western
Gil Blas
Duke of Orleans
Monument Craze Spreads in Italy Over Adelaide Ristori
Italy’s latest monument drive aims to honor Adelaide Ristori in her native Cividale Friuli. The Society of Italian Dramatic and Lyric Writers leads fundraising with Queen Mother Margherita and King expected to contribute. The piece recalls medieval Rome’s Marchese del Grillo family and a curious tale of stones and pine cones thrown at Jews.
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NEW York Times Co
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Italy
Adelaide Ristori
Marchesa Capranica del Grillo
Society of Italian Dramatic and Lyric Writers
Ristori
Cividale
Friuli
Margherita
Marchesa del Grillo
Marchese Giorgio
del Grillo
Rome
Lockout at Krupp Shipyard Sets Nationwide Tension
June 20 Berlin reports Krupp Germania Kiel riveters strike leading to a lockout of about 6 000 workers. Essen sources fear spread to 40 000 at gun and armorplate plants. If Kiel holds, a broader German iron and steel industry conflict may follow. Germania yard busy with Kaiser's navy orders including an eight new dreadnought type vessel.
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N Yorx Trams Co
Berlin
Krupp
Germania
Kiel
Essen
Kaiser’s Navy
Astronomer Todd Sees Saturn Rings Edge Toward South
In Iquique Peru Professor David P. Todd of Amherst College and head of the Lowell expedition observed Saturn’s rings at daybreak. He noted the rings appeared to tilt toward the south as the expedition studied the planet and its lunar features.
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Lima
Peru
David P. Todd
Amherst College
Mass
Lowell Astronomical Expedition
Iquique
Wrights Paris Interview Claims Soaring as Greatest Sport
Wilbur Wright arrives at the Hotel Meurice in Paris and discusses soaring as the world’s finest sport. He notes costs under 500 dollars for a proper machine and recalls early flights near Kitty Hawk, with hints about future ascensions and the challenges of mastering air currents.
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New Yorke Truzs
Paris
Wilbur Wright
Hotel Meurice
Kitty Hawk
N. C
Mr. Wright
Armenians to be deported from Harput region
The American Consul at Harput reports an order from the Ottoman government that all Armenians who return to Harput from the United States or who have returned in the last twelve years will be deported. This decree follows a directive issued by the Porte through the Vilayet Governor-General.
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Harput
Turkey
State Department
Porte
Vilayet
United States
London Vaudeville Rivalry Expands As Season Closes
The London theatre season nears end with major American vaudeville groups active. Percy Williams and Marc Klaw push advance announcements from Hotel Cecil and Savoy as Shubert and Klaw-Erlanger circle the Waldorf. Plays by Frohman Thomas Locke and Shaw are teased for autumn debuts at major houses.
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London
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Cecil
Marc Klaw
Savoy
Shubert
Charles Frohman
Earl of
Pawtucket
New York
Maude
Augustus Thomas
Martin Harvey
William J. Locke
His Majesty’s
Tree
Johnstone Forbes-Robertson
Shaw
Savoy Theatre
America
England
Urga Lama Sees Motor Car In Peking Paris Race
Paris June 29 A Peking to Paris auto race update notes one entrant quitting leaving three cars. Prince Borghese leads distant Irkutsk leg while Urga lama fascinated by cars descends with priests to inspect a local motor car that proves nonfunctional.
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New York Times Co
Paris
the Matin
Prince Borghese
Irkutsk
Urga
Tibet
Another Week in London Society With Royal Guests
A busy London social week features Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester hosting a grand Grosvenor Square dinner for King, Queen, and other royals. Windsor garden party draws many Americans. Drexel and Drexel party guests include Grand Duke Boris of Russia and Countess Torby. Mrs. Sturgis holds Ritz dinner for Prince Arthur of Connaught. John Ford suffers stomach ulceration.
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Grosvenor Square
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de Grey
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Edward Castel
Windsor
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John Leslie
Lewis Harcourt
Craven
Bradley Martin
Potter Palmer
Newborough
Frank Mackey
Chauncey
Richard McCreery
Ronalds
Ritchie
Ernest Cunard
Padelford
Anthony Drexel
Drexel
John Drexel
Newhouse
Mark Twain
Michael
Countess Torby
Duchess of
Boris
Russia
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Lady Craven
Countess Metternich
Herbert Vane-Tempest
Lord Athlumney
Lady Hyde
Count Szapary
Wilfred Ashley
Ronald Greville
Rupert Beckett
Lady Paget
Sturgis
Ritz
Prince Arthur of
King Edward Hosts at Nuneham Park Weekend
King Edward spends the weekend at Nuneham Park Oxford as guest of Mr and Mrs Lewis Harcourt. Attending guests include J Pierpont Morgan Premier Campbell Bannerman Lord Londonderry Lady Herbert and Prince Arthur of Connaught among others.
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King Edward
Nuneham Park
Oxford
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Mary Burns
New York
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Londonderry
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