New Turkish Cabinet Formed Under Constitutional Rule
Constantinople reports a largely Young Turk ministry, led by Kiami Pacha as Grand Vizier, with liberal appointees including Gabriel Effendi and Prince Mavrogordato. The Sultan relinquishes sole ministerial power, a new program will be published, and elections poised. Mehmed Ali Bey in Washington calls reforms essential and cautions patience as Turkey moves toward parliamentary government.
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Sultan’s envoy demands one wife rule from reformists
The Times BeS2 dispatch reports a captured envoy from Adrianople delivered a letter to the Sultan stating he remained under suspicion. The letter demanded reforms including dismissing the harem and living in European fashion with one wife, signaling pressure from the Young Turks.
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Duich Vessel at Venezuelan Port and Dutch-Gelderland salute
Willemstad Curacao August 6 Dutch steamer Joe Willem II arrived from Demerate stopping at Carupano Venezuela. Venezuelan port authorities allowed entry marking a shift from prior restrictions. Dutch cruiser Gelderland fired a salute to honor Minister and Queen Wilhelmina as M de Reus sails to Trinidad for return to Holland.
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Losses at Tabriz amid thirty five days of fighting
Report from Tabriz dated August 6 notes daily street fighting for thirty five days with casualties near eight hundred. Looting of shops and homes surpasses one million dollars in losses. American missionaries escaped unharmed though exposed to stray bullets. Political rifts widen between Constitutional Progressives and reactionaries as the Shah contemplates a new parliament. Teheran reports rapid military buildup and a new firing unit formation. Telegraph lines to Teheran and Russia were cut by revolutionists but restored after protests. Young Turk agitators arrive among Sata Khan’s camps urging union of Muslim peoples under the Ottoman Constitution. The Shah’s advancing force halts forty miles from Tabriz, undecided for now on engagement.
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Welcome the Fleet Arrives in Auckland Amid Festive Decor
Auckland residents prepare for the American battleship fleet with illuminated streets, palms, bunting, and portraits of Roosevelt Edward Sperry Seddon Ward as flags mingle. The fleet’s Sunday arrival is expected, while Amoy plans a October welcome with Chinese hospitality and banquets for officers. Tokyo hosts a $20,000 welcome by the American Society of Friends for the fleet’s arrival in Japanese waters.
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Honduras refuses to revoke exequaturs decree
Honduran government stands by Davila decree canceling exequaturs of American Consul Drew Linard and Vice-Consul Virgil Reynolds at Ceiba. Washington notes ex parte action and sovereignty concerns. Ugarte sends formal note. United States urged courtesy in revocation. Reports claim delays in dispatches and insurrection background. Managua reports Nicaragua funding students to leave Guatemala amid regional unrest. Honduran revolutionaries claim consular officials aided insurgents.
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Discipline at West Point Cadets Draw War Dept Attention
Washington Aug 6 The Tribune reports Colonel H L Scott West Point superintendent highlighted hazing and warned that reopening suspensions could undermine discipline. Cadets visited Secretary Wright in Washington, risking insubordination. The incident prompted warnings against appeals from cadets and midshipmen and a push for firm academic authority. Orders issued include transfers in the Army and Navy, and ship movements and sailings to various ports.
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Officers Complete fifty mile walking test in San Francisco
Seven Presidio officers aged around sixty finished the third section of Roosevelt's fifty mile walking test to gauge fitness. They completed twelve miles today and passed examination, with all declared in excellent condition at the general hospital.
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British steamer Kirkwall sunk after North Sea collision
The British steamer Kirkwall, 1620 tons net, owned by Mawson Shipping of Newport, collided with an unknown bark off Cuxhaven in the North Sea last night and sank. Two crewmen were rescued by the Hamburg tug Simpson. fate of the rest is unknown. Kirkwall had sailed from Barcelona on July 16 bound for Huelva and was built in 1891 on the Tyne.
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New Treaty With Japan Ratified In Tokyo
Formal ratifications of a new trademark and copyright treaty between Japan and the United States were exchanged today in Tokyo. Viscount Terauchi signed for Japan and P A Jay for the United States. R S Miller and M Kurachi witnessed the ceremony as Corea administration issues delayed the process. The treaty will be administered under Japanese law by Japanese judges in Corean courts.
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Matin Libel Suit in Agen Imposes Damages and Publicity
The Assize Court of Agen, France, orders the Matin to pay 100 francs and 10,000 in damages to M. Chaumie former Minister of Justice. The newspaper must publish the verdict 200 times. The plaintiff alleged the Matin claimed sine cures for relatives at public expense. The writer was acquitted.
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Wright hails Isthmian report as eminently satisfactory
Secretary Wright held a lengthy meeting with Richard Reed Rogers general counsel for the Isthmian Canal Commission who had just returned from Panama. He stated Rogers's report on isthmus conditions was eminently satisfactory.
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World’s coal ing record set by battle ship Virginia
Washington reports that the battleship Virginia coal operation at Puget Sound in June achieved 1,657 tons in four hours, averaging 416.75 tons per hour with a peak of 455.9 tons in one hour. Navy notes it may be a world record and sent congratulations to Rear Admiral Sperry.
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Erickson Wins Puget Sound Drydock Bid in Seattle
C J Erickson of Seattle has been told by the Navy Department that his bid of 1 625 000 dollars for the Puget Sound drydock project has been accepted. He was the lowest bidder and one of only two bids within Congress 2 000 000 dollars appropriation.
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Hong Kong Engineers Murdered by Pirates in Tonquin Camp
Victoria B C Aug 6 News arrives aboard the Tosa Maru detailing the murder of two Hong Kong engineers M Fearley and M Sutherland in Tonquin s Trai Mai District by Chinese pirates. The men had previously worked in the Philippines before joining the mining project.
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Judge blocks Pacific Coast unions in Seattle strike breaker dispute
Federal Judge C. H. Hanford issued an injunction at Seattle restraining longshoremen's unions along the Pacific Coast from interfering with strike breakers in loading and unloading ships, a move sought by ship owners and steamship companies.
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Okuma Attacks Katsura Cabinet Over War Spending
Victoria B C Aus reports Count Okuma attacking the Katsura Cabinet. He claims Terauchi as War Minister and Saito as Navy Minister staying in office shows no postponement of military or naval expenditures is expected, per advices from the Tosa Maru.
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Oklahoma Growing Conservative in Democratic Primary
Guthrie Oklahoma August 6 A Telegraph report shows a majority of Democratic members seeking re nomination were defeated in the recent primary when opposed. The trend mirrors defeats for Governor Haskell and Speaker Murray and includes Lieutenant Governor Bellamy losing in Canadian County where Mayor Riley failed to defeat Senator Bur Johnson for renomination.
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Philadelphia man killed by self set trap gun in Vermont barn
In Ascutneyville Vermont on August 6 Frank Smith of Philadelphia was accidentally shot and killed at F W Blanchard's farm. Blanchard and Smith had set a trap gun to fire when the barn door opened after grain losses. Smith opened the door and died about thirty minutes later from the full charge to the face.
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Waldorf Astoria prowler held on unlawful entry charge
Harry Bergman of 24 West Lith street was detained by a House Detective on the ninth floor of the Waldorf Astoria after prowling in a corridor. He was jailed on $50 bail for trial by Magistrate Droege in Jefferson Market police court, admitting he entered the hotel seeking food.
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Typhoon Shelter Dredge Planned and Tax Proposed
Hong Kong authorities announce dredging of the present typhoon shelter and construction of a second in the west harbor at 1 560 000 dollars. Merchant ships will be taxed two cents per registered ton to fund the project. Officials estimate typhoon losses under one thousand lives.
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Mexico surprised by Texas yellow fever quarantine
Mexico City reports health officials were surprised by Texas authorities quarantining the republic for yellow fever. They had no official notice from the Texas Health Board and could not believe such drastic action was taken since yellow fever was not prevalent on the Gulf coast, with only one officially reported case isolated.
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Heat Death Toll Rises From Yuma to El Paso
Frank Zwick arrived in El Paso from Yuma, Ariz, reporting three deaths in Yuma on Sunday and nine more on Monday due to the heat wave.
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Body of Long Island lighthouse keeper found near Whitehead Point
Samuel Rawlings keeper of Cold Spring Harbor Lighthouse was drowned last Monday. His body was recovered off Whitehead Point about a quarter mile from the lighthouse after two men nearby saw him slip into the water following his return from the motor boat races.
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Wheeling & Lake Erie to Build New Cleveland Station
The U S Court authorized receiver B A Worthington to tear down the current frame station in Cleveland to construct a new station and general office building costing over 500000. The move signals Cleveland as the company’s permanent headquarters. An additional set of improvements totaling about 365000 were also approved.
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Austria Hungary probes Berlin Treaty signatories on Bosnia Herze govina
In St Petersburg officials seek clarity on Austria Hungary's governance of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the Berlin Treaty since 1878. Turkish reforms and Mussulman calls for parliaments clash with Slavic push for autonomy. Austria Hungary faces delicate balance amid occupation mandate. ADD ALASKA TO CONSUL'S TERRITORY. Portland, James Laidlow British Consul in Portland informed by official channels on August 6.
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