Royal Visit Highlights Austria Hungary Emperors Jubilee
King Edward and Emperor Francis Joseph host a formal visit with military honors and multiple engagements. They tour Ischl, attend a villa luncheon, and enjoy a state dinner with toasted goodwill. Beacons light up the surrounding mountains as crowds line streets.
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Cuban election figures show Conservative and Liberal results
Washington reports from Governor Magoon detail Cuba’s August 1 vote with 451,096 registered. Total Conservative votes 16,718. Liberal 156,841 including Miguelistas 241 and Zagistas 42,69. Mayors: Conservatives 29, Miguelistas 34, Zeristes 18. one fusion winner. Provincial capitals: Conservatives in Pinar del Rio Havana Santa Clara Santiago de Cuba. Miguelistas in Matanzas Camaguey.
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England Will Not Act in Venezuela Monopoly Dispute
London reports that Great Britain will not intervene in the quarrel between the Venezuelan salt and match monopolies. The two English corporations controlled by the Ethelburga Syndicate Limited and the Venezuelan government are involved in the dispute.
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Chinese Seize Another Steamer From Hong Kong Ties Japan
A Hong Kong dispatch reports Chinese authorities seized a Chinese port steamer at Chin-chow carrying 164680 rifles and 2,000,000 rounds. Japanese merchants protest, claiming the vessel belongs to them, and warn of another international incident. The action mirrors the February seizure of the Japanese steamer Tatsu, which China later settled.
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Nihilist Conference Reported Secret in London
A conference of eighty leading revolutionists and Nihilists has been held in secrecy in London for twelve days. It is said to meet in a hall near Hyde Park and delegates guard against unwanted intruders with strict precautions.
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International Monetary and Political Shifts Mentioned Across Regions
Reports from Lenton and St Petersburg detail meetings on British financial systems and new Korean court administration. The British copyright terms were gazetted, Korea forms 32 departments, and the National Assembly enacts political changes. North Atlantic rail and shipping developments affect Japan and Americas, with German firms negotiating labor changes. Dr Newsholme named to speak at Washington congress. Kingdon Gould to mine work in Guanajuato.
Obituary of Ainsworth R Spofford Former Librarian of Congress
Ainsworth Rand Spofford of Plymouth New Hampshire dies at Shepard Hill Holderness aged 72 after a career as Library of Congress librarian from 1864 to 1897 and chief assistant librarian. Born September 12 1825 in Gilmanton he built a vast library system expanding holdings from 70000 volumes to about 725000, oversaw building of a new library structure, and shaped copyright records and deposit laws.
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Spofford Retired To Make Way For Putnam At Library Of Congress
The veteran librarian Samuel Spofford is retired from the position with Herbert Putnam named as his successor. Spofford remains chief assistant while his health remains strong and he stays connected to Congress and the library. His career includes editing catalogs and the Library of Congress publications and his association with Bancroft and other scholars.
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Edward Fowler Leeds Dies at 42 in Monmouth Beach
Edward Fowler Leeds of Leeds and Catlin Phonograph Company died at his Monmouth Beach summer home from pneumonia aged forty two. A NY born inventor and longtime Edison associate, he organized and led Leeds & Catlin, with four sons, a sister, three brothers, and a Brooklyn church vestryman role.
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Rio Exposition Opens With National Arts Display
Rio de Janeiro opens its national exhibition of industry and liberal arts. President Penna officiated, and about thirty thousand visitors attended the opening ceremony, marking a major cultural showcase in August.
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Auto Kills J M Sears in Boston Millionaire Crash
Providence, Aug 12 J Montgomery Sears a wealthy Bostonan was fatally hurt in an automobile accident near Appenaug Norwood shortly after midnight He died at Rhode Island Hospital without regaining consciousness The car at sixty mph struck a curve and rolled over after a tire burst Fellow motorist A Albert Sack Jr and Charles Webster aided the injured men Sears skull fracture fractured trachea and internal injuries Saunders suffered two leg fractures Heir to a Boston real estate fortune born 1873 Harvard educated was heir to the Sears estate a prominent Boston society figure and a Democratic state political aspirant the family awaiting abroad relatives notes mother in Paris.
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Byron D. Chandler Not Dead Debunked Hoax
London reports Byron D. Chandler of Boston sailed home on the Oceanic after a hoax claiming his fatal motor car crash near Boulogne. Motor Club member Nicholas Wood said Chandler dined in London and sent a farewell telegram this morning. Boulogne and Paris circles doubted the accident and noted Paris dispatches describing a false report signed Kelly.
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Dr Lyman Abbott Backs Hughes for Renomination
The Rev Dr Lyman Abbott replies to The Evening Post on renominating Governor Hughes. He urges Hughes, citing Roosevelt wing support, Public Utilities Commission actions, integrity and ability, and his strong appeal to independent voters. Abbott notes Taft likely to lead the Republican vote and defends Hughes amid occasional independence.
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Statue by Elwell Depicts Rhode Island Battle Flag
F Edwin Elwell, former Met curator, returns to Weehawken from Vicksburg with a photograph of his bronze statue The Flag erected by Rhode Island. Roosevelt viewed it. Rhode Island design judged by a Providence commission. The statue shows a Rhode Island private carrying the torn flag into battle after the color bearer falls, destined for certain death.
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Divorces Granted to Two New York Women
Sioux Falls reports Judge Frank B. Smith granted Emma F. Seaman an absolute divorce from Lloyd W. Seaman, formerly of 41st Street New York, on grounds of intemperance and cruel inhuman treatment. Emma Wharton was also granted an absolute divorce from George C. Wharton of Brooklyn, citing faultfinding, unreasonable conduct, and harsh language destroying domestic happiness over five years.
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Itasca Becomes First U S Ship at Corunna Since War
The United States schoolship Itasca arrived in Corunna Spain on August 12 marking the first American government vessel to call at the port since the Spanish American War.
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Prominent Arrivals at Notable Hotels
A list of prominent guests visiting major hotels includes W. E. Parker of Detroit M. H. Whitney of Chicago D. R. Stone and W. B. Melish of Cincinnati E. Mackay Edgar of London E. T. White of St. Louis W. C. Knight of Parsons Thomas Forbes Grand Rapids J. C. Macongall Cortlandt N Y G E Dodge and Mrs Dodge Orange N J E Thornton Antwerp J P Onstott Yuba City Colo Lord Lovat and Keith Fraser London Lord and Lady Falmouth London A L Shaw Rochester F B Riggs Washington Captain John H A Day U S N Rev Yale Lyon Hoosac Sir James Whitney Toronto Adolph Van derlick London M W Mills Port Huron Mich Charles M McNally Pittsburg H L Swift Chicago B G Work Arkon Ohio Robert S Young U S N John S Wendt Pittsburg Lord Chief Baron Palles Hon Judge Bourke Dublin
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Weather Forecast and Records from Washington Aug 12
Official Weather Bureau report notes unsettled conditions in the West with a low disturbance over the upper Mississippi valley, high pressure in the Atlantic. Rains occurred in Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio and the Northwest. Chicago rainfall totaled 4.44 inches since Tuesday night. Forecasts call for showers in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest Thursday into Friday, with fair weather elsewhere and cooler temperatures in Missouri and the Northwest. Local districts list approach of cooler spells and variable southwest winds. temperature records show yesterday’s high 82 and low 67 with near average values for the date.
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Admiral Cogswell dies at Navy rear admiral dies at home near Jacksonville
Rear Admiral James Kelsey Cogswell U S N retired died this afternoon at his country home near Jacksonville Florida from internal hemorrhage. His wife and children are in Portsmouth New Hampshire where his body will be shipped for burial. Cogswell born in Milwaukee September 27 1845 served in many ships and battles including Santiago Bay during the Spanish American War and rose to rear admiral before retirement.
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George Augustus Adee Dies in Connecticut at 67
George Augustus Adee a Westchester born lawyer with offices at No 45 Pine Street died suddenly yesterday in Stonington Conn while visiting friends. He graduated Yale 1867 and Columbia Law School 1870 later practicing law and serving as Yale Alumni Association of New York president 1897-98. He married Adelaide Palmer Stanton in 1871 and leaves three children. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Sigmund Rosenwald Dies After Lingering Illness
Sigmund Rosenwald of Long Branch New Jersey died at his summer home in Elberon after a long illness from heart trouble. He was 57. Born in Germany he came to the United States as a boy with his brother and founded the tobacco firm E Rosenwald & Bro in New York. He served as vice president and director of the Hebrew Orphanage, director of United Hebrew Charities, and was a member of the Criterion and Harmonic clubs in New York.
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Death of Charles Perkins Gardiner noted patron of music
Charles Perkins Gardiner of Brookline died at Fernwood after a long illness. He was seventy five. For ten years he served as president of the New England Conservatory of Music Corporation and was among Harvard's oldest graduates.
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Churches Endorse Anti Betting Law Resolution
Port Jefferson village Methodist Episcopal Church official board passes resolution backing anti gambling law and calls for enforcement and fair trial of reform measure. Letter urges other Empire State churches to declare stance and support reform. Elmer P Smith signs.
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Correction of Old Orchard convention report by A B Simpson
The Reverend A B Simpson writes to The Tribune denying sensational claims of jewelry donations at the Old Orchard missionary meeting last Sunday. He states no jewelry was offered, pledges reached $5,000, and the event was orderly, contradicting a prior agency report from New York dated August 12, 198.
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Havemeyer Estate Tax Receipts Rise in July
Albany August 12 State Treasurer Hauser announced July inheritance tax receipts rose significantly versus prior years totaling 44 331 led by a single estate from H O Havemeyer late head of the American Sugar Refining Company which paid 145 000 in tax An ad for Horsford acid phosphate follows mentioning lemonade and tonic benefits.
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Obituary notices list multiple individuals with dates from August 1908. Entries include ADEE George A at Stonington Conn August 12, 1908 and BELCHER Samuel E. of Bridgeport Conn died August 11. 1908 with funeral details. BRIGHTMAN Horace died August 10 at New York private funeral. CAREY Mary Dester widow of Samuel T Carey of Wave Crest Far Rockaway. Further lines reference private services and cemetery interment details for Sag Harbor.
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Woodlawn Cemetery Access by Harlem Trains and Carriage
Woodlawn Cemetery is easily reachable from Central Station Webster and Jerome avenues by Harlem trains or by carriage. Lots are priced from $150. For a Book of Views or office details call Gramercy at 20 East 23d Street, New York City.
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Job applicant file available at Uptown Tribune office
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