Sullivan's Pike's Peak Bust In New York Train Pullout
A Sullivan faction incident near Erie Station shows a chaotic departure of Tammany delegates with six cases of champagne and assorted liquors aboard, dozens of undershirts, and bold boasts from Percy Naglie as they head toward Passaic River ferries. The episode ends with key figures like Frank J. Goodwin and Tom Rush leading sections, while Charles F. Murphy is eyed as the decisive vote.
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Nick” Hayes
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John J. Lantry
East Fist Street
Murphy
Charles F. Murphy
Bryan to Travelling Men Club Speech Promises Campaign Finance Publicity
In Lincoln on July 3 W J Bryan told the Bryen Travelling Men's Club that the Democratic platform must include a public accounting plank for campaign funds or Nebraska voters will not back the party. Seven hundred guests attended. Alexander Troup of New Haven noted New England habit of uninstructed delegations but expected Bryan support in Denver. The address featured mixed calls for unity and predictions of Democratic success with Bryan, Nebrask a, Archibald of Connecticut named among potential ticket ideas. Congressional figures and other speakers also participated.
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Bryen
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Nebraska
Alexander Troup
New Haven
New England
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Mr. Troup
Johnson
Nebraske
Archibald
Connecticut
Ollie M. James
Kentucky
Augustus Thomas
Gore
Oklahoma
Expect to Defeat Guffey in Pennsylvania Politics
Telegraph reports from Lincoln Nebraska quote ex Representative Charles B Spatz with Pennsylvania delegates asserting they will not support James M. Guffey for national committeeman. Spatz says Bryan favors preventing Guffey’s reelection and disapproves of contributions from him due to his ties to moneyed interests.
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Neb
Bryan
James M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Charles B Spatz
Pennyylvania
Guffey
Denver
National Committee
Campaign
Goltra summoned by Bryan for pre Denver talks
Edward F. Goltra, Bryan schoolmate and steelworks alumnus absorbed by United States Steel, left St Louis to confer with W. J. Bryan ahead of his Missouri delegation trip to Denver in a special car. Goltra did not know the conference topic but it is believed to involve the Gompers anti injunction plank, which he understood to oppose.
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United States Steel Corporation
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Denver
Goltra
Gompers
Two Die in Oil Barge Explosion at Cramps Philadelphia
Ten others injured in a blast on the oil tank barge Erenango at Cramps Philadelphia while under repair. Dead are Herbert Page and Walter Treon. Most seriously injured is Joseph Biener who is not expected to survive. About twenty men were below deck when the explosion occurred, oil fumes ignition likely. Fire crews and shipyard workers rescued the rest. bodies of Page and Tyson recovered after flames were put out. Barque not seriously damaged.
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Cramps' Shroard
Herbert Page
Walter Treon
Joseph Biener
Page
Tyson
Mounted police to guard New York State Fair horse show
Mayor McClellan has OKed Police Commissioner Bingham to select twenty five mounted officers for duty at the State Fair. Samuel Walter Taylor will oversee the horse show classes. The mounted police will perform traffic duty and give exhibitions, a historic privilege for the fair and a major drawing card.
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Horse Show
French honor to dead American general Batchelier
Paris announces the government will present on July 14 the Legion of Honor to the late General George Sherman Batchelier a Judge of the International Tribunal of Egypt who died last Thursday Foreign Minister Picton sent the cross to Ambassador White to place on the deceased’s breast and this was done today
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Legion of Honor
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Mine disaster at Yusovo claims over 300 lives
At the Rikovsky mine in Yusovo an explosion of gas sparked a fire while rescuers worked. By daybreak 214 bodies were recovered with 75 wounded. Six rescuers died, and thousands gathered as troops enforced safety lines. Cause unknown.
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Rikovsky
Twenty Die in Mexican Mine Explosion at Las Esperanzas
An explosion late yesterday in slope 93 of the Mexican Coal and Coke Company mine at Las Esperanzas Mexico killed about twenty miners including Mexican and Japanese workers. Relief teams are at the scene and the mine suffered heavy damage.
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Mexican Coal and Coke Company
Turmoil in Tehran and Tabriz prompts international concerns
A Daily Mail correspondent reports heavy casualties in Tabriz amid renewed fighting between reactionists and revolutionists. Refugees hide in a Russian bank while bread shortages bite. Tehran remains quiet as Berlin says the Shah seeks popular support and warns of possible winter uprisings, with Cossack aid and Russian involvement under scrutiny.
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Tabriz
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Persia
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Shah
Bailey still at large after Puerto Cortez pursuit
Puerto Cortez Honduras July 3. Francis G Bailey remains at large. Lieutenant P W Beery of the New York Police Department departed July 1 aboard the steamer Utstein to New Orleans with Albert W Bailey Charles H H Myers and Captain Albert Oxley in custody.
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Francis G. Bailey
P. W. Beery
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Utstein
New Orleans
Albert W. Bailey
Charles H. H. Myers
Albert Oxley
Robbers Take $18,000 From Train Cashiers
In Samara a band of armed robbers boarded a train carrying two Latinsk Iron Works cashiers. After the train started they assaulted the men, seized $18,000, then set the brakes and escaped as gunfire rang out.
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Ufa
Latinsk Iron Works
Inquiry Launched Into Royal Treasury Advances
Lisbon July 3 the president of the commission of the Chamber of Deputies announced an immediate, rigorous investigation into alleged improper advances from the treasury to royal family members during King Carlos reign. The Premier ordered Finance Ministry officials to hand over all relevant documents.
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Ministry of Finance
Wireless system links Admiralty to ships in maneuvers
London July 3 wireless telegraphy installation in the new Admiralty offices at Whitehall is complete. A staff of operators began work tonight and the Admiralty is now in direct communication with ships taking part in the annual naval manoeuvres, hundreds of miles away.
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Admiralty
Whitehall
Rebuff to General da Amade Over Azamor Occupation
Paris reports an official note stating upon learning of Azamor’s occupation by General da Amade and the setting up of a municipal commission, telegrams reminded him not to cross the Oom-er-Rebia River and ordered his return to base.
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Azamor
da’Amade
Oom-er-Rebia
Royal ascent of Wilhelm and Charlotte in Zeppelin airship
In Friedrichshafen on July 3 the reigning King Wilhelm of Württemberg and Queen Charlotte ascended in Count Zeppelin’s airship for the first royal aerial trip. The king rode first, then the queen joined, circling the castle and royal grounds above Lake Constance before returning to the shed. Thousands cheered as Emperor William sent congratulations to Zeppelin.
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Count Boni Meets Lawyers Over Custody Arrangements
Paris July 4 Echo de Paris reports a tense meeting yesterday between Count Boni de Castellane and Mme Gould's counsel at the Hotel des Reservoirs Versailles where the children stay. The discussion ended with Boni saying they were wasting time and noting they could resume later. The boys were taken to a waiting car and are with Count Boni’s mother, the Marquise de Castellane. The Petit Parisien notes Boni may keep the children for a month during summer per the divorce decree.
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Lisbon Bill Ratifies Arbitration Treaties and Emigrant Nationality Pact
Lisbon reports that Sefior de Lima, Portugal’s Foreign Minister, introduced two measures in the Chamber of Deputies. One bill ratifies arbitration treaties between the United States and other nations. The other approves a convention to determine the nationality of emigrants from the United States and Portugal.
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Sefior de Lima
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Portugal
Honolulu Ents Plan For Atlantic Fleet Visit
A wireless from the cruiser St Louis reports arrival in San Francisco Monday night with Secretary Garfield aboard. In Honolulu, July 3, a program for Atlantic fleet officers includes athletic contests baseball polo football aquatic sports boxing wrestling fireworks a ball and dinners with trips to Pearl Harbor.
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James R. Garfield
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Pearl Harbor
Peru Honors Cleveland Memory
Lima observes official mourning for former U.S. President Grover Cleveland with all public buildings displaying flags at half mast on July 3.
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Grover Cleveland
United States
Mass for slain Spaniards on Spanish ship Nautilus
In Havana on July 3 a requiem mass was sung aboard the Spanish schoolship Nautilus for Spanish officers and men slain at Santiago. Bishop Estrada celebrated with the Spanish Minister, Cuban officials, General Barry and other American officers in attendance.
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Estrada
Barry
Address by Ambassador Hill Opens International Congress
Berlin July 3 There is gratification in literary circles at the announcement that Dr. David Jayne Hill United States ambassador to Germany will speak at the opening ceremonies of the International Congress of History and Sciences August 6 to 12 His topic is Ethical Determinations of History The congress includes eight sections and will draw historians worldwide Dr Reinhold Koher general director of the Prussian state archives chairs the organizing committee
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David Jayne Hill
Germany
International Congress of History and Sciences
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Reinhold Koher
Prussian State Archives
Foreign News Notes Cite Uncertain Gould de Sagan Marriage
Paris reports doubt over Mme. Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan marriage amid hopes to avoid the prince’s influence. Canada moves to ban opium importation and sales except medicinal use after a Labor ministry report on rising opium traffic. Puerto Rico honors GOP delegates from Chicago with a parade. Canada to host the Prince of Wales for six days starting July 22 with battlefield dedications and wreath laying.
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Cri de Paris
Boni de Castellane
Mme. Gould
Hélie de Sagan
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Canada
McKenzie King
British Columbia
Quebec
Prince of Wales
Wolfe
Deficit Imaginary Mr Cortelyou Explains
Washington reports an actual surplus in the fiscal year ending last Tuesday, not a deficit. Secretary Cortelyou notes errors in Treasury bookkeeping, distinguishing ordinary and extraordinary receipts and expenditures, and proposes a clearer, modernized statement system.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Offers Trains to Major Western Points
The Pennsylvania Railroad showcases an extensive schedule from New York to Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland and Toledo with 12 daily to Pittsburgh 7 to Chicago 5 to St Louis 5 to Cincinnati 4 to Cleveland and 3 to Toledo. Notable services include the Pennsylvania Special to Chicago and the Pennsylvania Limited Chicago Bound with detailed departure times and Pullman reservation information via Ticket Agent or C Studds E P A 263 Fifth Avenue Madison 1032.
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Payn Strong For Taft On Summer Oil Quest
Lou Payn traveling from upstate to Ambler West Virginia to inspect oil wells plans summer work. He pledges strong support for Taft praising his Philippines governorship and executive ability. Payn condemns Roosevelt stance while calling him popular and a capable politician. He notes Democratic nominee Bryan and VP talk as less relevant. Livingston family guests in West Virginia with Payn and son Henry.
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Ambler
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Teddy bears dispute against Steinfeld Brothers heads to court
Rudolph Fleischer, once a teddy bear maker, sues toy dealer Steinfeld Brothers of 620 Broadway. Fleischer claims the firm ordered 625 dozen bears before the Republican convention, took 20 dozen, then rejected further delivery, breaching contract and seeking damages amid political expectations about a Taft or Roosevelt term.
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Taft
Steinfeld Brothers
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Broadway
Maurice B
Daniel W. Blumenthal
Fleischer
Roosevelt
White House
Saionji to resign amid move for new Japanese premier
Tokyo July 3 Premier Marquis Saionji decided to tender his resignation, with cabinet colleagues to do so as well. Katsura is favored to succeed, while Yamamoto also considered. Uncertain who will take finance post. No changes planned in marine or war ministries. Emperor’s acceptance unlikely to diverge from cabinet resignations.
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Marquis Katsura
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Count Komura
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Baido Club
Marquis Salonst
Selyuka
Marquis Inouyé
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Marquis Safonji
Fear of War in Central America Rumors Rise
Mexico City reports unofficial Central American rumors of soon trouble. Guatemalan and Salvadoran alignment against Nicaragua and Honduras could follow, with Zelaya or Cabrera likely to lead. Officials have not confirmed details, and a union of the five republics into one nation is suggested for the future.
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Central America
Washington
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Salvador
Nicaragua
Honduras
José Santos Zelaya
Estrada Cabrera
Cabrera
Zelaya
France Chamber Debates Death Penalty Retention Bill
Paris July 3 deputies debate the bill to retain capital punishment in France as the Judiciary Committee substitutes for the government abolition proposal. The measure would retain the death sentence only as the severest penalty, with life hard labor as an alternative.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
Judiciary Committee
Italians Cite Graft Claims In Court Hearing
The testimony describes graft allegations around a labor bureau. Witnesses claim a manager was present when money was paid and that others were told to depart when demanding refunds. Dr. di Palma alleges the bureau issued 167 steamship tickets in four months. Affidavits from alleged victims exist amid threats reported against witnesses.
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Labor Bureau
McMahon
Uneasy hour at Newark Post Office cashing money orders
Several hundred men and women faced an anxious wait in the Newark Post Office as a malfunction kept a large sofa closed. Postmaster James L. Hayes hurried to a nearby bank, borrowed cash, and resolved the situation securing money orders totaling seven dollars.
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James L. Hayes
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