Tributes in London to John Hay after his death
In London the American dinner honors for John Hay followed by speeches from Lord Lansdowne Ambassador Reid and other dignitaries. The event, though slightly smaller due to timing, drew a large American audience praising Hay, Lincoln memories, and strong Anglo American ties with Roosevelt as a peacemaker and advocate for civilization. The remarks stressed friendship between nations and admiration for Hay’s legacy as secretary of state.
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Tribune Association
London
Mr. Reid
Hay
Lord Lansdowne
Ambassador Reid
England
Roosevelt
Mr. Hay
Lincoln
Lond Lavedowne
Count Metternich
King Edhd
United State
Reid
America
Ambaler
Archdeacon Sinclair
Two Nations Aims Highlight Belated Fourth Of July Dinner
London July gathering of the American Society at the Hotel Cecil united Whitelaw Reid and Lord Lansdowne with deans from multiple nations. Speeches honored Hay and Roosevelt as promoters of Anglo American friendship and peace, noting wartime cooperation and a world citizen ideal.
Century-18 Hours Chicago Out Wed Attach Page
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Century Limited service, New York Center origin and arrival times 220 PM and 28 dollars, with scattered phrases about aging, accommodation, and early arrangements. no clear event or participants fully readable. The text is garbled with multiple incomplete phrases and lacks coherent details.
Cotton Scandal Heats Up as Cheatham Demands Full Probe
Washington July details erupt over Southern Cotton Planters Association chief Richard Cheatham accusing Secretary Wilson of withheld findings and implicating Holmes and other officials in a broad graft tied to bureau of statistics leaks. Memphis disclosure describes signals via window watcher and wire taps feeding New York brokers.
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Washington
Richard Cheatham
Southern Cotton Planters’ Association
Wilson
Cheatham
Holmes
Secret Service
Seretary Wilson
Secres
Tary Wison
Taleshaph
Orleans
Southern Cotton Flanters' Association
Memphis
Bureau of Statistics
Elier
New-York
Secret Service Department
Secretary Wilson Faces Agriculture Department Scandal
Secretary James Wilson confronts a rare internal scandal in the Agriculture Department. Associate Statistician Edwin S. Holmes, Jr. is accused of supplying advance crop report information, despite Wilson promoting him. The secretary released sixteen pages detailing the case and pledges tighter controls to prevent leaks.
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Washington
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Secret Service
Secretary of Agriculture
Edwin S. Holmes, Jr
Lightning Strikes Brooklyn Elm, Injuring Twenty At Prospect Park
A sudden storm at Prospect Park Brooklyn sent about twenty shelter seekers under a giant elm tree fleeing as a lightning bolt ripped the tree apart. One man John Wilkinson of the YWCA suffered severe burns. others were treated or sent to hospitals. Park officials aided panicked families as ambulances and patrol cars rushed to the scene. Weather later cooled but scattered showers and thunderstorms were forecast.
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Brooklyn
Selde
1Th-St
John
Rose
Richard
Litchfield Mansion
Orwegian
King's County
Seney Hospital
Hergenst
Sthave
John Wilkinson
Young Women’s Christian Association
Kennedy
Park Slope
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Four Deaths From Heat Strike City
Four deaths from extreme heat were reported in the city yesterday. A tugboat deckhand, J Blumberg aged 35, collapsed from convulsions at Pier 14 North River and died at Hudson Street Hospital. Two infants, Helen Condon aged ten months and James Mueller aged seven months, plus James Curry aged 42, perished from the heat at 22 Bancroft Place 84 Grandst and 47 Herkimer Place. Six prostrations were also noted.
Woman shoots lover dead amid police escort in Tenderloin
Bertha Clarent, 23, of No 290 7th Ave, shot Emile Gerdron, 42, while being taken to the police station on an assault charge. After two shots struck his back and a third to the stomach, Gerdron died at Roosevelt Hospital. Clarent faces homicide charges at Mercer Street station.
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Emile Gerdron
Bertha Clarent
7Th-Ave
Roosevelt Hospital
Mercer-st
West Ath St
Gerdron
Clariat
Martineau
Tenderloin Station House
France Accepts Terms For Morocco Conference Plan
Paris reports Premier Rouvier and German Ambassador Prince von Radolin reached an agreement on communications between France and Germany over Morocco. France agrees to participate in a conference to safeguard its interests, with notes to Deputies expected Monday. Conference likely to be held in Tangier.
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Paris
Rouvier
Prince von Radolin
France
Germany
Morocco
Chamber of Deputies
Tangier
Frick Donates 100000 to Rome Arts Academy
It was announced yesterday that H C Frick gave $100000 to the American Academy of Arts at Rome. This brings his total to $400000 toward the $1000000 fund sought by the directors for improvements. James Stillman and other prominent men are among the contributors.
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H. C. Frick
American Academy of Arts
Rome
James Stillman
Frogs Skin Graft Ahead in Shelbyville Surgery
In Shelbyville Indiana July a dramatic procedure by Dr Will H Kennedy and Dr Frank Campbell grafted skin from forty one frogs onto the arms and shoulders of William Hardy husband of Gowdy Rush County farmer Mrs Mardy Hardy. The patient had been severely burned in April and the graft began to knit within hours with hope of recovery after a desperate prognosis.
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Ind
Will H. Kennedy
Frank Campbell
William Hardy
Gowdy
Rush County
Mardy
Fete
Afra Hardy
Japan seeks island occupation before armistice talks
The report explains Japan's stance on occupying Saghalin as a bargaining chip in Washington. It details July 7 dispatches from General Lin Punov, noting a Japanese squadron near Korsakovsk and shelling activity that prompted Russian retreats.
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Japan
Washington
Sazhalien
Linpunoff
Japanese Seize Saghalien Island Landing Reported
official dispatches say about twenty thousand Japanese troops landed on Saghalien near Korsakovsk with a fleet of two battleships seven cruisers three gunboats thirty six torpedo boats and ten transports. Russians burned coast defense guns and government buildings as they withdrew signaling a forceful occupation without immediate large scale engagement in Manchuria.
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North Pacific
Strait of
Tartar
Saghallen
Sea of Okhotsk
Japan
la Perouse
Tyms
Due
Kusu-Nal
Sland
Port Muravieff
Anty Bay
Tym
Kurile Islands
Russia
St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Meree
Shepivan
Korsakovsk
Mutineers Surrender Kniaz Potemkine to Romanian Authorities
Telegraphic dispatch from St Petersburg reports the surrender of the Kniaz Potemkine to Romanian authorities at Kustenji. Officials expect foreign protest, with Russia aiming to treat mutineers as deserters and murderers. Rumors of the Alexander II mutiny lack confirmation as unrest spreads in the Caucasus and Nijni Novgorod.
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Admiralty
Kniaz Potemkine
Kustenji
Foreign Office
Strenmvat
Odessa
Theodosia
Russia
Kriger
Kniuz Potemkine
Naval Register
Alexander II
Liban
Caucasus
Tita
Klett
Nijnt Novgorod
Markcarteft
Nijnl Novgorod
Sherometes
Rescript
May Cede Saghallen and Peace Prospects
The arrival of Japanese forces at Saghallen signals Japan’s likely demand for the island in peace talks, possibly easing the path to end the war. No further Saghallen news by night. Russian left flank actions at Belche and Logu-Shan appear reconnaissance in nature.
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St. Petersburg
Saghallen
Kniaz Potemkine
Japan
Saghailen J
Belche
Logu-Shan
Linevites
Mutinous Crews Surrender as Potemkine Quits Black Sea
Mutinous crews aboard the battleship Potemkin and torpedo boat surrender to Romanian authorities in Kustenji Romania. The mutineers accept Romanian terms and will be conveyed in small parties to chosen frontiers for release after discussions. Romanian flags fly over the Russian ships to deter attacks by pursuing Russian squadron. The mutineers offered to present the Potemkin to the Romanian government, hoping she not be handed to Russia.
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Rumania
Andrew
Kriar Potemkine
Black Sea
St. Andrew
Russia
Kninz Potemkine
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