Obaldia President in Panama Election
Panama's Isthmus elections passed peacefully on July 12 with Don Jose de Obaldia elected president. Rats of Arias abstained. crowds cheered in Panama City while Colon reported only Obaldia supporters voting. Obaldia, born in David, Panama, linked to Colombia's politics before Panama’s republic.
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Panama
José de Obaldia
United States
Amador
Ricardo Arias
Sefior Ubaldia
The
Republic
Pand
Sefer Arias
Sefier Onsidis
Colon
Sefer Obsidia
Jost Domingo Ge Obaldia
David
Colombia
Sefior Obaldia
Bogota
Panama Political Figures and Canal Accord Mentioned in Article
The article traces political figures in Panama including an unnamed president-elect aligned with conservatism, a role in the Har Herran canal treaty fight, and figures like Obaldia and Arias. It notes family details, positions in government, and implications of the canal negotiations, culminating in a predicted October inauguration.
Sharp rebuke to Cubans echoes amid Cuba dispatch row
Captain a J T governor of Santiago Province in Cuba censures electoral board chairmen and employees, accusing partiality in naming posts. He decries the action as civic dishonor and a partisan benefit, noting the province lacks broad support beyond party lines and country.
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Dartiakey
Travel halted on the Seine by steamboat strike
Large numbers of travellers, including many Americans, were inconvenienced as steamboats ceased operating on the River Seine due to a strike by the steamboat employees over hours and pensions.
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Seine
Opposing Sultans May Meet in North African City
Rumor says Mulal Hafig, leader of the usurping sultanate, may depart Fez for Meo Chy or Rabat. Meanwhile on July 12, Sultan Abd-el-Aziz left Rais for Morocestry, signaling possible royal movements amid the regional power struggle.
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Fe, Julz
Mulal Hafig
Fez
M Meo Chy
Rabat
Babet
Sultan
Abd-el-Aziz
Rais
Morocestry
Katsura summoned by Emperor to form new Cabinet
July 22 count Katsura was summoned to the capital by the Emperor to discuss formation of the new Cabinet. The decision, expected to be announced on Tuesday, signals a significant political shift and a forthcoming reshaping of the government.
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Katsura
Aepalare
Port of Spain Declared Free From Plague
Port of Spain reports no new bubonic plague cases since July 4. Clean bills of health were issued today reflecting the absence of active infections and confirming the port’s status as plague free as of July 12.
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Port OF Spain
Unwelcome Lama Traverses China as Beijing Seeks Return
A long Chinese standoff over the Dalai Lama unfolds as Tibet’s spiritual head travels from Urga to Peking, demanding hospitality while Beijing weighs plans to reorganize Tibet and Mongolian regions. The Lama travels with a retinue of 500 to 1,000, incurring daily costs and attracting Chinese efforts to persuade him home.
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Associated Press
Peking
Sir Francis Edward Younghusband
Himalayas
Lhasa
Dalai Lama
Tibet
China
Mongolia
Urga
Si-Ming
Kansuh
Pai-Yuan-Fu
Shan-Se
Buddha
Gadan
India
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Lhas
Kozloff
Nicholas
Potala
Tai-Yuen-Fu
Shan-Si Province
American College students meet pope in private audience
The Pope received American College students in private audience at the Vatican. Monsignor Kennedy spoke of American loyalty to the papacy and presented £1000 plus a portrait by A Muller Ury. The Pope praised the college and kept the portrait as a keepsake of the audience.
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Rome
American College
Monsignor Kennedy
America
Benjamin
A. Muller Ury
New York
Vatican
Two Killed by Boiler Explosion at Powell Station
In Powell sixteen miles north of Columbus two men died when a Hocking Valley freight locomotive boiler exploded. Engineer William Wetterman and fireman M HB Bays, both of Columbus, were killed as the engine stood at the station after aiding a freight train up a grade. The oiler was hurled sixty feet. bodies mangled and scorched. Cause of the accident is unknown.
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Columbus
Ohio
William Wetterman
M. HB. Bays
Powell Station
Powell
Wetterman Hed
Atlantic battleship fleet nears Honolulu July 12
The Atlantic battleship fleet commanded by Rear Admiral Sperry approaches Honolulu. Wireless communication with the Connecticut established amid interference. Fleet expected to anchor July 16 with continuous messages and eager public reception planned. Nebraska still in quarantine in San Francisco.
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Honolulu
Atlantic
Sperry
Connecticut
Nebraska
San Francisco
Admiral Sperry
Diamond Head
Naval affairs and local music protests in early 1900s era
The article reviews long running military exercises conducted on a spacious fifty mile square region with target drills. It notes a decline in Naval Academy fourth class appointments and mentions expected vacancies by next June. Also covered are commemorative badges for service in historic campaigns and protests by local musicians against military band appearances under a restrictive 1908 act.
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Naval Academy
War Department
Army
Romance in death of Queens SPCA chief in auto crash
C C Foster superintendent in Queens Borough for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals died after his motorcycle collided with an automobile. He had secretly married Miss Hat tie Rosenblum and a driver named Frank Barnes was held for investigation in Brooklyn’s Gates Avenue Court.
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Cc. C. Foster
Queens
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
St. Mary's Hospital
Jamaica
Foster
Familly
Hattie Rosenblum
Pacific Street
Brooklyn
Miss Rosenblum
Central Avenue
Far Rockaway
Clarence May Bie
Gates Avenue
Frank Barnes
Graham Avenue
Williamsburg
F. C. Havens
Sag Harbor
Long Island
Hunt Pickpockets on Streetcars on Fourteenth Street Crosstown
Central Office detectives have patrolled the Fourteenth Street Crosstown during rush hours after repeated pocket thefts. On Saturday night three men rode a car at Second Avenue and Fourteenth Street. one was Jacob Philips of Orchard Street, held in 600 bail for trial. Detective Griffith arrested Henry Goldberg of East Fourth Street, held in 1000 bond for six months’ good behavior.
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Fourteenth Street
McCafferty
Second Avenue
14Th Street
Miller
Jacob Philips
Orchard Street
Jefferson Market Court
Griffith
Henry Goldberg
No. 24
East 4Th Street
Wahle
Lockjaw Fatal Claims Three Young Patriots
Three youths from North Hudson County died within hours of tetanus at Christ Hospital Jersey City Heights after injuries on July Fourth. Arthur Benz nine, Union Hill, was tetanus death after rifle wound. Harry Hall nine, Union Hill, died from blank cartridge injury. Rollo Terasino eight, Edgewater area, died from cannon blast while playing. Thomas Sharpey twelve, Paterson, died in St. Josephs Hospital from tetanus after a pistol wound.
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Lockjaw
Hudson County
Christ Hospital
Jersey City Heights
Arthur Benz
Bergenline Avenue
Union Hill
Harry R. Hall
Palisade Avenue
Rollo Terasino
River Road
Edgewater
Thomas Howard Sharpey
St. Joseph's Hospital
Paterson
Shoots Wife for Burglary Misidentification in Philadelphia
William A. Thomas, 23, shot his wife less than a year after their wedding at their Philadelphia home. Hearing a noise in the bath room, he searched and fired when his wife emerged from the bathroom, striking her abdomen. He was arrested and held for investigation as the injury endures.
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Philadelphia
William A. Thomas
Thomas
Falls Five Stories and Lives
Eight year old William McDermott of 0 East 134th Street fell from a window five stories high after supper. He suffered a compound fracture of the frontal bone but was taken to Lincoln Hospital where doctors held a guarded hope for recovery.
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William McDermott
East 134Th Street
Waidi
Lincoln Hospital
Fraud in Hose Inquiry Board Report Prompts Fire Dept Reforms
The Commissioners of Accounts released a report on the Parker Building fire inquiry urging major improvements in the Fire Department. It cites hose fraud by Windsor Fire Appliance Co and calls for action to recover damages, tighter hose specs, and possible suits against manufacturers.
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Commissioners of Accounts
McClellan
Parker
Fourth Avenue
Windsor
Manhattan
East 67Th Street
Parker Building
Michael F. Loughman
Windsor Fire Appliance Company
Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity
United and Globe Rubber Manufacturing Companies
Trenton
N. J
Windsor Company
E. F. Croker
R. Callahan
W. Clark
McNamara and
Bratsted
Water tower tests reach roof of Metropolis Building in Union Square
A high pressure salt water test from the top nozzle of a new fire department water tower sent a stream to the 17 story Metropolis Building roof, bending toward the flagpole. Firefighters practiced hydrant use at reduced pressure, hoses burst, two men injured, and preparations teased a larger follow up test next Sunday with fireboats.
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Union Square
Metropolis
16Th Street
Broadway
Croker
Jacob Hower
Ludlow Street
William Wilson
Hudsor Street
Dr. Archer
Fire Department
L M. de Varona
Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity
Bank
Oliver Streets
Water Department
Company 2
West Street
Five Story Building Fire Leaves Roof Blazing
A stubborn blaze raged an hour and a half across a five story building from Park Place to Barclay Street. Firemen cut through the roof to reach the flames and water pressure failed from the tower. Ground floor held L Wertheimer Co importers of Asian goods. Barclay side housed Frank Netschert Co artificial flowers. Netschert floors stored goods above. No occupants were present. one firefighter injured, a civilian prostrated by heat. Damage estimated at 25,000.
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Park Place
Barclay Street
L. Wertheimer & Co
Frank Netschert Company
Netschert Company
Walsh
Gertrude Pierce
Cook Street
Weehawken
William J. Burke
Ne.ws West 2Th Street
Avenes
Church Street
Danbury cashier charged with larceny faces extradition
Joseph Grabner of Danbury Connecticut a cashier and bookkeeper for a local hat firm was jailed in the Tombs court on $2,500 bail awaiting extradition papers. Earlier in Yorkville court Harry Smith an alleged policy operator was held on $1,000 bail. Frank McQueen a track walker at Fulton Steel Station sustained minor scalp wounds after a fall on the Second Avenue L. Charles Hendries a 37 year old resident of 523 Amsterdam Avenue died at home after a period of unemployment.
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Joseph Gradener
Danbury, Conn
Tombs Court
Grabner
Danbury
al’ Adams
Hamilton
Anti-Policy Society
Harry Smith
Yorkville
Smith
Frank McQueen
Fulton
Second Avenue
Charles Hendries
Amsterdam Avenue
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Sefiorita Manuela Jovane
York
Senate
Department of
Panama Canal
Hic
Senlor
Rio de Janeiro
States
Europe
Uch
Sefier Pal
Satang Sefier Arias
Eld
Jose Domingo DE Obaldia
G. V. Buck
Santiago
Tribune Bureau
Washington
General Staff
South Africa
Naval Medical Corps
Navy Medical School
Army Medical Department
Naval Medical School
Gustav Kaemmerling
B. C. Bryan
Cuba
Pinar de Rio
James Parker
Barry
Army of Cuban Pacification
Havana
Army Signal Corps
Army and Navy News
Navy and
Marine Corps
Bureau of Navigation
Monitor
Morro Castle
Manila
Central Office
Inquiry Board
Rich
Manhattan Fire Alarm Company
Borough of
Pist
Special Police
James L. Clifford
Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association
Hayes
Bonner
Charles <. Nott
District Attorney's Office
Clifford
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