China demands Manchuria return as talks open
China's formal note to the powers asserts nonrecognition of any Manchuria arrangements made without Chinese consultation. Washington reports say Beijing seeks direct belligerent negotiation and restoration of Manchuria to Chinese control, with possible export port openings and adjusted legal codes under foreign trade. China fears Japan promises and Russia influence, signaling indirect participation in Washington talks.
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China
Manchuria
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
St. Petersborg
Toklo En Iden
Europe
Peking
Russia
Japan
Chinsee
Manchucla
Pening
Washington Confey
Manonera
Yung Kwai
Forteaost
Chentung Liang Cheeg
Amherst
Mars
Sir Liang
Portsmouth
Weehington
Komura on Way East to Washington
Baron Komura senior Japanese peace envoy travels east from Seattle aboard Great Northern Railway toward Washington with urge to speed and conclude peace talks. Acknowledged by thousands at Seattle port arrival as celebrations and welcoming band mark the diplomat’s departure.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific
Baron Komura
Great Northern Railway
Washington
Baron Komara
Asto
Baron Kormura
Uberty
Dent
United States
Rounsevelt
Haron Komars
Minnesota
Yireworks
Kallinger
He Chy
Bin
Prince Potemkine Spoke With Privilege at Ellis Island
A Russian youth claiming to be Prince Potemkine, son of Admiral Potemkine, toured Ellis Island for seven hours yesterday. Officials questioned the steerage passenger, noting he carried $25,000 in drafts and jewelry but deemed him a nonentity after a brief inquiry. He spoke of seeking Tolstoyan farming and a Westward colony, noting steerage insight into humanity and plans to establish a Tolstoy inspired settlement after a stop at St Nicholas Church.
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Prince Potemkine
Admiral Potemkine
la Bretagne
Island
Kniaz Potemkine
Uesia
Russia
Count Tolstoy
Battery Landing
St. Nicholas's Church
East List-st
Tolstoy
Diamond worth $2000 goes missing from Beaconside brooch
Mrs. Douglas W. Burnham reports a large diamond from a fifteen-stone brooch missing for over a week while at Matteawan summer home. She plans to present the piece to Tiffany's on return from Maine to confirm loss, offering a reward as searches continue. An amateur thief theory is considered.
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the Tribune
Newburg
Douglas W. Burnham
Beaconaide
Matteawan
Lehr confronts photographer at Newport Casino
Harry S. Lehr created a disturbance in front of the Newport Casino trying to seize a camera from a newspaper artist who had snapped him. He charged the photographer, fought the policeman, and sought the Chief of Police as legal recourse was deemed powerless. Mrs. Craig Biddle was with Lehr, and the event followed his history of objecting to being photographed. The item also notes a separate notice about a Cape May Beach driving course starting July 7 with schedules for trains.
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Newport
R. 1
Harry S. Lehr
Lehr
Craig Biddle
Mr. Lehr
Assembly delivers verdict in Hooker case continuing politics
The page reports an assembly verdict in the Hooker case and notes ongoing political developments. It also mentions the Governor's message on insurance and officials sailing, plus multiple legal actions including new charges and another indictment against F. E. Garston.
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Assembly
F. E. Garston
Zemstro Congress
Deuel
Kansas City
Thomas W. Lawson
Rogers
Atlantic City
Balfour Defeat Sparks Urgent Tory Standstill
London July 20 The government suffers an unexpected House of Commons defeat by three votes on reducing the Irish Land Commission. Premier Balfour coolly declines to resign though Liberal and Irish MPs demand it. Redmond accuses him of humiliation while Balfour says a statement will come Monday after cabinet consult. Adjournment set for tomorrow amid censure looming Monday. Long may resign.
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London
House of Commons
Irish Land Commission
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Balfour
John Redmond
Redmond
Balfot
Edward Grey
Long
Ireland
No Affront to Cannon Exonerates Mrs Goode
Telegraph report from St. Louis dated July 20 states Mrs. Fairbanks wife of the Vice President is the only person who sent a message to Speaker Cannon. Theodore Hardee confirms Cannon requested no aid for a headache and denied any snub by Mrs. Goode. Cannon praised courtesy shown.
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Tribune
St. Louis
Goode
Cannon
House of Representatives
Theodore Hardee
Fairbanks
Hardee
Fifteen year old boy saves drowning companion heroism
William McGrane, aged fifteen, saved six year old Peter Grando from drowning near East 32nd Street pier. He jumped in despite strong tide and his own clothing, reaching the unconscious boy, keeping his head above water until a rope and rescuers arrived, then helped move Grando to Belle Vue Hospital. He asked reporters to omit his name.
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William McGrane
Peter Grando
Grando
East
McGrane
Bellevue Hospital
Yale Students Fined for Hoodlumism in Toledo
Three Yale undergraduates Ross Trip James Kincon and Grove Hubbell from the class of 1904 faced a $60 fine plus costs after a Toledo incident stemming from a touring car trip from New Haven to Chicago. The youths allegedly tore down board signs at Put-In Bay Island and clashed with island officer Bill Merkel, leaving him seriously cut and bruised before they were jailed and later fined.
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Toledo
Yale
Ross Trip
James Kincon
Grove Hubbell
New Haven
Chicago
Bay Island
Bill Merkel
Merkel
Two Hoboken Houses Sink Shocks Residents
In Hoboken on Adams Street two adjacent houses sank six feet into the ground after a sudden collapse of the underpinning. Affected are Nos. 420 and 422 Adams with a single story Italian grocer residence and a two story building housing a saloon and a family including Agnes and John Kennedy. Water eroded foundations, weakening piles filled in with concrete. The piano and furniture moved as walls creaked and windows shattered while residents watched from a few feet above the sidewalk.
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Adams
Hoboken
Adams St
Agnes
John Kennedy
Women accuse lawyer in grand jury swindle case
Chicago July 20. George W. Lyman a prominent attorney and broker is accused before the grand jury of swindling wealthy women out about 70000. Four witnesses testified including Amelia Thompson who claims 50000, Ida Lindeley 40, C Anna Smith 11000, and Marguerite Norris 5000 all invested in a surety mortgage company run by Lyman.
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Chicago
George W. Lyman
Grand
Amelia Thompson
Ida Lindeley
C. Anna Smith
New York City
Mra Marguerite Norris
Lyman
Adler Robbery Case Ties Coachman to Theft
Jacob P. Adler, the Jewish actor, accuses his East 67th Street coachman Charles Murray of robbing his home at 178 Mast 72nd Street during remodeling. Police report Murray had pawn receipts for Adler’s gold watch and other items, including lace curtains and a watch fob, found on arrest.
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Jacob P. Adler
Kennelley and Skelly
East 67Th-St
Charles Murray
Adler
Murray
Eight Hours to Clayton The Second Staysre
A fragmented item mentions Clayton with a 10:00 P. time reference and obscure place names. The readable phrases include New York Can Tan Weave and Albany, with unclear context about a schedule or event. The text is garbled with no clear action or outcome.
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New York
Albany
Clayton
Ak Aleandela
Wilmington City Council Fails to Fill Vacant Offices
Wilmington Delaware July 2 The colored Republican member Thomas J Postles blocked a plan by fellow Republicans to fill seven city offices leaving all vacancies. The 13 member council includes seven Republicans and six Democrats. Postles sought to fill four offices with Republicans while opposing ousting two aldermen, preserving his balance of power. He nominated a candidate for City Treasurer, but the effort did not secure a majority.
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Ny Telegraph
Wilmington
Del
Thomas J. Postles
Postles
Repos
Xavita
Peatles
Senate Life Insurance Probe Committee Formed
Governor Higgins proposed a legislative panel to investigate abuses in life insurance after the Equitable Life scandal. Senate members W. W. Armstrong Rochester chairman William J. Tully Corning and Daniel Riordan New York City joined. Assembly likely led by Rogers of Binghamton. Bank examiners flagged Mercantile Trust Company books.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
Senate
Higgins
W. W. Armstrong
Rochester
William J. Tully
Corning
Daniel Riordan
New York City
Assembly
Rogers
Binghamton
Mercantile Trust Company
Loan Not On The Books Shocks Equitable Trust Probe
State Banking Department chief examiner A C Judson declares no current loan account exists at Mercantile Trust Company tied to James W Alexander and Thomas D Jordan as trustees for Equitable Life. Officials dispute origin and settlement, with leadership denying responsibility and indicating possible prior settlement erased from records.
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Mercantile Trust Company
James W. Alexander
Thomas D. Jordan
Equitable Life Assurance Society
A. C. Judson
State Banking Department
Judson
H. C. Deming
Trust Company
Paul Morton
The
Equitable
Alexander
Jordan
Mercantile
Mr. Judson
Kilburn
Bainbridge Colby
Morton
Deming
Equitable Society
Legislature Now Acts Appoints Insurance Committee
Governor Higgins surprised Albany by urging a legislative inquiry into all insurance abuses rather than Equitable. The Senate and Assembly swiftly adopted the plan naming three Senators led by W. W. Armstrong and five Assembly members. Higgins claimed responsibility, while party leaders and key figures reacted with astonishment at the sudden move and forthcoming appointments.
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Trbiwei
Albany
Higgins
Assembly
Nixon
Rogers
Broome County
Hissins
State House
Brackett
Armstrong
Tonvestigate Insurance
STA
SRO
Automobile Contests On Cape May Reach
A fragmented notice outlines July events at Cape May featuring automobile contests. The readable portions reference a world record and elements of sponsorship or organization, though many details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Cape May
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Dantel, J. Riordan
William W. Armstrong
James T. Rogers
Prince
D. W. Burnham
Cape May Beach
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Peneylvania
West Street
Modest
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Kame Prue
Mercantile Trust
Adirondack Mountains
New York Central
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Long Island
Rilifond Aa
Daniel J. Riordan
Tully
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Mate
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Saratoga
Marks
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Stevens
Gax Committee
Raines
Malloy
Hendricks
Ageret
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