Reform for Turkey Constitution Restored
In Istanbul on July 24 the imperial trade orders the chamber of deputies convened under a restored 1876 constitution. Sultan Abdul Hamid II dismissed Ferid Pacha and installed Said Pacha after Albanian support for constitutional reform, signaling a swift move to parliamentary rule amid army unrest and Young Turk influence. The article traces the constitutional history and european pressures shaping the restoration.
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Tinople
Chamber of Deputies
Walis
Ferid Pacha
Turkey
Said Pacha
Constantinople
Uskub
Yadiz
Pache
Pacha
Abdul Hamid II
Tosthem
Abdul Aziz
Murad V
Young Turks
Macedonia
Paris
Russia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria-Hungary
Eforts
Austria
Europe
Berlin
Porte
Bulgaria
Yildiz Kiosk Decision Sets Turkey on Constitutional Path
At the Yildiz Kiosk the sultan's palace in Constantinople, a decision was reached to grant a constitutional reform to Turkey, signaling a major political change in the empire.
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Constantinople
Roosevelt to rule on eight cadets hazing case at West Point
President Roosevelt will decide whether eight Military Academy cadets should be dismissed or allowed to reenter after a year’s suspension. The superintendent approved dismissal, with War Department opposition to restoring hazing cadets. Secretary Wright spoke with the eight cadets, who defended their actions as a braces exercise not meant to brutalize.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Roosevelt
Military Academy
H. L. Scott
West Point
Oyster Bay
Naval Academy
Congress
War Department
Wright
Chattanooga
Tenn
Rossell
William T. Rossell
Engineer Corps
Army
Russell
Young Turks in Power Across Macedonian Lands
Reports from Vienna and Belgrade on July 24 indicate Young Turks control Monastir Uskub and Salonica with order restored. A Macedo nian revolt is anticipated as forces publish the 1876 constitution and Albanians declare support. The mutinied garrison at Uskub and looming movements across Kossovo and surrounding towns are noted.
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Vienna
Monastir
Uskub
Salonica
Young Turks
Turkey
Osman Feizi Pacha
Vilayet of
Niazi Bey
Resna
Osman
Ochrida
Albania
Belgrade
Servia
Macedonia
Kossovo
Riots and Fire in Bombay Strike Over Tilak Sentencing
In Bombay twenty thousand mill hands who struck yesterday rioted this morning. British infantry opened fire, killing one native and wounding six, with injuries to several police. The mob attacked the Poona mail, and later bombardments and volleys by volunteers and troops produced more casualties. Five killed, forty three wounded, as authorities quell the unrest tied to Tilak’s six year sedition sentence.
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Bombay
Tilak
Tildk
Poona
Mili
Millions for uniforms and new khaki reform army gear
Contracts worth millions were awarded by the War Department for restocking army uniforms. A 120,000 pair shoe contract was rejected after bids and a dispute over specification samples. A major order for 1,125,000 yards of new lighter six ounce khaki was placed with American firms after Roosevelt voided an English contract. The navy transfers midshipmen to the coast artillery while openings exist for civilian and enlisted candidates. Army and Navy orders and officer movements followed, with ship movements reported to the Navy Department.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Secretary of War
Wright
Phillippines
Roosevelt
New York
War Department
ARMY
NAVY
Coast Artillery
E. B. Walker
Walker
Denver
Col
Naval Academy
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Leavenworth
Annapolis
Naval
Navy Department
Naval Establishment
Long Pending Oaxaca Boundary Dispute Settled Feat of Peace
A centuries old suit between Yodocome and Nunu over land boundaries in Oaxaca has ended in a final settlement. Stone monuments will mark the new line and a public celebration named the Feast of Peace will honor the accord between the two towns and affected private holders.
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Mexico City
Oaxaca
Yodocome and
Nunu
Yodocome
Twenty-Five Die in Berne Tunnel Disaster
In the Loetschberg tunnel near Berne Switzerland twenty five Italian workers drilling inside the tunnel were killed when a hidden subterranean river breached a wall and flooded the bore. Water and mud filled the tunnel blocking access. two bodies were recovered.
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Berne
Switzerland
Loetschberg
Berne Alps
Kander
Fighting at Tabriz erupts with heavy cannonading
Teheran reports heavy cannonading at Tabriz with casualties estimated at two hundred. Residents appeal to the Shah via European legations as disorders spread to Ispahan and other places.
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Teheran
Tabriz
Ispahan
Revolt Near Ceiba Defeated as 800 Rebels Attack
Washington reports Consul Linard in Ceiba Honduras says insurgents about eight hundred strong were defeated with unknown losses. Six locals were killed and one wounded. Linard housed about one hundred foreigners and urged a gunboat to Ceiba to prevent disorder and protect life and property. The Marietta gunboat has returned to Puerto Cortes.
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Washington
Linard
Ceiba
Honduras
State Department
Maxwell
Marietta
Porto Cortes
Venezuela Embarrassed Over Inability to Pay French Claim
Caracas reports the government faces embarrassment as it cannot meet the monthly payment on the French diplomatic debt due to the lack of a legation to handle French interests after breaking relations with the United States. French citizens and archives lack protection while steamers call at La Guayra and a decree bans importing dynamite and nitroglycerine.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Trinidad
Port of Spain
America
Legation
la Guayra
Norwegian steamer cut in two in collision
The Norwegian steamer Bakkelaget, in local passenger service, collided with the Goteborg and was cut amidships then sank within moments. An estimated ten to twenty passengers drowned while twenty three were rescued by the Goteborg.
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Christiania
Bakkelaget
Goteborg
Peace Restored in Corea and Seoul Waterworks Turnover
In Tokio Prince Ito reports Corea nearly at peace after long talks with the Emperor. Seoul notes the waterworks system handed to a British syndicate, promising better sanitary conditions. Japanese forces continue anti-insurgent operations, with multiple small engagements and general improvement of disturbed areas as normal business returns in Seoul and nearby cities.
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Tokio
Prince Ito
Corea
Privy Council
Seoul
Cuban Election Preparations Under Magoon Proclamation
Havana reports on August 1 election readiness and a Magoon proclamation praising the electoral commission and 1907 census revisions. It promises peaceable voting, full protection of franchise rights, and severe penalties for interference as three parties campaign under orderly law.
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Havana
Magoon
Electoral Commission
E. H. Crowder
Mississippi Sails on a Cruise
The battleship Mississippi embarked on a late today cruise from Newport Rhode Island.
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Newport
R. L
Mississippi
Arions reach Frankfort and Heidelberg visit
The Brooklyn Arion Choral Society arrived in Heidelberg by special train this morning. A procession with American flags toured the city, a Town Hall banquet followed at Frankfort, and a reception by Heidelberg Liederkranz impressed attendees. The party will perform tomorrow. Jacob Schrumpf of Brooklyn died in Bremen. Herr Goebel remains hospitalized in Dresden with a broken leg.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
Brooklyn Arion Choral Society
Heidelberg
German Car Reaches Berlin in New York to Paris Race
The German automobile arrived in Berlin at noon during the New York to Paris contest and led its nearest rival by days. A huge crowd greeted the first Berlin entry with cheers as the car moved through the streets. It started for Paris at 4:40 pm after a reception at the Automobile Club.
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Berlin
Paris
Automobile Club
Governor Floyd Arranges Silver Service for New Hampshire Ship
Governor Charles M. Floyd of Manchester visited Portsmouth and completed arrangements for presenting a silver service to the battleship New Hampshire. The ceremony is set for Saturday August 8 during the ship's return from Quebec.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Charles M. Floyd
Manchester
New Hampshire
Quebec
Governor Hughes Calls Rochester Naval Militia Tour on Lake Ontario
Albany reports Governor Hughes has designated the Second Separate Division, Naval Militia of Rochester, for a cruise duty on Lake Ontario from August to 15. He approves Griswold Greene’s election as first lieutenant of Company I, 1st Infantry, and nominating John J. Cowdry as captain of District Artillery Company, C. A. C., &th Artillery District, with Thomas E. Bullyant named as first lieutenant of 31st Company, C. A. C., &th Artillery District.
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Albany
Hughes
Naval Militia
Rochester
Lake Ontario
Griswold Greene
John J. Cowdry
Thomas E. Bullyant
Van Rensselaer Likely Freed From Bellevue Ward
John A. Van Rensselaer, committed for observation at Bellevue psychopathic ward, has impressed physicians with his behavior and is unlikely to complete the five day hold. Dr. Gregory found him highly nervous but not insane, with no current criminal charge expected regarding the threatening letter to his mother. His wife has visited daily. his mother did not, though she was in the city.
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John A. van Rensselaer
Bellevue
Gregory
Tombs Court
van Rensselaer
Military airship experiments prove wireless telegraphy safe aloft
Perlin July reports the new military airship ascended tonight to six hundred feet for wireless telegraphy tests. Past fears of gas ignition from electric waves proved unfounded after extensive ground tests. The successful high altitude transmissions are seen as a key military advance.
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Perlin
May Tax Diplomats Machines
Boston July 4 The State Highway Commission received a ruling from Acting Secretary of State Robert Bacon that the U S has no treaty exemptions for diplomats from state motor taxes and licenses. The case involves Mayor des Planches Italian Ambassador at Magnolia who refuses to pay $2 tax and a license fee, prompting potential decisive action by the commission though possible steps are not disclosed.
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The
Tribune
Boston
State Highway Commission
Robert Bacon
Lenox
North Shore
Des Planches
Magnolia
Danish Swedish War Alliance Reported Forming Pact
Copenhagen reports that the Danish and Swedish governments have agreed on an offensive and defensive military alliance. The pact aims to coordinate forces and deter potential aggressors in the region.
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Copenhagen
Fears in Cuba as election looms in Havana
E Arguelies a Havana banker staying at the Hotel Astor discussed Cuba's political tension. He warned the August 1 municipal and provincial elections could trigger unrest or prosperity, predicting Gomez would win most votes while Zayas could provoke another insurrection. He noted US withdrawal and Wall Street scrutiny add to the unease.
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E. Arguelies
Havana
Hotel Astor
Cuba
Arguelles
José Miguel Gomez
Roosevelt
Alfredo Zayas
Bryan
United States
Gomez
Maria Menocal
Gomes
Zayas
Magoon
Menocal
Wall Street
Louisiana troops dispatched to Tangipahoa Parish
Governor Sanders orders the available state troops to Tangipahoa Parish to aid the sheriff after a dynamiting at the home of Italian resident Charles Carino. Italian workers from Natalbany report fear of returning to the lumber camp as hundreds seek refuge in New Orleans. the Italian Consul Pepini arranges wage collection and relief.
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New Orleans
Sanders
Tangipahoa Parish
Natalbany
Tangipehoa Parish
Chevalier Pepini
Charles Carino
Saal
Parino
Indictment for collapse targets Pickford owner
Washington July. Pickford apartment house owner Thomas H. Pickford at 20th and P streets faces manslaughter charges after the walls fell on June 9, killing two men employed on the site. Contractor Albert S. Reavis is jointly indicted for the concrete work. The grand jury cleared Snowden Ashford inspector, foreman Harry Blake, and brick contractor John Frank Bayne of charges.
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Washington
Thomas H. Pickford
Pickford
20Th
P Streets
Albert S. Reavis
Snowden Ashford
Storms Leave Pittsburg Area With Fatality And Heavy Loss
Severe storms swept Pittsuburg and nearby territory causing at least one death and damage exceeding 250000 dollars. A 14 year old boy, John Condren of Dunbar, was killed instantly by lightning while in his bedroom. Farmlands suffered heavy damage to fruit, grain, and vegetables.
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Pittsburg
John Condren
Dunbar
Jersey storm does 250000 damage
Philadelphia reports electrical storms over two nights causing about 260000 in damage. Southern New Jersey farmers suffered as twenty booms with crops were struck and burned. One fatality, an Italian farm hand, died near Woodbury New Jersey.
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Philadelphia
New Jersey
Woodbury
N. J
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