Armenian Murder Plot Sentences and Fear Sweep City
Wealthy Armenians vow harsh action after Hovhannes Hangian murder. Subpoenas served on Armenian priest Levant Martongdessian as detectives press witnesses in the case. Threats drive victims to fear and multiple suspects receive intimidation letters. Archbishop Sarian expected to preside at a mass meeting for Armenian unity.
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Thaee
Kim
Tomorow
Murray Hill
Muter
Hovhannes
Hangian
Sarian
Hoboken
Dieteler
Effeet
Rubscena Wis
Levant Martongdessian
Armenian Apostolic Church
St. Chrysistomn
Drennan
Bin
Third Avenue
27H Street
Plac
Ft Finor
Tistrict
Smyth
Manley
Mackmatting
Amen P. Aleon
Broadway
Aresersine
Tesshanfian
HY Manley
Mantes Yenterdly
Zenat
Hartousruessian
George Bo Mistussian
Fourth Avenue
Abel
Aimer Ma
Panier
Prom
Arey
Beste
Micollion Beshers
Anton Squarey
Huntehagists
Armerica la Dette
Arshay der Margoasin
Woroun- Saneie
Binace
Tee
Aus
Suilee Cowie
al Manley
Nis
Tayahanginn
Kenmleo
Y. Pevicas
Taft Victory Reported From Ohio Republican Meeting
Announcement from Taft headquarters indicates Secretary of War likely to be endorsed for President by Ohio Republicans. Fifteen of twenty one district committeemen expressed support, with several undecided or opposed. Dick asserts no war on Taft. Akron scene centers on Columbus state committee talks and internal maneuvers.
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Uby Telueragh
Triamme Coldiniga
Ohio
Taft
Republican State Central Committees
Central Committee
State Committee
Lator Dick
Akron
Columbus
John HR. Mulloy
Republican State Executive Committee
Chatman Jows
State Central Committee
Vorys
Malloy
Canal Work Stopped On Waterford Barge Canal Project
Superintendent F C Evens of the Department of Public Works orders an all day suspension of work on the Waterford barge canal project. Ferguson Contracting Company of New York has completed less than one quarter of the work in over two years. The contract to connect the new waterway with the Hudson River carried a deadline of last July but was extended to October 13 1908. The state canal board questions completion within the time, and Stevens will meet contractors and surety Friday to decide if the state will complete the work or let it be unadvertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Evens
Department of Public Works
Waterford
Ferguson Contracting Company
New York
State Canal Board
Skene
Sonecue
Stevens
Nurety Company
Big mining deal moves toward closing on Quartz Hill mines
Denver July 25 One of the biggest mining deals in Colorado’s history appears near completion as the Quartz Hill tunnel project aims to take control of two famed producers and multiple gold mines. The California group Gold Cain San Juan Modoc Mackes Burroussis Gardners Climax Missouri and others total many claims with vast historic output. The California Brone at 2000 feet yields millions and the Kansas Burroughs has produced several millions. The Newhouge group seeks possession to operate the district through the tunnel within about a thousand feet of the hill.
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Jay Teleweaph
the Tribune
Denver
Col
Colorado
California
San Juan
Modoc
Mackes
Burroussis
Gardners
Climax
Missouri
Kansas Burroughs Group
Quarts Hill
Chauffeur Durdy Charged With Reckless Driving On Staten Island
Edward C. Durdy, 46, chauffeur for artist Howard Chandler Christy, was arrested on Staten Island after a citizen complaint of near collision with a woman. Christy and wife present. Durdy released on bail with court appearance scheduled. Mrs Christy reported a diamond sapphire ring worth about 200 dollars.
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Staten
Whitehall Street
Edward C. Durdy
Howard Chandler Christy
West End Avenue
Christy
Edwin Atwell
Marilton Place
New Brighton
Purdy
Hich
Trineheen
Oly
Japanese Photographer Arrested at Texas Militia Encampment
A Japanese photographer was seized at Camp Nebrey during a Texas militia encampment. Investigators stated authorities examined the scene as part of a state and federal inquiry into the incident involving photographed batteries and other features observed during the camp.
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Texas
Auptis
Tex
Japan
Camp Nebrey
Chaplain Fires On Private In Front Yard Cannon Incident
In San Antonio July 26 Chaplain Thoms Dickson of the 20th Infantry shot and seriously wounded Private Clyde Binkely of Company C as two soldiers were seen dragging a brass cannon from Dickson’s front yard. The gun, dated 1698, had been brought from a distant fort by the chaplain. The incident involved a companion and occurred near the chaplain’s residence. A Scotch-tinged advertisement lure closes the note.
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San Antonio
Tex
Thoms Dickson
20Th Infantry
Clyde Binkely
Comrad
Dickson
Ote
Nnts
Charges of misconduct seek Ahearn removal in New York
Albany dispatch reports City Club of New York charging Borough President John F. Ahearn with misconduct incompetence neglect waste and law violations in office. The Governor declined to act during his vacation and the club delivered formal charges naming suppliers contractors and officials implicated. George McAneny presented the papers and urged removal while details cover improper contracts and misused funds.
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the Tribune
Albany
Hughes
Ahearn
City Club
York
Erit
George McAneny
Capitol
John F. Ahearn
Borough of
Manhattan
Ty of
New York
Metropolitan Eqainment Supply Company
Antozone Chemp Jon Company
Herman Horwita
Joseph W. O'Brien
O'Brien & Ryder Company
Michael H. Lynch
Hoes
Tipeeluly
O Brien & Ryder Company
Michael Hi. Lynch
Boyce & Lynch
Thoman A. Tydins
Hentinn Hurwitz
Antoxins
Tan
William H. Walker
Bureau of Public Buildings
George P. Beanwell
George Wellney
Bureaus of Highwaye
Wiliam J Hoghan
Bureau of Newerr
Edward S Murphy
City of New York
Anid
John F Abewrn
Masshattan
City of
Knighted Inventor Resigns From Mutual Life Trustees
Sir Hiram S. Maxim has resigned from the Mutual Life trustees citing pressure of other business. The move surprised Insulattes and followed nominations of Herman Tidder and Charles Emory Smith. Ralph Peters declined to serve, triggering another vacancy. Maxim, a London firm Vickers Sons & Maxim member, was famed for the automatic firearm system.
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Hiram S. Maxim
Mutual Life
Hiram
Mutial Life
Ncies
Herman Tidder
Charles Emory Smith
Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
Sir Hiran
Inpaicn
Sir Hiri
Uckoe
Vy Ordnance
Hobbes
Hillam
London
Vickers Sons & Maxim
Cerfleate
United Committee
EXPECTS JAP PREMIER DEFeat IN COMING VOTE
Victoria J. Yanaginaga of the Japanine Howes of Peers predicts the present Japanese government will fall over differences with the United States. He foresees a new government formed after the Diet meets in December with Admiral Yamamoto as head. He notes excitement over the San Francisco riots and travels with K Sugura and Suminokura to investigate for Tokyo interests.
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Victoria
Yanaginaga
Japanine Howes of Peers
United States
Dist
Yamagioto
San Francisco
K. Sugura
Tokio
Suminokura
Newfoundland crisis rocks St John’s Cabinet shakeup
July 26 St John’s Newfoundland reports broad unrest after Attorney General Morris resigns over pay rates for public works labor. Governor Sir William Mactiregor returns from the west coast and may accept Morris’s resignation while Premier Hand contends over the vacancy. Rumor says Morris may start a new party. In Georgia, reports claim two boatloads of picnickers drowned in a canal during a night storm.
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St. John's
N. F
Morris
William Mactiregor
Earl Grey
Canada
Augusta
Heat Hatch Eggs From Tennessee Shipment in Atlanta
In Atlanta on July 28 a crate of eggs purchased from a Tennessee firm was delivered to a local produce house. A wagon driver heard chirps from the crate and found seven live hatchlings inside, all without a mother hen.
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Atlanta
Step Toward Annexation Discussed by Peace Delegates
The Hague July 2. Several peace delegates discussed the Seoul convention between Japan and Corea with Ketroku Tsuruki head of the Japanese delegation. He said the convention was not annexation but a step in that direction.
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The
Hague
Seoul
Japan
Corea
Ketroku Tsuruki
Bellevue Hospital doctors sue over ill fitting suits
Fifty three Bellevue Hospital doctors petition the board to protest tailored suits bought by the city. They contend the jackets are too short and sleeves insufficient while a Broadway firm won the contract by bidding 1 cent under rivals. The issue centers on the procurement costs and fit.
Mayor Johnson Defeated On Bond Issue In Cleveland Referendum
Cleveland July 25 Mayor Tom Johnson loses the bond proposal to raise 760000 for Central Viaduct rebuild by 1962 votes in a total 15312. Johnson campaigned citywide aided by employees, signaling a shift that will shape the fall mayoral race where street cars and rising debt loom large.
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the Tribune
Cleveland
Tom Johnson
Central Viaduct
Johnson
Han
Auto Injures Five in Middletown Clambake Crash
A Newburg owned automobile carrying William Hart and five others collided with a deaf pedestrian, Lewis Vail, near Middletown after a clambake. Vail was struck and the car swerved into a ditch. One man suffered a possible fracture and internal injuries, others had cuts and bruises. four doctors treated the group at the scene and hospital.
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Tribune
Middletown
N.Y
William Hart
Newburg
Lewis Vall
Mr. Vail
Williams
Mr. Wall
Buffalo
Bryan saves woman in Storm Lake automobile crash
Storm Lake Iowa July 23 William Jennings Bryan, en route to a lake stop after addressing a Chautauqua, leaped from his automobile to rescue a Storm Lake woman when a vehicle driven by Mrs E B Stillman Correctionville collided with his car. Mrs H W Deal in the rear seat was hurled to the ground and slightly hurt. Bryan then lifted Mrs Deal into his car and sped to obtain medical aid.
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Storm Lake
Iowa
William Jennings
Ryan
Fairbanks
Bryan
E. BR. Stillman
Correctionville
Laws
H. W. Deal
Mr. Bryan
Bryan on President and Roosevelt National Morality
Bryan notes in The Commoner that Roosevelt era morality has risen since the SpanishAmerican War. A Hague dispatch links Roosevelt delegates to urging war without declaration, citing Long and Leupp about prior naval actions. The world moves and wisdom grows with time.
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Trewie
Lincoln
Neb
Ryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Hague
Hostitutes
Navy
John D. Long
Mr. Long
Francis B. Leupp
Spain
Former M. L. Treasurer Indicted in Richmond
John F. Taggart, city clerk and former secretary of the Indian Municipal League, indicted by the Wayne County Grand Jury for embezzlement. Allegedly he manipulated accounts as league treasurer to make unpaid bills appear settled and failed to cover a resulting shortage. Rail tickets between 3 and Albany are accepted on Day Line.
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Richmond
Ind
John F. Taggart
The
Indian Municipal League
T Lay
Wayne County
Grand Jury
Taxgart
League
Raleigh Trade Rate Clash Forces Possible Extra Session
Raleigh July 25 1907 Governor Glenn and U S Attorney General Edward Sanford failed to seal a settlement with the Southern Railway over a state rate law dispute. The governor warned that if no agreement is reached the General Assembly may be convened to address the matter and potential eminent domain actions. The linked case involves Judge Pritchard and Wake County rulings with calls to speed appeals to the U S Supreme Court while poreading a coordinated strategy for both state and federal courts.
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Raleigh
N. C
Edward T. Saneford
United States
Glenn
Southern Railway
Sanford
Sal R
Asheville
Wntti
Pritchard
Ashevill
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Wake County
Supreme Court of the United States
Atlantic Coast Line
Tuize Pritchard
N.C
Edward T Sanford
Department of Justice
Southern Railway Company
Harmony
Long
Pritchant
Aise
Milway
Supreme Court
Tam
Leicestor Brown
Act
Brown
Legal clash in North Carolina court draws Washington debate
Washington observers weigh the North Carolina dispute involving Judge Pritchard and the U S circuit court. The Department of Justice has no official role, with acting officials declining comment as the fight tests expediency versus legality amid a vacant DOJ leadership.
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Hero
Sie Tribune Bisse
Washington
United States Circuit Court
Pritchard
North Carolina
Department of Justice
Charles W. Russell
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Quartz Hill Properties
J. C. Christy
Chaplain
Usher
McAneny
Gramme
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Ity Club
S Ty Club
Patrick Corrigan
Weatsth Street
Hafferty
Firother
Orouth
Kia Horse
Rafferty Brothers
Rafferty
Ahearn Association
Viscount Hayashi
Associated Press
Coren
Chemulpo
Pea Marquis
Vayashi
Hague Corean
Swan-Yang
Ceres
Marquis Ito
Cores
Artlely
Artlele
Coresnn
Enera
Gen- Tal
Nance
Megata
Nttel
Hasegawa
Hayweht
Board of Trustees
Count Yanagisawa
Newfoundland
Ethene
Bellevue
Woman
V Rir
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