Cuba Awaits Election as August Ballot Tests New System
In Havana July 20 AP reports Cuba prepares for August 1 real election testing the new electoral laws and machinery. Crowder Kreger and Morejo oversee elector lists revisions ballot printing and poll watching. Conservatives lead in Havana Matanzas Oriente favor Liberals elsewhere. If Conservatives win in December the pre-revolution political order could return with Menocal as probable presidential nominee.
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Cuba
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Department of State and Justice
Kreger
Morefo
José Miguel Gomez
Alfredo Zayas
Magoon
Julio Ge Cardenas
Julian
Orencio Nadarse
Fac- Zayistas
Zayas
de Cardenas
Matanzas
Camiguey
Oriente
Ayuntamientee
Gomez
Mario Menocal
Pino Guerra
Sultan Grants Constitution as People Cheer in Istanbul
In Constantinople today the Sultan issued a rescript announcing a constitution after patriotic demonstrations. Ten thousand marched to Yildiz Kiosk while steamers on the Bosphorus flaunted flags and ministers swore fidelity to the new charter. The two chamber assembly will include Sultan-chosen senators and deputies elected by population.
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Bosphorus
Yildiz
Stolypin Aboard Almaz Grounded Near Cuxhaven
The Russian cruiser Almaz with Premier Stolypin aboard ran aground at Gluckstadt near Cuxhaven. Tug assistance failed to free her. Stolypin and other officials remain aboard during a meeting with Emperor Nicholas. Japan seeks closer ties with Chile and plans a Tokio exposition legation in Santiago.
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Gluckstadt
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Ma- Tae
Ral Dikoff
Nicholas King Edward
Stelypin
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M. Ako
Nese Department of Commerce
Itay
Santiago
Stolen Necklace Worth 9000 Recovered in Berlin
A pearl necklace valued at $9000, taken from Countess von Wartensieben during a February opera event, has been found. The Countess's maid was arrested but released. she has now been rearrested in connection with the theft.
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Countess von Wartensieben
Edward to Manuel Regrets Portugal Misinfo Led to Tragedy
Paris reports King Edward has written King Manuel expressing regret for being poorly informed about Portugal. He says Premier Franco's regime might have offered advice to prevent the February tragedy. Possible diplomatic changes are anticipated after the letters.
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More Money For Fleet In Chinese Welcome Efforts
The Chinese government adds 100000 taels to 400000 for the entertainment of the American battle fleet at Amoy in October. Dr George Mark leads preparations including landing facilities street parade and theatrical entertainments. Waiters police and banquets are planned with 3000 sailors per event and souvenirs for visitors. Honolulu reports fleet position and weather as the Minnesota trails. Magdala arrives in Auckland with coal for the fleet.
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Corea
Cannonading in Tabriz and new expedition talks
Desultory street fighting continues in Tabriz with cannon fire. Turkish troops reportedly press in Drumiah district toward the Drumiah Salmas Road. A Times dispatch says another expedition to Tabriz is being prepared, and the Shah is negotiating a $1,259,000 loan with a Russian bank.
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London
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Metropolitan Life Anniversary Marks New Building and Company History
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company celebrates its office complex and fortieth year with an illustrated history book. The building now houses 6 000 people with a storm day count surpassing 23 000 entering. upon completion 10 000 more will work there. The frontispiece features president John R. Hegeman and the rendition of the finished building.
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John R. Hegeman
New York
Ex-policeman James E. Phillips Contracted Rabies
James E. Phillips formerly of East 117th street and a former lieutenant at East List street station was taken to Presbyterian Hospital with rabies. He had reduced rank after raids by Deputy Commissioner Bugher’s men and later ran a detective bureau Jones & Phillips. His son said he was bitten on the left cheek nine months ago.
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East 12Th Street
Presbyterian Hospital
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John
Peru to Adopt Standard Time
The Peruvian government issued a decree ordering adoption of the official hour at the 75th degree west of Greenwich, to begin Tuesday. Arrangements with the South and Central American Telegraph Companies will transmit daily from New York the official noon hour.
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Washington
Greenwich
New York
Three Die In Frisco Train Wreck Near Goodland Oklahoma
A Frisco passenger train wrecked near Goodland Oklahoma this afternoon results in three deaths. The engineer was killed and the express messenger is believed crushed under the cars. A brakeman died shortly after from injuries and one or two passengers sustain minor injuries.
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Paris
Tex
Goodland
Okla
Veteran singer dies in poverty in San Francisco
Telegraph dispatch from San Francisco July 2 reports Helene Dungeon a once famous soprano of The Masked Ball The Little Prince Bells of Corneville and other comic operas died today in poverty Her father was a San Francisco restaurant proprietor She first appeared at the Tivoli Opera House later sang in New York and other cities
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San Francisco
Helene Dungeon
Tivoli Opera House
New York
Foreign experts to aid U S in mine disaster prevention
Great Britain Germany and Belgium will send leading mine disaster experts to the United States for two months to study conditions across Pennsylvania Illinois West Virginia Oklahoma and other coal regions. The effort aims to cut the high US mine death toll and learn safer practices from overseas programs.
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Oklahoma
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Ala
Naomi
George S. Rice
Europe
One-Time Emperor Jacques Lebaudy Visits New York
A report of Jacques Lebaudy the self styled emperor of the Sahara visiting New York in 1908 staying at the Hotel Belmont with Saharan court, then departing quietly. The piece notes his erratic acts and family wealth including a $60 million inheritance from his father.
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Jacques II
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Troya
M. Lebaudy
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Hague
Switzerland
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West 45Th Street
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Robert
Max
Crazed Soldier Tries Death By Poison After Release
Patrick McGuire twenty six of No 145 High street Brooklyn recently released from St Elizabeth Insane Asylum attempted suicide by swallowing paris green. He was taken to Cumberland Street Hospital. A former member of the 9th Infantry in Samar, his mind troubled by war memories. His mother had him released but kept vigil. Tonight doctors report his recovery chances are good.
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Brooklyn
St. Elizabeth Insane Asylum
Washington
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Cumberland Street Hospital
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Samar
Jim
Farmhouse murder arrest after Roseboom brawl
Fred Neal died from injuries after a drunken farmhouse fight near Roseboom New York. Jacob Getman is under arrest charged with murder while Patrick M. O Hanlon is held as a witness. Getman and O Hanlon are jailed in Otsego County. Getman’s wife and two children witnessed part of the event.
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N. Y
Fred Neal
Roseboom
Jacob Getman
Patrick M. O’ Hanlon
Getman
O'Hanlon
Otsego County
Wreck Kills Three Trainmen in Arkansas Collision
In Fort Smith Arkansas on July 26 a St Louis and San Francisco passenger train wreck killed three trainmen and injured three others none of the passengers hurt authorities reported the cause under investigation and trains were halted pending repairs
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Ark
St. Louis
San Francisco
Dummies to Ride Tracks for Car Fender Tests
A new job idea offers $2 a day to act as living fender dummies in streetcar safety tests. The Public Service Commission plans demonstrations by General Electric in Schenectady and Westinghouse in Pittsburgh to evaluate fenders and wheel guards. Manufacturers anticipate using paid volunteers to fall before moving cars to prove device effectiveness.
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Westinghouse Electric Company
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Barbara Reig Death Ruled Suicide by Inspector Hussey
Inspector Hussey announced he has concluded Barbara Reig killed herself. Evidence cited includes scraps of letter paper matching handwriting from a note she sent Patrolman Shellard. Family claims harassment by a Hamburg Avenue station officer. investigators found she sought Shellard on duty and knew several other officers.
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Barbara Reig
Irving Square Park
Williamsburg
Shellard
Hamburg Avenue
Hussy
Two Hurt In Williamsburg Club Gas Explosion
Thomas Cahill and William Devins were seriously injured when gas exploded on the second floor of the Tilden Club at 72 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg. About fifty people were inside the building, and windows shattered as victims were thrown about. both men were unconscious and rushed to Williamsburg Hospital. Cahill’s prognosis is guarded.
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Division Avenue
Willamsburg
William Devins
Wythe Arenas
Williamsburg
Tilden Club
Wythe Avenue
Cahill
Devins
McGrath
Clymer Street
Williamsburg Hospital
Mary Crawford
Auto Crash Injures Mrs Lyon in St Louis
Mrs H N Lyon wife of a prominent citizen was struck by a touring car owned by Fred C Peper a wealthy tobacco manufacturer in St Louis while crossing Hamilton and Maple avenues. She suffered severe internal injuries a fracture of the right leg and multiple bruises and was taken to St Luke's Hospital. Peper and his chauffeur were arrested and held at the 12th District station.
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H. N. Lyon
Fred C. Peper
Peper
12Th District
Reception Planned for Mexican Commissioners and Diaz Aide
Arrangements are under way for a Wednesday arrival of Mexican commissioners and A I Santacruz chief of staff to President Diaz to discuss American concessions and deliver concessions to American promoters. L M Rodriguez will host the reception at 115 Nassau Street while General Grant will entertain at Governor's Island.
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Governor's Island
Croker
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Department of Charities
Dreamland
Coney Island
Eduardo Breker
Central Federated Union Meets Amid Graft Charges
At yesterday’s heated Central Federated Union meeting, delegates clashed as graft allegations tied to the Murray Hill Lyceum 1906 resurfaced. A disclosure by a confessing witness sparked applause before a roll call vote and floor fights, ending with no decisive action.
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Murray Hill Lyceum
Central Federated Union
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Brotherhood of Stationary
Ireland
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Den
International Remen
Morrin Brown
Cigarmakers’ Union
L. S. Bedford
Metz
Mrs Teal seeks public suspends judgment in Gould divorce case
In a statement with Mrs Ben Teal's approval, Maurice B Blumenthal asked that the public suspend judgment on subornation of perjury charges related to the Gould divorce case. He expects Magistrate Corrigan to exonerate Mrs Teal and believes the grand jury will refuse to indict if it reaches that stage.
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Maurice B. Blumenthal
Gould
Julia Fleming
Corrigan
Teal
Bessie de Voe
Hart
Blumenthal
Mr. Blumenthal
Mabel MacCauslan
Miss Fleming
New York
Pauline Chase Returns Home From Abroad
Miss Pauline Chase, the actress, arrives on La Touraine for a five week visit to Washington after five years abroad. She recently closed two weeks in Paris and played at Frohman's Duke of York Theatre in London. Chase began her stage career as a chorus girl in The Chaol isirl.
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la Touraine
Washington
Frohman
Duke of York
London
Paris
Afghan fighter from Peshawar seeks brother in San Francisco
Gobit Khan of Peshawar arrived on the Philadelphia and told The Tribune he will take his 38 year old brother, now in San Francisco, back to India. He argued there can be no revolution in India and praised the English government while offering Afghan help to curb Bengal unrest. He plans to traverse Niagara Falls and Chicago en route to win his brother over.
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Peshawar
Imperial
Philadelphia
du Maurier
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Mr. Khan
Tribune
United States
San Francisco
Bengal
England
Naval battle ship plans debate to resume at War College
Newport R I July 23 The naval discussion on battle ship plans with President Roosevelt and several distinguished officers at the Naval War College last Wednesday will be resumed tomorrow morning by college officers. A final report on the conference results is not expected before week end and will be lengthy and exhaustive. Two stenographers have been engaged to prepare it.
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R. I
Roosevelt
Naval War College
Minister's Cottage Fire Reduces Properties at Rockmere
Sunapee New Hampshire July 26 cottages of three ministers from Newtown Massachusetts Chelsea Massachusetts and Warren New Hampshire at Rockmere Lake Sunapee burned today. total loss not exceed 3500 fire started from a defective chimney Nazarian pastor of Belington Methodist Society Chelsea whose church burned in Dig fire last April.
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N. H
G M. Smiley
Newtown
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A. H. Nazarian
Chelsea
C. W. Taylor
Warren
Rockmere
Lake Sunapee
Nazarian
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