German War Airships Expand Tests Near Berlin
Berlin July 29 reports that Germany is expanding experiments with semi rigid and flexible dirigibles under government oversight. By year end eight war capable balloons are to be owned, including two Zeppelin models and three Parseval types, plus numerous semi rigid airships. Tests will assess endurance and transportability with explosive drops to designated sites, kept secret.
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Berlin
Count Zeppelin
Army Balloon Corps
Siemens-Schuckert
National Aeronautical Society Forms At Washington
Report from Washington notes steps toward a national aeronautical society to advance aerial navigation. Key figures include Lahm Zahm Post Moore Langley era. Fort Myer tests loom with Wright Farman Herring aeroplanes and Baldwin dirigible. Curtis to operate new engine as airship assembly nears readiness.
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Washington
Army
Fort Myer
5. P. Langley
Potomac River
National Aeronautical Society
America
British Aeronautical Society
Baden- Powell
New Society
Albert Lahm
Catholic University of America
D. G. Fairchild
Augustus Post
The
Aero Club of America
Willis Moore
Weather Bureau
Squier
Wallace
Frank P. Lahm
Signal Corps
G. H. Curtis
Aerial Experiment Association
Mr. Curtis
Captain Baldwin
Baldwin
Hangaar
Balloon voyage ends safely as spectator falls to death
Ernest Gill a Baltimore businessman with aeronauts Lincoln and Hillery Beschey launched a balloon at 1 16 p m and landed near Hagerstown at 4 55 pm A spectator watching from a roof in Hagerstown lost balance and fell to his death in an accident tied to the voyage
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Baltimore
Ernest Gill
Lincoln
Hillery Beschey
Hagerstown
Thas House
May Tune Up Airship At Brighton Beach Track
Mr Murphy the watchman at the Brighton Beach racetrack oversees the Farman flying machine. Henry Farman and three mechanics, plus Mr Murray, guard the delicate apparatus in crates from morning until about six in the evening yesterday.
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Murphy
Brighton Beach Racetrack
Farman
Henry Farman
Murray
Mechanics Work Through Night To Ready Machine
Government appraiser delays the start of removal and assembly of the machine. Mechanics began taking crates apart and assembling parts after permission. Mr Farman supervised and planned to test fly by Saturday afternoon if not earlier.
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Farman
Paris Strike Threat as Workmen Protests Killing at Vigneux
A three days general strike of building trades workers including electricians is threatened in Paris over the killing of workers by troops at Vigneux. Authorities say they will protect shops yards and factories where non-union men wish to work.
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Paris
Vigneux
Willemstad Boycott Affects Maria Abigail Vessel
In Willemstad on July 29 a Venezuelan schooner named Maria Abigail from Maracaibo, bound to the port with Venezuelan goods, was boycotted. Police and troops stood at the wharf for protection as the schooner arrived, sailed, and saluted by dipping the Venezuelan flag while the salute was returned.
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Willemstad
Maria Abigail
Maracaibo
Japan Seeks Peace Under Terauchi Policy Shift
Tokio reports General Viscount Terauchi, war and foreign affairs minister, expresses Japan’s strong wish for peace and friendly ties with all powers. He pledges a shift from military expansion to productive spending, denying plans for adventurist foreign policy while stressing economic readjustment and fiscal stabilization as vital to Japan’s future.
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Tokio
Viscount Terauchi
Japan
Katsura
Department of Foreign Affairs
Noted Persian Leader Sayyid Muhammed Murdered in Hamadan
Teheran July 29 Sayyid Muhammed famed as the Persian Mirabeau and Nationalist leader was assassinated at Hamadan about 60 miles from Teheran. He had gone there after leaving the British Legation where he sought refuge. He was among captives taken by Cossacks after the June fight around Teheran parliament buildings. It is believed agents of the Shah committed the deed.
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Teheran
Sayyid Muhammed
Mirabeau
Hamadan
Legation
Shah's Plans for Parliament in Persia Reported
A Teheran dispatch says the Shah of Persia will remodel parliament on the Russian system. The lower house would be elective while the upper house would be partly elected and partly appointed by the Shah. He has asked Russia's minister for guidance and Russia seeks copies of relevant laws.
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St. Petersburg
Teheran
Typhoon at Canton ruins fleet and sinks boats
A typhoon hit Canton as ships and crafts were wrecked including the flower boats fleet. Many perished and several vessels were adrift or foundered. The Chay Sang crew saved Captain Basin and seventy eight others. Houses collapsed and gardens were wrecked. Hong Kong Canton line cables interrupted.
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Canton
Robin
Argus
Vigilante
Tung Kong
Chay Sang
Basin
Pacific Mail Lines Losses from Hong Kong Typhoon
Cable reports from San Francisco describe a destructive typhoon in Hong Kong that wrecked a $500 granite Oriental offices building. The Persia ran aground at Kowloon but may be saved, while Mongolia and Nawantia collided causing minor damage to both vessels. Asia sustained no damage and no employees were hurt.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Hong Kong
Pacific Mail
Persia
Kowloon
Mongolia
Asiatic Steamship Company
Nawantia
Cholera Preparations Expand Across Volga Region
The Russian government stages a wide cholera response along the Volga from Nijni Novgorod to the Caspian, with isolation hospitals, floating units, and riverine inspections. Six steamers are ready with doctors. Nijni Novgorod near the annual fair is deemed the epidemic’s likely flashpoint.
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St. Petersburg
Volga
Nijni-Novgorod
Caspian
Don Cossacks
Moscow
Astrakhan
Tsaritsyn
Kamyshin
Dnieper
Sanitary Commission
Russia
Siberia
Ottoman Parliament Opens As New Turkish Constitution Set
Constantinople reports announce an imperial decree convoking the first Turkish parliament under the new constitution on November 1. Demonstrations ease but officials face dismissal and flight amid reformist pressure as Izzet Pacha is named to lead the Hejaz Railway commission and other senior posts are shuffled.
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Constantinople
Rami Pacha
Halil Pacha
Izzet Pacha
Hejaz
Zekki Pacha
Selim Pacha
Brindisi
Tahsin Pacha
Abdul Houda
Macedonia
Monsignor
Ormanian
Vienna
Monastir
Anti Catholic Bill Aims to Restore 1757 Decree in Portugal
Lisbon July 29 A bill introduced by Alfonso Costa Republican leader seeks restoration of the 1757 expulsion law for religious orders and would curb return of orders led by Queen Marie Amélie and Jesuits who have gained influence in Portugal's education system.
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Lisbon
Chamber of Deputies
Alfonso Costa
Portugal
Marie Amélie
Pilgrims Arrive in Naples From New York on Carpathia
Nearly two hundred American pilgrims led by John J. McGrane of Brooklyn arrive in Naples from New York aboard the Carpathia. Monsignor Kennedy greets them, awaiting Cardinal Gibbons tomorrow before continuing to Rome on Saturday.
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Naples
John J. McGrane
Brooklyn
New York
Monsignor Kennedy
American College At
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Emperor William Arrives Aboard Yacht at Swinemunde
Emperor William reached Swinemunde today aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern after a three week voyage in northern waters. The arrival marks the end of the royal cruise with ceremonies planned on shore for the monarch and his entourage.
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Swinemunde
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
Paris Moves Against Obscene Pictures On The Boulevards
Paris authorities, led by Prefect of Police M. Lépine, order strict suppression of obscene pictures sold on the boulevards following a campaign against unclothed women in theatres. Films producing these pictures will be prosecuted.
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Paris
M. Lépine
Manila Candidate Denounces Spaniards in Speech
In Manila on July 29 Simon Villa, a municipal board candidate, voiced hatred of Spaniards prompting Spanish residents to prepare protests. Villa, freed by general amnesty from murder charges against a Spanish officer, claimed sanctioning the officer’s execution and warned he would kill Spaniards and those resembling them if another insurrection occurred.
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Manila
Simon Villa
Villa
Sven Hedin Reported In Good Health In Caravan
A caravan arriving at Lhesa from Leh in the Indus valley reports Swedish explorer Sven Hedin is in good health and his caravan is in good condition as of July 24 in Simla.
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Simla
Lhesa
Leh
Indus
Sven Hedin
Apportionment Attack In New York Supreme Court
Alexander T Porter of New York filed in Albany seeking to invalidate the 1907 legislative apportionment act as unconstitutional for an extra session. The case questions power to pass such act, targets Senate district 17, and seeks a writ to force elections under the 1896 constitution. Governor Hughes was informed and declined to comment.
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Hughes
Supreme Court
Alexander T. Porter
New York
George A. Fitts
Forter
John S. Whalen
Porter
West 50Th Street
Manhattan
Frank K. Johnston
Senate
Richmond
Rockland
Frank Johnston
New York County
Independence League
Saranac Inn
N. Y
English engineer and Dundee lass wed at City Hall
George Edward Hayes of Bombay and Anna Meldrum of Dundee, both thought fate denied their chance. After a chance reunion on the Anchor liner Columbia from Quarantine to the pier they married yesterday at the City Hall. The pair, once separated by telepathy and mistaken plans, chose to wed and avoid Ottawa where an ex‑fiancé awaited.
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George Edward Hayes
Bombay
Dundee
City Hall
Ottawa
Hares
Columbia
Hayes
India
Anna Meldrum
Lassie
Royal British Mail
New York
Glasgow
Meldrum
Scotland
Winnipeg
Andrew Hamilton
Southern Boulevard
Bronx
Miss Meldrum
Winnipes
Workmen's Influence on Peace at Universal Congress
London July 29 The second day of the seventeenth Universal Peace Congress centered on the working class role in peace. Debates favored workers refusing to bear arms unless a neutral international tribunal first examines disputes. A resolution invited trade organization reps to future congresses, stressing labor’s pivotal role in peace.
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London
Mrs Joseph Thompson Found Dead In Atlanta Home
Atlanta report says Mrs Joseph Thompson a leader in society was found dead at her home possibly from gas poisoning. She was daughter of Livingston Mims and had entertained Presidents Cleveland and McKinley. Last years she traveled around the world with James Gordon Bennett on his yacht. Her son Mims Thompson resides in New York.
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the Tribune
Atlanta
Joseph Thompson
Privy Council Accepts US Japan Trademark Treaty
In Tokio on July 2 the Privy Council announced the approval of the trademark and copyright treaty between the United States and Japan, marking a milestone in bilateral intellectual property cooperation.
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Tokio
America
Japan
Privy Council
One Cent Quarrel Ends in Tragedy at Pierce
Wharton Texas July 2 R B Pointer shot and killed G W Jackson at Pierce Texas during a quarrel over a one cent postage stamp Pointer in charge of the post office accused Jackson of using a one cent stamp Jackson had mailed a letter with a single cent stamp The dispute led to the fatal shooting with authorities investigating the case.
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Wharton
Tex
R. B. Pointer
G. W. Jackson
Pierce
Jackson
Pointer
Pursuit of Deserters in Canada Debated by Officials
Washington July 2 Officials weigh extradition of army and navy deserters from Canada with Great Britain. Some favor pursuing deserters costing money others fear current costs outweigh benefits. If approved, State Department to approach British authorities. Also lists army and navy personnel movements and ship movements with arrivals and sailings from July 26 to July 29.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Canada
Army
Navy
War and Navy Departments
Great Britain
England
State Department
Rear Admiral Hemphill Relieved in Asiatic Squadron
The Navy Department announced changes in the Asiatic squadron with Rear Admiral Hemphill replaced by Captain Charles B. Harber, who will then yield command of the Maine to Captain William D. Capperton. The special service squadron prepares to sail from Manila around August 1, with Hemphill returning to the United States and remaining on active duty until next June.
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Washington
Navy Department
Hemphill
Charles B. Harber
Maine
Special Service Squadron
Harber
William D. Capperton
Denver
Special Service
Manila
Admiral Hemphill
United States
REJECT BIDS FOR NAVAL COLLIERS
The Navy announces all bids for colliers under the last Congress act were unsatisfactory and rejected. No urgent delivery required. tenders will be invited for vessels to be delivered within twelve months with specified speed capacity and equipment. Companies named include Cramp & Son, New York Shipbuilding, Massachusetts Steamship, and Maryland Steel. bids exceeded limits and failed to meet requirements.
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Washington
Newberry
Navy Department
Naval Service
Mr. Newberry
Converse
Board of Construction
Department
William Cramp & Son
Philadelphia
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Massachusettts Steamship Company
Boston
Maryland Steel Company
Baltimore
Congress
Massachusetts Steamship Company
New Torpedo Nets Tested Near Newport and Buzzards Bay
Secret tests at Coddington Cove and Buzzard's Bay examined a steel mesh torpedo net designed to shield armored cruisers and torpedo boats. Torpedo boats Morris and Gwinn fired shots at nets at various ranges and speeds above water, while underwater shots were made by the second submarine flotilla. Official word said the tests were satisfactory, marking a potential wartime defense against torpedo attacks.
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Newport, R. L
Coddington Cove
Buzzard’s Bay
Morris
Gwinn
Cowles to Remain Bureau Chief After Retirement
Washington July 2 Orders from the Navy Department state Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles who retires August 1 will continue as chief of the bureau of equipment after retirement until further orders issued.
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Navy
W. S. Cowles
Percen
O. Hill
Brooklyn
Pratrie
F. L. Oliver
Franklin
Scorpion
C. A. Schipfer
C. M. James
S Bacon
Naval Hospital
New Fort Lyon
South Dakota
Navy Department
Washington
W. 8. Cowles
Bureau of Equipment
No word from battleship fleet at Honolulu port
Honolulu reports no contact with the Atlantic battleship fleet after its voyage toward Australia. The last signal placed the fleet about 1,0 miles from Honolulu.
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Honolulu
Australia
Col Symons Ends Long Army Service After 37 Years
Colonel Thomas Symons of the corps of engineers was placed on the retired list today after more than thirty seven years of service. He now works for the New York State Canal Commission and was formerly superintendent of public buildings and grounds in the city.
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Harry A. Leonhausber
16Th Infantry
James B. Jackson
26Th Infantry
Philippines
Thomas W. Symons
Corps of Engineers
Frank M'Intyre
Infantry
Omas T. Frissell
Madison Barracks
Charles J. Nelson
24Th Infantry
Marion M. Weeky
Sth Infantry
William H. Menges
Coast Artillery
Army and Navy General Hospital
Hot Springs
Alexander J. Macnab
27Th Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Leonard L. Deitrick
18Th Cavalry
Fort Niagara
Camp Perry
Lawrence C. Crawford
Chesapeake Bay
James P. Marley
6Th Field Artillery
Harry A. Leonhauser
6Th Infantry
Washington
Thomas Symons
Symons
New York State Canal Commission
Mob Violence Report in Pensacola and Lyons Jails
Telegraph notes two Black men killed by mobs amid jail escapes. In Pensacola Leander Shaw was dragged from jail, stripped, shot, and died in the public square after a confrontation with a mob. three white mob members died and many were injured in the clash. Shaw reportedly attacked Mrs Lillian Davis at her home, slashing her throat with a razor as her baby was injured. In Lyons, Alonzo Williams was taken from the county jail, shot by the mob, and a guard stood over the sheriff while the crowd seized him.
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Pensacola
Fia
Leander Shaw
Shaw
Lillian Davis
Lyons
Alonzo Williams
Clare Bowen
Lyons County
International effort to curb water pollution harms fish
Dr David Starr Jordan of Stanford urges the International Fisheries Commission to enforce statutes protecting fish in international waters. The commission, created by US Britain treaty, plans rules for Lake Champlain, the St Lawrence River and the Great Lakes to be enforced by treaty powers. Jordan cites New York’s statute as a model and notes lax enforcement against pulp mill firms.
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David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford Junior University
America
International Fisheries Commission
United States
Great Britain
Lake Champlain
St Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Edward Hatch, Jr
New York
Commission
Jordan
Self-inflicted pistol death verdict in Barbara Reig case
Coroner jury in Brooklyn finds Barbara Reig died by self inflicted pistol wound at Irving Park shelter house. Testimony noted prior hand injury, depression, and threats from Dave. Autopsy expert observed glove staining consistent with revolver backfire. Patrolman Shellard remains detained.
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Barbara Reig
Shelter House
Irving Park
Brooklyn
Brewer
Samuel B. Hubbard
Manhattan
Miss Reig
Mary Krug
Greene Avenue
Krug
Dave
Charles Wuest
David H. Shellard
Indians Land May Now Be Sold in Oklahoma
Washington reports that an act passed by Congress ends land sale restrictions for members of the five civilized tribes in Oklahoma. About nine million acres are freed, with restrictions removed for 65 017 members and all lands except homesteads for 6 193 more. 30 107 Indians remain affected. The Interior Secretary cites broader integration of tribal lands with other Oklahoma residents.
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Washington
Congress
Five Civilized Tribes of Indians
Oklahoma
Frank Pierce
Secretary of the Interior
Five Civilized Tri
Five Civilized Tribes
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