German war airships seen in multiple types tested near Berlin
Berlin July 29 reports government overseen tests of semi rigid flexible dirigibles alongside two Zeppelin models and three Parseval class balloons. By year end eight war ready airships planned with various capacities, later expanded to a fleet of at least thirty for further explosive drop tests near Berlin. results to remain secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Count Zeppelin
Army Balloon Corps
Siemens-Schuckert
Elusion
National Aeronautical Society Formed Aiming Aerial Science Progress
Washington reports steps toward a national society to advance aerial navigation as Fort Myer prepares for dirigible tests. Prominent scientists and aeronauts including Zahm Post Moore Lahm and Langley era figures gather to organize the National Aeronautical Society and plan an autumn aero congress in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Myer
S. P. Langley
Potomac River
National Aeronautical Society
America
British Aeronautical Society
General Baden- Powell
New Society
Albert Zahm
Catholic University of America
D. G. Fairchild
Augustus Post
The
Aero Club of America
Willis Moore
Weather Bureau
Squiers
Wallace
Frank P. Lahm
Signal Corps
Octave Chantte
Langiey
Wright Brothers
Henri Farman
A. M. Herring
G. H. Curtis
Aerial Experiment Association
Mr. Curtis
Captain Baldwin
Baldwin
Hangaar
Ascent in Berkshire Balloon Flights Reported
North Adams and Pittsfield report parallel balloon ascents on July 29. Charles J. Glidden and meteorologist H. H. Clayton observed temperatures up to two thousand feet while landing safely on Cyrus Phelps farm in Munroe. In Pittsfield, Leo Stevens piloted the Heart of the Berkshires. the craft weathered a wind storm, reached ten thousand feet, and landed safely at Wahconah Falls after a rapid descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Charles J. Glidden
Boston
H. H. Clayton
Cyrus Phelps
Munroe
Franklin County
Glidden
Heart of the Berkshires
Pittsfield
Aero Perk
Rose Muhlfelder
Daniel England
The
Aero Club
Leo Stevens
Allan R. Hawley
New York
William Vanfleet
Wahconah Falls
Stevens
Balloon voyage ends safely near Hagerstown
Ernest Gill a young Baltimore businessman with aeronaut Lincoln Beachey and Hillery Beachey lifted off at 1 16 pm and landed at 4 55 pm four miles north of Hagerstown. A bystander watching from a roof in Hagerstown fell to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ernest Gill
Lincoln and
Hillery Beachey
Hagerstown
May Take Up Airship Today at Brighton Track
Watchman Mr Murphy oversees the Farman flying machine as Harry Farman and three mechanics guard the delicate crates at the Brighton Exact racetrack from morning through six in the evening yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Murphy
Brighton Exact
Farman
Herry Farman
Machine assembly progresses under appraiser’s permission
Waiting for government appraiser to permit breaking wire bands and freeing the machine framework. Mechanics remove crates and assemble parts under Mr. Farman’s personal supervision. Work continued late last night with about half the assembly done. Farman plans to check and tune the machine by evening and expects trial flights no earlier than Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farman
Paris Strike Threat After Vigneux Killings
Paris on July 29 faces a three days general strike of building and allied trades including electricians in protest at the killing of workers by troops at Vigneux. Authorities say they will protect shops yards and factories where non union men wish to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vigneux
Willemstad Boycott Sparks Guarded Arrival at Wharf
A Venezuelan schooner Maria Abigail from Maracaibo arrived at Willemstad under guard as Venezuelan goods were boycotted. Troops protected the dock, the ship saluted on departure after dipping the Venezuelan flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Maria Abigail
Maracaibo
Japan Seeks Peace Under Terauchi Policy Shift
Tokyo July 29 General Viscount Terauchi Minister of War and acting Foreign Affairs minister voiced strong desire for peace and friendly ties with all powers He said Japan would focus energy on productive spending not military expansion and warned against misperceptions of an adventurous foreign policy citing current cabinet leadership and war memories to justify a peace driven readjustment of finances and economy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Viscount Terauchi
Japan
Katsura
Department of Foreign Affairs
Persian nationalist leader Sayyid Muhammed slain in Hamadan
Teheran reports the assassination of Sayyid Muhammed, famed as the Persian Mirabeau and parliamentary orator, killed in Hamadan about 165 miles from Teheran after seeking refuge at the British Legation. He had been captured by Cossacks following the June parliament clashes. authorities suspect agents of the Shah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Sayyid Muhammed
Mirabeau
Hamadan
Legation
Shah Plans Parliament Reform in Persia
A Teheran dispatch says the Shah of Persia will remodel Parliament on the Russian model. The lower house will be elective while the upper house will be partly elected and partly appointed by the Shah. He seeks Russian guidance and copies of laws and regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Teheran
Typhoon at Canton wrecks native fleet and floods city
A powerful typhoon shattered Canton port sweeping away thousands of native craft including the entire flower boat fleet and swamping launches and cargo boats. Dozens drowned as ships foundered and a river gunboat adrift suffered damage while Chay Sang rescue Captain Basin and crew left 78 survivors. Houses collapsed entombing residents as gardens were wrecked and lines to Shanghai reported interruptions for Hong Kong Canton service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Robin
Argus
Vigilante
Tung Kong
Chay Sang
Basin
Pacific Mail Lines Suffer Losses in Hong Kong Typhoon
Cable reports from San Francisco note a typhoon that struck Hong Kong on Sunday night destroying a granite Oriental offices building for Pacific Mail. The Persia grounded at Kowloon may be saved. Mongolia damaged in collision with Nawanda. Asia unharmed. no injuries reported among Pacific Mail staff. Paris orders crackdown on obscene theatre pictures and street traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Hong Kong
Pacific Mail
Persia
Kowloon
Mongolia
Asiatic Steamship Company
Nawanda
Pacific Mail Company
Asia
Cholera fears sweep Volga region as fair opens
Russian authorities declare the Volga basin and Caspian shores a cholera zone from Nijni Novgorod to the Caspian, with isolated cases near Astrakhan Tsaritsyn and Kamyshin. Isolation hospitals plus a floating unit, river inspections, and naval steamers aim to confine the outbreak and prevent Moscow and St Petersburg spread. Nijni Novgorod is the danger point due to the major annual fair and merchants from across Russia and Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Volga
Nijni-Novgorod
Caspian
Don Cossacks
Moscow
Astrakhan
Tsaritsyn
Kamyshin
Dnieper
Sanitary Commission
Russia
Siberia
Reformists Press Turkish Constitution Opening Date
Constantinople authorities announce the first Turkish parliament under the new constitution will convene November 1. Demonstrations subside but officials face dismissals and departures. Izzet Pacha appointed to lead Hejaz Railway opening. Other ministers flee or are dismissed amid reformist pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Rami Pacha
Halil Pacha
Izzet Pacha
Hejaz
Zekki Pacha
Selim Pacha
Brindisi
Tahsin Pacha
Abdul Houda
Macedonia
Imperial Guard
Monsignor Ormanian
Vienna
Monastir
Anti Catholic Bill in Portugal Seeks 1757 Restitution
On July 29 Alfonso Costa, Republican leader, introduced a bill in the Chamber of Deputies to restore the 1757 statute expelling religious orders from Portugal. Jesuits and others had resurfaced under Queen Marie Amélie, gaining sway over education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 aboard the Carpathia. Monsignor Kennedy, rector of the American College at Rome, greets them and the sister of one pilgrim is among the group. Cardinal Gibbons is expected tomorrow and the party will proceed to Rome on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
John J. McGrane
Brooklyn
New York
Monsignor Kennedy
American College At
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Kaiser at Swinemunde Arrives Aboard Hohenzollern
Emperor William reached Swinemunde aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern after a three week northern waters cruise. The arrival marks the end of the voyage with the sovereign in good health and greeted by officials and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swinemunde
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
Speech by Simon Villa Sparks Spanish Protests in Manila
In Manila on July 29 the municipal board candidate Simon Villa thrilled supporters while provoking protests with a speech condemning all Spaniards and those resembling them. Villa claimed to have sanctioned the execution of a Spanish officer during the insurrection and hinted that, if another insurrection occurred, he would support killing Spaniards and those who resemble Spaniards. The Spanish colony reacts amid fanned tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Villa
Villa
Manila
Apportionment Attack Triggers New York Supreme Court Action
Alexander T. Porter of New York files in Albany seeking a mandamus to compel Secretary of State John S. Whalen to order elections under the 184% constitutional apportionment. Porter contends the 1907 act enlarging Senate District 17 was passed illegally at an extraordinary session, violating Article III, Section 4, of the New York constitution. Governor Hughes was informed but declined to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Hughes
Supreme Court
Alexander T. Porter
New York
George A. Fitts
Porter
John S. Whalen
West 50Th Street
Manhattan
Frank K. Johnston
Senate
Richmond
Rockland
Frank Johnston
New York County
Independence League
Saranac Inn
N. Y
Couple in Fate-Loving Blend Wed at City Hall
George Edward Hayes, an English resident of Bombay, and Anna Meldrum of Dundee married yesterday after a long distant courtship. The pair met aboard the Anchor liner Columbia while both feared missing their loves, reading a shared poem "Fate" that framed their romance. They plan to avoid Ottawa where Meldrum’s former fiancé awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward Hayes
Bombay
Dundee
City Hall
Ottawa
Hares
Columbia
Hayes
India
Anna Meldrum
Lassie
Engineer
Royal British Mail
New York
Glasgow
Meldrum
Scotland
Winnipeg
Andrew Hamilton
Southern Boulevard
Bronx
Miss Meldrum
Winnipes
Pursuit of Deserters in Canada Discussed by Officials
Washington July 2 Army and Navy officials debate pursuing deserters who flee to Canada. A new extradition clause with Great Britain may be needed if pursued, with opinions split on cost versus deterrence. The piece also lists recent Army and Navy orders and ship movements мая.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
Army
Navy
War and Navy Departments
Great Britain
England
State Department
Rear Admiral Hemphill Relieved in Pacific Squadron
Washington July 29 Navy Department orders relocate Asiatic squadron command. Rear Admiral Hemphill is relieved by Captain Charles B Harber of the Maine, with Cap tain William D Capperton taking Maine’s command. Shipboard officer changes noted as the special service squadron sails from Manila around the world planned for August 1. Hemphill to return to the United States and remain on active duty through June next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Hemphill
Charles B. Harber
Maine
Special Service Squadron
Harber
William D. Capperton
Denver
Special Service
Manila
Admiral Hemphill
United States
Naval collier bids rejected by Navy Department
Acting Secretary Newberry announced that none of the bids for collier construction met requirements and were rejected. No immediate delivery needed, tenders to be invited for colliers within twelve months, with speed capacity and equipment specified. Bids from Cramp and Son, New York Shipbuilding, Massachusetts Steamship, and Maryland Steel were deemed excessive or noncompliant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Workmen Influence on Peace at Universal Congress
London July 29 The second day of the seventeenth Universal Peace Congress focused on the working man’s role in peace. Debates favored workers’ refusal to bear arms unless disputes are first referred to an impartial international tribunal. A resolution invited trade organization representatives to future peace congresses, stressing labor’s central role in peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mrs Joseph Thompson Found Dead in Atlanta Home
Atlanta July 2 Mrs Joseph Thompson a leader in Atlanta society was found dead at her residence likely from gas poisoning She had been in poor health for some time She was the daughter of the late Livingston Mims and hosted Presidents Cleveland and McKinley along with other notables She traveled around the world with James Gordon Bennett on his yacht a year before last Her only son Mims Thompson resides in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Atlanta
Joseph Thompson
Trade Treaty Between America and Japan Accepted
Tokio reports the Privy Council accepted the trade mark and copyright treaty between the United States and Japan today, marking a major step in international intellectual property agreement. The decision aligns legal frameworks and fosters cross border protections for creators and businesses. The announcement underscores growing cooperation in trade and culture amid ongoing negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
America
Japan
Privy Council
Sven Hedin In Good Health From Lhasa Caravan
A caravan from Leh in the Indus valley reaches Simla reporting Swedish explorer Sven Hedin is in good health and his caravan is in good condition upon arrival at Lhasa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven Hedin
Simla
Lhasa
Leh
Indus
Quarrel Over One Cent Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Wharton Texas on July 2 R B Pointer, post office head, shot and killed G W Jackson at Pierce Texas after a dispute over a one cent postage stamp. Jackson had mailed a letter with a one cent stamp, prompting Pointer to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Tex
R. B. Pointer
G. W. Jackson
Pierce
Jackson
Pointer
NEW TORPEDO NETS TESTED
Secret tests at Coddington Cove and Buzzard's Bay assess new steel torpedo nets designed to shield armored cruisers and torpedo boats. Torpedo boats Morris and Gwinn fired at nets above water, while submarines conduct underwater trials. unofficial reports say results were satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Coddington Cove
Buzzard’s Bay
Morris
Gwinn
Cowles to remain bureau chief after retirement
Washington July 29 Rear Admiral W S Cowles who will retire for age August 1 will continue as chief of the bureau of equipment after retirement until further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
W. S. Cowles
Bureau of Equipment
Wireless gap seals Connecticut fleet out of Honolulu
Honolulu reports no word from the battleship fleet for the first time since its departure for Australia. The wireless station failed to communicate with the Connecticut last night, with the last received position placing the fleet 1.2 miles from Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Australia
Col Symons Ends Long Army Service
Colonel Thomas Symons of the corps of engineers was placed on the retired list after more than thirty seven years of service. He now works with the New York State Canal Commission and was formerly superintendent of public buildings and grounds in his city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas Symons
Corps of Engineers
Army
Symons
New York State Canal Commission
Mob Kills Black Men After Jail Takeover in Pensacola and Lyons
Telegraph reports two mob killings on July 29. In Pensacola Leander Shaw was seized from jail, stripped, shot to death in the public square after a clash with officers and white mob members. three whites died and many injured. Shaw allegedly attacked Mrs. Lillian Davis with a razor during a home incident. In Lyons County gunmen abducted Alonzo Williams from jail, carried him to the woods, and riddled him with bullets as guards remained near the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Pensacola
Fla
Leander Shaw
Shaw
Lillian Davis
Lyons
Alonzo Williams
Clare Bowen
Lyons County
International effort to curb water pollution and protect fish
Dr David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford, advocates stronger international statutes to protect fish in waters like Lake Champlain and the Great Lakes. The International Fisheries Commission, formed by US Canada treaty, will enforce laws through treaty powers, not local governments, as pulp mill discharges draw scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
S4Y GIRL SHOT HERSELF IN BROOKLYN SHELTER
Coroner's jury in Irving Park Brooklyn finds Barbara Reig died from a self inflicted pistol wound. Evidence notes her depression and a prior hand injury that limited use of a revolver. A backfire soot test supported the self harm finding. Patrolman Shellard remained in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Reig
Bodry
Irving Park
Brooklyn
Brewer
Samuel B. Hubbard
Manhattan
Miss Reig
Mary Krug
Greene Avenue
Brooklin
David H. Shellard
Indians land may now be sold in Oklahoma
Washington reports a new act removes restrictions on land alienation for members of the five civilized tribes in Oklahoma. About nine million acres become available to purchasers, with 65 017 tribal members affected and homestead lands protected for 6 103 others. Remaining 30 107 Indians may gain rights case by case. roughly fifteen thousand Indians live outside the tribes in Oklahoma. The law aims to align Indian land ownership with other territorial residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Five Civilized Tribes of Indians
Oklahoma
Frank Pierce
Secretary of the Interior
Five Civilized Tribes
Five Civilized Tri
Territory
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Salonica
Turkey
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New Yorker
Army and Navy News
Tribune Bureau
Harry A. Leonhauser
16Th Infantry
James B. Jackson
26Th Infantry
Phillippines
Thomas W. Symons
Frank M'Intyre
Infantry
Omas T. Frissell
24Th Infantry
Madison Barracks
Charles J. Nelson
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 I. Deitrick
13Th Cavalry
Fort Niagara
Camp Perry
Lawrence C. Crawford
Chesapeake Bay
James P. Marley
6Th Field Artillery
Harry A. Leeonhauser
6Th Infantry
O. Hill
Prairie
F. L. Oliver
Franklin
Scorpion
C. A. Schipfer
C. M. James
S. Bacon
Naval Hospital
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South Dakota
Stringham
Barney
Tingey
de Long
Thornton
Yankee
Hampton Roads
Hartford
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New Bedford
Gardiner's Bay
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Navy Yard
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Bradford
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Score
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