Morocco Criss Deepens as Europe Seeks Calm
London and Paris report Morocco crisis easing amid talk of a possible French German settlement. Britain weighs naval action to shield France against Germany, with England, France, and Germany eyeing concessions in Congo and Togoland as talks extend toward August.
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London
Morocco
France
Germany
Foreign Office
West Africa
Ed Grey
England
Algecira
Iman
Paris
House of Commons
William
San Sebastian
Spain
Forres
Eirelist
Congo
French Congo
Togoland
Gulf of Guinea
Gold Coast
Dahomes
Bishop Prays In Storm Aboard Liner During Turbulent Sea
Passengers shelter in staterooms as the American Miner Philadelphia arrived from Southampton after a fierce five hour storm from the east. The vessel, which had fine weather until Friday, pitched violently and diners missed meals. Native Josephine Brown fainted. Bishop Hartnell, returning from Africa, declined the dining invitation. The Auguste Victoria reported a similar encounter with the same storm.
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Philadelphia
Southampton
Josephne Brown
Kishop Hartnell
Wale
Katore
Auguste Victoria
Hso
Piva
Houes
Niobe Ashore Off Cape Sable In Dangerous Position
Canadian protected cruiser Niobe ashore on southwest ledge off Cape Sable Nova Scotia and is taking water. Halifax St John steamers race to assist while a government steamer, Ocean Miner, and transatlantic liners stand by. Niobe flagship of newly formed Canadian navy purchased for 1 075 000 dollars. launched 1887. length 435 feet. crew about 500.
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Eastport
Niobex Ashow
Nova Scotia
Halifax
N. S
St. John
N. B
Wireless
Lady Laurier
Stephen
N.S
Niobe
Nova Scotha
Bacraro Point
Navy
Atlantic
Admiral Kingsmill
Canada
Gates's Life in Balance Amid Pneumonia Relapse
American financier John W. Gates remains gravely ill after a relapse that followed a chill. Doctors report pneumonia in the left lung improved with medication, though inflammation of the soldiers caused concern earlier. A decision on his outcome is expected within forty eight hours.
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Guy Sane
Jon
John W. Gates
Gates
Gros
Scare as Threatening Letter Sparks Washington Security Alarm
A threatening letter sent to Speaker Champ Clark prompted heightened security by Washington police and government guardians. The letter warned of twelve pounds of dynamite in a prominent public building if a navy yard investigation did not begin by Thursday. It was signed by One Who Has Been Abused and referred to House Doorkeeper Joseph Sinnott.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Washington 3
Navy Yard
Washington, d
Congress
Speaker Clark
Joseph Sinnott
Man Leaps From Hospital Roof to Death in New York
Gershon Kanst a Brooklyn resident, committed suicide by leaping from the roof garden of the New York Neurological Institute on East 47th Street. He lowered himself over the edge six stories above the sidewalk, hung by his hands, and dropped to his death as onlookers screamed. A nurse and bystanders alerted police and medical staff, but Kanst died instantly.
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Gershon Kanst
Ruummen Sinelttty
Brooklyn
Tom
New York Neurological Institute
East 47Th Street
Kanster
Timmith
Kanstor
Patrolan Murray
Ledyard Defends Steel Absorption Amid Washington Visit
Lewis Carl Ledyard testified before the Howe committee on the 1907 Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel. He defended Morgan and Frick, challenged claims of scheming to drive stock, and explained his role as intermediary and the political tensions surrounding the deal.
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Lewis Carl Ledyard
J. Pierpont Morgan
Tudge Gary
Henry C. Frick
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Steel Corporation
Howe
Ledyard
Gary
J. C. Hanna
Earl W. Ogiebay
Cleveland
Tennesses Syndicate
Hanna
Stanley
Tennessee Company
Moore & Setley
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Moore & Schley
United States
Littleton
Mc Ledyard
Oliver H. Payne
Payne
Moore & Behtey
Mother and Babe Saved From Raging Sea
Aboard the schooner N. E. Ayey off Cape Cod, Mrs Jennie Mazertill and her fourteen month old son Albert were saved after a night of terror. The vessel was driven by a terrific gale and lost both masts before rescue by the steamer Hunker and tow to Boston. The mother recalled the ordeal, clinging to her baby as waves swept over them, awaiting dawn and help. The Hunker crew aided the stricken ship as it reached harbor.
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Boston
Mra
Jennie Magerill
N. EB
Ayey
Ofygor
Albert
Hunker
Hil
Cooners
Cape Cod
Albert Mazerik
Gresham
Bunker Hill
Sure Thing Poker Scam Ends With Arrest At Hotel Woodstock
Barber Astone tells of a complex bunco involving a supposed millionaire who loves poker. Astone claims he lost 1500 dollars after being lured to the West 47th Street hotel by a man named W. S. Smith, a clerk, who is jailed on grand larceny charges after the alleged ruse.
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Ione Maria
Silehela Astone
East Ith Street
Stone
W. 5. Smith
Olf
Woodstock
Broadway
West 47Th Street
Astone
Ars
New York City
Cowes Island
Lves
New York
Aston
West
Agatoe
Horley
Chen
Smith
Washingtons Ancestral English Home as Peace Memorial
A centennial peace celebration in England considers using George Washingtons Northamptonshire ancestral home as its memorial. An American committee surveyed Scenge Manor and began fundraising. Delegates W N Baker W J Howland Walter ges and Mrs J E ngstaff met English leaders to form a coordinating English committee for the fourteenth century peace anniversary.
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Washington
New York
Walter Ges
New Jersey
J. Engstaff
Brooklyn
England
Nemesis after Vardaman in Mississippi Senate race
Jackson Mississippi July campaign narrative centers on ex governor Vardaman and rival Farmer Bill McCalla. McCalla claims debt payments and stirs crowds, while Vardaman portrays foes amid colorful scenes including oxen drawn conveyances. Campaign tensions rise as Mississippi voters head to polls Tuesday.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
United States
Vardaman Hay
Bill McCalla
Parmer Bill
Vardaman
McCaulin
Onyke
Percy
Alexander
Meridian
Squirrels Carry Plague In California Case Reported
Health officials record a human infection from ground squirrel plague in California. Horace Flood, seven, of Contra Costa County, scratched and bitten by a ground squirrel, died after illness. Dr. F W Snow confirms the death. A separate report notes yellow fever cases in Pasadena linked to Joseph M Bergman, who died ten days after contracting the disease. Authorities order exhumation to verify diagnosis.
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California
Horace Flood
Contra
F. W. Snow
Board of Health
Pasadena
Cal
Jeamed Guat
Joseph M. Bergman
Mexico
Mayor Gaynor and Block Walk in Waterbury
The mayor and Rudolph Block were walking for exercise when their automobile reportedly broke down on a trip that included Great Barrington Lenox and Springwest. The mayor observed a fire department response to an alarm and appeared intrigued by the exhibition as they continued their walk with a New York newspaper man.
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Waterbury
Conn
Gavenor
Mefardift
Great Barrington
Lenox
Springwest
Stitt
Rudolph Block
New York
Reciprocity hinges on Canadians vote in September
Ottawa July 20 The eleventh Canadian Parliament was dissolved by Premier Laurier after a cabinet meeting ending at 2 p.m. The move, aimed at shaping the September 21 election, centers on the reciprocity pact with the United States. The Liberal government expects a vigorous two month campaign, with Laurier and key ministers touring the provinces to defend the measure while Conservatives attack. The outcome will determine whether the trade agreement goes into effect.
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Official
Frank Oliver
Western
Canada
Senate
Commons
Quebec
Imperial Navy
Con
Wilfrid Laurier
Central Provinces
Quebrec
Templeman
Oliver
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Fielding
Frederick Borden
Willeam Puxsiey
Maritime Provinces
L. Borden
Robert L. Borsader
Scotia
Ale
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Laurier
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