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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
18
A large Parisian strike in Vigneux, France, turns violent as cavalry clashes with stone-throwing workers. Three killed, many injured, barricades built, and troops fire into the mob. General strike in Paris follows, with fifty thousand workers stopping work. Authorities plan prosecutions of instigators.
London reports growing influence of the Universal Peace Congress with wider national representation and keen interest. Benjamin F. Trueblood of the American Peace Society notes progress toward halting armament spending, while delegates receive King Edward with promises of speeches advancing peace. A Lambeth resolution favors settling disputes by peaceful means and calls for reducing race prejudice and trade conflicts. Additional actions urge a short term armament cap and a general arrest of weapons. Turkey’s constitutional progress is celebrated by a Young Turk-linked measure.
The Jacob van Heemskerk is ordered ready to sail for the Caribbean Sea as Holland’s sole reinforcement for the West Indies. The Gelderland remains in Venezuelan waters, and tensions rise after Minister de Reus is expelled by President Castro amid disputes over Curacao quarantine and Venezuelan revolts.
A Curacao dispatch reports Curacao Governor saying Willemstad merchants refuse to buy a cargo of sugar aboard a vessel chartered by Castro's brother after being forced to leave port. The State Department lacks official word on Holland's Venezuela policy, while a Hague press dispatch notes the battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk may head to the Caribbean, fueling speculations on the Venezuelan affair.
Strasburg July 30 Prince August fourth son of Emperor William was awarded the doctorate in the science of government with a very good rating on his papers. The ceremony marks the first Hohenzollern to receive the degree. Plans to send him to Harvard were dropped due to the Empress’s wish to keep him close and American professors’ doubts about a quiet scholarly life there.
The Turkish consul in New York reports a wave of rejoicing as the Sultan grants general amnesty to political fugitives. Four hundred thousand Turkish subjects in the U S and 40,000 to 50,000 in New York could return, ending the influence of the Hunchakist and sparking hopes of prosperity. Mundji Bey plans a large reunion to celebrate the new era and expects property values to rise with freer thought and speech.
Constantinople quiets after constitutional protests while dissatis faction grows over ministry reconstruction. Young Turks dominate city and European provinces. disloyal cries heard, Zekki Pacha attacked, and troops fast around military colleges. Selim Melhamed Pacha’s flight sparks liberal backlash. Melhamed family under scrutiny as ambassadors face criticism. Iskender Melhamed condemned then reprieved. fate of Habib Melhamed unclear.
The Admiralty exonerates Admiral Lord Charles Beresford and Admiral Sir Percy Scott after a full inquiry into the recent naval manoeuvres signaling error. Beresford gave a possibly dangerous signal and Scott aboard the Good Hope doubted it and did not follow. The order was not dangerous, but Sir Percy acted prudently in turning away. Lord Beresford informed him of the signal at the time.
London reports Robert Sievier editor of The Winning Post was acquitted at the Old Bailey of attempting to blackmail Jack Joel nephew of the late Barney Barnato by threatening to publish a defamatory article unless paid 25 dollars. The not guilty verdict was cheered in court amid outside demonstrations and a large crowd that day.
The House of Lords passed the Old Age Pensions bill with amendments likely to be rejected by the Commons. It is expected the Lords will consent to the Commons rejections when the bill returns for its final passage.
A July 30 fire in Sackville New Brunswick destroyed the Enterprise Foundry and the Intercolonial Hotel, with about 100 workers laid off. A lightning strike started the blaze and, after a brief hold, low water hindered efforts to contain it, though the railway station survived. Insurance covers about 5 000 of the 10 000 estimated loss.
London July. George Innis-Howe, a small jobber on the American market focused on steel issues, was today declared unable to meet his obligations on the Stock Exchange.
The Arion Choral Society of Brooklyn arrives by steamer from Coblenz to Bonn. Bonn University students, local choral groups, fire brigade and a military band greet them. A Beethoven Hall concert raises funds for various charities as the audience envelopes the singers with flowers.
Ambassador Leishman reports in a State Department dispatch on recent Turkish events and the proclamation of a constitution noting changes and the granting of amnesty to political prisoners. The message describes political liberalization and shifts in governance amid revolutionary reforms.
A cautious view of early government changes notes limited constitutional powers and potential palace friction. Reports indicate cabinet shifts and attempts to move palace entourages. Citizens accuse the palace camarilla of wrongdoing, while a general amnesty frees political prisoners.
Innsbruck Austria July 39 The village of Mehrn-les-Bains has been destroyed by a landslide. Sixteen persons are reported killed. Mehra lies in the Austrian Tyrol half a mile from Brixlegg a summer resort. Many visit Mehra for the baths.
The Thomas car crossed the frontier at noon and reached Paris this evening. Enthusiasts met it at Meaux, twenty five miles east of Paris, and greeted the crew with cheers. The race committee awaited at the Matin office to receive the car. The crew later went to a hotel after celebrations.
The Irish American Athletic Club visitors were greeted with a spontaneous, large crowd in Dublin. Lawson Robertson praised the warm reception, while John J. Hares headed to Nenagh for his grandfather’s home. North Tipperary gears up to greet the marathon winner despite Gaelic Association’s ban on Saturdays meet. The Irish-American club leader ordered three runners to withdraw from the Dublin event amid Gaels and Amateur Athletic Association tensions.
Suva Fiji July The Glacier store ship of the US Atlantic fleet arrived today reporting wireless communication with the battleship Georgia on Tuesday at about twelve hundred miles. It hopes to tonight link the fleet via the tender Yankton in the Tonga Islands and the repair ship Panther at Pago Pago in the Samoan Islands.
Vancouver reports the death by suicide of Allen Reid, Winnipeg based manager for Anchor Investment Company, at Masset on Graham Island. He left a letter directing the company to hire another man. A coroner's jury censured the company for sending him to a remote post and failing to provide proper support.
The army conducted experiments at Magdeburg on July 30 firing at a captive balloon from two and a half miles. Despite thirty hits the balloon remained intact and did not collapse.
General James A Drain, president of the American Rifle Association, reports a London hotel robbery where two Bisley medals and some minor jewelry were taken from his apartment. Olympic officials promised duplicates. A second American victim, Miss Maud White of the Waldorf, also reports thefts as police pursue a suspected gang of American burglars.
Sir William MacGregor, Governor of Newfoundland, is reported safe after the storm that devastated Labrador. The cruiser Fiona, visiting the Labrador coast, rode out the gale at Rigoulette and carried the governor toward Northern Labrador to aid shipwrecked crews. Twenty three vessels wrecked, three men drowned so far.
Rio de Janeiro July 30 Instructions have been sent to the Brazilian Legation in London to repeat that none of the three Dreadnought class battleships now under construction for Brazil in England is for sale.
Norfolk Virginia July 30 orders have been issued for the new cruiser Montana to depart Sunday morning from the Norfolk navy yard on a month long cruise. The voyage includes gun testing in Southern waters and showcases the ship's readiness.
Niagara Falls July 30 Knights of Pythias of New York elect officers with Grand chancellor Edward A. Gifford Athens and other statewide posts including S W Eckman and Alonzo Bedell among listed names trustees named Henry Immerman Charles Endel A B Gardiner C J Goodrich Newburg
The surgeon general will publish a list of physicians ready for first lieutenant commissions in the army medical reserve corps. Critics say the rank is inadequate for leading doctors in war, though provisions exist to grant higher rank by commission in volunteers if activated. Army orders detail transfers, promotions, and station changes for officers across engineers, infantry, and medical units, with naval and marine movements and ship duties also noted.
Chicago July 30 Twenty seven rifle competitors in the Department of the Lakes meet at Fort Sheridan were selected for the Army team for the fourth national shooting contest at Camp Perry Ohio. Sergeant C H Kunz led with 769 points. Cavalry provided fifteen places and infantry twelve. Tomorrow pistol preliminaries begin after a day devoted to skirmish firing.
A blaze on the second floor of the Standard Storage Warehouse near Broadway and 33rd Street prompted three alarms and halted Broadway traffic. Fire officials led a large response as dense smoke endangered firemen and thousands of dollars in goods. Seventeen of twenty horses were saved and seven stabled animals on the 53rd Street side survived. The Lincoln Hotel guests prepared to evacuate if flames spread. Damage estimated at $50,000.
The note directs readers to a telephone directory to locate Lackawanna ticket offices and related services. It emphasizes consulting the directory for specific office locations and contact details.
Pensacola reports calm after last night's riot sparked by Leander Shaw’s execution. Shaw was killed by authorities this morning. Mrs. Davia, her throat cut, survives but fate is uncertain. A baby struck during the attack is expected to recover. Coroner’s jury says Shaw died at hands of unknown assailants and will probe the deaths of Henry Kellum and Bud Nicholas in the fight at the jail.
Sigmund Lorentz a Brooklin letter carrier at 418 Barbey Street Station B was jailed after police found he had delivered decoy letters and a ring to a fake addressee. Inspector Joseph E. Jacobs reported Lorentz admitted taking the mail and valuables, with two marked bills and the ring recovered on him amid other seized items. Lorentz cited financial need as motive, saying his wife had been ill.
Harlem River Park saw Gym Bagley and two prizefighters Harlem prospects Harry Phillips and Bennie Franklin held for trial in $100 bail each. Judge Warren W. Foster presided as a man claiming to be Foster faced charges of impersonation and jewelry theft from Dr. A C Dupont’s home. Six youths arrested by Pinkerton detectives, named Cohen, Brant, Rickert, Esmond, Devlin, and Bradley, were held in $100 bail for examination.
Mansfield Ohio July 3 Laban Pollock aged seventy one died today from bumblebee stings received when he disturbed a bee nest in his hay mow days ago. He was stung forty or fifty times before he could escape.
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