World News in Brief Newberian Dispatches February
Bulgaria readies for war with Turkey while French leader Lazaret meets in London. Flood death toll in Pennsylvania rises to 20 with 16 missing as Russo British tension grows over Manchuria. Shamrock III dominates racing, and U S British ties face scrutiny amid European diplomacy. Fire and accidents claim lives across Newark Jersey City Utah and elsewhere as war rumors persist.
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Loabet
France
London
England
Pennsylvania
Dam Gashes Greensburg Park as Water Spout Ravages Area
A Greensburg water spout caused a flood near Oakford park with at least two to three bodies recovered and rumors of over 100 dead. Rain intensified as a dam east of the lake broke, sending a torrent through the ravine and destroying park structures and cattle barns at the junction of Greensburg Jeannette and Park car lines.
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Greensburg
Oakford
Jeannette
Ex-Governor Stephens Testifies on Alleged Bribe Offer
St Louis July 1 ex Governor W Stephens before grand jury for over an hour recounts a $20000 bribe proposal to appoint Jam Butler excise commissioner and a stock investment scheme tied to a transit bill. He says he declined the bribe and notes further probes by Circuit Attorney Folk, with more revelations expected tomorrow.
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St. Louis
W. Stephens
Grand
Grand Jury
Circuit
Folk
Jam Butler
Stephens
Butler
Govhens
Riots End in Bloodshed as Evansville Jails Fire Upon Mob
In Evansville Indiana on July 8 a riot left seven dead and at least 14 injured after National Guard troops and deputies fired on a mob of about 1000 outside Vanderburgh County Jail. Gunfire and stones filled the streets as guards fought to repel rioters aiming to storm the jail.
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Evansville
Ind
First Regiment
Indiana National Guard
Chris Kratz
Fourth
Division
Vine
Vanderburg
Blowlyn
National Guard
Fred
Durbin
Division Street
New Fight on the Canal in Colombian Senate
A Bogota dispatch reports stormy debate over the Hay-Herran canal treaty as protests grow that the document lacks President Marroquin's signature. Foreign Minister Rico urged postponing signature until final approval while ex President Caro urged defense of the treaty. senate adjourned with four canal committee members in favor, three opposed, two doubtful.
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New York
Senate
Hay-Herran Canal
Marroquin
Bogota
Luis Carlos Rico
Caro
House
Pope in grave condition as Rome awaits pope's fate
Rome reports the pope's health deteriorating with little solid nourishment allowed. Doctors advise strengthening the heart while the pontiff declines injections and wine. A morning bulletin is expected after consultations, and Dr Lappon plans to stay near the Vatican through the outcome.
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Rome
Lapponi
Mazzoni
Lappon
Vatican
Pacific cable completed linking San Francisco to Philippines
The Pacific submarine line was joined at Honolulu aboard the cable ship Anglia at 10:50 pm Eastern time finishing the 8000 mile link from San Francisco to the Philippine Islands. President Roosevelt sent a message to President Mackay via the new cable in 12 minutes, a world record. The previous across the world time dated to 1896 and took 50 minutes.
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New York
Honolulu
Anglia
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
Mackay
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Ac Ca
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Grand Central Palace
Furnaces Frozen at Grant and Glebe Smelters
Denver July 8 James B Grant chairman of the executive committee of the American Smelting and Refining company estimates damage from the unexpected strike at 25 000 to 30 000 Most of 11 furnaces in use were frozen and the ore must be cut out before reuse President Charles F Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners doubts a statewide miner callout is needed Strikers blame the legislature for failing to pass an eight hour law and accuse the company of improper tactics Police guard the smelters with 12 arrests for disorderly conduct and threats
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Denver
James B. Grant
American “Smelting & Refining Company
Grant and Glebe
Charles F. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Readjustment Trustees Declare Final Dividend for Price McCormick
New York July 8 James G Can non Brayton Ives and William L Bull trustees under the readjustment plan of Price McCormick Co today declare a final 11 percent dividend on unsecured creditors. They report secured creditors with claims over 1 000 000 paid in full and unsecured creditors have received 71 percent in dividends.
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New York
James G. Cannon
Brayton Ives
William L. Bull
Price, McCormick & Co
Turkish Bulgarians clash near Vodena leaves casualties
In the Vodena area 46 miles north of Salonica Turkish troops clash with Bulgarians. Bulgarian forces report 10 killed while Turkish troops have two wounded. The engagement occurred near Oskub in European Turkey on July 8.
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Oskub
Turkey
Vodena
Salonica
Snow General In Montana Reports Heavy Continental Divide
Snow covered Montana with flurries statewide on July 6. The Continental Divide saw heavy falls and temperatures dropped to 45. Crops feared damaged in some areas while range gains were noted for ranchers in southern eastern and northern parts. Bitterroot valley received cold rain possibly delaying crop growth. Western Montana faced a severe storm contact sweeping in from Nebraska.
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Butte
Mont
Montana
Continental Divide
Missoua
Nebraska
St Helens Leads in Columbia County Vote Count
Rainier Oregon July 8 The county seat election in Columbia County drew a record turnout with Rainier 562 Clarakanie 511 St Helens 625 and Auburn precinct not changing the result. The vote will trigger a second election on the first Monday in August due to registration book errors and over 250 affidavits from six freeholders in Rainier precinct.
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Rainier, Or
Columbia County
Auburn
Rainier
Clarakanie
St. Helens
Rainier Precine Atone
Ultimatum to China Not Yet Communicated to U S
Washington reports indicate no official word has reached Washington about the Japan England ultimatum to China. The United States has not been approached by the involved powers and has had no chance to indicate support for joint action to safeguard interests in Manchuria.
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Washington
China
Japan
England
Odessa
United States
Manchuria
Washington Statue Unveiled in Budapest by American Director
Adolph Friend Mann, an American citizen and director of the Burdavara Public Garden also called American Park in Budapest, presented a life sized equestrian statue of George Washington. The unveiling drew American colony members and thousands of Hungarians in attendance.
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Budapest
Adolph Friend Mann
Burdavara
American Park
George Washington
Toy Plast Blown Up in Chicago Factory Blast
An explosion at a South Chicago Avenue toy cap factory killed three people instantly and injured several others, with one more victim fatally wounded. The blast destroyed the facility manufacturing caps for toy pistols.
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Union Pacific
Morgan
Utah
Chicago
Sveral
Chicago Avenue
Floods threaten Gainesville Texas residents shelter on housetops
Gainesville Texas, July 6, four feet of water engulfs the city as thousands take refuge on housetops. The town is in darkness with rising flood, threatened by a looming surge from St Joseph. Reports peg wrecked tracks and possible loss of life while a relief train is sent out.
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Gainesville
Tex
St. Joseph
Santa Fee
Cloudburst and tornado hit Texas between San Antonio and Corpus Christi
A cloudburst and tornado swept the region between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Reports indicate fatalities near Petuts with more possible deaths and heavy property loss. Early word from Beeville said buildings damaged but no lives lost.
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Texas
Dalles
Tex
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Petuts
Beeville
Dulles
Cuban Treaties Signed and Details of Isle of Pines
The Havana event signed duplicate treaties covering naval and coaling stations and the last two of six Cuba US pacts. Signers included Minister Squiers and Senor Garcia Montes with Cuban officials present. Isle of Pines transfer preserves American rights and protections, with notable tax and legal guarantees. Naval stations lease sparked lengthy talks amid Cuban concerns on smuggling and practical terms. President Palma and Squiers faced pressure from lawmakers influencing final language.
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Havana
United States
Cuba
Secretary of State
Minister Squiers
Senor Garcia Montes
the Treasury
Senor Zaldos
Senor Pervia
Senor Digea
Department of Justice
Legation
Mr.Suires
Eles of Pines
Isle of Pines
Palma
Squiers
Ef Wees
Burghers Oppose War Debt Amid Asiatic Labor Debate
In Heidelberg Transvaal a burghers meeting adopted regulations regretting the proposed Asiatic labor plan and urging the government not to place the 3256 million dollar war debt on the country. General Botha voiced support for the government while stressing Afrikaner land ownership remains theirs.
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Heidelberg
Transvaal
Botha
Turkey Blames Bulgaria Over Frontier Troop Movements
Vienna July 6 Turkish ambassador delivered a note to the Austrian foreign office denying the Bulgarian note’s claims about massed Turkish troops on the frontier and accusing Bulgarian revolutionists of responsibility for the incidents.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Vienna
Foreign Office
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