Venezuela Severes Diplomatic Ties With United States
Washington reports that Venezuela and the United States have fully severed diplomatic relations. Venezuelan charge d affaires Senor Veloz Goilocoa delivered notice that the Venezuelan legation in Washington will close and return to Caracas. The move mirrors Washington’s recall of Jesuit Sleeper from Caracas and signals no immediate handling of urgent diplomatic business.
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Washington
America
Venezuela
Senor Veloz-Goilicoa
State Department
Bacon
Ashington
Jacob Sleeper
Caracas
Paul
Senor Veloz
Legation
Efior Jacobo Pimental
New York
United States
Marshall Named Chief of Army Engineers by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt appointed Colonel William L Marshall as chief of engineers in the army after selecting the most meritorious candidate. Taft supported the choice, signaling a Taft-like alignment between the two leaders. An earlier riding test nearly sidelined Marshall due to his weight, not lack of effort, as no horse could bear him for a full day.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William L. Marshall
Army
Engineer Corps
Department
Marshall
Taft
Death toll in Paraguay revolution rises to 150
Washington reports estimated 100 to 150 killed and about 100 wounded in Paraguay's early July revolution. Dispatch from Edward C. O'Brien, American minister to Uruguay and Paraguay, notes fighting began July 2 with the minister of war captured. Asuncion was tranquil on July 7 per Buenos Aires relay.
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Paraguay
Washington
State Department
Edward C. O’brien
Uruguay
Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Chinese Make American Uniforms Protest
Secretary Wright received Connecticut khaki makers protest against English khaki used for U S uniforms arguing British material and Manila made by Chinese labor exclude American manufacturers and workers. The complaint was sent via President Roosevelt.
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Washington
War Wright
Connecticut
Manila
Roosevelt
Revolutionary Movement Reported in Honduras
Information from the state department says a proposed revolutionary movement against Honduras is led by former President Bonilla. No details are provided. Salvadoran and Guatemalan governments have ordered measures to prevent any movement of that character from forming in those countries.
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Honduras
Washington
State Department
Bonilla
Salvador
Guatemala
Agreement With Mexico Reached On Neutrality Border
Washington July 31 Acting Secretary Bacon and Ambassador Creel reached a perfect understanding on steps to prevent neutrality law violations along the Mexican border. The two hour conference set the government’s purpose to act promptly against breaches.
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Mexico
Washington
United States
Bacon
Creel
Ex-Army Captain Convicted of Forgery Is Sentenced
Daniel Keller former U S army captain was found guilty of defrauding the government with stolen quartermaster checks and sentenced to two years at hard labor in the federal prison at North Kansas.
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Chicago
Daniel Keller
United States Army
North
Kan
Brazil Plans Broad Retaliation on U S Naval Interference
Washington reports Brazil plans a sweeping retaliation against U S naval policy. Brazil would abolish 20 percent preferential tariffs for Americans and seize Brazilian ships as it sees fit. A diplomat cited agitation in Brazilian newspapers and questioned U S supervision of naval plans. Evidence claims Brazil sold a torpedo boat to Japan and ordered 26 battleships built in Europe for transfer to Japan.
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Washington
United States
Brazil
Japan
Snake Indians Defiant At Creek Camp Near Heietta
In Oklahoma on July 9 sheriff’s deputies from McIntosh and Okmulgee counties visited the Old Hickory grounds near Heietta to investigate a Snake Indian uprising. They were driven off by about thirty armed Indians led by Crazy Snake who proclaimed that state and U S laws have no authority over them. The message suggested state troops may be sent to disperse the malcontents as leaders accuse land allotment fraud and English language exclusion among the Creeks.
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Muskogee
Okla
MclIntosh
Omulgee
Old Hickory Grounds
Hietta
CJ Snake
United States
Guthrie
Crazy Snake
New State
Convention Opens in Denver as Democrats Begin Deliberations
The Democratic national convention opened in Denver with about ten thousand in attendance. Theodore A. Bell of California delivered a keynote amid lively but brief enthusiasm. The session focused on formalities as committees work on permanent organization ahead of the presidential nomination battle.
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Denver
Colo
Theodore A. Bell
California
Pennsylvania
Soames
Grover
Cleveland
Ee Ee
Navy bids opened for 7200 ton steam colliers two shipyards
The navy department opened bids for four new steam colliers of American registry rated 7200 tons dead weight with max cost 525000. Bids came from Mason company Boston for three vessels Camden New Jersey firm New York Shipbuilding company for three ships at 439000 each and Maryland Steel for varying counts between 395000 and 403000 per unit. Cramp Sons offered 475000 for one or all three with 11 knots and 8200 tons.
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Washington
Navy Department
Theis
Mason Company
Boston
Everett, Maiden
Metro
New York Shipbaating Company
Camden
N. J
Maryland Steel Company
Baltimore
Cramp & Sons
Prey Neg
Consul to Probe Disturbances in Mexican Border area
General A L Myer reports sending troops to Del Rio near insurgent activity in Mexico. American Consul Ellsworth plans a solo trip to Las Vacas country in Coahuila to inspect conditions from rebel disturbances and report findings to the state department.
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Washington
A. L. Myer
Department of Texas
Ory
del Rio
Mexico
Ellsworth
State Department
Reds and Blacks Clash Near Sonora Oklahoma
Washington dispatches report a clash between Snake Indians and negros near Sonora Oklahoma. The Indian Protective association says whites through officials are taking tribal land with nominal pay, fueling tensions and disputes.
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Washington
Sonora
Okla
Indian Protective Association
Eufavia Harjo
Inar
Oklahoma City
Transport Sails for Manila with Army Cargo
Army transport Thomas sailed from San Francisco for Manila via Honolulu and Guam with a full cargo of commissary stores. She carried army post includ ing several army on cavy aid and families, 20 navy enlisted men, 83 marine corps enlisted men at Manila, and 20 marines for Guam. On return she will undergo extensive repairs.
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San Francisco
Thomas
Manila
Honolulu
Guam
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Paper Trust Pays Fines in Restraint Case
Twenty two members of the Manila & Fiber Paper Manufacturers association were fined 2000 each for operating a trade restraint scheme. Their fines were to be paid to the United States circuit court today with two other companies to settle theirs in a few days.
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Paper Trust
New York
Manilla & Fiber Paper Manufacturers’ Association
United States Circuit Court
Forest Fire Engagement Calls Fort Huachuca Aid
Washington reports on July 9 that Colonel W. S. Seler of Fort Huachuca near the Mexican border is ordered to assist in battling a major fire line near Fuachocane in Garees national forest with all possible resources.
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Washington
The
Warnagent
W. 8. Seler
Fort Huachuca
Arigona
Fuachocane
Garees National
Cars Getting Busy
The American Railway Association reports June 24 idle freight cars at 312 847 nationwide and in Canada, down from 349 567 on June 10 and 413 338 on April 29. Over two weeks June 10 to 24, 36 720 fewer surplus cars, with New England up and the Middle West down sharply. The drop marks the fourth consecutive two month decline totaling 100 491 cars driven by coal field resumption and higher box car demand.
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Chicago
American Railway Association
New England
Middle Western
Canada
Heat Wave Kills Twenty-Three in New York
Twenty-three deaths and many prostrations result from a brutal heat wave in New York. In 18 hours ending at 12:30 last night, 23 people died, with 44 deaths in the prior 42 hours. The thermometer hit 92 at noon, streets over 80 by 7 am, and humidity rose to 78 before falling to 73 aiding many in tenement districts.
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New York
Russian Grip Tightens in Tehran Amid Cossack Takeover
A Lokal Anzeiger dispatch from Teheran reports growing Russian influence in the Persian capital. Cossacks gain control of machine gun sections and field guns, artillery barracks are placed at their disposal, and Persian enlistments begin under Russian instructors. The Persian people show mounting irritation.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeigermer
Teheran
Twelve Dead Heat Wave in Philadelphia Rises to Twelve
The heat wave in Philadelphia continued to cause suffering as the high reached 91 degrees, with authorities adding five more heat deaths to the city total, bringing the toll to 12. Many residents collapsed under the prolonged heat.
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Philadelphia
Weather Bureau
Secretary of the Interior Heads West on Inspection Tour
Secretary Gestalt travels from San Francisco to Portland aboard last night’s train to inspect Klamath river reclamation work and to scrutinize the Northwestern Indian reservations. He travels as private secretary and confidential stenographer accompanying him.
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Garfield
San Francisco
Gestalt
Portland, Or
Klamath River
Boston Hottest City in United States on July Day
Boston was the hottest city in the United States with the exception of Washington, as official records show. The day’s high temperatures were reported in Boston and Washington with marked heat in both locations.
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Boston
United States
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