Sultan Backs Down and Signals Constitutional Reform
News from Constantinople reports Sultan Abdul Hamid II withdrawing a threat and issuing a firman to convoke parliament as the Young Turks gain leverage. A cabinet shakeup follows, with the grand vizier dismissed and Said Pasha installed, signaling pressure toward constitutional reforms amid regional fervor in Macedonia and Saloniki.
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Associated . Press
Constantinople
Pasha
Constanad
Yortte
Lala Pasha
Grant
Pasha ‘Tourid
É “Gounells
Brer
Belgrade
Sérvia
Saloniki
Turkey
Macedonia
Vienna
Monistar
Uskub
Shippers Guarded By Conference On Rates
A national conference of shipper representatives from states including Illinois New York Missouri Iowa Ohio Wisconsin and Pennsylvania met in Chicago under the Illinois Manufacturers association. Despite President McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railway saying no advance is planned, shippers warned that eastern roads had already moved toward higher charges, prompting concern among the carriers accused of collusion.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Llineis
New York
Missouri
Iowa
Ohio
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Tinois Manufacturers’ Association
McCrea
Pennsylvania Railway
Railways
Delegates Nominate F Prouty for Representative in Congress
In a district Republican convention held yesterday delegates nominated Judge F. Prouty for Representative in Congress over incumbent J A Tull. The vote followed a June 2 primary cited by rivals as lacking authority. Captain Hull argued the convention acted without proper power.
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Associated Press
Taggart Not Sure Who Will Lead Democratic National Committee
Taggart and Nathan Cole, members of the Democratic National Committee sub committee, arrived from Indiana and California to attend a meeting to select a campaign manager. Other members are expected later in the day. J. Bryan is said to be running. Tomorrow morning Thomas Taggart will arrive. The rumor says Taft selects the new chairman.
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Associated” Press
Chicago
Jaty ‘Thomas ‘Taggart
Nathan Cole
Democratic National
Indianapolis
Califérnia
cGiamiit
Iorrow
Ithe
Fam
Bryan
Jama
JOW
Aera
Talwart
Thad Noides
National Committee
Taft’s Busy Day in New York Before Cincinnati Trip
President hopeful Taft spent a full day in New York with no formal engagements. He met with the Taft brothers at the Planza hotel, then returned to the Manhattan for a late afternoon departure to Cincinnati. Republican leaders planned to seek meetings to discuss campaign prospects.
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Assoquated Press
Planza
Manhattan
Cincinnati
Taft
Tate
Italian Home Dynamited in Tangipahoa Parish
A dynamiting of an Italian residence in Tangipahoa Parish prompts Sheriff and Italian consul to seek troops. Governor urged for aid as disorder spreads locally. Authorities report no confirmed suspects, while wage disputes are hinted at by officials.
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Tangipaboa
Tod. Iy
Agling
Rady Jin
Pepini
Thaw Ill After Stomach Trouble Prompted Doctor Visit
Harry K Thaw, jailed in Poughkeepsie, suffered a stomach attack described as serious enough to summon outside physician Dr John A Card who arrived but was not allowed to see Thaw. Sheriff Chanler ordered the regular jail physician to attend. Card waited. Thaw’s condition described as not alarming. Also noted: notices of appeal regarding Justice Schauser’s decision and Dowling commitment served on District Attorney Mack and County Clerk Hain by A Russell Peabody.
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A Press
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Uoc
Harry Kr Thaw
John. A. Card
Chanler
Schauser
Hassane
Dowling
Thaw
Mattenwan
Mack
Hain
A. Russell -Peabody
Political feud ends in street murder in Comanche Texas
In Comanche Texas political strife reaches a fatal turn as E Gaines running for re election and his opponent Reese clash on a street, Gaines mortally wounding Reese. Both sought the Democratic nomination for the state legislature in the coming Saturday primaries. Reese backed Bailey while Gaines opposed him.
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Nallaé
Tex
United States
Bailey
Comanche
E Gaines
Sae Reese
Gaines
Comanche County
Reese
Banker’s son arrested on New Jersey bond conspiracy
Cleveland reports Harry Z. of Wid. Hayes & Son arrested on a New Jersey warrant charging conspiracy in a bond deal. About $105,000 involved. Bonds of the West New York Board of Education allegedly obtained illegally with forgery claims. Hayes placed under guard, not jailed.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Harry Z. Ere
Wid. Hayes & Son
New Jersey
Hayes
Board of Education of
West New York
N. J
Vilas Condition Improves Slightly at Presa
The telegraphy from Présa dated July 24 reports Colonel William F Vilas in somewhat better condition today with a slight improvement noted amid a discouraged mood among local observers.
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Présa
Madigor
Wiliam F. Vilas
Champlain's Quebec and Olympic Marathon Headlines
Fragmented notes recount Champlain's founding of Quebec in 1608 and a string of Olympic Marathon scenes. It mentions Dorando, Hayes, and Windsor closely tied to British and Italian athletic moments, with royal spectator presence at Windsor Castle.
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Quebec
Samuel Champlain
St. Lawrence
West Indies
la Cadi
St.Lawrence
Champlain
Abita
Hon
Maria
Charles Iv
Historic Canadian city marks three hundred year founding
Fragmented OCR recalls a historical event with references to a city observing its 300th anniversary. Mentions American, Swedish, and British competitors in wrestling and swimming events. Describes a 200 metre team swimming final with United Kingdom winning, Hungary placing, and the United States third. Includes stray phrases about food and weather.
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Relwyrkow
Kingdom
Australia
Eam - Tree
Agety
Daniels
New York
Hebner
Winds
A. Goodwin
Newpork
A. Rich
Brookline Swimming Club
United Kingdom
America
United. Kingdom
Hungary
Amer
Banking Experts Debate Deposit Guaranty At State Bankers Meet
July 24 meeting at the State Bankers association featured George Wobert, former Mint director and president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago, as principal speaker. Discussion focused on deposit guarantees, the inadequacy of the current currency system, and the need to maintain banking standards without a guaranty plan.
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Fe Col
All is well with fleet on southerly course
The report from Associated Press states the fleet on board U.5 is progressing southward at 1 degree west magnetic variation, ten knots, in pleasant weather. All are well.
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Associated Press
Connecticut
Hionalutt
Iniy
Tom Wali
Modus Vivendi Extended For Fisheries Dispute
The United States and Britain agreed to extend the current modus vivendi governing fisheries between American fishermen and Newfoundland waters. The extension aims to reduce friction while awaiting a settlement before The Hague tribunal, covering third party fishing and related rights.
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Associated Presad
Washington
D.C
Hague Tribunal
New Foundland Weiers
Bea Sony
Riots Suppressed in Bombay as British Troops Fire
In Bombay July 4, after a 24-hour strike, a detachment of British infantry fired to restore order. One native was killed and six wounded while several European and local forces sustained injuries as tensions grew. Demonstrations continued with nationalist sentiments and calls for sedition.
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Gay Aissuciusby
Bombay
As -Dreamlu
Ang
Mth Unds
Jenson
Atx
Prince of Wales Reviews 20000 Troops in Quebec
The Prince of Wales reviews about 12 000 soldiers and 6 000 to 8 000 sailors and marines in Quebec on plains of Abraham. Marshal Roberts assists. the event precedes a formal presentation to the governor general. The French forces and Canadian contingents are described, with a luncheon hosted by the Quebec mayor and French officials present.
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Hy Associated. Press
Quebec
prince + of Wales
Abrahwin
South Africa
Tre
Sandra
Can
Wijur
Abraham
Wolfe
Snarder
Atresia
Britt Loli
Prince of Wales
Fort Grey
Fairbanks
Korgeht Owich
Jaureguiberry
Gould Goes to Court Over False Evidence Case
Frank G Gould appeared at the Tombs Court with Mrs Helen Kelley charged with seeking false evidence. Meg Fleming, one of three arrestees, testified she provided details and information to investigators. Assistant District Attorney Wurt described her statements to Magistrate Corrigamny, noting no stipulation would be offered at the proceeding.
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New York
Helen Kelley Iid
Tombs
Art Chin
Fhrée Opersona
Itl Wis
Meg. Jul Fleming
Gould
Qlatriot Sittorney
Wurt
Corrigamny
Fleming
Machinists May Strike Over Wage Dispute
Fifteen delegates from the Northwestern district of Utah announce a vigorous resistance to any attempt by Canadian Pacific to alter existing agreements or reduce wages. The 6,000 machinists on thirty-six American railways west of Chicago and north of the Union Pacific system back the stance and pledge support to Town Central Railway workers. The group vows to sustain the fight indefinitely if necessary, aligning with the Brotherhood of Railroad Machinists.
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Ftailway Machinistat Union
Canadian Pacific Railwa
Tavhudsts
Utmen
Chicago
Union
Town Central Railway
Sty
Town Central
VoaSl
Sensation on Tap as Georgia hearings near siege of convict camps
Sensational developments are expected at hearings before the legislative committee investigating the convict lease system in Georgia. A number of witnesses allege brutal flagging of convicts at camps and say others who helm inhumane treatments have been practiced. several have been summoned.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Cin
Atte Legislative
Georgia
Robbed a baggage man on a night train
An Associated Kingston report describes a holdup aboard a train near Stamford. A passenger snatched a baggage man’s pen watch and other items, then jumped from the car as the train paused near South Gilbea and Stauford, and was taken into custody.
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Associated
Kingston
N. Y
Stauford
Ther
Agengeran
Rowe Watch
Sisia Saan
Stamford
Disaster in tunnel claims twenty five lives
Reports from Herne Switzerland describe a catastrophic tunnel accident where workers were trapped as water and mud surged through a breached barrier. Rescue efforts and river inflow hindered escape, with the toll placed at twenty five fatalities. A second report notes the Norwegian steamer Bakkelaget sinking after a collision, with passengers feared dead.
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Wien
Kander
Christiania
Norway
Bakkelaget
Balmet
Judge Grosscup Defies Roosevelt in Public Statement
A transcript outlines Judge Grosscup arriving in Chicago and refusing interview requests. He later dictating a statement that challenges Roosevelt and declares the judicial and executive branches independent.
400 Metre Race Void in London After Protest
London July 4 James BE Sullivan American Olympic commissioner relays a reply from the Amateur Athletic Association secretary. The judges and umpires ruled the 400 metres race valid but disqualified J C Carpenter for a foul. The event will be rerun Saturday without Carpenter. Officials will report Carpenter's conduct to the Amateur Athletics Association.
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Associated Press
London
James BE
Sullivan
The
Amateur Athletic Association
Soc. Carpenter University
Moon
J. C. Carpenter
Carpenters Jurmins
Fiet Uiet
Italian Ambassador Sees Treaty Rights Over Foreigner Licenses
Mane 24 Italian ambassador states authorities in Vanend Virginia refuse to grant Heuor licenses to Italians and other foreigners. He says nothing can be done now but may take action within reasonable time if treaty rights between governments are involved. He downplays the issue, not seeing it as currently serious.
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Mane
Minnesota Bankers Meet in St Paul
The Minnesota Bankers Association holds its annual gathering with bankers from across the state convening in St Paul for discussions and networking. Attendees include representatives from multiple banks and financial institutions as the group reviews industry trends and policy issues.
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