Law Declared In Spain Martial Law Amid Riots
Madrid reports martial law proclaimed by King Alfonso as strikes swell and Catalonia burns. Rioting spreads from Barcelona to Gerona and Melilla fronts. troops deployed, convents burned, and police clash with labor groups. Officials fear a broader revolt while Moors resist in Melilla and Atount Gurus holdouts face siege.
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Pri Madrid
Alfonso
Imi
Spain
San Sebastian
Merastas
St. Paul
St. Antonine
Paraleto
Barcelona
Valencia
Vendreil
Tarragona
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Madrid
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Paris
Riff Coast
Maura
Marina
Morocco
Melilla
Mount Atalayou
Mount
Geruga
Cerbere
France
Serlone
People
Fondaye
Saragossa
Catalouia
Conde de Allende Saizar
Lerida
Pimplona
Train collision injures six passengers near Ames
Six passengers on the Chicago and Northwestern train traveling from Des Moines to South Dakota points were injured in a collision with a freight train four miles south of Ames at 2:55 this morning. There were no fatalities.
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Usy! Associated. Press
Des Moines
Chicago & Northwestern
Dés Moines
South
Dakota
Ames
Costly Fire at Darien Destroys Buildings and Hall
A blaze in Darien South of Janesville destroyed the George Reed property the Woodbridge Implement company and the town hall. The loss is estimated to exceed 25000 dollars according to a special Wisconsin dispatch.
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Milwaukes
Wis
Wisconsin
Janesville
Darien
George Reed
Woodbridge Implement Company
Suspect Arrested in Boise Murder Probe
A man resembling Jack Simpking, wanted by Boise police for complicity in the murder of ex Gov. Steunenberg, was arrested in The Dalles Oregon. He gave the name Nels Nelson and was taken into custody on July 2.
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Mby
Dalles
Ore
Jack Simpking
Boise, Idaho
Steunenberg
Nels Nelson
Jeffries Posts Forfeit to Fight Johnson for Heavyweight Title
James J. Jeffries posts a $5,000 forfeit to meet Jack Johnson for the heavyweight title in a bout to be 20 to 100 rounds, at a purse set by the club. He plans to be ready in five months and weighs 235 pounds, with training to begin in Bohemian Grove.
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Associated Press
New York
James J. Jeffries
Robert Edgren
Jacky Johnson
Johnson
Tommy Burks
Australia
Jeffries
Farfelt
Europe
Stould
Tam
Jack Johnson
Aly Vo
Aga
Bob’ Idgeon
John B. Clack
San Francisco
Teffries
Garishad
Bohemian
Ele
Sam Berger
Hig
Sam Bereger
Thaw Hearing Opens Afternoon Session at Matteawan
Report notes forenoon testimony and a resumed afternoon session in the Harry K Thaw application for release from Matteawan criminal insane asylum. District Attorney Jerome questions Thaw on the stand about his opinions and status as proceedings continue.
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Associated Press
White Plains
Harry
Thaw
Matteawan
Jerome
Ben
Thaw Trial Testimony on Evelyn Nesbit and Pamphlets
Fragmentary courtroom excerpts show questions about a pamphlet alleging a conspiracy against Thaw, claims of expensive legal fees, and references to Evelyn Nesbit. Thaw defends his relations and notes Nesbit’s care in Europe while Jerome probes letters and misreadings. The exchange touches on motives and past affairs within the trial context.
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Jerome
Peabody
Evelyn Nesbit
Evelen Nesbit
Thaw
Deesumarty
Evelyn Thaw
Tariff Battle Shifts Focus To Lumber Rates In Conferees Session
Washington dispatch reports the tariff talks centering on lumber duties as conferees review the glove schedule while lumber remains the hotter issue. House and Senate members rail against proposed lumber hikes, with insurgents and low lumber faction jockeying for leverage and President Taft pressing for restraint.
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House
Senate
Taft
White House
Hls
Senate and House Dispute Over Lumber Rates
The article reports a tug of war between the Senate and President over lumber import duties and glove costs. Conferees work to reconcile high and low rate proposals for finished and rough lumber, with key lawmakers and the president cited as central actors in the budget fight.
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Jayert
Congress
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Michigan
Louisiana
Larimer
Lin Yallotts
Stephenson
W Cousin
Penrose
Tennaylvania
Culborsan Itoxox
Janes
Washington
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Oregon
Brabey
Kentucky
Shively
Tichung
Nelson
Minnesota
Messrs
Downend
Funami
Howe Lita
Yen
Cannan
Hla
Anon
Canfortea
Con Crrees
Abirich
Republican Convention Opens in Virginia With Taft Backing Victory
Chairman Bascom Slemp told delegates that the new tariff law would boost progress and prosperity as the Virginia Republican convention opened at the Academy of Music. The gathering was described as lily white with a lone black attendee, while portraits of Taft and Roosevelt were absent and Washington Lincoln and Grant portraits and flags dominated the decor.
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Seenet
Associated Press
Newport News
Way
Bascom Slemp
Taft
Academy of Music
Roosevelt
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Lumber Duty Clash Drives Senate to Yield Tactics
Washington July 28. President and House Republicans press for a 1.50 duty on rough lumber. Senate resists, promising a possible special session in October if no agreement. Key lawmakers from Payne to Longworth discuss strategy as talks linger with cautious optimism.
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House
Senate
Tim
White House
Congress
Deeo
Payne
Wisconsin
Smith
Iowa
Scott
Kansan
Martin
South Dwakota
Perktina
New York
Longworth
Ohio
Crumpacker
Indiana
T. C. Stevens
Tragic Train Death Claims Mother and Young Son
In Champiatgo Alabama a mother died saving her two year old Emmet from an oncoming train. Midtehard Alexander and the older brother attempted to reach safety after the children ran toward a grocery, but the mother and the toddler were struck and killed while a five year old was saved.
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Associated Dress
Champiatgo
Emmet
Midtehard Alexander
Meath
Man Wanted for Forgery Nabbed in Kansas City
Special from Janesville reports William Nielson of Clinton is in custody in Kansas City on forgery charges after a year as a fugitive. Milwaukee dispatch says the Kansas City chief wires the capture and the sheriff will extradite him back to Wisconsin.
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Janesville
Pollen Snow
Kansas City
William Nielson
Clinton
Nielson
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