Castro Men Lose In Venezuelan Rebellion Near Urica
Venezuelan government forces suffer another defeat near Urica as General Matos and his revolutionary rear guard push forward. Deserters flood Cumana and Barcelona, with Velutini set to abandon command amid a critical, deteriorating situation. United States vice consul Orsini faces daily danger protecting French interests. In Costa Rica Chili gains a coaling station on Caso island as pardons are granted to revolutionary prisoners. Reports from China claim mixed victories, with rebels blamed for looting and massacres in northern districts. officials’ claims of pacification are disputed by observers and the North China News.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Urica
Cumana
Matos
Barcelona
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Velutini
United States
Juan A. Orsini
Carupano
Goldiers
France
Chili
Ban Jos
Costa Rica
Caso Island
Demetrio Iglesia
Mainister
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China
Victoria
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Chi Li
North China News
Pao Ting
Yuan
Chuluh Sien
Kuang Tsung Haten
Wei Hien
Will of Dean Hoffman Filed for Probate in New York
The will of the Late Very Rev A A Hoffman dean of the general theological seminary is filed for probate with an estate valued at 12 to 15 million dollars. It leaves substantial charitable bequests to the seminary libraries missionary societies and public schools. The widow may receive 55000 for a home and 75000 annually from the income. The remaining income is divided among four children after modest bequests to assistants.
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New York
A A. Hoffman
General Theological Seminary
Bequesia
Testators
Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church
Eugene Augustus Hoffman
Clergymen's Retiring Fund Society
New York Protestant Episcopal Public School
New York Historical Society
New York hotel man Merrifield dies by his own hand
Edward Merrifield proprietor of the Continental Hotel in New York and longtime leader of the state hotel men’s association dies by self-inflicted gunshot. He was a director and major stockholder in the National Citizens’ Bank, with flags lowered in sympathy. Anthony S Sherman, Newport financier, dies after shooting himself amid a bank shortage. Bishop William Gannen Cowie of Auckland, New Zealand, dies at age 95 after a long tenure as bishop and primate.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward Merrifield
Continental
State Hotel
Central Valley
National Citizens’ Bank
King Howard
Newport
R. 1
Anthony
Sherman
Coedler
Merchants’ Bank
Auckland
Wellington
New Zealand
Re Tey
William Gannen Cowie
New
Colleges honor notable figures with honorary degrees
A roundup of degrees awarded by Irving Trinity College Wesleyan University Middlebury College University of Vermont and Williams College. Richard Burton Edmund J James Galvin Moody Hyram Stevens William Ferrin General Leonard Wood are named recipients.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Trinity College
Richard Burton
University of Minnesota
Wesleyan
Middletown
Wesleyan University
Edmund J. James
North~western University
Middlebury
Middlebury College
Galvin B. Moody
Oeage
Iowa
Vermont
Burlington
Hyram PF
Leonard Wood
Williams College
General Wood
Cubs
Robbed Employer to Yacht Bust in New York
Edward S. Dix owner of two yachts and NY Athletic Club member is jailed in the Tombs after being indicted for stealing 500 dollars from Julian G. Buckley president of an advertising agency and real estate owner. Buckley says a large sum is missing from his rent roll discovered during a damage suit against a transit contractor. Dix allegedly had full control of the property and the books showed discrepancies.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Athletic Club
Edward S. Dix
Julian G. Buckley
Buckley
Dix
Blind destitute but rich heir seeks missing securities
New York June 26. Frank Mead son of late sporting man William H. Mead is almost blind and destitute yet claims to hold at least two competencies if he can locate them. Before his father’s death in January Mead was thought to possess wealth but no property, only securities kept in a safety vault whose whereabouts remain unseen.
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Associated Press
New York
Frank Mead
William H. Mead
Mead
Increase in Undesirable Immigrants and Deportations
New York reports a rise in undesira ble immigrants over the last two months leading to more deportations by the immigration bureau at the port. Last May and June saw 1,011 deportations, while since May 1 this year the total is 1,742. Officials note more elderly migrants and that more than half cannot read or write.
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Associated Press
New York
Bureau of Immigration
United States Steel appeal on bond retirement case
In Trenton New Jersey on June 26 court of errors heard the United States Steel Corporation appeal from vice chancellor Emory restraining it from issuing 200 million dollars of five percent bonds to retire an equal amount of seven percent preferred stock. Steel counsel argued general corporation act of 1896 authorized converting preferred stock into bonds without last winter's enabling act.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
United States Steel Corporation
Emory
Ateel Corporation
General Corporation
Town Nearly Destroyed Telegraph Message From Mercury Utah
A telephonic message from Mercury Utah the second largest mining camp reports the town nearly destroyed by fire and mentions men who peddle false reports. The note hints at unrest and damage but details are sparse and the exact cause is unclear.
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Associated Preas
Salt Lake
Utah
Mercury
Saya
Elks Welcome Visiting Members at Oshkosh Lodge
Dr. W A Gordon first exalted ruler of Oshkosh Elks No 292 presided at Armory B as Oshkosh lodge welcomed visiting Elks. The famed insanity expert delivered a humorous address while the gathering laughed and applauded.
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W. A. Gordon
Oshkosh
Elks
Armory B
Oshkosh Lodge
Ines
Oshkosh Elks
Oshkosh Welcomes Elks First Annual Wisconsin Convention
A colorful Oshkosh speech proclaims the first annual Elks convention in Wisconsin under Oshkosh lodge No 292. The address extols Oshkosh as a hub of fellowship, culture, and civic virtue, praising its gardens rivers and arcadian charm and framing the event as a new epoch for the order.
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Oshkosh
High Olympus
Wisconsin
Oshkosh Lodge
Order of the Elks
Uncommon Colds and Safe Cures in Old Advertisements
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century ad copy discusses common versus uncommon colds and the danger of misidentifying them. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for coughs bronchitis and weak lungs, claiming it builds up the body and aids recovery. The text includes poor OCR errors and stray lines referencing pills and remedies.
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Pierce
Plessent
Oshkosh Ode to Welcome and Elks Spirit
A rambling tribute extols Oshkosh as a resilient, virtuous city from ancient myths to modern civic pride. It praises Elks fraternity, social joy, and rejection of gloom, urging visitors to stay, celebrate, and embrace community vitality.
The Elk Lodge Proclaims Moral Power and Charity
A promotional piece extols the Elks as a force for joy and virtue, describing their lodges as preserves of wisdom and benevolence. It lauds Elks as guardians of home purity, patriotism, tolerance, and civic virtue. The article portrays the organization as a modern, benevolent influence in western civilization.
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Elk Lodge
Elks of America
ELKS
Society of Elks
Press Clubs Adjournment and a Comic Sailor Tale
The International league of Press clubs adjourned in Boston and will meet in Atlantic City next year. A Wax Doll scene with a Captain, a Rag Doll and a kiss sparks comedy as the officer, torn between duty and affection, struggles to resolve his predicament amid a comical distraction aboard.
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Associate 1 Press
Boston
International League of Press Clubs
Atlantic City
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