Thaw Defends Self in Sanity Inquiry at Court
In White Plains on July 28 Harry K Thaw testified in his own defense saying he was acquitted because both sides argued he suffered from a delusion. He described the crowded courtroom mood and denied a mob story about hearing voices from girls. Witnesses described payments to women to keep silent about Thaw.
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Thaw
White Plains
Harry K. Thaw
Justice Mills
Susan Merrill
Stanford White
New York
Former VP Candidate Charges Senate Caucus Bribery
John W. Kern, former Democratic vice presidential candidate, claims he lost the U S Senate nomination due to bribery within the caucus. He asserts secret ballots enabled pledged supporters to vote against him and says lack of public ballots prevented concrete evidence for convictions.
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Indianapolis
United States Senate
John W. Kern
Cunard Time Saving Plan Ships To Fishguard
New York July 28 Passengers bound for Europe aboard the Lusitania may use a Cunard plan calling at Fishguard Pembrokeshire in Wales to save time. The move promises about six extra hours and is supported by a Great Western railway upgrade. Passengers bound for Liverpool can still transfer there.
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New York
Europe
Cunard
Lusitania
Fishguard
Pembrokeshire
South Wales
Fishfiard
Liverpool
London
Great Western Railroad
Montana Lands Restored to Entry for Settlement
Washington July 28 Over 21 percent or 100 acres in Montana withdrawn from public domain during Roosevelt era was opened for entry by the interior department. The land, tied to a power project scuffle, will be settled mid November as settlers rush into the new district. Included are 105,000 acres linked to the lower Yellowstone irrigation project 14,000 acres from Musselshell and 2000 acres for the Sun River irrigation scheme.
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Washington
Montana
Roosevelt
Department of the Interior
Yellowstone
Aeres
Sun River
Search for Missing Tug Grayling Spurs Government Aid
Reports indicate the government is urged to aid the search for the tug Grayling and its Captain Moore, who sailed toward Panama on May 27 and has not been heard since last sighting near Cape Blanco. Mrs Moore appeals for all possible help and rescue measures.
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Moore
Panama
Mra
Capo Blanén
World gold stock halves in last decade, doubles in 25 years
The global supply of gold fell by approximately one half over the past decade yet more than doubled across the prior twenty five years, reflecting shifting mining output and demand trends.
Mia Collins Murder Case Delays Court Plea Over Mental State
Portland July 28 Mrs Kate Collins accused of first degree murder will be examined for mental condition after long confrontation between District Attorney Cameron and Willis and friends. Collins raved in a sanitarium pleading for her dead husband as lawyers fought to delay appearance in police court.
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Cameron
Portland
P. L. Willis
Kate Collins
Hotel owner finds guest dead by poison in Oceanside
In San Diego on July 28 H T Blake proprietor of the Miramar Hotel Oceanside received a guest letter foretelling death in an upstairs room. Blake discovered A F Parker of Seattle dead on a couch likely from poison. Parker left a coroner addressed letter and asked a valise to be sent to Euclid Parant Bolse Elk County Pa.
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San Diego
Cal
H. T. Blake
Miramar
Oceanside
Blake
A. £. Parker
Seattle
Parker
Valise
Euclid Parant
Bolse
Elk County
Jeffries Forfeits Fight Postponed In New York
J J Jeffries posted five thousand dollars as part of his forfeit to bind a match with Johnson. He will call August 1 for Carlsbad where he will rest until arrangements are made for the fight. The club with the biggest purse gets the fight and Jeffries will add five thousand after articles are signed. Johnson must post ten thousand. The twenty thousand becomes a side bet to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. J. Jeffries
Johnson
Jeffries
Carlsbad
Jeffrres
Colombia President Reyes resigns after sending cable
Washington reports the resignation of President Reyes of Colombia was formally accepted. Reyes wired his resignation to the president and the senate from Hamburte yesterday and the decision was announced today by unispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reyes
Colombia
Unisputch
Senate
Hambute
Wright Makes New Records Speed Tests in Air
Wright and two passengers fly over fifty miles and stay aloft for one hour and twelve minutes. The speed averages about forty miles an hour as President Taft and others cheer the historic aeroplane test.
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Wright Aeroplane
Taft
Sommer's Aeroplane Flight Over Chalons Sur Marne
In Chalons sur Marne France on July 28 M Sommer achieved an aerial flight lasting one hour 23 minutes 80 seconds. The event marks a notable early aviation feat witnessed in the region.
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Chalons Sur Marne
France
M. Sommer
Wrights set world aeroplane record at Fort Meyer
Orville Wright and Lt. Frank Lahm shattered the two man time and distance record with a flight of 1 hour 12 minutes 40 seconds at Fort Meyer. Wilbur Wright witnessed the flight as President Taft watched, marking completion of the endurance test imposed by the U S government. The flight surpassed last year’s Lemans record by 3 minutes and 31 seconds, with fuel capacity limiting an uninterrupted flight to about three and a half hours.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Meyer
Frank P. Lahm
Army Signal Corps
Wilbur
Lemans
France
Paintove
French Institute
Taft
Wrights
United States
Orville
Wrights plan speed test at Orville Wright field
Washington July 28 The Wright balloons today on a straightaway course for the final aeroplane test for the government this afternoon Wright expects to proceed if weather permits and believes he will meet the speed requirement set by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Orville
Wright
Miners Debate Auto Purchase and Language Distribution
The Western Federation of Miners debated actions on July 23 in Denver. Members voted not to divert $1 from each initiation fee for the mineral magazine but approved publishing Socialist literature in multiple languages. Fret Clough of Nevada urged buying an automobile for field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Local court trials on disorderly conduct and drunkenness
Multiple defendants faced disorderly conduct and drunkenness charges in a local police court. Each man was fined 40 dollars for disorderly conduct with an additional 6 dollars for drunkenness. a prior arrest and fines are noted. A later report mentions a five day writ and ongoing proceedings against several others.
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Dupuis
Crete
Agadio
Kearney
Wis
Ula
Harris
Beltie
Allianee
Railroad facilities recommendation discussed at convention
The meeting considered a large number of recommendations with final decisions deferred. Sessions likely to end Thursday with officer elections and choosing next year’s convention site. Little opposition to current officers. Denver is favored for the convention, while Butte has largely withdrawn its challenge.
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Anda
Denver
Butte
True Americanism Found in the West
Berkeley July 28 President Wheeler of the University of California praised the West as the home of true Americanism at a Berkeley chamber of commerce banquet. He urged Americans to seek renewal of faith and vigor in the breezy West after experiences in New York and on Wall Street.
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Berkeley
Wheeler
University of California
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce
Missouri River
New York
Wall Street
Fate of Young Will with Judge Gilliland
Judge Gilliland reviews documents as evidence in the contest over the so-called fourth will of James W. Young. Attorneys waived further argument and the decision is promised in four or five days, likely Monday or Tuesday, with both sides prepared to take the case to higher courts.
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Gilliland
Will
James W. Young
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
May Be Held for Killing Horse Thief in Oregon
Baker City July 28 Page Hawley the alleged Copperfield horse thief is alive but near death. He was pursued by J J Burns and G Pratt who captured him after he sold the horse to John Stevens of Copperfield. Hawley’s skull was crushed, likely by a rock, as they brought him back. If he dies the suspects will stand trial.
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Jerome
Marschauser
Matthewan
Lynhe
Thaw
Lynch
Littleton
White
Abe Hamimel
Hummel
Dr. Hamilton
Dr. Fell
Thinw
Milla
Peter Olney
Linney Commuisestan
Harris
Jal
Che
Charley Ketter
Tom Weaver
Piter
Inetiefidte
Conte
Frankfin
Baker City
Ore
Page Hawley
Copperfield
Baker County
John Stevens
Hawley
J. J. Burns
G. Pratt
Balloon ascent thwarted by midsummer snow storm
In St Louis on July 25 three men including John J. Berry rode the balloon University City aiming to cap Lahm cup and land near Savanna Illinois. They traveled 242 miles before heavy snow and sleet forced adjustments with the basket swaying and wind chill near 14000 feet.
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St. Louis
John J. Berry
University City
Savanna
Mr. Berry
Noad Laborers Find Long Buried Treasure Near Galt
In Stockton California a group of laborers uncovered a long buried cache rumored to be worth about 25 000 dollars. A former citizen currently in Madrid is said to have hidden the Spanish treasure as remains of a centuries old hoard. The find occurred along a road near Galt after several days of digging.
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Stockton
Calif
Dooney
Spain
Galt
Tiemet
Cain
Ji Madrid
Two Good Men Wanted in Umatilla County
In Umatilla County two reputable men are sought for positions of responsibility. Authorities describe them as reliable, skilled, and trustworthy individuals suitable for community service. Details on duties and contact information were published locally.
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Wacherg Tre
Umatilla County
War fears engulf King as Moroccan uprising rages
Madrid and Melilla report escalating disorder as King Alphonso races from San Sebastian to form his cabinet. Tribesmen rally for holy war against Spain, Moors resist with fresh riflemen and heavy casualties mount. Lieutenant Colonel Hanezmarin killed in Melilla action. a Spanish sergeant executed him to avoid capture.
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Alphonso
San Sebastian
Ghle
Spain
Madrid
Tm Moors
Morocco
Alphonse
Sam Sebastain
Melliela
Ceuta
Hanezmarin
Melilla
Alfonso Declares Martial Law in Spain After Cabinet Meet
King Alfonso proclaims martial law across Spain, suspending constitutional guarantees to quell the revolutionary movement as the cabinet meets to address the crisis. The move places the kingdom under military authority while seeking to restore order amid unrest.
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Cabinte
Alfonso
Spain
Spanish Defeat Tribesmen at Mellila Battle
Madrid July 28 Spanish forces defeated the RE tribesmen in a battle at Mellila day with heavy losses on both sides reported.
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Madrid
Mellila
Pacific trade shift to China highlighted by former consul
San Francisco July 23. Wm Max tin, ex American consul at Hankow, states that commerce will move toward the Pacific as China awakens. He predicts New York’s preeminence will fade and the Pacific coast will reap vast benefits from China’s vast resources.
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San Francisco
Wm. Maxtin
Hankow
China
New York
Pacific
Warm Women’s Suffrage Rally Prep in New York
July 25 report on preparations for a major women’s suffrage campaign in America. Leaders plan a reception for Mrs Emmeline Parkhurst, head of the English suffragettes, who will soon be in New York.
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New York
America
Emmeline Parkhurst
Seattle Woman Refuses To Pay Big Hotel Bill
Mare Thoma Appleton of Seattle Washington was arrested in Geneva on July 28 for refusing to pay a thousand dollar hotel bill. The children were placed in the custody of an American preacher.
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Seattle
Geneva
Switzerland
Mare Thoma Appleton
Wash
Paris Flight Returns Amid Swing Triumph Rumors
Paris reports a wily 25-year-old pilot with a swing by few men to a new frontier. Teule Bleriot arrived in Paris this morning amid speculation of the latest aviation triumph. Bleriey is described as a leader in European aviation.
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Paris
Wily
Fiew Man
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