Dutch Navy Ready to Block Venezuelan Ports
The Hague July 29. The Netherlands orders battleships Heemskerck Pleinheim and Evertsen along with cruisers Holland Tromp and Friesland to assemble in the West Indies. The eastern squadron is to be prepared to sail to Venezuela at a moment’s notice. Queen Wilhelmina aims to crush Castro and secure Dutch claims, with a purchase of small fast steamers to sustain a potential blockade. Castro lacks effective opposition against modern battleships.
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Castro
the Hague
Netherlands
Heemakerch
Pleelhein
Everiaen
Holland
Utracht
Friesland
West Indies
Venezuela
Wilhelmina
Marines
Independent party nominating Hisgen and Graves in riot at convention
Chicago July 29 Independent party nominated Thomas L Hisgen of Massachusetts for president and John Temple Graves of Georgia for vice president. The vote on Hisgen fell to a third ballot after a near riot during J O Shepard’s attempt to present Bryan’s name. Graves was adopted unanimously. Clarence J Shearn read a platform pledging to curb selfish interests and machine bosses and restore government to core founding principles. The platform calls for labor and currency reform, an Interstate commerce court, and popular election of judges.
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Hirgan
Chicago
Thomas L. Hisgen
Massachusetts
John Temple Graves
Georgia
Independent Party
Bryan
J. O. Shepard
Kansas
Hiegen
Milford W. Howard
Alabama
Reugen R. Lyon
New York
William R. Hearst
Mr. Graves
Clarence J. Shearn
Independence Party
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Hearst Named Chairman of Independence League Panel
The national committee of the Independence league elected Hearst as chairman and campaign manager with Charles Walsh as secretary. An active campaign will be started at once as delegates showed unbounded enthusiasm.
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Hearst
Chicago
National Committee
The
Independence League
Charles Walsh
Starts as Peddler Dies a Millionaire in Paris
Benjamin Hart, once a New York peddler who sold from a pack to farmers’ wives, left a fortune estimated over a million. He died in Paris on May 11 after years abroad. Five codicils attach to his will, one missing, likely to trigger a bitter contest. Hart’s adopted daughter claims entitlement to all the estate. His wife, once Elisabeth Wright, lived at 21 Perry Street and is said to reside in Chelsea.
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New York
Benjamin Hart
Paris
Hart
Elisabeth Wright
Belog
Perry Street
Chelsea
Railroads threaten export trade shift to Asia
Railroad officials in Chicago issued notices to shippers stating they will pull out of export trade to China Japan New Zealand and Australia starting November 1. The move follows a threat to the Interstate Commerce Commission over publishing overland rates from foreign ports. Canadian Pacific Great Northern Northern Pacific Union Pacific Southern Pacific Oregon Short Line and Santa Fe sent the notices amid speculation Japanese buyers will acquire Pacific liner services from San Francisco Seattle and Vancouver.
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Chicago
China
Japan
New Zealand
Australia
Harriman Line
San Francisco
Hill Lines
Seattle
Vancouver
Interstate Commerce Commission
Americans Reported Killed Near Mexican Border
A special dispatch from El Paso dated July 29 says a clash between Mexican revolutionists, soldiers, and civilians across the border from Comstock Texas resulted in two Americans killed. Other casualties unknown.
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el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Comstock
Lincoln Speech Plans Through October For Bryan Campaign
Lincoln Neb July 29 a close friend of Bryan said he plans very few prepared speeches during the campaign and will complete all speech making by October 1. He will spend October at Fairview giving interviews and preparing staff for publication. He declined to discuss Taft's speech of acceptance.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Fairview
Taft
Vanderbilt car wreck kills Sands in France
In Paris on July 29 a Vanderbilt motor car crashed near Pojasy killing A. M. Sands, son of Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt by her first husband. Initial reports wrongly named William K. Vanderbilt as dead. The La Patrice issued an extra announcing the death. The chauffeur was seriously injured.
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Paris
Vanderbilt
Pojasy
A. M. Sands
W. K. Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
la Patrice
Deauville
Taft Campaign Opens New York Headquarters
On Saturday the Republican headquarters open in the Metropolitan Life building tower with an office force in place. Secretary Hitchcock will spend much time there as the New York offices begin the Taft campaign.
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New York
Metropolitan Life
Hitchcock
Fire devours North Portland block as city loses power
A late July Portland fire destroyed part of the North Portland business district. Origin unknown, flames spread across four blocks, burning more than two hours. Property valued at about 225 000 dollars was destroyed, with trolley lines and electric power disrupted across sections of the city. clearance of lines and darkness lasted several hours.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Transfer Company
Fifth
Glisan and Hoyt
Despondent boy husband ends life after brief marriage
In Chingo July 29 a dispatch reports Leonard Jos Hall, son of a Baptist preacher in Hilliard, shot himself in his father's home. The 15 year old had been despondent for weeks after marrying Rhodia Profit, age 12, two months earlier, to whom he had not found happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chingo
the Tribune
Seargent
Leonard Jos
Hall
Hilliard
Rhodia Profit
Vessel bearing Governor McGregor among lost off Newfoundland coast
In St John Newfoundland on July 29 reports say the vessel carrying Governor McGregor is believed to be among several ships lost in a fierce storm that swept the Newfoundland coast during an official Labrador voyage.
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St. John, N. F
Governor McGregor
New Foundland
McGregor
Labrador
Gould Harriman pact gives Harriman control of vast railroads
New York July 29 The Gould and Harriman agreement completes a plan placing Harriman in control of roads spanning coast to coast. Gould will stay president while policy directs Harriman. The deal provides funds for improvements and joint use with Missouri Pacific of the Western Pacific. Erie gains half interest via trackage or rights into Pittsburg and Harriman drops the holding company plans.
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New York
Gould
Harriman
Ocean
Missouri Pacific
Western Pacific
Erie
Wheeling, Erie and Wabash
Pittsburg
Harriman Holding Company
Ue Pacific
Western Federation of Miners to raise 100000 strike fund
Denver July 29 The convention orders the executive board to levy a per capita assessment to build a 100000 strike fund for use only during strikes A constitutional amendment to allow withdrawal boards of the IWW failed All work except officer election and next year’s meeting place selection is finished
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Industrial Workers of the World
Bonaparte Kellog Plan New Push Against Standard Oil
Lenox Mass July 29 Bonaparte and Frank B Kellog the trust buster concluded a conference today It is supposed they have completed plans for the immediate resumption of action against the Standard Oil In connection with the revocation of the big fine Kellogg expects to reach New York tomorrow and will then proceed to Chicago.
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Lenox
Mass
Bonaparte
Frank B. Kellog
Standard Oil
Kellogg
New York
Chicago
Jamies JH Gina Announces Prepared To Make A Showing
James H. Gwinn, returning from a coast outing, discusses Pendleton streetcar franchise with the East Oregonian. He argues the route Athena to Helix to the Columbia would be cheaper and attract more traffic, while a Pendleton focus boosts costs and offers limited business.
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Jamies
Gina
James H. Gwinn
Coast Range
East Oregonian
Gwinn
Athena
Helix
Columbia River
Cold Springs
Pendleton
British patent law hurts Americans and Germans
London reports the new British patent law requires patentees from abroad to manufacture in Britain, prompting many German and American firms to set up factories here or use royalty deals. The move, praised by English authorities, aims to boost British industry, with expectations of massive foreign investment and thousands of jobs, though it pressures foreign firms.
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London
Great Britain
Union of
Industrialists
Sir Alfred Jones
United Kingdom
Typhoon Destroys Southern China Cities
Typhoon devastates Canton and Hong Kong as floods sink over 12,000 Chinese. Public gardens wrecked and hundreds of buildings collapse. More than a hundred vessels sunk. Pacific Mall offices in a granite building valued at $600,000 destroyed. Persia steamer blown ashore near Kowloon.
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Canton
Hong Kong
China
Pacific Mall Company
Pacific Mall
Kowleen
Strikers Riot in Elgin Injures Several Leaders Arrested
In Elgin Illinois a riot broke out between strike breakers hired by the Elgin and Belvidere Electric railroad and strike sympathizers in the central square. One man likely fatally hurt and several others injured. James Farley of Cincinnati, a noted strike breaker leader, was arrested along with two Chicago companions.
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Elgin
Ill
Elgin and
Belvidere Electric Railroad
Central Square
James Farley
Cincinnati
Chicago
Prince of Wales departs Canada after royal visit
Quebec July 29 The Prince of Wales sailed for England after a week long stay in Quebec described as the most notable royal visit to Canada. Guns boomed a farewell salutation as parades and pageants continue tomorrow and Friday marking the close of the tercentenary celebration and the city’s return to normal quiet.
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Wales
Canada
Quebec
Prince of Wales
England
Body found near Greenwich street wharf in bay
A man’s unidentified body was recovered jammed between pilings beneath the Greenwich street wharf. The victim likely murdered and cast into the bay, with a scalp wound observed.
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San Francisco
Greenwich Street Wharf
Bay
Fitzgerald elected great sachem of Oregon Redmen
Medford news reports J. H. Fitzgerald of Medford chosen as great sachem for Oregon at the 17th session of the Independent Order of Redmen great council Port land will host the next meeting place.
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Medford
Ore
Great Council of Oregon
Independent Order of Redmen
J. H. Fitzgerald
Great Sachem
Oregon
Portland
Forest Fire Ravages 600 Acres Near Reno Oregon
A large forest fire near Reno within the Weyerhauser Lumber company timber holdings in Klamath Falls Oregon has burned about 600 acres. Firefighters report progress and say they have nearly contained the blaze. Strong winds hampered efforts but crews continued mopping up and preventing spread to nearby stands.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Reno
Weyerhauser Lumber Company
Roy Peringer Charges Case Sparks Reservation Tension
Roy Peringer accuses an agent of non settlement and alleges Indians threaten violence to stop him harvesting wheat on reservation land. The dispute centers on 100 acres of wheat, with Tamison and Hall labeled as the refractory Redskins. The case resembles a prior similar matter.
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Tamosin
Hall
Redskins
Judge Lowell Announces Settlement In Case
This afternoon Judge Lowell announced that the case referenced earlier has been settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Peringer Seeks Court Order To Harvest Wheat On Reservation
Roy V. Peringer has filed in Portland federal court asking for a restraining order against Ta-masin William Hall and others to harvest 160 acres of wheat on the reservation. The complaint, filed by Judge James A. Fee and J. P. Winter, cites threats of violence and seeks a receiver to thresh and hold the crop pending settlement.
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Roy V. Peringer
Portland
Ta-ma-sin
William Hall
Wolverton
James A. Fee
J. P. Winter
Torney
Peringer
Peringer-Tamosin-Hall
Jack~ Peringer
Per
Garfield
Hall
McFatridge
Secretary of the Interior
McFatridge, Hall
Ta-mo-sin
Gans Nelson Fight Set For September Nine
San Francisco reports promoter Coffroth signed Gans and Nelson for a 45 round light weight championship bout the afternoon of September 9. Each side posts 2500 forfeits to bind the match. Nelson dictates terms with larger financial share. winner gets sixty percent of gate receipts, loser forty. Nelson to own two thirds of moving pictures. Gans has none. Both weigh 133 pounds at ringside.
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San Francisco
Gans
Nelson
Coffroth
Texas Primaries Leave Dry Wet Ambiguity
Fort Smith Texas reports uncertain outcome from primaries with drys leading by about a thousand at noon. Voter sentiment split on prohibition status as counts continue, reflecting a close race and unresolved status for Texas on the dry versus wet question.
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Fort Smith
Texas
Fiendish Murder of Young Woman in Williamsburg
In New York on July 29 a young woman's body was found in a burning trash heap in an isolated Williamsburg area. Her face was eaten by acids, hands and feet tied, and a deep throat wound. James Ruddick, a watchman, and his son Joseph, were arrested. The victim appears to have suffered barbarous mistreatment.
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New York
Williamsburg
James Ruddick
Joseph
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Hisgen
Commerce Commission
North End
Parson
Erile Road
Pens Dieton
Fogland
Fitzgerald
Roy Peringer
Blans
Gans-Nelson
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