Balfour Government Defeated in House Amid Crisis
London July 21 The Balfour government faced a decisive defeat in the House of Commons on a motion to reduce the Irish Land Commission membership. The vote 199 to 196 triggered wild scenes as Irish members cheered and urged resignation. Premier Balfour refused to comment on his future course. The Commons adjourned to Monday as parties gauge next steps amid lingering uncertainty.
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London
Balfour
House of Commons
Irish Land Commission
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Case of Commons
Carlton
Four names announced to form statistics board for crop estimates
Washington July 21 Secretary Wilson announced Victor Olmstead S D Fessenden George K Holmes and W W Long will comprise the statistical board under Assistant Secretary Hays to prepare government estimates of cotton acreage and yields as well as statistics of other crops.
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Washington
Wilson
Victor, Olmstead
S. D. Fessenden
George K. Holmes
W. W. Long
Statistical Board
Hays
Boycott Impacts China as Contracts and Books Ban Loom
Shanghai reports that the boycott of American goods is affecting supply contracts and retail. Authorities say all running contracts for supplies will be completed, while Chinese shops refuse to sell American goods. Schools and colleges in the area decide to discard American books.
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Shanghai
Britt to meet Sullivan in world lightweight title bout at Frisco
San Francisco July 21 James E Britt and Kid Sullivan prepare for a title fight tonight. They weigh in at 133 pounds ringside and both are near weight. Britt is the two to one favorite. A lively battle is anticipated.
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San Francisco
Cal
James E. Britt
Kid Sullivan
Britt
Secret marriage ends in divorce suit filed by Edith Ames Oglesby
Edith Ames Oglesby filed for divorce from John D. G. Oglesby son of a former governor and ex private secretary to Gov Yates. Desertion is cited as the ground. The couple wed March 21 1902 and lived together three months at Woodstock.
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D. G. Oglesby
Chicago
Edith Ames Oglesby
John D. G. Oglesby
Hiiness
Yates
Oglesbys
Woodstock
Teamsters rush to reclaim old jobs as strike ends
Chicago July 21 teamsters who quit last night ended their long struggle by rushing back to work at strike affected firms. Over 4 000 members left, with 1 400 to 1 500 expected reinstatements in days ahead. Express companies refuse to rehire. Department store drivers vote 216 to 37 to end the conflict. Police protection to continue for now as non union and union members clash loom.
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Chicago
Express
Teamsters
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Joint Council
Mower Severes Childs Feet Near Sterling Farm
A farmer A B Stower in a meadow ran over by a mowing machine. his two year old son stepped in front and both feet were cut off at the ankles. In Paris M Witte and party arriving at the station were greeted by French and Russian officials and diplomats.
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Sterling
Til
A. B Stower
Here
Boiler of Gunboat Bennington Explodes in San Diego Harbor
The Bennington boiler exploded injuring or killing nearly all 278 crew aboard. At least 50 dead, many wounded, some evacuated to hospitals. The vessel beached, upper deck torn away, and rescue work proceeds as bodies are removed. Commander Lucien Young led the vessel’s officers amid the disaster with several named crewmembers identified.
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Bennington
San Diego
Calif
Cal
Young
Navy Department
Washington
Victor Blue
Lucien Young
A. F. Yates
C. P. Wade
N. K. Perry
Leo Sahn
J. H. Lacy
A. E. Peck
C. Morris, Jr
H. O. Metius
Landfraud jury discharged in Williamson case
Portland Ore July 21 After 46 hours deliberation and 42 ballots the jury in the case of Congressman John D Williamson Dr Van Gesner and United States Commissioner Biggs on trial for alleged connection with land frauds reported it could not agree and was discharged The vote stood 10 for conviction and 2 for acquittal District Attorney Heney said he would like to try the Williamson case over at once and Judge De Haven set the case for tomorrow
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Williamson
Portland
Ore
John D. Williamson
van Ges‘ner
United States
Biggs
Heney
de Haven
Unique trip for bankers aboard Juniata steamer
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, Congressmen Crumpacker and Townsend travel with Michigan Bankers Association on the Anchor Line steamer Juniata to the Upper Peninsula for the association’s 17th annual convention. They will address the group and visit Sault Ste. Marie, Marquette, and the copper country, spending two days ashore.
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Detroit
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Crumpacker
Indiana
Townsend
Michigan
Michigan Bankers’ Association
Juniata
Upper Peninsula
Sault Ste. Marie
Marquette
Copper Country
Manchester Wins Seawanhaka Challenge Race in 12 Mile Course
The American yacht Manchester defeated the defender Alexandra by three minutes on a 12 mile course. At the start the Canadian boat led by 15 seconds, but Manchester took the lead early and the race proceeded without incident. Both boats were well handled.
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Montreal
Manchester
Challenger
Alexandra
Jones Body Approaches Home By Wireless Message
Newport RI July 21 The squadron under Rear Admiral Sigsbee bringing the body of John Paul Jones from France was signaled by wireless telegraphy early today. The squadron is expected to reach Chesapeake Capes Saturday morning if the weather holds favorable.
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Newport
R. I
Sigsbee
France
John Paul Jones
Chesapeake Capes
Franklin enters republican race for congress in Rock Island
Attorney Franklin of Macomb travels to Rock Island to announce his candidacy for the republican nomination for congressman. He faces C. V. Chandler of McComb in McDonough county with the convention set for August 24. Judge Graves grants divorce to Jennie St Clair of Rock Island from John St Clair on adultery charges. Henry R Albrecht's will is admitted to probate leaving all property to Luella D Albrecht.
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McDonough County
Franklin
Macomb
Rock Island
C. V. Chandler
McComb
Henry R. Albrecht
County Court
Luella D. Albrecht
Wheat jumps on report of rust in Midwest fields
Chicago July 21 amid tense excitement on the board of trade the price of September wheat leaped 2 3/8 cents per bushel on confirmation of black rust in the wheat fields of the Dakotas and Minnesota.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Dakotas
Minne
Sota
Diamond Jo Paced City Sightseeing Plan For 200 Passengers
The steamer Dubuque arriving from St Louis at 3 30 pm yesterday was held until 6 15 pm to give 200 passengers a tour of Rock Island Davenport and the three cities. About 100 ordered carriages or buses with Davenport vendors stepping in when Rock Island lacked vehicles. A special street car will await next Thursday’s Dubuque arrival for another trio city excursion. The Diamond Jo line’s Rock Island extension proves popular with weekly returns.
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Dubuque
St. Louis
Rock Island
Davenport
W. H. Lamont
St Louis
Attendance on Increase at Chautauqua Week’s Final Muster
Attendance swelled yesterday with larger afternoon and evening assemblies at the Chautauqua. Imperial Saxophone quartet performed in the afternoon with instrumental and vocal numbers. Rev. A Lincoln Shute of Chicago delivered the first lecture in a series to an engaged crowd. Evening featured moving pictures and music drawing strong turnout. Saturday’s program includes Field Day sports, Madrigal Ladies concert, Teachers Meeting with Shute, a Sunday-school prep, plus a Madrigal La concert and a swinging elocution act by Miss Lambkin with a children’s class.
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Chautauqua
Imperial Saxophone Quartet
A. Lincoln Shute
Chicago
Madrigal Ladies
I Rev
Lincoln Shute
Levee Extension Aims At Waterworks Landing Needs
Mayor George W. McCaskrin announces Rock Island will extend the levee to the Waterworks shore to create landing places for small boats from the Waterworks to Nineteenth Street at Acme Packet boat house. The plan targets drainage and crowding by cleaning the district while keeping Acme Carnival City Eclipse Diamond Jo landings unchanged below the new point. Government steamers and other small craft will use a landing above Nineteenth Street.
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George W. McCaskrin
Rock Island
Nineteenth Street
Acme Packet Company
McCashrin
Acme
Carnival City
Eclipse Lines
Sirius steamer run aground to avert panic after Slocum disaster
New York July 21 The excursion steamer Sirius carrying a Sunday school picnic ran aground off North Brother Island to prevent a panic and possible repeat of the Slocum tragedy. Captain Pearce ordered quick evacuation as 1000 passengers fled in small boats. Meanwhile Rock Island golfers faced strong opponents at Onwentsia with mixed results and H Chandler Egan posted 18 holes in 70 strokes winning both matches they entered.
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Sirius
North Brother Island
Pearce
Rock Island
Onwentsia
Ardo Mitchell
W. K. Wood
Homewood
Leon Mitchell
D. E. Sawyer
Wheaton
G. P. Lynde
W. J. Osborn
Exmoor
H. Chandler Egan
Egan
Weather shifts from extreme heat to cool across nation
Washington reports July 21 that the weather bureau notes a trend from abnormal heat to abnormal cooling. The abnormal temperature swing signals a broad change in general conditions across regions, with officials optimistic about improving weather patterns.
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Washington
Weather Bureau Today
Minneapolis Man Kills Landlady After Testimony
Minneapolis July 21 Gus Drexeler released from a workhouse sentence for drunkenness fatally shot his landlady Mrs Frank Albrecht because she testified against him. He then took poison and died.
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Minneapolis
Gus Drexeler
Frank Albrecht
Pioneer Moline Doctor L D Dunn In Critical Condition
Dr L D Dunn a pioneer Moline physician is seriously ill with a dangerous pleural effusion. At 71 years old he remains in a grave condition with fears he may not recover. The report notes his long service to the community and his age.
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Moline
L. D. Dunn
Attempt to Kill Sultan Reported in Constantinople
Sofia reports from Constantinople that during today's selamlik an attempt was made to assassinate the sultan. The official word comes amid heightened security and political tension in the capital.
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Sofia
Constantinople
Selamlik
Slavery a possibility in digging Panama Canal
Portsmouth newswire reports final arrangements for discharging 45 tons of dynamite under Henderson's point in the Piscataqua River to remove a water obstruction. The ledge blast will improve the water approach to Portsmouth Navy Yard.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Henderson's Point
Piscataqua River
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Equitable Note Liquidated Says Mercantile Official
A Mercantile Company official states a $600000 loan to former President Alexander and Holmes D. Jordan of the Equitable Society has been paid. Jordan, acting for himself and Alexander as trustee, completed the liquidation. The official did not offer further details.
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New York
The
Mercantile Company Today
Alexander
Holmes D. Jordan
Equitable Society
Jordan
Reckless driver of auto killed in California crash
Los Angeles July 21 M T Hancock millionaire plow inventor and manufacturer dies after auto colliding with a buggy wife and daughter seriously injured Hancock notorious for speeding in city police court history pressmen meet in Denver July 21 Detroit meets Denver convention elected president Keenan Briggs re elected president of national union insurance society Alexandria July 21
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Los Angeles
Cal
M. T. Hancock
Hancock
Denver
Detroit
Miek
International Association of Press Clubs
Thomas J. Keenan
Pittsburg
Elks’ Temple
Briggs
Alexandria
N. Y
National Union Insurance Society Today
William Briggs
Washington
Government Recognizes Danger and Provides For It
Washington July 21 bids will be sought tomorrow for 2000 laborers from China Japan and Italy for Panama canal work. bidders must state daily wage per nation and government allowances including family maintenance and travel funds to isthmus. government may directly appoint workers and retain discharge power. E A Drake named assistant to President Shonts at Panama Railroad Company during his absence.
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Washington
Panams Canal
W. Leon Pepperman
Panama Canal
Shonts
New York
E. A. Drake
Panama Railroad Company
Panama
Drake
Panama Company
Baltimore Ohio Reports Net Earnings Rise
Baltimore Ohio Railway reports its fiscal year ending June 30 with gross earnings of 67,689,998 dollars, up 2,618,917 from the previous year. Net earnings reach 22,979,394 dollars, an increase of 1,537,177 dollars, indicating stronger profitability.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Russians Defeated at Daline During Sakhalin Campaign
A special telegram from Otaru reports Russians repulsed near Daline with about 500 defending force including six field and three machine guns. Japanese forces attacked from dawn July 7, broke two lines by dawn July 8, and secured victory despite forested, rugged ground and limited ammo supplies.
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Tokio
Otaru
Daline
CZAR STAYS IN PALACE
Emperor Nicholas remained at Peterhoff palace today despite rumors of a sea voyage to meet Emperor William. Officials deny any plans for such a trip. Famous Horse Is Sold. George Ketcham, owner of Cresceuk, contracts for Gallagher 2 02 1 4, the Canadian pacer from Windsor.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Peterhoff Palace
William
Toledo
Ohio
George Ketcham
Cresceuk
Stuat
Gallagher
Windsor
Ketcham
Louis Winans
London
Enx
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