Harmony Theme Dominates Nantasket Democratic Gathering
Boston July 25 Nearly 4 000 Democrats attended a harmony meeting organized by the New England Democratic League at Nantasket. Speakers Edward M Shepard and Senator Edward W Carmack urged unity while Bryan discussed harmony and government by law. remarks touched on expansion, imperialism, and other campaign issues.
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Nantasket
New England Democratic League
P. A. Collins
Edward M. Shepard
New York
Edward W. Carmack
Tennessee
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
W. A. Custon
Charles &. Hamlin
Massachusetts
Presen
Lewis Nixon
Representative Wilson
John HK. Thayer
Carmack
Collins
Senator Carmack
Bryan
Jefferson
Regen
Breathitt County cited in Cockrill venue plea
Lexington reporting that Tom Cockrill charged with killing Gen Hargis seeks a venue change to a Breathitt or other counties, claiming enemies control the area. The filing accuses the Hargises of harboring assassins and notes Jackson residents fear returning home.
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Jackson
Breathitt
Knott and Lee
Hargises
Waitresses Fired Spark Michigan Hotel Turmoil
In Mont Clemens the Avery House faces a clash as waitresses are fired and a group of colored men take over dining room service. Police detain a striking waiter, Wilda Fredericks, and management vows to protect staff amid tension between locals and visiting patrons.
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Mont Clemens
Mich
Avery House
Chevaliers
Wilda Fredericks
Morse
Averylas
Cleveland
Cashiered Lieutenant Gregson Targeted by Windsor Officers
Details of a Windsor Second Life Guards case show brutal discipline by officers toward Second Lieutenant C. S. Gregson a February 15 1902 recruit known as hardworking efficient and popular with men. Chased from quarters whipped ducked in a horse trough wrecked quarters and destroyed kit amid claims he was societally undesirable.
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Second Life Guards
Windsor
King Eward
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Gregson
Democratic rhetoric on territory and statehood challenges
A speaker argues that democracy gains territory only with a covenant granting equal citizenship rights and constitutional protections, while the Democratic party seeks new states and stars on the flag. Applause follows all speeches as Bryan departs for Maine with senators. Indianapolis plans a Monon coal road to southern Indiana, delayed by rail steel shortages but expected to start soon.
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Senator Carmack
Charles 8. Stauilin
Albany Fire Destroys Large City Block
A major blaze in Albany New York's business district shortly before 3 am caused extensive damage and casualties. Fireman D. K. Bishop auxiliary of the insurance patrol died and James J. Shelly was rescued with severe burns and multiple injuries likely to be fatal. The fire caused losses estimated from a half to three quarters of a million dollars.
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Loubet Orders Closure of 25 Congregationalist Schools
President Loubet signed a decree by Premier Combes demanding the forcible closing of 25 Congregationalist schools in Paris and the Seine department that refused voluntary dispersal. Deputies expect more decrees in other departments as prefects report back.
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Mutual Aid society holds triennial Iowa Synod convention
The triennial convention of the Mutual Aid society of the Iowa Lutheran synod closed yesterday with officers elected: President Rev. O. Kranshaar of Clinton. Vice President John Soll of Dubuque. Secretary G. Grossman of Waverly. Treasurer A. Hemmer of Iowa City. Next meeting planned for Oshkosh Wisconsin.
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Japan Claims Marcos Island In Pacific Guano Dispute
Washington reports Japan has served notice to the United States claiming possession of Marcos Island. Captain Rosehill leads a expedition to exploit guano there and has been advised to offer no resistance if encountered by Japanese forces. Rosehill previously erected a flag and sign but did not file a timely bond under guano island laws.
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Rosehill
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Marcos Island
Yokohama
Honolulu
Messenger Boys Strike Shuts Chicago Delivery Lines
July 2 Chicago reports Ilinois District Telegraph messenger boys strike over grievances with no demands and sympathy by Postal service riders. Western Union offers 10 per month to stop interruptions as Chicago Messenger Boys union grows to 150 members led by organizer Fitzpatrick seeking AFL charter. The strike disrupts operations at the Board of Trade floor and forces messages to be routed via the Post Office with special delivery stamps.
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American Federation of Labor
Indiana man hunt after a Negro who committed awful crime
Evansville Indiana July 25 a county manhunt started Tuesday night after Gains a Negro cut the Union Teschoppe a young farmer near Chandler and Stevens station in a revenge attack over lighting a pipe with a burning match The farmer extinguished the fire drove Gains away with a pitchfork then Gains attacked with a razor The chase focuses on wooded country near the scene as bloodhounds may be used Tzschoppe is expected to recover the incident sparked panic among local farmers
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Chandler
Stevens Station
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Gains
Gaius
Minister Corea Seeks U S Aid to Save Filibuster
In July Washington, Minister Corea of Nicaragua spoke with Acting Secretary Hill about Dr. Wilson, an American captured near Bluefields with a filibustering party. Corea presses for clemency or life-saving aid, citing political risks and U S government interest, with Senator Hanga’s intercession noted.
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Corea
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Secetary Hill
Ard
Wilson
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Bluefields
State Department
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Drowning Tragedy Near Vinton Claims Two Boys
In Cedar River near Vinton two youths, Mark Wescott 14 and Floyd Webster 15, drowned. Webster swam beyond depth and was saved by none. Wescott perished while attempting rescue.
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Cedar Rapids
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Floyd Webster
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Wescott
Judge Jackson Defends Injunctions in Miners Strike
Parkersburg W V July 25 Judge Jackson’s ruling on contempt detai n scathingly criticizes strike methods and Mother Jones He relaxes sentences for some defendants while denouncing coercion in the coal strike and outlining the injunction’s purpose and limits.
Mayflower Anchors Off Thompkinsville With Diplomatic Visit
The Mayflower anchored off Thompkinsville from 6 last evening to 6 this morning as President and Bent’s party remained onboard. Lieut Commander Albert Cleaves chose not to risk Tell Gate in fog. George W. J. Mexer, U.S. ambassador to Italy, dined with the president at noon. Meyers’ call was said social.
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Sangamore Hill
Mayflower
Thompkinsville
Albert Cleaves
Tell Gate
George W. J. Mexer
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Italy
Meyers
Golf Winners Near Chicago in Ravinoaks and Committee Cups
Today at Chicago area courses H Chandler from Exmoor won the Ravinoaks cup over Abram Poole Jr of Onwentsia two up. Walter Egan of Lake Geneva beat Walter B. Smith of Onwentsia 1 up in 19 holes for the solace cup. George G. Thorne of Glen View took the cup from W Houghteling of Skokie two up with one to play. Tt McKittrick of St Louis won the Fourst gold committee cup by 4 up 3 to play over C E Herchberger. L Ames of Glen View defeated R K Bokum Jr in 2 up to claim the second committee cup.
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Skokie
Rumors of Hobson Stevenson Engagement at Bloomington
Citizens of Bloomington discuss repeated visits of Captain Richmond P. Hobson to the Stevenson home and speculate a betrothal with Letitia Stevenson. Despite denials from Adlai E. Stevenson II and his wife, locals note Hobson has stayed for lengthy calls and expect a wedding within months.
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Ill
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Stevensons
Well Known Educator T. C. d Passes in Indiana
Upland Ind March obituary notes the death of Reverend T. C. d of Taylor University. The widely respected Midwest educator was recognized for his contributions to higher learning and church education.
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Anty Rev. T. C.d
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Judge suspends sentence in Mother Jones contempt case
The court finds Mother Jones and others violated an injunction by urging miners to strike at Clarksburs Fuel mines. Judge Jackson delays Jones's punishment, calling her a martyr while warning of harsher penalties on further violations. UMW counsel vows magistrate appeal to higher court if needed.
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Blizzard
United States
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Jackson
West Virginia
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William Morgan
Bernard Rice
Peter Wilson
William Blakely
George Con
Thomas Laskavish
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Clarksburs Fuel Company
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Kinnickinnick Mines
Supreme Court of the United States
Wreck of Pennsylvania Limited Near Xenia Kills Four
Four trainmen died and six others injured in the wreck of the Pennsylvania Limited at Trebin station near Xenia Ohio. A coal car loosened from its coupling rolled down a three mile grade and struck the engine. The crash derailed the train, trapped car occupants, and a gas tank explosion fed the flames.
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Pennsylvania Limited
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Venezuela President Leaves With Troops
A cablegram from Commander McLean, dated La Guaira, reports the president of Venezuela leaving with troops at 2 PM aboard ships. Only 300 soldiers remain at Barcelona, and rumors claim Valencia may have fallen.
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Millers Distinguish Individual Views on Henderson Reelection
Sioux City July 25 There is no concerted action by the National Millers Federation to defeat Speaker Henderson in his race Secretary of the Federation says millers may feel individually about the matter but no organized movement seeks the speaker's scalp The Federation states it does not engage in politics its aim is to protect milling interests and advocate fair export and import duties.
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Henderson
Sioux City
National Millers’ Federation
D. B. Henderson
Madnedy
N Federation
Resterd Millers
National Federation
Union Trouble at Columbian Enameling Plant Sparks Firings
At Terre Haute the Columbian Enameling factory discharges workers amid union formation claims. Manager Topping cites labor trouble risk, while workers say up to 100 have been dismissed. Elsewhere Tawney faces primary challenge over Culvan reciprocity. fires incineration concerns at Fort Stevens. Eagle fatally shoots Hendricks after altercation. Tacoma Young People's convention focuses on junior society. Reno judge W A Massey to resign tomorrow.
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Ind
New Columbian Enameling
Topping
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