Indemnity Demands in Peace Talks From Japan
New York reports Baron Komura and spokesman Aimo Sato say Japan will seek indemnity in peace negotiations with Russia at Portsmouth NH. They expect end of war upon conclusion, note heavy losses on both sides, and insist on moderation and peace for humanity. Russians leave Paris for Cherbourg to sail to New York.
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New York
Japan
Russia
Portsmouth
N. H
Baron Komura
Aimo Sato
Komura
Sato
Roosevelt
Paris
M. Witte
Professor Dehartens
Cherbourg
Porto Rico Restive and Employers Strike Action
Chicago dispatch reports the teamsters joint council ordering all locals that did not call off the strike to do so immediately and declaring there are no longer any boycotted stores in the city Porto Rico outlines radical government reforms including replacing the executive council with an insular senate and shifting appointment powers to the governor with insular consent.
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Chicago
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Employers’ Association
Senate
Executive Council
House
Porto Rico
Education
Interior
Offered a fortune to divorce his wife in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg July 26 Carl F Miller of Pittsburgh is offered 250000 by the will of a former sweetheart if he will divorce his wife, married in 1899. Miller has not decided. The romance involves Miss Anna M Gunning Miss June Wilson and Miller. Gunning, a wealthy Pittsburgh woman, died July 18, leaving a large downtown realty estate.
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Pittsburg
Carl F. Miller
Miller
Anna M. Gunning
June Wilson
Miss Gunning
Miss Wilson
Still Battle With Roughs in Nazhni Novgorod
In Nazhni Novgorod disorders persist for a fourth day with daily clashes between rival camps of workers and rioters. Government reports say 12 were killed and three fatally wounded over Monday and Tuesday nights. A bomb was hurled at a Sormovo suburb schoolhouse Sunday night. the bomber was killed. No further reports on today’s events.
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St. Petersburg
Nazhni Novgorod
Sormovo
Cedar Rapids Warehouse Fire Destroys Goods
Cedar Rapids Iowa July 26 The Cedar Rapids Transfer Companys warehouse packed with machinery and household goods burned last night causing about 10000 dollars in losses. Insurance covers half. Dover England July 26 Edward Heaton of Liverpool began a channel swim but failed after six hours and fell ill.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Transfer Company
Dover
England
Edward Heaton
Liverpool
Heaton
Small wage earners learn lesson of cooperation in saving
New York July 26 Nearly two million small wage earners are saving tiny incomes and pooling funds through local building and loan associations with strong backing. President A L Guthers of Shelbyville Ind cites local operation and known officers as safeguards against abroad promoters, urging readers to avoid scammy outsiders. Secretary Sellarius reports assets at 65.3 million dollars, a 20.8 million rise, with 1,631,046 members across 5,265 associations.
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New York
America
A. L. Guthers
Shelbyville
Ind
United States League of Building and Loan Associa
Sellarius
United States
New Orleans
Board of Health
Opposition blocks government business in British House
London July 26 The opposition led by John Redmond practically blocked government business in the house of commons. They kept the session stormy until 3 am, forcing Premier Balfour to repeatedly use closure to press forward government work.
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London
House of Commons
John Redmond
Balfour
Travelers elect officers at put-in Bay convention
At the final session of the International Federation of Commercial Travelers organizations Cary McPherson of Indianapolis was named president George S Dana of Utica became vice president A L Sheetz of Omaha was chosen secretary treasurer Also reported Rear Admiral Roje stvensky in Tokio underwent a successful forehead wound operation with the bone piece removed and his condition listed as satisfactory
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Putin Bay
Ohio
International Federation of Commercial Travelers’ Organizations
Cary McPherson
Indianapolis
George S. Dana
Utica
A. L. Sheetz
Omaha
Rojestvensky
Tokio
Four Train Men Killed in Georgia Wreck
Four railroad workers, three white and one Black, died in a freight wreck on the Central Georgia line in western Atlanta today. The accident occurred when the freight train derailed, prompting early reports of the fatalities and ongoing investigations by railroad officials.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Central, Georgia
Negro neighbor for Gov Hoch sparks Topeka furor
In Topeka Kansas Gov Hoch's new neighbor is Nick Chiles a prominent negro editor who says he will borrow from the governor and live beside the mansion. The move provokes society outrage as it ties to Hochs past friendliness to Booker T Washington and W T Vernor and follows Hoch walking with Washington at a state event. Letters of congratulations pour in from diverse quarters including some anti negro Republicans.
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Topeka
Kans
Hoch
Nick” Chiles
Chiles
Gov. Hoch
Booker T. Washington
W. T. Vernor
Washington
Vernor
Question of reorganizing Norway up to president
Washington July 26 The question of the recognition of Norway as an independent state is now before President Roosevelt, referred by Assistant Secretary Ade. Norway did not secede by revolution but has reclaimed sovereignty once held by Sweden’s king. Many Norwegians urged recognition. Hague, former Sweden Norway secretary, presented a formal request to the State Department, but no official authority exists. All requests have been referred to the president.
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Washington
Norway
Roosevelt
Ade
Sweden
United States
Hague
State Department
Bargain Day Panic Over Overalls In Pittsburg
A Pittsburg Fifth avenue window sign offering overalls and shirts at 10 cents sparked a stampede yesterday. Eight women were seriously hurt as police and ambulances responded. Authorities may issue a rule banning bargain day sales in the city.
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Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Maud Gonne Divorce Case Opens Before Seine Tribunals
Paris July 26 Hearing in Maud Gonne known as the Irish Joan of Arc against Maj. McBride, formerly of the Boer army, opened before the civil tribune of the Seine. The suit draws wide attention due to the notoriety of the principals.
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Paris
Maud Gonne
Joan of Arc
Maj. McBride
Civil Tribune
Seine
Wabash appoints Cotter as general superintendent
Decatur Ill July 26 Stephen E Cotter of this city has been appointed general superintendent of the Wabash system succeeding H L Magee who resigned Aug 1 on account of ill health. Copenhagen July 26 a formal intimation was received by the court to visit King Christian at an early date. Hall released to Brooklyn NY 26 President Pulliam announced the ag Seek at York of Robert Hall to the firm club.
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Stephen E. Cotter
H. L. Magee
Decatur
Copenhagen
William
Christian
Hall
Brooklyn
New York
Pulliam
York
Robert Hall
Rm Club
Alexander Off Board As Morton Is Successor
New York July 26 directors of Equitable Life Assurance society accepted the resignations of former President James W Alexander and Nevada N Stranahan as directors. Paul Morton was elected president and is understood to retain the chairmanship. A special meeting will be held tomorrow to elect additional directors and amend the charter.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James W. Alexander
Nevada N. Stranahan
Paul Morton
Methods of big companies draw sharp Massachusetts critique
Boston July 26. Frederick L. Cutting Massachusetts insurance commissioner issues an annual report denouncing big insurers methods with phrases like Judas and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The fraternal Royal Arcanum is examined with view that new rates stir its ranks and that no insurance can pay infinite death claims.
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Boston
Mass
Frederick L. Cutting
Massachusetts
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde” Company
Royal Arcanum
Simple funeral for Daniel Lamont in Millbrook New York
In Millbrook New York on July 26 a simple funeral was held for former Secretary of War Daniel S. Lamont in the presence of family and many high ranking public and private figures. After ceremonies the body was moved to a funeral train bound for New York for interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Prominent attendees included former President Cleveland Postmaster General Cortelyou Maj Gen George W Davis Judge Alton B Parker David B Hill James H Eckels J J Hill and other business associates of Col Lamont.
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Millbrook
N. Y
Daniel S. Lamont
New York
Woodlawn Cemetery
Cleveland
Cortelyou
George W. Davis
Alton B. Parker
David B. Hill
Western cities push federal probe over rail freight bias
Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis mobilize against eastern and southern railroads accused of favoritism to New York Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore. They seek federal action and prosecutions under anti trust laws, after a Chicago Beach hotel meeting of 16 shipping groups. The effort aims to level business between east and west and pressure Roosevelt and Congress. Demand prosecution and fair rates drive the campaign.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Ohio and
Mississippi Valleys
Chicago Beach
United States Steel reports quarterly earnings and orders
The quarterly report shows net earnings of 40,305,116 dollars, up from 23,025,896 last quarter. On June 30 unfilled orders total 4,829,655 tons, 767,905 tons less than the prior quarter. Directors declare a regular 1 percent dividend on preferred stock totaling 6,919 dollars.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Illed by a Woman Fires at McCormick and Murphy Wounded
In Liberty New York Cornelius McCormick a noted real estate dealer is a fugitive charged with attempted murder. Kittie Murphy lies at death's door from a mouth wound after a breakup with McCormick for another suitor. In Deadwood South Dakota Congressman E W Martin announces candidacy for U S Senate.
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Liberty
N. Y
Riksdag Approves Norway Sweden Peace Policy Report
In Stockholm both houses of the riksdag approved in principle the special committee report on the Norway Sweden crisis. The action followed secret sessions as illness kept Deneen at home in Springfield. The governor canceled meetings but stated he was feeling better.
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Riksdag
Norway
Stockholm
Sweden
Ilness
Deneen
Springfield
Mane
Ion
Cotton acreage lower this year in department report
Washington July 26 The department of agriculture reports cotton acreage planted this year declined by 14.9 percent from last year highlighting a smaller crop prospect in the current season.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Another Death in Bennington Crew
San Diego July 26 reports another death among the injured Bennington crew the victim identified as W V Kennedy. The body will be taken to Alliance Nebraska where he formerly lived. Investigation by Commander Young and Lieuts Yates and Wade concluded with a report to Washington. No details of the contents are available.
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San Diego
Cal
Bennington
W. V. Kennedy
Alliance
Neb
Young
Yates
Wade
Washington
Issue bonds for library in Kewanee under act
Kewanee township voted by a large majority to issue 15000 in bonds to buy a site and equipment for a new library building. Funds provided by Andrew Carnegie. First election held in the state under the library act passed at the last session of the legislature.
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Kewanee
Kewanee, II
Kewanee Township
Andrew Carnegie
Miller of Michigan Wins Western Golf Championship
Guy A. Miller former Michigan pitcher led 65 entrants in the fourth annual western golf championship at Glenview links with 157 strokes for 36 holes. R B Hunter Midlothian and W E Clow Jr Orienteian were close behind. The gold medal went to Miller while H Chandler Egan posted 165 strokes for 36 holes.
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Chicago
Guy A. Miller
University of Michigan
Glenview Links
R. B. Hunter
Midlothian
W. E. Clow, Jr. Orienteian
Miller
H. Chandler Egan
United demand for more money for waterway improvement
Detroit reports a crowd saw Angle the chestnut mare win the Merchants and Manufacturers stake at Grosse Point track while a separate Mississipi mob hanged Will Harris a negro after a train incident. River and harbor officials plan to push Washington for higher interior waterways appropriations without asking for specific sections.
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Detroit
Angle
C. Morris
Cleveland
Saunders
Merchants’ & Manufacturers
Grosse Point Track
Cincinnati
Capt
Ellison
Rivers and Harbors Association
Baltimore
Naonal Rivers and Harbors Association
Washington
Congress
Vo Pavers
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