Strikes ripple across industries with mass mobilization
Reports from Massachusetts and Chicago describe a widespread labor wave as fifty thousand butcher workers return to their jobs while a board of arbitration prepares to rule on wage and conditions. In Fall River and nearby mills, mills operatives vote to strike over a 12 percent wage cut amid tense labor tensions. The front lines shift to other regions with Mongol and Thibetan conflicts noted, and a separate royal succession anticipation drives curiosities across Russia as storks loom over Peterhof.
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Fall River
Mass
Praga Todas
Folk Nominated for Missouri Governor on Democratic Ticket
Folk was nominated to run for governor of Missouri on the Democratic ticket. The convention placed Folk at the party's ballot for the state race, signaling a formal choice ahead of the election.
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Missouri
Thomas L. Rubey
J la Grange
Samuel B. Cook
W. R.chell
L.H Musgrove
James A. Todd
Cook
Folk
Albert O. Allen
Bell daughter dies funeral held in city cemetery
The deceased, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bell, wife of Mr McBride, leaves a husband a three month old baby and her parents and siblings. A devout Christian, she attended the Christian church. Elder Hill conducted the funeral at the family home and interment followed at City Cemetery.
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Joseph Bell
McBride
Markets Report Signals Policy Fallout and Heir Speculation
Markets react amid talk of imperial succession and future Russian policy. The dispatch notes Missouri political implications, while cattle prices shift with 10 cent gains for calves and varied bids for Native, Southern, and Western cattle and cows.
Britain Aroused Sends War Ships to the Mediterranean
British authorities dispatched warships to the Mediterranean amid rising tensions. The move signals heightened naval readiness as European powers watch the region closely.
Russia May Yield to British Demands on Malacca Case
A compilation notes Russia likely to release the steamer Malacca per British demands and pay damages after a seizure. Reports from London and St Petersburg state assurances from officials that no rights of Great Britain are infringed and that any error will be corrected. Additional dispatches describe naval movements and statements by Russian and British representatives regarding the incident.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Russia
Malacca
London
Williams to Hang for Oregon double murder
Norman Williams faces execution in The Dalles after a sensational case that tied the deaths of Miss Nesbitt and her mother to a vengeful brother and son. The murders occurred near Hood River in 1900 with forged documents and elusive bodies, leaving only fragments of clothing and scalp evidence.
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Miss Nesbitt
Omaha
Nebraska
Avnl
Oregon
Nesbitt
Portland
Hood River Valley
Hood River
Ima Nesbitt
George Esbitt
Writ of error granted in Burton case
Justice Brewer of the U S Supreme Court has granted a writ of error to the District Court of the eastern district of Missouri in the case of Senator Joseph Burton convicted of accepting a fee for art before the post office department while a member of the United States Senate. The case will be reviewed by the Supreme Court probably in the fall.
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Washington, D. C
Justice Brewer
Supreme Court
District Court
Eastern District of Missouri
Joseph Burton
Postofic Department
United States
Senate
May-Deny Foreign Corporations Right to Do Business in Texas
Texas Attorney General Bell summoned four insurance agents in San Antonio before a magistrate to disclose information on alleged anti trust violations. The case stems from a rate war and a proposed permanent rate adjustment, with witnesses invoking self incrimination fears. The proceedings may lead to actions denying foreign corporations the ability to do business in Texas.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bell of
Austin
Texas
British Thibet Mission Faces Unexpected Resistance
July 21 report from Jyangtse Thibet states the British mission to Thibet forced the passage of the iron clad Karola, meeting less resistance than anticipated as the voyage progresses.
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Lhassa
Thibet
Widow of Henry George Dies in Monticello at 60
Mrs. George widow of the political economist Henry George died at her home in Monticello New York last night at the age of sixty.
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Henry George
New York
Missouri political clash and fair exhibits at the World’s Fair
The excerpt notes contests for Missouri state offices with nominations for governor secretary of state and state auditor, plus ovations and speeches. It also describes exhibit highlights at the Palace of Liberal Arts including Chinese lacquer ware, a university model, a Vice Admiral Togo painting, and a German YMCA basketball championship at the World’s Fair.
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United States
Washington
Palace of Liberal Arts
Chinse
Palace of Liberal
Buffalo
Miners Drill at El Paso for National Irrigation Congress
El Paso Texas July 21 plans for entertainment of the National Irrigation Congress in November. The South Western Irrigation Association advances extensive preparations and a large convention is expected, with a program under development to fit the occasion.
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el Paso
Southwestern Irrigation Association
National Irrigation Congress
Mrs. A. O. McBride Dies At Home In Early Morning
Mrs. A. O. McBride died at the family residence at the corner of Walnut and Richardson Avenue this morning around noon after several months of illness. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Mrs. McBride
Registration for Saas in Rosebud reservation surges
Bonesteel South Dakota July 21 immense crowds continue to arrive as registration for Saas in the Rosebud reservation at four land offices reaches upwards of 97000.
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Bonesteel
S. D
Saas
Rosemid Reservation
Artesia Church Sees Eighteen Added at Sunday Meeting
Elder C C Hill closed his Artesia meeting last Sunday night with eighteen new members joining the Artesia Christian Church. Plans moved forward toward building a house of worship as the congregation grows to forty members.
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C. C
Hill
Artesia
For Rent One Furnished Room in Quiet Home
A furnished room is available for rent at 618 North Main Street. Inquiries welcome for details and occupancy terms.
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N. Main St
Roosevelt Delivers Speech On Nomination Notification
Oyster Bay New York reports President Roosevelt has completed a three thousand word speech to be delivered on the occasion of his nomination notification. The draft outlines his national policies and vision.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay N. Y
State Baptist convention opens in Anniston
About 20 Baptist workers from across Alabama gather in Anniston for the annual state convention of their denomination. The event opened today and will run through the end of the week.
Denver Politician Thomas J Maloney Dies in Kansas City
Kansas City report states Thomas J Maloney, a Denver politician, died today after coming to Kansas City for health reasons seeking a lower altitude. The death occurred here after a period of travel for his health.
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Kansas City
Thomas J. Maloney
Denver
Special Tuesday and Thursday Dinners at Shelby Table
Promotes the Shelby table dining with notice of special dinners on Tuesday and Thursday. Mentions Garton Moss & Co. as purveyors of absolute food purity and hints at a hotel proposition advertised elsewhere.
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Shelby
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