Peace Conference Deliberates on Explosives Dropped from Balloons
At The Hague July 21 Aeron De Staal presided over the plenary session of the peace conference. The first point of M Vankarnebeck's report on banning explosives from balloons was unanimously agreed except by the United States and Great Britain, whose abstention blocks full agreement. Andrew White opposed blanket bans on dum-dum bullets, urging more flexible rules.
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the Hague
Aeron de Staal
Toilly
M. Vankarnebeck
United States
Firdle Pauncefote
Andrew 2. White
White
Crogler
United States Delogition
Pan
Captain Crozier
Julian Powaneefdte
Promi
MO van Berneerk
Great Britain
The
United Braves
Cup Defender's Race Near Newport Ended Early
Newport FR July 2 Defender and Columbia started a trial race from Benton's Reef for a mile course. Five minutes in the Defender’s main sail failed and Defender abandoned. Calamida retired after stopping. Columbia led Newport when the accident halted Defender. race likely to be sailed next Tuesday.
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Newport
Defender Arn
Columbia
Benton
Reef Lehtahip
Bhoaut
Defender
Calamida
Dilap
Colinbli
A Lancaster Man Arrested on Arson Charge
John fieles, a four pitcher, was arrested in the morning on a charge of arson. A site used as a film studio and slaughtering house burned, two witnesses say they saw him apply a match. The property had been sold at sheriff sale and he had been ordered to vacate.
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Lancaster
John Fieles
Roe
Unclear Vessel Arrivals and Placements in New York
A disjointed July report shows ships listed with arrivals and clearance in New York including Punet Ai marek from Hamburg and Campania from New York. Numerous misread ship names and ports such as Liverpool Amsterdam Rotterdam and New York appear, with fragmented destinations and unfamiliar terms.
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New York
Punet Aimarek
Hamburg
Ivannki Livers
la Brenigne
Mare
Umbria
Liverpool
Amsterdam
Hotterdam
Lieverpool
Geobic
Ayved
Cymric
Quemnatown
Campania
Bgallet
Cutie
Liverpaul
Unclear Pension Certification Names From Washington Post Clip
Fragmentary OCR notes cite names Washington July pension certificat cantor Incrence Thotane Walderyon Glanwood Sunquehanne B to Ho Josiah Buseard Stroudsure toll. Readable details and context are missing.
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Washington
Cantor
Incrence
Thotane Walderyon
Glanwood
Sunquehanne
B To Ho
Josiah Buseard
Stroudsure
Toll
Epworth League Lectures Highlight Patriotism and Lincoln Speech
Bishop Fowler of Minneapolis delivers an engaging lecture on Abraham Lincoln at the Epworth League gathering in a tent. Rev. Carmen of Toronto and Rev. Hrnclkley of New York also speak on Anglo American relations amid a program of patriotic concerts and religious talks. The convention wraps with plans for a final day.
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Tadianapolis
Epworth League
MW. Fowler
Mintioapolis
McCabe
Tomlinson Hall
Jammer MM. Hrnclkley
New York
A. Carmen
Toronto
Hlahop Fowler
Abraham Linscoln
San Francisco
John G. Gorton
Indle
Bishop McCaby
Libby
Mile Tople
Alger's Successor Named for War Secretary Likely
Washington July 21 The president has chosen a successor to General Alger for the War portfolio. William Het of New York is said to be the choice. A White House conference with Senator Thomas C Platt discussed the appointment and an announcement was expected soon, possibly tomorrow. Senator Platt noted Gen Francis Vo Gren as a preferred candidate but said Greene is not the president's choice.
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Washington
Alger
Viithu Het
New York
White House
Fenater Thomas CC. Platt
Pratt
Genera Francis Vo Gren
Green
Greene W
Matt
Tatherman
Platt
Strike Situation in Manhattan and Brooklyn
In New York the strike situation remained largely unchanged with subway cars running on normal headways in Manhattan and police guarding depots and elevated structures at night. Arrests included Brooklyn Rapid Transit president Rogister on a criminal libel warrant, while Albert J. Johnson of Nas mau diamond testified to district attorneys about ten hour law enforcement and possible grand jury action.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Manhattan Island
Rogister
Brooklyn Rapil Transit Company
Benner
Albert J. Johnson
Nasmau Oiamond
Greater
John Pr. Donnelly
Building Trades Section
Central Trades Union
Fossiter
Fifth Avenue
Tam
Torpedo Boat Bullfinch Sinks in Naval Trial Disaster
An explosion during a trial of the torpedo boat destroyer Bullfinch near Boatent killed nine sailors and wounded four others. The blast tore through the engine room, splashing steam and boiling water over crew members. The Bullfinch, among the latest destroyer designs, represents a severe royal navy accident.
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London
Bullfinch
Choynski Defeats McCormack In Six Round Bout
California’s Joe Choynski earns decision over Philadelphia heavyweight Jack McCormack after six rounds. Choynski knocked McCormack down in the first round and maintained the upper hand late in the fight in Chicago.
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Chicago
Illiv
Joe Choynski
California
Jack McCormack
Philadelphia
Chovneki
Appointment of New General Superintendent at Allegheny Vallus Railroad
Judy Sh-Chatler Vitteverig is named general superintendent of the Allegheny Vallus railroad, succeeding David McCargo who resigns effective July 2 due to health. McCargo has held the post for twenty four years.
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Allegheny
Vitteverig
Judy Sh-Chatler
Price
Allegheny Vallus Railroad
David McCargo
Tate
MeCargo
Prohibitionists Hold Convention in Philadelphia
The Prohibition state convention met at Horiticultural Hall Philadelphia and nominated John M. Caldwell for state treasurer Agile Ricketts for supreme court judge and H L Robingson for superior court judge with all nominations unanimous. The platform condemned illegal traffic in intoxicants and urged prohibition of minors at contests and post exchanges while calling for strong action on Philippine issues and government reform. A ratification meeting followed with notable speakers as the party debated the Filipino plank and finance matters.
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Agile Ricketts
Luzerne
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Horticultural Hall
John M. Caldwell
Northumberland County
Luzerne County
Superior Court
Ll. Nobineon
Fayette County
Creasy
Columbian County
Charlie
R. Tones
Tilladelphia
R. A. Hunan
Forest Counts
Ashtridan
Lee TL Grumbine
Lebanon
Gibbons
Silas cC. Swallow
Caldwell
HW. D. Patton
Lanewater
Jeaane Monderenu
Meadville
H.L. Robingson
Uniontown
Elisha Kent Kane
Covention
McKinley
Dewey at Trieste A Banquet in His Honor
Admiral Dewey landed at Trieste with Captain Lamberton and Flag Lieutenant Brumby to call on Count Goes governor and meet the mayor of Trieste. Addison Harris hosted a private banquet at Hotel De La Ville for twenty five including Olympia officers and U.S. diplomatic staff. Admiral Power will host a return banquet aboard the flagshipOmni tomorrow.
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Dewey
Benjamin P. Lambertaon
T. M. Brumby
Olympia
Kastenuind
Count Goes
Trivate
United States
Turkey
Addison ( Harris
Hotel de la Ville
United States Legation
Ingersoll Dead at Dobbs Ferry After Stroke
New York July 2 Robert M Ingersoll the noted lawyer lecturer and skeptic died at noon today at his summer house in Dobbs Ferry after a stroke of apoplexy. He arrived two days ago from New York in apparent good health. He planned to consult his family physician tomorrow and die suddenly as he spoke. Funeral arrangements were set for Monday at Was at Walton house and interment in Sleepy Hollow cemetery, Tarrytown.
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Robert Mferzol
Dobbs Ferry
Ingersoll
Ashwood Avenue
Farrell
Walston AH. Brown
Inger Holl
Robert G. Ingerzoll
Dresden
N.Y
Eben
Congress
Robart
Mlinois
Shawneetown
Democrata
Peoria
Politiea
Washington
Illinois
Iile
Ote Saath
Thane
Orcanizado Regiment
Cavalon
Eighth Mines
Tennessee
Colone
Xannation
Attorner
Ulin
Cerernl
PST
James G Blaine
Germany
Tagereau
Sleepy Hollow
Tarrytown
General Otis Denies Navy Sidelining and Press Charges
Washington reports the War Department released dispatches from General Otis rebutting press correspondents who accuse him and his army of diminishing the navy’s work. Otis cites earlier despatches praising navy aid and harmony between army and navy amid questions raised by reporters.
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Navy
Otia
Tarlie
Aguinaldo
Parker
Dewey
Yorktown
Navy Department
Otis
Philadelphia to absorb Pittsburg Traction company
Philadelphia officials reach an agreement to absorb the Pittsburg Consolidated Traction company. James H. Reed and T. Hart Given arrived to finalize terms with shareholders. Common stock priced about 40 dollars and preferred stock about 70 dollars. Philadelphia to reorganize. Pittsburg stockholders to cash out. Possible capital stock increase and new local directors include Magee Widener Kikine.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
James HH. Reed
T. Hart Given
Pittsburg Consolidated Traction Company
Philadelphia Traction Company
Philadelphia Company
Pittebiurgers
Magee
Pfal
Tt. Widener
William Kikine
Enlistments in Philippines Rise as New Regiments Form
Washington reports 423 men enlisted today for volunteer regiments in the Philippines, bringing total to 7,601. An officer from each company of the ten new regiments will open a recruiting office in their home city next Monday.
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Washinton
Paippines
War Department
Tragic Suicide Foiled by Letter in Wales Bank Crisis
A man in Landondo Waleska London was found dead by self inflicted acts on a Trinity step. The name Alfred Poole appears on a letter found with him. Another letter in his pocket mentions G W Onkos of Doyvor Col.
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London
Trinity Burely
Landondo
Waleska
Tite Hecker
Wwe Alfred Poole
G. W. Onkos
Doyvor
Col
Aldermay Ales Victim in Street Horse Collision
July 2 incident on Bwan street left McMaster, vice president of the me Nank, dead after a runaway horse collided with his bicycle and wagon shaft. The skull fracture occurred when the horse and wagon struck him as he attempted to avoid the animal.
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Herunner Aldermay Ales
McMaster
Me Nank
Bwan Street
Weather and Local News Summary from Beranton Times
The edition blends weather warnings with scattered local updates. Reports mention public safety topics, religious and social items, and preparations for a firemen’s convention. Coverage includes regional finances, community events, and reminiscences about Pleasant Mount and Newton Center.
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The
Wei Hk
Pleasant Mount
Burglary at Fairmount Park Leads to Preliminary Hearing
Philadelphia July 21 The police disclosed results of the Fairmount Park Trolley burglary investigation. A preliminary hearing for Joseph Miller of 238 Montrose Street before Magistrate Fouth revealed Miller’s arrest on robbery and concealed weapons charges. Witnesses Frank Levan and James Cavanaugh identified him. Miller, held on $5,000 bail, denies all claims and has undergone police questioning.
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Philadelphia
Fairmount Park
Fouth
Joseph Miller
Montrose Street
Frank Levan
James Cavanaugh
Wis Miller
Terouse
Miller
Council
Itme
Liscount
Pueblo Invitation For Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment
Harrisburg July 2. The engineers at Camp Meade ordered to move to Wil letts Point. A Pueblo Colorado press club invites the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment to stop over for a reception on its way from Manila to Pittsburgh for muster out. General Stewart sent the matter to the reception committee on arrival at Pittsburgh.
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Harrisburg
Company of Engineers
Camp Meade
Willetts Point
Stewart
Pueblo
Cola
Pennsylvania
Manila
Pittsburg
Pittebure
Immigrants Deported For Alleged Alien Labor Pact
Immigration officials ordered the deportation of eighteen Hungarians who recently arrived and worked in Rathbun Iowa coal mines. They were found to be alien contract laborers tied to an alleged Hungary to United States work contract.
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Washington
Jay
Powhlerly
Rathbun
Iowe
Hungary
Fire Devastates Vulown Hotel. Town Grieves Loss
A fire destroyed the Vulown hotel in Viulean today. Six people are reported missing or dead. Local authorities and families mourn the tragedy as investigators search the burned remains for victims and clues.
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Gonleon
Tol
Viulean Toda
Vulown
Teter Dhalon
Ye. Primtor
Rodswom
Grovery
Vie Pet
Ofeo
Unclear OCR: Sheriff Seeks Reward After Escape
The readable fragment describes a sheriff requesting the governor to offer the largest reward after an escape. It notes a large power (likely bounty) being started, with limited readable details and names obscured.
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Loatn
Waltham
Dalaheldee
Ovletree
New York Athletic Showdown Ends in Close Decision
Tonight at Broadway Athletic Club, Arrieta of Chicago fought hard but Conroy of Tray won a decision after a tough heavyweight bout. The match showcased spirited exchanges as both fighters pressed for control.
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New York
Tele Arrieta
Chicago
Strockluge Conroy
Tray
Meir
Brondway
Althovel
Detroit Miet. Jodi fh Rauin Postpones Gronre Point Racing
In Detroit the event at Gronre Point was halted after fifteen minutes due to heavy rain causing postponement of the afternoon races until tomorrow. Officials noted weather as the cause, with riders awaiting clearer conditions to resume.
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Detroit
Miet
Jodi
Rauin
Battle at Bobong: 115 Rebels Killed in Negros Island clash
General Smith reports Captain Hyrne with seventy Sixteenth Infantry ambushed about forty Pobngtones at Bobong island of Negros. Seventy men killed 115 enemy, many wounded, one captured. American losses one killed one wounded. Supplies and arms seized. Action aids Negros peace and garrison security.
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Island
Negros
Manila
Stene
Smith
Tellin
Noebong
Hyrne
Sixteenth Infantry
Wis
Againg
la Carlota
Island of
Washington
War Department
Mentin
Warhiartens
IL OA. Tivene
Newray
Bywrie
Nis
Rioting Prompts Naval Reserve Call in Cleveland
Cleveland July 21 Mayor Furley ordered naval reserves to prepare for strike duty after a street railway walkout escalated into rioting. About 5 000 rioters gathered on Wilson Avenue and Pearlake, throwing stones at passing cars while police attempted crowd control. One arrest reported as heavy riot clubs and baton charges broke up clashes.
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Cleveland
Welock
Furley
Siblew Sirest
Wilson Avenue
Pearlake
Payne Avenue
Superor
Wiong
Mopom
Striking Linemen Paralyze Cuyahoga Telephone Work
In Cleveland a strike by linemen polemen and others cripples construction for the Cuyahoga Telephone Company. The Cry hogs Telephone Company is moved to a new corporate structure led by Henry Everett, president of Big Consolidated dated street railway. Officials say the halt stems from workers refusing to perform fine tasks amid the broader labor action affecting the railway and carmen crews.
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Cleveland
Cuyahoga Telephone Company
Hogs Telephone Company
Henry Reverett
Indiana Arrives after Manila voyage with sick aboard
Indiana arrived in San Francisco today after a Manila voyage aboard the United Fires transport. The ship was quarantined and eight sick soldiers were moved to the Warhouse regiments. Nurses assisted as many wounded soldiers were reported on board and suffering from battle injuries.
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San Francisco
Indiana
Manila
Ted Crows
Weather forecast for Washington and surrounding regions
July 2 forecast warns of showers on Saturday and Sunday. Light showers possible Saturday, with probable showers Sunday. Variable winds noted across Western Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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Woeahiington
Baturday
Bundey
Bantern Pontevich
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