Funeral of Heureaux Turmoil Follows Assassination
United States minister William F. Powell conveyed condolences to Santo Domingo’s new leadership after President Heureaux’s assassination. Funeral rites were held in Santo Domingo with public mourning declared for nine days. The island is in unrest as armed bands threaten Moca and insurrection is feared.
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Port Augeines
William F. Powell
United States
Haiti
Republic of Santo Domingo
Provident
San Domingo Fe
Warship to San Domingo Amid Unrest Reports
Washington reports that an American warship will be sent to San Domingo immediately as a precaution. Secretary Hay has authorized the move, with a vessel about a day from San Domingo, after Minister Powell reported the assassination of Heuresux in Port au Prince.
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Washington
San Domingo
Hayhee
San Juan
Totter Island
Feland
Powell
Brill
United States
State Department
Port Au Prince
Mayth
Heuresux
Consul Maxwell Praises Heureaux As Assassination Queried
Campbell L Maxwell consul general to the Republic of San Domingo visits Columbus and comments on the late President Heureaux. He says Heureaux was universally admired by his people and notes no clear reason for the assassination. Maxwell recalls eight years of close relations with the murdered leader.
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Columbus
Campbell L. Maxwell
Repubic
San Domingo
B.J. Miller
Maxwell
Heureaux
Noted Suspect Darling Brought to Millfield Millfield
In McConnellsburg Pennsylvania Julyus Willum Darling, sought in Middlesex County New Jersey for the murder of Harry Dirham four years past, had requisition papers delivered to New Jersey officers and taken to Millfield. Yesterday the sheriff refused to reengage the papers until $27 was paid. The difficulty was settled today by paying Hi which covered the arrest costs.
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McConnellsburg
Julyus —Willum Darling
Middlesex County
N. Jd
Harry Dirham
New Jersey
Millifield
Beawankha Cup Race Delivers American Victory
The first Beawankha cup race today saw American challenger Constance defeat Canadian defender Glencairn TH by two minutes and fifteen seconds. Montreal spectators were surprised by the result at the course.
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Doerval
Que
Constance
Glencairn
Car Blown Up Near Euclid Beach Park in Cleveland
A car returning from Euclid Beach park exploded with dynamite about 1 o'clock tonight just north of the Lake Shore railroad two miles east of Cleveland city limits. The front track was demolished and the car floor shattered. Passengers and crew escaped injury while mournful shows of lawless acts were noted amid a city aiming to restore order and resume normal streetcar service.
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Cleveland
Euclid Beach Park
Lake Shore Railroad
Hopuiaeengers
Meyer Farley
Inez
Axline
National Guard
Farley
Axime
Cleveland Quiet Boycott Grows In City
Cleveland reports a growing boycott as General Axline notes reduced violence and plans for troop withdrawal starting next week if conditions stay stable. Merchants and wholesalers face pressure while some riders on Big Unsolidated cars lose access to food from butchers and grocers amid the unrest.
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Cleveland
Aximne
Axline
Explosion At Derringer Colliery Claims Victims
Hozieton Pa July 2 Charles Eis man died of injuries from yesterday's mine explosion at the Derringer Colliery leaving a wife and nine children the youngest three weeks old The other five victims are out of danger Mine Inspector William Davies and Coroner Bowman began an investigation into the accident cause and responsibility Miners express surprise at the gap that allowed the explosion
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Hozieton
Charles Eisman
Derringer
William Davies
Bowman
Misplaced switch causes wreck near Mingo Junction
Ten men seriously injured and many more bruised when a Cleveland & Pittsburg work train collided with a Shifting engine near Mingo Junction, Ohio. The train was moving at high speed due to an un-replaced switch. wreckage buried several workers and the injured were taken to Steubenville hospital.
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Steubenville
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Mingo Junction
Puddler Wages Rise At City Plants
July 24 Reading Iron Company announces wage increase for puddlers to forty dollars per ton effective August 1 in Reading Pennsylvania. The move follows earlier reports of wage raises in other mills.
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Hurrisburgy
Hurrisshure
Reading
Reading Iron Company
Trade activity surges as July payments rise sharply
R G Dun notes July payments through clearing houses 47.2 percent above last year and 60 percent above 1882, signaling broad trade growth amid fewer labor disruptions. Wheat and corn receipts and exports climb, cotton slips, steel stocks rise, and July failures in the US exceed last year, with Canada down.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Company
Hurlroud
Eau
Mineral and metal production rises in United States
The July 24 issue reports 1908 total mineral production valued at 700,816,750 with 345,082,440 in gold and 38,703,127 ounces of silver. Iron output reaches 11,773,934 tons, copper 25,900,222 pounds, and petroleum 4,746,465 barrels, marking records across multiple metals.
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New York
Avill
United States
Navy moves to Santo Domingo after assassination
Secretary Long telegraphed orders sending the cruiser New Orleans from Newport and the gunboat Machias from St Thomas to Santo Domingo. The Machias is expected in Dominican waters within a day or two. The action aims to preempt possible disturbances following the president's assassination.
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Washington
Long
New Orleans
Newport
Santo Domingo
Machias
Bt. Thomas
Santo Domings
Dying Lad's Strange Statement at Bethlehem
A 1 year old boy died after injuries from a Reading railroad accident near Ver Kielo where he fell from a train. He was hospitalized in Bethlehem and reportedly told a priest on his deathbed that he was thrown by a brakeman, a claim not believed by any man.
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Bethlehem
Reading
Joep McCarthy
Thy
Verkielo
Piialiniey
Bce
Pension certi rates. scattered names and sums
Washington July 242 pension certi rates listed with multiple scattered names such as Addithinal Thomas Shaffer Nan ticoke Ligerne and sums like 8 to Flo 9 to 0 6 to 14 2 Increase 84 to 7 and 8 to 7. Original whlows Annie ZAlimmerman Huntington Mills Lugerne Dora Gray Prichard Lugerne Dora Gray repeats with small change.
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Washington
Addithinal
Thomas Shaffer
Nanticoke
Ligerne
Thomas
Athens
Bradford
Prankfin Jarrett
Shamokin
Laman Craowfert
Bieven Point
Sinquetunna
David M. Braferd
Brradford
Annie
Zalimmerman
Huntington Mills
Lugerne
Dora Gray
Prichard
Boxer Ritthie Knocked Out in Williamsport Bout
Paralyzed boxer Ritthie suffered a serious knockout blow in a bout with Eugene Low before the Williamsport Athletic Club. He was carried home in unconscious condition and remained so until today. His right side is paralyzed.
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Williamsport
Ritthie
Eugene Low
Williamsport Athletic Club
Hie
Elde
Bethlehem Strike Latest Wages Up for Graders
Bethlehem Steel and Bethlehem zinc workers face a minor stoppage on July 24. Strikers demand a wage increase from 50 to 60 cents per hour while Bethlehem Zinc recently granted a five cent raise to avert a broader walkout. The scene remains orderly with no large disturbances reported.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Company
Srikers
Luhian Zinc Company
Trilio
Postmasters Appointed in Pennsylvania Districts
Washington July list shows new fourth class postmasters in Ardun Washington county Buckingham Ashley Luterice Koob Milew Dickeonhure Crawford county Jumox HM Jolatisinn and Jolatistinn names provided in the official notice.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Ardun
Washington County
Buckingham
Ashley
Luterice County
Koob
Milew
Dickeonhure
Crawford County
Jumox HM
National Guard Brigades See Temporary Command Change
Harrishure Joly S Brigadier Conera Miller of the second brigade has been granted a leave of absence during August. Brigadier General Wiley of Yenanre is placed in temporary command of the brigades.
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Harrishure
Joly S
Conera Miller
National Guard
Hasoon
Aveuast
Train Robber Hanged in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Texas authorities hanged Jamen M Garlington also known as Darlington today. He led the night raid on July 28 against a Santa Fe train at Saginaw and killed fireman Whitaker and engineer Willan during the robbery.
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Fort Worth
Texan
Jamen m. Garlington
Darlington
Garlington
Esterhazy Refuses to Testify in Dreyfus Trial
A Matinthia morning tutor named Chitom Magr Materhasy informs that the pauper will not go to Hennes to testify at the Dreyfus trial.
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Esterhazy
France to Honor Dewey Upon Paris Stop
Paris authorities plan honors for Admiral Dewey during his stop in the city on his voyage home. The reception will be arranged by official Marseille officials as part of his itinerary through France.
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France
Dewey
Paris
Itte
Admiral Dewey
Marsedlles
Health of Porto Rico vaccination reach and control efforts
Dr. George G. Groff reports to Governor Stone that about 900000 Porto Ricans have been vaccinated with few others unreached. The board now oversees vaccine production, native vaccination, the unsafe asylum and leper settlement, and food and drink purity. Sickness among troops on the island runs around four and one half percent.
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Harrisburg
George G. Groff
Superior Board of Health of
Porto Rico
Stone
Madame Morel and Daughter Die in Swiss Ravine Tragedy
Tourists discovered Madame Morel and her daughter at the bottom of a ravine near Bearmutt Switzerland. Madame Morel was dead with severe injuries after a fall believed to be about 100 feet. The daughter was severely injured and delirious. The full sequence of events remains unclear.
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Bearmutt
Switzerland
Madame Morel
Hire
Evi
Money in pocket is his undoing
The body of an unknown man found in the East River was identified as Antonio Chirag, a wealthy retired silk dealer from New Britain Connecticut, formerly of New York. He came to the city with $1000 to start his son in business, left his daughter Teresa Tneua’s home with over $500, and was found dead without any money on him as police investigate the case.
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New York
East River
Antonio Chirag
New Britain
Fraud in Nebraska recount heats up legislature report
Nebraska senate committee reports sustained charges of fraud in the recount of the constitutional amendment on increasing Supreme Court judges. It also accuses former Governor Holmnh of disappropriating at least 778 dollars for house rent. Lieutenant Governor Gilbert refused to file the report in the governor’s office.
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Omaha
Neb
Tly
Nebrask
Senate
Supreme Court
Holoonh
Poynter
Glilbert
McFadden and Gans Battle to a Draw in 25 Round Fight
New York July 3 George McFadden of New York and Joe Gans of Baltimore battled 25 rounds at a brisk pace at Broadway Athletic Club with Referee John White ruling a draw. Five thousand patrons watched as the bout delivered fast action and cheers at the finish.
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New York
George MccFadden
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Broadway Athletic Club
John White
Southern Industrial League pushes tax exemption for manufacturers
Avanta Ga July The final session of the convention of the Southern Industrial League was held yesterday. The convention pledged to secure effective municipal legislation toward exemption from taxation for a limited time to manufacturing enterprises located within states represented in the league.
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Avanta
The
Southern Industrial League
Woman Dies After Swallowed Teeth Removal Attempt
In Lynchburg Virginia on July 2 Mrs. Jennings of Amherst county swallowed her false teeth a week earlier and traveled to consult a physician about removing the plate. An operation was performed but she failed to recover and died yesterday.
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Lynchburg
Mre
Mogele KE
Jennings
Amherst County
Argueta Boy Involved in Fatal Brick Attack in Ga
A July incident in Georgia involved a young boy named Argueta who warned a group to stay away. When they approached, he threw a brick that struck Bud Walker behind the ear, causing his death. Lawrence Colquit escaped the scene as the youngest boy present.
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Argueta
Lawrence Colquit
Colquit
War Dept cable reports no more cases among government troops
Washington July 26 Conor Brooke at Muvana cables the war department this morning that General Wond reports no more cases among troops of government employes, sanitary conditions of city excellent, weather intensely hot, considers the epidemic over.
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Washington
Conor Brooke
Muvana
War Department
San Diego Library Fundraising Offer Sparks Donation Plan
In San Diego California a man named Andrew Carheel has offered to wire 0.08 for a library project if a unit is donated and the library is maintained as at present. The proposal aims to support library services and preservation in the city.
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San Diego
Cal
Andrew Carheel Hae
Thebrary
Religious Freedom Not Broadened by Public Peace Case
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania rules religious liberty does not allow every scheme claimed as part of faith. Joseph Garabad, a Salvation Army officer, was fined for beating a drum to disturb peace in Luzerne County. The court states streets belong to the people and lawful conduct does not justify public annoyance.
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Philadelphia
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Salvation Arty
Joseph Garabad
Lugerne
Balvation Army
Three Men Drowned on Lake Umbagog
News from Norway Maine reports George Clark Fred Clark and James Bowen of Hethel Maine drowned in Lake Umbagog. Bowen and the Clarks left Sunday for a lake trip. The boat was found overturned with George Clark tied to the painter. One figure suggests Mark may have clung to the boat before dying of exposure and lack of nourishment. two others remain missing.
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Norway
Maine
George Clark
Fred. Clark
James Bowen
Hethel
Lake Umbagog
Oxford County
Bowen
Clarks
Tima
Mark
Burial With Military Honors for Isaac Rask on Olympia
Isaac Rask an electrician on the U S cruiser Olympia was buried with military honors in Trieste. The cortege was led by the Olympia band and Marines with sixty American sailors and Austrian Marines in attendance. Admiral Dewey sent a wreath while Austrian authorities offered a band which was declined. The Olympia sails Tuesday August 1 for Naples and may stop at Leghorn Gibraltar and Mudiora on the transatlantic route.
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Olympia
Trieste
Admiral Dewey
Naples
New York
Leghorn
Gibraltar
Mudiora
Pool legend Albert Zanes dies amid smoking links
Albert Zanes, a Princeton pool player known for beating McLaughlin in Philadelphia and defeating state and New England champions, died at the state hospital. He was a leader in the 7 pool tourney at Mummy's Newark and lived in Princeton. Officials note excessive cigarette smoking as the presumed cause.
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Princeton
Albert Zanes
State Hospital
McLaughlin
Philadelphia
Charlie Stonebuck
Mitchell
New England
Trenton
Newark
Twenty Persons Injured in Wet Penn Railroad Wreck
Pittsburg July 25 Twenty persons were injured tonight in a wreck on the Wet Penn railroad at Herre station a few miles above Allegheny City None of the injured is likely to die but several are badly hurt. Among those most seriously hurt are Co H Beach Earl Beach A G Nicholas J B Sweeney Solomon Wallis C G Bealer James Poole Harry Hicks W G Coss B G Coss T Wh Jackson and Oscar Wallane residents of suburban points between Allegheny and Apploo.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Herre Station
Allegheny City
Co. H. Beach
Earl Beach
A. G. Nicholas
B. Sweeney
Solomon Wallis
GC. Bealer
James Poole
Harry Hicks
W. G. Coss
B. G. Coss
T. Wh
Drowning in the Ohio River Near Evansville
Three youths and a man drowned in the Ohio River in Evansville Indiana on July second. August Mat Ungry age 17 Pearl Cheaney MM and Marion Onunn were among the victims. Three companions escaped the deadly accident after a cupslaing incident near the city center.
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Evansville
Ind
Ungry
Pearl Cheaney
Marion Onunn
Ohio River
Conterht
Rough Riders May Skip Land Parade
Governor Hoove wrote to the committee of Khan and cope of the Dewey reception stating it may not be possible or desirable for the Rough Riders to participate in the land parade.
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New York
Hoovevet
Khan
Cope
Dewey
Rough Riders
Change in a Clerkship in Harrishire
Harrishire July 23. P. and Chapin of Milton appointed clerk to Blate Economic Zonlogint Fernald, vice May V, hone of Centre Hall removed.
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Harrishire
P. &. Chapin
Milton
Fernald
Yice May V, Hone
Centre Hall
Go Bout Ends Early as Rotenford Falls to Forbes
In Chicago on a July night Billy Rotenford lost to Henry Forbes in the first round of a six round boxing bout. The match ended quickly and Forbes claimed victory in the opening round.
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Chicago
Billy Rotenford
Henry Forbes
Morning News Summary With Local Briefs
The morning paper previews a range of items including funeral rites for a president and regional officials. It notes baseball results, financial and commercial news, religious items, editorials, and local society notes. Also mentions hospital annex plans and a courtroom case involving embezzlement.
Cleveland Harness Track Sets Fastest Mile Record
Searchlight wins the 2.04 pace from Anaconda and Frank Bogash to set a new track mark at Cleveland. The event showcases fast times, with Maid and other entries setting records in four year old mares and other heats. The meet features multiple pace and trot events, with top purses and fierce competition among horses and drivers.
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Searchlight
Anaconda
Frank Bogash
Darknight
Jin
San Jose
Chenville
Frank Agan
Bearchlight
Annecond
Tommy Britton
Cresceius
Ellover
Dainty Duffox
Reception for Alger in Detroit Governor Proclaims Honor
Governor Pinger issues a proclamation inviting Michigan residents to a reception and meeting for General Alger in Detroit on August 24. The event honors his service as secretary of war and welcomes him as Michigan’s late representative to the nation’s highest council. Detroit artisans, laborers, and residents are urged to attend with half fare travel to the city.
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Pinger
Michigan
Huesel A. Alper
Washington
Algor
Licht Guard
Leetrak
Beliver
Cheneral Aleer
Newark Business Men Plan for National Export Exposition Visit
Newark business leaders discuss forming a party to attend the national export exposition in Philadelphia. The exact travel dates are undecided though a tentative early August excursion from Newark is being considered to inspect preparations for the event.
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Philadelphia
Newark
N. d
New York
Baltimore
Mat Paterson
Prenton
Dereey Chey
Elite Aml
Jemey
Roatie
Chamber of Commertt
Tha Eliy
General Alger's Daughter Improves. Return Planned
Weastchester July 2 The condition of Aire Fay Alger Patles wife of William Bulley and daughter of General Alger who has been at her home at Thorndale near here shows improvement today and there is no danger General and Mrs. Alger now in New England will return to the Bailey homestead in a few days.
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Weastchester
Aire
Fay Alger Patles
William Bulley
Alger
Thorndale
Tom Johnson Denies Rival Run Against Streetcar Line
In New York on July 2, Tom Johnson’s representative denied claims that his brother A. L. Dobson planned or would haul opponents to Cleveland to run against the streetcar lines. The denial labels the report as false.
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New York
Tom
J. Johnn
Ebiior le
A. L. Dobson
Omnalbueers
Cheveland
Governor Candler urges restricting suffrage to the intelligent
Governor Candler defends a policy of limited suffrage for the intelligent Negro and cites past injustices, blaming carpetbagger politics and uninformed mobs for racial strife. He argues emancipation compared with postwar policies and condemns lynchings while warning against universal enfranchisement.
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Candler
Joe Bailey's Dream
Houston Texas July u8 in an interview J W Malley today said I am fully persuaded that the national administration has entered into a full and complete agreement for an alliance between Croat Britain and the United Frres This alliance in my opinion to be both offensive and defensive He thinks the reason it has not been published is political fear of the president
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Houston
Texas
J. W. Malley
Britain
United Frres
Regatta of Amateur Oarsmen Leads to Pennsylvania Victory
Boston hosts a National Association regatta with a four oared crew event won by the Pennsylvania Barge Club of Philadelphia. The race drew notable oarsmen along the Charles River and featured exciting finishes with few exceptions.
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Boston
National Association of Amoateuur Gareamen
Pennsylvania Barge Club
Phthdelphia
Weather Outlook for Washington Weekend Forecast
Washington forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for partly cloudy skies Saturday and probably Sunday. Wind light from the south, with no significant precipitation expected.
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