Mutineers Still Control Odessa
Reports from Odessa describe mutinies on three battleships and rioting by crews en route from Sebastopol. The Potemkin reportedly surrendered to Kruger’s Black Sea fleet and troops are warned to join or face bombardment. Libau mutiny spreads, Baltic sailors seize arms, authorities fear broader revolutionary outbreak.
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Kniaz Potemkin
Sebastopol
Tri Sviatitelia
Sinope
Rostilan
Odessa
Battle in Odessa and mutinies threaten renewed fighting
Reports from Odessa describe a temporary lull with looming hostilities as the mutinous Potemkin remains at large controlling the harbor. Shell damage was slight but sailors and workers in Kronstadt mutinied, while rumors of the Black Sea fleet approaching spurred mass evacuation and fires in the harbor. A political move in St Petersburg calls for an immediate national assembly under the czar’s ministers.
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Odessa
Potemkine
Mertaiimen
Omitchuk
Black Sea
Sétvi T
St. Petersburg
Resjm
Council of Ministers
Bouligin Commissions
Washington
State Department
Ambassa
Meyer
Kniaz Petemkine
Kruger
Consul Keenan
York
Mutiny at Port of Alexander Besieged by Infantry
Report from Libau and Odessa describe 4000 mutinous sailors in woods near Port of Alexander besieged by infantry with machine guns. Five thousand mutinied Tuesday over food conditions. 1000 surrendered. Fighting continues as authorities seek the attackers.
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Alexander
Man survives self-inflicted gunshot amid operation in St Louis
In St Louis a man, Peter Eidam, shot himself and during surgery to remove the bullet his heart stopped. A physician confirmed death briefly but a third doctor revived him with salt solution. Eidam showed faint convulsions and gradually regained strength, with doctors optimistic for recovery.
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St. Louis
City Hospital
Peter Eidam
Eidam
Fidam
ARE READY TO FIGHT
Scripps McRae Press Association reports readiness for confrontation and show of force as tensions rise with no immediate resolution in sight. Leaders advocate resolve while factions mobilize supporters and prepare for action.
Norwegian Mobilization Reported Amid Border Movements
June 30 Lonion reports reliable authority says nearly all Norwegian forces will mobilize by Tuesday. About twelve thousand infantry already move toward the Swedish border as preparations are made to press independence if Sweden rejects parliament approval.
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Lonion
Freeport Chautauqua Opens Ten Day Assembly
Freeport Illinois opens its Chautauqua session today for a ten day program of addresses lectures concerts and entertainment features.
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Freeport, Ill
Freeport Chautauqua Assembly
Katy appoints new general attorney for Kansas system
President Finney announced the selection of John Madden of Emporia as general attorney for the Katy system in Kansas with headquarters at Parsons. Madden's appointment was officially disclosed by the company today.
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Katy
Eral
Kansas
Parsons
Finney
Rockefeller Grants 10 Million Endowment for U S Higher Education
New York reports a 10 million dollar gift from John D. Rockefeller to the General Education Board chaired by Robert C. Ogden. The fund will support higher education nationwide with the principal held perpetually and income used for qualified institutions. Rockefeller may pay in cash on October 1 or in income producing securities.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
New York
John D. Rockefeller
General Education Board
Robert C. Ogden
United States
Rockefeller
Buttrick
Congress
J. D. Rockefeler, Jr
South
Wallace Replaced As Panama Canal Chief Engineer
John F Stevens named chief engineer of the Isthmian canal commission replacing John E Wallace who resigned amid sharp criticism from Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt. Stevens, a Rock Island railroad veteran, will earn 30000 dollars yearly and will not join the commission. W A Darling declined the post.
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John F. Wallace
Panama Canal Commission
Taft
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
John F. Stevens
Rock Island Railroad
Rocky Mountain
Great Northern Railway
John E. Wallace
Stevens
Philippines
W. A. Darling
Rock Island
Wallace
New York
Commission
Secretary of War
War Department
Cambridge
Mass
Isthmian Canal Commission
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Wallace
Hyatts Taken To Penitentiary
Warrensburg Missouri June 30 Paul and Hiram Hyatt were taken to the penitentiary after being convicted last week of murdering Herbert Martin Their parents accompanied them to the prison this morning
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Hiram Hyatt
Herbert Martin
Hudson
President Begins Vacation With Letters and Senate Meet
Oyster Bay dispatch notes the President starting his vacation with a flood of correspondence. Senator Cullom, chair of the foreign relations committee, met with him this morning to discuss matters of state.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Oyster Bay
Senator Cullom
Committee of Foreign Relations
Knaben shue sails over Toledo in 15 mile flight
Roy Knaben shue, the aeronaut, completed a fifteen mile flight above and around Toledo Ohio today with perfect control of his air ship throughout the ascent and circling maneuver.
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Shue
Secretary Hay Gains Steadily in Bed Rest
Newbury New Hampshire June 30 Secretary of State John Hay, still confined to his bed, continues to gain steadily. He slept well last night and appeared refreshed and considerably stronger today.
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Washington
Taft
Newbury
N. H
John Hay
Taft Party Heads to San Francisco for Philippines Trip
Secretary Taft and party depart this afternoon for San Francisco en route to the Philippines, the Washington dispatch reports via Scripps-McRae Press Association.
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Taft
Gas Nears Kansas Field Arrival at Rosedale Yard
Kansas City reports natural gas from the Kansas field has reached the Rosedale yard, marking a near completion of the delivery. The development signals progress in the regional gas supply and transportation linkage.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Kansas City
Kansas Field
Rosedale
Yarb
Fritz Retchter Dies by Suicide in Texas
Carmine Texas June 30 Fritz Retchter a school teacher committed suicide in a determined manner. The report notes the tragic event and its location in Carmine.
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Carmine
Texas
Fritz Retchter
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Norway
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Toledo
Roy Knaben
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