Two Japanese Cruisers Welcome in San Francisco Harbor
The Herald reports two Japanese cruisers sailed through the Golden Gate. Officers and crew received with warmth and no ill feeling, echoing Pittsburg Dispatch praise. The piece notes past California legislative backlash against Japanese settlers but suggests current cordial relations may ease tensions and avert war with the Mikado.
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Golden Gate
Pittsburg Dispatch
Pacific
California
Storm effects on crops and a missing ship tale
An essay notes storms slow spring growth and dent food output though major crops may remain normal. A Cincinnati flower dealer declares bankruptcy after a hailstorm harms greenhouses. Kingston reports the Carrie D Knowles crew and captain vanished five years are said to be held in a Venezuelan dungeon, an American seaman claims escape and crew names, with possible state department review.
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Cincinnati
Kingston
St. Vincent
British West Indies
New Bedford
Carrie D. Knowles
State Department
Venezuela
Alleged April 13 Plot Sparking Massacre Rumors
Young Turk sources claim evidence of a plan for a general massacre of foreigners in Constantinople. Skepticism exists, yet the narrative aligns with killings in Syria and other Asia Minor areas after the capital uprising. Widespread belief points to high officials possibly condoning or winking at such savagery under Abdul Hamid.
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Constantinople
Syria
Asia Minor
Abdul Hamid
Balloon Competition At Berlin Shows Snow Caked Air Machines
Balloon competition in Berlin Germany reveals limits to air ship usefulness. Stix balloons rose in rain that froze into snow in upper air, machines unable to progress and landing encrusted with snow a foot deep, illustrating the challenges of balloon flight.
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Berlin
Germany
Stix
Mehmed V Responds Warmly to Taft Congratulations
Mehmed V, new sultan of Turkey, sends a cordial reply to President Taft praising the courtesy and wishing happiness and prosperity to the American people. The message contrasts with predecessors and signals friendly relations amid global tensions. A woolen industry leader forecasts a $20,000,000 yearly increase for U S producers, suggesting a strong American economy.
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Turkey
Taft
Mehmed
Balloon Race Highlights and Fire Incident Across States
Aerial navigators in America's great national balloon race report from Indianapolis and other hubs. Several balloons including New York and St. Louis II faced gunfire and forced landings from Tennessee to Alabama. Pilot accounts detail diversions, water resupply, and a warning shot as local authorities pursue the shooter near Corinth and Morgan counties.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Aero Club of America
New York
Kelso
Tenn
St. Louis NT
Gulf of Mexico
A. Holland Forbes
Corinth
Miss
T. 8
Baldwin
Greenbrier
Indiana
Carl Fisher
G. A. Bumbaugh
Schackle Island
Nashville
Cleveland
A. H. Morgan
University City
Berry
St. Louis
Columbus
Fayetteville
Lincoln County
Westmoreland
Ohio
Clifford B. Harmon
Morgan County
Alabama
Canada
Birmingham
Mrs Taft’s Mercy Saves Man From Gallows
Washington reports Mrs Taft’s plea prompted President Taft to commute Michael Perovich a Russian sentenced to death for murder at Fairbanks. The order awards life imprisonment after clemency recommendations by Judge James Wickersham, the former Alaska federal judge and current congressional delegate, and Attorney General Wickersham.
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Washington
Southern Publishers Assemble in Birmingham Session
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association opens its annual meeting in Birmingham Alabama with strong attendance. Many publishers bring wives and daughters for social events, ensuring lively social diversions during the gathering.
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Southern Publishers Assemble
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Arrest 662 on Riot Charge in Constantinople
Official telegram from Adana reports 446 Moslems and 117 Non Moslems arrested in Constantinople over rioting and massacre in April, tied to unrest in Asiatic Turkey.
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Constantinople
Adana
Asiatic
Turkey
Girl Believed Murdered in Omaha Nebraska Case
The body of Anna Nelson, a 92 year old Danish immigrant, was found in Omaha Nebraska. Police believe foul play occurred but details are limited. Investigators are reviewing family statements and local leads to determine motive and timeline.
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Omaha
Neb
Anna’ Nelson
Pier Fallo Tragedy As Steamer Margaret Slips From Wharf
In Mandeville Louisiana on June 8 a frail wharf gave way as the excursion steamer Margaret returned from New Orleans. About 65 people rushed to board causing the pier to collapse and lake entry. Seventeen are dead and searchers seek more missing. Names named include Judith Lotz Laura Ray Marie Guitein Kathleen Guitein Eugenie Pabst Alice Bonna Choppin and others. Rescue efforts saved many as crew and officers worked with life preservers and divers. Bodies were moved to New Orleans aboard the Margaret.
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Mandeville
Margaret
New Orleans
Jdizzie Lotz
Laura Ray
Marie Guitein
Kathleen Guitein
Eugenie Pabst
Alice Bonna Choppin
Eberhardt
Charles Bruno
Bruno
The
Big Shriners fete in Louisville during 35th annual session
Louisville hosts the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for a four day gala. An Oriental court in scarlet orange and green arrives with fezzes and zouave dress as Kosair temple members greet 49 arriving patrols. A grand ball closes the Imperial council's session.
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Louisville
Fourth Avenue
Kosair Temple
Imperial Council
Missionaries Earn Hindu Loyalty, Says Edinburgh Dean
Sir Alexander Ammonson of Edinburgh University medical faculty argues in New York at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church that American missionary workers have done more to bind Hindus to the British government than soldiers and civilians. The June 8 address centers on colonial loyalty and religious influence.
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New York
Alexander Ampson
Medical ,College of the University ‘of
Edinburgh
Scotland
Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Springfield Man Slain After Suspected Appointment
June 9 news from Springfield Missouri reports Walter W. Holdington trailed his wife to a department store and shot young businessman Robert Sellers when he found them talking in an alley. Holdington opened fire, killing Sellers. motive linked to an alleged appointment.
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Springfield
Robert
Sellers
Walter Ww. Holdington
Slayer killed in St Louis court assassination
Fred Mohrie who killed Constable Sam Young in North St Louis weeks earlier was assassinated in the Criminal Court building corridor by former deputy William Kane. Kane used Young's revolver. co defendant William Wright collapsed in fear as Wright’s bondsmen surrendered him. News of Young's death drew cheers at a political meeting minutes later.
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St. Louis
Fred Mohrie
Sam Young
North St. Louis
Criminal Court
William Kane
Young
Mohrle
Kane
William Wright
Wright
Physicians In Convention Open In Atlantic City
Atlantic City hosts the American Medical Association annual meeting opening June 8 with Dr. Herbert L. Burrell presiding. The sixtieth gathering features orations by Dr. James B. McElroy Dr. Harvey Cushing and Dr. John Fulton and sectional symposiums on current medical topics.
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Atlantic City
N. J
United States
American Medical Association
Herbert L. Burrell
Young
Young's New Pier
James B. McElroy
Memphis
Harvey Cushing
Baltimore
John Fulton
Broods Over Suit Ends in Fatal Shootings in Grocery
In Columbus on June 8 Howard Sands aged 63 a former infirmary inmate shot Jacob Zettler in the arm and attempted to kill clerk C M Gardner as townspeople fled. After firing from a concealed position Sands chased two clerks up the street and then killed himself behind a billboard. Zettler’s wound is not serious and Sands is dying from the self inflicted gunshot.
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Columbus
Howard Sands
Jacob Zettler
C. M. Gardner
Zettler
Sands
Plan to Reduce Duty on Mercerized Goods Loses
Washington June 8 The House passed the Porto Rican bill authorizing continuances of current appropriations for the next fiscal year after speeches by Rucker Cooper Kennedy and Larrinaga with amendments considered. The Borland amendment was defeated 61 to 110. The Senate rejected Dolliver’s amendment to strike a one cent per yard duty on mercerized goods 40 to 28 and sustained Finance Committee recommendations by 41 to 26 on tariff measures for cotton window shades. Senator Aldrich and Beveridge sparred over voting and tariff policy with Aldrich denying support for a prohibitive tariff and Bacon defending southern manufacturing interests.
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Washington
House
Messrs. Rucker
Colorado
Cooper
Wisconsin
Kennedy
Ohio
Larrinaga
Porto Rico
Borland
Dolliver
Senate
Committee On Finance
Foster
McEnery
Beveridge
Bristow
Brown
Burkett
Cummins
Gamble
Illinois Undertakers Convene in Peoria Convention
Illinois undertakers gather for the state association annual meeting in Peoria at the National hotel. President P. W. Coleman of Bloomington presides. Mayor Woodruff offers a welcome. P. G. Hennick of Peoria speaks on "Dead Ones" after officers report. Women enjoyed a carriage ride and lunch at the Country Club. A steamboat trip up the river is planned for tomorrow evening, with the convention closing Friday.
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Linois Undertakers
Peoria
Ilinois
National Hotel
P. W. Coleman
Bloomington
Woodruff
Internal Revenue
P. G. Hennick
Themen
Country Club
Judge Ethridge Dies Suddenly in Des Moines
Judge Ethridge aged 77, longtime referee for the US bankruptcy court in southern Iowa, died suddenly of heart failure in Des Moines on June 8. The death ends a notable career on the federal bench.
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Ethridge
Des Moines
United States Court of Bankruptcy
Iowa
Diél
Blodgett Declared Independent Congressional Candidate
Des Moines July 8 News notes Blodgett a politician announced as an independent candidate for Congress. A court decision states the ticket may run, and the candidate must serve five years under the ruling.
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Des Moines
Blodgett
Congress
Itty U ‘Court
Wasp
Fatal ambush wounds Breathitt official in Crockettville
Jackson Kentucky June 8 sheriff Edward Callahan longtime figure in Breathitt County feuds was shot from ambush at his Crockettville home sixteen miles from Jackson. He was brushing debris from his store front when the left abdomen was struck. Two doctors rushed to the scene. bloodhounds are tracing the assassin who allegedly hid behind coal. Callahan had recently attended court in Jackson where a malicious shooting warrant against him was continued. The shooting sparks renewed fear amid Hargis clan foes tied to local feuds over church matters and police recall past killings including Judge James Hargis and attorney J. B. Marcum. The feud’s revival alarms residents as investigators pursue leads.
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Jackson
Edward
Callahan
Breathitt
Crockettsville
Sherif Callahan
Marcum
Hargis
Breathitt County
Reunion of Confederates in Memphis Opens Three Day Session
Memphis hosts thousands of former Confederates for the United Confederate Veterans reunion led by Clement A. Evans. Gen Theodore Garnett delivers today’s main oration. Tomorrow features a grand parade with Miss Varina Cook as sponsor and Maj. Gen. John H. McDowell as grand marshal. Memorial services and a statue unveiling for Lieut. Gen. Stephen D. Lee in Vicksburg follow.
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Memphis
Tenn
United Confederate Veterans
Clement A. Evans
Theodore §. Garnett
Norfolk
Jeb” Stuart
South
Varina Cook
Batesville
Ark
Elizabeth D. Lake
Caroline D. Steele
Kentucky
R. H. Vance
L. Z. Drake
New York City
John H. McDowell
Tennessee
Vicksburg
Stephen D. Lee
Lynching of Mark Morris Stuns Tallahassee Crowd
In Tallahassee Florida a mob of about 15 men dragged Mark Morris from a jail cell in the county jail yard near the state capitol. They hanged him from a tree and fired rounds into his body before riding away. The jailer was brought to the door but overpowered.
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Tallahassee
Fla
County
Florida ‘State
Mark Morris
William
Lingston
Morris
Curtiss Exhibits Two New Aeroplanes in June
In Hammonsport, New York, Curtiss demonstrates two new aeroplanes for the aviation society as June events unfold. Details are sparse due to OCR difficulty, but the display marks a notable aviation milestone for the era.
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Hammonsport
N. Y
Curtiss
Theaed Tical Society
Kevens A
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