Various 1900s Global News Bites and Local Incidents
A collage of short notices covers elections in Tennessee and Mexico, a Gridley Illinois farmer’s suicide after family tragedy, royal visits to Aldershot, postal salary increases in Philadelphia, Congo and Manila reports, Mexico’s peso gold standard talk, Utah excommunications, Topeka court fines, Cebu bishop appointment, and assorted US navy and crime items. Also notes Hartman’s Eureka stage driving end, Jewett’s removal, Lipton yacht cup, and a Manila assignment. International and local snippets reveal political shifts, legal actions, and notable deaths.
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Isgg
Frederick Schultz
Gridley
King Edward
Leansdowne
Aldershot
Post -Office
Philadelphia
Central News
Brussels
Congo
Thornton
Guinaldo
Manila
Aguinaldo
Mexico
Brigham City
Utah
Blanche Boies
Carrie Nation
Topeka
Hazen
Thomas A.hendrick
Rochester
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Martin Garcia Alcocer
Germany
E. J. Murphy
Illinois State Penitentiary
Avlanta
Murphy
Illinois
Navigation Bureau
Frederick Hartman
Eureka
Mr. Hartman
Denville
Peoria
George W.W. Jewett
United States
New York
Treasury Department
Jewett
House of Commons
Canada
Chamberlain
Oscar Johnson
Army Land
Minneapolis
Flour City & Dailies
Thomas Lipton
Corinthian Yacht Club of
San Diego
Thomas
Gus Hal
Baity
Hia
Olive Him, Ky
Roosevelt Homecoming Double Reception At Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt returned to Oyster Bay for a summer homecoming marked by a double reception due to rival friendly factions. The event featured a cannon salute, schoolchildren with flags, and the unveiling of a Civil War trophy gun presented by the Navy Department.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Oyster Board of Trade
J. Morgan Griffin
Maurice Townsend
Rossevelt
Navy Department
Santiago
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
United States
False Pope Health Rumor Denied by Vatican
Reports from Madrid claimed the pope was seriously ill prompting a rush of telegrams to Rome. Vatican officials confirmed no illness and said the pope was in his usual health. He met privately with the bishop of Ibague, Colombia, discussing South American church affairs.
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Rome
Vatican
Madrid
Sind
Ibague
Colombia
Senator Hanna dedicates Salvation Army citadel in Cleveland
Senator Hanna spoke at the dedication of a new Salvation Army headquarters in Cleveland. He chaired the ceremony and gave a 30 minute address praising the Army and its work, joking he would lend his voice if he had time to preach. Commander Booth-Tucker introduced Hanna, noting his wide respect in the country and England.
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Cleveland
Salvation Army
Senator Hanna
Booth-Tucker
England
War Is Seen Likely In Adrianople Vilayet
Vienna dispatch reports the Adrianople vilayet in grave condition with indications that Bulgaria and Turkey foresee war. Turkish authorities are alleged to be pursuing persecutions of Bulgarian inhabitants with villages razed and many notable Bulgarians imprisoned.
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London
Vienna
Adrianople
Bulgaria
Turkey
Roosevelt letter directs broad postoffice graft prosecutions
The White House letter to Attorney General Knox urges wide probes into postal service corruption. Theodore Roosevelt calls for indictments and removal of guilty officials, citing staff limits and asking for special assistants to handle cases. Charles Bonaparte is named for special attorney work. Postmaster Payne notes contract criticisms over carbon paper. he declines to reveal reply details.
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Washington
White House
Postofice Départment
Bristow
Robb
Départment of Justice
Postoffice Department
Tyner
District
Columbia
Post Office Department
Theodore Roosevelt
Knox
Charles Bonaparte
Baltimore
Holmes Conrad
Payne
Madden
Secretaries Key in Belgrade King Killing Plot
Belgrade Servia King Peter attended cathedral services with no escort. A forthcoming war ministry report claims conspirators aimed to deport the royals, but were incited to murder by Lieutenant Petrovics, the king's secretary, who fired first. Greece's king reportedly sent congratulations to Peter.
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Belgrade
Servia
Peter
Petrovics
Greece
Italy
Diaz to Attend Fourth of July Celebration in City
President Diaz accepted an invitation to attend the American colony celebration. A luncheon will be held for Diaz and he will witness part of the day’s sports and serve as the day’s orator.
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Diaz
Mexico
Greece forms new cabinet with Theotokis as premier
In Athens the new cabinet is confirmed with M Theotokis serving as premier and foreign minister. Other ministers include M Levidis interior, M Lobardos public instruction, M Cologeropuls justice, M Stephenopolis marine, M Simopulis finance, and Colonel Gri vas minister of war.
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Athens
M. Theotokis
M. Levidis
Interior
M. Lobardos
M. Cologeropuls
M. Stephenopolis
M. Simopulis
Grivas
Wer
Copenhagen Accepts Invitation for St. Louis Exposition
Copenhagen formally accepts the invitation to participate in the St. Louis exposition on behalf of the Danish West Indies.
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Copenhagen
St. Louis Exposition
West, Indies
Japan presses for decisive action on Manchurian issue
London dispatch reports rising excitement in Japan over the Manchurian problem. Marquis Ito and Count Yamagata shift from waiting policy to urging government resolution to safeguard national rights and support decisive measures.
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Japan
London
Tokio
The
Times
Marquis Ito
Count Yamagata
King Peter’s Army Address Emerges After Serbian Cabinet Reappointment
Telegram from the German emperor to King Peter in Belgrade signals cordial relations as King Peter reappoints the cabinet amid questions over Sirbian leadership. Foreign ministers attend the king’s reception while some diplomats hesitate to recognize the new government. The king issues a general order to the army, pledging unity, merit, and loyalty to Serbia.
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Belgrade
Peter
Michlin
Alexander
Draga
Kalievics
Servia
Russia Eyes Requisition of Black Sea Cruisers
London dispatch says Russian volunteer fleet fast cruisers idle at Sebastopol and Odessa may be held in the Black Sea for military needs. Odessa correspondent notes June 20 warning to ship commanders that they might be requisitioned to fly the naval flag.
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Russia
London
Sebastopol
Odessa
Black Sea
The
Times
Crookedness Charge Shakes Scranton City Council
A special committee was appointed to probe claims that eight council members conspired to extort $400 each from the Dalton Street Railway company. The council planned to vote on the franchise at its last meeting, but the quorum was broken by opponents of the measure.
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Scranton
Select Council
Dalton ‘Street Railway Company
General Funston Begins Alaska Post Inspection
General Funston, commander of the Department of the Columbia, informs the War Department that he has departed for Alaska to inspect posts in the territory. He will visit Forts Liscum Skagwa Egbert Gibbon St Michael and Davis.
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Funston
Alaska
Washington, D. C
Department of Columbia
War Department
Liscum
Skagwa
Egbert, Gibbon
St. Michael
Davis
Russian Patrol Report From Korean Front
Seoul dispatch says a Korean officer confirms 150 Russian soldiers crossed the Yalu River and are now stationed at two points on the Korean side near Yokohama.
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Keres
Yokohama
Seoul
Korea
Yalu
Tien Tsin Sees End To Monetary Panic, Consul Reports
Consul General J De Ragsdale in Tien Tsin reports to the State Department that the last six months have seen a money shortage and a loss of confidence among creditors. He foresees a return to commercial prosperity and expansion for Tien Tsin once the currency situation stabilizes.
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Washington, D. C
J. de ‘Ragsdale
Tien ‘Sin
State Department
Tien Tsin
Curious Fire Alarm Ring Near Woodcliff on Palisades
A metal ring hanging from a tree at a highway crossing near Woodcliff, opposite Central Park, New York, once served as a fire alarm. The feature dates from early trolley era days when the line spurred growth in the area. Now Woodcliff is a village with shops, but the ring persists as a historic fire alarm.
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Woodcliff
New Jersey Palisades
Central Park
New York
Coytesville
King Peter Is Crowned in Belgrade Amid Toasts and Cheers
Belgrade reports King Peter grows more commanding as he takes the oath. The ceremony in the old parliament house drew clergy and civilians, with crowds shouting long live the king as he kissed the Bible and signed the oath. He then rode to the parade grounds amid cheers and salvos.
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Belgrade
Peter
Irish Potato Crop Ruined by Frost and Rain
Reports from the west of Ireland and Lancashire state thousands of acres of potatoes ruined by frost and rain. It is feared the crop failure will bring hardship to peasants relying on the harvest.
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Ireland
London
Lancashire
Six Skeletons Washed Up Near Topeka Hole
Six human skeletons were found in a large water washed hole west of North Topeka. Authorities believe they were buried there and later exposed by the flood waters revealing a troubling mystery.
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Topeka
Vic
Iowa Democrats Place State Convention Ticket Nomination
In Des Moines the Iowa Democrat state convention nominated the ticket by acclamation. Candidates include D. Br Sullivan for governor from Yunga county, John D Buller for lieutenant governor of Iowa County, Jont R Caldwell for Supreme Court judge from Tama county, A. R. McCook for state superintendent from Howard county, and W. S. Porter for railroad commissioner from Hardin county. The platform denounces imperialism Aldrich tariff policy trusts government by injunction and supports tariff revision.
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Des Moines
D. Br
Sullivan
Yunga County
John D. Buller
Iowa County
Supreme Court
Jont R. Caldwell
Tama County
A. R. McCook
Howard County
W. S. Porter
Hardin County
Aldrich
Bill
van Wegenen
Government plans multi-prong assault on Ciudad Bolivar
In Caracas Venezuela the government agrees to attack Guidad Bolivar held by revolutionary General Rolando. About 2,000 troops loyal to Matog attempt to reclaim the city while 1,200 government troops move from Maurin toward Santé Felipe to join a 2,400 strong sea force. After junction they aim to march on Ciudad Bolivar with heavy resistance expected next Saturday.
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Rolando
Caracas
Venezuela
Orinoco
Guidad Bolivar
Ciudad Bolivar
Denial of Roosevelt Involvement in Iowa Tariff Plank
A Washington desk note states the claim that President Roosevelt influenced Iowa Republicans' tariff plank is false. It declares the president has made no suggestions and has taken no part in outlining Iowa's platform.
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St. Washington, D
Roosevelt
Iowa
Signed and Ratified Treaty News From Havana
A Cuban minister reports to official sources that treaties on the Isla de Piri and Poalingtions are likely to be ratified by the Senate. The note mentions possible senate ratification timing and a forthcoming election for the president, with references to Nebr Kan aids and Niagara Falls library membership.
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Washington
D. WA
Senor Que Sada
Havana
Isla
Piri
Senate
Nebr
Kan
Aids “Li Niagara Falety
Bershipe
Pete Lbrarian
Conefens
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Peetiv
Michin High
New
King’s Counsels
New Jersey
Castro
Eir Lp
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