War Department Receives Record On Waller Smith Court Martial
The War Department has the record of Major L W T Waller's court martial acquittal for alleged murder of Filipino prisoners. It will be reviewed by Secretary Root with findings in Brig Gen J H Smith case. Both relate to Samar campaign conduct and await presidential action amid Philippine policy debates.
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L. W. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Root
J. H. Smith
Samar
Waller
Smith
Davis
Ger. Smith
Philippines
Ohio Supreme Court Invalidates Key Laws
State officials expect an extra legislative session in Ohio after the Supreme Court declared several laws unconstitutional. Rulings nullified measures affecting Cleveland city government and mayoral authority, with broad implications for Roe or Rover style statutes and special police powers. The decisions could trigger major statewide reforms and restore jurisdictional limits across multiple cities.
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Ohio
Jhe Supreme Caturttas
Cleveland
Loledo
Jlones
Uae
Waelitrs
Restaurant Poveott Shooting Amid Local Boycott Disorder
Report from Athens describes a violent incident outside a restaurant connected to a boycott. George Hwo, a decal Cooks member, along with Mrs Rate Dedson and two sons, were present when a confrontation escalated and gunfire erupted injuring several as police intervened. The event highlights rising tensions over the dispute and arrests followed.
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Aodispertel Dromp Paetia
Cola
George Hwo
Woritess
Aga Pnstantis
Athens i
Rate Dedson
Hawt
Thomas Dersen
Lineman Electrocuted in Kekomo Indiana
An experienced lineman named Voregs Taxder, nephew of Supt. nef Pelive Ross VFayror, was electrocuted while on a pole at Kekomo. A guy wire touched an electric line as he clung to steel supports, causing fatal shocks that lasted twenty minutes. He was employed by the Citizens' Telephone Company and was the son of Jus. Tavior near SWAY Ze.
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Nef Pelive Ross Vfayror
Kekomo
Ind
Citizens’ ‘Telephone Company
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Teek
Untitled historical note on Washington political scene
Fragmentary text discusses Washington specials and a senate dispute. Mentions a farmer and a conflict involving a judge or jurist, with reference to an assassination context surrounding a president’s fate. Reads as garbled OCR from an old period article.
Western railroads set July 10 freight rate hike on dairy goods
Trade lines report western railroads will advance butter cheese eggs and poultry rates on July 10 from St Paul and Missouri River points to Chicago with increases of twenty to thirty five cents per 10 pounds and smaller rises from intermediate points.
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St. Paul
Missouri River
Two Evansville Women Poisoned After Bananas Eat
Mrs. Lizzie Nottingham and Mrs. Alice Frazier of eastern Evansville Ind. fell ill after eating bananas. Nottingham died after great agony while Frazier remained in alarming condition and may die.
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Lizzie Nottingham
Alice Frazier
Evansville
Ind
Nottingham
Frazier
Powder Magazine Blast Kills Two at Carabanchel Camp
A powder magazine at the Carabanchel camp near Madrid exploded wounding fourteen and killing two men. The incident occurred at the encampment five miles from Madrid. Rescue workers attended the scene.
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Carabanchel
Madrid
Spain
Forest fires rage across Colorado causing vast damage
State officials report fires burning in multiple Colorado regions with most believed incendiary in origin. Timber valued at about $1,030,000 burned in the mountains west of Durango.
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Colorado
Durango
Town Wiped Out by Fire in Mercur and Litah
Fire devastated Mercur the great cyanide gold camp and the second largest mining town in Litah, leaving the community nearly erased with widespread destruction and loss.
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Mercur
Litah
Coronation Delayed as King Edward VII Undergoes Operation
Indefinite postponement announced in London after King Edward VII develops acute perytphilitis and undergoes a successful operation at Buckingham Palace. Bulletin reports a large abscess evacuated and the King’s condition satisfactory amid public consternation. House of Commons officials note rearrangements for Thursday in response to the illness.
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Edward VII
London
Buckingham Palace
Mickingham Truidee
King Edward
St. James’ Park
Queen Charlotte
George IV
Victoria
Edward
Marlborouch House
Coronation postponed as King’s illness halts plans
Word spreads London wide that the coronation is postponed indefinitely after reports of the King's illness. Official bulletins delay the ceremony, entertainment schedules collapse, and insurers face large life policies while city life turns to gloom.
Notable Local Echoes and National Gossips
Alinor Note reports Kansas City hosts a ping pong factor and notes civic curiosities. Reuben Bryant, long-time Mason, dies at his Sparta Missouri home after fifty years membership. John G Milburn linked to McKinley death site. potential Democratic NY governor candidate. Charles M Schwab denies buying Cramp shipyard amid rumors of steel power moves.
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Kansas City
Reuben Bryant
Masonic Order
Sparta
John G. Milburn
McKinley
New York
Vast Coronation Festivities Postponed Amid Losses
A long list of planned royal events from June 24 to July 5 was postponed incurring multi million dollar losses for individuals and insurers. The schedule included receptions for foreign envoys, a Westminster Abbey coronation, a two mile royal military pageant, naval review, galas at Lansdowne and Londonderry houses, garden party at Windsor, and Indian princes’ reception with meals for the King and Queen.
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Corona
Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
St. James Palace
Westminster Abbey
London
Lansdowne House
Windsor Castle
Londonderry House
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Guildhall
Bankruptcies Hit London After Coronation Festivities Collapse
Post coronation celebrations end in heavy losses across London with widespread bankruptcies among speculators and tradesmen. Estimates cite ruin in seating, food, and time related trades, signaling a dire economic downturn for many workers and merchants.
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London
Chronology of the King Life of Prince Consort Albert
Timeline notes birth at Buckingham Palace on November 9 1841 as Queen Victoria's son. Records his titles Prince of Wintes and Earl of Chester granted December 4 1841. Details education by Lady Lyttleton and early Irish visit in 1840. Mentions reaching eighteenth year November 9 1835 and emancipation from parental control.
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Buckingham Palace
London
Alexandrina Victoria
England
Albert of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Prince of
How a Surgeon Performs an Appendix Operation
A Chicago doctor details the prep and steps of an appendectomy. The patient is scrubbed, anaesthetic given, a right side incision is made, the appendix is exposed and removed if needed, sutures placed, drainage used, and the wound dressed.
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Chicago
Poupart
Queen Alexandra and Royal Field Marshal Elapse in Memoir
Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia, Queen of England and Empress of India born December 1, 1844, became a Danish princess who wed Prince Albert in 1862 and grew into England’s beloved consort. The article traces royal milestones and public roles through the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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England
Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia
India
Prince Christian
Christian of
Denmark
Albert Kiward
Wales
Alexandra
Senate and House Debate on Military and Territorial Bills
Congress debated the military academy cadet numbers and partial Sundry Civil items. Quay attempted to discharge the territories omnibus. Beveridge delayed action. Senate passed forest reserve, Choctaw Chickasaw, and railroad safety bills. House pressed Philippine bill. Conference reports on civil, army, and navy measures advanced.
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Hall
Lowa
Committee On Military Affairs
Hay
Clayton
Ala
Mann
House Conferves
West Point
Hull
Pamker
N. J
Mgr.Cannon
Quay
Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Beveridge
bin House
Secretary of War
Gen. Wood
F. I. Thurber
Cuba
Appalachian Mountains
Indian Territory
United States
Appalachian
Secretary of Agriculture
Barra
Department of Agriculture
Unite States
Bartlett
Supreme Court of the Islands
Supreme Court of the United States
Littlefield
Islands
Heir to the British Throne Prince George of Wales Favored
The Prince of Wales George, heir to the throne, is widely popular. Born in 1804 he became Duke of York in 1892 after Albert Victor's death, married Victoria Mary after mourning, and pursued a naval career rising from midshipman in 1883 to lieutenant and commander before royal duties halted sea service.
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Prince of Wales
Toward VII
Prince
Duke of York
Albert Victor
Prince Albert Victor
Victoria Mary
Duke of Teck
Edward
Duke of Cornwall
Prince George
Canada
Isag
Washington Notes on Congress and Commerce Reforms
Leaders in both houses seek adjournment by July 3 as pension funding nears a million dollars. William E. Curtis notes rise in government spending. A plan contemplates a naval station on Liberia's coast. A new Department of Commerce and Industry is not expected to be created at the next session with Chicago likely to lead it.
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Washington
Congress
William E. Curtis
United States
Liberia
Department.of Commerce
Chicago
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