Washington Notes and Civilian Losses Report
The Washington section cites a slate of federal and financial items including a new postoffice regulation, mint silver price decline, duty collections rise, a move of the Miyelaaipp valley bureau to Washington, and large bank note circulation. It also notes deaths of Connie McGechan and Mike Golden, resignations, legal actions, and various international reports on finance, politics, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miyelaaipp Valley Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
St. Louis
Connie McGechan
Holy Cross
Hazelton
George B. Roberta
Mint
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
James H. Eckels
Charles
Mike" Golden
Jack Dempsey
Seattle
Wash
Golden
Ring
North
Naval program not new moves dock to Orient
A naval program described as not new proceeds to relocate its dock to Orient, shifting assets and operations.
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Orient
Navy plans Pacific fleet push linked to late Senator Davis
Washington notes Secretary Metcalf confirms a naval float to the Pacific while Oyster Bay concedes the report. The move, tied to open door aims and Philippine possessions, honors Cushman Davis’s Pacific emphasis as Congress watches for more ships and stronger naval presence on two oceans.
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Washington
Metcalf
Pacific
Oyster Bay
Japan
iMs
Iwe
Dewey
Philippines
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
United States
Iife
Davis
Peace Commission
Hawaii
Orient
Atlantic
Congress
Steamer Monterey Fire Forces Beached Escape
The Ward line steamer Monterey from Vera Cruz Progresso and Havana was beached on Clifton flats after a fire swept the forehold where 300 bales hemp sugar and wood were stored. Captain Smith relied on onboard pumps. the blaze was controlled by 9 pm with some cargo damaged. 120 passengers were aboard with 13 remaining to be removed by tugboats.
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Monterey
New York
Smith
Vera Cruz
Progresso
Havana
Clifton Landing
Inmate Nick Rose Dies by Suicide in Jail
Nick Rose alias Joe Russel, jailed in Albert Lea Minnesota, reportedly took his own life between 9 and 11 o'clock last night while awaiting word on a mount theft warrant from the Black Hills South Dakota authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lea
Minn
Nick Rose
Joe Russel
Black Hills
South Dakota
Nome
Fifteen Die and Sixty Hurt in Pittsburg Celebrations
Pittsburg records show fifteen fatalities and about sixty injuries following Independence Day festivities. The coroner's office reports a surge in violent deaths and injuries this year compared with previous celebrations.
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Pittsburg
Bank Robbers Sentenced at Stillwater Prison
Windom Minnesota July 7 two bank robbers White and Cheater were sentenced by Judge Brown White received ten years and Cheater nine at Stillwater prison.
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Windom
Minn
White
Brown
Stillwater Prison
Haywood Trial Details Pinkerton Spy Records
Boise July reports reveal Pinkerton spy documents read to jury show surveillance of Western Federation of Miners during 1902-04 strikes. Friedman accused of stealing papers. defense claims conspiracy by Pinkertons. Witnesses describe militia abuse and dynamite plots tied to Orchard and Steunenberg case.
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Holsu
Waho
Morris Mriedman
Pinkerton
Denver
Hie Ugering
Steunenberg Merfler
Western Federation of Mine Workers of America
Colorado
Federation
Western Federation of Miners
Friedman
Pinkertons
Boise
Steunenberg
Orchard
Cripple Creek
Telluride
Relief Committee
Haywood
Charles H. Moyer
William D. Haywood
Fremont Wood
Flood 18 Spreading as Army Fights to Save Acres
Unbroken waters from Huena Vista lake pour through a broken levee gap and flood spreads toward the San Emidio road. An army of men and horses works on an embankment in Bakersfield California to save 20 000 acres of cultivated land from inundation.
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Bakersfeld
Cal
Huena Vista Lake
San Emidio Road
Ita
End of Brownsville Affair Sparks Reenlistment Hope
Washington July 9 The Senate committee report on Brownsville will not come until December but is expected to allow discharged colored soldiers to reenlist without prejudice. The plan avoids direct charges and would fix army status as before dishonorable discharge with a sworn nonparticipation statement.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Committee
Congress
Foraker
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Buildings Collapse in Indianapolis Wholesale District
Two three story brick buildings near Me didion and Maryland streets in Indianapolis collapsed causing an estimated $200,000 loss. A fire in the debris followed, consuming much of the lots. The structures were among the citys oldest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Medidion
Maryland Streets
Boy and Father Drown While Trying to Save Son
In Rochester on July 7 Charles Beck aged sixteen tried to swim the canal in trousers. His father Lewis Beck heard cries, jumped in to rescue, and both were drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soa
Peril
Rochester
N. Y
Charles Beck
Lewis Beck
Naval Move Peace Measure Aims to Show Navy Power
Washington reports that Japan may reject renewing the treaty if a clause bars Japanese laborers from the mainland. Oyster Bay notes Roosevelt intends a two ocean fleet demonstration to show how quickly the U.S. can move striking force to defend its shores, signaling a peace guarantee through naval strength.
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Washington
United States
Hayashi
Otoki Yamaoka
Count Okuma
Progressive Party
Oyster Bay
Brownson
Pres Dent Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Bonn
Japan
Rockefeller Testimony Reveals 1903 05 Net Profits
Rockefeller testified in the U S district court that Standard Oil of New Jersey showed about 40 percent net profits on a $100 million outstanding capitalization during 1903 to 1905. He admitted knowledge was limited while detailing holdings in Standard Oil Indiana and Union Tank Line.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
United States District Court
Landis
Rockefeller
Indiana
Aids
Union Tank Line Company
Stolen State Regalia From Dublin Castle
A portion of the state regalia valued at 250000 dollars was stolen from Dublin castle after the safe was forced open. Sensational developments are expected according to police.
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Dublin
Dublin Castle
Explosion Claims Freeman in Plattamouth Grocery
Freeman was instantly killed and B War injured when a gas explosion rocked the basement of a Plattamouth Nebraska grocery building. The incident occurred July 8 and involved two men, one fatally injured and the other seriously hurt.
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Plattamouth
Neb
Freeman
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Charles R. Brayton
Rhode Island
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Richland
Mich
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Ill
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Clancy
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Loma
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Pythian Times of
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United States Assay
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Moodey Boynton
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Board of Regents
University of Michigan
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Portland
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Diacredit Orchard
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Elimi
Little
MR. RI
Judg
Gree Keuusa
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