Bitter attack on French government and Bompard gains ground
An open attack appears in Novoe Vremya, likely from the court party favoring closer ties with Germany. It condemns Ambassador Bompard and Justinian France and Russia’s diplomacy, criticizing Izvolsky and arguing France courts the new duma over Russia’s government.
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St. Petersburg
Bompard
Novoe Vremya
Germany
M. Bompard
St Petersburg
Russia
Chamber of Deputies
France
Duma
Russian Empire
Izovisky
French War Declaration Plan Approved at Hague
At The Hague on July 13 the sub committee discussed the French proposition on declarations of war. The American British and Japanese delegations backed the idea that war must be declared before hostilities begin. The Netherlands amendment for a twenty four hour delay was rejected. The first article requiring a prior declaration was approved 31 to 2 with two abstentions.
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The
Hague
Horace Porter
Congress
United States
Senor Quesada
Cuba
Tinge
China
Netherlands
Ouida Lived In Poverty In Italy With Pension Granted
Florence correspondents report novelist Ouida living in a milkman’s squalid cottage near Massa Rosa after losing an eye and hearing. Once housed in a Lucca villa nicknamed the lady of the dogs, she faced ruin as money mismanagement drained her purse and a landlord evicted her. A pension of 750 dollars from the civil list was announced.
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London
Florence
The
Daily Mail
Ouida
Italy
Massarosa
Strike Ended at American Ship Plant in Cleveland
The strike at the American Ship Building Company yards in Cleveland was declared off. The plant resumed with a full complement of men after ten days out. Officials would not concede on hiring standards, but workers returned and were reemployed without favoritism.
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Cleveland
American Shipbuilding Company
Big Order for Welsh Coal by American Government
The American government has placed large orders for Welsh steam coal in Britain. One order reportedly reaches 40 000 tons and will go on specially chartered steamers to the Philippine Islands and spots on the west coast of South America. Lloyds underwriters are cited charging 36 to 60 cents per cent for war risk, though AP inquiries found no war risk businessconfirmed.
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London
Philippine Islands
South America
Lloyd’s
England
Manila
Associated Press
Lloyd's
Navy Dept Denies Cardiff Coal Orders for Wales
Washington reports the navy department states no Cardiff coal orders have been placed in Wales and no steps toward procurement have begun including inquiries on cost and freight.
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Washington
Navy Department
Cardiff
Wales
Desperate lover kills woman he loved in Tacoma
Frank Harvey shot and killed Mrs. Gertrude Hall and fatally wounded Sherman Blanchard in Tacoma on July 12, then surrendered. A note in his pocket said he wished his money to go to the woman he killed in case of an accident.
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Tacoma
Wash
Frank Harvey
Gertrude Hall
Sherman Blanchard
Death of Judge Martin Severance in Mankato Minnesota
Judge Martin Severance of Mankato dies at his home after two weeks of illness and a goiter operation. A veteran lawyer and jurist, he played a prominent role in Minnesota state history.
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Mankato, Minn
Martin Severance
Severance
Centerville Man Released After Poison Case Dismissal
Edward Lindig of Centerville was discharged from arrest by Judge Hanft as the St. Paul case, brought by former friend Philip Nadeau, was dismissed for lack of evidence. The county attorney joined Lindig’s attorney in recommending dismissal.
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St. Paul
Edward Lindig
Centerville
Philip Nadeau
Hanft
Lindig
Aug. 1 named German day at Jamestown exposition
Aug 1 designated German day at the Jamestown exposition. Knights Templar plan 1910 triennial conclave in Chicago. American Breeders Association to meet in Washington Jan 28 29 30. Mark Twain arrived in Liverpool after banquet hosted by the Lord Mayor. British home fleet to assemble at Cowes late July for Emperor William’s Cowes week. Lightning hits three oil tanks in Bridgeport Indiana 37500 gallons each two owned by Jennings Bros and one by Standard. total loss about 100000 dollars.
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Knights Templar
Chicago
American Breeders’ Association
Washington
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Liverpool
London
Cowes
William
Bridgeport
Ind
Jennings Bros
Standard
Double murder at Buffalo rocks saloon district
In Buffalo on July 12 saloonkeeper Peter Forrestal and waitress Marie Smith were slain. Painter George Hodson is accused after a bloodstained arrest. Hodson allegedly killed Forrestal with a butcher knife then fatally wounded Smith in her room. Forrestal’s 60 and Edward J. Forrestal, a Buffalo police captain, connected to the case.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Peter Forrestal
Marie Smith
George Hodson
Smith
Hodson
Forrestal
Hudson
Edward J. Forrestal
American Ambassador Wright Attends Farewell Audience in Tokio
Luke E. Wright the American ambassador was received in a farewell audience by the emperor. He and Mrs. Wright and their daughter dined with the emperor and empress at the palace. Wright departs with general regret. Thomas J. O'Brien will succeed him as ambassador to Japan, coming from Denmark.
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Tokio
Luke E. Wright
Acquittal in Posey shooting case cited unwritten law defense
In La Plata Maryland a jury acquitted Mrs Bowie and her son Henry of shooting Hubert Posey in January after Posey refused to marry Priscilla Bowie. Defense counsel Sidney Mudd argued the unwritten law protected family honor while urging manslaughter or murder verdicts. Posey had testified that he ruined Priscilla Bowie before the tragedy.
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la Plata
Bowie
Henry
Hubert Posey
Wilmer
Posey
Sidney E. Mudd
Mudd
Young Posey
Priscilla Bowie
Judge Orders Stop To Ore Dust Emission At Jones Laughlin
In Pittsburg a common pleas court judge held Jones Laughlin Steel officers and directors in contempt for failing to stop ore dust from blast furnaces. The president was fined 5000 dollars, the superintendent 100 dollars, and each director 100 dollars. The furnace may shut down if no device eliminates the ore dust, threatening 1000 jobs. An appeal was filed with Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
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Pittsburg
James S. Young
Common Pleas Court
Oakland
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Biz Jones
Messner
Eliza Furnace
Young
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Bank Teller Sentenced in St Paul For Defalcation
Philip Kempien a paying teller at Capital National bank was sentenced to four years in state prison by Judge Lewis after pleading guilty to misappropriation of funds He was arrested in Seattle weeks earlier after leaving the bank and the total defalcations known to exceed 25000 dollars.
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St. Paul
Philip Kempien
Capital National Bank
Lewis
Kempién
Kempten
Seattle
Victory for Indians in land patent suspension case
Washington July 13 Indians of White Earth and Chippewa bands win a halt on land patents to Minnesota for 237000 acres. Acting Land Commissioner Dennett signs order suspending patents amid pending federal drainage of ceded swamp lands, making the tract a valuable asset to patent holder.
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Washington
Minnesota
Dennett
Seven Dead in Mine Disaster at Honeybrook Slope
Bodies of six victims recovered overnight in the abandoned Honeybrook mine slope after a white damp incident. The known dead now stands at seven with confirmation expected from rescue teams.
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Hazleton
Honeybrook
Sentences For Anti Trust Violations In Ohio Courts
In Toledo Ohio twenty one Lumber Dealers Credit association nine Brick Dealers and two bridge agents pleaded guilty to anti trust indictments. Judge Lindley W Morris sentenced lumbermen and bridgemen to six months in the workhouse brickmen fined one thousand dollars each. Brickmen faced maximum penalties for a Valentine law violation. Executions stayed ten days while appeals planned and rights reserve to prosecute error in superior courts.
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Tolédo, O
Lumber Dealers’ Credit ?Association
Brick Dealers
Lindley W. Morris
Common Pleas
Circuit Court
Tragic Confluence on Conemaugh River Dam Drowning
Six people drowned near Russell Pennsylvania after a gasoline launch on the Conemango river capsized at a dam. Among the dead were John Best his wife Violet and Mrs Hilda Knox all from Warren and D F Butts of Philadelphia. The party had gathered for supper at a cottage and was rescuing visitors when the launch overturned.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Russell
Here
Conenango River
John Best
Violet
Warren
George . Baker
Hilda Knox
D. F. Butts
Philadelphia
Conewango River
Russell Boat Landing
Mr. Best
Best
Sarabia Cleared as Kidnapping Charges Dropped
Manuel Sarabia, the Mexican accused of revolution incitement and kidnapped from Douglas jail June 30, is freed with no charges. Mexican Consul Maza and three American officers face trial by the territory grand jury on kidnapping. Sarabia arrived at Naco with Ranger Captain Wheeler amid local reaction.
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Douglas
Ariz
Manuel Sarabia
Rima
Maza
Sarabia
Naco
Harry Wheeler
Torres
Hermosillo
Wheeler
Seized Ship Papers Report Russian Interference at Sea
San Francisco dispatch describes the vessel Castle under Captain Pedersen seized by the Russian gunboat Mandjur off Okhotsk. Papers and master’s certificate confiscated, crew warned to stay 30 miles from shore with threat of confiscation. Castle and J D Spreckels moved to San Francisco. Fremont and Papete remained. Pedersen to press U S authorities with District Attorney Devlin.
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San Francisco
Katks
S. N. Castle
Pedersen
Siberia
Mandjur
Petropavlovsk
Okhotsk
J. D. Spreckels
Barkentines
Fremont
City of Papete
Castle
Spreckels
Papete
Okhotsk Sea
United States Distr
Robert T. Devlin
Washington
Investigation Opens In Salt Lake On Interior Department Cases
The interior and justice departments begin a three expert inquiry in Salt Lake City to judge criminal proceedings involving interior matters. The test will decide if future probes occur in field offices or Washington. Each case may be dismissed prosecuted or sent for further investigation to determine final disposition.
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Washington
Departments of the Interior and Justice
Interior Department
Salt Lake City
Attorney General’s Office
General Land Office
Department
Public Land
Morgan on the Stand in Mrs Leslie Defraud Case
J Pierpont Morgan testified in West London police court denying involvement with Mrs Josephine Leslie who allegedly deceived wealthy families with promises of Morgan syndicate investments. Morgan placed himself in New York during a dinner invitation claim and refuted charges of letters signed by him. Annie Blount testified she gave 42 500 under the belief of Morgan written letters and the case was adjourned.
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
West London
Josephine Leslie
Newmarket
Morgan
Yamamoto Visits Philadelphia Shipyards During Inspection
Admiral Baron Yamamoto of Japan toured two major American shipyards in Philadelphia Camden, accompanied by his staff and naval officials. He inspected vessels nearing completion and was guided through each area by shipyard executives and naval liaison officers.
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Philadelphia
Baron Yamamoto
Japan
McKean and Caldwell
Pendleton
League Island Navy Yard
Swan
New York Shipbuilding Company
Admiral Yamamoto
Camden
Jewels Stolen From Bankers Office Valued at 20000
Jewelry worth 20000 stolen from a private safe in the office of J. M. Ceballos & Co bankers and brokers. The jewels belong to Mr. Ceballos. The robbery occurred two weeks ago and was kept secret until now amid prior financial troubles at the firm.
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New York
J. M. Ceballos & Co
Bank messenger Wilson arrested in July 1 robbery case
Henry J. Wilson former bank messenger admits he was robbed of 21715 in cash during a July 1 collection. Notes and drafts totaling 22000 allegedly stolen at the same time have been returned to the First National bank.
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New York
Henry J. Wilson
First National Bank
Wilson
Parliament adjourns for summer vacation in Paris
In Paris on July 15 the parliament adjourned for the summer as Premier Clemenceau ended the decree closing the session. United Socialist M. Sembat shouted that it was “the most welcome day of your life” amid laughter and applause from colleagues.
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Paris
Clemenceau
M. Sembat
United Socialist
Self-Experiment Ends in Death of Young Doctor
Denver report details the death of Jr. Robinson thirty six after he injected himself with an antitoxin for asthma. He had been testing the treatment and soon afterwards developed facial discoloration then collapsed and died despite attempting to remove the neck collar.
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Denver
W. W. Robinsor
Jr. Robinson
Levreland
Robinson
M. M Bailey
Telegraphers strike talks reach crucial stage in San Francisco
United States Labor Commissioner Charles B. Neill and telegraphers’ national leaders arrived in San Francisco to assess the conflict. He held meetings with Western Union officials and local representatives in Oakland and declined to reveal the meeting outcome. A mass meeting of the strikers was planned with both sides invited.
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San Francisco
United States Labor
Charles B. Neill
Washington
S. J. Kenemkamp
M. J. Reidy
Joseph M. Sullivan
National Executive Committee
Neill
Oaleland
M. Miller
Western Union
Ier Pdh
Ae Bo Bare Cap Ries
Fish Fights Harriman Over Illinois Central
Stuyvesant Fish, ousted from the Illinois Central presidency by E. H. Harriman, asks Governor Deneen to attend a New York directors meeting next Wednesday. The governor, ex-officio director, will vote on the faction opposing Harriman’s control as Fish continues his campaign to depose President James T. Harahan.
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Chicago
Harrman
James T. Harahan
Harriman
Read and Bridge Law Questioned by State Attorney General
In St Paul on July 15 Attorney General Young will issue an opinion deeming the $200,000 read and bridge law unconstitutional. State Auditor Iverson requested the opinion as distributor of the fund. The challenge comes from Kittson County which built a bridge and seeks state aid under the law, now argued to be unconstitutional in its distribution.
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St. Paul
Young
Iverson
Kittson Eauty
Woman Gets $2000 A Year At Treasury Mint
Miss Margaret V. Kelly, a worker in the Treasury Department mint bureau, is raised from 1600 to 2000 dollars annually becoming the first government female employee to reach that level. Secretary Cortelyou approved the increase based on her work and George E. Roberts endorsed her capability to assume the mint directorship.
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Washington
Margaret V. Kelly
Mint
Treasury Department
Miss Kelly
the Treasury Cortelyou
George E. Roberts
Anti-Saloon League Victory in Alabama Legislature
Montgomery July 15 The Anti-Saloon league won a victory as the Alabama senate passed the early closing bill and moved the liquor shipment ban from the adverse calendar. The measure requires saloons in Montgomery Mobile and Birmingham to close at 9 pm. Second class cities with 2 500 to 25 000 population close at 7 pm and those under 2 500 at 6 pm.
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Montgomery
Ala
Anti-Saloon League
Alabama
Senate
Prohibition
Mobile
Birmingham
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Mary
Ithe
Reto
Ohio
Dudge
Salt Lake
Yamamoto
Governor Deneen
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