Death of Japan’s Emperor Mutsuhito Ends Era
After a long illness Emperor Mutsuhito of Japan dies at 12:43 AM. Crown Prince Yoshihito succeeds. Empress Haruko yields to Princess Sadako. Royal mourning and Shinto rites mark the transfer as 20,000 subjects pay homage outside the palace gates.
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Tokio—Matsuhito
Japan
Ydelichito Haru No Miya
Mutshihito
Mutsuhito
Haruka
Sadako
Hirohito
Bright
Iwakura
Yoshihito
Salo
Sugar Tariff Plan Clears Senate In Republican Accord
A Republican sugar tariff bill passes the Senate as the first purely Republican revision measure of the present Congress. The compromise lowers the duty from 1.90 to 1.60 a pound, abolishes the Dutch standard, and ends the refiners differential enriching refiners.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
London Dock Strike Lingers as Workers Return Slow
London dock workers largely ignored the strike leaders call to end the ten week stoppage. Very few men returned to work Monday, indicating continued disruption and unresolved tensions amid the labor action.
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London
Western Executives to Meet in Boise
Fourteen western governors announced plans to attend a meeting in Boise on August 1. The gathering aims to discuss regional issues and cooperative initiatives.
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Western
Boise
Idaho
Western Governors' Association Holds First Annual Meeting
The Western Governors' Association starts its first annual meeting to discuss public land questions in the West, good roads and convict systems. The conference lasts three days and includes a statewide Idaho rail tour on a special Boise Commercial Club train.
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Western Governors’ Association
State of
Idaho
Boise Commercial Club
Mexico City Looms as Orozco’s 14 Column Advance Surges
El Heraldo in an extra edition reports General Pasqual Orozco received 2,000,000 in gold from Canadian capitalists to fund a renewal of the revolution. He orders the revolutionary force, including Zapata’s troops, divided into fourteen columns of 1,000 men each, to converge on Mexico City from all directions.
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Mexico City
el Heraldo
Pasqual Orozco
Zapate
Race Riots Reported in Plainville Georgia
Telegraph reports pitched battle between whites and blacks in Plainville near Rome Georgia. Sheriff Owens of Gordon county allegedly mortally wounded with two other whites seriously injured. Longstanding racial tensions described as brewing for some time.
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Rome
Plainville
Owens
Gordon County
Mexican awards issued for Americans harmed by rebels
The Mexican commission considering claims by Americans harmed by rebel operations has granted several awards. The state department in Washington has notified the claimants to indicate whether they accept.
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State Department
Washington
Ruins of Early Constantine Church to Be Restored
Rome to open to public inspection through Cardinal O Connell of Boston funding. The site includes one of Constantine s early churches and the oratory and home of Saint Clement, third successor of Saint Peter, buried beneath.
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Rome
Cardinal O’connell
Boston
Constantine
Saint Clement
Saint Peter
Military League presses for dissolution of chamber in Saloniki congress
A Saloniki congress of officers allied with the military league demanded within forty eight hours the dissolution of the chamber of deputies and the re appointment to office of Kamiel Pasha formerly grand vizier. Ten officers were dispatched to press the demands amid violent speeches by deputies who vowed to yield only to armed force.
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Constantinople
Military League
Chamber of Deputies
Saloniki
Kamiel Pasha
Boxerism Develops in China Amid Interior Unrest
Shanghai dispatches report Boxerism growing in interior China as lawlessness and political strife surge under the republic. Many Chinese blame foreign influence for rising anti foreign sentiment and possible outbreaks of violence. mentions of American property claims and a child killed by hail add to a tense picture.
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Shanghai
China
Nebraska Briefs Bridge through Rain and Rescue
Police McGrier report suspects jailed in Pawnee for stealing from a Burningtom car. A heavy rain drenched the area and an inch-plus fell, boosting the county's corn prospects. Amid storms and accidents, a Burlington train jumper, Mrs. Leonard Gibson, survived a suicide attempt into Blue River near Angus. Swearingen’s body was recovered from Crystal Lake after a rescue attempt. West Point learns of a possible fatal fall by William Hoferer in Creighton. Deshler forms a $150,000 stock company for a Lutheran college and business school with $25,000 subscribed. Mrs. Arthur Hawkins narrowly escapes lightning at a wind cave. Bohemian farmer Frank Koza kills himself amid domestic trouble. Local wheat yields near Syracuse reach high bushels per acre. West Anton’s Westerman suffers severe leg injuries in a sickle accident. McGinnis seeks tax relief for multiple towns under terminal taxation law. Interurban road promoter R W Baker in West Point says bonds delivered and funds en route. Otos and Carl Parnell face burglary charges. Stanton County Agricultural Society contracts with Moison International Aviation Co of Kansas City.
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McGrier
Pawnee
Leonard Gibson
Burlington
Blue River
Angus
Lincoln
Thomas G. Swearingen
Crystal ‘Lake
Dakota City
B. K. Greenslate
Benson
West Point
William Hoferer
Creighton
Hoferer
Deshler
Missouri Synod of the
Lutheran Church
Arthur Hawkins
West Beatrice
Koza
Fred Clephern
Stucher
Syracuse
William Gellerman
Charles Wheeler
M. H. Wiles
West
Anton Westerman
R. W. McGinnis
Northwestern Railway
State Board of Equalization
Abie
Beaver Crossing
Brainerd
Clearwater
Elgin
Fremont
Gordon
Hastings
Hay Springs
Lynch
Oakdale
Omaha
South Omaha
Pilger
Co. W. Baker
Otos Parnell
Carl Parnell
Stanton County Agricultural Society
Moison International Aviation Company
Kansas City
Army Council Concludes Work In Washington
The army council convened by Secretary Stimson finished two weeks of sessions in Washington Friday. Stimson said he was gratified by the council’s work reviewing army condition and proposing reforms. He noted steps would be taken through executive and army orders to implement those changes not needing congressional action.
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Army Council
Washington, D.C
Stimson
Railways Carry Record Passengers in 1910–11 Fiscal Year
Washington news notes that American railways moved more passengers in the year ending June 30, 1911, than in any prior year though the report hints at ongoing factors affecting growth. The data highlight a surge in public transit demand and efficiency improvements across major carriers.
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Washington, D. C
American Railways
Orozco Denies Demand for Gold and Railroad Destruction
Orozco denied a Friday charge that men demanded $100,000 in gold and threatened to destroy the Mexico Northwestern railroad if unpaid. He said the demand was not authorized by him and pledged to prevent any destruction of the railroad.
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Orozco
Mexico-Northwestern
Bethlehem Steel Wins Armor Contract for Greek Cruiser
Athens Greece Bethlehem Steel of America won the contract to supply armor and guns for Greece s new armored cruiser displacing 14 500 tons. Hull to be built at Vulkan shipyards Settin Germany by German yards under supervision.
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Gate
Athens
Greece
Bethlehem Steel Company of America
Vulkan
Settin
Germany
Impeachment Trial Funding Passes House
A $10,000 appropriation for Archbald impeachment trial expenses was approved by the House on Saturday. This funds the costs of the proceedings and related operations.
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Archbald
London Government Teetered Near Fall Over Crisis
British government faced a near collapse as a political crisis intensified with key ministers under pressure and a possible resignation shaking Westminster. Debates centered on policy decisions and leadership during a volatile period.
Safer Ocean Travel Pushed by Congress Measure
A resolution introduced by Representative Alexander of the Merchant Marine Committee advocates drastic changes to American life at sea regulations. The plan, inspired by Titanic lessons, would require steamship firms to adopt precautions aimed at nearly eliminating future disasters.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Alexander
House , Merchant Marine
Child killed by hall hail in Sheridan area
A 5 year old daughter of M Walsh was caught in a Monday hailstorm on a ranch northwest of Sheridan and died Wednesday from injuries. The storm caused about 100000 dollars in damage across Sheridan county.
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Hall
Sheridan
Wyo
M. Walsh
Walsh
Aviator Seriously Injured In Hampstead Plaines Fall
Edson F. Gallaudet, a wealthy amateur aviator famed in New York and Washington, fell from about 100 feet while on the Hampstead Plains field Thursday and was seriously injured.
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Hampstead
N. Y
Edson
F. Gallaudet
New York
Washington
Hampstead Plains
Pittsburg Death and Desolation Spread Across Southwest Counties
A terse notice from Pittsburg reports widespread death and desolation spreading through several southwest counties on Wednesday and in the days prior, indicating a severe calamity or disaster in the region.
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Pittsburg
Will Not Agree to Plan
Washington DC briefing notes indicate House Republicans refuse to approve a plan under discussion. The terse report cites partisan disagreement and unresolved terms affecting legislative progress.
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Washington, D. C
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