Mystery of a Famous Poet and a Global Tour
Samurel Mintuga Peck, Alabama poet, rides through Europe on a bicycle. M. HiTRovo, the Russian minister to Japan, dies suddenly in St. Petersburg. Various global notes include sugar crop values, political conventions, travel times, and early aviation prophecies. Reports on leaders, auction rumors, and scientific ideas follow with a mix of domestic and international snippets.
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Kansas Divorce Decision Upsets Marital Rights View
New York July 17 report warns the Kansas Court of Appeals decision voiding 25 year old divorce laws will cause confusion in marriages, child-parent relations, custody and property rights. It notes potential social upheaval if similar rulings affected Oklahoma or Dakota decrees, though Kansas far less used by outsiders for divorces.
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Undertakers Elect Officers At National Convention
The first regular session of the National Association of Undertakers and Embalmers met today with C. L. McNulla of Philadelphia as temporary chairman. Officers chosen: President F. J. Merrill of Detroit, Vice President Willison of Allegheny, Secretary J. H. Long of Pittsburgh, Treasurer W. W. Hunter of McKeesport. Afternoon program covered embalming topics and social events. Banquet to close Friday night.
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Rothschilds Acquire Rich Mexican Gold Mines
Hermosillo July 17 Agents of the Rothschilds have closed a deal for a group of the richest gold mines in this state with a reported purchase price of five million dollars in gold. The Rothschilds conducted over a year of investigation before finalizing the purchase.
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Sunday Closing at Lawrenceburg Proclaimed
LAWRENCEBURG Ky July 17 May or Bond issues a proclamation ordering the chief of police and assistants to close all groceries confectioneries saloons cigar stands and similar shops on Sundays. Public Building at Pueblo Washington July 17 bids opened for construction and heating system with seven proposals. Lowest bid from L L Leash & Sons Chicago at 187 774 to be completed in 18 months.
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Gold Reserve Fund Sees Withdrawals Totaling 449000
In Wasurleton on July 1st the gold withdrawals Thursday amounted to 449000 dollars. The reserve at closing stood at 96196292 dollars. None of the gold withdrawn was for export.
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Fragmentary wartime crime notes reveal a river murder tale
Disjointed OCR fragment cites Etta Robbins Nettie Robinson and Lollie in a deadly river incident with a girl hurt or killed. Denials of a killing claim mix with political references and a convention nomination dispute.
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Reserve delays spark concern over gold in New York
Treasury officials report difficulties in aligning the gold reserve with needs as the secretary remains absent. A box weighing 10000 pounds, valued at about 3,030 EC in coin, is tied to the inquiry. Canada is noted in connection with the export by steamship, and tensions rise over the state of the gold holdings.
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Spaniards Routed in Cuban Action Near Maceo’s Stronghold
In Havana reports say General Inclan led 2,000 Spaniards into an ambush by Cuban insurgents under Maceo near the Teas del Rio. The Spaniards suffered heavy loss with over 360 killed or wounded and 14 officers dead. Inclan reportedly surrendered and was later held by insurgents. Rumors say Maceo holds hostages to save insurgent officers.
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Bland Declines Nomination for Governor in July St. Louis
Honorable R P Bland emphatically declines the governor nomination. Since the convention his friends urged him to reconsider but he remains firm. The brief statement underscores his refusal amid ongoing political maneuvering in Missouri.
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Fire destroys South Chicago Street Railway barns in Chicago
Early Sunday morning three people perished when a fire engulfed the barns of the South Chicago Street Railway Co at Thirty-ninth Street and Cottage Grove Avenue Saturday night. The dead are Frank Crosby a boy, W. L. Elwell a driver, and Patrick Martin a conductor. Bodies were found at 6:45 a.m. and identified by personal effects.
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Meigs and Gallia counties vow action against highwaymen
Meigs and Gallia counties seek organized response to a gang of 27 highwaymen burglars and incendiaries terrorizing communities. Citizens report nightly robberies beatings and a barn fire at Judge H A Kent's property. In Middleport 500 men are armed with government permission to defend themselves as authorities struggle to capture suspects.
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Bryan Endures Heavy Mail Ahead of Presidential Bid
Lincoln Nebraska July 20 The life of a presidential candidate did not have a easier path for Mr Bryan who shows a wonderful comecr for hard work yet faces thousands of letters and telegrams. It was six o clock Sunday evening before Bryan with Mrs Bryan and W F Sewind opened and sorted Saturdays mail and faced the big bundle from the post office.
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Miners Threaten Trouble Over State Orders
From Massachusetts July 20 State President Ratchford of the United Mine Workers warns that operators must honor agreements made at a recent joint conference with miners. He says state orders must stop or trouble will follow and the miners will cease recognizing the operators' organization.
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Victoria to Act as Arbitrator in Chili Argentina Dispute
Valparaiso dispatch reports Queen Victoria consents to mediate between Chile and Argentina after the Chilean minister in London sent word that her majesty will serve as arbitrator. The note, dated New Years, July 20, appears in the Herald.
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Lehigh Valley collieries plan full time resumption
Shenandoah Pa reports that Lehigh Valley collieries, ten in number, will resume work on full time, beginning as Mower. The move affects about 5,000 workers and signals a comeback for the mines in the valley.
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Reform Press association meets at St James hotel
Sixty five members attend in Omaha with Paul Vandervoort presiding. Secretary Roselle reports 14 membership applications. No policy discussions slated due to low turnout. next meeting set for Tuesday. Officials pledge liberal admission to Jerry Simpson and other Kansas delegates. debate over Spill Rae and candidates continues.
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