Record of Global News Flashes and Local Fireworks
A chaotic compilation notes shipwrecks in the Bay of Biscay, numerous Fourth of July fires in New York, miners injured near Cedar Polar, Italian progress in Rome, a deadly Wisconsin tornado, San Francisco fireworks curbs, Navy plans for the Pacific, amnesty talk, and a string of violent fatalities from Independence Day in Pittsburgh, with weather and local incidents across towns. The items mix disaster counts, official actions, and sensational memorials without clear cohesion.
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Bay of Biscay
Benast
Capain
Greater New York
la Salle County Carte Con Company
Cedar Polar
Rome
Fcth
Wit
Secretary of the Navy
Victor M. Metcalf
Oaksand Tribne
United States Navy
Paelic
Garthaldi
Ue Gila Reserve
Sliver City
Mimgere
Nakbyille
Lithia
Busters
Harper
Jor Angevis
Ad- Lees
Ancor Park
Pittsburg
Youngstown
Ohio
Alfred Oreste
Floret
J. Maoeth
Wilume Teppey
Orie Niger
Leentina
Fdict
Ayelvat
Ware
Tel
Howe
Hunslet
Wail
Um Mafia
Fe Orjialee de Sumgiirod
Vagelnk Hoek
Sliv Hoaly Ateneo Otiehablinent — Liewiee
Jackie Yeedee
Mein Tr
Mbi
Pluilay
Mary Mo Kendall
Onwige
Talila
Kendall
Junie Witt
Ole Trent
Five Years for Mayor Schmitz in Bribery Trial
San Francisco details of Mayor Eugene Schmitz receiving a five year term in San Quentin for extortion as the jury neared a verdict in the bribery graft case against him and Louis Glass of Pacific States Telegraph. The sentence sparked dramatic courtroom scenes with interruptions and cheers from spectators while Judge Dunne warned contempt as Schmitz persisted in protesting the harsh remarks and demanded deferral of the sentence. Schmitz plans to appeal to the district court for a new trial after motions were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Eugene & Schmitz
San Quentin
Louis Glass
Pacific States Telegraph Company
Schmitz
Sceus
Frank
Qld
Mateon
Anil Metson
Dunne
Colen
Heggine
Himadi Waamnal
Sherif O'Neill
Judke Dunid
Sehmitz
Court of Appeals
War Aims and Tactics Amid Tense Pacific Outlook
Unclear text discusses potential conflict with Japan, naval buildup, and possible outcomes. Mentions United States approaches, submarines, and the Atlantic War context. Several garbled phrases reference ships and political stakes without coherent details.
Auto crash and shooting aftermath in crowded street scene
An auto collision sparked a shooting as an automobile struck a group near a storefront. Police and medical responders attended, several injured, bystanders and officers confronted bystanders and chaos ensued amid a tense tableaux of damaged vehicles and fleeing pedestrians.
San Francisco Mayor Schmitz Restricted from Jail Visits
Judge Dunne limits the former mayor to three hours outside the county jail for attorney visits. Attorney Frank Drew sought broader freedom for Schmitz to leave jail and go home. The judge refused to alter the order, citing the need to restrict movement.
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San Francisco
Dunne
Sth
Schmity
Bia
Frank Drew
Ahedeon
Elle
Biggy
Lve
Duane
Trouble in India reports rising native disaffection
Dispatches from India say disaffection is spreading rapidly in Bengal and beyond. Revolt is being preached, natives are being trained to fight, and aristocracy and landlords join peasants in demanding reform. Reports warn European authorities of growing assaults on Europeans and a broader nationwide resistance movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Bengal
Iidin
Nalotal Vluntece
Judge Charles Swayne Dies After Impeachment Bid
Judge Charles Swayne of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida died at the University of Pennsylvania. His public prominence grew from an impeachment attempt for high crimes and misdemeanors. His Senate trial ended with a party line vote after a lengthy proceeding in the Fifty-ninth Congress.
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Philadelphia
Charles Swayne
United States Court For
Nortern District of Florida
University of Pennsylvania
Swayne
United States Senate
American Boy Day Featured At Norfolk Exposition
The American Boy program drew 68 talented youths from across the country to the Norfolk Ath station, with Willian Sprague of Detroit leading the event. An opening address by the exposition president and remarks by Courtland Venquny of Chandler Ohio and G T Powell of Pettus Texas highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Ronsteliue
Willian
Sprague Eche
Mae Ip
Luya
Tuorer
Courtlani Venquny
Chandler
Ohio
G. T. Powell
Pettus
Texas
Two Billions Lost in Brock’s NY Market Collapse
Financial experts warn that shrinkage in securities traded on the New York market has led to losses of about 2.0 billion dollars. Several conservatively rated multimillionaires are said to be now deeply in debt amid widespread ruin on the Hariman roads.
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New York
Monk Exchange
Wien
Harriman Roads
Japan presses direct deal with California dispute
The Daily Telegraph correspondent at The Hague reports Japan insists on dealing directly with California unless Washington can control the state. Tokyo public notes threaten action against California, while US officials caution war remains unlikely. Congressman Hull notes some in Japan could welcome war but ruling classes avoid quarreling with the United States.
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Japan
California
Washington
London
Daily Telegraph
Hague
United States
America
Nes Moines
Lowe
Hull
House
United State
Cfeh
Opening of New Road Across Nevada and Utah
Western Pacific to run its first passenger and freight trains by month end or early August over 156 miles from Salt Lake City to Steptoe Nevada. It will cross the Central Pacific at Palisade Nev and parallel it for 187 miles between Welle and Winnemucca. A 6000 foot tunnel in the Gestute mountains is under way with temporary dalle to speed tracklaying. East Lake City reports Marguerte Goldring, 20, accidentally shot by brother Hiigham Golding, 12, fatally wounded. bullet traversed a wall and lodged in the brain. Chester C. Munyan, windor Trust Co. teller, may plead insanity after allegedly stealing 906,000. counsel cites grandmother’s insanity as potential influence.
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San Francisco
Western Pacific
Salt Lake City
Steptoe
New
Nevada
Toano
Central Pacific
Steptne
Oakland
Western Paciffic
Marysville
Winnemees
Wella Io Nevaia
Palisade
Nev
Welle
Winnemucen
Gestute Mountains
East Lake City
Marguerte Uoldring
Eet
Hiigham Golding
Teesday
St. Mark's Hospital
Golding
Mise Golding
York
Chester C. Munyan
Windowor Trust Colony
Huan
Munyan
Head
Hat Mow Kunyan
New Mayor for San Francisco Elected by Board of Supervisors
San Francisco municipal government moves to a new leadership Thursday as the board of supervisors, voting 10 to 2, elected Charlen A. Baxton as acting mayor to succeed James J. Gallagher who previously left the post amid a corruption conviction. The result follows appointments to fill vacancies created by the late mayor and the board’s shifting composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
Charlen A. Baxton
James J. Gallagher
Eugene EK
O'Neill Tyeltinos
Behmuite
Depositions Read in Haywood Case Amid Trial
Readings from San Francisco depositions discussed the Bradley explosion linked to William D Haywood trial. Clarence Darrow and Senator Borah alternated for sides as jurors heard from witnesses about the blast at the mine owner Steunenberg attack case.
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Rolve
Idaho
San Francisco
Bradley
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenbere
Clarence Darrow
Senator Borah
Fred Bradley
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Weetigie
Orichard
King
Russia and Japan Move to Secure World Power Alignments
Fragmented OCR hints at geopolitical tensions with mentions of Russia, the United States, Japan, and California debates. It references diplomacy, alliances, and potential shifts in international coalitions amid a vague wartime or postwar context, portraying Japan as maneuvering to ward off opposing blocs.
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St. Petersburg
Novo Mya
Ivan
United States
Evee Myrie
California
Japan
Davie
Anas Opeth
Ais Pias
Olvre
Was McParland A Conspirator In Stemnenberg Case
Defense in the Stemnenberg murder trial contends Detective James McParland falsified testimony to connect William Haywood with an alleged conspiracy involving the Hotel and Pinkertons. Swain and McParland deny improper influence, while Darrow argues foundation for the accusation.
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Holke
Stemnenberg
James McParland
William D. Haywood
Alva A. Bwin
Pablo
Denver
Stuator Boral
Tlarence Darrow
Huileve
Dudge Wood
Hat Mc Pavland
Swain
Harry Orchard
Haywood
McParland
Awe
McParland Denis
Pebrdary
Maren
Comur d'Aloues
We. Gil
Invasion of Japanese Sparks Nativist Fears in Vancouver
Fragmentary report claims hundreds of Orientals are feared to be arriving in Vancouver from Honnlvu and Vancouver, with provincial concerns about labor market threats. It notes individuals from the Hanatata group and references colonial-era attitudes, amid tensions over immigrant presence.
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Vancouver
Honnlvu
Taburin
Thik Elty
Dapannee
Alewady
Munabierr
Rattan
Alleged Thief Gaught After Fleeing From Portland to Liverpool
F Townsend formerly a Portland bartender stands accused of stealing 2500 dollars from a cafe and sending it to Canada and Liverpool. He was brought from England aboard the Campania and placed in custody in Portland to be taken back for trial. He was traced to Liverpool by postal mail prior to surrender.
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Gaught
Portland
Liverpool
New York
F. Townsend
Oregon
Mearloo
Canada
England
Campania
Letal
Ptymail
Moffat Project Financed for Large land reclamation in Utah and Wyoming
The Moffat Company gains approval to reclaim a vast tract in western Colorado area spanning Utah and Wyoming. The effort covers about 30,000 acres, with 4,500 already under contract, aiming to drain swamps and settle towns, river-territory works to follow, and funding set aside for future improvements.
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Denver
Colo
Perak
Parined & Company
Utah
Hye
Yowatlen & Mevelupiene Cours
Almogt
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Senator Taylor
Tennessee
Eolible
Pountey
Harry
Fairbanks
Uli Binink
Riyal Vlow
Mr Fate
Lianie
Indiana
Mbichitan Oydi
Atty Burn Lane
Pirie
Werkulwee
Amddone
Bovers
Tee
Wen
Warner
Aeling Lady Akties
Agerty
Mator
Judge Swayne
Department of Justice
Walton States District Attorney
Arizona
Fran Dongle
Arizino Moxico
Datelas
Arivona
Brocks
Congressman Hull
Salt Lake
Breunenberg
Larue
Steuinenberg
Russia
St. Petesburg
Papan Wi
M’parland
Fraser
Ol Af Narbonne
Ilenwil i
Moffat
Denver Capitalist
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