Washington notes and world events recap
Washington dispatches report a blend of government plans and global unrest. Alaska appoints Jihes Le Farnam as government agent to manage expansion, while a £600,000 appropriation funds forest preservation on military reservations. Civil, labor, and crime items include deaths of notable figures, accidents, and legal cases, with international turmoil in Europe and Asia, and ongoing weather and mining incidents.
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Washington
Trismeu
Alte of
Qhelie
Jihes le Farnam
Alaska
Yukon
Seatte
Lolot Boort
Bureau of Forest
Pre- Tilneyst
Mystery of a New York suicide linked to two children
A fragmented report notes Mrs. Goose Benson seeking peace under the East River to spare her children. It mentions a failed public aid meeting, a prison labor dispute, prophecy of death on June 28, and a stomach poison analysis. An unrelated New Brunswick case shows Deputy Surveyor General W. S. Flewelling in debt.
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Cecauré
Gil
Goose Benson
Aleneath
East River
New York
le Roy Noble
Jamestown
N.Y
Wate
Raroner
W. S. Flewelling
Fredericton
N. 4
American wins marathon race in dramatic finish at Olympics
London July 26 100000 spectators witnessed a thrilling marathon at the Olympic arena as John F Hayes of Irish American Athletic Club surged to victory. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed near the finish and was helped to the line amid medical aid while Hayes finished strong. Dorando’s dramatic collapse overshadowed by American sweep with Wood Simison Lawton and others placing high as Americans claim medals with Gilbert Cooke Jacobs and Sonderstrom among top vaulters.
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London
Olympic Arena
Greecn
John F. Hayes
A. R. Welton
Lawrence
Minister 38 Killed in Tripoli Cow Attack
Rev August Schlueter pastor of the German Evangelical church at Tripoli died from injuries after a cow attacked him while being led to pasture. The beast knocked him down, broke the vertebrae at his neck and paralyzed his body. He was forty five and had served there for six years.
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Schlueter
Waterloo
Jaws
August Schlueter
Tripoli
Trail of Death in Militia Camp at Gettysburg
Severe electrical storm rips through the Pennsylvania National Guard encampment near Gettysburg killing three troopers and wounding twenty or more. Privates Burt Barber Milton Graves and Morrison of the Tenth and Sixteenth regiments died as storm winds ripped canvas tents and toppled equipment, sending victims fleeing to shelters and hospitals.
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Gettysburg
Morrison
Barber
Helg
Stuart
Regimnal
Tenth Regiment
YMC
Fierce Fight with Indians at Imacuinda Ranch
Mexican troops clash with Papago villagers near Cetra, Sonora. Nineteen Papagos and two soldiers killed, five soldiers wounded as troops attack a camp while trying to compel Papagos to return to the reservation. The action follows complaints of ranch depredations and prior government efforts. Chief Dolores and another leader among the dead.
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Tucson
Ariz
Cetra
Colo
Altar
Sonora
Haron
Baron
Dolores
Shippers Issue Ultimatum to Block Rate Rise
Chicago July 26 The million dollar shippers combine formed to resist an advance in railroad rates sent an ultimatum warning rails will be enjoined if new charges go into effect before Interstate Commerce Commission review They will appeal to courts unless rates are postponed for commission ruling A conference for railroad presidents north of the Ohio river and west of the Mississippi is planned to decide the dispute between shippers and railroads
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Combine
Chicago
Shippers’ Combine
Terlay
Interstate Commerce Commission
Intertate Commerce
Interstate Commission
Commerce Combination
Ohio River
Mississippi
Cummings and Regan Elected National Leaders at AOH Convention
Matthew Cummings of Boston was named president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the national convention, defeating J B Dolan of New York by 275 to 189. James J Regan of St Paul was elected national vice president, with Father O'Brien of Graceville Mico nominating Regan.
Dutch Outrage Flares in Curaçao Over Castro Articles
Curacao, July 28. Tensions between Venezuela and Curacao residents rose after Venezuelan newspapers purportedly insulting the island. A mob attacked the home of a Venezuelan editor, forced an apology from his balcony, and surrounded the Venezuelan and German consulates. Police and federal forces eventually deployed troops to restore order as armed guards protected the consular buildings and the Venezuelan court.
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Willemstad
Teland
Curacao
Venezuela
Dutch West Indies
Castro
Moba
Co. 1
Senor Lopez
Ita
Courlale
Gun Discharged After Street Quarrel Ends With Disarmament
In July, Constake and Aral quarreled over a trivial matter on the street. Hill drew a revolver from his lip pocket, a bus stander’s action struck his arm, the weapon discharged into the air. He was disarmed and held for grand jury action.
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Constake
Aral
David ' Or
Hill
Victim of Black Hand Described In Murky Death
In New York on July 28 a drowned man was recovered from the Bast river with a flagstone tied about his neck and his face mutilated beyond recognition. Police suspect the Black Hand gang as the possible perpetrators.
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New York
Black Hand
Tragic Homecoming Ends in Murder in Toledo
Louis Armour, aged fifty, returned after sixteen years to his Toledo home and murdered his wife, fired at his daughter, and attempted suicide. Armour disappeared and is being hunted by a posse. The incident occurred yesterday as the family reunion turned deadly.
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Toledo
Ohio
Louis Armour
Armour
Street Fighting at Tabriz Continues Amid Skirmishes
Desultory fighting persists in Tabriz as Turkish troops renew aggressive tactics in the Urmia district. Reports say forces have occupied territory up to the Urmia Salmas road, signaling continued clash and disruption in the region.
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Tabriz
Urumian
Urumiab-Salmas Road
Three Doke Children Die In Fosteria House Fire
In Fosteria Ohio on July 28 three children of Mr and Mrs Jesse Doke perished in a home fire while parents were out shopping. The blaze broke out at their residence, trapping the youngsters inside.
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Fosteria
Ohio
Jesse Doke
Harman Withdraws From Republican Ticket Bid
Harman announces intention to withdraw from the Republican national ticket race, stating that previous claims and positions are untrue. The move signals a shift in alignment as he ends pursuit of the party's nomination.
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Harman
Easiman Sherman
Premier Thanks and Dominion Gatherings Amid Jubilee Notes
July 28 dispatch from Quebec reports Ty Wales addressing crowds after a cathedral event and a solemn outdoor ceremony led by the archbishop of Quebec. Earl Grey hosted a dinner for delegates while Laurier praised U S allied ties and a vice president attended the occasion.
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Quebec
Wales
Ajieiam
Queer
Norfolk
Earl Grey
Laurier
United States
Fairbanks
Valle
England
Yrs
Patitions
Gen
Murry
Sy Bently Mott
Towerman Ditches Train in Chicago Ave Wreck
A towerman sauced a derailment on Chicago Avenue when the Omaha font Island train derailed on the street, preventing a collision with a passenger train. Passengers were shaken, and the event prompted emergency responses as crews worked to clear the line.
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Chicago
Omaha Font & Island
Taliman
Fifth Ward Seeks Ward Alone in Crookston
In Crookston Minnesota the Fifth Ward pushes to secede from the Crookston city government and become an independent ward. The group cites local governance concerns and argues for self rule under the February or August meeting schedule.
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State Line Herald
F. Paul Gross
Ignaria Veintemilium
Guayagall
William Lamar
Athecatine
Yows
Louis Dyer
Oxford
Dyer
Charles W. Dyer
America
George
Ghh
Rue
Ting
Moeris
Mae
Mueating
Iowa
Marchadkins
Inn
Miniyinasiere
St. Fragels de Sains
Clocmnatl
Halweeh
Harry Storr
Marshalltown
Towa
John F. Collin
Muneie
Ind
Bingham
Dlorry K Thaw
Poughkeepele
Sher Chanler
Thaw
Ebro
Tyre
Sweden
France
Tuuzeyna
Gullelan
Stephen
Monietar
Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Department of Communications
Darien
Shang ‘Tal
London Express
Rome
Tokai
Asia Minor
Wan Firet
Samsun
Bir
Servin
Bern
M Vellmirevich
Camp Eniertine
Petumbain
Ghdett
Mately
Joni J
Yariimeter
Mpentows
Kitnanett
Hanarickson
Schoolcraft
Michigan
Requesis
Fruin
Harahan
Milt
Great Northern
Hid
Virginie Harned
Actrege
Wits
Edward
Sothern
Heo
New
Sotheen
Fort Omaha
Janam Ieke & Co
Gallipatie
Minneapolis
Drtoners
Nebraska Penitentiary
Mle
Aline Feld
Wit
Wis
Hayes
Allan Dorando
Jant Tralian
Ald
Jany
Doranda
Dare
Dorarie
Acros
Mayes
Dorando
Yankees
A. C. Gilbert
Yale
ET. Cooke
Cornell
Jacobs
University of Chicago
Sonderstrom
Archibald
Canada
Gettyburg, Pa
Holland
Alisa
Klad
Stile
Towerman
CROOK
Crookston
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Naking
Stevenson
Bloomington
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St. Paul
Turd
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Bar
Sioux City
South St. Paul
Overlook
Grand Forks
Beore
FE Kovno
Russia
Telshi
Sogves
Fames
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