Cassini Denies Open Ports Bargain with Hay Still Possible
Russian ambassador Count Cassini says no open port agreement with Secretary Hay was reached before his departure. He describes Hay’s June 28 visit as unofficial and cordial and expects a mutually satisfactory understanding later. Cassini will stay ten more days in Paris before returning to St Petersburg.
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Count Cassini
United States
Arts
Champs Elysees
Secetary Hay
Manchuria
Washington
Hay
Cassini
St. Petersburg
Manchuria Ports Talk Stirred at Washington Embassy
At the Russian embassy in Washington on June 29 Count Cassini told the AP that Russia would honor Manchuria pledges and, at the proper time, open certain ports. He said no port list was agreed, only a broad understanding that they would meet US requests, with a potential world announcement in weeks.
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Washington
Associated Press
Count Cassigl
Hay
Thembassador
Manchuria
Russia
United States
Count Cassini
Sterling Students Freed After Vagrancy Hearing
Two Sterling college students TL Lawrence Fridley and Henry Brian were arraigned in Lincoln police court on vagrancy charges. They claimed they were forced to steal rides on freight trains to return home after being robbed out west. The judge gave a paternal lecture and discharged them, and they headed back to Sterling.
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Omaha
Neb
Sterling
Lawrence Fridley
Henry Brian
Lincoln
Phey
West
Miss Emma Larsen Dies After Mental Fluctuation
Miss Emma Larsen of Chicago died at the Lincoln asylum after a visit to Oakland on a spree of insanity. She was taken to Lincoln for treatment, regained normal mind briefly Saturday, then died a few hours later.
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Omaha
Neb
Emma Larsen
Chicago
Lincoln
Oakland
Severe hail storm hits Sheldon with $100000 damage
A severe hail storm struck Sheldon Iowa on July 21. The storm covered about ten miles and lasted fifteen minutes. It caused about $100000 in country damage. Hail reached the size of nutmegs and drifted in spots ten inches deep.
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Sheldon
La Follette Declares Rail-Linked Trusts Greatest US Menace
Governor Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin, speaking before the League of Civic Improvements in Chautauqua, condemned trusts and combinations fostered by railroads as the era’s greatest threat to United States rights and liberties.
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Chautauqua
N. Y
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
United States
League of Civic Improvements
Figure Warns of New Declaration Amid Oppressive Power
A speaker compared current tyranny to British rule over the American colonies and argued the moment is ripe for a fresh declaration of independence. He expressed confidence that the people will defeat a power he called undermining official integrity and American institutions.
Republicans Lead City Council Walkout to Block Mayor
Four Republican councilmen fled the Clinton ta city to avoid police taking them to the council chamber where Mayor Forrer and the four Democratic members tried to hold a session since last Tuesday night. With James Peterson ill the Republicans refuse to attend until he returns, blocking all legislation the mayor has not approved.
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Clinton, Ta
Forrer
James Peterson
Snail Cure for Corn Threatens Foot for Local Girl
In Dublin Indiana on July 20 Miss Clara Hogue, daughter of a farmer in Blackford County, tried a traditional snail remedy on a corn. The foot swelled to twice its size and doctors fear amputation. Physicians say snails are not poisonous but cannot explain the reaction.
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Dublin
Ind
Snall
Clara Hogue
Blackford
Courageous rescue by two women at St Joseph docks
Two Indianapolis visitors and two local women were rescued after a rowboat carrying Mrs H Williams and Miss Bessie Bacon was struck by a pleasure launch on the St Joseph river. Mrs Charities Roberts and her daughter Misa Leah Roberts swam to save them while crowds cheered aboard the City of Chicago.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Charities Roberts
Misa Leah Roberts
H. Williams
Bessie Bacon
Indianapolis
William Swigert
Funeral for Chief I. M. Arthur in Cleveland
The funeral of Chief I. M. Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was held at 420 Euclid Avenue with Rev. Dr. Paul Sutphen officiating. Hundreds of railway men attended, and Myron T. Herrick served as an honorary pallbearer.
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I. M. Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Euclid Avenue
Paul Sutphen
Second Presbyterian Church
Vernon Harrington
Myron T. Herrick
Archbishop Katzer Dead in Fond du Lac After Illness
Arch bishop Katzer dies at St Agnes convent Fond du Lac Wisconsin after a year long illness dating from September 1902. He came for rest four months ago and his condition worsened last week. Burial is planned for St Francis Cemetery Milwaukee.
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Katzer
St. Agnes’ Convent
St. Francis Cemetery
Milwaukee
New York Socialites Break Gull Lake Swim Record
Mrs. C. A. Parker and Mrs. James Court, visiting New York society women, shattered the Gull lake one and one-eighth mile record by 2 minutes 8 seconds. Court led the Allendale to Franklin Beach leg in 32 minutes 14 seconds, with Parker close behind. Resting at Franklin Beach, they then swam back, Parker finishing first by 56 seconds in 84 minutes 8 seconds.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
C. A. Parker
James Court
New York Society
Gull Lake
Allendale
Franklin Beach
Colfax Woman Dies by Suicide in Barn
Colfax Indiana July 21 Mrs John M Waugh wife of a local banker hanged herself in a barn she left a note saying no one is responsible and that her brain seemed to be on fire and she wished to die. further details follow.
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Colfax
Ind
John M. Waugh
Dis
Whistler Passes Away at Cheyne Walk Chelsea
James Abbott McNeill Whistler the famed American artist died suddenly at his residence Cheyne Walk Chelsea after years of ill health. Born in Lowell Massachusetts he entered West Point in 1851 but pursued art and bohemian life instead. He had long resided in Paris and London keeping a secluded life and left strict instructions not to discuss his death or affairs with friends or the press. He disliked London and English art and his last years were spent in this Chelsea house by the Thames.
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Jomea Abbott McNeill Whistler
Cheyne Walk
Chelsea
Whistler
Lowell
Mass
Miss Winans
Baltimore
West Point
Tie
Russia
Bohemia
Ism
Eivil
James McNeil Whistler
Associated Press
Rudio
Rue du Bas
Paris
Thames
England
Pope Leo
Dr. Lappont
Pio Centra
Markets Hear Commodities Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Hogs receipts 85,000 with mixed to heavy bids mainly 5.40 5.60. Cattle receipts 23,000 with ranges from 4.00 5.60 for common to extra steers. western and stockers listed. Sheep receipts 30,000 with western lambs 4.65 6.15 and natives 4.25 6.25. East Buffalo quotes show mixed cattle hog and sheep prices across several classes.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Mast Buffalo
Springer
Felr
Pope Leo XIII Dies After Long Pontificate
The Vatican reports Pope Leo XIII passed away at four o'clock in Rome after 25 years as pope. final moments showed serenity and devotion. The body to be embalmed and moved to St Peter's, with burial at St John Lateran. President Roosevelt sent condolences.
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College of Cartinale Acconbles
Sacred College of Cardinals
Leo
Cathedral of
St. Peter's
St. John the Lateran
Pope Confides Church to Cardinal Oreglia at Death
In Rome the dying pope, in agony and then calm, entrusted the church to Cardinal Oreglia. Earlier Cardinal Vanunutelli declared absolution in articulo mortis as doctors debated morphine. The pope spoke of crowds and devotion, turmoil in robes, and the weight of office before saying farewell.
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Rome
Serafino Vanunutelli
Oreglia
Tisset
Lapponi
The
Sacred College
Pope Leo's Early Life and Rise to Pontiff
Born at Carpineto on March 2 1810 Leo entered Rome college in 1824 and the Gregorian University in 1830 He held roles including domestic prelate 1837 Referendiary to the Court of Segnatura 1837 apostolic delegate at Benevento 1837 1841 governor of Spoleto 1841 1843 and papal nuncio at Brussels 1848 45 He was archbishop of Perugia 1846 created cardinal 1853 camerlengo 1877 and elected pope February 20 1878.
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Carpineto
Rome
Gregorian Universi
College of Noble Ecclesiastics
Gregory XVII
Segnatura
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Spoleto
Brussels
Perugia
Dee
Camerlengo
Lipton's Shamrock II Sets Fast Cup Course Pace
Atlantic Highlands July 21 The Shamrock II led ten miles at 10 mph for thirty miles on the Sandy Hook race course matching near cup time while a wind shift altered part of the course. The Shamrock II suffered a minor setback and the news of the pope's death paused racing. A separate report from Luverne Minnesota notes the region endured the most destructive hailstorm in memory, covering thirty six by fifteen miles with a million dollars in damage. In Springfield Illinois a telegram orders Katherine Yates to Chicago to accompany Governor Yates to Harbor Point Michigan before his return to duties.
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Windward
Leeward
Thomas Lipton
Shanrock Po
Sandy Hook
Newport
Lacs
Sir Thomas
Springfield
Uil
Oglesby
Goveror Yates
Katherine Yates
Jacksonville
Yates
Chicago
Harbor Point
Mich
Elizabeth M. Roberts Died at Washington Wife of U S Treasurer
Elizabeth M. Roberts born 1828 in Allea New York died in Washington July 21. She was wife of Hon Mills H Roberts treasurer of the United States. Interment will be in Allea New York.
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Washington
Elizabeth M. Roberts
Mills H. Roberts
United States
Allea
N.Y
Brown university oration accused of plagiarism
The Brown university commencement address by Maurice B. Rich is accused of similarity to a 1901 Han ton college speech by Prof. Harry Mintz of Binghamton high school. Rich denies any theft and cites innocence. Also Harvard student John Lankershim, son of a Los Angeles millionaire, is freed from auto theft charges after compensation to the owner and a pending France voyage.
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R. L
Brown University
Maurice B. Rich
Gaston
Harry Mintz
Binghamton
N. Y
Mintz
Hanton College
Rich
Boston
John Lankershim
Harvard
Los Angeles
Professor Stedman Finds Peculiar Corn Bug in Missouri
Professor Stedman of Missouri University horticulture reports a peculiar corn bug after tours through St. Charles St. Louis and Franklin counties. He will collect samples for experimentation and hopes to inoculate the bugs similarly to cinch bugs.
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Profssor Stedman
Department of Horticulture
The
Missouri University
St. Charles
St. Louis
Franklin
Stedman
Arrest of Paragould man after shooting by marshal and deputy
John Brown, a Black man from Paragould Arkansas, was arrested near Mound City after being shot in the side by Marshal Pearson and Roody Verrine who pursued him. Brown was identified by Mrs. McCarthy as the man who entered her house on July 14 and attempted to attack her and robbed Rita of $3.
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John Brown
Paragould
Ark
Marshal Pearson
Roody Verrine
Brown
Mrs. McCarthy
Rita
Miller Reinstated After Union Expulsion Dustup
William A. Miller, once removed from the Government Printing Office amid a dispute with the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders, was reinstated after civil service review. President Roosevelt endorsed reinstatement and affirmed non discrimination against union members while upholding federal law. Public Printer Palmer notified Miller of his return.
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William A. Miller
Inez
Government Printing Office
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Miller
Civil Service
Alee
Cortelyou
Oentury
Roosevelt
Cortelyous
Civil Service Commission
W. A. Miller
United States
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Palmer
Union Labor and the Law in Chicago Strike Case
Judge Holdom issued a temporary injunction restraining the Teamsters' National Union and officers from interfering with Kellogg Switchboard and Supply. Bail set at 5660. Alleged talk of a desperate strike effort cited. dispute over pickets versus union actions. Contempt hearings ordered for 13 strikers and sympathizers. Also reports a Kishwaukee River drowning near Rockford, where a blind man and his daughter were swept away.
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Holdom
Teamsters’ National Union
Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Company
George P Chee Hey
Albert Young
Teamsters’ Union
Kellogg Company
Monroe
EL. Marston
Leon Pornstein
Stillwell
Hornstein
Teamsters
the Cour
Masters
Swedish Singers Arrive for Sangerfest in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on July 21 several hundred singers joined the American Union of Swedish Singers as the sangerfest opened. Early arrivals included Illinois societies from Chicago and Rockford. The event drew participants from regional choirs and communities, signaling a strong cultural gathering.
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American Union of Swedish Singers
Chicago
Rockford
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