War predicted between France and Germany by Archibald
New York July 21 war correspondent Archibald predicts a France versus Germany clash likely to be the first aeroplane war France is said to have the world leading artillery and air capability ahead of Germany France would defend ports with submarines and planes while Germany relies on dirigibles and older tactics He notes England has steered tensions to war while France and Germany face off on the frontier with Africa and air power shaping the conflict.
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France
Germany
Archibald
New York
James FJ Archibald
Europe
England
Russia
Japan
Mr. Archibald
Kaleer
Africa
Hindi Congressman James R. Mann Criticizes Two Appointments
Congressman James R. Mann voices strong objection to two recent appointments, labeling them inappropriate and demanding explanations from the administration. The issue centers on perceived favoritism and potential conflicts of interest affecting policy directions.
Embezzler Surrenders Over Theft From Bank
A. Manker confessed to embezzling 45000 dollars with 3500 missing in stock gambling. He claimed the bank collapse and pursuit forced flight from the state. He described cash stacks and attempts to cover losses as authorities closed in.
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Thames O
Jesus
Ny Ehlement
Mealis
Spain backs Portugal aid amid monarchist tensions
Sunday papers report Spain pledging aid to Portugal to curb monarchist influence while English crowds bid farewell to Admiral Vero before a U.S. visit. Observers say war with Germany could be popular, and two detectives in Fire, Pa face conviction over black hand letters demanding 50 000. President Taft to veto a wool revision bill this session. Canada prepares for rec proctiy vote in September amid parliament dissolution. Lawrence Stringer, Democrat, claims Lorimer won by corruption.
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Spain
Portugal
Admiral Vero
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Taft
Wirden Lemon
Leavenworth
Lawrence B. Stringer
Hog
Lorimer
Woman Hit by Car in Evansville Dies of Injuries
Mrs. Plor ence Rice, 40, of Evansville indiana, died from injuries after a street car struck her several days ago. The incident occurred in Evansville and the death was reported on July 29.
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Evansville
Ind
Plorence Rice
Millsboro
John van Doran
Jalline
Fire in Brockton Mass Wrecks Block and Lodging House
A Brockton fire at Satacket block in the business district started as an ordinary blaze but ammonia tank explosions in a basement cold storage plant blew three firefighters from windows and incapacitated thirty others. The blaze spread to a two and a half story lodging house and damaged the Holbrook block. losses are estimated at 200000 with aid from nearby towns.
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Brockton
Mass
Satacket
Boston
Quincey
Stoughton
Avon
Rockland
Taunter
Holbrook Block
Illinois legislators testify on Lorimer election bribery scheme
The senate investigating committee heard testimony from lawmakers and witnesses about bribery attempts during the 1909 Illinois senatorial election of Lorimer. Key figures like Stringer and White described efforts to keep Democrats in line and influence votes for the Republican candidate.
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Wience B. Stringer
Rer
White
Leen
Washington
Cales
Leckemyer
Wiehael S Fink
OW Hotsihin
Lorimer Tink
Ploistlaw Fa
Luk
Lawrence Roo Stringer
Lincoln
Drudge Ho
CG Janecy
Larimer
Sitinger
Illinois
Nic Stringer
Republian
Kenyon
Stringer
Mr. Lorimer
Albert J Slooking
Tis
Phil
Potato as Legal Tender in Saloon Bar Scene
In Denver a potato is offered as legal tender after a saloon patron orders drinks. The incident ends with a barkeeper placing the vegetable in the cash drawer as part of a peculiar payment in a time of scarcity. A railroad crash in Kansas City claims a passenger and prompts a coroner’s inquest into a switch miscue.
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Denver
Col
P. A. Murphy
Doctor and patient die after auto train crash near Pinon Cal
In Pueblo on July 28 Dr T tisruff and local physician Oscar A suffered fatalities or injuries after a Haruffs Automobile collided with a Rock Island train at a crossing near Pinon Cal. Dr Haruff died two hours after the crash. George J Smith, a rancher, was seriously hurt.
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Pueblo
Col
T. Tisruff
George J. Smith
Harufts
Rock Island
Pinon
Cal
Haruff
Oscar
British Vessel Strikes Off Rough Sea
A British vessel named Miss Helen, associated with Gould family member 5, strikes on a rogue area near New York. The ship’s crew and passengers are reported safe though the incident prompts investigations into navigational errors and maritime safety measures.
Canada Dissolves Parliament After Deadlock In Ottawa
Canada dissolves its eleventh parliament amid deadlock over the reciprocity issue. Premier Laurier and cabinet decide on immediate dissolution after Conservative minority fails to close debate, triggering a Dominion wide campaign and prompt official Gazette notice.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Laurker
Bia
Mender
HP Ped
Diet and Alalthe Hinss by Dr. Food
The article discusses mineral elements essential for bone formation and digestion. It notes iron phosphorus sodium calcium and other minerals are supplied by milk cereals meat and many fruits. It suggests lettuce cabbage and raisins as strong iron sources and outlines a short plan using uncooked cabbage apples and dried fruits to boost minerals if blood is deficient.
North Atlantic Fleet Exercises Off Cape Cod in War Maneuvers
The North Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Osberlus conducted tactical maneuvers in Cape Cod Bay with battleships cruisers torpedo boats and submarines. The program includes novel use of blank torpedoes between ships and an officer exchange among five rear admirals. Crowds packed Provincetown for ball games and ship visits as the battleship Maine arrived from New York and a seaman fled at 6:30 p.m.
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Maes
Arthon
North Atlantic
Commoand
Adilial
Osterbus
Cape Cod Bay
Tay
Nyvans Fet
Maine
New York
C. BR. Nelson
Fifty Years Ago Today July 31 Highlights
Bill for reorganizing West Point military academy before a military affairs committee. Floods in the New England and middle states caused loss of life and major property damage. Kranz Wiszi celebrated composer and pianist died in Bayreuth at seventy four. Harry M. Johnson of Pittsburgh set a national record for 100 yards in Cleveland at 9.5 seconds.
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West Point Military Academy
Bughind
Middle States
Kranz Wiszi
Baireuth
Bavaria
Harry M. Johnson
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Pacific Express Change Revealed by Circular Letters
In St. Louis the purchase of Pacific Express, formerly Gould property, by Wells Faro & Co. was disclosed as circular letters from headquarters announced the takeover set for August 1.
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St. Louis
Pacific Express Company
Gould
Wells, Faro & Co
Reyes Candidaly Candidacy Posts Across Monterey
The candidacy of General Bernio Reyes for president and Jorge Estanol for vice president has been legally declared in many cities with posters and public rallies by Reyes supporters. A fatal stove pipe accident in Millsboro, Wisconsin, injures one.
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Monterey
Mex
Bernio Reyes
Jorge Estanol
Oen 4
Reyes
Indians Lose Land Profit Standoff Affects Cayuga Tribe
Albany reports the Cayuga Nation seeks profits from land ceded to New York in 1798. The state aims to keep about $2,000,000 with interest after a 10 year dispute over an auctioned tract. The board announced a design affecting the Six Nations dispute and a significant profit share.
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Albany
N. Y
State of New York
Government Appeals Harriman Merger Case to Supreme Court
The government will appeal the Harriman merger decision to the Supreme Court after the United States Circuit Court ruling in favor of the railroads. Attorney General Wickersham and special counsel A Severine said the appeal would be filed promptly.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Daly
Povern
Harriman
Ted
United States Circuit Court
Interurban Collision in Detroit Causes Casualties
A July 91 interurban collision on the Detroit United lines near Dearborn, ten miles west of Detroit, left several persons injured and some fatally wounded. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to assist victims.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit United
Dearborn
Cook Manager George Eade Dies After Illness
George Eade longtime manager of Thomas Cook & Son in railroad and steamship circles nationwide and abroad died after several months of illness. He was born in London and passed away at his New York home.
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George Eade
New York
fLhomas Cook & Son
Besi
Made Tad Toontlt
London
Ship Niobe grounded off Cape Sable injuring crew in Atlantic collision
Halifax reports the Niobe struck the southwest ledges of Cape Sable piercing its engine room and injuring aft crew. Two lifeboats drifted away prompting a search as the cruiser prepared for relief. The vessel anchored off Yarmouth then sailed in light weather amid a heavy gale indicating a near disaster at sea.
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HLM
Holilng
Cape Sabie
McDonald
Niobe
Niobe Kot
Yarmouth
Ouestede
Mann on Warpath Over Illinois Judicial Nominations
Representative James R. Mann of Chicago leads a backlash against President’s nominations for James H. Wilkerson as district attorney and Luman T. Hoy as marshal for the northern district of Illinois. Mann accuses the president of a square deal failure and broadside opposition to Senator Cullom’s reelection bid.
Races to Save Children From Deportation Across Continent
Mrs Margaret Duffey of Butte Mont speeds across the country on a limited train to save her niece and nephew Mery McLaughlin and Patrick Duffey from deportation. Read current telegrams to President Taft and immigration officials seeking intercession. In Iowa, Council Bluffs narrowly avoids a wreck when Soren Peterson spots a broken rail on a curve and flags the Milwaukee line.
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Margaret Duffey
Butte, Mont
Mery McLaughlin
Patrick Duffey
Ellis Island
Cleveland
Ait
New York
Council Blutts
Milwaukee Railroad
Soren Peterson
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