Guatemala Mexico break threatens new war over Lima case
Washington officials expect Mexico to sever relations with Guatemala after Guatemala refused to surrender General Lima. Diplomatic exchanges show no legal right for surrender and warn invasion risk remains, while both sides seek an peaceful adjustment with hopes for a favorable Guatemalan reply.
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State Department
Lee
Guatemala
United States
Brown
Washington
Mexico
Lima
New
Population and nomadic life in Persia described
The article notes vast uninhabited tracts of Persia with about 9 million people, fourteen per square mile. It describes nomads including Arabs, Kurds, Leks, Turks, Lurs, Baluchis and gypsies who move seasonally to follow pasture and other interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Wreck on Baltimore & Ohio near Wheeling kills four
The Chicago express on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad derailed near Wheeling West Virginia. Two firemen a baggage master and an express messenger died. Three other trainmen including one engineer were injured. Passengers were unharmed.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Evening Journal
Chicago Express
Baltimore & Ohio
Carpenter Davis kills six at San Francisco boarding house
In a May 7 incident, Walter C. Davis a carpenter, shot and killed six boarders including Orster R. Bush and his wife and son W. S. Bard M. E. Binton and Mrs. Lillian Carruthers before narrowly escaping lynching.
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San Francisco
The
Evening Journal
Walter C. Davis
Orster R. Bush
W. S. Bard
M. E. Binton
Lillian Carruthers
Placce
Mystery theft of $8000 from Kansas City bank box
A small iron box containing 8000 dollars vanished a week ago from the National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City. The box and money remain unrecovered as bank officers investigate. A teller recalls placing it in a cage in the women's department but cannot clearly remember the exact action. It may have been stolen near bank closing time.
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Kansas City
National Bank of Commerce
Stork Expected May 20. Queen Victoria in Good Health
Madrid reports a semi official note that a royal event may occur May 20. Queen Victoria is said to be in good health and conditions are described as favorable for upcoming milestones.
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Madrid
lIt
Queen Victoria
Derby winner Pink Star lights up Louisville track
Louisville May 7 Pink Star won the Kentucky Derby with Seal finishing second and Ovelando third. Time recorded 2 12 3 5.
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Louisville
Pink Star
Seal
Ovelando
Wreck of the Dakota Strands Off Nojima Point Japan
The Dakota of the Great Northern line runs aground off Nojima point Japan after striking March 3. Built in Groton Conn three years ago with sister ship Minnesota, she was the largest of her class. Ship and cargo valued near 4 million dollars.
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Dakota
Great Northern Railroad
Nojima Point
Japan
Groton
Conn
Minnesota
Preliminary Battle Over Bill of Particulars in Haywood Trial
Defense seeks a bill of particulars naming the overt acts charged in the murder of ex Governor Steunenberg. Darrow demands disclosure of the state's evidence. Judge Wood will decide tomorrow if such particulars will be provided, amid fiery arguments from Darrow Richardson and Borah.
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Boise, Ida
Fremont Wood
Steunenberg
William Haywood
Borah
Wood Darrow
Richardson
Colorado
Frankly Admits The Purpose Of Defense Request
Darrow closed the argument by stating the defense seeks disclosure of the prosecution's evidence. He argued the defense is entitled to such a showing and launched a spirited attack on the proceedings.
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Darrow
Baseball Scores From Chicago May 7 Postponed Games
Chicago weather caused postponements across the leagues. American: Chicago 5 Cleveland 3. Milwaukee 6 Indianapolis 1. Minneapolis 8 Toledo 2. Western: Omaha 2 Lincoln 0. Sioux City 9 Des Moines 4. Additional games show weather disruptions in Denver and Kansas City.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Minneapoli
Toledo
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Western
Omaha
Lincoln
Sioux City
Des Moines
Denver
Ghost on Maple Street Haunts Abandoned Phelps House
Battle Creek, May 7. Neighbors report unusual sounds and a moving light at the vacant Neil S. Phelps residence after the financier vanished in 1904 amid stock fraud charges. Police found all doors locked and no intruders, amid lingering murder suspicions and a coroner's accidental verdict.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Maple Street
Neil S. Phelps
Neibhgers
Phelps
Service on Mrs Eddy in quit title suit in Concord
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy was served with papers in a suit by Mary Etta Chappelle of Wichita Kansas to quit title. Personal service was made by High Sheriff Kimball as Eddy prepared for her daily drive with secretary Calvin A Frye introducing the sheriff.
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Concord
N. H
Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Etta Chappelle
Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Suit Over City Lots Brought By Ella Chappelle
Wichita May 7 Mrs Ella Chappelle files suit against Mrs Mary Baker Green Eddy to perfect title to city lots once owned by Eddy. Chappelle says Eddy neglected the property and she paid the taxes. the lots are valued at a few hundred dollars.
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Pers
Wichita
Kan
Ella Chappelle
Mary Baker Green Eddy
Eddy
Great Honor to Delaware
President Roosevelt weighs naming two Dreadnaught battleships after states in progress of selection. Delaware Utah North Dakota and New York had not yet been chosen with New York excluded due to an armored cruiser. Possible Delaware may be honored along with Utah, while renaming the cruiser New York is unlikely. Wild Texas winds caused property damage and three deaths. Treasury buys 100000 ounces of silver at 65.781 per ounce.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Delaware
Utah
North Dakota
New York
Texas
Treasury Department
Market summaries show mixed hogs and steady cattle and sheep
Chicago May 7 1907 price sheet lists hog receipts 15000 with mixed packers paying 6 25 to 6 52 1/2 cents per pound and shipping grades up to 6 50. Cattle receipts 3500 with beves 4 30 to 6 40 cows 1 80 to 5 30 Westerns 4 65 to 5 10. Sheep receipts 13000 with natives 4 40 to 6 75 Westerns 4 40 to 6 75 lambs 6 50 to 8 60. Official yesterday totals 43957 receipts 9138 shipments. estimated today 15000 with market strong for tomorrow’s arrivals.
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Chicago
Texas
John A. Babcock Wills and Deal Promises
John A. Babcock writes of securing a square deal for all parties, asserting fair treatment and reliable terms in a general inquiry or advertisement context. The note centers on trust and consistent obligations.
Sequel of a Card Game Turns Violent in Savannah
Henry Manigault held up a Central rail road train near Union station after a card game dispute with James Lewis. Manigault fired multiple bullets at Lewis as the train left, chasing him off the moving car. Lewis escaped, police pursuit followed.
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Savannah
James Lewis
Henry Manigault
Central Railroad
Lewis
Manigault
Union Station
Death of Edward Deuster After Baseball Game in Terre Haute
Edward Deuster aged 19 died in Terre Haute Indiana on May 7 after falling ill hours after playing baseball. He was well enough to play a full afternoon before his sudden sickness and remained bedridden from that day until his death.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Edward Deuster
Deuster
Prominent Peorian Dead Leader of Trade Boards
Prominent Peorian May T. ead Warren longtime member of the Peor and Chicago Boards of Trade died after illness. She suffered Bright's disease and diabetes and had about three weeks of illness. Her death closes a notable career in local commerce.
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Peoria
Ee Warren
Peor
Chicago Boards of Trade
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Creel
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Barillas
Herrarte
Northern Pacific
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Montana
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Here
Boise
Frank Richardson
Clarence Darrow
Senator Borah
James H. Hawley
Clarence
Mrs. Eddy
Grain Market
John A. Babcock
North American Commission ‘Company
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National Association For Study and Prevention
Charles Hun Dunn
Boston
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Albany
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