Waldeck Rousseau Dies After Long Public Life in France
Former French premier Waldeck Rousseau dies at his country residence near Paris after an operation failed to save him. He led cabinets from 1899 to 1902 and helped push Dreyfus case revision while shaping anti clerical policy and judicial reform.
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Consul Gowdy Burglary At Paris Consulate
Paris Aug 10 Consul General Gowdy arrived to find his private desk ransacked the woodwork smashed and petty cash and postage stamps worth hundreds of francs taken. The big safe showed attempts to force it open with wedges and hammer marks on hinges and lock. The burglars focused on Gowdy s private office in No 36 Avenue De l Opera third floor offices building suggests multiple similar robberies in central Paris recently.
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Premier Balfour Rejects Imperial Conference Plan
London reports Premier Balfour declined to call an imperial conference or appoint a royal commission to study the empire’s fiscal situation. Joseph Chamberlain defended free trade, saying difference with Balfour is belief in colonial preference despite food tax concerns and urged a colonial representative conference to test policy knowledge and public support. King Edward travels incognito to Marienbad for private baths, with a planned private stay except for Emperor Francis Joseph’s August 16 visit.
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Berlin Battle Over Hibernia Stock Mirrors Northern Pacific Corner
Berlin stock market simmers as the Hibernia Coal Company shares surge after a government offer to seize assets. Dresdener Bank backs state plans while other major banks resist, signaling a clash over coal property control and potential price influence. A crucial August 27 stockholders meeting could settle the dispute.
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Bank buys more shares to raise directors count
Newspapers in close touch with the bank report it will continue buying shares and thus increase the number of directors. They also say nationalization of the property is bound to follow sooner or later.
Great Britain Expecting Peaceful Adjustment with Nicaragua
The British foreign office denies any ultimatum plan to Managua over Nicaragua seizing Cayman fishing schooners. It says no force is contemplated and a diplomatic settlement is expected. The note adds that the American government would be informed if occupation were planned. Panama reports Reyes assumed the Colombian presidency with broad approval and anticipated Panama Colombia relations.
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New York Life Investments Declared Safe by Officials
Albany reports New York Life Insurance Company under 25 examiner months shows $352,000,000 in bonds and mortgages with no stock investments. The company leads in policy holders 812,000 and premium income $73,600,000. it has broad German authorization to transact business.
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Trolley Car Jumps Track Near Mauch Chunk
A summer car on the Mauch Chunk Lehighton and Slatington Street Railway ran away in Beaver Run Valley south of Mauch Chunk Mountain. Brakes failed and the car overturned at a curve. Reuben Kresge of Lehighton, 75, was fatally injured likely. Motorman Granville Rehrig, Conductor Dominick Wilkignon of Mauch Chunk, and tourist W T Hunter of New York were badly hurt. The car was halted by poles and trees 70 feet below.
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Miners' Union Leader Driven Off by Masked Men at Victor
Former Victor Miners' Union president Joehn Harper, his son Ritchie, and another member were seized by masked assailants near Lawrence then driven from the district. Sheriff Underwood and Chief Baylor pursued as the men returned the younger Harper. Carrie Nation sends $1150 to Wives of Drunkards in Topeka. Reverend Glenn Gillilan fatally shot accidentally in Ohio while two ministers vacationing with relatives. Norfolk and Western Mortgage filed for 35 million dollars in Columbus. Robert Cauer to sculpt Gen Franz Sigel statue for St Louis monument association.
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End of Rut Reception by Eastern Automobilists at St Louis
An East to West motor caravan reached the World's Fair via Eads Bridge with 62 travelers from Springfield and New York. Notable arrivals included W B Saunders and I J Laghney from Philadelphia. A crowd welcomed the party en route to the Exposition.
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