Blood Tie Dying Our No Longer One People Ambassadors Say
Former British ambassador in Washington tells Americans at a London banquet that the United States and England are no longer one people. He cites language and interests as divergent and urges unity despite differences. Reid discusses the Japanese question and cautions about foreign policy shifts.
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London
Washington
Reid
Mortimer
Americans
Henry Mortimer Durand
Sir Heary
Tie
Ameria
Pasa Toc
Ambaskater
Dhe
Globe
Mn Roff
Elise
Fourth of July Across the World Attends Banquets and Parades
The article chronicles Independence Day observances from London hotels to Paris and Vienna embassies, noting American menus and patriotic toasts. It records gatherings in Quito, The Hague, Constantinople, and Havana, with ambassadors and ministers hosting receptions, dinners, and flag decorations.
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Mark Twain
England
America
Claridge’s
Ritz Carlton
Sa~voy
Ceeil
Carlton
Savoy
Savoy Mra
E. Mackay
W. FT
Baltimore
Ritz
John Drexel
Fairbanks Fourth of July Oration in Fergus Falls
Vice President CW Fairbanks spoke in Fergus Falls Minnesota pledging supremacy of law and fair play for all citizens regardless of status. He urged strengthening laws to end practices harming trade and commerce while acknowledging no infallibility in enactment or enforcement. The address stressed lawful governance and equal rights under a republic.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Corges Falls
CW. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Republic
W.apirit
Mal
Missouri Governor Objects to Federal Injunctions on State Laws
Evanaville Ind July 4 Gov Joseph Falk of Missouri denounces federal injunctions suspending state statutes without hearings. He calls states supreme within their powers and warns centralized federal control endangers constitutional rights. He argues justice cannot punish a law before trial and urges vigorous protest to preserve state sovereignty.
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Evanaville
Ind
Chautauqua
Joseph Falk
Missouri
Belne
Nvalla
Sontre
Braty Suver Cigaty Wii
Bryan greets Tamany Society on New York Fourth
A Fourth of July celebration by the Tamany Society featured a message from William J. Bryan sent from Lincoln. He urged unity against trusts tariffs and railroad issues, stressing equal rights for all and none for special interests. Speakers included Bourke Cochran Henry Rainey and James Brion.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Tammany Society
Mr. Bryan
Mesage
Lincoln
Bourke Cochran
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
James M. Brinpon
Colorado
Congresman Rainey
Ita
Roosevelt
Rainey
Congress
Northen lauds colored race at Montclair celebration
Former Georgia governor Joseph E. Northen told a Montclair crowd that harmony exists between better elements of races in the South. He praised educated, intelligent Negroes and urged whites to aid the weaker race with sympathy and realism. The speaker warned that if all Negroes were of this class the “Negro problem” would vanish.
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Northen
Georgia
Mont Clair
N. J
J. Northen
South
Monument to Miss Sansom in Alabama Honored
A marble Monument unveiled in Gadsden by the Gadsden Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy honors Emma Ransom, a Civil War heroine. The ceremony recalls General Forests pursuit of Federal raiders in April 1863, including Col. Streight who burned a Black Creek bridge and aimed for Rome, Georgia to destroy Confederate cannon.
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Forest
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Gadsden
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Emma Ransom
O.D. Streight
Black Creek
Rome
Brayton resigns from Republican State Central Committee
A Providence Gazette item notes Gen Charles R Brayton resigns from the Republican State Central Committee executive board. He says the party is united and should be handed to younger members whose enthusiasm will secure a decisive fall victory. The letter, dated July 4, 1, is addressed to Judge Nathan Wright. Brayton is described as a blind boss of the party.
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Wamnington
Providence
Considerania
Charles R. Brayton
Republican Party
State Central Committee
Nathan Wright
Republican State Central Committee
Charles BR. Brayton
Democratic Outlook Brightens Says Bryan in Washington Post
In a July 4 Washington Post dispatch from Lincoln Nebraska Willam J Bryan argues Republicans split, Dems unified. He cites trust and money questions resolved, Dem platform sound, and predicts strong Democratic prospects with unity and a robust campaign. He contrasts Republican fissures between standpatters and reformers.
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Washington Post
Lincoln
Nebr
Willam J. Bryan
Sistead
Democratic’ Party
Auto Crash Kills Woman in Wellesley Massachusetts
In an early yesterday wreck near Central Street a touring car carried four from South Framingham to Waltham. Miss Margarette Swanton twenty two of Waltham died after being thrown against a tree as the car somersaulted following a near collision. Three others Margaret Turpen William Walsh and Frank McLaughin all of Waltham were injured with cuts and bruises.
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Maas
Margarette Swanton
Waltham
Margaret Turpen
William Walsh
Frank McLaughin
South Framingham
Miss Swanton
Russia Distributes Land to Nebraska Congregation
Lincoln Nebr July 4 The government of the United States is pushing a plan to distribute 25 000 000 acres of land to peasant settlers with 25 acre lots. Rev W P Ferguson pastor of the First Methodist Church at University Place faces charges over misconduct with a married woman. Formal complaint has been filed with the church board and he may stand trial after extraordinary commissions are appointed. The church board expects his resignation and retirement from the ministry. Ferguson, a widower about forty with four children, came from Redlands California less than a year ago.
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Wiliam R. Wheeler
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Sm- Toleration Commission
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Reid Host to Throngs at Dorchester House Eclipses Past Embassies
London July 4 Ambassador Reid's Dorchester House reception drew a crowd exceeding 6,000 with a lavish display and ornate gowns. Notables including J Pierpont Morgan Maxine Elliott and Mrs. J L Low attended as traffic clogged nearby streets. The Japanese ambassador joined the banqueting hall scene while Mark Twain failed to appear due to illness.
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Arthur Butler
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Martin
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Ang
Frederick Guest
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James
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Alan
Johnstone
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DcGregie
Mus Day
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Loni
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Pauncetote
Strathcona
Percy
Misa Saunderson
Garian
Cerll
Bye election in England stirs Jarrow contest
In Jarrow a pivotal bye election draws four main candidates to succeed Sir Charles Palmer. Government nominee SL Hughes confronts Conservative Patrick Rose Innes, Nationalist Alderman John O Hanlon, and Labour candidate Peter Curran. Irish voters back a home rule option amid lively campaigning by suffragists and an independent candidate Hunnable.
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Jarrow
House of Commons
England
Charles Palmer
Livers
SL. Hughes
Patrick Rose Innes
John O’hanlon
Peter Curran
Hunnable
Balfe’s son in poverty in London shunned by fortune
Special Cable reports Michael William Balfe, son of the noted composer, living in hardship in London. Once active in two businesses, failures and illness leave him seventy years old and nearly disabled. He spent twenty years in America and cites his mother’s generosity as part of his decline, with only a few shillings weekly income from sympathetic funds.
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Cabie
London
Michael William Balte
Coverty
Amerca
Balfe
Royal Academy of Music
Pointed rifle bullet may revolutionize British arm y
London July 4 experiments by military authorities tested a sharpened long bullet. The nose was pointed and yielded muzzle velocities from 2400 to 1600 feet per second, far below the standard 4000. The tests produced a point-blank range of BN yards, and officials believe the pointed bullet could be the future projectile.
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London
Kim Invokes Korean Crisis as Ito Denounces Deputation
Heon July 4 Marquis Ito denounces a deputation at The Fagus seeking recognition of Korea’s independence, claiming the world knows the Koreans’ actions. The Emperor denies knowledge of the deputation, while Ito warns all intrigue by the Korean court must be halted.
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Marquis Ho
Japan
Marquis Ito
Hague
San Francisco
Names Conference
Peraistenca
Barr barred from interfering with Southern road rights
The Southern Railway wins a court injunction against James M. Barr, former president of the Southern Air Line, restraining him and related companies from interfering with rights of way through the Black Mountain coal field in Southwest Virginia. Judge John W. Price granted the decree in the Bristol Corporation Court. The dispute follows Barr leaving the B A L to form a syndicate that bought undeveloped coal lands and contested rights of way once tacitly promised to the Southern.
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Washington Post
Bristol
Tenn
The
Southern Railway
Southern Air Line
John W. Price
Corporation Court of
Black Mountain Railway
Southern
Barr
Tle
Black Mountain
Virginia
B.A. L
Sarr
Louisville
Nashville
British Question on Boxer Uprising Costs
In the House of Commons Liberal Charles E. Price asks if Britain will mimic the United States in waiving China’s payments for suppression costs. Foreign Secretary Grey replies no official U.S. intention and notes Britain’s claim rests on actual expenditures incurred.
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House of Commons
Charles E. Price
United States
China
Foree
Grey
America
Threatened Consul Life Averted in Fairmont Incident
In Fairmont West Virginia, bloodshed nearly occurred as Italians flag overshadowed by US flag sparked protests by American citizens. Consul G D Caldara asked Governor Dawson for protection. Mayor Arnett aided police to prevent further trouble. Caldara later reported arrangements satisfactory.
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W. Va
Fairmont
Italy
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Verdict in Waddington trial comes late expected
Brussels July 4 A verdict in the Carlos Waddington case is not expected until late tomorrow night. M Huysmans spoke for the defense and Paul Jannou, son of Belgium's famed barrister, stressed the prisoner's victim. The crowd and many women in court sympathized with Adelaide Waddington as petitions for acquittal poured in from Boston and across America.
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Jal Crile
Srasuanton Post
Brussels
Carlos Waddington
M. Huysmana
Paul Jannou
Belgium
Adelaide Waddington
Nelidomt
M- Janson
Balmaceda
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M. Neligo
Arevek
Hhey
Irish University Question Dominates Commons Debate
London July 4 discussion on Irish estimates centers on Catholic university for Ireland. Birrell faces criticism from Nationalists over Irish council bill. Report of unrest in Azores leads to local military call and reinforcement pledges. Detroit doctor Albert Cartier collapses dead at club from heart disease. Jamestown Exposition attendance promised at Post expense with editorials inviting readers to join.
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House of Commons
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Mich
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Petkoff Slayer Convicted by Court Martial in Sofia
A Sofia court martial sentences Fetroff to death for assassinating Premier Petkoff as he walked with ministers in Borla Garden. Two accomplices receive life and fifteen years penal servitude. The attack left the premier dead instantly, with three bullets fired into his body.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Fetroff
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Germany weighs US naval moves against Japan
Berlin reports and denials on American naval movements hint at tensions with Japan. Critics say a large Pacific fleet could provoke Japan to attack American ships before a joint fleet could form. Japanese officers who met with Yamamoto in Germany sought arms but found none, including new machine guns.
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Pacific
Berlin
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Hague
Senator Dick Replies to Loans Claim in Akron Statement
United States Senator Charles Dick released a signed denial alleging no borrowing of public funds from Akron Treasurer Smith during the city treasury audit. He explains bank loans were secured by collateral and notes were transferred among receivers, Bates, and Smith, with no funds coming to him, and asks the auditor to verify the facts for full vindication.
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Wnates
Akron
Ohio
United States
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L C. Miles
George D. Bates
Fred E. Smith
Theodore Roosevelt Taft to make first public appearance
A Spectal to recite oe reports Theodore Roosevelt Taft set for his first public appearance in New York on July 4. He reportedly blends the President's vigor with Secretary of War bite in a humorous mix. Meanwhile Minnie Taft of 3002 Rockaway Avenue Brooklyn entered her baby in Canarsie’s baby show, hoping for first prize.
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Theodore Roosevelt Taft
Minnie Taft
Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn
Canarsie
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