No Longer One People Blood Tie Dying, Ambassador Warns
Former British Ambassador Sir Henry Mortimer Durand told an American audience in London that the two nations are no longer one people despite cordial ties. He urged unity with Britain while noting language and interests diverge as Americans recall kinship yet face evolving international roles. Reid addressed Japan policy, stressing careful diplomacy amid shifting global power and the need to adapt to new realities in transatlantic relations.
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Fairbanks Pleads for Supremacy of Statutes in Address
Vice President CW Fairbanks spoke at Fergus Falls Minnesota on the Fourth of July stressing government of law written by people and for the people. He urged fair play for all citizens, warned against weakness in enforcement, and promised to strengthen laws to end improper trade practices while upholding justice.
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Missouri Governor Attacks Federal Injunction Over State Laws
Gov Joseph Falk of Missouri at Chautauqua argues states are supreme within their sphere and that federal injunctions suspending state laws before trial threaten state sovereignty. He warns centralized federal power endangers constitutional balance and urges vigorous protest to preserve state rights.
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Bryan greets Tamany on Fourth in New York
A brief message from William J. Bryan was read at a Tam many Society Fourth of July celebration in New York. He urged the Jeffersonian principle of equal rights for all and highlighted trust, tariff, and railroad questions as core issues shaping government policy. Congressmen Bourke Cochran Henry Rainey and James Brindon spoke, with Rainey attributing Roosevelt’s aims to erode state lines and ceding power to Congress.
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Northen Addresses New Jersey Race Celebration in Montclair
Former Georgia governor J. Northen spoke at a Montclair tribute, praising the colored community’s intelligence, religion, and education. He urged whites to help the weaker race and insisted harmony exists among the South’s better elements.
Monument to Miss Sansom in Alabama unveiled
In Birmingham on July 4 under the Gadsden Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy a marble monument was unveiled honoring Emma Ransom a Civil War heroine. The event recalls Gen Forest's pursuit of Federal raiders in April and the burning of Black Creek bridge by Col Streight as he moved toward Rome Georgia.
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Resignation shocks Rhode Island Republicans in July letter
A Providence R I dispatch reports Gen Charles R Brayton resigns from the Republican State Central Committee executive post. He says the party’s active management should be entrusted to younger members to ensure victory in the upcoming fall election. Brayton cites unity and renewed enthusiasm as key factors.
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Bryan predicts bright Democratic prospects in future Lincoln dispatch
William J. Bryan writes in his paper that Democrats are united and growing stronger while Republicans split and quarrel. He argues reforms and anti trust stands bolster the party, noting money issues and unity as keys, and warns Republicans cannot please both sides as the Democratic platform gains credibility.
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Auto Crash Kills Woman in Wellesley Mass
In a wreck on Central Street a touring car carrying four people overturned after swerving to avoid an oncoming vehicle. Miss Margarette Swanton of Waltham, 22, died on impact. Injured were Margaret Turpen, William Walsh, and Frank McLaughin, all of Waltham.
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Russia Distributes Land Amid Turmoil in Church Row
In Lincoln Nebr July 4 The Rev W P Ferguson pastor of the First Methodist Church Petersburg July 4 The governam adist Church at University Place The snowing tecorlah activity to pean largent Methodist congregation in Nei tye afstribution of the 25 0000 acres of braske Is Revised of migconduct in NISI crown state and peasant bank tend The conpreceon Am which it has been doled to distribute-8 of twenty-fy He has summarily taken a thirty peeee ee it is Gheenyee days vacation and gone to the Hast At mant terms In order to make a showing formal complaint has been filed with i re the convocation of the new Par the church board by the injured husteious band and charges will be preferred i ee extraordinary commissions have the annual Methodist ¢eafference ordluary September in case the accuses pastor set GuDGlntes 0 Saike charge OE the gig 1 tribution decides to stand trial Members of the board however re st ate that they expect him to aend no tice of his resignation and retirement from the ministry The Rev Mr Perguson was called to University Place less than a year go coming from Redlands Cal He is a widower about forty and was four children
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Reid Host to Throng More Than 5 000 Present at Dorchester House
London July 4 Ambassador Reid's Dorchester House reception drew over 6 000 invitations and a vast throng, eclipsing any prior embassy entertainment. Glamorous gowns, lavish stalls, and a grand marquee framed the event with prominent attendees including J Pierpont Morgan and Mrs. Astor, while traffic halted in nearby streets and Mark Twain sent apologies for missing the evening.
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Bye election in England at Jarrow campaign chaos
Polling today at Jarrow for a House of Commons seat vacancy caused by Sir Charles Palmer's death drew intense interest and bitter lines. Government candidate SL Hughes faces Conservative Patrick Rose Innes nationalist Alderman John O Hanton and Labour Peter Curran amid suffragist antics and a failed independent bid by Hunnable.
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Balfe's son in poverty in London amid illness
Special cabie reports Michael William Balfe, son of the famed composer, living in Coventry London and suffering from chronic illness. He has failed two businesses, spent twenty years in America, and is now seventy, reliant on a few shillings weekly from friends. His mother’s generosity funded a Balfe scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music, draining his remaining funds and memory of his father. He seeks work within his limited strength.
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Pointed bullet may revolutionize British rifle work
London reports experiments by military authorities with a long, sharply pointed bullet. Trials show muzzle velocity dropping from 4000 to between 1600 and 2400 feet per second, increasing point-blank range to BN yards. Authorities believe the pointed haliet could be the future projectile.
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Ito Calls Korean Move Hostile to Japan
Heon July 4 Marquis Ito said the Korean deputation seeking recognition at The Fagus shows the court’s intrigues and that Japan cannot tolerate such actions. The Emperor denied knowledge of the deputation, while Ito warned that the world misreads the affair and vowed to stop the hostility.
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Barr restrained from interfering with road rights
The Southern Railway won a court victory over James M. Barr former president of Southern Air Line. Judge John W. Price granted an injunction restraining Barr and allied companies from interfering with the Black Mountain Railway rights of way through the Black Mountain coal field in Southwest Virginia. The dispute traces to Barr leaving the B A L and forming a syndicate that acquired undeveloped coal lands and triggered a rights of way clash with Southern.
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Britain weighs Boxer uprising aid Follow US lead
London July 4 In the House of Commons Liberal Charles E Price asked if Britain would mirror the United States and cancel China’s payments except actual suppression costs. Foreign Secretary Grey said no official info on U S intentions and noted Britain’s claim rests on incurred expenses.
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Threatened Consul Life Spreads Tense West Virginia Coping
In Fairmont, West Virginia, violence nearly erupted over Italy’s flag at the Italian consulate. Consul G. D. Caldara pleaded for protection from Gov. Dawson, who coordinated with Fairmont’s mayor and police. State troops were anticipated but not needed as order was restored.
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Verdict in Waddington trial quoted with public petition
Brussels July 4 A verdict in the trial of Carlos Waddington is not expected until late tonight. Defense speech by M Huysthana praised, followed by Paul Jannou who portrayed Adelaide Waddington’s sufferings to urge acquittal. The crowd and women in court shown strong sympathy for Adelaide as jurors hear moving testimonies.
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Mutiny in Azores troops halts march on manifestants
London discussion on Irelands Catholic university dominates Commons. Azorean unrest at Angra de Heromino prompts local authorities to seek reinforcements as troops refuse to march against protesters. In Detroit Dr Albert Cartier dies at 66, a noted skin disease specialist. The Jamestown Exposition offers 100 free winners via The Post Expo Editor.
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Court-martial convicts in Bulgaria Premier’s murder
In Sofia a court-martial sentenced Petroff to death for murdering Premier Petkoff in March while walking with ministers in Borla Garden. His two accomplices receive life imprisonment and fifteen years penal servitude. Griscoms depart for Varallo Rome. Richard Strauss awarded Legion of Honor in Paris. Cape Town assembly rejects woman’s suffrage 68 to 24.
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Germans Fear U S Pacific Fleet Could Provok e Japan
Berlin reports and denials on American naval movements show tension between the United States and Japan. German critics warn that sending a large American fleet to the Pacific might provoke Japan to attack U S vessels caught at sea. Japanese officers who visited Germany sought arms but found none during their Hague peace delegation stay.
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Senator Dick Replies to Loans Claim in Akron
United States Senator Charles Dick issued a signed statement denying any borrowing of public funds from Akron City Treasury or related officials. He explains bank loans were collateralized by bank stock and later transferred through receivers, Bates, and Fred E. Smith to a bonding company, with no public funds involved. He asks the auditor to investigate to fully vindicate him.
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Theodore Roosevelt Taft to Make First Public Appearance
Spectator notes Theodore Roosevelt Taft set for his first public appearance in New York on July 4. The article quips on his blend of presidential grit and wartime rotundity. It mentions a Mrs Minnie Taft from 3002 Rockaway Avenue Brooklyn entering a baby contest, seeking first prize.
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