Admiral Yamato Ends New York Visit Amid Peace Talks
Japanese naval minister Admiral Yamamoto, guest of President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, met US officials and spoke of peace prospects. The visit included tours of Navy Yard, Holland House, and clubs, with plans to travel to Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal, and Seattle aboard the Cunard liner Caronia, sailing July 22.
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Fao Phiadelphia
Limpyurs
Camty
Sinlay
Con Crint
Governors Island
Aight
Boston
Montreal
Seattle
Rumor says Wynne to be replaced by Warner in London
A Washington special to the Pittsburg Post reports a circulating rumor that Consul General Robert J Wynne at London will be recalled and replaced by Vespadan Warner. No official confirmation is available though tensions between the President and Wynne and Ambassador Held are noted. Warner reportedly said he just returned from Illinois and will serve out his term as directed.
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Vesparian Warner
Washington Post
Pittsburg Pa
Washington
Pittsburg Post
Robert J Wynne
London
Pen
Vespadan Warner Aent Ax Hia
Wynne
Tle
Reid
Mark Twain
Kings Garden
Windsor Recency
Warner
Ivo
Uttnois
Locked in vault an hour Baltimore clerk saved by rescue
A Baltimore clerk, Toseah H Daly of Ga Brune street, was trapped in a vault in the Continental Trust Building for over an hour after a faulty lock. Police and fire crews forced entry with a powerful drill, freeing him as fellow clerk William B Bra whears faced potential charges for accidental confinement. Daly remained pale and weak but refused to discuss details beyond noting the confinement was accidental.
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Baltimore
Spetial
Washington Post
Baltmore
Toseah H Daly
Brune Street
Consolidated Gas Klec
Thea Station House
Daly
Diamonds May Be Cheaper Rumor of Price War Among Bug Producers
Messages from London and reports in New York suggest De Beers Consolidated Mines has raised its dividend to 40 percent and Premier Mining may have followed. Talks between the two firms prompt rumors of market control and a potential price war, though some dealers deem the prospect unlikely.
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Ectal
Washington
New York
London
Das
de Beers Consolidated Mines Limited
Diamond Teast
No Sleep for 25 Years Claims Wakefulness Record
A Pennsylvania farmer named Joseph Root asserts he has not slept for twenty five years after a series of shocks in youth. He says he cannot rest and remains awake constantly, while observers report him living in a chair at night. Eminent physicians in Southwestern Pennsylvania are puzzled by his condition and possible affliction.
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Pennsylvania
Washington Post
Marine Band Barred From Washington Elks Parade
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia Pa July. Word from the general committee says the United States Marine Band cannot ride in the Washington Elks parade at the convention due to union labor rules. The Elks reluctantly accepted the decision and a Mexican band from Mexico will perform instead. Thousands of Elks arrived in town for the convention opening Monday.
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Washington Elks
Washington
Mexico
United States
Moyer Denies Plot in Haywood Trial over Steunenberg Killing
In Haywood trial testimony Idaho federation officer Moyer explains Western Federation of Miners defended Harry Orchard after Steunenberg murder. He says Simpkins hired counsel, federation funds covered defense costs, and he's not accused of crimes. He details arrivals, meetings, and assurances of protecting Orchard with limited personal involvement.
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Moyer
Orchard
Steunenberg
Idaho
Federation Board
Orchard Ag
Boise Idaho
Charles H Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Todag
Wiliam D Haywool
Frank Steunenbers
Alsots Moyer
Federat
Feders
Harry Orchard Moyer
Harry Orchard
Orchards
Caldwell
Moyer Anj
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Idaho District Executive Board
Fred Miller
Bpokane
Orehart
Thomas Hogan
Simpkins
Moyer and Haywood
Federation
Steunerberg
Moyer case evidence centers on arrest, extradition, and conspiracies
Back in Denver the weapon was not fired before Moyers arrest. Moyer testified for hours about his Federation links and the Ouray Telluride transfers. Defense sought to prove illegal arrest and cooperation with mine owners led by Bulkley Wells and the Mine Owners Association. The court limited defense scope while Meyer’s conduct and appearance impressed jurors. The trial resumes at 9:30 tomorrow with cross examination by Senator Borah.
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Miller
Denver
Orehard
Simpkins
Federation
Orchard Moyer
Haywood
Murphy
Miler
Moyer
Orchard
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Staunenberg
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Eve
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Ouray
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Silverton
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Kim Lyte Gregory
Federation of Miners
Telluride
Idaho
Darrow and
Richardson
Finkertons
Bulkley Wella
Mine Owners Association
Wells
Mayers
Meyer
Hi Rosa
Ross
Borah
President Roosevelt Helps Sagamore Hill Worker in Hay Harvest
Edward Maloney, a Sagamore Hill laborer, recalls a July afternoon when President Roosevelt joined three others to harvest ten rows of hay. Roosevelt, in white shirt and neglige, labored alongside them, sweating heavily as he pitched hay and cleared the mow with big drops visible. Two calls from Secretary Loeb failed to pull him away from work, and Maloney says the President teased him about firing him up again tomorrow.
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East Norwich
Edward Maloney
Gimamore Hill
Roosevelt
Maloney
Sagamore HI
Teddy
Loob
Jong
M- Roosevelt
Shiloh Hero Killed Denial By Col Goethals
A Civil War scout from the Sixteenth Wisconsin Infantry was killed at a railroad crossing in Chicago Wisconsin on July 10. Chicago officials denied rumors of discontent within Kenyon’s unit and confirmed Goethals as the battle scout who aided Union defenses at Shiloh.
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Shiloh
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Isthmian Canal
Wisconsin Infantry
Goethalso Mo
Ines
Ters
Boy Killed After Climbing Live Wire Near Bronx Tracks
An eleven year old boy, Mark Da Luela of 4 Maple Avenue, died after climbing a trolley pole near the New York Central Railroad at 213th Street. He touched a charged wire, causing a fatal electric shock before playmates. Route workers Burke and Clark freed and lowered the body.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
213Th Street
Bronx
Merk
Arma
James Burka
Petar Clark
Burke
Clark
Prohibition Panel Condemns Fairbanks Over Drinks
The Indiana Prohibition executive committee adopted a resolution condemning Vice President Fairbanks for having cocktails at his table. Rev M Heaft, of the White Plains Methodist Church, touted his candidacy for Methodist Church delegates. Indiana churches may oppose Fairbanks as a lay delegate to the quadrennial Baltimore conference next spring.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fairbanks
Prohibition Party
M Heaft
Whiteland Methodist Church
Indiana
Methodist Church
Baltimore
Columbus
Omic Fairbanks
Forts Repel Twin Attacks in Narragansett Bay
In Narragansett Bay Newport July 1 the forts at Fort Adarra and Fort Greblo repelled two enemy attacks during a simulated naval battle. Three steamers mimicking gunboats were detected by searchlights and sunk before reaching the forts, as military observers praised the defenses and prevented a landing under cover of darkness.
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Narragansett Bay
Newport Ry
Fort Greblo
Artist's Model Sues Baron in Breach of Promise Case
The Washington Port New York reports July 10 that Baron von Nuvelly, Austrian navy veteran and Viennese aristocrat, is sued by a New York model for breach of promise, seeking 7009 in damages. She says he invited her to dinner, gave wine, promised marriage, lavished money for a week, then deserted her, refused support.
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Appcal
Washington
New York
Bfarlon Allen
Baron von von Nuvelly
Ohio Banker Indicted for Alleged Bribe Attempt
Prosecutors say EC Cox of Biddeford faced an indictment from a special grand jury in Ohio on charges of attempting a bribe connected to the Middleport Bank wreck last September. Prosecuting Attorney Albert P Miller Fox was arrested and jailed. Miller claims Fox offered $2000 to drop the indictment, with two witnesses hidden to hear the offer.
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Ohio
EC Cox
Biddleport
Albert P Miller Fox
Uder Boas
Middleport Bank
Umie
Fox
Ieee
Miller Gays
Miler
Miller Miler
Fox 8
Gibson Suit Halts Efforts to Heal Breach in Society
Washington society reports a dramatic pause in divorce proceedings between Mrs. Preston Gibson and her husband. Court filings were suddenly withdrawn while scrutiny and rumor swirl around desertion charges. Aged social ties and Chicago and Washington connections frame a widening domestic saga.
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Chicago
Preston Gibson
Mra Gibson
Gibbon
Uberty
Gibsons
Diyores
New York
London suits Mrs Reyburn on New York compared unfavorably
London says New York traffic, manners of salespeople, and hotel service lag London. Mrs John Reyburn praises London politeness and service while criticizing New York as urging only one gown shown, and predicts American sales and hotel staff fail to convey a homelike welcome. She will travel to Norway and Germany and expects court presentation.
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Sweas
Cable
Washington
London
John & Reyburn
Philadelphia
Lordon
Mra Reyburn
Norway
Germany
Tidewater Railway Change Tied to Philadelphia Syndicate
Special to The Washington Post reports in Richmond that the Virginia Railway, once Tidewater, is now owned by a Philadelphia syndicate. The group, not United Gas Improvement but an independent capitalists’ association, plans to continue construction as originally planned to relieve Standard Oil of its lien.
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Tichmond Va
Joly
Was
Virginia Railway
Tidewater
Baroness Eckharstein Seeks Divorce From Spendthrift Husband
London July reports Baroness von Eckharstein daughter of Sir J Blundell Maple sues for judicial separation from Baron von Eckharstein. The case centers on alleged extraordinary spendthrift acts. Von Eckharstein, a councillor of the German foreign office, has recent ties to affairs of the German embassy and served as secretary of the German Legation in Washington.
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London
Securng
Voun Eckharstein
Sir J Blundell
Maple Eckherdmenn
Gould Castilane
von Eckhard Ateln
Imperial Foreign Office
Washington
Government Sues Tobacco Trust To Dissolve Monopoly
The United States files a petition in circuit court against the American Tobacco Company Imperial Tobacco Company British American Tobacco American Snuff Company and related firms and 29 individuals seeking dissolution of the tobacco trust under the Sherman act with possible receivership depending on evidence. James C McReynolds leads the prosecution and says criminal action may follow against some defendants.
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New York
Government
United States Circuit
Ts T A Petilon
Imperial Tobacco Company
British American Tobacco Company
American Saud Company
American Clear Company
Lolted Clear Stores
American Stogie Company
MacAndrews & Forbes Company
Conley Fall Company
Atty
Tobacco Trust
James C McReynolds
de Called Tobacco Trust
Unis Actian 14
Vr McReynolds
Thals
James B Duke
John B Cobb
Willlam K. Faris
Charlea J Bonaparte
Jon D Pardy
Adam B Grosvenor
James C Mcleynalds
Sherman
Brc Resnolés
McReynolds
Bess
James D Duke
American Tobacco Company
Roosevelt joins YrPscn in court hearings on receivers
Special to The Washington Post reports that McReynolds outlined steps in the case including serving the complaint, a demurrer, and calling witnesses as the court hears testimony. A White House call urged membership in a Christian Endeavor Patriots League. Duke of American Tobacco commented that a sweeping federal inquiry has garnished many witnesses and that the investigation has extended to courts nationwide.
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Seas Sayera
Christian Enie Ie Tech
White House
Christian Endeavor Patriots League
Duke
Federal Department of Commerce
Federal Department of Justice
Wrort
New York
Supreme Court
Warner Stepmother Granted Dowry Interest in Estate
In Bloomington Indiana on July 10 the stepmother of U S Pension Commissioner Vespasian Warner was awarded a dowry interest in her husband's estate valued at 1 650 000 dollars. The prior contract granting 10 000 dollars was declared invalid in chancery proceedings.
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Penson Commisssioner
Washington Post
Bloomington
John Warner
Vespasian Warner
United States Pension Commissioner
Ware. Warner
Two New Midshipmen Sworn in at Annapolis Academy
The July 10 ceremony admitted two new fourth class midshipmen, Lewis Wells Comstock Cleveland Yoia and John B. Ewald from Wytheville Virginia and Niagara Falls area. The event at the Academy followed standard procedures for welcoming new cadets into the Navy's officer corps.
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Annapolis
Midshipmen
Academy
Lewis Wells
Comstock
Cleveland
John B. Ewald
Wytheville
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