British Orders Move Mediterranean Fleet Toward Suez
News from London and Washington reports British admiralty orders to send the Mediterranean squadron to Alexandria near the Suez mouth and to deploy two cruisers through the canal toward the Red Sea. Officials warn Russia’s seizures of neutral ships provoke strong protests and potential force, while public sentiment demands decisive action.
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London Times
Washington Post
London
Great Britain
Meddlerruangan
Malta
Alexandria
Red Sea
Gittain
Germany
Mediterranean
Russia
Troy
Ordanelles
Tukash
Englishman attacked near Tangier raises fears of further unrest
Special dispatch notes brigands attacked the residence of Englishman Leverson two miles outside Tangier. Native guards kept tribesmen off. casualties expected. Tribal fighting raged nearby with firing audible from Tangier. Mahomed El Torres fears an impending incident amid ongoing tension. Paris reports Foreign Minister Delcasse conferred with Perdicaris who thanked France for efforts toward release and urged stronger action on Morocco.
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London Times
Washington Post
Tangier
Leverson
Mahomed el Torres
Associated Press
Paris
Delcasse
Perdicaris
Morocco
Water swamps Valley in Niagara like flood in Citi zens' reservoir
Scottdale Pa July 18 a new Citizens Water Company reservoir burst at midnight sending over 206000000 gallons of water through the valley. The dam warning came hours earlier as hundreds fled. Damaged machinery and reservoir estimated at least 50000 dollars. Buildings torn from foundations and crops ruined. bridges swept away in the flood.
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Scottdale
Niagara
Citizens’ Water Company
Electric lines merged in Syracuse rail system deal
President H. Andrews announced that Cleveland controlled Utica Rome Oneida electric lines have acquired Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway and will merge into a single system. New York Central and Hudson River RR has bought into the properties and may enter a traffic agreement using West Shore Railway to connect Syracuse and Utica with plans for further east and west extensions. The Central intends to aid growth of short haul traffic.
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Andrews-Stanley Traction
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Oneida
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Utica
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Hudson River Railroad Company
Russians Repulsed on Motion Pass in Major Skirmish
Russian forces under Kuropatkin report repulse of a Japanese assault on Motien Pass. Gen Keller led reconnaissance with Kashtalinsky's column, suffering heavy losses. Japanese gains at Wafankwan and Siackao passes were checked before a withdrawal to previous positions. Continued fighting described as forced by enemy superiority. no final outcome stated.
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Siankao Pass
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Yanze Pass
Norfolks
Newport News
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New York
Boston
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Musicians Protest Admission of Foreign Artists to U S
at Sagamore Hill President Roosevelt hears a complaint from the International Federation of Musicians and the Musicians Union of New York City arguing that contract foreign artists unfairly harm resident pros. A pledge to seek action from Secretary Metcalf follows. Elihu Root is Roosevelt’s overnight guest and discusses next week’s notification speech. Alice Roosevelt returns to the family summer home on Long Island.
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Roosevelt
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United States
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The
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F. Smith
Musicians’ Union of
New York City
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Pennsvania
Mr. Root
Root
New York State
Alice Roosevelt
Long Island
Parker opposition rocks Iowa Democratic convention
Special dispatch reports the Iowa Democratic State convention in Jou July 18 in Iowa City will be controlled by conservatives and Hearst supporters may be sidelined. State Chairman A W Maxwell of Seymour resigned, denouncing the national ticket and predicting Parker and Davis defeat. Walsh faces ouster as conservatives gain ground amid party split and potential leadership shakeups.
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Iowa
Hearst
A. W Maxwell
Seymour
State Central Committee
A. W. Maxwell
Chares
A. Walsh
Democratic National Committee
Walsh
Maxwell
West Virginia and North Carolina Reps in Washington
Representatives J H Gaines of West Virginia and Edwin Y Webb of North Carolina were in Washington yesterday. Gaines faces rival W S Edwards who is circulating for a separate Republican convention in hopes of a congressional nomination. Webb predicts all ten districts in North Carolina will elect Democrats, with Blackburn expected to win in the Eighth if nominated. Webb cites Chicago Platform on negro issues as aiding the Democrat.
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North Carolina
Washington
J. H. Gaines
Edwin Y. Webb
Gaines
W. 8. Edwards
Charleston
Edwards
Congress
Webb
Spencer Blackburn
Blackburn
Chicago
Democratic Campaign Book Nears Completion for National Chairman
The Democratic campaign book, prepared by Chairman Cowherd at the Democratic Congressional Committee, is almost ready for the new National Committee. It will include Judge Parker's letter and the platform. printing could begin in August for September distribution. Cowherd has been in the Southwest for about three weeks and expects to return soon. Samuels nominated for Congress in Danville, Pa, and Perryk nominated by Democrats in Bellevue for the Twenty-second Judicial district.
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Cowherd
Democratic Congressional Committee
Democratic National Committee
Campelen Orefors
Cowherd Haseen
Southwest
Washington
Parker Quiet Day Amid Rosemount Campaign Talks
Esopus New York July 18 Judge Parker faced a quiet day with hot weather and muddy roads delaying a horseback ride. He declined to discuss invited Murphy talks, noting no direct overtures from Rosemount. Autograph requests rose as supporters gathered, while Parker’s court work and mail kept pace.
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Esopus
N. Y
Rosemount
Judge Parker
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Sheehan
Today’s Issue Index Highlights and Page Notes
The issue lists pages covering topics from English Fleet to warn Russia and Japanese victory, Knox and Root at Oyster Bay, Judge Parker’s quiet day, and political notes. It notes sections on notaries grievances, violence deaths, Packers strike efforts, Virginia Maryland news, finance, editorials, and social items.
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Knox and
Root
Oyster Bay
Judge Parker
Democratic
Loomis
Virginia
Maryland
Paris
Washington
Army
Navy
Folk's War on Boodlers Dems Oppose Vandiver as Temporary Chairman
Jefferson City Mo July 18 The Democratic State convention meets tomorrow in Jefferson City with speculation Folk may nominate Circuit Attorney Joseph W Folk of St Louis for governor If Vandiver Folk campaign manager becomes temporary chairman it will provoke a major clash with the state machine The plank charges war on corruptionists and boodlers pledging loyalty to honest voters and inviting only the penitent to leave or face punishment in prison The issue centers on eradicating bribery from public life and uniting the party behind a crusade against corruption
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Standard Oil Company
Iowa City
Jefferson City
Joseph W. Folk
St. Louis
Missouri
Folk
Vandiver
Democratic Party of
Democratic Party of Missouri
Panic on Lake Steamer Hastland Causes Heavy Listing
On a return trip from South Haven the Hastland listed due to few ballast waters and a large passenger load. Passengers crowded the shady side, crew closed lower port holes, life preservers were used, and a fire hose helped disperse the frightened crowd as officers calmed those on deck and in the smoking room.
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Chicago
South Haven
Twelve Miles of Fireworks Open Cincinnati Elks Reunion
Fireworks along twelve miles of the Ohio River marked the opening night of the Elks annual reunion in Cincinnati Ohio. Two steamers carried Grand Lodge members families and friends totaling about three thousand aboard with crowds of over ten thousand watching from riverbanks. The illumination depicted Grand Halted Bowler Fanning at the public landing asentertainment continued with public sessions and political contenders O'Brien and Robinson favored as administration candidates though no winner was clear.
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Ohio
Elks
Ohio River
Grand Lodge
Coney Island
O'Brien
Baltimore
Robinson
Dubuque
Locomotive Collision At Open Draw In Portsmouth
A Boston and Maine freight engine and five cars plunged into an open Piscataqua River draw near Portsmouth New Hampshire, four crew members fell into the water but were rescued. Brakeman Fred Scarbury was seriously injured the draw opened to allow a schooner passage.
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Boston and Maine
Piscataqua River
Fred Scarsbury
Badger Island
Leaders in council selection by members
Democratic leaders conferred at the Hoffman House in New York calling for a July 26 meeting of the national committee to organize and discuss candidates notification. Judge Parker favored keeping the committee independent of a chair, with several prominent figures from New York and other states in attendance. Davis, Dowling, Belmont, and Kern joined discussions on unity and prospects for the coming campaign amid factional tensions and statewide considerations.
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National Committee
New York
Davis
Democratic Party
Farmer Benatar
G Hill
Hoffman House
Parker
the Nations Committee
Victor J. Dowling
Harmony
D. St Hal
James Smith, Jr
New Jersey
Henry G Davis
West Virginia
Vicce
Edward Murphy, Jr
New Yok
Gorman
Maryland
William F. Sheehan
Cord Meyer
New York State Committee
John W. Kern
Indiana
James M. Guffey
Pennsylvana
P. H
Col
J. M. Guffey
New York City
Aten Davis
St Louis
McCarren
Murphy
August Belmont
Victor Dowling
Tammany
Bailey
Texas
Esopus
Judge Parker
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
French Lick Springs
Kern
Beavers Loses Again in Brooklyn Court
George W. Beavers, indicted ex post office official, appeared before U S Commissioner Marie in District Court Brooklyn today and was held for trial in Washington. Commissioner Morse remanded him to U S marshal custody, but Judge Thomas released him on sufficient bail under Brooklyn indictments. Further motions by Beavers' attorneys are set for next Thursday. he cannot be sent to Washington until those rulings.
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George W. Beavers
United States
Marie
District Court
Brooklyn
Washington
Morse
Beavers
Thomas
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