Senators Fight Casement Pardon Stay Move Faces British Resentment
Senators press a stay of execution for Sir Roger Casement, while Ambassador Page already urged clemency to Britain. Stone and Nelson oppose official representations, arguing they would provoke Britain. Casement’s sister Agnes Newman attended as the debate warned against foreign interference and potential international blunder.
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McCormick Sees Wilson in Indiana Campaign Talks
President Wilson and Chairman McCormick of the Democratic national committee held a conference on campaign plans. McCormick met with Democratic leaders and Indiana Senator Kern to discuss the political situation and the upcoming renomination notification for Wilson. A formal date in Indianapolis will be set for the notification ceremony.
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Battle report on battle cruisers stirs Navy
Captain Sims reports on the Jutland battle and argues battle cruisers are essential to a modern fleet. The Navy Department fears public reaction and may seek a toned down version. Sims, stationed in Paris, assessed German and British ships, risking unneutral remarks and prompting Secretary Daniels to request revisions. The outcome remains uncertain.
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Fitzgerald to Run Again for Congress in Brooklyn
Representative Fitzgerald of Brooklyn denied retirement rumors and announced his candidacy to seek re election. He stated he will run in the Democratic primary for the nomination to represent his district in Congress, promising a vigorous and aggressive campaign.
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Battle Over Eight Capital Ships Looms in House Debate
The House weighs the naval building bill with Senate amendments as the old eight capital ships plan resurfaces. President Wilson's stance is awaited while party factions argue over forces and funding. Democrats may shift to support an eight ship program if President backs it, potentially defeating pacifist opposition.
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Lodge papers blocked by Republicans in Massachusetts
Special to The Washington roar from Boston reports Republicans declined to sign campaign papers for United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in his bid for reelection. They blame Lodge for his stance at the Chicago convention aiding Theodore Roosevelt. Representative John M Faxon of Fitchburg said lodge nominational papers faced notable difficulty as supporters refused to sign.
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Indiana Progressives Nominate State Ticket Despite Hughes Support
In Indianapolis July 1 the Indiana Progressives convention rejected farmer Senior Albere Beveridge's endorsement of Charles E Hughes and moved to name a separate State ticket. Jackson Boyd, former state chairman and resolutions chair, walked out when his bid to block the ticket failed. Hood offered a resolution opposing the party ticket and endorsing planks on referendum and recall and the short ballot.
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Plans Maine Campaign by Perkina and Cole
New York on July 22 William Fr. Willcox, head of the Republican National Committee, convened a campaign committee to outline the party effort opening next month with a Hughes West tour. Seventeen members met, twelve present, Maine singled for special emphasis. Senator Weeks added a push from August 24 to September 16, with ten Republican leaders and representatives to participate in Maine and other key races.
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Giana Coimai
Monster 695 Pound Tuna Caught Off Newport Rhode Island
Captain Hugh L Willoughby nets a 695 pound tuna off Block Island during a voyage in the motorboat Sem Otter. He says Rhode Island waters yield larger tuna than California and notes fears for sharks amid cleaned waters and abundant food supply.
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California
Hugh L. Willoughby
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Close Race in Texas Voters Tie In Democratic Primary
In a tight Texas Democratic primary, advance results show candidate S P Brooks leading Baylor University official Woth amid incomplete returns. Secretary Opartas and supporter Colquitt head to further counts as Merrow and Mompheth vie for key positions in the crowded field.
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James EoPercine
Wilson Strolls to His Bank Escapes Secret Service
A report details an incident where an individual named Wilson slipped away from Secret Service guards and walked toward a bank location. The event sparked alarm among security personnel and prompted a brief chase before he vanished from view. No injuries are reported.
Philippine Bill Enters Conference Committee
A fragmented report indicates the Philippine bill was sent to a conference committee last week. The senate leadership and related officials are not clearly named, but the piece notes ongoing negotiation and a push to finalize provisions for passage.
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Philpto
Rumor of Pope Leo XIII Body Move Stirring Rome
In Rome a circulating rumor claimed Pope Leo XIII’s body would be moved at sunset from St. Peter’s to a tomb in St. John Lateran. Crowds gathered along the planned route recalling riots from 131. It proved false and the body was moved privately within St. Peter’s after a simple ceremony. Cardinal Merry del Val and a few prelates attended. Pope Pius XI later ordered that future Popes rest in the crypt of St. Peter’s to prevent disturbances.
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Unclear OCR Chronicle Describes Violent Event
Fragmentary text reports a dramatic incident involving a Canadian named Douglas Woloer and a looped act over an island. Details are damaged, with references to a ground smash and violent outcomes amid scattered place names and dates.
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Bank Embezzlement Reported at Coal and National Bank
National bank examiners probe an embezzlement of about 75 000 dollars by a trusted employee at the Coal and National Bank in New York. President Sproull says no prosecution unless bonding companies demand it. gains secured by bonding firms and employee seeks restitution, with identity kept secret.
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ASES BIG SUM FOR BELGIUM
Posters in Ghent claim talks between the United States and Germany on Belgium evacuation. Reported by Le Bevo Belge, Germany ready to withdraw with an indemnity of 40,000,000,000 francs. The Belge notes sarcastic commentary about the proposed sum and terms.
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Warspite declared fit for fight in British port
London reports confirm the Warspite is ready for action after repairs. Vice Admiral Beatty's squadron, including light cruisers and destroyers, is viewed in port with no visible battle damage. The ship can return to sea at 21 knots and officials anticipate another clash with Germany.
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Stephens Named Lieutenant Governor of California
Los Angeles July 22 representative William D Stephens of Los Angeles was appointed lieutenant governor by Governor H W Johnson. The appointment was accepted and becomes effective once Stephens travels to Sacramento to take the oath of officeUSER
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William D. Stephens
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Sacramento
Sweetheart Question in Fragmented Ad Remainder
A garbled ad fragment offers a prompt about a sweetheart and a product called Allen's Foot Ease. It mentions powder and a shaker, shoe grease, and a distant promise of a sample or mailing, with unclear benefits and an urging to ask a dealer soon for the item. The text is riddled with misspellings and misprints.
Palma Wins Auto Derby at Kansas City in Spectacular Race
Ralph da Palma, Italian driver, captured Kansas City's first motor derby as Haliane team dominated. Hila Mercedes completed 100 miles in 1 42 58 at 58.48 mph. Eddie Donnell and George Butane followed. O Donnell injured in a later sensational crash. da Palma earned 2500 dollars while others share 1000 plus.
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Boston Car Line Adds New Equipment For Patrons
Boston transit firm announces upgrade aimed at stout patrons with new cargo work cars to improve express accommodation. Company plans to install updated cars and reorganize service to speed travel and warehouse handling.
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Boston
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Indemnities Talked By Germany and Switzerland
Lucerne reports Germany and Switzerland reached an accord on indemnities for Swiss victims of the Sussex sinking. Each government names an expert to assess cases and determine payment. The Sussex was torpedoed in the Singlish Channel on March 4, with fifty lives lost and some Americans injured.
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Germany
Switzerland
No New Tax on Shipping Listed by Chancellor of the Exchequer
London reports that Reginald McKenna, in the House of Commons proceeding on Wednesday, clarified that no new taxes would target shipping companies excess profits. Responding to Robert Outhwaite, McKenna said the government already taxes profits through income tax and excess profits measures. He noted ministers do not permit large reserves to be built from those profits.
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Robert Outhwaite
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