More Ships Seized by Russians Raise Tensions at Sea
German steamer Scandia seized in the Red Sea arrives at Suez under Russian flag and crew. British vessels seized near Port Said, with promises from Russia to release neutral ships. Hamburg-American Line protests and seeks government explanation amid disputed cargo and contraband claims. Russian ambassador in London confirms new seizures and warns of further actions to protect British commerce.
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England
Germany
London
Suez
Red Sea
Port Gaid
Peninsular and Oriental Company
Ceylon
Yokohama
Penang
St Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Jadda
Arabia
Hamburg
Hamburg-American Line
Japan
Foreign Office
Scandia
Hamburg-American Company
Singapore
South Seas
Shanghai
Port Said
Russa
Wamburg-American
Russia
Renckendorff
Lansdowne
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Promisea
Seisures
Petersburg
Associated Press
Riveain
Greene Britain
Amalansk
Acta
Malacca
Suda Bay
Pere
Algiers
Foreign note on cruiser seizures and Russo British talks
The article reports on the agreement between Great Britain and Russia and the planned examination of cargo by Russian and British consuls. It notes delays causing seizure of ships Scandia and Ardov, with discussions among sealing officials and the Emperor to ratify later. It also covers Russia possibly notifying powers about volunteer cruisers conversion to warships and possible releases of seized ships if manifests are shown.
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Great Britain
Russia
St. Petersburg
Smolensk
Scandia
Ardov
Foreign Office
Admiralty
Count Lamsodorff
Red Sea
Malacca
Germany
St Petersburg
France Keeps Delcasse in Charge of Russo-Japanese Crisis
Special London Times Cablegram reports that Foreign Minister Delcasse has steered French policy toward British interests in the Red Sea dispute and warned Russia against provoking Britain. Paris indicates Anglo-Russian incident moving to settlement, with Delcasse preventing British reprisals and maintaining diplomatic timelines. US concerns over merchant seizure echo past Franco American accord on seizure rights.
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London Times
Washington Post
Pans
Delcasse
Red Sea
Russia
France
Great Britain
M. Delcasse
England
Petersburg
Germany
Agai
Associated Press
Paris
United States
Yokohama
Lafayette
Wlade Rodrigues
Indignation in Germany over Scandia seizure stirs diplomatic unease
Berlin officials and press condemn the seizure as a Russian affront and warn of harsher German attitudes toward Russia if demands for release are not met. The Lokal Anzeiger Tageblatt and Post frame the incident as a provocation that could worsen Franco German and English relations, with calls for Russia to act quickly to avert a new diplomatic storm.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Tageblatt
Post
Ida Tageblatt
Russia
Malacca
Germany
England
Foreign Office
Rugsela
Wlack
Rusela
Parker fixes August 10 for nomination ceremony at Rosemount
Rosemount, N Y July 23 Judge Parker fixed August 10 as the date for the Rosemount nomination ceremony. He briefed William F Sheehan and sent a telegram to Champ Clark chairing the notification committee. Overtures from Tammany Hall were reported but Parker has not accepted any political dinners.
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Esopus
N. J
Judge Parker
William F. Sheehan
Champ Clark
Missouri
Representative Clark
New York
Rosemount
Judges Parker
Cleveland
Parker
Carl Schurz
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Edward S. Ravalla
New York Democratic Club
Rapallo
Charles ¥. Murphy
J. Sargent Cram
McClellan
J. Fred. Kelley
Milton W Blumenberg
St. Louis
C. A. Walsh
Democratic National Committee
Clark
Murphy to Visit Parker in New York District Era
Friends of Charles F Murphy Tammany leader expect direct talks with Judge Parker to settle how Tammany Hall gains influence in the state convention and governor candidate selection. Parker and Murphy would speak personally, not through intermediaries, with Taggart and Belmont figures also active in Democratic circles. A special train plan for an event in Boston appeared, offering a round trip fare and boat transfers.
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New York
Charles ¥ F Murphy
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Judge Parker
Murphy
T Phere
Tammany Organization
Messera
Parker
Tammany Leader
Democratic Committee
John W. Kern
Thomas Taggart
Taggart
August Belmont
M. FP. Tarpey
California
Heim
Charles FF. Murphy
Michigan
Missouri's John I Martin Seeks Re election in Campaign
John I Martin of Missouri, four years in office, is a candidate for re election. He opposes Samuel Donaldson of Tennessee who has conducted an active campaign. Several candidates are also expected for secretary of the committee.
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Arms
John I Martin
Missouri
Samuel Donaldson
Tennessee
Martin
Donaldson
Davis Notification Set for White Sulphur Springs
Senator Davis will announce his notification in White Sulphur Springs Greenbrier County West Virginia during the first or second week in August. A conference in Bedford with Col Guffey clarified campaign plans for Hedford Pennsylvania while national politics were not discussed. Davis will stump his home state with other speakers despite pressure for Wheeling. He leaves Bedford next Thursday for Elkins West Virginia.
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White Sulphur Springs
Bedford Springs
Davis
Col. Guffey
Jae Tmorptig
Cal
Ay Rocohniita-Aetawatlan
Greenbrier County
W. Va
West Virginia
Wheeling
New York
Bedford
Elkins
Senator Fairbanks Speaks on Reunited Country at Mackinac
Senator Fairbanks Republican vice presidential nominee spoke to the National Union senate on Mackinac Island praising the union and the flag for all Americans. He recalled Wheeler’s Washington offering aid in the Spanish American War and noted no political references in his remarks. He has a cottage on the island and will be joined by his family soon.
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Mackinac Island
Mich
Fairbanks
Grand Hotel
Senate of the National Union
National Union
United States
Gen
Wheeler
Washington
McKinley
Ship adrift without food or water rescued by Hamburg-America liner
A half-starved Italian bark San Pietro, bound Montevideo to Genoa, drifted for days after its captain died and the mate fell ill. The Hamburg American Line steamer Tenedos spotted distress signals off Madeira, supplied food and water, and towed the bark to safety. The boat’s captain and then the mate died of fever.
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Hamburg-Amercan
New York
Tenedos
Levant
Madeira Islands
Montevideo
Genoa
Schaffina
San Pietro
Antonio
Gibraltar
French Christians massacre reported in Sichuan violence
A Tehang dispatch claims France sent troops after an outrage in Sichuan near Bingan fu. The report says a French bishop, a priest, and two converts were killed, another priest captured, and three chapels burned. Two hundred dollars dispatched from Ichang for the sensational affair amid World’s Fair travel ads and real estate loans.
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France
Tehang
Hanghal
Sichuan
Binganfu
Ichang
Russia Seizes More Ships and Tragedy on the Ocean
Index outlines disruptions with packing-house strikes, district building work, and labor actions. Includes open shop rules at naval yards, battles near Yinkow, tariff grievances, city playground needs, and a wide mix of editorial items across parts one through three.
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Yinkow
Shaw
Newfoundland
St. Louis
Paris
Montana
Esopus
Rockies
Washington
Thomas H. Watson
Savoyard
Dooley
Richmond
New York
Senators
Jose
Yale
Harvard
Fitzsimmons
O'Brien
McGuire
St. Hazabeth's
Brighton
Iriah Lad
Princeton
St Louis
North Carolina
Washington Reali Estate
South America
Platt
Baron Borna
Africa
Miller Shot Three Men Over Insult to Woman in Third Avenue
New York July 23 Miller, 22, under arrest, says he shot four men after a woman named Mary Whalen was insulted. John Martin died. Dennis Healy and Frank O'Brien were wounded. Kempsey escaped. Miller was found in his bed later. Whalen is a witness. Healy and O'Brien hospitalized with serious but nonfatal injuries.
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New York
Third Avenue
Herman Miller
Mary Whalen
John Martin
Dennis Healy
Frank O’brien
Upper East Side
Whalen
Martin
Healey
O'Brien
Kempsey
T9th Street
Miller
Milter
Marth
Thugs Gun Down Officers in Bonesteel Shootout
At Bonesteel South Dakota on July 23 a gang shot two special policemen, Sylvester Harrison of Wichita and Stanbrough, in front of a saloon. Harrison was wounded in the forehead, Stanbrough in the leg but not seriously. A vigilance committee forms as arrests follow. a nearby battle is reported. John McPhaul warns Gov Herrard’s secretary that troops may be needed to maintain order for the August 8 entry period. Commissioner Richards heads to supervise land openings on Rosebud lands.
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Bonesteel
B. C
Sylvester C. Harrison
Wichita
Katie
Stanbroug
Farrison
Stanbrough
Harriaen
Bi Polius
Kuventure
Jix
John McPhaul
Registry Office
Packers Refuse To Yield In Mon Added Strike Ultimatum
Unions declare a general walkout at 7 a.m. Monday if no settlement is reached. Allied trades demand back-to-work within ten days and reinstatement of all killed, cut, and casing department workers. Chiefs of police arrange order as talks collapse after long conference.
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O’neill
Chicago
Butchers' Union
Packers and Butchers
Samuel McLean
National Packing Company
Federation of Labor
Michael J. Donnelly
Butchers’ Union
Thamagi, Kida
American Federation of Labor
Edward Morrie
Teamatere
Eet
EGS
Menca
Wor
George F. Golde
Joseph W Morton
Allied Trades
Swift & Co
Edward Morris
Edward Tilden
Labby, McNeil & Libby
Packers
Golden
Morton
Donhelly
Armour
Hy Lavin Bwitt
Nloon Morkia & Ci
Lawin Moertn
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