German bankers linked to Haitian revolution and naval station deal
Reports from Port au Prince allege German bankers financed Gen Cincinnatus Leconte to secure exclusive Haitian port privileges for a naval coaling station. A 1902 loan contract allegedly ties Leconte to German capital, amid U.S. warnings against bombardment of unfortified towns as Haiti blocks ports with limited naval forces.
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State Department
Simon
Black Republic
Haiti
Cincinnatus Leconte
Leconte
Simon Lam
Department of State
Haiti Crisis Deepens as Rebel Leaders Clash
Report from New York July 44 says anti government factions in Haiti may collapse if money controls the outcome. President Simon has 2000 to 3300 loyal troops at Port au Prince if wages are paid, while Leconte and Firmini spar over control. Rebels reportedly backed by German interests but U.S. intervention is hoped to influence the result.
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Elare
Gen Leconte
Gen. Leconte
K & Co
Port Au Prince
Leconte
Gen E
M F Berndin
Sam
Hailtt
Jean
Haiti
Mole St Nicholas
Italtlan
Feytle
Germany
New York
Albrigid
Simon
Firmini
Eselves
Flaltl
Geage
Rebels Raid American in Haiti Crisis Deepens
Gen Cincinnatus Leconte is proclaimed commander in chief after reaching Cape Haitien. Gen Sainave departs with troops toward Limbe as rival factions threaten new hostilities. Revolt spreads with peasant violence against former leaders and looting of an American’s property near Port au Prince. Diplomats Furness and Manrouard seek government measures to restore order and protect foreigners.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Cincinnatus Leconte
Cape Haitien
Sainave
Anterior Firmin
Limbe
Leconte
Firm
Archer
Furness
Manrouard
Simon
Sought Red-haired Girl In Nantucket Peeping Case
Jose Santos, a Portuguese man described as tall and swift, was captured in Siasconset after three seasons eluding authorities for peeping at a cottage party. He was sentenced by Judge Fitz Randolph to a month in the house of correction after police pursuit led to a public scene. Santos claimed he sought a red-haired friend.
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Pe Tafco
Washington
Nantucket
Mass
Nantucket Island
Sineconset
Fitz Randolph
House of Correction
Jose Santos
Folger
Charles D. Cushman
New York
Dr. Clisby
John Mason
Harry Woodruff
Digby
Santos
Bride Arrested At Altar In Immigration Standoff
Special to The Washington Post Chicago July 24. George Tatvin a dashing Cossack who left Russia ten years ago brought promises from Josephine Bumeister's parents that she could wed when of age Five weeks ago she sent $140 and the girl came to America She met Vladimir Meldmier age two and both fell in love She told Litvia she preferred Feldmir and he agreed to release her if transportation money were refunded This was done but Litvia repented surrendered the pretty girl and made charges to the Federal government Just as Feldmir was marrying her immigration agents appeared and arrested her The trial began today and about fifty testified to her good character.
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Washington Post
Chicago
George Tatvin
Russia
Josephine Bumeister
America
Valdmir Meldmier
Litvia
Feldmir
Brothers Save Brothers From Drowning in Otsego Lake
Two Newark youths Clarence and Amos Bissell, Princeton students, rushed to aid Pasquale Valecci who crapped during swimming. Valecci drowned, the brothers were pulled free after a struggle with the Italian and the drowning man grasped them. Addison and George Bissell aided, bringing all to shore where the brothers recovered.
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Addison
Princeton
George Bissell
Italan
Clarence
Amos
Taft Versus La Follette Indorsement Clash at Nebraska R Congress
At the Nebraska Republican State convention in Lincoln tensions rise over whether to endorse the President. Taft supporters push for an endorsement. La Follette allies threaten to back a Wisconsin senator if endorsed. Most counties have endorsed Taft while leaders seek a compromise. Prohibitionists and Populists also convene, with Populists distancing from Democrats.
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Washington Post
Lincoln
Nebr
Taft
la Follette
Wisconsin
Aldrich
Tie Spiked on Track Near Valley Stream Incident
Bloodhounds failed to locate the highwaymen who attempted to wreck a Long Island train near Valley Stream. A fifteen car passenger train halted within 15 feet of an earth dug hole with a tie planted and spiked between rails using ropes. Engineer Whitford stopped the train promptly, preventing disaster.
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New York
Long Island
Valley Stream
Whitford
Three Camps at Fremont Democrats Clash Over Bryan Stand
Delegates at the Nebraska Democratic convention face a split among three factions with tensions centered on loyalty to William J. Bryan and support for Gov Harmon. Mayor Dahlman demands clear stance from Bryan and warns against any “steam roller” move. Charles W. Bryan counters for peace and vows to oppose endorsing a candidate. The scene reflects Nebraska party strategy ahead of the April primaries and delegate-at-large selections. In Nova Scotia, a 19-year-old, John Tebo, was hanged for murder, writing to his sweetheart before execution.
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Fremont
Mnebr
Nebraska
Dahiman
Bryan
Charles W. Bryan
Omaha
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Shallenberger
Sutherland
Dean
Harmon
Dahlman
Gov
Digby
Nova Scotia
John Tebo
Edward McGregor
Tebo
Annabel van Tassel
Beattie Murder Case Linked to Beulah Binford
Beulah Binford, linked to Henry Clay Beattie Jr, told detectives she loved him but did not want to marry him. Investigators focus on whether she knew details of the murder of Beattie’s wife during an automobile outing on the Midlothian turnpike. Beattie maintains he did not kill his wife and awaits trial as officers reframe the case around possible hired aid.
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Beattie
Washington Post
Richmond, Ve
Beulah Binford
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Henrico County
Commonwealth
Paul Beattle
Midlothian Turnpike
Asidin
Henry Beattie
Jack” Les
Lynchburg
Harry Smith
Paul
Beulah- Binford
Henry Clay Beattie
Binford
Raleigh
Lana
L. L. Scherer
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Scherer
Werner
Agaume
Illegal Steel Pool Uncovered By Steel Trust Inquiry
The House steel trust committee exposed a purported pooling pact among Carnegie Steel and nine other firms to allocate US steel output. The agreement, burned but saved by a printer, shaped operations for years, with penalties and a $100,000 guarantee fund. Witnesses said copies circulated, none signed, yet practices continued under similar understandings. Continued on fourth page.
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Carnegie Steel Company
House Steel ‘Trust
Stanley
Steal Plate Association
United States
Pennsylvania
Steel Plate Association
J. R. van Ormer
Lukens Iron and Steel Company
Kwan
W. C. Tempie
W. C. Mitchell
Mellon ‘National Bank
Fittsburg
T. 3. Mellon & Sons’ Bank
Lehman
New York
Executive Committee
Hach
F. B. Kauffman
Coatesville, Pa
Lukens Steel Company
Steel Committee
Silence in Commons Triggers Historic Adjournment
London July 24 marked the most heated Commons session in memory as the house refused to hear Prime Minister Asquith. Jeers and cries of traitor and American dollars drowned his attempt to speak, prompting the speaker to adjourn and end the tumult.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Redmond
Patrick Ford
Labor
Will Crooks
Germans Back Haitian Revolt
A compact note on foreign affairs reports support for a Haitian revolt by Germans, reflecting the era’s tense international alignments and the press framing of upheaval overseas. The item appears amid a broad page index summarizing diverse issues from politics to labor and crime.
Reaper Slices Woman in Runaway Harvest Scene
Allentown Pennsylvania July 4 Mrs William Reinhold of Upper Milford Township and fellow harvesters paused for a Sunday school parade. The unattended reaper lurched forward as horses bolted into a treewrecking the machine. Mrs Reinhold was crushed by the cutter bars and left critically injured.
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Washington Post
Allentown
William Reinhold
Upper Milford Township
Reinhold
Interstate Commission Cuts Freight Rates Across West
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered broad reductions in east to West freight rates, overriding arbitrary inland Hm limits. It set fair rates by zones, announced October 15 tariff adjustments, and stated railways must heed market conditions, not traffic managers, for transcontinental transport between Denver and Pacific coast points.
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Iue
Spokane
Reno
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Coast
Denver
Fire Devastates State Hospital for Feeble-Minded Near Wichita
Report from Winfield says a fire at the State Hospital for Feeble-Minded near Wichita has destroyed two main buildings and threatens a third. About 1,000 children are confined, with all communications to one burnt building cut. The blaze, described as beyond control, foreshadows heavy casualties.
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Wichita
Kans
Winfield
State Hospital
Amusement Parlor Worker Fined After Sunday Violations
Police report detailing fines totaling 1600 dollars after Sunday disturbances at a Park Avenue amusement venue. Mayor Witkowski was reportedly assaulted by citizens following the events. Warrants issued for several attackers, while the executive urged to resign.
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Witkowski
Glen Echo Turmoil Over Sunday Laws and Warrants
Judge Joseph Reading fines 82 Glen Echo Amusement Park employees totaling over 1600 for Sunday closing violations. Town council indicts mayor Witkowski, demanding resignation under grand jury threat. Mayor vows to stay. Warrant exchanges follow as deputies, a marshal, and a constable seek charges of assault and weapons. Gov Crothers forwards revolt letter to Montgomery County State’s Attorney for action.
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Joseph Reading
Rockville
Glem Echo
Witkowski
Sxacult
John A. Garrett
Viett
Glen Echo Park Fined 82 Workers as Town Council Moves Against Mayor
In Glen Echo Maryland a police court was set up in the amusement park ticket office. Sheriff Viett and Deputy Whalen oversaw fines totaling over 1600 dollars for Sunday closing law violations. The town council demanded Mayor Witkowski resign, threatening indictment for alleged murder attempt. Judge Reading issued warrants for park workers as a three hour crackdown drew every family into appearances.
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Glen. Belg
Wadys Jolseph
Reading
Rockville
Amugement Park
Edward ‘Viett
Benjamin F. Whalen
Glen Echo
Louis Witkowski
Maryland
Witkowski
Garratt
Garrett
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Revolutioniste
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Antoine Bimon
Conaul Griestuck
American
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Port Au France
Gen. Laconte
Peeping Tom
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Addison and
George
Ishireville
V. C
Southern Railway
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Brother
Girl Hurts
Miss Binford
State
Norfolk
Weinstein
Paul Beattie
Richmond
Baltimore
Thomas E. Owen
Beattie, Jr
Kaufmann
Gardner
Massachusetts
Jeerg
Bord Bugh Caen
F. E. Smith
Frese
William IV
Balfour
A. J. Balfour
Home Secretary
Winston Spencer Churchill
Rodty
House of
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Rock Creek Park
Aviator Peck
Hopkins
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Maine
Reaper
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Amusement Place
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John McMahon
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