Dunne Addresses Boston Club on Municipal Ownership
Mayor Dunne of Chicago declares municipal ownership of public utilities is coming and will spread nationwide. He cites Chicago as proof and argues private utilities cost 300 to 400 percent more than public ones as he defends his stance at the Tammany Club outing in West Roxbury Caledonian Grove.
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Boston
E. F. Dunne
Chicago
Tammany Club
Caledonian Grove
West Roxbury
W TP A Fitzgerald
Democratic City Committee
Josiah Quincy
John F Fitzgerald
Deane
Fitzgerald
Dunne
United States
Eell
LICENSED TO MARRY IN NEWKIRK AND BALTIMORE COUPLES
Fragmented notice lists multiple marriage intentions and individuals from Newkirk Baltimore Hagerstown and Washington with names and partial details. Includes names Nicholas Warner Bertie Washington William Conway Cora Newman and others with scattered dates and locations. The garbled text cites July dates and venues, plus scattered death notices for Culhane Donovan Elterich Kelly Jameison Orme and associated churches and addresses.
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Nicholas Warner
Bertie Washington
William Conway
Newkirk
Prince George County
Cora Newman
Hagerstown
Health Office Records Deaths List July 28
Health office record reports multiple deaths up to July 28 including Whitam H Beatty 20 emergency hospital and Richard J Boyne Brightwood Park 62, Elizabeth Bradford 67, Martin Cashy 98 Myrtle, Stephen Chittion 70 Ivy City, Marie Digkinson 45 Sidley Hospital, Susannah Gundting 4 months, Lowise Jackson month, Catherine Lee 4 months, Margaret Lee 4 months, Aprile Way 7 months, Henry Moore months, Edward Peese 27 years, Martha Schaaf years, Logan Thomas Goot 52, Edward Torrence ly months, Sta F Wood Yesthee 19 months.
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Whitam H Beatty
Richard J Boyne
Brightwood Park
Elizabeth E Bradford
Pia Aye
Martin Cashy
Stephen Chittion
Kendal St
Ivy City
Marie Digkinson
Sidley Hospital
Susannah Gundting
Fla Avone
Lowise
Catherine Lee
Margaret Lee
Harine A Moore
Edward Peese
Hone
Martha W
Schaaf
Clifton
Logan Thomas Goot
Edward Torrence
Sta F Wood
Notices of Marriage and Death Placed for Telegraph in Major Papers
The Washington Post reports that marriage and death notices will appear simultaneously across multiple morning newspapers without extra charges for telegraph transmission. The list includes New York Times, Boston Globe, Buffalo News, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Record Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Star Tribune, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Washington
NFB Lork Times
Boston
CLORE
Buffalo
RRR
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsat
RG Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis
Chicago Public Ownership Draws Strong Backing
A city leader declares municipal ownership of street railways is ardently supported and near completion. He notes court actions dissolving an injunction against possession, quo warranto proceedings to uncover rights, and a plan to build a city streetcar system serving a third of residents within two years, potentially paying for itself in ten. Public sentiment and a fight against private interests drive momentum for Chicago to lead in municipal transit.
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Panierro
Supreme Court of
Transport Hon Committee
Chicago
Udon
New York
United States
Taft Party Receives Enthusiastic Farewell in Japan
Secretary Taft and Miss Alice Roosevelt depart Kyoto after a jubilant send off at Bimbashi station with a loyal gathering including court officials, bankers, and the Ladies Relief Association. The procession to Kobe will continue as the US hosts peace plenipotentiaries.
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Tokyo
Taft
Stresta
United States
Kyoto
Nagoya
Golden Castle
Alice Roosevelt
Women's War Societies
Misa Alice Roosevelt
Imperial Palace
Kobe
St Petersburg
Sviet
Japan
Chicago War on Gamblers Seizes Poolroom and Telephones
Police raid on James O’Leary’s gambling house at 4187-418 Halsted Street confiscates a switchboard and five poker tables after days of action against gambling venues. Seventeen keepers and thirty-five inmates fined in Police Court, most $25 plus costs, with $1 costs for guests. Also notes a July 2 royal audience at Boonham Palace and assorted ocean liner arrivals and sailings.
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Barnest
Chicago
Colfins
James O'Leary
Halsted Street
Gutag
Japanese Peace Terms Denied By Mr Sato In US Remarks
New York July 2. Mr Sato with Baron Komura and peace envoys says he has never spoken for the Japanese terms nor claimed to know them. He denounces sensational misquotations and states he cannot define possible indemnities or territorial cessions. He notes misunderstandings in St Petersburg and says cables may misrepresent his views. The baron and suite stay at the Waldorf Astoria with planned Nippon Club reception. The Russian press hardens as Portmouth talks near.
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Washington Post
New York
St. Petersburg
Sato
Baron Komura
Japan
Japanese Peace Commission
Mr. Sato
Baron Kombra
St. Petersborg
Sate
St Petersburg
Waldorf-Astoria
Coney Island
Ha Silil
Nippon Club
West Eight
Fifth Street
Komura
America
Manchuria
Washington
Takahira
Col. Tachi~bana
Russia
Gen Nodzu
Mukden
Lisoyang
Admiral Togo
IBY Cuennervemeen
Caens
Foralen
Russ
Barou Komura
Spolesman
China seeks indemnity in Manchuria settlement
A Berlin interview with a prominent Chinese diplomat says Beijing plans to demand indemnity from Russia covering wartime revenue losses and damages from long occupation. It notes Japan may cede Manchuria but China will not revert to old governance, and vows an assertive role in Portsmouth negotiations.
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Berlin
Tokal Anzeiger
China
Russia
Hae
Japan
Manchuria
Korea asserts veto on peace talks unless consulted
The Korean government states no action at the peace conference regarding Korea will be valid without its prior consultation. It notes Japan’s control in Korea and suggests Korea may seek no foreign help, while expressing doubt that President Roosevelt will press the issue or send plenipotentiaries.
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Japan
State Department
Korea
Roosevelt
China
Manchuria
United States
Koreas
Japanese Move to Block Vladivostok Assaults
In the Pacific theater the Japanese aim to sever Vladivostok from the Russian Manchurian army by advancing toward Kirin and Ningata and landing along the Siberian coast between Nicholaievsk and De Kastries. Reports say small landings occur, telegraph lines to Nicholaievsk cut, and rains slow progress. illness rises among troops though typhoid is not epidemic.
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Khelsa
Manchuria
Kirin
Ningata
Vladivostok
Siberian
Tokyo
Kataoka
Mikado
Sakhalin Island
Fight on Congo frontier sparks German French clash
Berlin July 2 The South Cameroon Company and its guards clashed with French Renegalese troops on the French Congo frontier over territorial claims. Reports say three Germans were killed four captured and one French Henegalese sergeant died. The foreign office seeks official clarification from Cameroon and both governments will be informed to assess blame and prevent future incidents. No serious outcome is anticipated though ceremonies will protect interests.
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Berlin
South Camaroon Company
French Congo
Foreign Office
Cameroon
Col- Hatene
Sermony
President at His Desk in Oyster Bay Report
Roosevelt spends the day tidying official papers at his Oyster Bay desk with no visitors. Russian peace plenipotentiary M Witte and Baron Roersn expected to visit next Thursday if times align. Baron Hosen and secretary depart Manchester for New York awaiting Witte’s arrival.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
M Witte
Russia
Washington
Baron Roersn
Manchester
Mass
Baron Hosen
New York
M. Witte
Deaths of Commander Burgdorff and inventor Coldwell
Theodore Burgdorff, a U S Navy commander retired, died today at the United States Naval Hospital in Philadelphia after a brief illness. He was about sixty. Also announced was the death of Thomas Coldwell, president of Coldwell Lawn Mower Company, born in England in 1888, who immigrated to America as a boy and helped advance modern mower development.
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United States Navy
Philadelphia
Theodore Burgdorff
U. 8 MN
United States Naval Hospital
Newburg
N. C
Thomas Coldwell
Coldwell Lawn Mower Company
England
America
Death by own action in Wilkesbarre Pa July 3
Traveling salesman H N Crawford of Philadelphia is found dead in his hotel room in Wilkesbarre with the gas on a coroner rules death by own action a letter to his wife in Philadelphia and another to his brother asks him to comfort his widow. In Trenton a baseball accident at Hamilton Terrace ends in death after a ball bat strikes a player.
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Wilkesbarre
Wikeshbarre
H. N. Crawford
Philadelphia
Bottwee
Trenton
N. J
Hamilton Terrace
Frederick Whittaker
Readjust Europe seen as aim of William actions
London reports British officials seek to rebalance Europe after the Kaiser’s meeting with the Czar. Germany aims to form a Scandinavian bloc, ease tension with Russia, and offer Norway a port in exchange for frontier access, while Britain and France weigh positions and potential alignments. A Baltic British cruise is debated as possible pressure on Russia.
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Europe
Dreibund Amt
Norway
Russia
France
Associated Press
Washington Post
London
Czar
Kaiser
Surore
Europa
Echo de Paris
Yesterdy
Willam
Germany
Denmark
Scandinavia
Lyngen Fjord
Rssia
Lyngen Fiord
Lyngen Ford
England
Copenhagen
Balfour Wrecking Party Faces Dissolution Pressure
Special Cable Dispatch from Washington notes The Unionist party dwindling under pressure from Balfour Chamberlain and Shone. Critics claim parliamentary pressure and dissolution threaten survival while praising foreign policy as a rare stable point amid critiques of Irish administration army resignations and war office disarray.
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Cytie
Washington Post
London
Unioniat Party
Belfour
Chamberlain
Shone
Balfour
Spectator
Mr Chamberlain
War Office
Anilitia Volunteers
England
Ingland
Reform Plan to Exclude Women Barmaids at Night
A Bristol Wesleyan Conference proposal urges that from 10 pm to 8 am no women be behind hotel or railway bar counters. The plan aims at reform rather than abolition, citing neglected patrons and the need for orderly service during late hours.
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Washington Post
London
Bristol
Large Wave of Bankruptcies in Britain Seen
London July 29 a board of trade report on 1914 bankruptcies shows 8 681 cases with 487 women failures. Total liabilities reach £12 086 357 and creditors face £9 871 730 losses. Inspector general notes wives often named principals while husbands act as managers and warns of rising undischarged bankrupts and easy credit up to £2 without disclosure.
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Mem
Washington Post
London
Board of Trade
Great Britain
Shakespeare Quartos Sold at Sotheby’s Auction
London July 23 The last book sale of the season at Sotheby’s realized 23375 dollars. Five early Shakespeare quartos from George Carrington’s longheld collection drew strong bids led by a 1652 Merchant of Venice at 1 dollar and a 1606 Richard II at 1250 dollars with Henry IV 1608 at 5000 dollars and Lear 1608 at 45000 dollars. The first four were bought by an American and the latter by an English buyer.
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Washington Post
London
Botheby’s
George Carrington
Henry IV
William Penn
Plans for Eraispr's Visit to Copenhagen
Copenhagen reports Emperor William will visit King Christian next Monday and stay three days at Bernstorff Castle, the royal summer residence. In advance, amid fears of protests, the German Legation announced expulsions from Schleswig Prussia will be halted, addressing longstanding Danish resentment.
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Copenhagen
William
Christian
Bernstorff Castle
Schleswig
Prussia
Denmark
Extradition Hearing for Brooks in London Court
H. Fr. Brooks of Uniontown Pa. arrested in London on embezzlement charge. He had been superintendent of Uniontown schools until July 5 when dismissed for alleged misappropriation of funds. he fled, later found abroad via letters to his Uniontown sweetheart.
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London
Bowtreet
H. Fr. Brooks
Uniontown
Pitsburg
F. H. Brooks
Brooks
England
American Yachtmen Invited to Portsmouth Ball
American yachtmen expected at the Cowes regatta are invited by the admiralty to join a grande ball at Portsmouth. The American Embassy is also asked to attend multiple functions tied to Spithead visits by the French first. Sweden arranges foreign loan with a Stockholm credit of 17.5 million dollars through a consortium led by Stockholm Commercial Bank and banks in Hamburg Berlin Paris and Brussels. Ambassador Tower to Receive Degree at University of St Andrews. The University senate notified in Berlin that Tower is awarded a degree in laws.
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London
Admiralty
Cowes
Augusta
Portsmouth
Spithead
Sweden
Stockholm
Haxeburg
Berlin
Paris
Brussels
Stockholm Commercial Bank
Riksdag
Ambassador Tower
The
University of St. Andrew’s
Edinburgh
Scotland
Excursion for Poor Children by Navy Yard Workers
Four hundred ninety six city children and mothers enjoyed a day at River View organized by Navy Yard employees through Associated Charities and local settlements. The event featured tickets for boat and tram, box lunches, and prizes funded by Bieber Kaufman, Blum Bros, Hahns Shoes, and Wellers Drug. Committee members and caretakers ensured ample food and drinks and a memorable outing as part of the season's effort.
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River View
Navy Yard
Assocated Charities
Neighborhood House
Noel House
Rochfort Hall Settlement Houses
Washington City Orphan Asylum
H Tb le Clair
S$ Peake
J L. Voeckel
A J Herres
David Thomas
Frank de Groot
R W Bowen
J. Walter Edelin
G W Price
John Cross
R. B Crump
E R Barbour
G Smith
G H Griffith
Ernard MacClennan
Lucy Bolton
Nellie Simpson
Jefferson Gerner
John West Trumphed
Bieber-Kaufman Company
Blum Broa
Hahns Shoe Stores
Wellers Drug Store
Catcher Byers Weds Sadia Martin In Baltimore
Baltimore catcher James William Byers and Miss Sadia C Martin were quietly married in the city last night in Justice Lewis I O Neale’s office. The couple traveled from Baltimore after the ceremony and dined with a small party before a late train back. Both are well regarded in Baltimore and Washington.
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James William Byers
Baltimore Baseball Club
Sadia C Martin
Baltimore
Pesce
Monumental
Orioles
Miss Martin
Washington
Byers
Vandalism Ruins Carrie Nation Portrait in State Rooms
A life sized crayon portrait of Carrie Nation in the state historical rooms at Topeka Kansas was found ruined after a night act. The glass frame lay shattered and the canvas slashed, indicating deliberate damage within the building.
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Topeka
Topeka Kans
Carrie Nation
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