Tang Escapes Assassin On Board Ship Near Yien Tsin
Tang Shao Yi Tie former premier to the Chinese republican cabinet dodged an armed attack aboard a steamer. Wang Cheng Hsiang, who confronted him, drew pistols but Tang and his family slipped away to land. The steamer sailed to Shanghai with Tang seeking temporary safety.
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Yien Tsin
Tang Shao Yi Tie
Taot Chang Chun
Wang Cheng Hsiang
Peking
Tang Shao Yi
Wang Chengsiang
Shanghai
Tang
Sheaper
Entire Laird Family Among Rail Disaster Victims
Corning July 5 Twenty five victims identified of yesterday Lackawanna wreck with forty one dead fifty one injured. William RR Laird of Buffalo lost wife two children and his own father Geo Laird in the catastrophe. His family had used holiday excursion rates for a reunion in Buffalo and it was George Lairds first railroad trip in sixty years.
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Corning
Lackawanna
Himira
Louis Friedman
New York
Elmira
William RR. Laird
Buffalo
Laird
Geo. Laird
George Laird
Fatally Shot on Way to Webster City
William Reinhardt was shot in the back while driving with his brother in law toward Webster City Indiana on the Fourth of July. Police and a coroner's jury found no new evidence and questioned whether the death was murder or accidental. A rapid volley near Bank Street Bridge ended his life. authorities searched for suspects but made no arrests.
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Webster City
William Reinhardt
Reinhardt
Bank Street Bridge
Couple killed in Littleton Colorado accident
Davenport reports Mr and Mrs M Z Kirk of Littleton Colorado were killed in an accident yesterday. Mrs Kirk’s mother lives in Ottumwa and sister Mrs Albert W Thompson of Davenport heads to Littleton. No details available. Also noted is the death of Mrs Thomas Fitzpatrick of Dubuque on a train near Butte Montana while en route to a national convention in Portland Oregon.
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Davenport
M. Z. Kirk
Littleton
Colo
Two Johnsons Die In Separate Accidents At Once
Two men named Johnson died in separate incidents in July near Davenport and Moline. Lawrence H Johnson of Davenport died after being struck by an interurban car in front of a Rock Island train, while another Johnson drowned in Lake near Prospect Park. The events are recorded without further details.
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Madine
Tlh
Lawrence
H. Johnson
Davenport
Beppe
Rock Island
Prospect Park
La Follette presses Roosevelt for expense statements
Madison July 5 United States Senator La Follette calls Col Roosevelt to publish his expense account or offer a candid explanation for declining the principle of public morality in campaign funding. He cites big business and privilege as behind political gifts and demands transparency in campaign contributions. Roosevelt’s campaign financed by steel and harvester trusts faces scrutiny amid claims of riotous spending and lack of public accounting. No third party in Missouri, Hadley says, as the Republican Party remains progressive and contemplates ballot arrangements.
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Madison
Wis
United States
la Follette
Col. Roosevelt
Ohio
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Steel Trust
Harvester Trust
Perkins, Hanna and
Munse
Republian
Missouri
Lorimer Speech Made Tomorrow In Senate Fight
Washington July. The Lorimer election case moves to its final stage as Senator Myers Montana prepares to speak today. The senate plans a vote on the legislative day of July 6 but lengthy speeches push the decision to mid next week. Myers waived his right to speak to speed naval appropriations, and Lorimer is set to address the chamber tomorrow.
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Washington
Myers
Montana
Lorimer
Senate
Miss Grout Loses Her Right Arm in Town City
Miss Frances Grout, principal of John Fiske school in Waterloo, underwent amputation of her right arm at University hospital in Town City after infection made cure impossible. A telegram to her brother Representative Henry W. Grout said she was doing as well as can be expected. Grout has long served as a public school teacher and is widely known in the city.
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Frances Grout
John Fiske
Waterloo
University Hospital
Town City
Henry W. Grout
Miss Grout
Humble Camorrists Await Verdict in Cuoecolo Case
Viterbo July 5 The Camorra members on trial for nearly two years now show respect for the judges and jury as the court read questions to identify instigators executors and accomplices in the June 1906 murders of Gennaro Cuoecolo and Martha Cuoecolo and began summing up the case.
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Viterbo
Camorra
Gennaro Cuoecolo
Martha Cutinell Cuoecolo
MacVeagh says Andrew did not resign voluntarily
Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh released a statement asserting A Piatt Andrew did not resign on his own. He said Andrew pleaded to stay after being repeatedly asked to resign by MacVeagh and President Taft. The clash followed Andrew’s resignation letter and public attack, with officials stressing the administration’s stance.
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Lancaster
Mass
the Treasury
Franklin MacVeagh
A. Piatt Andrew
MacVeagh
Taft
Andrew
Bayard Theyer
Treasury Department
1000 Excursionists Stranded In River Near Montrose
About 1000 excursionists were stranded after the G. W. Hill grounded on a submerged sandbar near Montrose Indiana. They rode out the night aboard the barge Henry Rose and were later moved by the government steamer Black Hawk after a paddle wheel broke. Most passengers were from Burlington.
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Ft. Madison
Henry Rose
G. W. Hill
Montrose
Black Hawk
Burlington
Panama Police Kill American in Overseas Fourth of July Riot
A deadly clash in Panama between local police and United States Marines left one American dead, two others wounded and six soldiers plus two local civilians injured. Wounded Americans were taken to Anton hospital as the U S legation investigates the incident.
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Panama
R.W. Davis
Tenth Infantry
Anton Hospital
Judge Hanford Accused Of Intoxication Inquiry
Seattle on July 3 the house judiciary subcommittee pressed its probe into United States District Judge Cornelius Hanford amid testimony that he dozed on street cars nodded in court and wavered in his walk. Witnesses beyond direct relevance were excused as the panel narrowed lines of inquiry to intoxication or infirmities.
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Seattle
Wash
House Judiciary Subcommittee
United States
Cornelius
Hanford
John P Wilson Burial Sunday Service Planned
The funeral for John P Wilson who drowned yesterday will be Sunday at 2 PM from the residence at 2480 Lafayette Street, conducted by the Salvation Army. Pallbearers will be chosen from the Ben Hur lodge members.
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John P. Wilson
Lafayette Street
Salvation Army
Ben Hur Lodge
Old Glory Flies Over Confederate Veterans Home
New Orleans marked the Fourth with the first flag raising at the Confederate veterans home as the stars and stripes fluttered over the facility. The event honored the holiday and responded to a statement from the Kingsley post in Georgia about the flag donation.
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New Orleans
Duly
Kingsley Post
Oston
Mrs Clark Brands Bryan a False Friend in Assertive Claim
Mrs Champ Clark accuses William Jennings Bryan of being a false friend to her husband in a pointed remark. She adds that Bryan is selfish and untrustworthy, asserting strong personal betrayal in public dispute.
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Champ Clark
William Jennings Bryan
Beryar
Mexican Rebel Campaign Shifts to Guerrilla Warfare
Reports from Casas Grandes and Chihuahua describe a move from organized rebellion to guerrilla warfare in northwestern Mexico. Rebels burn bridges around Hachimba and Sanez, retreat toward Sonora, while Juarez acts as rebel capital with archives moved there. Mexican government responds by concentration of forces from Aguascalientes and western Sonora to intercept.
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Paso
Tex
Aly F
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Uarex
Juarez
Toniles
Casas Grandes
Sonora
Chiltan
Hachimba
Sanez
Chihuahua
Oronco
Save
Sonara
Aeaueaprice
Sanjines Jeff Agnaprier
Oday
Frontera
Sanjines
Huerta
Iin Federals
Rahaga
Home Folks Greet W. J. Bryan in Lincoln
The hometown welcome for William Jennings Bryan filled the Lincoln station as his train arrived. Governor Aldrich led officials and a crowd of citizens who packed the platform and streets, cheering as Bryan and Mrs. Bryan were escorted to a local hotel where he gave a brief address.
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Lincoln
Nob
W. J. Bryan
Aldrich
Lincol
Stalieng
Bryan
Mrs. Bryan Wax
Hiv
Jim
Enesed to Wed.Michael J. Rechau and MilenbachWed
Michael J Rechau of Witeploo Milenbach and Wsolile Waterloo are listed as engaged to wed in a compact local notice with names and places. The fragment confirms a marriage intention among named individuals and locations.
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Michael J. Rechau
Witeploo
Milenbach
Wsolile
Waterloo
Riots injure many in Havre France clashes at docks
Rioting workers and police clashed at Havre docks injuring many. Windows were smashed and police deployed to disperse crowds after a dock steamer passes, as strikers regrouped and renewed protests. Reported injuries include several prominent figures amid ongoing unrest.
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Havre
France
Trent
Richard Harding Davis to Wed Mystery Bride in July
New York reports Richard Harding Davis plans to marry Bessie McCloy, but details are kept secret. Davis avoids public confirmation, claiming privacy and a desire to avoid press intrusion while acknowledging a forthcoming ceremony.
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New York
Bessie McCay
Heath
Letkom
Advertising Talks Advertising Talks
A historical piece argues advertising evolved from the town crier through early print ads to Caxton with the 1474 New World printer notices. It stresses rigid editorial censorship, advertising as a major business force, and its power to level the field for beginners and strengthen established merchants.
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Waterton Evening Cancion
Babylon
Nineval
Nile
Earl
Parepei
Basiness
Caxton
New World
Oriassis
Ninrehanis
Bisiness de Vaelapaen
Waterloo
Wa Courier
German espionage trial opens in Leipsie court
The imperial Supreme court in Leipsie begins hearing charges against Eilers and two co defendants for espionage related to Heligoland. The accused sought secret documents and attempted to aid the German defense while the case unfolds in public sessions.
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Leipsie
Germany
Deopold Kilecks
Islan
Pelgoland
Imperial Supreme Court
Tehing Mosed Doars
Eilers
New Orleans
Mathilda Dittimar
Pla
Helgoland
Tiga Kling
Soldiers Die In Morning Aircraft Crash Report
An army aviator and sergeant fell from their aircraft during a routine morning flight near an encampment. The crash killed Maj or Wilson and others aboard, with rescue teams recovering bodies along the roadway and various corps members noting the fatal incident.
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Solishiure
Mnglend
EL Go Lersine
Majjor Wilson
Army Rising Corps
Leveine
Odime
Watering Cedar Falls & Northern line franchise vote
Officials rapidly prepare for La Porte City line extension. A special vote is set for next Monday on the franchise requested by the electric railway company. The franchise mirrors others granted to the company’s lines, allowing operation in the city streets.
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Watering, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
la Porte City
Electric Railway Company
la Forte City
Iowa Fighter Loses Decision in Ten-Round Bout
Adlinta July 6 foman Okeeie of Philadelphia secured the verdict over Frank Which of Coda Taasidoe Tag at Hie in a ten round bout before The Gate City Athletic. chuk lery provided the night’s best action.
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Adlinta
Foman Okeeie
Philadelphia
Frank
Hie
Gate City Athletic
Chuk Lery
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Teddy
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M’veigh
Legation
Judge Hanford
John Wilson
Old Glory
Jlome
Mrs. Clark
RAERO
Reduge
Thy
Richard Harding Davis
Advertising Service Camden
N. J
Baition
Viator
Will Ote
Franghige
Iowa
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