Great Britain Won’t Participate in 1915 Panama Exposition
London reports Great Britain declines to participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. No reasons given. Officials note the decision may be linked to the canal tolls dispute and the prior pledge to take part is reversed.
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London
San Francisco
Washington
Walter Hines Page
United States
Princple
Panama Canal
Britain declines Panama Pacific participation after long hesitation
Washington reports Britain will not take part in the Panama Pacific exposition citing concerns over overcrowded exhibit space and a belief that recent fairs have duplicated features. German opposition also existed though tariff changes may ease entry. Secretary Bryan expresses hope Britain and Germany will reconsider and continue negotiations.
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Germany
Great Britain
Ambassador Page
Mall
Panama Canal
Bryan
Governor Ferris next move in mine strike in Calumet
Calumet Mich July 1 The expected Lansing reply showed failure of Ferris proposal for a conference between operators and miners The union leaders plan to welcome Mother Jones who will arrive next Tuesday A windstorm whipped the Keweenaw peninsula injuring several guardsmen and forcing troops to protect camps Other than the storm no notable activity was reported
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Mich
Ferris
Lansing
Mother
Keweenaw Peninsula
Goldiers
Citizens Draw Resolutions In Copper Strike Protests
Lansing July 31 Mass meeting resolutions from Houghton and Hancock condemn Gov Ferris for keeping troops in copper country. They urge troop withdrawal and a personal inquiry into strike conditions, citing refusal of operators to meet workers. Operators reply via Brigadier General Abbey, likely to reach Lansing tonight. Marion postmaster nominee Shanklin named.
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Mich
Houghton
Hancock
Gov. Ferris
Mags
Ferris
Sonterensel
Abbey
Senator Thornton Attacks Free Sugar in Tariff Debate
Senator Thornton of Louisiana, a Democrat, vows to vote against the tariff bill over free sugar provisions. He delivers the first intra party speech opposing the measure since its Senate report, arguing it conflicts with Democratic platforms and promises to move tariffs toward revenue. He cites a 1912 Democratic minority report signed by Bailey Simmons Stone Williams Kern Johnson.
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Washington
Thornton
Louisiana
Democratic Party
Senate
Bailey
Simmons
Stone
Williams
Kern
Johnson
Italian Minister to China Discusses War
Rome July 31 Count Carlo Sforza Italian minister to China arrived for vacation and was received by Marquis Antonio di San Giuliano Italian finance minister who said he should be ready to return to China at a moment’s notice if his presence is needed to protect foreign residents there.
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Rome
Carlo Sforza
China
Antonio di San Guiliano
Detectives Shadowing Each Other in Hunt For Missing Jewels
Narragansett Pier July 31 Detectives from several agencies shadow each other amid suspicion in the search for jewels stolen from the Rumsey and Hanan homes totaling 226000 dollars. Locals at the cottage colony report subdued gaiety while insiders warn arrests are possible, though officials offer no solid leads.
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R. I
C.C. Rumsey
John H. Hanan
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Mrs. Hanan
Mra. Hanan
Furs and Woolens Worn in Chicago Cold Spot
Reporters found a Morris Packing Company beef cooler at 8 degrees Fahrenheit while downtown temps hovered near 90. Eskimo costumes and fur outfits highlighted the chill as Patrick Breen tended the beef in Chicago’s coolest refrigeration plant with ammonia insulators.
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Chicago
Indiana Avenue
Morris
Morris Company
Amonia
Delegates Gather for National Moose Convention in Cincinnati
EB. J. Wenner, delegate from this city, reports the national Moose convention in Cincinnati is the largest in history with delegates from all sections of the country. Wenner notes extensive business to be transacted and will be away from Waterloo for several days.
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Tertoo Lodge
Loyal Order of Tertoo Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
EB. J. Wenner
Cincinnati
The
Moose
Wenner
Waterloo
Alligator Captures the Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole
Kingston Missouri July 31 The old swimming holes around town are deserted this hot afternoon as Midge the alligator reappears Five years after disappearing from an aquarium townsfolk think he traveled south A shining log seen by boys slid into the creek and surfaced as Midge snapping his jaws Plans to capture Midge alive are under way
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Kingston
Midge
Weather Across Iowa Cools Now With Local Showers
Central and eastern Iowa recorded cooler temperatures today with light showers near Ottumwa and Davenport. Marshalltown saw good rain overnight followed by a temperature drop. Waterloo and Cedar Rapids also reported cooler conditions.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ottumwa
Davenport
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Quinlan jailed for a year for socialist meeting remark
Patrick Quinlan I W W leader in the steel strike case was sentenced to one year in the county jail for remarks at a socialist meeting last Saturday night He admitted the language but denied disorderly conduct He is free on bail pending appeal and faces a possible two to seven year prison term.
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Patterson
N. J
Patrick Quinlan
Steel Workers
Bummy Ryan
Quinlan
Father Johns Medicine Promises Cold and Throat Relief
An old advertisement touts Father Johns Medicine as curing colds throat troubles and fing ailments while also featuring Corina the queen of Havana cigars as a promotional aside.
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Father John
Corina
Queen of
Havana
Corruption Scandal Hit German Army Officers
Berlin July 31 reports reveal court martial proceedings against four ordinance officers and two non commissioned staff charged with accepting bribes for information on government arms contracts. Officers admitted sharing secret details with Krupps claiming no intent to reveal state secrets.
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Berlin
Karl Lieb- Knecht
Ordinance Department
Tilian
Hinst
Hose
Schleuder
Theiny
Krupps
Srosa
Simall
Young Boy Dies After Being Kicked by Horse
Elmer Buckley aged 16 of Patal West Liberty died at home after a horse kicked him in the stomach the day before. The incident occurred in July 94 near Ja.
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West Liberty
Elmer Buckley
Four Great Days Planned in Waterloo for Big Entertainment
Waterloo promotes four days of events with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show on August 18 and Bannum and Bailey Circus on August 21. Additional attractions on August 19 and 20 along with open beaches parks and Electric Park. Rail and hotel services promise convenient accommodations and special efforts to showcase Waterloo Evening Courier offices and plant.
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Waterloo
Cobb Meets President at White House Visit
Ty Cobb and Representative from Georgia called on President Wilson at the White House. Cobb invited the president to attend the Detroit Washington game, with plans to present Walter Dine Fon. The president said he would try to attend.
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Cobb
White House
Ritc Hfe
Georgia
Wilson
Detroit-Washington
Walter Dine Fon
Sil Ie
Big Reductions Hit Through and Interior Iowa Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered sweeping reductions in through rates from Atlantic coast points to Iowa cities. Through rates drop 3 to 7 cents per hundred pounds, while Interior Iowa city rates fall proportionately. The decision cites earlier higher rates at upper crossings affecting interior city charges.
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Washington
Iowa
Mississippi
Lively Senate Hearing Sparks Row Over Mulhall Questioning
Washington July 31 A sharp clash erupted during cross examination of Martin M Mulhall by attorneys for the National Association of Manufacturers in a Senate Tob ky v committee session. Senator Reed and Attorney McCarter clashed over who may question Mulhall, with Chairman Overman ruling.
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Washington
Martin M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate
Reed
Stobert McCarter
McGcarep
Overman
McCarter
Mulhall
Cleveland
Senator Reed
Knees Worn by Devorous Worship End in Death in Jail
Franz Berzina aged 25 died in Harris county jail after injuries from self harm while held for possible deportation to Austria. He allegedly injured knees during religious devotions at a Houston sanitarium after a June arrest following a struggle with officers. He arrived in Galveston February 3 and could not speak English.
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Tex
Austria
Franz Berzina
Harris County
Flouston
Galveston
Pittsburgh Buys Des Moines Player
Des Moines third baseman Joe Leonard of the Western League team was sold to the Pittsburgh club of the National League for 2000 dollars. Leonard will join Pittsburgh next year. The South Dakota cruiser reached California City en route to Guaymas to take refugees to San Francisco.
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Joe Leonard
Lin Bis Moines
Pittsburgh
Leonard
PO Mextico
Washington
South Dakota
California City
Guaymis
San Francisco
Cuaymas
Senator Gronna Attacks Tariff Bill on Farm Products
Washington July 31 Senator Gronna progressive Republican of North Dakota assails the tariff bill as inconsistent and harmful to farmers. He argues removal of farm product duties does not guarantee cheaper food and questions the value of countervailing duties on wheat and flour, noting Canada and other exporters would respond only if their duties are reciprocated.
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Washington
Heruself
Gronda
North Dakota
Senate
Gronua
Gronna
Canada
Californians Demand Action on Wetch Hetchy Bill
In Washington on July 31 California Democrats in the house pressed Democratic leaders to act this session on a bill to let San Francisco use part of the Hetch Hetchy valley and reservoir for a city water supply. They prepared to urge the demand on the Democratic caucus today.
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California
House
Congress
San Francisco
Hetch Hetchy
Eminent Seismologist John Milne Dies at 63
Newport reports the death of John Milne, famed seismologist aged 63. He traveled widely and spent twenty years with the Japanese government establishing a thousand earthquake recording stations. He also completed a seismic survey for the British Association.
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United States
Australasia
China
Japan
Southern Seas
Europe
British Association
Wight
England
John Mime
Eminent Frenchman Charles Passy Dead
Gisors France July 31 Louis Charles Paulin Pa father of the chamber of deputies and an eminent archaeologist and antiquary died today aged 138 years Penay w cousin of the late Krederia Peay the peace advocate A monarchist he had been a member of the chamber of deputies since the foundation of the third republic
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Chamber of Deputies
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Krederia Peay
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