Bennington Explodes in San Diego Harbor Killing Dozens
The gunboat Bennington exploded while preparing to sail for Mare Island. Thirty nine dead and many injured, with three dozen more unaccounted. Washington men listed among casualties as crews rushed to aid. Commander Young assumed command and ordered compartment flooding to prevent further blasts.
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San Diego
Cal
Bennington
City Morgues
Washington
Amel Bensel
August Bensel
Colfax
Wash
Joseph Hilscher
A. Hilscher
Waterville
Fred Richard Connell
Richard Connell
Odessa
L. K. Strobel
Joseph Strobel
Tacoma
Elizabeth M. Davis
Seattle
Floyd E. Glover
J. R. Glover
Guardian
Joel C. Allen
Frances Clark
Waukon
Lincoln County
George T. Clark
Anna Clark
Bremerton
Emil G. Hopp
Julius Hopp
Toledo
Lewis County
Wes
Hatreet
Navy Department
Port Harford
Wyoming
Mare Island Navy Yard
Ramona
Bay
Bertelsen
Santa Fe
McKinley
Bennington Death Toll Rises Revealing Casualty Totals
San Diego June 28 The Associated Press reports a careful compilation showing 47 buried today at Fort Rosecrans and a grand total of 13 125 dead in various theaters. Hospitals list 7 or 8 more expected to die.
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San Diego
Cal
Associated Press
Fort Rosecrans
Gonaperte Gives Orders for Thor Tagh
A report notes Gonaperte issuing directives regarding Thor Tagh as part of an ongoing investigation. Officials outlined steps and responsibilities, detailing the authority behind the orders and the expected timeline for action.
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Gonaperte
Thor Tagh
Hawaiian governance rift tests President Roosevelt patience
Oyster Bay reports that President Roosevelt spent hours considering Hawaiian affairs. Governor George R. Carter and Sanford B. Dole discussed resignations. Carter initially advised acceptance of resignation, but Roosevelt urged withdrawal. Carter concludes to remain governor and press for harmony in Hawaii.
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Oyster Bay
George R. Carter
Hawaii
Sanford B. Dole
Honolulu
Roosevelt
Gov. Carter
Carter
Body of Paul Jones Landed at Annapolis
At Annapolis Maryland on July 25 the body of John Paul Jones was moved from the Paris cemetery to a naval grave vault at the academy. A ceremony in a Brooklyn shipyard spurred by a naval expedition transferred the casket to a Standish tug then to a shore float. Marines sailors and a French landing party aided the ceremonial escort toward a future burial in the naval Chapel.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
John Paul Jones
Brooklyn
Naval Expedition
Paris
Naval
Standish
Jackies
Jurien de la Graviere
Witte to resist payment demands in cross current talks
St Petersburg reports that M Witte will hold out against paying money indemnities to Japan. Russia favors ceding Sakhalin only if needed to argue Japan attacked during peace talks. Russia will cover Japan war expenses but rejects further concessions. No armistice moves before plenipotentiaries meet.
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M. Witte
St. Petersburg
Russia
Sakhalin
Japan
Associated Press
New York
Empire
Sviet
Moscow Gazette
Paper Trust Investigation Begins
Investigation of the general paper company’s business methods starts in St Paul before special examiner Robert Taylor. Counsel Frank Kellogg and J T Flanders for the defendant urge witnesses to refuse questions on a commission to fix prices. Kellogg says the government will seek court orders to compel answers.
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Paper Trust
St. Paul
General Paper Company
Robert 8. Taylor
Frank B. Kellogg
J. T. Flanders
Flanders
Mr. Kellogg
Boycott of American Goods Lacking Immediate Effect
Shanghai July 34 reports the boycott of American goods not yet effective. Chinese shops will not sell American items including Standard Oil and schools plan to discard American books in the region.
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Shanghai
Will of John Hey Filed for Probate Amid Uncertain Estate
In Washington on July 34 a will labeled law lens tinestone tear was presented for probate. The estate of samenae appears to be under initial probate review with details pending.
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John Hey
Washington
Law Lens
Samenae
Yakatek Community Sells Property and Prepares to Depart
A Yakatek community group announced it is selling its property and planning to relocate in a collective departure, signaling significant local changes and potential impacts on residents and services.
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Yakatek
Komura Peace Envoy Arrives in Seattle With Suit of Officials
Baron Komura Japanese envoy to the peace conference arrives aboard the Minnesota off Port Townsend. Seattle delegates greet him aboard before quarantine clearance and note all social functions are declined for lack of time. The scene includes Judge Burke J D Farrell Edward Cavana C P Chamberlain F B Clarke and Consul Hisamitsu.
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Port Townsend
Seattle
Seciel
Minnesota
Baron Komura
United States
Hisamitsu
J. D. Farrell
Judge Burke
Edward Cavana
C. P. Chamberlain
F. B. Clarke
Mr. Takahashi
Farrell
Congress in Moscow defies prohibition amid police seizure
In Moscow the congress of 225 delegates met at Prince Dolgorukoff's residence despite a police ban. Officials seized documents and took names, while delegates criticized the Bouligan plan as insufficient for reform. The event aims to convene for three days with delegates from remaining municipalities joining to press for liberties.
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Moscow
Dolgorukoff
Count Heyden
M. Golovine
Organization Committee
Kosloff
Russia
National Assembly
M. Bouligan
Interior
Council of the Empire
Europe
Japanese statesman prepares for Washington trip
Baron Komura, en route from Seattle to Washington, declines receptions and banquets to speed to the capital. He will travel in James J. Hill’s private car Busy Hours Ahead and will study a flood of cipher messages before commenting publicly. A large Seattle crowd welcomed the Great Northern arrival.
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Seattle
Washington
James J. Hill
Farrell
Great Northern
Mr. Hill
Baron Komura
Hisamitsu
Tokyo
Adachi
Legation
Great Northern Docks
Minnesota
Flour Mills Director Predicts Large Wheat Loss in Canada
Ottawa reports July 19 with F. W. Thompson of the Flour Mills Company stating that pe els listed will cause 15,000,000 in excess losses and that the situation should be met with optimism, though details are unclear.
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Ottawa
Ont
F. W. Thompson
The
Flour Mills Company
Zemstvo Congress Discusses Alleged Plot Against Emperor
London citation notes a Times Moscow correspondent reporting that a topic at the zemstvo congress proceedings concerns an alleged military plot against Emperor Nicholas.
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London
Moscow
The
Times
Emperor Nicholas
Newspapers Defy Moscow Orders in Dispatch on Congress
In St. Petersburg on July 30 the remat va congress at Moscow stirs keen interest as newspapers face strict prohibitions against coverage. The Slovo defies the ban and prints a lengthy dispatch detailing the congress proceedings.
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St. Petersburg
Rematva
Moscow
The
Slovo
Executive order reserves Grass Island for Gray's Harbor defense
The war department announces the president issued an executive order reserving all unsurveyed Grass island in Gray's harbor for defense. The island lies in section 18, township 16 north, range 11 west.
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Grass Islaad
Washington
War Department
Gray's Harbor
Grass Island
Presbyterians Debate a National Cathedral in Washington
A proposal urged by Associate Justice Harlan and other evangelical leaders envisions a great Presbyterian cathedral in the national capital. Critics doubt the plan, arguing it would be costly and not aligned with current sentiment, while supporters say a grand church would reflect Presbyterian wealth and influence.
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Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
National
Washington
America
guarding millions how the contents of uncle sam vaults are watched
A treasury article describes daily timelocks and electric protection on vault doors at the U S Treasury. It notes that alarms trigger at main doors and vault interiors, sometimes without visible cause, possibly from rodents or footsteps. Modern vaults are guarded by watchmen and trusted staff, especially in the cash room used for government and bank transactions.
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F. W. Robertson
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Washington
Pennsylvanian Patents New Prison Bar Design
A Pennsylvania inventor patents a bar system claimed to be unbreakable for penal institutions. The design features near-surface longitudinal elements described as Glieg glass. The text notes the invention can be applied to prison surveillance and raises concerns about deception by guardians or parents.
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Pennsylvania
Evan
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