Nerve and Skill Save Pilot in Lake Michigan Landing
Glenn Martin and a passenger faced carburetor trouble while seven hundred feet above Lake Michigan. He planed to the surface and landed cleanly, reaching shore under his own power. Havens and Francis remain at Pentwater after the Chicago-Detroit flight.
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Muskegon
Mich
Glenn Martin
Lake Michigan
Martin
Havens
Francis
Pentwater
Michigan
Public Supervision and Administration debated at Seattle meeting
A report from the National Conference of Charities and Correction argues for central public supervision and administration of charities and corrections. It emphasizes two principles efficiency in operation and maximum public participation, framing social control as a democratic issue.
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Seattle
Wash
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Committee On
William T. Cross
Columbia
Industrial Reformatory
Charity Organization
State Board of Charities
Health officer urged as central in social reform
Seattle commissioner of health Dr. J we Crichton told the National Conference of Charities and Correction that all social reform agencies must group under the public health officer, who should be the pivotal figure in coordinating welfare efforts due to the life and health stakes involved. He praised social and charitable agencies for contributing to human welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
We Crichton
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Righton
Teachers End Sessions at National Education Convention
Delegates of the National Education Association wrap up concluding sessions in Lake City Utah after a week of meetings. They plan a short sightseeing period in California and elsewhere before most travel home tomorrow.
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Lake City
Utah
National Education Association
California
Thin City
Senate and House Clash Loom Over Mulhall Testimony
Martin Mulhall began his testimony before the Senate lobby committee. A summons from the House committee for 2 oclock tomorrow morning signals a looming clash between the two committees.
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Senate
HOUSE
Washington
Martin Mulhall
Senate Lobby Committee
Mulhall
House Committee
Human Tiger Man Hanged at Folsom Prison
Associated Press reports California hanged Jacob Oppenheimer known as the Human Tiger for an attack on a fellow prisoner. He claimed two killings but the execution stemmed from a later assault leading to the death sentence after a legal battle failed.
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Sacramento
Cal
Jacob Oppenheimer
Folsom
Oppenheimer
Ross
California
President Wilson Explores Unfrequented Road in Auto Tour
President Wilson toured an unfrequented road in an automobile today near Cornish New Hampshire. The trip proceeded without mishap and the views along the route repaid the president for the bumps endured during the journey.
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Cornish
N. H
Wilson
Sheppard Seeks Federal Help for Texas Cattlemen
In Washington Senator Sheppard introduced a Senate resolution urging Federal cooperation with Texas to exterminate predatory animals that prey on calves and sheep. He seeks federal aid for Texas though the state lacks public lands, directing the Agriculture Secretary to devise a plan with cost estimates to supplement Texas efforts toward total destruction of animal pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
President nominates Gerard to Germany and Willard to Spain
The president announces James W Gerard of New York as ambassador to Germany and Joseph F Willard of Virginia as minister to Spain in a July 11 nomination notice from Washington Dh. C. The announcements name the two key diplomatic postings and their states of origin.
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Washington, Dh
James W Gerard
New York
Germany
Joseph FE
Willard
Virginia
Spain
Reunion of Elks Closes With Ball in Rochester
The grand lodge of Elks reunion ended with a ball at the state armory in Rochester attended by several thousand members. The Denver team won first prize in the competitive drill and second for greatest aggregate mileage and second for appearance in the parade.
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Rochester
N. Y
Grand Lodge of Elks
State Armory
Denver
Railroad Officials and Lessees to Meet at White House
Railroad officials and lessees plan a White House meeting to settle strike troubles. The talks aim to map a path back to stability amid mounting labor tensions and service disruptions.
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White House
Conference On Wage Talks Aims Arbitration Ground
Secretary Wilson says a White House meeting in New York on Monday will occur to discuss a joint ground for a government railway employer and unions meeting. The goal is to settle future wage disputes and expand the Erdman act arbitration board.
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Wilson
Comenca
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New York
White House
Board of Arbitration
Japanese statesman Hayashi dies after surgery at 63
Count Tadasu Hayashi a leading Japanese statesman who helped forge the Anglo Japanese alliance died today after surgery for injuries from an accident. He served as foreign minister and ambassador to the Court of St James with prior postings to China and Russia. He was 63.
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Tokio
Tadasu Hayashi
Japan
China
Russia
Court of St. James
U S Demands Release of Americans Held by Mexican Rebels
Secretary Bryan disclosed an order from Secretary Garrison to Colonel Brewer at Fort McIntosh Texas demanding the release of five Americans and their cattle and horses held by Mexican revolutionists at Hidalgo The State Department expects prompt compliance.
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Washington, D. C
Bryan
Garrison
Brewer
Fort McIntosh
Texas
Hidalgo
State Department
First Alberta Federation of Labor Convention Opens in Medicine Hat
The Alberta Federation of Labor began its first annual convention in Medicine Hat with President A. C. Jones of Calgary presiding at 10 a m. Secretary L T English reported broad attendance. Debates will cover minimum wage eight hour laws farm worker cooperation workshop sanitation foreign labor imports compensation laws and child labor protections.
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Medicine Hat
Alta
Alberta Federation of Labor
A. C. Jones
Calgary
L. T. English
Man Held on Pandering Charge After Preliminary Trial
A. L. Fletcher appeared in Justice D. Derden's court for a preliminary trial on pandering charges. He was placed under a $1000 bond to await grand jury action. If bond is not made, he will be turned over to officers for custody.
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D. Derden
A. L. Fletcher
Senate passes eight hour woman labor bill model act
The Senate for a second time passed the eight hour labor bill for women, sent to the House for action. Prepared by Senator La Follette and approved by the District of Columbia committee, it sets an eight hour limit and penalties for work beyond eight hours in 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
PD. C
Senate
House
Committee On
Tariff 10 Discussed as Senate Debates Measure
Discussion of Tariff 10 begins with outline of the proposed measure. Senator McCumber prepares to press the first assault on the tariff proposal amid party and committee debates.
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McCumber
Tariff Bill Debate Opens with Free List Debate
Washington July opens with general discussion of a new tariff bill featuring a free list, lower rates, and ad valorem duties. Senator McCum ber to speak on agricultural schools Monday night before leaving Washington. Democrats expect five weeks of debate. Smoot signals wool schedule, zinc ore duties set at twelve and a half percent.
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Washington
D. C
McCumber
North Dakota
Simmons
Smoot
Wall Street Logs Dullest Day in 17 Years
New York reports a exceptionally quiet trading day on July 11 with total transactions the smallest since 1896, just before the recent residential election.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Teach Religion in Our Schools Conference Ends Favoring Change
In Los Angeles on July 11 a conference of Christian Endeavor ministers affirmed teaching religion in schools and urged sex hygiene instruction by physicians not regular teachers. They also recommended church federation work to strengthen Protestant influence.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Convention of Christian Endeavor Societies
Rebel Porches Pane Withdrawn From Coun
Chihuahua Mexico July 11 A rebel force estimated at 00 men recently menacing this oils has now withdrawn The city is alert but the inhabitants are still of high tension Provisions are free and command extraordinary 8.
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Chihuahua
Mex
House of Commons disrupted by harmless weapon blast
London July 1 The House of Commons was thrown into a panic today by an explosion from a Ley pistol at the Strangers' Gallery. The weapon proved harmless and two disturbance makers were ejected as business resumed.
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London
House of Commons
Gell
Voles
Weather Summary for Texas Cities
Generally fair Saturday with hot, clear conditions across Dallas Wichita Abilene Waco Houston San Antonio Galveston Texarkana Longview and other cities. Maximums around 98 to 100 degrees with low temperatures near the mid 70s.
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Dallas
Wichita
Abilene
Waco
Houston
San Antonio
Galveston
Washington Forecast: Fair Weekend in Washington D C
Washington D C weather outlook calls for fair conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Pleasant temperatures and light winds expected with no precipitation indicated through the weekend.
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Washington
Washington D.C
Bulgaria Hopes for Early Peace Amid Ceasefire
Bulgaria hopes for an early peace as armistice has not been declared but hostilities have ceased. Officials warn that the halt may be fragile and require negotiations with the belligerents to secure a durable truce.
Romania and Bulgaria Quiet After Failed Advance
London reports Bulgaria will not oppose Romania's occupation of Salistria. Greek forces likely to occupy the Southern district amid ongoing negotiations. No armistice yet, but hostilities are believed ended.
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Salistina
Aoumania
Associated Press
London
Buiearia
Bulgaria
Roumanias
Salistria
Razier Delivers Address To Local Masonic Lodge
George J. Frazier of Woodburn Ontario spoke at a Mason lodge gathering in Amarillo No 721 A F and A M. Frazier, former Grand Master of King Solomon Lodge No 43, was visiting. C M Wood of Sheldon Missouri attended and the session was well attended with a lively afterglow. Alexander Johnson of Angola Indiana delivered an address at the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Frazier
Woodburn
Ont
A. KF
Frazier
King Solomon Lodge
C. M. Wood
Sheldon
Amarillo
A. M
Seattle
Wash
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Alexander Johnson
Angola
Ind
Mexican Charges Regarded Absurd
A.P. report notes no official notice of Mexican charges alleging U S consuls or forces aided revolutionists. Officials deem such claims absurd reflecting nonrecognition of Huerta. Separately in Liverpool the King and Queen opened Gladstone Dock after a visit and luncheon.
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Washington, PD. C
City of Mexico
United States
Huerta
Liverpool
St. George's Hall
Gladstone Dock
John Wannamaker Celebrates 75th Birthday Milestone
Philadelphia native John Wannamaker, famed merchant and philanthropist, marks his seventy fifth birthday today. Born in Philadelphia he spent most of his life there aside from a year in Indiana and periods in Washington due to his Postmaster General tenure.
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Philadelphia
John Wannamaker
Wannamaker
Indiana
Washington
Alabama lawyers pressed to curb sharp practices at annual meeting
Mobile officials report the Alabama State Bar Association opened its thirty sixth annual meeting with Frank White of Birmingham urging action against unscrupulous lawyers. Members warned of dangers to the public and to reputable attorneys and said publicity will be the main weapon in the fight.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Alabama State Bar Association
Frank 8. White
Birmingham
Costa Rica Protests U S Nicaragua Canal Treaty
Costa Rica protests against a proposed U S Nicaragua canal treaty claiming jurisdiction over part of the San Juan river. Secretary Bryan supports the claim and may push changes to the pending agreement.
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Washington
Costa Rica
United States
Nicaragua
San Juan River
Bryan
Leadership in Social Work Urges Central Charity Organization
Miss Margaret I Byington of the Russell Sage Foundation calls for a unified network of charity groups in cities. She argues a strong central organization is essential to coordinate community programs, address immediate needs, plan prevention, and relate efforts to solving family welfare issues such as tuberculosis housing infant welfare and juvenile delinquency.
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Seattle
Wash
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Margaret I Byington
Russell Sage Foundation
Boards of Trade
Grand Prix Race Heads North From Paris
Paris July 11 Hundreds of automobile enthusiasts traveled north to attend the Grand Prix on the 1% mile circuit near Amiens tomorrow. Top European makes from France, Great Britain and Italy will be represented with the best drivers, including Georges Boillot, last year’s winner.
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Paris
Amiens
France
Legland
Italy
Keights of Khorassen Gather for Minneapolis Convention
Minneapolis prepares for the biennial convention of the Dramatic Order the Keights of Khborassen with delegates arriving starting tomorrow. Attendees are expected from San Francisco, Macon, Baltimore, Wilmington, Montreal, Port Arthur, Calgary, Winnipeg and other Canadian cities.
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Minneapolis
Minn
San Francisc Macon
Baltimore
Wilmington
Montreal
Port Arthur
Calgary
Winnipeg
Canada
Responsibility for death fired in Seattle case
Seattle July 11. Mrs Mary Meese sues the Northern Pacific Company for 75000 alleging death of her husband while working in a brewery yard. Judge Cushman fixes responsibility on a third party in connection with the killing of the workman.
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Associated Press
Semattle, Wash
Mary Meese
Northern Pacific Company
Cushman
Federal Reserve Board Endorsement Urges Nationwide Banking
Federal Reserve Board officials endorse a unified banking system for the country. The message calls for centralized administration to strengthen currency stability and financial oversight across all regions.
Democrats Back Plan For Federal Reserve Board
Democratic members of the House committee endorsed the administration plan for a government controlled federal reserve board to administer the banking system. They proposed a ten thousand dollar salary for each member and an amendment for four geographically distributed members appointed by the President to devote all their time to board duties.
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Tion
Federal Reserve Board
Midland Section In Best Possible Shape Says Tons
Clarendon resident Mr. Tons returned from a trip through Midland Seminole and Lamesa country reporting rains along the route from Lubbock to south of Midland. He says lakes and tanks are full, surface water abundant, grass and feed crops in prime condition, and stockmen optimistic. He traveled in a Paige car, noting unusually low fuel use and 3 hours 55 minutes for the final 85 miles over rough roads.
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Clarendon Tons
Midland
Seminole
Lamesa
Tons
Lubbock
Jons
Paige
Amarillo
Roosevelt Discusses Naturalization Question in Note
Tokio dispatch reports Theodore Roosevelt believes American opinion will not permit naturalization of Japanese in the United States, fearing a Chinese reciprocal claim. He also promised help with the California siren land ownership issue. Viscount Kaneko, Harvard Law graduate, delivered the note.
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Tokio
Tai-Hei-Yo
Vincount
Kentaro Kaneko
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Jgency
California
Viscount Kaneko
Harvard University
Gangsters At Workk In New York Kill Two in Shootings
Two incidents on the New York East Side and Staten Island involve gang activity. Morris Reich known as Moses the Strong Arm dies after knife and gunshot wounds. Peter McCabe is shot by special policeman Thomas Bonanza who claims self defense. Wolk and Willis are arrested on gang affiliations as the case unfolds.
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New York
Morris Reich
Moses
East Side
David Wolk
Jack Willis
The
Ath
Peter McCabe
Staten Island
Thomas Bonanza
Bonanza
Texans Seek Consular Posts and Federal Appointments
Texans in Washington seek consular posts including Mexico City and Buenos Aires with Rev. Mr. Gill as consul general. Major F. M. Burrows of Fort Worth aims to be executive messenger. Rube M. Blellard of Plainview seeks U S attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
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Onsular
Mexico City
Gill
Wire Mann
Buenos Aire
Washington
F. M. Burrows
Fort Worth
White House
Congres
Rube M. Ble Lard
Plainvlew
United States
Northern District of
Texas
Murphy Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
James Murphy was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Irene Mattie Smith a chorus girl. He shot the woman in her apartment during a card game with his jealous nephew providing key testimony.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James Murphy
Irene Mattie Smith
Murphy
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Khorassen
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