Secretary Explains Andrew Resignation From Treasury
Lancaster Mass July 4 Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh visiting at Bayard Thayers home released a statement defending his handling of Piatt Andrews resignation. He details the sequence from June 24 when he asked for Andrews resignation to July 21 renewing the request and Andrews eventual resignation amid political aims and discontent with department treatment.
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the Treasury
MacVeagh
Bayard Thayer
Piatt Andrew
Treasury Department
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Chicago
Ately
Washington
White House
Wee- Tes
An-drew
Brindle Boy Wins Open Stake At Coursing Park
Brindle Boy William Waters stake dog captured the honors in a 2 box open stake at the coursing park after a hot race with Garn Tower Boy. A large crowd saw the event as Brindle Boy defeated Devil Dodger in the final rounds and Garn Tower Boy in the last bout.
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William Water
Coursing Park
William
Donaithorne
Devil Dodger
Robert Mitchell
Bower
Bowery Bum
Midnight Bell
Outcast
Brindle Boy
Snow Flight
Jiminy Keen Bede
Lasisse’s
Dick Wells
Gold Stone
Raparee
Black Bird
Montgomery
Garn Tower
Ted Hugh
Sun Flower
Midnight Hell
Jiminy Jeern
Lassie's
Flack Bird
Tate
Garn Tower Boy
Mona
Sheriff Stops Chicago Knockout Bout in Daring Arrest
Sheriff Johnson and deputies halted a 10 round boxing match by arresting both principals and all officials 10 seconds before the final round. Badie McGoorty and Chicago Brown were charged with violating the boxing law after McGoorty knocked Brown to his corner with an eight count near the opening of the fourth round. McGoorty was the aggressor, though Brown endured the punishment.
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Benton Harner
And
Johnson
Badie McGoorty
Chicago
Berlin Chosen to Host Next Olympic Games
Stockholm July 4 United States adds to Olympic victories with J R Graham of Chicago A A winning gold in clay birds and Capt A Hird of Town taking miniature rifle gold. 8000 honor Fourth of July aboard the Finland. Olympic committee, led by Baron de Coubertin, vows Berlin as next host in 1916. England tops Denmark 4 2 in football. Royal family honors medalists. Americans praised by Swedes amid many flags.
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Stockholm
United States
J. R. Graham
Chicago
A. A
A. Hird
Finland
Tiksdag
Pierre de Coubertin
Gustav Adolph
Berlin
England
Denmark
Tax
More Angles Emerge in Los Angeles Boxing Wrangle
In Los Angeles July doctors including Dr A M Smith Dr L W Burt and Dr Byington examined Joe Rivers after a Mexican opponent struck him and called the blow deliberate. They said the blow was foul and painful while Al Harder said the round nearly ended as Rivers and Wolgast fell. Referee Welch waited and then ended the round before announcing Wolgast the winner.
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Los Angeles
A. M. Smith
L. W. Burt
Byington
Joe Rivers
Smith
Burt
al Harder
Rivers
Wolgast
Welch
Seconte Welch
Harder
Wolwast
Ladies and Men Hold Holiday Golf Tournament
The Indies golf tournament at the Country Club opened with men’s qualifying for the Turner and Case cups and women’s matches. Several pairings and scores are listed, with semifinals and finals to be played through the weekend.
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He Indies
Tinks
Sales
Clinton
Gillette
Opitz
Mise Prouts
Resset
Grawings
Aguet
Berryman
Driscoll
Grand Circuit Races Featuring Gold Seal and Mile Records
Grand circuit events on July 4 showcased Gold Seal of Indiana pacing a fast mile, with 2:06 pace and a 2:05% best time before heat loss. Anvil captured the 2:08 trot, Mollie Darling won the 2:08 pace in straight heats, while 2:06 pace results listed Jim Logan ahead of Gold Seal. Capt. F. N. Hird of Iowa won miniature rifle shooting gold medal. Vine of England took silver, Burt of England bronze. scores and distances noted.
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Gold Seal
Indiana
Jim 'A
Anvil
Geer
Mollie Darling
Early Thacker
Clara Pau
Stockholm
F. N. Iird
Iowa
Uni
Hird
Viine
England
Burt
Japanese Woman Leads Independence Declaration Parade
Honolulu July 4 Mrs Hyo Myahara a Japanese led the independence declaration before a vast crowd on Capitol steps. Lodges of the Grand Army Order of Red Men objected and protested participation amid a parade with many Chinese and Japanese in the ceremonies. Great Falls July 6 President Carl Gray and Great Northern railway officials arrived after Coast visits for a tour of the system. They head to Butte after a short stay and plan a speech at tomorrow evening’s function. officials expect a extended visit.
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Honolulu
Hyo Myahara
Capitol
Grand Army Order of Red Men
Great Falls
Carl Gray
Great Northern Railway
Butte
Gray
Board of Commerce
Join Elks Special Carry to Kalispell Portland
Special dispatch reports over 60 people joined a Montana Elks train passage to the state meeting in Kalispell and the national convention in Portland. Most proceed to Portland, some stop at Kalispell. many travelers include wives and daughters, with delegations from Bates Billings Boreman Miles City Helena Anaconda and other points aboard the cars.
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Standard
Great Falls
Montana Elks
Kalispell
Elks
Portland
Bates
Billings
Boreman
Miles City
Helena
Anaconda
Ivi
Street gowns for summer wear charm fashion notes
The article highlights charming new gowns in matins and navy as popular shades for summer. It describes two illustrated costumes: one with a side panier and an ultra fashionable sleeve line to the wrist, and a black chiffon frock trimmed with white embroidered chiffon bands and black outlines at the hands.
Crowds Enjoy the Day at Amateur Car Races
Crowds cheered as amateur drivers faced the starter in a multi-car event led by a 24-horse-power Ford of Riley. The 10 mile race finished in 1 11 2 3 minutes, while the day’s show also featured an aviation exhibition that did not materialize and a final Fatigue of Oldfield in a Cinocar and Lew Heinemann in a Prince Henry Rent completing 19 laps in 10:41 amid a promised program change.
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Tres Fries
Art
John Berkin
Pope Toledo
Herb Riley
Ford
Pete Holmes
Chalmers
Riley
Oldfield
Lew
Heinemann
Fireworks Seen Over Ridge By Lovers Roost
Spectators at the usual viewing spot watched a distant display of rockets bombs showers and other pieces lighting the night sky. The distance dulled some effects but many shells exploded beautifully against the dark backdrop with rockets and showers appearing quite fine.
Peoria boxing draw leaves Harrison near death in hospital
Peoria Illinois July 4 Pail Harrison a Chicago lightweight who fought nine desperate rounds with Harry Donohue of Pekin is in Proctor Hospital hovering between life and death. Report says Harrison took a heavy blow in the ninth round and never fully recovered.
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Peoria
Pail Harrison
Chicago
Harry Donohue
Pekin
Proctor Hospital
Bonotiue
Harrison
Fragmentary injury report in a newspaper blurb
A damaged OCR item notes a man named Harrison suffering a broken something after an accident. A physician identified a broken entry as part of the aftermath. The fragment provides no clear location or date.
Nude body of missing man found in Blue Creek
The nude body of John Locifelman, missing from his ranch south of the city since May 2, was found in Blue Creek by Martin Newman’s children. Decomposition was advanced and authorities suspect mental impairment may have driven his wanderings before he fell into the creek.
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Creek
John Locifelman
Bluecreek
Martin Newman
Toetielman
Parade Draws Huge Crowd in Tacoma Fourth of July
Thousands witnessed a two mile procession in Tacoma for a Montmara festival. Regulars from Fort Worden, Seventy-second Highlanders, marines and bluejackets from Oregon and Maryland joined Washington troops. Floats from nations and fraternal groups marked the event with a grand display of colors.
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Tacoma
Fort Worden
Seventy-second Seforth Highlanders
British America
Oregon
Maryland
Washington State
Three Forks Bout Ends In Draw At Local Arena
A ten round bout between John Johns and Sam Keig of Three Forks ended in a draw. Both fighters stood firm with no knockdowns as the crowd roared through a lively toe to toe exchange. Judges scored the bout evenly, leaving the arena in high spirits despite the stalemate.
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Three Forks
Johns
Sam Keig
Jobue
Soins
Kel
ODM
Kei
Agen
Mbt
Jacke Buttehore
Re Bartz
Lewistown
Iso
See
Cele
Jombe
Wilson Seen as Real Leader of Party in Campaign
In a Baltimore briefing Governor Wilson is hailed as the true party leader for the next four years, with support from William J. Bryan and visitors like Colonel Roosevelt’s allies. Governors Osborn of Michigan and others weigh in on the nomination while Wilson plans his acceptance speech and campaign outreach.
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Wilson
de Ta
William J. Bryan
Baltimore
Osborn
Michigan
Roosevelt
Burleson
Texas
Charles W. Bryan
Mrother Willam J. Bryan
Colonel Bryan
John D. McNeel
Hor Onell
Alabama
Pune
du i
James Woodward
Boston
Foss
Barknore
Woodward
Bel
Vermont
Witkon
Tt Qov
Balloonist Dies in Triple Parachute Drop Accident
In New Jersey on July 4, balloonist Thomas Moore from Agonville Florida was killed during a triple parachute drop. He fell 800 feet after losing his hold at Sime fret and second property, as the balloonist reportedly released during the descent.
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Work
N. J
Thomas Moore
Ear Bite At Burton Park Rancher Seeks Lost Ear
Dave Johns, brother of fighter Taily Johns, had his ear bitten off last night near Burton Park at Drympla brewery. The ear was found after two hours in a friend's newspaper pocket. Jane was taken to emergency at 11:9 for treatment. Dr Hy Hort noted the recovered ear and the grafting proceeded with ten stitches. Johns hoped the cartilage would knit, improving his appearance today. Detective White investigated the street incident.
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Dave Johns
Taily Johns
Burton Park
Drympla
Jane
C. Hy Hort
Horst
Jonne
Hear
Sal Sears
Sarena
Segara
Detective White
Austin Gasert
Fingers Lost From Firecracker Incident at Dillon Picnic
Twelve-year-old Eva Tritt of Dillon held a flint firecracker too long while among picnickers yesterday. The cracker exploded in her left hand, blowing off three fingers to the first joint and causing a severe laceration. She was transported first to Dillon then to Butte by train and treated at Murray hospital.
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Eva Tritt
Lewis Tritt
Dillon
Butte
Murray Hospital
Independence Day Night Crowds Dwindle in Butte Suburbs
On Independence Day in Butte crowds were smaller on the second night as visitors returned home from Columbus gardens and Tama park. A feature was the decor of business houses, with fewer fireworks and no major explosions. An incident in Columbus involved a brawl ending with gunfire and the escape of a suspect in a mob scene.
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Colum Gardens
Tama
Park
Tel Tor
Butte
Cotton Seed byproducts Boost Industry and Fertilizer Ties
The passage traces the rise of cotton seed utilization from early waste in cotton processing to a diversified array of products. It highlights seed crushing in the Mississippi region and reforms after the war, noting seeds, cakes, meals, hulls, and byproducts entering food, cloth, illumination, and stock feed. It links cotton seed production to stock raising, fertilizer manufacture, and the broader economy, including New York investment and the shift toward diversified southern industry, while noting a tobacco tongue cancer concern among women.
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Mon
St. Louis
Bie
New Orleans
Memphis
Yao Ana
New York
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