Gambling extortion alleged at city saloon
Owen McGaw owner of a saloon at 50 East Park Street described a month long gambling operation in his premises after paying 25 dollars weekly to a court-connected broker for police protection. He claimed payments continued despite police scrutiny and said there were other involved saloons and a court case against Oscar Paul. Authorities planned license restoration amid fresh testimony.
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Owen McGaw
East Park Street
Dunes
Mowry
McCaw
Oscar Paul
Vame Tymang
McCow
Broadway
Hhe
Cty
Tom Mulholland
Cyrus Noble
East Fork Street
William Fischer
Fischer & Sires
West Broadway
Mike Sullivan
North Main Street
PST
Neughtom
Bass Broafwas
Perdad
Murder mystery deepens as Rosenthal case widens
The Rosen thal murder inquiry expands with confessions and police ties under scrutiny. Mayor Gayner and District Attorney Whitman clash over investigation scope while Rose concedes hiring the murder car but denies being inside.
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New York
Reml
Rose
Gayner
Lieulemart Becker
Rosenthal
Wrido
Orcaston
Hocker
Grand Jury
Nantess
Army Invasion Drill Held In Check At Fort Harrison
Special Dispatch from Helena reports a military encampment drill at Fort Harrison where the blues defend and reds advance. Units led by Lt Col Walsh and Majors Donovan McGuinness Eaton drilled on defense and attack with a planned march and battle maneuver for tomorrow.
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Helena
Mallilix
Fort Harrison
Birdseye
Walsh
Donovan, McGuinness
Eaton
McCombs Heads Both Democratic Campaign Committees
Governor Wilson names a 14 member Democratic campaign committee to manage Woodrow Wilson's bid. William F. McCombs chairs, with national committee members including Daniels Gore Reed and McAdoo among others from New Jersey North Carolina Delaware Louisiana Pennsylvania Wisconsin Oregon Maine Texas and New York.
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Wisconsin
Will R. King
Oregon
Naonal Committee
Thomas ©. Gore
Oklahoma
James O’gorman
New York
James A. Reed
Missouri
Daniel J. Gillicuddy
Maine
Albert 8. Burleson
Texas
Wiliam G. McAdoo
Freeman 13 Confirmed as Montana U S Attorney
Special Dispatch reports the Senate confirmed J W Freeman as United States district attorney for Montana. In Chicago on July 13 word notes former Senator William Lorimer will return home Tuesday to a public welcome from friends.
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The
Standard
Washington
Senate Today
J W. Freeman
United States Distri
Montana
Chicago
United States
William Lorimer
Insurgent Troops Active and Riots Reported in Madera
Mutiny and fatal clashes erupt among insurgent troops in Madera Chihuahua with at least two killed and several wounded. General Rojas ordered executions halted after intervention by allies. Harsh rains hamper camps, rations run low, and invasion plans toward Sonora face new hardships. Federals near Mexico City, Huerta moves to protect Mormons in Colonia Oaxaca and Cafonia Morelus amid temple seizures and alleged Mormon robberies.
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Madera
Chihuahua
Mexico
Genore Rojas
Luis Fernandes
Jite
Sonora
Hare
Mexico City
Pedro Lascurian
Huerta
Colonia Oaxaca
Cafonia Morelus
Doulas
Senor Lascutlan Gald
Rebels Plan Juarez Evacuation Amid Shifting Control
Quarez Mexico July 18 Rebel movements shift Jose Juarez to federal lines as Lisur reclos threaten evacuation within 46 hours. Rebels move 400 men toward Cayas Grandes. dynamiting near Mostezuma raises doubts. Gen Orozco to Casas Grandes as federals fortify toward Juarez. forces and rail lines face destruction and rebuilding trends.
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Quarez
Mexico
Citizens’ Giytlange Committee
Lisurreclos
Juares
Juarez
Cayas Grandes
Wal
Mostezuma
Paschal Orozco
Oroxca
Casas Grandes
Feverals
Mexicana Central
Torsesy
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Storm at Redlands Cause Citywide Blackouts
A severe rain and wind storm struck Redlands California late this afternoon and tonight. Lightning felled trees tearing down electric wires and burning circuits. Several city sections were in darkness and telephone and street railway service were demoralized or disrupted.
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Redlands
Cal
Jwiy I
New Reason Given for Fatal Wreck In Chicazs
In Chicago region a mail train crash killed 12 and injured many after a signal mishap. Witness Mrs. Wilcox testified a telegraph message caused confusion about train No. 4, train No. 2 and the No. 8 block alert, suggesting human error contributed to the wreck.
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Chicazs
Mra
Ay Witcax
Weetorth Springs
Overland Express
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Sigmata
Congress Park
Hoffmat
Rainveer
Welcome for Asquith Marred by Attacks in Dublin
Dublin reports a violent welcome as Prime Minister Asquith arrived amid a hatchet throw aimed at him and a chair being hurled into a theater box. Two English suffragettes sparked a fire in the box curtains and a stampede was averted. John Redmond suffered a head injury but remained mobile. One assailant fled. Gisby Evans, an Englishwoman, was arrested. A second statement claimed responsibility for the protest action against the theater in Dublin.
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Dublin
Great Britain
Asquith
Prima
John B. Redmond
Redmond
Ciel
Gisbyy Evans
England
Irish Times
Ireland
C. E. Hothouse
Lancaster
Butte Contract Ratified At Western Miners Convention
The Western Federation of Miners annual convention in Victor saw suffrage supporters addressed by delegates, with a resolution for woman suffrage adopted. Mrs. J. J. Cannon of Arizona praised organized labor, and a vote approved check or and check in systems. A contract between miners unions and employers was ratified, with referendum expectations for others.
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Weatern Federation of Miners
Vigtor
Madery
J. J. Cannon
Arizona
Nwrrow
Corventian Addourn
Americans Compete In Copenhagen Athletic Meet
Athletes from the United States England Austria Italy the Netherlands Sweden and Denmark took part in a Copenhagen meet. Italian Rose won the discus throw, James J. Donahre won the pole vault, with George Hering and Branford Wilverstie placing high in others. Worthy Peterson, a Dane, placed in javelin as American entries excelled in multiple events.
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Copenhagen
Itali Rose
Olympic Antletic Clinic
San Francisco
Whiey
Peterson
Danie
James J. Donahre
Toy Angeles Athletic Club
George Hering
Branford Wilverstiey
Fiorine
Dangle
Rumored Railroad Strike Receives No Comment
Rt. Leni July 8 A O Wharton president of the Federation of Federations declined to comment on rumors that the group planned a sympathy strike for Harrimanite employers. He said a formal statement would be released in a few days and offered no further remarks. Executive officers met last month to tally supports in a referendum vote, but no statement followed the count.
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Rt. Leni
A. O. Wharton
Federation of Federations
Harrimanites
Robbery Hunt in Alabama Ends With One Fatality
In Montgomery a clash between a posse and a rank of men believed linked to the Auburn Post Office heist ends with one robber killed. Inspector Brannon reports the incident tied to the Queen and Crescent train robbery in Mississippi. Meanwhile Herbert Knox Smith resigns as corporations chief and plans meetings with Colonel Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alexander Cley
Auburn
Postofice
Brannon
Queen & Crescent
Shsaiesipp
Smith
Grrich
Washington
Herbert Knox Smith
New Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Wyoming arrives for Rockland trials in Maine
Headline notes the Dreadnought Wyoming, with slater Shin of Arkansas aboard, arriving from Philadelphia to participate in builder’s acceptance trials on the Rockland course in Teeckland Maine dated July 18.
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Teeckland
Maine
Wyoming
Slater Shin
Arkansas
Philadelphia
Rockland
Patent case testimony and rivalry in early 1900s Washington
Testimony before Judge Theaterty centers on Manford and Burpen patent disputes, with McCord and others detailing alleged infringements and plans. The 1908 Seattle proceedings reveal interview offers, machine sketches, and persistent legal maneuvering over a rival irrigation and power patent.
Canal Bill Sparks Senate Debate Over Rail Road Rights
Washington July 18 senators clashed over canal control and railroad privileges. Benicuee Brieste dagee of Connection and Townsend of Michigan urged open access with a definite toll, while Trandesee pressed for limits and interstate commerce oversight. A House bill by Steenerson would tax foreign registry vessels owned or controlled by railroads double the tolls charged to others in Panama canal trade.
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Washington
Manama
Benicuee Briestedagee
Townsend
Michigan
Senate
Trandesee
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Steenerson
Panama Canal
McNamara bribery trial witness Steffens testifies
Los Angeles writer Steffens gave detailed testimony on the McNamara case actions and the alleged bribery plan involving Darrow and the McNamara brothers. He described negotiations, settlement efforts, and the involvement of Leslie Darrow, Meyer Lixanes, and other public figures as the defense seeks to frame the events surrounding the plea discussions.
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Tow Angeles
Lincoln Hteffeaga
McNamara
Clarence S. Darrow
Bulley
Das JS. McNamare
Steffens
McNatiueen Brothers
Darrow
Jaron
Japard
Darraw
Fredericks
le Compte Davig
Dharlet
McNamard
Mle Balltr
Elveraile
Woon
Los Angeles
Southern
California
Chandlers
Nevada towns hit by heavy floods across Lovelock area
Reno dispatch reports a destructive flood wave sweeping from a cloudburst into Bla Aura and Seven Troughs, Mazuma. At least 20 dead with many missing, including Joan Trenchard and Mrs John Trenchard, plus several Mazuma and local residents. Rescue teams from Lovelock search amid widespread property destruction.
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Reno
Nev
Lovelock
Blaaura
Mazuma
Whch
John Trenchard
Komwn
Joan Trenchard
Mazun
Mr& Millean
Reese
Mike Qualen
Gilleapie
Maszuma
Keogh
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Tor Meeker
Jong
Te Reid
Whituam Aeelacon
Leadine
Fed
Arenag
Herman Rosenthal
Weulehant
Heven
McOmbs
Freeman
Lorimer
From
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Isurderer
Mormens
Butte
Victor
Torin
Pat
Hellinghwu
Waal
Ayar
Tony
Mast
Stort
McCord
Hurpen
Metord
Hawford
Mita
Iid
Manfored
Potenta
Hanford
Julge
Haryen
Manford Kwentkin
Neallaeny Yon
Deathfex
Plummer
Tacoma
Fadye Monte
Citeuus
Manford Irrigation and Pewar Company
Day Hind
Bachelant
Ford
Triest
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Phimmer
Eceston
TE Elyvich
Tegedi
Seattle
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Cindy
Kimey
Atlee
Andy
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