War Among Mediators Is Cause of Failure
Reports from Niagara Falls reveal bitter splits among the three South American mediators Naon Dagama and Suarez over six weeks of talks. Argentine claims credit for progress meet opposition from Brazil and Chile who distrust Argentina and oppose publicizing meetings with President Wilson. The personal rift hindered decisive action on minor matters and obstructed peace efforts in Mexico.
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New York
Mexico
Niagara Falls
Naon
Argentina
Dagama
Suarez
Wilson
Washington
Chile
Brazil
Germany
England
Harding Foresees Prosperity Under New Currency for Farmers
Birmingham July 6 Two hundred Alabama Farmers Cooperative and Educational Union agents met to discuss financing and cotton movement. W P G Harding led the morning address predicting prosperity once the currency law takes effect. Committees on cotton and acreage drafted investigation work with named members. no other actions taken.
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Birmingham
Alabama Farmers’ Cooperative and Educational Union
W. P. G. Harding
W. J. Weston
H. ©. Pearson
J. M. Creel
J. N. Erwin
L. E. Gibson
W. H. Conway
C. M. Dinsmore
W. E. Hotchkiss
W. J. Mauldin
Mr. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Coffey Kills Stepfather in Tennessee Abuse Case
In Cumberland Gap Tennessee Crockett Coffey shot and killed his stepfather John Linger after claiming he found Linger abusing his mother and younger sister. Coffey says Linger advanced on him and he fired in a kill or be killed moment. Police investigated the incident.
Bees Drive Worshipers From Blodgett Church
Bees invaded the Methodist church in Blodgett Illinois on July 6 causing a rout of members. Worshippers fled and continued services outside as the infestation alarmed the congregation.
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Blodgett, Il
Carranza Victorious As Cerritos Captured In Mexico
Delays aside, Carranza troops reported capture of Cerritos as Constitutionalists move to trap the rebel garrison. Jesus Carranza commands 18 000 men with expected growth to 40 000 as reinforcements arrive. Villa and Carranza officials announce accord and plan to resume campaign against Mexico City.
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Saltillo
Mex
Carranza
Jesus Carranza
Cerritos
Queretaro
Washington
Hopkins
Torreon
Villa
Mexico City
Pretty Daughter of Millionaire in Chicago Insane
Mrs. Roger Bayley formerly Miss Morton, daughter of millionaire Mark Morton of Chicago, has been declared insane and placed under guardianship. She reportedly became violent and entered a personal crisis on June 28 and has since been closely guarded to prevent self harm.
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Chicago
Roger Bayley
Miss Morton
Mark Morton
Friends
Bayley
Explosion Drowns 18 in Skagway Launch tragedy
In Skagway Alaska on July 6 a gasoline launch exploded drowning 12 people with reports stating 18 total fatalities. Authorities and rescuers search the water as survivors recount moments after the blast near Lynn Canal.
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Skagway
Alaska
Lynn
Economy Plan Aims to Abolish State Offices and Courts
Frank N. Julian proposes retrenchment in Alabama government by abolishing useless offices including educational institutions and minor clerical posts. He outlines potential court reorganizations, saving estimates, and revenue measures while noting opposition in Calhoun County. Continued on Page 3.
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Frank N. Julian
Alabama Railroad Commission
Jacksonville State Normal School
John Pelham
Hugh D. Merrill
Circuit Court
W. W. Whiteside
Chancery Court
Calhoun County
Pelham
Julian
Patriots of the highest type urged to secure reform
The passage argues that strong patriots must push for needed changes and, when courts or offices are challenged, call on old friends to flood the legislature with arguments for retaining the office. It also notes plans to separate certain officers and departments to form a compact, efficient system.
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Judicial & Nt
England
I Sieg
Safety of Czar Heightens After Archduke Killings
In St Petersburg on July 6 fears for the Czar's safety rise after the Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife are assassinated. Six prior attempts on the Czar's life are noted. Precautions increase for the imperial train and the entire line will be guarded by troops on the imperial family’s return from Southern Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Francis Ferdinand
Russia
Prison preachers lead jailhouse services amid crowding
In the county jail last night prisoners held services led by W E Lampkin a black preacher held on mail fraud charges and assisted by Anderson Lawler held without bail for the murder of Fred Wood at Chat chie last month. Both preachers urge fellow inmates to Christian conduct while city jail crowding forces more inmates into county custody.
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W. E. Lampkin
Anderson Lawler
Fred Wood
Chatchie
Lampkin
Lawler
Boat tragedy during gale en route to Jumean
A heavy southern gale struck a boat carrying 20 people while it traveled from here to Jumean, triggering an accident reported today.
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Jumean
Mayor Pat Mitchell Escaped Two Assassination Attempts
In New York on July 6 Mayor Pat Mitchell dodged two assassination plots as Michael Murphy sought to explain the Saturday explosion. In Tarrytown guards increased around the town hall for hearings on eleven J W W workers arrested for disorderly conduct amid fears bombs were made locally.
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Mitchell
Michael Murphy
Mayor Mitchell
Tarrytown
N. Y
New York Police
Tarrytown Police
Justice Morehouse
Roosevelt Starts Rest Cure With Horseback Ride
Oyster Bay, N Y Colonel Theodore Roosevelt began a rest cure with a long horseback ride today accompanied by his daughter Mrs Richard Derby Jr who is hosting a weekend party at Sagamore Hill for friends The Colonel described feeling bully at the ride's end
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Oyster Bay, NX
Theodore Rosevelt
Richard Derby, Jr
Sagamore Hill
Royal Anniversary Celebrated in Windsor with Salutes
London July 6 The twenty first anniversary of the marriage of the King and Queen was observed at Windsor with bells rung at St George's Chapel and Windsor Parish Church and a twenty one gun salute in the Long Walk. An hour later a second salute marked Princess Victoria birthday, born July 6 1868.
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London
Windsor
St. George's Chapel
Victoria
Edward VII
Fire Chief’s Pet Bullfrog Charms City Hall
Bull the frog of Charlie Herron, a fire department driver, responds to Bull and sits in an aquarium behind the station. The three pound frog has a tadpole origin and may receive music training as Herron notes its surprising singing potential. The frog reportedly interrupts council meetings by singing unless stones are thrown to quiet it.
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Ecity Hall
Mr. Herron
N Aquarium
Launch set for Great Northern at Cramp shipyards
Arrangements completed at Cramp shipyards Philadelphia for the launching tomorrow of the steamship Great Northern now under construction.
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Philadelphia
Cramp
Great Northern
Re-election of Huerta Sparks Chagrin in Official Circles
Washington reports July 6 on Huerta winning the presidency with anger over his name appearing on ballots. Officials note the result does not alter U S policies and stresses the candidate Latourain was expected to win if Huerta had resigned.
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Washington
Muerta
Huerta
Pedro Latourain
Eight Die in Series of Accidents Across Nation
WECTIMS New York July 6 reports eight teen deaths and ten more fatally injured in a string of accidents nationwide. The ages include men and boys among the victims.
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New York
Mystery in Carman murder case deepens in Freeport
Police search for a masked man while Sheriff Pettit reports finding a box of .38 calibre cartridges at Dr. Edwin Carman's home. Mrs. Louise Bailey was shot to death in Carman’s office and a dictograph used to spy on him is tied to the case. Cecelia Coleman, Carman’s cook, reveals her lawyer spoke of an affidavit aiding Mrs. Carman’s alibi.
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New York
Freeport
No. 7
Edwin Carman
Louise Bailey
Carmam
Ceelia Coleman
Cook
Dr. Carman
Carman
Mass Family Slain in Chicago Home Tragedy
Neighbors discovered Herman Hischitz, his wife, married daughter, and her young daughter dead at their Blue Island home. All skulls crushed with an axe. murders occurred last night. A casualty from a separate Great Northern Railway and Steamship Company vessel note mentions a large ship built recently, 25 feet long? 65 feet wide, costing 2 400 000.
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Chicago
Herman Hischitz
Waite
Blue Island
Great Northern Railway and Steamship Company
Huerta Re elected President as Blanvet Named Vice President
From Mexico City yesterday full returns confirm Huerta’s re election and Blanvet’s appointment as vice president, filling the post since Pino Suarez’s assassination. The president’s control of the government is complete and the congress is expected to convene soon to validate the action.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Blan
Pino Suarez
Wilsons views on teachers duty shared with educational group
President Wilson spoke via dispatch to the National Educational Association stating no teacher should seek wealth and all should feel inspired to guide thinking and ambitions of future generations. Joseph Swarthmore College president addressed the convention noting commitment to national life and youth preparation.
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St. Paul, Miam
Wilson
National Educational Association
Adiapatch
Joseph Swayme
Swarthmore College
Teachers Get Down To Business Today At National Convention
After two days of preliminaries the annual convention of the National Sociational Association opens in St Paul Minnesota with two general sessions. Thousands of teachers from across the country attend along with the National League of Teachers Association and other educational groups.
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St. Paul, Miama
National Sodaucational Association
Ann
National League of Teachers’ Association
Fletcher Playing Great Game With Giants
Art Fletcher, star shortstop of the New York Giants, has been delivering a strong all around performance. He is viewed by many as the infield mainstay for the Giants through recent play.
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New York Giants
Giants
Fletcher
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