Rich American Citizen Heads Invading Force
A Salvadoran battle near Acajutla saw invaders drive toward Sonsonate. An American citizen, John Molsant, brokered the plot and was implicated along with family members in a conspiracy linked to Zelaya’s regime. Salvadoran authorities annexed key suspects, while U S officials eyed noninterference as Central American tensions flare.
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Mexico City
Meatro
Galvador
Joday
Nicaragua
Yeaterday
Acatjutla
Acajutle
Boneonate
Aonsonate
Sonsonate
Thia
John Mateant
San Francisco
Ral
Orihed
George
John Molsant
Anl
United States
Salvadorega
Molesant Brothers
Felipe Fernandes
Zelaya
John Molasant
Bonsonato
Feno Jonner
Felipe Fernandez
Nicaremus
Abe Divided All Wis Graft With Schmitz
An old political ally, Abe divided Wisconsin graft with Schmitz, as efforts to convict his former pal unfold. The report sketches a high stakes partisan feud and the pursuit of accountability.
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Abe
Ruef Testimony Pushes Schmitz Trial Toward Verdict
In San Francisco on June 12 Abraham Ruef testified that in January 1908 he gave Eugene Schmitz 2600 in currency and 1800 more for attachments from French restaurant keepers, saying the mayor would know the source of funds. The defense disputed the question as crucial to the verdict, drawing a packed courtroom and tense anticipation. In Monroe, a Gulf Coast League dispute over attendance led to a compromise to charge women for future games, preventing disruption.
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San Francisco
Cal
Schmits
Abraham Ruef
Wea
Fillmore Street
Eugene Schmits
Rust
Ruef
Schmitz
Schmita
Maurer
Franch Monroe
Korea
Monroe
Hanchiss
Japanese Attacks Highlight Depths of Bias in 1920 Berkeley
Reports from Berkeley and San Francisco recount an attack on a Japanese horticulturist harming a greenhouse and property, amid claims violence reflects deep anti Japanese sentiment. A separate note from Columbus Mississippi details a fatal shooting by John Parker of F B Theron after a domestic quarrel, with Parker offering no motive. New York notes Calve will sing in Cuba and Mexico next year starting October.
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Tonic
Japan
Asahi
Washington
Berkeley
Cal
San Francisco
Thomas G. Walker
Japanese Association of American States
A. Jap
United States
California
Noda
Viscount Acks
New York
Summs Calve
Cube
Mexico
Kidnappers Demand Six Thousand Ransom In New Orleans
In early June, a violent Italian crime scare linked to the Black Hand rises as Walter Lamana, a year old, is reportedly kidnapped. Protests by New Orleans business leaders prompt a public meeting led by President Codchaux of the Progressive Union. Authorities, unions, and exchanges pledge support while a kidnapping suspect is sought and a ransom demand circulates.
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New Orleans
Progresalvs Union
Codchaux
Union
New Orleana 1
Walter Lamena
Lamans
Kenner
Godchaux
New Orleana
Noritk
Coton and
Stock Exchanges
Comers Refusal to Hame Bankhead Sparks Alabama Row
Montgomery June 12 with the death of Senator John T Morgan Alabama faces a tense political scene as John H Bankhead and Joseph F Johnston are named for possible vacancies. Governor Comer may not appoint before the legislature reconvenes, leaving a crowded field of candidates and a broad party fight. Funeral arrangements unfold in Selma as Morgan’s death prompts state and national officials to plan memorial events.
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Montgomery
Ala
John T. Morgan
Alabama
John H. Bankhead
Joseph F. Johnston
Legisalature
Congress
Comer
Peskes
Bankhead
Johnsten
Btallings
Krox
Oates
Fitts
Senas
Frank Waite
Morgan
Pettus
Selma
Ann
Thin City
Live Oak Cemetery
William TR. King
Church Street Methodist Church
Sélma
Citie’ Zona
Germa
Senate
Washington
Fairbanks
Senator Morgan
Alewan
Allison
Frye
Callom
Daniel
Simmons
McLaurin
Cutherson
Perkins
Hacon
McCreary
Ekins
Tillman
Frasier
Gallinger
Taynor
Clarke
Arkansas
Nelson
Stone
Proctor
Whyte
Talleferro
Gyerman
Foraker
Crane
Soo
Pri
Johnston
Aenat E
Roosevelt Goes to Summer Home
President Roosevelt and party arrived at Oyster Bay at 6 08 p m after an uneventful Washington trip. He was greeted at the station by townspeople and neighbors on the crowded platform. The president was escorted to Segamor i where Archie and Quentin sprang into him as they waved from the car.
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Oyster Gay
I. L
President Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Washington
Ségamori
Atalon
Ar‘chie
Quentin
Middies Caught as Rats in a Trap at Sea Disaster
Norfolk reports surface of a canopy fragment and seamen hats from the Minnesota launch lost in a night storm. Navy says six mids and five sailors likely drowned. Evans orders kin notified and surface search continues. Divers to search the wreck site. possibly struck by a tug and barge.
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Norfolk
Minnesota
Alabama
Ettom
Washington
Evans
Ming
Navy ‘Department
Stevenson
Ulrich
Navy Department
President Visits Oyster Bay Crowd Deepens Community Ties
Presidents stops among neighbors in Oyster Bay, greeting children and shaking numerous hands. He assures locals there is no evidence of race death by own action as he lifts a playful child and comments on a drowning object, signaling a warm, informal town meeting.
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Oyster Bay
SECRETARY WILSON ON WITNESS STAND IN HOLMES CASE
Washington June 2 Secretary Wilson again testified on the Holmes Jr. trial. He denied promising to suppress information about the case and said the report was the Secret Service investigation’s product not a personal pledge. He defended releasing the report to inform the public despite accusations of secrecy and noted possible rule breaches only involve systematic information leaks by an employee.
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Washington
Wilson
Holmes Jr
Holmes
Diamianas
Agricultural Department
Wilton
Secret Service
Broker van Riper
Worthington
Mr. Wilson
Dureau of Statistica
Bureau of Atatletics
William Lo Lanning
Howard B. Preston
Preston Farming Company
North Dakota
Beker
Orchard scheme to steal child planned by ex lieutenant governor
A historical report details an alleged plan involving a former lieutenant governor and the orchard related kidnapping scheme. The article outlines the tension around authorities and the intended act, with emphasis on the key figures and location.
Orchard implicates plot to kidnap heir and murder of governor
The testimony traces Harry Orchard’s alleged role in urging a kidnap plot tied to David Conte and ex governor Frank Steunenberg’s murder. It outlines Orchard’s travels from Denver to Idaho, meetings with Paulson and Coates, and the plan to seize Paulson’s child for ransom, with ongoing defense attempts to cast doubt on his motives.
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Willam C. Haywood
Frank Gieunanberg
Orchard
Steunenberg
Boles
Hill Besterly
Ruver City
Federation
North
Pavlaon
David Gontes
Colorado
Coates
Jack Simpkins
Paulson
Pauleon
Jack Sim Aina
The
Oregon Railway
Weather Forecast for Georgia Thursday and Friday
The Weather from Washington reports fair weather in Georgia for Thursday and Friday with light northeast to west winds.
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Washington
Georgia
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Atata Department
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Parker
Theron
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Dickens County
Alabam
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Orivane
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Ham
Roosevelt
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Fla
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Palmetto
James Jones
Peart
Ada Schlite
Annie Randall
Fie
Amy
Fraler van Riper
Madrid
Spain
Senor Ferrer
Modero School
Barcelona
Jose Nakens
Motina
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Mato Ilaria
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