United States Reserves Right on Armament Limits at Peace Conference
At The Hague on June 20 the second session of the conference discussed limits on armament and the right to present the issue for Germany. General Porter stated the U S reserve to raise the question and a dual section on collection of debt. Britain and Germany indicated support for proposals including an international prize court for maritime war. The initial proposition reportedly would come from Germany with swift support from the United States and Great Britain.
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United States
Germany
Hague
Terence
Horace Porter
Russia
Edward Fry
Great Britain
Baron von Bieberstein
Porter
Session Moves Through Routine Matters
The record notes the session handled only routine items beyond two main issues, with proceedings described as perfunctory in character.
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Sion
Poison Capsule Aimed at Barrington Intercepted
A mailed capsule laced with strychnine intended for Lord Frederick Seymour Barrington, jailed awaiting execution for the McCann slaying, was intercepted by the sheriff. An envelope marked personal contained the capsule and a letter claiming indigestion relief. A doctor tested the contents on an animal, which died quickly.
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St. Louis
Frederick Seymour Barrington
Clayton
James P. McCann
Lord Barrington
Herpel
Aveat
Breaking the News in Philadelphia Record Era
A playful reminiscence about early news methods, noting tablets of stone and the idea of breaking news with a crowd or tool, set against the Philadelphia Record. It blends pops and names in a tongue in cheek reflection on journalism’s past and present.
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Tommy
Pop
Philadelphia
Goddard Reveals Bomb Evidence In Orchard Trial
Justice Luther Goddard of Colorado described the discovery and handling of the Orchard bomb used in the Haywood case. The bomb's screw eye, rusted cap, and packed powder were recovered, examined, and later exploded under witness oversight. Corroboration came from Mrs. Soward and John L. Sterns, with letters from Pettibone and Hawkins supporting Orchard’s account. The defense objects to admissions, but rulings favor the prosecution. External flood and obituary notices accompany the page.
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Rolse
Ida
Ye State
Goddard
eAides
Harry Orchad
William
Haywood
Miners’ Magazine
Argon
Western Federation of Miners
Luther M. Goddard
Orchard
Colorado
Denver
McParland
Bulkely Wells
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Justice Goddard
Senator Borah
Richardson
Darrow
John L. Sterns
Mutual Tie Insurance Company
Canyon City
Peabody
George Pettibone
Stearns
Horaca.n. Hawkins
Thomas Hogan
Telegraph Workers threaten nationwide strike over demands
Western Union and Postal Telegraph operators face a possible strike within a week or ten days if their demands are not met, declared by the Commercial Telegraphers' union. The plan envisions a large office strike followed by local actions. Postal Telegraph officials downplay prospects of a strike, stating employees have no grievances.
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New York
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Konenkamp
The
Postal
Telgraph
Small
Edward J. Nally
Postal Telegraph Company
Johnson receives doctor of laws at Pennsylvanians graduation
Philadelphia June 20 commencement week at the University of Pennsylvania concluded with the 1511th annual exercises. Degrees were conferred on 510 students including Governor Johnson of Minnesota who received the doctor of laws and delivered the commencement oration on the topic The University Days' Opportunity.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Johnson
Minnesota
Torpedo Destroyer Sinks After Explosion Off Torquay
Four torpedo boat destroyers conducted steam trials off Torquay bay when an explosion occurred on one vessel. Twenty crew members jumped or fell into the water and were rescued by the torpedo gunboat Dryad. The damaged destroyer sank shortly after.
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Torquay
Eng
Torquay Bay
Dryad
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Barrington
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Harry Orchard
Riley Harris
Roach
Athens
Lithos
Trikkala
Thessaly
Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Flora Beall Ginty
George C. Ginty
Wisconsin State Press Association
Chippewa Herald
Ruef
San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Dinan
Western Union and
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W. R. Karl Furniture Co
Reliable Mills
Golden Eagle Clothing House
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