Wholesale arrests shock Mexico City in Guatemala crackdown
In Mexico City on July 2 reports say President Cabrera of Guatemala ordered the arrest of 160 citizens for alleged complicity in his assassination attempt. Wealthy men are jailed and tried in groups of twenty with some condemned to death amid claims the charges are politically motivated. Diplomatic protests follow, while chaos and war-like mobilization ripple across Central America.
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Mexico City
Guatemala
Cabrera
Republic
Diplomatic Corps
Phillip M. Brown
United States
Guatemala Prepares for Movement From Mexican Frontier
Guatemala City reports persistent rumors of a rebel movement from Mexico on the anniversary of the 1871 revolt. Authorities remain calm as minor offenders are sentenced. troops under a French-trained officer are massed to resist any frontier action. In other items, U S railroad negligence figures cited. tobacco theft near Nashville. King Charles pledges martial law to support Franco, with troops still under arms in Lisbon.
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Guatemala City
Reform Movement
Revolutionary Party
Mexico
Cabrera
London
Lisbon
Charles
Franco
Harriman rail system to publish accident details
New York July 2 official announcement says BE H Harriman requires full accident reports to be promptly given to the press for Union Pacific and Southern Pacific systems. An experiment invites outsiders of local reputation to participate in hearings on Oregon lines.
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New York
Harriman
BE. H. Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Nto
Rockefeller Subpoena Effort Unrewarded in New York
United States Marshal Henkel and deputies failed to locate John D. Rockefeller to serve a subpoena for a Chicago circuit court appearance on July 6. Subpoenas were served on three Standard Oil officials Charles M. Pratt L Barstow and William M. Hutchinson.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Henkel
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Mr. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Charles M. Pratt
L. Barstow
William M. Hutchinson
Pinkerton Reported Conspiracy in Miners Union Trial
Morris Friedman testified that Pinkerton records show agents surveilling the Western Federation of Miners and United Mine Workers during the 1903 04 Colorado labor troubles. Witnesses described militia abuse, gunmen, and union looting as the trial pressed toward closing arguments.
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Boise
Ida
Morris Friedman
Pinkerton
Denver
Steunenbere
Friedman
Cripple Creek
Victor
Globeville
Colorado City
Trinidad
Western Federation of Miners
United Mine Workers of America
Colorado
Federation
Pinkerton Agency
Friendman
Fesne
Pinkertons
Borah
McParland
J. I. Wallace
K. C. Sterling
Independence Station
M. FR. White
Western Federation
Woodman
Haywood
Moyer
Sheepmen appeal for federal aid to stamp out Wyoming epidemic
The Wyoming board of sheep commissioners has asked the U S Bureau of Animal Industry for help to control an epidemic killing thousands of sheep. Officials believe a small fly entering lambs nostrils causes the illness.
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Federal Bureau
Cheyenne
Wyo
Board of Sheep Commissioners of
Wyoming
Bureau of Animal Industry of the
United States
Two Marine Accidents Off Nova Scotia Coast
Off Halifax two sea accidents occurred when the Red Cross liner Rosalind collided with the coast steamer Senlac in fog. The Senlac was beached at Mill Cove after transfers of crew and passengers, including nineteen passengers and thirty one crew, with no loss of life. The Rosalind remained afloat and sailed to its dock, crowded with American tourists such as Miss Clara Clemens, daughter of Mark Twain.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Red Cross Line
Mosalind
New York
Senlac
Carthagenta
Half Moon Ledges
Cape Sable
Rosalind
Sentac
Red Cross
Mill Cove
Dartmouth
Clara Clemens
Mark Twain
Boylan Arrested Over Murdered Child Case In New York
Thomas Boylan, father of Vivla Boylan, was brought before a magistrate after police failed to secure evidence for detention. Officers cite blood-stained mattress and clothing fragments as possible links to the murder, while the suspect denies involvement. The case hinges on inconclusive physical signs and ongoing inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Boylan
Vivla Boylan
Boylan
L Vioylan
Strike Ends As New York City Faces Odors And Cleanup
The New York garbage strike ends with drivers returning to work after negotiations with Mayor McClellan. Health officials race to clear mountains of refuse as hundreds of carts operate under police guard. Injuries occur as strikebreakers are attacked and a police sergeant is hurt by a blast. Ice company strike intensifies, with independent dealers profiting from hot weather demand.
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New York
Meyor McClellan
Health Department
William Duggan
American Ice Company
Ice Company
Brooklyn
Fee Company
Danger of famine in Greater New York city
New York July 2 reports warn of a danger of famine in western sections of the greater city as weather and supply issues strain food stocks. Officials say mitigation steps are being prepared to prevent shortage and protect residents.
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Greater
New York
No Discrimination Against Japanese In San Francisco
July 2 report says Japanese applicants to run intelligence offices were refused as police commissioners allowed such establishments to be operated only by American citizens. Embassy officials in Washington note no discrimination and see no further action or comment needed.
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Washington
San Francisco
Japan
Assaulted and murdered near home in Wausau
Jennie Rahle aged sixteen, daughter of John E B Rahle, was assaulted and murdered Sunday afternoon in a woods strip near her home as she returned from church in Stratford. Body found with hands tied behind back, clothes torn, a broken rib, and evidence of choking. Two men Irvie Bartlett of Nashville and James Mackey of Chicago questioned.
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Wausau
Wis
Jennie Rahle
John EB. Rahle
Stratford
Irvie Bartlett
Nashville
James Mackey
Chicago
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Embroiderius
R. R. Murphy
Austin
President Cabrera
Honduran
San Balvador
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Tenn
Hersley Collier
Montgomery County
Collier
Dark Tobacco Planters’ Association
Harriman Railroads
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Carnegie
General Education Board
Pittsburg
Ale
Wanku
Haywood Jury
Miners’ Union
Steamera
Veesel
Viola Boylan
Feseter
Wisconsin
Reliable Mills
Golden
Clothing House
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