Senators Allege Justice Dept Spied on Judges for Rulings
Senator Borah charged in the Senate that federal agents investigated judges to influence government-favored rulings. Senator Norris supported the claim while Attorney General McReynolds denied any espionage. The report noted three judges were investigated including Robert W. Archbald. No action was taken.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Senate
Borah
Norris
McReynolds
Speer
Georgia
Federal
Attorney General
Robert W. Archbald
Works
Oprah
Crawford
Sutherland
Hoke Smith
Sorah
Department
Far &6
Senator Borah
May Withdraw Troops From Copper Strike District
Calumet Michigan August 8 withdraw al of troops from the copper strike district will begin next week unless the strike worsens Sheriff Cruse says a large deputy force will be ready by then Governor Ferris will not visit the district Special Emissary W P Palmer will continue strike talks He will meet mine management and if mediation is approved Secretary Wilson may visit Mother Jones urged miners to avoid saloons and guns during the strike warning of post strike barrells and a shine with mine managers
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Mich
Cruse
Ferris
W. P. Palmer
Department of Labor
Wilson
Mother Jones
Common Laborer Inherits Millions in Omaha Case
Frederick Gross Von Alvensieben, a day laborer in Omaha, receives notice from the German consul in Chicago that he has fallen heir to a $1,740,000 estate. The report notes the extraordinary inheritance and the unlikely beneficiary.
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Omaha
Neb
Frederick Gross von Alvensieben
Chicago
Detectives Trace Jewels in Narragansett Pier Robbery
Private detectives report that several jewels from the $150,000 Mrs. Jon E. Hunan robbery at Narragansett Pier on July 25 have been traced to New York City as part of the ongoing case.
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Jewel Roberies
New York
Aug
Jon E. Hunan
Narragansett Pier
Castro Wins Rebels In Venezuelan Campaign Across Provinces
Ex-President Cipriano Castro commands about 12,000 fighters as he lands at Coro and advances toward Barquisimeto with 4,000 while Generals Gonzales Pena and others reinforce in Zulia and Lara. In Caracas an army of 7,000 departs to pursue Castro as Gomez departs the capital.
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Trinidad
Cipriano Castro
Gomez
Venezuela
Castro
Coro
Falcon
Barquisimeto
Lara
Rosario Gonzales
Penuela
Venezuelan
Colombia
Navas
Araujo
Zulia
Maracaibo
Caracas
Juan Vincente Gomez
Jose Gil Forteul
Federal Council
NAM LETTERS READ FEUD WITH LABOR SHOWN
Washington reads the National Association of Manufacturers files as lobby probes reveal letters from Emery to Kirby discussing the sundry civil bill and labor policy. Foraker defends the late Vice President James Sherman during a senate hearing.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Capitol
National Association of Manufacturers
House
Emery
John Kirby
Association
Taft
Wilson
Department of Labor
C. W
Post
Secretary of
Labor
Kirby
William de Hertburn Washington
New York
A. WR. Farquhar
York
Farquhar
Virginia
Jettera
Daniel Davenport
Bridgeport
Conn
Underwood
New Democratic House
Foraker
Senate
James Schoolcraft Sherman
United States
Wilson Accepts Resignation of Ambassador Henry Wilson
President Wilson accepted the resignation of Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson to take effect October 14 and named ex Gov John Lind of Minnesota as personal representative to Mexico City to advise the embassy during the Mexican situation. Lind travels by rail via New Orleans or Galveston with Mrs Lind to proceed to Mexico.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico City
John Lind
Minnesota
Bryan
Lind
Huerta
Mexico
Lind Faces Mexico Row Over Recognition and Huerta
John Lind, Wilson's special envoy to Mexico, warned that without credentials and Mexican recognition his status will be persona non grata in the southern republic. Mexican officials insist no mediation or Huerta resignation will be accepted, amid Senate calls for an immediate inquiry into American lives and property in Mexico.
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Lind
Huerta
Mexico City
John Lind
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Manuel Garza Aldape
Europe
Republic
Washington
Mr. Lind
Minnesota
Wrecked Morenci Church Seen as Vandalism by Mexican
The Catholic church at Morenci Arizona was nearly destroyed by dynamite in what police say may be the work of a young Mexican who vowed to strike at institutions funded by working class contributions. Nearby reports note other varied incidents and legal actions across the country.
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Clifton
Ariz
Morenci
Castro Planned Venezuela Invasion While in Dresden
Cipriano Castro former Venezuelan dictator planned his current invasion while staying in Dresden months ago. He lived quietly with a German friend Hermann Wolfram.
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Castro
Berlin
Germany
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Dresden
Herman Wolfram
Digges Trial to Begin in White Slave Case
Selection of a jury to try Maury J. Diggs former state architect on a white slave law violation charge began before Federal Judge Van Fleet in San Francisco. Diggs is accused with Drew Caminetti.
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Digge
San Francisco
Maury J. Diggs
van Fleet
Diggs
Drew Caminetti
West Virginia lawmakers jailed for bribery
Webster Springs West Virginia August 6 five members of the state legislature were sentenced by Judge W 38 O'Brien in the Supreme court for bribery tied to the early year election of a United States senator. Rhodes Duff Asbury each six years in the penitentiary Smith five years six months and Hill five years. All five are disqualified for life from public office or trust positions.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
West Virginia
O'Brien
Supreme Court
United States
S. A. G. Rhodes
Ruth Duff
H. F. Asbury
B. A. Smith
Dave Hill
Cyprus
Nicosia
Constantine the Great
England
Supreme Court of Civil and Criminal Appeal
McAdoo invites bankers to discuss government deposits
Secretary McAdoo ordered telegrams to 68 city clearing house presidents inviting reps to Washington. The aim is to arrange government deposits in each region to facilitate movement of the autumn crops.
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Washington
McAdoo
Clearing House Association
Pacific Coast
Price Named Minister to Panama After Senate Nominations
Washington select William J Price of Danville Kentucky as minister to Panama. Brand Whitlock of Toledo Ohio considered for a European post. President Wilson forwards nominations to the Senate including Preston McGoodwin for Venezuela and W H Sawtelle for the Arizona district judgeship.
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Washington
William J Price
Danville
Wilson
Panama
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Aikely
Senate
Venezuela
Preston McGoodwin
Oklahoma
United States
Arizona
W. H. Sawtelle
Eighteen Die In Double Mine Explosion At Tower City
Eighteen men perished in a double explosion at the East Brookside mine of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company. Two men were rescued. Thirteen died in the first blast, five more after an attempted rescue failed.
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Tower City
East Brookside
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Strike Vote Under Way For 4000 Miners In Missouri
In St Louis on August 7 a strike vote is being conducted among about 4000 miners in St Francois County Missouri a major coal district. The Western Federation of Miners oversees the ballot as workers seek action in the district.
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St. Louis
St. Francis County
Missouri
Western Federation of Miners
Noted Populist to Dead
Vincennes Indiana August 7 Samuel W Williams thrice Populist candidate for vice president of the United States died at Good Samaritan hospital after an appendectomy operation
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Vincennes
Ind
Samuel W. Williams
United States
Good Samaritan Hospital
Brady's Wealth Estimated Like J P Morgan
New York Aug. Reports estimate Anthony N Brady’s estate rivals J P Morgan in size though the will offers no definite figures.
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Brady
New York
Anthony N Brady
Icia
Mr. Brady
J. P. Morgan
Arkansas swears in new governor amid election aftermath
George W. Hays was inaugurated governor of Arkansas in Little Rock on August 2, marking the fifth chief executive since January 1. The change follows the July 23 election amid a weathered political landscape.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
George W. Hays
Dle
Dismiss Major Ray's Petition in Supreme Court
Washington and instigation letters show Columbia Supreme Court denies Major Ray's petition to compel the war department to show why he should not be promoted. The ruling hinges on legal standards for military promotions and petitions for writs. The court's decision clarifies procedural requirements for such challenges.
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Major Ray
Washington
Aas
Columbia Supreme Court
Majer Y H. Ray
Campel
Chow
Cyprus Celebrates 35 Years of British Rule in Cyprus
The island of Cyprus marked its thirty-fifth anniversary under British possession following Turkey’s handover. The article recalls Cyprus history from 1199 to 1878 and notes Venetian fortifications at Famagusta, the centralized government structure, local schools, newspapers, and the judicial system under British administration.
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Cyprus
Mediterranean
Turkey
Great Britain
Berlin
Europe
France
England
Russia
Disraeli
Richard the Lion Hearted
Isaac Comenus
Guy de Lusignan
Jerusalem
Famagusta
Mustapha
Record of six twin pairs at Woodend infants school
In Shipley England the Woodend infants school hosts six pairs of twins, the headmistress notes the children dress alike and even girls in three pairs resemble one another in build causing occasional confusion.
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Shipley
England
Woodend Infants
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