Row over Treasury clash ends with Andrews resignation
The long standing dispute between Secretary MacVeagh and Assistant Secretary Platt Andrews ends as Andrews resigns and calls for a congressional probe. Representative Cox of Ohio introduces a resolution for investigation after Andrews cites procrastination and indecision and urges Taft to review treasury leadership.
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United States Treasury
MacVeath
Platt Andrews
Andrews
MacVeagh
Representative Cox
Ohio
House
Taf
Treasury
Taft
Andrew
Urrency Murray
McClung
Internal Revenue
Cabell
White House
Nnor
Hilles
Norton
Ralph
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Remath
Andrews Resigns Amid Cabinet Cabinet Faction Tensions
Andrew states MacVeagh wrongly believes loyal workers form a cabal plotting against him. Andrews resigns effective immediately. Successor undecided. Director of the Mint Roberts is named as a prominent candidate in the discussion.
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Andrew
MacVeagh
Delasion
Andrews
Roberts
Saw Claude Allen Fire at Judge Massie
In Wytheville Virginia evidence opened in the Claude Allen murder case in Hillsville. Prosecutor J Wyser argued Allen caused the death of William M Foster and Judge Massie. Defense attorney R H Willis countered that Floyd Allen had killed the commonwealths attorney. Judge Bolen testified Allen fired at Massie then at Foster.
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Wytheville
Claude Allen
William M. Foster
Hillsville
Floyd Allen
Claude
W. M. Foster
J. Wyser
Commonwealth
Claude Alle
Willian M. Foster
Massie
R. H. Willis
Roanoke
Murde Foster
Judge Bolen
Claud Allen
Judge Massie
Foster
State boards appointments announced by Governor Glasscock
Charleston July 3 Governor Glasscock announced appointments to state boards effective July 1 including Pharmacy Frank B Haymaker Clarksburg examination in optometry Eugene A Hildreth Wheeling dental examiners H H Smallridge Charleston and A Mason Hite Mannington examination and registration of nurses J McKee Sites Martinsburg and C M Scott Bluefield
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Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
Frank B. Haymaker
Clarksburg
Eugene A. Hildreth
Wheeling
H. H. Smallridge
A. Mason Hite
Mannington
J. McKee
Martinsburg
C. M. Scott
Bluefield
Middle West Alive to Highway Improvement
Kenosha Wisconsin July 3 Special The revival of interest in highway improvement spans the middle west with plans to link Chicago and Milwaukee. Charles T Jeffrey on behalf of The Thomas B Jeffrey Company contributed 1000 dollars toward a 6000 dollar Kenosha county road fund praising better roads and urging broader support for the drive to connect Wisconsin prairies to the Mississippi River via a Chicago Milwaukee route.
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Kenosha
Wis
Middle West
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kenosha County
Wisconsin
Charles T Jeffrey
Thomas B Jeffrey
Chicago-Milwaukee
Ilinois
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Jeffrey
Arrest of Dick Williams Ends Syndicate Suspect’s Flight
Victor known as Dick Williams head of the medical syndicate with offices in New York Chicago and Philadelphia was captured in bed at Green's hotel Philadelphia after police raided his three offices last Saturday night He surrendered quietly and was taken to city hall Released on a technicality the warrant cited Richard Williams and his lawyer vowed to produce him when required He had nearly $6000 in cash on hand.
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Philadelphia
Victor
Dick” Williams
Medical Syndicate
New York
Chicago
Green’s
Eighth Street
Anth
Richard” Williams
Warted
Williams
World Heavyweight Title Bout at Las Vegas New Mexico
Report on the July 3 boxing match between Jack Johnson of Chicago and Jim Flynn of Pueblo, Colorado for the world heavyweight championship. Promoters expect a large crowd, though betting is light. Johnson is favored to win and predicts a knockout before twenty-five rounds.
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Jack Johnson
Chicago
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Colo
Las Vegas
N. M
Witle
Marquis of
Jeffries-Johnson
Renowo
Flynn
Jeffries
Johnson
Reno
Special trains bring sports fans to Las Vegas fight
East Las Vegas New Mexico July 5 The sporting spirit was evident as special trains brought in sport followers to Las Vegas. Streets filled by evening and odds held steady at Johnson 2 to 1. Fighters prepared for the ring at 2 tomorrow. Flynn absent. Johnson started a long motor trip in the morning.
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Las Vergas
N. M
Las Vegas
Johnson
Flynn
Roosevelt's Friend is for Wilson in Michigan July
Governor Osborn, a stalwart Roosevelt ally, issued a public statement backing Wilson in Michigan. He urged continued national leadership and emphasized the need for postwar policy direction aligning with Roosevelt’s reform era values.
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Roosevelt
Wilson
Tansing
Mich
Osborn
Roosevelt Opposition Appears to Favor Wilson Character
A daylong statement declares belief that a new political party lacks aecere. The tactic pits Wall Streeters against Wilson, praising his character, temperament, and fitness as an above average American president. Osborn hopes Roosevelt will not run.
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Wall Stret
Wilson
Osboro
Roosevelt
Telegraph skips issue on July fifth per longstanding custom
The Daily Telegraph will not publish tomorrow, July fifth, following a long-standing editorial tradition of taking a day off the press.
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Daily Telegraph
Last Great Battle Possible in Mexican Revolution
Six hours of intense fighting near Michumba Mexico, about forty miles north of Chihuahua, pitted 5000 rebels under General Pascal Orozco against 5000 government troops led by General Victoriano Huerta. Neither side gained a clear advantage as artillery and infantry clashed. rebel cannons faced by federal bombardment and infantry maneuvers. By nightfall, losses were slight and ammunition shortages could prolong the struggle for days.
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Michumba
Mex
Chihuahua
Pascal Orozco
Victoriano Eber
Gachimba Pass
One Thousand Miners Strike in Wyoming Valley
Wilkesbarre Pa July 4 One thousand miners and laborers quit work in the Wyoming Valley. Five hundred men at the Susquehanna Company operations in Nanticoke walked out after some workers refused union membership. Union edict requires underground workers to join to enjoy operator benefits from the United Mine Workers. At Butler Collieries in Pittston five hundred miners quit after a slate picker was discharged.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming Valley
Susquehanna Company
Nanticoke
United Mine Workers
Butler
Pittston
Indignation Flares as Soldier Boys Deny Mount Gretna Camp
Disappointed Company I soldiers at the armory hold an indignation meeting over missing the Mount Gretna encampment. They blame politics for the failure and fear loss of jobs as Ohio Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania plan to camp as usual. Only one of twenty-five reported for drill in uniform, drawing a hostile reception for the lone participant.
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Mount Gretna
Company I
Armory Hall
Ohio
Virginia
Maryland
Pensylvania
Bryan Ready for Campaign Visit and Departure
Baltimore on July 3 reports a large exodus of delegates and convention visitors. William J. Bryan and his wife left for Chicago, with Bryan stating he will now prepare for the campaign.
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Bryan
Baltimore
William J. Bryan
Chicago
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Showers Likely
Local showers are forecast for West Virginia on Thursday and probably Friday. In Virginia, thundershowers are expected Thursday in the western areas and Thursday night in the eastern portion, with showers likely on Friday and light to moderate southerly winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Democrats wait for Roosevelt outline program
Baltimore July 3. Democratic national committee members discuss Wilson campaign prospects depending on whether Col Roosevelt forms a third party. They anticipate Wilson appealing to conservatives and progressives if the Republican vote splits, boosting Wilson and Marshall. Indianapolis third party launched by Progressive Republicans adopts resolutions denouncing the Chicago convention and plans tickets in every county with a state slate. Edwin M. Lee elected state chairman and Harvey Bestout Jr. secretary.
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Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Col
Roosevelt
Mack
Marshall
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Edwin M. Lee
Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
Edwin K. Lee
Harvey Bestout
Lee
Governor Wilson Greets Visitors Amid Public Screenings
Governor Wilson engaged in numerous courteous exchanges with visitors and paused for a man with a moving picture machine. He bowed smiled and looked around as locals gathered by the doorway, with every moment likely to be captured on film for the screen.
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Ernor
Wilson
Wilson Pleased With Running Mate Wilson Is Pleased With Running Mate
Governor Wilson greets delegates at the Little White House seaside estate in Seagirt after a late breakfast as photographers and moving picture crews capture the scene. He telegraphed Governor Marshall in Indianapolis to extend sincere congratulations and expressed high regard for his running mate as an executive and friend.
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Seagirt
Wilson
White House
Baltimore
Wilson Cottage
Marshall
Indianapolis
General Hoke Pond Obituary in Lincolnton Dies at Home
General R F Hoke, Confederate officer and reputed personal choice of Robert E Lee to succeed him, died at his Lincolnton home today. He had served under Lee and was noted for his wartime leadership and long service to the Confederacy.
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Hoke Pond
Charlotte
N. C
R. F. Hoke
Robert E.i Lee
Lincolnton
Victims Sought in Akron Airship Disaster
Atlantic City July 3 search resumed for the bodies of Melvin Vanniman Frederick Elme and Walter Gest among the five Akron airship explosion victims. The hunt continued despite grim reports and ongoing investigations into the catastrophe.
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Atlantic City
Melvin Vanniman
Frederick Elme
Walter Gest
Akron
Wilson Answers Inquiries Seagit N J July 3
Wilson sits on the Little White House porch and answers a flood of questions from reporters. He appears tired and careworn, and says he does not know if he will appoint McCombs as campaign manager or suggest him for chairmanship. He spends the day meeting callers and handling correspondence.
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Wilson
Seagit
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
West Virginia Guard May Yet Attend Mount Gretna Camp
Charleston authorities report the West Virginia national guard units planned to leave for Mount Gretna Pennsylvania for the annual encampment were ordered cancelled. They may instead proceed to camp later in the month though the exact site remains undetermined.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia National Guard
Mount Gretna
Hampton Gas Plant Sold in Hampton Virginia
C Loomis Allen acting for the Newport News and Old Point Railway and Electric Company bought the Hampton Phoebus and Fort Monroe Gas Corporation plant. He also took over the franchise serving Hampton Phoebus the national soldiers home and Fort Monroe.
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Hampton Gas Company
Hampton
100 Girls Escape Triangle Fate in Fire
Boston July 8 One hundred girls narrowly escaped a $15 000 fire that ruined the interior of a three story frame factory occupied by Willowcraft Manufacturing at 2229 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Six firemen were overcome by smoke and Captain Steven collapsed from excitement N B Williams and Alfred T Hall risked their lives to warn the employees reaching the ground by swinging onto a tree branch
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Boston
New York City
Willowcraft Manufacturing Company
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Steven
Williams
Alfred T. Hall
Banquet for Canadian Trade Minister in London
The West India committee will host a banquet in London tomorrow night honoring Hon. George E. Foster, Canadian minister of trade and commerce, with Bonar Law and other public figures among the guests, signaling momentum for closer Cana da West Indies trade relations.
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London
Canada
British West Indies
West India Committee
George E. Foster
Bonard Law
Roosevelt remarks on Wilson candidacy and third party plans
No statement from Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on July 5. Colonel Roosevelt said he would not comment yet on Wilson's selection as a Democratic candidate. He spoke briefly with BE. A. Van Valkenburgh of Philadelphia about third party plans.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
N. J
Wilson
Aay
BE. A. van Valkenburg
Philadelphia
Wilson to Decide on Campaign Plans
Baltimore on July 3 Governor Wilson will decide the direction of his presidential campaign and whether to appoint a campaign committee and confer with the national committee sub committee on naming officers of the new Democratic national committee this morning the national committee members said.
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Wilson
Baltimore
National Committee
New
Democratic National Committee
German Arctic Expedition Plans Under Schroed Stranz
Berlin July 3 The German Arctic expedition led by Lieutenant Schroed Stranz will depart in June 1913 for a four year voyage through the northeast passage. Royalty will provide support for the expedition.
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Berlin
Schroed-Stranz
Northeast Passage
Governor Wilson's brisk crowd at Seagirt summer home
Governor Wilson received thousands of visitors at Seagirt New Jersey as he prepared for the Democratic nomination. Regiments of supporters pressed on the shrubbery and porch, shaking hands until his arm grew sore and stiff, yet he kept a smile for every youngster and adult.
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Seagirt
N. J
Wilson
Tri-State Good Roads Meet Opens at Monte Ne Arkansas
A convention of the Tri-State Good Roads Association began in Monte Ne Arkansas and runs through tomorrow. Delegates from Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma attend representing commercial agricultural and improvement groups.
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Tri-State Good Roads
Monte Ne
Ark
Tri-State Good Roads Association
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Taft's Old Home Auctioned in Cincinnati
The former Taft residence in Cincinnati Ohio was put up for auction today to satisfy creditors. The house had housed several occupants after the president’s term and the last owner entered bankruptcy before the sale.
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Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
President Taft
Progressive Republicans Endorse Wilson in Minnesota
The Minnesota Progressive Republican League will back Woodrow Wilson in the coming campaign, announced by League President Loftus. The July 3 statement from Republicans for Wilson in Minneapolis confirms the support and signals a unified party stance for the New Era.
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Republicans
Senate OKs 1.95 million for militia encampments
The Senate approved a joint resolution appropriating 1.95 million dollars for encampments of organized state militias. The measure now goes to the president for signature.
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Washington
Senate
Georgia House Backs Wilson Support in July Action
In Atlanta on July 3 the Georgia House of Representatives adopted resolutions congratulating Woodrow Wilson and pledging the state's Democratic party support. The move reflects strong party alignment and endorsement from Georgia lawmakers.
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Wilson
Atlanta
Georgia
House of Representatives
Woodrow Wilson
Miners Y M C A Buildings Debated in Coal Fields
Ira P. Shaw of the Industrial Department touring the coal region argues three quarters of fatal mine accidents are preventable and most non fatal ones result from carelessness. He promotes miners Y M C A with moving pictures, showers, gym and recreation to improve safety and morale.
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Ira PD. Shaw
Young Men's Christian Association
New York
Young Men’s Christian Association
Pulaski Street
Colored Y. M. C. A
Scott Street
James G. Sd4tz Childrens
Troe
Shaw
Welch
State Mine Department
Weuware and
Lackawana
Pennsylvania
Clinch Valley
Cabin Creek
YM. C. A
Pocahontas Field
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