Oklahoma Capital Race Sparks Statewide Referendum
Oklahoma City and Guthrie drive a key battle over the permanent state capital as a special election set for tomorrow. Voters will also decide a constitutional clause limiting foreign railroad firms from owning domestic Oklahoma corporations amid a potential US Supreme Court challenge.
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Owahowa City
Okla
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Hawnee
Oklahomi Chi
United States Supreme Court
National Congress of Mothers Opens in Denver
Delegates and visitors from all over the United States attend the fourteenth annual National Congress of Mothers in Denver for a five day program. Topics include child welfare, home life, infant mortality prevention, education, and family responsibilities with leaders from major cities guiding discussions. Officers listed include President Mrs Frederick Schoff of Philadelphia and vice presidents Mrs Roger D McMullen and Mrs Jefferson D Gibbs.
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Denver
Colo
United States
National Congress of Mothers
America
Frederick, Schoff
Philadelphia
Roger D. McMullen
Mvanston
Jefferson D. Gibbs
Los Angeles
David O. Mears
Albany
N. Y
Jamess. Bolton
New Haven
James McGill
Washsington
D. C
Louis” K. Gilson
Willamete, Hl
Remembered Her Voice at Blind School Alumni Reunion
In Columbus Ohio a forty year separation ended in a warm reunion when Mrs J E Brewster from Stewartsville Minnesota aged sixty four recognized the voice of her classmate Mrs Fawcett McMillen from West Mansfield Ohio aged sixty five at the state school for the blind where both attend a reunion of alumni.
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Columbus, O
J. E. Brewster
Stewarsville
Minn
Fawcett McMillen
West Mansfield
State School For the Blind
Pension Plan Adopted by Railroad Board
The board of directors of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway authorized adopting a pension plan for veteran and incapacitated employees. Eligibility requires fifteen years of service.
Pension eligibility rules for early retirees described
The passage states a sixty five year age limit for pensions, with an exception for men who become incapacitated before that age and have served the company long enough, making them eligible for a pension.
Pan Presbyterian Council opens in Dublin with global delegates
Presbyterian leaders from around the world gather in Dublin for the Pan Presbyterian Council slated to discuss church and religious questions. About five hundred delegates and visitors, including Mrs. Clark wife of Missouri Representative Champ Clark, attend the opening as sessions run through most of the week.
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Dublin
Pan-Presbyterian Council
United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Russia
Italy
Greece
England
Ireland
Scotland
Spain
Switzerland
China
Japan
Ceylon
South Africa
America
Clark
Champ Clark
Missouri
World Missionary Conference to Open in Edinburgh
Delegates and visitors arrive in Edinburgh for the World's Missionary Conference opening next Tuesday. The gathering is expected to be one of the largest of its kind with eminent Presbyterian divines missionaries educators and laymen from many regions. The United States and Canada will be well represented including a Canadian delegation of twenty five members.
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Edinburgh
United States
Canada
Death Claims Mrs Margaret Harrison in Tazewell
Mrs. Margaret Harrison widow of the late Colonel Joseph Harrison died at the home of George W McCall in Tazewell. She was seventy five and survived by sons W G Harrison and J V D Harrison, with two daughters in law. Funeral services will be held Sunday in Tazewell and burial planned at Jeffersonville cemetery.
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Tazewell
Margaret Harrison
Joseph Harrison
George W. McCall
Policy to curb new national banks in state bank territory
The Comptroller of the Currency announced a shift to discourage organizing new national banks in areas already served by state banks. Examiners will assess local banking fields, considering both existing national and state institutions. The aim is to strengthen state banking by avoiding conflicts with national rivals.
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Washington
Fancy Clothes Sold At Uncle Sam Auction Sale
Society women modistes and milliners crowded the New York customs house in a brisk sale of trunks seized for duty free importation through sleeper trunks. The auction offered valuable Paris gowns embroidered waists and other women s wear with forty nine princess gowns fetching good prices.
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New York
Customs House
Uncle Sam
Negro Murderer Is Electrocuted in Richmond
Richmond dispatch reports Thomas Noel, a Norfolk County Black man who killed a deputy sheriff, was electrocuted this morning. The execution followed his conviction and a lengthy legal process.
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Richmond
Thomas Noel
Norfolk County
Conferees Seek End to Stocks and Bonds Provision
Democrats oppose a provision for federal regulation of corporate securities. The conferees, aided by Wickersham, aim to eliminate the stocks and bonds section from the report.
Tentative Accord on Long and Short Haul Provisions
Washington reports progress on the administration railroad bill with Attorney General Wickersham aiding sessions. Senators Elkins and Seldoniewicz note substantial progress toward a tentative agreement on long and short haul provisions, with details unavailable. The stock and bonds provision will be removed due to Senate conferees opposition to federal regulation of corporate securities.
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Washington
Wickersham
Elkins
Seldwch
Mann
Illinois
Senate
House
Democrats
Roosevelt Party Homeward Bound
Former President Roosevelt returns home aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria with Mrs. Roosevelt Kermit and Ethel, sailing from Southampton. The ship is due at Quarantine New York June 17 but will not land in New York until the next morning.
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New York
Southampton
Roosevelt
Fruit Crop Report Signals Mixed Prospects Across Regions
Washington June 1 The Agriculture Department reports strong fruit prospects in New England and the Pacific coast offsetting losses in the central states where frost damaged crops. Apple condition sits eight points below last year while peaches are favored by Georgia Delaware prospects. Frost cut blackberries and raspberries by ten percent. watermelons and cantaloupes show slight declines.
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Washington
New England
Pacific Coast
Central States
Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Mpelaware
Storm Injures Twenty in Smith County
A Texas storm last night injured twenty people and destroyed much property in Smith County, with meagre advices received tonight detailing the damage and casualty count.
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Smith County
Texas
Houston
Tex
Twen
Oregon Agricultural College marks first 25 years
Corvallis Oregon June 10. A week of celebration begins at the Oregon Agricultural College to honor the institution’s 25 years since becoming a separate school. Preparations have been under way for months and an attractive program has been arranged.
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Corvallis
Ore
Oregon Agricultural College
Important Witness Assassinated Near Otter Pond
Jules Robsoon, a prominent witness in the night rider cases, was assassinated by an ambush on his farm near Otter Pond Kentucky on June 1. The shooting occurred as authorities probe conspiracy and violence linked to the era. Local officials report no immediate arrests.
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Princeton
Jules Robsoon
Night Rider
Otter Pond
Republican Convention Opens in Little Rock Arkansas
Between four and five hundred delegates gather in Little Rock for the Republican state convention as it is called to order today.
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Little Rock
Ark
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia expects showers Saturday and partly cloudy conditions Sunday with rising temperatures. Virginia shows showers Saturday and partly cloudy skies in the west with showers in the east and moderate east to southeast winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Senate Tariff Debate Renewed As Beveridge Leads
Washington June 10 The Senate renewed tariff discussion with Senator Beveridge as the principal speaker advocating the measure to spend 250000 for information aiding tax law administration and called a first step toward a tariff commission. House actions on naval bills and conferees dominated the day with votes on autos for leaders and shipbuilding appropriations.
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Washington
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Laie
House
Cannon
Sherman
Pacific Coast
Ford Indictments Dismissed in Warriner Case Fallout
Cincinnati June 10 The three indictments against Mrs Jeanette Stewart Ford including blackmail and receiving stolen money were nolled by Judge Caldwell ending her involvement in the Warriner case. A prosecution memo blamed ruin of fortune and health and urged dismissal. Ford, hospital patient, escaped yesterday amid police aid before recapture. Edgar Street Cooke, former Big Four worker, remains to be tried for alleged blackmailing Warriner with Ford. Her children to be placed for care with a Cincinnati family.
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Cincinnati
Jeane Te Stewart Ford
Charles J. Warriner
Big Four Railroad
Caldwell
Common Pleas Court
Warriner
Ford
Edgar Street Cooke
Big Four
Chi-Caro
Tax Law Test Heard in Michigan Telephone Tax Case
Proceedings opened in federal court in Grand Rapids to test the application of the Michigan local ad valorem tax law on telephone companies. The hearing focused on whether the state tax compliance requirements violate federal statutes.
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Crand Rapids
Mic
United States
Despondent Youth Hangs Self Near Amsterdam New York
Amsterdam New York June 10 A seventeen year old named Howard Putnam hanged himself to a tree in the wake of a broken love affair. Local authorities reported the incident as a suicide.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Howard Putnam
Here
Federal troops capture Valladolid in Yucatan uprising
Mexican dispatches report Valladolid captured by federal forces. Rebels fled to the mountains after heavy fighting. many dead and wounded left behind. Nicolas Soza, insurgent ringleader, among a number of prisoners. 30 National Guard killed and seven wounded in the assault led by Colonel Lara.
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Mexico City
Mex
National Guard
Lara
Noted Clergyman Dead in Philadelphia
Rev. Chas. A. Dickey, a leading Presbyterian clergyman and former moderator of the general assembly, is dead in Philadelphia on June 10. The death marks the loss of a prominent religious leader and longtime church figure with national influence.
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Philadelphia
Chas. A. Dickey
United States
General Assembly
Gerbracht Convicted on All Six Counts in Fraud Case
New York June 10 Charles R. Heike secretary of the American Sugar vetoing company was convicted on one of six counts of conspiracy to defraud the government Ernest W Gerbracht was convicted on all six counts The jury disagreed as to James F Bendernagel
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New York
Charles RR. Heike
American Sugar Vetoing Company
Ernest W. Gerbracht
James F. Bendernagel
Preach Gospel of Health and Tuberculosis Sunday Reach
National Association reports at its New York headquarters that tuberculosis Sunday services drew four million churchgoers, about forty thousand sermons were preached, and over 1.25 million literature pieces distributed. Cooperation with newspapers expanded the gospel to 26 million in the United States.
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New York
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Gospel of Health
United States
Governor grants thirty day respite in murder case
Charleston June 10 Governor Glasscock granted John Medley a thirty day respite from hanging. Medley was sentenced for the murder of Neely Shannon after the U S Supreme Court issued a writ of error.
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Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
John Medley
Neely Shannon
Supreme Court of the United States
Train Wreck at St Louis Injures and Kills Several
A fast mail train bound for Texas wrecked in St Louis, killing three people and fatally injuring two others. Six more passengers were seriously hurt as the locomotive tore through the track and plowed into the building walls.
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St. Louis
Iron Mountain & Southern
Texas
Harvard Clubs Meet in Cleveland for Annual Gathering
Cleveland hosts the Associated Harvard Clubs of America annual meeting as members arrive amid cheers and school spirit. The red dune area signals the event instead of the usual setting, reflecting college pride and camaraderie.
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Cleveland
Dune
Harvard Clubs of America
Harvard graduates gather for two day reunion meeting
The text notes hundreds of Harvard graduates arriving from across the country for a two day reunion and meeting of associated clubs leaving crimson traces in the city center.
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Harvard
Bluefield Car Still Very Much in Race
Gettysburg Pa June 10 Special The Atlantic New York endurance tourist reached here after a good run from Staunton Va Many southerners were impressed with the park the cars passed through Antietam and other towns attracted attention Roads between the towns were fair except in West Virginia The Bluefield entry is still in the race though many cars were disqualified from Roanoke to Staunton Only six cars finished within the allotted time Thursday The routs today passed Charleston and Shepherds town W Va where large receptions greeted the tourists Hundreds of bouquets were thrown into the cars as they went through They leave in the morning for Philadelphia a 116 mile run and lay over until Monday before continuing to New York.
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Gettysburg
New York
Staunton
Antietam
West Virginia
Bluefield
Roanoke
Charleston
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Philadelphia
Duke Seeks Fourth Marriage Faces Relatives Scruples
Brodie L Duke, age sixty two and tobacco magnate from Durham North Carolina, came to Washington to marry Rochelle, age twenty eight. The ceremony at a church failed and the couple disappeared with Rochelle staying with a friend. Relatives rush to Durham to block the match amid Duke's prior marriages and legal troubles.
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Washington
Brodie LL. Duke
Durham
N. C
Miss Rochelle
Duke
First Presbyterian Church
Alice Webb Duke
Wolgast Breaks Arm In Milwaukee Fight
Ad Wolgast, in his first defense since winning the lightweight title from Bat Nelson, injured his left forearm in the fourth round against Jack Redmond of Milwaukee. A fracture occurred in the seventh round, leaving Wolgast largely unable to continue while Redmond pressed for a possible finish. The newspaper favors Wolgast due to his early lead despite the injury.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ad Wolgast
Nelson
Jack Redmond
Wolgast
Redmond
RedJmond
Wolvast
Forty-Two Violations Charged in Bucket Shop Indictment
A federal grand jury indicts the Western Union Telegraph Company for forty two violations of the bucket shop law of 1909. The case ties telegraph wire and tickets to bucket shop operations in the District of Columbia. Indictments also name William B. Price Virginia P. Randolph Henry M. Randolph Charles T. Morehead Thomas H. Campbell and John P. Altberger of Philadelphia.
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Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Wesern Union Telegraph Company
Western Tnion Company
Dietrick
Columbia
William B. Price
Virginia P. Randolph
Henry M. Randolph
Charles T. Morehead
Thomas H. Campbell
John P. Altberger
Philadelphia
West Virginia primary shifts shape of House and Senate race
West Virginia convention and district primaries loom large with Senator Scott seen gaining in support. Upshur County votes may decide Gaines and Avis contests in the Third district while Sturgiss leads in the Second district, shaping congressional nominations ahead of a later district primary.
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Washington
West Virginia
Scott
Barbour
Pendleton
Randolph
Stureiss
Stursiss
Sturgiss
Forman
Barbour County
Pendletonounty
the &Me
Formon
Detriet
Upshur
Avis
Gaines
Buckhannon
Upsaur
George K. Work
Internal Revenue
Tyler County
J. M. Underwood
Long
Woodyard
Capitol
Chas. P. Light
Virginian Bunced in Hotel Ruse Over Lost Cash
Clarence Davis of Glen Allen Va. reported to police that he met three strangers yesterday and let one hold his roll of 458 dollars. He was invited to a hotel room then went downstairs with the man leaving his money in the room. On return the trio and the money had vanished.
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Washington
Clarence Davis
Glen Allen
Davis
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