Instructor and two soldiers killed in Wright aircraft crash
Leighton W. Hazel of the seventeenth infantry and A. J. Welch died when a Wright type Army plane, reportedly overloaded, fell to the ground near Hebool Maryland at about 6 o clock. The incident killed the noted teacher and a local officer, witnessed by several comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Aviation Hebool
Wright
Maryland
Leighton W. Hazel
Coors
A. J. Welch
Felch
Wrights
Unclear OCR Fragment Reports Coastal Eruption Impact
Fragmentary text describes a June eruption near Uyak and Shel t touching shore bringing word of effects on fishing villages. Mentions two hundred and a volcano Seorreasd with references to Thuteiay and Idibt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uyak
Matmai
Rinehart Family Holds Tenth Annual Reunion
Descendants of Lou and Elizabeth Rinehart, settlers near La Grand, gathered for the tenth annual reunion of their family association. Attendees traveled from California Idaho and Oregon to join the event.
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Lou
Elizabeth Rinehart
la Grand
California
Idaho
Oreie
Turkey Trot Exhibition Turns Fatal at Family Pier
Mrs Agnes and her husband staged a turkey trot display at the piers for the family. A sudden pain in her side sent her to the floor unconscious ten minutes later. A physician arrived but she could not be revived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womerly
Jane
Agnes Econ
New Interstate Rates Mandate Coastal Route Adjustments
The article reports new rates required by the Interstate Commission for travel between Norfolk Virginia and adjacent ports and cities. It notes establishment by June with deadlines into October and mentions the Newport News chamber and several rail and coach lines agreeing to the new fare structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newart Newa
Norfolk
Chamber of Newport
New
Areni Railway
Atlantic Coach
Alt. Vine
Norfolk and Mapeake
Ohio
Noryouth Belt Line
Adophia
Todey
Fragmented OCR Quote Reflects Medical Plea to Die
An unclear OCR fragment shows a patient uttering I would rather die as physicians respond to a dire medical situation. The readable text hints at a medical plea amid a difficult treatment context.
Harper Memorial Library Dedicated At University of Chicago
The Harper Memorial Library was dedicated during the eighty third convocation at the University of Chicago in Chicago Illinois. Noted educators librarians and officials attended the ceremonies including Dr Frank W Gunsaulus President Harry Pratt Judson and Dr James B Angell. Franklin MacVeagh secretary of the treasury delivered the address at the commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harper Memorial Library
William Rainey Herper
University of Chicago
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Harry Pratt Judson
The
Cote
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
Franklin MacVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
Coastwise ships seek free passage through the canal plan
A speaker argues for free passage for coastwise vessels through the canal with a reasonable toll for others. He supports railways operating steamships if rates are regulated by the interstate commerce commission and believes transcontinental railroads should not fear canal competition as settlement and population grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ius
Renewed Talk Of Electric Car Line To County Capital
A Virginia league worthy trolley proposal for a Bluefield Princeton coalfield link gains attention as leaders seek a concrete plan and funding. The plan hinges on community confidence and a promoter list to attract financiers and secure a first class ball team for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Princeton
Coalfield
Bluefield
Coal Field
Virginia League
Impeachment Resolution Against Seattle Judge Hanford
Washington June 11 A judiciary committee will present an impeachment resolution against Judge Cornelius Hanford of Seattle in connection with his action in the Olsen socialist citizenship case. The sub committee will hear the charges against Hanford in Seattle.
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Seattle
Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Cornelius Hanford
Hansford
Milton Celebrates 250th Anniversary of Founding
Milton Massachusetts marks its 250th founding anniversary with a general holiday. Business houses, factories, and residences display gal attire. The program features historical exercises and outdoor sports.
Two Jersey Children In Drowsy After Berry Snack
Made Mad By ferries Cartden N J June 11 Mary Hart man and Anna Gross ate sim eon weed berries at Pyne Point Park. Seeds contained belladonna atropine traces. The children lost their winds.
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Cartden
N. J
Mary Hartman
Anna Gross
Pyne Poynt Park
Simeon
Boy Burned By Dynamite Cap Incident
A seven year old boy Ananias Lane of Botetourt county placed a smoking cigarette against a dynamite cap. The resulting explosion injured him and he is under care of a doctor and nurse.
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Ananias Lane
Botetourt County
No Sign of Cuban Row End in Sight
Washington reports naval officers expect a long policing job in eastern Cuba as coal carrying vessels are prepared for weeks of service. No new boats to Cuba unless conditions worsen, with Admiral Fisk in Key West and Nashville detachment guarding Woodfred mines and Mine protection. Official dispatches express confidence Cuba unrest will be stamped out without immediate intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cuba
Cuban
Paducah
Santiago
Havana
State Department
Fisk
Key West
New Jersey
Nebraska
Navy Department
Atlantic
Hempton Roada
United States
Nashville
Mavari
Nipe Bay
A.ountain
Princeton Commencement of 1912 Held at Nassau Hall
The class of 1912 with over 200 members received degrees at Princeton Universitys 166th commencement in the morning. President Hibben presented diplomas in Alexander Hall after a formal procession from Nassau Hall. The day included alumni trustee elections, an alumni luncheon, a swimming session in Brakaw Pool, and the presidents reception.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Hibben
Alexander Hall
Nassau Hall
German Warship Visit Promptly Noted in New York
New York June 11 officers and men of German warships continued sightseeing activities. The first official event was a luncheon aboard the Moltke hosted by Rear Admiral Von Rexeur Paschwitz. Cornelius Vanderbilt hosted a dinner for the German party at the New York Yacht Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ion
Moltke
von Rexeur Paschwitz
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Italian to wed as Philadelphia widow makes life annuities
Mrs. Hulda Steel of Philadelphia has settled 1600 a year for life on an Italian man who agrees to marry her. She also insured her life for 50000 for his benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hulda Steel
Virginia and West Virginia Weather Outlook
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Virginia on Wednesday and likely Thursday with light variable winds. West Virginia expected to be generally fair on Wednesday and Thursday with similar light winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West
Forty Five Years of Honorable Service Brig. Gen Hall Retired
Washington June 11 Brig Gen Wiih sut P Hall long time adjutant general officer after forty five years of service is placed on the retired list due to age He graduated from West Point in 1868 and served on frontier duty before the Spanish American War He fought Apaches at Whitestone Mountain and took part in the Big Horn and Yellowstone expeditions He received the congressional medal of honor for rescuing a fellow officer from captivity near the White River Colorado in 1879
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Washington
Wiihsut P. Hall
Adjutant Generals Department
Ainsworth
Hest
Hall
Missouri
West Point
Spain
Whitestone Mountain
Arizona
Big Horn
Yellowstone
White River
Colo
Faith Healers Return to Virginia Traced by Misfortune
John Eaton and his wife abandoned their East Rockingham home with the faith healers in California months ago after selling all belongings. They are now penniless and seeking a way back to Harrisonburg Virginia.
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Harrisonburg
John Eaton
East Rockingham
California
Supreme Court Adjourns Until October
The Supreme Court adjourned on June 11 leaving undecided the hard coal crust case the Union Pacific merger and other cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Union Pacific
Congressman's Death on Train Tracks Shocks Capitol
Representative Wickliffe of Louisiana died when struck on Southern railroad tracks near Potomac Park. The incident occurred as he was returning from fishing, his watch stopped at 9:23 a.m. Witnesses saw a lifeless body beside the bridge. The House adjourned in his memory.
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Washington
Robert C. Wycliffe
Louisiana
Potome
Park
Acroga
Poomac
Wick
Wickliffe
St. Praneizville
Southern Railway
Thng
Representativve
Champ Clark
Watson Reintroduces Tariff Emergency Suspension Amendment
Washington June 11 Special Senator Watson reintroduced a tariff amendment empowering the president to suspend any tariff duty during an emergency and defines emergencies. The measure targets the chemical schedule as the next tariff bill for Senate consideration after withdrawal from the metal schedule. Congressman John W Davin was named to a sub committee to investigate the dwef trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Watson
Senate
John W. Davin
Judgs Clayton
Holston Epworth League Opens Twentieth Conference at Bland Street
The Holston Epworth League held its twentieth annual conference at Bland Street Methodist Church with morning, afternoon and night sessions drawing many delegates and visitors. Princeton alumni led study classes and round tables while Rev B Wiley delivered the keynote sermon on What are ye of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holston
W. B. Suillins
Knoxville
C. A. Brown
Narrows
H. G. Price
Hk. C. Hamilton
Abingdon
F S. Parker
Nashville
League Institute
Epworth League
Alvin Douthat
Frank Y. Jackson
J.H. Franklin
Second Bay
Mr. Carter
League
Aima
Mission Board
EB. BE
Senate votes against commerce court maintenance
Washington news reports the Senate defeated an amendment to fund the commerce court by an 86 to 23 vote. The article says the president’s signature is the remaining factor to abolish the court, with little chance of a presidential veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Commerce Court
London Strike Response Shows Limited Support
London reports a narrow turnout to last night’s general strike call for transport workers. Conservative leaders oppose a nationwide stoppage while union funds run low from recent industrial action affecting about ninety thousand transport workers.
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London
Cal
Transport
Massive Dam Project Near Completion Draws Tour
H W Fuller of Appalachian Power describes the New River dam as a massive undertaking with 1,250 workers, 140,500 cubic yards of rock removed, and 77,750 cubic yards of concrete laid. A special trip next Wednesday will show the progress as projects at No 4 and No 2 developments advance toward supplying power by August, with turbines and spillways nearing completion.
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H. W. Fuller
Appalachian Power Company
Dama
New River
Jone
No. 4
Ivanhie
Atroup
No. 2
DARAWS TRIAL AND TRAIN ROBBER PLEAS IN LATE JUNE REPORT
A jumble of early June notices reports James Kadotek dying after a slate fall in Ohio, and Fred A Becker pleading guilty to a Baltimore and Ohio train robbery in western Maryland. It also covers E C White testifying in the Darrow MeNamara bribery case and related remarks about juror corruption.
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Oakland
Fred. A. Becker
Baltimore and Ohio
Maryland
Los Angeles
E. C. White
Grakes
George
Lockwood
Darrow
McNamara
Franklin
Frapaeetin
Samara
One Lone Vote for Roosevelt in National Committee Hearings
Chicago, June 11. The committee awarded Roosevelt one delegate and Taft seventeen, with 101 Taft delegates recorded since hearings began last Friday. Kentucky figures dominated disputes as Taft won most contests while Roosevelt secured a late district split and a single half victory.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
National Committee
Taft
D.J. Edwarde
Kentucky
Tait
Boreh
Roosevelt Attacks College Affairs in Chicago
Roosevelt rails at opponents on the Republican national committee and President Walt Colonel Roosevelt condemns college affairs in Chicago. He testifies the presidency is a gift to be bestowed by politicos defying the expressed will of the people.
Marjorie Ide and Shane Leslie Bride and Groom
A New York summer wedding linked Marjorie Ide daughter of Keary C. Ide and Shane Leslie son of Colonel John Leslie. The ceremony took place at Cedara with notable guests including Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Finley P Damne among ushers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Port Washington
S. 1
Mies Marjorie Ide
Shane Leslie
Keary C. Ide
United States
Spain
W. Bourke Mackran
Cedara
Juestie
John Lestie
No New Developments Reported in London Dock Strike
June 11 London dispatch reports no new developments in the daily strike. The government continues to seek a compromise settlement, but current efforts seem unlikely to yield an agreement.
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London
Goth: Ls
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Turkey
Interstate Commission
Dee
Franklin McVeagh
aHning
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Jenders
Weather Forecast
General Hall
Congress
Potomac River
Lennar Institute
Round Tables
Appalachian Company
Wheeling
James’ Kadotek
Maynard
Roosevet
Bradley
Talt
Polificians
Marjorie
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