Peat Bogs Could Supply Power Heat And Light
Federal experts report vast undeveloped peat beds in many states may soon provide light heat and power as coal reserves dwindle. Estimates place peat value at about 38 billion dollars at 3 dollars a ton, with transport costs favoring local use. A Geological Survey study led by Prof. Charles A. Davis continues to map supply and potential applications.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
New York
New England
New Jersey
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Charles A. Davis
peat as a fuel gains interest from fernald voyage
Professor Robert H. Fernald, consulting engineer for gas producer tests, studies peat as a heating and power fuel. He recently visited Europe and found older nations far ahead in peat use and believes the United States will soon adopt peat widely. In Ireland, he observed notable peat applications.
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Robert H. Fernald
Europe
United States
Fernald
Ireland
Twenty Men Imprisoned in Sunken Submarine Kambala
Report from Sebastopol says twenty crew members remain alive inside the submarine Kambala after a collision with the battleship Rostisky during maneuvers. Black Sea fleet officers, divers, and salvage workers strive to raise the vessel before toxic air overcomes the imprisoned sailors, with early signs suggesting the hull was not crushed.
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Sebastopol
Kambala
Rostisky
Black Sea
Two French Villages Demolished by Earthquake and War
An earthquake devastates two French villages. Many wounded remain trapped as rescuers and soldiers race to pull survivors from rubble amid ongoing relief efforts and aftershocks.
Flinn Held for Grand Jury Over Wife’s Death
In Parkersburg West Virginia on June 12 John Flinn was held by Magistrate Rabhbens to await the grand jury. He faces murder charges over his wife’s death and the magistrate ruled his brutality could be held responsible even if he did not murder her himself.
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Flinn
Wife
Parkersburg
W. Va
John Flinn
Rabhbens
Indicted for Union Pacific Mail Robbery in Omaha
The federal grand jury indicted D. W. Woods Fred Torgen sen James Gordon Jack Shelton and John Doe for the Union Pacific mail robbery on May 22. Six counts charge felonious and murderous attempts with life sentences possible on conviction.
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Omaha
Neb
Federal Grand Jury
D. W. Woods
Fred Torgensen
James Gordon
Jack Shelton
John Doe
Union Pacific
Earthquake Ravages Southern France Causing Death and Hunger
In Marseilles on June 12 a quake devastated villages in Herault and Douches du Rhone. Officials report seventy five to one hundred dead and about one hundred injured with many still buried. St Cannat Rognes Lambesc Vauvenargues Venelles Pelissanne and Arguilles suffered heavy damage. Survivors live in tents as aid teams search ruins and hail storms follow the tremors.
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Marseilles
France
Herault
Douches du Rhone
St. Cannat
Rognes
Lambesce
Aix
Vauvenargues
Venelles
Pelissanne
Puy Ste. Reparade
Arguilles
Coast Department
Alps
Atlantic
Be Wary Of Flavoring Extracts Says Saver's Standard
Consumers urged to trust Saver's brand as a reliable flavoring extract source noting 26 years of steady quality and urging adherence to a known standard.
Flanagan Sets Hammer World Record at Celtic Park
John J. Flanagan of the Irish American Athletic Club set a new hammer world record at Celtic Park, throwing 174 feet 10 1 8 inches after a 174 feet 3 2 8 inch mark the previous Sunday. Don Walsh of the New York Athletic Club won overall first place by seven inches with handicap assist.
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New York
John J. Flanagan
New York Athletic Club
Flanagan
Celtic Park
Don Walsh
Walsh
University High School wins eighth interscholastic track meet
University High School of Chicago won the eight annual interscholastic track and field meet at Marshall Field scoring twenty three points. Central High School of Kansas City finished second with thirteen and a half points and Byrd of Milford Illinois placed third with thirteen and one third points.
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Chicago
University High School of Chicago
University of Chicago At Marshall Field
Illinois
Cook County
Northwestern
Beloit
Central High School of
Kansas City
Byrd
Milford
Taft Wins Notable Golf Match With Lord and Travis
President Taft teamed with Allen Lord of Chevy Chase to beat Vice President Sherman and Walter J. Travis, the international champion, in a notable golf foursome today in Washington.
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Washington
Taft
Allen Lord
Chevy Chase Club
Sherman
Walter J. Travis
Japanese labor strike leaders indicted in Hawaii
Seventeen Japanese leaders of a plantation laborers strike, about 8,000 workers out, were indicted by the grand jury for conspiring to incite disorders in the Hawaiian Islands.
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Honolulu
Hawaiin Islands
Peninsula store floors collapse in Detroit killing four
Five floors of a six story Peninsula store works building collapsed under stove weight in Detroit. Fire following the collapse was quickly controlled. Four people are reported dead and a number injured.
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Detroit
Mich
Peninsula Store Works
Black Hand Cornered in Cleveland Case Suspected
June 12 report notes authorities believe they have identified the right men in the Black Hand investigation and indicate sharp action is imminent. The message hints at decisive steps against suspects linked to organized crime activity in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Belive
Attempt to Break Up Central State Black Hand Network
United States Attorney William Day announced after a conference with postal inspectors that authorities may break up the Black Hand society preying on wealthy Italians in the central states.
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Central States
United States
Willam Day
Home Life Blamed for Habitual Truancy
Miss Mary Boyle O'Reilly told the National Conference of Charities and Correction that most habitual truants come from poor or unstable homes. She cited studies showing high rates of degenerating or pauper families, parental death, and intemperance among truants, with many lacking a home to return to after school. Her Boston experience noted most truants were children of immigrant parents.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Mary Boyle O'Reilly
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Miss O'Reilly
Boston
Baseball scores from major leagues and colleges
League and college results list scores including Pennsylvania 4 Carlisle 2 Princeton 3 Yale 2 Teg innings Amherst 3 Brown 1 Fordham 3 Holy Cross 0 Harvard 1 Cornell 2.
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Pennsylvania
Carlisle
Princeton
Yale
Teg
Amherst
Brown
Fordham
Holy Cross
Harvard
Cornell
Two Parties Clash In Fiery Interlude Over Youth Policy
A heated exchange unfolds as rival parties deliver fervent orations on youth conduct in town. The crowd hears sharp contrasts on care for children, animal welfare, and local governance amid a charged public forum.
Battle of the cows in Hinton pits two parties against each other
In Hinton West Virginia citizens split into pro cow and anti cow factions over placing the town’s cow in stables or allowing free roam. After paving streets the council planned an election which the cows won, sparking ongoing fights as doctors oppose the cow’s health and critics call it class legislation.
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Hinton
W. Va
Dells
Avis
Antis
the United
West Virginia Cow Rights Spark Hinton Division
West Virginia law debate cites the cow as having inalienable rights including eminent domain. Hinton faces sharp political and religious strife over prohibition with residents deeply divided by the current cow issue.
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West Virginia
Hinton
Manner of Artist's Death Described in Court
Alexandria June 12 The prosecution presented its strongest evidence against Eugene Dorsey one of four accused in the murder of Chicago artist Walter F Schultz. Henry Smith a state witness detailed how Schultz died after being struck by an electric train. The case goes to the jury Monday after more defense witnesses testify.
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Alexandria
Emugene Dorsey
Walter F. Schultz
Chicago
Bailey
Henry Smith
Slavonia Rescued Off Flores Island by Prinzess Irene
The Cunard liner Slavonia ran aground two miles southwest of Flores Island Azores. Wireless telegraphy enabled a rapid rescue by the North German Lloyd steamer Prinzess Irene which was 180 miles away. All passengers and crew were saved, awaiting confirmation at Gibraltar and news of the wreck.
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New York
Flores Island
Azores
Gibraltar
Cunard Line
Lloyd Line
Hamburg American Line
Slavonia
C. D
Committee to Decide on Possible Southwest Rail Strike
Texarkana Arkansas June 12 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine Men will decide if a general strike on the Gould system in the southwest is to be called by a sub committee chosen before adjournment today. The committee has been in session to discuss grievances and the organization’s right to represent members in railroad disputes. The sub committee will meet first on Monday next.
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Texarkana
Ark
Gould
Southwest
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen
Employes’ Organization
Wedding of Note in New York
Miss Rebekah McLean daughter of Mrs Donald McLean and Lieut John de B W Gardiner of the Eleventh Cavalry U S A were married at the bride’s Lennox avenue home in a ceremony conducted by Mer Lavelle of St Patrick’s Cathedral A Big Sale of writing papers at the E & Pedigo Company offers fifty sheets and envelopes plus Pedigo’s Special Lawn Pure Linen Paper all for 25 cents
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New York
Rebekah McLean
Donald McLean
John de B. W. Gardiner
Eleventh Cavalry
U.S. A
Lennox Avenue
Mer. Lavelle
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Free List Items Disposed as J P Morgan Brings Home Art
J P Morgan can now import his vast art collection without paying duties. The collection, valued in the millions, moves under a new free list provision.
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J. P. Morgan
Senate adjourns after tariff bill second reading debate
Washington reports that the senate completed the second reading of the tariff measure and adjourned, with many free list items settled. Art works over twenty years old remained free despite opposition, while tapioca and sago flour faced a one cent per pound duty when not for food, and several potash and radium compounds were added to the free list.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
J. Pierpont Morgan
London
Brith Abraham Jubilee Opens in New York
Members from across the country gather in New York for a five day Brith Abraham jubilee. Founded in 1859 the order now has 340 local lodges and 65 000 members from Maine to California. It has distributed over 10 000 000 in life and death benefits and relief.
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New York
Brith Abraham
Maine
California
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