Emperor William marks twenty five years on the throne
The German emperor William I receives congratulations on his twenty five year accession anniversary. The piece recalls his youth, Bismarck’s fall, and notes his peaceful, prosperous reign with strong military force and rising industry. It mentions Cuba graft rumors and a Rothschild vs Standard Oil gasoline battle in the U.S.
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William
Germany
German Empire
Austria
France
Prussia
Europe
Prince Bana
Speng
Frederick
Unser Fritz
Prince Bismarck
Hohenzollern
Schleswig-Holstein
Bismarck
Milis
War of ideas nudges Wilson toward partyless presidency
The piece argues President Wilson nears a partyless leadership, citing the anti tariff lobbying and shifting political current since free trade debates. It notes exposés in Washington aim to dispel myths and reveal conditions behind theories, with social quips about hobos, dishwashers unions, and a Balkan earthquake as interludes.
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Wilson
Washington
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Fashion origins from accidents shape enduring trends
The article recounts how styles such as hair ties, panniers, beauty spots, and feather boas emerged by chance or mishap in European and American fashion history. It notes the role of royal influence, actresses, and industry workers, with the plume accident at the Grand Prix d Automobile shaping the curl trend and lasting fashion impulses.
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Europe
France
London
Duchess de Montmorillon
Montmorillon
Boston
Auteuil
Wilson to entertain Congress with banking and currency recitation
President Wilson aims to entertain Congress with a recitation on banking and currency. Meanwhile the United States plans a Panama Canal bridge for railroads, signaling big infrastructure moves under discussion.
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Wilson
Congress
Tinecle Sam
Panama
June Brings Warmth to Vacation Mood in Turkey Tale
A lighthearted note reflects Turkey’s view on Bulgo- Servian combat as the best fight seen, while summer heat stirs vacation fever and June’s glow spreads through the scene.
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Turkey
San Francisco Establishes Petroleum Trade Route
A regular service of tank steamers will operate from San Francisco to import gasoline and export petroleum, ensuring cargo both ways. The foreign branch of the Standard Oil is not split due to trust reasons, though legal status under U.S. law remains unclear amid competition considerations.
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San Francisco
Steemers
Standard of
Washington Post
Dogs and Democracy Tested in Tela Kansas Referendum
In Tela Kansas dog rights spark a 500 voter petition demanding a city dog at large referendum after a strict winter allowed leash rule and new dog tax. The Pittsburg Dispatch cautions that a citizen vote on canine liberty reflects broader trust in representative government and local politics.
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Iola
Kansas
Commission
L. A
Tela
Pittsburg
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Outlook This Weekend
West Virginia faces local thunder storms Saturday with a cooler Sunday. Virginia expects thunder storms Saturday followed by cooler, probably fair conditions Sunday.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Weather Devastation Hits New Jersey and Delaware
The storm left South Jersey and Delaware in standstill condition with telegraph poles blown down and many injuries. A boy, Viul Smith aged fourteen, was killed when he was blown from a cherry tree in Pottsville. Rain fell for over two hours with winds near 59 miles per hour, the strongest gust since 188%. An inch and a quarter of rain drenched the area in under thirty minutes.
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New Jersey
Delaware
Viul Smith
Potts Ville
Coumaeys
Weather Bureau
Rothschild Rockefller Oil Fight Expands Across the Pacific
A San Francisco dispatch notes Rothschild and Rockefeller clash over world oil markets, with competition extending to the Pacific coast and hinterlands. A 2,000,000 gallon Sumatra shipment of paraffin gasoline arrives to challenge Standard Oil, while a Seattle base already sold Rothschild oil coastward.
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Rockefeller
Pacific
United States
House of Rothschild
Rockefeller Home
Kansas Territory
San Francisco
Sumatra
Orient
Standard Oil Company
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Seattle
Kansas
Episcopal minister scales Mt McKinley first ascent
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck leads an Alaska expedition with Robert G. Tatum Harry P. Karstens and Walter Harber to reach the south peak of Mount McKinley the continent's highest point on June 7 1913 Observers report a 20000 foot height via mercurial barometer A six foot cross was erected at the summit and Stuck plans to return to Fairbanks in August The party previously left Fairbanks March 18 facing delays from ice and an earthquake last summer
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Archdeacon Stuck
Thomas Lloyd
V Lloyd
Storm Sweeps Philadelphia Area Causing Death and Damage
An unusual thunder storm with high winds and heavy rain struck Philadelphia causing fatalities and widespread property destruction across eastern Pennsylvania. Wire service reports extended for several hours.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
School Massacre in Bremen Claims Three Children Dead
A deranged former teacher, Schmidt, opened fire at a Catholic school in Bremen using two automatics. Three children died, five others and a teacher were mortally wounded, fourteen children and three men seriously injured. He was overpowered by a crowd and committed to a asylum.
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Bremen
Germany
Schmidt
Murderers Electrocuted in Kentucky Penitentiary
Eddyville Ky June 20 two inmates Tom Lawson and Tom Martin were executed by electric chair for the two year old murder of Hardin Ingraham at the state prison today.
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Eddyville
Hardin Ingraham
Tom Lawson
Tom Martin
Dream Warning Saves Harvey From Tragic Sea Loss
A London youth, later renowned as Harvey for discovering blood circulation, was barred from Dover to cross the channel after a governor blocked his passage. The next day the packet sank with all aboard, and the official cited a dream forewarning that warned him not to permit the young man to board.
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Harvey
London
Padua
Italy
Dover
Dan O Connell Described By Lady Morgan In Diary
Lady Morgan notes Daniel O Connell as mild and quiet in private life yet deeply active in public duties. She recalls his routine visiting clients and attending law courts before speaking with force against Mr Touch, likening him to an extinct volcano.
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Daniel O'Connell
Lord Dungarvan
Lady Morgan
Dan O'Connell
Dan
Lord Clanricarde
Law Courts
Improvement Society
Fiere
Ja Touch
Tariff Bill to Reach Senate Next Week
Washington June 20 A sweeping Underwood tariff measure is shown at length to the Senate Democrats caucus with important reductions highlighted. The article notes changes and potential impact ahead of the Senate debate.
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Senate
Underwood
Washington
Ate
Revised tariff bill presented to Senate Democrats by Simmons
The revised tariff bill adds free lists for cattle wheat pig iron and many articles while raising rates on cotton goods and some silks. Chairman Simmons explains changes to the Democratic caucus after weeks of subcommittee scrutiny. President Wilson's goals for free sugar and wool influence the draft as experts begin drafting a comprehensive summary. The measure lowers rates more than the Payne Aldrich bill and the committee plans a reconvening tomorrow morning.
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Simmons
Finance Committee
Wilson
Underwood
Simmons Il
House
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