President Wilson Accepts McNab Resignation and Orders Prosecution
President Wilson telegraphed John L. McNab accepting his resignation and criticized its framing. He approves McReynolds handling of Caminetti Diggs white slave and Western Fuel cases and plans to appoint special counsel to prosecute both cases promptly in California.
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Subject
Caminetti_Diggs
Western Fuel Company
Washington
Wilson
United States
John L. MecNab
San Francisco
Cal
McReynolds
McReynold
Fuel Company
White House
Attorney General
Caminetti-Diggs
McNabb
Anthony Camftnetti
Immigration
McNab
John L. McNab
Woodrow Wilson
Department of Justice
Biggs-Caminetti
California
Department of Labor
Anthony Caminetti
Roosevelt Plans South American Speaking Tour
Theodore Roosevelt will depart New York in the first week of October to address audiences in the Argentine Republic on international and social topics. He will also visit Brazil and Chile and may tour the tropical interior, with details released to amplify an earlier statement.
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Roosevelt
South America
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Argentine Republic
Brazil
Chile
Mr. Roosevelt
Fatal Quarrel Over Money in Carrabelle
In Carrabelle Florida on June 24 Joseph C Saunders was shot and killed last night by J Hagen an engineer. A coroner s jury quickly returned a verdict of murder as rumors of strong feeling followed the incident.
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Money Carrabelle
Fla
Joseph C. Saunders
J. ©. Hagen
Quick Rushed Arrest After Fatal Shooting Over Money
Sheriff rushed Hagen in a fast launch chartered to Appalachicola for safe keeping to prevent lynching. Saunders, a prominent citizen, militia officer, and town councilman, was shot following a quarrel over money matters.
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Hagen
Appalachicola
Saunders
Will dispute over five million Sir John Scott estate unfolds
London society crowds probate court as Malcolm Scott challenges the will of Sir John Scott seizing most of the fortune by undue influence. He argues Baron and Lady Sackville wielded years of domination to secure the bulk of the estate left by Lady Wallace.
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London Society
London
London — Society
Sir John Scott
Lady Sackville
Baron Sackville
Malcolm Scott
Sackvilles
Sir John
Lady Wallace
Government Monopoly of Tobacco Urged in United States
Washington June 24. T H Steel representing the farmers union at Brookfield Virginia urged a government monopoly of the tobacco business before the joint tobacco commission. Opposing the plan were two growers C H Sanderson and R T Davis of Cumberland Maryland.
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Washington
United States
Joint Tobacco Commission
T. H. Steel
Farmers’ Union
Brookfield
C. H. Sanderson
R. T Davis
Cumberland
Dayton Coal and Ice Company President Drowns in Scotland
Peter Donaldson, president of the Dayton Coal and Ice Company in Dayton Tennessee, killed himself by drowning at Killcreggan Scotland while his firm faced trouble after the Watson Company's failure.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Peter Donaldson
Dayton Coal and Ice Company
Dayton
Killcreggan
Scotland
Watson Company
Taft Arrives in Cincinnati for Chamber Dedication
Former President William Howard Taft arrives in Cincinnati to attend the dedication of the Cincinnati chamber of commerce quarters and to deliver the dedicatory address tomorrow. The event spans Thursday with Taft as speaker.
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Taft
Cincinnati
William Howard Taft
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Pact With Norway Ends Arbitration Amid Shift to Five Year Pact
Washington reports that the wartime arbitration agreement between the United States and Norway ended as scheduled. A new five year agreement will govern relations and dispute settlement between the two nations.
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Norway
Washington
United States
Garment Workers Strike Ties Cincinnati in 48 Hour Demand
Eleven thousand garment workers in Cincinnati obeyed a strike order, halting shops and factories. Women workers demand a forty eight hour work week.
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Garment Workers
Cincinnati
Edwards Says He Would Sooner Clean Matters Up Than Senate
Webster Springs West Virginia June 24 The prosecution in legislative bribery cases progressed with three witnesses before noon Grant P Hall testified he received 27000 and turned 26330 to Detective Diddinger for lawmakers via Frank Smith treasurer of the Edwards Oil Company Prosecuting Attorney Townsend directed the money flow Hall said Col W S Edwards may testify but has been unable to leave his room Hall claimed Edwards knew nothing of Diddinger’s dealings and Edwards stated he would sooner clean these matters up than go to the United States Senate.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
Guy B. Diddinger
Grant P.hall
Frank Smith
William Seymour Edwards Oil Company
Thomas C. Townsend
Hall
Col. Edwards
Diddinger
Edwards
United States Senate
Railroads Accept Supreme Court Rate Decision In Minnesota
Seven Minnesota railroads agreed to abide by the U S supreme court ruling on state rate cases and said new seven cent fare on lines statewide would take effect by July 10. Refunds for overcharges will be issued upon proof of overpayment.
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St.Paul
Minn
Minnesota
United States Supreme Court
Senate Debates Underwood Tariff Changes and Tax Plan
Washington reports Democratic finance committee members tentatively agreed on radical income tax changes and admin provisions. A new presidential power to raise duties against discriminatory foreign goods was proposed, while several anti trade provisions were dropped. Senate caucus focused on wool and sugar with votes set for tomorrow, amid anticipated opposition mainly from anti free sugar advocates.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
United States
Shafforth
Thornton
Zeth
Louisiana
Gettysburg Anniversary Sees 6800 Philadelphia Veterans
Grand Army headquarters reports about 6800 Philadelphia veterans will attend the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg next week. About 23000 from Pennsylvania overall, officials ban tattered flags from the encampment and will allow only stars and stripes. 335 Boy Scouts will accompany veterans, assisting at the railroad terminal and within the camp.
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Philadelphia
Grand Army
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Fourth annual convention opens in Springfield on charity officials
The American Association of Officials of Charity and Correction gathers in Springfield on June 24 for a three day session. The keynote is achieving maximum efficiency in administering public and semi public charitable institutions.
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Conference of Charity Officials
Springfield
American Association of Officials of Charity and Correction
Senate Not in Session as Congress Breaks
Senate was not in session though Democratic Caucus continued hearings on tariff revision. The House met at noon and the judiciary committee set hearings on the Diggs Caminetti white slave case and the western fuel prosecution. Adjourned at 10 p.m. until noon Thursday.
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Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Federal soldiers above Guaymas eat snakes in siege
Nogales Arizona June 24. Federal soldiers above Guaymas are reduced to eating snakes as food supplies fail due to Sonora insurgent state troops. Smallpox epidemics in constitutional camps worsen the crisis. Fighting continues with insurgents attacking Ojeda's column. many killed and wounded left on the field. State officials say federals are losing ground and desertions grow.
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Nogales
Ariz
Guaymas
Sonora
Ojeda
Russia to Arbitrate the Balkan Dispute
London June 24 The Balkan crisis may be submitted to Russian arbitration with the four Balkan premiers to meet in St Petersburg. Premier Pasitch’s resignation signals Serbia’s acceptance of Russia’s guidance and Bulgaria’s apparent readiness to accept Russian arbitration. The peaceful turn is credited to Russia and other powers.
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London
Balkan
Balkan States
St. Petersburg
Pasitch
Servia
Russia
Bulgaria
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Forecast
Local thunder showers are expected in West Virginia on Wednesday and probably Thursday. Virginia remains cloudy and warm with probable local thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Lightning strikes picnic at Willow Beach Park killing one
A lightning bolt struck a pavilion during the Unitarian Church of England annual picnic at Willow Beach Park in Cleveland. One man was killed, three injured seriously, several stunned and hundreds panicked.
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Picknicker
Cleveland
Ohio
Willow Beach Park
Unitarian Church of England
German businessmen plan Canada trade tour from England
A party of German business men left for England and will sail from Liverpool later this week for Canada. The group aims to promote closer Germany Canada trade relations on a coast to coast tour.
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Canada
Bremen
England
Liverpool
Germany
Dominion
President and Mrs Wilson Celebrate 28th Anniversary
Washington June 23 The president and Mrs Wilson celebrate their twenty eighth wedding anniversary with relatives and intimate friends as guests. They wed in Savannah Georgia on June 24 1885. Before marriage Mrs Wilson was Miss Ellen Louise Axson from Rome Georgia.
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Washington
Wilson
Savannah
First U S congress of alienists and neurologists opens in Chicago
A three day congress gathers in Chicago starting June 24 with delegates including leading physicians and surgeons appointed by the governors of nearly all states.
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Chicago
United States
Burglary Force Fails as Citizens Clash with Burglars
Citizens in Williams' general store town White Bluff Tennessee engaged in a pitched battle with burglars. The fight ended when ammunition ran out and the burglars fled, leaving a bloody trail suggesting they were badly wounded.
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White Bluff
Tenn
Williams’ General Store
French standing army climbs to seven hundred thousand
Paris June 24 Deputy LeGrand announced in the chamber of deputies that France will maintain a standing army of seven hundred thousand men after adopting the three year service bill. The estimate reflects the peace footing plan for the force.
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France
Paris
LeGrand
Chamber of Deputies
Heavy Rains Open Guatemala Rainy Season Welcome Change
Unusually heavy downpours mark the start of Guatemala's rainy season after six months of drought. Farmers report crops in excellent condition and little damage is expected in Guatemala City and surrounding areas.
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Guatemala
Guatemala City
Currency Bill to Undergo Major Changes and Hearings
Washington June 24 The administration currency bill will be modified before action in either house with the retirement of national bank notes and refunding of two per cent government bonds restored after administration consent. Chairman Glass and House Democrats will sound out bankers and experts while Senate bankers plan White House talks with President Wilson.
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Washington
House
Senate
Representative Glass
White House
Bryan
Glass
House Banking and Currency Committee
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Wilson
Lindbergh
Minnesota
House Currency and Banking Committee
Money Trust
Becomes Bishop of Kingston in Ontario
Dean E. J. Bidwell was consecrated as bishop of the Anglican diocese of Kingston in St. George's Cathedral on June 24. Archbishop Hamilton of Ottawa officiated, with other Ontario and Huron bishops assisting, in a solemn service before a large congregation of clergy and laity.
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Kingston
Ont
E. J. Bidwell
St. George’s
Archbishop Hamilton
Ottawa
Ontario
Huron
Woman Arrested On White Slave Charge
Mamie Edwards, keeper of an alleged immoral resort in Charleston West Virginia, was arrested on a Mann white slave act violation charge. Deputy clerk A B Fitzwater filed the complaint alleging she induced Mrs Georgia Gorsuch Snyder to travel from Columbus Ohio with railroad fare. Snyder said three other women accompanied her. Edwards was released on a 1000 dollar bond by US Commissioner Joseph Ruffner.
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Charleston
W. Va
Mamie Edwards
A. B. Fitzwater
United States District Court
Edwards
Georgia Gorsuch Snyder
Columbus
Qohio
Snyder
United States
Joseph Ruffner
Taft Arrives in Cincinnati for Three Day Visit
Ex-President William Howard Taft arrives in Cincinnati to confer with Southern railroad trustees on a legal question referred to him for opinion. He will deliver the principal address at the dedication of the new chamber of commerce building next Thursday.
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Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
William Howard Taft
Hamilton College
Southern
Chamber of Commerce
Poincare Arrives in London as King George Hosts Visit
French President Poincare arrived in London on June 24 and will stay as a guest of King George until June 27. The visit is seen as a signal of closer Franco British relations. His vessel reached Portsmouth early today and was viewed by the public without a large crowd.
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London
Poincare
France
King George
Portsmouth
Royal welcome for Poincare on arrival in London
The French leader landed at the dock yard and was met by the Prince of Wales. King George boarded a royal train to London and waited at Victoria station to greet Poincare. The pair visited York House before touring lavishly decorated streets with regiments in attendance.
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Dock Yard
Prince of Wales
Poincare
Prince
London
King George
Victoria Station
York House
Butcher Arrested in Augusta for Inhuman Treatment
Augusta Georgia June 24 J J Johnson a local butcher was arrested on charges of inhuman treatment of his fifteen year old daughter He allegedly tied a chain around her neck and hung her from a meat hook causing a deep neck wound A buggy whip caused additional injuries and he faces charges of an attempted serious assault.
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Augusta
J. J. Johnson
Johnson
Missouri Railroads Plan Immediate Two Cent Fare Rollout
Missouri railroads announce they will implement the two cent passenger and maximum freight rate as soon as practicable after the Supreme Court decision, following a meeting in Kansas City. Attorneys for the railroads said they will move without awaiting the court mandate.
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Missori
Kansas City
Missouri
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Explosion at Halstead Drilling Plant Kills Four in Buffalo
An explosion at the Halstead Drilling and Elevated Company in Buffalo on June 24 leaves four dead and about sixty injured, with several fatalities feared. Fire damages mount to an estimated $500,000, while four people remain unaccounted for. Passengers on a nearby train suffer injuries from flying glass.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Halstead Drilling and Elevated Company
Ice Shortage Threatens Cincinnati Amid Labor Standoff
As heat approaches Cincinnati faces possible suffering due to a deadlock between ice manufacturers and their workers. Ice from outside points is being shipped in to relieve distress and avert a broader famine.
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Cincinnati
New College President Installed in Michigan
In Ypsilanti Michigan on June 24 Dr Charles Mc Kenny was inaugurated president of the Michigan State Normal College in a ceremony attended by a large gathering of distinguished educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypsilanti, Mich
Charles McKenny
State Normal School
Milwaukee
Michigan State Normal College
Death Toll Rises After Wilkes Street Elevator Explosion
Four dead and sixty injured in the Hansted Milling Company blast at Wilkes and Peabody streets. A priest gave last rites to twenty five believed mortally hurt as fire gutted the wooden elevator section. Deaths may reach fifteen as hospitals report many critical cases.
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Buffalo
Hansted Milling Company
Wilkes and
Peabody Streets
John Conway
New York
Chicago and St. Louis
Henry Vetter
Hunsted
Hearing May Solve Mystery of Double Murder in Kentucky
Ezra Crabtree, aged 65, faces a Greenup county preliminary hearing as authorities pursue proof to solve the George Steele and Edith Forrest double murder. Skeletons found near Russell after elopement in December 1912 linked Crabtree to the case. witnesses place him near the crime scene and as a jealous admirer of Mrs. Forrest.
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George Steele
Edith Forest
Crabtree
Greenup
Ezra Crabtree
Edith Forrest
Ohio River
Ironton
Andrew Forrest
Brenton
Russell
Forrest
Steele
Kentucky
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
President Rejects Nicholson Portugal Nomination
June 24 report that the president will withdraw Meredith Nicholson from minister to Portugal after objections that he was not a good Democrat. Nicholson urged withdrawal, the president declined, and Nicholson said he could not take his family abroad.
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Nicholson
Washington
Meredith Nicholson
Portugal
Indiana
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