Denver Storm Knocks Out Rail and Wire Links
Denver was cut off from direct communication with the East as rail and wire services were suspended by a storm sweeping from western Nebraska and Kansas through the Mississippi Valley. Telegraph and telephone lines failed, hindering connections to Omaha Kansas City and Chicago.
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Western Newspaper
Union News Service
Denver
Nebraska
Kansas
Mississippi Valley
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
Chicago Storm Paralyzes Midwest with Snow and Losses
A severe winter storm spreads from Chicago through western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Tennessee with at least six deaths and millions in losses. Kansans face five to eight inches of snow as rail traffic halts. St Louis reports three deaths and many injuries while Missouri trains are stalled. Illinois towns including Springfield Peoria Bloomington Decatur report disrupted life and closed schools.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Tennessee
Atlantic Ocean
United States
Kansas
Ruilway
St. Louis
Miinola
Springfield
Peoria
Bloomington
Decatur
California Storm Relief Restores Rail Service
Los Angeles and Overland trains resume after severe California storm. Food reached marooned passengers near Summit on Monday. Provisions sent to outlying districts amid famine threats as tracks bridges and roads were damaged across the state. Losses include orchards and property to heavy floods and slides.
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Los Angeles
California
Summit
Califor
Movement to honor Senator Teller in national hall of fame
Governor Ammons leads a campaign to nominate Senator Teller for Colorado’s representation in the national hall of fame. His death causes deep sorrow across Colorado and the nation, with widespread praise for his public service and statesmanship.
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Denver
Ammons
Teller
Colorado
National Hall of Fame
Villa Disputes Benton Murder Tale in Chihuahua
Gen Villa offers an alternate account of the Benton homicide at Juarez. He says Benton reached for a weapon, Villa fired in self defense, and Benton was handed to the guards. Villa challenges the official verdict and questions property transfer amid claims of a pretext.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Gener Sithe
William
Mavis
Juanes
Juarez
Benton
Villa
Temton
Gi Laure
Marin
W J Gustev Bauch
Bat Bern Ree
Villa Seil
Villa orders deportation of foreign adventurers in Mexico
General Villa issues a decree to deport all foreign adventurers in or out of the army. The action prompts many foreigners to board trains toward Juarez seeking to leave the country. Villa says the measure will uncover missing foreigners living under assumed names for various reasons.
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Chihuahus
Mexico
Trinidad Fight Ends In Death And Wounding
One man was killed and three others wounded by knife injuries after a street brawl at a dance hall in Trinidad. The dead man was Bee Cordova, aged, with other victims including Lucien de Cardors and Lacie de Meuivid. Police are questioning witnesses as investigators work at the scene.
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Trinidad
Bee Cordova
Lucien de Cardors
Lacie de Meuivid
Lee Cordova
Emother
Brother
Mas
Probe Demands Into William Benton Death in Juarez
Congress urged to investigate claims that William Benton a British subject prominent in northern Mexico was executed or murdered by General Francisco Villa. Reports of disappearances of other Englishmen surfaced as mass meetings demanded full State Department records and accountability for cross border crimes.
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Congress
Villa
Union News Service
el Paso
Tex
William 8. Benton
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Juarez
Cleveland Square
State Department
Washington
Samuel Stewart
John Lawrence
Curtis
Benton
Stewart
Holmdahl
Lawrente la
California Development Company
Yuma
Thompson
Guatave Flouch
Thomas G. Edwards
Rauch
Union Station
Harry M. Coates
Iaterial
Fort Bites
State Department to Probe Benton Killing in Juarez
Secretary Bryan orders a broad inquiry into the death of William Benton in Juarez. No official judgment will be given until all facts are gathered from available sources. The case involves Villa’s account via Thawnes JD. Eadwards and George Carothers, with received court martial records.
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Washington
Bryan
William Benton
Juarez
State Department
General Villa
Thawnes JD. Eadwards
George Carothers
Juares
Villa
Benton
Madrid reports terror at Torreon wallbursts and rebel killings
Madrid newspapers publish stories about a Meakow rebel attack at Torreon resulting in the shooting death of seventy five Panlarde and the burial alive of several others, as framed by provincial reports.
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Madrid
Bpanlarde
Meakow Rebele
Torreon
China to Giga Treaty Next in Washington
In a brief note the article signals a move toward a major treaty in Washington with U S leaders aiming to secure peace and reaffirm Bryan's role in diplomatic negotiations. The piece highlights the evolving stance on belut and security among key parties.
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China
Seldomridge Urges Good Roads Plan in Congress
Representative Harry H. Seldomridge of Colorado champions a $25,000,000 good roads bill and details Colorado’s highway progress. He urges turning back European travel and promoting American scenery to attract tourists and capital. He notes convict labor in road building and argues for internal highway investment to aid farmers and national development.
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Washington
Harry H. Beldomridge
Colorado
Seldomridge
Lane
Atlantic
Europe
State Highway Commission
Colorado Highways Commission
Warden Tynan
Joo Et Renuods
Hir
Widow of famed poet visits Indianapolis church founder’s legacy
Mrs. Robert Louie Stevenson widow of the famed porelist traveled from Montecito to Indianapolis. She was Mies Fannie Vandercrift daughter of Jacob Vandercrifft and the final infant baptized by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher then pastor of Second Presbyterian Church he founded. Mrs. Grevenson's fire husband was Ramee Oshourne secretary to Governor Willard in 1557-60.
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Indianapolia
Ind
Robert Louie Stevenson
Porelist
Montecito
Cal
Indianapolis
Mies Fannie Vandercrift
Jacob Vandercrifft
Henry Ward Beecher
Second Presbyterian Church
Grevenson
Ramee Oshourne
Willard
Surgeon General Wil lam Mivelsted Takes Office
Warrington reports Admiral Wil lam Mivelsted of the navy assumes command as Surgeon General in his new office marking a transition in military medical leadership.
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Warrington
Willam Mivelsted
Navy
Goethals Predicts Canal Opening July First
Workington reports that the Panama Canal is likely to open July 1, based on builder Col. George W. Goethals estimate. He arrived to brief President Wilson Secretary of War Garrison and Congress on the waterway project.
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Workington
Penama Canal
George W. Goethals
Wilwi
Secretary of War
Garrison
Congress
German Battleship Launched at Kiel
The seventeenth German Navy dreadnaught was launched at Kiel and named Krom prios by Crown Princess Cecelia.
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Kiel
Germany
Alaska Rail Bill Passed by House in Brushfire Vote
The House approved authorizing the President to borrow 85 million dollars for a rail line from Alaska to exploit the coalfields. Passage came on a tight margin amid a larger $55,000 funding controversy and a partisan split.
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Washington
Bib
Alaska
Copat Te Ie Great
Be & Cote
Desert Storm Claims Woman in Mojave Tent Tragedy
Bernardine Gan of Victorville and Grace Sprague died when a Mojave Desert wind struck their tent twenty miles north of there. The blast left debris scattered across the site and authorities investigated the uncertain circumstances of the fatal incident.
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Gan Bernardine
Cal
Grace Sprague
Victorville
There
Mojave
Seven Dead in Flood Core Wins Suit on First Ballot
Western Newspaper Oiler Lave German reports Southern California suffering from the worst storm in memory. Seven dead, extensive property losses, and isolation of towns from Tehachapis to near the Mexican border as floods crippled roads, bridges, and power lines. Food shipments and communications are disrupted, with relief efforts aided by railroads rushing supplies to stranded residents.
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Western
Oiler
Lave German
Los Angeles
California
Bergan
Tehachapi Mountains
A. C. Haneen
Pomona
Orance
Lord and Lady Decies
San Joaquin Valley
Southern Pacific
Denver
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Arroyo Seco
Pang
Planos
Beda
Sand Bara
Whittier
Claremont
Pasadena
Orange Grove Avenue
San Bernardino
Senator Gore exonerated in $9500 damages suit verdict
The jury returned a verdict in favor of United States Senator Gore on charges of improper conduct from Minnie E. Bond of Oklahoma City. The panel found the plaintiff's evidence insufficient and that Gore should be cleared. The crowd cheered as the verdict was read, with Mrs. Gore praising truth triumph. President Wilson sent congratulations.
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Oklahoma City
United States
Thomas Pryorore
Minnie E. Bond
Utes
Ballista
Senator Gore
Heartfest
Robert L. Rogers
Lite Rock, Ark
Gore
J. F. McMurray
Okalhoma
Washington
Thaw Habeas Case Heard by New Hampshire Court
The final hearing in Harry K Thaw's habeas corpus and bail petition took place in Concord NH before Judge Aldrich. William T Jerome argued against Thaws plea and asked to file supplementary brief, ten days granted for filing, ten days for Thaws reply, then Judge Aldrich to render a decision.
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Concord Nhl
United States Court For
District of New Hampshire
Harry K. Thaw
William T Jerome
Thaw
Jerome
Aldrich
Local Court Finds Guilty in Nebraska Crushing Case
In a terse proceeding at the county courthouse, a jury convicts a man identified as Willard in a fatal crushing incident near Minden. The defendant, accused of deliberate negligence, faces sentencing in the coming weeks.
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Neb Agister Cann
Olaroed
Minden
Willard Tuthep
Baminer
Underwood Named Assistant Attorney General
Washington notes President William assigns Marvin Underwood of Atlanta to be assistant attorney general replacing Winifred Denison who has departed to the Philippines in a move expected to influence federal legal leadership.
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Washington
Interurban Robbery Report From Seattle Area Heats Up
Three masked men robbed a passenger on an interurban train near Seattle on the Tacoma Electric line. The bandits took valuables totaling more than a large amount. Police pursued leads and investigated the Heattle area for those responsible.
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Heattle
Wash
Heatth Tacoma Electric Railway
Appointment Mentions Incomplete and Ambiguous Phrase
Secretary Witeen named a supervisor in charge at Lunver to assume duties following the death of Lew Abate, though the wording leaves critical details unclear.
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Witeen
Suapentor
Lunver
Lew Abate
Budget Bill Rewrites Parcel Post Rates in Senate Fight
In Washington the Foote postal committee reversed the enamel budget bill to strike the postmaster's authority and set new parcel post rates amid bitter opposition from supporters of the parcel post law.
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Washington
Foote Posketfice
Three billion Oranges Showa exhibit opens
A large fruit exhibition in Showa prefecture displays over ten thousand oranges from national growers. The event highlights agricultural progress and consumer demand for citrus fruits.
Father swears vengeance after Theresa Hollander murder
In Aurora Louis Hollander, Theresa Hollander’s father, vowed the murderer must die. He demanded two minutes alone with the killer if he escapes the law. The murder was described as deliberately planned and connected to a nearby arson and a separate fatal attack on Misa Hollander.
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Theresa Hollander
Aurora
Louis Hollander
Alain
Hollander
Petra
Misa Hollander
Quarantine Debate on Maredith Officials Consideration
Secretary Houston urges Washington to weigh declaring extra quarantine measures. Pacific coast interests fear spread of the Mediterranean fruit fly affecting Hawaii fruit and vegetables.
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Washington
Houston
Pacific Coast
President Reviews Virginia Parade in Alexandria
President Wilcom reviewed a civic and military parade in Alexandria Virginia celebrating Washington's birthday. The event featured local officials and military units marching in a display of civic pride and national heritage.
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Virginia
Washington
Wilcom
Alesandria
New Panama Minister Sees Justice Succeeded by Dr Chiari
Dispatches report Chiari has been succeeded by Dr. fRtedelfo Chiari as minister of justice in Panama. Chiari becomes the first among three vice presidents of Pusame, according to Biale Department dispatches.
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Se Ee Sou
fRtedelfo Chiari
Biale
Chiari
Pusame
Local Official Warns Firms Over Uncertain Policy Path
An unidentified figure named James J. Hil cautions leaders about potential changes in governance and how current administrative plans may affect business operations. The warning emphasizes vigilance amid unclear policy direction from a chaired administration.
Wyoming News Highlights From Across the State
A Wyoming roundup reports postmaster appointments in Thermopolis Gillette and Mcotecroe Cody. new land office receiver Evanston. oil field activity near Menderson. Platte County Sunday School convention at Wheatland. a mine tragedy at Superior. a government building contract for Douglas. various fires and accidents. Wild wolf captured near Dubois. Cody moving pictures in church. irrigation conference plans. grazing notices for Big Horn forest. court case on humane treatment. and local civic and rail incidents with multiple named individuals and places.
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Waashakie
Guy Gay
Thermopolis
Margaret EF. Vines
Gillette
Eden
J. Ln Price
EP. Rowman
Mcotecroe
J. Mottania
Cw Tlea
Cody
Menderson
James P. Folger
Evanston
Harry Kidkeey
Frank Syers
Hulett
Platte County Sunday School Association
Wheatland
William Hartman
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Park County
Frank
John Pulch
Superior
Douglas
J. F. Jenkins & Co
Oola
Florida
Otis Miller
Salt Creek
Dwella
California Syrup of Figs Ad: a mild laxative for children
An advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping. It claims relief for constipation indigestion and sour stomach in children and adults and notes directions are printed on the 50 cent bottle.
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Figen
California
Ady
Tactful Miner Delivers News of Widow's Loss
A miner dies in a blast injuring Hull while a tactful Associate breaks the news to the widow. The exchange mixes flattery with grief as the widowed woman blushes and jokes about her appearance, revealing the town’s reactions to tragedy.
Words Without There Rhyme Lexicon Entry List
A compact note listing many English words with no rhymes as given to The Rhymers Lexicon. The list includes words such as breadth cloth ninth ninth and others alongside unusual spellings and near rhymes.
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Andrew Ot
Danderine Hair Beauty Promise Ad Across Ages
An ad touts Danderine shampoo claiming it cleanses dust and dandruff, improves hair by making it light and wavy, and promises new hair growth after weeks of use. It urges buying a 25 cent bottle from local stores.
Move Them Preaching to the Four Hundred
Fragmentary note shows a dialogue about moving people and delivering sermons. The text references a Rector proposing a speech to the Four Hundred. A second Rector questions the plan and mentions tyrannies and a judge. The fragment lacks clear context or full actions.
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Colorado Springs
Cole
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Colorado Bar Association
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Waerhington
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America
Colorado Highway Commission
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Goethals Save Canal
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Clifornia Limited
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Samet
Ahase
San Bernardino Mountains
Oklahoma
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Thoa P. Gore
Underwood
Assiat Mc Reynelda
Bacon
Macon
Calla
Panama
Weehington
James J. Hil
Adameon
Wyoming News
Western Sewepaper Union Ewe Service
Chegre
Worland
W. T. Keene
Glenrock
Herman Price
Carpenter
Mr. Price
Brotherhood of the Methodist Church
Frank Cook
Burlington
Casper
Wyoming
Dubois
T. B. Ranch
Washington, D. C
Pine Ridge
W Aon
John Schmidt
Big Horn National Forest
Sheridan
Cagey
Walter L. Lareh
George W. Moyt
Avery Clark
Vicago & Northwestern
John McDermott
Dougan
James Cantril
McDermot
A J. Moore
Cedar Street
Lansing
Mich
Som
Walter J. Moore
Sundance
Rocky Ford
Figa
Olon
Poteb
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