President Shea Ignores Terms in Chicago Bribery Probe
In Chicago on June 14 John C. Driscoll testified for three hours before inquisitors in a sealed session on labor groups and the Coal Team Owners Association. Albert Young, ex-president of the Teamsters, refused to answer most questions citing self incrimination. Arthur Tall, a union driver, was fatally shot by a policeman. the officer fled and was later arrested as the investigation continued.
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Chicago
John C. Driscoll
Driscoll
Coal Team Owners
Coal Team Owners’ Association
Albert Young
Arthur Tall
Lomaine Goudie
England May Checkmate Germanys Latest Move
London reports from Berlin that Germany reinforces Kiao Chou bay a southern Shan Tung peninsula concession. The impact on Britain plans to abandon the Wel Hai Wei naval station remains undecided. Port Arthur lease duration linked to foreign possession. Chinese regiments reduced but base status uncertain.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Kino-Chou Bay
Shan-Tung Peninsula
China
Wel-Hal-Wel
Port Arthur
Governor declines reprieve for Youngblood murderers
Denver june fate of Fred Arnold and Newton Andrews known as the Youngblood murderers moves to final appeals. Attorneys for the condemned will seek a last appeal to the Board of Pardons tomorrow while public belief points to execution Friday night.
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Denver
McDonald
Fred Arnold
Newton Andrews
Board of Pardons
Fairbanks Delivers Commencement Address at Iowa State
Vice President Fairbanks spoke to Iowa State University graduates on June 14 in Ames. He received an enthusiastic reception as he addressed the assembled class about their futures.
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Ames
Fairbanks
Iowa State University
Wyoming Weather Outlook Sparks Thunder Showers
Washington reports Wyoming forecast for Thursday and Friday includes thunder showers. Local data show a 24 hour period ending 6 pm yesterday with high 78, low 49, trace precipitation. W B Palmer, Section Director.
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Washington
Wyoming
Palmer
Peace Conference Site Likely Washington The Hague or Geneva
Washington DC remains the favored venue for the plenipotentiaries conference as Russia and Japan weigh options The Hague and Geneva also rate but Washington leads while President Roosevelt acts as intermediary Not yet decided and armistice terms await formal acceptance before any halt in Manchuria warfare.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
The
Hague
Geneva
Roosevelt
Manchuria
Shell Explodes Aboard Magnificent Wounding Eighteen
In Gibraltar on June 14 during gun practice aboard the British battleship Magnificent off Tetuan a pinch shell exploded wounding eighteen including four officers, with eleven seriously hurt. The officers are among the most seriously wounded.
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Gibraltar
Magnificent
Tetuan
Recognition of Norway Asked of President
Senator Dolliver of Iowa presented to the president a memorial from the Norwegian Musical festival delegates at Fort Dodge urging recognition of Norway's diplomatic and consular officers. If approved it would acknowledge the new government. a decision may take weeks as Norway seeks recognition from civilized nations.
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Washington, D.C
Dolliver
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Norway
United States
Eleven Year Old Wife Trial Resumes in New York
In New York the case of Lena Finelite, an 11 year old claiming marriage to Jacob Finelite, continues before Magistrate Finn. Finelite, about 85 and wealthy, is accused of abandoning and not supporting the child wife. He denies the marriage but certificates and witnesses bolster the girl's claims.
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New York
Jacob Finelite
Finn
Finelite
Lena Finelite
Lounger
Congressional committee in California tour investigates irrigation needs
The Senate and House committee on irrigation and arid lands arrived in San Francisco today during a West tour to examine irrigation projects and government work needs. After a brief stop they will continue to Sacramento.
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San Francisco
Cala
Senate
House Committee On Irrigation and Arid Lands
Sacramento
Germany Sides With the Sultan in Moroccan Conference
Fez Morocco June 14 Great Britain sends a categorical refusal to join an international conference on the Moroccan situation. Germany accepts the invitation signaling loyalty to the Franco British accord. France is expected to issue a final reply to emphasize refusal.
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Fez
Morocco
Great Britain
Foreign Office
France
Count von Tattenburg Ashold
Germany
London Excited Over Russia Action
London crowds react to Soviet news as the British steamer St Kilda sinks after attack by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Dnieper in the China Sea. Ship owners urge action while the Foreign Office awaits full details and has notified the Russian government of preliminary reports.
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London
St. Kilda
China Sea
Foreign Office
Bowen Tries Trickery to Convict Loomis
Secretary Taft heard two witnesses in the Loomis Bowen matter. A L Barber formerly of the Asphalt trust and Pastor Y Mora testified Mora said Bowen urged him to quit the New York & Hermudez company and join the Karner company to obtain a check and letter from Mr Loomis. Mora said he declined, deeming it wrong.
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Loomis
Washington
Taft
A. L. Barber
Asphalt Trust
Pastor Y. Mora
Loomis-Bowen
Mora
Bowen
New York & Hermudez Company
Karner Company
Great Flood Ravages Argentine Republic
Rivers Parana Uruguay and Salado overflow flooding Santa Fe and Rosario areas. Cities suffer heavy damage as Alt Santa Fe reports collapsed buildings. Cattle losses exceed 40 000. Railway traffic in Santa Fe province suspended.
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Argentine Republic
Buenos Ayres
Parana
Uruguay
Salado
Santa Fe
Rosario
Alt Santa Fe
Flag Day Exercises Draw Thousands of Pupils in Portland
Flag Day observance at the Exposition grounds featured special drills by thousands of school children, plus speeches and patriotic songs as part of a carefully planned program.
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Portland
Ore
United States
Exposition Grounds
Kentucky to be repaired in New York navy yard
Navy Department reports the battleship Kentucky arrived at the New York navy yard for overhaul and restoration to good condition before future duty.
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Washington
Navy Department
Kentucky
New York Navy Yard
Turtle Shooting Turns Fatal Near Carmi
In Carmi on June 14 Jasper Jamerson flung a turtle caught by another, Tom Hobbs fired a rifle as a dare. The bullet hit the turtle and ricocheted, striking Jamerson and causing a probably fatal injury as the pair engaged in a reckless stunt.
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Carmi
Jasper Jamerson
Tom Hobbs
Hobbs
Jamerson
Workmen Refuse to Support King Over Norway Crisis
Stockholm reports swelling worker opposition to coercive moves against Norway. The Social Democrats issue a proclamation urging nationwide strikes if the Riksdag pursues dissolving the union. King Oscar defends his veto amid constitutional duties and union considerations.
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Stockholm
Riksdag
Norway
Union of Norway
Social Democratic Party
Sweden
Oscar
Duchess Reclaims Stolen Westminster Jewels Recovered
Cambridge England reports the entire set of the Duchess of Westminster's jewels valued around 20000 dollars has been recovered after being stolen last month. They were buried in a field two miles from town.
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Cambridge
Eng
Westminster
Secretary Morton Speaks at Humboldt Park Celebration
Chicago June 14. Humboldt Park hosted a brilliant blog Day celebration with a half holiday for schools and decorated streets. Mayor Dunne opened the exercises while Secretary Morton spoke on Paul Jones and City Attorney Smulski addressed Kosciuszko the Polish patriot.
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Chicago
Humbold Pari
Dunne
Morton
Paul Jones
Smulski
Kosciusko
Texas farmers meet to urge cotton storage Policy
Dallas June 24 prominent Texas bankers gather for the Texas State Bankers Association convention. Resolutions will urge farmers to continue restricting cotton production and storing it to support prices Southern states have sought for months.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas State Bankers’ Association
Rainy Season Will Not Close Campaign
London dispatch reports that in Manchuria the rainy season has started causing muddy roads but will not halt military operations. The Japanese Daily Telegraph correspondent notes gladdening steam of activity expected in a few days despite the rains.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Moji
Japan
Manchuria
Metal markets steady as silver and metals hold
New York March 14. Silver at 54 12. Lead and copper markets remained quiet and unchanged with little to no activity observed across trading floors.
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New York
Joe
Warm Reception Given Veterans at Louisville Reunion
The national reaction of the United Confederate Veterans began in Louisville on June 14 as veterans from the South gather for a three day reunion. General Stephen D. Lee led the event with escort by Columbus riflemen from Columbus, Ohio. Sponsors include Miss Carrie Peyton Wheeler and others from Southern states. Key topics include amending the constitution to designate headquarters and provide archives for ex Confederate veterans. Decor elements feature lavish decorations and the American flag. Buckner and Cabell received warm welcomes and speeches, with Joe Wheeler also warmly greeted.
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Louisville
United Confederate Veterans
South
Union
Stephen D. Lee
Columbus, O
Carrie Peyton Wheeler
Jos. Wheeler
Alabama
Lena Swift
Atlanta
Clara Hall
Harriet Crabtree
Muskogee
Creek and
Seminole Brigade of
Confederate Veterans
Simon Bolivar Buckner
W. L. Cabell
Trans-Mississippi
Joe Wheeler
Boston Bridegroom Marries Miss Augusta Boylston in Skaneateles
Donald Campbell of Boston, son of retired General John Campbell C A, wed Augusta Boylston, daughter by a former marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery Roosevelt, at the bride’s parents summer home in Skaneateles. Noted guests from Boston and New York attended the ceremony and reception.
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Skaneateles, N
Donald Campbell
Boston
Mass
John Campbel
Augusta Boylston
Montgomery Roosevelt
New York
Geographers' Meeting Opens in Canalg
The fifteenth German Geographentag opened in Canalg and runs two days. Eminent European geographers attend the convention with papers on south polar exploration vulcanology coast morphology and dune formation and school geography.
Japanese Celebrate Anniversary of Walangan Victory
Tokio marks the first anniversary of the Battle of Walangan where twenty thousand Japanese forces attacked the Russian line north of Polantion and achieved a significant victory. The engagement inflicted heavy losses on the Russians as they abandoned their guns. The anniversary is observed in many quarters of the city.
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Tokio
Walangan
Polantion
Wedding of Oil Magnate’s Daughter in Plainfield
Florence Waring daughter of Orville T. Waring of Standard Oil wed Captain Chauncey Humphries U S A at the bride’s father’s Plainfield country home in a military ceremony conducted today.
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Plainfield, N
Florence Waring
Orville T. Waring
Standard Oil Company
Chauncey Humphries
Weat Polot
Russian Peace Talks Face Czar String Ties
Washington reports say the Czar assented to Roosevelt peace efforts and named M Nelidoff as plenipotentiary but Russian notes hint a binding condition. Tokyo has yet to respond with Japan demanding a sincere, unconditional approach and no strings attached to any conference.
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Washington
Roosevelt
M. Nelidoff
France
Russia
Tokio
Takahira
Japan
Tts
Philadelphia can repeal car ordinance
City Solicitor John L. Kinsey advised the committee on street railways that the city councils have full power to repeal ordinances granting street car companies rights to construct tracks, since the companies had not yet taken possession of the streets.
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Philadelphia
John L. Kinsey
Atregt
Baseball scores from Western and other leagues
Western League results include Denver seven St Joseph five and Sioux City ten Des Moines seven. National League games show St Louis three Brooklyn one and New York zero Philadelphia two. American League lists Philadelphia four Detroit one and New York seven St Louis six. American Association reports Louisville six Milwaukee eight and other, plus Indianapolis four St Paul four and seven six.
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Denver
St. Joseph
Colorado Springs
Sioux City
Des Moines
Omaha
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