State Federation of Labor to Open Annual Session
About 75 delegates gathered in Labor Hall to hear President Gilroy open the annual session at 10 this morning. Mayor LaFontaine delivers welcome with Rev Hilla officiating. brief addresses by Deming Hastie and Heaney precede weeklong discussions on cooperation among states and labor issues.
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W. W. Gilroy
State Federation of Labor
Labor Hall
Mine Workers
R. N. LaFontaine
Labor
L. C. Hilla
W. C. Deming
The
Wyoming Tribune
Alex Hastie
Leader
United Mine Workers
Colorado
Industrial Club
No Solution Torr Fight 6 Yet Found
Prospect of a strike over eight hour workday looms as 80,000 western railroad workers press for shorter shifts with reduced pay. General managers refuse concession and reject federal mediation. arbitration under the Newlands Act remains possible. The vote showed overwhelming support for duties possibly affecting Lake Michigan to the Pacific.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
General Manager's Association
Ually
99.2
Inc
Statin Sh
Chihuahua Prison Holds Federal Officers From Villa Capture
The grim facility in Chihuahua houses about a hundred federal officers captured by General Villa after the Zacatecas battle. Captives endure confinement in a dark unhealthy prison, with fears of death or life imprisonment. Some expect execution, others hope for release as Villa reportedly sends officers to prison to await decision.
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Villa
Zacatecas
Mexico
Huerta
Wilson policies to stand for years despite opposition
Indianapolis report from James P. Hornaday notes that Wilson’s tariff, federal reserve, and anti trust laws will stand for years. Senate likely Democratic long term. next Congress may not reverse policy. Emphasis on removing artificial business restrictions to spur adjustment and growth.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
James P. Hornaday
Washington
Lane
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
Carpentier Versus Gunboat Smith In London Showdown
The July 15 lead describes Georges Carpentier and Gunboat Smith primed for a 20 round bout at Olympia London. Both express confidence with Smith favored for early KO power while Carpentier touts endurance and a knockout punch. About 20 000 spectators expected as crowds cheer the French champion’s arrival.
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London
Olympia
Gunboat Smith
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Des Camps
Harrow
Smith
Heve Carpentier
Joe Jeanette
Tom Kennedy
Gunboat
Alide
English Channel Attempt Begins for Jubese Wolffe
Jubese Wolffe, English amateur long distance swimmer, started his tenth attempt to cross the English Channel from Boulogne at 10 15. Pigeon reports he swam strongly as only Webb in 1875 and Burgess in 1911 have completed the crossing.
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Boulogne
France
Jubese Wolffe
English Channel
Wolffe
Mathew Webb
William T. Burgess
Duke of Aosta Near Death Amid Typhoid Fever
Naples July 15 The Duke of Aosta once again sinks toward death after three weeks of typhoid fever. Weak heart action and a temperature around 103 degrees are cited as the cause. He is 45 and cousin to King Victor Emmanuel.
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Naples
Aosta
Victor
Prince Teck’s Canadian reception stirs royal debate
Former New Brunswick premier Henry Emerson says Canada should reject foreign royalty and resist inviting Prince Alexander of Teck as governor general. Dispatches note broad Canadian sympathy with Emerson, while English papers recalibrate their view of Rideau Hall and royal presence.
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Prince Alexander of
Teck
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Henry E. Emerson
New Brunswick
Wilfred Laurier
Tie
Emerson
England
London
Dominion
Henry Emerson
House of Commons
Ottawa
Rideau Hall
Women Blamed for Meat Cost by Mrs Marshall
Washington July 15 Mrs Marshall wife of the vice president says women share blame for rising meat prices noting wives send morning orders to butchers and grocers and request instant delivery and later extra items. Detroit reports prices higher than a year ago with traders blaming packers. Milwaukee plans acceptance rather than boycotts as costs rise. St Louis looks to Housewives led by officials on vacation delaying actions.
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Washington
Aira Marshall
Tole
Detroit
Mich
T. Louis
Around World Air Race Likely to Be Called Off
New York July 15 The Aero Club of America has not received the guaranteed prize money from the Panama Pacific Exposition for the around the world race. The club is withholding its sanction to the event and the delay may make the race impossible at the planned time.
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New York
Aero Club of America
Bavarian Army Ordered to Buy Cigarettes From Independent Firms
The Bavarian war ministry directed all army branches to purchase cigarettes only from firms independent of the tobacco trust. The order was issued in Munich on July 18.
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Smorens
Munich
Germany
Bavarian War Ministry
Tobacco Trust
Weather Note For Washington July 156
The report from Washington Wyoming notes generally fair conditions expected on Thursday and Friday. No significant changes in temperature or precipitation are mentioned. travelers should plan for dry weather with light winds.
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Washington
Wyoming
Huerta Resigns as Mexico Faces New Provisional Leader
Reports from Mexico City describe General Huerta submitting his resignation to the Chamber of Deputies amid cheers for Francisco Carbajal who took the oath as president. In Washington officials hailed Huerta’s exit as a step toward peace while awaiting Carbajal’s short term and a possible Carrranza replacement. Villa commented from Juarez that Huerta should have stayed in power, and trains carried families of Huerta and Blanquet toward Puerto Mexico as the crisis unfolds.
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Mexico City
Francisco Carbajal
Mexico
National Palace
Huerta
Senate
Chamber of Deputes
Victoriano Huerta
Mexican Republic
Chamber of Deputies
Department of Foreign Relations
Viva Huerta
Washington
Carranza
Cartajal
Emilio Tatabasa
Augustin Rodrigues
Luis Elgero
Niagara Falls
Carbajal
Niagara Falla
United States
Juarez
Gall Villa
Juareg
Vera Cruz
Boeslal
Blanquet la
Puerto Mexico
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Milwaukee
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General Huerta
Gen. Blanquet
Capitol
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